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by **Campy** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:23 pm

Steam says that Dawn of Discovery uses TAGES and has a 3 machine limit.

by **GreenGoo** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:30 pm

Any reason to track down Supreme Commander 1 before playing 2?

I did notice that the current Steam deal does not include the Battle Pack DLC, as an fyi. Another 2.5 bucks for that, if you want it. Down from a regular price of 10 bucks, looks like.

SudyNym#1476 · by **Sudy Nym** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:44 pm

I think I've read people write Supreme Commander 1 was the superior game. All I know is that at that price, 2 almost hooked me even though I own 1 and haven't played it.

I thought this was going to be an expensive day for me. But I've managed to talk myself out of everything.

by **ChaoZ** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:32 am

Command and Conquer 4 is also only $5. Tempting, even though it got pretty lukewarm reviews. Heck, I don't even recall if I finished Tiberium Sun (and I most certainly did not play Tiberium Wars (which is strangely more expensive at $7.50). I was a huge fan of the original though.

by **Lordnine** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:22 am

I think the main criticism of C&C4 isn't that it was a bad game but that it was nothing like the previous installments. The fact that it was also billed as the final chapter meant that people were not satisfied with the way it closed out the storyline of Kane.

by **ChaoZ** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:33 am

Well, I picked up C&C 3 and 4 along with Supreme Commander 2. I just dug up my Command and Conquer: The First Decade DVD and will play through Tiberium Sun first. Surprisingly, the graphics aren't THAT bad, but then again, it's only 10 years ago it was released.

by **Daehawk** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:00 am

Lordnine wrote:I think the main criticism of C&C4 isn't that it was a bad game but that it was nothing like the previous installments. The fact that it was also billed as the final chapter meant that people were not satisfied with the way it closed out the storyline of Kane.

That PLUS it was a bad game. bad design bad game play bad. I wish I had not purchased it.

by **daedalus** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:29 am

hitbyambulance wrote:Guardians of Graxia looks like my kind of game, but reviews on it have been not very good.

thread in PC forum didn't sound too bad. although designs that lean toward having very specific solutions (or as tgb called it "puzzle-y") just isn't my cup of tea.

by **daedalus** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:32 am

has anyone tinkered with flight control?

by **Daehawk** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:22 am

Hey I own C&C 3 . Can I register it on Steam and download it on there? Or am I stuck using the DVDs and having to find the patches?

by **Lassr** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:37 am

Daehawk wrote:Hey I own C&C 3 . Can I register it on Steam and download it on there? Or am I stuck using the DVDs and having to find the patches?

unfortunately no. You must have a steam registration key to add it to steam. I tried this once with a game I had that was also available on Steam, it just adds a shortcut to your Steam game list but when you click the link it still asks for the CD to be in.

by **YellowKing** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:36 am

Supreme Commander 1 is the better game, but it's not as accessible as SC2.

by **GreenGoo** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:12 pm

YellowKing wrote:Supreme Commander 1 is the better game, but it's not as accessible as SC2.

Steam doesn't seem to carry it, but I'll keep a look out for it in the future.

Pulled the trigger on Graxia and Supreme Commander 2.

Only 2 days left in the holiday sale, I think.

by **Kelric** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:54 pm

Today's deals at 1pm and then Sunday's at 1pm, as well, I think. Right?

by **MonkeyFinger** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:25 pm

1pm somewhere, yup. Eastern timezone it seems. 35 minutes and counting... :coffee:

by **Kelric** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:02 pm

Nothing for me today.

by **GreenGoo** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:03 pm

Yawn.

Edit: Spoke too soon. Grabbed Episode 2.

by **Natus** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:06 pm

Kelric wrote:Nothing for me today.

Nor for me. I would jump on Settlers 7 and Divinity 2:Dragon Knight Saga if they were cheaper. 6 months from now, they'll be in my price range, I hope!

by **Archinerd** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:07 pm

What can people tell me about Zeno Clash?

by **LawBeefaroni** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:22 pm

Archinerd wrote:What can people tell me about Zeno Clash?

A very odd game. Fun for the novelty factor alone.

Gameplay is not bad either, but the FPS melee takes a bit of getting used to. Not very long but of satisfactory length.

by **Skinypupy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:22 pm

Archinerd wrote:What can people tell me about Zeno Clash?

It's a FPS, but focuses mainly on melee combat. The gameworld and story are very unique and incredibly bizarre. I tried the demo ages ago and came away lukewarm, but have always wanted to try the full game. For $3.50, why not?

This Steam sale is absolutely killing me. Grabbed the Jedi Knight pack and Guardians of Graxia yesterday, and will probably get AaaaaAAAAAAhhhh, Zeno Clash, and Divinity II today. I'm scared to look at my final haul when this thing is all said and done. No idea when I'm actually going to play all this stuff I bought!

by **Archinerd** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:25 pm

Thanks guys, I think I'll bite.

Here's the old impressions thread for anyone else who might be interested.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=67441

by **Chaz** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:35 pm

It was pointed out that the Mafia 2 DLC is also 75% off, so I may as well grab that. You know, in case I wind up playing Mafia 2 at some point.

Stupid backlog.

by **Freezer-TPF-** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:36 pm

Chaz wrote:It was pointed out that the Mafia 2 DLC is also 75% off, so I may as well grab that. You know, in case I wind up playing Mafia 2 at some point.

Are the two main DLCs (Joe's Adventure and Jimmy's Vendetta) both worth it?

by **Captain Caveman** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:50 pm

Freezer-TPF- wrote:
Chaz wrote:It was pointed out that the Mafia 2 DLC is also 75% off, so I may as well grab that. You know, in case I wind up playing Mafia 2 at some point.

Are the two main DLCs (Joe's Adventure and Jimmy's Vendetta) both worth it?

I'm interested in this question as well. I picked up Mafia II last week from Amazon for the same price that Steam is selling it for today, and I'm nearing the end of it... just a couple more chapters to go. While it is extremely linear and pretty simplistic, I've really enjoyed the story, acting and presentation. The atmosphere and setting are especially strong. For $12.50, I don't think you can go wrong.

Is the DLC basically just more missions?

I'm also looking at Divinity II today as I've heard great things about it, but I was hoping for more of a discount. Whether I get it or not may be a "game time decision". Get it? "Game" time?? Ack.

by **theohall** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:09 pm

Captain Caveman wrote:
Freezer-TPF- wrote:
Chaz wrote:It was pointed out that the Mafia 2 DLC is also 75% off, so I may as well grab that. You know, in case I wind up playing Mafia 2 at some point.

Are the two main DLCs (Joe's Adventure and Jimmy's Vendetta) both worth it?

I'm interested in this question as well. I picked up Mafia II last week from Amazon for the same price that Steam is selling it for today, and I'm nearing the end of it... just a couple more chapters to go. While it is extremely linear and pretty simplistic, I've really enjoyed the story, acting and presentation. The atmosphere and setting are especially strong. For $12.50, I don't think you can go wrong.

Is the DLC basically just more missions?

I'm also looking at Divinity II today as I've heard great things about it, but I was hoping for more of a discount. Whether I get it or not may be a "game time decision". Get it? "Game" time?? Ack.

Jimmy's Vendetta is more like Free Ride with missions you get to choose. Limited choice, but each mission unlocks another one.
Joe's Adventure has a story with cutscenes, but has selectable missions once you get past the intro.

by **Captain Caveman** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:17 pm

And they're just $2.50 each, so I'm going to bite. To me, it's actually worth the $5 simply as a preventative measure from obsessing all day whether to pull the trigger or not.

by **Defiant** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:10 pm

Seriously contemplating getting the deluxe edition just for the extras (since I already got the game from Amazon)...

A very good game.

by **GreenGoo** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:17 pm

Archinerd wrote:Thanks guys, I think I'll bite.

Here's the old impressions thread for anyone else who might be interested.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=67441

Convinced me too. I watched the video and noted the crazy, but the thread says there's something worthwhile in it, and it's cheap, so what the hell.

by **habibi** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:04 pm

Captain Caveman wrote:And they're just $2.50 each, so I'm going to bite. To me, it's actually worth the $5 simply as a preventative measure from obsessing all day whether to pull the trigger or not.

Lol, my own thoughts exactly. I love Mafia 2 and thought it was just too short. Now for $5, I could dive back into the 70s and enjoyed the city. Why not?

SudyNym#1476 · by **Sudy Nym** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:54 pm

Kelric wrote:Today's deals at 1pm and then Sunday's at 1pm, as well, I think. Right?

So, end time of the sale should be 1300 hours EST on Monday, technically the 3rd, right? Or does "through Jan. 2nd" mean only until 1300 on Sunday? Surely we're getting another recap day tomorrow (Sunday), that will last a full 24 hours?

They're are some indies I'm eyeing that I don't want to pick up until I'm sure they won't be further reduced.

by **Defiant** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:57 pm

habibi wrote:Lol, my own thoughts exactly. I love Mafia 2 and thought it was just too short. Now for $5, I could dive back into the 70s and enjoyed the city. Why not?

I must have missed the 70s DLC

SudyNym#1476 · by **Sudy Nym** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:28 pm

75% off Half-Life Complete (85% if you own L4D or L4D2) - $5.99

Sweet! Perfect gifts for my friends Gruk, the time-travelling caveman, and Sprvlktxor, extra-terrestrial visiting from Alpha Centauri. You know, seeing as everyone else in the universe already owns these.

by **Blackhawk** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:12 am

I'm torn on Mafia II. I loved the first. I really want the second. The price is awesome. On the other hand, the kids got their 360 for Christmas, and I was thinking this would be a good game for that.

by **Kelric** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:07 am

Sudy Nym wrote:
Kelric wrote:Today's deals at 1pm and then Sunday's at 1pm, as well, I think. Right?

So, end time of the sale should be 1300 hours EST on Monday, technically the 3rd, right? Or does "through Jan. 2nd" mean only until 1300 on Sunday? Surely we're getting another recap day tomorrow (Sunday), that will last a full 24 hours?

They're are some indies I'm eyeing that I don't want to pick up until I'm sure they won't be further reduced.

I would think the sale ends at 1pm eastern Monday with the recap day being Sunday. I think that is how it has worked in the past.

by **habibi** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:26 am

Defiant wrote:
habibi wrote:Lol, my own thoughts exactly. I love Mafia 2 and thought it was just too short. Now for $5, I could dive back into the 70s and enjoyed the city. Why not?

I must have missed the 70s DLC

50s, 60s, whatever - you know what I mean!! :p

by **Daehawk** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:55 am

Loved Mafia 2 till the ending. Then I was mad. I'd say the game is just as good as the first one. Though of course the time era is different.

by **rrmorton** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:02 pm

Today's deals are up!

Neverwinter Nights 2 Platinum - $9.99
Left 4 Dead 2 - $6.80
Plants Vs. Zombies - $3.99
Hitman Collection - $7.49
Killing Floor - $4.99
Dead Space - $6.80 (PLAY IT NOW!)
Mafia 2 - $12.49
Amnesia - $6.80
Empire & Napoleon Total War GOTY Edition - $24.99

by **Kelric** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:03 pm

Nothing under today's recap deals, though for some reason it looks like the Stalker (if it is that?) and GTA deals are coming up as not available in my region. Later today after football I'm going to go back through the Steam catalog and look for anything interesting.

by **PLW** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:54 pm

Just finished The Witcher from the pre-X-mas deal. It was great. Time for something new.

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