The STEAM Sales and Releases Thread

[Multi-headed Cow]

Stardock bundle finally arrived. It's even worse than I feared. They added SoaSE Trinity to it and charge $45 for the bundle. Trinity being completely useless when you have Rebellion, since Rebellion has everything in Trinity and more.
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15229/

Only hope for that being a decent deal is if it hits a flash or daily sale. Which probably won't happen given the "Green publisher bundle"-type banner, since I've yet to see a bundle like that show up with an extra discount this sale. Stardock cannot into sale.

 

[Don Peste]

So, I understand EU3 and CK2 are easier for a noob than HOI3 and Victoria. Right? Should I start with EUI3 or CK2? Are there many improvements in CK2 over EU3? I prefer playing games chronologicaly for this reason. Is this thread getting too many pages? What have we become?

 

[Hobo Elf]

Or maybe that's because there's been no new good release as of late.
Do list some games you really want a discount and I'm certainly having trouble listing some... they're kinda meh.
For me:
1. I've got SR3, that's what I've been going from the start. I may have jumped the gun on the THQ pack, but considering that I've so far finished 3 and going on another 2-3 more games in it...that's pretty much settled.
2. Also Warlock - absence of hotkey and diplomacy options aside, this attempt at emulating Master of Magic with Civ V combat engine can really engross me. What a steal. I've just had that experience this morning when I woke up in the morning... boiled some water for my noodles. Boot up the game. Water boiled - pour into instant noodle bowl and started playing a new game. 36 turns later, I realized I haven't had my breakfast. Just be sure to play at challenging to keep things less boring.
3. I did grab Bloodbowl, but if I'm not playing with other people, I really can't see why did I even bother buying it. Meh. I suppose it's pretty decent game on its own, but I never cared about campaign mode in this sort of game. Much like Heroes series - it's dead to me.

And fucking Magical Diary.

Wait, there's no diplomacy in Warlock? What about the magic in it? How do the spells stack up to MoM? Warlock is the only game I'm interested in buying from this summer sale since I pretty much have everything else I want already.

 

[Angthoron]

It's more close to a magic-based (and better) Civ 5 than MoM, I'd say. You do get a lot of spells, creatures etc though, and there's some very basic diplomacy to play with, but just like in Civ 5 it's pretty weird. Still, there was another large patch last night, maybe something changed in that respect.

 

[Ulminati]

So, I understand EU3 and CK2 are easier for a noob than HOI3 and Victoria. Right? Should I start with EUI3 or CK2? Are there many improvements in CK2 over EU3? I prefer playing games chronologicaly for this reason. Is this thread getting too many pages? What have we become?

CK2 is more about managing your dynasty while Europa universalis is about upgrading your territory and gaining colonies. comparing the two is like comparing Sid Meiers Colonization with Master of Orion.

 

[Metro]

Wait, there's no diplomacy in Warlock? What about the magic in it? How do the spells stack up to MoM? Warlock is the only game I'm interested in buying from this summer sale since I pretty much have everything else I want already.

Warlock was already a flash sale at a rather disappointing $7.70 -- probably a long shot for it to come back as a daily or win a vote. That said, for $7.50 you can get the Pint Sized Paradox Pack from Amazon that includes Warlock, Majesty Gold HD, Majesty 2 Collection, and most of the CK2 DLC -- all Steam keys.

 

[Ulminati]

Wait, there's no diplomacy in Warlock? What about the magic in it? How do the spells stack up to MoM? Warlock is the only game I'm interested in buying from this summer sale since I pretty much have everything else I want already.

Warlock was already a flash sale at a rather disappointing $7.70 -- probably a long shot for it to come back as a daily or win a vote. That said, for $7.50 you can get the Pint Sized Paradox Pack from Amazon that includes Warlock, Majesty Gold HD, Majesty 2 Collection, and most of the CK2 DLC -- all Steam keys.

Tempted to get it on amazon... Of course, then I'd have a second set of CKII DLC and majesty keys to give away. Again. :/

 

[Hobo Elf]

Wait, there's no diplomacy in Warlock? What about the magic in it? How do the spells stack up to MoM? Warlock is the only game I'm interested in buying from this summer sale since I pretty much have everything else I want already.

Warlock was already a flash sale at a rather disappointing $7.70 -- probably a long shot for it to come back as a daily or win a vote. That said, for $7.50 you can get the Pint Sized Paradox Pack from Amazon that includes Warlock, Majesty Gold HD, Majesty 2 Collection, and most of the CK2 DLC -- all Steam keys.

Sounds good, I could use Majesty Gold and the CK2 DLC (I already have Majesty 2). But is this deal only in Amazon US?

 

[Ulminati]

Sounds good, I could use Majesty Gold and the CK2 DLC (I already have Majesty 2). But is this deal only in Amazon US?

We've been over this a million times bro.

Go to google maps.
Pick a US city at random.
Pick an address in said city at random.
Create a new delivery address on amazon, using your random US address (I'm the Gamble Memorial Church of God in Miami, FL). the important thing is to have State, City and Postal code match.
Order digital downloads to this address
PROFIT!
(remember to change address back when ordering physical stuffies)
Here's a link to the pint-sized package: http://www.amazon.com/Pint-Sized-Paradox-Package-Download/dp/B008G0ZXSK

 

[Multi-headed Cow]

It's more close to a magic-based (and better) Civ 5 than MoM, I'd say. You do get a lot of spells, creatures etc though, and there's some very basic diplomacy to play with, but just like in Civ 5 it's pretty weird. Still, there was another large patch last night, maybe something changed in that respect.

Patch added multiplayer, and supposedly added heroes, artifacts for the heroes, and a change to the diplomacy system. In pre-1.2 you saw immediately how the AI would reply to any given offer so you could tweak until it agreed. The new system supposedly gives you a vague idea of how the AI will reply, and you send the offer and don't hear back until next turn.

Haven't played since the patch so I dunno if the diplomacy/heroes/artifacts stuff is all in yet or not, but it was supposed to be.

Edit: Looked at the Paradox forum, that stuff's in. http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?620837-The-Lords-(Patch-1.2)

Edit 2: While reading that thread someone mentioned that the different wizards have different AI personalities now. That's nice. Like playing Civilization and knowing Montezuma is up to no good.

 

[RK47]

Wait, there's no diplomacy in Warlock? What about the magic in it? How do the spells stack up to MoM? Warlock is the only game I'm interested in buying from this summer sale since I pretty much have everything else I want already.

It's so basic, it's might as well not even be there.

Non Agression Pact - yet no Open/Closed Borders treaty, meaning you can still trespass and that'll piss them off.
Alliance - they let you walk around in their territory. But there's no allied victory, so in the end...someone will jump the gun.
There is no tech trade etc. Also. AI has strange tendency to DEMAND cash. Now, I don't mind turning them away...except... IT DECLARES WAR IF YOU REJECT.
So yeah. I really enjoyed my Rat King empire of Gold where I just gold my way to victory with Trolls Trolls Trolls and a shit load of cheap army backed with Shadow Bolt spells.

Special Units coming out of Special Resources is pretty overpowered too if you have the gold and food to supply it. Donkeys can be turned into food supply for goblin race - or trading posts for more cash or training Stubborn Knights - those who ride donkeys. Pretty creative. Even Silver can be turned to either money making mine or for Silver Weapon crafstmanship. Choices are good. But the AI cannot exploit them to the fullest.

There's so many types of magic out there that it's damn hard to pinpoint a certain spell as the most useful, but Death Magic is awesome against living creatures but undead are immune to them. While at times playing a summoner wizard I switch to heavy mana production and spam summoned creatures to finish the job.
Three races by default, a fourth if you buy the DLC is plenty of variety for me.

 

[Hobo Elf]

Sounds good, I could use Majesty Gold and the CK2 DLC (I already have Majesty 2). But is this deal only in Amazon US?

We've been over this a million times bro.

Go to google maps.
Pick a US city at random.
Pick an address in said city at random.
Create a new delivery address on amazon, using your random US address (I'm the Gamble Memorial Church of God in Miami, FL). the important thing is to have State, City and Postal code match.
Order digital downloads to this address
PROFIT!
(remember to change address back when ordering physical stuffies)
Here's a link to the pint-sized package: http://www.amazon.com/Pint-Sized-Paradox-Package-Download/dp/B008G0ZXSK

Thanks broheem. I'll be doing this right now.

Edit: oops, turns out I have these CK2 DLC's already.
Never mind, I got this pack for Warlock and Majesty HD anyway. If anyone wants Mongols, Dynasty Shields, Songs of the Holy Land, Songs of Faith, Songs of Albion and the Ruler Designer DLC for CK2 then let me know. I'll gladly give the keys via PM.

 

[IDtenT]

I'm really getting interested in Warlocks now. Damn you guys!

Also, Dungeon Siege I & II is really worth it. Best balance of H&S and story quests that I have seen, as they were in II. The only thing that could have made II better for its genre, was to make loot WYSIWYG - but that's not generally the case anyways. I'll be picking up the pack.

EUIII is also on sale, for anyone who cares. I know someone asked if they should play it or CKII first, I'd go for CKII because it has better tutorials. Things like inflation in EUIII you only really learn from other players or trail and error.

 

[Keshik]

Ah should have waited before getting the two Runaways off GOG, heh. But 3's dirt cheap so might as well jump on that

 

[Ulminati]

I wanted Warlock too, and the amazon deal is cheaper than steam.
But majesty doesn't interest me and I already have the CKII dlc

You know the drill BROs. Offering:
Crusader Kings II DLC - Dynasty shields/Mongol faces/Ruler designer/songs of Albion/songs of holy land/songs of faith
Majesty Gold HD
Majesty 2 collection

As steam keys. No strings attached, no questions asked. PM me if you want one. First come-first serve, but if I get multiple requests for the same key between checking my inbox, I'll claim the BROest person that PM'ed me wrote first

[edit]

Claimed, the goodies have been.

 

[commie]

The only things I bought during the steam sale was the King Arthur Complete collection and the AD&D/NVN anthology...........from Gamestop.

I'm really getting interested in Warlocks now. Damn you guys!

Also, Dungeon Siege I & II is really worth it. Best balance of H&S and story quests that I have seen, as they were in II. The only thing that could have made II better for its genre, was to make loot WYSIWYG - but that's not generally the case anyways. I'll be picking up the pack.

EUIII is also on sale, for anyone who cares. I know someone asked if they should play it or CKII first, I'd go for CKII because it has better tutorials. Things like inflation in EUIII you only really learn from other players or trail and error.

The problem with the CK/EU stuff is that it's always on offer on GG or Amazon as well...Steam should be for other shit.

I wish I was in the JEWSA to be able to get the DS pack though...WTF 7.50 Euro is not worth it....

 

[Gord]

Also, Dungeon Siege I & II is really worth it.

So I take it they are now giving you money to play it?

 

[RK47]

...jesus fuck. DS1 isn't worth it. Not by any stretch.

 

[Gord]

Fuck that, Arkham City AGAIN.

What bunch of tools is voting for Arkham City? It's been on sale about a dozen times already and will be so 20 times more between now and christmas...

 

[CorpseZeb]

... eee... batman fans maybe? Anyway, "the game is not available in your region" (the same goes for Skyrim, by the way), so who cares.

 

[Kitako]

Now the new vote is interesting: Krater, EYE, Sanctum.

Voted Krater, the other 2 have been discounted loads of times already.

 

[Hobo Elf]

Voted for Krater too. EYE sucks and Sanctum was part of one of the indie bundles and is on sale pretty regularly anyway.

Edit: Double Fine package on flash sale. What's the verdict on Stacking and Costume Quest? I have Psychonauts already so I can gift the extra copy for my brother.

 

[Achilles]

Voted EYE because its wonderful weirdness must be sampled by as many people as possible.

 

[Kitako]

Requesting opinion about the Harley Quinn dlc on Batman, I think that one is the first time is discounted.
I enjoyed greatly the game and I plan to replay it in the future anyway, is this DLC worth?

(Will she show finally her titties?)

 

[DwarvenFood]

Which dungeon siege do I need for that Ultima mod, and will it even work with the Steam version ?