The Steam Thread

[B & B]

2 things:


1. Rocket League, thoughts on controller vs keyboard, recommendations? Anyone bought the 50 buck steam controller and using it for this game?



2. Randomly lucked into an online console purchase Xbox1, used but with EXACTLY the four game I just almost bought via sale on steam ..... basically a used system full price with a bundle of two dollars worth of games. Fallout4 here I come!!!

[sovereignstar v2]

I played Rocket League with a m&k for one night, then bought an Xbox One controller. Can't imagine playing it with anything else now.

[PilotMan]

Yeah, I'm really struggling with the mouse and keyboard. I really like the game, but I'm just not putting everything together very well.

[rjolley]

Picked up a few games today as the sale comes to a close. A few I picked up after looking at this article about indie games that I saw on Twitter: IndieGames.com 2015 Staff Picks: Recommendations by genre

The indie games I grabbed? Mini Metro, Cross Set, The Spatials, Empire City Tycoon, and Squarecells. Very nice set of strategy and puzzle games.

I've tried Cross Set and Mini Metro already and haven't gotten past Mini Metro. Very simple game, but fun trying to build a subway system to meet the ever increasing demand of different cities. Worth the money for it.

Cross Set is a good number logic puzzle. Simple rules, shouldn't take long to get through all of the puzzles, but also worth the money.

Looking forward to playing the rest, if I can ever stop playing NBA 2K16. I'm really waiting for the last patch and the All Star game so I can have all of the jerseys available in myGM.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by rjolley

The indie games I grabbed? Mini Metro, Cross Set, The Spatials, Empire City Tycoon, and Squarecells. Very nice set of strategy and puzzle games.

If you like SquareCells take a look at HexCells from the same developer. The compete pack is $2.69 for the rest of the sale

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by B & B

1. Rocket League, thoughts on controller vs keyboard, recommendations? Anyone bought the 50 buck steam controller and using it for this game?

I'd absolutely go controller for this. The Steam Controller is really good for it since you have the two grip buttons and can keep your thumb on the right pad at all times in case you need to make adjustments to the camera. Any controller works well though.

[rjolley]

Originally Posted by mckerney

If you like SquareCells take a look at HexCells from the same developer. The compete pack is $2.69 for the rest of the sale

Saw that and picked them up too. At that price, even if I don't like them, it's not a big loss.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[Scoobz0202]

Friendly reminder the Winter Sale ends in about 2 hours if you had any last minute purchases you have been thinking about.

[Ramzavail]

Squarecells is a great game.

[Peregrine]

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

Friendly reminder the Winter Sale ends in about 2 hours if you had any last minute purchases you have been thinking about.

Let me pitch again Gemcraft: Chasing Shadows - great tower defense game I am already hooked on - currently on sale for $2 instead of its normal $10 for the next half hour!

[Ramzavail]

I just went to town.

Infested Planet - $4.94
Grim Dawn - $14.99
LYNE - $0.89
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows - $1.99
Nova-111 - $2.99
Death Skid Marks (Mullet Edition) - $2.74
Tomb of Tyrants - $3.99
The Spatials - $6.49
Soul Locus - $4.99
Dungeon Warfare - $4.99
Turmoil - $6.99
Dustbowl - $4.49
Kingdom Royal Edition - $8.96
TIS-100 - $3.49
Hook - $0.89
Timberman - $0.66
Concrete Jungle - $7.99
LISA: Complete Edition - $4.24
Empire TV Tycoon - $6.49
The Deed - $0.49
Subtotal $207.80
Discount $114.11 (54%)
Total $93.69

[Ramzavail]

Grandia II - $9.99
Big Pharma - $12.49
Subtotal $44.98
Discount $22.50 (50%)
Total $22.48

I'm done now, grr.

[Thomkal]

I'm going to Ramz house to play some games

[frnk55]

Empire TV Tycoon?? Damn it, I knew I'd miss a game. That looks really cool.

[BrianD]

Originally Posted by mckerney

I'd absolutely go controller for this. The Steam Controller is really good for it since you have the two grip buttons and can keep your thumb on the right pad at all times in case you need to make adjustments to the camera. Any controller works well though.

Agreed. This game plays so much better with a controller. I use a 360 controller.

[whomario]

Originally Posted by frnk55

Empire TV Tycoon?? Damn it, I knew I'd miss a game. That looks really cool.

yeah, it kinda does. Still thinking about getting it even at full prize, seems a perfect low-key game if you´ve been around for the age of games on floppy discs

[Ramzavail]

well I can give feedback on Empire TV Tycoon, I'm about to dive in.

(if you want to wait on the full price purchase)

[Neon_Chaos]

Looks like MAD TV from back in the day?

[Ramzavail]

looks like? Wow its almost an exact rip. Not that I mind, it looks like an updated rip, which is good. I think it has some new ideas in there like script writing. I don't think that was in MAD TV. Either was, my 2 hours with it last night was fun and worth it at 6.49. Not sure its worth full price though (but thats just me, as I've set a rule for myself that I don't buy games that aren't 50% off except for FM and OOTP)

[jeff061]

Just played my first couple matches of Rocket League. Like most I suspect, I played the tutorial and figured there's no way I'm ever going to have an impact on a game. I suck. Then I played my first 2 games and got a goal in each. First one was kind of a free-for-al lI lucked in on. Second was a definite aimed shot almost from midfield, game winner with 30 seconds left.

It was pretty damn enjoyable. Hopefully it wasn't 100% luck and I keep enjoying the game.

[SirFozzie]

Speaking of Rocket League:

I'm planning on doing a Twitch Stream thursday night starting around 8 PM Eastern. Hoping to get folks together for some Rocket league, especially if we can get Skype or something going for maximum trash talk

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by jeff061

Just played my first couple matches of Rocket League. Like most I suspect, I played the tutorial and figured there's no way I'm ever going to have an impact on a game. I suck. Then I played my first 2 games and got a goal in each. First one was kind of a free-for-al lI lucked in on. Second was a definite aimed shot almost from midfield, game winner with 30 seconds left.

It was pretty damn enjoyable. Hopefully it wasn't 100% luck and I keep enjoying the game.

I played against the bots and was totally awesome. Playing against real people cured me of that. :P

Just HITTING the ball is the biggest challenge
Keep rolling past it

[SirFozzie]

Snow Day is actually easier, because the puck is much less "bouncy", you learn how to read its path better.. which is the most important thing about Rocket League, you want to be where the ball is GOING, not where it necessarily currently IS.

[jeff061]

I bought Far Cry 4. Spent an hour troubleshooting a sound issue and various other bugs, most of which there is no solution for even this long after release(and effect other Ubisoft games). Played 30 minutes of uninspired gameplay. Asked for a refund and got one almost immediately.

Nice work Valve. Fuck off Ubisoft.

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Snow Day is actually easier, because the puck is much less "bouncy", you learn how to read its path better.. which is the most important thing about Rocket League, you want to be where the ball is GOING, not where it necessarily currently IS.

So gaming has reverted back to the days of shooting the last space invader :P

[jeff061]

I think these people may be aliens.

ROCKET LEAGUE - Top Goals Of the Week #11 - YouTube

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by jeff061

I think these people may be aliens.

ROCKET LEAGUE - Top Goals Of the Week #11 - YouTube

So you're saying we should build a wall...

[jeff061]

They'd do a triple back flip somersault over it and then score. Sneaky bastards.

[SirFozzie]

Jeff, are you going to be around for the Stream tomorrow night, Rocket League rules

And some of the goals (like #1) look obviously set up, but still are amazing.

[Coffee Warlord]

I'm gonna try and be around for some rocket fun tomorrow.

[B & B]

Alright, so I installed rocket league but haven't played due to wanting to wait for a controller .


Am I hearing that the Xbox one controller will work for PC? Id like that instead of forking over the cash for the steam one. Obv, never PC gamed with a controller.

[jeff061]

Yes, but you need to buy the Xbox One PC Adapter.

Edit: Wired may work native, not sure.

[jeff061]

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Jeff, are you going to be around for the Stream tomorrow night, Rocket League rules

And some of the goals (like #1) look obviously set up, but still are amazing.

Maybe, I'll try.

[Coffee Warlord]

I shall ply my Rocket League prowess to DOZENS of viewers tonight!

DOZENS.

[dzilla77]

Originally Posted by jeff061

Yes, but you need to buy the Xbox One PC Adapter.

Edit: Wired may work native, not sure.

Wired works native - I have one which I use for a few games.

[sovereignstar v2]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I shall ply my Rocket League prowess to DOZENS of viewers tonight!

DOZENS.

Fozzie put out a call on Steam for a Rocket League gathering at 8pm eastern. Is a party of 6-8 possible?

[Coffee Warlord]

By the way.

Twitch - Foz's Stream

Him and Sov on right now, I'll be joining them later.

[MizzouRah]

Since loving Grim Dawn, I bought Titan Quest Gold tonight for $4.. how did I NOT know about this game?

[JPhillips]

TQ is great. I played the shit out of that.

[Izulde]

I picked up The Banner Saga, some CK2 DLC that was on sale I didn't have yet, and one other game that I'm not going to mention the name of. :P It's the third game that I've played the most, sadly enough.

[Peregrine]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Since loving Grim Dawn, I bought Titan Quest Gold tonight for $4.. how did I NOT know about this game?

I played the hell out of TQ when it came out - but just now finding out about and playing Grim Dawn - a lot of fun so far.

[MrBug708]

Been playing Grim Dawn as well. Just beat the Warden in the Burrwitch Estates

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Been playing Grim Dawn as well. Just beat the Warden in the Burrwitch Estates

Holy hell that boss dungeon took forever.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Holy hell that boss dungeon took forever.

It was indeed very large.

I'm finding the Nightblade and the Demolitionist the most enjoyable classes. I want to get some more time in with my Arcanist, but the other two are taking up most of my playing time so far.

[JPhillips]

I love the arcanist splitting missile attack. I just keep adding to it and rarely need anything else.

[Lonnie]

I'm enjoying Grim Dawn as well. Just beat Loghorrean, the final boss. That was a bit annoying I think I died 50 times. Probably way undergeared, but I got that far so stuck it out.

[MrBug708]

Ya. Once you get to a boss, it's hard not to finish it out

[hollmt]

I am enjoying Grim Dawn as well and am about to venture into finding/fighting the warden. I am on veteran level, which to me seems about right for difficulty and am playing a 'Witchblade' I guess Soldier/Occulist.

The amount of theorycrafting is amazing. I have to be honest an upon getting this game on 01.01.16 I just 'liked' it. I didn't look at too much stuff and my first thought/fear was it was a Diablo clone with grinding, which I hate. I played a couple days on a handful of attempts and wasn't grabbed by it so uninstalled it (only paid 15 for it at the time). Watched a few more Let's Plays on it and gave it another chance and haven't looked back and now I thoroughly enjoy it. The quests are interesting, the zones are nicely laid out and transition well and the amount of variation for your toon is pretty deep.

I just hope the grind doesn't end up like Diablo. So far though, as everyone else has said, I am impressed.

[Marmel]

I am really loving Grim Dawn, but I really suck at it. I wanted to use guns, so I picked demolitionist and I found I like the 2 handed shotguns, but I do die a lot at normal difficulty. I just like exploring and fighting. I have no idea how to build this character. Any the constellation charts? No idea what to do there.

So any advice, or any good build sites that aren't a year+ old?

[frnk55]

Originally Posted by Marmel

I am really loving Grim Dawn, but I really suck at it. I wanted to use guns, so I picked demolitionist and I found I like the 2 handed shotguns, but I do die a lot at normal difficulty. I just like exploring and fighting. I have no idea how to build this character. Any the constellation charts? No idea what to do there.

So any advice, or any good build sites that aren't a year+ old?

I always go to grimdawn.com/forums. Check out the class/builds sections. Some really detailed building advice there. In fact I'm following Zappa's Druid build and it's a blast.