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by **Box Boy** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:46 pm UTC

I also got a -33% voucher for a valve title, so if anyone wants it I'd be willing to trade it for....eh, pretty much anything, from some extra game you grabbed ages ago in a sale to a lump of coal, any takers?

by **bigglesworth** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:50 pm UTC

I don't think there's anything worth less than the -% Valve coupons.

by **el_loco_avs** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:51 pm UTC

I got Nuclear Dawn as a gift. Is it any good?

One dude on reddit got Skyrim as a present. Woah.

by **userxp** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:52 pm UTC

There is a new achievement: Join the 2011 Holiday group.

Spoiler:

by **hendusoone** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:52 pm UTC

ProZac wrote:
hendusoone wrote:It will only be useful if Valve launches another game before Jan 2...

Well then it's not useful at all since you probably can't use your coupon until Jan 2nd! (Unless it's gold)

The coupon is usable any time between Jan 2 and March 1, but only on games that are released before Jan 2. If Valve launches any game between Jan 2 and March 1, the coupon can't be used on it.

But if Valve does release a game before Jan 2 (highly unlikely), I could wait to buy it. I've got enough to play as it is.

by **ProZac** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:07 pm UTC

Ah ha, I had missed that part of it. Is that a covert announcement that Valve plans on releasing something between Jan 2nd and March 1st?

by **Ryom** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:08 pm UTC

SlyReaper wrote:
Ryom wrote:
SlyReaper wrote:I got a 50% off coupon for some game called Divinity 2: DragonNight Saga. This game happens to be 50% off already, so all this does is extend the 50% offer on that game a little way beyond the start of January.

I don't even want that game.

Unless you absolutely despise western RPGs, there is no reason not to want Divinity 2. It's what happens when devs actually sit back and think about what makes an RPG fun.

I don't despise them, I nothing them. The two I've played are Witcher and Oblivion, and I got bored of both after a few hours of play.

Divinity 2 is nothing like either of those two, so it may be worthwhile to give it a shot if you can get a good deal.

by **Mr. Mack** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:50 am UTC

The Humble Bundle just added a bunch of games. Anyone that hasn't looked at the new offer might want to toss it a glance. Especially if you beat the average (which has actually gone down).

Also, I have a coupon for 75% off on Torchlight. I already own the game so I'm up for trading that. It's not a gold coupon, but it's still cheaper than the game's current sale.

by **Jorpho** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:58 am UTC

I guess the challenges so far have been tolerable? I've been too busy to mess with them.

Orcs Must Die, Spiral Knights, Dungeons of Dreadmor, and Swords and Soldiers are the only ones so far I can mess with.

by **Jesse** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:37 am UTC

ProZac wrote:Ah ha, I had missed that part of it. Is that a covert announcement that Valve plans on releasing something between Jan 2nd and March 1st?

DotA2

by **EdgarJPublius** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:33 am UTC

Aside from the first gift, I've only gotten coal for completing challenges. Not sure yet if I want to save it up and enter the drawing or try to craft it for more chances at gifts.

I got Defense Grid from the Potato bundle back when and getting this challenge was the first time I've actually played it, probably won't ever play it again either. Sooper boring. On the second try I pretty much optimized my tower placement in the first few waves and after a few rounds of upgrading just had to lean on fast forward button. The 'Adrenaline' challenge mode is described at the menu as something along the lines of 'a fast and furious onslaught' but actually playing it feels like the game is being anemic with enemies and each waves seems to take an age to get on screen after the last.
I'm not normally a fan of tower defense games anyway, but this seemed almost lazy, and if Adrenaline mode is supposed to be 'fast and/or furious' I can't imagine how much of a snorefest the rest of the game must be.

To be fair, the narrator/sidekick or whatever guy was alright, and the game could have a fantastic story for all I know, but from a game-play perspective, I can't recommend it.

by **SlyReaper** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:16 pm UTC

I just did the Defence Grid achievement with getting a gold medal in adrenaline mode, and got a coupon for 50% off Back To The Future. That's a bit more like it; that discount actually beats the already existing discount, and I might actually use that one. Still not as good as getting a free game though.

Edgar, you can speed the game up by holding down the F key.

by **bigglesworth** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:52 pm UTC

True, but it's still not the most exciting game. I've had a lot more fun (and arguably more depth) on Bubble Tanks tower defence. The voice acting and graphics are nice though. And I don't really regret most of the time I've spent on it.

by **SlyReaper** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:59 pm UTC

I agree that without the narrator, Defence Grid would be a terribly dull game.

by **clockworkmonk** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:40 pm UTC

and i just got another coupon for a game I already own. in this case beat hazard. anyone want it?

by **bigglesworth** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:27 pm UTC

I have it, but I can vouch for it being really fun.

Actually, coming up is an objective where you have to trade, save it until then

by **SlyReaper** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:20 pm UTC

In anticipation of that, here are the things I have available to trade:

Spoiler:

I wonder if you get the achievement for trading an item for the same item.

by **frogman** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:45 pm UTC

I would trade you for Amnesia, but all I have is coal... I'll probably have more than that by the time that achievement rolls around, though.

by **EdgarJPublius** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:16 pm UTC

SlyReaper wrote:Edgar, you can speed the game up by holding down the F key.

Yea, the fast forward button I mentioned.

Still, a Fast Forward button is not a replacement for good pacing or furious-ness.

by **SirBryghtside** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:57 pm UTC

bigglesworth wrote:I don't think there's anything worth less than the -% Valve coupons.

33% off Cities XL 2012 begs to differ.

Edit: Nice deal going on the Mass Effects.

by **Dason** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:17 pm UTC

SexyTalon wrote:
Endless Mike wrote:
SexyTalon wrote:
Dason wrote:I've been waiting for Planescape: Torment to drop below $10 for a while on GOG. It's down to $5 - I don't care if it gets lower at any point this is good enough for me. Time to see what all the fuss is about.

You may have problems getting it to run. Work with it, google it and so on, get the game to run.

It's.. so, so very worth it.

I was under the impression that GoG did some sort of magic to make things work on modern computers.
GoG's guarantee is that the game will start and that you can get to the menu to hit New Game, Start or whatever sequence is needed to make it go. After that, you're on your own.

That said, GoG's forums are fucking fantastic at making shit work.

It is running fine for me. I've enjoyed it so far but I'm not really far at all. I see what you mean about a lot of talking - I find that I really enjoy this though so I'm excited.

by **Jorpho** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:16 am UTC

You'll want to follow this guide regarding the entirely reasonable Torment mods. I forget which ones are already applied to the GOG version; there's a forum topic there somewhere. High time I got through that thing myself; but first, this holiday stuff. And Phoenix Wright 3.

Jorpho wrote:I guess the challenges so far have been tolerable? I've been too busy to mess with them.

Oh, I guess I was supposed to find http://steamtreasurehunt.wikia.com/wiki ... Objectives . :oops:

Nothing but coal for me, so far.

Anyone want to do the Swords and Soldiers HD one..?

by **Amnesiasoft** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:40 am UTC

SirBryghtside wrote:
bigglesworth wrote:I don't think there's anything worth less than the -% Valve coupons.

33% off Cities XL 2012 begs to differ.

No, 50% off Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is the most worthless coupon. Not because it's a bad game, but the current sale is 75% making $0.62. I mean, really?

by **Coin** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:28 am UTC

*sigh* Doom 3 at 50% anyone?
There are serious problems with gifts if a lump of coal is way more preferable than the gift itself.

by **bigglesworth** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:51 am UTC

Jorpho wrote:Anyone want to do the Swords and Soldiers HD one..?

Maybe? What are you suggesting?

by **EmptySet** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:36 am UTC

Mr. Mack wrote:Also, I have a coupon for 75% off on Torchlight. I already own the game so I'm up for trading that. It's not a gold coupon, but it's still cheaper than the game's current sale.

...and now that you've said that, one of today's specials is 75% off Torchlight.

by **SlyReaper** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:52 pm UTC

A lump of coal, eh? I guess it would have been silly to expect a present for nuking Santa.

by **Jorpho** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:58 pm UTC

bigglesworth wrote:
Jorpho wrote:Anyone want to do the Swords and Soldiers HD one..?
Maybe? What are you suggesting?

Just Friend me later (the name's Jorpho on Steam as well, and I'm in the 424-member XKCD and the 119-member XKCD-TF2 groups) and we can take care of it tonight. How's that sound?

by **PeteP** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:32 pm UTC

I have 5 coals now and portal 1, I don't have most of the games but I guess I will get the other psychonaut achievement , the L4D2 one and the steam achievements. I will keep the coals, 7 for one present which might be something like x% off seems like a waste. I should fill my wishlist a bit better it would be depressing to actually win one of the x items from wish list things and get games I don't really want.

by **SlyReaper** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:29 pm UTC

So one of the objectives now is to do a trade. I posted what I have earlier on this page (I've only had coal since then). My Steam ID is SlyReaper; let's haggle. :mrgreen:

by **bigglesworth** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:53 pm UTC

Jorpho wrote:Just Friend me later

Done

by **SlyReaper** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:10 pm UTC

I just lost all my coal for doing the Frozen Synapse achievement. I don't think that was supposed to happen...

Edit: never mind, Steam was just being odd for a few minutes. The coal is back.

Edit2: I sense something wrong here...

by **PeteP** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:55 am UTC

Why? With the pack you save the time to add more than one exemplar of the game to your cart. It's only natural that you have to pay extra for a service.
But honestly that isn't the first steam game where I see something like that.

by **EdgarJPublius** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:52 am UTC

Decided to craft my coal and see what I got...

50% off Uplink, which I already own on steam from the Humble Introversion Bundle.

Also, it's already 75% off

by **Ceron** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:31 am UTC

The Amazon sales are excellent today. They include:

Borderlands GOTY - $6
Dungeon Defenders - $2
Tropico 4 - $5
Civ 5 GOTY - $11
Civ 4 GOTY - $9
Bioshock 1 - $6
Bioshock 2 - $6

Tropico doesn't register on Steam, but I think the rest do. They've also got a few bundles with some of the above games for an even better deal. Valve needs to start taking notes.

by **firechicago** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:28 pm UTC

I've got Bioshock 1 and Evil Genius available to trade. Anyone interested? (Steam sn is the same as my xkcd name.)

by **SlyReaper** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:38 pm UTC

I'd be interested in Evil Genius. Anything here you'd trade it for?

Earlier I traded my spare copy of Amnesia for NyxQuest. Who knew having spare games would turn out to be useful one day?

by **firechicago** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:47 pm UTC

Actually I'm sort of intrigued by The Wonderful End of the World. Though we may need to wait until the Steam servers calm down a bit to actually complete the trade.

by **SlyReaper** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:56 pm UTC

Yeah, it's not even letting me search your name. I'll be trying periodically until it works. My Steam name is also the same as my xkcd name.

Edit: friend request sent

by **frogman** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:33 pm UTC

Skyrim is 40 dollars today!

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