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#1

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by Destraex - Yesterday at 11:33:58 PM

Sounds fine to me. I also think 2hrs is enough time time as a general rule. There is just so much to draw on in the media before pressing the buy button that all you should really be testing is whether it works on your computer before refunding.

Faulty games with crash issues is a different kettle of fish.

#2

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Yesterday at 11:06:05 PM

It's nice that there seems to be some element of discretion in the refund process and it is not always enforced as a hard rule. An actual person seems to be reviewing the refund request and deciding based on a few factors like frequency of requests and the reasons offered for them. This is a pleasant surprise in this day and age.

#3

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by Uberhaus - Yesterday at 09:53:41 PM

Steam let me refund a game at 2 hours 15 minutes, but it was the only game I have ever refunded and I explained that I was trying over and over to get past a crash that was happening with a cutscene.

Imagine my surprise and horror to learn that my son: my only child, was cutoff by Steam from further refunds in a year after doing it one to many times.  I only have my self to blame.

#4

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by Skoop - Yesterday at 07:04:48 PM

That's for sure true, 2 hours is not enough.  4 would be a good step in the right direction for forming an impression of like or not.

#5

General Discussion / Re: WANT!

Last post by bobarossa - Yesterday at 04:22:12 PM

Damn, I want the Catalina. Most awesome.

About 15 years ago I saw a catalina for sale that had been remodeled into a flying RV.  Almost worth learning to fly so I could get it (if I had a bazillion dollars laying around).

#6

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by W8taminute - Yesterday at 03:27:07 PM

Oh wow. 

So all I'm taking away from this policy change is that if you thought you could play for free under the Advanced Access before returning a game you cannot do this any longer. 

IOW "the man"_TM is protecting his interest by taking away a consumer loop hole. 

I think I would be ok with this change but I wish they would increase the time to try before returning from 2 hours to 4 hours.  Some games require at least 4 or more hours before you can legitimately say I like or not.

#7

General Discussion / Re: The Boring Thread

Last post by Windigo - Yesterday at 02:45:19 PM

The Stihl BG50 leaf-blower does 412 cfm, while the EGO electric does 650 cfm. Looking at stuff for when I move to my cottage.

#8

General Discussion / Re: WANT!

Last post by Windigo - Yesterday at 02:43:05 PM

Damn, I want the Catalina. Most awesome.

#9

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by Skoop - Yesterday at 02:23:31 PM

Call me an idiot, but I wish I had know that prior, I probably would have tried some games and put some real time in before refund to really see if I like it.

#10

Computer Gaming / Re: Steam Refund Policy Change...

Last post by rss334 - Yesterday at 02:21:35 PM

Thanks, I did not even know this about advanced access.   Hate to admit but I'm sort of into refunds on steam  

I've bought so many games and probably refunded about 80% of them, all legit for various reasons text too small, poor performance, too early in EA .....   so while I refund most of what I buy it's within the rules they set forth.   Honestly, I'm surprised they have not kicked me off the platform by now or removed my ability to refund games.

This refund policy however keeps me buying games on steam, I appreciate it kind of like test driving a car before you commit to buying it.