Sounds like lunar sale begins the 27th...seems like all the time now:)
Did you say SALE? :o Oh my.
Even though I don't by as much as I used to (thankfully) I still look forward to the sales and perhaps grabbing a bargain or two.
Or three.
Lunar Sale? Is that only at night? ;D I will feign disinterest, but cave and obsessively check for bargains to brag about here.
Quote from: Sir Slash on January 26, 2022, 10:50:24 PM
Lunar Sale? Is that only at night?
The amateur astronomer in me is forced to mention that the moon not only is visible at night but also during day time :nerd:.
The moon is exclusively visible at night when it is full moon :coolsmiley:.
You can imagine how much a wargaming, amateur astronomer and punk music fan was popular at school :bd:.
It almost feels like there are more sale days than normal days.
Quote from: Anguille on January 27, 2022, 03:57:21 AM
It almost feels like their are more sale days than normal days.
I know right?
Although the frequency of the sales have increased over the years the number of absolutely insane discounts has dramatically decreased. Most of the items, at least the ones I want, don't go for more than 10%-25% off. I really want to see at least 50%-75% off.
That being said I'll probably cave in and pick up a few trinkets. LOL
Quote from: W8taminute on January 27, 2022, 09:09:21 AM
Quote from: Anguille on January 27, 2022, 03:57:21 AM
It almost feels like their are more sale days than normal days.
I know right?
I live in Europe where, as you all know, we don't have Thanksgiving. But we do have Black Friday sales ! Most people don't know the origin but they still spend a lot of money.
So far Lunar Sale hasn't reached us ...
It is a little bit funny Capitalism celebrates a Communist holiday.
Quote from: Pete Dero on January 27, 2022, 09:18:48 AM
It is a little bit funny Capitalism celebrates a Communist holiday.
Isn't that just typical of us evil capitalists? >:D
The title of this thread reminds me of the sign that is always in the pub window: Free beer tomorrow.
Almost free games at 1pm EST today!
The funny thing is that the lunar holiday goes back to ancient times, before the advent of communism if I'm not mistaken.
But yes in today's atmosphere Steam is paying homage to the communists in charge over there in the far east. ;)
Exactly! That's why I only buy things on 4th of July, Veteran's Day, and Baby Jesus's and George Patton's Birthdays. >:(
Well, a lunar sale has begun at GOG.... a few minutes still until noon, no sign at Steam yet.
Wow. The sale is off to a real "bang"...I see some major titles front and center that are up to 0% off. :uglystupid2:
'I was born with nothing and still have most of it.'
Yep, and now Steam up. Odd that both of them will have a lunar / Chinese New Year sale at the same time... ???
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 27, 2022, 01:09:00 PM
Yep, and now Steam up. Odd that both of them will have a lunar / Chinese New Year sale at the same time... ???
Don't forget Lunar Sales at Fanatical, Green Man Gaming, Voidu, Gamesplanet, Humble Store, Digital Combat Store (DCS), ...
So Three Kingdoms TW for $29.99. Yeah or nay? Hasn't it been this price before?
^I have not played it (yet) but some say it is one of the better, recent TW games.
Quote from: Sir Slash on January 27, 2022, 03:27:36 PM
So Three Kingdoms TW for $29.99. Yeah or nay? Hasn't it been this price before?
I've got it and I think I picked it up a while back for about that same price IIRC.
It's not a bad game and very enjoyable. A little different than Warhammer Total War and definitely different from older titles. I also love the historical setting as I'm a big Romance of the Three Kingdoms junkie.
But you know what. Although this game is good, it just doesn't grab me with the same ferocity as the other Total War games do. Not sure why but just throwing that out there as a data point.
^Probably for similar reasons as to why I haven't even played it yet. The time period and culture are just alien to me.
Same here really. I'm totally ignorant of Chinese history and confused by all the players/factions. I will most likely pass on it again.
I will be getting Crusader Kings III, however. Tonight after work.
Quote from: Gusington on January 28, 2022, 12:50:02 PM
I will be getting Crusader Kings III, however. Tonight after work.
It's worth it. I tried to play the free weekend steam had last year and bounced off of it hard. I picked up MS PC game pass for a song ($1 for 3 months) and managed to put in the time to learn and grabbed it on the Steam winter sale in December for keeps.
I actually think they significantly improved the game taking the naval aspects out of it that were in CS2.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 27, 2022, 01:00:20 PM
Wow. The sale is off to a real "bang"...I see some major titles front and center that are up to 0% off. :uglystupid2:
But but...a million Paradox DLC's are 50% off for the millionth time!!
Thanks Jamus - what do you like most about CKIII? I (embarrassingly) have not played the earlier games in the series but the medieval/Renaissance era is my jam.
Crusader Kings II and III are both incredibly immersive medieval dynasty sims. There's no other game that truly gives you the "playing in the Game of Thrones world" more than CK3 despite not being a fantasy setting. The beginning is a bit slow, but once you reach the second or third generation you'll have a pretty decent network of family characters going, including brothers and cousins and uncles who may or may not have your back, or they may just want to see that Damocles Sword fall on your head. It takes a while to get your grips on the game and figure out what it is you're "doing" for most of the game loop, but once you do it is a massive time sink.
Just don't turn on Iron Man until you're ready to pull your hair out :bd: Savescumming is the way to learn and have fun.
Fortunately the last of my hair (on my head) was lost years ago.
Can't wait to try CKIII...read so many interesting/great things about it!
Quote from: Gusington on January 28, 2022, 02:45:14 PM
Thanks Jamus - what do you like most about CKIII? I (embarrassingly) have not played the earlier games in the series but the medieval/Renaissance era is my jam.
The best thing I like is the hardest thing to learn about it.
Basically the CK series is about people vs the concept of nations, which makes sense given the time period. It's a significant difference from EU or HoI and somewhat hard to explain.
You cannot "paint the map" so to speak until extremely late in the game due to succession laws.
I feel it lends itself to more to role playing that most CRPGs. It also plays more heavily into character traits that help or hinder your empire, yourself or both.
You can go from playing a benevolent leader to a sadistic shit in the same playthrough and have it feel completely natural.
Anyway, just my thoughts.
Yeah from descriptions like yours and others it sounds very unique in that way, which is so rare.
More mundane question: are different era start dates available in CKIII?
Yeah I should have mentioned, the CK series really feels more to me like an RPG than a grand strategy game, even though there's a map and a strategic layer.
Unfortunately I don't think CK3 has different start dates. CK2 has a lot more content, start dates, mods, etc. but it's also got a steeper learning curve than 3.
Al is correct, only two start dates; early is ~862 I think and the later one is around 1016. I think the game ends around 1450 or so.
I can live with that.
Bought expeditions vikings and conquistador on Epic instead as they also gave a $10 voucher :)
I got Expeditions: Rome, Crusader Kings III, Call of Duty WWII, and Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War.
More than I expected, clearly.
Got Wolfenstein old blood.
The Wolfenstein games are to my liking, never realized I didn't have this prequel.
^I liked Old Blood a lot.
I got SGS Heia Safari and Halls of Montezuma, as well as Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad.
Have you tried out Cauldrons of War yet?
Nope. Probably never will... :DD
^I feel that post so very very much.
I got U Boat and Steel Division II (to never play).
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 31, 2022, 10:46:53 AM
I got SGS Heia Safari and Halls of Montezuma, as well as Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad.
Funny, was going through all the SGS games last night. Love the fact they cover unique events, but still having difficulty determining for myself whether I would enjoy playing them or not. They have another new one coming out soon, Feb 10th, Glory Recalled.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849350/SGS_Glory_Recalled/
Be interested in your thoughts if you end up playing them.....
Quote from: Father Ted on January 31, 2022, 12:53:33 PM
I got U Boat and Steel Division II (to never play).
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Quote from: Pete Dero on January 27, 2022, 09:18:48 AM
It is a little bit funny Capitalism celebrates a Communist holiday.
Star Citizen is taking it to a new level with its "Red Festival 2952". Help spread fortune and prosperity around the verse by participating in Stanton's Red Festival traditions. Hunt down red envelopes scattered around the system's hubs then sell them at kiosks. Purchase and add limited edition Red Festival paint schemes featuring stunning crimson tints with auspicious gold flourishes representing the Chinese zodiac.
Yikes. Definitely gives me douche chills.
Lol, agree. The game play events were good though. Like jumptown recently and Xeno threat coming again next week.
Ohh, panderin' in Mandarin is tight!
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 31, 2022, 01:19:00 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 31, 2022, 10:46:53 AM
I got SGS Heia Safari and Halls of Montezuma, as well as Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad.
Funny, was going through all the SGS games last night. Love the fact they cover unique events, but still having difficulty determining for myself whether I would enjoy playing them or not. They have another new one coming out soon, Feb 10th, Glory Recalled.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849350/SGS_Glory_Recalled/
Be interested in your thoughts if you end up playing them.....
Winter War and the war in Mexico had their moments.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 26, 2022, 09:25:55 PM
Sounds like lunar sale begins the 27th...seems like all the time now:)
Sale has ended. Next week Valentine's Day Sale !
[spoiler]Just kidding >:D.[/spoiler]
Wait. What happened to the Groundhog Day Sale? ???
^It was the same sh*t every day...
...much like the other sales.
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 03, 2022, 04:44:16 PM
Wait. What happened to the Groundhog Day Sale? ???
We don't have Groundhog Day in Europe. But 10 years ago we didn't have Halloween and 4 years ago we didn't have Black Friday ...
This will help you all plan ahead:)
Steam Sale 2022
Steam Lunar Sale 2022 - January 27 - February 3
Steam Golden Week Sale 2022 - April 29 - May 5
Steam Open World Sale 2022 - May 26 - May 30
Steam Season of Pride Sale 2022 - June 9 - June 23
Steam Summer Sale 2022 - June 23 - July 7
Steam Halloween Sale 2022 - October 28 - November 1
Steam Autumn Sale 2022 - November 24 - December 1
Steam Winter Sale 2022 - December 22 - January 5
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 04, 2022, 06:02:17 AM
This will help you all plan ahead:)
Steam Sale 2022
Steam Lunar Sale 2022 - January 27 - February 3
Steam Golden Week Sale 2022 - April 29 - May 5
Steam Open World Sale 2022 - May 26 - May 30
Steam Season of Pride Sale 2022 - June 9 - June 23
Steam Summer Sale 2022 - June 23 - July 7
Steam Halloween Sale 2022 - October 28 - November 1
Steam Autumn Sale 2022 - November 24 - December 1
Steam Winter Sale 2022 - December 22 - January 5
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Quote from: Pete Dero on February 04, 2022, 05:08:54 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 03, 2022, 04:44:16 PM
Wait. What happened to the Groundhog Day Sale? ???
We don't have Groundhog Day in Europe. But 10 years ago we didn't have Halloween and 4 years ago we didn't have Black Friday ...
I am somewhat disgusted / appalled that at the end of times America's mark on history will have been bringing excess consumerism to the rest of the world.
^But not surprised.
Quote from: Gusington on February 03, 2022, 05:20:22 PM
^It was the same sh*t every day...
...much like the other sales.
Exactly. I keep seeing the same games I'm not interested in going on sale but not the ones I really really want. It's like Steam can read my mind and it taunts me!
Quote from: jamus34 on February 04, 2022, 08:31:10 AM
Quote from: Pete Dero on February 04, 2022, 05:08:54 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 03, 2022, 04:44:16 PM
Wait. What happened to the Groundhog Day Sale? ???
We don't have Groundhog Day in Europe. But 10 years ago we didn't have Halloween and 4 years ago we didn't have Black Friday ...
I am somewhat disgusted / appalled that at the end of times America's mark on history will have been bringing excess consumerism to the rest of the world.
I don't think you can blame the US for this. If local shops over here decide to have a Black Friday sale that is their decision. I guess we can only blame some slick marketing people without scruples for this.
^Haha he typed 'scruples' hahaha
I see Steam has items marked as,'On Sale' everyday. So welcome to the Continuous, Rolling, Non-Stop Sale. Next will probably be the, 'It's Not A Sale Sale'. :P
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 04, 2022, 11:28:29 AM
I see Steam has items marked as,'On Sale' everyday. So welcome to the Continuous, Rolling, Non-Stop Sale. Next will probably be the, 'It's Not A Sale Sale'. :P
To add insult to injury Steam marks items on sale but when you click the link the game is still at full price. :tickedoff: