Steam Summer Sale starts tomorrow (6/29). What are you looking to pick up?
I've been waffling around about Warno vs Regiments. Will have to see what tomorrow brings!
Maybe Second Front, but the learning curve scares me :tongue:
Quote from: acctingman on June 28, 2023, 05:18:04 PMMaybe Second Front, but the learning curve scares me :tongue:
Don't let it. The curve is highly overhyped.
Interested in Voor de Kroon, Archon Classic, and Aliens: Dark Descent but I know that won't be on sale.
Also the latest Panzer Corps 2 DLC, 'Axis Operations - 1945.'
These Steam sales have been going on for so many years that for me they are not about what I want but rather what's on sale that I didn't know I wanted. Sad but true. :uglystupid2:
Quote from: Gusington on June 28, 2023, 07:43:35 PMAlso the latest Panzer Corps 2 DLC, 'Axis Operations - 1945.'
Might be too new to be part of the sale but I'm looking at that and other Slitherine games.
I still have half a month left on my Slitherine anniversary coupon (-50%) so for many games that should be the better option for me.
Now if Slitherine starts a summer sale in the next 2 weeks that would be perfect timing :ThumbsUp: .
I only have around 50 unplayed games left, so I really need something new :embarrassed: :HideEyes: .
Hahaha the last two posts are gold and should be used for Steam marketing.
Not much for me in this sale. Just matched it against my wish list...very little on sale, and the discounts are kind of weak.
I've seen a few that caught my attention. I do have some off time so I might look it over.
Very little on my wishlist that I care to pull the trigger on.
Might not be lying that I'm going to skip this one.
DCS Apache is 50% off, I think for the first time.
Nothing for me. Still playing New World and Diablo 4. Already have enough games in my backlog.
I picked up SGS's "NATO Nightmare". I may get something else, but nothing else is really grabbing me right now.
I agree, lackluster so far.
I have a really hard time finding any great deals, especially ones that have the "Wow!" factor. I did pick up the "Tides of Avarice" DLC for X4 for 40% off. That seems like an OK purchase...I think.
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2023, 07:35:38 AMI only have around 50 unplayed games left, so I really need something new :embarrassed: :HideEyes: .
+1
Quote from: solops on June 29, 2023, 11:56:59 PMQuote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2023, 07:35:38 AMI only have around 50 unplayed games left, so I really need something new :embarrassed: :HideEyes: .
+1
+1
I have already bought a few games in the GOG summer sale (which is still ongoing). I guess i will get a few on steam as well, maybe some DLCs? We'll see. I have most of the games i really want.
^Heresy!
Quote from: Gusington on June 30, 2023, 08:19:20 AM^Heresy!
Ahah
I already have Total War 3 Kingdoms (base game), Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Egypt (Seems great for the kids), Silent 3 (thanks to the submarine thread) and Advanced Tactics Gold in my steam basket :Party:
A great man once said 'there's always room for one more.'
I think I'll pick up the Water Rats expansion for Radio General.
I was looking at Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes but I read they don't have the decision making mini-game in that one. That's one of the things I enjoyed the most from DC: Barbarossa. Might hold off on that one since it's only 20% right now.
Demonologist looks like it might be fun if I can convince some friends to jump in as well.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on June 30, 2023, 09:50:26 AMI think I'll pick up the Water Rats expansion for Radio General.
I was looking at Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes[/i] but I read they don't have the decision making mini-game in that one. That's one of the things I enjoyed the most from DC: Barbossa. Might hold off on that one since it's only 20% right now.....
The Ardennes game is good, even without the decision making mini game. I recommend it.
Just remembered 'Nantucket' and how cool it looked a few years back (as well as the limerick). Nowadays it's highly discounted...can anyone recommend?
Shadow Empire is on sale, 45% off, on Steam. Everyone should buy it. Now. If you have any interest in serious war games with board game roots (unit counters, hex grid map) that has economic development and empire building elements, this game will be a blast.
"I knew a man from Nantucket".... :rolleyes:
^The tale we all know and love.
Quote from: Gusington on June 30, 2023, 12:00:58 PMJust remembered 'Nantucket' and how cool it looked a few years back (as well as the limerick). Nowadays it's highly discounted...can anyone recommend?
I normally could have resisted this. But there was a convergence of four unexpected factors:
1) You alerted me to the existence of the game
2) My library of unplayed Steam game was getting dangerously close to falling below 55 titles
3) I had just watched "Moby Dick"
4) It was 70% off
:tophat:
My work is done here.
Post impressions!
Quote from: solops on June 30, 2023, 01:53:14 PMShadow Empire is on sale, 45% off, on Steam. Everyone should buy it. Now. If you have any interest in serious war games with board game roots (unit counters, hex grid map) that has economic development and empire building elements, this game will be a blast.
I concur - huge amount of bang for your buck with this one. And even huger with it being on sale
Damn you people.
Quote from: Gusington on June 30, 2023, 02:29:01 PMDamn you people.
psst. The SGS games are all on sale as well. SGS NATO's Nightmare for $23.99. Taipings for $20.99...and more.
:nono2:
If there are no games that peak my interest, I find a good strategy for the STREAM sales is to look through the games you already own for any DLC bargains.
Are the Unity of Command 2 DLCs worth looking at ?
Also, Running With Rifles and DLC are incredibly cheap but is it good?
Quote from: Ian C on July 01, 2023, 04:22:45 AMIf there are no games that peak my interest, I find a good strategy for the STREAM sales is to look through the games you already own for any DLC bargains.
Are the Unity of Command 2 DLCs worth looking at ?
Also, Running With Rifles and DLC are incredibly cheap but is it good?
I agree, +1
I ended up getting the Water Rats DLC for Radio General and Demonologist.
I fiddled around with Demonologist a bit last night. Very cool so far! I wonder what it's like playing co-op.
I hear it's infernally hard.
The title is a bit misleading. It's a ghost hunting game for 1-4 players. Lots of cool ghost hunting gadgets to play with, voice recognition to try to communicate with the ghosts, and lots of jump scares.
Thinking of getting knights of honor 2 as it is something like 50% off. Just not sure about it when I see the battles. I like it but then I don't know. The battles seem to move a little fast.
Quote from: Destraex on July 01, 2023, 11:37:06 PMThinking of getting knights of honor 2 as it is something like 50% off. Just not sure about it when I see the battles. I like it but then I don't know. The battles seem to move a little fast.
They're not compulsory
However if you're buying it for the battles....... I wouldn't
Quote from: undercovergeek on July 02, 2023, 12:16:14 AMQuote from: Destraex on July 01, 2023, 11:37:06 PMThinking of getting knights of honor 2 as it is something like 50% off. Just not sure about it when I see the battles. I like it but then I don't know. The battles seem to move a little fast.
They're not compulsory
However if you're buying it for the battles....... I wouldn't
Indeed, while I played most of the battles in KoH1, I don't play them in KoH2. But it is a cool game
Quote from: Anguille on July 02, 2023, 05:00:02 AMQuote from: undercovergeek on July 02, 2023, 12:16:14 AMQuote from: Destraex on July 01, 2023, 11:37:06 PMThinking of getting knights of honor 2 as it is something like 50% off. Just not sure about it when I see the battles. I like it but then I don't know. The battles seem to move a little fast.
They're not compulsory
However if you're buying it for the battles....... I wouldn't
Indeed, while I played most of the battles in KoH1, I don't play them in KoH2. But it is a cool game
it is an excellent game but Total War its not
I've played a couple of campaigns of KoH2 and loved it, without playing out one single battle.
UCG's AARs are epic as well.
As always, I am a lying liar that lies.
I got all the DLC for Steel Division 2 I lacked, mostly just to play the Red Storm mod.
:cool:
Well I won't get knights of honor 2 then. My only hope it seems is ultimate general american revolution.
Saving up for a final John Tiller game in the sale and then Baldurs Gate 3...out in less than a month...Have tried to resist but it ain't working.
^Also looking...leering...at BG3.
Quote from: Gusington on July 03, 2023, 11:36:52 AM^Also looking...leering...at BG3.
BG3 is full price still...$59.99....right?
Yes.
Not Steam but GOG has Uboat on sale for $12 for next 42 hours.
edit: just checked, same price on Steam.
Quote from: Rayfer on June 29, 2023, 06:55:18 AMThese Steam sales have been going on for so many years that for me they are not about what I want but rather what's on sale that I didn't know I wanted. Sad but true. :uglystupid2:
LOL! True.
Anyone play the FEAR-inspired shooter Trebang?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/Trepang2/
Being short on money, i've decided to limit myself to:
Silent Hunter 3, Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed (to do with the Children) and Total War: 3 Kingdoms (base game).
I nabbed:
Water Rats DLC for Radio General (Typhoon airstrikes are great!)
Demonologist (super, spooky fun but the level progression system means you have to repeat the same level too many times before you can progress to the next map. I got some friends to buy. Co-op is good, especially as one of my friends does NOT like jump scares and tends to freak out and scream like a little girl)
Sinking City (haven't installed it yet.)
I also pre-ordered Jagged Alliance 3 from GreenManGaming.
Quote from: Anguille on July 06, 2023, 10:08:55 AMBeing short on money, i've decided to limit myself to:
Silent Hunter 3, Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed (to do with the Children) and Total War: 3 Kingdoms (base game).
I'm in the same situation so I empathize with you.
I'm in that boat as well so I'm kind of stumped as to what to get.
Mostly I've been trying to play what I have. lately. But the sale does go on so I will have to look.
SSR - interested in what you think of Sinking City.
I really can't find much in the sale, bought BMG Drive and picked up the Old World DLC tonight.
I think I've owned the old World base game for months and remember playing it for 20 minutes a while back and like most of my library I forgot about it and never got back to it until a couple days ago. After playing a little more now, I'm really liking the game.
Out of all the civ/4x/strategy games I think I would rank this one near the top with Imperator Rome. Plays a lot like civilization but has family and character development as well and I found a few wrong decisions could crush your empire. The music track is amazing too. There is a mod called old world extended that I tried quickly and it was like a whole new game with all kinds of new stuff and resources, uninstalling for now as until I learn the base game not ready for the mods.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/Old_World/
^Ooh nice mod. Old World is the greatest game that I suck the most at :cool:
STILL standing firm! But, what are those...cracks in my resolution? :HideEyes:
I'm still on the fence about whether to get my first Stellaris DLC, except then when I go to add it to my Wishlist, I realize that I already bought it! I'm not sure when that happened...
Bought Company of Heroes 2 - Multiplayer pack for $12.99. Gonna learn it and play Co-op mode with a friend. Seems fun and did spectator mode on a couple of multiplayer games. Kinda seemed like capture the flag with a WW2-theme... But should be able to get $13 worth out of it.
Quote from: 88mmkwk on July 07, 2023, 12:42:23 PMBought Company of Heroes 2 - Multiplayer pack for $12.99. Gonna learn it and play Co-op mode with a friend. Seems fun and did spectator mode on a couple of multiplayer games. Kinda seemed like capture the flag with a WW2-theme... But should be able to get $13 worth out of it.
Well in case you are not past the 2 hour mark may I recommend looking at Gates of Hell - Ostfront, personally I enjoying it much more than COH2, not to say everyone does though. You can pickup the base game and call to arms for around the same price - the DLC at some point is worth it too.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/400750/Call_to_Arms__Gates_of_Hell_Ostfront/
Okay, so far for this sale (halfway through it?)
The big single pick is Total Warhammer III plus the Ogre Faction.
The major DLC batch so far is for the Dominion card game, the base set for which is free, and the UI has been polished pretty well. I recommend it a lot, and I'm teaching it to my m-players. It can be easily played live or asynch. Right now its only big lack is cross-play with consoles or mobile. (Also there's some evidence from one friend who has rigs both at home and work, for some reason he needs two accounts one per computer. :huh: )
Dominion - Seaside
Dominion - Intrigue: 1st Edition
Dominion - Base Set: 1st Edition
Dominion - Promo Pack 2
Dominion - Promo Pack 1
Dominion - Seaside: 1st Edition
(I had already bought Intrigue current/2nd ed, and Hinterlands.)
Also looking at further asynch mp board game conversions:
Race for the Galaxy
Plus its DLC
Race for the Galaxy: Gathering Storm
Race for the Galaxy: Rebel vs Imperium
Race for the Galaxy: Brink of War
And its Roll for the Galaxy dice digital version.
The "Roll for the X" series of games started with Roll for the Ages, which alas doesn't have a good adaptation (anymore, used to be kind-of-okay on iOS). However, the latest version of that system is set in medieval time, and a digital.... salute to that game, let us say, recently released on Steam to good reviews so I grabbed that, too:
Dice Kingdoms
The "Through the Ages" series has a card game sort of, with a digital adaptation, too. I've had it for a while (never played it), but I picked up the expansion pack while I was looking into asynch mp for my group.
New Leaders and Wonders - Expansion Pack
The dice-building genre had a quirky entry a year or two ago that I really wanted to like, but sent it back when I first bought it. I want to like it, though, so I'm trying again:
Dice Legacy
Last in my board-game adaptation for mp:
The Captain is Dead
Finally a bunch of very different things:
Siege Survival: Gloria Victis
Terminator: Resistance
Terminator: Annihilation Line (DLC)
The Red Lantern
DREDGE
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
My only summer pick is Knights of Honor II for $17 and am enjoying it. It is a nice upgrade to the original. As always you can get even better deals off of steam. I rarely buy games on steam anymore. This is the way.
Wasn't going to buy anything but bought all the command ops 2 dlc for around $60 so thought was good deal.
For the lulz, I got Mordhau to scratch my sword-slingin' itch and it's been fun so far.
Quote from: Tanaka on July 09, 2023, 11:11:32 AMMy only summer pick is Knights of Honor II for $17 and am enjoying it. It is a nice upgrade to the original. As always you can get even better deals off of steam. I rarely buy games on steam anymore. This is the way.
Agree totally re both the game and the purchase option.
I resolved not to spend a bunch of money at the Steam Sale on games I may never play. And I kept to that promise. Instead I spent a bunch of money for DLCs of games I many never play.
GOG has Panzercorps 2 on for 55% off right now. 60% off if you got a GOG loyalty coupon in the email.
Only thing I picked up was Medieval Total War 2 for $6. Hadn't played it since I upgraded to win10.
I grabbed Anno 1800 though I need another game in that genre like I need hemmerhoids.
Went a little crazy as usual. Picked up Knights of Honor II, Regiments and Medieval Dynasty.
Quote from: WYBaugh on July 11, 2023, 12:40:31 PMWent a little crazy as usual. Picked up Knights of Honor II, Regiments and Medieval Dynasty.
Knights of Honor 2 is a solid choice!
Had a gift card since my birthday in early June, holding it for the sale. Nothing grabbed me so I went with a game I wanted since it came out "Rule the Waves 3", my first time playing a game in this series. Not on sale but still ok.
...and like a putz, I got Chivalry II as well (loved the original) in addition to Ogre as I have always been a Steve Jackson Games fan from my Car Wars and GURPS days but never had friends who played Ogre that I was aware of. Can't wait to spend time with that one.
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on July 12, 2023, 01:36:42 PM...and like a putz, I got Chivalry II as well (loved the original) in addition to Ogre as I have always been a Steve Jackson Games fan from my Car Wars and GURPS days but never had friends who played Ogre that I was aware of. Can't wait to spend time with that one.
I just wish they, or anyone really, would do a straight up port of the original Car Wars tabletop like they did for Ogre. There have been lots of interpretations, but I would love a faithful recreation. Somewhere in my basement I have a bin full of original maps and counters.
I really wish they'd go all out and make a straight up Racing Simulation of Roger Corman's original Deathrace 2000.
Heck, I wish they would remake AutoDuel and Roadwar 2000. I loved the hell out of those two games.
+ 1 to CarWars AutoDuel remake. Surprised this hasn't been done. Even a conversion mod for Cyberpunk or GTAV would even be cool.
Re: Car Wars
My usual tactic in our games (we set limits via how much $$$ one could use to build vehicles) was to do a swarm of glass cannoned trikes and kamibombs. Early and mid-game was fun but I'd want to kill myself towards the end for real as I just couldn't keep focus on things. The ultimate games we did towards the end used everything we had up to that point; ground vehicles, boats, planes, etc. but damn was it a bit much.
I would try to do themes. For example one time I went NASCAR style, put all my weapons on right side and made left turns only.
It always made me sad that trying to do a Bootlegger Reverse inflicted so much damage on my tires. It sure looked easy when the Dukes of Hazzard did it!