If I have to activate on Steam (or check in before I play) is there any reason (other than patronizing GG) for me to buy on GG rather than Steam? Thanks.
Quote from: Johnnie on August 23, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
If I have to activate on Steam (or check in before I play) is there any reason (other than patronizing GG) for me to buy on GG rather than Steam? Thanks.
Not really, other than which has the best price.
PE
Quote from: Johnnie on August 23, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
If I have to activate on Steam (or check in before I play) is there any reason (other than patronizing GG) for me to buy on GG rather than Steam? Thanks.
Absolutely.
Blue Coins.
I don't know how often you buy from Gamersgate, but I do it often enough to have a few dollars worth of Blue Coins built up when the occasional sale comes along. Extra stuff you don't have to pay for!
I generally get DLC on sales with it (such as some of the Paradox or maybe Graviteam DLC). Sometimes I'll even
buy extra blue coins, to combine those with the ones I have, in order to get something cheaper in the end. Either way you basically get some pocket change, in store credit, when you buy something from GG. I've probably received about $30 worth of freebies via blue coins since frequenting the place.
Quote from: Nefaro on August 23, 2013, 12:27:06 PM
Quote from: Johnnie on August 23, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
If I have to activate on Steam (or check in before I play) is there any reason (other than patronizing GG) for me to buy on GG rather than Steam? Thanks.
Absolutely.
Blue Coins.
I don't know how often you buy from Gamersgate, but I do it often enough to have a few dollars worth of Blue Coins built up when the occasional sale comes along. Extra stuff you don't have to pay for!
I generally get DLC on sales with it (such as some of the Paradox or maybe Graviteam DLC). Sometimes I'll even buy extra blue coins, to combine those with the ones I have, in order to get something cheaper in the end. Either way you basically get some pocket change, in store credit, when you buy something from GG. I've probably received about $30 worth of freebies via blue coins since frequenting the place.
I use to do for the same reason.. however the price can mediate the blue coins. I have noticed that Steams prices and sales will more than make up for the small blue coins percentage you get in return JMO. But I do not purchase enough to tally to a $30 game because I do not usually pay full price.
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on August 23, 2013, 12:35:00 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on August 23, 2013, 12:27:06 PM
Quote from: Johnnie on August 23, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
If I have to activate on Steam (or check in before I play) is there any reason (other than patronizing GG) for me to buy on GG rather than Steam? Thanks.
Absolutely.
Blue Coins.
I don't know how often you buy from Gamersgate, but I do it often enough to have a few dollars worth of Blue Coins built up when the occasional sale comes along. Extra stuff you don't have to pay for!
I generally get DLC on sales with it (such as some of the Paradox or maybe Graviteam DLC). Sometimes I'll even buy extra blue coins, to combine those with the ones I have, in order to get something cheaper in the end. Either way you basically get some pocket change, in store credit, when you buy something from GG. I've probably received about $30 worth of freebies via blue coins since frequenting the place.
I use to do for the same reason.. however the price can mediate the blue coins. I have noticed that Steams prices and sales will more than make up for the small blue coins percentage you get in return JMO. But I do not purchase enough to tally to a $30 game because I do not usually pay full price.
PE
It depends on when you buy something. At times, GG is cheaper. All depends on who may be having a sale at any certain time.
What's EE IV?
Quote from: Greybriar on August 23, 2013, 12:47:07 PM
What's EE IV?
Probably meant EU4. He's using his mad Bismarck-ish typing skills.
Quote from: Greybriar on August 23, 2013, 12:47:07 PM
What's EE IV?
Glad someone asked, I went off looking for Empire Earth IV and that is not even on the drawing board (I think) :)
Darkspire
Quote from: Darkspire on August 23, 2013, 12:54:24 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on August 23, 2013, 12:47:07 PM
What's EE IV?
Glad someone asked, I went off looking for Empire Earth IV and that is not even on the drawing board (I think) :)
Darkspire
Just another example of why, at least once in every thread--preferably in the thread title, the name of the game should be mentioned in full and
not abbreviated.
Greybriar:
You are correct. I knew it looked wrong. And Europa Universalis is not too much to type.