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Title: Steam
Post by: Josephus on November 24, 2014, 10:04:01 PM
Anyone having issues with Steam? I know they had server issues earlier...but now, when I doubled click on shortcut to Steam or any of my games, I get nothing...no "cna't connect" or anything...just nothing happens.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: sbr on November 24, 2014, 10:05:25 PM
Working fine for me.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Josephus on November 24, 2014, 10:27:55 PM
Had to reboot...working fine now
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: KRonn on November 25, 2014, 08:33:56 AM
Not being able to run a game because can't connect to Steam occasionally happens to me also. Last time it cleared up after a reboot. But I wish the game would just start without connecting to Steam, and sometimes games do if the connection is down.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: CountDeMoney on December 24, 2014, 03:40:44 PM
So I want to get Red Orchestra 2's big deluxe package in Steam;  however, it tells me it's already in my Library.  Only it's not; the original RO: Ost Front is.  It won't let me download it, or purchase it.

Anybody have a workaround for this, or do I have to deal with Vishnay Steve through Steam Support?
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Razgovory on December 24, 2014, 03:59:59 PM
I get those connection issues as well.  Don't know what causes it.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on November 17, 2016, 04:46:53 PM
I have some free codes for some vertical scrolling shooter, who's name eludes me, if anyone wants one.

Also, I'm trying to grips with the steam system, but why does it's security thingy require my cellphone to have both cellular data and a wi-fi connection working at the same time for it to work.  :wacko:
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: viper37 on November 18, 2016, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: KRonn on November 25, 2014, 08:33:56 AM
I wish the game would just start without connecting to Steam, and sometimes games do if the connection is down.
If you are still searching for a way :
Steam > Go offline.
Then all your games should work, however, achievements will not be recorded.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Grey Fox on November 18, 2016, 09:16:15 AM
Quote from: mongers on November 17, 2016, 04:46:53 PM
I have some free codes for some vertical scrolling shooter, who's name eludes me, if anyone wants one.

Also, I'm trying to grips with the steam system, but why does it's security thingy require my cellphone to have both cellular data and a wi-fi connection working at the same time for it to work.  :wacko:

Steamworld Heist?
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on November 18, 2016, 09:53:47 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on November 18, 2016, 09:16:15 AM
Quote from: mongers on November 17, 2016, 04:46:53 PM
I have some free codes for some vertical scrolling shooter, who's name eludes me, if anyone wants one.

Also, I'm trying to grips with the steam system, but why does it's security thingy require my cellphone to have both cellular data and a wi-fi connection working at the same time for it to work.  :wacko:

Steamworld Heist?

?

This think the game is called 'Revolution Ace', I'll send you a gift if you want.  :D
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on November 25, 2016, 01:00:54 PM
Steam Autumn sale on, noticed 'Day of the Tentacle' remastered is 66% off.

Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Liep on November 25, 2016, 01:50:18 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 25, 2016, 01:00:54 PM
Steam Autumn sale on, noticed 'Day of the Tentacle' remastered is 66% off.



Got myself 2nd and 3rd newest CK2 DLCs on 66% discount.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: CountDeMoney on November 25, 2016, 01:56:59 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 25, 2016, 01:00:54 PM
Steam Autumn sale on, noticed 'Day of the Tentacle' remastered is 66% off.

Not what I thought it was.   :mad:
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on November 25, 2016, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 25, 2016, 01:56:59 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 25, 2016, 01:00:54 PM
Steam Autumn sale on, noticed 'Day of the Tentacle' remastered is 66% off.

Not what I thought it was.   :mad:

If it's any consolation you can get The Dig, Loom and the Indiana Jones games heavily discounted.  :)
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Josquius on November 25, 2016, 02:21:47 PM
It has been a little slow.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: KRonn on November 27, 2016, 02:10:23 PM
Quote from: viper37 on November 18, 2016, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: KRonn on November 25, 2014, 08:33:56 AM
I wish the game would just start without connecting to Steam, and sometimes games do if the connection is down.
If you are still searching for a way :
Steam > Go offline.
Then all your games should work, however, achievements will not be recorded.

I haven't problems in a while and when I did sometimes it would ask if I wanted to continue off line, but not always. Is that a setting or how do I set it?
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: viper37 on November 27, 2016, 05:21:47 PM
Quote from: KRonn on November 27, 2016, 02:10:23 PM
Quote from: viper37 on November 18, 2016, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: KRonn on November 25, 2014, 08:33:56 AM
I wish the game would just start without connecting to Steam, and sometimes games do if the connection is down.
If you are still searching for a way :
Steam > Go offline.
Then all your games should work, however, achievements will not be recorded.

I haven't problems in a while and when I did sometimes it would ask if I wanted to continue off line, but not always. Is that a setting or how do I set it?
just selec the option, it will ask to restart Steam, then it will be offline until you chose to return online.  You will be able to play most, if not all your games like that.
Title: Civ 5 complete for under a dollar.
Post by: mongers on November 28, 2016, 06:19:59 PM
In case anyone hasn't gotten around to playing it by now, Civilization V complete is on steam sale for under a dollar.

Edit:

Probably ignore this as it maybe be excluding all of the content I already have, so only two items for that price, though I'm not sure, being relatively new to steam.  :blush:
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Grey Fox on November 28, 2016, 06:31:21 PM
It's about 10$ when you own nothing.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on November 28, 2016, 07:09:01 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on November 28, 2016, 06:31:21 PM
It's about 10$ when you own nothing.

Which is a pretty good deal if you know someone who hasn't got it; thought I'd guess All Languishites have played it?
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: KRonn on November 29, 2016, 02:06:47 PM
Quote from: viper37 on November 27, 2016, 05:21:47 PM
Quote from: KRonn on November 27, 2016, 02:10:23 PM
Quote from: viper37 on November 18, 2016, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: KRonn on November 25, 2014, 08:33:56 AM
I wish the game would just start without connecting to Steam, and sometimes games do if the connection is down.
If you are still searching for a way :
Steam > Go offline.
Then all your games should work, however, achievements will not be recorded.

I haven't problems in a while and when I did sometimes it would ask if I wanted to continue off line, but not always. Is that a setting or how do I set it?
just selec the option, it will ask to restart Steam, then it will be offline until you chose to return online.  You will be able to play most, if not all your games like that.

Ok, thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on January 27, 2017, 08:42:17 PM
Have an annoying small amount of credit in my steam account, so thought I'd get rid of it, turns out there are over 8,000 games under $10.00 on Steam. :blink:



Given how borked the tagging/categories are how do you find the diamonds amongst the rough?


All I want is an mildly involving old school turn-based strategy game, oh well off to Gog.com I guess.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Ed Anger on January 27, 2017, 08:46:34 PM
You could always save the credit and buy some non indie shit during the numerous steam sales.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: mongers on January 27, 2017, 08:48:41 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on January 27, 2017, 08:46:34 PM
You could always save the credit and buy some non indie shit during the numerous steam sales.

:hmm:


Must spend.  :menace:
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: CountDeMoney on January 27, 2017, 10:58:06 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 27, 2017, 08:42:17 PM
turns out there are over 8,000 games under $10.00 on Steam. :blink:

Good grief.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Syt on January 28, 2017, 02:44:07 AM
Remember when little developers were struggling to get on Steam? Well ...

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic4.gamespot.com%2Fuploads%2Foriginal%2F1568%2F15685449%2F3163975-cyijhanw8aacwpy.jpg&hash=ca399243e96b07e05a6c26fe4a9ff91a13d4344c)
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Josquius on January 28, 2017, 09:46:36 AM
There's a cool documentary called Indie Game The Movie about this.
Interesting business structure.  There are too many games on steam. Get noticed early or else your chances of making anything are poor.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: CountDeMoney on January 28, 2017, 12:54:21 PM
Fucking hobbyists.  It's like everybody in NYC wants to be an actor or writer.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: Razgovory on January 28, 2017, 05:11:15 PM
Sometimes I feel that there are an insufficient number of games that use sprites from the late 1980's early 1990's on Steam.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: grumbler on January 28, 2017, 06:10:10 PM
Quote from: Syt on January 28, 2017, 02:44:07 AM
Remember when little developers were struggling to get on Steam? Well ...

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic4.gamespot.com%2Fuploads%2Foriginal%2F1568%2F15685449%2F3163975-cyijhanw8aacwpy.jpg&hash=ca399243e96b07e05a6c26fe4a9ff91a13d4344c)

This is an excellent example of how to use the wrong type of graph to tell your story.  Pie graphs don't show change over time well at all.  I think a writer just thinks they look cool, even when they don't relay the data the author wants relayed.
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: sbr on January 29, 2017, 12:17:17 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 28, 2017, 12:54:21 PM
Fucking hobbyists.  It's like everybody in NYC wants to be an actor or writer.

Right?  No idea why anyone would want to get away from the 9-5 Work for Someone Else Grind where the whims of Shareholder ValueTM or an insane government can dump you on the street with a moments notice.

Thankfully none of us have to worry about that, right?
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: CountDeMoney on January 29, 2017, 12:21:32 AM
Quote from: sbr on January 29, 2017, 12:17:17 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 28, 2017, 12:54:21 PM
Fucking hobbyists.  It's like everybody in NYC wants to be an actor or writer.

Right?  No idea why anyone would want to get away from the 9-5 Work for Someone Else Grind where the whims of Shareholder ValueTM or an insane government can dump you on the street with a moments notice.

Thankfully none of us have to worry about that, right?

You go ahead and post up your 8-bit maze adventure, I promise you I will give it the biggest little blue Thumbs Up that I can. :hug:
Title: Re: Steam
Post by: garbon on January 29, 2017, 06:57:08 PM
Red thumbs down. Just how I roll.