Steam Summer Sales Blowout

[K2]

I'll probably get Red Faction and Shatter. Yay, another game that's practically unplayable until I get my new desktop.

[KorJax]

I can't decide between shatter and RF:G or if I should just wait till tomorrow's deals

Are there any mods for RF:G? The only thing that interests me about the game is its destruction.. and I'm fairly conservative when it comes to that stuff in games anyways (being that I prefer stealth or indirect routes in games).

Shatter just looks like good clean fun though and I feel like I could just pop it in and play without needing to invest time into it to get anything out of it.

[backfire]

Is Thief: Deadly Shadows worth $3? Only thing I know about this game is that it's one of the few Yahtzee loves.

[KorJax]

Got X3 Gold, if only for Terran Conflict. Apparently the game has a big modding community so I'm gonna mod the shit out of it as if it's Oblivion in space  8)

[Odin]

Got X3 Gold, if only for Terran Conflict. Apparently the game has a big modding community so I'm gonna mod the shit out of it as if it's Oblivion in space  8)

It's pretty badass, I can hook you up with some 'essential' mods if you want.  Takes a considerable amount of time for the game to get rolling really, and it's best if you read guides people have made like 'X3:TC for Dummies'.

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aw jeez sci fi oblivion? brb buying this game


btw, can you use ships? steam store isnt loading for me so i dunno what the game is supposed to be

[Odin]

You only use ships, you never leave your ship.  You fly around in space and fight people in space or set up trade empires in space and build a fleet in space.

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You only use ships, you never leave your ship.  You fly around in space and fight people in space or set up trade empires in space and build a fleet in space.

OH SHIT DOG

so its like an x4? or are you a freelancer or something

[CaffeinePowered]

aw jeez sci fi oblivion?

They already did Sci-Fi Oblivion, it was called Fallout 3

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[quote author=dagrett link=topic=4749.msg161616#msg161616 date=1278015606]
aw jeez sci fi oblivion?

They already did Sci-Fi Oblivion, it was called Fallout 3
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yeah, but im talkin aliens and space ships, other than mass effect (which i need to start) i havent heard of any other sci fi rpg

[Turtle]

[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=4749.msg161621#msg161621 date=1278015888]
[quote author=dagrett link=topic=4749.msg161616#msg161616 date=1278015606]
aw jeez sci fi oblivion?

They already did Sci-Fi Oblivion, it was called Fallout 3
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yeah, but im talkin aliens and space ships, other than mass effect (which i need to start) i havent heard of any other sci fi rpg


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there was a dlc for fallout 3 with those

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[quote author=dagrett link=topic=4749.msg161622#msg161622 date=1278016024]
[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=4749.msg161621#msg161621 date=1278015888]
[quote author=dagrett link=topic=4749.msg161616#msg161616 date=1278015606]
aw jeez sci fi oblivion?

They already did Sci-Fi Oblivion, it was called Fallout 3
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yeah, but im talkin aliens and space ships, other than mass effect (which i need to start) i havent heard of any other sci fi rpg


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there was a dlc for fallout 3 with those
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mothership zeta, aka Highlander 2, did not happen

[KorJax]

Apparently they took X3 gold off the deals list so it's full price now ($30)

I've done some digging and seem to come up on some essential mod lists but I wouldn't mind you posting your essential mods.

[Odin]

[quote author=Odin link=topic=4749.msg161617#msg161617 date=1278015755]
You only use ships, you never leave your ship.  You fly around in space and fight people in space or set up trade empires in space and build a fleet in space.

OH SHIT DOG

so its like an x4? or are you a freelancer or something


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Basically you pick a starting scenario, then get a storyline for that, which you can do if you want.  You can buy or capture everything from fighters to battleships, manage huge fleets, build factories and a trade empire to earn income, or just explore.  I've been playing for 30 someodd hours when I get in the mood for it, and I've seen maybe half the universe, own ten or so trade ships, a personal wing of three fighters, a large trader with an escort of eleven fighters, and I've gotten halfway through the Terran mission route.  Afterward, I have probably six or so other mission routes I can do.

Keep in mind the whole game plays out from a first person perspective, and the space battles can be really intense and spectacular.  Observe:
[flash=200,200]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amcyqMpOq4g[/flash]

[Odin]

Uh my script list as of right now:

AP Libraries --- Needed for advanced scripts.
Cheat Collection ---- Fun for messing around with by spawning huge enemy fleets.
CSecG ---- I forget what this does but it probably is essential for something.
Explorer Command Extension ---- Adds some purchasable software to turn ships into universe explorers, which map sectors.  Super useful on small ships.
ECE Deploy Satellite Network ---- Adds to above by making them deploy satellites in sectors if you have the money, letting you monitor sectors without visiting them.
Imperial Libraries --- Again, other scripts depend on these.
Improved Races --- Improved race AI, numbers, and routines.
Intelligent Targeting System --- Makes the 'Next Target' command context sensitive.
Military Base Response Revamp ---- Adds some interesting scripts for Military bases and Recon ships, making them respond to threats in their sector seriously and effectively.
NPC Bailing Addon ----- Will make NPCs bail fighter craft more often.  Will also make NPCs bail in NPC vs NPC battles, allowing you to reap huge salvage rewards with RRF (see below)
Race Invasions ----- The two enemy races will sometimes invade nearby sectors from their homebases with small fleets.
Reduced Enemy Missiles ----- Will make it so your 'death by missile' rage is kept at a minimum, NPCs are very missile happy.
Race Response Fleets ----- AI will have designated fleets for protecting its assets, race vs race skirmishes will occur fairly often, and sectors can be taken over.  Adds a cool element to make the universe feel more 'alive'.
Salvage Claim Software ---- Allows you to salvage ships without leaving cockpit, very convenient.
Ship Killed Notifications ---- Game will actually tell you when ships you control are under attack or destroyed.
Shipyards Combined ---- Adds a few new shipyards to the game which allow you to buy ATF, Jonferco, Xenon, and more ships not normally purchasable.
Universe Explorers ----- Forget what this does


Then under libraries I have Community Plugin Configuration and Ware Manager, both required for these to work.



I can ZIP all these up for you if you want.

[Squishy3]

I'm buying Tropico 3 and Madballs because I didn't buy it last time it was on sale.

[Turtle]

Madballs

Oh god

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x3 owns, its like eve but you can fast forward

[K2]

Bought The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom. You all should follow my example.

[Moosendoo]

Thinking about getting Borderlands for $10.19.  The question is: are the three dlc's (together) worth an extra $10.17 as well?