Topic: The Unofficial Steam Sales Thread

Can you run some other Source games? It is not as hard as TF2, but maybe a bit tougher than CS:S and HL2.

@Ravage I can run Lost Coast, and according to CYRI, HL2. And according to irk, Portal.

Maybe Team Fortress Classic? It's pretty low-end on specs

@irken I saw you got A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda. How is it?

It's quite nice actually! It runs really well, and plays like an old school sidescrolling shooter. The visuals are REALLY polished too, this game is quite pretty! The story is ok, no voiceovers, just text conversations. There are also 2 steam-exclusive suits, but they don't seem to change the gameplay any way. I've been playing with the mouse and keyboard fine, but this was designed to use a 360 controller, which would allow easier gun aiming via the right joystick. Using a mouse is fine though, just have to point the reticule.

For what I paid ($8) vs the $15 it usually goes for, I think it was a fair deal. There's possibly going to be more episodes though, so expect some sequels. This game has 5 levels, and there are expected to be 4 episodes going to release. It seems like it can be a bit short, but it's fair.

Here's a decent review of it for more details: here

Hmm, Team Fortress Classic or Half Life 2: Deathmatch?

I'd say TFC. Half Life 2 Deathmatch wasn't very fun imo.

@irk MMm, yeah. I was leaning more towards TFC.

This, although, make sure to check the TFC forums to make sure there are still players. I am kind of interested in the game actually, might be pretty fun.

Team Meat said the PC level editor and portal will be up and running around 2 weeks from now.

@Ravage Seems alive enough to me, and there are a few people on NL who have it. Maybe we could have Saturday night matches or something.

Has anyone unlocked Ogmo?

In what? Super Meat Boy. Yes I have.

Do you remember how you ever beat the second level? D:

Practice.

You have to make sure though when you double jump over spikes your not too high or too low. Wait till you get to 3.

Thanks for the encouragement.
_{seriously though, thanks}

Wanna try and win a copy of ARES: Extinction Agenda?
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/01/22/win-a-free-copy-of-ares-ext...

Awesome. Thanks for posting the link, Irken.

Stupid server troubles with TFC. Anyone know a fix?

I found this on the forums
Click on the Filters button, then change the server region to anything else at least once. That fixed the problem for me.
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1694470

It should show solve the issue.

This should also help you in finding servers that are not entirely bots.

FFS frost zone: Active server with every day regulars -- Average peak hours of players 9pm-11pm EST -- dose not dedicate to one map over and over.

Drippys 2fort: Active server with every day regulars -- Average peak hours of players 2pm-1am EST

Twisted 24/7 dustbowl: Active server with every day regulars -- Average peak hours of players 5pm-5am

Gas chambers 2fort: Active server with every day regulars -- Average peak hours of players 2am-10am EST -- dose not have nail and mirve grenade in the ceiling explaoit.

Renegade Custom NeoTF: Active server with every day regulars -- Average peak hours of players Times of day varies but most commonly late night hours EST -- dose not dedicate to one map over and over -- dose map make new TFC maps frequently -- dose not have rock2 suit&gas chamber bug -- dose not have nail and mirve grenade in the ceiling explaoit -- its expected players co-operate as a team and not focus on independent play - dose not have hook.

BaragNet.com: Average peak hours of players 2pm-6am EST