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[Nario]

Hey, I was gonna buy it too. But now I'm not so sure, if I buy it now I'll be getting on the bandwagon!

How often is it that you can willingly be a part of the Nario Bandwagon? Most people tend to avoid it.

Don't let my purchase stop you from buying a game that you want!

[Brandon Strader]

Don't worry, I was kidding and have bought it. :-P

[Bonkers]

Their servers must be swamped.
I'm only getting 1/6th my normal DL speed.

HAR

[Brandon Strader]

It's probably due to everyone who bought CALL OF DUTY MODERN WARFARE 3 when it was on sale the other day.

[Bonkers]

Yuck, I would only buy MW3 if it was on sale for like 14.99 minimum.

[Nario]

Actually, I tested something earlier, but I don't know if it's true or not. I had chosen to install Sonic Generations, but it wouldn't let me download from the servers due to them being swamped. I then immediately chose to install a different game, GTA1. Immediately, I was starting to download GTA1 from Steam's servers. Fascinating. Then I chose to download Sonic Generations again, to which I was declined again.

It might be a game-by-game basis. I didn't do enough testing to make sure, but I'll just assume that's how it works for now.

[MichaelTheCrow]

Actually, I tested something earlier, but I don't know if it's true or not. I had chosen to install Sonic Generations, but it wouldn't let me download from the servers due to them being swamped. I then immediately chose to install a different game, GTA1. Immediately, I was starting to download GTA1 from Steam's servers. Fascinating. Then I chose to download Sonic Generations again, to which I was declined again.

It might be a game-by-game basis. I didn't do enough testing to make sure, but I'll just assume that's how it works for now.

Sometimes you've gotta keep trying, even if it's the 10th or 20th attempt, the download will eventually pass through, it's happened with me even when trying to download one of the far less popular games. I found it's harder to start downloading a game when others on the same network are also downloading or when you're also downloading other stuff. 90% of the time either one is the case for me.

Persistence is the key .

But yes, it's harder to download during the Steam's massive sales, which the 'servers are too busy to handle your request', regardless, don't give up!

[David R. Gumby]

thank you steam, for the 50% discount coupon you gave me for a game you're selling with a 75% discount.


has anyone gotten any good free stuff.
I got a free copy of ARMA: Cold War Assault, previously known as Operation Flashpoint.


Also, anyone want my Valve 33% discount coupon? I think I already own all the Valve games currently available on steam.
I also have a 50% off coupon for Nuclear down I have no interest in ever using.

[Nario]

thank you steam, for the 50% discount coupon you gave me for a game you're selling with a 75% discount.

Doesn't the discount coupon effectively start Jan. 2? Which happens to be the day the Holiday Sale discounts go away?

That's what my Valve 33% discount reads. The Valve Complete Pack is $49.99, and it would be $33.32 if the discount coupon could be used, but I have a feeling I'll have to wait until Jan. 2 to use it (like it says) at which point the pack would go back to $100 and the coupon would only lower it to $66.67.

I hope I'm making sense--can anyone chime in and offer their thoughts?


EDIT: I also have a 50% off coupon for VVVVVV. I've already got the game, who wants my coupon? First come, first serve!

[Kilu]

Yes, that's how most of the discount coupons work, they are only usable onwards from jan 2nd. I heard that there are also rare gold coupons that you can use during the sale, but I've not seen any of these. Coupons also don't stack as far as I know, so you won't be able to get a bunch of -xx% Valve coupons and get the complete pack for a couple of bucks.

So far I've gotten

25% OFF Valve
33% OFF City Interactive
50% OFF Hacker Evolution
50% OFF Shadowgrounds Survivor
50% OFF Men of War: Assault Squad

and I'm probably not going to use any of them.

I've gotten 4 steam gifts from friends during Christmas though, so that's nice.

[Bonkers]

I got 50% off Valve Games ,50% off Kane and Lynch 2 and a piece of coal.(Which I can both use eventually, I like K&L and I need portal 2.)

I only had enough money to buy Sonic generations and Jedi Academy using what money I have left in the bank without bringing it to 0 so then I can go and close my account because of some new monthly fee bullshit.
http://store.steampo...Holiday2011_616
Serious Sam 3 is on sale for half off today!
Note that you need a BEAST PC to run this game though!

[Gematriel]

Anyone wants Magic The Gathering Duels of the Planeswalker 2012 ? I got this from a gift pack to give... right after I bought it for myself and a friend.... just before it went on sale at -66% instead of -33%...

[David R. Gumby]

Anyone wants Magic The Gathering Duels of the Planeswalker 2012 ? I got this from a gift pack to give... right after I bought it for myself and a friend.... just before it went on sale at -66% instead of -33%...

i'll take it, do you want a 50% coupon for hard reset in return?

[Bonkers]

Brandon Gave me Portal 2 because he got a giftable copy for the holiday thing from completing an achievement.
And
Demonstray bought me Rochard!

WOW,
THANKS YOU GUYS!
<3 <3 <3


I will repay you guys one of these days mark my words!


I've been up since 3pm yesterday and i've been working non-stop on my DoD song. So I am pooped and am gonna sleep nao. I'll miss New Year's but that's ok.


ALSO:
Apparently Steam Guard was an achievement today, I noticed I had another thingamabob.
And it was a Giftable Copy of HALF LIFE 2 Episode 1/DM/LC and a piece of Coal.

[Demonstray]

WOW,
THANKS YOU GUYS!
<3 <3 <3


I will repay you guys one of these days mark my words!

No problem, my good man. It was of no inconvenience to me.

And you'd better not! Merry Christmas, motherfucker!!!