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SRossi

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fantomena said:
Point is, they can work
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But that was obvious? Nobody ever doubted that. It's just that it's not a good solution. And it's already done by modders so yeah, if it gets better then obviously by them, nobody official is working on it.
 
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SRossi said:
But that was obvious? Nobody ever doubted that. It's just that it's not a good solution. And it's already done by modders so yeah, if it gets better them obviously by them, nobody official is working on it.
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I never knew and didn't think it was possible.
 
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Pogi said:
Aside from Fell Seal, any other tactical games ala Tactics Ogre and FFT available on Steam?
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In addition to what everyone else suggested, you can take a look at Voidspire Tactics and / or Alvora Tactics. I haven't played Alvora yet but Voidspire was a very competent retro-looking tactics game, with job mixing and skill points and a somewhat unneeded inventory / crafting system~ Alvora is the second game by them and supposedly even better but I just haven't had the time.

There's also 2-3 Kickstarted very FFT-style games in development, two of which I backed and know offhand, Unsung Story (a bumpy development but seems on track now) and Arcadian Atlas (this looks like it'll have a full map editor which will be awesome).
 
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SRossi said:
But that was obvious? Nobody ever doubted that. It's just that it's not a good solution. And it's already done by modders so yeah, if it gets better then obviously by them, nobody official is working on it.
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To be fair, some recent advances in tools for calibrating multiple tracking universes have made it much more viable to use. Still not to the point where I'd suggest it, but much better than it was.
 
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FunktionJCB said:
I'm sure you won't miss anything, other than hours of website crashing, discounts not applying, and front pages not loading. ;)

I'm at work, so I'll only even attempt to buy anything tonight, in a few hours.
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You should at least refresh steam pages to help crash it. Do your part. I plan to do that for a few hours even though the site is busted and I'm just adding to the problem. Then add hundreds of dollars of games to my cart when it mostly works again. Then sleep on it. Then remove it all and buy one game. Then ignore steam until the sale is over and then install but not play that game I bought. Can't wait.
 
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Wildebeet said:
You should at least refresh steam pages to help crash it. Do your part. I plan to do that for a few hours even though the site is busted and I'm just adding to the problem. Then add hundreds of dollars of games to my cart when it mostly works again. Then sleep on it. Then remove it all and buy one game. Then ignore steam until the sale is over and then install but not play that game I bought. Can't wait.
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It's good to have a plan!
 
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You should at least refresh steam pages to help crash it. Do your part.
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Oh, I will.

I'm an accountant, and I currently have multiple tabs open: one with the fiscal obligations I'm submitting, the other with Steam open, and my account logged-in, so I can easily refresh, get nowhere, and do my part in making other people's attempts at purchasing games a living hell. :grinning-face-with-smiling-eyes:
 
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fantomena said:
Will it only be a new library, no other changes?
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I don't know, the only thing known is that they notified partners that the new library is coming (in public beta) in a few weeks.
I mean, they have replaced most of the underlying libraries (as in code, this is confusing ;)) of the client over the past year or so, I personally don't expect sweeping changes all at once. Just like with friends/chat they are doing this iteratively.
 
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Wildebeet said:
You should at least refresh steam pages to help crash it. Do your part. I plan to do that for a few hours even though the site is busted and I'm just adding to the problem. Then add hundreds of dollars of games to my cart when it mostly works again. Then sleep on it. Then remove it all and buy one game. Then ignore steam until the sale is over and then install but not play that game I bought. Can't wait.
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Please don't write a biography of my life without my consent.

:mad::mad::mad::mad:
 
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blindrhythm said:
Thank you both for the info! I'm more of a solo player that likes to take their time these days so my interest is definitely piqued now! Not that I avoid all grouping but it's nice to be able to pick those moments myself when I'm in the mood for it.

I'll probably give it another chance sometime soon then. :)
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Hmm, if we were on the same time zone I could have seen myself returning to the game to play with you :cat-heart-blob:
 
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Join the Steam Grand Prix

Welcome to the summer event you've been training for, the 2019 Steam Grand Prix! Team up with friends to complete quests, earn personal rewards, and race to the finish each day of the Summer Sale.

Be sure to update your Wishlist before you put the pedal to the metal, as the very best drivers will be awarded their Most Wished For games throughout the event.

Buckle up, spring pup — Summer is officially here.
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Driver's Manual Appendix



Increase your Boost Meter's capacity

Boost Meter capacity enables you to earn points in the races. All players will begin with a Boost Meter capacity of at least 100 points, and for each day that you participate, you'll also upgrade your Boost Meter capacity by 100 points. Additionally, for every $1 USD you spend on Steam, you will upgrade the capacity of your Boost Meter by 100 points.



Earn points & Nitro when you complete Quests

Once you’ve fueled your Boost Meter, you’re ready to drive by completing Grand Prix Quests in your Steam games. Each point you earn will advance your team in the race when you Boost. Go the distance! The more points you earn, the more Nitro you build up toward your next boost.



Boost your team in each day's race to the finish

Upon Boosting, the Nitro you’ve gained will help increase your team’s speed in the race. Coordinate timed boosts with your teammates and together you’ll increase your Team Boost level. 100 active Nitro will result in a 0.1x Boost to your team’s speed.



Earn & coordinate team attacks

Basic attacks are dropped upon Boosting, with a 1-in-4 chance of receiving one (per full Boost). Coordinate timed Attacks with other drivers and together you’ll decrease your target’s Team Boost level. 100 stolen Nitro will result in a 0.1x decrease to a team’s speed.



Claim personal rewards at the Pit Stop

You'll earn Grand Prix tokens for the points you contribute to your team. Redeem your tokens for chat emoticons, profile backgrounds, and more in the Grand Prix Pit Stop.



Win team rewards when you place in each race

Each day throughout the Grand Prix, random members of the top first, second and third place teams will receive the top item from their Steam Wishlist. Random members of the overall Grand Prix winning teams will be awarded up to three of the top items from their Steam Wishlist.

See the full Steam Grand Prix 2019 Rules here.
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RULES OF THE ROAD

How do I increase my Boost Meter's capacity?

All players start off with at least 100 Boost Meter capacity each day. You can fill your Boost Meter with points by completing quests and achievements during the Grand Prix. For every $1 USD you spend on Steam, you will increase the capacity of your Boost Meter by 100 points. You can boost your team up to 1,000 points at a time. Any additional capacity you’ve earned by purchasing games or in-game items on Steam will be carried over to your next Boost Meter.

For each day that you participate, you'll increase your Boost Meter's capacity by 100.

Note that you will need to play games to earn points and fill up your Boost Meter.



Why did I start with more than 100 as my Boost Meter capacity?

The size of your Boost Meter is determined by Steam purchases you’ve made on your account prior to and during the Steam Grand Prix Summer Sale. We’ve also converted unspent 2019 Lunar New Year tokens into Boost Meter capacity.



How do I fill up my Boost Meter with points?

You can fill up your Boost Meter by completing quests in participating games and by earning Steam Achievements. Your point total cannot exceed your Boost Meter's capacity.



What is the Grand Prix Pit Stop?

The Pit Stop is a limited-time event coinciding with the Steam Grand Prix Summer Sale. Tokens can be exchanged for personal rewards anytime until July 9, 2019 @ 10:00:00 am PDT.



How does my team win?

At 10 am PDT every day, the team with the most distance points wins the race for that day. First place will earn three Grand Prix points, second place will earn two Grand Prix points, and third place will earn one Grand Prix point. At the end of the Steam Grand Prix event on July 7, 2019 @ 10 am PDT, the team with the most Grand Prix points will be declared the overall winner.



What do I get when my team places in a race?

Drivers from the top three finishers on a given day will be selected at random to receive an item from their Steam Wishlist. The higher the team's placement, the more drivers that will receive free games!

At the end of the entire Grand Prix, drivers from the top three overall teams will be selected at random to receive up to three games from their Steam Wishlist as well.

See the full Steam Grand Prix 2019 Rules here.



I don't have enough time to play my games just so I can redeem tokens at the Pit Stop. What can I do?

At the end of the Grand Prix on July 7, 2019 @ 10 am PDT, the Pit Stop will be open to everyone and you'll be able to spend any leftover tokens you've earned through your purchases on Steam, without having to participate in the actual Grand Prix.



Can limited accounts participate in the Grand Prix?

Yes. However, to protect the event against bots, limited accounts' boosts will not contribute to their team's speed. Limited accounts can still redeem their tokens at the Pit Stop though.
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Now to choose a team.
 
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