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On July 15 2013 15:56 sk1nex wrote:
Is there a pattern on how the discounts go - does EVERY game start from 50% off and go on to 75% off ? Just bought New Vegas + all the DLC for 11 something euros, which is easily the moneys worth to me. And bang, some hours later its 2,5 euros. Same thing happened to me last christmas with 8 different games or so. I can live with it, but I feel quite cheated when I dont understand how the discounts work.
This has been mentioned several times already in this very thread, but:
Is it a daily deal, community choice, flash sale, or the very last day of the sale? No? Then wait.
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On July 15 2013 15:58 carraway wrote:Show nested quote +On July 15 2013 15:56 sk1nex wrote:
Is there a pattern on how the discounts go - does EVERY game start from 50% off and go on to 75% off ? Just bought New Vegas + all the DLC for 11 something euros, which is easily the moneys worth to me. And bang, some hours later its 2,5 euros. Same thing happened to me last christmas with 8 different games or so. I can live with it, but I feel quite cheated when I dont understand how the discounts work. This has been mentioned several times already in this very thread, but: Is it a daily deal, community choice, flash sale, or the very last day of the sale? No? Then wait.
Just taking a step back I'm pretty sure we can all agree that that is actually really stupid and annoying. Basically there are no sales other than daily, flash, community and last day. So why don't they just get rid of all the stupid 33%ers?
Hopefully after a few more of these, when word gets around to 95% of people DO NOT spend money on anything that is not one of those categories, Steam will realise the strategy has stopped working.
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On July 15 2013 15:56 sk1nex wrote:
Is there a pattern on how the discounts go - does EVERY game start from 50% off and go on to 75% off ? Just bought New Vegas + all the DLC for 11 something euros, which is easily the moneys worth to me. And bang, some hours later its 2,5 euros. Same thing happened to me last christmas with 8 different games or so. I can live with it, but I feel quite cheated when I dont understand how the discounts work.
Almost all games get a base level discount, usually around 50%. The Daily Deals, Community Choice and Flash sales are much higher discounts, around 75%. Usually, you should never but something unless it's a) one of those or b) the last day of the sale.
@above That won't happen, unfortunately. People easily get tricked into buying at the lower discounts. Although, for some really cheap titles, it doesn't really matter.
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This should be common logic. This was clear for me since the first ever steam sale.
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On July 15 2013 16:51 Muecke wrote:
This should be common logic. This was clear for me since the first ever steam sale.
Not everyone is as smart as you, great one. Not even I.
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On topic: I finished reading Shogun book a few weeks back and I bought Total War: Shogun 2 as a result... And what do you know? 75% on summer sale. gg
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So whats so special about the last day of the sale? This is my first steam sale so i dont know whats up.
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On July 15 2013 17:02 SkelA wrote:
So whats so special about the last day of the sale? This is my first steam sale so i dont know whats up.
If it's the last day, then it definitely won't go from a normal discount to a Daily Deal or Flashsale, so it's the only time you'll be able to buy it while it still has the discount. Basically, it's about waiting the longest time in the hope that it gets even cheaper than it already is, just in case you can save even more money.
Nothing special about the last day in particular, except that I'm sure it brings lots of nerd-tears. 
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On July 15 2013 17:02 SkelA wrote:
So whats so special about the last day of the sale? This is my first steam sale so i dont know whats up.
Nothing, but at least you know its not getting any cheaper. But you know that already. If its on a Flashdeal or Daily-Deal its the max. Discount it can get.
And last day has always a Best-Of of the bst Deals, so if you missed something you can get it then.
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Anyone bought and played Eador: Master of the Broken Sword?
How's it like? Fun/worth?
Also, Stardrive seems to be kind of fun. Only 61/100 metacritic. Anyone got some info?
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On July 15 2013 16:38 Coppermantis wrote:Show nested quote +On July 15 2013 15:56 sk1nex wrote:
Is there a pattern on how the discounts go - does EVERY game start from 50% off and go on to 75% off ? Just bought New Vegas + all the DLC for 11 something euros, which is easily the moneys worth to me. And bang, some hours later its 2,5 euros. Same thing happened to me last christmas with 8 different games or so. I can live with it, but I feel quite cheated when I dont understand how the discounts work. Almost all games get a base level discount, usually around 50%. The Daily Deals, Community Choice and Flash sales are much higher discounts, around 75%. Usually, you should never but something unless it's a) one of those or b) the last day of the sale.
So then I needn't wait for Resident Evil 6 to get any cheaper as it is on the daily deal with 50% off?
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Man i really hope Natural Selection 2 goes on sale, been waiting for it, but its scary to have it there as a community choice. It seems like it could be a pretty awesome game, even though i heard theres a big learning curve. But what do i care, i play Dota and SC, so learning curve means nothing haha.
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Just bought ME 1 & 2 collection. Now I think I've bought everything that I wanted, but who knows, maybe Gabe has something special planned.
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Gotta love valve--I bought trine 2 for brother and myself which lead me to checking my inventory. Apparently, I some how got a third copy (for free) so now can give to my other friend.
Valve has some how gotten more awesome 
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On July 15 2013 19:00 Nilrem wrote:Gotta love valve--I bought trine 2 for brother and myself which lead me to checking my inventory. Apparently, I some how got a third copy (for free) so now can give to my other friend. Valve has some how gotten more awesome
Probably because there is a three-pack for the price of two. Though it is indeed nice of them to give you the three pack even if you just buy two single copies.
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is shogun 2 worth buying? I already bought more games that i can play, so i want to know if its a must have?
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On July 15 2013 15:56 sk1nex wrote:
Is there a pattern on how the discounts go - does EVERY game start from 50% off and go on to 75% off ? Just bought New Vegas + all the DLC for 11 something euros, which is easily the moneys worth to me. And bang, some hours later its 2,5 euros. Same thing happened to me last christmas with 8 different games or so. I can live with it, but I feel quite cheated when I dont understand how the discounts work.
It's not exactly the same tho. The 2.5€ is the normal game version, with all the DLC and extras it's about 5ish.
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On July 15 2013 19:08 Simberto wrote:Show nested quote +On July 15 2013 19:00 Nilrem wrote:Gotta love valve--I bought trine 2 for brother and myself which lead me to checking my inventory. Apparently, I some how got a third copy (for free) so now can give to my other friend. Valve has some how gotten more awesome Probably because there is a three-pack for the price of two. Though it is indeed nice of them to give you the three pack even if you just buy two single copies.
lol that makes sense. I guess I should have paid closer attention oops.
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On July 15 2013 19:09 5c0rp10n wrote:
is shogun 2 worth buying? I already bought more games that i can play, so i want to know if its a must have?
No.
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On July 15 2013 17:39 TOCHMY wrote:
Anyone bought and played Eador: Master of the Broken Sword?
How's it like? Fun/worth?
Also, Stardrive seems to be kind of fun. Only 61/100 metacritic. Anyone got some info?
May I suggest Endless Space instead, it seems to be the better game. Although it has been discounted already down to £9.
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On July 15 2013 19:57 Muecke wrote:Show nested quote +On July 15 2013 19:09 5c0rp10n wrote:
is shogun 2 worth buying? I already bought more games that i can play, so i want to know if its a must have? No.
Damn, too late. :D
But the whole collection for like 10 € seems quite okay for me.
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