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sze5003

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I'd like to give Arma III a try as well. DCS is hardly a "video game". There is a steep learning curve.
Yea DCS requires you to have the proper flight sticks and profiles for them but it has some decent training modules that can teach you everything for a simple take off, attack targets, and land back, etc.

I think a video on steam mentioned Arma had training scenarios but I don't expect Arma 3 to be as difficult to learn as dcs. For $14 I think it will be worth trying that way if I never get back to it, I won't feel bad.
 

Craig234

Lifer
May 1, 2006
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I have a game already activated on my Steam account (Kingdom Rush). I wanted to buy it for a couple friends as a gift. Is this not possible through Steam?

You can buy gifts, but have to give them when purchased.

They got rid of saving them to give later.
 
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werepossum

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People say that every steam sale. It's like woot.com where people always say 'the sale suck now, they used to be good'. I don't think they've changed.
This is a continuation of the ancient saying: "You couldn't do that in my day. Rocks was heavier back then."
 

MonKENy

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o low on that game, but I think they want to build hype for the next game so it sells better (especially since it's received so much hate already).

Why do you say that? Where have you heard anything negative about it?
 

Stg-Flame

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Why do you say that? Where have you heard anything negative about it?
Have you not looked into the Steam store page and all the different editions they are offering? They've probably changed things a bit, but when they first announced the game, WB said in order to get the full story, you'd have to buy the Gold Edition which costs $100. They said the Silver and Standard editions both have their own conclusions to the story, but they aren't the entire story. So they basically hid part of the game behind a day-one paywall. I noticed they took the information off Steam regarding the different editions or if it's still there I can't find it at the moment.

Then there's the fact they are reusing the same animations, dialogue and voice acting (not actor, same lines), same soundtrack with a few new songs, etc. There's also some talk about your fortress upgrades being locked behind micro-transactions (or certain tiers unlock with Silver/Gold editions). Monolith aren't saying much when people ask about the paywalls, but it has been a while since I last looked into it and they may have made some statements since then. The release date is still set in October, so there's still plenty of time for them to make changes before the game is launched.

All-in-all, I wasn't impressed and I was pretty irritated when I read the statements from WB about the paywalls and micro-transactions. I know they got a lot of hate right off the bat, so we should be hopeful that things aren't as bad as they seemed.
 

SMOGZINN

Lifer
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All-in-all, I wasn't impressed and I was pretty irritated when I read the statements from WB about the paywalls and micro-transactions. I know they got a lot of hate right off the bat, so we should be hopeful that things aren't as bad as they seemed.

Do you ever wonder if they do that on purpose? Announce completely insane microtransaction or other terrible ideas and then 'scale them back' so people are not as angry with what they do end up including? Because we all know that people will preorder it no matter what because it is the new AAA game with a number behind the name.
 

sze5003

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How approachable is ARMA 3 I'm interested and I generally like more hardcore shooters but I found ARMA 2 overly complex
Looking for the same answer. If it's way too complex than I dunno but it's only $14 right now. I'm sure if I can put up with dcs a-10c simulator I can handle Arma 3.
 

Red Storm

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How approachable is ARMA 3 I'm interested and I generally like more hardcore shooters but I found ARMA 2 overly complex
In terms of approachable I would say it's the same as Arma 2, but I do not have much experience with the 2nd game.

If you're going all in with track ir and are prepared to face a steep learning curve, I'd say give Arma 3 a try. Personally it was too complex for me, I play shooters more for fun than for sim accuracy.
 

sze5003

Lifer
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In terms of approachable I would say it's the same as Arma 2, but I do not have much experience with the 2nd game.

If you're going all in with track ir and are prepared to face a steep learning curve, I'd say give Arma 3 a try. Personally it was too complex for me, I play shooters more for fun than for sim accuracy.
I don't feel like setting up and calibrating track IR for Arma 3. For dcs I usually used other people's profiles.
 

Stg-Flame

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Do you ever wonder if they do that on purpose? Announce completely insane microtransaction or other terrible ideas and then 'scale them back' so people are not as angry with what they do end up including? Because we all know that people will preorder it no matter what because it is the new AAA game with a number behind the name.
Honestly, if they had no mention of the micro-transactions or paywalls, I would pre-order the game (if I had my old job) just because I loved the first game.
 

Stg-Flame

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I grabbed that collection a while back when it was under $5. Still haven't played any of the games yet though.
 

Craig234

Lifer
May 1, 2006
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Steam is like molasses all day - scroll the store page, nothing, 5 seconds later it scrolls.
 

Stg-Flame

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Steam is like molasses all day - scroll the store page, nothing, 5 seconds later it scrolls.
I haven't had an issue once. The only time the store lags is when it resets for the next day's deals/activities.
 

sweenish

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Picked up Klei's "Best of" bundle to get Don't Starve and Invisible Inc.

Restarted Steam - still molasses.
My client was running like garbage for a bit earlier today as well. I just used the site from a browser; it's no different except for game launching. Not sure when, but it sorted itself out eventually. There was a Steam restart in there at some point. Do you happen to own a Steam Link?

I haven't had an issue once. The only time the store lags is when it resets for the next day's deals/activities.
Obviously this is a thing that happens. Just feel lucky it's not happening to you. Not sure how many other people will have to post about it before you catch on.
 

Craig234

Lifer
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Don't have a steam link. I might buy one for the sale price of $15 just in case, but IIRC the shipping was high.
 
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