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Post by X2-Eliah »

Probably yes, even though it is short, it has a superb enjoyment value. Allegedly.
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Winter Dragon wrote:Uh Oh, short? Is this worth 1/3 of my next month's data cap?
Three or four hours, but it has lots of replay value, because there are lots of ways to complete the puzzles, and plenty of third party levels.

So my boy says, as I said I have yet to complete it.
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mrbadger wrote:Three or four hours if you have an IQ =100 , but it has lots of replay value, because there are lots of ways to complete the puzzles, and plenty of third party levels.
Corrected :wink:
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Alas the source SDK isn't included, so free users can't make maps (pity, "level designer" on the download page was one of the clinchers).

So the question is, which is the cheapest way to get the source SDK on Steam...?
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esd wrote:Alas the source SDK isn't included, so free users can't make maps (pity, "level designer" on the download page was one of the clinchers).

So the question is, which is the cheapest way to get the source SDK on Steam...?
Half life 2 itself I think, but buying the orange box pack is better value.
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Post by Drainy »

just found the end song for sale on amazon, bought it straight to my google phone. Happy days! Well worth the 69p
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The thought occurs this might be a good moment to mention AsciiPortal

http://cymonsgames.com/asciiportal/

And the obligatory youtube video goodness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyjwkZ03cd8
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I don't get it:
If I download Portal from Steam NOW (before the 24th of may), then it'll be mine for ever for free even after that specific date? Or will it shut down at the 24th and ask me for my money? :?:
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Vitez wrote:I don't get it:
If I download Portal from Steam NOW (before the 24th of may), then it'll be mine for ever for free even after that specific date? Or will it shut down at the 24th and ask me for my money? :?:
It'll be free forever and ever and ever.
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mrbadger wrote: It'll be free forever and ever and ever.
Then what am I waiting for?????? :o
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Vitez wrote:Then what am I waiting for?????? :o
25th of may :roll:

I have the retail version but I must say this version is way better :lol:
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esd wrote:Wow... just been looking at their store - they're charging full-whack for some of those games. I can get them far cheaper from the shops in town!

SupCom2, £29.99? It's £19.99 on disk in Gamestation in town. Dirt2? That's £15! Braid, £6.99, that's a fiver on XBL!

Talk about a rip-off!
thing is... it doesn't work like a store, its more of a middleman and it's up to each company to set its own prices. I'd imagine many companies have an agreement not to undercut the RRP :(
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I tried it for the first time last night and much to my son's amusement (he's an old hand at it apparently) I ended up with the game saving a checkpoint just as I fell into some water. Result? and endless loop of me reviving and dying and being forced to admit I suck at everything except Civ and X3. I'll give it another go later.
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The 5 indie game pack looks pretty decent too, contains both World of Goo and Machinarium. Also the new Sam & Max season and Tales of Monkey Island for £20. Where steam really takes the biscuit is the price for the COD games, £40 from release until its nearly bargain bucket in other places.

Any chance I could have an invite to the group too? Profile here if you have trouble finding the right one...

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Maximum476 wrote:The 5 indie game pack looks pretty decent too, contains both World of Goo and Machinarium. Also the new Sam & Max season and Tales of Monkey Island for £20. Where steam really takes the biscuit is the price for the COD games, £40 from release until its nearly bargain bucket in other places.

Any chance I could have an invite to the group too? Profile here if you have trouble finding the right one...

http://steamcommunity.com/id/maximum476
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Cheers!
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Java Jawa wrote:Are there seriously people who haven't played Portal?
Of course. That name rings no bell. Why should it?


And "free"? Went to the Steam site and saw text "strings attached". That is not free. Far from it. Open source software is not truly "free" either. It might be "free of charge" and "free to use, modify, and redistribute", but there is always some hidden cost. For example, take a Windows user and give him OpenSolaris. Some learning will be required.
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jlehtone wrote:Went to the Steam site and saw text "strings attached". That is not free.
That was actually a joke ;)
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jlehtone wrote:
Java Jawa wrote:Are there seriously people who haven't played Portal?
Of course. That name rings no bell. Why should it?


And "free"? Went to the Steam site and saw text "strings attached". That is not free. Far from it. Open source software is not truly "free" either. It might be "free of charge" and "free to use, modify, and redistribute", but there is always some hidden cost. For example, take a Windows user and give him OpenSolaris. Some learning will be required.
Its amazing how much people can complain about something that costs nothing.
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If one doesn't intend on getting it now one can always sign up and "get the game" to download at a later date...
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