The Steam Deal thread V5. The big sale is over. New thread coming soon.

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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V5! You can find link to past threads at the bottom of this post. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 12/16

Daily Deal(s)


Midweek Madness Deal(s) Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals

Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 9/23


Amazon
  • Amazon - Preorders

  • Amazon - Current Deals

GamersGate

Greenman Gaming


Preorder Deals - Updated 10/28
Group Buys - Updated 8/14

Several multiplayer Steam games are available in 2-packs or 4-packs. These packs offer a discount over buying multiple copies of a game separately. We also maintain group buy trade threads for several games, so please use those threads if you're interested in setting up a group buy.

Free Stuff - Updated 4/3

There are several free games and mods on Steam. These are a few choice ones; you can find a full list here. Note that free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.

Steam around CAG

If you are interested in joining the Steam CAG Community or participating in a trade or group buy with fellow Cheap Ass Gamers, please do so in the dedicated threads and not in the deal discussion thread. In the dedicated threads you will find CAGers with the same specialized interest who will be much quicker (and happier) to respond than in the Deals thread.

Past Special Sales

Visit www.steamgamesales.com to check previous sale prices on Steam games. We do keep track of some older sales here though:

Steam Retail Key List

What is a CD key and where can I find it?

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

The CD Key is a serial number with a combination of 13, 18, or 25 letters and numbers - it can be found on a sticker inside your game's case or printed on the game's quick reference card.
The CD Key acts as your proof of purchase for the game - Steam Support may ask for it if you need to establish your ownership of an account. It is recommended that you keep your CD Key in a safe place to ensure the security of your account.

Which retail CD Keys are accepted on Steam?




All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
  • Aliens vs. Predator (2010 Release) CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Alpha Prime CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Audiosurf CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • BRINK CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is not accepted on Steam
  • Cities in Motion CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Commander: Conquest of the Americas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Cricket Revolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
  • Darksiders CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
  • Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Duke Nukem Forever CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • F.E.A.R. 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Fallout: New Vegas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2010 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2011 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Front Mission Evolved CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Global Agenda CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
  • GTI Racing CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Homefront CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Humble Indie Bundle in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 2 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 3 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Just Cause 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lara Croft Guardian of Light CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Last Remnant CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lionheart: Kings' Crusade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
  • Mafia 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Magicka CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Metro 2033 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • MLB Front Office Manager CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: Warband CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • NBA 2K9 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Napoleon: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Order of War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7
  • R.U.S.E. CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
  • RACE - the WTCC Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • RACE 07 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ragdoll Kung Fu CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Railworks CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Red Orchestra CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Rogue Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Saint's Row 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Serious Sam HD CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Shattered Horizon CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Ship CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ship Simulator Extremes CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Silent Hill Homecoming CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Sniper: Ghost Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Space Trader CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Speedball 2 - Tournament in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Star Trek: D-A-C CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • STCC - The Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Super Meat Boy CD keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Supreme Commander 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Torchlight CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Note: Only keys purchased directly from Runic Games or Perfect World prior to May 19th, 2010 can be registered on Steam.
  • Total War: SHOGUN 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Unreal Tournament 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2-3FGH-456I-K8LM
  • Velvet Assassin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in this format: AB-1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM
  • Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • X3: Terran Conflict CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Zeno Clash CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
Opposing Force CD-keys cannot be registered through Steam. Opposing Force was included in a retail Half-Life package. The Half-Life CD-key included in the package will unlock all of the games in that package, including Opposing Force.
Note: Only the retail games listed above can be registered through Steam. No other retail games can be registered and downloaded using Steam.

Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
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The Ball (bought @D2D and tested by voken)
Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (gives both FA and original, bought @amazon and tested by vism)

Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)


Past CAG Steam Deal Threads
 
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[quote name='MulderYuffie']Got the new bundle
Sucks Dawn of fantasy key doesn't work for my Steam though.....[/QUOTE]

Steam keys will only appear when the game gets released on Steam.
 
[quote name='Syntax Error']Aw, man... Gamefly is making me install a client! :headache:[/QUOTE]

Their client isn't all that bad actually. It is a bit clumsy and obviously still in beta, but it is kinda nice too imo.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Their client isn't all that bad actually. It is a bit clumsy and obviously still in beta, but it is kinda nice too imo.[/QUOTE]
Indeed. I have a love/hate relationship with GameFly. Their client works well and doesn't force you to keep it on your computer to play your game though, seems to offer you a choice of where to install things, and has good download speeds. Can't really complain.

(They also aren't stupid like GameStop, making you install the client just to get Steam keys. Steam keys always are available straight from your purchases page.)
 
[quote name='Syntax Error']You mean $3.00

Code: NOV20OFF

The third screenshot looks like it says "Talk about trench cooking"which is an idea that tickles me greatly. "Yup. Dug a long hole, filled it with busted up pallet wood, threw a piece of chain link over the top and cooked this duck l'orange right on that. Anyway, if the small talk is over, whaddya say we hit the mattress?"[/QUOTE]

Okay SOLD for being 75% off plus another 20% off plus not charging sales tax in Washington state when every other US based DD retailer (including them when they were D2D) does.

Plus I like the cheeky box art.

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[quote name='Motoki']Okay SOLD for being 75% off plus another 20% off plus not charging sales tax in Washington state when every other US based DD retailer (including them when they were D2D) does.

Plus I like the cheeky box art.

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[/QUOTE]
I just googled 7 Sins and checked out some of the screenshots.

Looks like Sex Doll Dating Simulator :lol:
 
[quote name='Motoki']Plus I like the cheeky box art.[/QUOTE]
Cheeky... -s$$$$ers-

Honestly though, if you want sex in a game, just mod Fallout New Vegas. I'm not saying I've done it, but it's out there. :roll:


EDIT: lol, CAG censored s n i g g e r s.
 
[quote name='Flowette']I just googled 7 Sins and checked out some of the screenshots.

Looks like Sex Doll Dating Simulator :lol:[/QUOTE]
It better be or I want my three bucks back.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']There is even a nude mod for that game :D[/QUOTE]
Well that's just ridiculous. Everyone knows that sex is done in your underwear.
 
I think it's pretty funny that Gamestop Digital is promoting a bundle pack of Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off The Record for $29.99.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']I think it's pretty funny that Gamestop Digital is promoting a bundle pack of Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off The Record for $29.99.[/QUOTE]
I was thinking the same exact thing yesterday. The games are 1+ and 2+ years old, respectively, and Capcom still thinks that $30 "buy one get one free!" is a sale.

Humble Capcom Bundle next year, anyone?
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']I was thinking the same exact thing yesterday. The games are 1+ and 2+ years old, respectively, and Capcom still thinks that $30 "buy one get one free!" is a sale.

Humble Capcom Bundle next year, anyone?[/QUOTE]

I was referring more to it being a buy 1 get 1 free on what is essentially the same game.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']I was referring more to it being a buy 1 get 1 free on what is essentially the same game.[/QUOTE]
Oh sure, there are definitely quite few layers of stupid going on there.
 
Some people were talking about Monopoly in the Steam general forum and apparently the "multiplayer" it has is local only. As in no online multiplayer and no LAN. Also no controller support so multiplayer here means telling someone get their ass the hell up out of the chair when their turn ends.

If anyone simply must try it out, there's a one hour free trial you can download on EACap's site.

http://www.popcap.com/games/monopoly/pc
 
[quote name='Motoki']A quick video overview complete with a theme song

Sorta NSFW-y but no actual nudity.[/QUOTE]
When the revolution comes and society collapses, I'll be prepared to steal all the women while CheapLikeAFox is off rolling asphalt.
 
[quote name='Motoki']Some people were talking about Monopoly in the Steam general forum and apparently the "multiplayer" it has is local only. As in no online multiplayer and no LAN. Also no controller support so multiplayer here means telling someone get their ass the hell up out of the chair when their turn ends.

If anyone simply must try it out, there's a one hour free trial you can download on EACap's site.

http://www.popcap.com/games/monopoly/pc[/QUOTE]

That's ok. I already have 3 versions in my board game backlog. Regular, Marvel, and GI Joe.
 
V5 thread and folk. Thanks for your support over the last few months. I bring some new "must have of the minute" offers.

5 copies of Summerbatch, for free (you won't pay £4.99), visit http://www.Screen7.co.uk add it to cart (from Budget Games) and use the fat santa code: YOUBETTAWATCHOUT

EVEN MORE, try our BRAND NEW adventure game The Cat Lady (not suitable for under 18's) - it's only just been released and two DRM-free copies are up for grabs, just add the digital download to your cart and use discount code CRAZYCATLADY

AS ALWAYS...When they're gone they're gone! Merry Christmas!
 
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[quote name='m0ds']V5 thread and folk. Thanks for your support over the last few months. I bring some new "must have of the minute" offers.

5 copies of Summerbatch, for free (you won't pay £4.99), visit http://www.Screen7.co.uk add it to cart (from Budget Games) and use the fat santa code: YOUBETTAWATCHOUT

EVEN MORE, try our BRAND NEW adventure game The Cat Lady (not suitable for under 18's) - it's only just been released and two DRM-free copies are up for grabs, just add the digital download to your cart and use discount code CRAZYCATLADY

AS ALWAYS...When they're gone they're gone! Merry Christmas![/QUOTE]
Thanks for this, I used one of the YOUBETTAWATCHOUT.
 
Tried to get Crazycatlady right after this was posted but those two codes got snatched fast.

Already have Summerbatch. I still love my Nancy the Happy Whore game.
 
Kind of funny. The only reason (I'd imagine) to play a board game on your computer would be for the ability to play online with friends who can't come over to your house to play the real thing. Kind of makes the entire idea useless.

Unless you're just anti-real-life, in which case, score!
 
[quote name='m0ds']motoki, I hope you have some luck with WHISKERS ... if you know what I mean? :)[/QUOTE]

Oh my gosh, thank you! :bouncy:

I actually had read about the Cat Lady game previously and was thinking it would probably be something I would like.

Just out of curiousity, what's up with it being on Desura? When I click through there it says not available. Is it going to be added there in the future maybe?

http://www.desura.com/games/the-cat-lady
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']Cheeky... Honestly though, if you want sex in a game, just mod Fallout New Vegas. I'm not saying I've done it, but it's out there. :roll:


EDIT: lol, CAG censored .[/QUOTE]

Probably because the term as you spelled it is usually used online for race baiting. The less offensive spelling is "snickers" and it gets the same point across.
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']Kind of funny. The only reason (I'd imagine) to play a board game on your computer would be for the ability to play online with friends who can't come over to your house to play the real thing. Kind of makes the entire idea useless.

Unless you're just anti-real-life, in which case, score![/QUOTE]
I could see it for Monopoly if they offered saved games you can resume. I mean no one I know of can survive more than 3 hrs of a Monopoly game at once :lol:.
 
[quote name='Motoki']Tried to get Crazycatlady right after this was posted but those two codes got snatched fast.

Already have Summerbatch. I still love my Nancy the Happy Whore game.[/QUOTE]


Me too but the page wouldn't load. I know crazy cat ladies in real life and I want to participate but without all the fur!

Thanks for finding yet another obscure, trashy yet enticing game. I have 7 Sins open in another tab and I keep looking at it but can't bring myself to press the Buy button yet.
 
[quote name='Palinn']Me too but the page wouldn't load. I know crazy cat ladies in real life and I want to participate but without all the fur!

Thanks for finding yet another obscure, trashy yet enticing game. I have 7 Sins open in another tab and I keep looking at it but can't bring myself to press the Buy button yet.[/QUOTE]

I've been playing it for a bit. It's good trashy fun if you have a sense of humor and aren't easily offended.

I don't believe I have ever played a game with mini games where you get points for sneeking a peek at cleavage or peeing on flies.

If nothing else, 7 Sins is unique. :p
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Probably because the term as you spelled it is usually used online for race baiting. The less offensive spelling is "snickers" and it gets the same point across.[/QUOTE]

I've always considered snig gers to have a more nasal quality. A bit more air volume from the nostrils, where snickers is mouthier. (I also, for some reason, connote it with the weasels that laugh themselves to death from Roger Rabbit.)

I don't know if most people differentiate between them, however.

Actually, most people don't believe it's a word, from my experience.
 
So, since I've last checked the topic, the main three subjects have become: Questionable synonyms for the term "laughter," a game that appears to be a combination of The Sims, Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, and Postal 2, and a title I'll simply refer to as "NtHW."

Motoki, I'm blaming you for this.
 
[quote name='Motoki']Some people were talking about Monopoly in the Steam general forum and apparently the "multiplayer" it has is local only. As in no online multiplayer and no LAN. Also no controller support so multiplayer here means telling someone get their ass the hell up out of the chair when their turn ends.

If anyone simply must try it out, there's a one hour free trial you can download on EACap's site.

http://www.popcap.com/games/monopoly/pc[/QUOTE]

Um, what is the deal with Steam loading up with old stuff and marking it up at a ridiculous price? Who would pay $10 for this or Tomb Raider Chronicles?

[quote name='Motoki']
Plus I like the cheeky box art.

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[/QUOTE]



Is this the prequel to Dante's Inferno?


[quote name='mkernan']Amazon has Spec Ops: The Line (for Steam) for only $5 for a short time:

http://www.amazon.com/Spec-Ops-The-Line-Download/dp/B0085NTITS/[/QUOTE]

Thanks for this. I finally snagged a $5 promo code and a REALLY cheap copy of Spec Ops. I've had my eye on this because the SP got such amazing press. I hope the PC controls are decent.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']I've always considered snig gers to have a more nasal quality. A bit more air volume from the nostrils, where snickers is mouthier. (I also, for some reason, connote it with the weasels that laugh themselves to death from Roger Rabbit.)

I don't know if most people differentiate between them, however.

Actually, most people don't believe it's a word, from my experience.[/QUOTE]

Technically the words are interchangeable and supposed to mean the exact same thing.

I don't infer anything racist into it, but the double g spelling is a variant of the original "snicker" spelling and came into origin about 100-200 years afterwards.

Whether it's just an unfortunate variant or purposefully created to mirror the n-word, I don't know, I just don't see the need to use the spelling that can be considered offensive when the original spelling will suffice.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Technically the words are interchangeable and supposed to mean the exact same thing.

I don't infer anything racist into it, but the double g spelling is a variant of the original "snicker" spelling and came into origin about 100-200 years afterwards.

Whether it's just an unfortunate variant or purposefully created to mirror the n-word, I don't know, I just don't see the need to use the spelling that can be considered offensive when the original spelling will suffice.[/QUOTE]
Offensive? Crackers are a crispy baked snack, and also a derogatory term for Caucasians, but you don't see anyone upset about a conversation about Ritz. As long as it's obvious which you're referring to (whether it be crackers or mild laughter), I don't see the issue.

And I always saw the word snicker as a sharper, more audible small laugh, while sni gger was a deeper, subtler, "nasty" laugh. Such as... laughing at a game called 7 Sins, and how the cover art is "cheeky".

That said, if anyone is offended by the spelling, I will never use that spelling again. Promise.
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']Offensive? Crackers are a crispy baked snack, and also a derogatory term for Caucasians, but you don't see anyone upset about a conversation about Ritz...[/QUOTE]

To be fair though, there's a big difference between the history of the two words. =P

On the other hand regarding snicker, I couldn't care less which you use, but that might just be me. ;)
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']Offensive? Crackers are a crispy baked snack, and also a derogatory term for Caucasians, but you don't see anyone upset about a conversation about Ritz. As long as it's obvious which you're referring to (whether it be crackers or mild laughter), I don't see the issue.

And I always saw the word snicker as a sharper, more audible small laugh, while sni gger was a deeper, subtler, "nasty" laugh. Such as... laughing at a game called 7 Sins, and how the cover art is "cheeky".

That said, if anyone is offended by the spelling, I will never use that spelling again. Promise.[/QUOTE]


Comparing the term "cracker" to the n-word is just not a valid argument to me and this is really not the forum to go into all that. You seemed surprised at that particular spelling being censored. I was just providing insight on why. As I said, technically both terms mean the exact same thing so any differentiation is personal and not rooted in any actual difference in meaning.

Personally, if choosing between either spelling I would go for the one that was sure not to offend anyone, but that's just me. Words like "reneged" "$$$$ardly" etc. are just words. That goes for the n-word as well. So we take offense to what we want to. There are a lot of people online who like to use the second spelling to purposely try to stir things up when it comes to race so I would also avoid it just because I wouldn't want to be associated with any of that.
 
[quote name='Flowette']I'm playing Endless Space, which is the free weekend title. It reminds me massively of Ascendancy. You know, this game:

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Speaking to KaOTiK, he's never heard of it. Am I alone? This game definitely existed, right? :lol:[/QUOTE]

Finally tried this game after buying it the last time Amazon had it on sale. Figured since more people might be playing this weekend, why not.

The overall description reminds me a lot of Ascendancy, but the game play doesn't really. There were like 50 races in Ascendancy, each with different abilities. And colonization didn't use up your ship. And battles were actual battles, where you had to position your ships and fire.

Endless Space, in comparison, seems so much more shallow, and so much smaller. The large maps in Ascendancy were huge. And each star system wasn't limited to a meager 6 planets.

Ascendancy is one of two games I wish I had an iDevice for, even though I still have the old CD version.

Kinda wish I hadn't bought it, and just played for free for the weekend. Because I'm starting to doubt I'll play it past this weekend.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Comparing the term "cracker" to the n-word is just not a valid argument to me and this is really not the forum to go into all that. You seemed surprised at that particular spelling being censored. I was just providing insight on why. As I said, technically both terms mean the exact same thing so any differentiation is personal and not rooted in any actual difference in meaning.

Personally, if choosing between either spelling I would go for the one that was sure not to offend anyone, but that's just me. Words like "reneged" "$$$$ardly" etc. are just words. That goes for the n-word as well. So we take offense to what we want to. There are a lot of people online who like to use the second spelling to purposely try to stir things up when it comes to race so I would also avoid it just because I wouldn't want to be associated with any of that.[/QUOTE]
Don't worry, I understand. I suppose I've just never heard of nor seen anyone use sni ggers in a derogatory way. I guess people will use any way they can to push peoples' buttons.

And I wasn't comparing cracker to the n-word, I was simply commenting on the fact that many racial slurs are in fact normal everyday words (or sound just like them). Hence the silliness towards the word sni ggers.
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']Don't worry, I understand. I suppose I've just never heard of nor seen anyone use sni ggers in a derogatory way. I guess people will use any way they can to push peoples' buttons.

And I wasn't comparing cracker to the n-word, I was simply commenting on the fact that many racial slurs are in fact normal everyday words (or sound just like them). Hence the silliness towards the word sni ggers.[/QUOTE]

I've never seen it either. I don't know what kind of hell-hole forums Fox frequents when he isn't here, but that was a new one to me.

It had never even occurred to me before you posted about CAG having a problem with the word that it closely resembled that other word. Though I'm not sure if I had ever seen it spelled out before. So it might have been more obvious if I had seen it in print.

Whatever. It's not a word that I used a lot. I usually only used it to denote something that had made me laugh in a very juvenile way. Which I believe was kinda what you meant.
 
Hi Steam CAGs. I'm feeling good after getting in my grad school application today and I'm going out to dinner now.

Let's all celebrate! Quote to reveal: World of Goo, Anomaly, Osmos, EDGE
 
[quote name='pantsattack']Hi Steam CAGs. I'm feeling good after getting in my grad school application today and I'm going out to dinner now.

Let's all celebrate! Quote to reveal: World of Goo, Anomaly, Osmos, EDGE[/QUOTE]

I managed to grab this. Thanks a lot & congrats to you.
 
Thoughts on Saints Row the Third DLC? Does any of the DLC alter the main game in any way?

I bought the franchise pack during the summer sale and it's still sitting in my inventory. I also bought the THQ Humble Bundle yesterday and I BTA. Which means that I now own one copy of the game with almost all the DLC, and I own one without any DLC. I plan to activate one copy on each of my steam accounts. But I'm trying to determine which one I want tied to my main account.
 
[quote name='The End']Thoughts on Saints Row the Third DLC? Does any of the DLC alter the main game in any way?

I bought the franchise pack during the summer sale and it's still sitting in my inventory. I also bought the THQ Humble Bundle yesterday and I BTA. Which means that I now own one copy of the game with almost all the DLC, and I own one without any DLC. I plan to activate one copy on each of my steam accounts. But I'm trying to determine which one I want tied to my main account.[/QUOTE]


If you are going to activate them both then I'd go with the franchise pack.

I don't think the DLC alters the main game, other than people saying once you install the vampire DLC it changes the game, but I think there is a fix for that.
 
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