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Games / [Steam Summer Sale] Non-Begging Thread - AFTERPARTY | BUREAUCRACY ABOUND
« on: June 19, 2014, 04:14:46 PM »Please note: This thread is for non-begging only. If you would like to beg, do it in one of the other threads reserved for begging. The purpose of this topic is to discuss specific deals and mechanics of the 2014 steam summer sale
Previous Threads:
2014 non-begging: (It's this thread you silly)
2014 begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=260272.0
2013 non-begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=236838.0
2013 begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=235163.0
2012 begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=198049.0
ENCORE DAY (HOLY stuff)
These deals will last for 24 hours until 10am PDT on 6/30
YESTERDAY'S DEALS
These deals are still available for the next 24 hours, don't miss out! Expires 10am PDT on 6/30
CURRENT FLASH SALES
These deals last for 8 hours each, this current set expires at 10m PDT on 6/29 its over
New deals appear every 8 hours
COMMUNITY CHOICE SALES
Similar to flash sales, they last 8 hours and are refreshed at the same time its over
Be sure to vote every chance you get, you get a trading card for three votes
SUMMER ADVENTURE INFORMATION
"Crafting the Summer Adventure badge gets you an in-game item, an emoticon, a profile background, and the chance to get a team token. Crafting another set of cards will level up your badge, get you more items, and earn more points for your Summer Adventure team."
For a full list of all of the possible things obtainable from crafting, as well as a full FAQ, follow this link
TIMEZONE CHEAT SHEET
All times in this thread are given in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) because that's where Valve is based.
BST (add +8 hours to PDT)
GMT (add +7 hours to PDT)
EDT (add +3 hours to PDT)
CDT (add +2 hours to PDT)
BUYING GUIDES & TIPS
2014 non-begging: (It's this thread you silly)
2014 begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=260272.0
2013 non-begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=236838.0
2013 begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=235163.0
2012 begging: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=198049.0
ENCORE DAY (HOLY stuff)
These deals will last for 24 hours until 10am PDT on 6/30
YESTERDAY'S DEALS
These deals are still available for the next 24 hours, don't miss out! Expires 10am PDT on 6/30
CURRENT FLASH SALES
COMMUNITY CHOICE SALES
SUMMER ADVENTURE INFORMATION
Day 1 winner: PURPLE TEAM Day 2 winner: RED TEAM Day 3 winner: GREEN TEAM Day 4 winner: PINK TEAM Day 5 winner: BLUE TEAM Day 6 winner: RED TEAM Day 7 winner: RED TEAM Day 8 winner: RED TEAM Day 9 winner: PINK TEAM Day 10 winner: PINK TEAM |
How to get points | How to get summer cards | |
1 point - Craft any badge for any game | You get one card for every $10 spent during the sale | |
10 points - Craft any foil badge for any game | You get one card for every 3 times you vote in the community choice | |
10 points - Craft a Summer Adventure Badge | You get one card if you contributed to your team per day, 2 cards if your team wins | |
100 points - Craft a foil Summer Adventure Badge | Trade for them or buy them from the market |
"Crafting the Summer Adventure badge gets you an in-game item, an emoticon, a profile background, and the chance to get a team token. Crafting another set of cards will level up your badge, get you more items, and earn more points for your Summer Adventure team."
For a full list of all of the possible things obtainable from crafting, as well as a full FAQ, follow this link
TIMEZONE CHEAT SHEET
All times in this thread are given in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) because that's where Valve is based.
BST (add +8 hours to PDT)
GMT (add +7 hours to PDT)
EDT (add +3 hours to PDT)
CDT (add +2 hours to PDT)
BUYING GUIDES & TIPS
Rule #1: Don't buy games unless they're on flash sale, community choice, daily deal, or the date is 6/29
Rule #2: It's possible, but unlikely that deeper discounts will appear on games after daily deal or flash sale. Don't count on it
Rule #2: It's possible, but unlikely that deeper discounts will appear on games after daily deal or flash sale. Don't count on it
TotalBiscuit's Salebox
A daily series by youtube critic TotalBiscuit on which games are worth a purchase
A daily series by youtube critic TotalBiscuit on which games are worth a purchase
Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdFx7qjQOEY Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LUMOr2to54 Day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb_w15Hg8I0 Day 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZFPgKOK8ew Day 5: no video Day 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbnUgJixS-g Day 7: no video Day 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJDGQwPF34E Day 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olMo4TX9hh4 Day 10: no video |