Damn, I have always wanted a decent Jigsaw program for Linux, but it requires the ability to import your own images. This doesn't look like it has that ability?

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Ha, I really shouldn't type things in on my phone... or in this case thongs.

Anyone old enough to remember the days when thongs were the things you wore on your feet?

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SteamOS is better than Ubuntu, for a game console. There are thongs they tune for the kernel.

And I have to ask.. do you have gorilla hands? I wouls say (with the exception of the Atari Jaguar controller) the Steam Controller has the largest hand grips out of any I have seen. The Nintendo Wireless Pro is a close second. This coming from someone who can't use the PS3 controller for very long because of how small they are.

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Quoting: Guest

Quoting: rustybroomhandle

Quoting: slaapliedjesince we are getting it late, they should give us a discount

No, why? Linux is just another platform release. You're not being cheated.

Late means no pre-order bonuses (not that I like such things, but the point remains). It means multiplayer has already passed its peak. It means a lot less feedback and input to the game (GNU/Linux users were never part of the beta).
So while "cheated" is a strong word, there is definitely less of the game. A discount doesn't sound so unreasonable.

Yes, the reason they should give a discount is because of a delayed release. Multiplayer passing it's peak is an excellent reason, among many. Developers should stop treating Linux as another platform, it uses the exact same hardware as any 'PC'. Sure if you're releasing on Xbox exclusively for a year, then going to the PS4 without cross platform multiplayer, then it makes sense to count that as separate platforms. But when you're releasing on a computer, it should work on at the very least Windows and Linux (without hacks you have to have dedicated Apple hardware to run macOS). If you're not doing day 1 releases between the two, that just means bad planning on your part, which means that they shouldn't expect a lot of support for 'oh, you guys will come later.' Especially when they're going to have exclusive pre-order stuff!

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It is an Art variant..... they should A) include it when the Linix release is imminent. B) since we are getting it late, they should give us a discount. Irritates me when they give us a delayed release, then wonder why Linux sales aren't as high as they hoped.

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Kind of sounds like Europa 1400: The Guild, which was a great game. May have to pick this one up if that is the case!

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Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoThis has triggered memories in me... Memories from about 20 years ago, when I played a DEMO of a game called Mechwarrior...
That game was much better by the way..

So Mechwarrior is like the RPG version of Battletech, which was originally a hex-based board game where you'd build up your mechs with X amount of points/currency, toss them into planetary arenas and do battle. So the games were based on those two. It was kind of like how Car Wars became Autoduel (RPG).

If you ever get a group together to play board games, I'd highly recommend Battletech, it's phenomenal.

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Quoting: slaapliedjeI've never understood this early unlock thing on Humble Bundle. So I can unlock NEXT month's by paying early... but I'm already a subscriber, so if I kill my subscription, then pay for next month? what if I paid for a year already? Now I have to wait?

They are quite annoying how they designed it. Sharing my findings again, for the benefit of others:

1. When your subscription is active you can get 10% extra discount off store purchases.
2. If you buy a Year's worth of Monthly Credits, like I did, then it is similar to the rolling monthly one (except you've paid for 12 months in advance) and you have the total cost you pay 1 month cheaper. And also Humble sometimes give away $20 store credit as well (which I took advantage of).
3. At any time, the Monthly, 6-Month Credit, Yearly-Credit can be paused. (You do this by choosing to Cancel the Subscription, and then Humble offer you a "Pause a Month" option instead. It would have been less annoying if they presented it as "Pause" immediately rather than this dodgy way of getting to the Pause option.)
4. After you submit a "Pause a Month", then it just pauses the active Monthly Subscription. So if I were to pause right now (and assuming I haven't taken the Early Unlock) then it would pause the current active one and then unpause for the next one.
5. If you take the Early Unlock, you can no longer pause for that month.
6. You can leave the Early Unlock (not claim it) right up until just before the Hidden Titles get revealed (which seems to be 1st Friday of the next month).
7. During this "unclaimed" period (you haven't claimed the Early Unlock) but you are still subscribed, then the 10% Store Discount is active (Cool!). So you can leave the subscription running until just before the Subscription's Payment date (which is approx 25th of the month) and then "Pause a Month".
8. Another advantage I've noticed for Subscribers - Some of the weekly Bundles give out $2 Store Credit when you are a subscriber and buy the Full bundle.
9. In my case, where I paid for the Yearly (12 monthly credits) deal - I'm expecting it to last me approx 2 years. Typically I would unlock a month (with Linux games in the Early Unlock), pause a month (when there aren't Linux games in the Early Unlock), unlock a month, pause a month... until the 12 credits run out.

Hope that helps.

Interesting, that IS helpful! Yeah, I think I bought a year in advance. I also try to buy things on Humble Bundle to get the 10% discount, but then the funny thing is usually when they have it on sale+10%, it's usually the same price on Steam as well (including the 10%)

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Quoting: Mountain ManLooks like another card battling game. :p

Where's my updated version of Sid Meier's Pirates!

Heck, just give us the 2004 remake with a little HD spit and polish, and I'll be happy.

I want an updated version of Broadsides by Broderbund.

For those of you unfortunate enough to have not played this fantastic game; think boat ship war simulator... you could target sails, hull, canons, etc. You could even board and sword fight.

http://www.mobygames.com/game/broadsides [External Link]

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I've never understood this early unlock thing on Humble Bundle. So I can unlock NEXT month's by paying early... but I'm already a subscriber, so if I kill my subscription, then pay for next month? what if I paid for a year already? Now I have to wait?

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