The Holiday Sales Damage Thread

[Jarhead0331]

 My major holiday sales purchases were a Sig Sauer P290rs on sale for $275 and a Field & Stream 24+4 gun electronic safe for $399 marked down from $700!

I did get a few games too, but I would say my total damage was under $50.

[JudgeDredd]

My major holiday sales purchases were a Sig Sauer P290rs on sale for $275 and a Field & Stream 24+4 gun electronic safe for $399 marked down from $700!

I did get a few games too, but I would say my total damage was under $50.

ooooh...that looks punchy.

Does anyone know what Pike and Shot is like? I'm on the fence

[Jarhead0331]

^P&S is a very good game.  In truth, I haven't played it nearly as much as it derserves, but I enjoyed it and believe it was quite popular. If there was one issue, I believe it did not model the impact of leadership very well, which was a critical factor in battles of the era.

The P290rs is a very small subcompact/pocketgun. When I'm at work and not wearing a suit, I need a very small,gun that can be concealed in my pocket. Finding a good pocket gun with full size features is hard to find. I look for full sights, restrike capabaility, slide lockback after last shot, decent trigger pull, etc. not easy to find all that in a tiny package.

[JudgeDredd]

^P&S is a very good game.  In truth, I haven't played it nearly as much as it derserves, but I enjoyed it and believe it was quite popular. If there was one issue, I believe it did not model the impact of leadership very well, which was a critical factor in battles of the era.

The P290rs is a very small subcompact/pocketgun. When I'm at work and not wearing a suit, I need a very small,gun that can be concealed in my pocket. Finding a good pocket gun with full size features is hard to find. I look for full sights, restrike capabaility, slide lockback after last shot, decent trigger pull, etc. not easy to find all that in a tiny package.

That statement really hit me. Just from the pov of not understanding what it would be like to know a colleague in my workplace would be carrying a gun. It's so...out of whack with my environment.

Not judging or trying to start a discussion on it. I'm aware of the discussions on gun owning and also - as a person who has shot guns before - I'm a bit jealous...I thoroughly enjoyed it when I was in the forces.

I was just pointing out how odd that statement felt to me in a country where guns aren't allowed so please don't read anything else into my post.

Thanks for the info on P&S...holiday sale is tempting me.

[Jarhead0331]

^P&S is a very good game.  In truth, I haven't played it nearly as much as it derserves, but I enjoyed it and believe it was quite popular. If there was one issue, I believe it did not model the impact of leadership very well, which was a critical factor in battles of the era.

The P290rs is a very small subcompact/pocketgun. When I'm at work and not wearing a suit, I need a very small,gun that can be concealed in my pocket. Finding a good pocket gun with full size features is hard to find. I look for full sights, restrike capabaility, slide lockback after last shot, decent trigger pull, etc. not easy to find all that in a tiny package.

That statement really hit me. Just from the pov of not understanding what it would be like to know a colleague in my workplace would be carrying a gun. It's so...out of whack with my environment.

Not judging or trying to start a discussion on it. I'm aware of the discussions on gun owning and also - as a person who has shot guns before - I'm a bit jealous...I thoroughly enjoyed it when I was in the forces.

I was just pointing out how odd that statement felt to me in a country where guns aren't allowed so please don't read anything else into my post.

Thanks for the info on P&S...holiday sale is tempting me.

LoL. You know us crazy Americans and our guns. In lower NY where I live, you have to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon. It's very rare particularly since  they are very difficult to obtain, requiring the license holder to demonstrate necessity. In other parts of the country concealed carry permit holders are much more common.

[Crossroads]

WitW Operation Torch 

Now, given the depth of that game, and that I actually want to play it (a lot), I should quit right there... Must. Resist.

[Gusington]

I'm about to start playing Pike and Shot Campaigns myself...IIRC there is some kind of Transylvania campaign that I have been looking forward to.

I have not bought anything on sale yet.

[JudgeDredd]

Ended up picking up TOAW IV (with printed manual obviously})  because of the 44% discount from Matrix.

Kudos to them by the way for providing such coupons. They don't often get their praises sung...less nowadays by me what with imo daft release practices and expensive games...so thank you very much Matrix 

[-budd-]

I haven't had Pike and Shot long, 3 scenarios against the AI and about to start a fourth pbem game but I must say this is turning out to be one of my favorite purchases. The battle academy games didn't grab me with this engine but it works for Pike and Shot and Sengoku Jidai. Jarhead is right no leaders in PS but there modeled on SJ. The AI is quite good in PS and there are a bunch of user made stuff to download in game. I'll be playing this a long time.

[Grim.Reaper]

Ended up picking up TOAW IV (with printed manual obviously})  because of the 44% discount from Matrix.

Kudos to them by the way for providing such coupons. They don't often get their praises sung...less nowadays by me what with imo daft release practices and expensive games...so thank you very much Matrix 

Way to go JD...a little longer than I thought:)   I agree about the coupon, maybe if I use enough of them over time it will make up for the WIF disaster :)

With the latest patch, my game seems to work better so hopefully that continues and I can focus on trying to finally learn this monster.

[Gusington]

I really like Battle Academy so I hope that carries over to Pike and Shot.

[Grim.Reaper]

Personally, I am still doing good with no "holiday purchases"...however prior to the sales I certainly burned some funds with various things.....few things I'll keep my eye on, but nothing at that moment that I am dying to have....but I am sure a few things will land in my cart:)

[airboy]

My major holiday sales purchases were a Sig Sauer P290rs on sale for $275 and a Field & Stream 24+4 gun electronic safe for $399 marked down from $700!

I did get a few games too, but I would say my total damage was under $50.

You got a good deal on the gun safe.  Do you have little ones at home now?

I'm going to go quail hunting a lot this winter.  I'm in the best quail hunting region of the world.

[Cyrano]

Just pieces and parts:

1.  Steel Division for my son so we can co-op.

2.  The IG expansion for Sanctus Reach.

3.  Atilla because, well, everybody seems to like it and for just over $10...

[Jarhead0331]

My major holiday sales purchases were a Sig Sauer P290rs on sale for $275 and a Field & Stream 24+4 gun electronic safe for $399 marked down from $700!

I did get a few games too, but I would say my total damage was under $50.

You got a good deal on the gun safe.  Do you have little ones at home now?

I'm going to go quail hunting a lot this winter.  I'm in the best quail hunting region of the world.

Yes...the safe was a fantastic deal that I just couldn't pass up, even though technically I didn't absolutely need it. its got room for 24 long guns, plus a factory installed door organizer with pockets for 4 handguns.

Yes, I do have a 4 year old daughter. All of my guns are secured in safes wherever they are in my house. I have a locked gun locker in my master bedroom, as well as an electronic safe for handguns. I have another electronic safe down in my office and two large fire/water proof 500lb+ safes, as well as two more lockers in my workshop. All of these safes require a combination, or a key to access.

Have fun on the hunt!