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Title: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Rayfer on March 09, 2017, 02:06:51 PM
Quite a few items on sale this weekend on Steam (not sure if also directly from Matrix or Slitherine's site).
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: MC on March 09, 2017, 03:37:00 PM
It doesn't appear the sale is available on either the Matrix or Slitherine sites. I prefer to buy from them and then activate on Steam. That way I have two sources for the software in case there are issues down the road, such as one of the sites requiring a dangling dongle!  ;)
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Steelgrave on March 09, 2017, 03:41:52 PM
Yes, in today's world a dangling dongle requires protection, hence your caution  O0
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Gusington on March 09, 2017, 03:52:37 PM
I have the name of a great urologist from Star if anyone needs it.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Steelgrave on March 09, 2017, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: Gusington on March 09, 2017, 03:52:37 PM
I have the name of a great urologist from Star if anyone needs it.

I'm not sure I would be comfortable with any doctor who had touched Star there......  :o
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: jomni on March 09, 2017, 05:11:05 PM
Pretty generous.  Not the usual Matrix pricing.  Apparently only on Steam.

Is Thirty Years War good?
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: bob48 on March 09, 2017, 05:15:23 PM
^I have been considering that game as well.
Title: Slitherine Sale on Steam - SOW Waterloo $24\polaris sector -40%
Post by: Destraex on March 09, 2017, 05:40:54 PM
Some fairly good specials on steam for Slitherine atm.
A good chance to pick up Waterloo cheap.
Panthers in the fog $13
Polaris sector -40%

I want star hammer but that single player is still making me think twice even atr $9

http://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek/?snr=1_41_4__42
Title: Re: Slitherine Sale on Steam - SOW Waterloo $24\polaris sector -40%
Post by: Toonces on March 09, 2017, 05:51:39 PM
My God, there's a lot of sale there!
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Capn Darwin on March 09, 2017, 08:16:54 PM
Buy early and buy often!  :bd:
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Steelgrave on March 09, 2017, 08:35:59 PM
Going in....if I don't make it back out, it's been swell, fellas!!! 
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: acctingman on March 09, 2017, 08:52:30 PM
Is Time of Fury any good?

Battle Academy 2 for $10 seems hard to pass up. Loved BA1
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Gusington on March 09, 2017, 09:05:25 PM
^BA2 is excellent! Get the Kursk expansion!
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Barthheart on March 09, 2017, 09:10:33 PM
Time of Fury is not great but it's really cheap and you can get some fun out of it. It came so close to being really good but there a few areas that just blow it for me.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Toonces on March 09, 2017, 09:18:40 PM
I keep looking at Space Program Manager.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Greybriar on March 10, 2017, 12:17:19 AM
Quote from: MC on March 09, 2017, 03:37:00 PM
It doesn't appear the sale is available on either the Matrix or Slitherine sites. I prefer to buy from them and then activate on Steam. That way I have two sources for the software in case there are issues down the road....

+1 I feel exactly the same way.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Dammit Carl! on March 10, 2017, 12:47:24 AM
Learned my lesson 'bout that the hard way.
-wanna play my WitE and not deal w Steam-
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Raied on March 10, 2017, 05:15:25 AM
Finally I can get CC panther in the fog for cheaper, I am thinking to get DC: From warsaw to paris, also Time of Fury since its really cheap now.
Not sure if I should get Oob: blitz or wait more to get lower price.
Heroes of Normandie get really low for first time, I have to think a lot this weekend.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: DennisS on March 12, 2017, 01:58:43 PM
So...what is the best game to get for me? I am a big fan of historical games..but need a decent interface. Some of these guys' stuff is obtuse as all hell.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Martok on March 12, 2017, 03:28:08 PM
Quote from: DennisS on March 12, 2017, 01:58:43 PM
So...what is the best game to get for me? I am a big fan of historical games..but need a decent interface. Some of these guys' stuff is obtuse as all hell.
If you like/can stand AGEOD games, then Revolution Under Siege is an easy one to recommend.  Fun strategic challenge, with lots of historical flavor. 

Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Steelgrave on March 12, 2017, 08:19:46 PM
Quote from: Martok on March 12, 2017, 03:28:08 PM
If you like/can stand AGEOD games, then Revolution Under Siege is an easy one to recommend.  Fun strategic challenge, with lots of historical flavor.

Which totally eliminates me, unfortunately. I actually bought Revolution Under Siege when it first came out but the AEGOD system and I never meshed and my copy is in the Land of Unloved Toys.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Boggit on March 13, 2017, 12:19:57 AM
Quote from: jomni on March 09, 2017, 05:11:05 PM
Pretty generous.  Not the usual Matrix pricing.  Apparently only on Steam.

Is Thirty Years War good?
I liked it. If you like Ageod games, you should be good to go. If you don't like their game style, then you might not.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Greybriar on March 13, 2017, 01:04:23 AM
I didn't really want to complete my Panzer Corps DLC collection by buying it from Steam instead of Matrix or Slitherine. But I just couldn't pass up purchasing the two Panzer Corps DLCs Sea Lion and Soviet Corps for a total of $7.11 U.S.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Rayfer on March 13, 2017, 07:01:08 AM
I ended up getting Wars of Napoleon. I know it got some bad press/reviews but I really enjoy ACW2 and WoN appears very similar in many ways. Haven't gotten far into it at all but I did notice it has 7 day turns, unlike ACW2's 15 day turns.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Tuna on March 13, 2017, 07:31:53 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on March 13, 2017, 07:01:08 AM
I ended up getting Wars of Napoleon. I know it got some bad press/reviews but I really enjoy ACW2 and WoN appears very similar in many ways. Haven't gotten far into it at all but I did notice it has 7 day turns, unlike ACW2's 15 day turns.

Have been tempted on that one in the past, but the press/reviews have kept me away.
Title: Re: Matrix/Slitherine Steam Weekend Sale
Post by: Sir Slash on March 13, 2017, 08:55:27 AM
Same here. Post some impressions Rayfer, if you have time. I need an honest opinion.