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jojopellegrino
07/05/20 12:10:49 PM
#101:


Guess we'll leave that up to TroutPaste to decide :)

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jerrygamer2
07/05/20 12:17:03 PM
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Goat_Hero
07/05/20 12:17:21 PM
#103:


Indeed

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Shake_Like_E
07/05/20 12:22:49 PM
#104:


Wishlist the second in sig.

Wont be able to get anymore steam cash till after the deadline.

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Alakazamtrainer
07/05/20 12:25:38 PM
#105:


https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/id/alakazamtrainer/#sort=price

1st post. anything ia appreciated
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DarthDemented
07/05/20 12:26:45 PM
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jojopellegrino
07/05/20 12:31:53 PM
#107:


DarthDemented posted...
Morning y'all. How's it going?
Hoping someone looks at my wishlist, lol - also considering gifting more.

Gonna make some more burgers outside soon, then keep playing DAYMARE1998.

Hows it going with you?

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Aki_Sora
07/05/20 12:38:15 PM
#108:


2nd post

https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/profiles/76561199023744394/

Anything would be great.
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TroutPaste
07/05/20 12:51:15 PM
#109:


I had no idea how steam leveling worked until today

Went from level 12 to 25 in a few hours

Spend a little money, but only on badges I really wanted... and made some of that money by unloading hundreds of unwanted cards

Damn, what a strange leveling system. I always assumed it was due to games played or achievements

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PS2Gamer
07/05/20 12:52:32 PM
#110:


I don't care about the badges at all. I've never paid any attention to the level system either lol

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K-driver
07/05/20 1:04:21 PM
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DuranOfForcena posted...
I think you get experience from just buying games as well. I know for sure that you get badges for hitting certain milestones in the number of total games you own (50, 100 200, etc.), and those badges give you experience. Badges are the main way to gain steam levels.

They do have one sorta practical purpose if you care about the sort of thing, in that every 10th steam level you get to enables you to add another showcase to your profile.
You get xp for every new game you get, even if it doesn't update the milestone for the badge. The more games you have, the less xp per game you get though.

You also get more friends list slots (although I doubt anyone except friend collectors even manage to fill the base slots). And you get higher chance of getting random card boosters for games you're eligible for every 10 levels.

Edit: also, years of service badge gives you 50xp for each year. The community task badge gives you up to 500xp. And events usually have free badges that give you 50 to 500xp.

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TroutPaste
07/05/20 1:08:22 PM
#113:


I thought it was pretty fun to do, at least once

Won't play super close attention, but it helped me understand that much better

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Shake_Like_E
07/05/20 1:38:18 PM
#114:


TroutPaste posted...
I had no idea how steam leveling worked until today

Went from level 12 to 25 in a few hours

Spend a little money, but only on badges I really wanted... and made some of that money by unloading hundreds of unwanted cards

Damn, what a strange leveling system. I always assumed it was due to games played or achievements
You missed the massive leveling rush a few sales ago. for a minimal points investment you could gain l hundreds of levels. They put a cap on the number of levels you could gain but I still gained like 30 levels. Every 20 levels gives you a bonus to your chance of getting a booster pack drop.

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PS2Gamer
07/05/20 1:46:33 PM
#115:


DuranOfForcena posted...
They do have one sorta practical purpose if you care about the sort of thing, in that every 10th steam level you get to enables you to add another showcase to your profile.
Yeah I don't care about that really lol.

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darkprince45
07/05/20 1:47:01 PM
#116:


Ive never paid attention to it

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SystemEgo
07/05/20 1:51:43 PM
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Steam has xp levels? How do I find mine? Only been on Steam since lockdown started and haven't really bothered with the aesthitics much outside of a name change and profile pic. Is there a dummies guide to the benefits of levelling up anywhere?

Also, kinda related, I've been looking into profile backgrounds since TroutPaste mentioned them in the first thread. I can't find anything I like and, to my knowledge, can't import my own. Are the backgrounds tied into the games you own or something? Are new ones ever added? Is there a way to actually create your own or not? Actually, come to think about it, a dummies guide to backgrounds (hell, Steam in general I guess! =D ) would also be appreciated if someone could point me in the right direction :) I just want a colourful psychedelic / abstract background really.

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TroutPaste
07/05/20 1:53:44 PM
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Goat_Hero
07/05/20 2:05:21 PM
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What are some good casual games on steam?

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TroutPaste
07/05/20 2:06:22 PM
#120:


Goat_Hero posted...
What are some good casual games on steam?

Try the PopCap games, they're super cheap

Peggle Deluxe/Nights, Bejeweled 2/3

Those work for me . Kind of cell phone/mobile puzzle games, but very casual and well made

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Shake_Like_E
07/05/20 2:08:16 PM
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SystemEgo posted...
Steam has xp levels? How do I find mine? Only been on Steam since lockdown started and haven't really bothered with the aesthitics much outside of a name change and profile pic. Is there a dummies guide to the benefits of levelling up anywhere?

Also, kinda related, I've been looking into profile backgrounds since TroutPaste mentioned them in the first thread. I can't find anything I like and, to my knowledge, can't import my own. Are the backgrounds tied into the games you own or something? Are new ones ever added? Is there a way to actually create your own or not? Actually, come to think about it, a dummies guide to backgrounds (hell, Steam in general I guess! =D ) would also be appreciated if someone could point me in the right direction :) I just want a colourful psychedelic / abstract background really.
Hover over on *your steam name* menu, the one on the far right. Click Badges. Your Steam level(including xp till next level) is displayed at the top of that page. This page is also for checking your badge progress(trading cards are dropped by games that decided to include them, though only half the total cards for the game can drop. Yes, dupes can drop, and you will either have to trade with other players or pay for cards to complete a badge, unless you are very patient and get lucky with booster pack drops.

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SystemEgo
07/05/20 2:14:26 PM
#122:


Shake_Like_E posted...
Hover over on *your steam name* menu, the one on the far right. Click Badges. Your Steam level(including xp till next level) is displayed at the top of that page. This page is also for checking your badge progress(trading cards are dropped by games that decided to include them, though only half the total cards for the game can drop. Yes, dupes can drop, and you will either have to trade with other players or pay for cards to complete a badge, unless you are very patient and get lucky with booster pack drops.
Cheers :) I noticed there's a FAQ link there too, so will read that in a bit. Only level 3 atm, lol.

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Shake_Like_E
07/05/20 2:16:18 PM
#123:


Goat_Hero posted...
What are some good casual games on steam?
Kerbal Space Program
Planet Coaster
Plague Inc(Not super casual but the game is pretty quick, doesnt require a large time sink)
Worms franchise games
Atari Vault
Two Point Hospital


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AuthenticZac
07/05/20 2:17:15 PM
#124:


SystemEgo posted...
Steam has xp levels? How do I find mine? Only been on Steam since lockdown started and haven't really bothered with the aesthitics much outside of a name change and profile pic. Is there a dummies guide to the benefits of levelling up anywhere?

Also, kinda related, I've been looking into profile backgrounds since TroutPaste mentioned them in the first thread. I can't find anything I like and, to my knowledge, can't import my own. Are the backgrounds tied into the games you own or something? Are new ones ever added? Is there a way to actually create your own or not? Actually, come to think about it, a dummies guide to backgrounds (hell, Steam in general I guess! =D ) would also be appreciated if someone could point me in the right direction :) I just want a colourful psychedelic / abstract background really.


On your profile, top right it will tell you your level. Click it to be taken to your badge page where it will also list the XP required 'till next level. Crafting badges from a full set of trading card for that game will net you 100xp, and can be repeated 5 times per game. Each game has different numbers of cards, but you can get the cards from simply playing the game/having it open (max cards earned this way are 1/2 of the total set). Alternatively, you can buy the cards off the steam marketplace. There are also events, like these sales where Steam will give out badges (with varying XP) for various tasks - some related to crafting an event-badge, others for taking part in "games" (like races or ARGs from previous events)

As you craft badges, you also earn other stuff like emoticons and backgrounds, which you can either keep or sell on the marketplace. Most, though, only go for a few cents. Still, a good way to get one for yourself without having to try your luck crafting a badge for anything specific. And yes, this is how you can get backgrounds and whatnot for games that you don't even own.
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Goat_Hero
07/05/20 2:37:41 PM
#125:


TroutPaste posted...
Try the PopCap games, they're super cheap

Peggle Deluxe/Nights, Bejeweled 2/3

Those work for me . Kind of cell phone/mobile puzzle games, but very casual and well made


Shake_Like_E posted...
Kerbal Space Program
Planet Coaster
Plague Inc(Not super casual but the game is pretty quick, doesnt require a large time sink)
Worms franchise games
Atari Vault
Two Point Hospital
Thank you for the suggestions. I'll look into them.

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SystemEgo
07/05/20 2:38:43 PM
#126:


AuthenticZac posted...
Crafting badges from a full set of trading card
Been looking for how to craft in the FAQ; it's about the only thing it doesn't cover, so many thanks for that (as well as all your other help) :)

Shame that backgrounds are pretty much RNG, but I didn't even know they existed until a few days ago so I shouldn't be too put out I guess.

Does anyone know why the number of friends you can have is tied into your level? I presume it's just to try and get people who need more spaces to spend more money? Seems rather stupid though imo. Doubt it'll ever affect me but still... :/

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PS2Gamer
07/05/20 2:55:45 PM
#127:


Shake_Like_E posted...
Two Point Hospital
This game is a lot of fun. Especially if you played the old Theme Hospital game. I need to get the expansions still at some point.

I've also considered buying it again for console...

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GameGodOfAll
07/05/20 3:02:07 PM
#128:


First post

https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/profiles/76561198055923522/#sort=order

House Flipper or Witcher III are my most wanted, but anything would be great and bond us together for life. If you don't want to be bonded to me until your dying breath (or mine, whichever comes first, but I make it a point to outlive all my friends) then don't gift me anything. But if that bond sounds hella tight then gift away.

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richisdisturbed
07/05/20 4:21:42 PM
#129:


Anyone want any of these?

1 of;

- Opus Magnum
- Molek-Syntez
- Shoppe Keep 2

And;

- Purfect Date
- Meadow (Unknown if still valid)

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LionLuBu
07/05/20 4:28:16 PM
#130:


seems like we wont have an EVO this year

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Tekken 7 feng (TGP) / Soulcalibur 6 mitsurugi (S1)/Street Fighter V urien (diamond)
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TroutPaste
07/05/20 4:29:26 PM
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richisdisturbed
07/05/20 4:32:48 PM
#132:


TroutPaste posted...
pls?

Sent!

Have these left if anyone wants! :)

- Purfect Date
- Meadow (Unknown if still valid)

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jojopellegrino
07/05/20 4:42:06 PM
#133:


I would hate for you to give the Meadow key to someone and it wouldnt work. But i'll test it out for ya! lol ;)

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TroutPaste
07/05/20 5:01:49 PM
#134:


rich gave me Molek-Syntez

Hope other people are keeping track of the document. Been with my family today

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TroutPaste
07/05/20 5:02:56 PM
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SystemEgo
07/05/20 5:08:58 PM
#136:


TroutPaste posted...
BEING SOCIAL IS TIRING

x_X
That's why I avoid it whenever possible. I'm one of the few who was happy with the lockdown... :|

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PS2Gamer
07/05/20 5:09:23 PM
#137:


Yep. Why is being social online so much easier? Lol

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DarkFists
07/05/20 5:16:26 PM
#138:


TroutPaste posted...
BEING SOCIAL IS TIRING

x_X
Tell me about it, I can socialize with people I know well enough/have stuff in common with but add even one foreign element and it's super exhausting

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jojopellegrino
07/05/20 6:11:17 PM
#139:


I've been looking thru my library and there was so much F2P stuff I added that looks either like its not a good game or something i will never play. Going thru and removing stuff from my library now. Looks cleaner and more organized without the crap included.

You guys ever do cleaning like this to your libraries?

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PS2Gamer
07/05/20 6:18:16 PM
#140:


No. But I do for my wishlist often. I have a problem with adding a bunch of stuff then looking at it later I decide I don't actually want it lol.

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EvilResident
07/05/20 6:37:14 PM
#141:


Anyone have any Steam game recommendations For something like Zombies ate my Neighbors?
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Wagger_25
07/05/20 7:00:35 PM
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TroutPaste
07/05/20 8:54:10 PM
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jojopellegrino
07/05/20 8:56:02 PM
#144:


TroutPaste posted...
Excited for the 7th x_x

Hope I win 10 bones
There should be a celebration at the end

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PS2Gamer
07/05/20 8:56:28 PM
#145:


Hah. Good luck. I won... 2 I think one year. Best I did. This year is a bad year for buying for me though, so no entries for me. I can barely buy myself a couple games lol

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DarkFists
07/05/20 8:57:42 PM
#146:


TroutPaste posted...
Excited for the 7th x_x

Hope I win 10 bones

Yeah, while I didn't give my keys away for a chance to win, i I do manage to, yay that means FF13-2 for me, gotta feed my addiction to either FF or Falcom :P

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Aki_Sora
07/05/20 8:58:40 PM
#147:


@DarkFists Evergarden please
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Shake_Like_E
07/05/20 8:59:10 PM
#148:


Good luck to everyone in the drawing.

Also Wishlist the Third. In Sig. Get those last gifts in while you can.

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DarkFists
07/05/20 9:16:31 PM
#149:


Aki_Sora posted...
@DarkFists Evergarden please

Sure thing, these eys deserve a home instead of just sitting on my account collecting virtual dust haha, pm incoming

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Aki_Sora
07/05/20 9:21:22 PM
#150:


@DarkFists thank you so much
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