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Posted by: JayBaen Sep 15 2009, 09:55 PM

In case you missed it, Steam is beginning to publish (from what I've read) many, many of the LucasArts games:

http://store.steampowered.com/publisher/LucasArts/

... including (eventually? soon?) the JK2, JK3 series, etc. So for those of you who've "lost your disk" - NO EXCUSE!

JB

Posted by: Ruggiero Sep 16 2009, 08:42 AM

THIS IS AWESOME!

(What does it mean?)

R

Posted by: JayBaen Sep 16 2009, 08:50 AM

Purcahse-able, download-able games/content, etc. as with the other "Valve" offered games through Steam. They also keep track (forever?) of what you've purchased.

So, if you purchase a game like JK2 via Steam - it downloads and installs automatically. Then, if you get a different machine down the road, you simply tell Steam to re-install the game. It won't keep track of any custom configs, etc., but you don't have to worry about losing/breaking your game CD, etc.

JB

By the way - welcome back to the land of the living.

Posted by: InfiniteWarrior Sep 24 2009, 08:53 PM

QUOTE
... including (eventually? soon?) the JK2, JK3 series, etc. So for those of you who've "lost your disk" - NO EXCUSE!

And those of us who haven't lost our disk? (And are totally not buying game systems to play the newer stuff.) We have to trek the jungles of bot servers or search long and hard for cool (or intolerable) players to hang out with for a few in JKII.

Actually, I've only jumped in twice in probably three years myself and JKII is (understandably) a near total wasteland these days, so it's pretty typical Ronin terrain, but... did I miss something or did RJ go off the air?

Posted by: *HAMSTAR* Oct 29 2009, 02:07 PM

I miss JK2 sad.gif

Posted by: JayBaen Oct 30 2009, 03:39 PM

Me too, Hammy.

I actually strapped on my gear and went for a wander a few nights ago. There's a (newer?) terrible mod out there many servers are running that completely changes (erm, destroys) the damage system - but it was a fun romp, none-the-less.

@Infi - on and off the air. It depends on what I've been tasking that server for lately. I can bring them up at any time. I'm hoping to find a new landing place for them soon so I can just leave them on.

Let me know if any of the 3 of you are interested in jumping back in for some nostalgia and I'll turn them back up.

JB

Posted by: Ruggiero Oct 31 2009, 11:42 AM

I'd like to too sometime soon...

R

Posted by: *HAMSTAR* Nov 3 2009, 01:49 AM

I just upgraded to Windows 7. I'd actaully like to see how it runs older software like JK2. So I'm game, just set the date and I'll be there! What's the status on teamspeak? I'm guessing we dropped that a while ago.

Posted by: JayBaen Nov 7 2009, 08:55 AM

I can get TeamSpeak back up, too if you're interested.

When's the best time to jump in? Does it matter? weekend? Weekday? Morning, noon, night?

JB

Posted by: InfiniteWarrior Nov 15 2009, 08:26 PM

QUOTE(JayBaen @ Nov 7 2009, 09:55 AM)
When's the best time to jump in? Does it matter? weekend? Weekday? Morning, noon, night?

Do you hear crickets? I hear crickets.

It occurred to me that Thursday nights used to work out pretty well, but that occurrence occurred on Thursday.... confused.gif

Posted by: JayBaen Nov 24 2009, 08:02 AM

I think the crickets heard crickets ...

My recent problem was getting the server(s) to show up on the master list behind the latest firewall incarnation - but I may have solved that.

If anyone wants to take a dip in the pool of Jedi love, let me know.

JB

Posted by: JayBaen Mar 7 2010, 07:16 PM

QUOTE(Ruggiero @ Sep 16 2009, 09:42 AM)
THIS IS AWESOME!

(What does it mean?)

R
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AND ...

http://gizmodo.com/5479978/steam-is-most-probably-coming-to-macs

Check THAT out, Mr. Mac! (your gaming life is about to get a lot more robust).

JB

Posted by: Ruggiero Mar 8 2010, 09:29 AM

I still am unclear as to what it offers, but WOO for me!

Posted by: JayBaen Mar 14 2010, 12:10 PM

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/03/valve-goes-full-steam-ahead-on-mac-os-x.ars may bring more clarity.

JB

Posted by: InfiniteWarrior Oct 16 2010, 03:56 PM

Speaking of Steam soon being available for Mac, http://store.steampowered.com/about/. I've no idea when it became available for Mac or if resident and visiting Mac geeks might have discovered it, but..."well, there it is".

Posted by: *HAMSTAR* Feb 4 2011, 06:18 PM

Well never found my JK2 disc but I shelled out 10 bucks and bought it on steam, been lurking on the server for an hour or so randomly throughout the week. Hope to catch one of you on soon. Anyone want to set a play date? The wookiee is HUNGRY!

Posted by: JayBaen Feb 4 2011, 06:24 PM

YES!

I'll look for you. Rugg and I ran around last week a bit. We should shoot for some mutual time this weekend.

What works for you?

JB

Posted by: *HAMSTAR* Feb 5 2011, 06:37 PM

I may or may not be going to a superbowl party tomorrow. it starts at 4PM EST so anytime before that I'll hop on if I get a text. I'm free for a bit tonight as well

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