SecretAsianMan Posted December 3, 2015 I can't decide if I want the Deluxe or not. I don't mind paying $40 if all the toys are worth using, I'm more worried about dropping that much money on a game I fear will only get played a few times because I can't get a group together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted December 3, 2015 Buy the $20 version, and if you like it enough spend the next $20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooben Posted December 4, 2015 theres currently no way to upgrade if you only get the 20$ apparently, so you might have to make peace with the fact that that could be the cheapest way of getting all the DLC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted December 4, 2015 I was hopeful whatever this "early weekend" thing was would unlock at midnight, but no dice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted December 4, 2015 I was hopeful whatever this "early weekend" thing was would unlock at midnight, but no dice. The word from the devs is that it'll be late morning PST. I'm... totally not setting an alarm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted December 4, 2015 theres currently no way to upgrade if you only get the 20$ apparently, so you might have to make peace with the fact that that could be the cheapest way of getting all the DLC Well shoot. I guess I'll get the $40 version and just hope I can get more than one use out of it. Speaking of which, anyone want to try getting together this weekend? Maybe I should make a multiplayer thread... Edit: Nevermind, I'll just use this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Posted December 4, 2015 I was curious to know if this would have cross-platform play, and found this: By playing Helldivers, every player (both PC and PlayStation players) in the world participates in the same global meta campaign called the Galactic Campaign. which makes it sound like it would, but then: There is no cross-play between PC and PlayStation. Which is unfortunate. I'd love to have an even larger playerbase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted December 4, 2015 Available for download as of 8:30 PST! It's five gigs but installs quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted December 4, 2015 I just grabbed the deluxe edition. Now I want to go home and download it. I don't think my boss would like me skipping the second half of the day to go home and play video games though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted December 4, 2015 I don't think my boss would like me skipping the second half of the day to go home and play video games though. Yes, and? So I went through this exercise when the Sony releases came out - it was completely cross play for sony devices. If you had a PS4, PS3, or a Vita for some reason you could play with everyone. I imagine they didn't start it that way from the ground up, and they might never be able to catch up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooben Posted December 4, 2015 http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198053912619/dive hell with me brothers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted December 4, 2015 http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198053912619/ dive hell with me brothers Likewise! See you all in hell... diving: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Gormongous/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted December 4, 2015 Tonight we dive... IN HELL I'm so sorry I'm not sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooben Posted December 4, 2015 man the 360 dpad is not great for strategem input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooben Posted December 4, 2015 Man such a hilarious chain of fuckups at the end there I get out a stun grenade step on my own mine grenade goes off at my feet stunning everyone everyone else gets rushed by giant bugs while dizzy we lose fun game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted December 5, 2015 Man such a hilarious chain of fuckups at the end there I get out a stun grenade step on my own mine grenade goes off at my feet stunning everyone everyone else gets rushed by giant bugs while dizzy we lose fun game Yeah, it's a great game that doesn't have you caring about failure because the chain of events that led to it feels so ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted December 5, 2015 I'm liking the Steam controller for this game. The left pad actually works pretty well for the strategems with the right setting. Aiming with the right pad is still a bit of a challenge but I'm getting there. Mapping melee and dive to the paddles means I can keep my thumb on the pad more too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted December 5, 2015 So far, so good! The ramp at the bottom is a little on the slower side than I anticipated, but I still know what's in store at the top levels. I successfully invaded SAM's game! We didn't hilariously shoot each other TOO much. The shotgun scared me at first, but it seems like it's pretty strong early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwardinen Posted December 5, 2015 Are you guys all playing on PC now? I saw something on Steam this morning that said "preorder and play now" so... isn't that just pretty much buying the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korax Posted December 5, 2015 Yep, just bought it yesterday evening, and was able to download and play it immediately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted December 5, 2015 Are you guys all playing on PC now? I saw something on Steam this morning that said "preorder and play now" so... isn't that just pretty much buying the game? I think the intent is to build buzz and momentum before the actual release. I hope it's working, because it doesn't seem like they have any other advertising going on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted December 5, 2015 Man, I love the mech. It's really good at providing moving cover since you don't slow down while aiming. I'm bummed right now because I was playing with a really solid group and I suddenly lost connection to Steam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooben Posted December 6, 2015 im a pretty salty seadog that I wont get a chance to play it for a week. You guys better not all be bored with it by then Cant wait to get the exo suit. and it looks like theres multiple types too Just in case noone else noticed, you can actually carry multiples of one strategem and they all operate on seperate uses/cooldowns I plan to take 4 exo suits and drop one in for everyone in the spirit of the holiday season merry mex-mas everbody *stompy stomp* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted December 6, 2015 I will die happy if I can just play one game without being killed by turret or mech. Ninety percent of total party kills so far have been a poorly placed turret mowing down the entire team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites