How often does this go on sale?

[LazyJoeBeard]

Game looks fun and I would like to try it but I am stingy with my money so I would like to wait for a sale. So my question is, how often does this go on sale?

[brian_va]

theres a pinned post; short answer is it hasn't yet and is unlikely to in the future. fair warning, these posts tend to get some worked up, so it might be best to just delete it

edit: theres a free demo

[Ferox_Stormdragon]

did you not see the pinned topic "Game discount"? it's very hard to miss

[LazyJoeBeard]

Originally posted by tcmitchell957:

did you not see the pinned topic "Game discount"? it's very hard to miss

I did miss it, I normally ignore the pinned posts.

[LazyJoeBeard]

Originally posted by brian_va:

theres a pinned post; short answer is it hasn't yet and is unlikely to in the future. fair warning, these posts tend to get some worked up, so it might be best to just delete it

edit: theres a free demo

Thank you for the info.

[Fel]

There is also a clear disclamer about it on the store page:

Discount Disclaimer: We don't have any plans to take part in a sale or to reduce the price for the foreseeable future.

[Chindraba]

Factorio goes on sale about as often as humanity reaches a long-standing world peace.

It might happen just before the end of the world.

[Phénix]

there's a demo if you want to try the game, but trust me it's really fun

[Taehl]

Originally posted by LazyJoeBeard:

Originally posted by tcmitchell957:

did you not see the pinned topic "Game discount"? it's very hard to miss

I did miss it, I normally ignore the pinned posts.

It also says RIGHT ON THE STORE PAGE:

"Discount Disclaimer: We don't have any plans to take part in a sale or to reduce the price for the foreseeable future."

You might want to delete this thread before people start thinking you're just another troll. We get way too many here, and most of them play that "OMG, why no sale?!?" angle.

[Fenix]

Originally posted by Taehl:

Originally posted by LazyJoeBeard:

I did miss it, I normally ignore the pinned posts.

It also says RIGHT ON THE STORE PAGE:

"Discount Disclaimer: We don't have any plans to take part in a sale or to reduce the price for the foreseeable future."

You might want to delete this thread before people start thinking you're just another troll. We get way too many here, and most of them play that "OMG, why no sale?!?" angle.

His Name is LazyJoeBeard, he is living up to that 1st part of his name.

[DrEvilHomer]

How stingy do you have to be to not be willing to spend $30 on a game that has almost a perfect feedback rating...lol

[Chindraba]

Originally posted by DrEvilHomer:

How stingy do you have to be to not be willing to spend $30 on a game that has almost a perfect feedback rating...lol

Sadly it is not always a case of being stingy. There are many for whom their life situation makes the asking price, even with regional pricing adjustments, legitimately well beyond reach. Seldom, though much more than never, do they bother pestering the forum with their plight. Most folks in such a situation have an intimate sense of value and priorities. They recognize the value, or potential value, of the game, yet have priorities, such as getting enough to eat, that the game, and often the computer to play it on, are more dream than even luxury.

Most of what we find complaining about the price are entitled slobs, lazy bums, game collectors (rather than players) and sometimes even seemingly mentally challenged fools.

Seldom is the initial post enough to decide which category the OP is in, though I tend to be generous in my estimates. Until, that is, they reveal their true nature. Eventually they will, no matter how practiced they are at trolling. What to do after that is always a tipping point for me. Sometimes I just leave the thread and ignore it. Sometimes I read it to see what other trolls jump on the latest rant, and sometime I just have fun poking the trolls.

In this case, the OP was at least honest. Kudos for that. Once they know that a sale isn't going to happen, they might try the demo and decide the game is worth it anyway. Or, thanks to actually having a demo, they can find out that it really is not their style of game and save the funds for something which is their style. I wish them happy gaming, whatever their choices may be.

[Hurkyl]

Originally posted by DrEvilHomer:

How stingy do you have to be to not be willing to spend $30 on a game that has almost a perfect feedback rating...lol

They never even said they wouldn't buy it at $30. They just asked whether it will go on sale.

If a game lists $30, I also would prefer to buy it at $15 if it's available at that price.

When I see a game I'm interested in, I'll check the price history to see if it goes on sale. If it does, then I'll usually wait for the sale. If it doesn't, then I'll get it when I want to play it. (assuming the price is not more than I'm willing to pay)

[AlexMBrennan]

Seldom is the initial post enough to decide which category the OP is in

If a 30% discount (i.e. $9, or one cup of coffee) is what allows you to buy the game then you are certainly not in the former category.

[Chindraba]

If I ever spend $9 for a cup of coffee, please commit me to the insane asylum. I normally get about 200 cups for that price. Though I have been known to spend $1.30 for a gallon of coffee on odd occasions.

[desertpunk3912]

Check the pinned comment