Daerphen
Challenge me! Bi-Monthly Edition
(15.09.2024 - 14.11.2024)
We are heading towards autumn or fall (depending on your region). How are you doing in the overall progress of the year?

For Pickers. Just copy paste and complete the data :)

* [GAME#1](http://store.steampowered.com/app/GAME#1-ID/) - HLTB Time: GAME#1-HLTBTIME
* [GAME#2](http://store.steampowered.com/app/GAME#2-ID/) - HLTB Time: GAME#2-HLTBTIME
* [GAME#3](http://store.steampowered.com/app/GAME#3-ID/) - HLTB Time: GAME#3-HLTBTIME
* [GAME#4](http://store.steampowered.com/app/GAME#4-ID/) - HLTB Time: GAME#4-HLTBTIME
* [GAME#5](http://store.steampowered.com/app/GAME#5-ID/) - HLTB Time: GAME#5-HLTBTIME

  • Please make sure your games are sorted by completion before applying.
  • If you so desire and you have at least 5 unplayed SG wins, the 5 games can be picked out of your SG wins (instead of only 2/5). Just note it in your application comment.
  • Note in your post if you're ok playing multiplayer only games.
  • Same for Early Access (I know some people want to wait for release).
  • When you finish one (or more) of the games picked for you, please post an update by replying to your picker's comment.
  • If the game has achievements, you can link to either the Steam or Astats page corresponding to your progress.
  • If the game doesn't have achievements, please post a screenshot showing your completion.
  • Finally, if you have completed all the games that were assigned to you but want another go at it, feel free to post another application.
  • You can pick for/challenge up to 2 fellow assassins, please refrain to pick more so everybody who wants get a chance at it.
  • You can pick for anybody who has applied and hasn't been given a list yet, unless they specified otherwise (see next point). It is recommended to signal with a "reserved" comment that you're currently picking for that person. This way it'll avoid the situation where you spend time picking games just to come back to somebody's comment 2 minutes prior.
  • Please use the following criteria when picking a list for somebody.
  • Pick exactly 5 games
  • Length-wise: at least 2 short games (under 10h to beat) and 2 medium (under 15-20h). You can use HLTB to check the time, or more conveniently the Enhanced Steam browser extension (it shows the HLTB time directly on the game's steam page). That rule can be overridden by the bottom (i.e. pick 5 short games) but not the other way around, as not everybody has the same time to dedicate to gaming.
  • Pick two SG wins unless the person specified SG wins only, in which case pick only in the applicant's SG wins list.
  • Quality-wise: at least 3 of the 5 games should have a positive (or above) rating. You can use this site to quickly sort games in a user's library by ratings (thanks to JaffaCaffa for the suggestion).
  • Please, respect the applicant's choice regarding multiplayer-only and Early access games, as well as other requests (exclusion of certain genre etc.).
  • Please use the code below to post your comment, it's already formatted, you just have to copy/paste & complete the data.

Do I have to participate in this event?
No, this is an event to help you reduce your backlog. If you already have a plan and don't want anyone to pick games for you, you're free to ignore it.

What happens if I don’t participate in the event?
Absolutely nothing.

What happens if I play all the games picked for me this month?
Still nothing. (You might get a shiny profile badge at some later date. And you can come back for another batch.)

What if I don’t have time to play 5 games?
Don’t worry, one is enough, we’re just asking the pickers to select 5 to give the player a little choice.

One of the game picked for me won’t run on my computer for X or Y reason, what do I do?
If this happens, please notify the picker by replying his comment and ask them to pick a replacement. If the original picker don’t give you an answer within 24h, don’t panic, just leave a comment and we’ll pick one for you. Meanwhile, you could try one of the other picked games if you haven't played them all yet.

I played all 5 games that were picked for me and I want more!
If you have completed all 5 games and reported your completion to the original comment, you can make a new request for another list.

When picking for other people, can I only pick “never played” games?
Not necessarily, you can also pick games that seem to have been abandoned but haven’t been categorized as “won’t play”. No beaten or completed games, or games being currently played obviously.

Why are there so many rules for picking the games? I can’t be bothered!
We’re trying to make this enjoyable for everyone so if you decide to pick games for others, please read and follow the rules. I’ve tried to make it as easy as possible for the pickers too, but if it’s bothering you too much, remember you don’t need to pick games for others to join the challenge.

I’m new here, can I join the challenge?
Yes of course (and welcome to BLAEO). Please just be sure to have your games sorted by progress before signing up for the challenge, to make it easier for your picker.

stef

I’d like to be challenged! Anything from this list would be fine. Also if one of the picks could be Cyberpunk 2077 that would be awesome. I need motivation to play it lol

Daerphen

reserved

If you are asking me, you should definitively play through Cyberpunk. Played it a while ago even before it got that big patch. Had luck and it was not buggy. Still not purchased the DLCs, but I will someday.
Also Control was a real cool game that I played through 100%. Check it out as well.

The other three I have not played, but they look nice and doable in 2 months.

stef

Thanks!

stef

Finished Not For Broadcast. It was a lot of fun. The gameplay was a little lacking and repetitive, but the story was deeper then I thought it would be. There was a very large cast and a lot of interesting scenarios. They put a lot of work into this game. There are a LOT of endings but I really enjoyed the ending I got so I probably won’t replay it for a long time.

Kyrrelin

How are you doing in the overall progress of the year?

Not so bad actually, but I am neglecting my challenges as always. ^_^

Daerphen

reserved

First one is definivetly worth to play. Backed it back then on kickstarter and was not disappointed.
Also played a lot of parts of “Seven” but did not finish yet. Great game though.
And then Desperados 3 is really good. But takes a long time to perfect all achievements.

Kyrrelin

Oh my, Daerphen! What are you doing to me?! XD
You see me falling behind and add more to my ever-growing pile of shame. XD

Thanks for the picks! You seem to know my tastes well. ;)
Will do my best to get to them soon. <3

Kyrrelin

Trüberbrook is completed! Great game, we have really enjoyed it and made two whole playthroughs. :D

Daerphen

awesome

Kyrrelin

Oh, and I have managed to “break” the game a little. xD

Moony1986

I am happy with my progress so far. It currently looks as if I can achieve all of my goals :)

Please pick something from my Shortlist. Pick 1-2 games from the Humble Monthlies

Kyrrelin

Done. :3
Have fun and if you want to switch anything just say. :)

  • LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes - HLTB Time: 12h+
    Loved it! Best played in co-op with someone. ;)
  • Thief - HLTB Time: 11h
    Re-imagination of one of my favorite games! Not perfect but quite enjoyable. :)
  • Guild of Dungeoneering - HLTB Time: 11h+
    Funny little game with a great custom soundtrack.
  • Sable - HLTB Time: 7h+
    Not yet played but looks very promising.
  • Beat Cop - HLTB Time: 8h
    Same as above. ;)

Edit: I have now realized that I haven’t picked you any wins, so let me know and we will switch something for them. ;)

Moony1986

No worries about the missing win :) But if you could pick one game which is also on the “Humble Monthlies” list, this would be great. I’ll do it as a bonus =)

Kyrrelin

Oh gosh, sorry, I totally missed that… I focused so much on what I had played from your list that I forgot to check for other things. 😅

vot4ol

I’d like a challenge! Please pick from this list

stef

Most of these are games I want to play, so I’m interested to hear your thoughts if you play them! If you need any repicks let me know.

vot4ol

Thank you!