Daerphen
Challenge me! Monthly Edition
(15.08.2021 - 14.09.2021)
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Its summer time, that means a lot of us might be on vacations. Do you like traveling? How about a travel to Japan? Try to include one pick that matches the August Theme.

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.

Aquilla

I’ll only have 2 weeks, then I go on a trip (if here wont be another quarantine or something like that…), so please give me short games.

Moony1986

Reserved

Moony1986

Let me know if I should switch something.

Have fun and fingers crossed that everything works out with your planned trip :)

Aquilla

Thanks! I’m on it.

Aquilla

I just finished Shadwen - It was a nice little stealth game with a twist, although very rough around the edges.
I also tried to play In Between, and finished around 3,5 of 5 chapters, but this game is getting a bit too hard, so I’m abandoning it.

Moony1986

oh that’s a bummer! I hope the game was at least more enjoying than frustrating overall :)

All the best for your trip! :)

Moony1986

Oh nice it’s finally linked in the top menu! :)

I’m in again so please Challenge Me! :)

Cece09

yeah that link is very nice, sadly its when we barely get anyone anymore but hey it brought 1 person down XD

skanda

Oh nice it’s finally linked in the top menu! :)

:3

I’ve played the first three and really enjoyed them, plus they’re quite short. :) Tried to choose 5 quite different games, so hopefully you’ll be in the mood for playing at least one of them.

Moony1986

Oh thanks a lot for these nice picks :)

I think I will start with Sleeping Dogs and Ninjago as they are fitting this months PAGYWOSG theme and I’m almost done with the games I selected for this ;)

Cece09

oh its a challenge, who will 100% lego ninjago the quickest. Cece or Moony

Moony1986

as if anyone would bet on me :D

Moony1986

So in the first half I got Sleeping Dogs and Ninjago done. Both were quite enjoyable. But I think as I also played two Batman games this month I have enough beat up others for some months now ;D

Looking forward to the other three games =)

Cece09

My personal theme for the month is pure visual novels, or the occasional games with nudity/sexual content so I actually got a proper list for once
Challenge

Moony1986

So let’s select your games this time :) - Reserved

Cece09

Oh yeah you pointed out finding nemo well i found hentai enchanted kingdom

Moony1986

All games also fit the next months PAGYWOSG challenge, in case you want to save some for September. I added the category they would fit:

Let me know if I should switch something.

Have a lot of fun!

Cece09

Oh thanks, i’m in the process of playing agarest generations of war so it will take a bit of time to get to the longer game like yakuza but I’ll do it in between each set of games gradually.
Next month I’ll also be focused on psychonauts 2 though as that releases this month

I’ll play sakura knight this week after I finished up the disney game cuz I mean come on! I kinda have to play the disney game with a hentai tag

Cece09

Okay just completed all 3 games of sakura knight, the 1st one was the best. Felt like they should’ve just combined 2 and 3 but decent set

Cece09

Done kotodama, pretty good game that can be picked up so cheap. Kinda didn’t need the underwear shots though

Moony1986

Wow you’re fast as ever, good job! :) Glad you liked it. Hope the others are cool too.

I won Catherine Classic a few days ago so I consider playing it for next months PAGYWOSG event ;)

Cece09

oh reminded me! completed Analogue: A Hate Story. I didn’t really like it at all, i got it gifted it and I only picked it up cuz it was one of those visual novels that I’ve heard praise of. I’ve started yakuza 0 as I need to 100% that before moving to the one you picked

I hope they bring catherine full body to pc one day, I love the original

That1BIGDude

can someone challenge me?
I am doing my library a bit differently I have decided to at least try all my games if after an hour of playing I dont feel like continuing then the game has been beat and I can move on this way I have at least a chance at destroying my massive backlog

Cece09

Picked some nice shortish games that can be easily completed or quickly discarded. Plus dear ester will get rid of 2 games for you. Kinda being cheeky with catherine as I got that above but I’ve beaten it before on xbox and good end on pc. Its the type of game where if you don’t like the 1st puzzle or two you can safely know you probably won’t like it. Same with the other 2 below it

That1BIGDude

Thank you for the challenge

Blue Ϟ Lightning

Forgot what I used to copy paste but challenge me!
Please treat unfinished the same as unplayed and don’t pick anything thats been picked before or from the “Not for me/mine” list~

skanda

You’re running out of games to choose from, weebu-chan.

Blue Ϟ Lightning

I just bought tons and tons :3<
I’m not running out you’re running out

skanda

Princu would tell you I can’t be running in any way because of my bad knee(s). <_<

stef

I’m ready to be challenged if were still doing this! Please use from This List if you can.

The length doesnt matter, These are all the games I want to play so I dont mind how long or short they are!

Tristar

Reserved finished :3 (and nice list, will take a good look) ^^

Journey 3h
There Came an Echo 5h
Kentucky Route Zero 12h
Outer Wilds 15h
NieR:Automata 24h

Very nice selection, was difficult to limit it to just 5 ^^

Would have also picked Death Stranding & Yakuza 0, but they had a lot of playtime in already, wasn’t sure if you (not)wanted to continue those or were close to the finish.

stef

Just finished Journey!

Great game with an amazing soundtrack and visuals. I cant wait to play it again.

stef

thanks for the picks!