Hi and welcome to our Steam Group Recruitment,

Who are We:


We formally created this Steam Group with the intent to deliver on short burst reviews for Steam that are linked to our personal accounts that offer a much more detailed overview of the games we play. We still continue to do that, and as well create YouTube videos with reviews, game related topics, discussions, and game listings that we think you would enjoy watching.

Today, we have decided to open up our Steam Group Recruitment for Giveaways. These giveaways will contain games that are rated on the Positive side of the spectrum, from AAA games to AA and Indies. My partner and I will do this kind of Steam Giveaway(s) or Discord Giveaways (if they are for PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo, Epic or GOG) once a month, probably at the beginning of the month, and provide you with one of the best games you've wanted to get your hands on or want to play. Some of the games may be containing a whole collection and some will be stand alone. If we're not able to provide game codes for consoles, we'll be giving away specific console codes that contain a value for that game and from there you can choose if you wish to purchase that game or others.

What we want from those who wish to participate is to PLAY OUR GAMES. I think it's important that you understand that even if these games are as giveaways, somebody out there, worked hard to get the money and invest it in the prize, so we value that you play the games we put out for review in the next upcoming 3 Months since receiving the game.

If you want to know more about us feel free to reach out to us, but make sure you write a comment before you add us. We may or may not accept, so we appreciate your patience and understanding.

This is us: Vasharal and Arrmeya so, if you want to reach out to us you can do so via Steam.

How to Join:


  1. First Apply on our Steam Group and write us a comment that you applied in this thread.

  2. [Optional] Create, if you haven't, and share your BLAEO account in the comments.
    ❕ BLAEO helps us easily check your won games through without going through the hassle to check through Steam or other tools that are more likely slower and it's neatly organized. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE PART IN ANY CHALLENGES.

  3. If you partake in the giveaway and win our giveaway, we want you to play that particular game in the next 3 months. You don't have to complete it, but we'd be happy if you'd at least attempt to beat the main campaign. If it doesn't have a campaign or story, play a significant amount of time to kinda cover 25-50% of the Achievements.

Group Rules:


  • At least Level 2 on SteamGifts.
  • If you're new to SteamGifts, you need to be a member for at least 3 months.
  • Multiple or un-redeemed wins within the last year - are forbidden.
  • Your overall Reputation should be clean on SteamRep. If you've had a VAC ban older than 1 year, and explain why you got it, we might make an exception.
  • You have to have your Steam privacy settings for your profile and games as Public (example);
  • Check our Steam Group Announcement for further details and announcements. Rules and Information there may be different, but currently, this thread is the most up-to-date that you should follow. Future updates will be made there too to reflect the group.
  • You have to play your giveaway within 3 months' time - there are exceptions if you're unable to play, but you have to reach out to the person in that 3 months time-frame, not when the 3 months are over;

Giveaway Rules:


Giving giveaways using our group is not required. It's just our way to give out to people who wish to support us on our YouTube journey. But, if you wish to take part in the group and give giveaways, please remember that you have the follow the following rule:

  • No games should be given that are rated as Mixed or Below.
    We want each winner to have their hands on games that are highly rated on Steam.

As a reference you need to keep in mind some of these metrics:

  1. 10,000+ reviews on Steam and 70%+ Steam rating
  2. 1,000+ reviews on Steam and 80%+ Steam rating
  3. 100+ reviews on Steam and 90%+ Steam rating
  • The giveaway should not be region locked.
  • When creating a giveaway it is recommended to include a small group rule reminder in your giveaway, something like:
    "This is a TalePlay giveaway, by joining you commit to playing this game within three months if you win it."
  • You can Giveaway alongside other groups or whitelist if you wish, but you must mention the above statement for members of the group to inform them of the rules. If they are not part of the group the rule of 3 months does not apply to them.

Final Notes:


Requesting to join without leaving a comment below will result in an automatic rejection after a week or more. Please don't forget to do this because often times we receive a request and never hear from the applicant at all on Steamgifts. I find it difficult to reach out to individuals who don't respect the rules as their profile is very restrictive and can't write back to them. If you don't hear from us in a week time after you applied know that's the case.

Do know that by using BLAEO helps us easily go through the win and see your progress, but if that's something you're not happy using, we'll be using this script or completionist.me to monitor and track your progress with the game. We will not nudge you or force you to play the game, but do know that you may lose access to the group if you abuse it.

To join BLAEO you need to apply here.. Your application may take a while to process, but once you've got your hands on your account all you have to do is share your profile, that way it's easier for us to just monitor your progress with the game.


If we missed anything or may require some updates, we will be updating this discussion.

If you wish to check Status updates for your game, removal from the group or something similar, visit our Steam Group Giveaway Status Discussion section to learn more.


Among other Play your Wins groups we'd like to be able to create a deeper relationship between the gifters and the receivers, so we'd like you to be transparent about the things you liked about the game. You can share your views about the story, because I personally really enjoy a good game that has an amazing story. Some games I might have played them myself and so did Arrmeya, and we can freely talk about them without the fear of spoilers, so we'd like people who do win the games to be opened for discussion about them. Games are fun and should be experienced at a much deeper level than just finishing a game to 100% or be forced to complete every side-quest or worst, playing it for a few minutes and never picking it up again.

We want that you keep in mind this aspect while being part of TalePlay. We know that sometimes we get over-saturated by the sheer amount of games we can win or we can buy, to the point we build up a backlog. Let's make gaming and receiving games fun again!

Thank you for considering joining us and we're looking forward to seeing you partake in our giveaways as soon as we get started.

If you wish to check the games we're giving away you can check our Steamgifts Group Giveaway.

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1 year ago*

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Requested to join! Here's my BLAEO https://www.backlog-assassins.net/users/patch22 <3

1 year ago
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Glad to have you on board!

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Thank you for having me!

1 year ago
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Hi there, your concept sounds great and I would like to join. I have requested to join at Steam. Thanks in advance.

1 year ago
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Although it seems like a lot reading, really what we want is people to enjoy the games we offer. πŸ₯° Request accepted!

1 year ago
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Thanks

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Not a problem! Welcome! πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Greetings. Sent request at steam. My BLAEO

1 year ago
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Granted permission. πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Somehow I missed this group but playing my won games (or gifted ones) is one of my personal highest values on Steamgifts. As you can easily check I've played and completed all of my wins. I've also played the majority of the games in my Steam account as I don't believe in hording games I may play, someday, if I find the time. Therefor I don't join that many GA's anyway unless I really want to play the game soon, so I'd love to join the group :)

BLAEO

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That's great to know, but do know we'll never pressure you finishing a game even if you win it. It's great to know you go for games you wanna actually play and enjoy. I do too, but I'm far from finishing them. I probably need to stop applying on Steamgifts for a while and just play all my wins. Then go for what's next.

Welcome!

1 year ago
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Hello. I've requested to join.

1 year ago
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All good! Come on in!

1 year ago
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Nice, i like the idea and also the 3 month time- i love and do make GAs for playing appreciated, but ive had times where real life got too much in the way and the 1 month felt too tight (and that can happen to anyone). Cool idea, and the focus on good recomendations and reviews

Just applied for the steam group

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That's exactly why we wanted to make it a lot easier. We understand how frustrating it can be and personally, I never apply for Playing Appreciated if I'm wrapped by other events or doing other playthroughs for Playing Appreciated. Not to say I don't love that group to bits. It's easy to track and we hope one day we'll have something that does that for people. We don't have at the moment, so I manually track the progress of people and nudge them when they are getting near the due date. I've had a case where the winner currently needs to study and is unable to game until Summertime, which is 4-5 months from now. Because they explained it I've given him permission until then.

We just want people to be transparent with us and not feel pressured by it. Games should be enjoyed, at least that's how I feel.

Just applied for the steam group

Application accepted.

1 year ago
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Definetly. I think its possible to discuss some special situation with PA mods but even that can be tricky- I recall having some hard moments back at university that came out of nowhere that got me so wrapped up i wouldnt even remenber to give some heads up (so i avoided entering any/all their GAs for a long time). Probably wouldnt have done so much if it had a higher leeway.

But on top of that im kinda of slow as a player anyway(and i like playing multiple titles at once), and a moody one (sometimes im keen on action, others in slow games). I take that 'only enter if i will play now/soon' to heart now to sg as a whole. Like doom eternal currently in taleplay- its one i definetly will play someday, but i havent finished the previous one yet so i dont even enter

PS: both the invite links for discord on the steam group and in the yt videos shows as invalid/expired here for me.
The one in the december GA post was working, but the main ones (group frontpage) and in the latest yt video arent

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Definetly. I think its possible to discuss some special situation with PA mods but even that can be tricky- I recall having some hard moments back at university that came out of nowhere that got me so wrapped up i wouldnt even remenber to give some heads up (so i avoided entering any/all their GAs for a long time). Probably wouldnt have done so much if it had a higher leeway.

Well... in a situation like that I would take the time to contact you about 1 month before the 3 months have passed. I would normally contact via Steam profile if not, a friend request, followed by a warm hello, and most definitely try to ask you or others if everything is okay with the game. I would appreciate it if people would reach out either via Steam or the giveaway itself and let me know. But if that's not always the case, I can go out of my way to do that.

If let's say you're doing a giveaway under TalePlay and you've noticed the person didn't give any signs of playing you can always contact me if I forget and I'll gladly contact them for you. I wish I knew how to program to at least a bare minimum and set up a cool website like PA does. Maybe in time I'll pay someone to do it for us so that basically gets the whole checking process a lot easier.

But on top of that im kinda of slow as a player anyway(and i like playing multiple titles at once), and a moody one (sometimes im keen on action, others in slow games).

I do the same with swapping after finishing games, unless I play 2 games at once if Arrmeya wants to play something with me, then I have to put away what I'm highly focused on and play that. Of course, unless I don't feel like it and wanna play my single-player games.
Like you, I take my time with my games. I normally play them and sink every single minute to try things, do all the side quests, explore every single thing on the map, unlock all abilities before I close the game off with the main story campaign.

I take that 'only enter if i will play now/soon' to heart now to sg as a whole.

That wouldn't be a problem here. Once again, I believe 3 months is enough to do it and unless I notice that you've been gaming something else and avoiding the rule, I don't think there would be a reason of kicking or restricting you from joining in the group.

Like doom eternal currently in taleplay- its one i definetly will play someday, but i havent finished the previous one yet so i dont even enter

I know what you mean. I do the same. I play my games chronologically by release. I like to feel that I get a good sense of evolution and control of the story and unless they all have been launched years before and in theory, they hold up well in gameplay (e.g. Yakuza 0 (released 12 March 2015) and Yakuza Kiwami 1 (original Yakuza - 8 December 2005, the remastered January 21, 2016)) I will play them in their storyline chronology so I can get a better sense of characters and world.

PS: both the invite links for discord on the steam group and in the yt videos shows as invalid/expired here for me.
The one in the december GA post was working, but the main ones (group frontpage) and in the latest yt video arent

I might need to revisit those links. I was told I can't place the discord here, but it should be on my profile for any other reasons. I've updated them now so they should be fine. Thank you for the heads up.

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I just asked to join steam group.
I like the idea, that's why i joined playing apreciated. Hope I can be a good fit for this group also.
I already asked for creation of the BLAEO account, but it's not done yet.

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I've approved your application. Welcome!

1 year ago
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Thank you very much.

1 year ago
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You're very welcome! Glad to have you here πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Heya I would like to join the group

1 year ago
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And I have approved it. Come on in!

1 year ago
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Hello - love the concept and would love to join the group!

1 year ago
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Welcome aboard!

1 year ago
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So, I am a member at your Steamgroup and wanted to join your Discord server as well, but it seems I am forced to verify my phone number, is there any way around that or not since I refuse to give Discord my phone number. (I know you most likely will say 'that's the rule, either do it or no join' but decided to mention it anyway...)

1 year ago
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I can understand the fact that it might be frustrating. The whole restriction bit was to prevent people from using alts to join multiple times on our Discord Giveaway since it's very easy to create and verify accounts. We've got a lot of security in place to prevent this from happening, so that's why a phone is required to confirm. I'm sorry if that's an inconvenience to you, but there's no wait to bend the rules individually, so that's the only way I can do it. Btw, welcome to TalePlay!

1 year ago
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Hi, I'd like to join your group.
If BLAEO is optional I'd prefer to not use it, anyway I'm a member of other groups with the "play what you win" rule and I love it. :)

1 year ago
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Sounds great! Welcome to TalePlay!

1 year ago
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Thank you! :)

1 year ago
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Hello, my request to join has just been send. I like the rules because they make sure everyone is in it for playing good games, not just winning something (bad). I would like to join an be part of the community.

Your YouTube Channel was new for me, but it looks promising. I shall try to watch some episodes on my way to work.

1 year ago
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Hello, my request to join has just been send. I like the rules because they make sure everyone is in it for playing good games, not just winning something (bad). I would like to join an be part of the community.

I've accepted your request.

Your YouTube Channel was new for me, but it looks promising. I shall try to watch some episodes on my way to work.

Thank you! We've got rewards for those who watch and engage with our content via Discord. A giveaway there is currently taking place and ends on 15th of this month. Prize is Β£50/$60 Gift card. So you can buy yourself whatever game you wish with the money. πŸ˜„

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Hello, I've just gotten my first computer so I'll be able to play all the games I'd been waiting to the last 7+ years :D
It'd be really awesome to join and hold myself accountable to clearing out my backlog < BLAEO link ^-^
Sent a request just now and I hope you'll have me

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Hi, you pass all the requirements without a problem. Just know that being in our community isn't about crushing your backlogs but playing your wins. If you're happy with that and you want to play the games you win via our group, we're more than happy to have you. But of course, if you wish to crush your backlog you can definitely do so.

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I was hoping my current backlog wouldn't be a problem since I've got a bunch of normal SG wins I haven't been able to open quite yet πŸ˜…
Thank you for accepting my request, happy to be a part of it!

1 year ago
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That's awesome! We're more than happy to have you on board! πŸ˜„ I hope you enjoy your stay and the games we're about to give out.

1 year ago
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Hi there o/ I'm the one that applied to the group before I knew about this thread, I'd like to join if you'll have me 😁
I love the idea of 3 months to play - I enjoy the PA group but don't enter those a lot because a month is a bit short for me. I do find it's more enjoyable to try to beat a game as much as possible when there is a bit of a timer though!

1 year ago
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We sure can. I've accepted now your request. πŸ˜ƒ

I love the idea of 3 months to play - I enjoy the PA group but don't enter those a lot because a month is a bit short for me. I do find it's more enjoyable to try to beat a game as much as possible when there is a bit of a timer though!

We don't want to pressure you into finishing a game, but it would make us extremely happy. It's more about the bond and fun you have with the wins you get. We will try to have a conversation about it and if it's a game we've played, there's no issue in sharing our thoughts.

We think games should be experienced and often times, we fall victims of collecting a big collection of games and forget to play them because there's a new shiny thing that captivates our attention on Steamgifts.

1 year ago
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Thank you for accepting me! 😊
It's nice to know there's a group I can make a giveaway for now that I would be reluctant to put on PA because the game is a bit long or I wouldn't want someone to rush in only 1 month. πŸ‘

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Yes, 1 month does feel a bit rushed sometimes. That's why we wanted it more laid back. 3 months feels more like a good reminder than 6 months where a lot could happen and people could forget. We don't have the expertise and presentation of PA, but maybe, one day, we can get there where members can be part of a website where they can see their tacked results. For now, we monitor manually our giveaways and anyone doing the giveaways, if they notice there's a problem can reach out to us asap so we can discus a solution for the problem.

PS; I've implemented the request you've made via Steam. πŸ˜‰

1 year ago
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Looks great! 😁

And yeah I agree, 6 months sounds like it would be too long. I've pondered this stuff a bit, I kind wanted to make my own relaxed PA-style group and 3 months is what I thought would be perfect, but I don't have the energy to look after my own group - so discovering taleplay is wonderful! ^_^

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We're more than happy to have you with us and experience the growth. I think we can accomplish a lot of things if we all work together and make TalePlay a place where people can feel at home. πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Thank you! 😊
I have a feeling this group is going to be very popular!

1 year ago
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We shall see. I mean, we've reached 262 Members already. I am very pleased with it and I hope members who are part of this group will be too. πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Hello, requested to join on the Steam group. Looking forward to hosting giveaways.

1 year ago
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You got an awesome Steam Profile! Welcome to TalePlay! πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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I have sent a request to your group, I only enter games I want to finish for quite a while so this group seems perfect for me.
Also, do you know why my BLAEO profile shows 100% of my games as unfinished?

1 year ago
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Maybe a manual sync will help?

https://www.backlog-assassins.net/settings/sync

1 year ago
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It doesn't help much, but thanks Nate.

1 year ago
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You have to sort it out yourself into the respective categories.

1 year ago
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I have sent a request to your group, I only enter games I want to finish for quite a while so this group seems perfect for me.

I've approved your request. πŸ˜„

Also, do you know why my BLAEO profile shows 100% of my games as unfinished?

Hope NateSCC help helps you out.

1 year ago
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πŸ™‚

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πŸ˜ƒ

1 year ago
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I'd love to join and have sent a request to the group.
My BLAEO: https://www.backlog-assassins.net/users/Zinzinneke

1 year ago
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I've accepted your request. Welcome to TalePlay! πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Requested to join. I'll only enter the games from my wish list that I'll play.
I'm done with farming all that indie trash)
BLAEO

1 year ago
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Then you'll enjoy being here. Welcome! πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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may I join as an exception?

1 year ago
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Hi, what exactly caused your VAC ban? What did you do?

1 year ago
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used a cheat in Left4Dead in singleplayer many years ago

1 year ago
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I appreciate the honesty. I've reached out to our members and most of them have been in your favor to join us. So, I'll make an exception because you seem to have been active and contributed a lot to this community. Thank you for reaching out to us. πŸ˜ƒ

1 year ago
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hi,
waiting

1 year ago
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I've approved your request now that you're aware of the group rules. πŸ˜†

1 year ago
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i now requested to join exclusive group now after joining the server. anything else should i know\do ?

1 year ago
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I'll accept your request. Welcome! πŸ˜„

1 year ago
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Requested to join. Please let me know if you have any questions about me or my application.
Thanks for considering!

1 year ago
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Don't have any questions except: How's Elden Ring? You've been crushing 300+ hours in it. πŸ˜„

Welcome to TalePlay!

1 year ago
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Thank you very much. Also it's going good. I played a lot on release and then didnt have time so I never finished my 1st playthrough. But I think I'm about 3/4th of the way through. Really enjoying this dumb strength sorcerer build I call the musclemancer.

1 year ago
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Wait what? First playthrough? But to complete it it says it requires 133h+. I know that's just an estimation, but still. It's crazy if you think about it.

1 year ago
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Yeah I put a lot of extra time into trying to find and do everything. Plus it's all been mostly co-op which takes longer to run around the open world with no horse. Doing invasions, getting invaded and killed and having my progress reset, hitting every wall in case it's an illusory wall, all that good stuff. In particular when we get invaded we like to all use the Mimic Veil to turn into random items and just follow around the invader as trees or rocks. All in all a lot of chicanery and not a lot of story progression lol

1 year ago
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Requested to join. I like to clear achievements!

1 year ago
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That's awesome! I like to do that too for games I like. Welcome!

1 year ago
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I'd like to join the group pls.

1 year ago
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Come right in!

1 year ago
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Thank you!

1 year ago
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It's my pleasure πŸ˜ƒ

1 year ago
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ВсСм ΠΏΡ€ΠΈΠ²Π΅Ρ‚ΠΈΠΊ

1 year ago
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I'm sorry, I don't speak Russian. Do you speak English?

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