vincent Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yup, one of the better ones of the past few years. And there are alot of levels/maps you can download as well. Oh ok, with that said i might just stick to plain senseless violence and keep playing Urban Terror :p Portal sounds too much of a thinker's game. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted May 12, 2010 Veteran Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) Sadly i already own Portal :p Still... <3 to valve... Want TF2 for mac though :p (which i own xD) So it's an FPS/Puzzle game? Yup Quit asking and try it out. Yes. You WILL love it. Trust us. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagisan Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Oh ok, with that said i might just stick to plain senseless violence and keep playing Urban Terror :p Portal sounds too much of a thinker's game. Thats what I like about it. :p Mindless violent games can be fun, but a game that challenges your brain is far better than any brain that challenges your twitch reflex IMHO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 12, 2010 Author Veteran Share Posted May 12, 2010 Got the steam client but gives a blank page when trying to get Portal. If I refresh I get: Failed to load web page (unknown error).-324 Failed to load web page (unknown error). Could it be they are hammered or am I doing something wrong? Yes they are being hammered to death. I'd just keep trying over the next hour or two or threeeeeeee :) Oh ok, with that said i might just stick to plain senseless violence and keep playing Urban Terror :p Portal sounds too much of a thinker's game. Hey I play UrT as well! :) But you should still try Portal, it is more or less a thinkers game, but it's really good (and is really funny and has a decent plot going on). Sadly i already own Portal :p Still... <3 to valve... Want TF2 for mac though :p (which i own xD) TF2 comes out for MAC next week I believe. Either TF2 or Left 4 Dead 2, one of them does next week. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yup...servers are getting crushed :( Taking for ever! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted May 12, 2010 Reporter Share Posted May 12, 2010 Dudes, you have until May 24th. You can pick it up any time between now and then so chill. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Hey I play UrT as well! :) But you should still try Portal, it is more or less a thinkers game, but it's really good (and is really funny and has a decent plot going on). I'll try it when i get home if i have time, I've got softball practice until 7:30p today. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagisan Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I downloaded at a constant 1.2MB/s which is virtually my max.....a peak of nearly 2MB/s though, only took maybe 20-30 minutes, but I started the download before this topic was even created so I probably beat some of the rush. Also, at this time, people are getting home from work and/or school, so the servers are probably getting hammered harder now than earlier. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttus Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 awesome! thanks for the info... almost done dl'ing... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p3 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Very slow download. First time using steam but I'm only getting around 150kB/s with my 100Mb connection and that cant be normal... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 12, 2010 Author Veteran Share Posted May 12, 2010 Dudes, you have until May 24th. You can pick it up any time between now and then so chill. Yup, important point sir! I'll try it when i get home if i have time, I've got softball practice until 7:30p today. You should enjoy it I think :) awesome! thanks for the info... almost done dl'ing... No problemo, enjoy. Very slow download. First time using steam but I'm only getting around 150kB/s with my 100Mb connection and that cant be normal... Nope that's not normal. Steam is just getting hammered right now. You can always try again later or just let it download for now at whatever speed it's going at. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Very slow download. First time using steam but I'm only getting around 150kB/s with my 100Mb connection and that cant be normal... Same here. My 20mb connection is at 1.2mb with steam Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intersect Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 guess its worth a try for FREE :D thanks for the heads up. download is realy slow at the moment so will resume later. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 How is everyone able to get a download but me? I have adblockers turned off and nothing in my hosts is pointing away from them or blocking anything. This is very odd that I can't even get a download page. All I get is a blank screen or page cannot load error as I mentioned b4. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Eye Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 That is freaking awesome! :) Valve continue to amaze me. I will return this kindness with my loyalty to their platform. :heart: Thank you very much LOC. A rep for you sir (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 12, 2010 Author Veteran Share Posted May 12, 2010 How is everyone able to get a download but me? I have adblockers turned off and nothing in my hosts is pointing away from them or blocking anything. This is very odd that I can't even get a download page. All I get is a blank screen or page cannot load error as I mentioned b4. Just keep trying. It's getting hammered, it's possible one person can get the page to load while you can't. Just keep at it and you'll get it trust me :) That is freaking awesome! :) Valve continue to amaze me. I will return this kindness with my loyalty to their platform. :heart: Thank you very much LOC. A rep for you sir (Y) Yup, Valve rules as usual! And thanks Green_Eye :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 How is everyone able to get a download but me? I have adblockers turned off and nothing in my hosts is pointing away from them or blocking anything. This is very odd that I can't even get a download page. All I get is a blank screen or page cannot load error as I mentioned b4. I'm having the same problem. Their store shows it at 30 bucks, and when I click on the link for the "download this free" in the site, it says "prgram cannot display the webpage" EDIT: figures. Just after posting this it started working Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I checked my account on Steam and it at least shows it as being complimentary for now. So, that will be my insurance just as long as they don't change it. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 12, 2010 Author Veteran Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm having the same problem. Their store shows it at 30 bucks, and when I click on the link for the "download this free" in the site, it says "prgram cannot display the webpage" Just make sure you are going here to get it. You have to just keep trying, Steam is just getting destroyed right now. Oh and the $30 thing is for the Orange Box package, don't click on that one obviously. Where it says "Play Portal" there is the Steam/Play link for the game that says Install Game. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Took advantage of this :). Played a bunch of Portal on the 360.. Scooore. :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just make sure you are going here to get it. You have to just keep trying, Steam is just getting destroyed right now. Oh and the $30 thing is for the Orange Box package, don't click on that one obviously. Where it says "Play Portal" there is the Steam/Play link for the game that says Install Game. Used that link and it then took me to the download page for steam, but if I clicked on the download demo it is at least making an attempt at downloading/installing that. I am guessing that it might upgrade it to full after that? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted May 12, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted May 12, 2010 It's still downloading here, with download speeds varying between 60 and 200 KB/s. Ah well. Can't beat getting a game like Portal for that price... I'll gladly wait several hours for it to be downloaded. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardsim7 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yup...servers are getting crushed :( Taking for ever! Are you KIDDING?! I'm downloading at about 30KB/s!!! :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 12, 2010 Author Veteran Share Posted May 12, 2010 Used that link and it then took me to the download page for steam, but if I clicked on the download demo it is at least making an attempt at downloading/installing that. I am guessing that it might upgrade it to full after that? Did you install Steam first before clicking on that link I listed? Steam has to be installed for it to work obviously. And I don't know if downloading the demo will turn it into the full game, I actually doubt it since you have to go through that link to have it linked to your account etc beforehand. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted May 12, 2010 Reporter Share Posted May 12, 2010 I see a lot of the Mac users didn't know that Steam typically has slower download speeds than your average connection download speed. Well you just found out, the hard way. :shiftyninja: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/900678-portal-is-now-free-until-may-24th-for-pc-mac-on-steam/page/2/#findComment-592616728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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