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WhiteRabbit 27 Feb, 2015 @ 5:47pm

Can't complete Discovery Queue

One or more games that have been added to my discovery queue are not available in my region, this is preventing me from being able to complete my queue.

In this case, I'm fairly certain the game is Hotline Miami 2 - banned here in Australia.

Why is the queue not smart enough to avoid putting unavailable games within, or at the very least putting a Skip or Next button on the page saying "This game is unavailable in your region"

This game is litererally the 2nd in my queue so I can only see one title... annoying.

Has anyone else experienced this, or is there word that it's going to be patched?

Thanks

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"Bob" the Space Cadet 1 Apr, 2015 @ 10:40pm

I've been having this problem too. Usually you can refresh your queue and get past that unavailable game by clicking store>explore>start another queue. This quick little work around has stopped working for me as Steam keeps on recommending the same unavailable game to me.

You can find out what the game is by looking at the URL. For example: steamhost.cn/app/250200/?snr=1_239_next__122 is the URL causing me grief - a quick google search for app/250200 shows that it is Cabela's® African Adventures on Steam. Why this is banned in Australia I do not know, but now at least I have a game to direct my hatred towards

Last edited by "Bob" the Space Cadet; 16 Apr, 2015 @ 10:59pm

WhiteRabbit 12 Apr, 2015 @ 12:34am

Months later, this problem persists. I am beginning to doubt there will ever be a solution rendering the disovery queue completely redundant for myself and scores of others...

Last edited by WhiteRabbit; 12 Apr, 2015 @ 12:35am

"Bob" the Space Cadet 12 Apr, 2015 @ 2:38am

I'm still having problems with that same Cabela game and have received no response from Steam support

WhiteRabbit 12 Apr, 2015 @ 3:43am

Originally posted by "Bob" the Space Cadet:
I'm still having problems with that same Cabela game and have received no response from Steam support :meatytears:

It sucks this hasn't been fixed or even acknowledged... and that Cabela game looks pretty terrible lol :D

"Bob" the Space Cadet 16 Apr, 2015 @ 10:55pm

I think I've figured out a shoddy workaround if anyone is interested...

Games that are region blocked in your discovery queue in the store are not region blocked in the community site. Since the offending game for me is app/250200 I was able to go to steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/250200 and then click on "Follow" at the top of the community page. As far as I can tell, Follow is the only command I can access which will allow me to remove the game from my discovery queue... of course it means I can look forward to hearing about updates for that game in my Activity Feed, but at least I have the satisfaction of knowing I've officially reached the end of my queue.

"You have viewed all that Steam has to offer!
We are out of titles to show you!
You may be able to get more titles by changing your customization options - or come back later, new products are released daily."

Last edited by "Bob" the Space Cadet; 16 Apr, 2015 @ 10:59pm

WhiteRabbit 16 Apr, 2015 @ 11:19pm

Nice find mate. This appears to have worked!

Enjoy those Cabela updates! haha

Glum 29 Oct, 2015 @ 10:15pm

Tried this, but app 255163 does not allow me even this. It sends me to page of app 209170.

MeisterDincha 28 Nov, 2015 @ 1:29pm

I dont have that problem

"Bob" the Space Cadet 28 Nov, 2015 @ 1:30pm

Originally posted by Dinac:
I dont have that problem

That's nice. Thank you for your input.

LeBaron 22 Dec, 2015 @ 5:07pm

Originally posted by "Bob" the Space Cadet:
I think I've figured out a shoddy workaround if anyone is interested...

Games that are region blocked in your discovery queue in the store are not region blocked in the community site. Since the offending game for me is app/250200 I was able to go to steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/250200 and then click on "Follow" at the top of the community page. As far as I can tell, Follow is the only command I can access which will allow me to remove the game from my discovery queue... of course it means I can look forward to hearing about updates for that game in my Activity Feed, but at least I have the satisfaction of knowing I've officially reached the end of my queue.

"You have viewed all that Steam has to offer!
We are out of titles to show you!
You may be able to get more titles by changing your customization options - or come back later, new products are released daily."

:pipe::bob:

THANKS!!!! YOURE FREAKING GENIUS!!!!

I coudnt get Steam cards on this 2015 Winter Sale because Bully Scollarship Edition was getting in my way. With your solution I could earn my cards!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

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Seppo 22 Dec, 2015 @ 5:39pm

Originally posted by "Bob" the Space Cadet:
I think I've figured out a shoddy workaround if anyone is interested...

Games that are region blocked in your discovery queue in the store are not region blocked in the community site. Since the offending game for me is app/250200 I was able to go to steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/250200 and then click on "Follow" at the top of the community page. As far as I can tell, Follow is the only command I can access which will allow me to remove the game from my discovery queue... of course it means I can look forward to hearing about updates for that game in my Activity Feed, but at least I have the satisfaction of knowing I've officially reached the end of my queue.

"You have viewed all that Steam has to offer!
We are out of titles to show you!
You may be able to get more titles by changing your customization options - or come back later, new products are released daily."

:pipe::bob:

i love you man

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"Bob" the Space Cadet 22 Dec, 2015 @ 11:57pm

Awww I feel all warm inside. Glad I could help

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DeeDoubleU 23 Dec, 2015 @ 2:00am

Yep, have the same issue.
BTW, thanks, "Bob" the Space Cadet. I think you should go to valve and take steam client developers and support earnings, since you do more to help us than they do anyways.

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󠀡 󠀡󠀡󠀡 󠀡󠀡󠀡 29 Dec, 2015 @ 9:10pm

Originally posted by "Bob" the Space Cadet:
You can find out what the game is by looking at the URL. For example: steamhost.cn/app/250200/?snr=1_239_next__122 is the URL causing me grief - a quick google search for app/250200 shows that it is Cabela's® African Adventures on Steam. Why this is banned in Australia I do not know, but now at least I have a game to direct my hatred towards :pixlotno:

If you copy this URL to your web browser you can just change it to this:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/250200/?cc=us

and then you will be able to view it no problems (you can't buy it though)

Last edited by 󠀡 󠀡󠀡󠀡 󠀡󠀡󠀡; 29 Dec, 2015 @ 9:11pm

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