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Site restoration mostly completed, new features being worked on.

Mytharox — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:54:15 +0000

So far a lot of good things happened, most of the tables were restored and most up to the moment of the crash.

The tables for achievements per user were very damaged, so those will have to be regained from the steam API with a later restore phase of that table data. This caused the point values of a lot of games to lower and overall ranks of people to gain. It is expected that the point values will increase over time.

Site performance is up a lot thanks to the new hardware and a lot of new code written.

The crawler should be more stable and an auto-restart function is being overhauled.

Meta-achievements have been worked on and updated and new ones added, more code for that next week. And many icons for the meta collections have been added.
https://astats.astats.nl/astats/AStats_Achievements.php?DT=3 -> all unlocked
https://astats.astats.nl/astats/AStats_Achievements.php?DT=4 -> all collections

And the upcoming achievement unlock date page has been updated as well
https://astats.astats.nl/astats/TopListAchievements.php?DisplayType=UpcomingAchievementMoments

Besides this a lot of extra code has been written and bug fixes made, not all of it visible on the outside. Such as small things like a Silver VIP schema update button or the ability to see an overview of all trivial-capped-games.

If I think of more I'll add it to another update post in the future.

AStats back online, limited functionality until more is repaired.

Mytharox — Wed, 26 May 2021 11:56:32 +0000

Just a quick update that the site is running again, though with limited functions.

The coming days more should be possible.

Once again sorry for the inconvenience and hard work on it is in progress.

Hardware issues affecting the site

Leeson — Fri, 21 May 2021 18:19:54 +0000

The site has been offline since the start of May due to a major issue with part of the database becoming corrupt due to the storage it was on degrading. Mytharox is working hard to get the site back online and we'll post another announcement when it's back online. So far here is the timeline of the events and update posts made from Mytharox.

May 1st - The site went offline
The site admin Mytharox provided an update that he was working on it though that it was rather difficult to fix.

May 2nd - The issue was identified
Myth found the problem to have been caused due to part of the storage that the databases were stored in being corrupted. In turn a new one was ordered to replace it.

May 4th - New SSD arrived
An update post in the AStats Discord[discord.gg] by Myth confirmed that the new ordered SSD had arrived[discord.com]

May 7th - Still working on it
Update post

May 10th - Possibility of putting back up half of the site
Update post

May 14th - Still working on it but quite busy
Update post

Counter-Strike Source "Gift Grab" - Achievement Fix

Leeson — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:45:23 +0000

I'm happy to announce that we've just released a new fix under the approved game fixes initiative we started last year for a long standing broken achievement from the game Counter-Strike Source, Gift Grab!

The fix is a server plugin which replicates the Gift Grab 2011 event that Valve had for the game in the old version of the game. This is accomplished by adding back in gift drops and also for counting them towards the Gift Grab achievement. The plugin is also fully open source available on GitHub and AlliedModders.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2296578058
I've got a server running now with the plugin which I'll keep up for a few months.
Server name for server browser: 100pAG - Gift Grab Achievement
Console command: connect 51.89.165.30:27015

This method is approved and endorsed by moderators of 100pAG and this group.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Server shutdown (31 December 2020)

RonjaLin — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 20:48:59 +0000

Repaid in Blood
Complete a Vendetta Mission.

Lord of the Ring
Complete all objectives in the Test of The Ring.

The Hunt is my Mistress
Complete all objectives in the Test of the Wild.

Unobtainable after the shutdown on 31 December 2020. Make sure to get the achievement prior!

Source: Achievement events group
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/GroupAchievements100

Source: Official Twitter account of the developer, as retold here.
https://www.truetrophies.com/n18886/shadow-of-mordor-server-closure-trophies

UPDATE, 12 January 2021
The servers have been extended to mid-January. A patch will come to make the achievements obtainable offline.
https://forum.psnprofiles.com/topic/97726-server-closure-extended-to-mid-january-patch-coming-next-week-to-make-100-obtainable-after-shutdown/

Killing Floor "Gimli That Axe!" - Achievement Fix

Leeson — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:01:31 +0000

Today a method for fixing the Gimli That Axe! achievement in Killing Floor was found. I've wrote up a guide on how to do it so if it's the last achievement your missing make sure to go pick it up!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2144450008
The fix formats the Steam api response that is sent to Killing Floor into a valid format that the game can parse. You don't need to edit any game files, and you're still required to get the Not A War Hammer achievement in Dwarfs F2P to unlock Gimli That Axe.

This method is approved and endorsed by moderators of this group and 100pAG.

Steam Game Festival Time Limited Demos with Achievements

Leeson — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:03:47 +0000

The other day the Steam Game Festival Summer Edition started. With it has come over 500+ demos to try for free this week up until June 22nd 10am PDT!

From this I've compiled a list of the time limited demos from it that have achievements and wrote up a small explanatory text for each game about it's achievements. Make sure you don't miss out on these as it's unsure if the demos will stay around afterwards or not.

If you know of any more demos in the event that are time limited with achievements please leave a comment with a link to it so I can add them to the list.

Alchemist Adventure Demo

~20 minutes to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1308970/ - steam://install/1308970
Make sure to do pepe's quest for an achievement before finishing the game. This will require 25 Fe (Iron) and 25 Cu (Copper) to complete. Switching locations respawns the loot so make sure to do this to get more copper and iron with ease.
Last achievement will be for defeating the boar boss and his minions.

Matergari: Below Valesia Demo

~1 hour to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1299440/ - steam://install/1299440
The achievements are for completing the first two quests. You'll have to upgrade your gear a few times for completing the 2nd quest. Do this buy picking up loot, selling spare gear, and buying new gear. Law and Hoarder boss is at level 15. You'll get a checkpoint at level 6, and 11 to teleport back to if you die.

Dog-O Demo

~30 minutes to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1292580/ - steam://install/1292580
Complete Story then play again to grind 100 enemy kills. This can be done by walking around in the same area to get random encounters. An apple for the apple achievement can be found near the fisherman at the start.

Drill Man Rumble Demo

Only 21/25 achievements are currently obtainable.
https://steamdb.info/app/1318070/ - steam://install/1318070
Achievements are pretty simple for just playing different modes. Destroyer achievements and there counterparts for obtaining victory can be boosted local play in battle royal mode.
Please show support for removal of the platform gamemode achievements that isn't in the game: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1072910/discussions/0/2523653167113045921/

Pathfinders: Memories Demo

~5 minutes to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1319040/ - steam://install/1319040
Achievements are for just finishing each level.

Liar Trick -Psychological Crime Mystery- Demo

Only 34/37 achievements are currently obtainable.
https://steamdb.info/app/1320570/ - steam://install/1320570

Game requires multiple playthroughs to reach each chain of stat achievements. Some stats have a cooldown and can only increment each calendar day.

Guidable:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ_Sh8N6K0J8pP7nKXZgbTokI4Gig0Nx4DpGTvxEVetVV0W4A7Lrq9MQ9a6FTy0gxxhUg6gsuZp6fKG/pub
Massive thanks to Runica for the guide!

EVECTOR, Acid Thirst Demo

~5-15 minutes to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1298630/ - steam://install/1298630

Pick up the hidden Acid Diver achievement under the water at the boat. Alongside this Kill the main boss, and secret boss.
Secret boss location to right side of bridge at end: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2134186651

For the two hidden achievements type the following characters in game for the corresponding achievement:
Leeson - cs87
Mercury - c66c

After finishing a playthrough you'll props still need to collect more crystals so you can start a new game and type "goto 05" to teleport to the area with crystals and then die to get them to respawn.

If you want to finish the game faster there's a readme_cheats.txt file in the game directory with cheat codes.

The dev fixed the previously broken achievements! Thank them here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1212550/discussions/0/2520275467393194834/

Teenage Blob Demo

~15 minutes to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1325650/ - steam://install/1325650
1st playthrough: Smash the windows on the red houses and feed doggos (doesn't matter if you miss some)
2nd playthrough: Deliver 8 sandwiches into the letterboxes of blue houses and hit 4 cat callers

The achievements unlock at the end of a playthrough. During either one make sure to also stop during the lake scene with space for another achievement.

HROT Demo

~45 minutes to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/973020/ - steam://install/973020
Complete campaign then survive past wave 10 in endless mode. Save often in campaign to keep progress incase of death.

Discover a secret of Vyšehrad Castle is for opening the door in ending area (turning valves area).
Silver key is needed for it which is found at church by pressing the button again to make pillar go back down.
Silver key location: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2133760995
Silver key door: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2133760971

Lust from Beyond: Prologue Demo

~1.5 hours to 100%
https://steamdb.info/app/1035140/ - steam://install/1035140
Make sure to play with censorship turned on so you don't need 2 playthroughs.
Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1903164378

Time Limited Demos with achievements not implemented

Tormans Demo
The Uncertain: Light At The End Demo
Kaleidocraft Demo
Hero Syndrome Demo

Synergy Rebel Rush

Leeson — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:02:11 +0000

They're actually holding a Rebel Rush event! See the below announcement for details:

https://steamcommunity.com/games/synergy/announcements/detail/1826712882091664957

You have to switch beta versions. After downloading, right click it, click on properties, Betas tab, then select "Twitch" from the drop down menu.

Then start the game, open the console, and paste in

connect 142.93.63.174:27015

Play a bit for the achieve.

Old depot downloads - A workaround

Leeson — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:04:06 +0000

Today the Steam client had an update which has prevented the download of old game versions via the Steam console. This feature came in handy for being able to obtain Steam achievements for games where an update had broke or removed content in where an achievement was tied to it.

This issue may only be temporarily and get fixed by Valve in a future client update as it's currently unknown if this is intended. In the meantime if you are wanting to download old depots for a game weather that be for broken achievements or wanting to play cut content it's still doable with a piece of open source software by the name of DepotDownloader[github.com].

The software achieves this by downloading the old game depots directly from the Steam content servers with the assistance of the SteamKit library. If you do end up using it make sure to give the README[github.com] a look over for how to use it.

Approved Achievement Fixes

Leeson — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:16:43 +0000

Great news! Moving forward the 100pAG Steam group will be hosting the approved community-made achievement fixes on behalf of AStats.

A few months ago on the AStats Forums, a discussion thread[astats.astats.nl] had gone live regarding community-made achievement fixes. This thread was created to begin a trial period wherein users could finally fix the infamous removed Zonitron series of games. The initial response to this proposal was mixed with all sides providing great feedback! From this community feedback we found it was imperative that we get the public release of these fixes right; carefully addressing the issues raised.

After careful consideration of what was said in the community, we now believe the time is right and the game fixes are ready. The 100pAG Steam group will host a variety of game fixes that have been well vetted and tested by the moderation team.

The owner of AStats, Mytharox, has agreed that in lieu of a developer who might be removed from Steam or has otherwise abandoned updates to their game, that these community tested and approved achievement fixes are acceptable to use.
The fixes allow the once broken achievements to now behave as intended. The fixes in no way change how a player must unlock an achievement. Only fixes which meet a very high standard of quality control, vetted by moderators in 100pAG and AStats to be safe and accurate will be approved for use on AStats.

So, what does this mean for you?
If you've ever played a game that has had broken achievements and the developer refuses to fix it, or even worse; the game has been banned by Steam, you'll now have the chance to unlock the achievements!
A notable example of how approved fixes can benefit the community regards specifically the Zonitron games. These titles were removed shortly after they had pushed out a big batch of spam achievements. They never went live and the game was banned before an update could be made to correct this.

Links in regards to the approved achievement fixes:
Approved Game Fixes
[Guide] How to self-audit the fixes
Achievement Suggestion Thread
Discussion Thread