Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest Discount Lock Worksheet - Before Nov 16 2026
If you searched steam auto battler fest discount in the weeks before November 16, 2026, you do not need another “auto-chess sale is coming” montage. You need a fill-in discount lock worksheet that latches one verb before Discord invents “we will enter 25% at 9:55 AM PDT”:
- Cliff time — Auto-Battler RPG Fest starts November 16 at 10:00 AM PDT; treat that open hour as the deadline to enter a discount and to opt out if plans changed (Steam Auto Battler RPG Fest 2026; window also on Upcoming Steam Events)
- Decision code — ENTER_DISCOUNT, NO_DISCOUNT, OPT_OUT, or ESCALATE
- Auto-battler honesty first — wallpaper “strategy RPG” tags fail before Discount Management (Auto-Battler Stop)
- Cooldown math — Scream V / Cooking / custom themed discounts may block an Auto-Battler % (triple-fest cooldown; Scream discount lock)
- Registration order — register eligible games, then enter discounts on Discount Management
- Winter forward — write whether this % protects or burns runway into Winter Sale prep
This URL is that worksheet. It is not the Auto-Battler themed-sale discount playbook (strategy + % modeling). It is not the Stop Claiming Auto-Battler without auto-battler loops (identity refusal). It is not the Scream V discount lock (Oct 26 cliff). Those own playbook, Stop, and October discount lock. This URL owns the Nov 16 Discount Management lock artifact — ENTER / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT with gates.
Why this matters now
Today is October 12, 2026 — roughly five weeks from open, and still inside the October Scream / Next Fest stack. Steamworks lists Auto-Battler RPG Fest for November 16–23, 2026 for games where battles play themselves out — but you have to upgrade your units to win (Upcoming Steam Events; fest docs under Auto Battler RPG Fest 2026). Shared themed-sale rules live in Steam Themed Sale Events and Discounting.
Studios that discounted Steam Scream V (Oct 26 – Nov 2) will still be inside or near a 30-day themed discount cooldown when November arrives. Teams that skip honesty will try to “slap an auto-battler tag” on a turn-based RPG with one auto-fight toggle. Both failure modes show up as last-minute Discount Management panic on Nov 16 morning.
Direct answer: Fill Sections A–E before November 15 EOD your timezone (earlier if you sleep through PDT mornings). Latch ENTER_DISCOUNT, NO_DISCOUNT, or OPT_OUT. Do not leave Discount Management half-true. File the receipt the same day you latch the verb. Re-check Steamworks partner docs before you quote times to a publisher — Valve can revise cliffs; your AppID UI is authority for blockers.
Who fills this worksheet
| Audience | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Beginners | One table: enter % / no % / opt out |
| Developers / producers | Cooldown + honesty + Discount Management order |
| Creators | Discord paste that stops “enter at open” folklore |
| Companies | CapEx four-liner + diligence-ready receipt |
Time: 35–50 minutes first pass; 10 minutes to re-latch after each Discount Management save.
Honest limit: Discounting is optional for themed fests; discounted titles get more prominent placement, but no discount is a valid latch. Free-to-play, Coming Soon, and demos can still appear when eligible per themed-sale rules.
Non-repetition
| URL | Job |
|---|---|
| Auto-Battler discount playbook | Strategy + % modeling + Winter forward |
| Stop Claiming Auto-Battler without loops | Identity / wallpaper-tag refusal |
| Scream V discount lock | Oct 26 Discount Management cliff |
| Scream V playbook | Horror-week ops |
| October triple-fest cooldown | Cooking → Next Fest → Scream % pillar |
| Winter Sale prep worksheet | December seasonal forward |
| This URL | Fill-in Auto-Battler discount lock worksheet (Nov 16 cliff) |
Pair wishlist analytics after the latch with 12 free Steam wishlist analytics tools and depot label fights with Steam depot promoted playtest build label mismatch. Store craft: 15 free Next Fest October demo metadata resources.
Official facts you must quote (not invent)
From Upcoming Steam Events, Auto Battler RPG Fest 2026, Themed Sale Events, and Discounting:
- Fest window — Nov 16–23, 2026 (Auto-Battler RPG Fest).
- Eligibility spine — battles play themselves; you upgrade units to win (not “any RPG with an auto toggle”).
- Open-day cliff (operating rule) — treat Nov 16 10:00 AM PDT as the discount enter and opt-out deadline in the same pattern as other 2026 themed fests (confirm on your Steamworks registration / Discount Management UI before publishing partner emails).
- Discount optional — themed pages feature discounted titles most prominently; no-% participation remains valid.
- Registration order — register eligible games first, then enter discounts on Discount Management.
- Themed cooldown — non-seasonal / themed discounts create or obey ~30-day cooldown; Autumn seasonal is the exemption class — do not invent an Autumn block.
- Prior themed neighbor — Scream V Oct 26 – Nov 2 can still block November ENTER if your Scream % end date is inside 30 days.
Pasteable diligence line:
We will ENTER_DISCOUNT, NO_DISCOUNT, or OPT_OUT for Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest before 10:00 AM PDT on November 16. Auto-resolve + unit-upgrade honesty and cooldown math are written on the discount lock receipt. We are not treating invitation alone as a discount.
Section A — Cliff lock (fill in)
| Field | Your answer |
|---|---|
| App name / AppID | ____ |
| Cliff | 2026-11-16 10:00 AM PDT |
| Your local cliff time | ____ |
| Owner (Discount Management) | ____ |
| Auto-battler honesty owner | ____ |
| Decision goal | ENTER_DISCOUNT / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT / ESCALATE |
A-gate: If PDT conversion is wrong, stop. Print both PDT and local. Re-open Steamworks docs the morning you latch.
Section B — Decision code (fill in)
Circle one before you open Discount Management:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ENTER_DISCOUNT | Registered + cooldown clear + honesty pass + % entered before cliff |
| NO_DISCOUNT | Stay in fest (if registered) without a themed % — valid |
| OPT_OUT | Deselect registration; not participating |
| ESCALATE | Blocked on cooldown / honesty / partner approval — named exec + deadline |
B-gate: ENTER without honesty pass is forbidden. ENTER while cooldown-blocked is forbidden.
Section C — Honesty + cooldown cross-check
C1 — Auto-battler honesty
Use the Auto-Battler Stop ladder. Do not invent a shorter ladder here.
| Check | Pass? |
|---|---|
| Primary loop is auto-resolve battles + unit upgrades to win | ☐ |
| Capsule / tags / trailer match that loop (not turn-based ability mash with one “auto” button) | ☐ |
| Sit-out acceptable if fail | ☐ |
Fail → OPT_OUT or stay out of Discount Management (do not ENTER).
C2 — Cooldown (point to pillar + Scream lock)
Fill from triple-fest cooldown and your Scream V discount lock receipt if you entered a Scream %:
| Prior themed/custom discount end | +30 days clear date | Auto-Battler ENTER allowed? |
|---|---|---|
| ____ (e.g. Scream end ~Nov 2) | ____ | Y/N |
If Scream % ended Nov 2, you are often not clear for a new themed % on Nov 16 — latch NO_DISCOUNT or OPT_OUT, not hope. Autumn Sale seasonal discounts usually do not create this cooldown — do not invent that blocker.
C-gate: C1 and C2 both written before ENTER.
Section D — Gates D1–D8 (pass / fail)
| Gate | Check | Pass if… | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Cliff time | PDT + local converted; Steamworks re-checked | ☐ |
| D2 | Honesty | C1 green or OPT_OUT chosen | ☐ |
| D3 | Cooldown | C2 allows ENTER or NO_DISCOUNT/OPT_OUT chosen | ☐ |
| D4 | Registration | Eligible game registered before discount enter | ☐ |
| D5 | Decision latched | ENTER / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT / ESCALATE written | ☐ |
| D6 | Discount Management | If ENTER — % saved before cliff; screenshot | ☐ |
| D7 | Opt-out path | If OPT_OUT — checkbox cleared; confirmed | ☐ |
| D8 | Winter forward | Winter Sale trade written (prep worksheet) | ☐ |
Fail closed: D2 or D3 fail → cannot ENTER. D5 fail after Nov 15 → treat as incident.
Pattern gallery
| Pattern | Usually… |
|---|---|
| Honest auto-battler + clear cooldown + % entered Nov 14 | ENTER_DISCOUNT |
| Honest auto-battler + Scream % still cooling | NO_DISCOUNT (stay visible) or OPT_OUT |
| Wallpaper “RPG with auto fight” | OPT_OUT — run Stop URL first |
| “Enter at 9:50 AM PDT” | Fail — latch earlier |
| Registered but undecided on % | Latch NO_DISCOUNT explicitly |
| Protect Winter Sale powder | NO_DISCOUNT now; write D8 |
Section E — Decision latch
Circle one:
- ENTER_DISCOUNT — % · start · end · screenshot path
- NO_DISCOUNT — registered Y/N · reason ____
- OPT_OUT — deselect confirmed · date ____
- ESCALATE — blocker · exec · re-eval ____
Winter note: ____
Owner: ____
Date: ____
Receipt: docs/steam_auto_battler_discount_lock_receipt_v1.json
Beginner path — 40 minutes
Prerequisites: Steamworks access; you know AppID; you can open Discount Management.
- Open Upcoming Steam Events + Auto-Battler fest docs — write Nov 16–23 and Nov 16 10:00 AM PDT cliff on a sticky.
- Run Auto-Battler Stop honesty ladder (or sit out).
- Fill cooldown from Scream/Cooking receipts + triple-fest pillar.
- Choose ENTER / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT (Section B).
- If ENTER — register first, then enter discount; screenshot.
- If OPT_OUT — deselect checkbox; screenshot.
- Write Winter forward (D8). Paste Discord. Save receipt.
Common beginner mistakes:
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Entering discount before register | Steamworks order: register → discount |
| Ignoring Scream cooldown | Pillar math; NO_DISCOUNT |
| Treating invitation as ENTER | Latch a verb |
| Skipping auto-battler honesty | Stop URL first |
| Waiting for Nov 16 morning | Latch Nov 14–15 |
| Inventing Autumn cooldown block | Seasonal ≠ themed |
Developer path — Discount Management depth
Order of operations
- Register each eligible game (invitation / opt-in list).
- Enter discounts on Discount Management after registration.
- Complete both before Nov 16 10:00 AM PDT (confirm UI).
- Keep a screenshot in the receipt folder.
ENTER vs NO_DISCOUNT vs OPT_OUT
| Goal | Latch |
|---|---|
| Maximize prominence with a % | ENTER (if honesty + cooldown pass) |
| Stay on shelf without burning cooldown into Winter | NO_DISCOUNT |
| Leave the fest entirely | OPT_OUT |
NO_DISCOUNT is underrated after October. If you already spent themed % on Scream, staying visible without a new % protects Winter runway and avoids a blocked ENTER attempt that wastes morning hours.
Post–Scream staircase
| If you… | Then for Auto-Battler… |
|---|---|
| ENTERED Scream % ending ~Nov 2 | Likely cooldown-blocked → NO_DISCOUNT or OPT_OUT |
| NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT on Scream | Cooldown may be clear — still run C2 |
| Never joined Scream | Still check Cooking / custom themed ends |
Do not “make up” a missed Scream ENTER with a panic Auto-Battler % that starts another cooldown into Winter. Re-open the playbook for staircase modeling after this worksheet latches the verb.
Release / price-increase cooldowns
Beyond themed 30-day cools, Steam discounting has other constraints (recent release, price increases). Confirm on Discount Management UI for your AppID — write blockers in Section E. Do not invent clearance dates.
Partner / publisher note
If a publisher owns Discount Management, send them Sections A–E by November 10 with a hard reply deadline of November 13. Missing reply → default NO_DISCOUNT (or OPT_OUT if they also own registration). Do not ENTER on folklore that “marketing will handle it at open.”
Screenshot hygiene
For ENTER or OPT_OUT, keep a dated screenshot of Discount Management / registration checkbox state. Auditors and future-you will not remember what the UI showed at 9:40 AM PDT.
Capsule / library assets
The playbook owns creative depth. This worksheet only requires: capsule honesty matches C1 before ENTER, and a named owner for any last visual pass that must finish before Nov 16 — not during the open hour.
ENTER / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT scripts
ENTER_DISCOUNT:
“Auto-Battler Fest: honesty pass + cooldown clear. Discount % entered. Cliff owner: . Winter note: ____. Screenshot filed.”
NO_DISCOUNT:
“Auto-Battler Fest: registered without themed %. Reason: (Scream cooldown / Winter protect / prominence optional). Owner: .”
OPT_OUT:
“Auto-Battler Fest: opted out. Checkbox cleared. Reason: . Owner: .”
ESCALATE:
“Auto-Battler discount lock blocked: . Exec: . No ENTER until resolved.”
Discord / Slack paste
Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest discount lock worksheet latched.
Cliff: Nov 16 2026 10:00 AM PDT — discount enter + opt-out deadline.
Window: Nov 16–23 2026
Decision: ENTER_DISCOUNT / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT / ESCALATE
Auto-battler honesty: PASS / FAIL (see Auto-Battler Stop)
Cooldown clear for ENTER?: Y/N (Scream/Cooking/custom — see pillar)
% if ENTER: ____ | Screenshot: ____
Winter forward: ____
≠ playbook / eligibility Stop — this is the Nov 16 Discount Management lock
Receipt: docs/steam_auto_battler_discount_lock_receipt_v1.jsonWorked evenings
Studio A — honest auto-battler, no prior themed %
Honesty pass; cooldown clear; enter 20% Nov 14. ENTER_DISCOUNT.
Studio B — Scream 25% ended Nov 2
Cooldown blocks Auto-Battler %. Stay registered without % or leave. NO_DISCOUNT (or OPT_OUT if shelf noise hurts).
Studio C — turn-based RPG with one auto-resolve toggle
Honesty fail. OPT_OUT. Do not ENTER.
Studio D — Winter Sale is the real bet
Protect powder. Pre-latch NO_DISCOUNT Nov 12; write D8 Winter note explicitly.
Studio E — partner must approve %
Send worksheet Nov 10. No reply by Nov 13 → NO_DISCOUNT default. ESCALATE only if registration itself is blocked.
Studio F — still finishing Scream discount lock in October
Finish Scream lock first. Your Auto-Battler C2 depends on that receipt. Do not invent Scream end dates.
Two-week lock calendar (before Nov 16)
| When | Action |
|---|---|
| By Nov 2 | Know Scream latch outcome (ENTER/NO_DISCOUNT/OPT_OUT) |
| Nov 3–9 | Run Auto-Battler honesty Stop; draft % or NO_DISCOUNT |
| Nov 10 | Send publisher Sections A–E if needed |
| Nov 12–14 | Latch verb; ENTER screenshot or OPT_OUT confirm |
| Nov 15 | Re-check Steamworks UI; Discord paste; receipt filed |
| Nov 16 10:00 AM PDT | Cliff — no new folklore ENTER |
CapEx four-liner
- Asset at risk: Themed cooldown runway + store trust + Winter Sale powder.
- Change proposed: Enter Auto-Battler themed % (or fake eligibility) without honesty/cooldown latch.
- Cost if wrong: Blocked UI morning-of, refund discourse, weaker Winter staircase.
- Decision owner: Pricing lead; default = NO_DISCOUNT on cooldown fail / OPT_OUT on honesty fail.
Thirty-minute team agenda (copy)
- 0–5 — Read fest window + cliff sticky aloud; confirm PDT.
- 5–12 — Honesty ladder with capsule screenshots.
- 12–20 — Cooldown table from Scream/Cooking receipts.
- 20–25 — Choose ENTER / NO_DISCOUNT / OPT_OUT; assign screenshot owner.
- 25–30 — Latch Section E; paste Discord; file receipt path.
No “enter at open” tickets leave this meeting alive.
Receipt — steam_auto_battler_discount_lock_receipt_v1.json
{
"receipt_type": "steam_auto_battler_discount_lock_receipt_v1",
"filled_at": "2026-10-12",
"app_id": "",
"fest_window": "2026-11-16/2026-11-23",
"cliff": "2026-11-16T10:00:00-08:00",
"decision": "NO_DISCOUNT",
"discount_percent": null,
"honesty_pass": false,
"cooldown_allows_enter": false,
"prior_themed_discount_end": "",
"winter_forward_note": "",
"gates": {
"D1_cliff_time": false,
"D2_honesty": false,
"D3_cooldown": false,
"D4_registration": false,
"D5_decision_latched": false,
"D6_discount_management": false,
"D7_opt_out": false,
"D8_winter_forward": false
},
"screenshot_path": "",
"owner": "",
"notes": ""
}Key takeaways
- Nov 16–23 is the Auto-Battler fest window — cite Steamworks.
- Nov 16 10:00 AM PDT is the operating discount enter / opt-out cliff — confirm UI.
- This URL owns the lock — playbook owns strategy; Stop owns honesty.
- NO_DISCOUNT is first-class after Scream spend.
- D2 honesty fails closed to OPT_OUT.
- D3 cooldown fails closed away from ENTER.
- Register then discount — Steamworks order.
- Autumn seasonal ≠ themed cooldown.
- Winter forward (D8) prevents powder burns.
- CapEx four-liner makes the trade speakable.
- Receipt JSON beats “we thought we entered.”
- Primary keyword: steam auto battler fest discount.
FAQ
When is Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest 2026?
Steamworks lists November 16–23, 2026 on Upcoming Steam Events. Fest details: Auto Battler RPG Fest 2026.
What is the discount enter / opt-out cliff?
Treat November 16 at 10:00 AM PDT as the open-day cliff for entering a discount or opting out — same operating pattern as other 2026 themed fests. Confirm on your Steamworks registration and Discount Management UI before partner emails.
Can we join without a discount?
Yes. Themed sales can include non-discounted titles; discounts get more prominence. Latch NO_DISCOUNT explicitly.
What if we discounted Steam Scream V?
You may still be inside a 30-day themed cooldown. Run C2. Often the honest latch is NO_DISCOUNT, not a blocked ENTER attempt.
How is this different from the Auto-Battler playbook?
The playbook is strategy and modeling. This page is the Nov 16 Discount Management lock worksheet.
How is this different from the Auto-Battler Stop?
The Stop refuses wallpaper eligibility. This worksheet assumes you run that honesty check as D2 before ENTER.
Does Autumn Sale block Auto-Battler discounts?
Usually no via themed discount cooldown — Autumn is seasonal. Do not invent that block. Scream/Cooking/custom themed discounts are the usual November risk.
What primary keyword does this page target?
steam auto battler fest discount — Nov 16 Discount Management lock worksheet.
Related reading
- Stop Claiming Steam Auto-Battler Fest Without Autobattler Loops - 2026 — identity first
- Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest 2026 - Themed Sale Discount Playbook for Indies — ops strategy sibling
- Steam Scream V Discount Lock Worksheet - Before Oct 26 2026 — prior cliff sibling
- Steam Scream V 2026 - Horror Fest Discount Playbook for Indies
- Steam October Triple Fest Cooldown Worksheet - Cooking Next Fest Scream 2026
- Steam Winter Sale 2026 Prep Worksheet - Lock Before Dec 17
- Steam Cooking Fest 2026 - Themed Sale Discount Playbook for Indies
- 12 Free Steam Wishlist Analytics Tools for Next Fest Week - 2026
- Steam Depot Promoted Playtest Build Label Mismatch - Help
- 15 Free Steam Next Fest October 2026 Demo Metadata Resources
Primary sources: Steam Auto Battler RPG Fest 2026 · Upcoming Steam Events · Steam Themed Sale Events · Discounting.
Conclusion
November 16 at 10am PDT is not a soft reminder — it is the discount enter and opt-out cliff for Auto-Battler RPG Fest. Latch ENTER, NO_DISCOUNT, or OPT_OUT with honesty and cooldown written down. Protect Winter when Scream already spent your themed powder. File the receipt before the open hour — not during it.
Print Sections A–E. Paste Discord. Do not invent a last-minute percentage at 9:55 AM PDT.