Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 16, 2015, 06:30:03 AM
Based on comments in a number of threads, I know there's a decent population of Mustachian video gamers out there. I want to know more about you! PC? Console? Mobile? What games are you enjoying right now? What do you have your eye on to buy?
Me/DW/family: nearly 100% PC games (a mid/high-end rig I built ~3 years ago) these days, though we've been given a few PS3 exclusive games from friends that we'll dig into at some point. Might think about a PS4 at some point too. Currently saving up for a second gaming PC so that we can play together more as a family.
I'm personally on a big open-world RPG kick right now.
Witcher 3 from when it went on sale a few weeks ago. Amazing but I started on too high a difficulty level and I'm considering whether to start over at an easier setting, as it's actually kinda stressful to play, which isn't what I'm looking for (right now).
After quite a few hours of work, and then troubleshooting, I have a rock-solid modded Skyrim set up which is thrilling everyone in the family including me. If anyone's interested, I followed the STEP Core/Extended guide, and then added a few extra things. The mod tool Mod Organizer is a godsend for me - now we can have 4 different mod profiles (me, DW, DD1,DD2) and saves local to those profiles, and switch between them with a simple drop down menu.
I'm currently working through the "Clear and Present Danger" mod guide for Fallout 3. I'm looking forward to replaying Fallout 3, then actually playing a non-buggy New Vegas, and by that point Fallout 4 should be available on sale at deep discount and have a decent collection of mods.
At some point I am going to be modding Oblivion (probably the Mythic Dawn guide) and lastly Morrowind (B2B). DW and I love those games but they're really rough to look at and play compared to modern graphics and gameplay sensibilities. Hoping the guides can resuscitate those games for our enjoyment, and also our kids'.
Can you tell our family are huge fans of Bethesda games? ;)
Post by: Cromacster on December 16, 2015, 06:41:18 AM
Sounds like you go all out with the mods and making some yourself. That's awesome. Cool that you get your whole family involved.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 16, 2015, 06:54:16 AM
Glad it works for you though :) A former coworker of mine makes a good chunk of his living off LoL.
Post by: Cromacster on December 16, 2015, 07:32:20 AM
The reputation of nastiness in the MOBA community has always scared me away from either LoL or Dota. Outside of a couple MMOs we play occasionally I'm not a huge multiplayer gamer anymore.
Glad it works for you though :) A former coworker of mine makes a good chunk of his living off LoL.
I can't speak for LoL, never played it. For the most part the Dota community isn't terrible as far as online gaming goes, although I may be fairly desensitized to it these days. I would be somewhat concerned if I had younger kids interested in playing. I feel this would be the case in any game that has some social aspect to it. If you run into some annoying people it's easy enough to mute them.
How does he make money off LoL? Custom skins or a paid pro?
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 16, 2015, 07:35:01 AM
Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on December 16, 2015, 08:18:04 AM
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 16, 2015, 08:27:39 AM
I'm casually working my way through the third XP for Starcraft II. When I FIRE'd it was a six week video game and junk food bender that put 15 pounds on me and ruined my complexion. I only play a couple times a week now.
Interesting. I've actually gone the other direction (not the weight gain, just the time). I went from playing almost nothing over the past year (though pre-MMM I was a huge gamer) to playing at least a few times a week. It's such a big hobby with the kids and my wife that I was missing out on family bonding. So far this has been an excellent decision, but I do need to be careful not to get sucked too far back into it. The first few nights of Witcher 3 had me up past midnight, which really throws my schedule off :P
Post by: whitedragon on December 16, 2015, 09:09:14 AM
I used to build PC's in my high school days, but now I prefer being able to sit on the couch, turn everything on and have it just work, lol.
As far as MOBA's go, some of my local friends tried to get me to play League of Legends (LoL), but that experience was so awful I almost lost my "local" friends over it. Those games are toxic, all of them, in my experience.
Currently though, some of my coworkers have turned me on to World of Tanks on PC. The games are fast, (like 5 minutes a piece) and if you're destroyed you can immediately hop out and hop into another match in a different tank. It's awesome for like 30 minute stretches and not sucking your whole evening/weekend away!
Post by: JPinDC on December 16, 2015, 09:10:50 AM
We also found a game that was free last month for Xbox gold called Knight Squad which plays up to 8 players online, so we've done that with some friends out of state and it's been a lot of fun. Very little strategy in that one, just slashing. I'd love any recommendations on good couch co-op games for Xbox, especially ones we can play online too!
Post by: Jon_Snow on December 16, 2015, 09:13:31 AM
The ship to ship warfare is particularly satisfying.
Just downloaded Star Wars Battlefront too...look forward to playing with my nephews online...some of them got it for Christmas so that they can play it with Uncle Snow. :)
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 16, 2015, 09:20:41 AM
Dragon Age Inquisition is definitely on our list to get. I really loved the first one and want to give the second game another chance. My personal clock in Skyrim is 320 hours (and counting) so I totally get it. Probably another 30+ hours of modding (which, while occasionally frustrating, is fun for me too), and I used to maintain a mod guide for a now-defunct website.
JPinDC - My knowledge of console stuff is sadly out of date. One game my kids really like that's got splitscreen multiplayer is Awesomenauts. Pretty sure that was released for the 360 too. It's a 2D MOBA, so probably not the friendliest to play online, but definitely fun co-op.
Borderlands, particularly 2, is ridiculously fun co-op (up to 4 players, and you can do a mix of local and online to fill the 4 slots if you want). It's "Diablo with guns", basically. Played it on PC but pretty sure the feature set is identical on consoles.
I'll try and think of some other ones.
Post by: hoping2retire35 on December 16, 2015, 12:44:58 PM
Post by: Philociraptor on December 16, 2015, 12:58:14 PM
Used to play WoW in high school, if I FIREd today I would probably get back into it.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 16, 2015, 01:08:55 PM
Bought World of Warcraft years ago and stopped playing after a short while. Thought about it recently when I saw an ad that said play to lvl 20 for free(subscription above that). Since I still had the game I got my login info and started playing, for free only. Big temptation to subscribe right now but I have been busy reading an online forum about saving money and living an alternative lifestyle ;)
Check out Guild Wars 2. They have a free option now so you can try it out. If you want a full account, it's pay once and no sub. I liked it quite a bit but haven't played in a year or so.
Rift is also a decent MMO with a free option.
Post by: SouthernTransplant on December 16, 2015, 01:21:38 PM
Lately, I've really been sucked into Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard's MOBA. I had tried DOTA2 previously, and found that almost everyone was toxic, and the game had a steep learning curve. While there are certainly still some less than polite folks in HotS, I would say 90% of the random people I have played with have been awesome. It's just a fun, approachable game (and free!).
Post by: Kaspian on December 16, 2015, 01:28:22 PM
My brother-in-law brought over his PS4 and "Star Wars Battlefront" a few weeks ago. It blew my mind!! ...Not enough to run out and buy a PS4 and pay for a yearly PS+ membership, but very, very close. I often find myself wishing I had it. (And that's a weird feeling for me.)
Post by: hypocrispy on December 16, 2015, 01:44:41 PM
Bought World of Warcraft years ago and stopped playing after a short while. Thought about it recently when I saw an ad that said play to lvl 20 for free(subscription above that). Since I still had the game I got my login info and started playing, for free only. Big temptation to subscribe right now but I have been busy reading an online forum about saving money and living an alternative lifestyle ;)
Check out Guild Wars 2. They have a free option now so you can try it out. If you want a full account, it's pay once and no sub. I liked it quite a bit but haven't played in a year or so.
Rift is also a decent MMO with a free option.
I loved Rift. Played the beta, pre-ordered the Collector's Edition before release (before I found MMM). But I will NEVER play it again. Trion is and has been the worst gaming company I have ever had to deal with. They can kiss my lily white ass.
As much as I hate to admit it, I just signed up for World of Warcraft again myself. 2 years away and I'm back on the warcrack...
If you're still looking for alternatives check out Aion and WildStar.
Post by: RFAAOATB on December 16, 2015, 01:47:22 PM
Post by: kudy on December 16, 2015, 01:55:58 PM
I also recently built a RetroPie for my household, and I am trying out some of the retro nintendo/sega/playstation/etc. games I never played as a kid (really it's mostly for my girlfriend, but I'm getting in on the fun). Also using the RetroPie to lovingly re-play Atari Lynx games from my childhood.
Post by: Jack on December 16, 2015, 02:02:11 PM
This thread reminds me that I need to investigate running Star Trek Online under WINE so I can switch completely to Linux.
Post by: Thinkum on December 16, 2015, 02:09:08 PM
I have been considering building a gaming PC to play on my TV. I never built a PC before, only really installed some bolt-ons in the past. So I am not sure about whether I should attempt it. I have been reading up on how you can use a wired 360 game pad with some games too. I used to play PC games in HS and really miss it sometimes. However, the ease of console games is alluring.
I have also been considering getting a Wii U with the SM3D World/Nintendo Land, but Target is sold out and has been for some time.
Build a PC and learn that mode of gaming or buy a Wii U? Decisions, decisions.
Post by: Jeremy E. on December 16, 2015, 02:11:17 PM
Post by: Jack on December 16, 2015, 02:36:27 PM
I have been considering building a gaming PC to play on my TV. I never built a PC before, only really installed some bolt-ons in the past. So I am not sure about whether I should attempt it. I have been reading up on how you can use a wired 360 game pad with some games too. I used to play PC games in HS and really miss it sometimes. However, the ease of console games is alluring.
building computers is fun, but the most affordable way to go is buying a used, high-spec computer. Kijiji or craigslist will have good rigs for much less than the cost of building.
First of all, Thinkum, "building" a PC is incredibly easy and nothing to be intimidated about. It's so easy, in fact, that I put "building" in quotes because you're really just plugging in pre-built pieces.
Second, snacky is right that buying is usually cheaper than building, especially if you aren't picky about the exact components you want.
Third, Xbox 360 controllers are some of the best for PC, but you might also want to consider the Steam controller, or perhaps just adapting the PS3 controllers you already have.
Post by: Ozstache on December 16, 2015, 03:57:31 PM
I am currently playing Witcher 1 Enhanced Edition, The Dark Eye of Satinav and Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon (corny but entertaining). In the hopper to play next is Walking Dead 2, Alien Isolation, Legend of Korra, Back to the Future, The Book of Unwritten Tales and Just Cause 2. I play offline only and delete the game as soon as it is finished as I like to run everything nice and fast off my not-so-large SSD.
Post by: Jeremy E. on December 16, 2015, 04:04:45 PM
I only play games on PC and these days I pretty much exclusively play Dota 2. It's free, one game takes about an hour, and it's fun. I played the original Dota alot with college roommates. Every now and then we all find the time to log on together and get some games in.If you ever wanna play dota with a fellow mustachian let me know
Sounds like you go all out with the mods and making some yourself. That's awesome. Cool that you get your whole family involved.
Post by: Flyingkea on December 16, 2015, 04:16:58 PM
My favourite game currently is Skyrim, I gave spent far too many hours on there.
Other games include
Crysis
Minecraft
Some older games I play:
Unreal Tournament 2004 (you can turn the gore off, and the graphics are quite beautiful)
Railroad tycoon 2/3
Age of Empires
Some games I would like to get
Assassins creed - I have played a few hours of Assassins Creed III and it hooked me.
I used to play a game called PWI (Perfect World International), which is a MMO. It was free, the ingame chat was usually friendly and moderated if not, and it was a gorgeous game. Reason I quit was because at high levels it took too long to grind up without paying. But lower levels were great.
I'm trying to stay away from mobile games as I'm sick of the free to download, pay to do anything model.
Post by: Thinkum on December 16, 2015, 05:50:01 PM
building computers is fun, but the most affordable way to go is buying a used, high-spec computer. Kijiji or craigslist will have good rigs for much less than the cost of building.
First of all, Thinkum, "building" a PC is incredibly easy and nothing to be intimidated about. It's so easy, in fact, that I put "building" in quotes because you're really just plugging in pre-built pieces.
Second, snacky is right that buying is usually cheaper than building, especially if you aren't picky about the exact components you want.
Third, Xbox 360 controllers are some of the best for PC, but you might also want to consider the Steam controller, or perhaps just adapting the PS3 controllers you already have.
Snacky & Jack, thank you! Very good info right there. Now I just need to do some research about what sort of machine/components I should be looking for. Any recommendations? Also, I should be able to upgrade as needed with a used rig right?
Post by: use2betrix on December 16, 2015, 06:52:13 PM
Post by: Jeremy E. on December 16, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
If you get a good size case and high enough wattage psu then you can just keep upgrading. I like Asus motherboards and Intel processors
building computers is fun, but the most affordable way to go is buying a used, high-spec computer. Kijiji or craigslist will have good rigs for much less than the cost of building.
First of all, Thinkum, "building" a PC is incredibly easy and nothing to be intimidated about. It's so easy, in fact, that I put "building" in quotes because you're really just plugging in pre-built pieces.
Second, snacky is right that buying is usually cheaper than building, especially if you aren't picky about the exact components you want.
Third, Xbox 360 controllers are some of the best for PC, but you might also want to consider the Steam controller, or perhaps just adapting the PS3 controllers you already have.
Snacky & Jack, thank you! Very good info right there. Now I just need to do some research about what sort of machine/components I should be looking for. Any recommendations? Also, I should be able to upgrade as needed with a used rig right?
Post by: Psychstache on December 16, 2015, 09:41:21 PM
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Post by: Jon_Snow on December 16, 2015, 09:51:21 PM
I'm a console gamer...always have been ever since I got a Mattel Intellivision system in the late 70's. In recent years I have predominantly become an Xbot - 360, and now Xbox One.
I have done some PC gaming in the distant past - good times were had in the 80's with the King's Quest series.
Post by: FrugalUndercover on December 16, 2015, 10:11:18 PM
Post by: vern on December 17, 2015, 12:35:16 AM
It's still the best RE of the series IMHO.
Post by: protostache on December 17, 2015, 05:58:00 AM
Edit: I forgot that the PS4 also came with Destiny but she hasn't even installed it yet. That will be on the list to play sometime next year, I'm sure.
Post by: golden1 on December 17, 2015, 06:49:38 AM
I bought Fallout 4 for Xbox which has a lot of stuff to do, but I haven't really gotten into it too much yet.
I also like a lot of the free to play iPad/IPhone games.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 07:40:03 AM
DW is the gamer in the family. We got her a PS4 for her birthday / Christmas back in October and so far she's played 102 hours. Total price so far is $455 for the console which came with all three Uncharted games, Fallout 4, and an extra controller, which puts the cost per hour at $4.45. I'd say that's a pretty Mustachian entertainment cost, especially since I get great joy out of watching her play and looking things up for her when she gets stuck. Fallout 4 also has a fancy app that runs on her iPad that I can use to heal her when she's in battle, which is also fun.
Edit: I forgot that the PS4 also came with Destiny but she hasn't even installed it yet. That will be on the list to play sometime next year, I'm sure.
That cost per hour will only fall. Despite a rather spendy PC setup, our estimated cost is now well below $0.50/hour between hardware and game.
Post by: Jack on December 17, 2015, 08:00:08 AM
Snacky & Jack, thank you! Very good info right there. Now I just need to do some research about what sort of machine/components I should be looking for. Any recommendations? Also, I should be able to upgrade as needed with a used rig right?
First of all, if you want to do gaming, you should be planning on a discrete graphics card. Integrated graphics are pretty good these days, but not good enough. Also, SSDs have finally gotten cheap enough to supplant spinning-rust hard drives entirely, so don't bother with the latter.
Desktop computers are upgradeable, but there's a limit: I often find that by the time I decide I want (for example) more RAM or a faster CPU, sockets/standards have changed and I have to buy a new motherboard too. Things like video cards and disk drives are more flexible (new versions of PCI-E and SATA come out occasionally, but as far as I know, they're mostly backwards-compatible).
Personally, I like rooting for the underdog so I make it a point to buy AMD almost all the time. I also like AMD's business practices: Intel has a history of monopolistic collusion with OEMs and Nvidia is relatively hostile to Free Software.
However, I have to admit that at the moment, an Intel/Nvidia system wins on performance/watt and possibly performance/dollar.
I plan to build my next desktop when Zen (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9231/amds-20162017-x86-roadmap-zen-is-in) comes out next October. If you want a computer before then, I recommend evaluating the system requirements of whatever game you want to play and then buying the cheapest used system you can find that meets those requirements.
When you do build a system, pay attention to getting a high-quality case and power supply (look for "80 Plus" certification (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus)), because those are the things that have the longest lifetime. Also, if you aren't planning to upgrade for a while (and as a mustachian, you shouldn't be -- the rate of obsolescence has slowed down, so a new computer should perform satisfactorily for at least five or maybe even 10 years now) then look for motherboards that list durability and/or high-quality capacitors as features.
I'm no computer expert, but I look for two things: the latest/ greatest processor (right now that's the i7) and empty RAM slots. upgrading a processor can be a hassle so I start with one that will last a long time before becoming obsolete, and adding to the RAM is the cheapest, fastest upgrade out there.
I agree that having a motherboard with 4 (or more) RAM slots is a good idea, but I have to object to buying the latest/greatest processor. The price/performance curve for computer hardware is usually exponential, so the absolute fastest processor is normally going to be a much worse value than even the second-fastest one.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 08:02:22 AM
I'm no computer expert, but I look for two things: the latest/ greatest processor (right now that's the i7) and empty RAM slots. upgrading a processor can be a hassle so I start with one that will last a long time before becoming obsolete, and adding to the RAM is the cheapest, fastest upgrade out there.
googling the specs of any machine you're looking at will tell you how easily upgraded it is. some computers are crammed into tiny cases and don't have the physical space to add a graphics card, or whatever.
This is simplified to the point of being misleading. Intel has been making "i7" branded processors for a very long time (in computing terms). You need to know the exact processor model.
More to the point, for gaming, an i7 is overkill. Basically no games exist that can take advantage of 8 threads. An i5 is more than sufficient. Ideally you want one no earlier than the "Sandy Bridge" generation. The model number would be i5-2xxx or higher.
To the original question, giving advice greatly depends on what type of game(s) you're wanting to play, and at what resolution.
Post by: ketchup on December 17, 2015, 08:17:09 AM
I don't game nearly as much as I used to, but I still fall back into Team Fortress 2 every so often. My girlfriend does the same with Skyrim every few months when she has downtime. I still have Fallout 3 on the "to play" list, as I got it in some Steam bundle a few years ago.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 08:32:12 AM
yes, i7 is overkill, which is the point. it will still be usable and relevant when i5 has become a dinosaur. in my opinion it's a smarter purchase. long term computer planning.
No. Games are rarely taking advantage of more than 4 CPU threads, and what really counts for CPU-bound games is IPC (instructions per clock) on those threads. An i5 of the same generation (see my post above that you HAVE to include the model number, as, say, an i7-960 is a very different beast from a new Skylake i7-4XXXX) will be practically identical to an i5 of that gen for nearly all games.
Post by: Jack on December 17, 2015, 08:50:57 AM
yes, i7 is overkill, which is the point. it will still be usable and relevant when i5 has become a dinosaur. in my opinion it's a smarter purchase. long term computer planning.
The trouble is that an i5 is so much cheaper that you can replace it before it becomes a dinosaur -- maybe multiple times -- and still pay less than the initial i7.
For example, the fastest (non-server) Intel CPU (i7-3970x) costs $1079.99. The i5 with the highest performance per dollar according to this chart (http://paulisageek.com/compare/cpu/) (i5-3470) costs $199.99. You could buy the latter now, and then whatever the fastest processor is for $200 every two years for a decade before reaching the cost of the "overkill" CPU. (It's not quite that simple -- you'd probably need a new motherboard at least once, and you wouldn't feel the need to upgrade the CPU so often -- but I trust you get my point.)
Of course, according to that chart, it looks like the actual best-value processor (with decent performance) appears to be the AMD FX-8320 or 8350. However, the thing to remember is that AMD processors are tuned more towards multicore performance (whereas Intel CPUs have better single-threaded performance), so the chart may be misleading if the application you care about is single-threaded (such as most games, as Thegoblinchief points out). Regardless, I'd get neither an i7 nor an i5 but pick the AMD Fx-8350 instead, if I had to buy a CPU today.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 09:16:15 AM
As my last word on the topic, my favorite site for reliable well-considered system building guides is The Tech Report. They also have a good video tutorial on assembling a PC. Lots of websites publish guides but that's the place I find myself not shaking my head and wondering why they recommended that.
Another good tool for those trying to cross-reference performance of a CPU or a GPU is Anandtech's Bench tool.
Post by: Killerbrandt on December 17, 2015, 09:19:06 AM
Post by: Killerbrandt on December 17, 2015, 09:24:37 AM
Post by: kudy on December 17, 2015, 09:41:05 AM
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Post by: SouthernTransplant on December 17, 2015, 09:45:06 AM
Hey! PC Magazine just said that the STEAM Sales should start December 22!! What are people looking forward to getting?
I was thinking about Kerbal Space Program until I heard there was a Wii U version coming out, which might be better. Might look at picking up one of the old Final Fantasies if they go on sale, especially since FF7 is being remade now!
Post by: Killerbrandt on December 17, 2015, 09:45:29 AM
I'm hoping to find a great party game on sale:
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
That's a game?!?!?!?!
Post by: Jon_Snow on December 17, 2015, 09:50:32 AM
Post by: Jack on December 17, 2015, 10:00:41 AM
I was thinking about Kerbal Space Program until I heard there was a Wii U version coming out, which might be better. Might look at picking up one of the old Final Fantasies if they go on sale, especially since FF7 is being remade now!
Pro tip: for any game that has a PC version -- especially one that has plugins or expansions, like Kerbal Space Program -- the PC version is almost always better.
Post by: SouthernTransplant on December 17, 2015, 10:02:09 AM
I was thinking about Kerbal Space Program until I heard there was a Wii U version coming out, which might be better. Might look at picking up one of the old Final Fantasies if they go on sale, especially since FF7 is being remade now!
Pro tip: for any game that has a PC version -- especially one that has plugins or expansions, like Kerbal Space Program -- the PC version is almost always better.
Agreed, in almost all cases. I just liked the idea of using the Wii U controller with it's own screen as part of the experience.
Post by: Thinkum on December 17, 2015, 10:04:03 AM
I've always envied those great Steam sales I would always read about. Console games are always so expensive and limiting, thus my considering "building" or buying a gaming PC.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 10:30:54 AM
Besides those we will probably buy Fallout 4 and the Witcher 3 DLC. Probably too early for GTA V to get a deep sale, but I'm a buyer at $20 or below. Its been on sale at $35 but I don't like GTA that much.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 10:44:32 AM
Some people like the PS3 controller better. This is entirely personal preference, I have always liked Xbox better. Getting the PS working used to be hard, might be easier now. The Xbox controllers are literally plug and play.
Sometimes I'm tempted to get a Xbox One controller since its wireless, but they're too expensive right now.
Post by: Killerbrandt on December 17, 2015, 10:54:51 AM
Yeah! I love Steam sales! I have a huge list of games that I am not sure about, but if the price is right, Ill buy. I have a limit of 30 bucks for a game, but will usually buy any game I am interested in if its dirt cheap, like 3.50. However, there are a few titles and publishers that I support big time and will buy their games full price, just to help them out. For example, Banished, that game was made by one guy! It's an incredible game and he kept in contact with the public while making it. I also buy almost all Paradox games, because they seem to be in it more for the player and not the money side. They take in ideas from the forums all the time and usually put them in the game within a month, they also just goof off and chat with us. A few games published by Paradox is Cities Skylines, Europa 4, and Mount & Blade. These games are incredible in my opinion.
Post by: Kaspian on December 17, 2015, 12:54:50 PM
Haven't ventured into the online multiplayer yet - I'm not eager to get pwned by 12 year olds
Actually, "Battlefront"'s it's not that bad. I expected some sort of "Call of Duty" thing where you get sniped in the head as soon as you spawn (and every single time you spawn thereafter.) I think the designers didn't want that sort of thing to happen. It's more of a crazy free for all where the environment keeps changing and teams getting equalized--keeps people from cherry-picking. They can't just sit in one place and shoot the whole round or they'd be a very lonely player.
Post by: Roboturner on December 17, 2015, 01:21:24 PM
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 17, 2015, 01:37:13 PM
So much Fallout 4, they did a great game, even though Bethesda stayed true to form and is buggy AF (still can't complete a mission because NPC refuses to do his thing)
If you're playing on PC, Google the appropriate 'setstage' command in the dev console to force complete the quest.
Post by: ReadyToStash on December 17, 2015, 01:39:41 PM
I am loving progressing in WoW with the SO. We started over new characters on a new server and it's been amazing exploring the game after 6 years of absence. But, it's showing both of us that our computers just aren't what they used to be...
SO got a PS4 from the parents last year and has played a ton of Witcher 3, Metal Gear Solid V, and we both have enjoyed Rocket League!
Post by: Roboturner on December 17, 2015, 01:43:00 PM
SO got a PS4 from the parents last year and has played a ton of Witcher 3, Metal Gear Solid V, and we both have enjoyed Rocket League!
+5000 for this, might be the greatest 'free' game ever gifted - made it well worth the ps+ subscription
If you're playing on PC, Google the appropriate 'setstage' command in the dev console to force complete the quest.
Ps4 (bought broken and fixed), I am wayyyy too cheap to build a gaming computer
Post by: Ozstache on December 17, 2015, 02:36:50 PM
Does anyone use a controller for PC gaming? I have heard that the PS3 controller is the best, and works well with a PC.
I use a PC version Xbox 360 wireless controller for my PC gaming and it works great for games that support controllers.
Post by: Jon_Snow on December 17, 2015, 02:40:37 PM
Post by: Jack on December 17, 2015, 04:51:39 PM
Pro tip: for any game that has a PC version -- especially one that has plugins or expansions, like Kerbal Space Program -- the PC version is almost always better.
So much Fallout 4, they did a great game, even though Bethesda stayed true to form and is buggy AF (still can't complete a mission because NPC refuses to do his thing)
If you're playing on PC, Google the appropriate 'setstage' command in the dev console to force complete the quest.
... a perfect example to prove my point. That didn't take long!
Can we PLEASE not turn this thread into PC vs consoles debate? That would be boring.
No. : P
Post by: Yonco on December 17, 2015, 07:25:31 PM
Post by: vern on December 18, 2015, 12:56:25 AM
I've still got an old Atari 2600 that I hook up on occasion.
Post by: Comar on December 18, 2015, 02:27:00 AM
Post by: Ozstache on December 18, 2015, 03:15:44 AM
Post by: whitedragon on December 18, 2015, 04:25:44 AM
whitedragon - How is Destiny? It's one of the games we want to try if we do get a PS4. (Another reason we want one is that many of our distant friends only have that and don't play on PC very much at all.)
Dragon Age Inquisition is definitely on our list to get. I really loved the first one and want to give the second game another chance. My personal clock in Skyrim is 320 hours (and counting) so I totally get it. Probably another 30+ hours of modding (which, while occasionally frustrating, is fun for me too), and I used to maintain a mod guide for a now-defunct website.
Destiny is pretty much Halo reskinned, but online all the time. It's not a bad thing, and if you like Halo you'll like Destiny. I like Halo so I like Destiny. You can also get pretty darn far playing solo, and only venturing into the deathmatch areas (The Crucible) as a break if you want to. There's plenty of PVE and PVP content for everyone really. The problem becomes when you want to do alot of the harder raids and end game stuff, because there is no matchmaking. If you don't have any friends to play with, you just won't be able to finish any of the harder 3 person or 6 person missions. If you can get it cheap though, its definitely worth it, but make sure to get the new "Taken King: Legendary Edition" which includes the base game and all the DLC up to this point. It's been usually on sale for around 40 bucks now.
And as for Dragon Age, my first love will always be Mass Effect and Commander Shepard, but I'm a sucker for any Bioware roleplaying game, and Dragon Age Inquisition did not disappoint! Apparently now they also have DLC, so...maybe another few hours into that one eh.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 18, 2015, 06:50:29 AM
http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/mustachian-pc-hardware-questionsdiscussion-(for-gaming-or-otherwise)/
Post by: Olive Branch on December 18, 2015, 07:16:52 AM
Post by: Thinkum on December 18, 2015, 11:57:21 AM
For a very mustachian game you should pick up "The Last of US" on the ps3 or ps4. A post apocalyptic zombie game. If you're not into "zombies" don't let that scare you away, this is not your typical zombie experience. Going through this game on the hardest difficulty sharpened my mustachian thinking. Every piece of junk you find has to be used to maximum efficiency. You stark feeling like a stalking wolf, surviving the winter. Gave me a similar feeling as when I read The Call of the Wild by Jack London.
And thanks to this, I am now playing "The Last of Us" on my PS3. Thanks jerk. ;) All kidding aside, it is a very cinematic game thus far. Also, score for buying it used at Target for $9.74! I buy most all my games used.
Post by: Comar on December 21, 2015, 05:57:21 AM
For a very mustachian game you should pick up "The Last of US" on the ps3 or ps4. A post apocalyptic zombie game. If you're not into "zombies" don't let that scare you away, this is not your typical zombie experience. Going through this game on the hardest difficulty sharpened my mustachian thinking. Every piece of junk you find has to be used to maximum efficiency. You stark feeling like a stalking wolf, surviving the winter. Gave me a similar feeling as when I read The Call of the Wild by Jack London.
And thanks to this, I am now playing "The Last of Us" on my PS3. Thanks jerk. ;) All kidding aside, it is a very cinematic game thus far. Also, score for buying it used at Target for $9.74! I buy most all my games used.
I'm so glad I influenced you. I'm looking forward to hearing what more you have to say about it :-)
Post by: matchewed on December 21, 2015, 06:29:05 AM
Bunches of free indie games if that's your jam.
Post by: davisgang90 on December 21, 2015, 06:37:04 AM
I've got over 1000 hours on Skyrim and still enjoy playing it. About 1300 hours on Splinter Cell Blacklist. I really enjoy games with a stealthy aspect.
Working through Fallout 4, although I'm not enjoying it like I thought I would.
Post by: FunkyStickman on December 21, 2015, 09:25:33 AM
On PC, I play a lot of Steam games. RPG's, like Shadowrun Returns, got 'em on sale. Also picked up a bunch of puzzle games from Humble Bundle for stupid cheap. I also get a lot of classics on PC for cheap or free.
On XBox, I play a lot of racing games like Forza 4 (got it on sale for $10!) and Blur (also cheap). Kinect games, too. I won't pay more than $15 for a game, anywhere. Too many cheap good ones to be shelling out $$$ for new releases.
And of course, I play all kinds of stuff on the Wii with the kids.
Post by: Thinkum on December 21, 2015, 09:26:29 AM
I still have to go back to "The Last of Us", I am barely at the first "boss" fight with some dude at the wharf. While playing I remember what the game play and realism reminded me of; Uncharted 3. Then I realized why "Naughty Dog" seemed so familiar. Duh! :)
@ Davisgang90; DANG! You make my 200-250 hours in Skyrim seem like chump change. I have only played console versions, 360 & PS3. I have seen so many mods for the PC version that I suppose I would be able to play it a lot longer too.
Post by: Roboturner on December 21, 2015, 10:20:00 AM
I finished Dragon Age: Origins last night. To celebrate I installed Dragon Age 2. I briefly played some Portal and this Steam game called Life is Strange, but then got down to the killing of darkspawn.
Yesterday was so great.
Get ready to be disappointed, DAO is vastly superior to DA2, DAI gets more interesting/is much better, but still lacks the same punch as DAO
Post by: Jon_Snow on December 21, 2015, 10:24:18 AM
Post by: davisgang90 on December 21, 2015, 10:35:45 AM
Post by: JPinDC on December 21, 2015, 11:23:04 AM
JPinDC - My knowledge of console stuff is sadly out of date. One game my kids really like that's got splitscreen multiplayer is Awesomenauts. Pretty sure that was released for the 360 too. It's a 2D MOBA, so probably not the friendliest to play online, but definitely fun co-op.
Thanks for the recommendation -- I'll have to check it out. We share a computer at home, so we're not really set up to do PC gaming right now, but it's good to have all these recommendations in case that changes someday!
ETA:
I'm hoping to find a great party game on sale:
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
We have this and it's great to play with a group. Really fun to see who takes the lead and figure out how to divide up the tasks. Would totally recommend!
Post by: Roboturner on December 21, 2015, 11:25:39 AM
I finished Dragon Age: Origins last night. To celebrate I installed Dragon Age 2. I briefly played some Portal and this Steam game called Life is Strange, but then got down to the killing of darkspawn.
Yesterday was so great.
Get ready to be disappointed, DAO is vastly superior to DA2, DAI gets more interesting/is much better, but still lacks the same punch as DAO
I keep hearing that... DAI is supposed to be really good, so i'll play through DA2 and hope DAI goes on sale before i'm done.
Anyone have advice about Skyrim? I want to play but don't know where the entry point is. Going back to the first game in the series seems like overkill. recommendations?
Oblivion is decent, but you can just play Skyrim right off the bat - its a great game
Post by: Thinkum on December 21, 2015, 11:40:42 AM
Anyone have advice about Skyrim? I want to play but don't know where the entry point is. Going back to the first game in the series seems like overkill. recommendations?
As mentioned above, Skyrim is great on it's own. I bought it on 360 shortly after it came out, the first time I paid close to full price for a game in YEARS. By far the best game I have ever played. I later bought Oblivion, and I couldn't really get past the dated graphics. I would recommend trying to get the legendary edition as it will have all the DLC on it. Of course, if you're playing on PC, then no matter.
Post by: Jack on December 21, 2015, 12:09:18 PM
Anyone have advice about Skyrim? I want to play but don't know where the entry point is. Going back to the first game in the series seems like overkill. recommendations?
Start with Morrowind (or better yet, Morroblivion, or at least some "Better ____" mods to improve the graphics).
Arena and Daggerfall are DOS-era and barely-3D (Arena was 2.5D, like Doom), which means the control scheme is archaic and the 640x480 rendering feels claustrophobic. They also had mostly randomly-generated maps, which makes them repetitive.
Morrowind, on the other hand, uses a modern shooter control scheme and the entire world map was detailed by hand, so it's much more interesting and varied. In fact, I find the setting and lore to be superior to Oblivion, and maybe even Skyrim (I haven't played the latter enough to know). It also has interesting gameplay mechanics (e.g. levitation spells) that were removed from Oblivion and Skyrim when they were dumbed-down for consoles. (Some of the things were also removed because they could be abused to create exploits -- for example, crafting a dagger that turns you invisible on hit so enemies can't counterattack -- but it's a single-player game so who cares?)
In my opinion -- keeping in mind that I've never played Daggerfall and haven't played much Skyrim -- Morrowind is the best game in the series. Skyrim, despite having much better graphics, felt downright clunky in comparison (which is why I haven't played it much yet.)
Post by: Jeremy E. on December 21, 2015, 02:05:26 PM
Morrowind was awesome, HUGE I've probably spent hundreds maybe thousands of hours playing Morrowind and I'm sure there are still places I haven't explored. You can follow a main quest, but there are TONS of side quests, it's ridiculously fun.Anyone have advice about Skyrim? I want to play but don't know where the entry point is. Going back to the first game in the series seems like overkill. recommendations?
Start with Morrowind (or better yet, Morroblivion, or at least some "Better ____" mods to improve the graphics).
Arena and Daggerfall are DOS-era and barely-3D (Arena was 2.5D, like Doom), which means the control scheme is archaic and the 640x480 rendering feels claustrophobic. They also had mostly randomly-generated maps, which makes them repetitive.
Morrowind, on the other hand, uses a modern shooter control scheme and the entire world map was detailed by hand, so it's much more interesting and varied. In fact, I find the setting and lore to be superior to Oblivion, and maybe even Skyrim (I haven't played the latter enough to know). It also has interesting gameplay mechanics (e.g. levitation spells) that were removed from Oblivion and Skyrim when they were dumbed-down for consoles. (Some of the things were also removed because they could be abused to create exploits -- for example, crafting a dagger that turns you invisible on hit so enemies can't counterattack -- but it's a single-player game so who cares?)
In my opinion -- keeping in mind that I've never played Daggerfall and haven't played much Skyrim -- Morrowind is the best game in the series. Skyrim, despite having much better graphics, felt downright clunky in comparison (which is why I haven't played it much yet.)
Heres a few tips,
Save frequently, autosaves don't always cut it.
At some point you'll get a package that you have to take to I think Caius Cascades or something like that, DO NOT LOSE THE PACKAGE.
If you kill someone and it says you needed them for a quest, revert to last save and don't kill that person.
One of my least favorite things about skyrim is that stuff resets, on Morrowind you can just go kill people in a house and say this is my house, you can decorate the house and then leave for as long as you want, when you come back all of the stuff will be there. You can leave stuff in the middle of nowhere and it'll stay there forever.
There are cheats you can do if you'd like, something with soulbounding an enchantment or something and you can get infinite health and damage.
The mudcrab merchant is pretty much impossible to find, don't look for him unless you have many hours to spare, scamp is a good alternative and will even buy drugs.
Don't sell people stuff that you stole from them unless you want to fight them.
Have Fun!
Post by: Jack on December 21, 2015, 02:45:28 PM
Morrowind was awesome, HUGE I've probably spent hundreds maybe thousands of hours playing Morrowind and I'm sure there are still places I haven't explored.
The funny thing is that Morrowind has the smallest world map of any of the Elder Scrolls games:
| Arena | ~6,000,000 km2 |
| Daggerfall | 229,848 km2 |
| Morrowind | 24 km2 |
| Oblivion | 57 km2 |
| Skyrim | 37 km2 |
According to the TES wiki, in Arena, "walking to a nearby town could take up to 10 hours of real time, while a far off town in another province could take several days."
Post by: Jeremy E. on December 21, 2015, 04:15:57 PM
That's crazy, I've never heard of arena or daggerfall. Are those elder scrolls 1 and 2? I shortly played Oblivion and Skyrim but didn't extensively play either, I thought the dragons were cool in skyrim and the graphics were great. My main comparisons are games like fable, which great, but the maps don't compare whatsoever. I'm certain I've seen every bit of fable even though I've played it significantly less than morrowind.Morrowind was awesome, HUGE I've probably spent hundreds maybe thousands of hours playing Morrowind and I'm sure there are still places I haven't explored.
The funny thing is that Morrowind has the smallest world map of any of the Elder Scrolls games:
Arena ~6,000,000 km2 Daggerfall 229,848 km2 Morrowind 24 km2 Oblivion 57 km2 Skyrim 37 km2
According to the TES wiki, in Arena, "walking to a nearby town could take up to 10 hours of real time, while a far off town in another province could take several days."
Post by: Jack on December 21, 2015, 04:24:50 PM
I've never heard of arena or daggerfall. Are those elder scrolls 1 and 2?
Yep.
Post by: bacchi on December 21, 2015, 05:05:36 PM
I'm currently playing Pillars of Eternity and finished Divinity: Original Sin a few weeks ago. Both have great plots but DOS has far better graphics (PoE is running the Unity engine).
Kickstarted Bard's Tale IV, Planescape 2, and DOS 2.
I was a huge SC 2 player but the group dissolved after years; also played LoL.
Post by: gooki on December 21, 2015, 08:23:57 PM
Multiplayer only, I refuse to pay to play online, so I'm sticking with the PS3.
It's a shame the game isn't patched to keep out the hackers (auto aim bots etc), but that's only about 10% of the matches, and you can just leave.
Additionally we play Golden Eye Reloaded and GT6 in private matches only.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 21, 2015, 08:50:21 PM
I love the world and story of Morrowind, though, so a modded play through to update it is coming soon. Some could argue the world of Oblivion is generic fantasy, but the storylines of all the major factions are top notch writing. Particularly fond of the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild quest lines.
The best resource I've found for Oblivion is the Mythic Dawn guide on the STEP forum. http://wiki.step-project.com/User:Hishutup/OblivionGuide
For Morrowind what's widely considered the best guide is this one:
http://btb2.free.fr/morrowind.html
At the very least, get the various patches and fixes in those guides. Even the final developer patched versions of the games left tons of bugs.
Post by: Knapptyme on December 22, 2015, 05:15:58 AM
No offense to gamers in the MMM community as I think they can be an economical choice of entertainment, but my old games still serve me well. I was even able to sell my complete boxed versions for top dollar to collectors. I'm not otherwise equipped to join this conversation.
Post by: syednaeemul on December 22, 2015, 06:25:22 AM
I'm a big RPG player and I'm currently going through Fallout New Vegas again before starting up the Witcher series. Also have a large backlog so I'm hoping by the time it's done, Fallout 4 will be around $20
Post by: Jack on December 22, 2015, 07:25:40 AM
I dunno, I find Morrowind and Oblivion really hard to get back into post-Skyrim, as the gameplay and graphics are quite dated. I can't recommend a new player start there.
I guess that's why it's a good idea to play them in chronological order, then -- you won't know what (graphics) you're missing.
Post by: Roboturner on December 22, 2015, 09:20:32 AM
So I may have missed a couple posts, but I'm surprised how dated my tastes are. I have all the Nintendo consoles sans handhelds or Wii U. I keep playing my old RPG's like Final Fantasy I-X. (I also have a PS2 for that reason.) I get it that they're 20 years old, but I still play and recommend Earthbound, Secret of Mana, and Chrono Trigger. (If you can't tell, I do have an affinity for the SNES that I grew up with.) As for PC, I've played some back in the day. It was mostly the Wizardry series with a friend.
No offense to gamers in the MMM community as I think they can be an economical choice of entertainment, but my old games still serve me well. I was even able to sell my complete boxed versions for top dollar to collectors. I'm not otherwise equipped to join this conversation.
Just finished FF IX again, forgot how much i loved that game, still my favorite in the series.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 28, 2015, 07:00:49 AM
Post by: JLee on December 28, 2015, 07:25:39 AM
I also do a secret santa gift exchange on another forum - I asked for useful stuff, and I got a pair of Darn Tough socks (which are awesome, btw) and a starter package for Star Citizen, which I'm pretty excited about. :)
Post by: Thegoblinchief on December 28, 2015, 07:34:35 AM
I just bought Fallout 3 GOTY and New Vegas Ultimate for ~$15 combined...figured I'd try to play them both to completion. That should keep me busy for a while.
I also do a secret santa gift exchange on another forum - I asked for useful stuff, and I got a pair of Darn Tough socks (which are awesome, btw) and a starter package for Star Citizen, which I'm pretty excited about. :)
100s of hours later...
Post by: JLee on December 28, 2015, 09:16:49 AM
I just bought Fallout 3 GOTY and New Vegas Ultimate for ~$15 combined...figured I'd try to play them both to completion. That should keep me busy for a while.
I also do a secret santa gift exchange on another forum - I asked for useful stuff, and I got a pair of Darn Tough socks (which are awesome, btw) and a starter package for Star Citizen, which I'm pretty excited about. :)
100s of hours later...
Given the amount of time I actually spend playing games, I might be set for the next several years. I really have minimal interest in buying anything new anymore. My backlog is too high already!
Post by: LibrarIan on December 28, 2015, 09:38:08 AM
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Post by: Pro_Amateur on December 28, 2015, 02:33:05 PM
Over the last couple of years, I've mostly played Call of Duty and Battlefield-type games. Not the online version, because they can feel so restricted from time to time. I used to play Operation Flashpoint a lot. Now it's mostly War Thunder, a free WW2 flight simulator on Steam.
And now for something completely different: sometimes I play games on my (work) ipad, and I recently found a free game called "Does not commute". It's about commuting and I'm some mustachians will enjoy it. It's very funny and makes fun of commuting.
Post by: brett2k07 on December 30, 2015, 05:36:17 AM
However, I recently got a PS4 and received the new Call of Duty for Christmas. Haven't really played that one that much. I have been more focused on Assassin's Creed Unity which has been pretty fun.
Post by: greentea on January 04, 2016, 04:57:59 AM
I am interested in playing Witcher 3 though, when I am done with Skyrim.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 04, 2016, 06:21:37 AM
Now off for Falskaar (mod) and then play the official Bethesda DLCs, which we've owned for a long time but I've only ever barely started in past playthroughs.
My wife's been really enjoying Shadowrun Dragon Rising. I might start playing that soon for a change of pace.
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Post by: ReadyToStash on January 04, 2016, 01:44:15 PM
I started playing Xenoblade Chronicles X this weekend. Enjoying it so far.
As did I! I can tell this will be quite the time sink.
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Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 04, 2016, 02:21:31 PM
The Steam sale finally broke my willpower and I bought Garry's Mod and Don't Starve (plus the most-on-sale DLC) for a grand total of $7.50 over the weekend. I haven't played Garry's Mod yet, but Don't Starve is pretty cool. (For the record, I haven't starved yet -- I keep getting killed by animals/monsters instead.)
I haven't played Don't Starve at all, but my kids have sure enjoyed it, especially the other characters you unlock as you play.
Post by: cube.37 on January 04, 2016, 03:05:42 PM
Only problem with dota is that my fiancee will not accept that I am "committed" to a game for 45 minute stretches, so we have an arrangement where I now only play when she's sleeping; i.e. Fri/Saturday 10pm-4am lol..
Post by: FIRE4Science on January 05, 2016, 10:42:52 AM
My # 1 pc game: Elder Scrolls Online: Tameriel Unlimited. I have seen the keys as low as $15 now, and there is no monthly subscription anymore. I have been playing this a few times a week for over 6 months now and love it still!
My backlog consists of:
1) Finishing up Assassin's Creed: Rogue with legendary ship battles.
2) Assassin's Creed Unity
3) Just Cause 3. Haven't bought yet but may in 6 months or later.
4) Civ Beyond Earth and Civ 5 I still play with friends occasionally.
5) Witcher 3 I hear is fantastic but won't own until i want to play it.
All other pc games on the backlog are past the 1 year touch or get rid of it marker. Even the ones on Steam that I have not reinstalled.
I hope one day these games become available to "borrow" for free at the local libraries, or online libraries like movies, ebooks, audiobooks, and tools are.
Post by: Jack on January 05, 2016, 10:51:48 AM
I hope one day these games become available to "borrow" for free at the local libraries, or online libraries like movies, ebooks, audiobooks, and tools are.
Publishers have been doing everything they possibly can, including lobbying for Draconian copyright laws to the point that they're being held superior to actual property rights, to prevent that sort of thing.
For example, you are basically no longer allowed by law to modify or even fix many parts of your car because it's all computer-controlled and the computers are encrypted, which makes messing with it a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. As the "Internet of Things" becomes more and more prevalent, it will get to the point where private property rights are utterly destroyed.
This is why, despite being a computer geek, I make it a point to drive old cars and avoid most "smart home" technology. (Frugality is only a secondary reason.) I'd rather spend my money on donations to the Electronic Frontier Foundation than on DRM'd shit.
Post by: purplepear on January 05, 2016, 11:32:30 AM
The Winter Steam sale was just too good. We picked up:
- Don't Starve Together
- The Stanley Parable
- Grim Fandango
- South Park: The Stick of Truth
I believe all of those games were under $10 when we bought them, some under $5. Don't Starve Together is my fave, and it's fun to play cooperatively with our friends who live in other states. Gaming can be a cheap hobby if you don't rush to play THE LATEST games and wait patiently for deep discounts.
Post by: Quaglar on January 05, 2016, 12:30:48 PM
I actually recently stopped playing Dota2. Not because its bad, but because it is too good of a game, and I want to be good at it too much to do the grad school stuff I have been trying to grind through.
Games I have really been enjoying recently:
Crusader Kings 2 - Really hard with a steep learning curve, but it is a wonderful story generating game. If you are looking for a game that offer depth while allowing you to play it on your laptop while you watch TV with someone else this is the game for you.
TowerFall Ascension - Really fun game that is some of the funnest couch multiplayer I have ever had. Really solid PC replacement for the Smash Bros.(N64) kind of experience.
Jack Box 1 & 2 - A new set of games from the people who made the "You don't know jack games". This has basically replaced 90% of the party games we play with the In-Laws. It is really awesome because it allows players to submit there answers via their cell phones, essentially replacing the need for a board that many party games have. If you do pick it up I would suggest playing Fibbage and Drawful first as they are the most compelling games.
Civ V with all the expansions + NQMOD - Recently started playing the game again with a mod that alters the balance of each of civs you can play as. It was made for multiplayer, but I find it spices up single player quite a bit by making some of the weaker civs significantly stronger.
All of the above games you can get on steam. You can also see if they are offered cheaper on the website G2A.com, which sells game codes second hand.
I would greatly recommend picking up some wireless Xbox 360 controllers and a wireless receiver if you ever have folks over to your house to play some video games.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 05, 2016, 03:32:44 PM
Crusader Kings 2 - Really hard with a steep learning curve, but it is a wonderful story generating game. If you are looking for a game that offer depth while allowing you to play it on your laptop while you watch TV with someone else this is the game for you.
I got a code for that back when I was a game reviewer and was never able to get into it. Glad you're having fun - I enjoyed reading about a lot of others' experiences with it back when it released.
Post by: Thinkum on January 06, 2016, 12:08:55 AM
Post by: frugalnacho on January 06, 2016, 08:02:58 AM
Then I picked up the legendary edition of skyrim for $15 and it blew my mind. By far my favorite game ever. I put in over 500 hours on various characters and did just about everything you can do in the game and earned every trophy. Only one of my characters got to a high enough level to meet the ebony warrior, and I fought him asap. It was by far the hardest battle of the game. I could not beat him on legendary, he would literally one shot me dead, and no matter what I did I could barely make a dent in his health. I continued playing that character up to about level 130 or so, and would have liked to have a rematch with him because I could have wiped the floor with him at that point. In fact I wiped the floor with everyone at that point, my character was pretty much invincible and could do just about anything he wanted. That game kept me occupied for over a year.
Just recently I purchased and played red dead redemption (including the undead nightmare). It was a pretty cool game. Probably spent 70* hours playing it, and another 10-15 on undead nightmare. I thought I would love undead nightmare because I love zombies so much, but it was pretty short and the end was ultimately unsatisfying. Overall it was still a great game and well worth the $20 or so you can pick it up for now.
*I'm ashamed at how many of those hours were spent cheating the pants off everyone at the poker table.
No backstory required, just jump in to Skyrim and enjoy!
Anyone have advice about Skyrim? I want to play but don't know where the entry point is. Going back to the first game in the series seems like overkill. recommendations?
As mentioned above, Skyrim is great on it's own. I bought it on 360 shortly after it came out, the first time I paid close to full price for a game in YEARS. By far the best game I have ever played. I later bought Oblivion, and I couldn't really get past the dated graphics. I would recommend trying to get the legendary edition as it will have all the DLC on it. Of course, if you're playing on PC, then no matter.
Exact same problem I had with GTA5/GTA4 - couldn't downgrade despite the predecessor being a great game. If you want to play oblivion I would recommend playing it before skyrim.
Since I enjoyed skyrim so much I just purchased dragon age: origins. It was a bundle that included dragon age:awakening and all the dlc. If I enjoy it even a fraction as much as I enjoyed skyrim, it should keep me occupied for a long time. And it has a couple sequels I can move on to. I am only about 2 hours into it so far. It seems overly complicated at the moment, and I don't have the hang of combat at all yet, but i'm assuming as I familiarize myself with it I will end up liking it.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 06, 2016, 08:24:18 AM
Dragon Age: Origins is a fantastic game. Did you ever play BioWare's older game Knights of the Old Republic? The combat in DA:O is right out of that one. Basically it's a pseudo-turn-based system. In hard fights you're supposed to periodically pause the action, check on everyone, issue new orders to each party member, etc. Unlike true turn-based systems, though, in easy fights you can just roll over enemies quickly by never pausing and just using mainly default attacks.
If combat never grabs you, just turn the difficulty down and enjoy the story. Some nicely developed characters in that game. IIRC there's about 25-40 hours of content between base game and DLC depending on whether you start new characters to see the alternate origin stories.
Skyrim is an awesome game. Surprised it gave you no issues on PS3. I was under the impression from numerous friends that version of the game was seriously jacked up at launch and never fixed all that well by Bethesda.
Red Dead is a cool game too. I found it interesting how much it influenced Witcher 3 of all things.
Post by: frugalnacho on January 06, 2016, 08:52:45 AM
frugalnacho - The driving physics in GTA4 are what get me every time to try to play the game. Never looked to see if anyone modded it on the PC but I've tried several times on console and PC to get into that game and just can't. I'd like to give GTA5 a try but PC copies still run $35 on sale so I'm waiting another year or two.
Dragon Age: Origins is a fantastic game. Did you ever play BioWare's older game Knights of the Old Republic? The combat in DA:O is right out of that one. Basically it's a pseudo-turn-based system. In hard fights you're supposed to periodically pause the action, check on everyone, issue new orders to each party member, etc. Unlike true turn-based systems, though, in easy fights you can just roll over enemies quickly by never pausing and just using mainly default attacks.
If combat never grabs you, just turn the difficulty down and enjoy the story. Some nicely developed characters in that game. IIRC there's about 25-40 hours of content between base game and DLC depending on whether you start new characters to see the alternate origin stories.
Skyrim is an awesome game. Surprised it gave you no issues on PS3. I was under the impression from numerous friends that version of the game was seriously jacked up at launch and never fixed all that well by Bethesda.
Red Dead is a cool game too. I found it interesting how much it influenced Witcher 3 of all things.
I'm sure the driving physics on GTA4 would be fine if I hadn't gotten so used to GTA5. But after GTA5 they are honestly unplayable. It really bummed me out because I purchase GTA4 (it also included 2 more games using the same engine - the ballad of gay tony and the lost and the damned) for $15 thinking I was going to get a hundred hours of entertainment, and I had to turn it off after only a few hours into the main game.
I've never played any turn based gamed. I never really got into any RPG until skyrim, which also had a learning curve. I didn't enjoy the first several hours of skyrim, but I pressed on because it got so many rave reviews. After I got the hang of it I loved it. I'm assuming the same thing will happen with dragon age once I figure out the mechanics and nuances. I really don't understand the leveling system and the attributes I can beef up (strength, dexterity, etc), but i'm assuming after some more game play i'll get the hang of it and learn what I like and what is actually useful for my character. I've only played about 2 hours so far as a male human warrior. I fought some large rats, and some of Howe's men. Then I got recruited by ducan, and have been walking around the base camp talking to people, so I figure i'm not actually into the "game" world just yet. Hopefully I don't venture out on the first mission and get my ass handed to me.
I didn't buy skyrim until they had released the final 1.9 patch. I bought the legendary edition which includes all 3 dlc with it. There were a few quirky bugs with it, but it basically ran fine until my save file got very large around level 40 then I had significant freezing and stuttering issues that were bad enough to make me put the game down. I eventually returned to it though and took some steps to reduce my save file size. I also turned off the autosave option and just saved manually, and that had the biggest impact on improving performance. Solstheim still seems a lot more buggy than the main land though, so you may want to do the dragonborn quests and explore that island at earlier levels rather than later. It may be different on a platform other than ps3 though.
Post by: JLee on January 06, 2016, 08:55:11 AM
I hope one day these games become available to "borrow" for free at the local libraries, or online libraries like movies, ebooks, audiobooks, and tools are.
Publishers have been doing everything they possibly can, including lobbying for Draconian copyright laws to the point that they're being held superior to actual property rights, to prevent that sort of thing.
For example, you are basically no longer allowed by law to modify or even fix many parts of your car because it's all computer-controlled and the computers are encrypted, which makes messing with it a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. As the "Internet of Things" becomes more and more prevalent, it will get to the point where private property rights are utterly destroyed.
This is why, despite being a computer geek, I make it a point to drive old cars and avoid most "smart home" technology. (Frugality is only a secondary reason.) I'd rather spend my money on donations to the Electronic Frontier Foundation than on DRM'd shit.
Fortunately that is changing :)
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/27/9622150/dmca-exemption-accessing-car-software
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The Librarian of Congress has issued new exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as part of a triennial review, and one of them grants people access to parts of the computer software running their cars. While you've always been allowed to tinker with your car's engine or change the oil and rotate the tires, now you'll be able to get under the digital hood.
Post by: Jack on January 06, 2016, 09:09:24 AM
I never really got into any RPG until skyrim,
FYI, Grand Theft Auto is an RPG too.
Fortunately that is changing :)
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/27/9622150/dmca-exemption-accessing-car-softwareQuoteThe Librarian of Congress has issued new exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as part of a triennial review, and one of them grants people access to parts of the computer software running their cars. While you've always been allowed to tinker with your car's engine or change the oil and rotate the tires, now you'll be able to get under the digital hood.
Every little bit helps, but the only way to actually solve the problem would be to repeal that shit law entirely.
Post by: Guses on January 06, 2016, 01:10:13 PM
All of the quests in Skyrim and Fallout 4 can be summarized as such:
Kill
Loot
Return
This is a great tragedy! They spend so much time working on the graphics and the world that they sorta went "meh" and just did generic (radiant) quests and passable storylines. Can't wait for the Morro'Bliv'rim mod/remake!
Talking about the steam sale, I recently picked up Dark Souls 2 ... for the PC. Wow, I have yet to find a game with worse controls. It was so bad, I actually requested a refund after 40 minutes of painful key rebinding...
I also picked up Empire at War (star wars 4x type game) for 5$ and highly recommend it. The vanilla game is "meh" but the mods are where the fun is at!
Also, working my way through Fallout 4, but I am starting to get bored of the repetitititittitititititiveness. I want to plow through for the story but I am finding less and less time to play it. Plus, Garvey keeps sending me on these long treks to save settlers from raiders or ghouls....
On the odd day that I want to play a Moba, I play Heroes of the Storm from Blizzard. It's pretty fun.
Post by: Olive Branch on January 06, 2016, 05:59:20 PM
Just a tip in case you're starting out: upgrade your stage coach for a few extra heroes each week ASAP so that you have a fresh flow of greedy adventurous rookies wanting to loot and plunder the local haunted estate. You'll need them.
Post by: JimLahey on January 06, 2016, 11:17:37 PM
Edit: Sorry for the long blank space. My cat crawled on my keyboard before I posted and I didn't notice the period.
Post by: Tyn on January 07, 2016, 04:57:03 AM
Post by: MasterStache on January 07, 2016, 09:10:55 AM
I bought my son an Xbox One last year. He plays a few different games. Admittedly I am a bit addicted to Halo, particularly online multiplayer. It's a lot of fun, but you do have to contend with a lot of little kids (and probably big ones as well) quitting the game early, killing their own team members etc. It can get annoying. My son and I can play together on the same TV through split screen. It's rather fun.
Post by: EverCurious on January 07, 2016, 09:15:52 AM
I also enjoy Majora's Mask 3D. The graphics update just really makes it more beautiful, and the 3D effect makes Terminal just come to life. I played the original on the N64, but I gotta say I like this one much more.
Post by: Daffy on January 09, 2016, 11:32:08 PM
I never really got into any RPG until skyrim,
FYI, Grand Theft Auto is an RPG too.
GTA has always been classified more as an open world, action-adventure game. It's only a "RPG" in the sense that you are playing a "role" in a game, but if we go by that loose of a definition, then almost any video game is a RPG.
Post by: zinethstache on January 09, 2016, 11:44:35 PM
Post by: Roboturner on January 11, 2016, 10:52:40 AM
Post by: Thinkum on January 11, 2016, 07:03:10 PM
Now I think it's time to go back to games I left behind without finishing. The question is, which one? I have "The Last of Us", "DarkSouls", "Ni, No, Kuni", and "Ratchet and Clank a Crack in Time".
Post by: Roboturner on January 12, 2016, 08:44:48 AM
Recently finished GTA 4. Now it's pretty meh. It does not have the same replay ability of games like Skyrim. Though vastly different in genres, they are both open world games. The issue with GTA is that so much of the world is not interactive. Most buildings have doors that do not open and fire escapes you cannot climb.
Now I think it's time to go back to games I left behind without finishing. The question is, which one? I have "The Last of Us", "DarkSouls", "Ni, No, Kuni", and "Ratchet and Clank a Crack in Time".
+1 for Last of Us
Post by: frugalnacho on January 12, 2016, 08:52:54 AM
Recently finished GTA 4. Now it's pretty meh. It does not have the same replay ability of games like Skyrim. Though vastly different in genres, they are both open world games. The issue with GTA is that so much of the world is not interactive. Most buildings have doors that do not open and fire escapes you cannot climb.
Now I think it's time to go back to games I left behind without finishing. The question is, which one? I have "The Last of Us", "DarkSouls", "Ni, No, Kuni", and "Ratchet and Clank a Crack in Time".
+1 for Last of Us
second that
Post by: JLee on January 12, 2016, 09:19:11 AM
3rd.Recently finished GTA 4. Now it's pretty meh. It does not have the same replay ability of games like Skyrim. Though vastly different in genres, they are both open world games. The issue with GTA is that so much of the world is not interactive. Most buildings have doors that do not open and fire escapes you cannot climb.
Now I think it's time to go back to games I left behind without finishing. The question is, which one? I have "The Last of Us", "DarkSouls", "Ni, No, Kuni", and "Ratchet and Clank a Crack in Time".
+1 for Last of Us
second that
Post by: Thinkum on January 12, 2016, 05:04:43 PM
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 12, 2016, 05:50:34 PM
I'm a few hours into Shadowrun: Dragonfall and liking it quite a bit.
Installed the MGSO (relatively comprehensive bugfix, tweaking, and huge graphics overhaul for Morrowind) mod last night and started playing a bit today. Really liking Morrowind so far. It's a game I've bounced off of a few times but really want to give it a shot.
Post by: Flyingkea on January 12, 2016, 08:06:06 PM
It's a combat game, and you can play as either a tank or an aircraft. The graphics are pretty good too. We shall see how we go with it.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 17, 2016, 11:45:32 AM
Post by: MrStash2000 on January 17, 2016, 03:13:18 PM
It is a GREAT game that can be had for cheap.
Post by: daverobev on January 17, 2016, 04:14:49 PM
I've been pretty bad with games lately - not finishing many.
Divinity: Original Sin (I hear there is a free upgrade to the enhanced version?), Pillars of Eternity.. Xenoblade X I will probably return to.
Skyrim, actually. I loved Oblivion (which everyone seemed to think was crap?), but Skyrim is just a bit too much like Canada (Ontario) in the winter. Brr!
Xenoblade.. man I loved Xenoblade Chronicles so much. X is good, but I'm not enjoying the mechs at all ('dolls' or skells, or gears, really). I LOVED the 'original' (Xenogears) so so much.
Long time WoW player... at least, years ago. Each new expansion I do the trial and go.. ugh.. why did they fuck up talents so much. Yuck.
Guild Wars 2 I played through to the 'end' when it was first out. I find the skill system too limited - it's less an RPG, somehow. Not a fan of the 'different skills under water' either. I mean, I liked it for a long time, but the high end zones were just empty.
Currently I'm mostly playing Final Fantasy: Record Keeper. And I have Final Fantasy XII emulated on my PC...
To the person who loves FF IX - I agree to a point but the battles are so slooooow!
I have FF XIII coming. Will give it a go. I got XIII-2 a while back and didn't love it - hoping I can work through XIII and then move on to part 2 and enjoy it.
VII man I hope they don't mess it up - it, and Tactics, are my favourites.
Any love for Suikoden?! Heh.
Post by: RWD on January 18, 2016, 08:11:54 AM
Xenoblade.. man I loved Xenoblade Chronicles so much. X is good, but I'm not enjoying the mechs at all ('dolls' or skells, or gears, really). I LOVED the 'original' (Xenogears) so so much.The first Xenoblade was definitely better. I just got access to the Skells' flying ability which makes exploration a lot easier. The Skell combat isn't great, though I like the bind system. My biggest complaint is the story has been pretty unsurprising (with the exception of Chapter 5). That and the annoying Tatsu who has no real reason to stay with your party after your initial encounter. Oh yeah, and the music is good but not nearly at the same level as the previous game.
And I have Final Fantasy XII emulated on my PC...XII was one of my favorite Final Fantasy games. Especially from a combat system perspective.
I have FF XIII coming. Will give it a go. I got XIII-2 a while back and didn't love it - hoping I can work through XIII and then move on to part 2 and enjoy it.XIII was probably my least favorite Final Fantasy game.
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on January 19, 2016, 02:18:32 PM
I occasionally fire up Heroes of Might and Magic 3 or Diablo, but I think I've been leaning more towards things like FTL or Civ recently. I've got my eye on Darkest Dungeon for when I get some more time to play.
Post by: daverobev on January 19, 2016, 06:01:01 PM
Post by: Thinkum on January 19, 2016, 07:00:14 PM
Anyone seen http://www.no-mans-sky.com/ - looks pigging awesome, IMHO.
That looks like it could be a GREAT game!
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 20, 2016, 06:42:35 AM
Anyone seen http://www.no-mans-sky.com/ - looks pigging awesome, IMHO.
That looks like it could be a GREAT game!
Definitely!
Post by: shrnjad on January 20, 2016, 06:46:22 AM
http://dinopoloclub.com/minimetro/
It is a simple game, but so addictive!! :D :D
Post by: Thinkum on January 20, 2016, 09:08:35 AM
Stumbled upon this game, where you have to design a metro system:
http://dinopoloclub.com/minimetro/
It is a simple game, but so addictive!! :D :D
VERY nice! I just played a few rounds and it is pretty cool. Takes a little getting used to, but it speaks to my logical planning mind. Makes me want to get back into Civilization. Thanks for the link!
Post by: JLee on January 20, 2016, 01:26:17 PM
Stumbled upon this game, where you have to design a metro system:
http://dinopoloclub.com/minimetro/
It is a simple game, but so addictive!! :D :D
VERY nice! I just played a few rounds and it is pretty cool. Takes a little getting used to, but it speaks to my logical planning mind. Makes me want to get back into Civilization. Thanks for the link!
Speaking of Civ...did you see the latest Humble Bundle (http://www.humblebundle.com)?
Post by: No Name Guy on January 20, 2016, 01:31:54 PM
I'd like to dip my toes into the water on PC games, specifically naval battle types. BUT......GF and I have an ancient PC (~9 years old) that doesn't cut the mustard - not enough memory, computing power or video card....
So....I'm looking for a new computer that has enough computing horsepower, memory and graphics capabilities to run something like World of Warships but that doesn't break the bank.
In perusing various retailers, I see where "gamer" PC's can be had from $450 up to asinine price points. "Business models" seem to be the same price range - bottom end on up. So, what's the REAL difference between a "gamer" PC and a standard PC?
But.....this has to be a jack of all trades machine - Excel, Word, standard internet access, simple photo editing, iTunes, etc, etc, etc.
So, what hardware features should I be looking for? How much memory / hard drive / what minimum spec on the video, etc? And about what price point should this be? What advantages are there going to above minimum threshold hardware? Where is the sweet spot in terms of performance versus price?
I have zero base of knowledge when it comes to a PC suitable for gaming. Give me something so I'm not just pointing at something and going "yeah.....I suppose so."
Post by: Thinkum on January 20, 2016, 01:51:53 PM
Speaking of Civ...did you see the latest Humble Bundle (http://www.humblebundle.com)?
Dang.... No I did not, and thankfully so, lol! I play mostly PS3 games and only have a few on my mac. Civ 5 being one of the ones I got a few months back. I had Civ 2 way back when and got Civ 5 on sale.
Post by: JLee on January 20, 2016, 01:59:04 PM
OK MMM Gamers - here's a question for you.
I'd like to dip my toes into the water on PC games, specifically naval battle types. BUT......GF and I have an ancient PC (~9 years old) that doesn't cut the mustard - not enough memory, computing power or video card....
So....I'm looking for a new computer that has enough computing horsepower, memory and graphics capabilities to run something like World of Warships but that doesn't break the bank.
In perusing various retailers, I see where "gamer" PC's can be had from $450 up to asinine price points. "Business models" seem to be the same price range - bottom end on up. So, what's the REAL difference between a "gamer" PC and a standard PC?
But.....this has to be a jack of all trades machine - Excel, Word, standard internet access, simple photo editing, iTunes, etc, etc, etc.
So, what hardware features should I be looking for? How much memory / hard drive / what minimum spec on the video, etc? And about what price point should this be? What advantages are there going to above minimum threshold hardware? Where is the sweet spot in terms of performance versus price?
I have zero base of knowledge when it comes to a PC suitable for gaming. Give me something so I'm not just pointing at something and going "yeah.....I suppose so."
Generally the biggest difference will be in video card capability and the power supply (which is needed to drive a higher-end video card).
Nowadays I would go with 8GB RAM as a bare minimum (preferably 16GB) and an SSD for your primary disk (240GB SSDs are down to ~$60 on sale). It's not the greatest time to be buying video cards; I paid $298 for one of these (http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Express-Graphics-ZT-90101-10P/dp/B00NNXVPS2) over a year ago, and as you can see the price hasn't changed much. nVidia should be releasing their Pascal architecture at some point in the relatively near future, which may drive prices down a bit on current-gen stuff. You can go a lot cheaper than that - depends what you're playing (and at what resolution/detail settings).
You may find this thread (http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2389797) helpful. :)
Post by: Guses on January 21, 2016, 09:21:33 AM
Generally the biggest difference will be in video card capability and the power supply (which is needed to drive a higher-end video card).
Nowadays I would go with 8GB RAM as a bare minimum (preferably 16GB) and an SSD for your primary disk (240GB SSDs are down to ~$60 on sale). It's not the greatest time to be buying video cards; I paid $298 for one of these (http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Express-Graphics-ZT-90101-10P/dp/B00NNXVPS2) over a year ago, and as you can see the price hasn't changed much. nVidia should be releasing their Pascal architecture at some point in the relatively near future, which may drive prices down a bit on current-gen stuff. You can go a lot cheaper than that - depends what you're playing (and at what resolution/detail settings).
You may find this thread (http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2389797) helpful. :)
I have had great luck with buying used, last generation parts. You can probably get much more bang for your buck than a "bargain bin" 450$ computer from a big box store.
Post by: JLee on January 21, 2016, 09:59:27 AM
Generally the biggest difference will be in video card capability and the power supply (which is needed to drive a higher-end video card).
Nowadays I would go with 8GB RAM as a bare minimum (preferably 16GB) and an SSD for your primary disk (240GB SSDs are down to ~$60 on sale). It's not the greatest time to be buying video cards; I paid $298 for one of these (http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Express-Graphics-ZT-90101-10P/dp/B00NNXVPS2) over a year ago, and as you can see the price hasn't changed much. nVidia should be releasing their Pascal architecture at some point in the relatively near future, which may drive prices down a bit on current-gen stuff. You can go a lot cheaper than that - depends what you're playing (and at what resolution/detail settings).
You may find this thread (http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2389797) helpful. :)
I have had great luck with buying used, last generation parts. You can probably get much more bang for your buck than a "bargain bin" 450$ computer from a big box store.
Absolutely - I wouldn't buy a low-cost prebuilt machine with gaming in mind. Too many compromises.
Post by: FrugalWad on January 21, 2016, 10:15:47 AM
I've replayed the Arkham series recently too. I haven't picked up Arkham Knight yet, since I'm not big on spending $60 for having plastic wrap around my game.
I've been replaying a lot of games with fun stories. I finished Deus Ex: Human Revolution for the however manyth time too. What a great game.
I finished Ori and the Blind Forest. What a beautiful and fun game. The story isn't all that great, but as a platformer it's just as fun as the old Nintendo games for me.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 21, 2016, 11:30:41 AM
The most cost-effective way to assemble a system is to DIY with either new or used parts OR buy a used "custom" gaming system (i.e. a system built by places that just assemble systems to spec with off-the-shelf consumer parts).
There are loads of YouTube tutorials on how to build a PC. Many of them are terrible. My personal favorite is this one: https://youtu.be/ea_bs5G1yYU. It's a few years old but the assemble of a non-cutting edge system will be identical to this today.
For a reasonably future proof NEW system for your needs, I'd look at:
-Intel Core i5 Skylake
-8GB RAM
-cheapest motherboard that fits the processor, RAM, and chose case from a REPUTABLE brand like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, or Asrock
-Graphics card: GTX 950
-Corsair CX430 power supply
-Storage: an SSD of at least 256GB. I like Samsung's EVO series but most brands are pretty good/reliable these days
-Case: personal preference
For a USED system, you're mainly shopping based on CPU and graphics cards, not so much anything else.
I'd want to see a Core i5 from at least the Sandy Bridge generation or newer, so the model numbers would be i5-2XXX or i5-3XXXX.
For an NVIDIA card, roughly 470/560Ti/660/750/950 or higher. For AMD, you have to have a GCN-based card. Google the model number of any card to make sure. In general, it's either Radeon HD 79XX or just about all of the Radeon R series. The older AMD cards are no longer receiving support.
Post by: No Name Guy on January 21, 2016, 12:54:46 PM
I really know zero about putting together machines. To be blunt, I'm IN a high tech business....but by natural talent and inclination I'm 100% and then some on the airplane side of it (e.g. physical world high tech - composites, titanium, hauling sh*t loads of tourouns 7000 miles around the world, blowing stuff up from a long way off). Computers, and for that matter, most any "high tech" electronics (radar, radio, etc), to me are, anymore, black boxes to me. I used to be aware of this stuff....a long, long time ago, in a far away Galaxy, when it was 8088, 286, 386, 486 and yes, even into the Pentium era. I suppose I'm a Luddite to an extent....but I only have so much bandwidth (no pun intended) to stay on top of stuff. I'm sure I'll learn stuff as I go....not like I don't want to, but I'm starting from zero. Appreciate the leg up.
Goblin - thanks for the concrete recommendations.
Post by: Mr.Bubbles on January 21, 2016, 01:07:07 PM
Post by: JLee on January 21, 2016, 01:18:42 PM
Thanks all.
I really know zero about putting together machines. To be blunt, I'm IN a high tech business....but by natural talent and inclination I'm 100% and then some on the airplane side of it (e.g. physical world high tech - composites, titanium, hauling sh*t loads of tourouns 7000 miles around the world, blowing stuff up from a long way off). Computers, and for that matter, most any "high tech" electronics (radar, radio, etc), to me are, anymore, black boxes to me. I used to be aware of this stuff....a long, long time ago, in a far away Galaxy, when it was 8088, 286, 386, 486 and yes, even into the Pentium era. I suppose I'm a Luddite to an extent....but I only have so much bandwidth (no pun intended) to stay on top of stuff. I'm sure I'll learn stuff as I go....not like I don't want to, but I'm starting from zero. Appreciate the leg up.
Goblin - thanks for the concrete recommendations.
I'm really tempted to upgrade my current setup - I'm transcoding bluray rips and extra cores would be nice.
I currently have an i5 3570k (http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-3570k-review,1.html) (with retail heatsink/fan) with a Gigabyte Z77N-wifi (http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5240/gigabyte-z77n-wifi-intel-z77-mini-itx-motherboard-review/index.html) motherboard and 16GB G.Skill DDR3 1600 RAM (http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1866c9d-8gab). I was thinking about listing it for $200 + shipping. My roommate has a mini-ITX case/power supply he'd probably sell, too, just in case you're interested.
You'd need a case, power supply, and an SSD or hard disk (unless you wanted to buy my current SSD that has a legit copy of Win10 already installed on it). Onboard video will be fine for non-gaming use, but for any decent gaming you'd want to put a video card in it (depending on the card, you may need more power than a mini-ITX power supply could provide, so you may want a larger case with a normal ATX power supply).
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 21, 2016, 01:32:10 PM
Thanks all.
I really know zero about putting together machines. To be blunt, I'm IN a high tech business....but by natural talent and inclination I'm 100% and then some on the airplane side of it (e.g. physical world high tech - composites, titanium, hauling sh*t loads of tourouns 7000 miles around the world, blowing stuff up from a long way off). Computers, and for that matter, most any "high tech" electronics (radar, radio, etc), to me are, anymore, black boxes to me. I used to be aware of this stuff....a long, long time ago, in a far away Galaxy, when it was 8088, 286, 386, 486 and yes, even into the Pentium era. I suppose I'm a Luddite to an extent....but I only have so much bandwidth (no pun intended) to stay on top of stuff. I'm sure I'll learn stuff as I go....not like I don't want to, but I'm starting from zero. Appreciate the leg up.
Goblin - thanks for the concrete recommendations.
If you want to learn, it's easy to self-teach. I learned by videos like that one. Feel free to PM.
Post by: fitfrugalfab on January 21, 2016, 07:14:19 PM
Post by: Kriegsspiel on January 21, 2016, 09:59:48 PM
http://thebests.kotaku.com/the-24-best-classic-pc-games-1722323022
Post by: JLee on January 22, 2016, 06:52:13 AM
FYI
http://thebests.kotaku.com/the-24-best-classic-pc-games-1722323022
Good list. I was about to ask where TIE Fighter was...but it's there, just near the end. :D
Post by: Guses on January 22, 2016, 07:48:32 AM
Clash of Kings
Is this the same as clash of clans?
I hate "free" games like this. You get a limited number of actions you can do (unless you purchase gems/gold/diamonds/spells/takeyourpick for real $$) and then you have to wait 5/10/20/60+++ minutes for your action to complete before you can do other actions.
It's really meant to frustrate you and have you buy resources with real $$ to avoid some of the downtime.
The worst is that the games are usually super addictive and very competitive (PvP) leading to a pay 2 win situation. No thanks!
Post by: JLee on January 22, 2016, 08:25:31 AM
Clash of Kings
Is this the same as clash of clans?
I hate "free" games like this. You get a limited number of actions you can do (unless you purchase gems/gold/diamonds/spells/takeyourpick for real $$) and then you have to wait 5/10/20/60+++ minutes for your action to complete before you can do other actions.
It's really meant to frustrate you and have you buy resources with real $$ to avoid some of the downtime.
The worst is that the games are usually super addictive and very competitive (PvP) leading to a pay 2 win situation. No thanks!
I really don't view today's 'mobile games' as real games, but I'm old and maybe crotchety. :P
Quake III Arena is a real game. And it's 17 years old...damn.
Post by: sw1tch on January 22, 2016, 10:34:06 AM
I am also another RPG fan and play on PC, mobile and PS3. Some of my all-time favorites have been: Fallout 1/2/3, Deus EX Human Revolution, Mass Effect 1/2/3, Final Fantasy (I've only played 1/2/3/7/10/12), Chrono Trigger, GTA 3/Vice City/San Andreas/4, Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock Infinite. I also was quite addicted to Counter-Strike/CS:Source for a long time, too.
My rig is a crappy (at least for games) laptop (HP 4540s) with integrated HD 4000 graphics. Has anyone used something like this on their laptops to use a full video card: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q4VMLF6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_9&smid=AUA54L6P8CKSP (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q4VMLF6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_9&smid=AUA54L6P8CKSP)? I'm pretty sure once I get around to it, I'll be ordering that and a 750 TI to play some of my unplayable PC library - really no rush though since I still have too many games to play!
For mobile, I don't play much as I don't like most mobile games, but I have discovered SNES emulation on my phone and have been playing ROMS any chance I get. Plus I really like that I can turn on fast-forward to move along a lot faster than at the old-school pace. Finally, I have a chance to play some of the games that I wanted to as a kid.
The PS3 is mainly used for streaming, but I have some games to play on that too!
I think I've become a hoarder of free and/or cheap games - it's too easy with sites like slickdeals.net to get good deals on games and I'm ok with waiting years until games get < $5 before I buy or even consider. I also get all of Origin's "On the House" games as well as too many indiegala giveaways for me to ever get to. I think I am pretty set for a few years at least!
Games that I'm playing currently:
- Lufia & the Fortress of Doom (rom)
- Command & Conquer Red Alert (PC)
- Mafia 2 (PC)
- FFX HD Remaster (PS3)
- Amnesia: the Dark Descent (PC)
Off the top of my head, my current queue for games to play that I already have since I already got these for really good deals or free (the PC games are awaiting my trial of the above laptop video card adapter):
- Witcher 2 (PC)
- Dragon Age: Origins (PC)
- Jade Empire (PC)
- Skyrim (PC)
- Sly Cooper Series (PS3)
- Ni No Kuni (PS3)
- Mirror's Edge (PS3)
- FFX-2 (PS3)
- Oddworld Abe's Oddyssey (PC)
- XCom: Enemy Unknown (PC)
- Dark Souls (PC)
- Hitman Absolution (PC)
- too many SNES roms!
- lots of PC games!
Post by: fitfrugalfab on January 22, 2016, 11:35:17 AM
Clash of Kings
Is this the same as clash of clans?
I hate "free" games like this. You get a limited number of actions you can do (unless you purchase gems/gold/diamonds/spells/takeyourpick for real $$) and then you have to wait 5/10/20/60+++ minutes for your action to complete before you can do other actions.
It's really meant to frustrate you and have you buy resources with real $$ to avoid some of the downtime.
The worst is that the games are usually super addictive and very competitive (PvP) leading to a pay 2 win situation. No thanks!
Clash of Kings is nothing like Clash of Clans. It's exactly like Game of War.
Post by: FunkyStickman on January 22, 2016, 11:39:48 AM
I'm really tempted to upgrade my current setup - I'm transcoding bluray rips and extra cores would be nice.
I currently have.....
That's four times the computer I'm using as a "gaming rig" right now. Lols. Still rocking a single-core CPU and an old AGP Radeon. For realz.
Post by: JLee on January 22, 2016, 11:50:19 AM
I'm really tempted to upgrade my current setup - I'm transcoding bluray rips and extra cores would be nice.
I currently have.....
That's four times the computer I'm using as a "gaming rig" right now. Lols. Still rocking a single-core CPU and an old AGP Radeon. For realz.
You are an impressively patient person, haha. I play with incredibly high end gear at work - if my home stuff was slow I'd go crazy.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 22, 2016, 12:10:47 PM
Mainstream tech companies have demoed external graphics adapters ever since the Thunderbolt spec was implemented and even with that connection I don't think anything actually got to market.
By the time you provide the GPU, power supply, that adapter, and an external display, you're 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to a decently spec'd budget system
If you do try it, I'll be curious to hear back.
Post by: JLee on January 22, 2016, 12:20:04 PM
Switch - I'd be quite skeptical of that personally. Main reason is the severe bandwidth limitation (graphics cards are meant to get 16 PCIe lanes, not <4.
Mainstream tech companies have demoed external graphics adapters ever since the Thunderbolt spec was implemented and even with that connection I don't think anything actually got to market.
By the time you provide the GPU, power supply, that adapter, and an external display, you're 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to a decently spec'd budget system
If you do try it, I'll be curious to hear back.
The Razer Core (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9910/razer-launches-the-razer-blade-stealth-ultrabook-and-razer-core-at-ces-2016) is the most recent thing I've seen on that subject.
PCI Express 3.0 has enough bandwidth that cards don't need all 16 lanes (benchmarks show (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Ivy_Bridge_PCI-Express_Scaling/23.html) that even 3.0 x4 doesn't cause a huge performance hit), but I'm a bit skeptical regardless. External power is a must, and at that point you have a bare GPU and power supply sitting on a desk. I'd just as soon build a budget desktop.
Post by: sw1tch on January 22, 2016, 01:04:05 PM
Switch - I'd be quite skeptical of that personally. Main reason is the severe bandwidth limitation (graphics cards are meant to get 16 PCIe lanes, not <4.
Mainstream tech companies have demoed external graphics adapters ever since the Thunderbolt spec was implemented and even with that connection I don't think anything actually got to market.
By the time you provide the GPU, power supply, that adapter, and an external display, you're 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to a decently spec'd budget system
If you do try it, I'll be curious to hear back.
The Razer Core (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9910/razer-launches-the-razer-blade-stealth-ultrabook-and-razer-core-at-ces-2016) is the most recent thing I've seen on that subject.
PCI Express 3.0 has enough bandwidth that cards don't need all 16 lanes (benchmarks show (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Ivy_Bridge_PCI-Express_Scaling/23.html) that even 3.0 x4 doesn't cause a huge performance hit), but I'm a bit skeptical regardless. External power is a must, and at that point you have a bare GPU and power supply sitting on a desk. I'd just as soon build a budget desktop.
Thanks, those are good points. I was more just planning to buy it to extend the life of my current laptop and play some of my currently unplayable games on the TV or monitor that I already have. The laptop has an older i5 processor with 4gb of ram, currently. I plan to order another 4gb stick of ram (since this laptop is capped at 8gb max) and a better video card. I already have an ATX 350 watt power supply - maybe I'll try to build some kind of enclosure for the psu and adapter/vid card.
What turned me on to the possibility of the concept was this youtube review: https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA (https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA). The few amazon reviews are generally favorable, as well. It seems like it would work for my uses (playing with older games). I really don't want to spend the extra money to build an entire rig, but I also don't want to waste my time. I'll report back with when I go through with it.
Post by: JLee on January 22, 2016, 01:07:52 PM
Switch - I'd be quite skeptical of that personally. Main reason is the severe bandwidth limitation (graphics cards are meant to get 16 PCIe lanes, not <4.
Mainstream tech companies have demoed external graphics adapters ever since the Thunderbolt spec was implemented and even with that connection I don't think anything actually got to market.
By the time you provide the GPU, power supply, that adapter, and an external display, you're 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to a decently spec'd budget system
If you do try it, I'll be curious to hear back.
The Razer Core (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9910/razer-launches-the-razer-blade-stealth-ultrabook-and-razer-core-at-ces-2016) is the most recent thing I've seen on that subject.
PCI Express 3.0 has enough bandwidth that cards don't need all 16 lanes (benchmarks show (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Ivy_Bridge_PCI-Express_Scaling/23.html) that even 3.0 x4 doesn't cause a huge performance hit), but I'm a bit skeptical regardless. External power is a must, and at that point you have a bare GPU and power supply sitting on a desk. I'd just as soon build a budget desktop.
Thanks, those are good points. I was more just planning to buy it to extend the life of my current laptop and play some of my currently unplayable games on the TV or monitor that I already have. The laptop has an older i5 processor with 4gb of ram, currently. I plan to order another 4gb stick of ram (since this laptop is capped at 8gb max) and a better video card. I already have an ATX 350 watt power supply - maybe I'll try to build some kind of enclosure for the psu and adapter/vid card.
What turned me on to the possibility of the concept was this youtube review: https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA (https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA). The few amazon reviews are generally favorable, as well. It seems like it would work for my uses (playing with older games). I really don't want to spend the extra money to build an entire rig, but I also don't want to waste my time. I'll report back with when I go through with it.
What processor/chipset does your laptop have? My little cheap Acer (2nd gen i3) claims that it supports 8GB, but I have 16GB (2x8) in it now and it works great.
Post by: sw1tch on January 22, 2016, 01:37:15 PM
Switch - I'd be quite skeptical of that personally. Main reason is the severe bandwidth limitation (graphics cards are meant to get 16 PCIe lanes, not <4.
Mainstream tech companies have demoed external graphics adapters ever since the Thunderbolt spec was implemented and even with that connection I don't think anything actually got to market.
By the time you provide the GPU, power supply, that adapter, and an external display, you're 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to a decently spec'd budget system
If you do try it, I'll be curious to hear back.
The Razer Core (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9910/razer-launches-the-razer-blade-stealth-ultrabook-and-razer-core-at-ces-2016) is the most recent thing I've seen on that subject.
PCI Express 3.0 has enough bandwidth that cards don't need all 16 lanes (benchmarks show (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Ivy_Bridge_PCI-Express_Scaling/23.html) that even 3.0 x4 doesn't cause a huge performance hit), but I'm a bit skeptical regardless. External power is a must, and at that point you have a bare GPU and power supply sitting on a desk. I'd just as soon build a budget desktop.
Thanks, those are good points. I was more just planning to buy it to extend the life of my current laptop and play some of my currently unplayable games on the TV or monitor that I already have. The laptop has an older i5 processor with 4gb of ram, currently. I plan to order another 4gb stick of ram (since this laptop is capped at 8gb max) and a better video card. I already have an ATX 350 watt power supply - maybe I'll try to build some kind of enclosure for the psu and adapter/vid card.
What turned me on to the possibility of the concept was this youtube review: https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA (https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA). The few amazon reviews are generally favorable, as well. It seems like it would work for my uses (playing with older games). I really don't want to spend the extra money to build an entire rig, but I also don't want to waste my time. I'll report back with when I go through with it.
What processor/chipset does your laptop have? My little cheap Acer (2nd gen i3) claims that it supports 8GB, but I have 16GB (2x8) in it now and it works great.
Well the laptop model is the HP 4540S with an i5-3210M (this is actually what I bought: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904362 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904362). I've found reports in HP's support forums of this specific laptop model not working with 16GB of ram. I believe HP originally stated in the specs that it would work with 16GB but multiple users have run into issues and have had to go back to 8GB. HP has since updated the spec.
Post by: JLee on January 22, 2016, 01:52:59 PM
Switch - I'd be quite skeptical of that personally. Main reason is the severe bandwidth limitation (graphics cards are meant to get 16 PCIe lanes, not <4.
Mainstream tech companies have demoed external graphics adapters ever since the Thunderbolt spec was implemented and even with that connection I don't think anything actually got to market.
By the time you provide the GPU, power supply, that adapter, and an external display, you're 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to a decently spec'd budget system
If you do try it, I'll be curious to hear back.
The Razer Core (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9910/razer-launches-the-razer-blade-stealth-ultrabook-and-razer-core-at-ces-2016) is the most recent thing I've seen on that subject.
PCI Express 3.0 has enough bandwidth that cards don't need all 16 lanes (benchmarks show (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Ivy_Bridge_PCI-Express_Scaling/23.html) that even 3.0 x4 doesn't cause a huge performance hit), but I'm a bit skeptical regardless. External power is a must, and at that point you have a bare GPU and power supply sitting on a desk. I'd just as soon build a budget desktop.
Thanks, those are good points. I was more just planning to buy it to extend the life of my current laptop and play some of my currently unplayable games on the TV or monitor that I already have. The laptop has an older i5 processor with 4gb of ram, currently. I plan to order another 4gb stick of ram (since this laptop is capped at 8gb max) and a better video card. I already have an ATX 350 watt power supply - maybe I'll try to build some kind of enclosure for the psu and adapter/vid card.
What turned me on to the possibility of the concept was this youtube review: https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA (https://youtu.be/bP_8EYQ-2RA). The few amazon reviews are generally favorable, as well. It seems like it would work for my uses (playing with older games). I really don't want to spend the extra money to build an entire rig, but I also don't want to waste my time. I'll report back with when I go through with it.
What processor/chipset does your laptop have? My little cheap Acer (2nd gen i3) claims that it supports 8GB, but I have 16GB (2x8) in it now and it works great.
Well the laptop model is the HP 4540S with an i5-3210M (this is actually what I bought: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904362 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904362). I've found reports in HP's support forums of this specific laptop model not working with 16GB of ram. I believe HP originally stated in the specs that it would work with 16GB but multiple users have run into issues and have had to go back to 8GB. HP has since updated the spec.
Interesting. The CPU (http://ark.intel.com/products/67355/Intel-Core-i5-3210M-Processor-3M-Cache-up-to-3_10-GHz-rPGA) supports 32GB. Amazon reviews indicate mixed success running 16GB RAM - one user only had 8GB recognized, and another was able to run 16GB. It does appear that 8GB is the safe option, though.
Post by: EverCurious on January 24, 2016, 09:12:53 AM
Playing through Fire Emblem:Awakening right now. I can't wait for Fire Emblem:Fates to come out. Nohr kingdom all the way!
Post by: Thinkum on January 24, 2016, 11:20:31 AM
Post by: SouthernTransplant on January 25, 2016, 11:32:48 AM
However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
I ponied up for a subscription, because I really enjoy playing online, but this seems ridiculous to me. Just a heads up for any others considering a next gen system that weren't aware of this.
Post by: Jack on January 25, 2016, 02:08:44 PM
However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
Consoles (and proprietary things in general) are evil. I'm glad to hear that another person has realized it.
Post by: daverobev on January 25, 2016, 02:21:31 PM
Both of my brothers and numerous friends all have PS4's, so I'm excited that I was able to pick one up on Craigslist for a good price: PS4 complete with box, two controllers, FarCry4, Madden 16, Dying Light, Metal Gear Solid V, and Wolfenstein New Order for $300 (of course without having to pay sales tax/shipping).
However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
I ponied up for a subscription, because I really enjoy playing online, but this seems ridiculous to me. Just a heads up for any others considering a next gen system that weren't aware of this.
I was furious when I got my X360 - a couple of years ago you needed to pay to be able to... wait for it... use *Internet Exporer* on it. And Netflix (in addition to Netflix's fee).
I mean.. what the fuck, seriously. They've changed that now, but still.
Thing is, this is smart business - don't make money on one off sales, make money on an ongoing basis. Once you have someone paying you monthly, they are likely to keep paying you monthly. Same for software these days - Adobe, for example, and MS Office - instead of being HUNDREDS of dollars up front, it is a monthly drip drip drip.
Smart people basically don't do any of these things. Businesses, sure, if you get the monthly value. Netflix, sure, if you watch more than a couple of films a month. But paying your ISP *plus* a middle company *plus* sub fees? Naaaw.
Side note - double DRM drives me bonkers. I was thinking about picking up Final Fantasy VIII on Steam - but you also have to have a shitty Square account that, when their servers are down, means you can't play. Your single player offline game.
"Thanks".
So much in modern life, which could be easy, is made difficult - and of course the ongoing irony is that the only people who don't see "WE OWN THE COPYRIGHT, COPYING IS ILLEGAL" bullshit are those that have illegally copied. The only ones who don't have to deal with intrusive DRM in their computer games are those who pirate.
When a pirated version of a game is better than the paid version... I mean actual, loads faster because of crap being taken out, no connecting to validation servers, etc etc etc... Ugh. Depressing.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on January 25, 2016, 02:32:02 PM
Post by: JLee on January 25, 2016, 03:25:32 PM
Both of my brothers and numerous friends all have PS4's, so I'm excited that I was able to pick one up on Craigslist for a good price: PS4 complete with box, two controllers, FarCry4, Madden 16, Dying Light, Metal Gear Solid V, and Wolfenstein New Order for $300 (of course without having to pay sales tax/shipping).PS+ goes on sale for $40/yr. It's not cheap, but $3.33/mo is better than $5-10. :)
However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
I ponied up for a subscription, because I really enjoy playing online, but this seems ridiculous to me. Just a heads up for any others considering a next gen system that weren't aware of this.
Post by: daverobev on January 25, 2016, 07:16:01 PM
daverobev - In a case like you cite, I see nothing wrong ethically in owning a legitimate license but actually playing the pirated version.
Agreed. Which is why I bought the 3ds version of Xenoblade Chronicles. After playing it on Dolphin, heh.
Post by: Cwadda on January 25, 2016, 09:22:19 PM
My favorite games are the ones you get really involved in and get hundreds of hours out a single game. I'm approaching 500 hours in Monster Hunter 4 (I'd normally feel guilty about, but >half of those hours I played at work, getting paid) and even then I'm just reaching my satisfaction of playing the game.
I get too overwhelmed by games like Skyrim and The Witcher. There's so much stuff to do and so many chances to miss little things. It makes me feel quite stressful.
Post by: mrpercentage on January 26, 2016, 02:07:08 AM
Oh yeah, should have said xbox 360. I also play clash of clans on my phone a lot. Considering upgrading but still have about 30 games I haven't played that I downloaded from xbox gold. Not kidding. I think I have a total of 70 games on my console including my sons. Its almost full of course.
Post by: Thinkum on January 26, 2016, 08:27:50 AM
For the past 6 months I've been playing primarily the 3DS. It's a fantastic system. In that time I've been playing Super Smash Bros 4 and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. I've been a Nintendo fan for over 10 years. Next on the list is Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem when that comes out. Wont' be getting a new console anytime soon.
My favorite games are the ones you get really involved in and get hundreds of hours out a single game. I'm approaching 500 hours in Monster Hunter 4 (I'd normally feel guilty about, but >half of those hours I played at work, getting paid) and even then I'm just reaching my satisfaction of playing the game.
I get too overwhelmed by games like Skyrim and The Witcher. There's so much stuff to do and so many chances to miss little things. It makes me feel quite stressful.
I considered getting a 3DS over the holidays because it seemed very fun, but ultimately did not as I have enough other platforms to play on. However, getting a lot of hours out of a single game is something I love as it means it is not boring and is most likely immersive.
I can understand how you might get overwhelmed with Skyrim, but honestly, it's a great game. One of the reasons is that you do not have to do anything really. I mean you could live out your characters life as a hunter/scavenger, blacksmith, potions makeer, etc. Then there are so many radiant quests all you have to do is choose. Since its so massive, you can easily sink in 500-1000 hours of gameplay and still not do everything. One of the best bang for your buck games IMO.
Post by: Jack on January 26, 2016, 09:09:49 AM
However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
I ponied up for a subscription, because I really enjoy playing online, but this seems ridiculous to me. Just a heads up for any others considering a next gen system that weren't aware of this.
PS+ goes on sale for $40/yr. It's not cheap, but $3.33/mo is better than $5-10. :)
Even $0.01 is too much to pay for something you shouldn't need to buy in the first place. It's the difference between being a principled person and a consumer sucka -- it's offensive.
Post by: JLee on January 26, 2016, 11:44:37 AM
Oh, so now I'm a consumer sucka with no principles! Maybe I'll go buy a truck now so I can drive it through NYC a few times!However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
I ponied up for a subscription, because I really enjoy playing online, but this seems ridiculous to me. Just a heads up for any others considering a next gen system that weren't aware of this.
PS+ goes on sale for $40/yr. It's not cheap, but $3.33/mo is better than $5-10. :)
Even $0.01 is too much to pay for something you shouldn't need to buy in the first place. It's the difference between being a principled person and a consumer sucka -- it's offensive.
Post by: bacchi on January 26, 2016, 02:01:53 PM
Post by: frugalnacho on January 27, 2016, 10:56:33 AM
So after hearing y'all gush about Skyrim, I decided to pick it back up. After getting used to the UI and controls, it's not that bad compared to the other Elder Scrolls games (and still pretty fun on an absolute scale). I still miss the athletics/acrobatics/hand-to-hand/unarmored/etc. skills that made playing character archetypes other than "whack the enemy with your sword" more viable, though. One of the fun parts of Morrowind was being a super Khajit that could leap over buildings and claw people to death, or a naked mage (because armor hindered magic in that game) who could stay alive by levitating out of the enemy's reach.However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
Consoles (and proprietary things in general) are evil. I'm glad to hear that another person has realized it.
You can still do all kinds of nifty stuff with your skyrim character, you don't have to just sword people, though it may require you to change the difficulty based on the build you go with. You could be a mage that specializes in illusion - so you calm people, or make them frenzy/fight, and of course you can make yourself invisible. It's not as easy as just bashing people with a sword or warhammer, but if you self impose limitations you will learn to survive with a different fight style, and once your skill grows in those areas you can be pretty formidable.
Post by: Roboturner on January 27, 2016, 11:02:46 AM
So after hearing y'all gush about Skyrim, I decided to pick it back up. After getting used to the UI and controls, it's not that bad compared to the other Elder Scrolls games (and still pretty fun on an absolute scale). I still miss the athletics/acrobatics/hand-to-hand/unarmored/etc. skills that made playing character archetypes other than "whack the enemy with your sword" more viable, though. One of the fun parts of Morrowind was being a super Khajit that could leap over buildings and claw people to death, or a naked mage (because armor hindered magic in that game) who could stay alive by levitating out of the enemy's reach.However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
Consoles (and proprietary things in general) are evil. I'm glad to hear that another person has realized it.
You can still do all kinds of nifty stuff with your skyrim character, you don't have to just sword people, though it may require you to change the difficulty based on the build you go with. You could be a mage that specializes in illusion - so you calm people, or make them frenzy/fight, and of course you can make yourself invisible. It's not as easy as just bashing people with a sword or warhammer, but if you self impose limitations you will learn to survive with a different fight style, and once your skill grows in those areas you can be pretty formidable.
Yup, I played as a ranger with a bow - spent so much time on that game I got sneak to 100, could pretty much 1 shot anyone from across the map by the end with all the sneak multipliers
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on January 27, 2016, 11:20:53 AM
I always thought the bow/arrow skill tree was disporportionately strong in Skyrim. Melee characters have pretty much no option against you as long as you have a ledge or rock or something to stand on, and ranged projectiles from NPCs are pretty easy to dodge in most cases. Sneak + dual daggers/bow was how I played my last character as well.So after hearing y'all gush about Skyrim, I decided to pick it back up. After getting used to the UI and controls, it's not that bad compared to the other Elder Scrolls games (and still pretty fun on an absolute scale). I still miss the athletics/acrobatics/hand-to-hand/unarmored/etc. skills that made playing character archetypes other than "whack the enemy with your sword" more viable, though. One of the fun parts of Morrowind was being a super Khajit that could leap over buildings and claw people to death, or a naked mage (because armor hindered magic in that game) who could stay alive by levitating out of the enemy's reach.However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
Consoles (and proprietary things in general) are evil. I'm glad to hear that another person has realized it.
You can still do all kinds of nifty stuff with your skyrim character, you don't have to just sword people, though it may require you to change the difficulty based on the build you go with. You could be a mage that specializes in illusion - so you calm people, or make them frenzy/fight, and of course you can make yourself invisible. It's not as easy as just bashing people with a sword or warhammer, but if you self impose limitations you will learn to survive with a different fight style, and once your skill grows in those areas you can be pretty formidable.
Yup, I played as a ranger with a bow - spent so much time on that game I got sneak to 100, could pretty much 1 shot anyone from across the map by the end with all the sneak multipliers
Post by: frugalnacho on January 27, 2016, 11:22:04 AM
So after hearing y'all gush about Skyrim, I decided to pick it back up. After getting used to the UI and controls, it's not that bad compared to the other Elder Scrolls games (and still pretty fun on an absolute scale). I still miss the athletics/acrobatics/hand-to-hand/unarmored/etc. skills that made playing character archetypes other than "whack the enemy with your sword" more viable, though. One of the fun parts of Morrowind was being a super Khajit that could leap over buildings and claw people to death, or a naked mage (because armor hindered magic in that game) who could stay alive by levitating out of the enemy's reach.However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
Consoles (and proprietary things in general) are evil. I'm glad to hear that another person has realized it.
You can still do all kinds of nifty stuff with your skyrim character, you don't have to just sword people, though it may require you to change the difficulty based on the build you go with. You could be a mage that specializes in illusion - so you calm people, or make them frenzy/fight, and of course you can make yourself invisible. It's not as easy as just bashing people with a sword or warhammer, but if you self impose limitations you will learn to survive with a different fight style, and once your skill grows in those areas you can be pretty formidable.
Yup, I played as a ranger with a bow - spent so much time on that game I got sneak to 100, could pretty much 1 shot anyone from across the map by the end with all the sneak multipliers
I did multiple play throughs with different styles. At first I was like "illusion, meh not that useful. alteration, meh not that useful". If you limit yourself and force yourself to use only a few skill trees though it gives a totally different perspective and style of play. Plus once you get your skill up in a certain tree and fully perk it out it can be amazing.
Post by: frugalnacho on January 27, 2016, 11:25:34 AM
I always thought the bow/arrow skill tree was disporportionately strong in Skyrim. Melee characters have pretty much no option against you as long as you have a ledge or rock or something to stand on, and ranged projectiles from NPCs are pretty easy to dodge in most cases. Sneak + dual daggers/bow was how I played my last character as well.
A lot of things are disproportionate and unrealistic in that game. You can just grind out your smithing and making dragon armor fairly early in the game. Gives you a massive advantage compared to working on other less useful skill trees. I found playing as a pure mage extremely difficult compared to an archer or a warrior. But I think that is why you can change the difficulty up/down to suit whatever character/style you are going for, so it's highly adaptable and you can still get a fun and unique play through even by self imposed limitations.
Post by: golden1 on January 27, 2016, 11:33:03 AM
We got in on a good deal at Best buy - a 40" smart TV plus an XBox one for $500. We needed a TV anyways so it worked out that the XBOx was like $130 more. I am currently enjoying playing Fallout 4 in the limited time I can play it.
Post by: JimLahey on January 29, 2016, 12:49:13 AM
However, I was more than a little dismayed to then realize that YOU CAN'T PLAY MULTIPLAYER ON THE PS4 WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING TO PSPLUS. Shame on me for not doing my research and being pretty far removed from next gen systems, but seriously? $5-10/month just for the ability to play with your friends?
I ponied up for a subscription, because I really enjoy playing online, but this seems ridiculous to me. Just a heads up for any others considering a next gen system that weren't aware of this.
PS+ goes on sale for $40/yr. It's not cheap, but $3.33/mo is better than $5-10. :)
Even $0.01 is too much to pay for something you shouldn't need to buy in the first place. It's the difference between being a principled person and a consumer sucka -- it's offensive.
With Xbox Live you get a free game every month. Technically two if you count the 360 game that is backwards compatible. Also I got a year subscription for $43. It's on sale once in a while for $30. So $3.58/month is not a bad deal IMO. That's less than a cup of Starbucks, which I don't drink.
Post by: daverobev on January 29, 2016, 06:10:22 AM
With Xbox Live you get a free game every month. Technically two if you count the 360 game that is backwards compatible. Also I got a year subscription for $43. It's on sale once in a while for $30. So $3.58/month is not a bad deal IMO. That's less than a cup of Starbucks, which I don't drink.
Also less than a carwash, motorbike insurance, HOA fees, transit pass, Netflix, those 'box of crap' subscriptions (LootCrate etc), haircut, toilet paper...
Which I don't buy. Except the toilet paper. (I take your point, just playing).
Post by: kudy on February 01, 2016, 10:31:45 AM
Post by: JLee on February 01, 2016, 10:41:11 AM
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1177850
I am not far into it, but so far it's worth every penny. The game is beautiful.
Edit: Need for Speed Most Wanted is free today: http://slickdeals.net/f/8480439-pc-digital-download-need-for-speed-most-wanted-for-free?v=1
Post by: SaskyStache on February 03, 2016, 05:01:51 PM
I always thought the bow/arrow skill tree was disporportionately strong in Skyrim. Melee characters have pretty much no option against you as long as you have a ledge or rock or something to stand on, and ranged projectiles from NPCs are pretty easy to dodge in most cases. Sneak + dual daggers/bow was how I played my last character as well.
A lot of things are disproportionate and unrealistic in that game. You can just grind out your smithing and making dragon armor fairly early in the game. Gives you a massive advantage compared to working on other less useful skill trees. I found playing as a pure mage extremely difficult compared to an archer or a warrior. But I think that is why you can change the difficulty up/down to suit whatever character/style you are going for, so it's highly adaptable and you can still get a fun and unique play through even by self imposed limitations.
Agreed, started playing through again as a mage and I'm finding it more challenging than with a bow.
Also, been playing some Heroes of The Storm and I'm finding it more enjoyable than LOL, which I played for a long time. There's still a little bit of toxicity that you find with MOBAs, but really not too bad.
Also, if any of you like city builders, I'm recommend looking into Banished. I don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but you can probably pick it up for pretty cheap on a steam sale. And there's been some good mods put out for it.
Post by: kudy on February 03, 2016, 10:40:21 PM
Also, if any of you like city builders, I'm recommend looking into Banished. I don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but you can probably pick it up for pretty cheap on a steam sale. And there's been some good mods put out for it.
I have Banished, but I haven't downloaded any mods, what would you recommend?
Post by: frugalnacho on February 04, 2016, 08:08:31 AM
I always thought the bow/arrow skill tree was disporportionately strong in Skyrim. Melee characters have pretty much no option against you as long as you have a ledge or rock or something to stand on, and ranged projectiles from NPCs are pretty easy to dodge in most cases. Sneak + dual daggers/bow was how I played my last character as well.
A lot of things are disproportionate and unrealistic in that game. You can just grind out your smithing and making dragon armor fairly early in the game. Gives you a massive advantage compared to working on other less useful skill trees. I found playing as a pure mage extremely difficult compared to an archer or a warrior. But I think that is why you can change the difficulty up/down to suit whatever character/style you are going for, so it's highly adaptable and you can still get a fun and unique play through even by self imposed limitations.
Agreed, started playing through again as a mage and I'm finding it more challenging than with a bow.
Yes it was challenging until I built up my destruction skill and got a lot of perks. Then I ran around with my fire mage while blasting avenged sevenfold's "shepherd of fire" and wreaking havoc on anyone who dared cross me or give me sass mouth. I believe sass mouth is the #1 cause of death in skyrim.
Post by: Roboturner on February 04, 2016, 09:07:20 AM
I believe sass mouth is the #1 cause of death in skyrim.
Can confirm, Sass mouth #1.
Post by: Guses on February 04, 2016, 01:33:46 PM
I believe sass mouth is the #1 cause of death in skyrim.
Can confirm, Sass mouth #1.
Morrowind used to be full of Sass mouthed Dunmers... Not anymore.
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on February 04, 2016, 03:23:22 PM
I once reached 100 destruction on a character just to see what kinds of spells there were. I remember being fairly disappointed in the three lvl 100 spells after doing the quest to get them. They looked really cool, but the damage seemed underwhelming. Now I really want to start a new character as a dedicated mage, though.I always thought the bow/arrow skill tree was disporportionately strong in Skyrim. Melee characters have pretty much no option against you as long as you have a ledge or rock or something to stand on, and ranged projectiles from NPCs are pretty easy to dodge in most cases. Sneak + dual daggers/bow was how I played my last character as well.
A lot of things are disproportionate and unrealistic in that game. You can just grind out your smithing and making dragon armor fairly early in the game. Gives you a massive advantage compared to working on other less useful skill trees. I found playing as a pure mage extremely difficult compared to an archer or a warrior. But I think that is why you can change the difficulty up/down to suit whatever character/style you are going for, so it's highly adaptable and you can still get a fun and unique play through even by self imposed limitations.
Agreed, started playing through again as a mage and I'm finding it more challenging than with a bow.
Yes it was challenging until I built up my destruction skill and got a lot of perks. Then I ran around with my fire mage while blasting avenged sevenfold's "shepherd of fire" and wreaking havoc on anyone who dared cross me or give me sass mouth. I believe sass mouth is the #1 cause of death in skyrim.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 04, 2016, 04:12:21 PM
Post by: SaskyStache on February 04, 2016, 10:09:48 PM
Also, if any of you like city builders, I'm recommend looking into Banished. I don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but you can probably pick it up for pretty cheap on a steam sale. And there's been some good mods put out for it.
I have Banished, but I haven't downloaded any mods, what would you recommend?
I would try the Colonial Charter mod. Not sure what the latest version is on steam, but it adds a bunch of content to the game. In fact there's an entire community around building the mod http://www.colonialcharter.com/ (http://www.colonialcharter.com/).
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on February 05, 2016, 05:07:41 PM
Post by: EverCurious on February 05, 2016, 06:08:15 PM
Imperials, and who here were true sons of Skyrim?!
Hehe I actually played both sides of the Civil War and actually found the Imperials to be more enjoyable. Though I feel they could have done more with that storyline than just "kill these guys. Rinse and repeat."
Post by: Vertical Mode on February 05, 2016, 07:38:59 PM
- Civilization (I'm still playing CIV 3, I'm trying to play all the civ's and beat the game every way possible, so it's taking me a while...what was it MMM said about the 'trailing edge of luxury? ;-) )
You guys are gonna laugh so hard at this blast from the past...Castles II: Siege and Conquest. Picked up an abandonware copy a few years ago and I still think it's good simple fun even all these years later.
Post by: Kriegsspiel on February 05, 2016, 08:41:23 PM
Post by: Flyingkea on February 06, 2016, 03:41:47 AM
If I played the fuck out of AoE: Age of Kings, what RTS would I like now?I found Command and Conquer: Tiberium Wars to be a pretty good RTS, that I was introduced to a couple of years ago. Sadly, my laptop died, and I lost my copy, otherwise I'd still play it.
Post by: Guses on February 06, 2016, 07:07:33 AM
If I played the fuck out of AoE: Age of Kings, what RTS would I like now?
I had a blast with AoE 3. It can be picked up on steam during sales for 5-10$. Shipment cards are an interesting addition to the game and you get to customize your deck with units, upgrades or bonuses. Resources are also basically infinite with the gold plantation, food mill and factory (ultra building that can produce any resource for free).
I would also recommend Starcraft 2. I believe you can pick up the starter edition for free and play the first few missions to try it out.
Post by: frugalnacho on February 06, 2016, 12:39:54 PM
So how many milk drinkers sided with the
Imperials, and who here were true sons of Skyrim?!
Hehe I actually played both sides of the Civil War and actually found the Imperials to be more enjoyable. Though I feel they could have done more with that storyline than just "kill these guys. Rinse and repeat."
Skyrim belongs to the Nords! I only played through the civil war on my nord character. The rest of them I never joined and took sides, mostly because my characters had better shit to do, and partly because it was just rinse and repeat like you said. I feel like I got the gist of it from one side on one play through. Even on my imperial character I had a hard time looking past the fact that they were willing to execute me with no due process. I mean she was an honest warrior seeking truth and justice for everyone, especially those in need, and the imperial's were just like "fuck it, cut her head off!".
Post by: Lis on February 08, 2016, 11:44:46 AM
I bought the PC Bundle when DA:Inquisition was announced for $50 and it included Origins, II, and all the DLC in between. I literally JUST finished Origins last week (I don't want to love another video game (coughAlistaircough) as much as I love Origins) and have about one hour on Awakenings. I've heard mixed reviews for II, but I will absolutely finish it before I buy Inquisition (and by that time, IV will be out).
I've lost count how many times I've played through Fable II and III (I've unfortunately lost my PC version of I) on my 360. Saw the previews for Fable Legends and I'm not impressed. I currently have a game on III going but I haven't played for a few weeks.
Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
Post by: RWD on February 08, 2016, 01:09:07 PM
Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
I played Runescape heavily for a few months maybe 10 years ago. I realized it was too much of a time sink and quit.
Post by: FrugalKube on February 10, 2016, 12:42:31 AM
If you like western RPGs I also high recommend Divinity Original Sin, its pretty cheap on steam right now.
I own a ps3/ps4/wii U and a 2DS
Just built a decent gaming PC.
I also own a PS2/Dreamcast/N64/GameCube but those are in storage. I've got a Retron 5 too, anyone else own one of those? I picked it up so I wouldn't have to get a SNES/Genesis/Sega Master System and a NES
Post by: FrugalKube on February 10, 2016, 01:02:40 AM
I should open and up and play Black Ops III and Transformers Devastation
So whats on everyone's must buy list this year ?
Post by: davisgang90 on February 10, 2016, 06:38:11 AM
If I played the fuck out of AoE: Age of Kings, what RTS would I like now?Bought my dad AOE Age of Kings 16 years ago so he could play online with my son and I. To this day he plays it every single day. Other than microsoft card games, this is the only game he plays.
Post by: Killerbrandt on February 10, 2016, 06:40:48 AM
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on February 10, 2016, 07:34:05 AM
I played that game for several years in middle/high school. I got out when I was the only one of my friends still playing, which I think was a few months after they added the summoning skill, and I was pretty close to getting the quest cape at the time.Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
I played Runescape heavily for a few months maybe 10 years ago. I realized it was too much of a time sink and quit.
The main reason I don't play MMORPGs anymore is because of the time invested learning all the background and story in them. I get too sucked in.
Post by: EverCurious on February 10, 2016, 08:05:54 AM
I played that game for several years in middle/high school. I got out when I was the only one of my friends still playing, which I think was a few months after they added the summoning skill, and I was pretty close to getting the quest cape at the time.Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
I played Runescape heavily for a few months maybe 10 years ago. I realized it was too much of a time sink and quit.
The main reason I don't play MMORPGs anymore is because of the time invested learning all the background and story in them. I get too sucked in.
Aside from internet issues, my main reason is how they're "free to play", but for all the good stuff you gotta fork over some pretty cash. Of course, you don't HAVE to pay to enjoy the game, but in my experience you typically gotta pay for the levels that gi e you access to better loot, to increase armor rating and climb the Tier ladder.
Post by: Lis on February 10, 2016, 08:18:08 AM
I played that game for several years in middle/high school. I got out when I was the only one of my friends still playing, which I think was a few months after they added the summoning skill, and I was pretty close to getting the quest cape at the time.Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
I played Runescape heavily for a few months maybe 10 years ago. I realized it was too much of a time sink and quit.
The main reason I don't play MMORPGs anymore is because of the time invested learning all the background and story in them. I get too sucked in.
Aside from internet issues, my main reason is how they're "free to play", but for all the good stuff you gotta fork over some pretty cash. Of course, you don't HAVE to pay to enjoy the game, but in my experience you typically gotta pay for the levels that gi e you access to better loot, to increase armor rating and climb the Tier ladder.
Yeah, the good stuff is pretty much members only. Once you get the free skills up to level 50 or so (and can get tier 5 armor weapons, which are the highest for free players), the game gets repetitive and dumb. It's definitely a free trial of sorts hoping you'll get sucked in. I tried playing my main on the free worlds after having a membership, didn't like it. Started over with a new character, didn't like it. Once you're exposed to the member's world, it's tough to go back. But I enjoy it, I've made some good friends through it, so it's worth it to me. What I do appreciate is they don't double charge you - once you pay a membership, you have access to everything that makes the game worthwhile. You can pay more for costumes, cosmetic changes, emotes, etc., but that stuff doesn't matter to me.
@runningthroughFIRE - you know what's funny is that I'm usually the same way (I can easily tell you more about the back stories of the worlds of Dragon Age, Fable, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings than I can about US History - yes I know, I suck), but I never got sucked into RS history. They apparently entered a new age recently (and Guthix is dead?) but meh. I keep telling myself I'll learn it (it would probably help game play) but maybe it's better I don't haha.
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on February 11, 2016, 07:58:14 AM
In college, I'd sit on the couch and watch my roommate play Darksiders because "it's story time" lol.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on February 11, 2016, 06:04:39 PM
- The Last of Us Remastered - Awesome! Never played the original.
- Dragon Age: Inquisition - If you like the other Dragon Age games, you'll like this one.
- Metal Gear V - Currently playing. Really like the flexibility they allow in how you complete the missions.
- Witcher 3 - Unplayed
- COD Ghosts - Unplayed (was $8 so figured worth playing through the campaign)
- Uncharted Series 1-3: Came with PS4, unplayed
Post by: Thinkum on February 11, 2016, 06:17:37 PM
Post by: Kaspian on February 19, 2016, 02:01:13 PM
BUT (!!) Special Note to Mustachians: (Somebody may have already mentioned this.) While in the pawn shop, I was browsing around and asked the clerk, "Hey, why the fuck are all your old PS2 games in a glass case under lock and key?" He said, "Because they're worth a small fortune now--anywhere from $25-50." I said, "Holy shit! I didn't bring mine in to trade because I thought you'd tell me to go throw them in a dumpster."
The guy was totally right. This week on eBay I sold "Star Wars Battlefront II" for PS2 for $30 and "Silent Hill III" for $40. :)
So, those old PS2 games you might have sitting on a shelf gathering dust? Pure gold, baby! Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
Post by: Thinkum on February 19, 2016, 02:09:06 PM
Post by: SouthernTransplant on February 19, 2016, 02:14:55 PM
Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
It is pretty ridiculous what some people will pay for video game related items. I was going through some old stuff at my parents' house, and found the box for the original NES version of Final Fantasy. Note - just the box, not the game.
Somebody bought that on Ebay for $15!
Post by: Roboturner on February 19, 2016, 02:15:01 PM
Just picked up the "Last Of Us" for PS3 by trading in 5 old games. Not a great swap deal, but gets some stuff out of the house and gets me a cool game without paying anything.
BUT (!!) Special Note to Mustachians: (Somebody may have already mentioned this.) While in the pawn shop, I was browsing around and asked the clerk, "Hey, why the fuck are all your old PS2 games in a glass case under lock and key?" He said, "Because they're worth a small fortune now--anywhere from $25-50." I said, "Holy shit! I didn't bring mine in to trade because I thought you'd tell me to go throw them in a dumpster."
The guy was totally right. This week on eBay I sold "Star Wars Battlefront II" for PS2 for $30 and "Silent Hill III" for $40. :)
So, those old PS2 games you might have sitting on a shelf gathering dust? Pure gold, baby! Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
Along that note, N64 and games = Gold as well
Post by: Marty on February 20, 2016, 07:58:15 AM
I played that game for several years in middle/high school. I got out when I was the only one of my friends still playing, which I think was a few months after they added the summoning skill, and I was pretty close to getting the quest cape at the time.Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
I played Runescape heavily for a few months maybe 10 years ago. I realized it was too much of a time sink and quit.
The main reason I don't play MMORPGs anymore is because of the time invested learning all the background and story in them. I get too sucked in.
I used to play back in middle school! (2006-2009ish). Was level 125 back in the day. I now play OSRS on and off. It brings back good memories :)
Post by: wepner on February 20, 2016, 01:46:28 PM
Just picked up the "Last Of Us" for PS3 by trading in 5 old games. Not a great swap deal, but gets some stuff out of the house and gets me a cool game without paying anything.
BUT (!!) Special Note to Mustachians: (Somebody may have already mentioned this.) While in the pawn shop, I was browsing around and asked the clerk, "Hey, why the fuck are all your old PS2 games in a glass case under lock and key?" He said, "Because they're worth a small fortune now--anywhere from $25-50." I said, "Holy shit! I didn't bring mine in to trade because I thought you'd tell me to go throw them in a dumpster."
The guy was totally right. This week on eBay I sold "Star Wars Battlefront II" for PS2 for $30 and "Silent Hill III" for $40. :)
So, those old PS2 games you might have sitting on a shelf gathering dust? Pure gold, baby! Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
Along that note, N64 and games = Gold as well
I was very pleasantly surprised that my GBA games (in awesome condition with their original box to be fair) all were worth more than when I bought them new when they first came out, same for my GBA micro. I'm tempted to see what my NES games are worth these days, I bought hundreds of them for a few bucks (at the most) each like 10-15 years ago.
BTW I just bought Fire Emblem Fates, love me some strategy RPGs.
Post by: FrugalHawk on February 20, 2016, 09:12:36 PM
I played that game for several years in middle/high school. I got out when I was the only one of my friends still playing, which I think was a few months after they added the summoning skill, and I was pretty close to getting the quest cape at the time.Anyone play Runescape? My Christmas gift to myself for the past few years have been year long membership to it. It's a MMORPG that I've been playing for... 11 years now, I think. I have so much history with it I can't not play anymore.
I played Runescape heavily for a few months maybe 10 years ago. I realized it was too much of a time sink and quit.
The main reason I don't play MMORPGs anymore is because of the time invested learning all the background and story in them. I get too sucked in.
I used to play back in middle school! (2006-2009ish). Was level 125 back in the day. I now play OSRS on and off. It brings back good memories :)
I now feel ancient, thanks. :)
Just picked up the "Last Of Us" for PS3 by trading in 5 old games. Not a great swap deal, but gets some stuff out of the house and gets me a cool game without paying anything.
BUT (!!) Special Note to Mustachians: (Somebody may have already mentioned this.) While in the pawn shop, I was browsing around and asked the clerk, "Hey, why the fuck are all your old PS2 games in a glass case under lock and key?" He said, "Because they're worth a small fortune now--anywhere from $25-50." I said, "Holy shit! I didn't bring mine in to trade because I thought you'd tell me to go throw them in a dumpster."
The guy was totally right. This week on eBay I sold "Star Wars Battlefront II" for PS2 for $30 and "Silent Hill III" for $40. :)
So, those old PS2 games you might have sitting on a shelf gathering dust? Pure gold, baby! Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
Along that note, N64 and games = Gold as well
I was very pleasantly surprised that my GBA games (in awesome condition with their original box to be fair) all were worth more than when I bought them new when they first came out, same for my GBA micro. I'm tempted to see what my NES games are worth these days, I bought hundreds of them for a few bucks (at the most) each like 10-15 years ago.
BTW I just bought Fire Emblem Fates, love me some strategy RPGs.
I'm currently in the middle of selling off 90% of my video game collection and yes, old handheld games that are legitimate copies sell for a lot in most cases. If you have the original box and manual you are going to make a good chunk of change. Anything older and kept "Like New" is going to be worth ebaying.
Post by: FrugalKube on February 20, 2016, 11:43:50 PM
Just picked up the "Last Of Us" for PS3 by trading in 5 old games. Not a great swap deal, but gets some stuff out of the house and gets me a cool game without paying anything.
BUT (!!) Special Note to Mustachians: (Somebody may have already mentioned this.) While in the pawn shop, I was browsing around and asked the clerk, "Hey, why the fuck are all your old PS2 games in a glass case under lock and key?" He said, "Because they're worth a small fortune now--anywhere from $25-50." I said, "Holy shit! I didn't bring mine in to trade because I thought you'd tell me to go throw them in a dumpster."
The guy was totally right. This week on eBay I sold "Star Wars Battlefront II" for PS2 for $30 and "Silent Hill III" for $40. :)
So, those old PS2 games you might have sitting on a shelf gathering dust? Pure gold, baby! Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
Along that note, N64 and games = Gold as well
Actually it should be N64 and non sports game are gold. Most of the 1st party games are getting pricey as well
Post by: JLee on February 22, 2016, 05:38:16 AM
Don't get rid of them at a garage sale for $2 without checking eBay first for the going rate.
It is pretty ridiculous what some people will pay for video game related items. I was going through some old stuff at my parents' house, and found the box for the original NES version of Final Fantasy. Note - just the box, not the game.
Somebody bought that on Ebay for $15!
Check eBay for Earthbound (complete)...
Post by: EcoCanuck on March 07, 2016, 03:40:07 AM
Work and life have taken a firm hold recently so not too much time for it. PC gamer, co-op gamer of PS4 (with wifey).
Currently playing Fallout 4 with a dash of TF2 and an occasional jaunt in Civ5.
Mustachianism at its finest this last Steam sale I was watching and watching and couldn't motivate myself to spend the money on any of the sales of the stuff on my wishlist. I was also waiting for X-Com 2 and now that its out I haven't bought it.... I have decided to wait for the eventual sale and get some reuse out of my current collection.
Post by: snacky on March 07, 2016, 08:11:56 AM
I got gifted a Wii yesterday. What games are worth the $10 - $20 they seem to sell for on the used market in my area?
my kids are 8 and 10, i'm older than that and tend to like dragon age/ witcher type of stuff.
Mariokart, obviously, and I hear that Zelda is good. anything else?
Post by: Thinkum on March 07, 2016, 08:20:54 AM
Question:
I got gifted a Wii yesterday. What games are worth the $10 - $20 they seem to sell for on the used market in my area?
my kids are 8 and 10, i'm older than that and tend to like dragon age/ witcher type of stuff.
Mariokart, obviously, and I hear that Zelda is good. anything else?
The games I have and like for the Wii are Super Mario Galaxy, Super Paper Mario, MarioKart, the Sports Resort, and the Exercise that goes with the board, Little Ninjas was/is cool too.
Post by: RWD on March 07, 2016, 08:33:43 AM
Question:
I got gifted a Wii yesterday. What games are worth the $10 - $20 they seem to sell for on the used market in my area?
my kids are 8 and 10, i'm older than that and tend to like dragon age/ witcher type of stuff.
Mariokart, obviously, and I hear that Zelda is good. anything else?
I really enjoyed Ōkami (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckami). Great use of the Wiimote.
Post by: Hall11235 on March 07, 2016, 12:16:42 PM
For RTS's, I loved Age of Mythology. Tickled all my fancies.
Recently, I have gotten hooked on Baldur's Gate Style games:
Divinity: Original Sin
Pillars of Eternity
These games are super hard and really make me sweat my way to victory.
Classics that I still bust out:
KOTOR 2
Dragon Age Origins
Any Total War Game
My Recent sleeper pick was this game called "The Banner Saga." Got it for .97 cents on Steam. 24 hours of pure storytelling and good gameplay.
Post by: cheapass on March 08, 2016, 02:25:18 PM
Also been enjoying a lot of Call of Duty: MW3.
If anyone wants to add me on PSN my ID is A-Train2001
Post by: JLee on March 08, 2016, 02:46:53 PM
Post by: EverCurious on March 11, 2016, 04:09:41 PM
Tom Nook is still the same sweet talking Tanooki who always seems to own you with massive debt. You can upgrade your house for a "paltry" sum of hundreds thousands of bells (in game currency). Pay him off and he tempts you to upgrade again and again, with larger loans each time, but after the first upgrade you don't need to agree to him.
It's also fun managing the town, doing public works projects, ordinances, etc. So much to do, so much time, so many characters and multiplayer for more awesome.
Fun game.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on March 11, 2016, 06:31:48 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on March 12, 2016, 02:12:21 AM
I spent a not insignificant portion of my College Career playing Skyrim.
For RTS's, I loved Age of Mythology. Tickled all my fancies.
Recently, I have gotten hooked on Baldur's Gate Style games:
Divinity: Original Sin
Pillars of Eternity
These games are super hard and really make me sweat my way to victory.
Classics that I still bust out:
KOTOR 2
Dragon Age Origins
Any Total War Game
My Recent sleeper pick was this game called "The Banner Saga." Got it for .97 cents on Steam. 24 hours of pure storytelling and good gameplay.
Oh man those are some great games! Have you tried the Enhanced Edition of Baldur's Gate? A new expansion is coming out this year? Looks like Planescape Torment is getting a sequel too.
Divinity: Original Sin is a great game, runs pretty well of PS4 and I ended up with a review copy. KOTR is great too, recently I played some Witcher 3 and Fallout 4
Taking a break from RPGs right now and tackling The Division.
Has this come up in the thread before? Saving money on games with sites like Cheapassgamer and Best Buy's Gamer's Club Unlocked.
Post by: JLee on March 12, 2016, 09:20:25 AM
I was just about to ask if anybody's playing The Division yet. I'm tempted (20% off via Amazon Prime- I don't have GCU), but still it's damned expensive.I spent a not insignificant portion of my College Career playing Skyrim.
For RTS's, I loved Age of Mythology. Tickled all my fancies.
Recently, I have gotten hooked on Baldur's Gate Style games:
Divinity: Original Sin
Pillars of Eternity
These games are super hard and really make me sweat my way to victory.
Classics that I still bust out:
KOTOR 2
Dragon Age Origins
Any Total War Game
My Recent sleeper pick was this game called "The Banner Saga." Got it for .97 cents on Steam. 24 hours of pure storytelling and good gameplay.
Oh man those are some great games! Have you tried the Enhanced Edition of Baldur's Gate? A new expansion is coming out this year? Looks like Planescape Torment is getting a sequel too.
Divinity: Original Sin is a great game, runs pretty well of PS4 and I ended up with a review copy. KOTR is great too, recently I played some Witcher 3 and Fallout 4
Taking a break from RPGs right now and tackling The Division.
Has this come up in the thread before? Saving money on games with sites like Cheapassgamer and Best Buy's Gamer's Club Unlocked.
Post by: ElGrillo on March 13, 2016, 12:40:44 AM
Also, Europa Universalis IV is another good one, but the games take weeks for me to finish and ain't nobody got time for that.
A game I played recently called Journey is really interesting. It's not a typical game in that you aren't trying to get points or anything, but it has beautiful graphics and is just a really cool concept.
Post by: Philociraptor on March 14, 2016, 07:14:22 AM
Post by: EverCurious on March 14, 2016, 09:02:11 AM
Picked up Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Liking it so far. I enjoy being able to grind my characters up, so I wanted to start with Birthright and do Conquest second. Hard Casual, no soft resets for me, unless I fail to recruit a character or something like that.
I thought about getting it, but I want to play Conquest. This game kinda seems to have a little East vs. West thing goong on and I kinda like that. That is, until I heard you had to *stop* your King from doing his thing if you play Nohr. What if I *wanted* to be the big bad Western kingdom? :(
Post by: Philociraptor on March 14, 2016, 09:04:30 AM
Picked up Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Liking it so far. I enjoy being able to grind my characters up, so I wanted to start with Birthright and do Conquest second. Hard Casual, no soft resets for me, unless I fail to recruit a character or something like that.
I thought about getting it, but I want to play Conquest. This game kinda seems to have a little East vs. West thing goong on and I kinda like that. That is, until I heard you had to *stop* your King from doing his thing if you play Nohr. What if I *wanted* to be the big bad Western kingdom? :(
My roommate got Conquest, he says the king is such an a-hole that you can't wait to stop him. That being said, I see your point. That's what I liked about the Fable series.
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on March 14, 2016, 10:04:05 AM
The Fable series was great for this, but I wish there were a few more morally grey options. Most of the choices in that game are pretty clearly good or evil, and having the little morality point thing pop up over your head immediately after a decision took away all the uncertainty. The very first big decision you make early on in the third game blew me away, but the rest of the game was pretty standard kill someone or show mercy, enslave someone or set them free, etc. It would make the game's pureness trait a little more complicated and would be harder to come up with meaningful events, but I'd love to see more scenarios where decsions aren't so clear cut.Picked up Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Liking it so far. I enjoy being able to grind my characters up, so I wanted to start with Birthright and do Conquest second. Hard Casual, no soft resets for me, unless I fail to recruit a character or something like that.
I thought about getting it, but I want to play Conquest. This game kinda seems to have a little East vs. West thing goong on and I kinda like that. That is, until I heard you had to *stop* your King from doing his thing if you play Nohr. What if I *wanted* to be the big bad Western kingdom? :(
My roommate got Conquest, he says the king is such an a-hole that you can't wait to stop him. That being said, I see your point. That's what I liked about the Fable series.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on March 14, 2016, 06:35:27 PM
Post by: SouthernTransplant on March 15, 2016, 06:20:02 AM
For those who have played through the Uncharted series, should I just play 2 & 3? I have 1-3 collection that came with my PS4 but I'm thinking about skipping 1 only because people said some of the play mechanics aren't as good on the PS4 (or something like that). Is it worthwhile to play 1 or should I skip to 2, which I understand is when Uncharted really broke out.
On a similar note, would anyone recommend the Uncharted series for someone who is absolutely loving The Last of Us right now? I am mostly enjoying the story, but the mechanics are fun too. Being made by the same folks, is Uncharted similar?
Post by: Thinkum on March 15, 2016, 08:27:00 AM
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Post by: golden1 on March 15, 2016, 12:56:49 PM
I play WoW on an intermittently active basis. Currently I am on hiatus, because my guild beat the last raid on heroic level and has no interest in mythics. We will start up again for Legion in a few months.
I play Sims 4 occasionally - I find it kind of meditative. My life can be shitty but at least my Sim's career is going well. :P
I also have been playing Fallout 4, but I got bored with it pretty quickly.
I am looking forward to No Man's Sky this summer. It sounds really immersive and interesting.
Post by: Thinkum on March 15, 2016, 12:59:53 PM
Post by: wepner on March 15, 2016, 02:17:26 PM
Picked up Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Liking it so far. I enjoy being able to grind my characters up, so I wanted to start with Birthright and do Conquest second. Hard Casual, no soft resets for me, unless I fail to recruit a character or something like that.
I thought about getting it, but I want to play Conquest. This game kinda seems to have a little East vs. West thing goong on and I kinda like that. That is, until I heard you had to *stop* your King from doing his thing if you play Nohr. What if I *wanted* to be the big bad Western kingdom? :(
My roommate got Conquest, he says the king is such an a-hole that you can't wait to stop him. That being said, I see your point. That's what I liked about the Fable series.
Fire Emblem is where it's at. Currently on birthright. Definitely gonna buy conquest and the 3rd path. I'll avoid the other dlc as much as possible.
Post by: Guses on March 15, 2016, 03:55:39 PM
I play Sims 4 occasionally - I find it kind of meditative. My life can be shitty but at least my Sim's career is going well. :P
Those Simites are so unmustachian, they take 3 hour showers!
I love the sim speak though. I lowers my murder index.
Post by: FrugalKube on March 15, 2016, 11:25:26 PM
Post by: Thinkum on March 16, 2016, 08:27:12 AM
Post by: ooeei on March 16, 2016, 10:14:50 AM
A couple of years ago I did gamefly for about 6 months, it was a great way to play a lot of the fun games I'd never want to buy. Assassin's Creed, Arkham whatever the suffix is this time, and other random games that are fun for a week or two then you never touch again. I'm considering starting it up again and working my way through the backlog.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on March 17, 2016, 02:28:41 PM
Post by: JLee on March 17, 2016, 02:31:10 PM
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Post by: FrugalKube on March 21, 2016, 09:40:42 PM
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls-expansion-set-windowsmac/3676006.p?id=1219092663723&skuId=3676006
Post by: SaskyStache on March 22, 2016, 08:18:14 PM
If you like Diablo 3 and the expansion its $8 at Best Buy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls-expansion-set-windowsmac/3676006.p?id=1219092663723&skuId=3676006
Not a bad deal.
I've been playing through Diablo 3 again on hardcore mode with a buddy. Definitely changes the way you play when you only have the 1 life.
Post by: golden1 on March 23, 2016, 08:14:31 AM
Post by: EOS on March 25, 2016, 05:16:56 AM
I caved and bought The Division. I am just shy of the 5 hour mark and I am incredibly entertained. I have never spent this much on a game before and I rarely spend much time gaming, but I actually think it was worth it.
It's a GOOD game!! I ended up buying it and have been very happy with it.
Post by: Radagast on March 27, 2016, 12:33:18 AM
Post by: daverobev on March 27, 2016, 09:17:09 AM
Post by: coin on March 27, 2016, 09:32:59 AM
Kefka, the main bad guy, is horrifyingly evil. So far he's poisoned the water to an entire town, was perfectly okay with enslaving one of the main characters to do his bidding and slaughtered countless innocent people. I keep looking at my partner while we're playing and saying "did he seriously just do that?!" and my partner is just laughing.
Post by: EverCurious on April 14, 2016, 06:19:39 PM
I just bought Fallout New Vegas UE for my PS3. So for so good. A lot like Fallout 3, but we'll see how it goes.
I actually prefer NV to Fallout 3, though both are awesome. Which faction are you going to go with, if any? Ave. True to Caesar.
Post by: Thinkum on April 14, 2016, 06:31:50 PM
I just bought Fallout New Vegas UE for my PS3. So for so good. A lot like Fallout 3, but we'll see how it goes.
I actually prefer NV to Fallout 3, though both are awesome. Which faction are you going to go with, if any? Ave. True to Caesar.
Now that I've had NV for this long I FAR prefer it to FO3. First play through was for Caesar, then NCR, now it's going to be House. However, I am playing all the DLC first. I am on the last one Dead Money. Really, really fun game. Made me miss the desert really badly too. I love the Mojave.
Post by: syednaeemul on April 14, 2016, 06:44:15 PM
Post by: josstache on April 14, 2016, 07:45:28 PM
For instance, if you like building "tall" rather than "wide" in Civ, you might like the Cultists faction, who are only allowed to have one city, but the city gets massive bonuses to food, industry, science, gold (called "dust" in the game) and influence (diplomatic currency). Using the city as a base you go around laying waste to the other factions' cities and converting unaffiliated villages to your doomsday cult. I never really liked conquest in Civ V because I always felt like I had enough to do peacefully developing my cities, but the Cultists in Endless Legend have freed me to pursue global genocide.
Post by: Psychstache on April 14, 2016, 09:33:23 PM
Facepunch time, Steam released Final Fantasy IX yesterday and I bought it, being my favourite Final Fantasy
This does deserve a facepunch.... FFIX was awful :P
I didn't care for it much, but I get the appeal. Just felt too different from the franchise to me.
Post by: coin on April 14, 2016, 11:59:08 PM
Facepunch time, Steam released Final Fantasy IX yesterday and I bought it, being my favourite Final Fantasy
They did?! I must buy it! ... When it comes on sale. Or not because I already have it on ps1 and PS3.
Post by: Philociraptor on April 15, 2016, 08:00:33 AM
Post by: daverobev on April 15, 2016, 12:40:26 PM
Facepunch time, Steam released Final Fantasy IX yesterday and I bought it, being my favourite Final Fantasy
This does deserve a facepunch.... FFIX was awful :P
I didn't care for it much, but I get the appeal. Just felt too different from the franchise to me.
It's very old school FF - fixed 'classes' rather than almost completely freeform. Apparently the new version allows faster battling; I did buy a copy a while back on PSN, I'd forgotten how long random battles take. So I'm tempted to give it a go.
Plus it seems that Perk now allows exchanging points for Steam gift cards, so I can get credit for 'free' (not really free but close... just takes time).
Post by: SouthernTransplant on April 15, 2016, 12:43:56 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on April 16, 2016, 05:28:15 PM
Post by: dang1 on April 16, 2016, 06:54:55 PM
Post by: josstache on April 16, 2016, 07:59:49 PM
Done with the Division and went back to Fallout 4 to play the DLC. Plan for Summer is to play Uncharted 4, Deus Ex Mankind Divided and attempt to finish Divinity Original Sin or start and finish Baldur's Gate EE
Funny, I bought Divinity Original Sin and Baldur's Gate (and Age of Decadence) recently and have put down both for other games as well. Maybe I don't like these types of games as much as I thought, even though Fallout 1 and 2 are two of my all-time favorites.
Looking forward to Witcher 3: Blood and Wine.
Post by: Yaeger on April 16, 2016, 11:46:27 PM
Post by: Roboturner on April 18, 2016, 02:40:04 PM
Facepunch time, Steam released Final Fantasy IX yesterday and I bought it, being my favourite Final Fantasy
This does deserve a facepunch.... FFIX was awful :P
I didn't care for it much, but I get the appeal. Just felt too different from the franchise to me.
You sir are insane, FF9 is the best one - how is it a departure?
Post by: Curbside Prophet on April 18, 2016, 03:13:04 PM
Post by: Lagom on April 18, 2016, 11:06:00 PM
Finished Witcher 3, going to start on Uncharted. Still deciding if I should play the 1st one or just skip it.
Let me know if you end up trying the first! I got the Uncharted collection for Christmas. Haven't started it yet, but I've been pondering the same thing.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on April 20, 2016, 01:44:34 PM
Finished Witcher 3, going to start on Uncharted. Still deciding if I should play the 1st one or just skip it.
Let me know if you end up trying the first! I got the Uncharted collection for Christmas. Haven't started it yet, but I've been pondering the same thing.
I started game 1. It's pretty... meh. It's very linear in terms of the environment, similar to the old Tomb Raiders. The guns are also a little odd, for instance, it seems like the 9mm pistol takes less shots to kill someone than the AK-47. It's a good time killer if you want to stretch the game out but so far I would say it's one you can skip.
Post by: Gone on April 20, 2016, 05:30:03 PM
Never gets old.
Post by: ElGrillo on April 21, 2016, 08:58:04 PM
Post by: Lagom on April 21, 2016, 09:19:14 PM
Post by: JLee on April 21, 2016, 09:35:01 PM
Post by: coin on April 23, 2016, 03:51:27 AM
Post by: libertarian4321 on April 23, 2016, 05:11:48 AM
I've been obsessing about "World of Tanks" lately.
I pretty much suck at it, but I like playing.
Post by: vern on April 23, 2016, 03:47:40 PM
Post by: Cyaphas on April 23, 2016, 11:22:17 PM
Tried Warhammer Vermintide recently - not impressed.
Keep trying to pick up Skyrim (which is a genre I used to love) and can't seem to get into it. I think WoW has completely ruined me for having to level anything... EVER AGAIN.
Post by: Cyaphas on April 24, 2016, 09:53:43 PM
Ooh, nifty. Looks like it's $30 on Steam so I'll bookmark it in case they mark it down for some future sale. I have the Civ5 expansion "Gods and Kings", I need to remember to bookmark whatever the expansion is for tourism too.
The Endless collections have had some pretty heavy discounts with steam sales. We picked our 3 copies up when they were 50% off. I wouldn't pay the current price. Also, the Civ 5 expansions and DLC's get a heavy discount when steam runs sales. We own and keep wanting "sid meier's civilization beyond earth" to get better but it just hasn't.
Post by: Guses on April 25, 2016, 01:08:06 PM
Ooh, nifty. Looks like it's $30 on Steam so I'll bookmark it in case they mark it down for some future sale. I have the Civ5 expansion "Gods and Kings", I need to remember to bookmark whatever the expansion is for tourism too.
The Endless collections have had some pretty heavy discounts with steam sales. We picked our 3 copies up when they were 50% off. I wouldn't pay the current price. Also, the Civ 5 expansions and DLC's get a heavy discount when steam runs sales. We own and keep wanting "sid meier's civilization beyond earth" to get better but it just hasn't.
My favorite of the genre is Sid meier's Alpha Centauri. I just love the premise, the unit design, the unique factions and the mindworms!
If you love civ games and/or turn based strategy, I think this one is hard to beat. I think it aged fairly well too.
While typing this, I just remembered just how much fun I had playing the Warlords 3 game back on a Win 95 PC. Too bad you can't run this one without emulating a windows 95 machine :( . The campaign was really fun. Anyone else remember that game?
Post by: basd on April 25, 2016, 02:02:51 PM
Keep trying to pick up Skyrim (which is a genre I used to love) and can't seem to get into it.Talk about a game that's good value for money.. I played the hell out of it a couple of years ago. No more time for it now though with two small children. Ah well..
At least I get to reminisce during work by listening to Skyrim soundscapes, excellent way to cancel out the office noise.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on April 26, 2016, 03:35:00 PM
That was one game where I truly had moments where I want to throw the controller through the tv and yet when finally accomplishing something it was sooo satisfying. I just don't know if I want to put myself through the pain again lol.
Post by: JLee on April 26, 2016, 03:37:24 PM
Too bad I didn't find it before I bought a desk and chair, because it'd have been about the same cost. :(
Post by: FrugalKube on April 26, 2016, 09:56:02 PM
Anyone play Dark Souls II or III? Are they just as ridiculously hard as the original Dark Souls?
That was one game where I truly had moments where I want to throw the controller through the tv and yet when finally accomplishing something it was sooo satisfying. I just don't know if I want to put myself through the pain again lol.
I played 2 on PS3. I had never played any of the other games. I enjoyed it but I was so terrible at it. I did have those alright moments with lots of "there goes 30 mins of my life..."
Anyone play the Fallout 4 DLC?
Post by: josstache on April 27, 2016, 12:32:47 AM
I found one of these (http://obutto.com/gaming-cockpits/ozone-gaming-cockpit/) semi-locally for $275...($375 + $190 freight new). It's likely far from mustachian, but man am I tempted. Racing and flight/space sims are much better with appropriate controls and seating!
Too bad I didn't find it before I bought a desk and chair, because it'd have been about the same cost. :(
Something like this would be pretty awesome with the right VR game (although you obviously wouldn't need the monitors).
Post by: Lagom on April 27, 2016, 01:43:07 PM
Post by: mmuhlenkamp on April 27, 2016, 02:47:29 PM
About 15 hours into Stardew Valley now and I think it's great for gamers with busy lives! Lots of fun, always something to do to feel like you're making progress, but not too "grindy" (except fishing can sometimes feel that way). Each "day" takes maybe 15-20 minutes to play, so it's perfect for short sessions. I could see this easily being a ~60 hour game just for one playthrough. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys the Harvest Moon genre and only $15 at full price.
I was just about to recommend this game, it's very relaxing and I'm starting to unlock some of the stories by befriending the towns people enough (basically giving them a bunch of gifts). It's nice to have a game that's just about exploring and not kiling/getting killed all the time (though those are fun too).
Also, it's one guy who designed the whole game! I find that pretty bad ass.
Post by: JLee on April 28, 2016, 09:18:51 AM
I found one of these (http://obutto.com/gaming-cockpits/ozone-gaming-cockpit/) semi-locally for $275...($375 + $190 freight new). It's likely far from mustachian, but man am I tempted. Racing and flight/space sims are much better with appropriate controls and seating!
Too bad I didn't find it before I bought a desk and chair, because it'd have been about the same cost. :(
Something like this would be pretty awesome with the right VR game (although you obviously wouldn't need the monitors).
It really would be. Hopefully VR will go down in price and up in popularity in the next couple of years.
Post by: deadlymonkey on May 03, 2016, 07:49:57 AM
Post by: Jappe on May 04, 2016, 08:00:15 AM
- Heroes of the Storm
- World of Warships (like World of tanks but then with ships)
- League of Legends (only with friends)
- Dungeon defender 2
On hold but will return: Lotro, heartstone. Also looking for a decent singleplayer to play, but might just reinstall something old and enjoyable.
And occasionally I browse the free games on steam, install one and try it out. Have had enjoyable hours on them. Sometimes it's uninstall after one hour as well.
My PC is from 2008, created a monster then, still runs a lot of games on low/medium. Only problem is that the 4870x2 does not support directx11 and lately most games require at least that.
Now waiting for the release of the new nvidea & amd cards in the coming months so the current cards drop in price to build an entire new rig.
No console save for sega master system 2 (8bit). Very enjoyable but really old ^^
Post by: FrugalKube on May 04, 2016, 10:59:13 PM
Post by: BattlaP on May 05, 2016, 12:00:56 AM
My mustache muscles are telling me, however, that replacing my top-notch iMac with a new top-tier PC just so I can have the privilege of spending a further $1300 on the Vive is the pinnacle of absurdity.
I'll have to hold off on being an early adopter of this tech.
But if anyone swings the other way.. I totally wouldn't blame you. Just wow.
Post by: Roboturner on May 12, 2016, 01:53:19 PM
My friend spotted this the other day and I had to go see it for myself...
lol love it
Post by: Samsam on May 12, 2016, 02:51:30 PM
Post by: EricNYC on May 13, 2016, 01:39:27 AM
Anyone play Dark Souls II or III? Are they just as ridiculously hard as the original Dark Souls?
That was one game where I truly had moments where I want to throw the controller through the tv and yet when finally accomplishing something it was sooo satisfying. I just don't know if I want to put myself through the pain again lol.
Oh, I love the Souls games. I've largely fallen out of gaming, but they bring back all the gaming enthusiasm I had when I was 10. I did all sorts of crazy challenges with them. No leveling up, no shield, magic only, punching only, miracles only...
II and III are both fun games, but I like the original best. II feels a lot more accessible in a good way, but there were some areas that just felt unfair-hard, rather than just super demanding hard like DS1. There would be a ton of enemies in one area, all totally unavoidable, and each of them is just like the random Hollow grunts in 1 who can tear a fully geared up character apart if you let your guard down. Still was a blast though. I got a good way through on my "punching only" character -- it was actually pretty viable. Made him look like Andrew W.K. too for laughs.
III is really cool so far, it seems like a "best of both worlds" thing, but my computer is a little too old to run it smoothly, and I would rather not shell out for system upgrades.
Post by: Kaspian on May 13, 2016, 09:23:21 AM
Keep trying to pick up Skyrim (which is a genre I used to love) and can't seem to get into it.Talk about a game that's good value for money.. I played the hell out of it a couple of years ago. No more time for it now though with two small children. Ah well..
At least I get to reminisce during work by listening to Skyrim soundscapes, excellent way to cancel out the office noise.
I tried to get into Skyrim again too--I was totally in the zone playing that the year after it first came out. But it's the insanely lengthy load screens I have a hard time with now. It sort of screws up the fantasy. Like you go into jarl's and you have to wait a long time for it to load, once in there you realize you hit up the wrong house, then you have to exit and wait another long time to get out. But there are so many locations in that game where I'd pause, look at the surroundings and background and just think, "Oh, my God--this is beautiful! These programmers are geniuses."
Post by: Kaspian on May 13, 2016, 09:31:31 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Atari-Flashback-Classic-Game-Console-2600/dp/B0111WVWHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463153372&sr=8-1&keywords=Atari+Flashback+6 (http://www.amazon.com/Atari-Flashback-Classic-Game-Console-2600/dp/B0111WVWHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463153372&sr=8-1&keywords=Atari+Flashback+6)
They look like they'd be a lot of fun for when friends come over. The US price is decent, but in Canada they're about $75. :/
Post by: Cwadda on May 13, 2016, 09:33:21 AM
Post by: RWD on May 13, 2016, 10:11:23 AM
Hopefully this hasn't been already discussed in this thread, but does anybody have one of these things?
http://www.amazon.com/Atari-Flashback-Classic-Game-Console-2600/dp/B0111WVWHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463153372&sr=8-1&keywords=Atari+Flashback+6 (http://www.amazon.com/Atari-Flashback-Classic-Game-Console-2600/dp/B0111WVWHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463153372&sr=8-1&keywords=Atari+Flashback+6)
They look like they'd be a lot of fun for when friends come over. The US price is decent, but in Canada they're about $75. :/
I have an Atari Flashback. I forget which version, probably 2 since mine has wired controllers and includes Pitfall! and River Raid (which as far as I can tell from Wikipedia were removed in 2+ and haven't been added back since). It feels cheap and overall was a pretty big letdown.
My biggest complaints are lack of games and the controllers. The lack of games (40 on my version) looks to have been improved with the newer version (100 games). But if there is no River Raid I'm not interested. Based on the review comments it doesn't sound like the controllers have improved. With mine the feel is terrible and they are very sensitive. Because the controls are actually digital (on/off) and not analog the joystick only makes it harder to make your desired inputs. The form factor is also hard to hold. In the game River Raid you have to navigate tight corridors where if you touch the sides you die. You often need to slow down in these sections due to timing to slip by enemies or just for more control. In order to slow down you have to pull back (down) on the joystick. It is incredibly hard to pull exactly back and not accidentally move left or right at the same time because of the controller sensitivity. This makes the game essentially unplayable.
My family owned an Atari 7800 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Atari-7800-Console-Set.png#/media/File:Atari-7800-Console-Set.png) when I was growing up. Part of the reason I was so disappointed with the game selection in the Flashback 2 was it only included 2600 games so a lot of my childhood was missing (and most the 2600 games were pretty underwhelming). The controller for the 7800 was awesome (or at least that's how I remember it). It's designed well where you can hold the base and reach the buttons easily with one hand while controlling the joystick with the other.
Post by: Kaspian on May 13, 2016, 10:15:33 AM
Yeah, the controllers for those games weren't as sensitive as modern ones but you had to be WAY more precise with the actual games.
It looks like they're making a nostalgia console for the masses but not properly aiming it at the people who would enjoy it (and used the old one) the most--the gamers!
Post by: daverobev on May 13, 2016, 11:34:06 AM
Anyone know of any good deals happening for the PS4? I've been thinking of getting one so I can game with my friends who I won't be around anymore. Also, Uncharted 4 just dropped and I was a big fan of Uncharted 3. Anyone get that yet?
Sign up for the AMEX SPG card, get the bonus points, convert them to Amazon gift cards. Not the most efficient use of points but..
Post by: SouthernTransplant on May 13, 2016, 11:41:56 AM
Anyone know of any good deals happening for the PS4? I've been thinking of getting one so I can game with my friends who I won't be around anymore. Also, Uncharted 4 just dropped and I was a big fan of Uncharted 3. Anyone get that yet?
Craigslist is your best bet for cheap, but if you want new, eBay's deal of the day today has the PS4 + Uncharted Collection + Uncharted 4 for $350, with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PlayStation-4-Uncharted-Nathan-Drake-500GB-Bundle-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-/381624331180?customid=d4558820193111e6943e42e93818725f0INT&pub=5574652453&campid=5335869999&afepn=5335869999&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&hash=item58da952bac%3Ag%3AG4oAAOSwRH5XK9So&afepn=5335869999&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PlayStation-4-Uncharted-Nathan-Drake-500GB-Bundle-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-/381624331180?customid=d4558820193111e6943e42e93818725f0INT&pub=5574652453&campid=5335869999&afepn=5335869999&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&hash=item58da952bac%3Ag%3AG4oAAOSwRH5XK9So&afepn=5335869999&rmvSB=true)
Post by: FrugalKube on May 13, 2016, 10:38:01 PM
Post by: coin on May 14, 2016, 09:29:53 AM
Been playing some Uncharted 4. Its amazing
I can't wait to play it... on my brother's PS4. I've played the previous three, though I usually give up before finishing the storyline.
Post by: Cwadda on May 14, 2016, 11:46:56 AM
Anyone know of any good deals happening for the PS4? I've been thinking of getting one so I can game with my friends who I won't be around anymore. Also, Uncharted 4 just dropped and I was a big fan of Uncharted 3. Anyone get that yet?
Craigslist is your best bet for cheap, but if you want new, eBay's deal of the day today has the PS4 + Uncharted Collection + Uncharted 4 for $350, with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PlayStation-4-Uncharted-Nathan-Drake-500GB-Bundle-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-/381624331180?customid=d4558820193111e6943e42e93818725f0INT&pub=5574652453&campid=5335869999&afepn=5335869999&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&hash=item58da952bac%3Ag%3AG4oAAOSwRH5XK9So&afepn=5335869999&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PlayStation-4-Uncharted-Nathan-Drake-500GB-Bundle-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-/381624331180?customid=d4558820193111e6943e42e93818725f0INT&pub=5574652453&campid=5335869999&afepn=5335869999&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&hash=item58da952bac%3Ag%3AG4oAAOSwRH5XK9So&afepn=5335869999&rmvSB=true)
Thanks! I took this offer.
Post by: SaskyStache on May 21, 2016, 07:31:06 AM
Also, kind of looking forward to No Man's Sky. I'm a fan of these exploration type games and this one seems pretty immense/ambitious http://www.no-mans-sky.com/ (http://www.no-mans-sky.com/). Anyone else planning to get this when it comes out?
Post by: CintranGhola on May 21, 2016, 12:01:24 PM
Post by: daverobev on May 21, 2016, 01:43:06 PM
Been playing a loooot of Civ V, along with Hearthstone. I have a huge backlog in my Steam library but with the weather so nice it's been hard to get motivated to start a new game.
Heh, starting isn't my problem, finishing is.
Started Banner Saga II... Brutal. My strategy abilities are meager. I'm only about an hour in.
I out part way in to Final Fantasy Tactics A2. It's OK but quite slow.
Mostly playing FF Record Keeper.
Post by: MrStash2000 on May 22, 2016, 05:41:40 PM
Y'all might like Tropico 5. It's like a city / nation builder. Not up to Civ level but pretty good.
Post by: CintranGhola on May 22, 2016, 06:26:22 PM
Tropico 5. It's like a city / nation builder. Not up to Civ level but pretty good.
I've seen this for pretty cheap during Steam sales so I'll pick it up during the next sale. It'll be a good to have another similar game while I wait for Civ VI :D
Post by: Roland of Gilead on May 22, 2016, 06:57:04 PM
Still looking for that perfect large scale sandbox MMP....a minecraft world with good graphics, dungeons, and pvp. Maybe one day...
Post by: daverobev on May 22, 2016, 07:46:30 PM
I fired up World of Warcraft again after a 5 year hiatus. Leveled a druid tank from 1 to 100, got the legendary ring quest done, and made enough gold that I bought 4 months of game time tokens in game. A bit bored with it now but will play the expansion August 30.
Still looking for that perfect large scale sandbox MMP....a minecraft world with good graphics, dungeons, and pvp. Maybe one day...
Ha, good old WoW. When they changed the talent system it killed the game for me. I usually try the free week when an expansion comes out, but I thought MoP was really really bad. Oh well.
Post by: onecoolcat on May 22, 2016, 09:50:15 PM
Beat FFVI the other night with my partner. I usually don't finish most video games, I give up or get too embroiled in the sidequests to concern myself with the details. My partner insisted I finish, though. It was pretty good, I can see why it's his favourite.Been playing some Uncharted 4. Its amazing
I can't wait to play it... on my brother's PS4. I've played the previous three, though I usually give up before finishing the storyline.
This is what I've just started. Did you play the Playstation version of the SNES FF3 version?
Post by: PAstash on May 22, 2016, 10:03:00 PM
Other then that I am in rapt anticipation for "No Mans Sky". I am a very strict PC gamer these days. With modding communities you just get so much back for your buck. since I discovered MMM I've been what I call a "Year late gamer" it's where I took one year off of video games focused on saving money working ect... Then when my year was up I picked up all the games that I wanted to play the previous year at a fraction of the price. Every 3-5 years I will do this again. It can save you tons.
Let me know what ya think....
Post by: coin on May 22, 2016, 10:36:19 PM
Beat FFVI the other night with my partner. I usually don't finish most video games, I give up or get too embroiled in the sidequests to concern myself with the details. My partner insisted I finish, though. It was pretty good, I can see why it's his favourite.Been playing some Uncharted 4. Its amazing
I can't wait to play it... on my brother's PS4. I've played the previous three, though I usually give up before finishing the storyline.
This is what I've just started. Did you play the Playstation version of the SNES FF3 version?
I played the PlayStation Classic version on PS3. As far as impulse buys go, it was a pretty good one!
Post by: Cwadda on May 23, 2016, 10:19:42 PM
Post by: l2jperry on May 24, 2016, 05:14:55 AM
1. Age of Empires (almost always this lately.) I play on Steam multiplayer with my brother as a partner.
2. Civil War Generals 2
3. Civ 5
4. Total War Franchise
Post by: Jappe on May 24, 2016, 07:09:53 AM
...since I discovered MMM I've been what I call a "Year late gamer" it's where I took one year off of video games focused on saving money working ect... Then when my year was up I picked up all the games that I wanted to play the previous year at a fraction of the price. Every 3-5 years I will do this again. It can save you tons.
Let me know what ya think....
That reminded me of this: https://xkcd.com/606/ :-D
It's not a bad idea though, usually waiting for an initial hype to be over can save you a lot of money. Just have to make sure if you pick it up later, you don't arrive on empty servers or with such skilled players who have been playing for over a year that you are so much behind it ruins the gaming experience.
Is anyone getting Overwatch? Looks interesting to me.
I played the beta, and while it's a lot of fun, it has a very Team fortress 2 feel to it. With the cart pushing, some champs feel very similar as well. Overwatch is a bit bigger though as you have more heroes all with their unique skillset, while this is a lot more basic in TF2. Personally I found 40€ just too much to pick it up.
If it's ever on sale I might, but blizzard isn't quick on devaluing games. Till then I might play a couple of TF2 rounds again :-)
Post by: PAstash on May 24, 2016, 09:11:58 PM
My friend spotted this the other day and I had to go see it for myself...
OMG THIS RIGHT HERE THIS!!!!
Post by: PAstash on May 24, 2016, 09:19:34 PM
Who is Voltaerie? that quote is a very accurate description of my day to day life.
Post by: PAstash on May 24, 2016, 09:24:00 PM
I find the newer Bethesda games to be extremely repetitive. Especially Skyrim and Fallout 4. Oblivion a bit less so. Morrowind was and is, IMO, the best Bethesda game by a long shot (except for the now dated graphics).
All of the quests in Skyrim and Fallout 4 can be summarized as such:
Kill
Loot
Return
This is a great tragedy! They spend so much time working on the graphics and the world that they sorta went "meh" and just did generic (radiant) quests and passable storylines. Can't wait for the Morro'Bliv'rim mod/remake!
Talking about the steam sale, I recently picked up Dark Souls 2 ... for the PC. Wow, I have yet to find a game with worse controls. It was so bad, I actually requested a refund after 40 minutes of painful key rebinding...
I also picked up Empire at War (star wars 4x type game) for 5$ and highly recommend it. The vanilla game is "meh" but the mods are where the fun is at!
Also, working my way through Fallout 4, but I am starting to get bored of the repetitititittitititititiveness. I want to plow through for the story but I am finding less and less time to play it. Plus, Garvey keeps sending me on these long treks to save settlers from raiders or ghouls....
On the odd day that I want to play a Moba, I play Heroes of the Storm from Blizzard. It's pretty fun.
get a xbox controller for DS2 it makes it 1000% better.
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on May 25, 2016, 07:36:44 AM
I bit the bullet and paid full price for it just yesterday. I played the beta for a short time and it was pretty fun, but I was playing with a full team of IRL friends last night and had a blast. I looked down at the clock and suddenly noticed that it was an hour past when I like to go to bed, so it can be a little dangerous in that regard. I haven't put enough time in to say whether or not it was really worth full price yet, but if/when it goes on sale I'd certainly recommend it.Is anyone getting Overwatch? Looks interesting to me.
I played the beta, and while it's a lot of fun, it has a very Team fortress 2 feel to it. With the cart pushing, some champs feel very similar as well. Overwatch is a bit bigger though as you have more heroes all with their unique skillset, while this is a lot more basic in TF2. Personally I found 40€ just too much to pick it up.
If it's ever on sale I might, but blizzard isn't quick on devaluing games. Till then I might play a couple of TF2 rounds again :-)
Post by: Philociraptor on May 25, 2016, 09:09:42 AM
I bit the bullet and paid full price for it just yesterday. I played the beta for a short time and it was pretty fun, but I was playing with a full team of IRL friends last night and had a blast. I looked down at the clock and suddenly noticed that it was an hour past when I like to go to bed, so it can be a little dangerous in that regard. I haven't put enough time in to say whether or not it was really worth full price yet, but if/when it goes on sale I'd certainly recommend it.Is anyone getting Overwatch? Looks interesting to me.
I played the beta, and while it's a lot of fun, it has a very Team fortress 2 feel to it. With the cart pushing, some champs feel very similar as well. Overwatch is a bit bigger though as you have more heroes all with their unique skillset, while this is a lot more basic in TF2. Personally I found 40€ just too much to pick it up.
If it's ever on sale I might, but blizzard isn't quick on devaluing games. Till then I might play a couple of TF2 rounds again :-)
I really want to get it! Played a bit of the beta with my big brother and had a blast. But unfortunately, work + Crossfit + marriage = I can only play when I get the occasional hour on Saturday or Sunday when I wake up earlier than my wife. And that means I miss waking her up. Video games were a huge part of my life up until we moved in together. Since then it's just a rare hobby =(
Post by: Cwadda on May 25, 2016, 09:45:28 AM
Post by: SouthernTransplant on May 25, 2016, 11:18:07 AM
Played Overwatch yesterday for the first time and it was super fun. Will probably be picking up a copy.
I also picked up Overwatch, and have really enjoyed it so far! I'm not even a big fan of shooters, but Blizzard just has a knack for taking a genre and making it super approachable. Amazon had Overwatch at $48 for Prime members, but I believe they opened that price up to others as well recently.
Post by: Lis on May 25, 2016, 02:57:43 PM
About 15 hours into Stardew Valley now and I think it's great for gamers with busy lives! Lots of fun, always something to do to feel like you're making progress, but not too "grindy" (except fishing can sometimes feel that way). Each "day" takes maybe 15-20 minutes to play, so it's perfect for short sessions. I could see this easily being a ~60 hour game just for one playthrough. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys the Harvest Moon genre and only $15 at full price.
I was just about to recommend this game, it's very relaxing and I'm starting to unlock some of the stories by befriending the towns people enough (basically giving them a bunch of gifts). It's nice to have a game that's just about exploring and not kiling/getting killed all the time (though those are fun too).
Also, it's one guy who designed the whole game! I find that pretty bad ass.
This game kills me. When I first got it, I think I spent 70+ hours on it in a little over a week. To be fair, I have a tendency to leave it open for a while and walk away (since you can only save at the end of the day), and I was home sick for a day or two and couldn't do much more than crawl over to my desk chair and sit there like a lump. Then I just stopped. I picked it back up the other day and had a hard time getting back into it.
My friend is obsessed with Banner Saga. I really want to try it but I'm waiting for it to go on sale.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on May 25, 2016, 03:01:18 PM
I can't remember the last time I paid full price for a game. I try to stay around $30ish per game give or take $5.
Post by: Roboturner on May 26, 2016, 09:33:30 AM
I can only play when I get the occasional hour on Saturday or Sunday when I wake up earlier than my wife. And that means I miss waking her up. Video games were a huge part of my life up until we moved in together. Since then it's just a rare hobby =(
Same here :/
Post by: Philociraptor on May 26, 2016, 09:34:47 AM
I can only play when I get the occasional hour on Saturday or Sunday when I wake up earlier than my wife. And that means I miss waking her up. Video games were a huge part of my life up until we moved in together. Since then it's just a rare hobby =(
Same here :/
Condolence fist bump?
Post by: Roboturner on May 26, 2016, 09:42:44 AM
Condolence fist bump?
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Post by: Yankuba on May 26, 2016, 02:23:29 PM
If you're a Baldur's Gate fan, check out Pillars of Eternity that came out recently. It's pretty much the same thing with better graphics, a great story line, and good mechanics. I loved it.
+1
It was pretty good but magic was better in Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale
Post by: daverobev on May 27, 2016, 08:13:23 AM
If you're a Baldur's Gate fan, check out Pillars of Eternity that came out recently. It's pretty much the same thing with better graphics, a great story line, and good mechanics. I loved it.
+1
It was pretty good but magic was better in Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale
I got a certain way into it. Liked it. Then got distracted/in to something else. Same with... Divinity Original Sin.
Post by: Lagom on May 28, 2016, 10:11:52 AM
About 15 hours into Stardew Valley now and I think it's great for gamers with busy lives! Lots of fun, always something to do to feel like you're making progress, but not too "grindy" (except fishing can sometimes feel that way). Each "day" takes maybe 15-20 minutes to play, so it's perfect for short sessions. I could see this easily being a ~60 hour game just for one playthrough. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys the Harvest Moon genre and only $15 at full price.
I was just about to recommend this game, it's very relaxing and I'm starting to unlock some of the stories by befriending the towns people enough (basically giving them a bunch of gifts). It's nice to have a game that's just about exploring and not kiling/getting killed all the time (though those are fun too).
Also, it's one guy who designed the whole game! I find that pretty bad ass.
This game kills me. When I first got it, I think I spent 70+ hours on it in a little over a week. To be fair, I have a tendency to leave it open for a while and walk away (since you can only save at the end of the day), and I was home sick for a day or two and couldn't do much more than crawl over to my desk chair and sit there like a lump. Then I just stopped. I picked it back up the other day and had a hard time getting back into it.
My friend is obsessed with Banner Saga. I really want to try it but I'm waiting for it to go on sale.
I ultimately had a similar experience. Spent a good 45 hours on it (and genuinely enjoyed them all), but then just stopped. Still, at $0.33/hour of relaxing entertainment, I would say the investment was worth it!
Post by: daverobev on May 28, 2016, 02:18:00 PM
UGH.
This is why I hate this game. Playing the PSP release I missed one Stiltzkin package.
Still. Speed boost is nice... I'll do some grinding later on, and I can flick it off and on in battle to speed stuff up.
I get that the characters are good. But the actual game is annoying. We'll see how far I get this time.
Looking forward to the VII remake, though it'll mean buying a ps4. Not sure if I should get XV.
Post by: JLee on May 31, 2016, 08:50:17 AM
omg.
It feels like the 90's again, in such a good way. I haven't played such a familiar old-school shooter in years!
Post by: Spitfire on May 31, 2016, 10:31:35 AM
Post by: Yaeger on May 31, 2016, 02:21:41 PM
Post by: Felicity on May 31, 2016, 02:29:45 PM
Post by: Roland of Gilead on May 31, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
I play Dark Age of Camelot on a free server. I played Starcraft II for a while a couple years back but wasn't skilled enough to keep it fun lol.
DAOC is still around? I played a smite cleric then a bonedancer on that back when it was just out...must have been 14 years ago now?
Post by: Lagom on May 31, 2016, 05:12:33 PM
I started playing Total War: Warhammer. I used to the play Warhammer 40k/Fantasy as a kid on tabletop, so it feels like I'm back in the 90's again without the pain of having to paint 100's of miniatures. Plus, it's my first Total War game so the learning curve is somewhat steep, but it's been a blast so far.
Was seriously thinking about picking this one up. I've never played a Total War or Warhammer game, but the idea of a fantasy themed epic strategy game where I can watch waves of dwarfs and orcs crash into each other sounds pretty sweet. I'll probably try to wait for a good sale, though, as I could see myself giving up if the learning curve is too steep. I don't seem to have the patience I used to when it comes to learning complicated games.
Post by: Cwadda on June 01, 2016, 05:55:12 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on June 01, 2016, 10:22:33 PM
Might fire up Baldur's Gate EE or go back to Divinity Original Sin
Post by: BattlaP on June 02, 2016, 02:03:52 AM
Enjoying Doom, trying to finish the Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC then its on to Witcher 3 DLC. After that, I've got nothing new on my plate for a few months.
Might fire up Baldur's Gate EE or go back to Divinity Original Sin
As much as I want Doom.. I just can't pay the AAA prices on first release.
I've been playing Brutal Doom, a mod for Doom 2 which is just breathtakingly extensive. Absolutely amazing what the guy has been able to do with such an ancient engine. It's so damn good, it's scratching the exact itch that the new game was promising. I'll wait for a steam sale down the line to pick up the new one.
Did you play Pillars of Eternity? I haven't got around to knocking off it's two DLCs but I loved the main game. I tried to go back to Baldur's Gate but it's just too oldschool for me now (yes, my last paragraph was about doom 2), Pillars is a great reinvention.
Post by: JLee on June 02, 2016, 04:11:41 AM
Enjoying Doom, trying to finish the Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC then its on to Witcher 3 DLC. After that, I've got nothing new on my plate for a few months.
Might fire up Baldur's Gate EE or go back to Divinity Original Sin
As much as I want Doom.. I just can't pay the AAA prices on first release.
I've been playing Brutal Doom, a mod for Doom 2 which is just breathtakingly extensive. Absolutely amazing what the guy has been able to do with such an ancient engine. It's so damn good, it's scratching the exact itch that the new game was promising. I'll wait for a steam sale down the line to pick up the new one.
Did you play Pillars of Eternity? I haven't got around to knocking off it's two DLCs but I loved the main game. I tried to go back to Baldur's Gate but it's just too oldschool for me now (yes, my last paragraph was about doom 2), Pillars is a great reinvention.
If it helps at all, cdkeys has Doom for $39.99 and you can find a 5% Facebook-related coupon, bringing you to $37.99. I very rarely buy games this close to release, but I have no regrets.
Post by: Spitfire on June 02, 2016, 08:29:32 AM
DAOC is still around? I played a smite cleric then a bonedancer on that back when it was just out...must have been 14 years ago now?
Yeah lol, I play on a classic server so the target patch/content is old. I actually never played the real DAOC when it was out. Skald is my main. https://uthgard.org/
Post by: coin on June 03, 2016, 04:28:59 AM
Post by: FrugalKube on June 06, 2016, 09:18:51 PM
Enjoying Doom, trying to finish the Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC then its on to Witcher 3 DLC. After that, I've got nothing new on my plate for a few months.
Might fire up Baldur's Gate EE or go back to Divinity Original Sin
As much as I want Doom.. I just can't pay the AAA prices on first release.
I've been playing Brutal Doom, a mod for Doom 2 which is just breathtakingly extensive. Absolutely amazing what the guy has been able to do with such an ancient engine. It's so damn good, it's scratching the exact itch that the new game was promising. I'll wait for a steam sale down the line to pick up the new one.
Did you play Pillars of Eternity? I haven't got around to knocking off it's two DLCs but I loved the main game. I tried to go back to Baldur's Gate but it's just too oldschool for me now (yes, my last paragraph was about doom 2), Pillars is a great reinvention.
I have not tried Pillars but I'll keep an eye on the price
Post by: zoltani on June 13, 2016, 12:45:06 PM
Post by: BFGirl on June 13, 2016, 01:22:30 PM
One of the reasons I want to FIRE is so I can play video games. I'd like to play through the Persona series, Final Fantasy series, Kingdom Hearts series, Atelier series, Skyrim and many others. I am hoarding many video games to play when I finally have more free time.
Post by: Frugal D on June 13, 2016, 01:32:39 PM
Post by: daverobev on June 13, 2016, 02:08:19 PM
I don't own a PS4.
Thankfully I have some Amazon credit to pay for a PS4, which I'm hoping will get cheaper this week due to E3 or something.
Post by: zoltani on June 13, 2016, 02:11:47 PM
I've been looking at craigslist for used ones so far.
Post by: Psychstache on June 13, 2016, 02:16:46 PM
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Post by: chesebert on June 13, 2016, 02:21:49 PM
Post by: daverobev on June 13, 2016, 02:40:40 PM
Oh, so it is possible that the PS4 will get cheaper after the E3 expo?
I've been looking at craigslist for used ones so far.
Yeah it's expected there will be a price cut I think.
Post by: Cwadda on June 14, 2016, 08:48:42 AM
Oh, so it is possible that the PS4 will get cheaper after the E3 expo?
I've been looking at craigslist for used ones so far.
Keep an eye out for online deals. I got the Ebay deal of the day Uncharted bundle for $350 (free shipping, no tax) that came with the console, Nathan Drake Collection, and Uncharted 4. You could sell the two games it came with for $85. This makes the actual PS4 $265. I think that's a good number.
Post by: JLee on June 14, 2016, 09:02:53 AM
Post by: Thinkum on June 14, 2016, 09:48:44 AM
Post by: JLee on June 14, 2016, 09:58:55 AM
I just read an article about E3 and how Sony is all about games while Microsoft is more about hardware. As such, people were more excited about Sony. Then I watched a video showing some of Sony's presentation. Good god are those graphics sharp! The games look really nice, them bringing back some franchises as well as starting a new one or two. Plus their VR they plan on releasing.
Maybe Microsoft has realized that they were destroyed on the hardware front last time, and now they want to make up for it.
Post by: Thinkum on June 14, 2016, 02:23:11 PM
I just read an article about E3 and how Sony is all about games while Microsoft is more about hardware. As such, people were more excited about Sony. Then I watched a video showing some of Sony's presentation. Good god are those graphics sharp! The games look really nice, them bringing back some franchises as well as starting a new one or two. Plus their VR they plan on releasing.
Maybe Microsoft has realized that they were destroyed on the hardware front last time, and now they want to make up for it.
Funny thing is that the article also said it was the same last year, and Sony continued with the "game" focus. I didn't read any articles about it last year so I can't be sure. Although, I think I remember Microsoft making a big deal about their HoloLens last year.
Post by: Hall11235 on June 15, 2016, 01:29:48 PM
I started playing Total War: Warhammer. I used to the play Warhammer 40k/Fantasy as a kid on tabletop, so it feels like I'm back in the 90's again without the pain of having to paint 100's of miniatures. Plus, it's my first Total War game so the learning curve is somewhat steep, but it's been a blast so far.I am madly in love with this game. I am the opposite of you: never played Warhammer, but love the TW series. Literally can't stop playing.
Post by: zoltani on June 15, 2016, 02:25:42 PM
Post by: MoneyCat on June 15, 2016, 07:34:40 PM
Post by: Yaeger on June 15, 2016, 11:18:11 PM
I started playing Total War: Warhammer. I used to the play Warhammer 40k/Fantasy as a kid on tabletop, so it feels like I'm back in the 90's again without the pain of having to paint 100's of miniatures. Plus, it's my first Total War game so the learning curve is somewhat steep, but it's been a blast so far.I am madly in love with this game. I am the opposite of you: never played Warhammer, but love the TW series. Literally can't stop playing.
I bought and installed a new Nvidia GTX 1080 for this game after I bought it. It looks amazing on full detail, so much fun.
Post by: FrugalKube on June 19, 2016, 08:57:29 PM
Post by: Dmoneyzzz on June 19, 2016, 09:26:28 PM
I've been playing Type Racer lately :)
I think it's pretty exciting, I also play Age of Empires 3 on the PC from time to time. This is great thread, thanks.
Post by: JLee on June 20, 2016, 06:36:16 AM
I had forgotten how awesome TIE Fighter was.
Post by: Guses on June 20, 2016, 08:43:49 AM
I started playing Total War: Warhammer. I used to the play Warhammer 40k/Fantasy as a kid on tabletop, so it feels like I'm back in the 90's again without the pain of having to paint 100's of miniatures. Plus, it's my first Total War game so the learning curve is somewhat steep, but it's been a blast so far.I am madly in love with this game. I am the opposite of you: never played Warhammer, but love the TW series. Literally can't stop playing.
I bought and installed a new Nvidia GTX 1080 for this game after I bought it. It looks amazing on full detail, so much fun.
For 500-700$ USD, as sure as hell hope it looks nice!!!! :)
Myself, I would probably snag a RX470-480 later in the year if they live to their hype.
Post by: grantmeaname on June 20, 2016, 10:19:03 AM
I can't believe how cheap good-enough performance has gotten!
Post by: JLee on June 20, 2016, 12:00:07 PM
What settings do you guys game at? I just bought a GTX 960 and it's enough to run everything I own quite nicely at 1920x1080 at maximum settings. Are there really that many mustachians with 4k or 2560p displays?
I can't believe how cheap good-enough performance has gotten!
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4k if I can (usually older titles), otherwise 1080 max'd out. 3570k / GTX 970.
Post by: Ozstache on June 20, 2016, 02:38:57 PM
Post by: irishbear99 on June 23, 2016, 10:53:06 AM
Post by: Jappe on June 27, 2016, 07:35:23 AM
Been lurking at a couple of other games, but eventually decided it was not worth it ^^
Post by: SaskyStache on June 27, 2016, 09:22:10 AM
I'm a huge Civ 5 fan and was a bit disappointed with Beyond Earth on release. I know the expansions added some depth to Civ 5 so hopefully this helps BE.
I love MMOs where I can decorate. Right now I'm playing Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) pretty much exclusively. I'm currently working on decorating my 3rd player house. My husband likes to joke that i only complete missions so I have money to decorate. Hey, gotta keep myself in the style to which I've become accustomed. :) (Oh, and it curbs my urge to spend more money on decorating IRL.)
I get this. I got an odd calming satisfaction from collecting materials in Skyrim to build a house with the Hearthfire addition.
Post by: Cyaphas on June 27, 2016, 05:25:58 PM
Steam summer sale strikes again. Picked up Civ: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide expansion and I'm just testing it out now.
I'm a huge Civ 5 fan and was a bit disappointed with Beyond Earth on release. I know the expansions added some depth to Civ 5 so hopefully this helps BE.
This perfectly describes how a good friend of mine and I felt with BE. Please keep us posted on how you feel about the expansion. We've been playing a lot of Endless Legends lately instead of CIV 5. We dropped BE almost a week after release. We were really disappointed with it.
Post by: BattlaP on June 28, 2016, 04:50:09 PM
I auto-resolve all battles tho, can't stand the combat interface. Kinda wish it was a bit more like a Heroes of M&M combat system - its halfway there already. Just zoom in on the battlefield a bit, make the unit control completely direct instead of the weird vague control system they have. Maybe in the sequel.
Glad to see Civ VI is adopting many ideas from it.
Post by: Cyaphas on June 29, 2016, 11:23:02 PM
I've sunk so many hours into Endless Legends. With all the DLC installed there is so much going on, never a dull moment.
I auto-resolve all battles tho, can't stand the combat interface. Kinda wish it was a bit more like a Heroes of M&M combat system - its halfway there already. Just zoom in on the battlefield a bit, make the unit control completely direct instead of the weird vague control system they have. Maybe in the sequel.
Glad to see Civ VI is adopting many ideas from it.
I manual the Silics battles. The enemy unit can only move 1 space at a time and you can kite them to take no damage, if you have a ranged army that is. If you auto resolve they usually do a lot of damage early on. This is an awesome little Easter egg for me because I put them at top priority for assimilation followed by the Dorgeshi.
Post by: SaskyStache on July 01, 2016, 10:12:03 AM
Steam summer sale strikes again. Picked up Civ: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide expansion and I'm just testing it out now.
I'm a huge Civ 5 fan and was a bit disappointed with Beyond Earth on release. I know the expansions added some depth to Civ 5 so hopefully this helps BE.
This perfectly describes how a good friend of mine and I felt with BE. Please keep us posted on how you feel about the expansion. We've been playing a lot of Endless Legends lately instead of CIV 5. We dropped BE almost a week after release. We were really disappointed with it.
Ok, so I've put a few more hours into it and it is better, but... it's still not holding my attention like Civ 5 or Europa Universalis does. Exploring the map is more interesting and they've added some more nuggets to find. The artifact system is neat and they've changed the diplomacy system for the better. Also, seems like they tweaked alien aggression in a positive way. There's a lot of little improvements, but it really feels like they just put some more makeup on Frankenstein's monster, but still haven't figured out how to bring it to life -- if that makes any sense.
I might just end up picking up Endless Legends, instead.
Post by: FIstateofmind on July 03, 2016, 11:17:09 PM
Post by: whitedragon on July 06, 2016, 02:19:02 PM
I started playing Total War: Warhammer. I used to the play Warhammer 40k/Fantasy as a kid on tabletop, so it feels like I'm back in the 90's again without the pain of having to paint 100's of miniatures. Plus, it's my first Total War game so the learning curve is somewhat steep, but it's been a blast so far.
I haven't tried Total War: Warhammer, but I wanted to give a shout out to a fellow tabletop player! I didn't think there were any other mustachians doing it (or did it).
As far as other Warhammery Video Games, the Dawn of War series is really good to get into if you're into that 40k feeling.
Fortunately or unfortunately, I actually haven't done any video gaming recently at all, been focusing on the tabletop stuff lately (including alot of painting/modelling).
Post by: Cyaphas on July 07, 2016, 12:11:42 AM
I started playing Total War: Warhammer. I used to the play Warhammer 40k/Fantasy as a kid on tabletop, so it feels like I'm back in the 90's again without the pain of having to paint 100's of miniatures. Plus, it's my first Total War game so the learning curve is somewhat steep, but it's been a blast so far.
I haven't tried Total War: Warhammer, but I wanted to give a shout out to a fellow tabletop player! I didn't think there were any other mustachians doing it (or did it).
As far as other Warhammery Video Games, the Dawn of War series is really good to get into if you're into that 40k feeling.
Fortunately or unfortunately, I actually haven't done any video gaming recently at all, been focusing on the tabletop stuff lately (including alot of painting/modelling).
Post by: BFGirl on July 07, 2016, 10:14:25 AM
Post by: Roboturner on July 07, 2016, 11:08:06 AM
Oh God! I hope my savings are enough, because I'm gonna get fired. Pokemon Go came out yesterday and there is a gym at the end of the hall in my building.
One in my building as well!
stupid battery hog though, about 45 minutes = 1/2 my bat life. Also realized its not a terribly exciting experience. :/
Post by: BFGirl on July 07, 2016, 02:33:23 PM
Oh God! I hope my savings are enough, because I'm gonna get fired. Pokemon Go came out yesterday and there is a gym at the end of the hall in my building.
One in my building as well!
stupid battery hog though, about 45 minutes = 1/2 my bat life. Also realized its not a terribly exciting experience. :/
I'm having fun with it, but I don't expect it will be a game that I will play for very long unless they add some more depth to it. I don't really like the way the gyms work.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on July 07, 2016, 02:55:30 PM
Post by: Roboturner on July 07, 2016, 04:14:31 PM
I'm having fun with it, but I don't expect it will be a game that I will play for very long unless they add some more depth to it. I don't really like the way the gyms work.
dag i kept thinking "at least the gyms will be more interesting?" still have another level to go, sounds like I shouldnt get my hopes up haha
ah well
Post by: FrugalKube on July 07, 2016, 11:12:35 PM
Picked up God of War III remastered since it's $10 at the playstation store right now. Used to be an xbox guy so there's lots of PS4 exclusives that I've never played. I like the cinematic, the way you kill bosses and stuff are pretty cool. It seems to be very hack and slash though with not much strategy. Either that or I don't know what I'm doing!
Excellent choice for game! You need to play Uncharted1-4 as well. The Ratchet and Clank games are fun too
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on July 08, 2016, 08:54:10 AM
It seems like there tends to be more spawning in higher populated urban areas. Maybe other people are catching the pokemon at your work? I'm not sure if the pokemon spawns are specific to each person, or if they're a shared network resource. I can't seem to catch anything at home (I saw someone walking around the apartment complex this morning before work staring at her phone the constantly), but I get a steady stream at the office (lots of older folk who probably wouldn't know or care about Pokemon Go)Oh God! I hope my savings are enough, because I'm gonna get fired. Pokemon Go came out yesterday and there is a gym at the end of the hall in my building.
One in my building as well!
stupid battery hog though, about 45 minutes = 1/2 my bat life. Also realized its not a terribly exciting experience. :/
My office is literally underneath the gym in my building. Have you found that pokemon don't spawn nearby? When I was home, I had pokemon spawning in my range at a constant rate, but at work not a single one.
Post by: Cromacster on July 08, 2016, 09:39:14 AM
It seems like there tends to be more spawning in higher populated urban areas. Maybe other people are catching the pokemon at your work? I'm not sure if the pokemon spawns are specific to each person, or if they're a shared network resource. I can't seem to catch anything at home (I saw someone walking around the apartment complex this morning before work staring at her phone the constantly), but I get a steady stream at the office (lots of older folk who probably wouldn't know or care about Pokemon Go)Oh God! I hope my savings are enough, because I'm gonna get fired. Pokemon Go came out yesterday and there is a gym at the end of the hall in my building.
One in my building as well!
stupid battery hog though, about 45 minutes = 1/2 my bat life. Also realized its not a terribly exciting experience. :/
My office is literally underneath the gym in my building. Have you found that pokemon don't spawn nearby? When I was home, I had pokemon spawning in my range at a constant rate, but at work not a single one.
Haha came on here to mention Pokemon Go! You guys already beat me to it. No gyms at my work, but I sit in range of a Pokestop. I got an egg out of it so far. The pokestops are interesting, many are points of interests I would have never heard about cept for the game. I'm interested to see what else I will find.
Post by: BFGirl on July 08, 2016, 01:12:44 PM
Oh God! I hope my savings are enough, because I'm gonna get fired. Pokemon Go came out yesterday and there is a gym at the end of the hall in my building.
One in my building as well!
stupid battery hog though, about 45 minutes = 1/2 my bat life. Also realized its not a terribly exciting experience. :/
My office is literally underneath the gym in my building. Have you found that pokemon don't spawn nearby? When I was home, I had pokemon spawning in my range at a constant rate, but at work not a single one.
I get pokemon at work at random times, much more than at home. I could beat the dang gym at the end of the hall except for the damn glitches and freezes in the game.
Post by: BFGirl on July 08, 2016, 01:14:05 PM
It seems like there tends to be more spawning in higher populated urban areas. Maybe other people are catching the pokemon at your work? I'm not sure if the pokemon spawns are specific to each person, or if they're a shared network resource. I can't seem to catch anything at home (I saw someone walking around the apartment complex this morning before work staring at her phone the constantly), but I get a steady stream at the office (lots of older folk who probably wouldn't know or care about Pokemon Go)Oh God! I hope my savings are enough, because I'm gonna get fired. Pokemon Go came out yesterday and there is a gym at the end of the hall in my building.
One in my building as well!
stupid battery hog though, about 45 minutes = 1/2 my bat life. Also realized its not a terribly exciting experience. :/
My office is literally underneath the gym in my building. Have you found that pokemon don't spawn nearby? When I was home, I had pokemon spawning in my range at a constant rate, but at work not a single one.
I work in an urban area and there are a lot of pokemon to catch when the game is working.
I was actually the gym leader for a brief time this morning at my train station stop :)
Post by: Roboturner on July 08, 2016, 03:12:48 PM
Post by: Curbside Prophet on July 08, 2016, 05:19:38 PM
Picked up God of War III remastered since it's $10 at the playstation store right now. Used to be an xbox guy so there's lots of PS4 exclusives that I've never played. I like the cinematic, the way you kill bosses and stuff are pretty cool. It seems to be very hack and slash though with not much strategy. Either that or I don't know what I'm doing!
Excellent choice for game! You need to play Uncharted1-4 as well. The Ratchet and Clank games are fun too
I've finished Uncharted 1 & 2 (came with the PS4). Just started 3 but put it down to play GoW III. I also finished The Last of Us, which was amazing.
Post by: whitedragon on July 11, 2016, 08:47:37 PM
Awesome picture.
Post by: EverCurious on July 17, 2016, 07:40:47 AM
Post by: Frugal D on July 17, 2016, 09:32:16 AM
Have you guys seen this? http://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic
discuss.
I can't wait for this. My only complaint is that it doesn't look like Duck Hunt will be included. Still worth every penny.
Post by: Yaeger on July 17, 2016, 03:09:58 PM
Post by: Metric Mouse on July 17, 2016, 08:10:08 PM
Have you guys seen this? http://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic
discuss.
I can't wait for this. My only complaint is that it doesn't look like Duck Hunt will be included. Still worth every penny.
Yeah. NOt enough CRTs still in circulation for it to be worth it... Still excited though.
Post by: Cwadda on July 18, 2016, 08:22:04 AM
How on earth do people level up so fast in Pokémon Go? I spent some free time for three days walking around and catching, even evolving a few. Thought I was ready to take on a rival gym with my CP 300 Vaporeon. It was guarded by a CP 1000-something Jolteon.
The general strategy is to use accumulate lots of candy for common 3 stage evolutions (caterpie, weedil, pidgey), use a lucky egg and evolve them all at once. You'll get 1k xp per evolution. I have about 15 pidgeys, 10 weedils, and 10 caterpies waiting to evolve.
You get a lucky egg once you reach lvl 9.
Post by: deadlymonkey on July 18, 2016, 10:43:46 AM
RimWorld is pretty cool. It's a game similar to the playstyle of Dwarf Fortress, but themed in western/Firefly style.
A Dwarf Fort reference.....Yes, the hardest, most mind numbingly frustrating game that you can never stop playing.
Post by: BFGirl on July 18, 2016, 12:42:33 PM
How on earth do people level up so fast in Pokémon Go? I spent some free time for three days walking around and catching, even evolving a few. Thought I was ready to take on a rival gym with my CP 300 Vaporeon. It was guarded by a CP 1000-something Jolteon.
The more you catch, the faster you can level up because you get stardust and candy when you catch the pokemon. Also, there are a lot more pokestops and pokemon in downtown metropolitan areas where there are a lot of landmarks and buildings. In my downtown area, a lot of times someone is using a module at a pokestop which attracts more pokemon to an area for everyone to catch. Incense works the same way, but it is only for the person who uses it.
Post by: ptobest on July 21, 2016, 05:46:38 PM
Unfortunately, since I haven't been playing every day, my collection of Pokemon is falling quickly behind the level they need to be to take over gyms. I did get lucky today and found an out of the way gym that I was able to (briefly) take - and then left a very low level Magicarp there for my own amusement. I'm sure whoever came there after me was very pleased about that!
Post by: Ozstache on July 21, 2016, 11:23:34 PM
Post by: BFGirl on July 22, 2016, 08:40:32 AM
Whenever I see people playing Pokemon Go, it reminds me of this Star Trek NG episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ih-sm6hxA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ih-sm6hxA)
I don't even have to click on the link to know which one you are talking about, lol!
Post by: Shor on July 22, 2016, 04:26:45 PM
Got to chat with some of the dev team for the game from Turtle Rock Studios that play a few times a week. Very cool people!
Very fun actiony game, although it always feel unbalanced for one side or the other depending on how much teamwork there is.
Post by: Gondolin on July 25, 2016, 03:58:21 PM
Post by: Cyaphas on July 25, 2016, 08:35:26 PM
PCMR4Life. Just finished up the Witcher 3 Dlc (so good). Waiting now for Civ 6 and Torment. In the meantime I'll hiatus unless I can get Xcom 2 at a deep discount.
I'm guessing Civ 6 isn't going to be good until maybe the 2nd or 3rd expansion. I'm going to be waiting and reading reviews before I pull the trigger.
Post by: ElGrillo on July 31, 2016, 07:27:00 PM
PCMR4Life. Just finished up the Witcher 3 Dlc (so good). Waiting now for Civ 6 and Torment. In the meantime I'll hiatus unless I can get Xcom 2 at a deep discount.
I'm guessing Civ 6 isn't going to be good until maybe the 2nd or 3rd expansion. I'm going to be waiting and reading reviews before I pull the trigger.
I'm thinking the same, however I've been a huge fan of the franchise since Civ 4 so I'll probably pre-order 6 just to enjoy it right away.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on August 18, 2016, 06:40:23 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on August 18, 2016, 08:53:12 PM
Post by: RWD on August 19, 2016, 06:45:07 AM
I am SO INTERESTED in No Man's Sky, but my craptop won't support it. By the time I upgrade computers (in a few years, barring the unforeseen) the game will cost less. In the meantime I will obsessively read reviews.From what I've been reading most people are pretty disappointed.
Has anyone tried it?
Post by: Enigma on August 19, 2016, 07:42:07 AM
Post by: Lis on August 19, 2016, 09:47:28 AM
I am SO INTERESTED in No Man's Sky, but my craptop won't support it. By the time I upgrade computers (in a few years, barring the unforeseen) the game will cost less. In the meantime I will obsessively read reviews.From what I've been reading most people are pretty disappointed.
Has anyone tried it?
I'm dying to play this. I've read how much you'll like the game depends on what you actually like. If you're looking for battles or a plot heavy game, this isn't for you. If you're interested in exploring at your own pace and discovering new things, you'd enjoy it. I'm forcing myself to NOT get it on Steam yet - one, I'm not sure my desktop can handle it, and two, $60. Must... not... buy...
The first Mass Effect is on sale for $5 on steam though. I only tried it while ridiculously sick with the flu and on meds, so the game made zero sense to me. I LOVE Dragon Age, so I'm definitely interested in trying Mass Effect again.
Post by: Cwadda on August 19, 2016, 09:50:54 AM
Post by: RWD on August 19, 2016, 09:59:54 AM
I am SO INTERESTED in No Man's Sky, but my craptop won't support it. By the time I upgrade computers (in a few years, barring the unforeseen) the game will cost less. In the meantime I will obsessively read reviews.From what I've been reading most people are pretty disappointed.
Has anyone tried it?
I'm dying to play this. I've read how much you'll like the game depends on what you actually like. If you're looking for battles or a plot heavy game, this isn't for you. If you're interested in exploring at your own pace and discovering new things, you'd enjoy it. I'm forcing myself to NOT get it on Steam yet - one, I'm not sure my desktop can handle it, and two, $60. Must... not... buy...
The first Mass Effect is on sale for $5 on steam though. I only tried it while ridiculously sick with the flu and on meds, so the game made zero sense to me. I LOVE Dragon Age, so I'm definitely interested in trying Mass Effect again.
I've heard the exploration in No Man's Sky sucks as well. Here's a breakdown of a lot of the problems:
https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/4y6nyc/no_mans_sky_how_the_media_hyped_the_game_and_now/d6lnfef
My wife really liked the Mass Effect series.
Post by: Lagom on August 19, 2016, 01:09:16 PM
I am SO INTERESTED in No Man's Sky, but my craptop won't support it. By the time I upgrade computers (in a few years, barring the unforeseen) the game will cost less. In the meantime I will obsessively read reviews.From what I've been reading most people are pretty disappointed.
Has anyone tried it?
I'm dying to play this. I've read how much you'll like the game depends on what you actually like. If you're looking for battles or a plot heavy game, this isn't for you. If you're interested in exploring at your own pace and discovering new things, you'd enjoy it. I'm forcing myself to NOT get it on Steam yet - one, I'm not sure my desktop can handle it, and two, $60. Must... not... buy...
The first Mass Effect is on sale for $5 on steam though. I only tried it while ridiculously sick with the flu and on meds, so the game made zero sense to me. I LOVE Dragon Age, so I'm definitely interested in trying Mass Effect again.
The Kotaku review made it sound like my kind of game, once the bugs are worked out. Less goal-oriented and more imaginative and discovery- oriented. I assume the bugs will be worked out by the time it's a price I'm willing to pay. ;)
I am curious about mass effect. I, too, love dragon age. are they aimed at the same kind of gamer?
Mass Effect was an absolutely incredible series. 10/10. It's more of a RPG-lite when it comes to mechanics (gameplay is closer to a shooter, but I am not a huge FPS fan and I still loved Mass Effect), especially the second two games, which drop some of the RPG elements in the first. All of this is to say that the appeal is somewhat different from Dragon Age, but the story is epic and the game is extremely fun. Personally, I really liked both series (DA and ME).
Post by: chesebert on August 19, 2016, 10:44:59 PM
Post by: SaskyStache on August 23, 2016, 08:07:18 AM
Enderal - a total conversion mod for Skyrim. New story, new land, new game. I'm shocked that this free game is so incredible.
Thanks, I'm going to have to check this out.
Recently got "Ant Queen" because I was feeling nostalgic for the good old Sim Ant days. It isn't a great game, but not bad and did remind me of Sim Ant. I wouldn't recommend paying full price for it, but if you see it at 50% off and were a big Sim Ant fan you'll probably get a few hours of entertainment from it.
Post by: ptobest on August 23, 2016, 11:45:57 AM
I just realized a new Walking Dead came out. I love tell tale games. Playing Walking Dead Michonne when not trolling here or the Olympics
I loved the first 2 Walking Dead games, had no idea this was coming out. Awesome!
Post by: Lis on August 24, 2016, 07:41:06 AM
I am SO INTERESTED in No Man's Sky, but my craptop won't support it. By the time I upgrade computers (in a few years, barring the unforeseen) the game will cost less. In the meantime I will obsessively read reviews.From what I've been reading most people are pretty disappointed.
Has anyone tried it?
I'm dying to play this. I've read how much you'll like the game depends on what you actually like. If you're looking for battles or a plot heavy game, this isn't for you. If you're interested in exploring at your own pace and discovering new things, you'd enjoy it. I'm forcing myself to NOT get it on Steam yet - one, I'm not sure my desktop can handle it, and two, $60. Must... not... buy...
The first Mass Effect is on sale for $5 on steam though. I only tried it while ridiculously sick with the flu and on meds, so the game made zero sense to me. I LOVE Dragon Age, so I'm definitely interested in trying Mass Effect again.
The Kotaku review made it sound like my kind of game, once the bugs are worked out. Less goal-oriented and more imaginative and discovery- oriented. I assume the bugs will be worked out by the time it's a price I'm willing to pay. ;)
I am curious about mass effect. I, too, love dragon age. are they aimed at the same kind of gamer?
Mass Effect was an absolutely incredible series. 10/10. It's more of a RPG-lite when it comes to mechanics (gameplay is closer to a shooter, but I am not a huge FPS fan and I still loved Mass Effect), especially the second two games, which drop some of the RPG elements in the first. All of this is to say that the appeal is somewhat different from Dragon Age, but the story is epic and the game is extremely fun. Personally, I really liked both series (DA and ME).
My draw to Mass Effect is that it's from the same developers as Dragon Age, and has a similar writing/plot/characterization style. One's swords and magic and the other is space fighting, so I doubt the combat is similar (which is my least favorite part of video games, hence my attraction to No Man's Sky), but I've been told the overall spirit of the two series is very similar. I absolutely LOVE the characters of DA and their development, so I'm hoping Mass Effect can get me as interested as well.
Post by: sis on August 24, 2016, 08:57:55 AM
I played a tiny bit of overwatch but honestly my reaction time is not fast enough for FPS type games anymore. I can tell that I'm older and way past my Halo playing prime.
Post by: Lagom on August 24, 2016, 09:51:08 AM
Lots of League of Legends. I play with my husband and a bunch of friends. We all go on voice chat with each other and that makes it much more social.
I played a tiny bit of overwatch but honestly my reaction time is not fast enough for FPS type games anymore. I can tell that I'm older and way past my Halo playing prime.
MOBAs are great once you get past the learning curve, although they can also be a huge time suck. I used to play Dota 2 almost exclusively. Put in more hours than I care to admit, but can't beat the value given that I spent $0 on it!
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on August 24, 2016, 10:24:47 AM
I feel the same way about MMOs. League of Legends used to be my go-to video game for years (it was Runescape for years before that). I met probably 80% of my college friends in some way through the initial few people I played League with in the dorms.Lots of League of Legends. I play with my husband and a bunch of friends. We all go on voice chat with each other and that makes it much more social.
I played a tiny bit of overwatch but honestly my reaction time is not fast enough for FPS type games anymore. I can tell that I'm older and way past my Halo playing prime.
MOBAs are great once you get past the learning curve, although they can also be a huge time suck. I used to play Dota 2 almost exclusively. Put in more hours than I care to admit, but can't beat the value given that I spent $0 on it!
I know a ton of people who are getting back into World of Warcraft because of the new expansion and are saving me a guild spot, but I just can't bring myself to shell out the money for the game plus subscription when I'd have to spend so much time just catching up/grinding and learning the game.
Post by: Lis on August 24, 2016, 10:50:05 AM
(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Post by: sis on August 24, 2016, 11:11:33 AM
Lots of League of Legends. I play with my husband and a bunch of friends. We all go on voice chat with each other and that makes it much more social.
I played a tiny bit of overwatch but honestly my reaction time is not fast enough for FPS type games anymore. I can tell that I'm older and way past my Halo playing prime.
MOBAs are great once you get past the learning curve, although they can also be a huge time suck. I used to play Dota 2 almost exclusively. Put in more hours than I care to admit, but can't beat the value given that I spent $0 on it!
Great except for the skins ;-)
https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2011/06/10
Post by: Cwadda on August 24, 2016, 11:16:40 AM
(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Hey there, add me! RSN: Cwadda
I only play Old School though!
:D
Post by: Lagom on August 24, 2016, 12:12:38 PM
Lots of League of Legends. I play with my husband and a bunch of friends. We all go on voice chat with each other and that makes it much more social.
I played a tiny bit of overwatch but honestly my reaction time is not fast enough for FPS type games anymore. I can tell that I'm older and way past my Halo playing prime.
MOBAs are great once you get past the learning curve, although they can also be a huge time suck. I used to play Dota 2 almost exclusively. Put in more hours than I care to admit, but can't beat the value given that I spent $0 on it!
Great except for the skins ;-)
https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2011/06/10
Yeah it's crazy how much people CAN spend. But we're all mustachians here, so hopefully we've conquered the impulse purchase instinct that drives MOBA profits :)
Post by: Lis on August 25, 2016, 08:00:21 AM
(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Hey there, add me! RSN: Cwadda
I only play Old School though!
:D
I miss the days of Old School! You have to pay for that separately though, right (if you want to play current and old school, I mean)? Don't get me wrong, I love the GE and how easy it made certain skills, but it definitely got rid of a lot of the challenge. I have an ironman account (free) for when I feel like slumming it. Did you try their newer version (Darkscape I think it was called)? I think I spent about two hours on that, got mad every time I got killed roasting shrimp, and rage quit. I'm Lisiera!
Post by: driftwood on August 25, 2016, 08:39:40 AM
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on August 25, 2016, 09:50:31 AM
Must...resist...temptation to boot it back up.....(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Hey there, add me! RSN: Cwadda
I only play Old School though!
:D
I miss the days of Old School! You have to pay for that separately though, right (if you want to play current and old school, I mean)? Don't get me wrong, I love the GE and how easy it made certain skills, but it definitely got rid of a lot of the challenge. I have an ironman account (free) for when I feel like slumming it. Did you try their newer version (Darkscape I think it was called)? I think I spent about two hours on that, got mad every time I got killed roasting shrimp, and rage quit. I'm Lisiera!
I played for a solid 6-7 years or so I think, but I stopped playing maybe another 6-7 ago. I still remember the very first thing to ever kill me: the lvl 5 Highwayman on a road heading west from Lumbridge lol. Looking back, a lot of the tweaks they made to the game that ticked me off when I was younger make a lot of sense to me now (the rift you have to jump over to get into the wildy and the GE being two that come to mind). I can understand why they imposed trade restrictions, but I still think it was too heavy handed and I don't agree with it.
Post by: Cwadda on August 25, 2016, 11:11:38 AM
(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Hey there, add me! RSN: Cwadda
I only play Old School though!
:D
I miss the days of Old School! You have to pay for that separately though, right (if you want to play current and old school, I mean)? Don't get me wrong, I love the GE and how easy it made certain skills, but it definitely got rid of a lot of the challenge. I have an ironman account (free) for when I feel like slumming it. Did you try their newer version (Darkscape I think it was called)? I think I spent about two hours on that, got mad every time I got killed roasting shrimp, and rage quit. I'm Lisiera!
Old School has both F2P and P2P. They also have the bond system like normal RuneScape. I haven't tried Darkscape.
Post by: Lis on August 25, 2016, 11:17:26 AM
Must...resist...temptation to boot it back up.....(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Hey there, add me! RSN: Cwadda
I only play Old School though!
:D
I miss the days of Old School! You have to pay for that separately though, right (if you want to play current and old school, I mean)? Don't get me wrong, I love the GE and how easy it made certain skills, but it definitely got rid of a lot of the challenge. I have an ironman account (free) for when I feel like slumming it. Did you try their newer version (Darkscape I think it was called)? I think I spent about two hours on that, got mad every time I got killed roasting shrimp, and rage quit. I'm Lisiera!
I played for a solid 6-7 years or so I think, but I stopped playing maybe another 6-7 ago. I still remember the very first thing to ever kill me: the lvl 5 Highwayman on a road heading west from Lumbridge lol. Looking back, a lot of the tweaks they made to the game that ticked me off when I was younger make a lot of sense to me now (the rift you have to jump over to get into the wildy and the GE being two that come to mind). I can understand why they imposed trade restrictions, but I still think it was too heavy handed and I don't agree with it.
Come to the dark side.... trade restrictions have been lifted :) Those wizards south of Varrok always got me - I'd walk around to the west entrance just to avoid them for the longest time.
Old School has both F2P and P2P. They also have the bond system like normal RuneScape. I haven't tried Darkscape.
Well damn now I have to try Old School again. I remember when it first reintroduced - I sat south of Al Kharid with a dozen other players working on fishing... brought back so many memories from when I first started playing.
Post by: ElGrillo on August 25, 2016, 09:38:02 PM
Must...resist...temptation to boot it back up.....(it was Runescape for years before that).
Oh heyyy Runescape buddy. Yeah, I still play. Been about 11 or 12 years now :/ I buy their year membership every December as a Christmas present to myself. I joined a clan and actually made online friends that I play with, but I'll catch myself playing on a nice sunny day and I think - why? It's like a loser boyfriend that just won't go away, but I can't help it, I love it.
Hey there, add me! RSN: Cwadda
I only play Old School though!
:D
I miss the days of Old School! You have to pay for that separately though, right (if you want to play current and old school, I mean)? Don't get me wrong, I love the GE and how easy it made certain skills, but it definitely got rid of a lot of the challenge. I have an ironman account (free) for when I feel like slumming it. Did you try their newer version (Darkscape I think it was called)? I think I spent about two hours on that, got mad every time I got killed roasting shrimp, and rage quit. I'm Lisiera!
I played for a solid 6-7 years or so I think, but I stopped playing maybe another 6-7 ago. I still remember the very first thing to ever kill me: the lvl 5 Highwayman on a road heading west from Lumbridge lol. Looking back, a lot of the tweaks they made to the game that ticked me off when I was younger make a lot of sense to me now (the rift you have to jump over to get into the wildy and the GE being two that come to mind). I can understand why they imposed trade restrictions, but I still think it was too heavy handed and I don't agree with it.
Come to the dark side.... trade restrictions have been lifted :) Those wizards south of Varrok always got me - I'd walk around to the west entrance just to avoid them for the longest time.Old School has both F2P and P2P. They also have the bond system like normal RuneScape. I haven't tried Darkscape.
Well damn now I have to try Old School again. I remember when it first reintroduced - I sat south of Al Kharid with a dozen other players working on fishing... brought back so many memories from when I first started playing.
Good old Runescape! I played for about 6 years, but quit playing around the same time most people did (GE, trade restrictions, etc.). I made an account for Old School RS last summer and played for a couple of months but I quit once school started up again. I do miss Castle Wars and spending hours just chopping magic trees near that fishing village near the snow mountains, lol.
Post by: Cwadda on August 25, 2016, 09:48:09 PM
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 26, 2016, 08:13:45 AM
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on August 26, 2016, 09:03:56 AM
Must...resist...temptation to boot it back up.....
I played for a solid 6-7 years or so I think, but I stopped playing maybe another 6-7 ago. I still remember the very first thing to ever kill me: the lvl 5 Highwayman on a road heading west from Lumbridge lol. Looking back, a lot of the tweaks they made to the game that ticked me off when I was younger make a lot of sense to me now (the rift you have to jump over to get into the wildy and the GE being two that come to mind). I can understand why they imposed trade restrictions, but I still think it was too heavy handed and I don't agree with it.
Come to the dark side.... trade restrictions have been lifted :) Those wizards south of Varrok always got me - I'd walk around to the west entrance just to avoid them for the longest time.Old School has both F2P and P2P. They also have the bond system like normal RuneScape. I haven't tried Darkscape.
Well damn now I have to try Old School again. I remember when it first reintroduced - I sat south of Al Kharid with a dozen other players working on fishing... brought back so many memories from when I first started playing.
Good old Runescape! I played for about 6 years, but quit playing around the same time most people did (GE, trade restrictions, etc.). I made an account for Old School RS last summer and played for a couple of months but I quit once school started up again. I do miss Castle Wars and spending hours just chopping magic trees near that fishing village near the snow mountains, lol.
I remember grinding lobsters in that village and picking flax/spinning bowstrings in the town nearby. Had to turn off sound whenever you ran past the teleport trainers by that castle lol. I spend enough time grinding skills in that game that certain music albums are now permanently associated with areas of that game for me. The last months of playing I spent either farming red chinchompas and selling them, or playing Pest Control over and over again, getting upset that no one liked guarding the ritual guy.
Post by: daverobev on August 26, 2016, 12:10:14 PM
WoW starts up Aug 30, so that is where I will be for a month or two.
Did you play through MoP? I was "endgame" in vanilla, and got a fair way in BC, but have played shorter and shorter amounts with each release. With MoP, I think I got a little way past the opening and just thought.. why bother, the strategy in terms of talents has just gone. This is too simple now. This was just the trial, of course.
Post by: davisgang90 on August 27, 2016, 03:28:05 AM
Post by: Metric Mouse on August 27, 2016, 05:58:40 PM
Post by: Ozstache on August 28, 2016, 04:21:00 AM
Rather disliked Dishournered. I just felt like there were so few ways to get through each level; just never punched my buttons I guess.Me too. Once I acquired the abilities to see baddies through buildings and warp across territory it became too easy and hence boring. Once I finished the main game, I didn't even bother playing the DLC I had purchased.
Post by: davisgang90 on August 28, 2016, 04:34:03 AM
I'm seeing this too. I've flown through the game.Rather disliked Dishournered. I just felt like there were so few ways to get through each level; just never punched my buttons I guess.Me too. Once I acquired the abilities to see baddies through buildings and warp across territory it became too easy and hence boring. Once I finished the main game, I didn't even bother playing the DLC I had purchased.
Post by: Cyaphas on August 28, 2016, 01:32:16 PM
Post by: Lagom on August 28, 2016, 01:50:47 PM
A friend and I drunkenly resubbed WoW two nights ago. The 7.0 patch has been a bit fun. Blizzard is throwing out levels and gear like candy for the upcoming expansion pack. It hasn't been enough fun to convince me to buy the expansion. It's strange to think it's been 2 years since I've played the game.
Ugh, tell me about it. Done forever with WoW for going on 5 years now (played for a bit when the Cataclysm expansion came out and that was it). It blows my mind when I think about just how much time I sunk into that game. Lots of good times were had in the years that I did play, but I am now pretty sure it was a net negative in my life.
Post by: Cyaphas on August 28, 2016, 01:56:28 PM
A friend and I drunkenly resubbed WoW two nights ago. The 7.0 patch has been a bit fun. Blizzard is throwing out levels and gear like candy for the upcoming expansion pack. It hasn't been enough fun to convince me to buy the expansion. It's strange to think it's been 2 years since I've played the game.
Ugh, tell me about it. Done forever with WoW for going on 5 years now (played for a bit when the Cataclysm expansion came out and that was it). It blows my mind when I think about just how much time I sunk into that game. Lots of good times were had in the years that I did play, but I am now pretty sure it was a net negative in my life.
I made a lot of life long friends playing that game. I also managed to financially get back on my feet because of it. I'll never forget going to the bank after months and seeing my checking account at over $10k (this was pre MMM.) Time flew by in that game. I'll never forget the mad cackling and drunken naked gnome hogger raids. I also learned a lot about people management and training. I'm glad I was able to experience all of that and meet all of the different people I did. A few times it challenged my stereotypes and threw my racism infront of me.
Post by: Lagom on August 28, 2016, 02:04:37 PM
A friend and I drunkenly resubbed WoW two nights ago. The 7.0 patch has been a bit fun. Blizzard is throwing out levels and gear like candy for the upcoming expansion pack. It hasn't been enough fun to convince me to buy the expansion. It's strange to think it's been 2 years since I've played the game.
Ugh, tell me about it. Done forever with WoW for going on 5 years now (played for a bit when the Cataclysm expansion came out and that was it). It blows my mind when I think about just how much time I sunk into that game. Lots of good times were had in the years that I did play, but I am now pretty sure it was a net negative in my life.
I made a lot of life long friends playing that game. I also managed to financially get back on my feet because of it. I'll never forget going to the bank after months and seeing my checking account at over $10k (this was pre MMM.) Time flew by in that game. I'll never forget the mad cackling and drunken naked gnome hogger raids. I also learned a lot about people management and training. I'm glad I was able to experience all of that and meet all of the different people I did. A few times it challenged my stereotypes and threw my racism infront of me.
I'm glad it was a positive experience for you. It was for me too in many ways. Plenty of late night camaraderie, raid victories and defeats, dungeon achievement shenanigans, etc... but like a lot of people, I played as much to escape as for any other reason. This definitely had negative impact on my life during that time, and I am glad to be well past that particular phase. I have no issues with MMOs, I think they're great fun. But I'm not likely to play one again, especially with how awesome my non virtual life is these days.
Post by: deadlymonkey on August 29, 2016, 07:09:45 AM
Playing some Elite Dangerous now, since my neighbor lent me his Developer Kit Oculus. Waiting for the updated Skyrim to be released for free in October with updated graphics.
Post by: golden1 on August 29, 2016, 08:22:08 AM
Post by: Lagom on August 29, 2016, 12:11:56 PM
Post by: MrMoogle on August 30, 2016, 01:50:06 PM
Speaking of loot grinding, I recently rediscovered Diablo 3. I had played through the campaign twice not long after it was released, but had not plated since all of the numerous patches. So far I am really enjoying getting back into it!Last I played D3 was when it came out on Xbox, and that was a lot better than the PC version, but still not that great. If you like these types of games, Path of Exile is really good. A new season starts Friday, with a new patch. I'm pretty excited about it. I just wish I had gotten into it sooner.
The developers said they were trying to make the game D3 was meant to be, since when D3 came out, it was pretty bad.
Post by: Lagom on August 30, 2016, 02:37:15 PM
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 30, 2016, 06:18:45 PM
Like others, I sunk a lot of time into it in vanilla. We had one of the first guilds back then.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on August 30, 2016, 06:20:04 PM
Was it a net negative? Probably but it was definitely entertaining for a while.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on August 31, 2016, 03:30:52 PM
Post by: Northwestie on August 31, 2016, 03:37:31 PM
http://www.dota2.com/international/overview/
Post by: dignam on August 31, 2016, 03:47:03 PM
Otherwise the one game that I keep going back to year after year is StarCraft II. The online skill levels currently are through the roof vs. when the game launched. It is by far the most competitive game I've played. As far as ladder rankings I'm somewhere between Gold/Platinum which is pretty middle of the road. Also fun with friends.
Post by: Jeremy E. on September 02, 2016, 10:42:36 AM
You guys probably know this stuff - but I never heard of gamers going to a sports arena to watch other gamers play!! Who knew - another subculture I didn't know existed.On top of that, this tournament had a $20 million prize pool, more than any other video game tournement ever. Everyone on the first place team got like $1.5 million.
http://www.dota2.com/international/overview/
Post by: Kevin S. on September 02, 2016, 11:05:23 AM
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Post by: dignam on September 03, 2016, 05:38:11 AM
You guys probably know this stuff - but I never heard of gamers going to a sports arena to watch other gamers play!! Who knew - another subculture I didn't know existed.On top of that, this tournament had a $20 million prize pool, more than any other video game tournement ever. Everyone on the first place team got like $1.5 million.
http://www.dota2.com/international/overview/
It's pretty impressive. I've watched some SCII tourneys online before where there was a large live audience. The announcers are hit or miss, but the skill of the best is really amazing.
Post by: Cyaphas on September 03, 2016, 02:09:29 PM
I really think in 20-30 years, after the boomers die off, the NFL is going to take second place to E-games. ESPN/Disney figured that out a while ago and are slowly shifting in that direction.
Post by: FrugalKube on September 05, 2016, 12:26:40 AM
Rather disliked Dishournered. I just felt like there were so few ways to get through each level; just never punched my buttons I guess.Me too. Once I acquired the abilities to see baddies through buildings and warp across territory it became too easy and hence boring. Once I finished the main game, I didn't even bother playing the DLC I had purchased.
Once I got tired of the stealth, or did I get stuck? I just went nuts. I enjoyed the game though
Post by: FrugalKube on September 05, 2016, 12:28:11 AM
I mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Post by: FrugalKube on September 05, 2016, 12:29:51 AM
What's on everyone's fall watch list? Do my fellow MMM gamers hit up Black Friday for games? You can find some good deals
Post by: Jappe on September 05, 2016, 12:36:28 AM
My new computer arrived saturday, so I assembled it yesterday. Turns out my old screen is single link dvi (or vga) and my gpu is hdmi, displayport or dual link dvi. So my screen doesn't fit on my gpu :(
But that will be fixed today so after 8 years (!) with the same computer, I'll finally be playing on high and will be able to play dx11 games :D
Shadows of mordor will be one of the first, got it on steam summer sale
Post by: davisgang90 on September 05, 2016, 10:00:20 AM
Anyone played the bf1 beta yet? If so, is it any good?Shadows of Mordor was fun.
My new computer arrived saturday, so I assembled it yesterday. Turns out my old screen is single link dvi (or vga) and my gpu is hdmi, displayport or dual link dvi. So my screen doesn't fit on my gpu :(
But that will be fixed today so after 8 years (!) with the same computer, I'll finally be playing on high and will be able to play dx11 games :D
Shadows of mordor will be one of the first, got it on steam summer sale
Post by: Lagom on September 05, 2016, 10:46:38 AM
Post by: JLee on September 06, 2016, 08:24:05 AM
Anyone played the bf1 beta yet? If so, is it any good?
My new computer arrived saturday, so I assembled it yesterday. Turns out my old screen is single link dvi (or vga) and my gpu is hdmi, displayport or dual link dvi. So my screen doesn't fit on my gpu :(
But that will be fixed today so after 8 years (!) with the same computer, I'll finally be playing on high and will be able to play dx11 games :D
Shadows of mordor will be one of the first, got it on steam summer sale
Your GPU probably came with a DVI-VGA adapter, no?
I downloaded the BF1 beta last night but haven't tried it yet.
Post by: Thinkum on September 06, 2016, 09:48:07 AM
Post by: Spitfire on September 06, 2016, 10:45:12 AM
https://www.twitch.tv/warmapplepietg
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on September 06, 2016, 11:05:59 AM
I've been watching a fair amount of H1Z1 on twitch lately. I'm not great at FPS but for whatever reason it's entertaining to watch. This guy is really good.I was never able to get into H1Z1. I think it was just too slow paced and/or the map area was too big for the number of players at the time. I've taken to watching Anthony Kongphan play The Culling from time to time though.
https://www.twitch.tv/warmapplepietg
Post by: Lis on September 06, 2016, 01:59:27 PM
Post by: Curbside Prophet on September 06, 2016, 06:34:57 PM
I've been watching a fair amount of H1Z1 on twitch lately. I'm not great at FPS but for whatever reason it's entertaining to watch. This guy is really good.
https://www.twitch.tv/warmapplepietg
I don't remember his exact name, it's something like FrankieOnPCin1080p on YouTube. If you like other people playing H1Z1, you will probably like how this guy plays Day Z. It's not just mindless killing, he tries to weave a story into the game.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on September 06, 2016, 06:35:35 PM
I mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Dark Souls is meant for the true sadists.
Post by: Lis on September 07, 2016, 11:33:11 AM
Post by: JLee on September 07, 2016, 01:52:51 PM
I mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Dark Souls is meant for the true sadists.
Perhaps you mean masochists?
Question that I'm pretty sure I know the answer to but I'm just checking. There may be a new (to me) computer in my future. If I download Steam on my new computer, I'll still have all my old games, but any saved files won't be there. Yes or no?
Unless that particular game supports/is using Steam Cloud saves, you're correct.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on September 07, 2016, 05:49:45 PM
I mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Dark Souls is meant for the true sadists.
Perhaps you mean masochists?
Lol. Have you played Dark Souls? I haven't played 2 or 3 but the original was literally one of the hardest and most frustrating games I've ever played.
Post by: JLee on September 07, 2016, 06:05:53 PM
masochistI mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Dark Souls is meant for the true sadists.
Perhaps you mean masochists?
Lol. Have you played Dark Souls? I haven't played 2 or 3 but the original was literally one of the hardest and most frustrating games I've ever played.
a person who is gratified by pain, degradation, etc., that is self-imposed or imposed by others.
Designed by sadists, perhaps? :P
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on September 08, 2016, 08:21:00 AM
If I remember correctly, the lead designer was told that the game was too difficult after it was initially playtested, and in response he made it even harder. He did say that the difficulty was there in order to increase the satisfaction from progressing in the game.masochistI mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Dark Souls is meant for the true sadists.
Perhaps you mean masochists?
Lol. Have you played Dark Souls? I haven't played 2 or 3 but the original was literally one of the hardest and most frustrating games I've ever played.
a person who is gratified by pain, degradation, etc., that is self-imposed or imposed by others.
Designed by sadists, perhaps? :P
Post by: Guses on September 08, 2016, 10:53:03 AM
If I remember correctly, the lead designer was told that the game was too difficult after it was initially playtested, and in response he made it even harder. He did say that the difficulty was there in order to increase the satisfaction from progressing in the game.masochistI mainly play ps4. My pc is a giant turd and I don't wanna invest any money upgrading it currently lol
I have been playing Bloodborne - well I have at least been trying to. Holy crap this game is difficult ! Very little save points and very hard / cheap A.I - makes for a challenging experience.
Try Dark Souls 2 or 3? Those games were not meant for me
Dark Souls is meant for the true sadists.
Perhaps you mean masochists?
Lol. Have you played Dark Souls? I haven't played 2 or 3 but the original was literally one of the hardest and most frustrating games I've ever played.
a person who is gratified by pain, degradation, etc., that is self-imposed or imposed by others.
Designed by sadists, perhaps? :P
For even more self inflicted pain, play the *shitty* DS 2 port on PC with the default controls.
Post by: Lis on September 09, 2016, 12:57:05 PM
- Mass Effect is no longer on sale! Sad face. Gamestop has used copies for the 360 for $4, so while I don't enjoy those types of games as much as on a desktop, I figure I'll try it and see if it's worth it (Steam as the first three games bundled for $30).
- I decided to buy Roller Coaster Tycoon (the original!) instead, which I absolutely loved as a kid. It wouldn't open! After trying Steam's recommended diagnostics, I asked for a refund (and was granted it within a few hours). But no Roller Coaster Tycoon :(
I ended up booting up a game I had gotten for free through Origin called Theme Hospital which I hadn't played in a while. Such a silly game but it does get quite challenging!
Post by: planR on September 09, 2016, 01:31:31 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on September 15, 2016, 10:01:08 PM
Post by: Jappe on September 16, 2016, 03:11:47 AM
- The crew (on uplay)
- Evolve (on Steam I think)
Not saying they're the best games ever, but they look enjoyable and we can all appreciate free games ^^ Might try them out soon.
Myself I'm playing shadow of mordor now on my new computer. Picked it up for 10€ inclusive all dlc's on a steam sale. Really enjoying it. It's assassins creed gameplay with the Batman arkham series combat system, in a lotr setting.
And besides that rome 2 total war coop multiplayer with a friend. Just finished our egypt+seleucid campaign and now started a rome + epirus one.
Post by: JLee on September 16, 2016, 10:15:16 AM
Been playing the new Deus Ex game. Only fall releases I am interested in are Battlefield 1 and possibly Mafia III
I didn't know there was a new Deus Ex game - the first one was wonderful, as was whatever the other sequel was that I played. How's the new game?
Post by: FrugalKube on September 27, 2016, 10:29:21 PM
Been playing the new Deus Ex game. Only fall releases I am interested in are Battlefield 1 and possibly Mafia III
I didn't know there was a new Deus Ex game - the first one was wonderful, as was whatever the other sequel was that I played. How's the new game?
Pretty good. I like Human Revolution better which was the last one. The original is still good
Post by: zoltani on September 28, 2016, 05:29:04 PM
Probably gonna pick up Bioshock Collection at some point, fun games.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on September 28, 2016, 05:43:47 PM
I held of on the purchase of a PS4 for months, and now the price has dropped so I think I'll pull the trigger. Gonna pick up the uncharted 4 bundle and maybe one other game, any suggestions? Looking at Last of Us, Fallout 4, Witcher 3...
Probably gonna pick up Bioshock Collection at some point, fun games.
Can't go wrong with Last of Us, Fallout 4, or Witcher 3. I've seen good sales on all 3. Metal Gear V is another I'd put on the list.
Post by: Greenway52 on September 28, 2016, 06:24:08 PM
It was also where I showed my first signs of being a Mustachian as I always tried to save my gold and other resources and make sure I spend my resources wisely.
Post by: davisgang90 on September 29, 2016, 03:30:02 AM
Not a huge gamer, but I do play Age of Empires II occasionally. I started playing it back in 1999/2000 (when I was 8 or 9 years old) when it originally came out and still play a bit today.I used to play this with my son and my father got into it. To this day 20ish years later, my father still plays it every day.
It was also where I showed my first signs of being a Mustachian as I always tried to save my gold and other resources and make sure I spend my resources wisely.
My recent kick has been a replay of Batman Arkham Asylum.
Post by: Cromacster on September 29, 2016, 06:59:24 AM
Not a huge gamer, but I do play Age of Empires II occasionally. I started playing it back in 1999/2000 (when I was 8 or 9 years old) when it originally came out and still play a bit today.I used to play this with my son and my father got into it. To this day 20ish years later, my father still plays it every day.
It was also where I showed my first signs of being a Mustachian as I always tried to save my gold and other resources and make sure I spend my resources wisely.
My recent kick has been a replay of Batman Arkham Asylum.
Haha yes! I love AoEII! I played it quite a bit in middle school with friends. I lost my disks long ago, but about a year or two ago they re-released it on steam with online play again! Picked it up on sale for 4.99 with the expansion.
Although, if you are into the resource game more than the battle aspect, I suggest you check out Caesar III. It's sorta a mash between simicty and AoE, but set in Roman times. I still play this game a few times a month. You can probably find it for free somewhere (5.99 on Amazon).
Post by: davisgang90 on September 29, 2016, 07:10:13 AM
I used to love Caesar III! I sucked at it, but loved it!Not a huge gamer, but I do play Age of Empires II occasionally. I started playing it back in 1999/2000 (when I was 8 or 9 years old) when it originally came out and still play a bit today.I used to play this with my son and my father got into it. To this day 20ish years later, my father still plays it every day.
It was also where I showed my first signs of being a Mustachian as I always tried to save my gold and other resources and make sure I spend my resources wisely.
My recent kick has been a replay of Batman Arkham Asylum.
Haha yes! I love AoEII! I played it quite a bit in middle school with friends. I lost my disks long ago, but about a year or two ago they re-released it on steam with online play again! Picked it up on sale for 4.99 with the expansion.
Although, if you are into the resource game more than the battle aspect, I suggest you check out Caesar III. It's sorta a mash between simicty and AoE, but set in Roman times. I still play this game a few times a month. You can probably find it for free somewhere (5.99 on Amazon).
Post by: zoltani on September 29, 2016, 09:20:58 AM
I held of on the purchase of a PS4 for months, and now the price has dropped so I think I'll pull the trigger. Gonna pick up the uncharted 4 bundle and maybe one other game, any suggestions? Looking at Last of Us, Fallout 4, Witcher 3...
Probably gonna pick up Bioshock Collection at some point, fun games.
Can't go wrong with Last of Us, Fallout 4, or Witcher 3. I've seen good sales on all 3. Metal Gear V is another I'd put on the list.
Got last of us on the playstore for 10 bucks, not a bad deal at all. So far uncharted 4 is impressive as far as graphics go, and as a climber I like the climbing bits, but I think I might prefer open world games.
I'll keep my eye out for sales on fallout 4 and witcher 3 both seem like interesting games.
Side question: How do you all keep your gaming in check and not let it get out of hand with hours of playing all the time?
Post by: Cromacster on September 29, 2016, 09:41:59 AM
Side question: How do you all keep your gaming in check and not let it get out of hand with hours of playing all the time?
Overall, I don't have the time to spend playing games like I did in high school and college. My wife, dog, and real life responsibilities keep me in check. Maybe like once every 6 months I will lose myself for a Saturday.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on September 29, 2016, 12:49:01 PM
I held of on the purchase of a PS4 for months, and now the price has dropped so I think I'll pull the trigger. Gonna pick up the uncharted 4 bundle and maybe one other game, any suggestions? Looking at Last of Us, Fallout 4, Witcher 3...
Probably gonna pick up Bioshock Collection at some point, fun games.
Can't go wrong with Last of Us, Fallout 4, or Witcher 3. I've seen good sales on all 3. Metal Gear V is another I'd put on the list.
Got last of us on the playstore for 10 bucks, not a bad deal at all. So far uncharted 4 is impressive as far as graphics go, and as a climber I like the climbing bits, but I think I might prefer open world games.
I'll keep my eye out for sales on fallout 4 and witcher 3 both seem like interesting games.
Side question: How do you all keep your gaming in check and not let it get out of hand with hours of playing all the time?
If you like open world, Fallout, Metal Gear, Witcher, and Dragon Age (forgot that one) would all be for you. I really like The Last of Us, it's an amazing game but it's more about the story.
Post by: Lis on September 29, 2016, 01:37:15 PM
I ended up buying the first three Mass Effect games for PC on Amazon for $15. Gamestop online supposedly had the 360 disks for $3, but the one Gamestop I visited was charging $9 or $10, and at least the PC comes with some of the dlc (not all, as some angry reviewers pointed out). I started it over the weekend and suddenly remembered why I usually don't like first person shooters (I absolutely SUCK). But I'm excited for the story so I'll keep pushing along.
Post by: daverobev on September 29, 2016, 02:13:33 PM
Dragon Age <3 (Sorry, feel the need to say that every time that game is mentioned)
Really? It might've just been because I was playing on an X360, but I found DA:I underwhelming. The ending was... I can't even remember it.
The pop-in was terrible, the loading times were terrible (like, 3 seconds into a cutscene, peoples' clothes and faces would go from jaggy to smooth!).
"OK" would be as far as I'd go with it.
Post by: zoltani on September 29, 2016, 02:32:07 PM
Post by: Lis on September 29, 2016, 02:51:05 PM
Dragon Age <3 (Sorry, feel the need to say that every time that game is mentioned)
Really? It might've just been because I was playing on an X360, but I found DA:I underwhelming. The ending was... I can't even remember it.
The pop-in was terrible, the loading times were terrible (like, 3 seconds into a cutscene, peoples' clothes and faces would go from jaggy to smooth!).
"OK" would be as far as I'd go with it.
Do you mean I as in the first one (Origins) or I as in Inquisition? I should edit what I wrote to say DA:O <3. I've yet to play either sequels - I didn't hear fantastic things about 2, but Inquisition was supposedly decent enough. I started playing DA:O on 360 but wasn't loving the controls... I ended up getting it for PC and loved it so much more.
Post by: daverobev on September 29, 2016, 04:01:50 PM
Dragon Age <3 (Sorry, feel the need to say that every time that game is mentioned)
Really? It might've just been because I was playing on an X360, but I found DA:I underwhelming. The ending was... I can't even remember it.
The pop-in was terrible, the loading times were terrible (like, 3 seconds into a cutscene, peoples' clothes and faces would go from jaggy to smooth!).
"OK" would be as far as I'd go with it.
Do you mean I as in the first one (Origins) or I as in Inquisition? I should edit what I wrote to say DA:O <3. I've yet to play either sequels - I didn't hear fantastic things about 2, but Inquisition was supposedly decent enough. I started playing DA:O on 360 but wasn't loving the controls... I ended up getting it for PC and loved it so much more.
I was talking about Inquisition, not Origins. I got maybe 80% of the way through Origins before I got bored of it (I do often hit a "late game hump", has to be a really good game to get me to finish it). I did finish Inquisition but... meh.
Post by: Curbside Prophet on September 29, 2016, 07:27:49 PM
If you had to choose between witcher 3 and fallout 4 which would you go for and why?
I would say Fallout 4. There's just so much to do and so many ways you can play it out. You do, however, need to like that genre as it's very similar to the previous games IMO.
Post by: Lagom on September 29, 2016, 09:15:16 PM
Dragon Age <3 (Sorry, feel the need to say that every time that game is mentioned)
I ended up buying the first three Mass Effect games for PC on Amazon for $15. Gamestop online supposedly had the 360 disks for $3, but the one Gamestop I visited was charging $9 or $10, and at least the PC comes with some of the dlc (not all, as some angry reviewers pointed out). I started it over the weekend and suddenly remembered why I usually don't like first person shooters (I absolutely SUCK). But I'm excited for the story so I'll keep pushing along.
Honestly, I would just put it on the easiest difficulty if the challenge starts to get too frustrating. Those games are made by the epic story and really good characters. The fights are crafted well enough that even if they don't feel "challenging," you'll still usually feel pretty accomplished after most of them. Easily three of my favorite games of all time and well worth finishing the series!
Post by: Lis on September 30, 2016, 07:29:05 AM
Dragon Age <3 (Sorry, feel the need to say that every time that game is mentioned)
I ended up buying the first three Mass Effect games for PC on Amazon for $15. Gamestop online supposedly had the 360 disks for $3, but the one Gamestop I visited was charging $9 or $10, and at least the PC comes with some of the dlc (not all, as some angry reviewers pointed out). I started it over the weekend and suddenly remembered why I usually don't like first person shooters (I absolutely SUCK). But I'm excited for the story so I'll keep pushing along.
Honestly, I would just put it on the easiest difficulty if the challenge starts to get too frustrating. Those games are made by the epic story and really good characters. The fights are crafted well enough that even if they don't feel "challenging," you'll still usually feel pretty accomplished after most of them. Easily three of my favorite games of all time and well worth finishing the series!
Haha that's exactly what I've been doing. What I did on Dragon Age too. Every time a fight scene pops up I just roll my eyes and set my group up, but now that I have a gun and have to shoot from a distance... I keep putting it away instead of shooting it, or I equip the wrong gun my character can't handle. I'll get there. It might take an infuriating amount of time, but I'm interested in the story enough that I'll make myself figure it out and not be a complete spaz.
Post by: JLee on October 04, 2016, 02:28:42 PM
If you had to choose between witcher 3 and fallout 4 which would you go for and why?
I would say Fallout 4. There's just so much to do and so many ways you can play it out. You do, however, need to like that genre as it's very similar to the previous games IMO.
I never managed to get through Fallout 3...I did finish The Witcher (1), though. I have 2 but haven't played it much at all. I've heard that 3 is incredible, but it really takes a special game to take my attention these days. The last one was the latest Doom...before that, the Mass Effect series is the only one that comes to mind.
Post by: ptobest on October 05, 2016, 09:48:48 AM
Side question: How do you all keep your gaming in check and not let it get out of hand with hours of playing all the time?
Full time job + social life + the need to make my own food usually takes care of that. My carpal tunnel issues (gee thanks day job!) have been helping too, unfortunately. Which also means I'm mostly playing console (Wii U) games when I do play (and I usually limit time on that as well), as my Steam account and all of its games sit on the side being lonely. I'm really excited about Civ 6 coming out soon, so I hope my wrists start improving, but at the same time it's a good excuse to wait until all the DLC is out and bugs are fixed so I can buy it all on sale.
Post by: PhysicsCat on October 06, 2016, 10:52:32 AM
Factorio
Kerbal Space Program
random crap
Post by: dignam on October 06, 2016, 12:22:58 PM
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Post by: Jappe on October 07, 2016, 06:41:31 AM
So it's been out a few years, but I am an aviation nut (and pilot IRL) and started playing War Thunder. IDK if they've done graphics updates, but that is a beautiful game on high graphics. The multiplayer is incredibly challenging too; there are some damn good pilots out there. You better know your plane's strengths and weaknesses or you're a flaming ball of wreckage heading toward the ground. :)I used to play it quite a lot, although arcade mostly. The realistic versions, although fun, were a bit too low-action for me. Although for an aviation nut it's probably a lot better :)
I also played world of warships till two months ago. Same but with slow warships basically.
Post by: dignam on October 07, 2016, 08:30:39 AM
So it's been out a few years, but I am an aviation nut (and pilot IRL) and started playing War Thunder. IDK if they've done graphics updates, but that is a beautiful game on high graphics. The multiplayer is incredibly challenging too; there are some damn good pilots out there. You better know your plane's strengths and weaknesses or you're a flaming ball of wreckage heading toward the ground. :)I used to play it quite a lot, although arcade mostly. The realistic versions, although fun, were a bit too low-action for me. Although for an aviation nut it's probably a lot better :)
I also played world of warships till two months ago. Same but with slow warships basically.
Realistic/Simulation mode is a lot of mundane routine punctuated by sheer adrenaline: climb, climb, climb, climb some more, cruise for a bit, begin bombing run, scan skies, keep crui OH **** FIGHTERS ARE DIVING ON ME. And if you're flying fighters, same thing except you see that juicy bomber waiting to be plucked
Post by: snacky on October 08, 2016, 06:49:33 PM
Post by: Gondolin on October 13, 2016, 11:39:31 AM
Also, you die a lot.
Post by: SouthernTransplant on October 13, 2016, 11:45:40 AM
Swagbucks is offering 2000 points if you sign up for a two month trial of Gamefly, which only costs $10 total. The 2000 points puts you most of the way to a $25 Amazon giftcard (2200 points required) - so you essentially get 2 months of Gamefly service, plus $25 in amazon giftcards, for $10 out of pocket.
I will cancel the subscription before the 2 months is up, but this seems to be a great way to try some PS4 games instead of buying them.
Post by: Ozstache on October 14, 2016, 01:22:35 AM
Post by: Metric Mouse on October 14, 2016, 01:39:13 AM
Just finished Sniper 2 and am about to play Sniper 3. They are excellent games for those into FPSs requiring a bit of patience.
I went back and replayed a bit of Sniper Elite III. Pretty good game; the bullet cam is endless fun.
Post by: Ozstache on October 14, 2016, 02:21:08 AM
the bullet cam is endless fun.I thought I'd get sick of this but I haven't so far. I play it on Sniper Elite skill level, which I find quite challenging but very satisfying when I progress through a particularly heavy shit storm.
Post by: Metric Mouse on October 14, 2016, 02:30:29 AM
the bullet cam is endless fun.I thought I'd get sick of this but I haven't so far. I play it on Sniper Elite skill level, which I find quite challenging but very satisfying when I progress through a particularly heavy shit storm.
Nice. I preferred a medium level of difficulty on my last play-through. Not sure what I did the first go-around. The level design kinda got to be frustrating; sure there were options, but it was the "Go left through the building, or right around the cliff. End up at same point" type of options. Much more linear than I expected, based on the descriptions.
Post by: Jappe on October 14, 2016, 06:30:30 AM
I'm still on Rome 2 total war, shadow of mordor and heroes of the storm (eu server) mainly. In doubt for BF1, local store will have it for 44€ but not sure yet.
Post by: Guses on October 17, 2016, 09:30:21 AM
We could set up a game gifting service for MMM members (MMMM?). I noticed that games are currently much less expensive in those countries than in US or Can.
For instance, Shadow of mordor is 79$ CAD but only costs the equivalent of 40 CAD in Russia.
It is permissible (i.e., not against TOS) for a user to buy a game in a foreign country and gift it to a user in another. The game itself becomes account bound to the giftee.
Post by: dividendman on October 17, 2016, 10:41:36 AM
Post by: ElGrillo on November 16, 2016, 09:21:39 PM
Civilization VI is coming out soon! I already pre-ordered it.
I'm liking it so far. They will need to put out some patches, but all in all I think it's a really solid game!
Post by: JLee on November 16, 2016, 10:15:59 PM
Post by: Metric Mouse on November 17, 2016, 08:13:33 AM
I finally got around to moving the PS4 from the (shared) living room into my bedroom, and started playing the few games that I have. I wrapped up Uncharted a couple of weeks ago and finished Uncharted 2 tonight. Next up is Uncharted 3, then I'll finish The Last of Us.
You're in for a real round of great gaming. Naughty Dogbhit it out if the park with those games.
Post by: JLee on November 17, 2016, 03:53:56 PM
I finally got around to moving the PS4 from the (shared) living room into my bedroom, and started playing the few games that I have. I wrapped up Uncharted a couple of weeks ago and finished Uncharted 2 tonight. Next up is Uncharted 3, then I'll finish The Last of Us.
You're in for a real round of great gaming. Naughty Dogbhit it out if the park with those games.
I keep eyeing Uncharted 4 and GTA V...meanwhile, my PC game collection is sitting idly by :P
Post by: zoltani on November 18, 2016, 10:21:24 AM
Post by: frugalnacho on November 18, 2016, 10:31:59 AM
Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Post by: daverobev on November 18, 2016, 11:58:56 AM
$13.50, in Canadian money. Giving it a whirl now - not bad, so far! High quality.
Post by: zoltani on November 18, 2016, 04:01:21 PM
Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Post by: frugalnacho on November 18, 2016, 05:03:37 PM
Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
Post by: Thinkum on November 18, 2016, 06:09:53 PM
Post by: JLee on November 19, 2016, 08:31:37 AM
Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
I couldn't really get into Skyrim (or Fallout, for that matter). The Mass Effect series is one of my favorites.
Post by: frugalnacho on November 19, 2016, 01:19:16 PM
Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
I couldn't really get into Skyrim (or Fallout, for that matter). The Mass Effect series is one of my favorites.
It took me a few days to get into skyrim. Once I did though I couldn't get enough.
Post by: Ozstache on November 19, 2016, 03:00:24 PM
Post by: Metric Mouse on November 19, 2016, 05:04:49 PM
Playing Rise of the Tomb Raider now. Graphics are gorgeous and game play is excellent.urg. Been lusting after that one as well
Post by: Ozstache on November 19, 2016, 08:33:27 PM
Got it on Steam on a 50% off sale day.Playing Rise of the Tomb Raider now. Graphics are gorgeous and game play is excellent.urg. Been lusting after that one as well
Post by: Bakari on November 19, 2016, 09:31:45 PM
I am actually considering my first console purchase since I got the N64 (used, after PS2 and xbox were out, for $25, in 2003 give or take) once LoZ Breath of the Wild comes out for the Switch. Just in time for (semi?) retirement!
Post by: Metric Mouse on November 20, 2016, 05:20:44 AM
Ocarina of Time, Perfect Dark, and when we have guests over, Pokemon Stadium Kids Club, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros.
I am actually considering my first console purchase since I got the N64 (used, after PS2 and xbox were out, for $25, in 2003 give or take) once LoZ Breath of the Wild comes out for the Switch. Just in time for (semi?) retirement!
Super Smash Bros is a party classic. Between that, Kart and Mario Party, I've never felt that I'd ever need a Wii or any other 'group' console gaming system.
Post by: FrugalKube on November 20, 2016, 09:14:20 PM
Ocarina of Time, Perfect Dark, and when we have guests over, Pokemon Stadium Kids Club, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros.
I am actually considering my first console purchase since I got the N64 (used, after PS2 and xbox were out, for $25, in 2003 give or take) once LoZ Breath of the Wild comes out for the Switch. Just in time for (semi?) retirement!
Super Smash Bros is a party classic. Between that, Kart and Mario Party, I've never felt that I'd ever need a Wii or any other 'group' console gaming system.
Mario Party and Mario Kart are great party games for non-gamers
I picked up Dishonored 2, Skyrim Remastered and Titanfall 2, all on the cheap thanks to Best Buy running a buy one get another game 40% and Titanfall 2 was $27. Havent played any of them been playing Battlefield 1, and its a lot of fun
Anyone getting games on Black Friday?
Post by: Kevin S. on November 29, 2016, 10:20:20 AM
Have the new Final Fantasy coming - it was on sale with amazon prime (using the first free month membership deal) for like $ 40 bucks shipped !
Cheap new video games ftw !
Ohhhhhh man I got to try out my buddies ps4 pro / vr headset ! He had some horror game (forget the name of it) that was amazing! Surprisingly the headset did not get heavy after an hour or so of use. Very well made! Will have to buy it once prices come down ! So dang tempting though! Glad I became frugal before all this fancy tech came out or my wallet would be on fire right now lol
Post by: Kevin S. on November 29, 2016, 10:35:55 AM
Ocarina of Time, Perfect Dark, and when we have guests over, Pokemon Stadium Kids Club, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros.
I am actually considering my first console purchase since I got the N64 (used, after PS2 and xbox were out, for $25, in 2003 give or take) once LoZ Breath of the Wild comes out for the Switch. Just in time for (semi?) retirement!
Super Smash Bros is a party classic. Between that, Kart and Mario Party, I've never felt that I'd ever need a Wii or any other 'group' console gaming system.
Mario Party and Mario Kart are great party games for non-gamers
I picked up Dishonored 2, Skyrim Remastered and Titanfall 2, all on the cheap thanks to Best Buy running a buy one get another game 40% and Titanfall 2 was $27. Havent played any of them been playing Battlefield 1, and its a lot of fun
Anyone getting games on Black Friday?
Dang ! beat me by 2 bucks on the titanfall 2 deal lol
Post by: chesebert on November 30, 2016, 10:21:25 AM
Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
you need to play Enderal total conversion for Skyrim.
Post by: frugalnacho on November 30, 2016, 10:25:23 AM
This thread should be in the antimustachian section given folks here are spending hundreds on video games and machinesUncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
you need to play Enderal total conversion for Skyrim.
I played it on the ps3 so no mods and no enderal.
Post by: zoltani on November 30, 2016, 10:31:43 AM
Looking forward to a couple of games at the beginning of 2107; Yakuza 0 and Horizon Zero Dawn.
Post by: Ozstache on November 30, 2016, 12:56:43 PM
Currently playing Titanfall 2 single player campaign and I'd have to say it is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had, whether I'm in BT or not. The time shift part of the game was just awesome.
Post by: runningthroughFIRE on November 30, 2016, 01:30:44 PM
This thread should be in the antimustachian section given folks here are spending hundreds on video games and machinesDoes the Enderal mod work with the remastered Skyrim? Both are on my list to try out eventually, but I can't decide which I would rather do first.Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
you need to play Enderal total conversion for Skyrim.
Post by: Bakari on December 01, 2016, 09:35:43 AM
Post by: RWD on December 01, 2016, 09:45:03 AM
Post by: Kevin S. on December 01, 2016, 11:07:02 AM
Black Friday sales were pretty good in Australia too. Picked up Titanfall 2, Witcher 3, Crysis 3 and Fallout 4 for a total of what I would have paid for just Titanfall 2 a week before.
Currently playing Titanfall 2 single player campaign and I'd have to say it is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had, whether I'm in BT or not. The time shift part of the game was just awesome.
Pretty fun single player for sure ! Reminds me of the original halo. Very engrossing !
Post by: JLee on December 01, 2016, 12:02:03 PM
Got a PS4 Slim when it was on sale recently and have been playing Uncharted 4 and Disgaea 5. Uncharted 4 is probably not a game I would have purchased if it didn't come bundled with the PS4 but I've really been enjoying it. Disgaea 5 is an incremental improvement on Disgaea 4 and Disgaea D2 which was all I wanted/expected.
If you're interested in playing the first three, I'd be happy to swap my Uncharted Collection (1-3) for 4 so I can play that one too!
Post by: RWD on December 01, 2016, 02:38:28 PM
Got a PS4 Slim when it was on sale recently and have been playing Uncharted 4 and Disgaea 5. Uncharted 4 is probably not a game I would have purchased if it didn't come bundled with the PS4 but I've really been enjoying it. Disgaea 5 is an incremental improvement on Disgaea 4 and Disgaea D2 which was all I wanted/expected.
If you're interested in playing the first three, I'd be happy to swap my Uncharted Collection (1-3) for 4 so I can play that one too!
The collection is on our Christmas wish list, so I expect we'll have it by the end of December. :)
Post by: Metric Mouse on December 02, 2016, 07:24:12 AM
We just started playing Champions of Norrath (for PS2 - which I picked up free in a dump run) leading to the (I believe) unprecedented occurrence of my wife spontaneously making the suggestion that we play a video game.
I love that game! It is magical for bringing people that might not otherwise play video games together. I've spent many nights staying up late with college girls working through that game; even after several play-throughs it was still enjoyable.
Post by: Bakari on December 02, 2016, 09:05:26 AM
We just started playing Champions of Norrath (for PS2 - which I picked up free in a dump run) leading to the (I believe) unprecedented occurrence of my wife spontaneously making the suggestion that we play a video game.
I love that game! It is magical for bringing people that might not otherwise play video games together. I've spent many nights staying up late with college girls working through that game; even after several play-throughs it was still enjoyable.
This is only the second for me;)
I had actually forgotten about that!
Post by: chesebert on December 02, 2016, 12:40:53 PM
Not sure. Just get the regular Skyrim. ENB mods look better than the remastered. Enderal looks great as well.This thread should be in the antimustachian section given folks here are spending hundreds on video games and machinesDoes the Enderal mod work with the remastered Skyrim? Both are on my list to try out eventually, but I can't decide which I would rather do first.Uncharted 4 is visually impressive. GTA V is just the best game ever made, IMHO.
I wouldn't say best game ever, but really fucking good though. Definitely worth playing.
Which title holds that position for you?
Skyrim. Most fun I've ever had in a game, and most time I've ever spent playing. Played it as recently as 3 days ago. A lot more replay value than GTA V imo. Both great games though.
you need to play Enderal total conversion for Skyrim.
Post by: Jappe on December 07, 2016, 05:21:36 AM
From the 15th till 18th there is a free game every day as well, so might as well claim them :)
Post by: davisgang90 on December 07, 2016, 07:35:10 AM
Splinter Cell Blacklist is another game I've got way too much time on.
Post by: golden1 on December 07, 2016, 07:42:18 AM
Post by: daverobev on December 07, 2016, 07:39:19 PM
If any of you are or were former WoW fans, I have been sucked into Legion hard. It is by far the best expansion they have released, IMO.
What stage were you at before you got it? My chars are quite out of date.. I can probably do the free trial, but I think I didn't even gain a level in MoP.
Post by: Guses on December 15, 2016, 03:03:04 PM
You can buy additional skins and stash tabs for money but I not spending a dime is not going to block you in any way.
Besides it has the most insane skill tree I ever saw in any game, EVER. Crazy!
Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on December 15, 2016, 03:05:01 PM
If any of you are or were former WoW fans, I have been sucked into Legion hard. It is by far the best expansion they have released, IMO.
What stage were you at before you got it? My chars are quite out of date.. I can probably do the free trial, but I think I didn't even gain a level in MoP.
The expansion comes with a character boost for one toon at no extra cost. You can go from level 1 to current content with a mouseclick.
Post by: secondcor521 on December 15, 2016, 05:00:16 PM
Right now I play Overwatch when I see friends/co-workers online playing. Love it for the social aspects, although I'll play solo (not in a friend's party) from time to time too. I think competitive season 2 starts soon!
My son plays Overwatch semi-pro. He was top 500 in season 2, and coaches and boosts now for fun and pocket money. He also has a YouTube channel with some highlights of his. See my sig if you're interested.
Post by: sleepyguy on December 16, 2016, 06:12:39 AM
https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/14/jrpg-classic-lost-odyssey-xbox-one/
One of the better last gen JRPGs for the 360 (might have been only like 10 released on the 360).
Post by: daverobev on December 16, 2016, 12:57:32 PM
More free games!
https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/14/jrpg-classic-lost-odyssey-xbox-one/
One of the better last gen JRPGs for the 360 (might have been only like 10 released on the 360).
I'm playing it, actually. Not bad.
Post by: Metric Mouse on December 16, 2016, 01:04:23 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on December 18, 2016, 09:03:23 PM
Had a bunch of Gamestop reward certs that were expiring picked up some games to pad the backlog
Heavy Rain for PS3, Dying Light, Mass Effect Trilogy...
I guess I'll get to these when I finish Skyrim, Fallout 4's DLC and Divinity Original Sin.
Maybe I'll squeeze in Batman Telltale, Uncharted Collection, Fallout New Vegas' DLC and Assassin's Creed Rogue
Post by: EverCurious on December 27, 2016, 11:13:28 AM
I balance all the depression out with South Park: The Stick of Truth, where I, the great Sir Douchebag, vanquish Nazi zombies and release Dragonfarts upon my foes.
Post by: sleepyguy on December 27, 2016, 01:12:14 PM
I also picked up Nathan Drake Collection as well. Haven't even unboxed either yet... way too busy!
Looking to pickup 5-6 PS4 titles i've been really curious about but never got a chance to try. Pricing is really good on previous PS4 titles currently, lots of titles are $30 or under (Canadian $).
Uncharted 4 on my new PS4 - kinda disappointed so far.
Post by: Metric Mouse on December 27, 2016, 01:14:37 PM
Post by: JLee on December 27, 2016, 01:17:30 PM
Post by: Cwadda on December 27, 2016, 01:21:57 PM
UC4: The last 3rd of the game almost made up for the first 2/3rds. Maybe a good way to round out the series, and roughly enjoyable to play, but wouldn't probably rate a re-play, in my opinion. Just didn't have the impact of the other games in the series.
Have you tried the multiplayer? I've gotten some decent play time out of it so far. They also came out with a new survival game mode recently.
Post by: Metric Mouse on December 27, 2016, 01:41:54 PM
UC4: The last 3rd of the game almost made up for the first 2/3rds. Maybe a good way to round out the series, and roughly enjoyable to play, but wouldn't probably rate a re-play, in my opinion. Just didn't have the impact of the other games in the series.
Have you tried the multiplayer? I've gotten some decent play time out of it so far. They also came out with a new survival game mode recently.
I'm not sure I play enough to rate a subscription to PS+ - maybe in the future if I have more free time.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on December 27, 2016, 03:03:42 PM
Dear Dragon Age fans: what am I missing!? I put 8 hours in DA Origins. I thought the game play was pretty fun, but REALLY complicated and difficult. Then, when I realized I had to talk to all my characters to learn their stories and keep up their morale, I was like this is just a damn soap opera. People seem to love it. Dunno?
Post by: Thinkum on December 27, 2016, 03:59:52 PM
Would anyone be interested in an MMM game exchange? I rarely replay games because there's so much other stuff to play, so once I've finished something I have no use for it anymore.
I would be interested. I only have an older PS3 though and don't buy too many games either.
Post by: Philociraptor on December 28, 2016, 01:24:36 PM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on December 28, 2016, 01:46:00 PM
Grim Dawn - I am playing this one now. It's an ARPG like Dragon Age, but somehow more approachable for me. I will have another go at DA:O after I beat it.
Mad Max - This game has the Batman fighting style. It can get repetitive in parts, but taking out rolling motorcades while driving is really damn fun. It captures the feel of that most recent Mad Max movie well.
Bioshock Infinite - best story and best ending I have ever seen in a game.
Hate to be a hater, but parts of Witcher III just drove me insane. It's a great game, for sure. I particularly enjoyed the fluidity of the fighting. The game just had to let me do more of that, rather than insist I sit through long, boring scenes. I almost never get invested in the story of a game because the writing, acting, plot, everything is typically bad. What is coming to mind here - and I don not believe this is a spoiler - is the sequence in Witcher III where you have to act in a play and remember your lines. What!? I just want to hack up Drowners with my new sword!
Post by: minimalistgamer on December 28, 2016, 09:44:20 PM
Mad Max - This game has the Batman fighting style. It can get repetitive in parts, but taking out rolling motorcades while driving is really damn fun. It captures the feel of that most recent Mad Max movie well.
Bioshock Infinite - best story and best ending I have ever seen in a game.
Hate to be a hater, but parts of Witcher III just drove me insane. It's a great game, for sure. I particularly enjoyed the fluidity of the fighting. The game just had to let me do more of that, rather than insist I sit through long, boring scenes. I almost never get invested in the story of a game because the writing, acting, plot, everything is typically bad. What is coming to mind here - and I don not believe this is a spoiler - is the sequence in Witcher III where you have to act in a play and remember your lines. What!? I just want to hack up Drowners with my new sword!
All of these games are on my must play list. At the moment, I am playing Battlefield 1 and Witcher 2.
I want to pick up Mad Max on steam...not sure if I should considering I have a very large catalog of games to play....
Post by: Metric Mouse on December 31, 2016, 06:39:16 AM
Would anyone be interested in an MMM game exchange? I rarely replay games because there's so much other stuff to play, so once I've finished something I have no use for it anymore.
I would be interested. I only have an older PS3 though and don't buy too many games either.
Aren't there already businesses that do this? I buy all of my games used for super cheap, and trade them back in when I've finished them. There's a slight loss, but no more than if I gave the games away and had to pay to ship them to someone else in an exchange.
Post by: minimalistgamer on January 08, 2017, 10:46:50 PM
I have the eternal PC problem - more games than time!
Post by: ptobest on January 09, 2017, 03:15:26 PM
Been playing a lot of Civ 5 lately as well, really want to get Civ 6 but the discount never dipped below 10% during the sale, and I'm cheap enough to want to wait until they have a nicely discounted package with all the DLC and such. Which I'm OK with, as Civ 5 still has a lot of life in it!
Post by: JLee on January 09, 2017, 03:55:23 PM
I got Cities: Skylines during the winter Steam sale, that's been a lot of fun. I'm really awful at road design though, and end up plowing through neighborhoods to add more roads to alleviate traffic. AKA all of my roads are spaghetti.
Been playing a lot of Civ 5 lately as well, really want to get Civ 6 but the discount never dipped below 10% during the sale, and I'm cheap enough to want to wait until they have a nicely discounted package with all the DLC and such. Which I'm OK with, as Civ 5 still has a lot of life in it!
So you basically designed New Jersey? :P
Post by: sleepyguy on January 09, 2017, 04:54:28 PM
I have a pretty short attention span when it comes to learning curve so I tend to get into games that I and dig right into and play.
I got Cities: Skylines during the winter Steam sale, that's been a lot of fun. I'm really awful at road design though, and end up plowing through neighborhoods to add more roads to alleviate traffic. AKA all of my roads are spaghetti.
Been playing a lot of Civ 5 lately as well, really want to get Civ 6 but the discount never dipped below 10% during the sale, and I'm cheap enough to want to wait until they have a nicely discounted package with all the DLC and such. Which I'm OK with, as Civ 5 still has a lot of life in it!
Post by: chesebert on January 09, 2017, 04:54:34 PM
And the best part is .... you can employ various cheats and you are no longer reliant on in-game saves - you can basically save anytime anywhere (e.g., save right before you have to flip a coin or make a irreversible choice).
I have a pretty beefed up PC, so YMMV.
Post by: zoltani on January 09, 2017, 05:03:39 PM
Played a lot of Witcher 2 over the weekend. Great game. Really enjoying it. I want to buy Witcher 3 at some point, but I am going to wait for it to go on sale on GoG. I have a long list of games I want to finish before I buy more games.
I have the eternal PC problem - more games than time!
Witcher 3 has the tendency to suck me in for hours. The quest will seem fairly simple, oh I just need to finish these 3 tasks, quickly turns into them adding more and more tasks as the quest goes on. I do wish there was more action in the game, but it is still very engaging.
I got the complete edition on amazon for around $30, but I see it has since increased in price, not sure why.
There are still a couple of new games that are coming out that caught my eye. Not frugal to buy new games upon release though.
Post by: Metric Mouse on January 09, 2017, 10:11:23 PM
I got Cities: Skylines during the winter Steam sale, that's been a lot of fun. I'm really awful at road design though, and end up plowing through neighborhoods to add more roads to alleviate traffic. AKA all of my roads are spaghetti.
Been playing a lot of Civ 5 lately as well, really want to get Civ 6 but the discount never dipped below 10% during the sale, and I'm cheap enough to want to wait until they have a nicely discounted package with all the DLC and such. Which I'm OK with, as Civ 5 still has a lot of life in it!
So you basically designed New Jersey? :P
Nice.
Post by: zoltani on January 10, 2017, 09:52:13 AM
Post by: ptobest on January 10, 2017, 04:06:42 PM
So you basically designed New Jersey? :P
Ahaha!
I heard good things about Endless Legend, the base games onsale constantly at $6 or so... so definitely work a try. Sorta like Civ what I've been told but more RPG'ish.
Interesting, I will have to check that out. Thanks for the recommendation!
Post by: Bakari on January 10, 2017, 07:49:14 PM
Now I went and looked into it.
My 8 year old laptop doesn't have the specs to run it.
I have never had anything it couldn't handle that I wanted before.
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MUSTACHIAN FORUM ISN'T IT ENOUGH THAT I'M CONSIDERING BUYING A CURRENT GENERATION CONSOLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE WHY ARE YOU TEMPTING ME INTO BUYING STUFF I ABSOLUTELY DON'T NEED???!??!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!
Post by: ElGrillo on January 10, 2017, 11:19:27 PM
I got Cities: Skylines during the winter Steam sale, that's been a lot of fun. I'm really awful at road design though, and end up plowing through neighborhoods to add more roads to alleviate traffic. AKA all of my roads are spaghetti.
Been playing a lot of Civ 5 lately as well, really want to get Civ 6 but the discount never dipped below 10% during the sale, and I'm cheap enough to want to wait until they have a nicely discounted package with all the DLC and such. Which I'm OK with, as Civ 5 still has a lot of life in it!
Right now Civ 6 is still unbalanced in a lot of ways, so getting it later is a good call for that reason, too. Civ 5 is holding me over until I get a new computer that can handle 6.
Post by: Guses on January 11, 2017, 03:05:56 PM
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MUSTACHIAN FORUM ISN'T IT ENOUGH THAT I'M CONSIDERING BUYING A CURRENT GENERATION CONSOLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE WHY ARE YOU TEMPTING ME INTO BUYING STUFF I ABSOLUTELY DON'T NEED???!??!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!
Ditch the current gen console, buy a better PC, play skyline and save.
Current gen console are equivalent in power to 5-6 years old PCs which can be had for next to nothing.
Do you want to get it for the "exclusives"?
Post by: JLee on January 11, 2017, 03:51:43 PM
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MUSTACHIAN FORUM ISN'T IT ENOUGH THAT I'M CONSIDERING BUYING A CURRENT GENERATION CONSOLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE WHY ARE YOU TEMPTING ME INTO BUYING STUFF I ABSOLUTELY DON'T NEED???!??!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!
Ditch the current gen console, buy a better PC, play skyline and save.
Current gen console are equivalent in power to 5-6 years old PCs which can be had for next to nothing.
Do you want to get it for the "exclusives"?
Current gen consoles can also be had for next to nothing, lol.
Post by: Guses on January 12, 2017, 05:56:40 AM
Current gen consoles can also be had for next to nothing, lol.
Like 100$? Around here am I seeing them for 250-600$ (CAD) depending on model.
Post by: daverobev on January 12, 2017, 07:34:12 AM
Current gen consoles can also be had for next to nothing, lol.
Like 100$? Around here am I seeing them for 250-600$ (CAD) depending on model.
Do you do Shoppers Optimum? There were some hot deals where you got nearly $100 back in points on a 20x day.
Post by: GrumpyPenguin on January 12, 2017, 07:46:40 AM
I loved Witcher 3, Cities: Skylines, and Bioshock Infinity, as I saw others mention above.
I enjoy games I can sit on the couch and play with my girlfriend. Something simple like Trine or a lego game works well. We went through Life is Strange a few months back (with her controlling, me watching and helping) and both really enjoyed it.
These days I've been playing mostly Overwatch and Battlefield 1.
Post by: sw1tch on January 12, 2017, 09:45:10 AM
PC gamer here.
I loved Witcher 3, Cities: Skylines, and Bioshock Infinity, as I saw others mention above.
I enjoy games I can sit on the couch and play with my girlfriend. Something simple like Trine or a lego game works well. We went through Life is Strange a few months back (with her controlling, me watching and helping) and both really enjoyed it.
These days I've been playing mostly Overwatch and Battlefield 1.
I'm in the same boat with trying to get my wife into more gaming with me. I'm interested in knowing what other games you've played/ playing with your girlfriend.
We really like "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light" for some fun couch co-op. We tried Little Big Planet but plat-forming just wasn't her thing - kind of leaves Trine out of it, also. The Telltale games are also pretty fun to play together (someone makes choices, other watches).
Post by: Bakari on January 12, 2017, 09:58:43 AM
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MUSTACHIAN FORUM ISN'T IT ENOUGH THAT I'M CONSIDERING BUYING A CURRENT GENERATION CONSOLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE WHY ARE YOU TEMPTING ME INTO BUYING STUFF I ABSOLUTELY DON'T NEED???!??!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!
Ditch the current gen console, buy a better PC, play skyline and save.
Current gen console are equivalent in power to 5-6 years old PCs which can be had for next to nothing.
Do you want to get it for the "exclusives"?
I've been considering getting the Switch, maybe a year or so after it comes out, mainly just for Breath of the Wild (the first of the series was the single best game of it's generation, Ocarina of Time probably my own personal favorite, and the game I was able to get two totally non-gamer partners to get into).
As evidenced by my 2008 laptop (which I only purchased when my then 8 year old laptop burned out its motherboard after 8 solid years), I don't generally care about cutting edge computing ability, so long as it can do whatever I need to get done. So, a console that can't produce the graphics of a new PC doesn't bother me one bit.
As other's have mentioned, sometimes its nice to be able to play while not sitting at my desk, and my wife has recently been as into playing as me, but she would never go for it if it wasn't side by side in the living room
Post by: Guses on January 12, 2017, 10:07:33 AM
As other's have mentioned, sometimes its nice to be able to play while not sitting at my desk, and my wife has recently been as into playing as me, but she would never go for it if it wasn't side by side in the living room
You have a point there, but streaming units are closing the gap fairly quickly. A 20$ steam link can do wonders if you are not too picky about sound and graphics.
And It's TINY.
Post by: Bakari on January 12, 2017, 05:03:50 PM
interesting, didn't know it existed (but not surprised either). But then I'd also need a couple controllers and a wireless keyboard, not to mention a newer fancier TV...As other's have mentioned, sometimes its nice to be able to play while not sitting at my desk, and my wife has recently been as into playing as me, but she would never go for it if it wasn't side by side in the living room
You have a point there, but streaming units are closing the gap fairly quickly. A 20$ steam link can do wonders if you are not too picky about sound and graphics.
And It's TINY.
Post by: JLee on January 12, 2017, 09:04:54 PM
Current gen consoles can also be had for next to nothing, lol.
Like 100$? Around here am I seeing them for 250-600$ (CAD) depending on model.
You couldn't find a computer I'd be willing to use for $100, let alone play games on. PS4 bundles in the US are routinely at $250, and xBox Ones can be had for $170 (https://slickdeals.net/f/9658864-ebay-refurbished-xbox-one-500-gb-169-96-refurbished-by-microsoft?v=1&src=SiteSearch).
Post by: purplepear on January 12, 2017, 10:12:45 PM
We bought a Steam Link for $20, and it's been great for streaming games where high fps isn't important. The hubs & I have played platformers like Ori & the Blind Forest and Shovel Knight and even Dark Souls III without an issue. Also you can use xbox & other controllers with the steam link, no need to buy a fancy Steam Controller. :)As other's have mentioned, sometimes its nice to be able to play while not sitting at my desk, and my wife has recently been as into playing as me, but she would never go for it if it wasn't side by side in the living room
You have a point there, but streaming units are closing the gap fairly quickly. A 20$ steam link can do wonders if you are not too picky about sound and graphics.
And It's TINY.
And as mentioned, it's tiny. We packed it with us when we visited in-laws this winter so we could stream games at the in-laws house off our laptop and at a friends house off his computer.
Seriously it was the best $20 we spent this Christmas. It's hard to play games together on the PC, but games are SO MUCH cheaper on Steam. Streaming games to the TV has been lovely.
Post by: GrumpyPenguin on January 13, 2017, 05:35:02 AM
PC gamer here.
I loved Witcher 3, Cities: Skylines, and Bioshock Infinity, as I saw others mention above.
I enjoy games I can sit on the couch and play with my girlfriend. Something simple like Trine or a lego game works well. We went through Life is Strange a few months back (with her controlling, me watching and helping) and both really enjoyed it.
These days I've been playing mostly Overwatch and Battlefield 1.
I'm in the same boat with trying to get my wife into more gaming with me. I'm interested in knowing what other games you've played/ playing with your girlfriend.
We really like "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light" for some fun couch co-op. We tried Little Big Planet but plat-forming just wasn't her thing - kind of leaves Trine out of it, also. The Telltale games are also pretty fun to play together (someone makes choices, other watches).
I agree with the Telltale games. Aside from the 2D platformers like Trine, we also played Portal 2 together. It was a little challenging for her sometimes -- which is totally understandable, since 3D FPS controlling is something that can take time to learn. Life is Strange was perfect since the game's story line lets you "rewind" if you make a mistake and it had a solid story line.
Since my computer is in my living room, I just run an extra long HDMI cable from my computer to the TV and switch the display to the TV when I want to play on the couch, along with two old wireless XBOX 360 controllers. Simple and zero latency.
Post by: PhysicsCat on January 13, 2017, 10:25:05 AM
Factorio
Witcher 3
X-COM
Elite: Dangerous
Mario Kart 8
I've also enjoyed;
Transport Fever
Cities: Skylines
Space Engineers
Kerbal Space Program
Paradox games
Post by: Guses on January 13, 2017, 03:13:10 PM
Current gen consoles can also be had for next to nothing, lol.
Like 100$? Around here am I seeing them for 250-600$ (CAD) depending on model.
You couldn't find a computer I'd be willing to use for $100, let alone play games on. PS4 bundles in the US are routinely at $250, and xBox Ones can be had for $170 (https://slickdeals.net/f/9658864-ebay-refurbished-xbox-one-500-gb-169-96-refurbished-by-microsoft?v=1&src=SiteSearch).
Well aren't you a fancy little princess. :P
I remember reading about a computer build that, when new, cost about the same as a console. I think they called it the potato masher or something like that. If you could buy that a few years ago, I don't see why you can't pick that up used for about the same price as a used console (which a refurb is).
For me, being locked in the console ecosystem entails a price I am not willing to pay. That and the huge markup on games. And the (practically) infinite selection of indie and FTP games available on PC. And the free online play where you don't have to pay for multiplayer.
But it's all cool. You do you my friend.
Post by: JLee on January 13, 2017, 04:06:17 PM
Current gen consoles can also be had for next to nothing, lol.
Like 100$? Around here am I seeing them for 250-600$ (CAD) depending on model.
You couldn't find a computer I'd be willing to use for $100, let alone play games on. PS4 bundles in the US are routinely at $250, and xBox Ones can be had for $170 (https://slickdeals.net/f/9658864-ebay-refurbished-xbox-one-500-gb-169-96-refurbished-by-microsoft?v=1&src=SiteSearch).
Well aren't you a fancy little princess. :P
I remember reading about a computer build that, when new, cost about the same as a console. I think they called it the potato masher or something like that. If you could buy that a few years ago, I don't see why you can't pick that up used for about the same price as a used console (which a refurb is).
For me, being locked in the console ecosystem entails a price I am not willing to pay. That and the huge markup on games. And the (practically) infinite selection of indie and FTP games available on PC. And the free online play where you don't have to pay for multiplayer.
But it's all cool. You do you my friend.
Yep. I work with a $10mil datacenter every day at work and I have exceptionally little tolerance for anything that is slow at home.
I have a PS4 and a PC, so implying I'm "locked in the console ecosystem" is false at best.
Post by: Guses on January 13, 2017, 05:22:12 PM
I have a PS4 and a PC, so implying I'm "locked in the console ecosystem" is false at best.
Not implying anything. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a system that is locked to a limited number of titles.
If you have the resources and the interest to invest in both, more power to you!
Post by: YummyRaisins on January 13, 2017, 05:44:37 PM
(full disclosure: I'm not that good at PvP and get scared when invaded...)
Post by: Guses on January 13, 2017, 08:38:04 PM
Dark Souls III - git gud casul
(full disclosure: I'm not that good at PvP and get scared when invaded...)
I asked for a steam refund after playing the DS2 for 20 minutes. I just could not work the controls.
Is DS3 better?
Post by: YummyRaisins on January 14, 2017, 05:16:13 AM
I asked for a steam refund after playing the DS2 for 20 minutes. I just could not work the controls.
Is DS3 better?
Were you playing with a controller (Xbox or PS3) or a keyboard and mouse? If not a controller, I'd recommend switching to one. If already using one, give it some more time. It's a very challenging, but rewarding series of games.
The controls are mostly the same between DS2 and DS3, but with some new weapon mechanics added.
Post by: Guses on January 14, 2017, 07:48:40 AM
I asked for a steam refund after playing the DS2 for 20 minutes. I just could not work the controls.
Is DS3 better?
Were you playing with a controller (Xbox or PS3) or a keyboard and mouse? If not a controller, I'd recommend switching to one. If already using one, give it some more time. It's a very challenging, but rewarding series of games.
The controls are mostly the same between DS2 and DS3, but with some new weapon mechanics added.
Keyboard then but I have a wireless 360 controller setup for my pc now.
What I found frustrating was the overlay did not match whatever key you had assigned. For instance it would say "press A" for an action but the real mapping was "Ctrl-Shift-F" or something equally ridiculous.
Post by: YummyRaisins on January 14, 2017, 08:24:44 AM
Keyboard then but I have a wireless 360 controller setup for my pc now.
What I found frustrating was the overlay did not match whatever key you had assigned. For instance it would say "press A" for an action but the real mapping was "Ctrl-Shift-F" or something equally ridiculous.
I use a 360 controller and, while I still die all the time, it's not the fault of controls. The games are just that hard at first.
The souls games were console games ported to PC, so the control scheme is meant for a controller. I never tried keyboard, but I read on other boards that it's not great.
Post by: whateverdude on January 22, 2017, 03:55:51 PM
Post by: secondcor521 on January 22, 2017, 06:42:09 PM
Back to your regularly scheduled programming.
(New video up soon at link in my sig.)
Post by: minimalistgamer on January 22, 2017, 08:13:07 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on January 23, 2017, 09:23:01 PM
UC4: The last 3rd of the game almost made up for the first 2/3rds. Maybe a good way to round out the series, and roughly enjoyable to play, but wouldn't probably rate a re-play, in my opinion. Just didn't have the impact of the other games in the series.
Have you tried the multiplayer? I've gotten some decent play time out of it so far. They also came out with a new survival game mode recently.
We should play some Uncharted 4 mplayer some time. You can add me on PSN kube00
Post by: FrugalKube on January 23, 2017, 09:25:31 PM
Post by: Metric Mouse on January 23, 2017, 09:36:59 PM
Proud dad stopping in to announce that my son is Top 500 in Overwatch for the second season in a row.
Back to your regularly scheduled programming.
(New video up soon at link in my sig.)
Awesome!
Post by: farmecologist on January 26, 2017, 10:06:46 AM
I have a PS4 and a PC, so implying I'm "locked in the console ecosystem" is false at best.
Not implying anything. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a system that is locked to a limited number of titles.
If you have the resources and the interest to invest in both, more power to you!
Gaming is one area that I'm probably not 'Mustachian'. I tend to favor PC gaming because game deals are very easy to find. However, the obvious downside is that money spent on a gaming PC far exceeds any console.
For instance, here is my current build :
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/TCJ8TW
As you can see..not cheap. However, it is a hobby of mine and I found it fun to do the build!
Post by: Guses on January 26, 2017, 11:25:33 AM
I have a PS4 and a PC, so implying I'm "locked in the console ecosystem" is false at best.
Not implying anything. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a system that is locked to a limited number of titles.
If you have the resources and the interest to invest in both, more power to you!
Gaming is one area that I'm probably not 'Mustachian'. I tend to favor PC gaming because game deals are very easy to find. However, the obvious downside is that money spent on a gaming PC far exceeds any console.
For instance, here is my current build :
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/TCJ8TW
As you can see..not cheap. However, it is a hobby of mine and I found it fun to do the build!
Ironically, I am looking into getting another XBOX 360 ever since I discovered that it's like the best streaming device ever! Better than a Chomecast, a WDTV-live or a steam link, anyway.
The best part is that there are literally hundreds of 360s on my local BST board and I can get one with a bunch of games and accessories for peanuts.
I haven't played the console in 3-4 years but I now use it everyday for streaming.
Post by: Kevin S. on January 26, 2017, 01:08:49 PM
I haven't been playing it since I don't have it but watching it being played at my buddies house last night, holy crap that game looks super creepy ! I played it for about 5 mins and the sense of immediate dread is literally terrifying. I can't imagine that game with a vr headset.
Crap your pants for sure ! lol
Post by: farmecologist on January 26, 2017, 01:14:04 PM
I have a PS4 and a PC, so implying I'm "locked in the console ecosystem" is false at best.
Not implying anything. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a system that is locked to a limited number of titles.
If you have the resources and the interest to invest in both, more power to you!
Gaming is one area that I'm probably not 'Mustachian'. I tend to favor PC gaming because game deals are very easy to find. However, the obvious downside is that money spent on a gaming PC far exceeds any console.
For instance, here is my current build :
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/TCJ8TW
As you can see..not cheap. However, it is a hobby of mine and I found it fun to do the build!
Ironically, I am looking into getting another XBOX 360 ever since I discovered that it's like the best streaming device ever! Better than a Chomecast, a WDTV-live or a steam link, anyway.
The best part is that there are literally hundreds of 360s on my local BST board and I can get one with a bunch of games and accessories for peanuts.
I haven't played the console in 3-4 years but I now use it everyday for streaming.
Ya..ironically, I seem to be using my gaming PC more for streaming lately than anything else. I have the PC connected to a 1080p projector.
One thing I have found that I really like is the 'X-Ray' feature of amazon streaming. If you move the mouse it overlays trivia and other info about what you are streaming. As far as I'm aware, viewing via PC is just about the only way to use the 'X-ray' features.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201423010
Very odd...it looks like the only console that supports it is the Wii U!
Anyway...back to gaming. I usually play 'open world' games like Far Cry, Skyrim, Witcher 3, Assassins Creed, etc...
Post by: GrumpyPenguin on January 27, 2017, 11:07:50 PM
I have a PS4 and a PC, so implying I'm "locked in the console ecosystem" is false at best.
Not implying anything. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a system that is locked to a limited number of titles.
If you have the resources and the interest to invest in both, more power to you!
Gaming is one area that I'm probably not 'Mustachian'. I tend to favor PC gaming because game deals are very easy to find. However, the obvious downside is that money spent on a gaming PC far exceeds any console.
For instance, here is my current build :
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/TCJ8TW
As you can see..not cheap. However, it is a hobby of mine and I found it fun to do the build!
Nice looking PC! At least the nice thing is that you'll be able to get many years of use out of it if you want to. Down the line upgrading just the GPU is easy and prevents having to replace most the parts. I've got an i5-3570k build from about 4.5 years ago and with a newer GPU it's still going strong on the latest games. The plateauing of CPU power really gave longevity to the older overclocked i5 and i7 k models!
Post by: Rimu05 on January 30, 2017, 01:08:26 PM
Post by: JLee on January 30, 2017, 01:26:29 PM
Went and bought The Last of Us. I realize how late I am. Got stuck on a bitching level where I realized I had absolutely misused all my Molotov cocktails so now I'm completely stuck. I might have to replay the previous level and see if I can hoard those Molotov cocktails.
That is such a fantastic game. I stopped console gaming for a while and then got sidetracked by the Uncharted series -- I may just start The Last of Us over again from the beginning (I hadn't finished it when the PS4 fell by the wayside).
Post by: frugalwitch on January 30, 2017, 07:23:25 PM
I also enjoy Stardew Valley very much, a great game to relax and do whatever you want.
Post by: ptobest on February 01, 2017, 12:37:09 PM
I also enjoy Stardew Valley very much, a great game to relax and do whatever you want.
I need to get Stardew Valley at some point, everyone I know who has played it loves it.
Post by: daverobev on February 01, 2017, 01:27:24 PM
I've been playing WoW on and off for years now. I was a avid player in Cataclysm but never really tried raiding or serious PvP. I even didn't buy Legion, I'm waiting for a sale. I'm now doing the achievments, trying to drop rare mounts, pet battles, etc. Any WoW players?
Back in the good old days, when Ragnaros was "it". 40 person raids were awesome.
Post by: whitedott on February 01, 2017, 01:59:10 PM
I've been playing WoW on and off for years now. I was a avid player in Cataclysm but never really tried raiding or serious PvP. I even didn't buy Legion, I'm waiting for a sale. I'm now doing the achievments, trying to drop rare mounts, pet battles, etc. Any WoW players?
Back in the good old days, when Ragnaros was "it". 40 person raids were awesome.
Molten Core, Nefarian's Raid, Naxxramus, and Ahn Qiraj were awesome 40-man raid experiences. The cut down to 25 for raids certainly made things a lot more reasonable, but it lost that magic of having 40 people working together on those vanilla raids.
Post by: Lagom on February 01, 2017, 02:00:39 PM
I've been playing WoW on and off for years now. I was a avid player in Cataclysm but never really tried raiding or serious PvP. I even didn't buy Legion, I'm waiting for a sale. I'm now doing the achievments, trying to drop rare mounts, pet battles, etc. Any WoW players?
Back in the good old days, when Ragnaros was "it". 40 person raids were awesome.
My favorite memories in gaming by far involved the early 40 man raids in WoW. Back before it was obvious what a ridiculous grind it all would become, everything felt so epic and fresh. Open world PvP shenanigans surrounding Azuregos and Kazzak spawns were also awesome. Good times. For me this feeling lasted approximately through my guild's completion of Ahn'Qiraj. My disillusionment started around the time Naxx came out and while I poked back into the game for a few months here and there all the way until Cataclysm, the magic was lost long before. Probably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
I also enjoy Stardew Valley very much, a great game to relax and do whatever you want.
I need to get Stardew Valley at some point, everyone I know who has played it loves it.
It really is terrific. Forgiving learning curve but highly satisfying. I got a good 70 hours out of it before I burned out. Well worth the price.
Post by: Gondolin on February 01, 2017, 03:09:10 PM
Quote
Probably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Post by: Metric Mouse on February 01, 2017, 07:29:38 PM
The Last of Us is probably one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. The gameplay wasn't the best, but the story telling and characters and storyline twists made it by far one of my favorite games. It's like that favorite movie that I could watch it over and over again. (Played the game through twice, that was more than enough for me.) Absolutly would recommend it to everyone. I was pretty disappointed in UC4, in comparison. Excited for LoU 2 though.Went and bought The Last of Us. I realize how late I am. Got stuck on a bitching level where I realized I had absolutely misused all my Molotov cocktails so now I'm completely stuck. I might have to replay the previous level and see if I can hoard those Molotov cocktails.
That is such a fantastic game. I stopped console gaming for a while and then got sidetracked by the Uncharted series -- I may just start The Last of Us over again from the beginning (I hadn't finished it when the PS4 fell by the wayside).
Post by: frugalwitch on February 01, 2017, 08:49:15 PM
I've been playing WoW on and off for years now. I was a avid player in Cataclysm but never really tried raiding or serious PvP. I even didn't buy Legion, I'm waiting for a sale. I'm now doing the achievments, trying to drop rare mounts, pet battles, etc. Any WoW players?
Back in the good old days, when Ragnaros was "it". 40 person raids were awesome.
Molten Core, Nefarian's Raid, Naxxramus, and Ahn Qiraj were awesome 40-man raid experiences. The cut down to 25 for raids certainly made things a lot more reasonable, but it lost that magic of having 40 people working together on those vanilla raids.
Yeah, every player who played vanilla told me how the raids were awesome. I would've love to experience it! Unfortunately, I'm alone doing the old raids right now and just dropped a rare mount (yay!). Probably won't renew my subscription until I want to play again in a few weeks, I usually play a bit every day then get bored xD.
Post by: turketron on February 02, 2017, 06:56:28 AM
Post by: whitedott on February 02, 2017, 07:29:08 AM
QuoteProbably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Well at the time the blueprint for MMOs was Everquest and in comparison to that, vanilla WoW was downright friendly. I barely batted an eye at the prospect of spending an entire Saturday working through Molten Core with only a fringe possibility of getting something out of it. That was just the way things were, and it was fun.
Post by: farmecologist on February 02, 2017, 07:51:27 AM
QuoteProbably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Well at the time the blueprint for MMOs was Everquest and in comparison to that, vanilla WoW was downright friendly. I barely batted an eye at the prospect of spending an entire Saturday working through Molten Core with only a fringe possibility of getting something out of it. That was just the way things were, and it was fun.
I'm more of a single player type gamer..but like the idea of MMOs ( constantly updated, live events, etc... ).
With the recent changes, I've heard that Elder Scrolls Online is doable solo and is becoming more like a traditional Elder Scrolls game. Have any of you tried this? I love the Elder Scrolls series and was thinking of giving ESO a shot. Looks like they also have a 'Morrowind' addon coming that looks cool.
The only other MMO I've enjoyed is Guild Wars II....because much of it can be done solo. They also have many live-event quests where 'join in' with others for a short time...but then go your separate ways.
Post by: whitedott on February 02, 2017, 12:45:14 PM
QuoteProbably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Well at the time the blueprint for MMOs was Everquest and in comparison to that, vanilla WoW was downright friendly. I barely batted an eye at the prospect of spending an entire Saturday working through Molten Core with only a fringe possibility of getting something out of it. That was just the way things were, and it was fun.
I'm more of a single player type gamer..but like the idea of MMOs ( constantly updated, live events, etc... ).
With the recent changes, I've heard that Elder Scrolls Online is doable solo and is becoming more like a traditional Elder Scrolls game. Have any of you tried this? I love the Elder Scrolls series and was thinking of giving ESO a shot. Looks like they also have a 'Morrowind' addon coming that looks cool.
The only other MMO I've enjoyed is Guild Wars II....because much of it can be done solo. They also have many live-event quests where 'join in' with others for a short time...but then go your separate ways.
I'd consider myself a pretty single-player type as well, but the cooperative nature of an MMO is really the draw of those types of games. I consider myself pretty introverted and even in those games, I remained pretty reserved and not especially social, but all the positive moments I've had with MMOs stem from the cooperative nature of it. The thing that I, and a few others have been talking about, these 40-man raids, were a blast because it was 40 people working together each serving a specific role collaborating to take down something huge.
Post by: Philociraptor on February 02, 2017, 01:03:33 PM
I've been playing WoW on and off for years now. I was a avid player in Cataclysm but never really tried raiding or serious PvP. I even didn't buy Legion, I'm waiting for a sale. I'm now doing the achievments, trying to drop rare mounts, pet battles, etc. Any WoW players?
Back in the good old days, when Ragnaros was "it". 40 person raids were awesome.
Molten Core, Nefarian's Raid, Naxxramus, and Ahn Qiraj were awesome 40-man raid experiences. The cut down to 25 for raids certainly made things a lot more reasonable, but it lost that magic of having 40 people working together on those vanilla raids.
Played vanilla back in high school in a mostly-adult guild. Finishing MC and BWL with them were some of my favorite times gaming ever. Went off to college and lost all the spare time and had to step back. Played for a bit when Cataclysm came out but I'm pretty much done for good I think, not enough free time to really make any progress anymore. I consider myself lucky if I get to put 10 minutes into Pokémon Sun on any given day (about halfway through the main game now, started right before the new year).
Post by: whitedott on February 02, 2017, 01:19:00 PM
I've been playing WoW on and off for years now. I was a avid player in Cataclysm but never really tried raiding or serious PvP. I even didn't buy Legion, I'm waiting for a sale. I'm now doing the achievments, trying to drop rare mounts, pet battles, etc. Any WoW players?
Back in the good old days, when Ragnaros was "it". 40 person raids were awesome.
Molten Core, Nefarian's Raid, Naxxramus, and Ahn Qiraj were awesome 40-man raid experiences. The cut down to 25 for raids certainly made things a lot more reasonable, but it lost that magic of having 40 people working together on those vanilla raids.
Played vanilla back in high school in a mostly-adult guild. Finishing MC and BWL with them were some of my favorite times gaming ever. Went off to college and lost all the spare time and had to step back. Played for a bit when Cataclysm came out but I'm pretty much done for good I think, not enough free time to really make any progress anymore. I consider myself lucky if I get to put 10 minutes into Pokémon Sun on any given day (about halfway through the main game now, started right before the new year).
That's where I am these days. I get 30-60 minutes of Overwatch in every few days and that's about all I seem to have time for. To be in high school again.
Post by: frugalwitch on February 02, 2017, 03:18:40 PM
QuoteProbably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Well at the time the blueprint for MMOs was Everquest and in comparison to that, vanilla WoW was downright friendly. I barely batted an eye at the prospect of spending an entire Saturday working through Molten Core with only a fringe possibility of getting something out of it. That was just the way things were, and it was fun.
I'm more of a single player type gamer..but like the idea of MMOs ( constantly updated, live events, etc... ).
With the recent changes, I've heard that Elder Scrolls Online is doable solo and is becoming more like a traditional Elder Scrolls game. Have any of you tried this? I love the Elder Scrolls series and was thinking of giving ESO a shot. Looks like they also have a 'Morrowind' addon coming that looks cool.
The only other MMO I've enjoyed is Guild Wars II....because much of it can be done solo. They also have many live-event quests where 'join in' with others for a short time...but then go your separate ways.
My SO bought me ESO and I really like it. We usually only play together so we're not much playing atm. But, great quests, songs and graphics. I also played guild wars 2 a bit and liked it, I think I'm going to play that soon as I have so many content to clear.
Too much game, not enough time :(.
Post by: daverobev on February 02, 2017, 04:44:34 PM
QuoteProbably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Well at the time the blueprint for MMOs was Everquest and in comparison to that, vanilla WoW was downright friendly. I barely batted an eye at the prospect of spending an entire Saturday working through Molten Core with only a fringe possibility of getting something out of it. That was just the way things were, and it was fun.
I'm more of a single player type gamer..but like the idea of MMOs ( constantly updated, live events, etc... ).
With the recent changes, I've heard that Elder Scrolls Online is doable solo and is becoming more like a traditional Elder Scrolls game. Have any of you tried this? I love the Elder Scrolls series and was thinking of giving ESO a shot. Looks like they also have a 'Morrowind' addon coming that looks cool.
The only other MMO I've enjoyed is Guild Wars II....because much of it can be done solo. They also have many live-event quests where 'join in' with others for a short time...but then go your separate ways.
I got ESO when it was on a free play weekend; I think it was $10 for the full game.
I put a few hours into it but wasn't that impressed. I played GW a fair way through but I don't think I completed any of the campaigns; GWII I played to "the end" when it came out but stopped pretty quickly after that. And as mentioned above, WoW quite a bit.
I also didn't finish Skyrim, but did finish Oblivion. I much preferred the latter, somehow. Maybe because I now live in Canada and hate the winter, and the whiteness of Skyrim was not appealing.
Post by: frugalwitch on February 02, 2017, 06:23:28 PM
I got ESO when it was on a free play weekend; I think it was $10 for the full game.
I put a few hours into it but wasn't that impressed. I played GW a fair way through but I don't think I completed any of the campaigns; GWII I played to "the end" when it came out but stopped pretty quickly after that. And as mentioned above, WoW quite a bit.
I also didn't finish Skyrim, but did finish Oblivion. I much preferred the latter, somehow. Maybe because I now live in Canada and hate the winter, and the whiteness of Skyrim was not appealing.
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I totally feel you there, I'm in Canada too. I usually start playing games in the autumn till spring as I hate getting cold and the snow. Can't wait till all this white stuff is gone.
Post by: Meowkins on February 02, 2017, 06:42:34 PM
Post by: farmecologist on February 02, 2017, 07:48:21 PM
QuoteProbably done with MMOs forever, but I don't regret (most) of my time in WoW.
Same. Killing Rag was great! Raiding the Core 8 times in order to get enough points to win a bid on one piece of loot was not.
Looking back, I can't imagine why Blizzard thought 40 was the right number for end-game raiding.
Well at the time the blueprint for MMOs was Everquest and in comparison to that, vanilla WoW was downright friendly. I barely batted an eye at the prospect of spending an entire Saturday working through Molten Core with only a fringe possibility of getting something out of it. That was just the way things were, and it was fun.
I'm more of a single player type gamer..but like the idea of MMOs ( constantly updated, live events, etc... ).
With the recent changes, I've heard that Elder Scrolls Online is doable solo and is becoming more like a traditional Elder Scrolls game. Have any of you tried this? I love the Elder Scrolls series and was thinking of giving ESO a shot. Looks like they also have a 'Morrowind' addon coming that looks cool.
The only other MMO I've enjoyed is Guild Wars II....because much of it can be done solo. They also have many live-event quests where 'join in' with others for a short time...but then go your separate ways.
I got ESO when it was on a free play weekend; I think it was $10 for the full game.
I put a few hours into it but wasn't that impressed. I played GW a fair way through but I don't think I completed any of the campaigns; GWII I played to "the end" when it came out but stopped pretty quickly after that. And as mentioned above, WoW quite a bit.
I also didn't finish Skyrim, but did finish Oblivion. I much preferred the latter, somehow. Maybe because I now live in Canada and hate the winter, and the whiteness of Skyrim was not appealing.
Interesting. I live in Minnesota and absolutely love Skyrim. The 'special edition' is great.
I also love Morrowind and Oblivion...some very fond gaming memories there. However, they feel dated now and are hard to go back to.
I also really dig Fallout3, New Vegas, and Fallout4.
As you can tell, I'm a huge fan of Bethesda.
Post by: Cowardly Toaster on February 03, 2017, 09:36:54 AM
Post by: Kiwi Fuzz on February 03, 2017, 10:28:42 AM
PC games: World of Warcraft (I'm a newbie healer, been on and off the game for years, and mostly in it for the side quests - herbalism/alchemy. We're working on paying our subscriptions entirely with in-game gold rather than real currency. I mostly play to keep the husband company.), Elder Scrolls Online (not so much these days, since the gameplay is so poor, mostly played for RP anyway), The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, Oblivion, Morrowind, Portal, Fall Out New Vegas, and, The Witcher games (all of them), Fall Out 4 (I haven't played it yet). He has various other games but I haven't played them. The husband plays Crusader Kings a lot.
PSP: Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite, Exit, Kula World, Dead head Fred (I've never finished it), Flow, Final Fantasy 1, 2, & 7 (maybe 5 also, can't remember, but that's my favourite), Potapon (1-3), Bust a Move: Ghost, Tenchu, Ghost in the Shell (I think?), Jack and Daxter, and likely others I'm forgetting/belong to husband.
PS4 (many of which I haven't played): Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Heavy Rain, Mass Effect (1 & 2), Dark Souls, many others I'm forgetting...
PS3: Dark souls...not sure what else we kept for this console.
3DS: Animal Crossing, Phoenix Wright (not sure which one) and some others that belong to the husband person.
Can you tell I like puzzle games? :D
EDIT: Oh, The Last of Us, yusss...other poster jogged my memory. And Beyond Two Souls. Lots of others I'm forgetting that may have been traded in at this point, too...
Post by: zoltani on February 03, 2017, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: Cwadda on February 03, 2017, 10:44:51 AM
Post by: farmecologist on February 03, 2017, 10:55:02 AM
Anyone planning on getting the Nintendo Switch when it comes out on March 3rd? The Zelda game looks great, but I'm considering holding off on things until later when it has a bigger library.
I'm not sold on the Switch yet. Probably going to get Breath of the Wild on the Wii U for now ( yes, we actually have a Wii U ).
Post by: Cwadda on February 03, 2017, 12:33:50 PM
Anyone planning on getting the Nintendo Switch when it comes out on March 3rd? The Zelda game looks great, but I'm considering holding off on things until later when it has a bigger library.
I'm not sold on the Switch yet. Probably going to get Breath of the Wild on the Wii U for now ( yes, we actually have a Wii U ).
I was thinking the same thing.
Post by: daverobev on February 03, 2017, 12:37:27 PM
Anyone planning on getting the Nintendo Switch when it comes out on March 3rd? The Zelda game looks great, but I'm considering holding off on things until later when it has a bigger library.
I'm not sold on the Switch yet. Probably going to get Breath of the Wild on the Wii U for now ( yes, we actually have a Wii U ).
I'm pretty sad - there will be a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch. I have a U, which I bought to play Xenoblade Chronicles X which I just didn't think was all that good (that's after playing Xenoblade Chronicles on an emulator).
I love the Xeno games, or at least some of them - the 'original', Xenogears, and Xenoblade Chronicles. X is ok. If 2 is a 'true sequel' to Chronicles... man.
But - I've played 3-4 games on the Wii U. Sigh. At least I got it for a good price in boxing day or new year sales. I'm not much into Zelda.
Post by: RWD on February 03, 2017, 12:44:50 PM
Anyone planning on getting the Nintendo Switch when it comes out on March 3rd? The Zelda game looks great, but I'm considering holding off on things until later when it has a bigger library.
I'm not sold on the Switch yet. Probably going to get Breath of the Wild on the Wii U for now ( yes, we actually have a Wii U ).
I'm pretty sad - there will be a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch. I have a U, which I bought to play Xenoblade Chronicles X which I just didn't think was all that good (that's after playing Xenoblade Chronicles on an emulator).
I love the Xeno games, or at least some of them - the 'original', Xenogears, and Xenoblade Chronicles. X is ok. If 2 is a 'true sequel' to Chronicles... man.
But - I've played 3-4 games on the Wii U. Sigh. At least I got it for a good price in boxing day or new year sales. I'm not much into Zelda.
I also bought a Wii U just for Chronicles X. Not a bad game, but disappointing compared to Xenoblade Chronicles. I'm not holding my breath for Chronicles 2 now.
Post by: Cwadda on February 03, 2017, 02:32:42 PM
Personally I'm waiting for Monster Hunter for the Switch. That's an auto-buy for me.
Post by: ptobest on February 03, 2017, 02:54:24 PM
I'm playing Don't Starve. It's the beessst.
I love Don't Starve! Don't Starve Together is really fun to play with small groups of people. I get mixed results going onto the random servers though. One I went onto recently was named "Texas", it was really hot and I couldn't ever live more than a few days without dying from the environment, hah.
Post by: Meowkins on February 03, 2017, 02:58:52 PM
I'm playing Don't Starve. It's the beessst.
I love Don't Starve! Don't Starve Together is really fun to play with small groups of people. I get mixed results going onto the random servers though. One I went onto recently was named "Texas", it was really hot and I couldn't ever live more than a few days without dying from the environment, hah.
Yeah! I set up DST nights with friends, it's a lot of fun. We usually get wrecked by the giants though; I've only ever beaten them on one player. I got a friend who hasn't played video games since she was a kid to start playing and now she's addicted. A funny text I got while at work:
"Pls help. When we talk I need to understand. This angry tree is on my dick even though I've planted all my pine cones. Bout to set tree king on fire, he won't know what hit his piney ass."
I was laughing so hard -- this woman is an international lawyer who brokers treaties between countries by day and models for make up companies in her free time. The immediate descent into gaming vulgarities was so incredible.
Post by: zoltani on February 03, 2017, 03:15:43 PM
Post by: ptobest on February 03, 2017, 03:16:01 PM
Anyone planning on getting the Nintendo Switch when it comes out on March 3rd? The Zelda game looks great, but I'm considering holding off on things until later when it has a bigger library.
I want to get the Switch, but probably not right when it comes out - though I do want the Zelda game. I'm mostly interested in Splatoon 2 at this point. I've got a Wii U (which I got initially because of Super Mario Maker), have very few games for it, but the amount that I have played Splatoon has more than justified the price of the console.
As an aside, I've enjoyed what little I've played of Overwatch, but as my only console is a Wii U (well, and a 3DS), and I own a Mac (for work reasons), I will unfortunately be forever relegated to playing it on other people's systems.
Post by: ptobest on February 03, 2017, 03:24:58 PM
I'm playing Don't Starve. It's the beessst.
I love Don't Starve! Don't Starve Together is really fun to play with small groups of people. I get mixed results going onto the random servers though. One I went onto recently was named "Texas", it was really hot and I couldn't ever live more than a few days without dying from the environment, hah.
Yeah! I set up DST nights with friends, it's a lot of fun. We usually get wrecked by the giants though; I've only ever beaten them on one player. I got a friend who hasn't played video games since she was a kid to start playing and now she's addicted. A funny text I got while at work:
"Pls help. When we talk I need to understand. This angry tree is on my dick even though I've planted all my pine cones. Bout to set tree king on fire, he won't know what hit his piney ass."
I was laughing so hard -- this woman is an international lawyer who brokers treaties between countries by day and models for make up companies in her free time. The immediate descent into gaming vulgarities was so incredible.
Hah! To be fair those Treeguards are incredibly annoying, especially if they get led to your camp!
Post by: ptobest on February 03, 2017, 03:29:48 PM
I downloaded don't starve and don't starve together. I've not really delved deep into them, and my initial impression was that they were fun, but difficult. How do you know what to do and what each item is for?
The basic building stuff, you end up doing so frequently that it's just a matter of playing enough to remember what you need. For more complicated pieces, such as the list of recipes, I'll usually play with a wiki page open - the chart halfway down this page is incredibly useful: http://dontstarve.wikia.com/wiki/Crock_Pot. Other things are just trial and error (for me at least, as I don't like to have to Google every single thing). Playing on a team is great for that too, since the hive mind can remember plenty of things that my tiny mind alone can't!
Post by: chesebert on February 04, 2017, 11:48:30 AM
Post by: Ozstache on February 04, 2017, 06:11:30 PM
For those who have not palyed mass effect 2, you can get the game free now. Ubisoft and other publishers would from time to time post free games to download.Thanks for the heads up. Downloading it for free now.
Post by: Lagom on February 04, 2017, 10:46:41 PM
For those who have not palyed mass effect 2, you can get the game free now. Ubisoft and other publishers would from time to time post free games to download.Thanks for the heads up. Downloading it for free now.
Easily one of my favorite games ever. Enjoy!
Post by: minimalistgamer on February 05, 2017, 02:32:57 PM
I finished Witcher 2 last evening. I am going to play Dear Ester today. It received a lot of buzz at the time...never got into walking simulators, but I think I should at least try this game.
Post by: Metric Mouse on February 07, 2017, 02:32:58 AM
Post by: farmecologist on February 07, 2017, 08:29:31 AM
Started grinding away at Mad Max. Interesting, but seems like it could get repetitive after awhile.
I played through it a while back and loved it. Typical Mad max storyline, but well done. The vehicle combat was great and is what made it different for me. I think I was burned out from Fallout 4 and the time.
I will say that I'm a big fan of the 'post apocalyptic' genre so I may be more forgiving than others in critiquing the game.
Post by: Grog on February 07, 2017, 11:33:34 AM
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Post by: whitedott on February 07, 2017, 01:08:07 PM
There is a free-to-play Fire Emblem game on iOS now. Cue drop in work productivity!
I love Fire Emblem, this didn't hit my radar somehow, though. Is it truly free-to-play or is it just free-to-start (a la Super Mario Run)?
Post by: RWD on February 07, 2017, 01:38:26 PM
There is a free-to-play Fire Emblem game on iOS now. Cue drop in work productivity!
I love Fire Emblem, this didn't hit my radar somehow, though. Is it truly free-to-play or is it just free-to-start (a la Super Mario Run)?
Free to play. Pay to win?
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The game's currency are known as "orbs", which can be used to acquire new heroes. Missions may cost more than one stamina to play while stamina is recovered at a rate of one point per five minutes to a total of 50. Orbs are either earned by completing in-game activities or with in-app purchases. Orbs can also be used to cast 'Light's Blessing' which heals all your units, revives any of your defeated units makes all activation skills ready to activate and allows a player's team to move again; in addition, orbs can be used to permanently increase experience gained by units or to replenish stamina.
Post by: chesebert on February 07, 2017, 04:16:07 PM
Mass Effect 2 is fantastic. Totally recommend it.Did you complete both Roche and Iorveth story lines? I did the Ivoreth line, made some choices and ended up with this really messed up ending :) I still think Enderal conversion is a better game than Witcher. I am looking forward to playing the add-on to Enderal, whenever that gets finished.
I finished Witcher 2 last evening. I am going to play Dear Ester today. It received a lot of buzz at the time...never got into walking simulators, but I think I should at least try this game.
Is Fire Watch also a walking simulator?
Post by: lchu on February 07, 2017, 05:27:38 PM
I confess that I have a unique advantage when it comes to playing video games in a Mustachian way on this one-- I teach a video game / computer science class for high school students, so I actually earn money for playing my students' games. ;-) Since I started teaching the class, most of my gaming tends to be in the form of free web-based games that I use to help teach the class about the current game genre of study.
For purchased console and computer games, though, I'm all over the map.
Multiplayer games (Wii Sports, some of the Mario Party games) became a fun low-cost alternative activity to scale back non-Mustachian friends that got excited about an over-priced "Bar-cade" (similar to Dave & Busters) that opened near us. I get a surprising amount of enjoyment out of the online multi-player ".io" games that have come out in the last 1-2 years (agar.io, slither.io, splix.io, etc) - the low-end graphics mean that the games still work on older (more Mustachian?) computers.
I've held on to many of the classic Simulation games like Civilization, Tropico, Alpha Centuri, Roller Coaster Tycoon that were gifts or purchases over the years. Terraria is a great newer game in a similar style and usually comes up with a 4-license pack for a reduced price during Steam sales.
I'm also a sucker for RPG games with a clever story, although age has finally started to teach me that they all tend to have the same story and that I don't get as much enjoyment out of them as I think I'm going to. My long-standing rule for RPG games is that they have to be in the bargain bin or at a garage sale before I'm allow to buy them.
Final thought: I'm usually 1-2 console generations back from the latest release, so once every few months, my wife and I raid the $2-3 bargain bin at Game Stop and come out with an unexpected gem or two. Nerf Strike Elite, believe it or not, should have been a dumb game, but it turned out that we near-obsessively played all the way through to every weapon upgrade, secret code unlocked, and achievement earned. It's up there with the name-brand vs generic debate; sometimes the "off-brand" game isn't worth the money, but sometimes it turns out to be just as good or better!
Post by: Metric Mouse on February 08, 2017, 02:13:09 AM
Yeah. I'm a huge fan of Post Apocalyptic media as well. I'm enjoying the game, just grinding through the first few areas has gotten a bit repetitive. It's looking like it will pick up once I let go of the need to clear every inch of desert as soon as I come across it and actually allow myself to explore a bit.Started grinding away at Mad Max. Interesting, but seems like it could get repetitive after awhile.
I played through it a while back and loved it. Typical Mad max storyline, but well done. The vehicle combat was great and is what made it different for me. I think I was burned out from Fallout 4 and the time.
I will say that I'm a big fan of the 'post apocalyptic' genre so I may be more forgiving than others in critiquing the game.
Post by: minimalistgamer on February 08, 2017, 05:19:11 AM
I also purchased Mad Max the other day for $4.99.
Post by: farmecologist on February 08, 2017, 10:07:53 AM
I was really into the MAME scene a while back. It can REALLY eat up your time...but is an excellent hobby, especially if you build a cabinet, etc...
Check this out for starters : http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/board,10.0.html
arcadecontrols.com is a very active community of builders, etc...Impressive stuff!
As for myself, I built a monster cabinet a few years ago...it was a fun process.
Post by: Lagom on February 08, 2017, 10:15:56 AM
Reading this thread also got me thinking....anyone like classic arcade games?
I was really into the MAME scene a while back. It can REALLY eat up your time...but is an excellent hobby, especially if you build a cabinet, etc...
Check this out for starters : http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/board,10.0.html
arcadecontrols.com is a very active community of builders, etc...Impressive stuff!
As formyself, I built a monster cabinet a few years ago...it was a fun process.
Yeah man! I built a huge 4 player cabinet from scratch back in college. Had so much fun with that thing, it was a bummer to have to sell it when I moved. Been thinking about making another one for years now, but this time feeling a bartop project powered by a raspberry pi.
Post by: I'm a red panda on February 08, 2017, 10:35:25 AM
I just preordered 6 Nintendo Switch games. Amazon gives you 20% off if you preorder; which is pretty significant savings. The games will trickle out throughout the year, so we won't get them all at once.
The only problem: no one actually has the console available for preorder. So no idea if I'll be able to get my hands on something to PLAY them with.
(Did decide because this will be a Nintendo year to not order the latest version of Civilization. Will get it next year or so after the price goes down. The price rarely goes down on big named Nintendo games.)
Post by: Miss Unleaded on February 08, 2017, 10:59:13 AM
I also like Civilization, especially Civ IV: BTS.
Beyond that, I'm a fan of adventure games. I just don't have a lot of time for gaming much these days, sadly.
Post by: Grog on February 08, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
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Post by: farmecologist on February 08, 2017, 01:29:06 PM
Reading this thread also got me thinking....anyone like classic arcade games?
I was really into the MAME scene a while back. It can REALLY eat up your time...but is an excellent hobby, especially if you build a cabinet, etc...
Check this out for starters : http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/board,10.0.html
arcadecontrols.com is a very active community of builders, etc...Impressive stuff!
As formyself, I built a monster cabinet a few years ago...it was a fun process.
Yeah man! I built a huge 4 player cabinet from scratch back in college. Had so much fun with that thing, it was a bummer to have to sell it when I moved. Been thinking about making another one for years now, but this time feeling a bartop project powered by a raspberry pi.
I hear you...I have no idea how i would ever move the thing...it is probably 250+ pounds!
Post by: Fred2004 on February 08, 2017, 01:43:04 PM
Doom 4 was great I thought. Deadrising 3 was good but I didn't think it was as good as the 2nd because they changed the aim system.
Shadow of the Colossus was great, I never got into ICO, but the next game looks pretty good (for the next version PS4)
I want to get Mad Max just because I thought that movie was so good!
Difficult to fit gaming in w/ work, exercise, and the rest of life though :/
Post by: minimalistgamer on February 09, 2017, 05:49:51 AM
I want to get Mad Max just because I thought that movie was so good!
Difficult to fit gaming in w/ work, exercise, and the rest of life though :/
I have the same problem, and I don't even have kids yet.
That said, I reserve weekends for games.
Post by: farmecologist on February 09, 2017, 08:16:24 AM
I have kids, and am very busy, but still find a bit of time for games.
I want to get Mad Max just because I thought that movie was so good!
Difficult to fit gaming in w/ work, exercise, and the rest of life though :/
I have the same problem, and I don't even have kids yet.
That said, I reserve weekends for games.
#1 - I play more during the winter.
#2 - I often do not get enough sleep.
#2 is the key...late evenings are just about the only time I have to do anything related to hobbies, etc... It will be a bit better when kid #2 drives - somehow he talked me into driving him to school. This gets me to work earlier, which is good, but I have to get up far too early!
Post by: Fred2004 on February 09, 2017, 01:28:11 PM
I have kids, and am very busy, but still find a bit of time for games.
I want to get Mad Max just because I thought that movie was so good!
Difficult to fit gaming in w/ work, exercise, and the rest of life though :/
I have the same problem, and I don't even have kids yet.
That said, I reserve weekends for games.
#1 - I play more during the winter.
#2 - I often do not get enough sleep.
#2 is the key...late evenings are just about the only time I have to do anything related to hobbies, etc... It will be a bit better when kid #2 drives - somehow he talked me into driving him to school. This gets me to work earlier, which is good, but I have to get up far too early!
yeah...#2 is about the only way I've found to fit some gaming in...single and no kids though.
Getting my MBA back in '09 I learned how much time is available outside of work to do other things! (that was a time suck)
Now it's 530am gym, then work, then date/go out and if I have no plans do some gaming...which is hard to do when get up is so early (and I live in FL so usually weather is nice unless it is raining...vs CA that just had climate!)
I love climbing but there is no gym or place to do that here :(...so I've fallen into some gaming.
Post by: farmecologist on February 09, 2017, 02:22:03 PM
I have kids, and am very busy, but still find a bit of time for games.
I want to get Mad Max just because I thought that movie was so good!
Difficult to fit gaming in w/ work, exercise, and the rest of life though :/
I have the same problem, and I don't even have kids yet.
That said, I reserve weekends for games.
#1 - I play more during the winter.
#2 - I often do not get enough sleep.
#2 is the key...late evenings are just about the only time I have to do anything related to hobbies, etc... It will be a bit better when kid #2 drives - somehow he talked me into driving him to school. This gets me to work earlier, which is good, but I have to get up far too early!
yeah...#2 is about the only way I've found to fit some gaming in...single and no kids though.
Getting my MBA back in '09 I learned how much time is available outside of work to do other things! (that was a time suck)
Now it's 530am gym, then work, then date/go out and if I have no plans do some gaming...which is hard to do when get up is so early (and I live in FL so usually weather is nice unless it is raining...vs CA that just had climate!)
I love climbing but there is no gym or place to do that here :(...so I've fallen into some gaming.
Ha! yeah about the highest place in Florida I have seen are the garbage dumps outside of Miami ( and I'm not joking..they are HUGE ). Isn't one of them called Mount Trashmore or something? I love visiting Florida though. However, I have a hard time with the summers - that humidity is brutal. It's all cool if I'm on the beach though.
Sorry for the lack of gaming content in this post.
Post by: Saskatchewstachian on February 09, 2017, 02:31:12 PM
About 24 hours of play time into it and I can see it easily climbing to a few hundred eventually so the cost/time isn't too bad. Like many here though I don't have much time for it, only Fri-Sun when I am home and there are so many other priorities when you are gone 5 days a week.
I think it will be my go-to game for quite a while.
Post by: Jappe on February 10, 2017, 01:40:16 AM
Post by: FIstateofmind on February 10, 2017, 03:58:21 AM
Post by: zoltani on February 10, 2017, 11:45:13 AM
Just bought Witcher 3 with all the expansion packs! Kind of pricey but one of the best game's I've ever played.
About 24 hours of play time into it and I can see it easily climbing to a few hundred eventually so the cost/time isn't too bad. Like many here though I don't have much time for it, only Fri-Sun when I am home and there are so many other priorities when you are gone 5 days a week.
I think it will be my go-to game for quite a while.
It is mind-blowing how expansive that game it. Be careful because it will definitely suck you in!
Post by: farmecologist on February 10, 2017, 01:07:12 PM
Just bought Witcher 3 with all the expansion packs! Kind of pricey but one of the best game's I've ever played.
About 24 hours of play time into it and I can see it easily climbing to a few hundred eventually so the cost/time isn't too bad. Like many here though I don't have much time for it, only Fri-Sun when I am home and there are so many other priorities when you are gone 5 days a week.
I think it will be my go-to game for quite a while.
It is mind-blowing how expansive that game it. Be careful because it will definitely suck you in!
I really liked the storytelling in Witcher 3. And yes, the game world is huge...but to me it felt kind of 'empty' in places.
In Skyrim I felt like there was a new thing to explore literally everywhere. I didn't get that same feeling playing Witcher 3.
Of course, they are two completely different games...so probably not good to compare them in the first place...but everyone seems to anyway.
Post by: Fish Sweet on February 10, 2017, 01:15:35 PM
Upcoming games I have on my docket:
- Code: Realize (an otome visual novel)
- The Last Guardian
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
- Dishonored 2
Hoping to either borrow most of those or buy steeply discounted during a sale though.
Post by: RWD on February 10, 2017, 01:25:26 PM
I am currently very slowly playing my way through Final Fantasy XV. Slowly mostly because I want to stop to do every sidequest, spend hours fishing, cook every meal, find every campsite, eat every available thing to eat.... so yeah, it's taking me a while, haha. It's a real problem because the food looks so great in this game.
It's unfortunate they spent more time on the food/cooking than on the actual battle system...
Post by: Fish Sweet on February 10, 2017, 01:43:34 PM
I am currently very slowly playing my way through Final Fantasy XV. Slowly mostly because I want to stop to do every sidequest, spend hours fishing, cook every meal, find every campsite, eat every available thing to eat.... so yeah, it's taking me a while, haha. It's a real problem because the food looks so great in this game.
It's unfortunate they spent more time on the food/cooking than on the actual battle system...
Enh, the battle system isn't perfect but it looks cool as heck so I don't mind. I usually don't go into FF games expecting anything particularly great when it comes to battle.
Post by: zoltani on February 10, 2017, 01:48:25 PM
Just bought Witcher 3 with all the expansion packs! Kind of pricey but one of the best game's I've ever played.
About 24 hours of play time into it and I can see it easily climbing to a few hundred eventually so the cost/time isn't too bad. Like many here though I don't have much time for it, only Fri-Sun when I am home and there are so many other priorities when you are gone 5 days a week.
I think it will be my go-to game for quite a while.
It is mind-blowing how expansive that game it. Be careful because it will definitely suck you in!
I really liked the storytelling in Witcher 3. And yes, the game world is huge...but to me it felt kind of 'empty' in places.
In Skyrim I felt like there was a new thing to explore literally everywhere. I didn't get that same feeling playing Witcher 3.
Of course, they are two completely different games...so probably not good to compare them in the first place...but everyone seems to anyway.
I find that I can spend several hours alone just exploring the "undiscovered locations" in witcher 3. You will find some cool stuff like gear and potions along the way.
Post by: chesebert on February 10, 2017, 03:45:01 PM
I like a good story more than anything. I played Witcher 1 and Witcher 2 but have not played any Soul games.
Post by: minimalistgamer on February 11, 2017, 08:25:42 AM
Should I play Witcher 3 or Dark Soul 3? I have very limited time dedicated to gaming and I want to get the most out of it.
I like a good story more than anything. I played Witcher 1 and Witcher 2 but have not played any Soul games.
I have not played either, but from what I hear, Witcher 3 is a better game.
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Post by: FrugalKube on February 12, 2017, 01:22:53 PM
Should I play Witcher 3 or Dark Soul 3? I have very limited time dedicated to gaming and I want to get the most out of it.
I like a good story more than anything. I played Witcher 1 and Witcher 2 but have not played any Soul games.
Witcher 3 is more enjoyable. The challenge of the Dark Souls series made me want to throw my controller
Post by: Vindicated on February 13, 2017, 08:39:31 AM
Currently, I'm playing
- Rocket League - ~70hrs - I suck, but my friends are super into it, and it's the best way to "hang out" since we live hours away these days.
- Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen - ~55hrs - Probably another 100+ to complete.
- Dungeon of the Endless - Just bought on sale. Only ~2hrs in. Need to finish DD:DA first!
Recent Past:
- Stellaris - ~100hrs - So much fun, but can get overwhelming if you're playing on a large galaxy. Lost my first couple of tries, won my most recent. Going to jump back into it in the future, as they are already releasing additional content.
- Anarchy Online - ~200 DAYS (over 16 years) - MMOs are too much time commitment, but I find myself drawn back in every year or so. Many characters from lowbie twinks to 220.
Upcoming:
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild - I feel like I NEED the Nintendo Switch, and the new Zelda, but I haven't purchased a console since XBOX 360 back in 2005-2006.
- VR? - Don't have the hardware yet. Will wait until I can justify it and prices come down. Lots of cool games coming out!
Post by: Cwadda on February 13, 2017, 08:49:53 AM
Post by: farmecologist on February 13, 2017, 01:31:55 PM
humblebundle has a full charity bundle going on : https://www.humblebundle.com/freedom
They matched up to 300K...which they already reached.
Pretty incredible deal for $30. I saw stardew valley mentioned in a few posts here...and it is included in the bundle. Might be a great time to nab it if you don't already have it.
Post by: SouthernTransplant on February 13, 2017, 01:35:52 PM
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humblebundle has a full charity bundle going on : https://www.humblebundle.com/freedom
Just picked this up myself. I was considering getting The Witness at $30 anyway, so getting another 40+ games/books AND supporting the ACLU is a no brainer!
Post by: farmecologist on February 13, 2017, 01:38:57 PM
Quotehumblebundle has a full charity bundle going on : https://www.humblebundle.com/freedom
Just picked this up myself. I was considering getting The Witness at $30 anyway, so getting another 40+ games/books AND supporting the ACLU is a no brainer!
I agree! And amazingly, I already owned only 3 of the games on the list. My steam library has over 1000 games now ( mostly due to bundles like this ).
Post by: sw1tch on February 13, 2017, 02:12:18 PM
I finally beat Mirror's Edge (PS3). I literally had about 30 minutes left to play and just hadn't gotten back to it in about a year but now that's complete.
I'm working on going through my catalog of games that I never finished and getting them out of the way. I have the following in my queue:
- Sly Cooper 3
- Ni No Kuni
- God of War
- Limbo
I literally don't need to buy games for a couple more years due to the extensive library that I've accumulated already (both bought and free pick-ups).
Post by: Shaz_Au on February 13, 2017, 10:06:37 PM
I'm currently playing Fallout 4, EB Games (Australia) had an awesome sale just before Christmas where you got the base game and Season Pass for cheaper than you could buy just the season pass on Steam!
Post by: prognastat on February 15, 2017, 07:57:38 AM
I just started a second playthorugh of Bloodborne on PS4 to get the hard/true ending. It's definitely my favourite game on the PS4 and possibly of all time.
Post by: Cwadda on February 15, 2017, 03:28:34 PM
Post by: Vindicated on February 16, 2017, 06:28:08 AM
I ended up buying For Honor on Amazon (which comes with a 20% discount if you have Prime). Meh, I already know it's not a great game, but I really really want to play with my friends who all got it. :/
I've got a coworker that's pretty into it, but he's been playing since Beta. From what I can tell, it has a learning curve. Perhaps you'll enjoy it more as you learn more combos and situational strategies.
I'll probably pass on it for a while. Way too much when there are plenty of free games to play (Rocket League, League of Legends, Smite), and a lot of cheap games I've already purchased through Steam. Let us know if you get more into it though.
Post by: Cwadda on February 16, 2017, 07:43:25 AM
I ended up buying For Honor on Amazon (which comes with a 20% discount if you have Prime). Meh, I already know it's not a great game, but I really really want to play with my friends who all got it. :/
I've got a coworker that's pretty into it, but he's been playing since Beta. From what I can tell, it has a learning curve. Perhaps you'll enjoy it more as you learn more combos and situational strategies.
I'll probably pass on it for a while. Way too much when there are plenty of free games to play (Rocket League, League of Legends, Smite), and a lot of cheap games I've already purchased through Steam. Let us know if you get more into it though.
The problem is that I'd be happy with simply continuing to play the Beta. The full game does not offer anything more. It has a weak campaign and the multiplayer modes are very limited (hack n slash).
Post by: Lis on February 16, 2017, 11:21:11 AM
Post by: Cezil on February 16, 2017, 11:32:36 AM
I got sucked into Stardew Valley again. You run around, you farm, you mine, you bop monsters on the head. It should NOT be this addicting!
I love Stardew Valley!
Post by: farmecologist on February 16, 2017, 11:44:49 AM
I got sucked into Stardew Valley again. You run around, you farm, you mine, you bop monsters on the head. It should NOT be this addicting!
I love Stardew Valley!
I mentioned this above but is worth repeating...Stardew Valley is available as part of the Humble Freedom Bundle...an insanely good deal they are hosting for charity :
https://www.humblebundle.com/freedom
In fact, this bundle is approaching 5 million in donations!
Post by: ptobest on February 17, 2017, 10:32:51 AM
Post by: coin on February 18, 2017, 08:43:06 PM
I am currently very slowly playing my way through Final Fantasy XV. Slowly mostly because I want to stop to do every sidequest, spend hours fishing, cook every meal, find every campsite, eat every available thing to eat.... so yeah, it's taking me a while, haha. It's a real problem because the food looks so great in this game.
Upcoming games I have on my docket:
- Code: Realize (an otome visual novel)
- The Last Guardian
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
- Dishonored 2
Hoping to either borrow most of those or buy steeply discounted during a sale though.
I beat FFXV during the Christmas holidays, and since my secret santa gave me playstation credit I got the season pass. So I've been playing the Choco-Moogle carnival. Some of the sidequests were kinda dumb, but it's a nice distraction.
That said, I was annoyed that I accidentally activated a bug so now I can't complete one of the hunts.
Post by: Cwadda on February 20, 2017, 12:36:08 PM
Has anyone looked into Horizon Zero Dawn? It's supposedly one of the best PS4 exclusives to date.
Post by: farmecologist on February 20, 2017, 12:56:39 PM
I ordered For Honor and have since not opened it. I have almost zero desire to play! I think I'm going to return it. It's just not worth $60 for me.
Has anyone looked into Horizon Zero Dawn? It's supposedly one of the best PS4 exclusives to date.
I'm very interested in Zero Dawn...looks like a great open-world game.
I know i'ts a very old game but I finally starting playing the GTAV single player 'story mode' now that I have a competent PC. Looks amazing on my GTX 1070!
Post by: RunningintoFI on February 20, 2017, 01:39:30 PM
Also have to give huge shout outs to Civ III and IV, Empire Earth, and Age of Empires II for helping me play through hours and hours of history in my teens. And CoD Zombies was a great way to spend college nights with friends. And Final Fantasy X was another favorite on the PS2. Recently repurchased it on Steam and love dueling the hybrid creations in the Calm Lands arena.
Post by: MoneyMage on February 20, 2017, 07:40:34 PM
Right now I'm playing Overwatch; I started playing it at release and haven't played anything else since! I mostly queue up for either competitive (Platinum level) or Mystery Heroes (I like the randomness) and sometimes All Brawls. My current go-to competitive characters are Lucio, Zarya, and Ana.
Post by: Cwadda on February 21, 2017, 08:07:44 AM
I typically play one video game at a time for months or years and haven't played any MMOs with subscriptions since having kids. I like games I can quickly start and stop or play in spurts after the kids are in bed... like League of Legends and Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm.
Right now I'm playing Overwatch; I started playing it at release and haven't played anything else since! I mostly queue up for either competitive (Platinum level) or Mystery Heroes (I like the randomness) and sometimes All Brawls. My current go-to competitive characters are Lucio, Zarya, and Ana.
Overwatch is great. Have also been playing since its release. Unfortunately I play on PS4 and on the console some characters are obsolete because the difficulty of aiming. Like for Ana on the PC, you just click on people. On console it's much more difficult. Lucio and Mercy are much better.
Post by: secondcor521 on February 21, 2017, 08:36:58 AM
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Post by: Rimu05 on February 21, 2017, 09:24:49 AM
Also, at a loss as to whether I want to buy another console or go the gaming PC way. However, since I sit at my computer daily, the gaming PC thing doesn't seem as attractive and Sony has made some of my favorite exclusives. Like Little Big Planet, Resistance: Fall of Man and Uncharted.
Post by: prognastat on February 21, 2017, 09:32:03 AM
As they are no longer making PS3 games. Any games I should play before I take this to Gamestop? I am halfway through the Last of Us, but my PS3 was quite neglected during my college years and I missed out on quite a couple of games.
Also, at a loss as to whether I want to buy another console or go the gaming PC way. However, since I sit at my computer daily, the gaming PC thing doesn't seem as attractive and Sony has made some of my favorite exclusives. Like Little Big Planet, Resistance: Fall of Man and Uncharted.
If you haven't played them yet:
The kingdom hearts remasters/bundles are quite good.
Ni No Kuni is good too.
The inFamous games are pretty good too.
The Batman Arkham games.
Red Dead Redemption.
he Bioshock games.
The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus remaster bundle.
Demon Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Dead Space.
Post by: Thinkum on February 21, 2017, 03:00:50 PM
As they are no longer making PS3 games. Any games I should play before I take this to Gamestop? I am halfway through the Last of Us, but my PS3 was quite neglected during my college years and I missed out on quite a couple of games.
Also, at a loss as to whether I want to buy another console or go the gaming PC way. However, since I sit at my computer daily, the gaming PC thing doesn't seem as attractive and Sony has made some of my favorite exclusives. Like Little Big Planet, Resistance: Fall of Man and Uncharted.
I'm in the same boat as you. The games I have enjoyed the most on my PS3 are Skyrim, Fallout 3: New Vegas, GTA 4, Portal 1 & 2, Little Big Planet, Ratchet & Clank, etc. I have not gotten into Ni No Kuni yet, but I have it there and it seemed okay. Last of Us was one of my favorite games, of all time really. I would say Gran Turismo, but I much preferred the Forza series.
Post by: Serve&Volley88 on February 24, 2017, 02:08:23 PM
Battlefield 1, on the other hand, has proven to be a blast. Really enjoying it. I recently bought The Witcher 3 and Total War: Warhammer on sale and look forward to getting around to those soon. I'm almost afraid to start TW3 because I've heard it can easily suck you in.
Post by: Vindicated on February 24, 2017, 03:13:40 PM
It's a 15 year old game, the first Sci-Fi MMORPG, and still pretty fun. I'll be hopping back in to enjoy the population increase, and help some noobies with getting started. Maybe I'll finish that level 9 Enforcer twink I started back in October. By my calculations, it looks like I'll get Quality 85-90 implants into him :D
Positives
- The most unique character equipping system I've seen.
- Most items don't have level limits, so if you can figure out how to squeeze out a few more skills, you can equip great items on lowbies.
- Huge open world
- 14 Classes to choose from, some of which are absolutely unique to the game.
- Reasonably interesting story line
- Part of the game free. You can't really compete with paid players, but you don't necessarily have to.
Negatives
- Somewhat broken economy
- Graphics could use a serious update
- Buggy compared to newer games, but it doesn't make it unplayable
- Most of the best items & some levels require expansions and monthly payments
Post by: Lagom on February 24, 2017, 04:01:28 PM
If anyone is interested, Anarchy Online just went live on Steam today.
It's a 15 year old game, the first Sci-Fi MMORPG, and still pretty fun. I'll be hopping back in to enjoy the population increase, and help some noobies with getting started. Maybe I'll finish that level 9 Enforcer twink I started back in October. By my calculations, it looks like I'll get Quality 85-90 implants into him :D
Positives
- The most unique character equipping system I've seen.
- Most items don't have level limits, so if you can figure out how to squeeze out a few more skills, you can equip great items on lowbies.
- Huge open world
- 14 Classes to choose from, some of which are absolutely unique to the game.
- Reasonably interesting story line
- Part of the game free. You can't really compete with paid players, but you don't necessarily have to.
Negatives
- Somewhat broken economy
- Graphics could use a serious update
- Buggy compared to newer games, but it doesn't make it unplayable
- Most of the best items & some levels require expansions and monthly payments
Interesting. I've thought about trying this game for years. One of my buddies I played WoW with was quite fond of it. What's the learning curve like? Can it be played casually/mostly solo? I'm not interested in getting sucked back into the MMO grind, but a relaxing foray into an interesting world for a couple hours here and there could be fun.
Post by: Ozstache on February 25, 2017, 11:23:01 PM
Post by: frugalwitch on February 26, 2017, 12:01:07 PM
I really like the expansion so far and have to restraint myself of not playing too much. Just finished questing in the Aszuna area and I loved it!
Post by: Vindicated on February 27, 2017, 07:06:51 AM
Interesting. I've thought about trying this game for years. One of my buddies I played WoW with was quite fond of it. What's the learning curve like? Can it be played casually/mostly solo? I'm not interested in getting sucked back into the MMO grind, but a relaxing foray into an interesting world for a couple hours here and there could be fun.
The new starting area, Arete Landing, does a pretty good job of teaching you the different aspects of the game. It's not very hand-holdy, so if you have questions, feel free to PM me.
You can make it to about level 35 without "Grinding". By that, I mean you can get to about level 35 without killing the same mobs over and over, just following the path that makes the most sense. And you can do this Solo, if you spend the time upgrading your character.
This is the learning curve part. When you find that mobs your level are getting difficult to kill, you need to upgrade your armor, weapon, implants and nanos (spells). To simplify it, I recommend starting as a martial artists, because you won't need to upgrade weapons, as you punch with your fists. My highest level character is a MA. They're arguably the best Solo class too.
Upgrading is complicated. Pay close attention to the implant tutorial on Arete Landing, and make sure to buy the armor from the vendor on Arete that lets you right-click to upgrade. That armor grows with you to level 50 or so, iirc.
Also, feel free to ask for help in the OOC channels. The community is very helpful.
Post by: twbird18 on February 27, 2017, 08:13:20 AM
The Last of Us - just started
I just got a Nintendo Classic so I'm about to start playing through those games.
Post by: Vindicated on February 27, 2017, 03:01:34 PM
I bought Legion (WoW) and truly, I shouldn't have done that.
I really like the expansion so far and have to restraint myself of not playing too much. Just finished questing in the Aszuna area and I loved it!
I have a few friends that are going to try out the free vanilla WoW server. I hear it's pretty populated and free. I might check it out.
www.kronos-wow.com (http://www.kronos-wow.com)
Post by: Metric Mouse on February 27, 2017, 07:23:00 PM
Resogun - I probably spend 5-10 hours a week playing the challenges. I'll probably get tired of it one day, but I've been playing it since it was released as a free PS4 plus game...How do you like the nintendo? It was on my list, great price, but the 3 foot cord killed it for me. I have a fancy pants living room that is larger than that...
The Last of Us - just started
I just got a Nintendo Classic so I'm about to start playing through those games.
Post by: JLee on February 27, 2017, 09:19:29 PM
Link if anybody else is interested - https://slickdeals.net/f/9814195-middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-game-of-the-year-edition-3-99?v=1
Post by: twbird18 on February 28, 2017, 08:14:59 AM
Resogun - I probably spend 5-10 hours a week playing the challenges. I'll probably get tired of it one day, but I've been playing it since it was released as a free PS4 plus game...How do you like the nintendo? It was on my list, great price, but the 3 foot cord killed it for me. I have a fancy pants living room that is larger than that...
The Last of Us - just started
I just got a Nintendo Classic so I'm about to start playing through those games.
It's fun from a nostalgic POV. You can certainly get an emulator & all those games on like a Raspberry for cheaper without the cords. I just used an extended HDMI cord to run it across to the coffee table and play (luckily I have an outlet by the couch because the power cord is equally short). It weighs nothing so putting it away when I'm not using it is NBD & we don't have kids or pets to run into lines.
Post by: Metric Mouse on March 01, 2017, 02:51:07 PM
Post by: Bakari on March 01, 2017, 03:31:56 PM
For those who have not palyed mass effect 2, you can get the game free now. Ubisoft and other publishers would from time to time post free games to download.
Well, now you are starting to redeem yourself, thread!
In case you don't remember, I posted a few pages / weeks back about how this is supposed to be the MUSTACHIAN forum, and how ya'll informing me of some of what's out there - which won't run on my 2008 laptop - was generating brand new expensive desires
(like, witcher 3 won't even run on a Pentium i3. an i5 is the minimum requirement. wtf!? So I'd be looking at at least a $900 computer, and that's if I built it myself)...
Turns out Mass Effect 2 will run on a pentium core duo just fine, even at the higher settings.
And free, that's a nice mustachian price.
ME2 is the reason I haven't posted anything on any of the MMM boards in a couple weeks. After my second playthrough, I bought ME1 for $15, which should both last me a few hours playtime on its own and make a 3rd (maybe 4th or 5th too) playthrough of ME2 more fun.
Also found a copy of Witcher (1) on ebay for 10 bucks, just started it yesterday.
Meanwhile, I got 6 new cooperative 2 player games for the PS2 after finishing Champions of Norrath and Perfect Dark with my wife, (who still keeps calling me a nerd, but recently spends almost as much time on gaming as I do :P )
So, yeah, thanks. Between these 9 new games, it should help hold off the temptation to spend a chunk of money on a computer that I really really don't need!
Post by: Metric Mouse on March 01, 2017, 07:28:23 PM
Post by: Bakari on March 01, 2017, 09:14:52 PM
How does one finish Champions of Norrath? I think I've played it through at least 6 times with various friends, plus several play throughs of the sequel. Love those games.Well, yeah, we did two consecutive run through, and she was ready for a 3rd but I needed a little variety, since the layouts and dialog are all identical every time
Post by: Metric Mouse on March 02, 2017, 08:41:51 AM
Post by: farmecologist on March 02, 2017, 11:14:14 AM
Picked up Horizon Zero Dawn for my 'regular' PS4 ( i.e. - not a pro ).
I'm amazed at what they are able to squeeze out of the PS4! The game really is a technical marvel.
Post by: prognastat on March 02, 2017, 11:27:29 AM
Picked up Horizon Zero Dawn for my 'regular' PS4 ( i.e. - not a pro ).
I'm amazed at what they are able to squeeze out of the PS4! The game really is a technical marvel.
I've got it on price-watch, but there are very few games I'm willing to drop full price on. It is one I'm interested in trying out once the prices do drop though.
Post by: Cwadda on March 02, 2017, 01:00:53 PM
Picked up Horizon Zero Dawn for my 'regular' PS4 ( i.e. - not a pro ).
I'm amazed at what they are able to squeeze out of the PS4! The game really is a technical marvel.
I'm considering getting this but I'm also considering the new Zelda game, which has been well reviewed by all the critics across the board. Life long Zelda fan here.
Post by: zoltani on March 02, 2017, 01:09:19 PM
Picked up Horizon Zero Dawn for my 'regular' PS4 ( i.e. - not a pro ).
I'm amazed at what they are able to squeeze out of the PS4! The game really is a technical marvel.
I'm really interested in this game, but haven't decided if I want to drop the coin, it's $48 on amazon with prime.
Post by: JLee on March 02, 2017, 02:58:20 PM
Picked up Horizon Zero Dawn for my 'regular' PS4 ( i.e. - not a pro ).
I'm amazed at what they are able to squeeze out of the PS4! The game really is a technical marvel.
I'm really interested in this game, but haven't decided if I want to drop the coin, it's $48 on amazon with prime.
I have heard very good things, but I am currently immersed in my $4 Shadows of Mordor experience...
Post by: bacchi on March 02, 2017, 03:10:34 PM
* http://www.pcgamer.com/best-rpgs-of-all-time/4/
Post by: Gondolin on March 02, 2017, 03:12:17 PM
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Also found a copy of Witcher (1) on ebay for 10 bucks, just started it yesterday.
Witcher 1 is always $9.99 on GOG. If you bought a disc copy make sure it's the enhanced edition.
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I'm now playing Torment: Tides of Numenera.Same. Was waiting for this to be mentioned. 4-year old Kickstarter is finally paying off!
Post by: prognastat on March 02, 2017, 03:22:07 PM
QuoteAlso found a copy of Witcher (1) on ebay for 10 bucks, just started it yesterday.
Witcher 1 is always $9.99 on GOG. If you bought a disc copy make sure it's the enhanced edition.QuoteI'm now playing Torment: Tides of Numenera.Same. Was waiting for this to be mentioned. 4-year old Kickstarter is finally paying off!
I have backed 2 games on kickstarter, the first was Mighty No. 9. This seriously disappointed me and until the second game I backed comes out and doesn't disappoint I haven't been willing to drop more on kickstarter. The second one is Battle Chasers, so far at least what they have shown so far looks much more promising, but only time will tell.
Post by: garth on March 02, 2017, 05:13:32 PM
Post by: Bakari on March 02, 2017, 10:48:01 PM
Welp, I'm weak. I haven't owed a console since the 360 but the Switch hype has gotten to me. I'll be picking one up as soon as they're back in stock. This lapsed Nintendo fanboy is going home.lol, my newest console is the PS2, and I got that for free. Last one I paid for was the N64 (which I got from gamestop after the cube was already out), still have it, and play often.
and the hype over Breath of the Wild got to me, and I plan to get a switch eventually (probably a month or two)
don't feel bad :P
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 03, 2017, 07:10:00 AM
Welp, I'm weak. I haven't owed a console since the 360 but the Switch hype has gotten to me. I'll be picking one up as soon as they're back in stock. This lapsed Nintendo fanboy is going home.
My husband is furious he somehow missed the preorder window.
We are getting Zelda tomorrow (Amazon has a great preorder discount, so we ordered the games in his favorite franchises through the end of the year)- I mean we will get the Switch eventually...
I was just hoping he'd be able to have it during the times the baby is still very new, before it needs a lot of attention from him (because rather it needs it from me...) But it might be summer before we find one.
The Target about 100 miles from my home has them, but not the one 2 miles away- they didn't get any.
I figure since it isn't Christmas time they shouldn't be out of stock forever... it's not a time a lot of families are spending money on new consoles.
We recently sold all our consoles and games older than the Wii (we never upgraded to Wii U) and it was like a history of Nintendo with a bit of Sega, Playstation, Xbox thrown in... So many consoles and games. Would have made a lot more money if we took the time to do it on ebay, but we got like $500 from Half Price books.
Post by: golden1 on March 03, 2017, 07:14:53 AM
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I bought Legion (WoW) and truly, I shouldn't have done that.
I really like the expansion so far and have to restraint myself of not playing too much. Just finished questing in the Aszuna area and I loved it!
Legion is amazing. If you put in some time making gold, you can play for free (minus the cost of the original game). For the amount of time I play, the $12/month is a bargain. It saves me from spending money on other things.
Post by: Vindicated on March 03, 2017, 07:29:47 AM
QuoteI bought Legion (WoW) and truly, I shouldn't have done that.
I really like the expansion so far and have to restraint myself of not playing too much. Just finished questing in the Aszuna area and I loved it!
Legion is amazing. If you put in some time making gold, you can play for free (minus the cost of the original game). For the amount of time I play, the $12/month is a bargain. It saves me from spending money on other things.
I'm really considering picking it up. I haven't played since WotLK though. I'm just afraid that I can't compete when I only play ~2hrs a night, 3-4 nights a week. How much time do you invest to "keep up"? I've heard that playing primarily PvP isn't as much as a time sink.
Some friends and I tried out the Kronos vanilla server, which was OK for a few days, but it started to feel unethical to play it once I read about the details of how it was made, and that it's not approved by Blizzard.
Post by: garth on March 03, 2017, 07:57:03 AM
Welp, I'm weak. I haven't owed a console since the 360 but the Switch hype has gotten to me. I'll be picking one up as soon as they're back in stock. This lapsed Nintendo fanboy is going home.
My husband is furious he somehow missed the preorder window.
We are getting Zelda tomorrow (Amazon has a great preorder discount, so we ordered the games in his favorite franchises through the end of the year)- I mean we will get the Switch eventually...
I was just hoping he'd be able to have it during the times the baby is still very new, before it needs a lot of attention from him (because rather it needs it from me...) But it might be summer before we find one.
The Target about 100 miles from my home has them, but not the one 2 miles away- they didn't get any.
I figure since it isn't Christmas time they shouldn't be out of stock forever... it's not a time a lot of families are spending money on new consoles.
We recently sold all our consoles and games older than the Wii (we never upgraded to Wii U) and it was like a history of Nintendo with a bit of Sega, Playstation, Xbox thrown in... So many consoles and games. Would have made a lot more money if we took the time to do it on ebay, but we got like $500 from Half Price books.
I wish I had taken advantage of that pre-order sale on Amazon. Is the 20% off a limited time thing? If so, I might pre-order Mario now. No reason not to since they don't charge you until the game ships, right?
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 03, 2017, 08:01:48 AM
I wish I had taken advantage of that pre-order sale on Amazon. Is the 20% off a limited time thing? If so, I might pre-order Mario now. No reason not to since they don't charge you until the game ships, right?
I had never seen the prime member preorder thing before, so I don't know how long it stays around. But they don't charge you until it ships, so you might as well.
Also, our Target started showing stock, so I ran over there and now own a Switch. :)
They had 7 left at 8:30, and started with 35 at 8:00. The guy who works there said he isn't allowed to buy one until 9:30, and was really hoping one was left.
Post by: prognastat on March 03, 2017, 08:06:11 AM
Post by: farmecologist on March 03, 2017, 08:18:08 AM
Picked up Horizon Zero Dawn for my 'regular' PS4 ( i.e. - not a pro ).
I'm amazed at what they are able to squeeze out of the PS4! The game really is a technical marvel.
I'm really interested in this game, but haven't decided if I want to drop the coin, it's $48 on amazon with prime.
I have heard very good things, but I am currently immersed in my $4 Shadows of Mordor experience...
I did the Amazon prime thing...not much of a discount but every bit helps.
I usually do not buy games at release but splurged a bit because I usually play on my PC and get games super cheap.
Zero Dawn will never be on PC so I said what the heck...
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 03, 2017, 08:21:55 AM
They have been offering pre-order discounts for quite a while. At least 6 months or more off the top of my head.
Makes me mad we missed the window for preorder on the Switch. 20% is a pretty significant discount!
Post by: prognastat on March 03, 2017, 08:35:03 AM
They have been offering pre-order discounts for quite a while. At least 6 months or more off the top of my head.
Makes me mad we missed the window for preorder on the Switch. 20% is a pretty significant discount!
Not sure if the discount has applied to systems too or only games.
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 03, 2017, 08:36:16 AM
Not sure if the discount has applied to systems too or only games.
It will make me happier if it is games only :)
Post by: JLee on March 03, 2017, 09:17:50 AM
They have been offering pre-order discounts for quite a while. At least 6 months or more off the top of my head.
Makes me mad we missed the window for preorder on the Switch. 20% is a pretty significant discount!
Not sure if the discount has applied to systems too or only games.
It's games only:
https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/12/amazon-prime-video-game-discounts/
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 03, 2017, 11:03:11 AM
Too bad Nintendo can't get their act together with product launches. I see the switch is sold out everywhere. I had to wait 2 months to find a NES classic at retail prices. Meanwhile I think Ebay is profiting more off these products than Nintendo!
I was pretty impressed I managed to get it at a store today and with no line. I thought I was screwed with no pre-order.
I've seen a number of places report more are expected in stock at stores an online as soon as 3/10. (Amazon UK is actually still taking orders, so they clearly think they are getting more soon. Amazon US isn't- though right now there is one from a reseller at actual price. A number of Targets are still reporting that they are in stock though. If you live near one, you can check online.)
I should have bought two... there was no limit; clearly I am not good at gouging.
Post by: garth on March 03, 2017, 01:18:59 PM
Post by: Cwadda on March 04, 2017, 03:41:46 PM
Zelda is back on Amazon for 20% off. Ordered it, Amazon says it should be delivered Sunday. Now to find a Switch
The problem I have with the Switch is it's $500 to get all the recommended hardware plus 1 game. Also, it has almost no library currently.
I'm thinking of just getting Zelda for WiiU.
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 04, 2017, 04:21:21 PM
Since Mario Kart sounds like it will just be Wii U tracks, they aren't doing a lot to really differentiate the switch.
It's not $500 to play. We just have console plus game. That's $350.
Post by: garth on March 04, 2017, 05:54:58 PM
I have Zelda and the Pro Controller on their way from Amazon. Target's website says they have Switches available in my city, so hopefully I can pick one up tomorrow night when spouse and I get home from vacation. I haven't been this pumped for video games since Wind Waker.
Edit. Forgot to mention, I'm also pumped for the indie games announced for Switch. Looks like Nintendo is taking that segment seriously. When I had a 360, I found myself bored with so-called AAA games like Gears, Halo, COD but spent a ton of time on stuff like 'Splosion Man, Super Meat Boy, Braid, Shadow Complex, Limbo, etc. Snipperclips, Shovel Knight, and the BanjoKazooie rip-off are on my radar for Switch.
Post by: BattlaP on March 05, 2017, 01:01:23 AM
I'm now playing Torment: Tides of Numenera. It's the sequel to Torment, probably the best RPG game of all time*.
* http://www.pcgamer.com/best-rpgs-of-all-time/4/
Just finished this. Really faithful *spiritual* sequel IMO and really intriguing setting. (It's not an actual sequel)
Party members could easily have been heaps better, compared to PS:T's they were fairly generic humans. Especially with the crazy universe, I could easily think up a couple interesting ones without even trying (and none of them would even need to be floating skulls!).
Post by: onecoolcat on March 05, 2017, 04:59:13 PM
Post by: Psychstache on March 05, 2017, 05:49:20 PM
I'm playing Suikoden on PS1 at the moment. Took me 6 months to beat FF6 but it was a cool game. Digging Suikoden.Loved both of these. I'm guessing I've played through ff6 at least 30 times. It's the GOAT.
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Post by: farmecologist on March 06, 2017, 08:26:22 AM
The Zelda game is really good. I don't think there is anything about the switch that makes the play different than the Wii u, if you already own that.
Since Mario Kart sounds like it will just be Wii U tracks, they aren't doing a lot to really differentiate the switch.
It's not $500 to play. We just have console plus game. That's $350.
We have a Wii U so getting Zelda there was a no brainer for us. Seems to be running great so far. Plus, I'm thinking that the Wii U version will hold it's value well.
However, it does look like both versions suffer choppiness in some areas.
Some interesting analysis here :
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-vs-wii-u-face-off
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 06, 2017, 08:51:27 AM
However, it does look like both versions suffer choppiness in some areas.
Some interesting analysis here :
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-vs-wii-u-face-off
I think I'm not a serious enough gamer to notice these kinds of things :)
We haven't played undocked yet.
Post by: Kevin S. on March 06, 2017, 09:22:33 AM
if you like cars in any way shape or form you should buy it !
Geared towards the teenager however. I must be getting old but I find it beyond frustrating that having to answer your phone while driving and posting photos to your fake instagram account in game is super annoying (old man yells at cloud) lol
Post by: Lagom on March 06, 2017, 11:55:16 AM
I bought Legion (WoW) and truly, I shouldn't have done that.
I really like the expansion so far and have to restraint myself of not playing too much. Just finished questing in the Aszuna area and I loved it!
I have a few friends that are going to try out the free vanilla WoW server. I hear it's pretty populated and free. I might check it out.
www.kronos-wow.com (http://www.kronos-wow.com)
I hate you. There went my weekend. =P
Fortunately, despite finding I still enjoy the game to some extent, I still have zero interest in the raid grinding kind of stuff. Call me a masochist, but I always kinda liked solo grinding reputation, questing, crafting, etc. Scratches the same itch of idle entertainment as angry birds or other such games. Might goof around with pvp a bit too if my interest holds long enough. Arathi Basin is still among my favorite pvp experiences in all of gaming.
Also, I discovered this server is much more populated, if that kind of thing matters to you:
https://elysium-project.org/
Post by: Vindicated on March 06, 2017, 12:05:55 PM
I bought Legion (WoW) and truly, I shouldn't have done that.
I really like the expansion so far and have to restraint myself of not playing too much. Just finished questing in the Aszuna area and I loved it!
I have a few friends that are going to try out the free vanilla WoW server. I hear it's pretty populated and free. I might check it out.
www.kronos-wow.com (http://www.kronos-wow.com)
I hate you. There went my weekend. =P
Fortunately, despite finding I still enjoy the game to some extent, I still have zero interest in the raid grinding kind of stuff. Call me a masochist, but I always kinda liked solo grinding reputation, questing, crafting, etc. Scratches the same itch of idle entertainment as angry birds or other such games. Might goof around with pvp a bit too if my interest holds long enough. Arathi Basin is still among my favorite pvp experiences in all of gaming.
Also, I discovered this server is much more populated, if that kind of thing matters to you:
https://elysium-project.org/
I actually started to feel the guilt of playing an un-approved Blizzard server, regardless of having paid for the original game years ago.
My friends and I decided to resub to WoW, but I haven't purchased Legion yet. I paid the $15 for the month, and it automatically updated my account to the latest expansion previous (Warlords of Draenor).
So, I'll play the real game for a while on my $15, and if manage to maintain interest past 30 days, it'll be worth another $15. Will I pick up Legion for $40-50? Probably not, but who knows. I guess it really depends on how into it my friends get. I mainly play for the social aspect of running dungeons/quests and chatting with friends that live 1-2hrs drive from me.
Post by: golden1 on March 06, 2017, 12:12:59 PM
Like questing? Instead of repetitive daily quests, you get world quests throughout the new zones.
Like raiding but don't want to grind or learn strategies. Do LFR.
Like dungeons? They have a new progressive dungeon system based on doing increasingly harder dungeons under a time limit.
Like Fishing? FISHING ARTIFACT POLE!
I just read about Torment. That interests me - I loved Planescape Torment back in the day.
Post by: Vindicated on March 06, 2017, 12:20:15 PM
Legion is great in that it matches your gameplay no matter what you like to do.
If any of you are playing, or want to start playing, I'm on Tichondrius (or something similar). It's pretty good population. I'm only level 21, so you can probably catch me pretty quick if you want to play together!
Post by: Lagom on March 06, 2017, 02:01:50 PM
Legion is great in that it matches your gameplay no matter what you like to do.
If any of you are playing, or want to start playing, I'm on Tichondrius (or something similar). It's pretty good population. I'm only level 21, so you can probably catch me pretty quick if you want to play together!
We'll see how my interest holds. I may resub and if so happy to game with fellow forum members. That said, the vanilla experience is really what specifically appealed to me. If I could get that through a paid sub, I would do it, but there's no official option that gives exactly that feel (especially given an entire playerbase that also wants that feel and not just to race past those zones to the end game content).
Post by: Vindicated on March 06, 2017, 02:11:55 PM
We'll see how my interest holds. I may resub and if so happy to game with fellow forum members. That said, the vanilla experience is really what specifically appealed to me. If I could get that through a paid sub, I would do it, but there's no official option that gives exactly that feel (especially given an entire playerbase that also wants that feel and not just to race past those zones to the end game content).
I can definitely understand that. I'm enjoying taking my time, and doing new quests that have been added since my last play through.
Send me a PM if you ever decide to jump back in to the full client!
Post by: Roland of Gilead on March 06, 2017, 03:42:45 PM
Vanilla sounds interesting. I played WoW in 2004 even in beta and really remember the vanilla experience fondly. I wonder if it would be fun to go back and try it.
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 06, 2017, 08:25:31 PM
Post by: garth on March 06, 2017, 10:17:30 PM
I definitely prefer the pro controller, but it plays great as a portable. Fun to be gaming again.
Post by: Cwadda on March 06, 2017, 10:21:02 PM
The Zelda game is really good. I don't think there is anything about the switch that makes the play different than the Wii u, if you already own that.
Since Mario Kart sounds like it will just be Wii U tracks, they aren't doing a lot to really differentiate the switch.
It's not $500 to play. We just have console plus game. That's $350.
It's also heavily recommended to get the pro controller which is $70. Ouch. $300 + $70 + $60. You're at $430 plus tax. Call it $450. It's just too much for me, although my opinion might be different if I didn't have a WiiU
Post by: Vindicated on March 07, 2017, 06:15:45 AM
I have a 110 guardian druid in legion (Silverhand) at ilvl 882 or something. I haven't logged on in a couple of weeks but played the game heavily from around October to January.
Vanilla sounds interesting. I played WoW in 2004 even in beta and really remember the vanilla experience fondly. I wonder if it would be fun to go back and try it.
If you get the urge, start a toon on Tichondrius and we can do some questing or dungeons. I'm lvl 21 Goblin Warrior named Gumbythumbs :)
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 07, 2017, 07:40:26 AM
The Zelda game is really good. I don't think there is anything about the switch that makes the play different than the Wii u, if you already own that.
Since Mario Kart sounds like it will just be Wii U tracks, they aren't doing a lot to really differentiate the switch.
It's not $500 to play. We just have console plus game. That's $350.
It's also heavily recommended to get the pro controller which is $70. Ouch. $300 + $70 + $60. You're at $430 plus tax. Call it $450. It's just too much for me, although my opinion might be different if I didn't have a WiiU
The pro-controller might be nicer, but we've had zero problems playing with the joycon. DH did say he liked the controls better docked than when he moved to portable. I haven't tried it portable. Hedonistic adaptation? If we just don't get the pro-controller we won't know what we are missing :) The joy-con certainly hasn't been frustrating or anything.
I also saved some since I walked into Target and picked the console up on release date and decided to get a RedCard (5% off) and getting the game on presale on amazon (20% off).
But yeah, if you have a Wii U- there isn't a ton of reason to go for it.
Post by: garth on March 07, 2017, 08:23:06 AM
The Zelda game is really good. I don't think there is anything about the switch that makes the play different than the Wii u, if you already own that.
Since Mario Kart sounds like it will just be Wii U tracks, they aren't doing a lot to really differentiate the switch.
It's not $500 to play. We just have console plus game. That's $350.
It's also heavily recommended to get the pro controller which is $70. Ouch. $300 + $70 + $60. You're at $430 plus tax. Call it $450. It's just too much for me, although my opinion might be different if I didn't have a WiiU
The pro-controller might be nicer, but we've had zero problems playing with the joycon. DH did say he liked the controls better docked than when he moved to portable. I haven't tried it portable. Hedonistic adaptation? If we just don't get the pro-controller we won't know what we are missing :) The joy-con certainly hasn't been frustrating or anything.
I prefer the pro controller but have no issues with the joycons in the grip. I did find that my right thumb cramped up a bit while playing in portable mode last night.
I guess Zelda must suck a lot of power? I was playing it in portable mode with the system "charging" through my Macbook, but the charge ticked down, not up. I guess it only drains more slowly while plugged in?
Snipperclips is fun.
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 07, 2017, 08:26:15 AM
I prefer the pro controller but have no issues with the joycons in the grip. I did find that my right thumb cramped up a bit while playing in portable mode last night.
I guess Zelda must suck a lot of power? I was playing it in portable mode with the system "charging" through my Macbook, but the charge ticked down, not up. I guess it only drains more slowly while plugged in?
Snipperclips is fun.
I haven't noticed a power problem, but we play docked most of the time. We were downstairs for 2 hours during a tornado warning and I don't know what the battery did, but it didn't run out at least.
We downloaded snipperclips demo but haven't played yet- I'll have to get DH away from Zelda to be able to try it. It looked silly, but glad to hear it could be fun.
Post by: sw1tch on March 07, 2017, 09:44:55 AM
Just thought I'd finally update with where I'm at.
I finally beat Mirror's Edge (PS3). I literally had about 30 minutes left to play and just hadn't gotten back to it in about a year but now that's complete.
I'm working on going through my catalog of games that I never finished and getting them out of the way. I have the following in my queue:
- Sly Cooper 3
- Ni No Kuni
- God of War
- Limbo
I literally don't need to buy games for a couple more years due to the extensive library that I've accumulated already (both bought and free pick-ups).
I beat both Sly Cooper 3 and Ni No Kuni last week. I still have a few games left to play on this console as well as too many Steam games to count.
Post by: Cwadda on March 10, 2017, 11:43:55 AM
The Zelda game is really good. I don't think there is anything about the switch that makes the play different than the Wii u, if you already own that.
Since Mario Kart sounds like it will just be Wii U tracks, they aren't doing a lot to really differentiate the switch.
It's not $500 to play. We just have console plus game. That's $350.
It's also heavily recommended to get the pro controller which is $70. Ouch. $300 + $70 + $60. You're at $430 plus tax. Call it $450. It's just too much for me, although my opinion might be different if I didn't have a WiiU
The pro-controller might be nicer, but we've had zero problems playing with the joycon. DH did say he liked the controls better docked than when he moved to portable. I haven't tried it portable. Hedonistic adaptation? If we just don't get the pro-controller we won't know what we are missing :) The joy-con certainly hasn't been frustrating or anything.
I also saved some since I walked into Target and picked the console up on release date and decided to get a RedCard (5% off) and getting the game on presale on amazon (20% off).
But yeah, if you have a Wii U- there isn't a ton of reason to go for it.
Ok, good to know. Thanks! I'll stick to Zelda on the WiiU.
When the next Monster Hunter game comes out for Switch, then I'll have an easy reason to purchase one. This won't be until next year at least.
Post by: garth on March 10, 2017, 12:25:00 PM
I haven't had any problems with the joycons or the dock (knock on wood). And I've seen much better battery life by putting the system in airplane mode. I'm looking forward to taking this thing on a trip. Going to try out Snipperclips on an airplane next week.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on March 10, 2017, 02:35:10 PM
Up for a game? I am Jfet on there.
Post by: Metric Mouse on March 10, 2017, 07:29:01 PM
Post by: Ozstache on March 10, 2017, 08:08:17 PM
Just picked up Far Cry 4 today. Cheap. Got to be worth the few dollars I paid for it. Really like #3, and this seemed to be at least as good, though the opening seems a bit forced.
The story is a bit weaker but the overall gameplay is better than Far Cry 3.
Post by: Metric Mouse on March 11, 2017, 04:23:08 AM
That was kind of my impression in the half-hour I spent on it yesterday. Should be worth the $8 I spent on it, I guess.Just picked up Far Cry 4 today. Cheap. Got to be worth the few dollars I paid for it. Really like #3, and this seemed to be at least as good, though the opening seems a bit forced.
The story is a bit weaker but the overall gameplay is better than Far Cry 3.
Post by: farmecologist on March 11, 2017, 11:57:37 AM
Just picked up Far Cry 4 today. Cheap. Got to be worth the few dollars I paid for it. Really like #3, and this seemed to be at least as good, though the opening seems a bit forced.
The story is a bit weaker but the overall gameplay is better than Far Cry 3.
I love the far cry games. The mini-choppers in FarCry 4 are great. I also love the dynamic fire!
Post by: frugalwitch on March 12, 2017, 07:47:41 PM
I have a 110 guardian druid in legion (Silverhand) at ilvl 882 or something. I haven't logged on in a couple of weeks but played the game heavily from around October to January.
Vanilla sounds interesting. I played WoW in 2004 even in beta and really remember the vanilla experience fondly. I wonder if it would be fun to go back and try it.
If you get the urge, start a toon on Tichondrius and we can do some questing or dungeons. I'm lvl 21 Goblin Warrior named Gumbythumbs :)
I think we can now play with friends that aren't on our server ? If so, I'm leveling up one toon in each faction so If you ever need help with your goblin feel free to ask :). I have a priest lvl 82 and a 100 sham on horde.
Post by: Vindicated on March 13, 2017, 06:20:54 AM
I have a 110 guardian druid in legion (Silverhand) at ilvl 882 or something. I haven't logged on in a couple of weeks but played the game heavily from around October to January.
Vanilla sounds interesting. I played WoW in 2004 even in beta and really remember the vanilla experience fondly. I wonder if it would be fun to go back and try it.
If you get the urge, start a toon on Tichondrius and we can do some questing or dungeons. I'm lvl 21 Goblin Warrior named Gumbythumbs :)
I think we can now play with friends that aren't on our server ? If so, I'm leveling up one toon in each faction so If you ever need help with your goblin feel free to ask :). I have a priest lvl 82 and a 100 sham on horde.
Oh, that'd be fun!
I have the Goblin Warrior at 37, but started an Orc Monk this weekend to try healing as Monk. He's currently level 22. I'm really enjoying it, and will probably stick to the Monk. Name of the Monk is Gravitythief if you want to add him.
If/when I buy Legion, I'll have a free 100, but will likely use it on a BE Paladin, since that's what I had on my previous account. I don't like the idea of instant leveling a character to 100 that I have no experience with. I'd rather play it up and learn it well, so it'll be a few weeks until I get the Monk high enough to team with you.
Post by: zoltani on March 13, 2017, 10:04:07 AM
Post by: Fred2004 on March 13, 2017, 10:59:42 AM
Post by: Ozstache on March 13, 2017, 04:41:52 PM
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a really fun game.That game looks awesome! Pity it's a PS4-only title :(
Post by: farmecologist on March 14, 2017, 12:47:02 PM
If you play any of the DLCs..play Far Harbor. They elaborate on some of the factions that didn't get nearly enough time in the original game..namely the "children of the atom". Very moody and atmospheric too. Make sure your character is fairly high level though..the enemies seem to be leveled much higher than in the base game.
Post by: lemonlyman on March 15, 2017, 05:58:17 AM
Post by: Cwadda on March 15, 2017, 07:26:44 AM
I'm also playing Horizon: Zero Dawn. I don't imagine I'll play much else this year after I beat it because the game play and story are so satisfying. I didn't play much after The Last of Us either. When a game is so good, nothing else seems that interesting for a while.
It's that good? I was considering getting a copy.
Post by: zoltani on March 15, 2017, 11:23:53 AM
It will be GOTY I think.
Post by: Lis on March 15, 2017, 12:53:47 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on March 16, 2017, 09:00:57 AM
Started playing Fallout 4 again...I got burned out on it a while back and never finished the main story or did any of the DLC.
If you play any of the DLCs..play Far Harbor. They elaborate on some of the factions that didn't get nearly enough time in the original game..namely the "children of the atom". Very moody and atmospheric too. Make sure your character is fairly high level though..the enemies seem to be leveled much higher than in the base game.
I got burnt out on the DLC, I may have to go back and play some more. I think I was 1/2 through Far Harbor
Post by: GrumpyPenguin on March 28, 2017, 08:50:59 AM
Anyone here get one and think it was worthwhile?
Post by: Cwadda on March 28, 2017, 02:06:43 PM
Post by: sw1tch on March 28, 2017, 02:20:48 PM
I can't seem to justify buying any more games for at least the next few years. Between the games I've accumulated in sales over the past few years as well as offers for free (older) games that come up on steam/origin/slickdeals I won't have time to play all of them. This doesn't even include free indie games.
I honestly haven't even gone through that many last gen games. I don't think I'll ever get to the current gen ones.
Post by: Cwadda on March 28, 2017, 02:34:51 PM
Curious if I'm the only one:
I can't seem to justify buying any more games for at least the next few years. Between the games I've accumulated in sales over the past few years as well as offers for free (older) games that come up on steam/origin/slickdeals I won't have time to play all of them. This doesn't even include free indie games.
I honestly haven't even gone through that many last gen games. I don't think I'll ever get to the current gen ones.
Agreed. The amount of play time I've gotten out of just 2 games far exceeds what I'd be able play on for a brand new game.
I've also realized I'm in a "phase" where I can't justify playing any games, at all. This has been going on for the past 5 weeks. A little strange and almost worrisome, so much of my nostalgic feels are wrapped around gaming. Anyone else hit these phases?
Post by: prognastat on March 28, 2017, 02:51:28 PM
Curious if I'm the only one:
I can't seem to justify buying any more games for at least the next few years. Between the games I've accumulated in sales over the past few years as well as offers for free (older) games that come up on steam/origin/slickdeals I won't have time to play all of them. This doesn't even include free indie games.
I honestly haven't even gone through that many last gen games. I don't think I'll ever get to the current gen ones.
I've gotten to the point where almost all games get added to price watches and not bought till they drop below $20. It means I can't play them right away, but I have a backlog so unless it is something I simply feel like I want to play immediately it can wait. I could get them every cheaper getting them used, but I do like feeling like at least some of my money is going to support the developers of games I love even if it isn't the amount that would if I bought them right at release. I just can't justify spending $60 on almost any game when I have a backlog that is growing.
Post by: Vindicated on March 28, 2017, 03:11:27 PM
I've also realized I'm in a "phase" where I can't justify playing any games, at all. This has been going on for the past 5 weeks. A little strange and almost worrisome, so much of my nostalgic feels are wrapped around gaming. Anyone else hit these phases?
I definitely have phases. I think it's cyclical.
I play a game super passionately for several months, then just drop everything completely for a month or so, then I pick up a few games for a few weeks each. Then, I slow down on the odd games, and start to look for a serious game. Then I find that game and dive in. Repeat.
Currently about 1 month into the high-frequency portion of the cycle. Got back into WoW. I hadn't played it since 2009, so there is so much content to catch up on.
Post by: Lis on March 29, 2017, 08:06:24 AM
I've also realized I'm in a "phase" where I can't justify playing any games, at all. This has been going on for the past 5 weeks. A little strange and almost worrisome, so much of my nostalgic feels are wrapped around gaming. Anyone else hit these phases?
I definitely have phases. I think it's cyclical.
Yup. I'll do this with specific games and video games in general.
I'm also bummed... I just bought a Steam Link on ebay, thinking I could just hook it up and play with my wireless 360 controller. After a good hour of pulling my hair out trying to make it work, I discovered it doesn't just magically work with the 360 controller (which, in retrospect, makes sense). I either need an adapter, a wired controller, or the Steam controller, which I'm finding are all about the same price, which is still more money than I wanted to spend. Sigh... do your research before you buy, kids.
Post by: JLee on March 29, 2017, 09:19:56 AM
Post by: ElGrillo on March 29, 2017, 06:33:34 PM
I'm wrapping up Shadows of Mordor - it's getting repetitive now, but it was well worth the $4 I paid.
I loved that game, but yeah it does get repetitive. I never beat the whole thing, but there are other story lines aside from the main one, so I might go back to it sometime
Post by: daverobev on March 30, 2017, 06:37:51 AM
I'm mostly into RPGs. I'd probably pick up Final Fantasy XV and perhaps XIV; then the VII remake when it comes out. Are there lots of other good RPGs to get (also noting that I skipped the PS3, so any PS3 games I can get through the online store... Ni No Kuni perhaps?).
Do you have to buy the bullshit subscription to just use the thing? I'm not into that at all.
Post by: RWD on March 30, 2017, 07:32:50 AM
I'm somewhat considering picking up a PS4 this weekend... they'll be on sale for $290 Canadian, no tax, for the 500Gb version.
I'm mostly into RPGs. I'd probably pick up Final Fantasy XV and perhaps XIV; then the VII remake when it comes out. Are there lots of other good RPGs to get (also noting that I skipped the PS3, so any PS3 games I can get through the online store... Ni No Kuni perhaps?).
Do you have to buy the bullshit subscription to just use the thing? I'm not into that at all.
I bought a PS4 Slim last year when they went on sale. I primarily bought it for playing JRPGs.
Games I've played so far:
- Uncharted 4 - Bundled with the console. I enjoyed it a lot, though the protagonist sure murders a lot (430 kill count in my play through)...
- Disgaea 5 - Excellent quirky strategy RPG. I've played Disgaea 4 and D2 so it was exactly what I expected.
- Final Fantasy XV - Big disappointment. Pretty game with nice animations, but the story was bland and I had a lot of user control complaints. I haven't finished it yet, but I'll probably go back eventually.
- Atelier Sophie - A little more bland than previous Atelier games (I've played the Arland trilogy), but still entertaining and relaxing.
- Megadimension Neptunia VII - Surprisingly good. I've played the previous three main games and was expecting more jokes to be reused. Lots of video game references and fourth wall breaking. This is certainly not a game for everyone.
I plan on getting Tales of Berseria. I've played a few other Tales games (Vesperia, Graces f, Xillia/Xillia 2) and have really enjoyed them. I'll probably also pick up Persona 5 (though I've never played one before) and Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (remastered). The HD remaster of Final Fantasy X/X-2 is also available on the PS4, though I already have it on the PS3. I highly recommend picking that up.
My wife has also started playing Valkyria Chronicles Remastered. It looks good, but she isn't far enough into it for me to properly evaluate yet.
Post by: Cwadda on March 30, 2017, 08:29:11 AM
I'm somewhat considering picking up a PS4 this weekend... they'll be on sale for $290 Canadian, no tax, for the 500Gb version.
I'm mostly into RPGs. I'd probably pick up Final Fantasy XV and perhaps XIV; then the VII remake when it comes out. Are there lots of other good RPGs to get (also noting that I skipped the PS3, so any PS3 games I can get through the online store... Ni No Kuni perhaps?).
Do you have to buy the bullshit subscription to just use the thing? I'm not into that at all.
Lots of good RPGs on the PS4, with more coming. Horizon Zero Dawn was well received, Persona 5 is coming out (you don't have to play the other Persona games to know what's going on), Kingdom Hearts coming, Ni No Kuni is great.
You only need to buy a subscription if you're going to be playing online.
Post by: daverobev on March 30, 2017, 09:31:42 AM
I'm somewhat considering picking up a PS4 this weekend... they'll be on sale for $290 Canadian, no tax, for the 500Gb version.
I'm mostly into RPGs. I'd probably pick up Final Fantasy XV and perhaps XIV; then the VII remake when it comes out. Are there lots of other good RPGs to get (also noting that I skipped the PS3, so any PS3 games I can get through the online store... Ni No Kuni perhaps?).
Do you have to buy the bullshit subscription to just use the thing? I'm not into that at all.
Lots of good RPGs on the PS4, with more coming. Horizon Zero Dawn was well received, Persona 5 is coming out (you don't have to play the other Persona games to know what's going on), Kingdom Hearts coming, Ni No Kuni is great.
You only need to buy a subscription if you're going to be playing online.
Thanks. I got a certain way through Persona 3 on the PSP, and less far through P4 on the PS2 (?). Not quite my cup of tea.
Can you get a decent version of Final Fantasy Tactics WotL? I know the PSP version had framerate issues. I still love the original, which I occasionaly replay on emulator.
Post by: jalich on March 30, 2017, 11:07:09 AM
Anyone here get one
Yes! They are mind blowingly awesome. The sense of immersion is hard to describe to someone who hasn't tried it. You are THERE in-game.
and think it was worthwhile?
No! The experiences that I've tried have not had much replay value. Before you toss cash at one, go back to your friend's place and try the same games again. The novelty factor is high. The replay factor is low. Your mileage may vary.
If they were $150, it would be worth it. However, they are much more than that. If you aren't rocking a GTX1070 or better, you'll want a better video card as well.
I can see them having a large impact on visual based businesses... I have walked around "inside" of Sketchup drawings of a house that I designed. There's no comparison of how much better the visualization is inside of VR. I immediately changed the size of a few rooms, and validated a few lingering questions I had about ceiling height and spacings. That's very powerful to be able to do this before you have even lifted a hammer. If I were an architect I would be all over this. The difference between seeing it on a set of plans and then seeing it in VR is as big as the difference between 2-D and 3-D games.
Post by: prognastat on March 30, 2017, 11:32:12 AM
Anyone here get one
Yes! They are mind blowingly awesome. The sense of immersion is hard to describe to someone who hasn't tried it. You are THERE in-game.and think it was worthwhile?
No! The experiences that I've tried have not had much replay value. Before you toss cash at one, go back to your friend's place and try the same games again. The novelty factor is high. The replay factor is low. Your mileage may vary.
If they were $150, it would be worth it. However, they are much more than that. If you aren't rocking a GTX1070 or better, you'll want a better video card as well.
I can see them having a large impact on visual based businesses... I have walked around "inside" of Sketchup drawings of a house that I designed. There's no comparison of how much better the visualization is inside of VR. I immediately changed the size of a few rooms, and validated a few lingering questions I had about ceiling height and spacings. That's very powerful to be able to do this before you have even lifted a hammer. If I were an architect I would be all over this. The difference between seeing it on a set of plans and then seeing it in VR is as big as the difference between 2-D and 3-D games.
I got the PSVR and have loved it, the feeling of immersion is completely different. It is however not fully worked out yet. There are of course the minor things such as improving the fidelity both in output of the machines running the VR.
Since 2 viewpoints have to be generated the actual amount of detail you can put out on the same machine in both non-VR and VR are vastly different. Even more so you can get away with 30fps in non-VR, yet VR really needs 90fps or more to not make it very uncomfortable and this again requires you scale back the detail in what your machine can display. An example with PSVR is that though non-VR games on PS4 look much better than PS3 when the effort is put in to get the most out of it, however VR games have trouble even matching PS3 levels of visual detail. Also 1080p when on the TV on your wall from a distance looks very crisp, but when strapped directly to your face this is nowhere near as sharp. These are just the visual aspects that definitely could use some maturing.
There are also things such as that moving around in a virtual world is still not completely figured out without most people getting sick and not using a massive and expensive rig such as the Virtuix Omni (http://"http://www.virtuix.com") or the HTC Vive Roomscale (http://"http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/room-scale-VR-room-scale-virtual-reality") setup.
Another thing that could immensely improve immersion is more accurate body tracking, being able to track your fingers instead of having to use a controller would be a massive improvement in immersion and the same for accurately tracking the rest of the body. If a machine could be built that works similar to Kinect, but is able to use much higher resolution cameras and track your full body and all joints involved this could be a game changer in that respect. However doing so at this time though feasible technically I believe is still a ways off where it would be affordable enough to be potential consumer tech.
Another thing thing that I think will be necessary in the end is to have some kind of standard for VR. Different VR headset should in the end be no different than different TV models. You should be able to switch to a different VR headset and still play your games/software that worked with the previous set so long as they both meet the minimums required by the standards set. There might be a difference in resolution, more accurate tracking etc and more, but they should be able to support the majority of software with minimal work on the consumer end.
Post by: Fish Sweet on March 30, 2017, 03:54:41 PM
I kind of want to play something fun and funny to lift up my spirits now... any recommendations for someone with a gaming PC, PS2, PS3, and PS4?
Post by: Thinkum on March 30, 2017, 04:05:11 PM
Finally FINALLY finished FFXV this past weekend, and no spoilers, but I spent the next three days crying after the ending. I'm still tearing up when I think about certain scenes and listen to some songs. There were a lot of things (A LOT of things) about that game that, if I were the director with unlimited resources, I would have changed or tweaked, but there's no denying the emotional impact of the game and its characters, that's for sure.
I kind of want to play something fun and funny to lift up my spirits now... any recommendations for someone with a gaming PC, PS2, PS3, and PS4?
Try Portal 1 or 2! Excellent change of pace and quite humorous.
Post by: Fish Sweet on March 30, 2017, 04:22:51 PM
Finally FINALLY finished FFXV this past weekend, and no spoilers, but I spent the next three days crying after the ending. I'm still tearing up when I think about certain scenes and listen to some songs. There were a lot of things (A LOT of things) about that game that, if I were the director with unlimited resources, I would have changed or tweaked, but there's no denying the emotional impact of the game and its characters, that's for sure.
I kind of want to play something fun and funny to lift up my spirits now... any recommendations for someone with a gaming PC, PS2, PS3, and PS4?
Try Portal 1 or 2! Excellent change of pace and quite humorous.
You have excellent taste, and apparently so do I, as I have actually played them both and loved them. Portal 2, especially, I'm a little shocked they were able to capture so much of the fun from the first game! :3
Post by: zoltani on March 31, 2017, 10:30:01 AM
Post by: Cwadda on March 31, 2017, 12:48:03 PM
Post by: Kevin S. on April 04, 2017, 12:47:09 PM
Finally FINALLY finished FFXV this past weekend, and no spoilers, but I spent the next three days crying after the ending. I'm still tearing up when I think about certain scenes and listen to some songs. There were a lot of things (A LOT of things) about that game that, if I were the director with unlimited resources, I would have changed or tweaked, but there's no denying the emotional impact of the game and its characters, that's for sure.
I kind of want to play something fun and funny to lift up my spirits now... any recommendations for someone with a gaming PC, PS2, PS3, and PS4?
Wow ! I have heard it's as good if not better than FF7 but I (for whatever reason) bought it right after it came out. Played it for about 3-4 hrs - did some chocobo racing and basically haven't picked it up since. Being an adult and what not makes it hard to just pick up and play this game...meh maybe I'm just too old for videogames now?!?
Post by: Fish Sweet on April 04, 2017, 12:49:52 PM
Finally FINALLY finished FFXV this past weekend, and no spoilers, but I spent the next three days crying after the ending. I'm still tearing up when I think about certain scenes and listen to some songs. There were a lot of things (A LOT of things) about that game that, if I were the director with unlimited resources, I would have changed or tweaked, but there's no denying the emotional impact of the game and its characters, that's for sure.
I kind of want to play something fun and funny to lift up my spirits now... any recommendations for someone with a gaming PC, PS2, PS3, and PS4?
Wow ! I have heard it's as good if not better than FF7 but I (for whatever reason) bought it right after it came out. Played it for about 3-4 hrs - did some chocobo racing and basically haven't picked it up since. Being an adult and what not makes it hard to just pick up and play this game...meh maybe I'm just too old for videogames now?!?
I actually haven't played FFVII, so I can't compare. I'd say if you like the open world, ramble around, do whatever mechanic, you'll definitely enjoy the first part of the game, and the second part is much more linear and stays strictly on-plot. That said, the game is best enjoyed having spent a lot of time hanging around and doing whatever in the beginning before proceeding. It took me nearly 4 months to finish the game too, while I had friends who beat it the weekend they got it... it's been hard making time for games now that I'm an adult and have so many other things to focus on, but I'm glad I made time for this one.
Post by: dcheesi on April 04, 2017, 01:25:17 PM
AFAICT (and please correct me if I'm wrong), neither ME1 or 2 support a game controller on the PC version. Which kind of sucks since for normal (non-gaming) input, I'm rocking a long-range wireless keyboard/trackpad combo (only thing that works well from the couch).
Fortunately these two games are playable with the trackpad (unlike some others where the mouse sensitivity seems to be completely off the charts). ME1 even has a setting to increase the "targetting assist" so that my clumsy swiping gets me close enough to actually hit something!
However, ME2 is a bit more "shooter-y" and requires more precision; so far my "soldier" character is being seriously out-classed in combat by his techy squad-mates. And at least one of the mini-games ("bypass") turns out to be practically un-playable, due to a very short timeout when trying to select a second item. I'm getting by so far, but I may have to see if I still have the older mouse/keyboard setup I used before I moved the the current combo device...
Post by: Ozstache on April 14, 2017, 02:50:38 AM
Post by: Cwadda on April 14, 2017, 10:11:56 AM
Post by: JLee on April 17, 2017, 08:40:48 PM
Post by: Kevin S. on April 18, 2017, 01:55:42 PM
Never played any of the other games or watched the movies for that matter.
Seems pretty well thought out though. Not exactly metal gear solid level of stealth type of game fun but still enjoyable.
Post by: sw1tch on April 20, 2017, 09:33:59 AM
Realms of the Haunting
Controls are really wonky as this was a pre WASD and mouse movement first-person game, but it has been pretty fun. The graphics and FMV/acting are pretty hilarious but there's decent enough atmosphere.
Post by: CptCool on April 20, 2017, 02:35:03 PM
https://starcraft.com/en-us/articles/20674424
Post by: I'm a red panda on April 30, 2017, 12:32:56 PM
Post by: Vindicated on May 01, 2017, 07:01:47 AM
Mario Kart for the switch showed up in the mailbox this weekend.
I'm so jealous. I need to get a used Wii or something to get my Mario fix. Not prepared to splurge for a Switch :)
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In other news, I finally hit 110 in WoW. It took a while, but I didn't rush through anything. Now I get to learn end-game content and try to gear up. Though, the PvP is still fun with crappy gear with the changes they made.
Post by: RWD on May 01, 2017, 08:30:03 AM
Mario Kart for the switch showed up in the mailbox this weekend.
I'm so jealous. I need to get a used Wii or something to get my Mario fix. Not prepared to splurge for a Switch :)
When I bought my Wii U in came bundled with Mario Kart 8 and all the DLC. It's a very good game.
Post by: garth on May 03, 2017, 08:09:08 AM
Post by: Cwadda on May 03, 2017, 12:47:14 PM
After 200 hours, I think I'm done with Breath of the Wild until the DLC hits. I picked up Snipperclips but didn't love it and have only played an hour or so. Now I'm looking forward to Mario this winter and hopefully some SNES, N64, and Gamecube games in the meantime. I guess it'd be cool if the system got some more 3rd party support, but if I'm being honest, I'm really only interested in Nintendo games.
Woah, 200 hours?? It looks so good! Can't wait to play BoTW.
Post by: onecoolcat on May 14, 2017, 07:47:37 PM
In case anyone missed it - starcraft is free. Many, many days were wasted playing this game when I was younger. So much fun in the custom games
https://starcraft.com/en-us/articles/20674424
Ahhh the memories!
Post by: twbird18 on May 14, 2017, 10:45:23 PM
Post by: Cwadda on May 15, 2017, 02:53:30 PM
Post by: farmecologist on May 15, 2017, 08:44:38 PM
Overwatch's 1 year anniversary is coming up and let me say it's one of the best value games I've ever played. A year has gone by and I have just as much fun playing as I did initially.
Interesting...I tried it and honestly don't see the appeal of it.
Post by: Lagom on May 15, 2017, 09:14:20 PM
Post by: Cwadda on May 16, 2017, 08:57:24 AM
Overwatch's 1 year anniversary is coming up and let me say it's one of the best value games I've ever played. A year has gone by and I have just as much fun playing as I did initially.
Interesting...I tried it and honestly don't see the appeal of it.
It is much much more appealing playing with friends because it's a completely team-based game. That's a major caveat.
Post by: ptobest on May 16, 2017, 11:04:09 AM
I also recently started playing Stardew Valley. I really enjoyed it at first, but am now at the point of "I am running around trying to be friends with these characters instead of trying to be friends with people in real life", soo I had to take a break from it. Same reason I had to stop playing the Sims awhile back.
And, my most recent game discovery: if you are at work and want a nice 5 minute break, I highly recommend splix.io.
Post by: Cezil on May 16, 2017, 11:24:00 AM
Is anyone else playing Playerunknown Battlegrounds? As a Hunger Games fan, I like the concept of the game, though it can be very tedious at points as it can sometimes take forever to find other players (or for other players to find you).
I cannot wait to finally buy and play this game! We watched Battle Royale a few weeks ago before we even found this game..so I will wear my shirt for Girl #3 when I eventually get to play it. Hopefully soon..
Post by: Lis on May 18, 2017, 05:08:17 AM
Post by: Roland of Gilead on May 18, 2017, 10:19:31 AM
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Post by: Lis on May 26, 2017, 02:18:22 PM
Don't Starve: $3.74
Don't Starve Together: 9.74
Don't Starve Bundle (including two DLC): 12.21
Fallout 4: 19.79
Couple of other good deals too.
Post by: zoltani on May 26, 2017, 03:05:04 PM
Post by: vern on May 27, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Post by: Thinkum on May 27, 2017, 01:36:58 PM
Post by: Ozstache on May 28, 2017, 03:45:46 AM
Post by: caffeine on May 30, 2017, 12:06:12 PM
A game starts with a full game being 9 people. Each gets to pick their preference of Jason (from which movie he came from) and one of the consolers (from the movies). Who is Jason is randomly determined. Consolers try to survive 20 minutes, escape, or kill Jason.
Tons of fun!
Post by: golden1 on May 31, 2017, 07:06:56 AM
Post by: garth on June 29, 2017, 10:14:56 AM
Also: Pumped to get the Tingle outfit in BotW this Friday!
Post by: Vindicated on June 29, 2017, 11:08:56 AM
Also: Pumped to get the Tingle outfit in BotW this Friday!
I'm also playing Breath of the Wild, but I've barely scratched the surface (Maybe 10hrs in). I was tempted to buy up all of the amiibos for the bonuses, but my Mustache kicked in and I found the amiibo cards on Etsy for a fraction of the price. They should arrive today or tomorrow!
Post by: Lis on June 29, 2017, 12:15:33 PM
Also: Pumped to get the Tingle outfit in BotW this Friday!
I'm also playing Breath of the Wild, but I've barely scratched the surface (Maybe 10hrs in). I was tempted to buy up all of the amiibos for the bonuses, but my Mustache kicked in and I found the amiibo cards on Etsy for a fraction of the price. They should arrive today or tomorrow!
I'm trying REALLY HARD not to get the Switch... yet. I told myself it can be my annual after-Christmas present (I always get myself a present after Christmas, usually after New Years, when my bonus comes in and everything's on sale. Makes me curb my unnecessary purchases through the year). I played a bit of BotW on my boyfriend's Switch... ugh I wants it. Stardew Valley is also scheduled to come out for it sometime in the Fall, which is RIDICULOUS because I've already spent 200+ on my PC (where the game was $15)... I would not need to spend another $30 or $40 for a game I already have. But there's a really good chance I will anyway.
Post by: A Definite Beta Guy on June 29, 2017, 12:34:35 PM
I hadn't played any games in over a year, but I found myself laid up on the couch all weekend with a bum foot, and I was reminded what a pleasant distraction they can be in such situations. As it happens, I had long ago bought the first two Mass Effect games on Steam sale, but never got around to playing them. Given that the new one just came out, I figured it was the perfect time to try the earlier installments!
AFAICT (and please correct me if I'm wrong), neither ME1 or 2 support a game controller on the PC version. Which kind of sucks since for normal (non-gaming) input, I'm rocking a long-range wireless keyboard/trackpad combo (only thing that works well from the couch).
Fortunately these two games are playable with the trackpad (unlike some others where the mouse sensitivity seems to be completely off the charts). ME1 even has a setting to increase the "targetting assist" so that my clumsy swiping gets me close enough to actually hit something!
However, ME2 is a bit more "shooter-y" and requires more precision; so far my "soldier" character is being seriously out-classed in combat by his techy squad-mates. And at least one of the mini-games ("bypass") turns out to be practically un-playable, due to a very short timeout when trying to select a second item. I'm getting by so far, but I may have to see if I still have the older mouse/keyboard setup I used before I moved the the current combo device...
Currently playing through Andromeda. It's alright. They have great combat...think the ME2 shooter aspects along with new vertical movement.
Unfortunately they bring back a lot of the open world aspects from ME1....which don't hold together well, IMO. Oh, you know mining in ME2? Now you can mine while you drive around the Mako! That combination alone makes me want to throw the whole system out the window.
Post by: Vindicated on June 29, 2017, 12:49:21 PM
Also: Pumped to get the Tingle outfit in BotW this Friday!
I'm also playing Breath of the Wild, but I've barely scratched the surface (Maybe 10hrs in). I was tempted to buy up all of the amiibos for the bonuses, but my Mustache kicked in and I found the amiibo cards on Etsy for a fraction of the price. They should arrive today or tomorrow!
I'm trying REALLY HARD not to get the Switch... yet. I told myself it can be my annual after-Christmas present (I always get myself a present after Christmas, usually after New Years, when my bonus comes in and everything's on sale. Makes me curb my unnecessary purchases through the year). I played a bit of BotW on my boyfriend's Switch... ugh I wants it. Stardew Valley is also scheduled to come out for it sometime in the Fall, which is RIDICULOUS because I've already spent 200+ on my PC (where the game was $15)... I would not need to spend another $30 or $40 for a game I already have. But there's a really good chance I will anyway.
Lis,
I picked up a used Wii U. I paid $200 and got the Wii U with Mario Kart 8, BotW, Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, and a Pro Controller (and 3 other games that I sold to disc replay for $18). I'm loving it. My Wife and I have even been playing Mario Kart & Mario 3D World together!
There is one I saw on OfferUp this morning with a similar package listed at $300. I thought about offering $200 just to resell, but I'm feeling lazy. The bundle is worth over $400 easy.
Post by: Lis on June 29, 2017, 03:22:26 PM
Also: Pumped to get the Tingle outfit in BotW this Friday!
I'm also playing Breath of the Wild, but I've barely scratched the surface (Maybe 10hrs in). I was tempted to buy up all of the amiibos for the bonuses, but my Mustache kicked in and I found the amiibo cards on Etsy for a fraction of the price. They should arrive today or tomorrow!
I'm trying REALLY HARD not to get the Switch... yet. I told myself it can be my annual after-Christmas present (I always get myself a present after Christmas, usually after New Years, when my bonus comes in and everything's on sale. Makes me curb my unnecessary purchases through the year). I played a bit of BotW on my boyfriend's Switch... ugh I wants it. Stardew Valley is also scheduled to come out for it sometime in the Fall, which is RIDICULOUS because I've already spent 200+ on my PC (where the game was $15)... I would not need to spend another $30 or $40 for a game I already have. But there's a really good chance I will anyway.
Lis,
I picked up a used Wii U. I paid $200 and got the Wii U with Mario Kart 8, BotW, Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, and a Pro Controller (and 3 other games that I sold to disc replay for $18). I'm loving it. My Wife and I have even been playing Mario Kart & Mario 3D World together!
There is one I saw on OfferUp this morning with a similar package listed at $300. I thought about offering $200 just to resell, but I'm feeling lazy. The bundle is worth over $400 easy.
Out of curiosity I looked around my area. There's one bundle for $300 that has a ridiculous amount of stuff (3 controllers, one pro controller, 12 games, other stuff). As tempting as it is, it's not in the budget right now.
Post by: zoltani on June 29, 2017, 04:08:41 PM
Post by: aaahhrealmarcus on June 30, 2017, 07:08:26 AM
Post by: Rogue on June 30, 2017, 07:22:13 AM
DW isn't into gaming as much as I am, so it's nice to have lighter games that we can play together and enjoy.
Post by: garth on June 30, 2017, 08:06:08 AM
Just downloaded the "Master Mode" DLC for Zelda. Super disappointed that you can't just switch difficulty levels on the fly with a simple toggle (like Skyrim or Fallout) but instead the game makes you start completely over from scratch if you want to play in hard mode. I'm not reliving the last 100+ hrs of my life. That's enough time wasted already!
It is a bummer. But at least you get to keep your old save file. I plan to dabble in hard mode, but I don't see myself committing much time to it.
Post by: skeeder on June 30, 2017, 11:52:26 AM
City Skylines is on sale right now for $7.50 on steam.
Post by: Ursus Major on July 01, 2017, 11:57:30 AM
Post by: zolotiyeruki on July 02, 2017, 08:55:05 PM
I also do a little Minecraft, the occasional Team Fortress 2, and Starcraft 2 (Nexus Wars). But KSP really tickles my engineer bone.
Post by: Kyle Schuant on July 03, 2017, 01:56:07 AM
Picked up fallout 4 for $20 at target. Amazing amount of content and entertainment for $20. Now to avoid the temptation of falling in too deep.I've been playing that. Play on Survival mode, it's good practice at being frugal.
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on July 05, 2017, 06:48:46 AM
Post by: Lis on July 05, 2017, 08:35:57 AM
I put about 200 hours into Overwatch over the last 9 months. On a whim, I picked up City Skylines, and somehow the inner kid that played Simcity 2000 came out.
City Skylines is on sale right now for $7.50 on steam.
Oh snap thanks for the heads up! I've been wanting this game for a while but didn't want to pay full price. Just picked up the deluxe for $10 :)
Post by: lexandro on July 05, 2017, 09:17:07 AM
Post by: Lis on July 06, 2017, 07:43:41 AM
Post by: A Definite Beta Guy on July 06, 2017, 03:40:09 PM
Post by: Vindicated on July 07, 2017, 06:18:16 AM
Apparently Cities Skylines is just ridiculously intense. I picked it up but Reddit said it's basically unusable once your city gets above like 30,000 people.
I had a similar issue with Stellaris. When playing on even a medium sized galaxy, once I owned about half the map, the game bogged down. I switched to the smallest map for my next game, and didn't have the same issues.
Just an FYI in case any of you guys play it. It's a really fun 4X game.
Post by: ptobest on July 10, 2017, 07:32:30 PM
Apparently Cities Skylines is just ridiculously intense. I picked it up but Reddit said it's basically unusable once your city gets above like 30,000 people.
I love Cities Skylines but my machine does run it a bit slow. Lucky for me that I'm pretty awful at the game so far, so getting my city above 30,000 people is a distant dream at this point!
Post by: YummyRaisins on July 11, 2017, 07:51:17 PM
Can't stop fishing!
Post by: Lis on July 11, 2017, 08:30:05 PM
Picked up Stardew Valley during the Steam Summer sale.
Can't stop fishing!
Say goodbye to everything you love, that game is stupidly addicting. (Paid full price for it and worth every single penny.)
Post by: Lagom on July 11, 2017, 10:08:03 PM
Picked up Stardew Valley during the Steam Summer sale.
Can't stop fishing!
Say goodbye to everything you love, that game is stupidly addicting. (Paid full price for it and worth every single penny.)
Agreed! Great game! I got burnt out after around 50 hours of playtime, but for $15, that's a great value as far as I'm concerned. I could see myself getting sucked back in at some point, too.
Post by: Lis on July 12, 2017, 07:28:31 AM
Picked up Stardew Valley during the Steam Summer sale.
Can't stop fishing!
Say goodbye to everything you love, that game is stupidly addicting. (Paid full price for it and worth every single penny.)
Agreed! Great game! I got burnt out after around 50 hours of playtime, but for $15, that's a great value as far as I'm concerned. I could see myself getting sucked back in at some point, too.
I might have reentered burnout mode again (I keep wanting to play, but every time I'm at my computer, I just don't feel like loading it up). I currently have ~220 hours, and there's still a ridiculous amount of content I haven't seen yet (I restarted a few times to check out the different maps, redo after burnout, etc.). I think this is one of those games I'll just continue to return to for a long, long time.
Post by: PhysicsCat on July 12, 2017, 11:46:09 AM
Also playing a bit of Elite: Dangerous. Decided to check out Colonia. That was a nice trip. Then the Thargoid stuff started happening. So far away...
Post by: Meowkins on July 12, 2017, 12:44:51 PM
Post by: Vindicated on July 13, 2017, 06:30:23 AM
Black Desert Online (picked up for $8 on steam sale) is the game I have been waiting for. Needless complicated, endlessly customizable, easy on the eyes, and easy to AFK. My kind of MMO.
Oh, I had forgotten about that game! I remember hearing there was an expansion coming out soon (or maybe out now?). It did look beautiful.
What do you mean by "easy to AFK"? I know what AFK means, I am just curious how it's easy to walk away from a computer in any MMO.
Post by: BiochemicalDJ on July 13, 2017, 08:02:10 AM
The Humble Monthly Bundle has been putting out some gems recently, big piles of games for 12 USD per month. Putting a surprising amount of time into an online board game called 'Armello' with some friends that I got from the most recent one- one of those 'minute to learn, lifetime to master' kind of deals.
Speaking of which, Capcom Humble Bundle is on right now and you can get some really great games for 7-12USD for the whole bundle!
Post by: farmecologist on July 13, 2017, 08:11:00 AM
Picked up Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition during the Steam sale.
Wow - great game if you like side scrollers. Absolutely beautiful graphics.
Post by: Inaya on July 13, 2017, 08:19:26 AM
Post by: Ozstache on July 14, 2017, 02:31:52 AM
On my second playthrough of Horizon Zero Dawn. Amazing game. My first playthrough was something like 120 hours. It's just so gorgeous (even on an old TV), and I spent so much time climbing up on high things just for the view. Also I suck at vidya games, so it was slow going the first time. I did manage to do all the quests (including the stupid weapon tutorial "quests"), get all of the data points/collectibles, and get the platinum. Now I'm just playing through to reexperience the story from the perspective of already knowing all the big reveals.
I'm about 70 hours in and only have a few main missions to go. This game is without a doubt the best game I have ever played in over 35 years of playing them. Fantastic story line, challenging game play, great variety and outstanding graphics, especially on a newer TV. I'm really glad I bought a PS4 to play this title and will definitely be playing it through again.
Post by: YummyRaisins on July 14, 2017, 02:12:28 PM
http://store.steampowered.com/app/323580/Jotun_Valhalla_Edition/
https://www.gog.com/game/jotun?pp=d051bf1ddf82f79c6af34f7f4e59707f081296ad
reviews are mixed, but it's free!
Post by: Meowkins on July 14, 2017, 02:18:36 PM
Black Desert Online (picked up for $8 on steam sale) is the game I have been waiting for. Needless complicated, endlessly customizable, easy on the eyes, and easy to AFK. My kind of MMO.
Oh, I had forgotten about that game! I remember hearing there was an expansion coming out soon (or maybe out now?). It did look beautiful.
What do you mean by "easy to AFK"? I know what AFK means, I am just curious how it's easy to walk away from a computer in any MMO.
oops, late reply. My bad.
Unlike infinite running in GW2 or WoW, you can conveniently opem up your map, right click a location in the world, and be presented with a highlighted route along safe roads. You can then set character on autorun and go do something like pee, make some tea, look out the window and listen to birdsong, whatever floats your boat.
Additionally, horse breeding is a pretty fun thing for those that have the Pokemon mentality, and you train them by hitching them to wagons and leveling them up. You can use an "autoloop" along this route to run while you are at work or asleep and the horses will gain some levels when you return. Then you breed your high level horses for higher tier breeds. Highest tier sells for $65 million.
Resource collection for crafting can also be AFKed because of the way the system is built. You "hire" workers to farm, mine, or gather for you and use that in your crafting.
Crafting can be AFKed because, as long as you get the ratios right and have empty bag space and are near the proper crafting receptacle, you can click "continuous production" and come back to skill levels and neat shit in your bags!
Basically, less dreariness, more strategy. :)
Post by: Vindicated on July 14, 2017, 02:55:46 PM
Post by: Meowkins on July 14, 2017, 02:59:14 PM
Thanks for explaining Meowkins. I might check it out after I finish my Zelda Triathalon. I've got plenty of content, and never enough "me time" to get through it :).
Cool, let me know if you play it! I will send you my username.
Post by: spaniard999 on July 18, 2017, 09:58:58 AM
Anyone wants to play?
Post by: BC_Goldman on July 18, 2017, 11:12:05 AM
I donate $10/mo to KoL to help support the game and get the Item of the Month. Technically, I could farm enough meat to buy the item but they have to pay the bills somehow.
Post by: golden1 on July 18, 2017, 11:29:41 AM
It has a decent free to play option and costs $4.99 to unlock the full game. SO it is not a typical micro transaction model.
Post by: Rubyvroom on July 18, 2017, 11:31:46 AM
Now whenever someone bothers me at work or I'm stuck in traffic, I just think to myself "punchpunchpunch" "chopchopchop"
Post by: BC_Goldman on July 18, 2017, 12:07:50 PM
My SO and I just bought Minecraft a couple of weeks ago. And now it's today. It's like time traveling.
Now whenever someone bothers me at work or I'm stuck in traffic, I just think to myself "punchpunchpunch" "chopchopchop"
If you haven't tried multiplayer yet you should check out the server I play on: unitycraft.de
Post by: Lis on July 20, 2017, 04:02:42 PM
Post by: frugalnacho on July 21, 2017, 09:02:04 AM
Just found someone selling an NES Classic for $60. Did my due diligence and it seems legit. Went through PayPal so I feel like I have a bit more protection. Can't wait to start playing these games again!
You can also use an emulator and play NES games on your computer for free if you like. I have knock off ps2 usb controller that I use to play NES on my laptop.
I found an old gift card to a video game store that someone gave me for Christmas a few years ago, so I decided to use it to pick up a copy of Skyrim. Holy cow. This game is amazing. It's like World of Warcraft, except you don't have other players trying to murder you all the time. In fact, since it's a single player game, it's a great way to isolate and de-stress after spending my entire day being civil to people. It was really cheap too, since it's been out for six years so far. I got the PS3 version since that's the game system I own. (My in-laws gave us one as a gift a few years ago.)
I used to be an adventurer like you...
Oh how I envy you, getting to experience the wonder of skyrim for the first time. Hands down my favorite game ever. I played it on the PS3, for like 600+ hours probably. I do wish they'd come out with elder scrolls 6 instead of re-releasing skyrim over and over. You've still got hundreds of hours of entertainment ahead of you though.
Post by: prognastat on July 21, 2017, 10:23:00 AM
Just found someone selling an NES Classic for $60. Did my due diligence and it seems legit. Went through PayPal so I feel like I have a bit more protection. Can't wait to start playing these games again!
You can also use an emulator and play NES games on your computer for free if you like. I have knock off ps2 usb controller that I use to play NES on my laptop.I found an old gift card to a video game store that someone gave me for Christmas a few years ago, so I decided to use it to pick up a copy of Skyrim. Holy cow. This game is amazing. It's like World of Warcraft, except you don't have other players trying to murder you all the time. In fact, since it's a single player game, it's a great way to isolate and de-stress after spending my entire day being civil to people. It was really cheap too, since it's been out for six years so far. I got the PS3 version since that's the game system I own. (My in-laws gave us one as a gift a few years ago.)
I used to be an adventurer like you...
Oh how I envy you, getting to experience the wonder of skyrim for the first time. Hands down my favorite game ever. I played it on the PS3, for like 600+ hours probably. I do wish they'd come out with elder scrolls 6 instead of re-releasing skyrim over and over. You've still got hundreds of hours of entertainment ahead of you though.
How was the arrow to your knee?
Post by: gmdv on July 26, 2017, 11:59:18 AM
Post by: caffeine on July 27, 2017, 11:25:58 AM
I dusted off my PS2 recently to play Harvest Moon:Back to Nature. Love that game. I'm determined to play it through to the end one of these days.
Have you tried/looked into Stardew Valley? It's available on PC / Steam. It's suppose to be pretty good.
Post by: FrugalKube on August 05, 2017, 06:20:32 PM
I played a little bit of the Wii U recently
Post by: Vertical Mode on August 05, 2017, 07:04:19 PM
Seriously, these games were really well done back in the early/mid 90's.
Post by: Khaetra on August 05, 2017, 07:21:07 PM
Post by: Lagom on August 05, 2017, 09:48:32 PM
We moved recently, and in the process I found my Game Boy Pocket. Been playing Gen 1 Pokemon Red/Blue version a bunch, lol.
Seriously, these games were really well done back in the early/mid 90's.
I still bust out my gameboy advance sp every now and then. In many ways they were the pinnacle of portable gaming as far as I'm concerned. Sooo many awesome games, very compact, good battery life, good form factor. A true classic.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 05, 2017, 09:49:41 PM
I am not even sure how you get started in D&D. I assume the first step is to find some taped together glasses or something?
Post by: Lagom on August 06, 2017, 12:11:32 AM
I have recently been reading a hilarious book about D&D and kind of want to try that since I missed out on it during the 70s and 80s.
I am not even sure how you get started in D&D. I assume the first step is to find some taped together glasses or something?
It's really not that difficult. Just accept that pretending to be a warrior/rogue/mage/priest adventuring to slay fantastical beasts is actually super fun if you get over yourself, and you'll be set! ;)
Seriously though, pen and paper RPGs can be loads of fun, you just need a group of people who don't get all self-conscious about it, and who know how to have a good time. A dedicated DM is definitely the most important part of that equation, though.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 06, 2017, 06:35:18 PM
I have recently been reading a hilarious book about D&D and kind of want to try that since I missed out on it during the 70s and 80s.
I am not even sure how you get started in D&D. I assume the first step is to find some taped together glasses or something?
It's really not that difficult. Just accept that pretending to be a warrior/rogue/mage/priest adventuring to slay fantastical beasts is actually super fun if you get over yourself, and you'll be set! ;)
Seriously though, pen and paper RPGs can be loads of fun, you just need a group of people who don't get all self-conscious about it, and who know how to have a good time. A dedicated DM is definitely the most important part of that equation, though.
I wonder if it might call to me the same way pinball does. There is something magical about the real physics in an actual pinball game in this day and age of online everything and 3D computer games. Pen, paper and imagination might be fun where digital gets stale. Sort of how I still enjoy reading books as a break from watching tv and movies.
Post by: BC_Goldman on August 06, 2017, 08:35:09 PM
Post by: JLee on August 06, 2017, 10:15:27 PM
Post by: Lis on August 07, 2017, 07:36:56 AM
Also the NES Classic I bought is absolutely a knock off, but it works and has 500 games so I'm not complaining. I forgot how terrible I am at arknoids.
Post by: prognastat on August 11, 2017, 07:25:52 AM
Post by: ooeei on August 11, 2017, 07:39:42 AM
For those of you who used to be really into FPS games online, but now don't really have a ton of time, it's a great option. There are some characters where mechanical shooting ability is really important (aka, take a lot of time to become decent with), but a lot of the characters require nearly no aiming, and your skill depends purely on strategy and decision making.
Post by: Cwadda on August 11, 2017, 07:44:58 AM
Overwatch is my go to these days, I like how easy it is to just log on, play for 30 minutes, then be done. I got it for Xbox to play with some buddies, and one of them had it for PC and offered to buy it for me if I played with him. Now I have it on both.
For those of you who used to be really into FPS games online, but now don't really have a ton of time, it's a great option. There are some characters where mechanical shooting ability is really important (aka, take a lot of time to become decent with), but a lot of the characters require nearly no aiming, and your skill depends purely on strategy and decision making.
This. I've been playing Overwatch for over a year now. It's very easy to pick up and play, but there's always the option to become more serious about it and invest more time. Great game.
Post by: matchewed on August 11, 2017, 08:09:49 AM
Overwatch is my go to these days, I like how easy it is to just log on, play for 30 minutes, then be done. I got it for Xbox to play with some buddies, and one of them had it for PC and offered to buy it for me if I played with him. Now I have it on both.
For those of you who used to be really into FPS games online, but now don't really have a ton of time, it's a great option. There are some characters where mechanical shooting ability is really important (aka, take a lot of time to become decent with), but a lot of the characters require nearly no aiming, and your skill depends purely on strategy and decision making.
This. I've been playing Overwatch for over a year now. It's very easy to pick up and play, but there's always the option to become more serious about it and invest more time. Great game.
Ditto, and if you get a bit bored it's a great game to take a break from and come back to all sorts of new things.
Post by: gmdv on August 11, 2017, 03:36:01 PM
It looks interesting. Unfortunately I don't have much time to play on the computer anymore.I dusted off my PS2 recently to play Harvest Moon:Back to Nature. Love that game. I'm determined to play it through to the end one of these days.
Have you tried/looked into Stardew Valley? It's available on PC / Steam. It's suppose to be pretty good.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 11, 2017, 05:07:06 PM
Something to do when it is 98 degrees outside anyway.
Post by: Inaya on August 11, 2017, 09:16:08 PM
My wife and I have just started (a few days ago) writing our own MMO game. She is doing the software and I am working on game design and art. She has 25 years as a software engineer and worked on a couple of big MMORPG games while my electrical engineering background is about useless for this. I do know RhinoCad quite well though so it helps with some of the art and renderings.
Something to do when it is 98 degrees outside anyway.
That's so cool! Any plans to blog or journal about it?
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 12, 2017, 12:48:10 PM
That's so cool! Any plans to blog or journal about it?
I might post a separate thread about it but I don't really do a lot of blogging. When we get to the point of having a online server and need some testing I will post about it in case anyone is interested in trying it out. We want to make it free to play and are going to try and bring some of the things we have always wanted in games but have always been lacking. We have been playing MMO type games all the way back to a game called The Shadow of Yserbius back in 1992 (on a 9600 baud dialup modem!)
Post by: Lagom on August 12, 2017, 01:24:32 PM
That's so cool! Any plans to blog or journal about it?
I might post a separate thread about it but I don't really do a lot of blogging. When we get to the point of having a online server and need some testing I will post about it in case anyone is interested in trying it out. We want to make it free to play and are going to try and bring some of the things we have always wanted in games but have always been lacking. We have been playing MMO type games all the way back to a game called The Shadow of Yserbius back in 1992 (on a 9600 baud dialup modem!)
This is pretty cool, what kind of theme are you going for?
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 12, 2017, 02:04:38 PM
This is pretty cool, what kind of theme are you going for?
Deep space probe to distant solar system (1,000 light years away) where first contact was detected via radio telescope on earth in the late 21st century. Traveling at a small fraction of the speed of light, the probe will take 50,000 years to reach the system. Player human conscious loaded into neural net on probe (offline for the duration of travel to retain sanity). Nanobots constantly repairing damaged systems during travel. Upon landing, player avatar (the probe rover) discovers the alien civilization has vanished in some sort of immense cataclysm. Primary goal shifts from the original mission directive of first contact to discovering what happened and relaying any new technology back to earth. And survival of course :-). A large number of other probes (players) were launched and have arrived with similar goals.
We are obviously working out the details here as we just started but there will be a crafting system that is essential to game progress and can't be cheated. In other words, it will do you no good to go to Google and try to look up how to create XYZ.
Post by: Lagom on August 12, 2017, 02:06:43 PM
Post by: Lis on August 13, 2017, 11:01:21 AM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on August 13, 2017, 11:07:25 AM
We are obviously working out the details here as we just started but there will be a crafting system that is essential to game progress and can't be cheated. In other words, it will do you no good to go to Google and try to look up how to create XYZ.
Not that I don't wish you luck, but, um, good luck you're going to need it? I can't imagine how you're going to manage that without such complexity nobody gets it. If its simple + randomization (Asheron's Call's spell research) then people are going to build solvers that can with a few pieces of data tell you the exact component layout. If it is complex, how do you expect players to figure it out in the first place?
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 13, 2017, 12:24:56 PM
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Not that I don't wish you luck, but, um, good luck you're going to need it? I can't imagine how you're going to manage that without such complexity nobody gets it. If its simple + randomization (Asheron's Call's spell research) then people are going to build solvers that can with a few pieces of data tell you the exact component layout. If it is complex, how do you expect players to figure it out in the first place?
Interesting you bring up Asheron's Call spell research because that is something I really liked and one of the reasons we are going this route with crafting. We were playing day one and I remember buying tapers and trying out spells, suddenly getting a whirling blade (or whatever it was called) and being so proud of my research. The taper system was cheatable as you point out.
We have a system that is not too complex but impossible to cheat. It will bring back the fun and reward of research and discovery but not be tedious since the research is essentially how you level up and gain power. I don't want to reveal too much at this stage but I am kind of excited on how different this game might be from the thousands that are out there to choose from.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on August 13, 2017, 02:21:58 PM
FWIW, if you hadn't noticed, though AC died at Turbine's hands, a lot of the decal folks are busy resurrecting re-implemented servers. They've done pretty well considering they've only had a few months.
Mustachian-friendly too -- game's so old even a junky machine with onboard graphics can probably run the client, and since it's emu servers, its free (otherwise they'd attract lawyers attention).
Also: Sith Sith Sith Sith Sith Sith Paj! *fizzle*
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 13, 2017, 02:41:53 PM
How do these private servers for things like WoW, Asheron's Call, Ultima Online, etc. get the server side source code in order to run?
Maybe for an old game it is easy, but there are WoW private servers and vanilla WoW servers. I can't think Blizzard just gave out the server source code.
Was it leaked at some point?
For our game, there will be the client, but also the server code. The client will be fairly useless without the server.
Post by: daverobev on August 13, 2017, 06:47:50 PM
That is one curiosity I have had (my wife being a software engineer could probably answer this).
How do these private servers for things like WoW, Asheron's Call, Ultima Online, etc. get the server side source code in order to run?
Maybe for an old game it is easy, but there are WoW private servers and vanilla WoW servers. I can't think Blizzard just gave out the server source code.
Was it leaked at some point?
For our game, there will be the client, but also the server code. The client will be fairly useless without the server.
At a guess - you can on the client side see what info is coming to you. You can therefore reverse engineer what the server needs to send.
You might not be generating the info in the same way, but as long as you're saying "at x120,y200: there is a Tauren with clothing id 6005, holding item 435"... etc.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on August 15, 2017, 07:20:49 PM
At a guess - you can on the client side see what info is coming to you. You can therefore reverse engineer what the server needs to send.
Some (like wow) were probably leaked server binaries (or source). Some (like Asheron's Call) are reverse-engineering the protocol (lots of packet captures went on in the last 2 months) and re-building the server from scratch.
Post by: Lis on August 16, 2017, 07:47:43 AM
Post by: Cwadda on August 16, 2017, 08:05:46 AM
Monster Hunter is easily in my top 5 favorite game series. If you haven't heard of it, I'd recommend picking up an old copy for a couple bucks.
Post by: FrugalKube on November 05, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Newer games with a lot of life, Zelda Botw, Player Unknown Battlegrounds, and GTA V. Still putting lots of time into those.
Post by: BudgetSlasher on November 05, 2017, 05:59:50 PM
Post by: zolotiyeruki on November 05, 2017, 06:44:29 PM
Post by: Lagom on November 05, 2017, 07:23:05 PM
Blizzard has announced that not only will the Starcraft II arcade be free to play, the first single-player campaign will become free to play this month. The game isn't super recent, but it's a lot of fun and has a great story line.
They are also apparently finally releasing a vanilla WoW server. RIP productivity...
Post by: Roland of Gilead on November 05, 2017, 07:57:51 PM
They are also apparently finally releasing a vanilla WoW server. RIP productivity...
Oh crap. You did not just tell me this.
Post by: RWD on November 06, 2017, 07:03:24 AM
I think I might pick up Final Fantasy XV now that it is down a fair bit on price; it should hold me over until the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake is release at the end of the year. If I have the free time, I may go spendypants and buy it new early on, the nostalgia might be too strong; that being said I have lots of projects that will keep me busy for long enough for a price drop or two.
I had low expectations going into FFXV and was sorely disappointed...
Post by: Cwadda on November 06, 2017, 11:09:30 AM
Post by: Inaya on November 06, 2017, 08:21:21 PM
Post by: bacchi on November 06, 2017, 10:31:11 PM
Torment 2 was...so-so. The plot just didn't work and the point recovery system wasn't well considered.
Post by: A Definite Beta Guy on November 07, 2017, 08:05:23 AM
Post by: Gondolin on November 07, 2017, 01:43:57 PM
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Torment 2 was...so-so. The plot just didn't work and the point recovery system wasn't well considered.
Agreed. I backed the game and boy did they screw up the project management. It really shows in the final product.
Right now I'm mainlining Stellaris while waiting for POE2 to drop.
Post by: bacchi on November 07, 2017, 02:20:57 PM
I have Dragon Age: Inquisition, that I've been rocking since August. 45 hours in. Think maybe I'm in Act 3? can't be sure!
I'm adding it to my list. I enjoyed DA and DA 2.
Right now I'm mainlining Stellaris while waiting for POE2 to drop.
Stellaris also looks fun. When I finish Divinity, and then Wasteland 2, I'll look into Stellaris.
POE2 looks like it'll be a grade A game. They really pushed "fishing" in the funding, which is kinda weird, but the other funding upgrades are solid.
(Being RE is awesome. I'm playing catch up with all the games I've missed.)
Post by: thedigitalone on November 07, 2017, 03:14:28 PM
I'm getting slower with age so I'll get plenty of playtime out of it. Reminds me of my C64 days so many years ago!
Post by: Travis on November 07, 2017, 04:04:51 PM
Post by: JLee on November 07, 2017, 04:43:16 PM
Post by: Vertical Mode on November 08, 2017, 08:50:00 PM
Played World of Warcraft like it was a part time job from 2005 to 2010. Reduced my game time to a few hours a month from 2014-2016. Haven't played in over six months. My 7 year old pretty much took over my account. I taught him how to play Command & Conquer 3 last year and we did team and vs matches almost daily for most of 2016. I also play Empire: Total War quite frequently. I saw an advertisement for Civilization 6 on Steam and decided to spend the $5 and reacquire Civilization 3. I've been playing that non stop for a week. I absolutely loved that game when it came out and my nostalgia has completely kicked back into gear and I will probably play it for the next year. Basically I don't play new games.
Haha, me either. Still love Civ 3, thought the notion of culture/territory was a great addition.
Post by: farmecologist on November 09, 2017, 09:15:41 AM
Picked up a game called ELEX. At first glance, it isn't very impressive....because reviewers said 'combat is too hard', etc...
With that being said, if you are fan of 'old school' RPGs that don't hold your hand...this game is for you. It is by the Piranha Bytes team ( Gothic series, Risen series, etc.. ) so by definition the game has it's quirks.
However, what drew me to the game is the uniqueness of it. It really is a neat combination of fantasy (Skyrim), post-apocalyptic (Fallout), and futuristic (mass Effect). I've never played anything like it. The world they built rewards exploration and is extremely well done. The writing and quests are rather impressive too. Kudos to the dev team for ambition! Due to the early-game difficulty, you do have to give the game a few hours to 'get going' though. However, the difficulty really gives you a great sense of satisfaction as you progress.
Anyway, the reason I posted about it here is because I'd expect the price to drop on it very fast due to the mediocre initial reviews.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on November 09, 2017, 10:08:23 AM
Post by: Travis on November 09, 2017, 10:11:36 AM
Is there anything out there currently (legal) that is similar to the WoW classic vanilla experience? I am crushed after reading it might not be released for 2 years. I was ready to roll my priest or warlock and grind my way up to running the original Scholomance.
I believe there is a way to set up private local servers to play Vanilla style. I have no idea how to actually do it though.
Post by: turketron on November 09, 2017, 10:41:29 AM
Although as much as I'd like to see an official Vanilla server, I would **love** a BC or WotLK server even more. Those expansions solved a lot of the early "Quality of Life" issues while still maintaining the playstyle and difficulty of the original game, IMO.
Post by: lemonlyman on November 09, 2017, 11:24:28 AM
Post by: Lis on November 10, 2017, 11:05:50 AM
I've really been enjoying Cities Skylines, and I picked up Planet Coaster when it was on sale. Beautiful games! And I get lost in them for hours... I think it's been 20 mins and two hours have gone by. Also... Sims 4, which I'm kicking myself for getting back into, but I admit I'm dying for the new Pets expansion pack. I'll wait until it's a bundle deal with something else (that's how I picked up City Living, and how I'm planning on getting Get Together eventually).
Looking through the Steam sale... Layers of Fear is on sale for $5. If you're a horror game person at all, this game looked amazing. There's no way I could ever play it myself, but I watched a play through and... wow. You can get the game and the sequel DLC for $5.74... I didn't quite get the sequel, but I'd still recommend it for only $0.75.
Sid Meyer's Civilization V is on sale for $7.50 (VI is on sale too but for more than I'm willing to pay). The "complete" bundle is $12.27. I've heard the Civilization games are great - is it worth it?
Post by: ptobest on November 10, 2017, 02:52:21 PM
Sid Meyer's Civilization V is on sale for $7.50 (VI is on sale too but for more than I'm willing to pay). The "complete" bundle is $12.27. I've heard the Civilization games are great - is it worth it?
I have been playing Civ games since Civ 3 came out, have lost more weekends to that game than I can count, all of them very well spent. $12.27 is a great price for the Civ 5 bundle, totally recommend getting it.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on November 10, 2017, 07:11:34 PM
Sid Meyer's Civilization V is on sale for $7.50 (VI is on sale too but for more than I'm willing to pay). The "complete" bundle is $12.27. I've heard the Civilization games are great - is it worth it?I played Civilization (the original!) way more than I care to admit. It can be very addictive.
Post by: Travis on November 11, 2017, 08:12:32 AM
Sid Meyer's Civilization V is on sale for $7.50 (VI is on sale too but for more than I'm willing to pay). The "complete" bundle is $12.27. I've heard the Civilization games are great - is it worth it?
I have been playing Civ games since Civ 3 came out, have lost more weekends to that game than I can count, all of them very well spent. $12.27 is a great price for the Civ 5 bundle, totally recommend getting it.
"Just one more turn" resulted in going to bed at 1am last night.
Post by: Roboturner on November 14, 2017, 02:43:21 PM
Downloading the Horizon Zero Dawn DLC and eagerly awaiting midnight. Taking tomorrow off to play. Not the most Mustachian, but my account had a $10 credit for some reason, so only paid half price. If it's as good as the base game, I'll get lots of hours of play out of it.
I just got the main game, pleasantly surprised! It's like Skyrim-light, or some Skyrim/Witcher mix, so if you enjoyed those then you'd likely like this one! How's the DLC? i may be interested in it in about a year when I finish the main bit
Post by: Inaya on November 16, 2017, 07:26:59 AM
It was very enjoyable. They kept all of the stuff that makes the game great and added some nice new features and challenges. The new machines are nasty though, so you'd need to be fairly high level to tackle it. There wasn't nearly as much world building through data points, but that's understandable given the scope of the DLC. They did answer some of the questions left over at the end of the main game, which was nice. And they very strongly implied that one of my personal theories is correct, which was pretty exciting. Basically, if you like the main game, you'll probably enjoy the DLC.Downloading the Horizon Zero Dawn DLC and eagerly awaiting midnight. Taking tomorrow off to play. Not the most Mustachian, but my account had a $10 credit for some reason, so only paid half price. If it's as good as the base game, I'll get lots of hours of play out of it.
I just got the main game, pleasantly surprised! It's like Skyrim-light, or some Skyrim/Witcher mix, so if you enjoyed those then you'd likely like this one! How's the DLC? i may be interested in it in about a year when I finish the main bit
Oh and they made faces much more expressive and less Uncanny Valley. But for some characters, I think they made them a little too expressive, almost caricature-like. They'll get it right eventually.
Post by: aaahhrealmarcus on December 01, 2017, 12:47:19 PM
Post by: Shaz_Au on December 05, 2017, 06:09:32 PM
· World in Conflict (including the expansion Soviet Assault) will be FREE and downloadable for PC from December 4th to December 11th
· Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on PC will be available for FREE from December 11th to December 18th
Here's the link ubisoft.com/happyplaydays_pr (http://ubisoft.com/happyplaydays_pr)
Post by: farmecologist on December 06, 2017, 07:28:16 AM
Downloading the Horizon Zero Dawn DLC and eagerly awaiting midnight. Taking tomorrow off to play. Not the most Mustachian, but my account had a $10 credit for some reason, so only paid half price. If it's as good as the base game, I'll get lots of hours of play out of it.
I just got the main game, pleasantly surprised! It's like Skyrim-light, or some Skyrim/Witcher mix, so if you enjoyed those then you'd likely like this one! How's the DLC? i may be interested in it in about a year when I finish the main bit
Sounds like many of us like open world RPGs. If so, please try Assasins Creed Origins when the price drops. I'm not typically a huge fan of the series but this one has obviously taken inspiration from Witcher 3. After playing it for around 15 hours, I'm very impressed. The game is huge and beautiful and has a very good story. The ancient Egypt setting is a welcome change from all of the 'high fantasy' games that have been released lately.
Post by: FI40 on December 08, 2017, 12:34:16 PM
PM me if you want to get a round in! I'm only silver 3.
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Post by: Bakari on December 24, 2017, 10:02:09 AM
In my Mustachian defense, I got it used on Craigslist, $750 for console, extra set joycons, 2 procontrollers, charging base, joycon grip bases, 4 wheels, screen protector, carrying case, stand, microSD card, 10 physical major title games, and about 10 downloaded games, including almost everything I was interested in getting. Retail would have been more than double what I paid, without tax.
And I've actually been using it quite a bit, party games with groups of friends, Overcooked every night with my wife, and all free time consumed by the new LoZ which, even with all the hype, not only fails to disappoint, but was still surprisingly impressive. I had to set up a timer on the TV so I would actually sleep at night. I spent about 5 days / 20-30 hours just exploring and doing side quests before even getting around to starting the first quest, and now a couple weeks in, with still most of my Hyrule time being spent exploring, I've found all of 67 Korok seeds (out of, according to the internet, 900).
So I feel like I'm going to end up getting my money's worth in terms of dollar per hour of entertainment...
Post by: daverobev on December 26, 2017, 09:17:59 AM
...and all free time consumed by the new LoZ which, even with all the hype, not only fails to disappoint, but was still surprisingly impressive.
I must be the only person who doesn't like that game very much :-/
I hate that weapons break. What kind of sword breaks after three hits?! I guess I didn't get into it enough, and forget how combat works between sessions. I hate the stupid puzzles in the shrines... when I go, oh, I'm looking at this all wrong, and figure out the trick it makes me annoyed that I wasted time rather than pleased that I solved it. I hate the stupid guardian? things that one shot you.
I'm just not very good at it, I suppose :P
Post by: Bakari on December 26, 2017, 03:04:49 PM
...and all free time consumed by the new LoZ which, even with all the hype, not only fails to disappoint, but was still surprisingly impressive.
I must be the only person who doesn't like that game very much :-/
I hate that weapons break. What kind of sword breaks after three hits?! I guess I didn't get into it enough, and forget how combat works between sessions. I hate the stupid puzzles in the shrines... when I go, oh, I'm looking at this all wrong, and figure out the trick it makes me annoyed that I wasted time rather than pleased that I solved it. I hate the stupid guardian? things that one shot you.
I'm just not very good at it, I suppose :P
lol, it helps to have been a fan of the series for a long time. The puzzles have been a staple since the beginning, and increased in how central they are all along. I still get stuck occasionally, but I think being familiar with how the designers think helps figure it out faster. The weapons you find early break easy, but you eventually find stronger ones, and end up picking up new good weapons faster than they break, and end up having to drop good gear that's never been used to make space for something even better you find. The guardians almost never hit you if you don't stop moving.
I love how large and detailed it is, and how you can stand on a high mountain top and look around at the landscape, and everything you can see in the far distance, you can actually get to.
Post by: Rubyvroom on December 27, 2017, 06:59:28 AM
Post by: Bakari on December 27, 2017, 07:38:28 AM
In Zelda BotW they are totally optional, and specifically for aiming (primarily aiming with the bow, and the location that spells take place).
I initially expected it to feel gimmicky and to turn it off after a while, but I actually got used to it very quickly, and it just feels like yet another control on the 2 joystick 16 button controller (every single one of which is used in that game)
Post by: daverobev on December 27, 2017, 07:53:29 AM
My burning question on the Switch is ... do I have to move around to play it? I was completely lost on all Zelda games on the Wii the second I realized I had to like, wave my arm around like I was sword fighting irl. I could handle bowling with a flick of the wrist or something trivial, but standing in my living room having epic sword fight battles was too much lol. I mean, have you SEEN the YouTube videos of people doing this LOL. I couldn't get over it. I'm ready to play a lazy, thumb-exercising video game again!
No the Switch controller/s are not Wiimotes. There are analog and digital dpads and buttons. No epic arm waving needed.
I have the WiiU - just a big touchscreen in the middle of a controller. I think you tilt the pad for fine aiming though.
Post by: Cwadda on December 27, 2017, 11:36:43 AM
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Post by: daverobev on December 27, 2017, 03:21:14 PM
I am quite disappointed in the main game. It beggars belief they could make such a disjointed thing - where virtually nothing is explained (you have to go and watch a film, amongst other things, in theory); where the actual plot is just half a dozen set pieces *which you can guard/block through most of*; where your world is being torn apart but you're on a nice road trip with your friends; where there is supposed to be a load of friendship but... there is really very little of it developed.
Ahem.
But the MP is ok!
I've never understood games where side quests are the main thing. The MP bit does it right; you do side quests to advance the main story. With the main game, if you skip the side quests... well, I watched someone do a speed run of the game in 4.5 hours.
The main game is just such a waste of time! They put sooo much effort in to certain things but made them pointless! Argh.
Post by: dividendman on January 02, 2018, 12:02:23 PM
Post by: ElGrillo on January 11, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
civ 6!
I picked that one up, but haven't played it for a few months now. I loved Civ 5, but I have been waiting for 6 to have more balances, updates, etc.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 12, 2018, 03:43:08 PM
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Post by: Lis on January 17, 2018, 10:41:03 AM
I also 100% finding a good gamer (or a few) you like on Youtube and following them... feeds 90% of my gamer fix and all I "pay" is by watching an ad (I don't mind ads for small YouTube creators - I like supporting them that way).
Post by: A Definite Beta Guy on January 17, 2018, 12:16:21 PM
Really digging it so far. Much better city simulator than Sim City, IMO. There are a lot more options for traffic flow.
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Post by: frugalnacho on January 18, 2018, 11:49:26 AM
I have to confess I've been FIRE for a few months and have mostly been spending time playing Mount and Blade and now Skyrim. I've got such a huge catalog of free and cheap games that I still want to play that I could be doing this for a while.
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I dream of a day I have the freedom to really get lost a game and be able to play, without it coming at the expense of sleep or neglecting other important areas of my life. My latest play through of skyrim is slow going, although my character is finally about to where he wants to be, which makes me itch to play all the more. He's got the black star, level 35 archer/assasin kahjit, and he's finally ready to start going around skyrim collecting what he really wants. Human/Mer souls trapped in daedric weapons. Astrid was the first and is now a fire enchantment on a daedric dagger aptly renamed to "Astrid" on a wall plaque in my house. Next was Commander Maro turned into a paralyze enchantment on a daedric dagger also displayed on my wall. Everyone that crosses him will end up as an enchanted daedric weapon on display or in a chest in his house, and they are starting to pile up. The emperor is next, and he will need a fancy weapon to be trapped into.
Side note: There is a bug when you place identical items (except the custom name) into a container. For example if you have multiple identical daggers, and put identical enchantments on them, and you rename each one a unique name when you enchant, when you put them into a container all will be renamed to only one of the unique names you've chosen. I found that out when I ended up with 3 daggers named Astrid after dropping my loot off.
Post by: Kevin S. on January 18, 2018, 02:00:52 PM
Post by: Rogue on January 18, 2018, 02:36:14 PM
I dream of a day I have the freedom to really get lost a game and be able to play, without it coming at the expense of sleep or neglecting other important areas of my life. My latest play through of skyrim is slow going, although my character is finally about to where he wants to be, which makes me itch to play all the more. He's got the black star, level 35 archer/assasin kahjit, and he's finally ready to start going around skyrim collecting what he really wants. Human/Mer souls trapped in daedric weapons. Astrid was the first and is now a fire enchantment on a daedric dagger aptly renamed to "Astrid" on a wall plaque in my house. Next was Commander Maro turned into a paralyze enchantment on a daedric dagger also displayed on my wall. Everyone that crosses him will end up as an enchanted daedric weapon on display or in a chest in his house, and they are starting to pile up. The emperor is next, and he will need a fancy weapon to be trapped into.
That's fantastic!
I often wonder what quirks/habits/collections people have when playing games like Fallout or Elder Scrolls.
In Fallout 3, I collected Pre-War Money and dropped it one by one on my bed so that it was a massive pile of cash, while a friend of mine collected Nuka-Cola trucks and neatly filled the bookshelves with them. In Oblivion, I mostly would just go to my house when my inventory was full and drop everything extra in the middle of the room because I had lost items in a chest once and figured I'd never get around to doing much with a million pieces of armor and weapons anyway - so treasure trove it was!
Post by: frugalnacho on January 18, 2018, 03:25:41 PM
I dream of a day I have the freedom to really get lost a game and be able to play, without it coming at the expense of sleep or neglecting other important areas of my life. My latest play through of skyrim is slow going, although my character is finally about to where he wants to be, which makes me itch to play all the more. He's got the black star, level 35 archer/assasin kahjit, and he's finally ready to start going around skyrim collecting what he really wants. Human/Mer souls trapped in daedric weapons. Astrid was the first and is now a fire enchantment on a daedric dagger aptly renamed to "Astrid" on a wall plaque in my house. Next was Commander Maro turned into a paralyze enchantment on a daedric dagger also displayed on my wall. Everyone that crosses him will end up as an enchanted daedric weapon on display or in a chest in his house, and they are starting to pile up. The emperor is next, and he will need a fancy weapon to be trapped into.
That's fantastic!
I often wonder what quirks/habits/collections people have when playing games like Fallout or Elder Scrolls.
In Fallout 3, I collected Pre-War Money and dropped it one by one on my bed so that it was a massive pile of cash, while a friend of mine collected Nuka-Cola trucks and neatly filled the bookshelves with them. In Oblivion, I mostly would just go to my house when my inventory was full and drop everything extra in the middle of the room because I had lost items in a chest once and figured I'd never get around to doing much with a million pieces of armor and weapons anyway - so treasure trove it was!
I hate dropping items one by one. I didn't collect 100 skulls so I could drop a single skull with 100 inventory on my bedroom floor. I want to swim across a sea of skulls evil scrooge mcduck style. Ditto for my gems.
Post by: ptobest on January 18, 2018, 05:38:23 PM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
Post by: Lis on January 19, 2018, 07:58:56 AM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
Played PUBG once with my ex's roommate (with the now ex sitting behind me helping) on my teammate. Killed my teammate almost immediately for shits and giggles, made it to the top 10 riding a dirtbike in an open field doing tricks, and got killed entering my first house and encountering my first person and completely forgetting how to take out my gun (probably would've gotten killed anyway). Definitely not a game I would play on the regular, but certainly fun once. I really like watching people play, especially when they don't cry when they lose. (If you've ever watched DrDisrespect lose his shit because someone headshot him... like dude, I get it, you're really good at this game, but sometimes other people are better, so get your panties out of your ass.)
Post by: ptobest on January 19, 2018, 10:58:00 AM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
Played PUBG once with my ex's roommate (with the now ex sitting behind me helping) on my teammate. Killed my teammate almost immediately for shits and giggles, made it to the top 10 riding a dirtbike in an open field doing tricks, and got killed entering my first house and encountering my first person and completely forgetting how to take out my gun (probably would've gotten killed anyway). Definitely not a game I would play on the regular, but certainly fun once. I really like watching people play, especially when they don't cry when they lose. (If you've ever watched DrDisrespect lose his shit because someone headshot him... like dude, I get it, you're really good at this game, but sometimes other people are better, so get your panties out of your ass.)
It is a really fun game to watch - well, depending on who you're watching. My strategy when I first started playing was to hide in a bathroom until someone showed up. Which is both boring to watch and to play. I would also use the strategy of "find a boat and hope the circle ended up in a place on the ocean", same problem there. Much more interesting to drop into the spots everyone else drops into, I'm still pretty bad at the game so it's better for skill improvement. That and it's so demotivating to drop in the middle of nowhere, spend half an hour gathering your equipment and running to stay in the circle, then get killed at your first encounter with another person. [with solo at least - seems like a fine strategy when doing team, at least when your teammates aren't as awful as I am!]
Post by: Bakari on January 20, 2018, 09:06:36 AM
Caved and got the Switch and Zelda. Holy Smokes it's beautiful. Many, many, many hours will be played on this. I already know I missed a bunch of stuff on Tutorial Island (that's what I'm calling it) but I just wanted to get to the game itself. Now that I'm here, I don't even want to do any quests, I just want to run around.
Good thing, since like 90% of the content isn't part of the main quest, and probably half isn't part of a side quest either (and you won't find most side quests unless you run around and explore anyway)
Post by: Cwadda on January 21, 2018, 09:59:22 PM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
Post by: Cwadda on January 21, 2018, 10:01:52 PM
Monster Hunter is ridiculously fun. You go around hunting monsters, collect their materials, and make new armor to fight more powerful monsters. You can play online with friends and my god, is it addicting.
Post by: gooki on January 22, 2018, 12:04:55 AM
Tried Fortnight Battle Royal, too complex with the whole building elements.
Now I’m getting into Divinity Original Sin, and a whole bunch of random VR games. Rescuties is one of my favourites.
Post by: farmecologist on January 22, 2018, 10:43:56 AM
Started playing Grim Dawn again...was sitting in my library for a long time. Realized that I could play it wit a controller...but there is a learning curve to get the hang of it.
An awesome ARPG game. It is huge. Quests can be a little wonky because quest markers are not implemented great on the map. However, you can find your way around if you pay attention.
Post by: salt cured on January 22, 2018, 10:53:42 AM
Post by: A Definite Beta Guy on January 22, 2018, 11:43:30 AM
I'm playing Skyrim for the first time. I've been frustrated by the combat, controls, and UI at numerous times, but it's pretty fun overall. I need to look through the Switch's eshop again soon. I completed Steam World Dig 2 over the holiday and wouldn't mind a something similar to play between bouts of Skyrim.Stealth Archer: The Game
Post by: ptobest on January 22, 2018, 03:01:16 PM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
I've watched some Fortnite gameplay, seems interesting (especially the building defense structures aspect), I haven't downloaded it yet to try it out. Will probably do so at some point soon.
Post by: Kevin S. on January 23, 2018, 12:31:37 PM
Post by: Cromacster on January 23, 2018, 02:43:37 PM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
I've watched some Fortnite gameplay, seems interesting (especially the building defense structures aspect), I haven't downloaded it yet to try it out. Will probably do so at some point soon.
Sounds like we need to start a MMM discord and run a squad in pubg >:D
Post by: Kevin S. on January 23, 2018, 03:50:01 PM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
I've watched some Fortnite gameplay, seems interesting (especially the building defense structures aspect), I haven't downloaded it yet to try it out. Will probably do so at some point soon.
Sounds like we need to start a MMM discord and run a squad in pubg >:D
sounds like a plan !
Post by: Lis on January 24, 2018, 11:46:33 AM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
I've watched some Fortnite gameplay, seems interesting (especially the building defense structures aspect), I haven't downloaded it yet to try it out. Will probably do so at some point soon.
Sounds like we need to start a MMM discord and run a squad in pubg >:D
sounds like a plan !
Someone stream it on Twitch and let me know :)
Post by: ptobest on January 24, 2018, 12:07:46 PM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
I've watched some Fortnite gameplay, seems interesting (especially the building defense structures aspect), I haven't downloaded it yet to try it out. Will probably do so at some point soon.
Sounds like we need to start a MMM discord and run a squad in pubg >:D
sounds like a plan !
Someone stream it on Twitch and let me know :)
I would be down! (Note: I am atrocious and have never gotten a Chicken Dinner doing solo, so no one who actually wants a Serious Game will enjoy playing with me)
Post by: Kevin S. on January 25, 2018, 08:37:31 AM
been playing pubg...not completely consumed yet but it's a fun game. Going to a buddies house tonight with xbox in tow - 4 player team game multi screen madness ! should be exciting !
I love PUBG! Not a big fan of the new map yet though, and I miss that they took away the fog map, as that added an interesting element to the gameplay.
If you like PUBG, also consider Fornite Battle Royale. It's free and is like PUBG, but has some different mechanics.
I've watched some Fortnite gameplay, seems interesting (especially the building defense structures aspect), I haven't downloaded it yet to try it out. Will probably do so at some point soon.
Sounds like we need to start a MMM discord and run a squad in pubg >:D
sounds like a plan !
Someone stream it on Twitch and let me know :)
I would be down! (Note: I am atrocious and have never gotten a Chicken Dinner doing solo, so no one who actually wants a Serious Game will enjoy playing with me)
HAHA don't worry neither have I. I have however gotten top 10 and once I actually got to 3rd place.
Post by: Lis on January 25, 2018, 08:44:02 AM
Post by: Inaya on January 25, 2018, 09:47:15 AM
Now I'm looking at Monster Hunter World. Just because of the Horizon Zero Dawn content. I've never even played a Monster Hunter game. Advertising works.
Post by: salt cured on January 25, 2018, 11:17:25 AM
Post by: lexde on January 25, 2018, 12:28:12 PM
Also played the mobile Fire Emblem game for a while before ACPC was released.
Post by: ptobest on January 25, 2018, 01:11:41 PM
Not much time for games anymore, but I have been really, really enjoying Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile. I’m so happy to see Nintendo breaking into the world of mobile gaming and have always loved the A/C series. I’d happily pay $$ for actual mobile Nintendo games, but so far this has been free to play (and fair about it).
Also played the mobile Fire Emblem game for a while before ACPC was released.
I've played Pocket Camp a bit, but just end up feeling sad that it's not a full Animal Crossing game. Am really hoping that that make one for the Switch. Would love to see some older Nintendo games made into mobile versions.
Post by: lexde on January 26, 2018, 07:16:26 AM
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Post by: Cwadda on January 26, 2018, 07:35:56 AM
Not much time for games anymore, but I have been really, really enjoying Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile. I’m so happy to see Nintendo breaking into the world of mobile gaming and have always loved the A/C series. I’d happily pay $$ for actual mobile Nintendo games, but so far this has been free to play (and fair about it).
Also played the mobile Fire Emblem game for a while before ACPC was released.
Agreed, I have been playing ACPC for a while. It's really well done, especially for free to play. I usually log in at least once daily.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2018, 09:49:16 AM
Civ VI is $12 with a subscription to humble monthly. You can cancel it immediately after redeeming the steam keys and just pay the one month (or cancel it in mid-Feb to get all the Feb games but also not pay for the next month). I’ve heard good enough things that I went ahead and pulled the trigger.
Update: Civ VI is dumb and bad and you should steer clear. It's much slower to run than Civ V as the AI thinks and looks very cartoony and little-kiddish. I've heard that's a design choice and not just a sign of poor graphics or optimization, but ugly is ugly IMO. It's hard to imagine I will someday play this 250 hours like the last three Civ games.
(This is the second Firaxis strike in a row after CivBE, which was a mod of Civ V for the price of a new game. Boo!)
Post by: dividendman on January 26, 2018, 10:10:59 AM
Civ VI is $12 with a subscription to humble monthly. You can cancel it immediately after redeeming the steam keys and just pay the one month (or cancel it in mid-Feb to get all the Feb games but also not pay for the next month). I’ve heard good enough things that I went ahead and pulled the trigger.
Update: Civ VI is dumb and bad and you should steer clear. It's much slower to run than Civ V as the AI thinks and looks very cartoony and little-kiddish. I've heard that's a design choice and not just a sign of poor graphics or optimization, but ugly is ugly IMO. It's hard to imagine I will someday play this 250 hours like the last three Civ games.
(This is the second Firaxis strike in a row after CivBE, which was a mod of Civ V for the price of a new game. Boo!)
I enjoyed it despite the crappy graphics on the characters. I'm not sure what you mean by "much slower to run". Do you mean hardware requirements?
I also agree that the AI should be smarter, especially in the military battles. It's pretty easy to beat it on deity even though they are given so many advantages.
The expansion on Feb 8th is supposed to resolve some of these issues although the cartoony leader graphics aren't changing.
Post by: Cwadda on January 26, 2018, 12:41:35 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2018, 02:28:47 PM
I enjoyed it despite the crappy graphics on the characters.I don't mind the characters. The whole world looks cartoony.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "much slower to run". Do you mean hardware requirements?The AI spends far longer thinking between each turn, and actions like unit selection are far slower, so in an hour session of playing the game you have much less time actually playing. The game is slower to load levels and load the main menu, though those would be forgivable if the playing experience were faster. And this is on an 18-month old, reasonably fast processor.
Post by: daverobev on January 27, 2018, 02:57:25 PM
Monster Hunter World drops today, can't wait to pick it up!
I've never played a MH game. I'm usually more into JRPGs, and the odd MMORPG. I'm currently playing FF XV and really enjoyed Comrades, which sort've sounds like Monster Hunter I *think*?
I'm really not all that good at combat, though, which makes me think MH is not for me... Thoughts?
Post by: Gondolin on January 29, 2018, 08:05:34 AM
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(This is the second Firaxis strike in a row after CivBE, which was a mod of Civ V for the price of a new game. Boo!)
For the Civ franchise, yes but I'm guessing you didn't play Xcom 2: WotC.
Anyway, anyone playing Subnautica? I'm generally not a survival game fan but, the natural progression and unique underwater premise has me hooked!
Post by: grantmeaname on January 29, 2018, 09:55:52 AM
Post by: Cwadda on January 29, 2018, 11:37:31 AM
Monster Hunter World drops today, can't wait to pick it up!
I've never played a MH game. I'm usually more into JRPGs, and the odd MMORPG. I'm currently playing FF XV and really enjoyed Comrades, which sort've sounds like Monster Hunter I *think*?
I'm really not all that good at combat, though, which makes me think MH is not for me... Thoughts?
Monster Hunter is a really niche game. Good news is that in this iteration they really tried to appeal to a wider audience, so it's the most accessible version compared to the other games.
For combat there is definitely a steep learning curve. It's not your traditional fast moving slice and dice instant gratification kind of RPG. Combat is more like Dark Souls. It's sluggish and skillful. But oh so rewarding when you overcome a tough monster.
Also, the multiplayer is killer and the game is very multiplayer centric. There's such an intense thrill of getting in groups and taking on huge monsters.
Post by: Lis on January 29, 2018, 12:18:03 PM
Anyway, anyone playing Subnautica? I'm generally not a survival game fan but, the natural progression and unique underwater premise has me hooked!
Been watching Jacksepticeye play through (and like, 20 other youtubers). Gorgeous game! Could not/would not play it, but the story is intriguing.
Post by: Gondolin on January 29, 2018, 01:37:21 PM
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Could not/would not play it
Too much thalassophobia?
Post by: Lis on January 29, 2018, 02:03:44 PM
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Too much thalassophobia?
You got your giant fish, you got your aliens, you got vast open spaces, you got your caves, you got the "deep dark deep dark" as JSE calls it, you got your "last man standing" / completely alone mentality, and yeah, your thalassophobia. Lots of nopes for me.
I don't play many horror/scary type games (most survival games fit into that scary genre for me) but I love watching other people play, especially if that game has a good story element, which Subnautica seems to have. The Forest was another survival game that I would never touch, but damn that story got me (so did those cannibal jump scares).
Post by: BiochemicalDJ on January 29, 2018, 02:32:08 PM
I recommend the 'Neebs Gaming' comedic playthrough for a lighter take on a hefty topic. They did a great job with the voiceovers- so much so that 'Neebs' was offered a voiceover spot in the final version of the game!
I can't account for the sense of absolute terror once you leave the safe shallows, trundle your way out into the deeps in your adorable little micro sub making jetsons noises until you realize you don't have any landmarks nearby, you're surrounded by blackness on every side except for the plankton illuminated by your floodlights, and then you hear the deep, basso groan of something much, much larger than you in the distance. With the occasional hint of writhing coils or jaws that dwarf the scale of your tiny 1 person submersible.
Luckily, you don't *have* to do that at any point in the game. I can 100% confirm you can beat the game without going into the inky black depths that far. That, you have to do by choice.
Post by: Gondolin on January 30, 2018, 08:23:30 AM
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You generally have to be working pretty hard to die to predators.
Yeah, I feel like everyone has one early death to the first Reaper that ambushes them and that's about it. Once you get equipped and learn the fauna it's easy to avoid predators.
Post by: Kevin S. on January 31, 2018, 08:47:31 AM
Looks very intriguing...Almost like a playable version of the movie "abyss"
Post by: Gondolin on January 31, 2018, 03:59:53 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on February 04, 2018, 10:26:42 PM
Tried Paragon, boring as fuck.
Tried Fortnight Battle Royal, too complex with the whole building elements.
Now I’m getting into Divinity Original Sin, and a whole bunch of random VR games. Rescuties is one of my favourites.
Divinity Original Sin 2 or the first game?
Post by: FrugalKube on February 04, 2018, 10:29:55 PM
I have also spent some time with PUBG
I did to get back and finish Fallout 4 DLC, start and play Skyrim, finish Rise of the Tomb Raider, start and finish Yakuza Kiwami , finish Divinity Original Sin and play some more Switch games.
Post by: Kevin S. on February 05, 2018, 01:11:38 PM
Been a while..I won a Switch in sept so I picked up a few games for that using Gamestop credit. Ive also picked up a few games on Black Friday. I finished the latest South Park game, ive been playing Wolfenstein 2.
I have also spent some time with PUBG
I did to get back and finish Fallout 4 DLC, start and play Skyrim, finish Rise of the Tomb Raider, start and finish Yakuza Kiwami , finish Divinity Original Sin and play some more Switch games.
are you fi ? how do you have so much time lol #jealous
Post by: Scandium on February 05, 2018, 02:04:23 PM
Playing a 7 year old free to play game which works your reaction speed, multitasking, thinking under pressure and other cognitive skills seems pretty Mustacian to me:) At 35 years old I'm pretty happy I still have ~160 APM.
Post by: gooki on February 05, 2018, 05:44:07 PM
Tried Paragon, boring as fuck.
Tried Fortnight Battle Royal, too complex with the whole building elements.
Now I’m getting into Divinity Original Sin, and a whole bunch of random VR games. Rescuties is one of my favourites.
Divinity Original Sin 2 or the first game?
First game
Post by: matchewed on February 06, 2018, 07:47:46 AM
Starcraft 2. Then some more Starcraft 2.. 1v1 of course
Playing a 7 year old free to play game which works your reaction speed, multitasking, thinking under pressure and other cognitive skills seems pretty Mustacian to me:) At 35 years old I'm pretty happy I still have ~160 APM.
MUST CONSTRUCT MORE PYLONS!
Post by: farmecologist on February 06, 2018, 08:52:32 AM
Tried Paragon, boring as fuck.
Tried Fortnight Battle Royal, too complex with the whole building elements.
Now I’m getting into Divinity Original Sin, and a whole bunch of random VR games. Rescuties is one of my favourites.
Divinity Original Sin 2 or the first game?
First game
Have you guys tried Path of Exile and Grim Dawn? Really great 'diablo-like' games.
Also...dead cells? This one has it's hooks in me at the moment. it is a 2D 'try and die' not unlike Dark Souls...but also has roguelike elements. The upgrade mechanism has that 'just one more try' addictiveness to it. And time commitment is minimal since you can quit at any time and restart where you left off, etc...
Post by: Scandium on February 07, 2018, 07:42:17 AM
Always working on gathering more minerals...Starcraft 2. Then some more Starcraft 2.. 1v1 of course
Playing a 7 year old free to play game which works your reaction speed, multitasking, thinking under pressure and other cognitive skills seems pretty Mustacian to me:) At 35 years old I'm pretty happy I still have ~160 APM.
MUST CONSTRUCT MORE PYLONS!
Also in the game.
Post by: Lis on February 08, 2018, 07:58:34 AM
Pictured: me in the bottom left trying to light myself on fire in shame for not getting stuff off the stove fast enough. Friend one on the bottom throwing everything onto the conveyor belt into the trash because why not. Friend on the top spraying everything but the fire with the fire extinguisher. Final friend still trying to beat the level.
Edit - WHY IS THE PICTURE UPSIDE. WHY PHONE. WHY DO YOU HATE ME.
Post by: ptobest on February 08, 2018, 11:08:03 AM
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Post by: farmecologist on February 26, 2018, 12:40:21 PM
Just finished Mad Max on PS4 and really enjoyed it, despite the vehicle controls being really laggy making for some curvaceous drunk-like driving at times. My brother, from whom I borrowed Mad Max, and my nephew both have PS4s and we have a pact to share games with each other in a Mustachian spirit, so gaming is a really cheap form of entertainment for me.
I played it on the PC a while back and enjoyed it thoroughly. Very underrated game!
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Post by: Thegoblinchief on February 27, 2018, 05:04:31 AM
Any sprawling open world games folks would recommend from the past few years? Big massive RPGs like Skyrim and Witcher 3 are my favorite type of game.
Post by: Schmidty on February 27, 2018, 07:00:08 AM
Stepson plays Xbox, just bought the latest console, and buys a new game every time I turn around. With his own money, thank goodness. A day or two after he gets a new game he announces that he's beat it. I don't know how many consoles or games he's purchased over the years.
In that context, my monthly subscription (that I pay in 6 months for the discount) for playing WoW is way lower than his game playing. And I never "beat" the game. There is always something to do. ALWAYS! Leveling, raiding, achievements, professions, acquiring mounts or gear for transmogs, trying out a new race, trying out healers, tanks, or dps. The guild I am in is literally just older players, like myself. We are there to have fun, no elitists allowed. The group regularly do things together. One of our players is in her 80's.
It's something fun, interesting, social when I want, and has goals for me when I want something to do or just chill. Far as hobbies go, it's price for subscription is well worth it to me. This year I'll pay $156 for the subscription and around $50 for the xpac coming out. Stepson has already spent double that for his Xbox stuff, it's not even March yet.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on February 27, 2018, 08:30:42 AM
Currently have a 968 druid in a all druid guild on Stormrage which is a semi casual guild.
We don't publicly keep track of dps or heals and we only raid for about 4 hours a week, so slowly progressing through heroic Antorus (5/11). It is a lot of fun during the raids with quite a bit of banter on discord. Then we will sometimes do some crazy stuff like go 20 bears on a boss (which actually sometimes works amazingly well).
When classic WoW comes back I am doomed. Already gathering empty bottles.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on February 27, 2018, 09:29:31 AM
Post by: Inaya on February 28, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
Post by: Cwadda on March 02, 2018, 11:01:05 AM
Both are excellent games. Fortnite is also free.
Post by: BattlaP on March 03, 2018, 01:56:31 AM
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Post by: lexde on March 07, 2018, 07:03:40 PM
I just finished a LP for Uncharted 4. What an awesome game. I really enjoyed watching it.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on March 07, 2018, 07:51:05 PM
I feel pretty lame, but here goes. I’ve been watching Let’s Play playlists on YouTube and really enjoy it. A lot of the games are those I wouldn’t buy on my own since I only have a modded Wii.I sheepily admit that I'm guilty of watching a few as well.
I just finished a LP for Uncharted 4. What an awesome game. I really enjoyed watching it.
Post by: JLee on March 07, 2018, 08:24:43 PM
Picked up Titanfall 2 on special for 4.99 the other day - well worth the wait for a price slash.
I kinda wanted to pick it up, but I haven't launched any game in weeks...and I still have The Witcher 3 to play.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on March 08, 2018, 05:41:54 AM
I feel pretty lame, but here goes. I’ve been watching Let’s Play playlists on YouTube and really enjoy it. A lot of the games are those I wouldn’t buy on my own since I only have a modded Wii.
I just finished a LP for Uncharted 4. What an awesome game. I really enjoyed watching it.
Gopher is a great LPer you might want to check out. I haven’t watched him in a while, but loved some of his Skyrim stuff.
Post by: RWD on March 08, 2018, 06:47:47 AM
I feel pretty lame, but here goes. I’ve been watching Let’s Play playlists on YouTube and really enjoy it. A lot of the games are those I wouldn’t buy on my own since I only have a modded Wii.
I just finished a LP for Uncharted 4. What an awesome game. I really enjoyed watching it.
I recently watched an all cutscenes video for Catherine. I was interested in the story but not the tedious block puzzles. What a weird (but intriguing) game.
Post by: Bakari on March 08, 2018, 08:23:14 AM
I feel pretty lame, but here goes. I’ve been watching Let’s Play playlists on YouTube and really enjoy it.
Don't feel too bad. Watching other people play games is the 3rd or 4th most popular category on all of YouTube.
Post by: Cwadda on March 08, 2018, 09:51:24 AM
I just bought a game with a Gamestop giftcard I had lying around. It's called "Uncharted 3" and it cost me $3.20 including tax. It looks kind of like Indiana Jones, so I'm excited to try it out. I'm sure this game is absolutely ancient at this point, but it's completely new to me.
It's an awesome game, I can attest.
Post by: Thegoblinchief on March 08, 2018, 09:59:29 AM
I just bought a game with a Gamestop giftcard I had lying around. It's called "Uncharted 3" and it cost me $3.20 including tax. It looks kind of like Indiana Jones, so I'm excited to try it out. I'm sure this game is absolutely ancient at this point, but it's completely new to me.
It's an awesome game, I can attest.
Uncharted 1 and 2 should also still hold up very well if you end up liking 3.
Post by: ptobest on March 08, 2018, 11:30:36 AM
I feel pretty lame, but here goes. I’ve been watching Let’s Play playlists on YouTube and really enjoy it.
Don't feel too bad. Watching other people play games is the 3rd or 4th most popular category on all of YouTube.
Agreed, not lame at all. It's one of the best ways to review a game before you buy it.
Post by: salt cured on March 08, 2018, 02:44:04 PM
Post by: Lis on March 08, 2018, 08:11:06 PM
I feel pretty lame, but here goes. I’ve been watching Let’s Play playlists on YouTube and really enjoy it.
Don't feel too bad. Watching other people play games is the 3rd or 4th most popular category on all of YouTube.
Agreed, not lame at all. It's one of the best ways to review a game before you buy it.
Not lame at all! Honestly I'm considering cutting Netflix because 99% of my entertainment for the past few months has come from Youtube for free, and it's been mostly video game Let's Plays (and some cooking stuff).
Post by: Olive Branch on March 11, 2018, 04:10:37 PM
Post by: farmecologist on March 12, 2018, 08:46:02 AM
Started playing Assassins Creed Origins again now that they have added the 'discovery (historical tour) mode'. It is pretty impressive how much work they put into research and such. Apparently the worked with some very well know Egyptologists. The world is huge and very impressive if you are even remotely interested in Egyptian history.
Post by: CintranGhola on April 08, 2018, 01:21:33 PM
Night in the Woods
This wasn't on my radar but I'm looking for something a bit more chill after finishing Alien: Isolation. Definitely putting it on my wishlist!
Post by: daverobev on April 08, 2018, 02:37:08 PM
Not loving it, but I'm not really very good. I like RPGs and this is missing the story, and I have yet to be convinced with the combat.
Post by: Lis on April 10, 2018, 07:20:47 AM
Night in the Woods
This wasn't on my radar but I'm looking for something a bit more chill after finishing Alien: Isolation. Definitely putting it on my wishlist!
Currently watching a play through and it seems both wonderful and heartbreaking. The humor and quips are awesome.
Also watching a play through of Outlast 2 which... interesting.
I haven't done too much gaming myself lately, which is a shame. Should make some time for a good game this week... gotta check out my steam library and see what I haven't tried yet.
Post by: fdhs_runner on April 24, 2018, 10:33:26 AM
IMHO Ubisoft did a good job on the fundamentals of a FPS with Far Cry 5. They did an absolutely excellent job on putting the freedom to choose different courses of action in a FPS. The game let the player take an objective by sniping, by sneaking in with a compound bow, by attacking it from a helicopter, by calling in your AI buddies for air support while you sit on a nearby hilltop with binoculars, by ordering your AI buddies on the ground to attack it, etc etc.
They did an absolutely bang up job on the open world and the freedom to use it and call in various forms of support from friendly AI, if you so choose. Heck you can even fly a small plane and bomb the objective or call your friendly AI to provide CAS for you. I only tried that once as I'm not super into flying games, but it's an option.
Contrasted with the previous FPS I played, Call of Duty WWII, and that freedom was very welcome. Call of Duty forced me to babysit a flack gun, drive a tank, do a insta fail stealth mission, and well I don't know what else because I quit in disgust after the tank driving mission and probably won't ever buy a Call of Duty game again.
The one complaint I have is Ubisoft could have done a better job at easing between the open world and the main story missions. The side missions were great, but the transition to the main story could have been handled better.
The open world is so vast with so many options that I had beat the game and was messing around afterwards (the game allows you to finish up side missions you skipped after beating it) when I realized your character can drink or eat pot during the game. You can jump in the back of a helicopter, mark a spot on the map, and let your friendly AI fly you there. You can use one friendly AI character to spot targets while the other one snipes them. It's got elements of command & control to the point where you can beat the game without hardly shooting anything yourself if you so choose.
I'm a big fan of open world, freedom to choose different approaches FPS games so I LOVED Far Cry 5. Just don't buy it expecting some video game commentary on Trump or religion or politics or whatever it was that some critics were looking for. It's a FPS that happens to be set in America, that's it.
Post by: salt cured on April 24, 2018, 02:21:29 PM
Post by: farmecologist on April 24, 2018, 02:55:36 PM
I recently finished Far Cry 5. It's gotten mixed reviews from critics that were expecting something political, which is an odd thing to expect from a FPS video game. If you're considering the game just know that it's a Far Cry game set in Montana. Don't expect it to be any closer to American reality than Far Cry 4 was to Nepal's reality or Far Cry 3 was to the Philippine's reality [or the reality of any other Pacific island local].
IMHO Ubisoft did a good job on the fundamentals of a FPS with Far Cry 5. They did an absolutely excellent job on putting the freedom to choose different courses of action in a FPS. The game let the player take an objective by sniping, by sneaking in with a compound bow, by attacking it from a helicopter, by calling in your AI buddies for air support while you sit on a nearby hilltop with binoculars, by ordering your AI buddies on the ground to attack it, etc etc.
They did an absolutely bang up job on the open world and the freedom to use it and call in various forms of support from friendly AI, if you so choose. Heck you can even fly a small plane and bomb the objective or call your friendly AI to provide CAS for you. I only tried that once as I'm not super into flying games, but it's an option.
Contrasted with the previous FPS I played, Call of Duty WWII, and that freedom was very welcome. Call of Duty forced me to babysit a flack gun, drive a tank, do a insta fail stealth mission, and well I don't know what else because I quit in disgust after the tank driving mission and probably won't ever buy a Call of Duty game again.
The one complaint I have is Ubisoft could have done a better job at easing between the open world and the main story missions. The side missions were great, but the transition to the main story could have been handled better.
The open world is so vast with so many options that I had beat the game and was messing around afterwards (the game allows you to finish up side missions you skipped after beating it) when I realized your character can drink or eat pot during the game. You can jump in the back of a helicopter, mark a spot on the map, and let your friendly AI fly you there. You can use one friendly AI character to spot targets while the other one snipes them. It's got elements of command & control to the point where you can beat the game without hardly shooting anything yourself if you so choose.
I'm a big fan of open world, freedom to choose different approaches FPS games so I LOVED Far Cry 5. Just don't buy it expecting some video game commentary on Trump or religion or politics or whatever it was that some critics were looking for. It's a FPS that happens to be set in America, that's it.
The Far Cry series is one of my favorites. Looks like I'll enjoy this one as well. However, I am waiting for a deal. Traditionally, prices on the Far Cry games drop significantly just a few weeks after release.
Post by: Cwadda on April 24, 2018, 09:16:54 PM
Currently playing Monster Hunter World.
Not loving it, but I'm not really very good. I like RPGs and this is missing the story, and I have yet to be convinced with the combat.
I'm a veteran Monster Hunter player. It's a good series overall but I was a bit disappointed with this newest iteration. It's a fun game but definitely has some glaring issues.
I will admit the Monster Hunter series is very niche and takes some getting used to (slow, skillful combat). Give it time though, it has a great community and can be very rewarding.
Post by: fdhs_runner on April 25, 2018, 09:50:25 AM
The Far Cry series is one of my favorites. Looks like I'll enjoy this one as well. However, I am waiting for a deal. Traditionally, prices on the Far Cry games drop significantly just a few weeks after release.
Personally I give Ubisoft a lot of credit for continuing to focus on putting a serious single player/co-op campaign in their games. The map in FC5 was even bigger than the one in Far Cry Primal and carried over a lot of elements from that game including the ability to fast travel to more than just outposts. Ubisoft has done a good job of improving the mechanics and fun aspect of open world FPSs since Far Cry 2.
BTW, I highly recommend Far Cry Primal, especially if you're already a fan of Far Cry type games. By setting it in the stone age they made the game all about the animals. I picked that game up for $20 on Amazon last fall. I was worried a FPS without the shooting would suck, but the animal taming aspect made the game work.
Post by: JLee on April 25, 2018, 03:16:32 PM
The Far Cry series is one of my favorites. Looks like I'll enjoy this one as well. However, I am waiting for a deal. Traditionally, prices on the Far Cry games drop significantly just a few weeks after release.
Personally I give Ubisoft a lot of credit for continuing to focus on putting a serious single player/co-op campaign in their games. The map in FC5 was even bigger than the one in Far Cry Primal and carried over a lot of elements from that game including the ability to fast travel to more than just outposts. Ubisoft has done a good job of improving the mechanics and fun aspect of open world FPSs since Far Cry 2.
BTW, I highly recommend Far Cry Primal, especially if you're already a fan of Far Cry type games. By setting it in the stone age they made the game all about the animals. I picked that game up for $20 on Amazon last fall. I was worried a FPS without the shooting would suck, but the animal taming aspect made the game work.
I don't think I've played any of them since Far Cry 3. I'm way behind!
Post by: farmecologist on April 26, 2018, 10:24:35 AM
The Far Cry series is one of my favorites. Looks like I'll enjoy this one as well. However, I am waiting for a deal. Traditionally, prices on the Far Cry games drop significantly just a few weeks after release.
Personally I give Ubisoft a lot of credit for continuing to focus on putting a serious single player/co-op campaign in their games. The map in FC5 was even bigger than the one in Far Cry Primal and carried over a lot of elements from that game including the ability to fast travel to more than just outposts. Ubisoft has done a good job of improving the mechanics and fun aspect of open world FPSs since Far Cry 2.
BTW, I highly recommend Far Cry Primal, especially if you're already a fan of Far Cry type games. By setting it in the stone age they made the game all about the animals. I picked that game up for $20 on Amazon last fall. I was worried a FPS without the shooting would suck, but the animal taming aspect made the game work.
Yep I played the heck out of Primal. In my opinion it was unfairly criticized...but it was priced right (when i got it) and was a great game!
Post by: fdhs_runner on April 29, 2018, 07:33:07 AM
Primal was a game that should definitely be played on the hardest difficulty. Ubisoft even pushed out a Survival mode in an update after the game released. Playing the game on Veteran forces one to slow down and use strategy. I found the game got a LOT easier after taming a sabretooth and learning the skill for the rottenbomb. I'd sneak up on an enemy position, use the owl to drop a rottenbomb on top of the biggest enemy, then send the sabretooth in to clean up the perimeter while the other enemies fought each other. I found myself wishing Far Cry 5 had a small drone in the game.
It's obvious that Ubisoft carried over a LOT from Primal to Far Cry 5. Almost any compound on the map can be fast traveled to once you've walked past it once, not just outposts. Stores are everywhere, not just at outposts. The friendly AI system was copied over, to the point where just like in Primal it doesn't count as the enemy seeing you if all they see is your friendly AI character.
I give Ubisoft credit for realizing that to make an animal focused game work they had to set it in the stone age. I tried using the cougar in FC5 at first, but the enemy just shoots her. By putting Primal in the stone age the animals become much more powerful relative to the enemies and they can include now instinct specious like sabretooths and mammoths.
I've finished playing through FC5 now and have really just two complaints:
- Lack of a Veteran setting; the game only has easy, normal, and hard. Hard ended up being too easy. By the time I got 2 - 3 hours into the game about the only time I'd ever die or even be in trouble was under very direct fire from an enemy helicopter. The enemy ground troops don't scale up very well.
- The transition from the open world to the main story line could have been handled much better. It got to where I was intentionally avoiding picking up resistance points while traveling in the open world because I didn't want to hit that magic number and get yanked into the main story. They also should have set the resistance points needed to trigger the main story much higher, thereby forcing me to pick some up in the open world after completing all the 'story missions' and most of the 'side missions' that take place in the open world. I loved the story & side missions that take place in the open world, but if you hit the resistance points too quick it'll yank you before you finish the open world stuff.
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Post by: Cwadda on May 01, 2018, 09:27:09 AM
Anyone playing the new god of war? Looks good but I am waiting for price cuts.
I have heard good things about it from my friends. Pretty steep though. I'm still playing Fortnite, a popular free game.
Post by: Frugal D on May 02, 2018, 09:48:25 AM
Post by: Cwadda on May 02, 2018, 07:18:34 PM
Currently ADDICTED to Fortnite which is not only the best Mustachian game ever (read: free), it's also a really interesting business model. It recently became the highest grossing free game EVER! It brings in $2mm per day on in-game purchases. I'm constantly amazed how much money people are willing to spend on digital, meaningless accessories. One of my online buddies told me he has spent over $200 on that shit.
Yes, it is certainly changing the video gaming industry, for the better IMO.
Are you on PS4? Lol, we could play together sometime.
Post by: Arbitrage on May 22, 2018, 07:41:26 AM
Fortnite BR: gave it a whirl (on Xbox) with some buddies. Didn't grab me yet, but I'll probably be willing to play it when a few of them are online and interested.
Warframe: Have been playing here or there recently (played it extensively for about four months, but quit a year ago). Great free game, but with a steep learning curve.
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Picked it up for $6.25 to play with my son during his allotted screen time as an introduction to more complex video games.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: Almost done with this, but haven't finished yet.
Witcher 3: Another game that I periodically go back to. Incredible amount of high-quality content.
Post by: Inaya on June 06, 2018, 07:37:34 AM
I also discovered that somebody set up a private server of my MMORPG drug of choice, Final Fantasy XI. Hubs and I created characters and have already poured way too many hours into it. It's a bad, bad idea. I was this close to becoming one of those failed-out-of-college gaming addicts you hear about. And now I'm an adult with a job, in a masters program, with responsibilities... If we're going to play this again for the long haul, it's going to have to be WAY different this time around. Ditching work last Friday to play probably wasn't the best start...
On the plus side, it's very Mustachian--no subscription fee this time around, plus it will probably dramatically reduce our restaurant and entertainment spending. That happens when you stop leaving the house.
Post by: RWD on June 06, 2018, 07:55:14 AM
Post by: DenverDad on June 06, 2018, 11:10:37 AM
I am playing Celeste. Tons of fun and lots of replayability. It's really good at teaching you tech through level design instead of tutorial text and the difficulty curve is quite nice. Overall it's a very well polished game.
I'm working on the B side levels, and the difficulty gets quite ridiculous. I'm also playing Space Hulk Deathwing online with a friend. He gave me his physical copy since he also has a digital copy, so I see that as being Mustachian for me.
Post by: RWD on June 06, 2018, 11:34:14 AM
I am playing Celeste. Tons of fun and lots of replayability. It's really good at teaching you tech through level design instead of tutorial text and the difficulty curve is quite nice. Overall it's a very well polished game.
I'm working on the B side levels, and the difficulty gets quite ridiculous.
Agreed, the difficulty definitely ramps up in the optional levels. There were several rooms that I felt were impossible at first. But I like how the game pushes the boundaries of what I thought I was capable of. With enough practice (and sometimes thinking) I've been able to beat the B-side for Chapters 1-5 and I'm almost done with Chapter 6. After going back to the main story (to find all the collectibles) I found the normal levels to be much easier simply because the B-sides had honed my skills.
Post by: Cwadda on June 06, 2018, 06:40:14 PM
Picked up the new God of War (full price, but it's been a long time since there has been a game that Hubs and I were both excited about, and we didn't want to wait for the price to drop). Great game. I loved the original God of War (II was meh, and I never played III), and the changes and improvements to combat were fantastic--and so were the callouts to the original combat system. I really enjoyed the puzzles. The characters were great (never thought my favorite character in a game would be a severed head) and mostly believable. The environment was great, and I love games that reward you for exploring, and this one does not disappoint. It's no Horizon Zero Dawn (sequel now please), but definitely worth the price and still has lots of play left in it.
I also discovered that somebody set up a private server of my MMORPG drug of choice, Final Fantasy XI. Hubs and I created characters and have already poured way too many hours into it. It's a bad, bad idea. I was this close to becoming one of those failed-out-of-college gaming addicts you hear about. And now I'm an adult with a job, in a masters program, with responsibilities... If we're going to play this again for the long haul, it's going to have to be WAY different this time around. Ditching work last Friday to play probably wasn't the best start...
On the plus side, it's very Mustachian--no subscription fee this time around, plus it will probably dramatically reduce our restaurant and entertainment spending. That happens when you stop leaving the house.
Can you tell me more about this private server or PM me more information? I'm interested in FFXI.
Post by: Inaya on June 06, 2018, 11:22:00 PM
Can you tell me more about this private server or PM me more information? I'm interested in FFXI.
https://na.nasomi.com/ It's the game as it was around 2008 or so, for the most part.
Post by: rocketpj on June 09, 2018, 11:24:14 AM
Most off the time nowadays I play board games online, when I have time to play at all. Catan, Dominion, Lords of Waterdeep.
Post by: Rustychase on June 09, 2018, 06:26:24 PM
But there are enough mods and cc out there it's still pretty fun all these years later
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Post by: bacchi on June 15, 2018, 03:50:54 PM
Crazy about RPG's, latest is Torment: Tides of Numenera. Spiritual successors of one of my all-time favourites Planescape: Torment. Really has the same vibe and atmosphere to it.
I thought the gameplay was a little wonky. It also seemed a bit rushed.
I'm currently playing Pillars II. Slow at first, it's really picked up and is way fun.
Post by: I Want to Believe on June 22, 2018, 08:51:13 AM
Mostly my PC games have been RPG and FPS. Favourite game of all time is probably Deus Ex on PC, although System Shock 2 was pretty cool too. I also enjoyed Portal 1 and 2. Recently bought a dead Xbox 360 on ebay and repaired it so I could play Rise of the Tomb Raider without having to fork out for enough PC upgrades to run it. Also got a second hand copy of Alien: Isolation.
I don't get anywhere near enough time to play games as much as I used to, maybe one evening every couple of weeks for a couple of hours. So those 2 will probably keep me busy until christmas.
I also play on my phone, although mostly casual games, XCOM Enemy Within ported for android was well worth the £5 on google play store. I played the original XCOM games back in the 90s and it was a great modernisation.
Post by: fdhs_runner on June 26, 2018, 06:36:17 AM
I've always considered myself a PC Gamer, although I have played a few console games in the past, Resident Evil 1 and 2 on PS, and ICO and Shadow of the Colossus on PS2. I've never been able to get the hang of playing FPS with a controller.
I have that in common. I've tried playing FPSs on a console but it feels like my character is drunk and wearing concrete shoes compared to using a mouse & keyboard. Speaking of FPSs, I gave Ghost Recon Wildlands a try as Ubisoft had a free trial on their uplay program. It's a 3rd person shooter (a 3PS?), but thankfully allows aiming in first person. I'm still getting used to it, but the gameplay is phenomenal overall.
I'm not sure if MMM has touched on it, and I know he's into owning himself, but I have noticed over the years that renting an apartment gives me a LOT more free time outside of work compared to my house owning co-workers. I'm not sure if I would be playing video games if I had to do yard work and maintenance. I didn't play games for the last two years of highschool while working part time, doing a small time sport (cross country), and doing yard work and maintenance on my parents house. They accidentally convinced me that I don't want a house as an adult. I don't think that's the lesson they were trying to impart while I was mowing, raking leaves, edging driveways, weeding, landscaping, and assisting with the construction of privacy fences, drainage ditches, deck additions, etc but that was my key takeaway.
I got back into gaming after working full time, going to school part time, and not having to worry about the building I lived in after I left work for the day.
Post by: JLee on June 26, 2018, 08:26:41 AM
Holy crap.
Post by: Cromacster on June 29, 2018, 08:40:37 AM
It's such a simple game, but if you are playing with a few friends on a voice chat that game is so fun and intense.
Post by: lexde on June 29, 2018, 08:55:35 AM
Just started playing Diablo III on my PS3. My addictive personality is really taking over again, kinda scary heh. Good thing I'm on FMLA for a while!Oh man I loved D3
Post by: Roland of Gilead on June 30, 2018, 06:43:28 AM
I am playing the very first Zelda on it right now. Very surprised how many things from the later Zelda series are in the first one, especially when the artists only had like 30 pixels to fashion each character.
I do not know how to travel on the lakes and rivers yet though. I step on the little brown raft like thing but can't get it to move. Maybe I pick up a outboard motor in a cave?
Post by: Blackeagle on July 06, 2018, 02:29:54 PM
I finally got a NES (they re-re-released them yesterday) at Wal-mart for $60.
I am playing the very first Zelda on it right now. Very surprised how many things from the later Zelda series are in the first one, especially when the artists only had like 30 pixels to fashion each character.
Same here. Got my NES classic on Monday and I've been playing my way through Zelda since.
I do not know how to travel on the lakes and rivers yet though. I step on the little brown raft like thing but can't get it to move. Maybe I pick up a outboard motor in a cave?
There are two items that will let you cross water: the stepladder and the raft. The stepladder can be used on any water (both in dungeons and the overworld) but it only lets you cross one "square" of water. The raft lets you cross longer distances, but you can only use it where there's a "dock" (those square things sticking out into the water). You get the raft in Level 3 and the stepladder in Level 4.
Post by: Arbitrage on July 06, 2018, 07:54:43 PM
Post by: Davnasty on July 10, 2018, 07:10:36 AM
I thought it was fun to play, but it lost a lot of the equipment collecting aspect of D2. All weapons more or less behaved the same way so it was just a matter of higher number=better. I think the variety of D2 and the complexity of matching the right gear to the right build gave it a lot more replay value.Just started playing Diablo III on my PS3. My addictive personality is really taking over again, kinda scary heh. Good thing I'm on FMLA for a while!Oh man I loved D3
Post by: Comar on July 10, 2018, 10:48:39 AM
I finally got a NES (they re-re-released them yesterday) at Wal-mart for $60.
I am playing the very first Zelda on it right now. Very surprised how many things from the later Zelda series are in the first one, especially when the artists only had like 30 pixels to fashion each character.
Same here. Got my NES classic on Monday and I've been playing my way through Zelda since.I do not know how to travel on the lakes and rivers yet though. I step on the little brown raft like thing but can't get it to move. Maybe I pick up a outboard motor in a cave?
There are two items that will let you cross water: the stepladder and the raft. The stepladder can be used on any water (both in dungeons and the overworld) but it only lets you cross one "square" of water. The raft lets you cross longer distances, but you can only use it where there's a "dock" (those square things sticking out into the water). You get the raft in Level 3 and the stepladder in Level 4.
I love the nes classic. It cost me about 120 dollars when it got first released and I felt maybe I was splurging a bit on it but I've played it a ton. Now my son is playing Mario on it and I feel it's nice to let this be his first impression of video games instead of ultra graphics ps4 which I feel is still to expensive.
Post by: Psychstache on July 10, 2018, 12:46:12 PM
https://www.twitch.tv/prime
AKA built into the cost of the Prime subscription.
Post by: RWD on July 19, 2018, 01:24:03 PM
I really like how the battle system rewards honing your skills more than just grinding out more levels. The graphics aren't amazing (it was originally on the Vita), but they are decent and aesthetically consistent. The music is very good. The plot is fine but could be more ambitious. I am impressed with how much effort went into developing short stories for all the minor NPCs.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 13, 2018, 09:30:52 AM
I am guessing WoW classic will launch next year on the 15th anniversary.
Post by: Ozstache on August 13, 2018, 04:23:44 PM
Post by: turketron on August 14, 2018, 06:27:47 AM
Currently playing Dragon Age 1, then waiting for Dragon Age Inquisition to go on sale before I'll pick that up. I've heard 2 is skippable. Also on my wishlist- Witcher 3, Divinity 2, Bioshock Infinite, the new Wolfenstein games, and Pillars of Eternity 2.
Post by: supernovajm on August 14, 2018, 07:58:13 AM
Sorry if this has been posted before. I did not go through 23 pages of this thread to check.
Post by: turketron on August 14, 2018, 08:59:52 AM
Everyone here should check out https://reddit.com/r/patientgamers (https://reddit.com/r/patientgamers)
Sorry if this has been posted before. I did not go through 23 pages of this thread to check.
ooo, nice! I also just stumbled across https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/ which might be helpful for anything that might have slipped through the cracks of my wishlists.
Post by: Slee_stack on August 14, 2018, 12:44:09 PM
Currently playing Deus Ex Mankind Divided. Its taking a long time since I enjoy doing all the side missions and then there's that 4hrs a month thing.
I enjoyed the recent Tomb Raiders as well. I play about 2 games per year, so I have an endless backlog.
Post by: turketron on August 14, 2018, 12:57:17 PM
Post by: NorthernBlitz on August 14, 2018, 02:45:44 PM
Is Mankind Divided worth picking up? The original Deus Ex is one of my favorite games ever, and I already have Human Revolution on deck to play that I'm super excited about.
I liked Human Revolution an will probably end up getting Mankind Divided this Thanksgiving (probably ~ $10 or so).
I'll also probably pick up Shadow of War (another sequel to a game I really enjoyed the original) this TG too.
As for now, I'm playing Horizon (with the DLC) and I also picked up Metal Gear Solid 5 on a digital sale recently.
I had intended to preorder the final chapter of TellTale's walking dead (which came with all of the previous series in the pre-order), but I don't think that's available now that it's actually come out. I thought the pre-order was a reasonable idea because I hadn't played it since season 2. Now, I'll wait for it to go on sale.
Post by: Roboturner on August 22, 2018, 10:24:36 AM
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Post by: Arbitrage on August 22, 2018, 12:55:51 PM
Forza Horizon 2
Dead Space 3 (played this in the past; it's not as good as the previous two by any means, but I still feel like giving it another playthrough)
For Honor - haven't actually tried it yet, but always wanted to and the reviews weren't good enough to merit a purchase. For free, though, I'll definitely give it a shot.
Also still occasionally playing Warframe and Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
Looking forward to Red Dead Redemption 2. Going to purchase it at full price, but I feel it'll be worth it to play online with friends. Since that's probably only 2 full price games all year long (nothing else on my radar), I'm not going to worry too much.
Post by: Nudel on October 13, 2018, 12:12:48 PM
Post by: RWD on October 13, 2018, 02:05:31 PM
Playing with the Archive.org Commodore 64 games. Just click on a game and the emulator loads with all the high tech graphics you know and love. https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_c64 (https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_c64)
The first one I tried completely locked up my browser...
Post by: Nudel on October 13, 2018, 05:40:32 PM
Playing with the Archive.org Commodore 64 games. Just click on a game and the emulator loads with all the high tech graphics you know and love. https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_c64 (https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_c64)
The first one I tried completely locked up my browser...
No probs for me so far. Used both Firefox and Chromium.
Post by: onecoolcat on November 12, 2018, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: lemonlyman on November 13, 2018, 06:06:26 AM
Post by: Ozstache on November 14, 2018, 03:45:29 AM
Also been playing IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad on PC, which is pretty good.
Next up is Yakuza Kiwami on PS4. Since retiring, my gaming pace has been relentless, but this is a good problem to have :-)
Post by: Kevin S. on November 15, 2018, 03:39:49 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on November 15, 2018, 06:29:02 PM
Red dead redemption 2 – worth the money for sure !
Same; my second full-price game purchase this year. Actually haven't played in a bit due to company (the guest room is where the Xbox is), and have been playing Diablo 3 again (first time in 5 years or so).
Post by: Inaya on November 15, 2018, 11:09:05 PM
Post by: JLee on November 16, 2018, 08:26:22 AM
Post by: dcheesi on November 16, 2018, 09:18:52 AM
Luckily(?) for me, I never played the original, and I still have a console that will play it. Assuming I have time to play this winter, I'll probably pick up a copy of RDR(1) GOTY as my next patient-gamer score!Red dead redemption 2 – worth the money for sure !
Same; my second full-price game purchase this year. Actually haven't played in a bit due to company (the guest room is where the Xbox is), and have been playing Diablo 3 again (first time in 5 years or so).
Post by: NorthernBlitz on November 26, 2018, 03:53:08 PM
Red dead redemption 2 – worth the money for sure !
Same; my second full-price game purchase this year. Actually haven't played in a bit due to company (the guest room is where the Xbox is), and have been playing Diablo 3 again (first time in 5 years or so).
Just bought Diablo 3 (PS4) on a black Friday deal. I played the first 2 on PC a long time ago and the price was low enough that I thought it would be fun to see what the "new" one was like.
I was also hoping that Rise of the Tomb Raider (PS4) would drop to $10 or less (because it's so frickin' old), but it didn't so it remains on my "yet to buy" list.
I also bought a $10 copy of Shadow of War (really liked the first one), and a ~$25 copy of God of War (expensive for me, but it looks fun).
Since I don't play that much, I think these titles will last me for the year (along with games like Rock Band that I play years after they come out...I think D3 will be like this too).
Post by: salt cured on November 26, 2018, 05:09:05 PM
Post by: RWD on November 26, 2018, 06:01:26 PM
Well I picked up the Spiderman PS4 slim bundle. Got it, the Uncharted trilogy, The Last of Us Remastered, and Horizon: Zero Dawn for about $250. I've never owned a Playstation or Xbox before, so I'm excited. Recommend me something!
I own 17 PS4 games and these are some of my favorites:
Disgaea 5
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Ys VIII
Post by: frugalnacho on November 26, 2018, 07:37:02 PM
Luckily(?) for me, I never played the original, and I still have a console that will play it. Assuming I have time to play this winter, I'll probably pick up a copy of RDR(1) GOTY as my next patient-gamer score!Red dead redemption 2 – worth the money for sure !
Same; my second full-price game purchase this year. Actually haven't played in a bit due to company (the guest room is where the Xbox is), and have been playing Diablo 3 again (first time in 5 years or so).
Do it, that was a good game. I want to play RDR2 but I'm going to hold off until the price drops. I just ordered the witcher 3 complete edition for xbox one for $22.
Post by: NorthernBlitz on November 27, 2018, 07:09:14 AM
Well I picked up the Spiderman PS4 slim bundle. Got it, the Uncharted trilogy, The Last of Us Remastered, and Horizon: Zero Dawn for about $250. I've never owned a Playstation or Xbox before, so I'm excited. Recommend me something!
Sounds more a great start.
When your done with those, maybe Witcher 3.
I also love Rockband, but it's probably hard to find instruments... But if you like drums you could try to get a cheap electronic kit (needs MIDI out) and a Ps4 midi adapter. It's a bunch of cash to drop though so maybe I shouldn't recimmend it here
Post by: turketron on November 27, 2018, 08:01:53 AM
Next up- Witcher 3 GOTY ($20 sale from GOG a couple months back)
Post by: dcheesi on November 27, 2018, 09:11:45 AM
Price dropped a bit more on Black Friday so I grabbed a copy. Now I just need to find time to play!Luckily(?) for me, I never played the original, and I still have a console that will play it. Assuming I have time to play this winter, I'll probably pick up a copy of RDR(1) GOTY as my next patient-gamer score!Red dead redemption 2 – worth the money for sure !
Same; my second full-price game purchase this year. Actually haven't played in a bit due to company (the guest room is where the Xbox is), and have been playing Diablo 3 again (first time in 5 years or so).
Do it, that was a good game. I want to play RDR2 but I'm going to hold off until the price drops. I just ordered the witcher 3 complete edition for xbox one for $22.
Post by: salt cured on November 27, 2018, 04:32:20 PM
I own 17 PS4 games and these are some of my favorites:
Disgaea 5
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Ys VIII
Sounds more a great start.
When your done with those, maybe Witcher 3.
I also love Rockband, but it's probably hard to find instruments... But if you like drums you could try to get a cheap electronic kit (needs MIDI out) and a Ps4 midi adapter. It's a bunch of cash to drop though so maybe I shouldn't recimmend it here
Thanks to you both! I'll definitely look into these.
Post by: bendixso123 on November 27, 2018, 05:33:37 PM
Endless Space
Kerbal Space Program
The Witness
Axiom Verge
Post by: Ozstache on November 28, 2018, 03:45:24 AM
Post by: onecoolcat on December 04, 2018, 08:18:41 PM
Just finished God of War III (freebie with PS Plus). I didn't like it at first but it grew on me and it ended up being pretty good, even with all the button mashing!
I played GOW3 on hard difficulty and was crushed. Unfortunately, they only give you the option to dropping to easy difficulty (skipped normal) so the game went from @#%#$ hard to a cake walk. I still had fun but my ego definitely took a hit. I'm a souls gamer and I couldn't deal with GOW3 on hard! There is even a titan difficulty after that!!!
Currently play Dark Souls. I'm a big fan of souls games but I never actually ventured into the souls series. Platinumed Bloodborne and beat Demon's Souls and Nioh on NG+ and just now diving into Lordran!
Post by: Ozstache on December 05, 2018, 03:33:02 AM
I played GOW3 on hard difficulty and was crushed. Unfortunately, they only give you the option to dropping to easy difficulty (skipped normal) so the game went from @#%#$ hard to a cake walk. I still had fun but my ego definitely took a hit. I'm a souls gamer and I couldn't deal with GOW3 on hard! There is even a titan difficulty after that!!!You did better than me because I started out on normal and even then had to go down to easy to beat Hades due to my noobness. The game got easier after that as I got more used to it so I could probably have persisted with normal mode all the way through. It's a balance between having enough of a challenge for it to be fun but not so much of a challenge that you're going to rage quit the game. Titan difficulty- no way!
Post by: lemonlyman on December 14, 2018, 09:35:30 AM
Currently play Dark Souls. I'm a big fan of souls games but I never actually ventured into the souls series. Platinumed Bloodborne and beat Demon's Souls and Nioh on NG+ and just now diving into Lordran!
I'm also a fan of soulsborne games! I'm playing DS3 right now. Nioh and Bloodborne were my first ones. I was excited about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice until I saw it was more a stealth action game with no RPG stat elements.
Post by: Jon_Snow on December 14, 2018, 10:00:49 AM
Very pleased with the Xbox One X purchase. Another benefit of the console is that there are a ton of "Xbox One X Enhanced" games, such as Witcher 3 that are greatly improved graphically on this console...closely matching powerful PC's on maxed out settings. I'll probably play through Witcher 3 again at some point just to experience the enhanced graphical fidelity.
Post by: MilStachian on December 14, 2018, 02:14:10 PM
In high school and college I was an avid gamer. MMORPGs, RPGs, RTS, you name it (although never a huge fan of FPS).
For the last two years, I can't seem to stick with a game. After an hour or so, I'm absolutely bored and need to do something else.
I love the idea of getting pulled into a game like I used to...but I can't. I'll read a review, get pumped, start playing, and about an hour later...bleh. What gives? (I'm 32, for those wondering).
Post by: FIRE@50 on December 14, 2018, 02:17:18 PM
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Post by: lexde on December 15, 2018, 10:27:45 AM
Post by: lexde on December 15, 2018, 10:28:58 AM
Wanted to share something I've been going through to see if I'm the only one.Definitely not the only one. I used to game for HOURS at a time and now get bored of the game entirely as soon as I’ve put a little bit of time into it. It’s frustrating since this used to be a big escape for me.
In high school and college I was an avid gamer. MMORPGs, RPGs, RTS, you name it (although never a huge fan of FPS).
For the last two years, I can't seem to stick with a game. After an hour or so, I'm absolutely bored and need to do something else.
I love the idea of getting pulled into a game like I used to...but I can't. I'll read a review, get pumped, start playing, and about an hour later...bleh. What gives? (I'm 32, for those wondering).
Post by: lexde on December 15, 2018, 10:29:54 AM
Post by: Ozstache on December 15, 2018, 04:40:35 PM
Post by: Khaetra on December 16, 2018, 04:36:45 AM
I'm currently immersed in RDR2 on Xbox One X, which I just recently upgraded to. I am often left speechless at how good this game looks and sounds. And now the story itself is starting to pull me in. I have played this till 2:30am a couple of times during the middle of the week - it's one of those games that actually makes it difficult to put the controller down. I'm only about 20% into the main storyline, and in an attempt to make this game last, I tend to just wander the HUGE world map, hunting, interacting with wildlife (hunting) and randomly scattered characters (gunfights, robbing, looting). Sometimes I'll position myself, on my horse, at the top of a hill and just wait for sunrise...which leaves me slack jawed every time.
Very pleased with the Xbox One X purchase. Another benefit of the console is that there are a ton of "Xbox One X Enhanced" games, such as Witcher 3 that are greatly improved graphically on this console...closely matching powerful PC's on maxed out settings. I'll probably play through Witcher 3 again at some point just to experience the enhanced graphical fidelity.
I upgraded to the One X and am playing Forza Horizon 4. Oh wow what a beautiful game in 4K! RDR2 is on my list, just waiting for the price to drop a bit. I've been watching folks play it on Mixer and I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Post by: Chris-93AUS on December 16, 2018, 09:35:11 PM
I'm always looking for people to play with on a variety of games :)
Post by: daverobev on December 17, 2018, 09:57:10 AM
I am generally an RPG player, I'm just not entirely sure this particular game is for me. I think I played the first hour or two of Witcher 1 or 2 a while back.
I played Dragon Age Inquisition and finished it but didn't love it (and I started playing again, and loved it less), as an example of a 'great' RPG I just wasn't into. I much prefer the older turn based stuff, especially if it's streamlined and fast. Liiiike... Suikoden II, haha.
Post by: RWD on December 17, 2018, 10:10:04 AM
Any thoughts on Witcher 3 complete for $27CAD?
I am generally an RPG player, I'm just not entirely sure this particular game is for me. I think I played the first hour or two of Witcher 1 or 2 a while back.
I played Dragon Age Inquisition and finished it but didn't love it (and I started playing again, and loved it less), as an example of a 'great' RPG I just wasn't into. I much prefer the older turn based stuff, especially if it's streamlined and fast. Liiiike... Suikoden II, haha.
I haven't played it myself but I've watched my wife play almost the entire game. Overall it's a good game but the loading times are infuriating. If you're the kind of person that wants to reload your save to try different options or if you play risky and die occasionally or if you fast travel a lot then the load times are going to really suck the joy out of the game. The game also has a ridiculous amount of side quests and stuff to explore. This can be both good and bad. Also, it is really not feasible to grind for levels as the vast majority of experience comes from quests/story. So if you find part of the game too difficult it can't realistically be overcome by just farming enemy kills for a while.
Post by: daverobev on December 17, 2018, 10:43:57 AM
Any thoughts on Witcher 3 complete for $27CAD?
I am generally an RPG player, I'm just not entirely sure this particular game is for me. I think I played the first hour or two of Witcher 1 or 2 a while back.
I played Dragon Age Inquisition and finished it but didn't love it (and I started playing again, and loved it less), as an example of a 'great' RPG I just wasn't into. I much prefer the older turn based stuff, especially if it's streamlined and fast. Liiiike... Suikoden II, haha.
I haven't played it myself but I've watched my wife play almost the entire game. Overall it's a good game but the loading times are infuriating. If you're the kind of person that wants to reload your save to try different options or if you play risky and die occasionally or if you fast travel a lot then the load times are going to really suck the joy out of the game. The game also has a ridiculous amount of side quests and stuff to explore. This can be both good and bad. Also, it is really not feasible to grind for levels as the vast majority of experience comes from quests/story. So if you find part of the game too difficult it can't realistically be overcome by just farming enemy kills for a while.
Thanks - which platform was she playing on? I'll be taking my PS4 with me to the UK... I was considering upgrading the 1Tb HDD to an SSD, actually, not sure how much that would help, though I imagine it *should* help quite a lot!
Do you have any comparisons with the load times - eg, vs Final Fantasy XV, say?
Post by: RWD on December 17, 2018, 11:08:52 AM
Any thoughts on Witcher 3 complete for $27CAD?
I am generally an RPG player, I'm just not entirely sure this particular game is for me. I think I played the first hour or two of Witcher 1 or 2 a while back.
I played Dragon Age Inquisition and finished it but didn't love it (and I started playing again, and loved it less), as an example of a 'great' RPG I just wasn't into. I much prefer the older turn based stuff, especially if it's streamlined and fast. Liiiike... Suikoden II, haha.
I haven't played it myself but I've watched my wife play almost the entire game. Overall it's a good game but the loading times are infuriating. If you're the kind of person that wants to reload your save to try different options or if you play risky and die occasionally or if you fast travel a lot then the load times are going to really suck the joy out of the game. The game also has a ridiculous amount of side quests and stuff to explore. This can be both good and bad. Also, it is really not feasible to grind for levels as the vast majority of experience comes from quests/story. So if you find part of the game too difficult it can't realistically be overcome by just farming enemy kills for a while.
Thanks - which platform was she playing on? I'll be taking my PS4 with me to the UK... I was considering upgrading the 1Tb HDD to an SSD, actually, not sure how much that would help, though I imagine it *should* help quite a lot!
Do you have any comparisons with the load times - eg, vs Final Fantasy XV, say?
She was playing on the PS4. I recall having wait times over 1 minute. I dropped Final Fantasy XV pretty early on because I couldn't stand it but I don't remember it having noticeable load times, at least not in comparison to The Witcher 3.
Post by: daverobev on December 17, 2018, 11:17:30 AM
Any thoughts on Witcher 3 complete for $27CAD?
I am generally an RPG player, I'm just not entirely sure this particular game is for me. I think I played the first hour or two of Witcher 1 or 2 a while back.
I played Dragon Age Inquisition and finished it but didn't love it (and I started playing again, and loved it less), as an example of a 'great' RPG I just wasn't into. I much prefer the older turn based stuff, especially if it's streamlined and fast. Liiiike... Suikoden II, haha.
I haven't played it myself but I've watched my wife play almost the entire game. Overall it's a good game but the loading times are infuriating. If you're the kind of person that wants to reload your save to try different options or if you play risky and die occasionally or if you fast travel a lot then the load times are going to really suck the joy out of the game. The game also has a ridiculous amount of side quests and stuff to explore. This can be both good and bad. Also, it is really not feasible to grind for levels as the vast majority of experience comes from quests/story. So if you find part of the game too difficult it can't realistically be overcome by just farming enemy kills for a while.
Thanks - which platform was she playing on? I'll be taking my PS4 with me to the UK... I was considering upgrading the 1Tb HDD to an SSD, actually, not sure how much that would help, though I imagine it *should* help quite a lot!
Do you have any comparisons with the load times - eg, vs Final Fantasy XV, say?
She was playing on the PS4. I recall having wait times over 1 minute. I dropped Final Fantasy XV pretty early on because I couldn't stand it but I don't remember it having noticeable load times, at least not in comparison to The Witcher 3.
A minute? Oh wow. Ok, I'll keep on giving it a miss then, thanks.
Post by: RWD on December 17, 2018, 11:26:58 AM
She was playing on the PS4. I recall having wait times over 1 minute. I dropped Final Fantasy XV pretty early on because I couldn't stand it but I don't remember it having noticeable load times, at least not in comparison to The Witcher 3.
A minute? Oh wow. Ok, I'll keep on giving it a miss then, thanks.
Yeah, it was quite bad.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/73061640
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/71830707
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/36ltx7/load_times_after_dying_way_too_long_in_witcher_3/
https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/the-witcher-3-loading-time.71952/
Post by: YttriumNitrate on December 17, 2018, 12:07:39 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on December 17, 2018, 08:08:49 PM
#pcmasterrace
Post by: JLee on December 18, 2018, 02:59:26 AM
Witcher 3 wait times were not bad at all on my modestly ok PC with an SSD.
#pcmasterrace
Here too, I didn't notice anything particularly problematic.
I recently bought an open box refurbished GTX 1080 at Microcenter -- finally replaced my 4yo GTX 970. If anybody wants a GTX 970, I'll make you a deal! :)
Post by: daverobev on December 18, 2018, 07:20:55 AM
Not sure. I'd like to pick something meaty up for the PS4, I have about $38 CAD of credit.
Post by: undercover on December 18, 2018, 09:51:01 AM
Wanted to share something I've been going through to see if I'm the only one.
In high school and college I was an avid gamer. MMORPGs, RPGs, RTS, you name it (although never a huge fan of FPS).
For the last two years, I can't seem to stick with a game. After an hour or so, I'm absolutely bored and need to do something else.
I love the idea of getting pulled into a game like I used to...but I can't. I'll read a review, get pumped, start playing, and about an hour later...bleh. What gives? (I'm 32, for those wondering).
Same. Granted, I don't play a lot of games in general outside of gaming with friends online. I picked up RDR2 with high hopes and while there are some amazing moments, the game is far too linear for me and the open world "survival" aspects add absolutely nothing to the game. It's too time consuming and doesn't feel like I'm actually in control of anything.
I really like NakeyJakey and he did an excellent overview as to what's wrong with Rockstar games. But I think this applies to a lot of other games as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvJPKOLDSos&t=5s
I'm basically done with buying 40+ hour games. It just gets too tedious and repetitive and starts to feel like work. Not trying to sound like another book snob, but I'd rather just read a long book for story and I'd rather watch a movie for great visuals/story. Gaming tries to combine both and sometimes when it magically comes together it's absolutely amazing and incredible like with Breath of the Wild. I think the problem though is thinking AAA games that are built for the masses are going to be right for you.
Certain games do certainly pull me in. Stardew Valley was amazing. There was some bridge building game that had Portal vibes I can't remember but was amazing as well. I generally like puzzle games a lot. So yeah, maybe you're playing the wrong games and haven't really found your niche. You've changed as a person but I can guarantee there's no such thing as getting too old for games.
Post by: RWD on December 18, 2018, 11:51:06 AM
PC vs PS4 - thing is, I'm moving back to the UK in two weeks, and it is a lot easier for me to take my PS4 than my PC. I'm not even sure what I'll do with the PC, probably dismantle it and take everything but the case... Not til next year sometime though.
Not sure. I'd like to pick something meaty up for the PS4, I have about $38 CAD of credit.
I've heard good things about Horizon Zero Dawn but haven't tried it yet. I'd suggest Ys VIII but it looks like it might be a bit above your credit amount. If you like tactical RPGs you should look at Disgaea 5. If you have any interest whatsoever in platformers you must play Celeste, it's an incredible game.
Post by: Dr Kidstache on December 18, 2018, 06:29:36 PM
Also mixing in a little Need For Speed Payback. I have an embarrassingly long list of games to get to at some point.
Post by: NorthernBlitz on December 20, 2018, 09:49:52 AM
She was playing on the PS4. I recall having wait times over 1 minute. I dropped Final Fantasy XV pretty early on because I couldn't stand it but I don't remember it having noticeable load times, at least not in comparison to The Witcher 3.
A minute? Oh wow. Ok, I'll keep on giving it a miss then, thanks.
Yeah, it was quite bad.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/73061640
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/71830707
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/36ltx7/load_times_after_dying_way_too_long_in_witcher_3/
https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/the-witcher-3-loading-time.71952/
I played Witcher 3 on PS4 and wait times were bad.
It was much worse at the beginning of the game when I was dying more. It wasn't nearly as much of an issue mid to late game when I'd learned how to do combat much better.
Loved the game despite the wait times. One of the best games I've ever played.
Post by: daverobev on December 20, 2018, 10:00:51 AM
She was playing on the PS4. I recall having wait times over 1 minute. I dropped Final Fantasy XV pretty early on because I couldn't stand it but I don't remember it having noticeable load times, at least not in comparison to The Witcher 3.
A minute? Oh wow. Ok, I'll keep on giving it a miss then, thanks.
Yeah, it was quite bad.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/73061640
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/71830707
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/36ltx7/load_times_after_dying_way_too_long_in_witcher_3/
https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/the-witcher-3-loading-time.71952/
I played Witcher 3 on PS4 and wait times were bad.
It was much worse at the beginning of the game when I was dying more. It wasn't nearly as much of an issue mid to late game when I'd learned how to do combat much better.
Loved the game despite the wait times. One of the best games I've ever played.
$27 CAD, ok, I'll give it a whirl.
Post by: beee on December 20, 2018, 10:26:11 AM
Started my 2nd playthrough this year, just completed first dlc yesterday.
It is a masterpiece, and expansions are even better than the main game in my opinion. The story, the side quests, the combat (play on "Blood and Broken bones" difficulty), the music.
Just don't rush it and enjoy, and explore, and immerse, read the bestiary, brew your potions and apply oils on blades. The story does start a bit slow but I think it was meant that way. It becomes much more intense later.
About the difficulty. There're 4 levels: easy, normal, harder, hard.
Choose the "harder" (Blood and Broken bones), anything easier and you will not need neither alchemy, nor oils, and won't need to prepare for the hard fights (witcher contracts). They meant to be a bit harder than your normal pack of wolves. And alchemy is a big part of Witcher lore.
If you're afraid of dying, then invest points into the active shield that regenerates health when you take damage. It will save you a lot.
On easy difficulty levels you can kill everybody with pressing just 1 button. It will become boring.
Post by: Grog on December 21, 2018, 01:20:14 AM
Tons of great DS and 3ds games.
It fits in my pocket, you can easily pause games by closing the lid... Always with me on train etc. Battery no issue, great for plane flights.... Chargeable from a any USB port.. Very durable and resistant. And dirty cheap.
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Post by: Inaya on December 27, 2018, 02:02:03 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on December 27, 2018, 11:25:45 AM
1. RDR2
2. Dead Cells
3. Deep Rock Galactic
Fun times - except for the sick kid I'm caring for as well :/
Post by: sixwings on December 27, 2018, 11:39:16 AM
Post by: RWD on December 27, 2018, 01:47:48 PM
Post by: Ozstache on December 27, 2018, 02:12:27 PM
Also, Jurassic Park Evolution for PC. Picked this up on sale for $20 and got 36 hours out of it before finishing all the missions, so much less than my value benchmark of $1 an hour for entertainment. Beautiful graphics and animations.
Post by: onecoolcat on January 04, 2019, 08:39:44 PM
Currently play Dark Souls. I'm a big fan of souls games but I never actually ventured into the souls series. Platinumed Bloodborne and beat Demon's Souls and Nioh on NG+ and just now diving into Lordran!
I'm also a fan of soulsborne games! I'm playing DS3 right now. Nioh and Bloodborne were my first ones. I was excited about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice until I saw it was more a stealth action game with no RPG stat elements.
I platinumed Dark Souls Remastered. Loved it. I'm doing Dark Souls 2 now. Its good but I was more immersed into the first one.
Post by: RWD on January 21, 2019, 07:41:10 AM
I am enjoying playing the game again and not stopping for a couple minutes every other line to translate. Vesperia is still my favorite Tales game.
Post by: Ozstache on January 22, 2019, 09:09:27 PM
I also just completed Yakuza Kiwami, a fighting style game I would not normally play but was a free game on PS+. It was quite cheesy at times and the fighting got a bit monotonous but the story was quite engaging and enjoyable.
Next up Steep, another freeby (see a pattern here?)
Post by: onecoolcat on January 22, 2019, 09:16:24 PM
Post by: Bayou Dweller on January 23, 2019, 01:35:02 PM
I've played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on and off since it came out in 2011. And I've also played cs 1.6 and cs:go on and off forever. Talk about bang for your buck!
Post by: brandon1827 on January 23, 2019, 01:46:56 PM
@GoingToMaine I still have my original PS2 and God of War was one of my all time favorite games. A buddy I play Fallout with says they have all the prior God of War games on one disc for PS4...so I'll be on the lookout for that
Post by: lexde on January 23, 2019, 03:15:45 PM
Maybe not the most Mustachian gaming, but it’s already gotten lots of use. My goal is to have an eventual overall cost of about $.10/hour plus whatever electricity it uses. I’m sure this will happen in the next two years, especially with a new Pokémon and Animal Crossing coming out later this year.
Post by: brandon1827 on January 24, 2019, 07:02:34 AM
@lexde What's the most inexpensive way you've found to get good games for it if you don't have lots of friends with that system?
In general, I think if you can purchase the console at a deep discount or get it as a gift, playing games on that would be an inexpensive hobby...especially when compared to other forms of entertainment. Not as cheap as reading a book or riding a bike, but if you're a gamer and really enjoy that as a primary form of entertainment, it seems to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of costs once the console is out of the way.
Post by: Jim Fiction on January 24, 2019, 08:34:20 AM
The last game I was playing on an actual system was Zelda - Twilight Princess for Wii, but I haven't touched it since the summer.
Post by: Sugaree on January 24, 2019, 08:38:07 AM
I'm mostly a retro gamer. That hobby isn't as cheap as it used to be but I've been finding good value in systems that are sort of middle aged. They're old but not quite or just barely considered "retro."
For example, I picked up a PS2 with about 40 games for $45 the other day. So I've been playing bits and pieces of all of those games. I used to have a PS2 back in the day, so I'm reliving old favorites like GTA: Vice City, God of War, and some of the racing and wrestling games. I need to get a decent controller for it as the one it came with is aftermarket junk, but everything else is great and exactly as I remember.
My kid wanted a Switch for xmas. He had a lot of faith in Santa because he used his own money to go out and buy a game for it about two weeks before xmas day. He got the switch, but he also got a whole retro gaming center containing all the old systems that have somehow survived all my moves (NES, SNES, PS2, XBox360, Wii, and there's an N64 around here somewhere that I can't currently put my hands on) plus one of those gaming chairs that DH picked up cheap somewhere and mulit colored lightstrips. He...could care less about the retro games, but is absolutely glued to the Switch.
Post by: lexde on January 24, 2019, 11:59:24 AM
My son got a Switch from his grandmother for Christmas but hasn't been very interested in it yet. I love the concept (and that I didn't have to buy it, lol) but I'm not sure why he's not into it.It’s tough, because that console and it’s games retain a LOT of their value. Even with used games I have trouble finding them for less than $50. Swapping is the way to go if you can. I do not recommend getting digital copies of games ever.
@lexde What's the most inexpensive way you've found to get good games for it if you don't have lots of friends with that system?
In general, I think if you can purchase the console at a deep discount or get it as a gift, playing games on that would be an inexpensive hobby...especially when compared to other forms of entertainment. Not as cheap as reading a book or riding a bike, but if you're a gamer and really enjoy that as a primary form of entertainment, it seems to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of costs once the console is out of the way.
If not, you can always buy used on OfferUp and see if anyone is willing to trade or haggle a bit. It’ll still be around $50, but the bigger titles (Pokémon, Mario Kart, etc.) are definitely worth it just in how expansive they are and how much gameplay you can expect to get out of it.
Depending on his age, you may just want to look through demos and download those. I know a 5 year old with a 30-second attention span. I downloaded 5 or so demos, which is enough to play for about 10-15 minutes, and that’s all she needs. Super glad I didn’t drop $150 on a few games for her...
The flip side of retaining value is that you can always sell games that didn’t go over well or that you’ve played to death and still get a decent return to apply somewhere else. As with all games, sell on eBay/OfferUp and keep the case if you can. You can buy and resell for about the same price.
Sorry I don’t have a better answer! If you still work, you can always ask coworkers (with kids?) if they have a switch. A lot of my coworkers are around my age (mid-20s to mid-30s) and so there are 4 of us who can swap games, which makes it a lot more fun. It doesn’t have to be your SON’s friends with the games! :-)
Post by: DenverDad on January 24, 2019, 12:48:14 PM
My son got a Switch from his grandmother for Christmas but hasn't been very interested in it yet. I love the concept (and that I didn't have to buy it, lol) but I'm not sure why he's not into it.
@lexde What's the most inexpensive way you've found to get good games for it if you don't have lots of friends with that system?
In general, I think if you can purchase the console at a deep discount or get it as a gift, playing games on that would be an inexpensive hobby...especially when compared to other forms of entertainment. Not as cheap as reading a book or riding a bike, but if you're a gamer and really enjoy that as a primary form of entertainment, it seems to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of costs once the console is out of the way.
Start monitoring reddit.com/r/nintendoswitchdeals. There are deals to be had, but for AAA games, $45 is probably the best you will do outside of Black Friday or maybe an E3 sale. Being patient helps.
Post by: lexde on January 24, 2019, 12:58:33 PM
I didn’t know about this, thanks!My son got a Switch from his grandmother for Christmas but hasn't been very interested in it yet. I love the concept (and that I didn't have to buy it, lol) but I'm not sure why he's not into it.
@lexde What's the most inexpensive way you've found to get good games for it if you don't have lots of friends with that system?
In general, I think if you can purchase the console at a deep discount or get it as a gift, playing games on that would be an inexpensive hobby...especially when compared to other forms of entertainment. Not as cheap as reading a book or riding a bike, but if you're a gamer and really enjoy that as a primary form of entertainment, it seems to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of costs once the console is out of the way.
Start monitoring reddit.com/r/nintendoswitchdeals. There are deals to be had, but for AAA games, $45 is probably the best you will do outside of Black Friday or maybe an E3 sale. Being patient helps.
Post by: brandon1827 on January 24, 2019, 02:28:17 PM
My son is 9 and is in love with Pixel Gun, Roblox, and other ipad-based games. His grandmother got him the switch along with Mario Cart, Splatoon 2, and RBI Baseball. I thought he'd be all over it, but has barely played any of those games at all, and has instead continued to play his old iPad games. He has a few friends with the Switch at school, but they don't really borrow/exchange games with each other.
Post by: daverobev on January 27, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
I picked up a copy of Ni No Kuni 2, and I'm about 4-5 hours in to that now. Not quite my cup of tea but it's ok.
Post by: RWD on January 27, 2019, 06:55:30 AM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
I picked up a copy of Ni No Kuni 2, and I'm about 4-5 hours in to that now. Not quite my cup of tea but it's ok.
Did you play the first Ni No Kuni?
Post by: daverobev on January 27, 2019, 10:03:31 AM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
I picked up a copy of Ni No Kuni 2, and I'm about 4-5 hours in to that now. Not quite my cup of tea but it's ok.
Did you play the first Ni No Kuni?
No, I never had a PS3. It is immensely frustrating to me that the kind of games I like are rare, and usually end up being one or two per platform per generation. So, I emulated Xenoblade Chronicles with Dolphin (and then bought the DS version), and absolutely loved it; I then bought a Wii U for Xenoblade Chronicles X. And then... they brought Xenoblade Chronicles 2 out on the Switch. Rage, seriously. So, I have not as yet bought a Switch.
So far on my PS4 I have completed one game (Final Fantasy XV).
Post by: RWD on January 27, 2019, 11:27:16 AM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
I picked up a copy of Ni No Kuni 2, and I'm about 4-5 hours in to that now. Not quite my cup of tea but it's ok.
Did you play the first Ni No Kuni?
No, I never had a PS3. It is immensely frustrating to me that the kind of games I like are rare, and usually end up being one or two per platform per generation. So, I emulated Xenoblade Chronicles with Dolphin (and then bought the DS version), and absolutely loved it; I then bought a Wii U for Xenoblade Chronicles X. And then... they brought Xenoblade Chronicles 2 out on the Switch. Rage, seriously. So, I have not as yet bought a Switch.
So far on my PS4 I have completed one game (Final Fantasy XV).
I had a friend lend me the original Ni No Kuni but I just couldn't get into it. I'm sure it's a great game but I didn't care for the protagonist, the battle system, or the chain quests. I've ignored the second game because I figured I needed to play the first for it to make sense, but maybe that is not the case.
That is definitely a weak point of console platforms. You miss out on a lot of games if you skip a generation. And some franchises even require you to buy handhelds in addition to consoles to play all the main games. I also bought a Wii U primarily for Xenoblade X. The first Xenoblade was a much better game though. I've played through that three times now. I don't think I'll be getting a Switch in the near future though. Xenoblade 2 just doesn't look quite as appealing. Seems like too much of a gacha game with the BLADE system.
I believe I have reached the point where I have more games for the PS4 than any platform before it. I have been really satisfied with the game selection. I currently count 22 games and we have 4 more on preorder. I have beaten 13 of those so far. Funnily Final Fantasy XV is one of the few I didn't like and stopped playing pretty early on.
Post by: daverobev on January 27, 2019, 11:43:06 AM
FFXV I have really mixed feelings on in a lot of ways, it had so much potential. Still very good IMHO. I bought Final Fantasy 0 but couldn't get into that at all.
I rebought Dragon Age Inquisition (had originally played it on Xbox 360), but just didn't get into it. I think I will get an SSD at some point to speed up the PS4.
I actually played through a few games on the X360. Everyone panned the Game of Thrones game but I enjoyed that quite a lot.
Post by: Indexer on January 27, 2019, 04:15:56 PM
I spent the first month I had it just hunting and doing hunting or horse related challenges, like kill a cougar with a bow, get from town X to town Y in 5 minutes, etc. I did very little of the main quest. I really enjoy how detailed the hunting experience is.
With a lot of that done I've started doing the main quest. Wow, this game is violent! It's a Rockstar game so I should expect it, but I've spent so much time doing side activities I didn't realize how violent the core game is.
Post by: Fish Sweet on January 29, 2019, 02:33:10 PM
I grew up on Kingdom Hearts, and for a while thought I was immune from the excitement of the new game dropping, but I was totally in denial.
Other games I'm currently working through: Nier: Automata, Dishonored, KH: Birth by Sleep
Post by: Bakari on February 03, 2019, 10:22:55 AM
I'm mostly a retro gamer. That hobby isn't as cheap as it used to be but I've been finding good value in systems that are sort of middle aged. They're old but not quite or just barely considered "retro."
The Switch online ($10 per year) includes a slowly expanding selection of original NES games. I haven't delved too far in (there is just so much game to play, and limited time even just working 6 days a month!) but I just played through the original Metroid for the first time ever. I can see why I was into that NES back when it first came out, for all I've been spoiled by modern graphics, that was still really fun. And {spoiler alert}
Spoiler: show
What's the most inexpensive way you've found to get good games for it if you don't have lots of friends with that system?
Depends what you consider "good". The big name Nintendo made games are hard to find at any significant discount, but the most popular game in the world right now (Fortnite) is free, and the game I put the most time into the past several weeks (Fallout Shelter) also free. Also really enjoyed / enjoying a number of indy games, Overcooked and Night in the Woods with my wife, Octodad, Violett, Ultimate Chicken Horse, all in the $10-20 range
My big name brand games either came with the system (I got it on Craigslist as a bundle from a college student who pre-ordered and then didn't have time to play) or I've gotten as gifts
Post by: lexde on February 16, 2019, 05:37:35 PM
I've gone back down the rabbit hole.
Started a new League of Legends account. Lost an entire day today to Summoner's Rift. Add me if you guys play!
Post by: Ozstache on February 18, 2019, 01:01:00 AM
This months freebie PS4 games: Hitman - really good for one play through but wouldn't go through again. For Honor - I don't do multiplayer so tried the single player campaign and got 2/3 of the way through before rage quitting about how stupid and repetitive the fight controls were.
I'm also working my way through the Uncharted 1/2/3 remastered collection, having finished the first two and am now on the third. Awesome games and I can't believe how good a game Uncharted 1 was given that it is over 9 years since it was made.
All this playing lately took its toll on my original PS4 controller. Despite two attempts at repair surgery it seems the up/down potentiometer is worn beyond revival and started to affect game control so much that I had to retire it. Only $60 for a new one and so many hours pleasure anticipated for it, so it was a no brainer good buy to get a new replacement.
Post by: farmecologist on February 19, 2019, 10:49:00 AM
I got Fallout 76 on a half-price sale and have been playing it for around 2 weeks. I love the resource gathering, as well as the mission aspect of the game.
I have been playing FO76 too. There has been a lot of 'internet hate' out there regarding the game. However, I really like it. I don't play it as a multiplayer game though. I play it solo exactly like I play Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Skyrim, etc.... If you like huge maps, exploring, etc... I'd recommend it.
Post by: rocketpj on February 22, 2019, 11:39:24 PM
It's a lot like Fortnite, without the building thing and with teams of 3 fighting it out on a big map. It's pretty fun, matches are over in no more than 21 minutes or so (and usually a lot sooner for most of the players).
Post by: SansSkill on February 23, 2019, 01:52:26 AM
Been dry on an Advance Wars game for over a literal decade so the spiritual successor was much appreciated.
As for Into the Breach the replayability is enormous and I really like the lack of RNG during turns, you can see exactly who is going to do what in what order and you plan insanely elaborate strategies on occasion and I absolutely love it!
Post by: Rachel_the_Lark on February 23, 2019, 05:10:12 AM
As for Into the Breach the replayability is enormous and I really like the lack of RNG during turns, you can see exactly who is going to do what in what order and you plan insanely elaborate strategies on occasion and I absolutely love it!
Replayability??? I still can't get past the second island! But I totally agree that it's a good find. I'm constantly losing, but can see that it is a direct result of a mistake I've made.
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 23, 2019, 06:24:37 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on February 23, 2019, 06:33:11 PM
I just picked up a copy of "Crusader Kings 2" and I'm starting to learn how to play it and... Jeez. I feel like I'm back in college except now I'm studying for a degree in Political Science.You will never have free time again. Such a good game.
Post by: ender on February 23, 2019, 06:42:35 PM
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Post by: jojoguy on March 01, 2019, 01:56:30 PM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
The reactions to TW3 are odd. I have a friend who did the same as you, but he went back to it later. Now, he loves it. A few hours is not much for a game like that. There is a cave area near the beginning that, imo, is the worst part of the game and many stop playing after that. Mainly, because it is boring and tedious there.
I played it and beat it initially after borrowing it from my friend and thought it was great. Later on I wanted to play it again because of the DLC Hearts of Stone was coming out. After playing it again, I must say that it is now my favorite game of all time, and I am not exaggerating. The writing in the game is so well done. It is crazy. Hearts of Stone DLC has the most incredible writing and story telling of any game I've ever played. The villian is amazing and well played.
Post by: grantmeaname on March 01, 2019, 02:51:40 PM
Post by: NorthernBlitz on March 04, 2019, 02:51:50 PM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
The reactions to TW3 are odd. I have a friend who did the same as you, but he went back to it later. Now, he loves it. A few hours is not much for a game like that. There is a cave area near the beginning that, imo, is the worst part of the game and many stop playing after that. Mainly, because it is boring and tedious there.
I played it and beat it initially after borrowing it from my friend and thought it was great. Later on I wanted to play it again because of the DLC Hearts of Stone was coming out. After playing it again, I must say that it is now my favorite game of all time, and I am not exaggerating. The writing in the game is so well done. It is crazy. Hearts of Stone DLC has the most incredible writing and story telling of any game I've ever played. The villian is amazing and well played.
I had never played a witcher game and it took me a while to get into the fighting mechanics. That and the ps4 load times were brutal so every time I died I had to wait for a minute or two to play again. Was frustrating at first, but not as much od an issue after learning how to fight better
Post by: rocketpj on March 08, 2019, 09:07:09 AM
I could probably just play Skyrim for about 5 years before needing another game, partially because I don't really have a lot of time to play and it is SO very huge.
Post by: jojoguy on March 08, 2019, 05:24:23 PM
I'm still chipping away at Skyrim, which one of my kids bought. They've long since lost interest, but I'm happily exploring the map and battling various monsters while slowly working my way through all the quests.
I could probably just play Skyrim for about 5 years before needing another game, partially because I don't really have a lot of time to play and it is SO very huge.
I really have to give Skyrim a proper chance. The remaster came out at a time when I was playing a couple of other games. I`ll have to get it on PC though. I really enjoy the mod support for many of the games.
Post by: turketron on March 08, 2019, 07:47:41 PM
I really have to give Skyrim a proper chance. The remaster came out at a time when I was playing a couple of other games. I`ll have to get it on PC though. I really enjoy the mod support for many of the games.
I would suggest doing some research before buying the Remastered version- a decent number of mods don't work with it, and you can get HD texture packs for the non-remastered version that make it almost as good. Granted, it's been awhile since I've checked so more mods might be ported over to the Remastered one, but it's worth looking into what mods you want to use to ensure they're all compatible before buying the Remaster.
Post by: Ozstache on March 09, 2019, 04:16:52 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on April 15, 2019, 03:57:07 PM
Then, I bought Division 2, though I was initially thinking that I wouldn't.
I've played each game plenty, but that's still two full-priced games in short order, which is usually my yearly allotment. Generally, I only spring for new games when I anticipate that it will become a regular event with my buddies and/or multiplayer is a key part, but neither has become quite the social phenomenon I've hoped. There's still time for Division 2 (3 friends have it so far, but haven't played it that often), but we'll see.
Still playing the Division 2, but also picked Dark Souls 3 back up, as I bought the DLC during a recent sale. Played the heck out of it years ago, and have been waiting for the DLC to become cheaper.
I do want to play Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at some point, but I can wait for that to go on sale.
Post by: Inaya on April 15, 2019, 05:19:38 PM
Post by: onecoolcat on April 15, 2019, 07:41:01 PM
Post by: ender on April 15, 2019, 08:24:58 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on April 16, 2019, 09:15:14 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on April 16, 2019, 09:15:57 AM
Post by: ender on April 16, 2019, 09:16:52 AM
Such a good game. Totally eats your life though. I wish it was easier to grow cities past the 75k mark...
Hey that's almost exactly what my city is at right now :-)
Though I have a massive expansion I need to let sit for a while and see what happens.
Post by: dignam on April 17, 2019, 09:26:45 AM
I am playing huge quantities of Overwatch lately. Such a fun, intricate game and such a good experience if you play with friends or find good strangers from the random assignments.
I freaking love Overwatch. I have way more hours in it than I should, but it's just so darn fun. So many ways to play, and Competitive is where it's at. Love how every hero and strategy has a counter of some sort.
Community isn't bad either. For every salty, toxic player there are 5 others who are fun and helpful. Most people will switch heros if you ask nicely (and it's obvious that hero is not working for the current situation/composition).
Lucio or Orisa are my go-tos. Willing to play most heros though if the team needs it.
Post by: jojoguy on April 17, 2019, 09:34:58 AM
Post by: Bakari on April 18, 2019, 11:06:01 PM
City Skylines!
I first learned about that game from this thread.
My computer of the time was not capable of playing it even at the lowest settings.
I designed a cheap gaming rig on PCPartPicker, but the frugal in me kept me putting it off. Even after my more-than-ten-year-old laptop finally died, I switched to another laptop I had picked up for free when I was a hauler. Some two years later, I finally went ahead and built my "super" (by my standards - Core i7, GE force GTX1060) computer out of parts.
I cursed this thread for tempting me to indulge in a almost $1000 computer when my real needs would probably have been met with a $100 computer.
But it is certainly a fun game. I spent a lot of hours on it, especially in the early days of paternity leave just before and just after my little goober made his first appearance, when there was nothing to do in between fetching things for my wife.
I hope to be able to play again some day, maybe the Witcher 3 too, and Mass Effect 3. Maybe once he's in school...
Post by: onecoolcat on April 19, 2019, 04:46:48 PM
I started replaying Bloodborne. I really forgot how great this game is!
One of the best games ever. From Software is the best developer out there!
Post by: jojoguy on April 19, 2019, 08:15:44 PM
I started replaying Bloodborne. I really forgot how great this game is!
One of the best games ever. From Software is the best developer out there!
Yep! Still need to check out Sekiro. Waiting for it to go down to $20 to buy.
Post by: Kevin S. on May 02, 2019, 03:01:02 PM
I started replaying Bloodborne. I really forgot how great this game is!
One of the best games ever. From Software is the best developer out there!
Yep! Still need to check out Sekiro. Waiting for it to go down to $20 to buy.
I splurged when i saw it for 40 bucks on xbox live. Totes worth it ! I like it more than bloodbourne or dark souls
It's way more fun IMHO to be able to escape and jump around and (try) to live to a fight another day
Post by: Ozstache on May 02, 2019, 04:08:34 PM
Post by: jojoguy on May 03, 2019, 06:17:14 PM
I started replaying Bloodborne. I really forgot how great this game is!
One of the best games ever. From Software is the best developer out there!
Yep! Still need to check out Sekiro. Waiting for it to go down to $20 to buy.
I splurged when i saw it for 40 bucks on xbox live. Totes worth it ! I like it more than bloodbourne or dark souls
It's way more fun IMHO to be able to escape and jump around and (try) to live to a fight another day
I have two drawbacks. 1. You aren`t creating a character of your choice. 2. No leveling.
Yes, I`m still sure that I`ll like(or love) it, but I really love to have at least one of those two things for me to buy right away.
Post by: jojoguy on May 03, 2019, 06:20:59 PM
Just finished The Surge and COD WW2. The Surge was really hard in places and it took three play throughs to get all achievements but it was a very rewarding game. The graphics in COD WW2 were outstanding and the game play on veteran was much easier than on COD MW3 I played last month. I tried multiplayer on COD WW2 after not having done multiplayer for many years and it still doesn't do anything for me. Give me single player with a great story line instead any day!
COD has great production values. Multiplayer is what I prefer though. Even though I am not very good. I prefer Battlefield multiplayer because you can still have a bad or mediocre kill/death ratio and still be very helpful to your team and squads. I always preferred a medic class with a single fire rifle. I always do terrible in close range battles but medium distance I am okay, and I enjoy reviving downed teammates and supplying med packs.
Post by: CptCool on May 07, 2019, 08:59:07 AM
Just finished The Surge and COD WW2. The Surge was really hard in places and it took three play throughs to get all achievements but it was a very rewarding game. The graphics in COD WW2 were outstanding and the game play on veteran was much easier than on COD MW3 I played last month. I tried multiplayer on COD WW2 after not having done multiplayer for many years and it still doesn't do anything for me. Give me single player with a great story line instead any day!
COD has great production values. Multiplayer is what I prefer though. Even though I am not very good. I prefer Battlefield multiplayer because you can still have a bad or mediocre kill/death ratio and still be very helpful to your team and squads. I always preferred a medic class with a single fire rifle. I always do terrible in close range battles but medium distance I am okay, and I enjoy reviving downed teammates and supplying med packs.
I'm a medic main as well when i play battlefield. Everyone wants to have a medic (or more than one) in their squad!
Post by: Inaya on May 27, 2019, 10:32:13 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on May 28, 2019, 07:58:47 AM
RIME is free in the Epic Games store this week. Fun little puzzle adventure game reminiscent of ICO and The Last Guardian.
Speaking of which, since I didn't see it specifically discussed,
Mustachian PSA: The Epic Games store (PC digital distribution platform, new Steam competitor) offers a free game for you to keep every two weeks. Not really any reason not to take advantage of it. Many of the games they've offered are pretty decent, actually.
Personally, I've still been playing Dark Souls 3, but over the past few days have been giving Dauntless a try. Newly released free-to-play game, clearly inspired by Monster Hunter World. It's amusing; definitely not as deep as MHW but much more focused upon party play and easy grouping. It's kind of making me want to go back and play more MHW, actually, which I haven't touched in about a year.
Post by: FrugalKube on June 04, 2019, 10:32:49 PM
My son got a Switch from his grandmother for Christmas but hasn't been very interested in it yet. I love the concept (and that I didn't have to buy it, lol) but I'm not sure why he's not into it.
@lexde What's the most inexpensive way you've found to get good games for it if you don't have lots of friends with that system?
In general, I think if you can purchase the console at a deep discount or get it as a gift, playing games on that would be an inexpensive hobby...especially when compared to other forms of entertainment. Not as cheap as reading a book or riding a bike, but if you're a gamer and really enjoy that as a primary form of entertainment, it seems to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of costs once the console is out of the way.
Start monitoring reddit.com/r/nintendoswitchdeals. There are deals to be had, but for AAA games, $45 is probably the best you will do outside of Black Friday or maybe an E3 sale. Being patient helps.
Also if you have Twitter follow @Videogamedeals and visit Cheapassgamer.com
Post by: FrugalKube on June 04, 2019, 10:34:15 PM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
The reactions to TW3 are odd. I have a friend who did the same as you, but he went back to it later. Now, he loves it. A few hours is not much for a game like that. There is a cave area near the beginning that, imo, is the worst part of the game and many stop playing after that. Mainly, because it is boring and tedious there.
I played it and beat it initially after borrowing it from my friend and thought it was great. Later on I wanted to play it again because of the DLC Hearts of Stone was coming out. After playing it again, I must say that it is now my favorite game of all time, and I am not exaggerating. The writing in the game is so well done. It is crazy. Hearts of Stone DLC has the most incredible writing and story telling of any game I've ever played. The villian is amazing and well played.
To me Witcher 3 was one of the best modern western RPGs I ever played. I had never played any of he other games. I set aside Fallout 4 to enjoy Witcher 3 and complete it and all the DLC
Post by: FrugalKube on June 04, 2019, 10:35:41 PM
Post by: JLee on June 05, 2019, 09:08:28 AM
Couldn't get in to Witcher 3 for some reason, after a few hours playing.
The reactions to TW3 are odd. I have a friend who did the same as you, but he went back to it later. Now, he loves it. A few hours is not much for a game like that. There is a cave area near the beginning that, imo, is the worst part of the game and many stop playing after that. Mainly, because it is boring and tedious there.
I played it and beat it initially after borrowing it from my friend and thought it was great. Later on I wanted to play it again because of the DLC Hearts of Stone was coming out. After playing it again, I must say that it is now my favorite game of all time, and I am not exaggerating. The writing in the game is so well done. It is crazy. Hearts of Stone DLC has the most incredible writing and story telling of any game I've ever played. The villian is amazing and well played.
To me Witcher 3 was one of the best modern western RPGs I ever played. I had never played any of he other games. I set aside Fallout 4 to enjoy Witcher 3 and complete it and all the DLC
I still need to finish Witcher 3 and I haven't even started Fallout 4....the older I get, the less time it seems I have!
Post by: Chippewa on June 05, 2019, 11:32:04 AM
Post by: Ozstache on June 06, 2019, 02:55:34 AM
My favourite character so far has been Charles Chatenay, a French Artist whose nude paintings are ahead of their time for the game era. I like it when he says in the letter he writes after your final mission with him: "I detest selfish asses more than civilization itself. But what is civilization really but organised selfishness?"
Post by: ender on June 09, 2019, 07:26:13 PM
Post by: Davnasty on June 09, 2019, 09:46:12 PM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
Post by: ender on June 10, 2019, 06:32:04 AM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
I don't know of very many recent ones that are popular. That's my problem :(
Post by: RWD on June 10, 2019, 06:49:22 AM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
I don't know of very many recent ones that are popular. That's my problem :(
A few I found on Wikipedia that seem well received (disclaimer, I haven't played any of these):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_1800
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Division:_Normandy_44
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpellForce_3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_and_Tail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War_Saga:_Thrones_of_Britannia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War:_Three_Kingdoms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-K
Post by: ender on June 10, 2019, 08:11:25 AM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
I don't know of very many recent ones that are popular. That's my problem :(
A few I found on Wikipedia that seem well received (disclaimer, I haven't played any of these):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_1800
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Division:_Normandy_44
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpellForce_3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_and_Tail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War_Saga:_Thrones_of_Britannia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War:_Three_Kingdoms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-K
Most of these are not RTS games. Some have RTS components but almost all of those are not primarily RTS games.
Post by: NorthernBlitz on June 10, 2019, 08:28:49 AM
Post by: JLee on June 10, 2019, 08:31:03 AM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
I have friends that are hardcore gamers and they play a lot of Stellaris (4x, if that falls under your RTS umbrella?).
Post by: RWD on June 10, 2019, 08:59:50 AM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
I don't know of very many recent ones that are popular. That's my problem :(
A few I found on Wikipedia that seem well received (disclaimer, I haven't played any of these):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_1800
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Division:_Normandy_44
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpellForce_3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_and_Tail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War_Saga:_Thrones_of_Britannia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War:_Three_Kingdoms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-K
Most of these are not RTS games. Some have RTS components but almost all of those are not primarily RTS games.
With the exception of the Total War games they are all described as Real Time Strategy. Maybe the definition has changed over time?
Post by: JLee on June 10, 2019, 10:49:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReDDgFfWlS4
Simply stunning.
Post by: ender on June 10, 2019, 11:02:50 AM
With the exception of the Total War games they are all described as Real Time Strategy. Maybe the definition has changed over time?
A lot of games now (such as Anno 1800) are more builder games with RTS components. And not as much dedicated RTS like the older games like Starcraft/World of Warcraft/etc, which were almost exclusively focused on RTS.
Microsoft released a trailer for their upcoming flight simulator...they haven't had a proper new one since 2006.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReDDgFfWlS4
Simply stunning.
This looks amazing!
Post by: RWD on June 10, 2019, 12:11:15 PM
With the exception of the Total War games they are all described as Real Time Strategy. Maybe the definition has changed over time?
A lot of games now (such as Anno 1800) are more builder games with RTS components. And not as much dedicated RTS like the older games like Starcraft/World of Warcraft/etc, which were almost exclusively focused on RTS.
You consider World of Warcraft an RTS? I'm not sure I understand your definition at all...
Post by: grantmeaname on June 10, 2019, 12:16:23 PM
Post by: ender on June 11, 2019, 06:03:28 AM
I'm sure it's a typo and he meant Warcraft.
Bah. Yes :( lol
I can see how that would be confusing xD
Post by: Arbitrage on June 11, 2019, 08:04:42 AM
Ridiculous, as anticipated, but quite amusing. Some slowdown during giant explosions on my old first-gen Xbox One.
Pondering purchasing Far Cry Primal or Ghost Recon Wildlands (probably just Primal) for $5.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 13, 2019, 09:50:59 AM
The most hours I have put into any game in the past several years is Divinity Original Sin II. It is just an incredibly well-written and thoroughly polished game. However, it is BRUTALLY difficult. I didn't even beat it. I saw what was expected of me for the final boss fight and I thought, meh, I've had enough.
If you have not played XCOM 2 to, that is also a masterpiece. And it is also HARD AS HELL.
Count me as another person that couldn't get into The Witcher III. I even beat the game, but I didn't love the journey. I think it was the battle system. I want more than just a sword (or two). Reading through this discussion has convinced me to start a new game on NG+ to see if I missed anything or if I rushed the story. I really WANT to love it.
I am a PC gamer and all the comments about the PS4 exclusive are killing me. Mainly, I badly want to play RDR2, GOW, and Bloodborne. Speaking of From Software, anyone see the teaser for Elden Ring? I am irrationally excited for this game, more so than for any game in recent memory.
I was thinking about posting this question in a new thread, but I am curious what everyone's thought is on Google Stadia. Would you be happy to stream games and only need a lower-end system? Will it be too laggy? For me, if this thing proves to not lag, not randomly disconnect, not generally suck, I will be all over it. I don't need to "own" my games. I am even thinking of taking Microsoft up on their new PC pass. $5/month. Some games you can stream, some you can download. But, damnit, I still have to figure out how to get my hands on the PS4 exclusives!
Great games discussion in here!
Post by: zolotiyeruki on June 13, 2019, 10:26:59 AM
I was thinking about posting this question in a new thread, but I am curious what everyone's thought is on Google Stadia. Would you be happy to stream games and only need a lower-end system? Will it be too laggy? For me, if this thing proves to not lag, not randomly disconnect, not generally suck, I will be all over it. I don't need to "own" my games. I am even thinking of taking Microsoft up on their new PC pass. $5/month. Some games you can stream, some you can download.Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the idea, although I can understand its appeal.
Here's why it doesn't work for me: As I get older, my interest in (and time for) games has waned a bit, and I find myself playing fewer games, but spending more time on them. I originally paid $20 for Valve's Orange Box (including Team Fortress 2), and I got a few thousand hours of enjoyment out of it. I paid $17 for Kerbal Space Program, and have spent over 2,000 hours in that one as well. The story is similar for Starcraft 2. I've spent less than $100 on games in the last 10+ years, so the idea of spending more than that in 7 months is repulsive for me.
The idea of paying yet another subscription is repulsive to me. I would feel like I *have* to spend my time playing games in order to "make it worth it," rather than making a one-time payment for something specific I want, and then being able to enjoy it forever. And I don't like the thought of losing access to a game when I let the subscription lapse.
I'm very much not a typical consumer, though, so take it for what it's worth.
Post by: Psychstache on June 13, 2019, 10:35:16 AM
I was thinking about posting this question in a new thread, but I am curious what everyone's thought is on Google Stadia. Would you be happy to stream games and only need a lower-end system? Will it be too laggy? For me, if this thing proves to not lag, not randomly disconnect, not generally suck, I will be all over it. I don't need to "own" my games. I am even thinking of taking Microsoft up on their new PC pass. $5/month. Some games you can stream, some you can download. But, damnit, I still have to figure out how to get my hands on the PS4 exclusives!
I have a Nvidia Shield and it has a similar setup with GeForce Now. Functionally it works great as long as you are hard wired. I'm not sure I would keep it after if they shift to a month-to-month model as I don't have enough time or interest in regularly playing games.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 13, 2019, 11:06:05 AM
Here's why it doesn't work for me:
But what about the cost of upgrading the system? It sounds like you are still working on an older catalogue, so you will be good for a while. But that will not always be the case. Eventually your current ps/pc/xbox will not be able to handle a game you want to play.
Recently my video card bricked. $300 for a replacement/upgrade. That could have been 30 MONTHS of a Stadia subscription (albeit making the dubious assumption that the price will not go up in that time).
The appeal to me is offloading the hardware duties to one of the biggest and most technically adept companies in the solar system. I also read that, if we take the long view, this business model has the potential to tear the roof off of gaming as we know it. I mean, I am not going buy a ray-tracing, bells and whistles, $2000 graphics card. What kind of graphics can Google afford? This will pave the way for the next generation of mind-bogglingly huge, lifelike, multiplayer games.
Hell, this might even put pressure on the powers-that-be to upgrade our shit internet in the US. Call me an optimist.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on June 13, 2019, 12:41:25 PM
That's a fair point, and one I hadn't taken into consideration. Of course, being frugal, I'm still gaming on a GTX950 :D
Here's why it doesn't work for me:
But what about the cost of upgrading the system? It sounds like you are still working on an older catalogue, so you will be good for a while. But that will not always be the case. Eventually your current ps/pc/xbox will not be able to handle a game you want to play.
Recently my video card bricked. $300 for a replacement/upgrade. That could have been 30 MONTHS of a Stadia subscription (albeit making the dubious assumption that the price will not go up in that time).
Post by: Roland of Gilead on June 13, 2019, 01:51:42 PM
I spent 24 hours just training various pets on a hunter.
Post by: Philociraptor on June 14, 2019, 06:47:41 AM
Got into the beta of WoW classic and it has absolutely destroyed my desire to play the current retail WoW.
I spent 24 hours just training various pets on a hunter.
Those. Were. The. Days.
I played a gnome mage, full Netherwind Regalia with Staff of the Shadow Flame, Arcane Power build with fire tilt. Some of the most memorable gaming moments of my life, 40-man dungeon raids, competing with the other squishies for highest DPS.
Post by: Gondolin on June 17, 2019, 11:17:42 AM
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albeit making the dubious assumption that the price will not go up in that time)
...or that Google doesn’t can the whole project after 18 months when Stadia fails to meet financial projections. Google has a long history of jumping into adjacent markets and then bailing after the market failed to materialize.
Post by: Ozstache on June 18, 2019, 02:18:57 AM
Post by: jojoguy on June 18, 2019, 04:24:15 AM
Vitality = 50
Attunement = 19
Endurance = 99
Strength = 50
Dexterity = 50
Resistance = 11
Intelligence = 50
Faith = 51
All the stats of course are soft capped, but I am starting to go ahead and continue leveling them a little here and there for the small gains. The rings I just kind of mess around with depending on a boss fight or whatever. I love using the Qualaag Fury Sword and the spells.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 18, 2019, 09:34:59 AM
Dark Souls has taken up all my gaming time in the last couple of months.
Leveling up in DS is a mixed bag for me. It's so satisfying to get more and more powerful. But the satisfaction of the game comes from going toe to toe with a much more powerful enemy and winning with perfectly-timed dodges and parries. I guess this is a fundamental issue with all RPG's. The game has to get easier as you level up, but as it gets easier it may be less satisfying. What is a game designer to do?
Post by: jojoguy on June 20, 2019, 05:20:09 PM
Dark Souls has taken up all my gaming time in the last couple of months.
Leveling up in DS is a mixed bag for me. It's so satisfying to get more and more powerful. But the satisfaction of the game comes from going toe to toe with a much more powerful enemy and winning with perfectly-timed dodges and parries. I guess this is a fundamental issue with all RPG's. The game has to get easier as you level up, but as it gets easier it may be less satisfying. What is a game designer to do?
I`m really weird when it comes to level grinding. I really enjoy spending hours at a time doing it no matter what the game is. I think I`m about to pick up Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. I watched some guys playing it on PS Live and I was thrilled with what I saw. It truly is an unofficial Castlevania: SOTN sequel. Walmart`s got it for $32 on the PS4 right now.
Post by: ender on June 23, 2019, 08:42:01 AM
It's pretty fun.
Post by: jojoguy on June 23, 2019, 11:13:52 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 24, 2019, 09:09:51 AM
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is my favorite game this year so far!
... And coming from a DS fan. I am off to check it out.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 25, 2019, 10:56:06 AM
Post by: Gondolin on June 27, 2019, 12:12:08 PM
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Can't do that with W3.
Once you find Cori, be careful how you treat her as it affects the ending.
Post by: jojoguy on July 01, 2019, 04:50:02 AM
So, FWIW, because of all the good reviews on here for The Witcher 3, I went back to play it on ng+ and I am enjoying it MUCH more this time. I am paying closer attention to the story. In most games I treat the story as a nuisance. Can't do that with W3. HOWEVER - the combat still pisses me off regularly. If you could get a carbon copy of Dark Souls combat into W3, you might have the greatest game ever. I am hoping that is exactly what Elden Ring will be. Time will tell.
I somewhat feel the same way. The combat is much better playing on the harder difficulties because you are forced to mess around with the oils and other stat buffs, but then you run into the worst problem with the game: the loading times. When you die you will face that minute long loading screen. I was hoping owning the pc version would help this and it definitely does, but not enough for my tastes. This includes with all the awesome mods available. In spite of the problems ,it is still my favorite game of all time though. I would have never thought that any game would dethrone Chrono Trigger as my favorite.
Post by: jojoguy on July 01, 2019, 04:56:52 AM
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is my favorite game this year so far!
... And coming from a DS fan. I am off to check it out.
I just beat it. Such a great game. It really hit the Metroidvania sweet spot. If there is an issue, it has to do with how easy the game is. You can become so overpowered halfway through that nothing can kill you unless you want to die. The story was surprisingly decent. I found out in the end credits that David Hayter did the voice for one of the main characters and narrator. Also, the voice actor who played Alucard in SOTN did a voice too. I could tell that last one very easily.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on July 11, 2019, 12:19:07 PM
I was hoping owning the pc version would help this and it definitely does, but not enough for my tastes.
I play it on PC and I have it loaded on an SSD. It takes a little while to load, but is short enough that I never really think about it.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on July 11, 2019, 12:25:03 PM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on July 11, 2019, 12:35:44 PM
Post by: daverobev on July 13, 2019, 04:39:23 AM
Currently playing Monster Hunter World. I am about 20 hours in. I was rather confused for about the first 10 hours. Now I am only mildly confused. I picked the easiest weapon set to try to dumb it down and I may use something more complicated as I get more accustomed to the game. I have been enjoying it more and more with each passing hour. The combat is akin to Dark Souls without being nearly as rage-inducing (Ornstein and Smough, may you burn in hell for eternity). On average, a monster will take me about 20 - 30 minutes to take down and the fights are totally absorbing. Hard to quit the game at the end of the night, just want to level and level and level.
Mm I tried this game. Couldn't get into it, really - currently playing Horizon Zero Dawn which is similar in a way, but a bit less... restrictive? More of an RPG.
Post by: Bakari on July 16, 2019, 12:31:06 PM
Anyone care to make an argument for Celeste? I picked it up on sale and played it for an hour or two. The level design, art, and story were great. But it is another one of these ultra-difficult platformers where you have to have extremely accurate timing and the reflexes of an F1 driver. I couldn't get past a certain screen after about 25 tries and I just lost all interest in trying anymore. (The game has difficulty control but I would rather quit than cheat.)
A difficulty control isn't cheating, anymore than a swinging couple is cheating. It isn't cheating if it isn't against the rules.
Lots and lots of games have difficulty settings, ranging from almost impossible to lose to almost impossible to win. Even an experienced gamer needs some time to get used to a specific game's controls, and playing the exact same level over and over gets you better and better even once you are used to it. We play a level of overcooked 2 DLC the first time and can't even reach one-star. A few hours later and getting 3 doesn't feel like a challenge.
Difficulty settings give a game replay value. Go through it on easy mode. Play something else. Come back, play it on normal mode, it'll be harder, but at least possible. Then some day come back and play pro mode!
Post by: RWD on July 23, 2019, 08:40:28 PM
Anyone care to make an argument for Celeste? I picked it up on sale and played it for an hour or two. The level design, art, and story were great. But it is another one of these ultra-difficult platformers where you have to have extremely accurate timing and the reflexes of an F1 driver. I couldn't get past a certain screen after about 25 tries and I just lost all interest in trying anymore. (The game has difficulty control but I would rather quit than cheat.)It is only ultra hard and precise for the optional levels. The main story (A-sides) should be pretty straightforward. Maybe you are doing the section wrong (there are mild puzzle elements) or are trying a B-side level? I recommend leaving the B-sides alone at least until you've beat the main story. That way it is more of an even difficulty ramp up.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 12, 2019, 08:35:07 AM
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Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 12, 2019, 09:43:18 PM
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Post by: Davnasty on August 13, 2019, 07:14:59 AM
Borderlands 3 is 9/13!!
Finally! But I still haven't bought an Xbox One...
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 13, 2019, 07:55:20 AM
Borderlands 3 is 9/13!!
Finally! But I still haven't bought an Xbox One...
It's on PC too. How's your rig?
Post by: Davnasty on August 13, 2019, 08:07:37 AM
Borderlands 3 is 9/13!!
Finally! But I still haven't bought an Xbox One...
It's on PC too. How's your rig?
It's got to be 2 player split screen. It's the only game SO will play and I might get hurt if I played without her.
Post by: daverobev on August 13, 2019, 11:53:36 AM
World of Warcraft Classic launches August 26 at 3pm. I will be traveling back to 2004 and this time I am going to try and finish all of the end game raids.
I'm tempted but... I have children now. I just don't have time. I'd be wanting to be totally absorbed for the first week...
Post by: Roland of Gilead on August 13, 2019, 08:19:29 PM
World of Warcraft Classic launches August 26 at 3pm. I will be traveling back to 2004 and this time I am going to try and finish all of the end game raids.
I'm tempted but... I have children now. I just don't have time. I'd be wanting to be totally absorbed for the first week...
Yeah the joy of being FIRE'd. My wife is going to play (she was a rogue in 2004 but we are going mage mage this time) and she is up for tube socking the whole first week!
Post by: the_gastropod on August 13, 2019, 09:03:29 PM
I must be one of the only people who really like RTS games at this point.
What are some of the more recent games that are popular? I think the last I played was Age of Mythology.
I don't know of very many recent ones that are popular. That's my problem :(
Little delayed here, but WC3 is having a bit of a resurgence now that Blizzard announced Reforged (https://playwarcraft3.com).
Post by: jojoguy on August 20, 2019, 10:23:06 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 20, 2019, 11:57:25 AM
Welp….I preordered Final Fantasy 8 Remastered. I have tried playing the game twice before and could never get into it. Maybe the remaster will motivate me.
I lost much of a summer home from college to that damn game. I got a little too into it.
I am 30 hours into Persona 5 and dare I say it is losing the luster? I feel like a creepy voyeur looking in on the lives of teens. I will put a few more hours into it but I am a little bored. Games are as hard for me to quit as a novel.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 20, 2019, 12:00:21 PM
Post by: YttriumNitrate on August 20, 2019, 03:32:08 PM
Post by: daverobev on August 21, 2019, 01:36:19 AM
Welp….I preordered Final Fantasy 8 Remastered. I have tried playing the game twice before and could never get into it. Maybe the remaster will motivate me.
I lost much of a summer home from college to that damn game. I got a little too into it.
I am 30 hours into Persona 5 and dare I say it is losing the luster? I feel like a creepy voyeur looking in on the lives of teens. I will put a few more hours into it but I am a little bored. Games are as hard for me to quit as a novel.
I had that issue with the Persona 3 version on the PSP I think it was - got a certain way and... just nothing. It just doesn't have the staying power.
Same with the equivalent game on the Wii U actually, I forget what it's called.
Good old FF VIII. I just wish there was more equipment in the game - I loved sorting weapons and materia in VII. Yes, junctioning, but...
Post by: Ozstache on August 21, 2019, 01:48:38 AM
Oh and Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Just finished this and really enjoyed it. 153 hours all up to platinum for me but you can get there in 60-70 if you don't do every side mission and complete every location objectives like I did.
Post by: Bakari on August 21, 2019, 02:12:49 PM
I'm now currently working my way through the Zelda series, and am on to Twilight Princess (game cube version). So far, the biggest challenge is dealing with the camera controls that seem to be much degraded relative to Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker.
What are you playing on that can play games from NES, Super NES, 64, and Cube?
Post by: CptCool on August 21, 2019, 02:29:43 PM
I'm now currently working my way through the Zelda series, and am on to Twilight Princess (game cube version). So far, the biggest challenge is dealing with the camera controls that seem to be much degraded relative to Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker.
What are you playing on that can play games from NES, Super NES, 64, and Cube?
Computer with emulators works well for this
Post by: YttriumNitrate on August 21, 2019, 04:10:59 PM
I was using an HP Probook 6465, but it started lagging quite bad on Wind Waker, so I upgraded to a Lenovo W530 turbos up to 3.7 Ghz. Brute processor speed is key in emulation, so if I want to go much further (Skyward Sword?) I'll probably be stuck on my water-cooled 4.5 Ghz home system.I'm now currently working my way through the Zelda series, and am on to Twilight Princess (game cube version). So far, the biggest challenge is dealing with the camera controls that seem to be much degraded relative to Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker.What are you playing on that can play games from NES, Super NES, 64, and Cube?
Post by: Bakari on August 21, 2019, 05:50:50 PM
Where does one find the emulators themselves, and the games though?
I have a 3.6GHz i7, with GE Force GTX 1070 that can play any current game at least on medium settings, but no idea how it would fare for emulating
Post by: RWD on August 22, 2019, 06:02:54 AM
I've seen a couple emulated NES, played a little bit, but playing just doesn't feel the same with a keyboard instead of a real controller. I guess they make USB controllers, but probably wouldn't want a different one for every virtual "system"
Where does one find the emulators themselves, and the games though?
I have a 3.6GHz i7, with GE Force GTX 1070 that can play any current game at least on medium settings, but no idea how it would fare for emulating
I use a wired Xbox 360 controller (it's just regular USB) which works fine for most games. Emulators let you map the buttons how you please.
There is a different emulator project (and often multiple) for every system so it can take some research to find the ones you want. I use RetroArch which allows you to install Cores (https://retroarch.com/?page=cores) for each system you want to play which simplifies management quite a bit.
Post by: YttriumNitrate on August 22, 2019, 07:18:13 AM
I've seen a couple emulated NES, played a little bit, but playing just doesn't feel the same with a keyboard instead of a real controller. I guess they make USB controllers, but probably wouldn't want a different one for every virtual "system" Where does one find the emulators themselves, and the games though?For games, EMU Paradise (https://www.emuparadise.me) is a good place to start although they no longer have the games actually made by Nintendo (Mario, Metroid, etc.). With the exception of the Wii, you can use a generic USB controller for most emulators. I use the $15 Logitech F310 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-F310-GamePad/16419686) and it is great for most systems (and much better than the callous forming monstrosities that can with the NES, and SNES to a much lesser degree). For Wii games, you'll need an authentic Wii controller (not third party) a bluetooth dongle, and a sensor bar (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32963414424.html?src=google&albslr=231686464&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=494-037-6276&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&&albagn=888888&albcp=2069223045&albag=83200626464&trgt=743612850714&crea=en32963414424&netw=u&device=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwYHhlMiW5AIVyQOGCh21Mw0fEAQYAiABEgIeMPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds). With a 3.6 Ghz i7, you should be able to anything up to Gamecube / PS1. For Wii and PS2 you'll probably want to consider overclocking or getting something faster.
I have a 3.6GHz i7, with GE Force GTX 1070 that can play any current game at least on medium settings, but no idea how it would fare for emulating
Post by: Knapptyme on August 22, 2019, 07:56:08 AM
It's been Skyrim ever since. Yes, I'm late to the game, but it's awesome. (Note: I have not played any other Elder Scrolls games.)
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 22, 2019, 12:22:27 PM
I've generally played a lot of my old RPG's on the SNES, PS2, PS1, Gamecube, and N64, but because the Wii stopped supporting Netflix and Prime, I invested $60 in a PS3. Then my friend gave me some of his old games.
It's been Skyrim ever since. Yes, I'm late to the game, but it's awesome. (Note: I have not played any other Elder Scrolls games.)
Skyrim is an all-time classic and I put about 100 hours in it. However, as much as I tried I just could not get past how bad the combat is. I love the bows, but melee is atrocious. It's very light and loosey goosey. I guess Dark Souls ruined the combat of every other game for me.
Post by: jojoguy on August 24, 2019, 04:38:12 PM
...plus I have Bloodborne and the Uncharted trilogy loaded up and beckoning me every time I log on. Oh and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The temptation is brutal. Damn new and shiny things.
I`m showing blatant favoritism in saying go with Bloodborne. Especially if you like or love Dark Souls.
Post by: AnswerIs42 on August 24, 2019, 05:25:02 PM
I use one of these too on my PC, it's great for games that use analogue control. Although the D-pad seems pretty awful, so it's not the best for emulating games that use digital controls.I've seen a couple emulated NES, played a little bit, but playing just doesn't feel the same with a keyboard instead of a real controller. I guess they make USB controllers, but probably wouldn't want a different one for every virtual "system"I use a wired Xbox 360 controller (it's just regular USB) which works fine for most games. Emulators let you map the buttons how you please.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 27, 2019, 10:45:54 AM
...plus I have Bloodborne and the Uncharted trilogy loaded up and beckoning me every time I log on. Oh and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The temptation is brutal. Damn new and shiny things.
I`m showing blatant favoritism in saying go with Bloodborne. Especially if you like or love Dark Souls.
So I had to walk away from Persona 5 for a while. I have every intention of going back to it because the story is compelling.
Bloodborne is a fantastic game. I played and beat Dark Souls I, II, and III, and I was simply shocked by how totally difficult the SECOND FREAKIN' boss was. Father Gascoign (sp?) kicked my ass about 25 times. The internet said the boss is specifically designed to teach Dark Souls players that they need to play differently in this game. You simply have to use well-timed blunderbuss attacks if you want to beat this guy. He is so damned fast and his last phase is absolutely brutal. Thank you Molotov cocktails! My only complaint is it sucks that they made the player farm for blood vials. The estus flask system is just miles better than stupid-ass random blood-vial drops.
Anyway, I am about 20 odd hours into the game and I will have to think long and hard about whether this game is better than ANY of the DS games. It's that good. I mean, gatlin guns mounted to wheelchairs? C'mon!
Post by: eljefe-speaks on September 12, 2019, 08:55:50 AM
It is so good that it ruins other games. I don't know what to play now. Started AC Odyssey and I am enjoying it, but the combat is just garbage after Bloodborne. I will just do stealth as much as possible.
I will play Sekeiro once the price his $20. Looooooong wait for Elden Ring.
Anyone pick up Borderlands 3 yet? I am reading some lukewarm reviews. The comedy is a bit tired, apparently.
Post by: Arbitrage on September 12, 2019, 09:33:13 AM
I'm also waiting for a good deal on Sekiro. Might be another year, but I can wait.
Just finished Prey after a $5 steam sale. Was hard to really get into it, but I persisted and enjoyed the later half of the game much more than the first half. The gameplay changes a great deal throughout; in the first half you're insanely weak and can barely fight anything face-to-face. Then you unlock a bunch of powers/upgrades and start curbstomping the enemies.
I also bought Doom and Far Cry Primal for $5 each and haven't gotten around to them yet. They're going to have to wait while I hit up BL3, hopefully for many months.
Post by: JLee on September 12, 2019, 09:35:35 AM
I preordered Borderlands 3 after the reviews came out this week and a friend agreed to get it as well. There are a couple of mediocre reviews, but most of them are very good - Metacritic is standing in the mid-80s. Hopefully I can carve out some time for it this evening.
I'm also waiting for a good deal on Sekiro. Might be another year, but I can wait.
Just finished Prey after a $5 steam sale. Was hard to really get into it, but I persisted and enjoyed the later half of the game much more than the first half. The gameplay changes a great deal throughout; in the first half you're insanely weak and can barely fight anything face-to-face. Then you unlock a bunch of powers/upgrades and start curbstomping the enemies.
I also bought Doom and Far Cry Primal for $5 each and haven't gotten around to them yet. They're going to have to wait while I hit up BL3, hopefully for many months.
Doom is spectacular. I haven't tried Far Cry Primal yet -- I'm so far behind on games I already have that it's hard to justify getting anything else...
Post by: eljefe-speaks on September 12, 2019, 09:43:22 AM
I also bought Prey for $5. That was too good a deal to pass up. I haven't started it yet though.
If Borderlands 3 was actually just Borderlands 2 2, I would be perfectly happy. If you are a Borderlands guy you know what to expect. I wouldn't expect 3 to mess with the formula too much. I also read that the guns are even better in 3. That's basically all I need to hear. But, alas, I am a mustachian. I bet the game can be had for 40 during the Christmas sales.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on September 19, 2019, 11:27:13 AM
Does anyone on here watch Skill Up on YouTube? It’s a channel devoted to video games. They post extremely well-written, long-form video game reviews. The review of ACO is provocative. (I would post a link but it is currently firewalled.) The reviewer mentioned that once you hit level ~25 in the game, the very next mission recommends a level of ~35 for completion. This means you have to grind for HOURS to fill this gap and get into the end-game content. He suggests - does not accuse in any way - that Ubisoft may have done this as a way to prompt the user to buy XP with actual cash in order to skip the grind. He also mentions that the side quests that need to be completed to gain the necessary XP to continue the story are extremely dull. Because few people will pay cash money for the XP and few people will subject themselves to an hours-long, boring, grind, few people will ever experience the end-game. The end-game, in the reviewer’s estimation, is the best part.
I dunno, I was just curious if anyone had any thoughts on this. If this was in fact Ubisoft’s plan, I find it completely despicable. As it is, I do not think I will play any more Ubisoft games. They’re all open world grind-fests with few novel ideas and poor RPG elements.
Post by: Ozstache on September 22, 2019, 02:13:09 AM
I can see how it you just wanted to play the main story that you could be either forced into grindsville or feel tempted to pay for XP to skip it. Fortunately, I was having so much fun that it was never an issue.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on September 22, 2019, 09:52:32 AM
Been playing a lot of Overwatch and Rocket League. Not new and pretty standard, but I love the fact that you can constantly get better in these games.I have two thoughts on the subject:
Has anyone actively made an attempt to seriously reduce or eliminate their gaming for periods in their life? I never want to quit gaming, but I need/want to focus on other things for a while I think and I have trouble not just defaulting to playing games. Part of it is that I have a gaming PC and want to learn to code so I want to switch over to 100% Mac so gaming isn't really an option.
1) As I've aged (now 38) I've noticed that I don't get the same sense of satisfaction/rush/enjoyment out of video games as I used to. Maybe it's an age thing.
2) Also, with other responsibilities and projects taking more of my time, I find I have less time available for gaming.
3) I've noticed a lot of the urge to play comes from habit and/or being tired, rather than an actual desire to play. If I get the urge to play, it helps me to think about what I'm hoping to get out of the time playing. That helps break the impulse.
4) A lot of games are designed to be addicting, more than fun. Any time I feel like I have to play a game because I might "miss out" on something, that's a sign to me that I am now serving the game instead of the other way around, and it may be time to change it out.
Post by: big_owl on September 22, 2019, 10:59:34 AM
Been playing a lot of Overwatch and Rocket League. Not new and pretty standard, but I love the fact that you can constantly get better in these games.I have two thoughts on the subject:
Has anyone actively made an attempt to seriously reduce or eliminate their gaming for periods in their life? I never want to quit gaming, but I need/want to focus on other things for a while I think and I have trouble not just defaulting to playing games. Part of it is that I have a gaming PC and want to learn to code so I want to switch over to 100% Mac so gaming isn't really an option.
1) As I've aged (now 38) I've noticed that I don't get the same sense of satisfaction/rush/enjoyment out of video games as I used to. Maybe it's an age thing.
2) Also, with other responsibilities and projects taking more of my time, I find I have less time available for gaming.
3) I've noticed a lot of the urge to play comes from habit and/or being tired, rather than an actual desire to play. If I get the urge to play, it helps me to think about what I'm hoping to get out of the time playing. That helps break the impulse.
4) A lot of games are designed to be addicting, more than fun. Any time I feel like I have to play a game because I might "miss out" on something, that's a sign to me that I am now serving the game instead of the other way around, and it may be time to change it out.
My college roommates and I play PS4 every Monday night (we are all 39yo now). 15yrs ago in college we would spend 4hrs per day playing games, not to brag but we were pretty epic when it came to game skill.
Now... None of us can really get into games. All the fps games are the same. You spend 2hrs on some stupid tutorial mission before you're allowed to access the multi-player functionality. And then once you do that the games require way too much investment to try and mange your weapons and upgrades.. It's downright ridiculous. I don't have time for that shit. I don't care about 1500 weapons or skins that I can buy or whatever, I just want immersive simple game play. These games are all the same now and there's very little strategy VS just running around blowing shit up. We will usually play a game for a few weeks then get frustrated with it. Give me Ghost Recon again please (yes I still play that on my Microsoft surface).
Rocket league has stood the test of time for us. Fortnight is downright stupid.
The only game I continually sit down and play myself is Homeworld (again, works awesome on my Surface). I love that game. I'm trying to convince myself to fire up final fantasy 7 this winter to try and play that again. I think I'd rather build my nixie clock though. There's only so much time to go around...
Post by: zolotiyeruki on September 22, 2019, 12:13:05 PM
The only game I continually sit down and play myself is Homeworld (again, works awesome on my Surface). I love that game. I'm trying to convince myself to fire up final fantasy 7 this winter to try and play that again. I think I'd rather build my nixie clock though. There's only so much time to go around...I can't tell you how many times I played through the HW campaign. Do you play the original, or remastered?
"Only so much time" is so true. One thing that I've come to realize: progress, rank, achievements, unlocks, etc in a game all boil down to bits on a computer somewhere, and are ephemeral. If I instead choose to spend my time building something tangible, I will be able to enjoy the fruits of that labor for a long, long time.
Post by: big_owl on September 22, 2019, 05:49:36 PM
The only game I continually sit down and play myself is Homeworld (again, works awesome on my Surface). I love that game. I'm trying to convince myself to fire up final fantasy 7 this winter to try and play that again. I think I'd rather build my nixie clock though. There's only so much time to go around...I can't tell you how many times I played through the HW campaign. Do you play the original, or remastered?
"Only so much time" is so true. One thing that I've come to realize: progress, rank, achievements, unlocks, etc in a game all boil down to bits on a computer somewhere, and are ephemeral. If I instead choose to spend my time building something tangible, I will be able to enjoy the fruits of that labor for a long, long time.
I still have the original HW box and CD, along with strategy guide, but they don't really work on Win10. So I play the remastered version on Steam. I don't notice any difference in game play and the gfx are better anyhow. I just wish they would finally give the same treatment to Mechwarrior 2. That and Xwing and TIE Fighter.
But yeah, the games now are too much of an investment for guys like us. But I guess kids can afford to play them and have the time to do so, so they'll continue to cater to that market.
OH yeah, and another annoying thing... Every other week there is a multi gigabyte update for just about every game. What the fuck, I literally have to start up my PS4 the day before game night just to allow time for the weekly updates. It's ridiculous.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on October 08, 2019, 07:21:34 AM
Exact same thing happened with Hollow Knight. As far as I could tell on the internet, the game somehow doesn't work if you have Citrix on your computer. But I need Citrix for work. Steam wouldn't give me my money back because I owned the game for over 2 weeks before attempting to play it. BS policy.
C'mon indy developers, get your S together.
Post by: CptCool on October 09, 2019, 01:01:08 PM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on October 10, 2019, 07:43:37 AM
Not ideal, but you could create a virtual machine and just play in that?
Wow, come to think of it I do have Linux on a different partition. I didn't think of that!!
Post by: Roland of Gilead on October 12, 2019, 07:31:10 AM
Post by: Travis on October 12, 2019, 07:48:38 AM
Post by: RWD on October 12, 2019, 07:50:51 AM
Still mindlessly playing Masters of Orion 2. I'm in the middle of catching up on several years worth of podcasts and I can't actively listen to something and read at the same time, so I have to do something to pass the time without engaging too many brain cells.
Have you ever tried FreeOrion?
Post by: Travis on October 12, 2019, 07:12:39 PM
Still mindlessly playing Masters of Orion 2. I'm in the middle of catching up on several years worth of podcasts and I can't actively listen to something and read at the same time, so I have to do something to pass the time without engaging too many brain cells.
Have you ever tried FreeOrion?
Heard of it, haven't tried it.
Post by: 2Birds1Stone on October 12, 2019, 07:13:09 PM
Post by: RWD on October 12, 2019, 07:43:40 PM
Still mindlessly playing Masters of Orion 2. I'm in the middle of catching up on several years worth of podcasts and I can't actively listen to something and read at the same time, so I have to do something to pass the time without engaging too many brain cells.
Have you ever tried FreeOrion?
Heard of it, haven't tried it.
It's an open source game inspired by the Master of Orion series.
https://www.freeorion.org/
Post by: Roland of Gilead on October 13, 2019, 08:56:17 AM
WoW Classic.
I got my wow classic hunter to 60 already and working on my mage. It is quite fun, more fun than retail wow for me. I have to carve out some time for raiding soon.
Post by: 2Birds1Stone on October 13, 2019, 09:13:43 PM
I got my wow classic hunter to 60 already and working on my mage. It is quite fun, more fun than retail wow for me. I have to carve out some time for raiding soon.
That's awesome! I've been playing outside too much since WoW Classic was released. Weather has been too good to pass up, so I'm only sitting at level 37 right now.
I lost interest in WoW in 2010 after a few expansions. I played from day 1 in 2004, and had over 500 days of /played time across my 4 characters.
Post by: Arbitrage on October 14, 2019, 09:15:39 AM
I got my wow classic hunter to 60 already and working on my mage. It is quite fun, more fun than retail wow for me. I have to carve out some time for raiding soon.
That's awesome! I've been playing outside too much since WoW Classic was released. Weather has been too good to pass up, so I'm only sitting at level 37 right now.
I lost interest in WoW in 2010 after a few expansions. I played from day 1 in 2004, and had over 500 days of /played time across my 4 characters.
Ah, those magical lost days. Grinded out like crazy during one of the 2003 stress tests to grab one of the top spots in order for early beta access (I believe that the top 3 levels of each class per faction made it in). Played pretty constantly, but lost steam sometime around BWL release, as I couldn't really get into 40-man raiding.
Played it for a bit several months after TBC, but mostly just fiddled around with PVP, then quit again. Picked it up seriously with WotLK, leveled a DK and did the raiding thing with one of the top guilds on our server. No time...and probably not enough patience...to play like that again, but lots of memories. I might've been tempted to do WoW classic if I were FIRE, but no way to juggle that and kids/job/house currently.
Post by: Sugaree on October 17, 2019, 05:51:03 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on October 17, 2019, 07:32:43 AM
I am stuck in a serious rut with Nioh. I am on Way of the Nioh, aka NG++++. At this level, being grazed by the coattail of an attacking enemy is instant death. The mechanics designed for NG are totally broken at NG++++. It's madness. Such is the extend of my loot addiction.
Post by: Sibley on October 17, 2019, 10:34:30 AM
Post by: RWD on October 17, 2019, 10:37:57 AM
I'm not a big gamer, don't even own a system. But I do have 1 game - Lord of the Rings Lego for PS3. I borrowed my friend's (unused) PS3 and am having fun with that. Said friend also got me the Star Wars lego game for my birthday. That will hopefully be fun too.
There is little that is more satisfying than force-choking a Lego Jar Jar Binks.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on October 23, 2019, 09:30:37 AM
Will I be seeing an MMMers on there?
Post by: bacchi on October 23, 2019, 11:26:44 AM
Was looking forward to playing Tower of Time.
Added it to my list.
I'm also about to replay Homeworld (remastered). Turn off the lights, turn up the speakers, and it becomes such an immersive game.
Post by: JLee on October 23, 2019, 01:14:16 PM
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Post by: turketron on October 23, 2019, 02:06:21 PM
Post by: Roboturner on October 23, 2019, 02:08:03 PM
Big fan of Obsidian so I'm super excited for Outer Worlds but can't justify buying it full price since I have a big backlog of games to get through first. I'm actually playing through Tyranny right now after having enjoyed Pillars of Eternity, and will probably get to Pillars of Eternity II soon!
That's probably smart, I don't play many games, but have always loved all the Fallouts so this is the first game i'm playing since I played Fallout 76, which was a bit of a dog.
Post by: Sugaree on October 24, 2019, 06:35:11 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on October 24, 2019, 07:40:33 AM
My kid is into the Switch and we're going to have 21 very long hours to kill on a train in a few weeks. Besides Mario Maker 2 and Luigi's Mansion 3, which he's already asked for, does anyone have any recommendations to keep a 6 year-old occupied?
I think Link's Awakening would be fit for a 6 year old. Its a remake of a 1993 Game Boy game. And I bet you would enjoy it too.
Post by: Sugaree on October 28, 2019, 08:55:43 AM
My kid is into the Switch and we're going to have 21 very long hours to kill on a train in a few weeks. Besides Mario Maker 2 and Luigi's Mansion 3, which he's already asked for, does anyone have any recommendations to keep a 6 year-old occupied?
I think Link's Awakening would be fit for a 6 year old. Its a remake of a 1993 Game Boy game. And I bet you would enjoy it too.
He already has that one. Plus Breath of the Wild. We are HUGE Link fans around here. He's actually going as Link for Halloween for the third time in four years.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on October 28, 2019, 02:39:13 PM
However, once again, a AAA title has released before it was finished. I am playing on PC and the campaign cut scenes are broken. They freeze and the audio/visual gets out of sync. The game has crashed once, requiring a PC reboot. The day-one patch was like 10 gig! Multiplayer is rubber-banding and freezing to the point of moderate frustration. Oh well, I guess I will wait for the kinks to get worked out. My buddy on XBOX has not reported multiplayer problems so I am really hoping that the problem isn't with my system. I put all graphics settings on low and turned off the bells and whistled, but everything is still janky. Tonight I will hardwire the internet and see if that helps. Would be curious if any other MMMers bought the game and if they're having any issues.
Post by: frugalnacho on October 28, 2019, 07:06:38 PM
Post by: Sibley on October 28, 2019, 07:29:38 PM
In happy news, I'm now 67% complete in LOTR Lego. Probably won't get to 100%, I'll get bored with the side quests eventually. But still having fun right now.
Post by: RWD on October 29, 2019, 07:37:03 AM
So it turns out that the controller must both be plugged into the console, and the console must be powered on, in order for it to charge. (ps3)
That is a nice improvement in the PS4, being able to charge in Rest Mode.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on November 25, 2019, 11:53:03 AM
Recently completed The Messenger and LOVED it. Fantastic retro, metroid-vania platformer. It resulted in me picking Axiom Verge back up with renewed gusto.
Post by: turketron on December 02, 2019, 10:49:35 AM
Post by: Sibley on December 07, 2019, 09:15:15 PM
Waiting in the wings after the Star Wars games is Harry Potter Lego. And I suspect I'm getting Hobbit Lego for Christmas.
Post by: davisgang90 on December 08, 2019, 02:40:47 AM
I'm still playing Skyrim after like 4 years. I grow bored with it, or I get busy and put it down, but I always go back and it's an awesome experience to replay it. I've lost track of how many hours I've sunken into this game. Probably a couple thousand or more over like 50 characters.
I'm the same with Skyrim. Spent a lot of time on that one and still play occasionally.
My other games of interest are: Splinter Cell Blacklist, Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War, Batman Arkham Asylum and City.
I tend to be very monogamous with games and have a tough time getting into new ones.
Post by: JLee on December 10, 2019, 09:11:59 AM
Post by: YttriumNitrate on December 10, 2019, 12:06:48 PM
I was using an HP Probook 6465, but it started lagging quite bad on Wind Waker, so I upgraded to a Lenovo W530 turbos up to 3.7 Ghz. Brute processor speed is key in emulation, so if I want to go much further (Skyward Sword?) I'll probably be stuck on my water-cooled 4.5 Ghz home system.I'm now currently working my way through the Zelda series, and am on to Twilight Princess (game cube version). So far, the biggest challenge is dealing with the camera controls that seem to be much degraded relative to Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker.What are you playing on that can play games from NES, Super NES, 64, and Cube?
I'm now onto Skyward Sword, and the Lenovo W530 is handling it like a champ. I play these games on my commuter train ride home, and getting the WiiMote to be functional has been a challenge since I'm only 6-12 inches from the screen and IR bars. Using two IR bars, and attaching a fisheye lens to the IR sensor on the WiiMote, the motion control is decent, but not great.
So far, I haven't hit any of my fellow commuters, but there was one time during a boss battle where a wall got hit and the fisheye lens on the WiiMote went flying down the aisle.
Post by: Sugaree on December 11, 2019, 09:55:17 AM
I was using an HP Probook 6465, but it started lagging quite bad on Wind Waker, so I upgraded to a Lenovo W530 turbos up to 3.7 Ghz. Brute processor speed is key in emulation, so if I want to go much further (Skyward Sword?) I'll probably be stuck on my water-cooled 4.5 Ghz home system.I'm now currently working my way through the Zelda series, and am on to Twilight Princess (game cube version). So far, the biggest challenge is dealing with the camera controls that seem to be much degraded relative to Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker.What are you playing on that can play games from NES, Super NES, 64, and Cube?
I'm now onto Skyward Sword, and the Lenovo W530 is handling it like a champ. I play these games on my commuter train ride home, and getting the WiiMote to be functional has been a challenge since I'm only 6-12 inches from the screen and IR bars. Using two IR bars, and attaching a fisheye lens to the IR sensor on the WiiMote, the motion control is decent, but not great.
So far, I haven't hit any of my fellow commuters, but there was one time during a boss battle where a wall got hit and the fisheye lens on the WiiMote went flying down the aisle.
My kid adores Skyward Sword, but really just wants me to play it. I've played through it 5+ times now and really want to move on to Twilight Princess. Or BOTW, which he won't give up the Switch long enough for me to play.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on December 11, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
My kid is into the Switch and we're going to have 21 very long hours to kill on a train in a few weeks. Besides Mario Maker 2 and Luigi's Mansion 3, which he's already asked for, does anyone have any recommendations to keep a 6 year-old occupied?
I think Link's Awakening would be fit for a 6 year old. Its a remake of a 1993 Game Boy game. And I bet you would enjoy it too.
He already has that one. Plus Breath of the Wild. We are HUGE Link fans around here. He's actually going as Link for Halloween for the third time in four years.
A bit late but Rayman Origins was good. We played the libaray's copy for a while before catching it on sale. You will have to ignore the sometimes skimpy outfits of your female companion.
Post by: dcheesi on December 12, 2019, 05:34:44 AM
I've barely started it, but so far I'm enjoying the old Fallout feel without the depressingly post-apocalyptic setting (though the Halcyon colony is clearly no utopia!). Well worth a look if/when it goes on sale again, or next year when the GOTY edition is available for half the price...
Post by: Arbitrage on December 12, 2019, 10:39:21 AM
My SO was sick last weekend and I was bored, so I broke spendypants and picked up Outer Worlds for PC. Didn't even get it on sale :*(
I've barely started it, but so far I'm enjoying the old Fallout feel without the depressingly post-apocalyptic setting (though the Halcyon colony is clearly no utopia!). Well worth a look if/when it goes on sale again, or next year when the GOTY edition is available for half the price...
Yeah, I'll probably pick it up once I can find it for $15 or so, so a bit of a wait.
Currently playing a bit of Elder Scrolls Online. I played it a while back on Xbox (before any expansions), but lost interest eventually as my friends weren't sticking with it. Picked it up during a BF sale to give it another go on PC with the numerous expansions and new character class added in. Finding it amusing enough, mostly playing it solo as a pseudo-Skyrim game, but don't currently have the time to really give it a fair shake with dungeon crawling and such. Trying to avoid other holiday sale purchases due to game backlog. We'll see.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on December 19, 2019, 02:00:42 PM
I have a little nag in my head telling me to buy a Nintendo Switch, but it's too much of an indulgence for this Mustachian at the moment. Also, my wife might kill me. But man I badly want to play Mario Odyssey, Zelda BOTW, and Mario Maker 2. I also think Mario Party would be a hoot when friends come over. I have fond memories of playing the first Mario Party in college. We had a blast with that game, second only to Goldeneye.
I had mentioned I got The Last of Us for $6. I am not hooked yet and I do not know if I will finish it. Being more of a Dark Souls guy, I don't love these extremely linear, story-heavy games.
Post by: JLee on December 19, 2019, 02:47:25 PM
Post by: daverobev on December 20, 2019, 02:41:54 AM
What is on everyone's radar for the grand daddy Steam sale? I picked up so many great and discounted titles lately - and I have such a huge backlog - that I am wanting nothing! I might pick up Bloodstained or RDR2 if the price is right.
I have a little nag in my head telling me to buy a Nintendo Switch, but it's too much of an indulgence for this Mustachian at the moment. Also, my wife might kill me. But man I badly want to play Mario Odyssey, Zelda BOTW, and Mario Maker 2. I also think Mario Party would be a hoot when friends come over. I have fond memories of playing the first Mario Party in college. We had a blast with that game, second only to Goldeneye.
I had mentioned I got The Last of Us for $6. I am not hooked yet and I do not know if I will finish it. Being more of a Dark Souls guy, I don't love these extremely linear, story-heavy games.
Considering Octopath Traveler. 40% off... still $50 Canadian, but...
Post by: dcheesi on December 20, 2019, 06:29:46 AM
My SO was sick last weekend and I was bored, so I broke spendypants and picked up Outer Worlds for PC. Didn't even get it on sale :*(
I've barely started it, but so far I'm enjoying the old Fallout feel without the depressingly post-apocalyptic setting (though the Halcyon colony is clearly no utopia!). Well worth a look if/when it goes on sale again, or next year when the GOTY edition is available for half the price...
Yeah, I'll probably pick it up once I can find it for $15 or so, so a bit of a wait.
Currently playing a bit of Elder Scrolls Online. I played it a while back on Xbox (before any expansions), but lost interest eventually as my friends weren't sticking with it. Picked it up during a BF sale to give it another go on PC with the numerous expansions and new character class added in. Finding it amusing enough, mostly playing it solo as a pseudo-Skyrim game, but don't currently have the time to really give it a fair shake with dungeon crawling and such. Trying to avoid other holiday sale purchases due to game backlog. We'll see.
Big fan of Obsidian so I'm super excited for Outer Worlds but can't justify buying it full price since I have a big backlog of games to get through first. I'm actually playing through Tyranny right now after having enjoyed Pillars of Eternity, and will probably get to Pillars of Eternity II soon!
That's probably smart, I don't play many games, but have always loved all the Fallouts so this is the first game i'm playing since I played Fallout 76, which was a bit of a dog.
I'm quite enjoying TOW so far, but I do recommend waiting if you can. It's not as "big" as the Fallout or Skyrim worlds, and from what I'm reading online, the main story is relatively short. Generally it feels like a good start for a new RPG franchise setting & engine, but not as fully fleshed out as the well established franchises in terms of content or play mechanics details.
It *does* have a VATS-like "time dilation" mode, which is my favorite feature from the Fallout series --allows my clumsy player hands to perform the moves that my badass RP character should be capable of!
Post by: NorthernBlitz on December 21, 2019, 03:55:25 AM
Redbox isn't renting games anymore. They're selling off inventory pretty cheap. You have to go to boxes though (not sold on line)
I got Jedi Fallen Order ($25) and Borderlands 3 ($17). I'll try to play them and flip them while their retail price is still fairly high.
Post by: Arbitrage on December 21, 2019, 04:50:58 PM
Post by: JLee on December 21, 2019, 04:53:56 PM
Just a heads up.
Redbox isn't renting games anymore. They're selling off inventory pretty cheap. You have to go to boxes though (not sold on line)
I got Jedi Fallen Order ($25) and Borderlands 3 ($17). I'll try to play them and flip them while their retail price is still fairly high.
Oh wow, that's a great deal! I'll have to look around...
Post by: Travis on December 21, 2019, 05:50:04 PM
Post by: Sugaree on December 25, 2019, 07:11:09 PM
Post by: NextTime on December 26, 2019, 11:16:14 AM
I picked up Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it was $30 on BF, and have had a blast so far. I haven't played many video games the last few years due to time constraints, and I've probably already played this game too much, according to my wife.
For Christmas, we got my son Mario Kart 8 for the Switch, so we had some fun with that last night. I kicked his ass! There will probably be a lot of bonding time with that over the next few months.
I also got him Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for $15, but we haven't had a chance to play that.
I don't for see needing to buy another game for quite some time.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on December 31, 2019, 02:57:34 PM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 02, 2020, 07:22:32 AM
Sorry if I missed it, but is anyone considering playing Amazon's New World game that comes out in May 2020?
Your post is the first I have heard of it. Not a ton of info on Amazon about it. I will wait until about July and see what the gaming community has to say about it.
I took Microsoft up on their deal to get 3 months of online gaming for $1. I downloaded Forza Horizon 4 and it is definitely the best racing game I have played. It is just fun for the sake of being fun. I set a reminder on my phone to cancel before they charge the $14 to renew for month 4. :)
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 02, 2020, 07:45:56 AM
Nioh II is releasing soon as well. There goes another 160 hours of my life.
Post by: Vashy on January 02, 2020, 08:32:31 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 02, 2020, 11:26:51 AM
Got the Game Pass and now competing for time on the machine against Mr Vashy (he plays Sniper Elite 4 and I just tackled the Master Chief Collection, having missed the Halo craze entirely until now).
How's Halo? I missed the craze completely as well. The games looked perhaps a little too old to capture my attention at the moment. Most video games simply do not age well. There is so much innovation year over year.
There is so much content on the Game Pass that there is no possible way I can enjoy it all in my 3 month window. But $15 a month for the PC subscription is simply too expensive. I do not spend $180/yr buying all the Steam games I want.
Up until today I was tempted to splurge on a year of Playstation Plus membership at 1/3 the price of Game Pass. I looked up the free games this month: The Nathan Drake Collection and Goat Simulator. You're gonna have to do better than that, Playstation. I will check back in February.
Post by: Arbitrage on January 02, 2020, 12:18:48 PM
Also wanted to add: New World might be in trouble if it ends up releasing around the same time as Diablo IV. I am absolutely pumped for Diablo IV and I am glad to see the healthy competition between its developers and the folks behind Path of Exile II.
Nioh II is releasing soon as well. There goes another 160 hours of my life.
Do you think Diablo IV will actually be released this year? Blizzard isn't actually known for their release timeliness. I have vivid memories about getting excited for Diablo 2, reading everything I could, trying to plan builds out...and then waiting 2 more years past the initial release date to finally play.
Googling...looks like my memory was correct. Initial announced release date was 1Q 1998; final release date was June 2000.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 02, 2020, 12:23:44 PM
Do you think Diablo IV will actually be released this year?
May not be. Google points to "some time in 2020," but certainly no promises. However, I bet they are trying to beat Path of Exile II to market.
Post by: markbike528CBX on January 02, 2020, 12:36:56 PM
I'm finding it difficult to believe that only I and @zolotiyeruki are the only one's playing. https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/mustachian-video-gamers-what-are-you-playing/msg2394734/#msg2394734
I searched off-topic for Kerbal and KSP.
There is even several XKCD on it.
https://xkcd.com/1356/ Orbital Mechanics
https://xkcd.com/2204/ KSP 2
https://xkcd.com/1244/ Six Words (It works in Kerbal Space Program)
https://xkcd.com/1106/ Add
Post by: Vashy on January 03, 2020, 05:19:19 AM
How's Halo? I missed the craze completely as well. The games looked perhaps a little too old to capture my attention at the moment. Most video games simply do not age well. There is so much innovation year over year.
There is so much content on the Game Pass that there is no possible way I can enjoy it all in my 3 month window. But $15 a month for the PC subscription is simply too expensive. I do not spend $180/yr buying all the Steam games I want.
Up until today I was tempted to splurge on a year of Playstation Plus membership at 1/3 the price of Game Pass. I looked up the free games this month: The Nathan Drake Collection and Goat Simulator. You're gonna have to do better than that, Playstation. I will check back in February.
I like Halo though it has some weaknesses - one is that the signposting ("where do I have to go next?") is a lot weaker than in more modern games, and some levels can feel fairly repetitive. As the part I'm playing is re-mastered, it does look good and the experience is pretty smooth. I like it if all I want to do is play a shooter to relax, and I do appreciate the ability to co-op with my friends.
And agreed - Game Pass is definitely more expensive than Steam (with its insane sales), but works pretty well for a more casual gamer like me. I play in fits and starts, ie for a week or three and then I do something else; meanwhile, I'm not too fussed about getting the current hot game right after release. Right now, the main advantage I could see is the same as Netflix/Prime - we can throw out a lot of DVDs and disks of games you "might" want to play again and really only keep the favourites. (I'm excluding Cyberpunk 2020 because I want that game so very badly and the release is conveniently between Mr Vashy's and my birthday.)
With all the big dogs now launching their own subscriptions, I'd expect there will be more competition between Stadia, PlayStation, Game Pass and maybe even Steam, so good times.
Post by: RWD on January 03, 2020, 08:16:36 AM
I like Halo though it has some weaknesses - one is that the signposting ("where do I have to go next?") is a lot weaker than in more modern games
One could argue for that being a positive. A lot of modern games have way too much hand holding.
Post by: JLee on January 03, 2020, 08:20:42 AM
I like Halo though it has some weaknesses - one is that the signposting ("where do I have to go next?") is a lot weaker than in more modern games
One could argue for that being a positive. A lot of modern games have way too much hand holding.
I fired up Jedi Knight II: Outcast last night and was amazed at how much less hand-holding there was vs modern games (what I've become accustomed to). No intro / tutorial, no guidance on how to solve problems or where to go...just have to figure it out.
Post by: Vashy on January 03, 2020, 08:30:12 AM
I like Halo though it has some weaknesses - one is that the signposting ("where do I have to go next?") is a lot weaker than in more modern games
One could argue for that being a positive. A lot of modern games have way too much hand holding.
Absolutely. I just got lost in levels a few times...
Post by: RWD on January 03, 2020, 09:00:25 AM
I like Halo though it has some weaknesses - one is that the signposting ("where do I have to go next?") is a lot weaker than in more modern games
One could argue for that being a positive. A lot of modern games have way too much hand holding.
Absolutely. I just got lost in levels a few times...
I'll agree that the level 343 Guilty Spark in the first game was a navigating nightmare. Every room looks nearly identical and there are only a few places to get back up to the upper level if you fall down. And it's the first time in the game you don't have Cortana to help guide you. Plus where it's implied you are suppose to go (back to the elevator where you entered) is actually wrong. I've played that level maybe a dozen times and I still get lost. I can think of a few other places in levels that were confusing but none nearly as bad as that one.
For a good modern example of minimum directions/hand holding I'd point to Subnautica.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 03, 2020, 01:29:36 PM
I like Halo though it has some weaknesses - one is that the signposting ("where do I have to go next?") is a lot weaker than in more modern games
One could argue for that being a positive. A lot of modern games have way too much hand holding.
Man, I dunno. Being lost in a game and not knowing where I am supposed to go next is one of my least favorites things. Being lost, in real life and in games, is very unpleasant and stressful. Unless the game is all about the magic of discovery. Then I am all for it. But if it is mission based? Just tell me exactly where I need to go.
SkillUp called Outer Wilds (WILDS, not Worlds) the game of the year. Apparently some critics are saying it is the best game they have ever played. $25 on Epic. Tempting.
Post by: Vashy on January 03, 2020, 03:18:48 PM
I'll agree that the level 343 Guilty Spark in the first game was a navigating nightmare. Every room looks nearly identical and there are only a few places to get back up to the upper level if you fall down. And it's the first time in the game you don't have Cortana to help guide you. Plus where it's implied you are suppose to go (back to the elevator where you entered) is actually wrong. I've played that level maybe a dozen times and I still get lost. I can think of a few other places in levels that were confusing but none nearly as bad as that one.
I think that was likely it - where you pass through the exact same structure 5-6 times, though it felt like more... I'm now lost again in one of the swamp levels, but Mr Vashy currently has the Xbox so I won't get back into it until tomorrow...
Post by: Vashy on January 03, 2020, 03:21:02 PM
Man, I dunno. Being lost in a game and not knowing where I am supposed to go next is one of my least favorites things. Being lost, in real life and in games, is very unpleasant and stressful. Unless the game is all about the magic of discovery. Then I am all for it. But if it is mission based? Just tell me exactly where I need to go.
SkillUp called Outer Wilds (WILDS, not Worlds) the game of the year. Apparently some critics are saying it is the best game they have ever played. $25 on Epic. Tempting.
I'm like that - I like Gears of War because it's very clear what you have to do and it has tons of atmosphere and (mostly) good writing. I also liked The Division (both) for the co-op. Sometimes I want a map or mission statement in Halo just in case.
Post by: jojoguy on January 03, 2020, 04:46:03 PM
Post by: RWD on January 03, 2020, 05:42:22 PM
I'll agree that the level 343 Guilty Spark in the first game was a navigating nightmare. Every room looks nearly identical and there are only a few places to get back up to the upper level if you fall down. And it's the first time in the game you don't have Cortana to help guide you. Plus where it's implied you are suppose to go (back to the elevator where you entered) is actually wrong. I've played that level maybe a dozen times and I still get lost. I can think of a few other places in levels that were confusing but none nearly as bad as that one.
I think that was likely it - where you pass through the exact same structure 5-6 times, though it felt like more... I'm now lost again in one of the swamp levels, but Mr Vashy currently has the Xbox so I won't get back into it until tomorrow...
That sounds like Assault on the Control Room. The secret to that level is there are arrows on the floor. Follow the arrows and you'll be headed in the right direction. Two Betrayals comes a few levels later and reuses much of the environment from Assault on the Control Room but you go backwards from the arrows. The swamp level is probably 343 Guilty Spark. Once you go inside the building you'll almost start considering making your own map...
Post by: frugalnacho on January 08, 2020, 01:25:34 PM
I play on warzone.com. If you search the internet a lot of results will pop up, but I just stick to playing it on warzone.com since I always have played there. I went through and beat all the levels a couple of years back, and recently went back to it and my progress is gone so I had to start over, even though my account is still intact. It looks like they have revamped a lot of levels and added new stuff too. I also play on the app on my phone.
I've beaten 25 of the levels so far, and now I am stuck on "Caesar's challenge". I think I have about 130 levels left.
Post by: Travis on January 09, 2020, 07:27:33 PM
Post by: JLee on January 10, 2020, 09:56:58 AM
Fuck me.....I was up til 3am and now I'm sleepy at work, lol.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 10, 2020, 01:10:45 PM
Is the Switch worth it for the price? As a softcore Mustachian I just can NOT get over the price of entry on the console, let alone the requirement to buy external storage and the fact that the games NEVER drop in price (nor does the console). I check on Craigslist from time to time and Switches are regularly listed used at about 95% full retail. As a huge fan of video games I hate being locked out of Mario's universe.
I only wish Nintendo would have come out with a Switch that is nothing but a little box with a game cartridge slot, HDMI out, and a power cord. They could charge $150 for it, then absolutely clean up on game sales. Right?
Edit to add: I mean that's what the original NES was (sans the HDMI, which didn't exist) and it was maybe the most successful system of all time. More of that please.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on January 10, 2020, 01:13:18 PM
A friend got me started on Elite Dangerous.
Fuck me.....I was up til 3am and now I'm sleepy at work, lol.
I am too scared to play it! I watched some video review where a guy said it takes hours of patience and practice just to learn to launch your ship. Is it really that complicated?
Post by: JLee on January 10, 2020, 01:17:35 PM
A friend got me started on Elite Dangerous.
Fuck me.....I was up til 3am and now I'm sleepy at work, lol.
I am too scared to play it! I watched some video review where a guy said it takes hours of patience and practice just to learn to launch your ship. Is it really that complicated?
No it's not - the ship you start with has auto launch and auto dock modules. If you want to do it manually it's tricky, but you can let it fly itself for that part.
Post by: Arbitrage on January 10, 2020, 05:34:45 PM
A friend got me started on Elite Dangerous.
Fuck me.....I was up til 3am and now I'm sleepy at work, lol.
I am too scared to play it! I watched some video review where a guy said it takes hours of patience and practice just to learn to launch your ship. Is it really that complicated?
No it's not - the ship you start with has auto launch and auto dock modules. If you want to do it manually it's tricky, but you can let it fly itself for that part.
It used to be that way (it was back when I played years ago). They've made it more user-friendly over the years; the review could be out-of-date.
Post by: salt cured on January 11, 2020, 04:36:06 PM
Attn: Switch Owners
Is the Switch worth it for the price? As a softcore Mustachian I just can NOT get over the price of entry on the console, let alone the requirement to buy external storage and the fact that the games NEVER drop in price (nor does the console). I check on Craigslist from time to time and Switches are regularly listed used at about 95% full retail. As a huge fan of video games I hate being locked out of Mario's universe.
I only wish Nintendo would have come out with a Switch that is nothing but a little box with a game cartridge slot, HDMI out, and a power cord. They could charge $150 for it, then absolutely clean up on game sales. Right?
Edit to add: I mean that's what the original NES was (sans the HDMI, which didn't exist) and it was maybe the most successful system of all time. More of that please.
Switch games are often on sale on the eShop. There's a nice sale going on right now. I'm all digital at this point and find there is more than enough space on the console, but I tend to archive games once I've played them to free up space.
Post by: jojoguy on January 12, 2020, 06:45:49 AM
Attn: Switch Owners
Is the Switch worth it for the price?
IMHO, no. I bought one for my son(and maybe me :) ), and it wasn`t the price of the console that bugged me. What bugged me was the price of the games. A port of a game that came out two years on PS4 and Xbox can be $60 in some cases, while said game is $10-$20 on the other consoles. Usually these older games ported to the switch are downgraded versions as well. The only saving point is the handheld aspect. I would love to play Witcher 3, Dark Souls, etc. handheld, but I already own superior versions of them and wouldn`t want to pay more than $20 on the Switch if I was to double-dip. Oh, and when Nintendo does have sales they are usually not a very good deal compared to Sony, Microsoft, or PC. I was tempted to buy Octopath Traveller, but now it is on Steam at a much cheaper price than the Switch.
Post by: Sibley on January 20, 2020, 07:25:03 PM
Spent a couple hours last night, and then about another hour this morning finishing up Star Wars The Complete Saga. Then moved into playing Star Wars the Clone Wars. Lazy, lazy day, with the kitty on my lap for a good portion of it. I'm now showing as 34% complete on the Clone Wars game, and have finished 2/3 of the story. I'm having fun.
Post by: FiveSigmas on January 20, 2020, 07:58:30 PM
I have a feeling I’m gonna have to play through the game again...
Post by: Ozstache on January 22, 2020, 02:40:22 PM
Post by: Minion on January 22, 2020, 11:23:56 PM
I received an email the other day telling me my PS4 game playing stats for 2019. I played 1429 hours total, or ~3.9 hours a day on average. From my financial records, I spent $145 on games and PS Plus membership, which means it cost just over 10 cents an hour to play - excellent value IMO. I played 48 different games, some of which were games I bought last year but most were the good "freebies" through PS Plus membership and through swapping games with my brother, nephew, and nephew's friend.
So much envy. What was your top pick of last year's PS4 releases?
Post by: Ozstache on January 23, 2020, 12:16:05 AM
I received an email the other day telling me my PS4 game playing stats for 2019. I played 1429 hours total, or ~3.9 hours a day on average. From my financial records, I spent $145 on games and PS Plus membership, which means it cost just over 10 cents an hour to play - excellent value IMO. I played 48 different games, some of which were games I bought last year but most were the good "freebies" through PS Plus membership and through swapping games with my brother, nephew, and nephew's friend.
So much envy. What was your top pick of last year's PS4 releases?
So many good ones. I spent the most time playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which I obviously enjoyed, but also really enjoyed Shadow of Mordor/War, Titanfall 2, Nioh, Batman Arkham series, God of War, Far Cry 5/New Dawn, Detroit Become Human, RDR2, The Last of Us, The Surge, Uncharted 1/2/3/4, Nier Automata, Astro Bot Rescue and RE7 VR.
Post by: Fish Sweet on January 23, 2020, 01:27:12 AM
Attn: Switch OwnersThey did come out with the Switch Lite version recently for about $200-- maybe less if you hit a good deal or wait for a sale. The Black Friday Deal I got was a Switch + $25 Amazon gift card.
Is the Switch worth it for the price? As a softcore Mustachian I just can NOT get over the price of entry on the console, let alone the requirement to buy external storage and the fact that the games NEVER drop in price (nor does the console). I check on Craigslist from time to time and Switches are regularly listed used at about 95% full retail. As a huge fan of video games I hate being locked out of Mario's universe.
I only wish Nintendo would have come out with a Switch that is nothing but a little box with a game cartridge slot, HDMI out, and a power cord. They could charge $150 for it, then absolutely clean up on game sales. Right?
Edit to add: I mean that's what the original NES was (sans the HDMI, which didn't exist) and it was maybe the most successful system of all time. More of that please.
Can't say that it was necessarily a Mustachian purchase but I'm fully expecting to get at least 150-200 hours of gameplay off Fire Emblem 3 Houses, and then I'm planning on borrowing a friend's copy of Breath of the Wild for another 100+ hours of entertainment. Maybe by the time I'm done, Pokemon will have dropped in price... LOL, I can dream! Witcher 3... Skyrim... more games with hundreds of hours of potential gameplay. That said, I REALLY like the functionality and the design of the Switch, and the ability to go portable or enjoy the big screen experience is great. If handheld gaming adds to your life (for example, you have a lot of downtime, fly a bunch or spend a lot of time on public transport) and you are already eyeing some Switch titles that give you a lot of content to chew through, it might be worth it for you. Otherwise.... enh......
Post by: eljefe-speaks on March 04, 2020, 11:14:06 AM
But, man, I am in dire need of a facepunch. My video game back log is getting really embarrassing.
I STILL cannot bring myself to buy a Switch. I can't justify the price when I only want to play 3 or 4 games on it. Shame on Nintendo for refusing to drop the price! I would buy it this instant at $200. Um, is this MMM.com or gameholics anonymous?
This thread has been dead awhile. So what is everyone playing?
Oh, and... MORE shame on Nintendo for not putting a video OUT on the Switch Lite. That would have put me into the purchase camp too. Unforgivable!
Post by: RWD on March 04, 2020, 11:56:03 AM
This thread has been dead awhile. So what is everyone playing?I just finished playing Trails of Cold Steel III. Excellent game and a big improvement over Cold Steel I/II. Though Zero/Ao are still my favorites in the series so I'm really hoping the new PS4 remasters get localized (they've never been officially released in English before).
I've switched back to playing イース セルセタの樹海：改 (Ys: Memories of Celceta PS4 remaster) which we purchased when we visited Japan list year. Well it turns out that one is getting localized now so I'm hoping to beat it before it gets released in English (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083YNBN53/) at the end of the month.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on March 04, 2020, 12:04:50 PM
This thread has been dead awhile. So what is everyone playing?I just finished playing Trails of Cold Steel III.
I have been very tempted to delve into the series. Are they more story focused? Or can you spend hours upon hours leveling up and getting badass gear ala FFVII?
Post by: Arbitrage on March 04, 2020, 12:16:21 PM
I suppose I should admit that I'm also playing a phone game - Gems of War. Game is also on consoles, I suppose. Still, I've been successful at avoiding spending any money on games this year.
Post by: RWD on March 04, 2020, 12:46:16 PM
This thread has been dead awhile. So what is everyone playing?I just finished playing Trails of Cold Steel III.
I have been very tempted to delve into the series. Are they more story focused? Or can you spend hours upon hours leveling up and getting badass gear ala FFVII?
The world building, story, and character interactions are the highlights of the game. You can spend a lot of time grinding and getting the best quartz though it is not necessary to beat the games (except maybe if you set it to the hardest difficulty on your first playthrough). The combat is best approached tactically rather than via brute force. The best equipment is typically either purchased, awarded from quests, or acquired through trading hidden collectibles throughout the game. So you don't really need to grind for that either, just be very thorough in searching (or follow a guide).
I've spent over 500 hours between all the games in this series now and would highly recommend it. The story is continuous starting with the release of Trails in the Sky and each main series just changes which characters are the focus (I believe only one character has appeared in every game). They are best played sequentially as there are a lot of references to people and events that happened earlier and a lot of characters make repeat appearances.
So here are the games and the correct order:
Trails in the Sky (https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky/) (also on PSP)
Trails in the Sky SC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/251290/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky_SC/) (also on PSP)
Trails in the Sky the 3rd (https://store.steampowered.com/app/436670/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky_the_3rd/)
Zero no Kiseki (Trails of Zero) - there's an fan-translated English patch so you can play this on a PSP emulator
Ao no Kiskei (Trails of Azure) - same as above
Trails of Cold Steel (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/538680/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel/) / PS4 (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Decisive-PlayStation/dp/B07J329666))
Trails of Cold Steel II (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/748490/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_II/) / PS4 (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Relentless-PlayStation/dp/B07JVCK516/))
Trails of Cold Steel III (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/991270/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_III/) / PS4 (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Cold-Steel-PlayStation/dp/B07MWSVYFR/))
Trails of Cold Steel IV (not yet localized)
Hajimari no Kiseki (not yet released)
I know it's a daunting list. I was pretty hesitant to start at the beginning but once I started playing I was completely sucked in.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on March 04, 2020, 12:49:12 PM
Post by: salt cured on March 04, 2020, 02:12:43 PM
Post by: lexde on March 05, 2020, 11:35:07 AM
I have put about 10 hours in.
SO has put about 40 hours in.
$1/hr and counting. I’ll play more once he gets bored of it, but I sit and watch him play pretty frequently. He was never a gamer so I’m enjoying this shared hobby - it saves us a lot of $$ over going out, too!
On the 20th, my brother preordered AC:NH for me. I will put hundreds of hours into that game. I’m so excited!
Post by: grantmeaname on March 05, 2020, 03:23:27 PM
Post by: BC_Goldman on March 06, 2020, 02:48:50 PM
Post by: lexde on March 08, 2020, 12:14:49 PM
Ooh! The hotly awaited Assassin's Creed: New Hampshire?Haha :-)
Animal Crossing : New Horizons!
Post by: eljefe-speaks on March 25, 2020, 09:43:58 AM
FYI: Steam has Mad Max on sale for $4 right now. No brainer at that price.
Post by: erutio on March 25, 2020, 10:39:03 AM
Post by: Dr Kidstache on March 25, 2020, 06:34:53 PM
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Post by: PathtoFIRE on March 26, 2020, 07:04:49 AM
Conduct TOGETHER! -It's only $0.01 (or 1 gold coin), and is a great little puzzle game; I've played many of the levels by myself, but you can have up to 4 people playing, so it's been great to give my 3 kids a break from their new daily homebound routine, and play a level or two together and try to coordinate delivering all of the passengers.
On the PS4:
Farcry 4 - Not as enjoyable as the two Far Cry 5s, which I started with first a few months ago, but passable. I've heard that 3 is considered the best of the series, but I don't think I'll bother as I already find 4 dated in several ways compared to 5, and while maybe the story is better, the mechanics of 3 will clearly be an even further step back; convince me I'm mistaken!
Post by: salt cured on March 26, 2020, 11:48:03 AM
Post by: Ozstache on March 26, 2020, 01:38:18 PM
Farcry 4 - Not as enjoyable as the two Far Cry 5s, which I started with first a few months ago, but passable.
I struggled with the in-your-face religious theme of the two FC5 games, so while I enjoyed the game play I grit my teeth to get through the story and some of the music. I found FC4 more enjoyable overall.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on March 27, 2020, 10:13:15 AM
I am about half through RDR2 and the story has completely sucked me in. It is getting better as it goes. Anyone know if there is a setting to auto-eat? Feeding my character and more horse if getting old. Hard enough to do that IRL.
On deck is Borderlands 3 which I picked up for 20 bucks on amazon. Oh, and Cities Skylines was on Steam for 6 dollars. So, I have hours and hours of entertainment on tap!
Still watching the clock for Elden Ring! Of course by the time it comes out it will be time to go back outside, hopefully.
Post by: grantmeaname on March 27, 2020, 10:17:03 AM
Post by: FrugalKube on March 31, 2020, 11:21:17 AM
Fallout 4. Well, I was playing Fallout 4. The combat, traversal, crafting, and UI are all utterly broken. It's a shame because the game has some very cool aspects to it. I want my $12 back.
I can see that the base building and inventory system irritated me. I liked 3 and New Vegas.
Have you tried 76?
Post by: FrugalKube on March 31, 2020, 11:23:25 AM
I also need to get back to Control and Metro Exodus. I've also been playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 on the Switch
Post by: salt cured on March 31, 2020, 12:19:12 PM
Fallout 4. Well, I was playing Fallout 4. The combat, traversal, crafting, and UI are all utterly broken. It's a shame because the game has some very cool aspects to it. I want my $12 back.
I can see that the base building and inventory system irritated me. I liked 3 and New Vegas.
Have you tried 76?
This is my first Fallout, though I've played Skyrim. I've come around on the game somewhat. I think maybe what is most broken is the tutorial (is there even one?).
Post by: eljefe-speaks on March 31, 2020, 12:26:01 PM
Fallout 4. Well, I was playing Fallout 4. The combat, traversal, crafting, and UI are all utterly broken. It's a shame because the game has some very cool aspects to it. I want my $12 back.
I can see that the base building and inventory system irritated me. I liked 3 and New Vegas.
Have you tried 76?
This is my first Fallout, though I've played Skyrim. I've come around on the game somewhat. I think maybe what is most broken is the tutorial (is there even one?).
I am surprised to hear the criticism of FO4. I though the combat was a huge improvement over the previous games in the series. Also, I really like the VATS system. Bethesda is known to have issues in their games. I guess it's a small studio? But they supposedly get by on charm and atmosphere and open world choices. I really liked FO4. Spoiler:
Spoiler: show
Post by: salt cured on March 31, 2020, 02:40:26 PM
Fallout 4. Well, I was playing Fallout 4. The combat, traversal, crafting, and UI are all utterly broken. It's a shame because the game has some very cool aspects to it. I want my $12 back.
I can see that the base building and inventory system irritated me. I liked 3 and New Vegas.
Have you tried 76?
This is my first Fallout, though I've played Skyrim. I've come around on the game somewhat. I think maybe what is most broken is the tutorial (is there even one?).
I am surprised to hear the criticism of FO4. I though the combat was a huge improvement over the previous games in the series. Also, I really like the VATS system. Bethesda is known to have issues in their games. I guess it's a small studio? But they supposedly get by on charm and atmosphere and open world choices. I really liked FO4. Spoiler:Spoiler: show
I tend to care much more about mechanics than story or graphics or anything like that. I found the combat--including VATS--to be super frustrating early on (even though I'm playing on Very Easy), but it is getting a little better as I level up. I find that I'm often very disoriented in a firefight but that enemies are super-soldiers (perfect accuracy, perfect awareness, impossible to sneak up on). I get that there are algorithms underlying all of the different mechanics and that I have to upgrade my skills to affect them, but I don't find that very satisfying relative to systems that rely more heavily on the player's mechanical skills. I've also been annoyed that they put all this geometry in the environments (including companions) but don't give my character a good way to navigate it/them (I lose momentum pretty often walking around by running into shit or into companions). Like Skyrim, there is way too much to do and not enough variety, but the world and characters are much more interesting to me. In my opinion it's a good game but not a great game. Maybe a 7/10? If I had known it was basically Skyrim I would not have bought it. I don't think I'm Bethesda's audience.
My friend convinced me to download CoD: War Zone and while CoD is a franchise that usually doesn't do anything for me, this game is really excellent. I love how solos feels like survival horror at times.
Post by: jojoguy on April 07, 2020, 04:51:39 AM
I`m really going crazy waiting on Final Fantasy 7 Remake. I preordered digitally after playing the demo, and feel so jealous of those Australians since last week. The game already predownloaded on my PS4 a few days ago, and the wait is terrible.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 07, 2020, 07:19:14 AM
I`m really going crazy waiting on Final Fantasy 7 Remake. I preordered digitally after playing the demo, and feel so jealous of those Australians since last week. The game already predownloaded on my PS4 a few days ago, and the wait is terrible.
I am pretty excited for it too, but I think I will wait until it is closer to ~$30. I even started a new run with the original so I would remember the story. Give us a review after you spend some time with it, if you don't mind.
I am nearing the end of RDR2. Fantastic game, story, graphics... just a bit too damn long.
Post by: salt cured on April 07, 2020, 08:52:39 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on April 07, 2020, 09:02:08 AM
Post by: LennStar on April 07, 2020, 10:32:46 AM
Even worse, in a way, is Mount and Blade II Bannerlord. A game that was expected to alunch in 2016 back in 2015. Now its finally Early Access.
I am such a sucker for sandbox games...
And to make it worse, I started Skyrim again (last was 2016) just a week earlier, but with a load of mods this time. I have never been through half of the main story. As a perfectionist playing a game, that bombards you with quests whenever you turn around a corner...
Post by: jojoguy on April 08, 2020, 01:24:17 AM
I`m really going crazy waiting on Final Fantasy 7 Remake. I preordered digitally after playing the demo, and feel so jealous of those Australians since last week. The game already predownloaded on my PS4 a few days ago, and the wait is terrible.
I am pretty excited for it too, but I think I will wait until it is closer to ~$30. I even started a new run with the original so I would remember the story. Give us a review after you spend some time with it, if you don't mind.
I am nearing the end of RDR2. Fantastic game, story, graphics... just a bit too damn long.
I feel so terrible about how I feel about RDR2. It was so well made, but something bored me to death about it. The story was great, but I hated the main story missions. They were so repetitive. The saving grace for me was the side-missions and the online stuff. There was just something missing in the main game that I couldn`t put my finger on exactly that was present with the first game. The characters were great but my favorite was Dutch. I really wish that they could add the first game as a DLC. Most of the map is already in the game. I may be about to reinstall it so I can check it out again.
I probably won`t be able to give a fair review on FF7 for a while because I am such a fanboy. After the hype dies down I`ll be able to be more honest about it I think. I will try to be a completionist about the game though and try to tackle every side mission and level grind a ton. Oh, and you waiting for a price drop is probably a wise decision because of the wait for the next part is probably two years away. What a drag!
Post by: Psychstache on April 08, 2020, 10:52:16 AM
Last week the first expension of X4 came out, Split Vengeance. (Who doesn't know, X4 is a 1st person 4X game in space) I had 300 hours in 2 game starts in it. Now with the Split again...
Even worse, in a way, is Mount and Blade II Bannerlord. A game that was expected to alunch in 2016 back in 2015. Now its finally Early Access.
I am such a sucker for sandbox games...
And to make it worse, I started Skyrim again (last was 2016) just a week earlier, but with a load of mods this time. I have never been through half of the main story. As a perfectionist playing a game, that bombards you with quests whenever you turn around a corner...
Damn you! Your comment made me start a new round of Skyrim. There goes another 50-100 hours of my life.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 08, 2020, 02:20:08 PM
I`m really going crazy waiting on Final Fantasy 7 Remake. I preordered digitally after playing the demo, and feel so jealous of those Australians since last week. The game already predownloaded on my PS4 a few days ago, and the wait is terrible.
I am pretty excited for it too, but I think I will wait until it is closer to ~$30. I even started a new run with the original so I would remember the story. Give us a review after you spend some time with it, if you don't mind.
I am nearing the end of RDR2. Fantastic game, story, graphics... just a bit too damn long.
I feel so terrible about how I feel about RDR2. It was so well made, but something bored me to death about it. The story was great, but I hated the main story missions. They were so repetitive. The saving grace for me was the side-missions and the online stuff. There was just something missing in the main game that I couldn`t put my finger on exactly that was present with the first game. The characters were great but my favorite was Dutch. I really wish that they could add the first game as a DLC. Most of the map is already in the game. I may be about to reinstall it so I can check it out again.
I probably won`t be able to give a fair review on FF7 for a while because I am such a fanboy. After the hype dies down I`ll be able to be more honest about it I think. I will try to be a completionist about the game though and try to tackle every side mission and level grind a ton. Oh, and you waiting for a price drop is probably a wise decision because of the wait for the next part is probably two years away. What a drag!
Man, I am right there with you on RDR2. I mean I really liked MOST of the missions, but, still, a creeping boredom starting coming over me. I am in the very last section with
Spoiler: show
The idea of RDR1 as a DLC is brilliant! As long as it is $10 or under that is. I have never played it. Was tempted to get on PS Now so I could play it, but not many other games tempting me enough to pay the price.
*edited to cover up a possible spoiler*
Post by: salt cured on April 08, 2020, 03:05:33 PM
Uncharted 4 is free on PS+ starting sometime today. I've been playing through the earlier games and they are fun in small doses.
I changed my mind lol. These games suck.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 08, 2020, 03:08:49 PM
Uncharted 4 is free on PS+ starting sometime today. I've been playing through the earlier games and they are fun in small doses.
I changed my mind lol. These games suck.
LOL! Can't help but wonder what changed your mind? Accidentally take a large dose?
Post by: salt cured on April 08, 2020, 03:18:54 PM
Uncharted 4 is free on PS+ starting sometime today. I've been playing through the earlier games and they are fun in small doses.
I changed my mind lol. These games suck.
LOL! Can't help but wonder what changed your mind? Accidentally take a large dose?
Maybe! I was really enjoying Uncharted 3 up until about halfway through. The games just aren’t for me. They seem to drag on and on. I’m finding the story and combat tedious and frustrating (are those the same thing?). Beautiful games, great animation and voice acting, but they should be 4 hours long, tops.
Post by: gooki on April 09, 2020, 02:26:48 AM
Post by: Feivel2000 on April 09, 2020, 03:08:12 AM
Post by: LennStar on April 09, 2020, 03:40:40 AM
X-Com 2: War of the Chosen
Mod: New Enemy: Corona Egg Layer. Changed you into a Corona zombie.
Post by: Feivel2000 on April 09, 2020, 03:46:25 AM
X-Com 2: War of the Chosen
Mod: New Enemy: Corona Egg Layer. Changed you into a Corona zombie.
Is a corona infected soldier trying to get inside and trying to avoid contact with others? So no sword attacks for rangers?
Post by: LennStar on April 09, 2020, 03:54:56 AM
Quite the opposite. He will try to hug and lick the former teammates.X-Com 2: War of the Chosen
Mod: New Enemy: Corona Egg Layer. Changed you into a Corona zombie.
Is a corona infected soldier trying to get inside and trying to avoid contact with others? So no sword attacks for rangers?
Post by: salt cured on April 09, 2020, 08:30:35 AM
Uncharted 4 is free on PS+ starting sometime today. I've been playing through the earlier games and they are fun in small doses.
I changed my mind lol. These games suck.
LOL! Can't help but wonder what changed your mind? Accidentally take a large dose?
Maybe! I was really enjoying Uncharted 3 up until about halfway through. The games just aren’t for me. They seem to drag on and on. I’m finding the story and combat tedious and frustrating (are those the same thing?). Beautiful games, great animation and voice acting, but they should be 4 hours long, tops.
OK so I know I must sound like the biggest hypocrite, but I played the first 4 or 5 chapters of Uncharted 4 late last night and I absolutely adore it so far.
Relative to the other games in the series, all the pieces of this one seem to fit together in a much more harmonious way. It's strange, but I really really love how the UI (e.g., prompts and hints) has been redesigned to be subtle and subdued, which really matches the pace and tone of the narrative. I love that I've only had to use guns maybe twice in 3 or 4 hours. And when I do, enemies actually react when they get shot and 2 or 3 bullets actually kill them (I am playing on the easiest mode with all the assists turned on--sue me). I was frequently frustrated by the way enemies soaked up bullets in the other games without ever breaking stride.
I love that (so far) the gameplay sheds many of the Uncharted cliches (break into a hidden temple, solve an elaborate non-sensical puzzle that no one could have ever created, find a thing, realize the bad guys had been following me the whole time, hand over the thing at gun point (despite having been shot 100 times already), rinse and repeat ad nauseam). This game actually seems to playfully poke fun at some of the cliches. For example, I got really tired of the thing where, when climbing, a piece of the geometry would break and Drake would almost fall but always recover. I guess it was neat at first, but it became super annoying because there was no actual consequence besides making my climb take longer. But last night, a piece of the wall I was climbing broke and I did fall (it was part of the narrative as a cutscene was triggered). I was like...fucking finally!
And I like that I haven't visited any temples or mystical ruins yet. Save that shit for the finale so that 1) it actually has weight and 2) doesn't detract from and clash with the otherwise very grounded world that's been built. And I've been so impressed by the visuals and environments and characters. My only complaints so far are that the brawling is a little too video game-y (I shouldn't have to wail on a dude a half dozen times for him to go down and shouldn't be clearing a room of 10+ dudes) and I guess that the scuba diving was kinda unrealistic. I'm worried things are going to change on a dime and the game is going to revert to "video games must have non-stop action and shooting and elaborate puzzles" but so far I am loving how restrained and carefully crafted this game is.
I actually looked up the directors of all the games and it seems like some of the key people on Uncharted 1 - 3 were not on 4, which probably helps to explain the changes. The main guy on 4 seems to have left the company unfortunately, but I'm excited to try his other recent game The Last of Us, which I've had download for like 2 years but never booted up.
Post by: RWD on April 09, 2020, 08:56:46 AM
OK so I know I must sound like the biggest hypocrite, but I played the first 4 or 5 chapters of Uncharted 4 late last night and I absolutely adore it so far.Uncharted 4 came bundled with my PS4 so I played it and really enjoyed it. I have the Drake Collection but your experience isn't making me super excited to play the previous games...
I love that I've only had to use guns maybe twice in 3 or 4 hours.My least favorite part of Uncharted 4 was how many people I had to kill. The game gives you a kill tally at the end and I think mine was around 350. Made me rather uncomfortable considering that these aren't really bad guys. They're mostly just mercenaries hired for treasure hunting and you want the treasure more so you murder them.
I love that (so far) the gameplay sheds many of the Uncharted cliches (break into a hidden temple, solve an elaborate non-sensical puzzle that no one could have ever created, find a thing, realize the bad guys had been following me the whole time, hand over the thing at gun point (despite having been shot 100 times already), rinse and repeat ad nauseam).I'm pretty sure this happens a few times in Uncharted 4... Maybe not as bad as previous games though.
The final battle was kind of weird suddenly switching to mechanics that hadn't shown up anywhere else in the game.
These were all still minor detractions though. The game is gorgeous and the way the cutscenes blend into the gameplay is really incredible. The story is overall pretty good and I liked the way they built the relationships between the main characters. The movement and gameplay in general felt really natural and was a lot of fun.
Post by: JLee on April 09, 2020, 09:47:49 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 09, 2020, 11:03:15 AM
X-Com 2: War of the Chosen
Love that game to no end, but it is SO DAMN hard. And I just can't stomach the permadeath of my favorite soldiers. It's too hardcore for me. Oh, and the missing from point-blank range with a shotgun. That has made me rage-quite several times.
ETA: I am hoping the Gear Tactics will be a nicely polished XCOM2 clone with all my issues fixed.
Post by: salt cured on April 09, 2020, 01:20:40 PM
Uncharted 4 came bundled with my PS4 so I played it and really enjoyed it. I have the Drake Collection but your experience isn't making me super excited to play the previous games...
I was happy to delete the collection off my HD. I think the second one is the only one worth playing, but all are likely to disappoint after Uncharted 4.
My least favorite part of Uncharted 4 was how many people I had to kill. The game gives you a kill tally at the end and I think mine was around 350. Made me rather uncomfortable considering that these aren't really bad guys. They're mostly just mercenaries hired for treasure hunting and you want the treasure more so you murder them.
God damn it. I don't understand why there is so much killing/combat in these games. It often feels so out of place and has been the least fun thing about them.
These were all still minor detractions though. The game is gorgeous and the way the cutscenes blend into the gameplay is really incredible. The story is overall pretty good and I liked the way they built the relationships between the main characters. The movement and gameplay in general felt really natural and was a lot of fun.
Agree agree agree. Have been very impressed so far.
Post by: ketchup on April 09, 2020, 06:02:56 PM
I played a couple hours of Fallout 3. It came in a Steam bundle years ago and it's been on my "meaning to play" list for about 10 years. It's solid so far. It was often pitched back in the day as "Oblivion with guns" and yep, that's pretty accurate.
Post by: grantmeaname on April 09, 2020, 08:43:50 PM
Post by: ministashy on April 09, 2020, 10:01:35 PM
On that note, I'm looking for other calm, quiet PC games that will help me take my mind off things. Any recommendations?
Post by: Feivel2000 on April 10, 2020, 01:37:51 AM
on my "meaning to play" list for about 10 years
I have "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis" on such a list.
And Homeland 2.
Post by: LennStar on April 10, 2020, 04:31:09 AM
On that note, I'm looking for other calm, quiet PC games that will help me take my mind off things. Any recommendations?
How about this?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/272040/KAMI/
Post by: js82 on April 10, 2020, 09:10:50 AM
Also, starting to do tabletop gaming via the internet (Tabletop Simulator) with some friends, which has been a nice, more social diversion.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 10, 2020, 10:23:29 AM
I recently finished Gris, which I highly recommend--it's a platformer, but the art, music and overall atmosphere are just flat-out gorgeous. It's very artistic and well done. I also liked that I couldn't die--there is nothing to kill, no competing for points, no stress about watching your avatar die over and over, just puzzles and levels you have to figure out. It's a very meditative game.
On that note, I'm looking for other calm, quiet PC games that will help me take my mind off things. Any recommendations?
Without a single hesitation: Stardew Valley! Some farming, some socializing, some discovery, so relaxing. Fantastic game.
Post by: vern on April 10, 2020, 08:50:09 PM
If you think it's solid, you HAVE to try New Vegas. Easily the best of the modern fallout games IMO
I've been playing it for the last few weeks, great game. (The Anti-material rifle is the way to roll!)
Post by: salt cured on April 11, 2020, 04:42:54 PM
I wonder how Tomb Raider stacks up? I have the reboot. Since I've pretty much bounced off Fallout 4, I might check it out.
Post by: grantmeaname on April 11, 2020, 05:35:09 PM
Post by: salt cured on April 11, 2020, 09:01:09 PM
They could always change their mind but my impression from the book was that 4 is supposed to be the last one. There is a repeatedly reshelved movie also published by Sony, which might come out next year.
Oh cool, I hope it is the last one. Still excited to try The Last of Us, but I think I'll hold off for a while. It's strange that the sequel has been delayed indefinitely...if Animal Crossing is any indication, it seems like the perfect time to release a big game.
I just picked up MGS5 for $4, which will be my first (and I suspect my last) in the series lol.
Post by: dang1 on April 12, 2020, 03:39:56 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on April 13, 2020, 08:29:56 AM
Now I'm working on Assassin's Creed Odyssey. I own tons of these Assassin's Creed games, most of them through freebies, and often don't play them or can't get through that initial hump. Nevertheless, for some reason I decided to pick Odyssey up for $10 as it's a bit different than the usual formula. Enjoying it so far, but just a few hours in.
Post by: daverobev on April 14, 2020, 09:17:07 AM
Post by: ender on April 14, 2020, 12:38:00 PM
I even bought a bunch of the DLC, it's such a beautiful and well done game.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 14, 2020, 02:47:40 PM
I just picked up MGS5 for $4, which will be my first (and I suspect my last) in the series lol.
$4 for MGS5?! That is a crazy good price for that game!
Piece of advice: don't take your helicopter back to base too often. If you stay in the field and move from mission to mission by foot, or in a stolen jeep, it makes it more of an immersive RPG, IMHO.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 14, 2020, 02:49:34 PM
Just finished FFVII Remake. As a fan of the original... it has a lot to like, but for me a lot to dislike and a lot of missed opportunities.
How was the combat? For me, that will be crucial. If you played FFXV, is it like that?
I was not a fan of FFXV. Quit about 75% the way through because bored.
Post by: RWD on April 14, 2020, 03:14:08 PM
Just finished FFVII Remake. As a fan of the original... it has a lot to like, but for me a lot to dislike and a lot of missed opportunities.
How was the combat? For me, that will be crucial. If you played FFXV, is it like that?
I was not a fan of FFXV. Quit about 75% the way through because bored.
You got a lot farther than me. I quit maybe 20% into FFXV at best.
Post by: daverobev on April 15, 2020, 04:34:36 AM
Just finished FFVII Remake. As a fan of the original... it has a lot to like, but for me a lot to dislike and a lot of missed opportunities.
How was the combat? For me, that will be crucial. If you played FFXV, is it like that?
I was not a fan of FFXV. Quit about 75% the way through because bored.
You got a lot farther than me. I quit maybe 20% into FFXV at best.
All right, here goes. Bear in mind I played Octopath Traveler immediately prior to VII Remake - which is old school turn based.
Yes I completed XV. It took me a while to get into it - but I played Comrades, the online multiplayer (or not, it can be played with AI companions) DLC and absolutely loved that. I got a LOT better at the main game after playing that DLC. The main game has issues - a lot of which got fixed with various patches, but all in all I enjoyed it a lot. I didn't like how some of the bosses were just totally on rails though (ie, Titan, Leviathan) - you were more watching than playing.
Combat in VII Remake, well, I didn't love it in the demo. I got better at it, though I am in no way *good*. People are raving about it but I didn't love it. Too many times you are unable to do what you want (and if you cast a spell or use an ability and get interrupted, your 'turn bar' is lost, which I found quite unfair - so you end up running away or switching character and running away).
It's trying to be half way between action and turn based but IMHO it doesn't do that. Turn (ATB) gauge doesn't fill based on time only, it fills faster if you use the standard attacks or get damaged... which is all well and good... but if you have no gauge you can't use a potion or spell and you can't just wait for it to fill. Makes no sense.
I mean - best thing to do is try the demo. I played that through twice and I was SO much better by the end of the second run but I wasn't enjoying it more. I don't think the game gets much harder than that honestly. There is a hard mode after you finish it through once. There are three modes initially, Normal (which is what I played through on), Classic and Easy. The latter two... well in theory Classic should be awesome, because it makes it just about using your ATB gauge while not worrying about standard attacks. But they made Classic based on Easy.. it doesn't gel with the game. Lots of positional awareness needed; lots of times if you fat finger or are a split second too late in dodging you get stunned or whatever and have to switch characters (or in one particular fight have to restart as there is one enemy that 'binds' you and another that casts static mines everywhere, so if you mess up you're going from ~3/4 health to dead before you can act again... and this is a bit where you are solo...).
I... and the story, they made a lot good, but the ending is just silly. They've gone OTT anime trope rather than where the original was at the same point. I don't know how they bring it back down - eg you already have Firaga (or Firaja, I can't remember - third level elemental spells anyway). They need to reset you down to like level 15 instead of the cap at 50, and I just don't know how they'll do that.
I think they've gone down the Star Trek reboot route... and I hated that. Star Trek was always a bit more cerebral, more chilled out. Not a typical Hollywood action thing.
So yeah. Lots to like, but they expanded the wrong stuff (yay more slums and more sewers; not more of upper-Midgar), and decided to add so so much whizz bang silliness. And after this you're going to walk to Kalm and.... talk about stuff like you did in the original? No because much of that's been shown already.
Sigh. With such a big title, from such huge developers, and such a huge fanbase they could've done something magical and what they did was cutting through buildings and defying fate. Lots of people are mentioning Kingdom Hearts, which I haven't played. But yeah it seems like what we're seeing is a pivot to a parallel/alternate dimension with fate and destiny and a load of nonsense.
It's a good game, especially as a stand alone... but that's where they messed up IMHO, it isn't stand alone, it's part of a story and they've forgotten that in trying to make the ending be super duper flashy. Bad choice. Oh well.
The graphics are amazing vs the original of course, and lovely to see and explore. Just.. just... ah. I mean I'm not super sad/angry like some people. Just seems like a shame, they took something that needed *remaking* with plot holes filled in and whatnot, and did a *reboot* with all sorts of really not original ideas to make it go boom! bang!
Post by: davisgang90 on April 15, 2020, 04:49:41 AM
Played and enjoyed the original when it came out.
I've been playing a lot of Middle Earth Shadow of War as well.
Post by: LennStar on April 15, 2020, 10:43:10 AM
The original certainly was NOT Hollywood pew pew in blue. It did get a bit repitative near the end, but that is that genre.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 15, 2020, 01:12:56 PM
Just finished FFVII Remake. As a fan of the original... it has a lot to like, but for me a lot to dislike and a lot of missed opportunities.
How was the combat? For me, that will be crucial. If you played FFXV, is it like that?
I was not a fan of FFXV. Quit about 75% the way through because bored.
You got a lot farther than me. I quit maybe 20% into FFXV at best.
All right, here goes...
So... wait for a decent sale then. Gotcha.
Thanks for the write up!
Post by: daverobev on April 16, 2020, 01:14:13 AM
Just finished FFVII Remake. As a fan of the original... it has a lot to like, but for me a lot to dislike and a lot of missed opportunities.
How was the combat? For me, that will be crucial. If you played FFXV, is it like that?
I was not a fan of FFXV. Quit about 75% the way through because bored.
You got a lot farther than me. I quit maybe 20% into FFXV at best.
All right, here goes...
So... wait for a decent sale then. Gotcha.
Thanks for the write up!
It depends on how you 'sit' with the series. There is an argument to say wait until at least 2-3 more games in the 'series' are released... this might be like Robert Jordan, years between releases with a lot of waffle. I mean this is 1/6th maybe of the original game? 1/7th? Even if they reuse a load of stuff... it's going to be 2 years before the next. And then there will be a platform change. And then there will be the Deluxe Entire Series edition which will no doubt update stuff to make it streamline better, but honestly we're looking at ten years?
But yeah if you're not burning with desire to revisit Midgar, no rush.
Post by: Feivel2000 on April 16, 2020, 10:35:59 AM
X-Com 2: War of the Chosen
Love that game to no end, but it is SO DAMN hard. And I just can't stomach the permadeath of my favorite soldiers. It's too hardcore for me. Oh, and the missing from point-blank range with a shotgun. That has made me rage-quite several times.
ETA: I am hoping the Gear Tactics will be a nicely polished XCOM2 clone with all my issues fixed.
They've just announced a new X-Com: Chimera Squad. 50% off at the moment... 😍
Post by: Fish Sweet on April 16, 2020, 02:49:55 PM
I recently finished Gris, which I highly recommend--it's a platformer, but the art, music and overall atmosphere are just flat-out gorgeous. It's very artistic and well done. I also liked that I couldn't die--there is nothing to kill, no competing for points, no stress about watching your avatar die over and over, just puzzles and levels you have to figure out. It's a very meditative game.Try Child of Light! It's a Ubisoft game (so backed by a big name publisher) that is completely unlike any other Ubisoft I've played before. Dreamy fantasy landscape, calming music, absolutely gorgeous watercolor backgrounds and shading. It's kind of an unusual format-- puzzle/turn-based side scroller. There are monsters and enemies and leveling, but it's not at all difficult imo and you get a quiet sense of satisfaction from smoothly proceeding through a battle.
On that note, I'm looking for other calm, quiet PC games that will help me take my mind off things. Any recommendations?
They could always change their mind but my impression from the book was that 4 is supposed to be the last one. There is a repeatedly reshelved movie also published by Sony, which might come out next year.
Oh cool, I hope it is the last one. Still excited to try The Last of Us, but I think I'll hold off for a while. It's strange that the sequel has been delayed indefinitely...if Animal Crossing is any indication, it seems like the perfect time to release a big game.
I just picked up MGS5 for $4, which will be my first (and I suspect my last) in the series lol.
The Last of Us is a Very Good game-- one of my favorites, and probably easy to get second hand or heavily discounted right now. I'm waiting with bated breath for the sequel... I suspect Naughty Dog didn't want to force their employees to in-office crunch during the pandemic, which I appreciate.
Transister is 75% off on Steam right now... not that I have any shortage of games to play, but I've heard good things about it. Anyone have any opinions?
Post by: Scandium on April 16, 2020, 03:28:17 PM
Hitman 2 has the first level for free on Steam. It was fun....challenging, too. Too bad the full game is $60!
Isn't hitman 2 from like 2003?! I remember playing the first one in early aughts..?
Post by: salt cured on April 16, 2020, 07:49:36 PM
I recently finished Gris, which I highly recommend--it's a platformer, but the art, music and overall atmosphere are just flat-out gorgeous. It's very artistic and well done. I also liked that I couldn't die--there is nothing to kill, no competing for points, no stress about watching your avatar die over and over, just puzzles and levels you have to figure out. It's a very meditative game.Try Child of Light! It's a Ubisoft game (so backed by a big name publisher) that is completely unlike any other Ubisoft I've played before. Dreamy fantasy landscape, calming music, absolutely gorgeous watercolor backgrounds and shading. It's kind of an unusual format-- puzzle/turn-based side scroller. There are monsters and enemies and leveling, but it's not at all difficult imo and you get a quiet sense of satisfaction from smoothly proceeding through a battle.
On that note, I'm looking for other calm, quiet PC games that will help me take my mind off things. Any recommendations?They could always change their mind but my impression from the book was that 4 is supposed to be the last one. There is a repeatedly reshelved movie also published by Sony, which might come out next year.
Oh cool, I hope it is the last one. Still excited to try The Last of Us, but I think I'll hold off for a while. It's strange that the sequel has been delayed indefinitely...if Animal Crossing is any indication, it seems like the perfect time to release a big game.
I just picked up MGS5 for $4, which will be my first (and I suspect my last) in the series lol.
The Last of Us is a Very Good game-- one of my favorites, and probably easy to get second hand or heavily discounted right now. I'm waiting with bated breath for the sequel... I suspect Naughty Dog didn't want to force their employees to in-office crunch during the pandemic, which I appreciate.
I got it on sale a year or two ago. It's been sitting on my HD ever since (I've also had Witcher 3 for at least a year and haven't played it). To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to play TLOU because I'm worried it will be a few steps back from Uncharted 4, being older and all. And I'm still loving MW:Warzone, so it's keeping me occupied.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 17, 2020, 07:48:07 AM
X-Com 2: War of the Chosen
Love that game to no end, but it is SO DAMN hard. And I just can't stomach the permadeath of my favorite soldiers. It's too hardcore for me. Oh, and the missing from point-blank range with a shotgun. That has made me rage-quite several times.
ETA: I am hoping the Gear Tactics will be a nicely polished XCOM2 clone with all my issues fixed.
They've just announced a new X-Com: Chimera Squad. 50% off at the moment... 😍
Thanks for the heads up! I will make it happen at that price, for sure. Why only $20 as the full price? Is this a quick and dirty, cheap, addition? Seems strange for the studio to work on this in place of a proper XCom 3. ???
ETA:
AHHHH! Just watched a YouTube review, and NO PERMADEATH! This is basically exactly what I have been hoping for.
Done deal. Contact Steam for your commission.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 17, 2020, 07:50:49 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on April 17, 2020, 07:53:52 AM
I'm a little reluctant to play TLOU because I'm worried it will be a few steps back from Uncharted 4,
It was pretty dull for me, having played it a few months ago. I grow more and more tired of the "on rails" games. I want to explore and have freedom of movement. Although, I am still enjoying God of War (2018?). It is on rails, but the combat kicks ass, so that saves it.
Post by: Psychstache on April 17, 2020, 01:05:41 PM
Last week the first expension of X4 came out, Split Vengeance. (Who doesn't know, X4 is a 1st person 4X game in space) I had 300 hours in 2 game starts in it. Now with the Split again...
Even worse, in a way, is Mount and Blade II Bannerlord. A game that was expected to alunch in 2016 back in 2015. Now its finally Early Access.
I am such a sucker for sandbox games...
And to make it worse, I started Skyrim again (last was 2016) just a week earlier, but with a load of mods this time. I have never been through half of the main story. As a perfectionist playing a game, that bombards you with quests whenever you turn around a corner...
Damn you! Your comment made me start a new round of Skyrim. There goes another 50-100 hours of my life.
Oh man guys. I found out that since I now have the SE of Skyrim, I had to reload the mods since they are different from the original version. I was never a big modder, just some interface and graphics mods, but with the ease of vortex it is getting bad. I spend more time exploring and installing mods than I am playing the game ATM.
I'm down the rabbit hole now.
Post by: big_owl on April 17, 2020, 01:43:52 PM
Speaking of FFVII, that's my favorite console game of all time and I'm was happily surprised this week to see there's a remake. I have hip surgery coming up as soon as elective surgeries start happening again....I know what I'll be doing.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on April 17, 2020, 02:25:07 PM
My roommates from college and I play PS4 usually once every week or two for a 2hr game night. It's the same shit every time. We find a new FPS that allows 4ppl team combat but all games are the same. You gotta go through some stupid tutorial mission (takes us like 5wks to get all of us through the tutorial mission) and then once you get through that all the FPS games are basically the same. There's a marketplace, upgrade market, weapons market, etc. This is useless for the weekend warrior types like us. We're all working 50+ hours a week and many have kids, we don't have time to make each game a lifestyle. Plus the games are all way too complex. They have like 37 different weapons combinations and upgrades, they make FFVII seem like child's play. So usually we just punt and end up playing rocket league.Team Fortress 2 might be up your alley, then. Sure, there are lots of alternative weapons, but Valve did a fantastic job of balancing them so that you'll be fine with the defaults (plus, you'll eventually collect all the other weapons via random crates anyway).
Speaking of FFVII, that's my favorite console game of all time and I'm was happily surprised this week to see there's a remake. I have hip surgery coming up as soon as elective surgeries start happening again....I know what I'll be doing.
Post by: ketchup on April 17, 2020, 04:12:30 PM
TF2 is great! I haven't played it in years but it was fun whether you were good at it or not (at least for me).My roommates from college and I play PS4 usually once every week or two for a 2hr game night. It's the same shit every time. We find a new FPS that allows 4ppl team combat but all games are the same. You gotta go through some stupid tutorial mission (takes us like 5wks to get all of us through the tutorial mission) and then once you get through that all the FPS games are basically the same. There's a marketplace, upgrade market, weapons market, etc. This is useless for the weekend warrior types like us. We're all working 50+ hours a week and many have kids, we don't have time to make each game a lifestyle. Plus the games are all way too complex. They have like 37 different weapons combinations and upgrades, they make FFVII seem like child's play. So usually we just punt and end up playing rocket league.Team Fortress 2 might be up your alley, then. Sure, there are lots of alternative weapons, but Valve did a fantastic job of balancing them so that you'll be fine with the defaults (plus, you'll eventually collect all the other weapons via random crates anyway).
Speaking of FFVII, that's my favorite console game of all time and I'm was happily surprised this week to see there's a remake. I have hip surgery coming up as soon as elective surgeries start happening again....I know what I'll be doing.
Post by: salt cured on April 17, 2020, 06:30:05 PM
I'm a little reluctant to play TLOU because I'm worried it will be a few steps back from Uncharted 4,
It was pretty dull for me, having played it a few months ago. I grow more and more tired of the "on rails" games. I want to explore and have freedom of movement. Although, I am still enjoying God of War (2018?). It is on rails, but the combat kicks ass, so that saves it.
Is it on rails like Uncharted is on rails? I don't mind that if it's done well. I like the idea of open world games, but I've never played one that held my attention for more than 10ish hours, except for Breath of the Wild.
Post by: JLee on April 18, 2020, 09:23:04 AM
I'm a little reluctant to play TLOU because I'm worried it will be a few steps back from Uncharted 4,
It was pretty dull for me, having played it a few months ago. I grow more and more tired of the "on rails" games. I want to explore and have freedom of movement. Although, I am still enjoying God of War (2018?). It is on rails, but the combat kicks ass, so that saves it.
Is it on rails like Uncharted is on rails? I don't mind that if it's done well. I like the idea of open world games, but I've never played one that held my attention for more than 10ish hours, except for Breath of the Wild.
TLOU is much more complex of a game than Uncharted. I loved it.
Post by: FrugalKube on April 20, 2020, 11:08:04 AM
Uncharted 4 is free on PS+ starting sometime today. I've been playing through the earlier games and they are fun in small doses.
I changed my mind lol. These games suck.
Oh I think 3 is probably my least favorite.
Post by: FrugalKube on April 20, 2020, 12:38:13 PM
Uncharted 4 is free on PS+ starting sometime today. I've been playing through the earlier games and they are fun in small doses.
I changed my mind lol. These games suck.
LOL! Can't help but wonder what changed your mind? Accidentally take a large dose?
Maybe! I was really enjoying Uncharted 3 up until about halfway through. The games just aren’t for me. They seem to drag on and on. I’m finding the story and combat tedious and frustrating (are those the same thing?). Beautiful games, great animation and voice acting, but they should be 4 hours long, tops.
OK so I know I must sound like the biggest hypocrite, but I played the first 4 or 5 chapters of Uncharted 4 late last night and I absolutely adore it so far.
Relative to the other games in the series, all the pieces of this one seem to fit together in a much more harmonious way. It's strange, but I really really love how the UI (e.g., prompts and hints) has been redesigned to be subtle and subdued, which really matches the pace and tone of the narrative. I love that I've only had to use guns maybe twice in 3 or 4 hours. And when I do, enemies actually react when they get shot and 2 or 3 bullets actually kill them (I am playing on the easiest mode with all the assists turned on--sue me). I was frequently frustrated by the way enemies soaked up bullets in the other games without ever breaking stride.
I love that (so far) the gameplay sheds many of the Uncharted cliches (break into a hidden temple, solve an elaborate non-sensical puzzle that no one could have ever created, find a thing, realize the bad guys had been following me the whole time, hand over the thing at gun point (despite having been shot 100 times already), rinse and repeat ad nauseam). This game actually seems to playfully poke fun at some of the cliches. For example, I got really tired of the thing where, when climbing, a piece of the geometry would break and Drake would almost fall but always recover. I guess it was neat at first, but it became super annoying because there was no actual consequence besides making my climb take longer. But last night, a piece of the wall I was climbing broke and I did fall (it was part of the narrative as a cutscene was triggered). I was like...fucking finally!
And I like that I haven't visited any temples or mystical ruins yet. Save that shit for the finale so that 1) it actually has weight and 2) doesn't detract from and clash with the otherwise very grounded world that's been built. And I've been so impressed by the visuals and environments and characters. My only complaints so far are that the brawling is a little too video game-y (I shouldn't have to wail on a dude a half dozen times for him to go down and shouldn't be clearing a room of 10+ dudes) and I guess that the scuba diving was kinda unrealistic. I'm worried things are going to change on a dime and the game is going to revert to "video games must have non-stop action and shooting and elaborate puzzles" but so far I am loving how restrained and carefully crafted this game is.
I actually looked up the directors of all the games and it seems like some of the key people on Uncharted 1 - 3 were not on 4, which probably helps to explain the changes. The main guy on 4 seems to have left the company unfortunately, but I'm excited to try his other recent game The Last of Us, which I've had download for like 2 years but never booted up.
Last of Us is amazing but I know lots of people that dont like it. One of the other games I bought physically for PS3 and PS4, beat it a few times and the dlc is good
Post by: FrugalKube on April 20, 2020, 12:40:42 PM
Post by: jojoguy on April 22, 2020, 06:38:10 AM
Spoiler: show
Post by: daverobev on April 23, 2020, 02:37:05 AM
I loved almost everything about Final Fantasy 7 Remake except for these spoilers.
Same pretty much. Something nobody asked for. We'll see.
The hype is pretty big at the moment but... I think once it dies down it's not *that* memorable a game actually. There really is only a few hours of truly good content, though the combat is good etc etc.
Post by: LennStar on April 23, 2020, 05:01:20 AM
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One youtuber said it best, "I waited 15 years for a remake! Instead, I got a reboot!"
I hate that too. Especially since FF VII is judged as the best game of the series, any changes should be really really thought out.
Or just don't call it a remake, if it isn't one. I have no problems if I am told right at the start "it's similar, but not the same. It's a different game inspired by FF VII"
or whatever. Just tell the truth upfront.
Mount&Blade II is probably more a remake lol And the creators (so far) did it right - leave all the bits in that people like and improve those that profit from improving.
Post by: Psychstache on April 23, 2020, 11:12:51 AM
QuoteOne youtuber said it best, "I waited 15 years for a remake! Instead, I got a reboot!"
I hate that too. Especially since FF VII is judged as the best game of the series despite the fact that it is clearly inferior to FF6, any changes should be really really thought out.
Or just don't call it a remake, if it isn't one. I have no problems if I am told right at the start "it's similar, but not the same. It's a different game inspired by FF VII"
or whatever. Just tell the truth upfront.
Mount&Blade II is probably more a remake lol And the creators (so far) did it right - leave all the bits in that people like and improve those that profit from improving.
FTFY ;)
Post by: jojoguy on April 29, 2020, 01:01:23 AM
Post by: LennStar on April 29, 2020, 04:15:27 AM
A mix of Diablo and the battle part of Mount&Blade.
(PC <25€)
TOTAL WAR: SHOGUN II is currently FREE on Steam!
If you like strategy games, battles with thousands of troops or Japan, get it now ;)
Shogun II is already a bit older, but still plays nicely. The only drawback is that because of the scenario there are only 2 playstyles you can do and everyone has nearly the same units. (if you play, hint: armor upgrades!)
Post by: salt cured on April 29, 2020, 08:52:55 PM
Post by: Kyle Schuant on April 29, 2020, 09:04:43 PM
Anyone has recommendations for a first person "medieval" action RPG? Something where you can swing swords around and drop hammer on enemies. But not with too much role play or riddles.https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/skyrim
https://www.kingdomcomerpg.com
Post by: daverobev on April 30, 2020, 01:34:38 AM
Final Fantasy VII Remake: I haven't played this game, but I've read some of the press and some impressions on forums (including this thread), which have generally been pretty positive, but then I watch videos of the game and it seems...laughable and cringe worthy? I'm talking about the story bits/dialogue/acting here. My (completely earnest) question: Is this intentional? Is it some kind of anime or JRPG thing to have unnatural dialogue and awkward interaction between characters? It's hard to imagine, given the resources and hype behind this game, that they couldn't have pulled off something more natural if they wanted. I guess I don't understand how the marquee game in the marquee franchise of a genre that seemingly emphasizes story so heavily (and has a long history of doing so) can do such a poor a job at the story bits.
Hmm, which bits/characters? Certain ones are supposed to be awkward. There are a couple of other bits that are particularly cheesy (I find Jessie a bit OTT, and Barret too at the beginning), but... no, generally, it's good right up til the last bit when it goes a bit... well, it's been called this elsewhere so I'll borrow it, though I haven't played it myself - "Kingdom Hearts".
Post by: salt cured on April 30, 2020, 08:00:40 AM
Final Fantasy VII Remake: I haven't played this game, but I've read some of the press and some impressions on forums (including this thread), which have generally been pretty positive, but then I watch videos of the game and it seems...laughable and cringe worthy? I'm talking about the story bits/dialogue/acting here. My (completely earnest) question: Is this intentional? Is it some kind of anime or JRPG thing to have unnatural dialogue and awkward interaction between characters? It's hard to imagine, given the resources and hype behind this game, that they couldn't have pulled off something more natural if they wanted. I guess I don't understand how the marquee game in the marquee franchise of a genre that seemingly emphasizes story so heavily (and has a long history of doing so) can do such a poor a job at the story bits.
Hmm, which bits/characters? Certain ones are supposed to be awkward. There are a couple of other bits that are particularly cheesy (I find Jessie a bit OTT, and Barret too at the beginning), but... no, generally, it's good right up til the last bit when it goes a bit... well, it's been called this elsewhere so I'll borrow it, though I haven't played it myself - "Kingdom Hearts".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qlf3b9wa4s
Edit to say there are probably spoilers in that video and also I'm not saying I agree with all this dude's opinions. I have a like-hate opinion of him.
Post by: Arbitrage on April 30, 2020, 08:42:21 AM
Anyone has recommendations for a first person "medieval" action RPG? Something where you can swing swords around and drop hammer on enemies. But not with too much role play or riddles.
A mix of Diablo and the battle part of Mount&Blade.
(PC <25€)
For action RPG, if you're looking to lean more into the action side, you might try Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (the first one is fun as well, but I wonder if you'll find others to play with). The game has flaws, certainly, but the swordplay is excellent and far more complex than most RPGs.
Post by: dcheesi on April 30, 2020, 08:49:43 AM
So far its been more Divinity OS 2 and Baldurs Gate EE on PCJust started BG:EE last night. It's been sitting in my Steam library forever, but now I finally have enough time/boredom to dig into it again (played the original version back in the day). Been thinking about picking up Divinity, but figured I should start with a game I already have first.
Post by: daverobev on May 01, 2020, 02:33:05 AM
Final Fantasy VII Remake: I haven't played this game, but I've read some of the press and some impressions on forums (including this thread), which have generally been pretty positive, but then I watch videos of the game and it seems...laughable and cringe worthy? I'm talking about the story bits/dialogue/acting here. My (completely earnest) question: Is this intentional? Is it some kind of anime or JRPG thing to have unnatural dialogue and awkward interaction between characters? It's hard to imagine, given the resources and hype behind this game, that they couldn't have pulled off something more natural if they wanted. I guess I don't understand how the marquee game in the marquee franchise of a genre that seemingly emphasizes story so heavily (and has a long history of doing so) can do such a poor a job at the story bits.
Hmm, which bits/characters? Certain ones are supposed to be awkward. There are a couple of other bits that are particularly cheesy (I find Jessie a bit OTT, and Barret too at the beginning), but... no, generally, it's good right up til the last bit when it goes a bit... well, it's been called this elsewhere so I'll borrow it, though I haven't played it myself - "Kingdom Hearts".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qlf3b9wa4s
Edit to say there are probably spoilers in that video and also I'm not saying I agree with all this dude's opinions. I have a like-hate opinion of him.
Oh, yeah, well like I said I find Jessie a bit too cutesy. Aeris as well (I think they did a good job making her just so, but her just so is something I'm allergic to). Watching that video.. he's compressing 40 hours of those 'cringe' bits to make it seem worse than it is.
There is lots of good in the game; those dialog bits aren't the bad bits, the other things he mentions IMHO are (not going to say what because of spoilers), they did a reboot (feels like the rebooted Star Trek stuff in a way, which I didn't like at all). Don't know how it'll go for the next game.
It took me a while but the combat is good. The bits of Midgar we see are cool. I don't think it hits ALL the buttons to be a truly great game and I think they spent the dev time on the wrong bits - as the video says, the things taken from the original and expanded are generally awesome ("what the fans wanted" - me, in this case), and the new bits (Chadley... lol. The new ending. FAR TOO MUCH SEPHIROTH.) aren't.
I love Cloud, Tifa. Barret to a degree. Jessie so a degree, cringe aside. Can't stand Hojo. They did a good job with Rude and Reno I think. Lots of endless corridoor bits, the side quests are a bit pointless but to break up the corridoor... it's tricky.
Post by: FrugalKube on May 06, 2020, 03:44:42 PM
So far its been more Divinity OS 2 and Baldurs Gate EE on PCJust started BG:EE last night. It's been sitting in my Steam library forever, but now I finally have enough time/boredom to dig into it again (played the original version back in the day). Been thinking about picking up Divinity, but figured I should start with a game I already have first.
Divinity is good, Id say its a little slower than BG or Icewind Dale. Divinity is interesting, fun to co-op with another person. 4 person c-op is pain. Id recommend a tank, a dps mage/healer, a rogue/ranger and something else.
So BG 2 EE is what I have, I should have made that clear. But for BG what class did you roll? Are you going to have fun with the cheats? Lots of neat npcs and quests.
I dumped hrs into the original BG back in the day, I beat it 3 times? Probably put at least 200 hrs into it.
Post by: FrugalKube on May 06, 2020, 03:47:12 PM
Speaking of review games, I got Streets of Rage 4 and its very good. Its not super expensive but oh man its polished and takes me back to the Sega Genesis days
Post by: dcheesi on May 07, 2020, 05:46:40 AM
First play-through of a "new" game1, I usually play a basic fighter class. Eases the learning curve a bit, relative to spell-casters etc. In this case, I considered various kits, but wound up with a vanilla fighter; I did take advantage of the newly added half-orc race, though. I naturally rolled 19 str and 18 con, so, winning!So far its been more Divinity OS 2 and Baldurs Gate EE on PCJust started BG:EE last night. It's been sitting in my Steam library forever, but now I finally have enough time/boredom to dig into it again (played the original version back in the day). Been thinking about picking up Divinity, but figured I should start with a game I already have first.
Divinity is good, Id say its a little slower than BG or Icewind Dale. Divinity is interesting, fun to co-op with another person. 4 person c-op is pain. Id recommend a tank, a dps mage/healer, a rogue/ranger and something else.
So BG 2 EE is what I have, I should have made that clear. But for BG what class did you roll? Are you going to have fun with the cheats? Lots of neat npcs and quests.
I dumped hrs into the original BG back in the day, I beat it 3 times? Probably put at least 200 hrs into it.
No cheats as of yet, though it seems like EE bakes in some things that used to be considered cheats/hacks in the original version. And though I didn't set it up on purpose, I did take shameless advantage of a game glitch that let me keep Minsc (and Boo!) after dismissing Dynaheir. Otherwise trying to play pretty legit this first run-through. Might play around with mods, cheats, etc., in my second play-through (which seems fitting, since that'll usually be my Evil party run --can't wait to try out Dorn Il Khan!).
1Even though I played original BG back the day, it's been long enough since I played this or any of these 3rd person party-based RPGs (or anything with AD&D 2E rules) that I thought it best to treat it as new to me
Post by: FrugalKube on May 11, 2020, 12:35:47 PM
First play-through of a "new" game1, I usually play a basic fighter class. Eases the learning curve a bit, relative to spell-casters etc. In this case, I considered various kits, but wound up with a vanilla fighter; I did take advantage of the newly added half-orc race, though. I naturally rolled 19 str and 18 con, so, winning!So far its been more Divinity OS 2 and Baldurs Gate EE on PCJust started BG:EE last night. It's been sitting in my Steam library forever, but now I finally have enough time/boredom to dig into it again (played the original version back in the day). Been thinking about picking up Divinity, but figured I should start with a game I already have first.
Divinity is good, Id say its a little slower than BG or Icewind Dale. Divinity is interesting, fun to co-op with another person. 4 person c-op is pain. Id recommend a tank, a dps mage/healer, a rogue/ranger and something else.
So BG 2 EE is what I have, I should have made that clear. But for BG what class did you roll? Are you going to have fun with the cheats? Lots of neat npcs and quests.
I dumped hrs into the original BG back in the day, I beat it 3 times? Probably put at least 200 hrs into it.
No cheats as of yet, though it seems like EE bakes in some things that used to be considered cheats/hacks in the original version. And though I didn't set it up on purpose, I did take shameless advantage of a game glitch that let me keep Minsc (and Boo!) after dismissing Dynaheir. Otherwise trying to play pretty legit this first run-through. Might play around with mods, cheats, etc., in my second play-through (which seems fitting, since that'll usually be my Evil party run --can't wait to try out Dorn Il Khan!).
1Even though I played original BG back the day, it's been long enough since I played this or any of these 3rd person party-based RPGs (or anything with AD&D 2E rules) that I thought it best to treat it as new to me
Oh a fighter is always good. And there are some new NPCs in both games including some for evil playthroughs. I gotta say this evil party in BG 2 EE is pretty good.
Post by: dcheesi on May 13, 2020, 07:43:23 AM
Yeah, I'm using Neera the wild mage this go 'round. And I unknowingly "borrowed" Dorn Il Khan's avatar for my current PC, though I changed it halfway through (to avoid confusion/cognitive dissonance in my future evil playthrough).First play-through of a "new" game1, I usually play a basic fighter class. Eases the learning curve a bit, relative to spell-casters etc. In this case, I considered various kits, but wound up with a vanilla fighter; I did take advantage of the newly added half-orc race, though. I naturally rolled 19 str and 18 con, so, winning!So far its been more Divinity OS 2 and Baldurs Gate EE on PCJust started BG:EE last night. It's been sitting in my Steam library forever, but now I finally have enough time/boredom to dig into it again (played the original version back in the day). Been thinking about picking up Divinity, but figured I should start with a game I already have first.
Divinity is good, Id say its a little slower than BG or Icewind Dale. Divinity is interesting, fun to co-op with another person. 4 person c-op is pain. Id recommend a tank, a dps mage/healer, a rogue/ranger and something else.
So BG 2 EE is what I have, I should have made that clear. But for BG what class did you roll? Are you going to have fun with the cheats? Lots of neat npcs and quests.
I dumped hrs into the original BG back in the day, I beat it 3 times? Probably put at least 200 hrs into it.
No cheats as of yet, though it seems like EE bakes in some things that used to be considered cheats/hacks in the original version. And though I didn't set it up on purpose, I did take shameless advantage of a game glitch that let me keep Minsc (and Boo!) after dismissing Dynaheir. Otherwise trying to play pretty legit this first run-through. Might play around with mods, cheats, etc., in my second play-through (which seems fitting, since that'll usually be my Evil party run --can't wait to try out Dorn Il Khan!).
1Even though I played original BG back the day, it's been long enough since I played this or any of these 3rd person party-based RPGs (or anything with AD&D 2E rules) that I thought it best to treat it as new to me
Oh a fighter is always good. And there are some new NPCs in both games including some for evil playthroughs. I gotta say this evil party in BG 2 EE is pretty good.
I'm open to suggestions for an interesting PC class/build for my next playthrough. I feel like I'm pretty comfortable with the spell system, etc., now, so everything is on the table.
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Post by: eljefe-speaks on May 13, 2020, 07:28:21 PM
Picked up Divinity:OS2 on a Steam sale, will probably check it out after I'm done with BG:EE (no telling when that will be, though). I've been watching that title for while, don't think I've seen it go cheaper than the current sale (half off, $22 and change).
I am currently playing through D:OS2 for a second time, and I think I am enjoying it more this time. I am more prepared for the difficulty, which I found excruciating on first play-through.
Piece of advice: if you're getting your ass kicked again and again, it means the game doesn't want you to go this way yet. Go a different way and get in a fight you have a chance of winning. It's seems open-worldy, but the game clearly wants you to follow a path.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on May 13, 2020, 07:34:08 PM
I put off buying a Nintendo Switch for months and months and months. I could not justify the expense. When I finally break down and commit to buy one (so much savings from cutting the entertainment budget by 99% per COVID) they're sold out in the entirety of the United States. That's some shit right there! I guess no more stock is expected until "summer" per Nintendo's official statements. So, July I guess. Damn!
Post by: dcheesi on May 14, 2020, 07:11:39 AM
I'll keep that in mind. Actually the difficulty is one of the things that kept me from trying it sooner; I don't really play games for the "challenge", so much as the experience, but I've also got just enough pride to not want to do "easy" mode, or resort to cheats or "cheese" tactics too readily. We'll see how it goes I guess; at least now I won't be trying re-learn my basic isometric-RPG skils at the same time.Picked up Divinity:OS2 on a Steam sale, will probably check it out after I'm done with BG:EE (no telling when that will be, though). I've been watching that title for while, don't think I've seen it go cheaper than the current sale (half off, $22 and change).
I am currently playing through D:OS2 for a second time, and I think I am enjoying it more this time. I am more prepared for the difficulty, which I found excruciating on first play-through.
Piece of advice: if you're getting your ass kicked again and again, it means the game doesn't want you to go this way yet. Go a different way and get in a fight you have a chance of winning. It's seems open-worldy, but the game clearly wants you to follow a path.
Post by: bacchi on May 14, 2020, 03:54:09 PM
Picked up Pillars of Eternity 2, the deluxe edition is currently on sale on Steam for like $25. Started playing a little last night and so far it's been pretty good. My one gripe is that on character creation you have to decide on multiclass vs. single class, and there's no way to respec your character class after that point. Sounds like there is a mod that lets you edit the character files to do so, but I haven't pulled the trigger on that yet, gonna see if I like my current build before deciding. Currently playing a dual-pistol-weilding sharpshooter :D
POE 2 was somewhat panned but I enjoyed it as much as D:OS2. There are some nice guns at the Brass Citadel gunsmithy.
I'm finishing up Kingmaker, which is another isometric RPG using the Pathfinder rules.
Post by: JLee on May 14, 2020, 04:48:06 PM
Post by: DaKini on May 15, 2020, 04:19:04 AM
Other than that i mostly play opensource games (here i often pay with bug reports and some programming):
- The battle for wesnoth (a turn based strategy fantasy game, this really is nice; chess on steroids)
- OpenTransportTycoon (together with my son, so he learns strategy and basic economy skills)
- Hedgewars (opensource worms, for the fun)
- flightgear (i love flying but its too expensive to get a PPL and maintain a plane)
- widelands (because i love settlers)
- minetest with mineclone2
- sporadically also the old DOS adventure classics like indy and monkey island
I do not like console games too much, and also i don't like closed-source commercial games nowadays. The tend to only have bling-bling but often no deep gameplay and i dont like the console controls either.
Post by: LennStar on May 15, 2020, 05:25:49 AM
The only paid-for in money game is Arma3 (to hone my english skills :)).
Other than that i mostly play opensource games (here i often pay with bug reports and some programming):
- The battle for wesnoth (a turn based strategy fantasy game, this really is nice; chess on steroids)
- OpenTransportTycoon (together with my son, so he learns strategy and basic economy skills)
- Hedgewars (opensource worms, for the fun)
- flightgear (i love flying but its too expensive to get a PPL and maintain a plane)
- widelands (because i love settlers)
- minetest with mineclone2
- sporadically also the old DOS adventure classics like indy and monkey island
I do not like console games too much, and also i don't like closed-source commercial games nowadays. The tend to only have bling-bling but often no deep gameplay and i dont like the console controls either.
Does OTT run under Win10? Do you know?
I so wish there would be worthy remakes of the old Tycoon games, but all tries either fail in polishing or make some stupid design changes.
And of course a Master of Magic refresh with modern graphics, better balancing and a few more customize options. *dreamy eyes*
Is there still work done on Widelands? I am under impression it's dead for 3-4 years now. It did some translations even longer ago, but at that time there was not that much going on either.
For those who still have not heard about it: The Epic Games Store has GTA V extended edition (or what it is called) this week and a 10€ (or $ I hope for you US) FOR FREE.
Yesterday the servers were down though.
Post by: DaKini on May 15, 2020, 05:38:32 AM
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Does OTT run under Win10? Do you know?At least there are builds for windows: https://www.openttd.org/downloads/openttd-releases/latest.html
Just try them. I never did - who needs windows if one can run linux? ;P
https://www.wesnoth.org/ also has windows binarys and is even sourceable from steam.
Many other games do also.
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Is there still work done on Widelands?Accroding to the commit histroy it is: https://github.com/widelands/widelands/graphs/commit-activity
And it has widows builds: https://www.widelands.org/wiki/Download/
Post by: eljefe-speaks on May 15, 2020, 09:31:49 AM
Post by: FrugalKube on May 15, 2020, 09:33:41 AM
I'll keep that in mind. Actually the difficulty is one of the things that kept me from trying it sooner; I don't really play games for the "challenge", so much as the experience, but I've also got just enough pride to not want to do "easy" mode, or resort to cheats or "cheese" tactics too readily. We'll see how it goes I guess; at least now I won't be trying re-learn my basic isometric-RPG skils at the same time.Picked up Divinity:OS2 on a Steam sale, will probably check it out after I'm done with BG:EE (no telling when that will be, though). I've been watching that title for while, don't think I've seen it go cheaper than the current sale (half off, $22 and change).
I am currently playing through D:OS2 for a second time, and I think I am enjoying it more this time. I am more prepared for the difficulty, which I found excruciating on first play-through.
Piece of advice: if you're getting your ass kicked again and again, it means the game doesn't want you to go this way yet. Go a different way and get in a fight you have a chance of winning. It's seems open-worldy, but the game clearly wants you to follow a path.
I found out I really couldnt cheese the game that much. i played through on easy so I could enjoy the game.
2nd playthrough of DOS2 I'll up the difficulty
Post by: bacchi on May 15, 2020, 11:56:03 AM
Meh, gave up on my second play-through of DOS2. I made it to the fight that concludes act I and got my ass thoroughly kicked. I don't have the motivation this time around to pour over the internet looking for strategy and advice. It starts to feel too much like work. (I also have a childish mental barrier that prevents me from ever lowering the difficulty to win a fight - I would rather lose fair and square and give up than cheat.) I have to hand it to the studio, they kept it real for the hardcore fans out there.
I replayed some of the battles a dozen times.
I never drop the difficulty either but I will cheese a fight, including leaving my fallen comrades on the ground and running away like Brave Sir Robin.
Post by: bacchi on May 15, 2020, 11:58:01 AM
The only paid-for in money game is Arma3 (to hone my english skills :)).
Other than that i mostly play opensource games (here i often pay with bug reports and some programming):
- The battle for wesnoth (a turn based strategy fantasy game, this really is nice; chess on steroids)
- OpenTransportTycoon (together with my son, so he learns strategy and basic economy skills)
- Hedgewars (opensource worms, for the fun)
- flightgear (i love flying but its too expensive to get a PPL and maintain a plane)
- widelands (because i love settlers)
- minetest with mineclone2
- sporadically also the old DOS adventure classics like indy and monkey island
I do not like console games too much, and also i don't like closed-source commercial games nowadays. The tend to only have bling-bling but often no deep gameplay and i dont like the console controls either.
I love Wesnoth and check the site occasionally to find a new campaign.
I haven't heard of Widelands and will check it out. Thanks!
Post by: BlueMR2 on May 17, 2020, 12:44:02 PM
One in particular I've spent a lot of hours playing is the old classic Atari 2600 port of Berzerk. Now really wishing I still had more of those classics around (a number of them were lost when we moved, some were stolen at some point, and some I threw away when we "upgraded" to a PS2).
Fortunately though, there is a surprisingly active Atari homebrew group out there. Got a couple new ones on order right now through them!
Post by: bacchi on May 17, 2020, 06:54:01 PM
I'm back to my old Atari now... Tried some newer PC gaming and found that the realism is not working for me. Pretty much everything I tried gave me motion sickness within half an hour.
Two words: Ginger pills.
I pop 1000mg before jumping on Destiny 2.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on May 19, 2020, 07:42:47 AM
I'm back to my old Atari now... Tried some newer PC gaming and found that the realism is not working for me. Pretty much everything I tried gave me motion sickness within half an hour. Long story short after going through a number of generations of games on systems, what I truly enjoy and what does not make me sick is classic arcade style gaming!
One in particular I've spent a lot of hours playing is the old classic Atari 2600 port of Berzerk. Now really wishing I still had more of those classics around (a number of them were lost when we moved, some were stolen at some point, and some I threw away when we "upgraded" to a PS2).
Fortunately though, there is a surprisingly active Atari homebrew group out there. Got a couple new ones on order right now through them!
There is an anthology you can buy on Steam that includes like 40 atari games.
Post by: LennStar on May 19, 2020, 10:20:27 AM
I'm back to my old Atari now... Tried some newer PC gaming and found that the realism is not working for me. Pretty much everything I tried gave me motion sickness within half an hour. Long story short after going through a number of generations of games on systems, what I truly enjoy and what does not make me sick is classic arcade style gaming!
One in particular I've spent a lot of hours playing is the old classic Atari 2600 port of Berzerk. Now really wishing I still had more of those classics around (a number of them were lost when we moved, some were stolen at some point, and some I threw away when we "upgraded" to a PS2).
Fortunately though, there is a surprisingly active Atari homebrew group out there. Got a couple new ones on order right now through them!
There is an anthology you can buy on Steam that includes like 40 atari games.
or you just type in PC Atari emulator games in the search engine of your choice. I am sure it works.
Post by: big_owl on May 20, 2020, 08:22:01 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 20, 2020, 08:50:14 AM
I have BL3 but haven't started it yet. I liked the first two and tried the pre-sequel but it felt terrible - really floaty, slow aim and movement.
Post by: big_owl on May 20, 2020, 09:08:04 AM
The weapons are all procedurally generated which ATMO makes it so that you don't really have to learn anything about them. In a game with ten weapons, sure, go to the wiki and read up. In a game with unlimited weapons, just look at the numbers in the in-game UI and wing it.
I have BL3 but haven't started it yet. I liked the first two and tried the pre-sequel but it felt terrible - really floaty, slow aim and movement.
Another weird thing about BL3 is the perspective seems a little off. I play on a 120" projector screen but still, it's like the camera viewpoint is just off, like your viewpoint is about 1ft in front of the character's face instead of at the actual face. Even my wife who never plays games noticed it and commented on it. It makes it difficult (for me at least) to look around and maintain accurate fire, it always seems like you're looking through a pair of weak binocs. Also the enemies are reaaaalllly obnoxious. Maybe they're meant for 12yo kids or something but the cartoonish demeanor of them gets annoying. Has me looking for an option to turn off all enemy dialog or something like that.
Post by: grantmeaname on May 20, 2020, 09:18:20 AM
Agree they went a little too hard on the juvenile humor. There's a DLC playable character in 2 that gets old after about 13 seconds but you're stuck with her for a good chunk of time
Post by: grantmeaname on May 20, 2020, 09:20:01 AM
Better half is playing Witcher 3 after powering through the entire book series in a week and a half.
Post by: Davnasty on May 20, 2020, 09:41:48 AM
Played Borderlands last night with my old roomies. Eh, the intro mission was annoying as hell and gameplay seems about standard for modern FPS - way too many weapons and various other gear that I have no time to learn about. Basically same as all the other FPS with different skins.
Borderlands 2 was a huge improvement, especially in terms of time spent running back and forth on boring missions. Teleportation and vehicles are commonly available.
If you don't like the large variety of weapons and items, it's probably not for you though. As you progress through the game, variety in gear only increases but the good part is that the function of those items branches out and interacts with character skills. Once you get past the early game it's definitely not the same as most other FPS.
Most FPS don't have a shotgun that shoots out swords which explode sending out 3 smaller swords in random directions which, of course, also explode. And if you get the right variant of that weapon you can multiply all of that by 3. The best part is that weapons like that aren't just a stupid novelty, they can be legitimately effective weapons.
ETA: looks like you may have been talking about BL3. Haven't played that one yet.
Post by: brandon1827 on May 21, 2020, 06:48:48 AM
Post by: big_owl on May 21, 2020, 07:38:31 AM
Played Borderlands last night with my old roomies. Eh, the intro mission was annoying as hell and gameplay seems about standard for modern FPS - way too many weapons and various other gear that I have no time to learn about. Basically same as all the other FPS with different skins.
Borderlands 2 was a huge improvement, especially in terms of time spent running back and forth on boring missions. Teleportation and vehicles are commonly available.
If you don't like the large variety of weapons and items, it's probably not for you though. As you progress through the game, variety in gear only increases but the good part is that the function of those items branches out and interacts with character skills. Once you get past the early game it's definitely not the same as most other FPS.
Most FPS don't have a shotgun that shoots out swords which explode sending out 3 smaller swords in random directions which, of course, also explode. And if you get the right variant of that weapon you can multiply all of that by 3. The best part is that weapons like that aren't just a stupid novelty, they can be legitimately effective weapons.
ETA: looks like you may have been talking about BL3. Haven't played that one yet.
My problem with progressively "cooler" weapons is that as you upgrade your weapons the enemies just get stronger so it's ultimately a stalemate. Maybe they have more impact on PvP missions, but with team play vs. computer it's just tedious. I'm forced to always be trying to find upgraded weapons just to stay on a level playing field with the enemies.
Just give me a pistol, shotgun, assault rifle, sniper rifle, grenades and keep them the same. Instead of just making enemies harder to kill as gameplay progresses I'd prefer to have more varied types of missions and maps.
Maybe I'm just getting old. I like Rainbow Six/Ghost Recon style missions.
Post by: grantmeaname on May 21, 2020, 08:16:07 AM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on May 21, 2020, 09:28:41 AM
I have BL3 but haven't started it yet. I liked the first two and tried the pre-sequel but it felt terrible - really floaty, slow aim and movement.
Exactly mirrors my opinions.
I began BL3 but, meh, I guess I am getting harder to please. It feels like a carbon copy of BL2. Since i played BL2 I got really into Destiny 2. I think Destiny 2 may be better than BL3.
ETA: For me it all comes down to the feel of the guns. Hate to sound like the dreaded "casual" but the best gun feel in any video game is Call of Duty MW 2019. Destiny 2 guns feel absolutely superb, especially the bows. It's like you can feel the snap of the bow string. It makes it really fun to use. I am not sure the BL3 upped their game quite enough. I still intend to pick it back up after I am done with Code Vein.
Post by: frugalnacho on May 21, 2020, 09:37:46 AM
The lego ninjago movie game is also free on Xbox, PS4, and PC. Today is also the last day for this.
Both games are free to keep forever, you just have to "purchase" them by today.
Post by: RWD on May 21, 2020, 10:46:44 AM
Just an FYI epic games is giving away GTA V on PC for free. Today is the last day.
Looks like I missed it by a couple hours...
Post by: grantmeaname on May 21, 2020, 10:52:38 AM
Post by: frugalnacho on May 21, 2020, 10:54:36 AM
Just an FYI epic games is giving away GTA V on PC for free. Today is the last day.
Looks like I missed it by a couple hours...
Yea I read it was available until May 21, but apparently it's ended. Civ 6 is now the free game.
Post by: daverobev on May 21, 2020, 01:04:00 PM
Wow. It's gacha, but you really don't have to pay a penny, you get plenty of free good units. There is loads of content. The story is good, the music is amazing. I'm totally blown away.
Post by: grantmeaname on May 21, 2020, 01:25:04 PM
Post by: zolotiyeruki on May 21, 2020, 03:09:19 PM
The lego ninjago movie game is also free on Xbox, PS4, and PC. Today is also the last day for this.ooh, thanks for the tip! My kids love Lego Ninjago, so they might really enjoy this one.
Both games are free to keep forever, you just have to "purchase" them by today.
Post by: jojoguy on May 29, 2020, 07:33:49 AM
Post by: FrugalKube on June 01, 2020, 11:29:36 AM
Also jumped back into Fallout 4 and its DLC and New Vegas on PS3
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 12, 2020, 10:21:34 AM
Speaking of the live stream, the only thing that really floored me was the Demon's Souls remake. They kept a good lid on this. I had know clue that it was in the works. However, I would definitely prefer Dark Souls IV, or Bloodborne II. Hopefully that is on deck. I was really hoping for some Elden Ring news, but... crickets.
Been playing through Far Cry 5 recently. It is my favorite of the series! I have played 3 and 4. This seems to be a minority opinion.
Picked up Forza Motorsport 7 for 20 bucks. Absolutely loving it.
Post by: Ozstache on June 13, 2020, 12:24:15 AM
Anyone else watch the PS5 live stream yesterday? Anyone going to pre-order the PS5 when able?
Yes I watched it. It wasn't what I expected with the first hour being a PS5 gaming show case and the last few minutes showing what the hardware will look like but with no real detail on specs.
As nice as the showcased games looked, it was very hard to really appreciate them on a 1080p live stream when the PS4 Pro already puts out 4K. Thankfully there are 4K versions of 4 of the games shown here at https://www.youtube.com/user/PlayStation (https://www.youtube.com/user/PlayStation). Horizon is what caught my attention, as that is the game that convinced me to buy a PS4 Pro and the PS5 version looks breathtaking in the 4K video.
Re Pre-ordering, after many years of doing this sort of thing in my youth and usually regretting it because of initial hardware and/or software teething issues, not to mention paying a premium for the product, I will not be pre-ordering anything. Hopefully it will be out well before Christmas then will be on sale, or at least bundled with a few good PS5 titles at a good price for the boxing day sales.
I paid $A500 for my PS4 Pro and will have had about 10,000 hours out of it by the time the PS5 replaces it, which works out to 5 cents an hour's entertainment, so I have no qualms shedding out up to $A1000 for a PS5 and associated accessories because I know that I will get many years of joy out of it.
Post by: salt cured on June 13, 2020, 08:08:19 AM
Anyone else watch the PS5 live stream yesterday? Anyone going to pre-order the PS5 when able?
I plan to wait at least a few years to see which console has the better exclusives (suspect that will be PS5) and for prices to drop. I still have 100s of hours of unplayed games on my PS4 HD.
Post by: BlueMR2 on June 13, 2020, 11:31:56 AM
Post by: turketron on June 13, 2020, 04:15:17 PM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on June 15, 2020, 07:18:01 AM
One of my good friends is transferring to Korea for a year for his job in the Army, and although he's engaged his fiancee is staying in the US for the year, so he's anticipating a decent amount of free time so we're looking for games to play while he's gone. Our standby is Diablo 3, but we have another friend in Europe that we want to play with and so the time zones don't really work out for all of us to play anything simultaneously. As such, we have all just picked up Civilization 6 so we can play asynchronously. I've played Civ 4 and 5 but mostly single player against computers, so I'm interested to see how multiplayer goes!
Deep Rock Galactic is getting fantastic reviews as an online multiplayer. Definitely more action oriented than Civ, not sure if you're in to that. Buy might be something worth checking out.
Post by: grantmeaname on June 15, 2020, 07:20:25 AM
Post by: turketron on June 15, 2020, 07:25:02 AM
Deep Rock Galactic is getting fantastic reviews as an online multiplayer. Definitely more action oriented than Civ, not sure if you're in to that. Buy might be something worth checking out.
Ooo that does look kinda fun, and I'm definitely more interested in co-op gameplay vs. direct competition. Doesn't really solve the time zone issues but this might be a fun one for a few of us to play in between Civ turns. Thanks for the heads up!
Post by: dcheesi on June 15, 2020, 07:39:12 AM
Basically if you want to dabble in being a war-leader it's worth it (on sale), or if you just want a little more BG1 content before jumping into BG2, but don't expect it to measure up to the original installments in terms of story or open-world feel. And it's utterly unnecessary in terms of the overall story arc.
Post by: frugalnacho on June 15, 2020, 08:30:54 AM
Post by: Roland of Gilead on June 15, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
Axis and Allies. Used to play the tabletop with my friends. Recently my friend got back into it and has gotten us all on board again. We are playing the open source variant called "TripleA". We can all play via the internet so we don't have to meet up, which is good because we are spread very far geographically speaking, and we all have families, and it's the pandemic. It has lots of customizable features too, you can make your own maps, make your own units, change rules, etc. We are all playing a version my buddy made with new units for each country.
I spent so many hours playing Axis and Allies tabletop...what has it been, like 25 years?
Post by: Arbitrage on June 15, 2020, 12:46:48 PM
One of my good friends is transferring to Korea for a year for his job in the Army, and although he's engaged his fiancee is staying in the US for the year, so he's anticipating a decent amount of free time so we're looking for games to play while he's gone. Our standby is Diablo 3, but we have another friend in Europe that we want to play with and so the time zones don't really work out for all of us to play anything simultaneously. As such, we have all just picked up Civilization 6 so we can play asynchronously. I've played Civ 4 and 5 but mostly single player against computers, so I'm interested to see how multiplayer goes!
Deep Rock Galactic is getting fantastic reviews as an online multiplayer. Definitely more action oriented than Civ, not sure if you're in to that. Buy might be something worth checking out.
I played DRG fairly extensively about halfway through early access, then put it down for the past year. Some of my friends basically kept playing (and now have 5-10x my playtime), and finally convinced me to give it another go. Basic gameplay loop hasn't changed, but there are a lot more upgrades/incentives to aim for, enemies to fight, as well as a more interesting 'endgame.' It is fun and humorous, playable solo, but far better with a group where the chaos is amped up and you can take advantage of the interactions between the different classes.
Post by: Arbitrage on June 15, 2020, 12:56:39 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on June 15, 2020, 01:07:29 PM
Post by: frugalnacho on June 15, 2020, 02:03:00 PM
Axis and Allies. Used to play the tabletop with my friends. Recently my friend got back into it and has gotten us all on board again. We are playing the open source variant called "TripleA". We can all play via the internet so we don't have to meet up, which is good because we are spread very far geographically speaking, and we all have families, and it's the pandemic. It has lots of customizable features too, you can make your own maps, make your own units, change rules, etc. We are all playing a version my buddy made with new units for each country.
I spent so many hours playing Axis and Allies tabletop...what has it been, like 25 years?
Yeah. I feel like it was late 90's right around the turn of the millenium (end of high school for us) that we all played.
This is the website in case you or anyone wants to download and play: https://triplea-game.org/
You can download various maps. You pretty much need human opponents though, the AI is useless and won't be a worthy opponent. Might be fun just for the nostalgia, but you'll need human opponents to actually play a challenging game.
Post by: chesebert on June 15, 2020, 08:34:33 PM
Post by: LennStar on June 16, 2020, 12:45:48 AM
I don’t know where to start. I have hundreds of games through steam and various platforms and tens of games on my PS4 that are essentially new. I think my first year of ER will be to get through some of the backlogs - first world problem for sure.
I bought the FF 13 games three years ago when they were really cheap. Still have 3 other JRPGs open until I could get to those.
Bought FF 15(?) a few month ago for cheap, too.
Maybe in 2023.
Post by: Arbitrage on June 16, 2020, 07:35:27 AM
I don’t know where to start. I have hundreds of games through steam and various platforms and tens of games on my PS4 that are essentially new. I think my first year of ER will be to get through some of the backlogs - first world problem for sure.
I've mostly been better about building my Steam sale tolerance lately, but still have plenty of unplayed games there. The biggest new "problem" is the mountain of free digital games being thrown around lately. With Epic Games store giving away 1-2 free games per week, Twitch Prime stuff, plus Xbox Live Gold games, I'll never get to most of this. I'm ok with it, and I think my video game spending has declined further as a result.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on June 16, 2020, 10:05:47 AM
What I've come to realize is that video games are here to serve me, and not the other way around. Just because a game is free or on sale doesn't mean I have to acquire it and spend dozens of hours of my precious time on it. And if it languishes, unplayed, in my Steam library, that's fine. When I realize that I'm playing a game out of a sense of obligation (e.g. guilt for not finishing it), or fear of missing out (ooh! daily rewards!), and it's no longer putting a smile on my face, that's when I know it's time to set it aside.I don’t know where to start. I have hundreds of games through steam and various platforms and tens of games on my PS4 that are essentially new. I think my first year of ER will be to get through some of the backlogs - first world problem for sure.
I've mostly been better about building my Steam sale tolerance lately, but still have plenty of unplayed games there. The biggest new "problem" is the mountain of free digital games being thrown around lately. With Epic Games store giving away 1-2 free games per week, Twitch Prime stuff, plus Xbox Live Gold games, I'll never get to most of this. I'm ok with it, and I think my video game spending has declined further as a result.
Post by: salt cured on June 16, 2020, 11:10:02 AM
Post by: chesebert on June 16, 2020, 11:34:51 AM
I have been super diligent about getting every single free Epic game. That reminds me - need to complete my weekly checking of Epic...I don’t know where to start. I have hundreds of games through steam and various platforms and tens of games on my PS4 that are essentially new. I think my first year of ER will be to get through some of the backlogs - first world problem for sure.
I've mostly been better about building my Steam sale tolerance lately, but still have plenty of unplayed games there. The biggest new "problem" is the mountain of free digital games being thrown around lately. With Epic Games store giving away 1-2 free games per week, Twitch Prime stuff, plus Xbox Live Gold games, I'll never get to most of this. I'm ok with it, and I think my video game spending has declined further as a result.
Post by: salt cured on June 16, 2020, 10:47:56 PM
I'm playing The Last of Us for the first time and am about 10 hours in. I think it's a good, not great, game. I wish it wasn't so combat-focused, though the mass murder you engage in makes much more sense here than in the Uncharteds. I feel that Naughty Dog was still honing their story telling chops during this one because they haven't compelled me to care about the characters or the mission I'm on, or maybe I'm just a cold bastard. I've heard the side story is better, so I'm looking forward to playing that at some point in the future and will likely pick up Part 2 once it's down below $30.
Wow the last half of the game far outstrips the first half. I still think the game doesn’t live up to the potential of the world and concept, but I’m really looking forward to the sequel. From the games I’ve played, the studio learns and improves all the time. Kudos to them for pushing the envelope even if they don’t always succeed.
In the end, I get Joel’s motivation, but I would have let the surgeons do their work. I actually tried, but there was no choice, lol. The ending still got me though.
Post by: jojoguy on July 12, 2020, 02:57:16 PM
https://imgur.com/WqLb1u5
Post by: farmecologist on July 17, 2020, 01:14:17 PM
Anyways, I started playing Elder Scrolls Online as a *single player* game when they recently released the 'Skyrim' addition. It is working out very well because there are some character builds that allow you to solo pretty much everything.
ESO has a staggering amount of content...even in the base game. Frankly, I think it is one of the best deals in gaming right now.
Any other ESO'ers out there?
Post by: secondcor521 on July 17, 2020, 02:00:54 PM
Shameless plug for my son, who has been Top 500 pretty much every season and has made it into Top 10, and is also one of the best Overwatch coaches out there.
He streams free coaching on Twitch of all heroes all levels on (some of the) VODs submitted via his Discord, and also has a Patreon if you're interested in more.
Discord community:
https://discord.gg/Hype4wz
Twitch (streaming daily):
https://www.twitch.tv/coacheon
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/CoachEon
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7m3O8bwCE7oH-vaNzbm-1w
Post by: grantmeaname on July 17, 2020, 02:53:03 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on July 17, 2020, 04:00:07 PM
Hi all, it has been a LONG time since I have visited the site.
Anyways, I started playing Elder Scrolls Online as a *single player* game when they recently released the 'Skyrim' addition. It is working out very well because there are some character builds that allow you to solo pretty much everything.
ESO has a staggering amount of content...even in the base game. Frankly, I think it is one of the best deals in gaming right now.
Any other ESO'ers out there?
I did the same for a while (think I posted about it), but quit after about 4 months, simply because there were other games I wanted to play more by that point. It's definitely solid when played as you described, which I did basically other than some of the dungeons that are either impossible to solo due to mechanics (or just ridiculously hard/requiring specific builds and highly geared characters), or some of the Elite dungeons...or whatever they're called.
At the moment I'm into Dying Light. Glad to have picked this one up during the latest Steam sale - I think I had previously chalked it up as 'just another survivor/zombie game,' but it's truly quite fun as a first-person melee/parkour game. I've played it mostly solo, but also cooperatively with a buddy of mine I managed to convince to pick it up, and it works well that way as well.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on July 20, 2020, 08:55:58 AM
Post by: Ozstache on July 21, 2020, 02:41:43 AM
I am currently hopelessly hooked on Nioh 2. I made the commitment to beat every boss solo, so far so good. The difficulty is sometimes ridiculous. Funny how I think every single new boss is the ONE that I simply will not have the ability to beat. Then, through the course of 10's and 10's of losses, I finally have the enemy's move set mastered and I am able to pull off a win. That loop, plus the constant supply of new gear, keeps me totally addicted. Great game.
I was the same with Nioh 1 and that started me on a quest to play all Dark Souls-like games out there, which I am close to achieving. As you say, the boss fights can be so hard but when you finally beat them it is so satisfying. Nioh 2 is definitely on my to play list, when the price comes down a bit.
Post by: Lucky13 on July 22, 2020, 04:58:22 PM
Anybody on Twitch or know of a retired streamer that I can tune into when I have my days free? :D I’m in PST time zone (and only speak English unfortunately).
Post by: secondcor521 on July 22, 2020, 06:03:21 PM
Anybody on Twitch or know of a retired streamer that I can tune into when I have my days free? :D I’m in PST time zone (and only speak English unfortunately).
My son is not retired, but he speaks English and streams on Twitch in the afternoons PST:
https://www.twitch.tv/coacheon
Post by: Lucky13 on July 22, 2020, 06:37:59 PM
My son is not retired, but he speaks English and streams on Twitch in the afternoons PST:\TY! I will check it out!
https://www.twitch.tv/coacheon
Post by: E.T. on July 22, 2020, 08:05:03 PM
Post by: eljefe-speaks on July 24, 2020, 06:48:24 AM
Nioh 2 is definitely on my to play list
Absolutely 100% worth playing. I would call it better than Nioh 1. There is still some cheap stuff going on - enemies stacked on top of more enemies - but not so bad as Nioh 1. (Thinking here of that level in Nioh 1 where you had to capture the bridge. They throw, like, six enemies at you simultaneously while you have to fight them on a narrow bridge... with holes in it that you can easily fall in for instant death. Sadistic!) The secret for me, to enjoy the game more, is to mess around in coop after ever major boss. You get to level up and it is a relaxing breather in between those stress inducing fights.
Post by: salt cured on July 24, 2020, 09:50:16 AM
Maybe I need to upgrade my TV? I have a 46" 1080p Samsung from 2007. Would a newer TV of roughly the same size make it easier to read text? Or do the higher resolutions result in smaller text?
Post by: rocketpj on July 24, 2020, 10:30:15 AM
My kids pooled their cash and bought a PS4 some years ago, and we all split the cost of a PS+ membership, which provides various free games every month. More than I can reasonably play. A lot of very good games.
On my PC I tend to just play board games on Board game arena, which has a huge variety of game options.
Post by: LennStar on July 24, 2020, 10:58:09 AM
I'm enjoying hopping in and out of Rise of the Tomb Raider. I hope the sequel goes on sale or is free at some point soon. I also picked up Far Cry 5 for $10, which is quite fun but has involved a lot of trial and error in learning how to play. They kind of just throw you to the wolves. I wish the text was larger/easier to read.
Maybe I need to upgrade my TV? I have a 46" 1080p Samsung from 2007. Would a newer TV of roughly the same size make it easier to read text? Or do the higher resolutions result in smaller text?
That is a definit "depends on several things".
Do you have currently a bad TV? Do will get a good one? Can you up the resolution?
What you do not want is to feed 1080p into a 4K screen. It is very likely you will get worse results. (If you want to dig in the techs, look for the difference of integer scaling and float scaling. Hint: It is very unlikely you will get the first, better one)
Post by: RWD on July 24, 2020, 11:16:51 AM
I'm enjoying hopping in and out of Rise of the Tomb Raider. I hope the sequel goes on sale or is free at some point soon. I also picked up Far Cry 5 for $10, which is quite fun but has involved a lot of trial and error in learning how to play. They kind of just throw you to the wolves. I wish the text was larger/easier to read.
Maybe I need to upgrade my TV? I have a 46" 1080p Samsung from 2007. Would a newer TV of roughly the same size make it easier to read text? Or do the higher resolutions result in smaller text?
That is a definit "depends on several things".
Do you have currently a bad TV? Do will get a good one? Can you up the resolution?
What you do not want is to feed 1080p into a 4K screen. It is very likely you will get worse results. (If you want to dig in the techs, look for the difference of integer scaling and float scaling. Hint: It is very unlikely you will get the first, better one)
Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.
Is the text readable if you get closer to the TV? If so then another TV of the same size is unlikely to help. If it's not crisp enough to read even when you move closer then it could be your current TV doesn't support 4:4:4 inputs.
Post by: salt cured on July 24, 2020, 11:40:26 AM
I'm enjoying hopping in and out of Rise of the Tomb Raider. I hope the sequel goes on sale or is free at some point soon. I also picked up Far Cry 5 for $10, which is quite fun but has involved a lot of trial and error in learning how to play. They kind of just throw you to the wolves. I wish the text was larger/easier to read.
Maybe I need to upgrade my TV? I have a 46" 1080p Samsung from 2007. Would a newer TV of roughly the same size make it easier to read text? Or do the higher resolutions result in smaller text?
That is a definit "depends on several things".
Do you have currently a bad TV? Do will get a good one? Can you up the resolution?
What you do not want is to feed 1080p into a 4K screen. It is very likely you will get worse results. (If you want to dig in the techs, look for the difference of integer scaling and float scaling. Hint: It is very unlikely you will get the first, better one)
Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.
Is the text readable if you get closer to the TV? If so then another TV of the same size is unlikely to help. If it's not crisp enough to read even when you move closer then it could be your current TV doesn't support 4:4:4 inputs.
It's fine close up, but I'm sitting about 15ft away. Not interested in a bigger TV, but I did find a zoom in function in the PS4 system menu, so I'll try that.
Post by: Feivel2000 on July 24, 2020, 01:40:18 PM
Post by: LennStar on July 25, 2020, 12:49:00 AM
Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.Yeah, if it does integer scaling. If not you just get a more squishy picture than if you would use a 1080p screen. Because it does NOT simply do x4 (which would be integer scaling). That is the core of the problem.
Some do it good, others not. It is highly dependend on the exact model.
Post by: jojoguy on July 25, 2020, 12:06:31 PM
I also bought Ghost of Tsushima. I have only played it a little, and it has been great.
Post by: RWD on July 25, 2020, 09:07:01 PM
Ys Origin
Ys I & II Chronicles
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Ys: Memories of Celceta
Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Ys Seven
I also played the original Ys I before anything else. So I covered ~30 years of games from this series.
Playing in chronological order really helped to get a better feel for the world and main character and there was some nice continuity details that might be missed otherwise. For example, in Ys VIII you start the game with the same sword you had at the end of Ys V even though those games were released 21 years apart!
Best story: Ys Origin and Ys V
Best gameplay: Ys Origin and Ys VIII
The stories aren't as deep in comparison to something like Final Fantasy (for that you'd need to play the Legend of Heroes series) but I really enjoy the fast paced gameplay (Falcom literally invented the Action RPG genre). Beating a hard boss is more than just grinding enough levels and is really gratifying when you pull it off.
So now I am up-to-date and ready for Ys IX which should be coming out over here next year.
Post by: LennStar on July 26, 2020, 04:28:52 AM
Did you play Grandia II? The main point of the story was quite predictable, but it was done tremendously good.
Post by: RWD on July 26, 2020, 07:16:26 AM
Wow, that's a lot of gaming! I only played the Origin I think.
Did you play Grandia II? The main point of the story was quite predictable, but it was done tremendously good.
I highly recommend Ys VIII for someone that doesn't want to play all the games. The battle system feels so good to play and it has some excellent bosses.
I have not played Grandia II but I've heard good things.
Post by: The Fake Cheap on July 26, 2020, 08:12:45 AM
Still playing Apex Legends most of the time. I even splurged and spent the $9.50 for a 'Battle Pass' last year, which works out to about $.05/hr so far.
My kids pooled their cash and bought a PS4 some years ago, and we all split the cost of a PS+ membership, which provides various free games every month. More than I can reasonably play. A lot of very good games.
On my PC I tend to just play board games on Board game arena, which has a huge variety of game options.
Apex Legands is what I've spent 95% of my significant gaming hours playing over the last year and a half. I decided to get the battle pass in season 2 just because I thought the game was so well done, I thought the developers earned my contribution. Since then, I earn enough points (or whatever they are called) each season to buy the next season battle pass. I normally play solo, so often good squadmates are had to find, but still normally a lot of fun.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on August 01, 2020, 08:59:28 AM
I say one sentence: Oculus Quest and enjoy the future.
Can than oculus do non VR games? I was wondering if it can offer just a static, non-immersive recreation of a screen that you just look at as if it were, well, a screen. That is how I would want to use it most often, I think. But it also seems like it would get really uncomfortable after awhile.
Post by: Feivel2000 on August 01, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
More generic would probably something like Virtual Desktop:
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/911715622255585/
Post by: RWD on August 04, 2020, 07:37:32 AM
I just looked closer at my 4K TV and noticed computer text is slightly blurry..... Damn, I stand corrected. Looks crisp if I send a 4K signal directly from my computer but that's not ideal for a variety of reasons for me right now (can't use old receiver, video card struggles, Linux inconsistent handling of window scaling).Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.Yeah, if it does integer scaling. If not you just get a more squishy picture than if you would use a 1080p screen. Because it does NOT simply do x4 (which would be integer scaling). That is the core of the problem.
Some do it good, others not. It is highly dependend on the exact model.
I guess the easy solution (for me) might be to find a receiver that does integer upscaling. Any idea how to find one?
Post by: LennStar on August 04, 2020, 10:58:09 AM
I have no idea i the fields of TV, but I would guess nowhere.I just looked closer at my 4K TV and noticed computer text is slightly blurry..... Damn, I stand corrected. Looks crisp if I send a 4K signal directly from my computer but that's not ideal for a variety of reasons for me right now (can't use old receiver, video card struggles, Linux inconsistent handling of window scaling).Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.Yeah, if it does integer scaling. If not you just get a more squishy picture than if you would use a 1080p screen. Because it does NOT simply do x4 (which would be integer scaling). That is the core of the problem.
Some do it good, others not. It is highly dependend on the exact model.
I guess the easy solution (for me) might be to find a receiver that does integer upscaling. Any idea how to find one?
Integer scaling is just coming to gaming graphic cards (gamers complained that their 4K games where crisp on their $500 card, but when they had the Desktop on with normal HD to avoid tiny letters at older programs is was blurry).
It makes sense if you know the internals of GPUs - they run everything on floating points. Integrating Integer needs additional silicon or some heavy coding to "simulate" it.
I doubt you get this on consumer's TV electronics. But maybe I am wrong, I really have no idea. I never heard any "can do integer scaling" advertised, but that isn't actually something any TV ad would ever have, because nobody knows about it.
Post by: RWD on August 04, 2020, 11:57:37 AM
I did some internet searching myself and could hardly find anything. I guess there might have been some Panasonic TVs that would do it but I don't think Panasonic even sells TVs anymore. I found some HDMI upscalers (small stand-alone boxes) but none of them looked like they could do integer/nearest-neighbor scaling. I guess it just sucks trying to use a 4K TV as a 1080p computer monitor.I have no idea i the fields of TV, but I would guess nowhere.I just looked closer at my 4K TV and noticed computer text is slightly blurry..... Damn, I stand corrected. Looks crisp if I send a 4K signal directly from my computer but that's not ideal for a variety of reasons for me right now (can't use old receiver, video card struggles, Linux inconsistent handling of window scaling).Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.Yeah, if it does integer scaling. If not you just get a more squishy picture than if you would use a 1080p screen. Because it does NOT simply do x4 (which would be integer scaling). That is the core of the problem.
Some do it good, others not. It is highly dependend on the exact model.
I guess the easy solution (for me) might be to find a receiver that does integer upscaling. Any idea how to find one?
Integer scaling is just coming to gaming graphic cards (gamers complained that their 4K games where crisp on their $500 card, but when they had the Desktop on with normal HD to avoid tiny letters at older programs is was blurry).
It makes sense if you know the internals of GPUs - they run everything on floating points. Integrating Integer needs additional silicon or some heavy coding to "simulate" it.
I doubt you get this on consumer's TV electronics. But maybe I am wrong, I really have no idea. I never heard any "can do integer scaling" advertised, but that isn't actually something any TV ad would ever have, because nobody knows about it.
Post by: RWD on August 04, 2020, 01:49:13 PM
I guess I could get a video card for my computer that supports integer scaling (e.g. AMD RX 5600 XT (https://www.amd.com/en/products/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-5600-xt)). I wonder if that feature works on Linux...I did some internet searching myself and could hardly find anything. I guess there might have been some Panasonic TVs that would do it but I don't think Panasonic even sells TVs anymore. I found some HDMI upscalers (small stand-alone boxes) but none of them looked like they could do integer/nearest-neighbor scaling. I guess it just sucks trying to use a 4K TV as a 1080p computer monitor.I have no idea i the fields of TV, but I would guess nowhere.I just looked closer at my 4K TV and noticed computer text is slightly blurry..... Damn, I stand corrected. Looks crisp if I send a 4K signal directly from my computer but that's not ideal for a variety of reasons for me right now (can't use old receiver, video card struggles, Linux inconsistent handling of window scaling).Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.Yeah, if it does integer scaling. If not you just get a more squishy picture than if you would use a 1080p screen. Because it does NOT simply do x4 (which would be integer scaling). That is the core of the problem.
Some do it good, others not. It is highly dependend on the exact model.
I guess the easy solution (for me) might be to find a receiver that does integer upscaling. Any idea how to find one?
Integer scaling is just coming to gaming graphic cards (gamers complained that their 4K games where crisp on their $500 card, but when they had the Desktop on with normal HD to avoid tiny letters at older programs is was blurry).
It makes sense if you know the internals of GPUs - they run everything on floating points. Integrating Integer needs additional silicon or some heavy coding to "simulate" it.
I doubt you get this on consumer's TV electronics. But maybe I am wrong, I really have no idea. I never heard any "can do integer scaling" advertised, but that isn't actually something any TV ad would ever have, because nobody knows about it.
Post by: Just Joe on August 04, 2020, 02:57:18 PM
Chases, stunts, crashes, exploring. Any damaged cars are repaired in a click of a button. Lots of cars and modified cars to choose from.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_I5g-Rdp7Y
https://youtu.be/OwsGIazYQsg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLzo2PCmCpg
Minecraft is STILL a big deal with our kids. Best purchase ever.
Our older wants me to play Last of Us and Red Dead II.
I'm not a big gamer but I'll start playing soon as I get caught up on other tasks. Bonding moments.
We have a warmed over four year old Dell XPS PC and PS4.
Post by: markbike528CBX on August 04, 2020, 09:37:34 PM
I did some internet searching myself and could hardly find anything. I guess there might have been some Panasonic TVs that would do it but I don't think Panasonic even sells TVs anymore. I found some HDMI upscalers (small stand-alone boxes) but none of them looked like they could do integer/nearest-neighbor scaling. I guess it just sucks trying to use a 4K TV as a 1080p computer monitor.I have no idea i the fields of TV, but I would guess nowhere.I just looked closer at my 4K TV and noticed computer text is slightly blurry..... Damn, I stand corrected. Looks crisp if I send a 4K signal directly from my computer but that's not ideal for a variety of reasons for me right now (can't use old receiver, video card struggles, Linux inconsistent handling of window scaling).Sending 1080p to a 4K screen is perfectly fine, it's an exact 4x scale. It's pretty much impossible to find a good TV without a 4K resolution these days. What is important for text readability is that the TV supports 4:4:4 input.Yeah, if it does integer scaling. If not you just get a more squishy picture than if you would use a 1080p screen. Because it does NOT simply do x4 (which would be integer scaling). That is the core of the problem.
Some do it good, others not. It is highly dependend on the exact model.
I guess the easy solution (for me) might be to find a receiver that does integer upscaling. Any idea how to find one?
Integer scaling is just coming to gaming graphic cards (gamers complained that their 4K games where crisp on their $500 card, but when they had the Desktop on with normal HD to avoid tiny letters at older programs is was blurry).
It makes sense if you know the internals of GPUs - they run everything on floating points. Integrating Integer needs additional silicon or some heavy coding to "simulate" it.
I doubt you get this on consumer's TV electronics. But maybe I am wrong, I really have no idea. I never heard any "can do integer scaling" advertised, but that isn't actually something any TV ad would ever have, because nobody knows about it.
I had a Lenovo thinkpad -DisplayPort-HDMI cable hooked up to a Visio D40u-D1 40”4K monitor and it worked fine at 1080p
Post by: RWD on August 05, 2020, 07:21:02 AM
I did some internet searching myself and could hardly find anything. I guess there might have been some Panasonic TVs that would do it but I don't think Panasonic even sells TVs anymore. I found some HDMI upscalers (small stand-alone boxes) but none of them looked like they could do integer/nearest-neighbor scaling. I guess it just sucks trying to use a 4K TV as a 1080p computer monitor.
I had a Lenovo thinkpad -DisplayPort-HDMI cable hooked up to a Visio D40u-D1 40”4K monitor and it worked fine at 1080p
"Works fine" is what I have now. It's on close inspection that you see individual pixels are slightly blurred. And general difficulty reading text.
Post by: markbike528CBX on August 05, 2020, 11:03:40 AM
I did some internet searching myself and could hardly find anything. I guess there might have been some Panasonic TVs that would do it but I don't think Panasonic even sells TVs anymore. I found some HDMI upscalers (small stand-alone boxes) but none of them looked like they could do integer/nearest-neighbor scaling. I guess it just sucks trying to use a 4K TV as a 1080p computer monitor.
I had a Lenovo thinkpad -DisplayPort-HDMI cable hooked up to a Visio D40u-D1 40”4K monitor and it worked fine at 1080p
"Works fine" is what I have now. It's on close inspection that you see individual pixels are slightly blurred. And general difficulty reading text.
Yep, running 1080p in a 4K monitor will do that. My 40" monitor I ran at about 30 inches away. The Visio did a good job of upscaling, but if you pixel peep you can still tell the difference.
Post by: salt cured on August 15, 2020, 08:26:33 AM
Post by: jojoguy on September 02, 2020, 01:34:23 AM
Post by: daverobev on September 02, 2020, 04:27:08 AM
Guys, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is the real deal. My game of the year. I flew a Cessna from a big city airport, to over my house, to overshoot my local airport`s airstrip, and landed in a field a mile past it.
I got American Truck Simulator a while back (I love driving, I just find it very relaxing), but it doesn't *quite* do what I want. I actually want a "driving around in a car" sim. Flight Sim looks amazing, I was showing videos to a friend who had it decades back. But you need a pretty powerful PC to run it I think.
But a true driving sim, based on Maps data? You can get traffic flows right, you could put all sorts in. Different modes for how much speeding you're allowed... Just chilling out in the car (without having to buy fuel or do maintenance... or if you do in game, ok, but whatever).
Post by: salt cured on September 02, 2020, 06:55:26 AM
I 100%'d Guacamelee on PS4 over the course of a week or two. Love love love this game. I'm going to get the sequel when the price drops again--has anyone played it on the Switch undocked? I think I'd prefer to have it on Switch but worry that the d-pad isn't the best for it.
Picked up Guacamelee 2, Gris, and Lara Croft Go on PS4 for about $15 total. Looking forward to digging in.
Post by: Arbitrage on September 02, 2020, 08:51:06 AM
Post by: Sanitary Stache on September 02, 2020, 09:18:52 AM
Post by: NorthernBlitz on September 02, 2020, 09:56:50 AM
I started The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt a few nights ago. I like the game play and the story. I am on XBox X maybe? Is that I a thing? I didn't buy the console. My screen is kind of far away and too high, so I can't see the game all that well. I don't know if I will play again unless I can figure out how to play on a better situated screen. So far it isn't worth the loss of sleep.
Do you mean that you don't like the point of view in the game (it's 3rd person view and not 1st person like many shooting games).
This is a reddit discussion about the PS4 camera, but I think it's probably the same for XBOX. Doesn't look like there's much you can do to change it.
I played on PS4 and didn't think it was in a weird place. But I much prefer 3rd person to 1st person because I don't like how 1st person artificially limits your peripheral vision.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/463x9y/witcher_3_default_camera_position/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/463x9y/witcher_3_default_camera_position/)
Post by: Roboturner on September 02, 2020, 02:58:36 PM
Post by: E.T. on September 02, 2020, 09:30:35 PM
Post by: LennStar on September 03, 2020, 09:53:18 AM
Started playing Faster Than Light again with the free expansion. I keep coming back to that game but I still haven't managed to beat the final ship.Well, I was lucky (which is probably unlucky) and got through the game on first try.
Currently playing two of the age-long games: Stellaris and X4 again. This time Stellaris with a swarm. Surprisingly bad with habitats for their lack of services.
But in case you got out the start phase with a few extra planets, the devouring swarm really gets unstoppable. Well, others too, but the swarm is not slowed by influence costs since there are none or war ends since you get the stars immediately.
Post by: Jon_Snow on September 03, 2020, 10:30:03 AM
Guys, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is the real deal. My game of the year.
I want in on this action very badly. Not too interested in spending the money on a high spec PC rig to run this at it’s highest settings...rather, I’m hoping that the next-generation Xbox can run it smoothly at 4K resolution...Microsoft has made it clear it’s coming to the Xbox platform at some point. If the new beastly console can’t do it proper justice, PC it shall be. Just watching YouTube footage of the game, I am often transfixed by what I am seeing.
Post by: Sanitary Stache on September 03, 2020, 11:14:16 AM
I started The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt a few nights ago. I like the game play and the story. I am on XBox X maybe? Is that I a thing? I didn't buy the console. My screen is kind of far away and too high, so I can't see the game all that well. I don't know if I will play again unless I can figure out how to play on a better situated screen. So far it isn't worth the loss of sleep.
Do you mean that you don't like the point of view in the game (it's 3rd person view and not 1st person like many shooting games).
This is a reddit discussion about the PS4 camera, but I think it's probably the same for XBOX. Doesn't look like there's much you can do to change it.
I played on PS4 and didn't think it was in a weird place. But I much prefer 3rd person to 1st person because I don't like how 1st person artificially limits your peripheral vision.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/463x9y/witcher_3_default_camera_position/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/463x9y/witcher_3_default_camera_position/)
My issue is where I have mounted my TV on the wall.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on September 14, 2020, 01:23:33 PM
Playing free Epic Store games. Lately, I've really been enjoying Remnant: From the Ashes. Souls-like with guns. You could certainly complain about the ways that it falls short, but as a big Dark Souls fan, it does help scratch that itch.
Really enjoyed that game until I got to the first boss. I was in total disbelief by the difficulty. I rage quit and haven't returned.
I should add that I have beaten Dark Souls 1 -3, Nioh 1 + 2, yadda yadda. I thrive on difficulty. But not on the level of Remnant. That first boss felt insurmountable.
Post by: Arbitrage on September 15, 2020, 07:54:50 AM
Playing free Epic Store games. Lately, I've really been enjoying Remnant: From the Ashes. Souls-like with guns. You could certainly complain about the ways that it falls short, but as a big Dark Souls fan, it does help scratch that itch.
Really enjoyed that game until I got to the first boss. I was in total disbelief by the difficulty. I rage quit and haven't returned.
I should add that I have beaten Dark Souls 1 -3, Nioh 1 + 2, yadda yadda. I thrive on difficulty. But not on the level of Remnant. That first boss felt insurmountable.
Overall, I'd say the game is not as difficult as Dark Souls games, though that can change as you amp up the difficulty setting. The 'first boss' can vary, and many bosses you won't actually fight in any particular playthrough (the game has much more randomness to it than similar games), but I suspect you ran into Gorefist - brute with a big sword who also summons exploding adds. He's actually one of the more difficult bosses in the entire game; his attacks can certainly be learned and avoided, but the adds can make the fight brutal. If you ever go back to the game, I'd recommend making sure to move around the arena when he goes into his add-summoning phase, and prioritize killing them or dodging their explosions while keeping your distance from the boss as much as possible. He summons two adds, then two more each time, but doesn't continue to summon unless damaged further.
One good thing is that you only run into Gorefist on 50% of the playthroughs. The alternative boss is quite a bit easier. It's also possible your gear was under-leveled, though I suppose that early on perhaps not. You just want to make sure you level your items evenly...it hinders you to to upgrade your favorite gun but then leave your other weapons and armor behind. Enemies tend to scale with the level of your highest-upgraded piece of gear. Also, pump that vigor trait to start the game.
Post by: daverobev on September 15, 2020, 09:03:38 AM
I loved MGS on the PSX and PS2, so there is certainly *some* name recognition though I knew I wasn't buying a Metal Gear game.
So far... yeah not sure. Some of it is enjoyable, some is not really much fun. I'm having some trouble with suspension of disbelief - the setup just doesn't quite make sense. It doesn't hang together. So, I'll go along for the ride.
Post by: DadJokes on September 15, 2020, 09:26:56 AM
With my love of board games, I've played a lot of digital versions of board games lately. The two I've played the most have been Terraforming Mars & Root. They've been great.
Post by: Ozstache on September 16, 2020, 03:05:58 AM
Picked up Death Stranding.
I loved MGS on the PSX and PS2, so there is certainly *some* name recognition though I knew I wasn't buying a Metal Gear game.
So far... yeah not sure. Some of it is enjoyable, some is not really much fun. I'm having some trouble with suspension of disbelief - the setup just doesn't quite make sense. It doesn't hang together. So, I'll go along for the ride.
I just started Death Stranding too. I'm only a couple of hours in and am having similar WTF thoughts about the concept of the game, but it sure is pretty. At the very least, I can add it to my resume if ever I want a job at Fedex or DHL :)
Post by: eljefe-speaks on September 16, 2020, 07:14:03 AM
Playing free Epic Store games. Lately, I've really been enjoying Remnant: From the Ashes. Souls-like with guns. You could certainly complain about the ways that it falls short, but as a big Dark Souls fan, it does help scratch that itch.
Really enjoyed that game until I got to the first boss. I was in total disbelief by the difficulty. I rage quit and haven't returned.
I should add that I have beaten Dark Souls 1 -3, Nioh 1 + 2, yadda yadda. I thrive on difficulty. But not on the level of Remnant. That first boss felt insurmountable.
Overall, I'd say the game is not as difficult as Dark Souls games, though that can change as you amp up the difficulty setting. The 'first boss' can vary, and many bosses you won't actually fight in any particular playthrough (the game has much more randomness to it than similar games), but I suspect you ran into Gorefist - brute with a big sword who also summons exploding adds. He's actually one of the more difficult bosses in the entire game; his attacks can certainly be learned and avoided, but the adds can make the fight brutal. If you ever go back to the game, I'd recommend making sure to move around the arena when he goes into his add-summoning phase, and prioritize killing them or dodging their explosions while keeping your distance from the boss as much as possible. He summons two adds, then two more each time, but doesn't continue to summon unless damaged further.
One good thing is that you only run into Gorefist on 50% of the playthroughs. The alternative boss is quite a bit easier. It's also possible your gear was under-leveled, though I suppose that early on perhaps not. You just want to make sure you level your items evenly...it hinders you to to upgrade your favorite gun but then leave your other weapons and armor behind. Enemies tend to scale with the level of your highest-upgraded piece of gear. Also, pump that vigor trait to start the game.
Thanks for the advice. You may have inspired me to go back in. I will say it has the most satisfying gun play in almost any game. They really nailed it.
Post by: eljefe-speaks on September 16, 2020, 07:18:14 AM
Star Wars Fallen Order was fantastic. If anyone has suggestions of similar games, I'm interested.
I haven't played Fallen Order, but I have heard the basic gameplay is heavily inspired by Dark Souls, only much easier. So you may enjoy Dark Souls 1-3, Nioh 1 -2, Bloodborne, and all the derivatives.
Post by: Arbitrage on October 02, 2020, 04:14:40 PM
Combined an Epic Store coupon with the initial $5 off sale to grab it for $10...this is a forum of cheap-ass gamers after all.
Post by: onecoolcat on October 24, 2020, 07:19:47 PM
Post by: turketron on October 26, 2020, 02:53:48 PM
I haven't played since Cataclysm, and apart from playing Classic I don't know that I have any interest in picking back up my existing characters I had created for the current content, but who knows!
Post by: RWD on October 26, 2020, 03:25:40 PM
Post by: salt cured on October 26, 2020, 07:48:59 PM
Post by: LennStar on October 27, 2020, 05:31:06 AM
I've put 5-10 hours into Witcher 3 over the last few weeks. First impressions: Like Skyrim, but actually good lol.But can you beat it with a fork?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmUtltvUQX0
Post by: Arbitrage on October 28, 2020, 08:29:44 AM
PS4 - I Plat Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice last week. Third game I Plat behind Bloodborne and Dark Souls 1. I'm playing FF7 Remake now and its alright. I'm a big fan of the original and I enjoy this but I was really hoping I would get sucked in a bit more. I'm on Chapter 8/18 right now.
Finally forcing myself to play Sekiro after buying it during a sale quite a while ago. I'm not sure why I've been so slow to pick it up, given my love of Dark Souls. I think it's partly been pandemic-related, as I had to rearrange my Xbox man cave into my home office, which made the room a bit less friendly for gaming.
As I posted above, I recently really enjoyed playing a bunch of 'souls-like' Remnant and was finding myself looking at other similar games during the current Epic Games sale. I realized that was stupid while having Sekiro sitting, barely played, in the other room, and restarted my game on it. I'm still working through the initial learning curve on it, trying to re-train my reflexes with the different style of combat.
Also trying CoD: Warzone a bit since a bunch of my friends are into it. We've been missing our little gaming social group for a long time so that part is kind of forcing me to give it a try.
I'm traveling for work now for a bit, so both of these are on hold. I was also looking forward to Cyberpunk 2077, but it appears I'll have to wait an extra month on that.
Post by: RWD on October 28, 2020, 10:37:47 AM
This thread has been dead awhile. So what is everyone playing?I just finished playing Trails of Cold Steel III.
I have been very tempted to delve into the series. Are they more story focused? Or can you spend hours upon hours leveling up and getting badass gear ala FFVII?
The world building, story, and character interactions are the highlights of the game. You can spend a lot of time grinding and getting the best quartz though it is not necessary to beat the games (except maybe if you set it to the hardest difficulty on your first playthrough). The combat is best approached tactically rather than via brute force. The best equipment is typically either purchased, awarded from quests, or acquired through trading hidden collectibles throughout the game. So you don't really need to grind for that either, just be very thorough in searching (or follow a guide).
I've spent over 500 hours between all the games in this series now and would highly recommend it. The story is continuous starting with the release of Trails in the Sky and each main series just changes which characters are the focus (I believe only one character has appeared in every game). They are best played sequentially as there are a lot of references to people and events that happened earlier and a lot of characters make repeat appearances.
So here are the games and the correct order:
Trails in the Sky (https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky/) (also on PSP)
Trails in the Sky SC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/251290/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky_SC/) (also on PSP)
Trails in the Sky the 3rd (https://store.steampowered.com/app/436670/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky_the_3rd/)
Zero no Kiseki (Trails of Zero) - there's an fan-translated English patch so you can play this on a PSP emulator
Ao no Kiskei (Trails of Azure) - same as above
Trails of Cold Steel (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/538680/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel/) / PS4 (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Decisive-PlayStation/dp/B07J329666))
Trails of Cold Steel II (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/748490/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_II/) / PS4 (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Relentless-PlayStation/dp/B07JVCK516/))
Trails of Cold Steel III (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/991270/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_III/) / PS4 (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Cold-Steel-PlayStation/dp/B07MWSVYFR/))
Trails of Cold Steel IV (not yet localized)
Hajimari no Kiseki (not yet released)
I know it's a daunting list. I was pretty hesitant to start at the beginning but once I started playing I was completely sucked in.
Cold Steel IV released yesterday and I got my limited edition. Super excited! The game starts with characters from Sky and Zero/Azure, reinforcing the advantage to playing these games in order.
Zero no Kiseki and Ao no Kiseki had remastered released in Japan on the PS4 this year so I'm hoping that means we'll get official localizations soon. But in the meantime the Geofront fan translation project looks to be pretty good (PC patches). I played these both on PSP emulator with fan patches and so far they are my favorite of the series.
Updating the list below:
Trails in the Sky (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/the_legend_of_heroes_trails_in_the_sky) / PSP (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Sky-Sony-PSP/dp/B004BV5O0U/))
Trails in the Sky SC (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/251290/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky_SC/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/legend_of_heroes_trails_in_the_sky_sc_the) / PSP)
Trails in the Sky the 3rd (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/436670/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_in_the_Sky_the_3rd/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/legend_of_heroes_trails_in_the_sky_the_3rd_the))
Zero no Kiseki (Trails of Zero) - (PC fan patch (https://geofront.esterior.net/downloads/) / PSP fan patch)
Ao no Kiskei (Trails of Azure) - (PC fan patch (in progress) (https://geofront.esterior.net/) / PSP fan patch (https://www.romhacking.net/translations/3679/))
Trails of Cold Steel (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/538680/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_the) / PS Vita (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Lionheart-PlayStation/dp/B00Z9LUI9I/) / PS3 (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-playstation-3/dp/B0116W3KUM/) / PS4 (PS Store) (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1023-CUSA12365_00-EDSENNOKISEKI1ST) / PS4 (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Decisive-PlayStation/dp/B07J329666) / Switch)
Trails of Cold Steel II (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/748490/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_II/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_ii) / PS Vita (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-playstation-3/dp/B01KO1S5TC/) / PS3 (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-playstation-3/dp/B01KO1S5K6/) / PS4 (PS Store) (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1023-CUSA12566_00-EDSENNOKISEKI2ND) / PS4 (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Relentless-PlayStation/dp/B07JVCK516/) / Switch)
Trails of Cold Steel III (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/991270/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_III/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_iii) / PS4 (PS Store) (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-CUSA15119_00-FULLGAME00000000) + Deluxe (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-CUSA15119_00-DIGITALDELUXEPRE) / PS4 (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Cold-Steel-PlayStation/dp/B07MWSVYFR/) / Switch (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Cold-Steel-PlayStation/dp/B08226KDRD/))
Trails of Cold Steel IV (Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1198090/The_Legend_of_Heroes_Trails_of_Cold_Steel_IV/) / GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_iv) / PS4 (PS Store) (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-CUSA19637_00-EDSENNOKISEKI4TH) + Deluxe (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1063-CUSA19637_00-DIGITALDELUXE000) / PS4 (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Frontline-PlayStation/dp/B086V43Y87) / Switch (Amazon) (https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Heroes-Trails-Steel-Frontline-PlayStation/dp/B086VBLTKW/))
Hajimari no Kiseki (released August 27, 2020 in Japan)
Kuro no Kiseki (expected 2021 in Japan)
Edit [2020-10-29]: Switch versions of Cold Steel I and II announced (https://www.siliconera.com/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-ii-nintend-switch/).
Edit [2020-12-21]: Kuro no Kiseki announced (https://2021.falcom.co.jp/kuro/).
Post by: Sanitary Stache on October 29, 2020, 10:59:28 AM
I am thinking I might try the Phantasy Star online 2 game, but am not sure yet.
Post by: daverobev on October 29, 2020, 11:25:28 AM
Seems to go nVidia 710 for 40 Euros but basically no better than the igpu; then 1030 which is several years old an 80 euros, more expensive than it was 3 years ago?!
Post by: LennStar on October 30, 2020, 05:17:54 AM
I can't get over how expensive GPUs are at the moment.Because it's no longer produced, duh!
Seems to go nVidia 710 for 40 Euros but basically no better than the igpu; then 1030 which is several years old an 80 euros, more expensive than it was 3 years ago?!
If you don't play games, you don't need an external GPU. If you do, it depends on how far you want to go. 4K is expensive, 1080 done with a "cheap" 200€ card if you don't care about max details.
Post by: daverobev on October 30, 2020, 06:18:32 AM
I can't get over how expensive GPUs are at the moment.Because it's no longer produced, duh!
Seems to go nVidia 710 for 40 Euros but basically no better than the igpu; then 1030 which is several years old an 80 euros, more expensive than it was 3 years ago?!
If you don't play games, you don't need an external GPU. If you do, it depends on how far you want to go. 4K is expensive, 1080 done with a "cheap" 200€ card if you don't care about max details.
I want to play older games. I find that emulators tend to not work that well with Intel integrated stuff.
I want to replay Skyrim (and maybe Oblivion, heh), and a load of stuff I have on Steam - that absolutely doesn't need 4k or a 200 Euro card.
I suppose an RX 570 or something is what I should look for, on sale.
Post by: grantmeaname on October 30, 2020, 06:45:26 AM
Post by: daverobev on October 30, 2020, 07:01:16 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on October 30, 2020, 07:12:38 AM
Post by: daverobev on October 30, 2020, 07:58:50 AM
Post by: LennStar on October 30, 2020, 12:21:02 PM
I would sell you my old RX470 for cheap since I upgraded not long ago, but I guess from Germany to France is a bit expensive for post? I have no idea. Too bad I can't send it per mail.I can't get over how expensive GPUs are at the moment.Because it's no longer produced, duh!
Seems to go nVidia 710 for 40 Euros but basically no better than the igpu; then 1030 which is several years old an 80 euros, more expensive than it was 3 years ago?!
If you don't play games, you don't need an external GPU. If you do, it depends on how far you want to go. 4K is expensive, 1080 done with a "cheap" 200€ card if you don't care about max details.
I want to play older games. I find that emulators tend to not work that well with Intel integrated stuff.
I want to replay Skyrim (and maybe Oblivion, heh), and a load of stuff I have on Steam - that absolutely doesn't need 4k or a 200 Euro card.
I suppose an RX 570 or something is what I should look for, on sale.
For Skyrim all you need is a current AMD APU if you play vanilla. I strongly recommend trying Vortex Mod manager and some beautification (and tall tree mod).
Post by: daverobev on October 31, 2020, 07:47:34 AM
I would sell you my old RX470 for cheap since I upgraded not long ago, but I guess from Germany to France is a bit expensive for post? I have no idea. Too bad I can't send it per mail.I can't get over how expensive GPUs are at the moment.Because it's no longer produced, duh!
Seems to go nVidia 710 for 40 Euros but basically no better than the igpu; then 1030 which is several years old an 80 euros, more expensive than it was 3 years ago?!
If you don't play games, you don't need an external GPU. If you do, it depends on how far you want to go. 4K is expensive, 1080 done with a "cheap" 200€ card if you don't care about max details.
I want to play older games. I find that emulators tend to not work that well with Intel integrated stuff.
I want to replay Skyrim (and maybe Oblivion, heh), and a load of stuff I have on Steam - that absolutely doesn't need 4k or a 200 Euro card.
I suppose an RX 570 or something is what I should look for, on sale.
For Skyrim all you need is a current AMD APU if you play vanilla. I strongly recommend trying Vortex Mod manager and some beautification (and tall tree mod).
Send me a price, I don't think postage would be bad, less than 10 Euros I'm sure - I tried to buy a Geforce 1050 Ti from within France yesterday and the postage for that was 5 Euros (buyer cancelled unfortunately).
Hmm looks like 7 Euros for a kilo at DP? https://www.deutschepost.de/de/b/briefe-ins-ausland.html
Post by: frugalnacho on November 05, 2020, 09:45:19 AM
Just started playing crackdown, and it gives me a very GTA type of vibe. Hard to say if the game is good because I'm only a couple of hours into it at this point, but I've been enjoying it.
Post by: PathtoFIRE on November 05, 2020, 10:01:10 AM
Post by: salt cured on November 07, 2020, 10:30:32 PM
Post by: jojoguy on November 17, 2020, 11:41:51 PM
I`m thinking of signing up for the Sony Playstation CC. I buy enough games and keep rolling over my PS+ account for it to be worth it. They have a limited time 10x points if you use it through Playstation directly by the end of the year. 5x points any other time. Plus, you get 50% off your yearly membership PS+ if you spend 3k on the card each year. This all seems easy enough. The only downside is the high APR, but I pay my bill in full every month anyway. Considering that I spend a fair amount on buying games digitally PSN, the points will add up pretty quick and should pretty much cover PS+ and some every year.
Post by: Sugaree on November 18, 2020, 06:26:07 AM
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Post by: salt cured on December 11, 2020, 08:46:23 AM
I picked up a copy of Link's Awakening on FB marketplace last week. I loved that game when it first came out. Of course, my kiddo wants Hyrule Warriors instead.
I combined the eshop sale with some walmart point cards that were discounted for black friday. There's a lot more content than I remembered in this one. It's a little obtuse at points and can be hard (the final boss just kicked my ass), but it's a great game. Shame about the frame rate.
Post by: grantmeaname on December 11, 2020, 11:44:39 AM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on December 12, 2020, 10:49:32 PM
And I'm playing civ6 multiplayer with my DS(10). Unfortunately there is a bit of a skill level mismatch. I can set the diff up on myself but I'm pretty sure that doesn't actually do anything past prince anyway (players get bonuses below prince, AIs get bonuses when they are set above prince. But if I bump the AI up to diety, kiddo is gonna get rekt.)
Post by: ministashy on December 14, 2020, 06:04:53 AM
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Post by: farmecologist on December 14, 2020, 10:19:20 AM
I'm currently in the process of redoing the innards of my arcade cabinet using 'LaunchBox'. Fun project!
Post by: frugalnacho on December 17, 2020, 11:50:28 AM
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/cities-skylines/home
Post by: dignam on December 17, 2020, 01:22:59 PM
Post by: JLee on December 17, 2020, 02:15:04 PM
Star Wars Squadrons (PC with HOTAS setup). It's like my adult dream game come true. I spent countless hours playing the 90's originals as a kid. It is really really fun!
Ahh that reminds me, I have Squadrons and just set up my HOTAS for Elite - I'll have to try it out!
Post by: LennStar on December 18, 2020, 04:04:12 AM
Also the best "you are just one pilot in a big battle" feelings ever.
Post by: dignam on December 18, 2020, 05:46:14 AM
Post by: Just Joe on December 20, 2020, 06:10:06 PM
Oh wait- wrong thread. ;)
Post by: RWD on December 21, 2020, 11:46:34 AM
Cold Steel IV released yesterday and I got my limited edition. Super excited!I finished getting the platinum trophy yesterday. Overall I have to say I was disappointed with the game. The gameplay itself is good and I liked having a lot of callbacks to the previous games/characters. However I did not like the way they ended this story arc and there was way too much filler which dragged out the playtime. As a whole the Cold Steel games lost a lot of what made the previous Kiseki games unique and interesting. Music has gone a bit downhill as well, which is unfortunate because that has historically been one of Falcom's strong points.
On a more positive Falcom note I started playing Zwei II which I've really been enjoying.
Post by: salt cured on December 21, 2020, 09:33:49 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on December 21, 2020, 09:36:19 PM
On the Xbox side, I am playing Cyberpunk 2077. Unfortunately, even though I picked up enough discounted gift cards to buy the new Xbox, scalpers and bots have had their way thus far, so I'm stuck on the old system. The complaints about the game on the last-gen systems are legit, but there's definitely a good game hiding behind the grainy graphics, rampant bugs, and jerky animations. It'll be much better whenever I can actually buy the Series X. Another restock yesterday was handily snatched up, but the resale values took a big hit, so hopefully it won't be much longer before it's not profitable to keep flipping.
Post by: Vashy on December 22, 2020, 06:56:09 AM
On the Xbox side, I am playing Cyberpunk 2077. Unfortunately, even though I picked up enough discounted gift cards to buy the new Xbox, scalpers and bots have had their way thus far, so I'm stuck on the old system. The complaints about the game on the last-gen systems are legit, but there's definitely a good game hiding behind the grainy graphics, rampant bugs, and jerky animations. It'll be much better whenever I can actually buy the Series X. Another restock yesterday was handily snatched up, but the resale values took a big hit, so hopefully it won't be much longer before it's not profitable to keep flipping.
Very much the same here - our old-gen Xbox runs it, but it sometimes freezes and there are glitches. Though possibly the best/immersive game I've played in years.
Post by: NorthernBlitz on December 22, 2020, 07:20:19 AM
Bioware dropped new trailers for Mass Effect and Dragon Age sequels. Both look really good, but they're in "early production" so who knows when they'll get here or how good they'll be when they arrive.
I hope they're good, but the leads for both projects recently left.
I think Bioware is no where near the same company they were when those game franchises started.
What I've been playing recently:
1) I tried to get back into Red Dead 2, but I just didn't get hooked. I'm sure I'll get back into it eventually, but wasn't into it now. I think leaving and coming back in isn't great because it takes a while to remember the control scheme (PS4).
2) Speaking of Bioware, I just downloaded Star Wars: The Old Republic onto the computer I built a month or two agp (sometime during lock down anyway). I was playing this 7+ years ago, but it seems like it's more accessible for free to players now. Characters level up faster and only have to do story quests. So it's an old Bioware game set in the Old Republic (duh) with 8 story arcs (4 archetypal classes on both light and dark side) and each story arc has multiple companions. And it's free. I got about 1/3 of the way through the Jedi night when I was playing long long ago (and actually in a different country so far far away too). But, I started this playthrough with an imperial agent (kind of James Bond in space). Fun so far. Will probably play through this one and decide if I want to do the other 7. I guess there are 2 expansion story lines that are free too. We'll see how it goes I guess.
Post by: Dogastrophe on December 22, 2020, 01:31:23 PM
Post by: turketron on December 22, 2020, 03:42:31 PM
I've just reactivated my WoW account after a 5 year hiatus (I started in 2009 and would play for a few months each winter. After reactivation I saw that my last login was 5 years ago). I'm a very casual player and prefer solo levelling to dungeons and end game content. Everything is different and weird. :)
Same, I reactivated to play the BFA content, but haven't pulled the trigger on the upgrade to Shadowlands. I'm enjoying the Zandalar content so far, and I've also started a couple Classic characters. I don't know yet if I'll jump into Shadowlands but especially if a BC update is on the horizon for Classic I could see playing that for awhile at least as long as the pandemic is still ongoing.
Post by: Dogastrophe on December 22, 2020, 05:38:28 PM
I've just reactivated my WoW account after a 5 year hiatus (I started in 2009 and would play for a few months each winter. After reactivation I saw that my last login was 5 years ago). I'm a very casual player and prefer solo levelling to dungeons and end game content. Everything is different and weird. :)
Same, I reactivated to play the BFA content, but haven't pulled the trigger on the upgrade to Shadowlands. I'm enjoying the Zandalar content so far, and I've also started a couple Classic characters. I don't know yet if I'll jump into Shadowlands but especially if a BC update is on the horizon for Classic I could see playing that for awhile at least as long as the pandemic is still ongoing.
I thought about rolling a hunter on Classic but not sure I want to go through the hassle of running out of ammo again. lol. I had started levelling up a warlock and was working on the quest to get the succubus when they changed everything up. I may give it another go. One of the first things I did when I reactivated was pull up my first toon, a Dwarf hunter and went for a walk around Iron Forge with my first pet, a wolf named Bob.
Post by: ixtap on December 22, 2020, 05:44:55 PM
I enjoy it enough that I have to remind myself to put it down on world's that require a lot of squats, so that I don't overdo it.
Post by: onecoolcat on December 23, 2020, 05:58:50 AM
Shadow of the Colossus: I hate this game. I hate the main character. I hate the horse (actually cheered when he fell off a cliff). And I especially hate the colossi. Nice graphics. 2/10.
I really didn't care for the game either. The controls were terrible. I rushed through it just to move onto another game.
Picked up Nioh during a sale on Steam a while ago and have been having some fun (and frustration) with it. Haven't had a Playstation since the 2, since it's nice to have the chance to play it. Also started a bit on some of the free games that Epic has been handing out.
On the Xbox side, I am playing Cyberpunk 2077. Unfortunately, even though I picked up enough discounted gift cards to buy the new Xbox, scalpers and bots have had their way thus far, so I'm stuck on the old system. The complaints about the game on the last-gen systems are legit, but there's definitely a good game hiding behind the grainy graphics, rampant bugs, and jerky animations. It'll be much better whenever I can actually buy the Series X. Another restock yesterday was handily snatched up, but the resale values took a big hit, so hopefully it won't be much longer before it's not profitable to keep flipping.
I picked up Nioh 2 on Black Friday for $5 (after a $5 off anything coupon at Best Buy). I'm a huge fan of the Souls series and I liked Nioh. I figured for $5 I would give Nioh 2 a shot. I am glad I did because I enjoy it more than I did with the original. I think the issue I had with the original is that I expected too much of a Souls game and wasn't prepared for the loot system. I dig it now. Great game for sure.
Post by: LennStar on December 27, 2020, 09:41:32 AM
Definitely not nice graphics, but fun dungeon crawling. Defeinitely worth that money for me. Have it played longer already than many shooter that cost 50-60€ go.
btw. Epic still give 1 game a day for free atm. A few I checked out, but honestly - when should I find the time to play them? Also got a JRPG on Steam for 10€. That's another 50 hours I guess.
Post by: Fish Sweet on December 28, 2020, 11:31:45 PM
Also recently went through Night in the Woods, which was charming and heartfelt and really hit me in an unexpected place.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on December 29, 2020, 06:21:30 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on December 30, 2020, 03:46:19 PM
Just hit the ending credits to Hades after a solid two months of gameplay - and I suspect there's even more story and gameplay to come. I haven't even unlocked the ultimate forms for most of my weapons, or finished some of the available relationships. I never saw myself as much of a roguelike or roguelite gamer, but the developers really polished this game to perfection and 80+ runs in, I still haven't gotten bored. Highly recommended for a game that's well worth the bucks.
Also recently went through Night in the Woods, which was charming and heartfelt and really hit me in an unexpected place.
Hades is fantastic. Like you, I've never been deep into roguelikes (though I do appreciate a challenge), but Hades is just too good. I haven't played it in a few months now, but I did beat it at least 60-70 times, climbing up the Pact of Punishment, before moving on to other games. I'm sure I'll give it a while again sometime.
Post by: LennStar on December 31, 2020, 08:36:38 AM
Do you have a link to that game? I guess googling for that name would be a PITA if you only have that information ;)Just hit the ending credits to Hades after a solid two months of gameplay - and I suspect there's even more story and gameplay to come. I haven't even unlocked the ultimate forms for most of my weapons, or finished some of the available relationships. I never saw myself as much of a roguelike or roguelite gamer, but the developers really polished this game to perfection and 80+ runs in, I still haven't gotten bored. Highly recommended for a game that's well worth the bucks.
Also recently went through Night in the Woods, which was charming and heartfelt and really hit me in an unexpected place.
Hades is fantastic. Like you, I've never been deep into roguelikes (though I do appreciate a challenge), but Hades is just too good. I haven't played it in a few months now, but I did beat it at least 60-70 times, climbing up the Pact of Punishment, before moving on to other games. I'm sure I'll give it a while again sometime.
Post by: Arbitrage on January 01, 2021, 12:33:02 AM
Do you have a link to that game? I guess googling for that name would be a PITA if you only have that information ;)Just hit the ending credits to Hades after a solid two months of gameplay - and I suspect there's even more story and gameplay to come. I haven't even unlocked the ultimate forms for most of my weapons, or finished some of the available relationships. I never saw myself as much of a roguelike or roguelite gamer, but the developers really polished this game to perfection and 80+ runs in, I still haven't gotten bored. Highly recommended for a game that's well worth the bucks.
Also recently went through Night in the Woods, which was charming and heartfelt and really hit me in an unexpected place.
Hades is fantastic. Like you, I've never been deep into roguelikes (though I do appreciate a challenge), but Hades is just too good. I haven't played it in a few months now, but I did beat it at least 60-70 times, climbing up the Pact of Punishment, before moving on to other games. I'm sure I'll give it a while again sometime.
Are you asking about Hades? If so, it shouldn't be hard to find at all...it's one of the favorites for Game of the Year and will be featured prominently on any storefront that sells it (Steam, Epic Games Store, Switch).
Post by: JLee on January 01, 2021, 09:42:26 AM
Do you have a link to that game? I guess googling for that name would be a PITA if you only have that information ;)Just hit the ending credits to Hades after a solid two months of gameplay - and I suspect there's even more story and gameplay to come. I haven't even unlocked the ultimate forms for most of my weapons, or finished some of the available relationships. I never saw myself as much of a roguelike or roguelite gamer, but the developers really polished this game to perfection and 80+ runs in, I still haven't gotten bored. Highly recommended for a game that's well worth the bucks.
Also recently went through Night in the Woods, which was charming and heartfelt and really hit me in an unexpected place.
Hades is fantastic. Like you, I've never been deep into roguelikes (though I do appreciate a challenge), but Hades is just too good. I haven't played it in a few months now, but I did beat it at least 60-70 times, climbing up the Pact of Punishment, before moving on to other games. I'm sure I'll give it a while again sometime.
(https://i.imgur.com/Da9zke2.png)
:P
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/Hades/
Post by: salt cured on January 01, 2021, 10:59:54 PM
Post by: RWD on January 02, 2021, 07:19:00 AM
After hearing it discussed on a podcast, I decided to go back to Return of the Obra Dinn despite giving up on it pretty quickly the first time round (advice: don't play this one stoned). What a fantastic experience. I wish more games were this tight and focused.Yes, excellent game. Revisiting scenes was a little cumbersome but I loved how the game lets you solve the mysteries yourself instead of spoon-feeding you the solutions.
I hear you on the tight and focused. Too many games these days feel like they need to pad their play time which dilutes the experience.
Post by: Roland of Gilead on January 09, 2021, 10:56:13 AM
Raiding is probably the most fun as it is a hoot to listen to all of the jokes in our 30 person guild raids. We have people age 20 to 60 in the raid so fairly diverse age wise.
Post by: E.T. on January 10, 2021, 03:43:19 PM
After hearing it discussed on a podcast, I decided to go back to Return of the Obra Dinn despite giving up on it pretty quickly the first time round (advice: don't play this one stoned). What a fantastic experience. I wish more games were this tight and focused.Yes, excellent game. Revisiting scenes was a little cumbersome but I loved how the game lets you solve the mysteries yourself instead of spoon-feeding you the solutions.
I hear you on the tight and focused. Too many games these days feel like they need to pad their play time which dilutes the experience.
This game is still so in my head after playing it months ago that when I read a book set at sea last week I kept visualizing everything as if it took place on the Obra Dinn. The art style for that game is so cool and memorable, I really enjoyed playing it with my fam.
Post by: RWD on January 13, 2021, 02:49:05 PM
Some of my favorite moments were when we would revisit a scene from a different character's perspective and even though it was the same scene there would be additional (or missing!) content which altered your perception of the event. I really don't want to say much more for fear of spoilers.
The game is only available on PS4 but if you have a PS4 I would highly recommend playing this game.
Post by: turketron on January 13, 2021, 07:28:21 PM
Been having a pretty good time in shadowlands. Parts of it I don't like a lot (18 levels of Torghast for one!) but the pvp is kind of fun in rated bgs, hit rival rank in that which gets really good gear (220).I'm enjoying it as well, although I'm taking it pretty slowly, just leveling at this point. I'm at 59 and about halfway through the Ardenweald quests. I had originally reactivated my subscription to play Classic but I've been playing this almost exclusively for the past month or so.
Raiding is probably the most fun as it is a hoot to listen to all of the jokes in our 30 person guild raids. We have people age 20 to 60 in the raid so fairly diverse age wise.
Post by: salt cured on February 12, 2021, 10:25:45 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on February 13, 2021, 08:57:43 AM
Post by: E.T. on February 16, 2021, 08:43:45 PM
Spoiler: show
Post by: FrugalKube on March 16, 2021, 07:11:30 PM
I finished Control's main campaign and one DLC, and wow, I loved so much about this game! The combat mechanics and the world building and the nonsense story combined for something special. And yet I absolutely cannot recommend this game. The wildly uneven and frustrating difficulty, the cumbersome checkpoint system, and constant performance jank totally spoil the experience. Still, I'm excited for what this studio does next. I hope it's an Uncharted-type situation where they learn from their mistakes and eventually hit a home run.
i can agree, I'm 1/2 way though Control and its tough. I'll try to get back to it. I've been playing Vallheim and Black Ops Cold War with friends. Ive also been playing AC Valhalla recently. I also recently beat Fallout New Vegas again via Steam this time instead of PC. Trying Wasteland 3 on Xbox as well
I want to circle back around to Baldurs Gate 2, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider and Shadowrun Returns: Dragonfall
Post by: LennStar on March 17, 2021, 04:08:19 AM
and before that I did 2 campaigns in Total War Warhammer. They have announced part 3 btw, half a year away O.o
Post by: dignam on March 19, 2021, 05:48:29 AM
Also awaiting eagerly for Elite Dangerous Odyssey. I have a lot of hours into ED, so I'm glad that Odyssey adds feet among other things.
Post by: BlueMR2 on March 20, 2021, 09:40:10 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on March 20, 2021, 10:27:35 AM
Currently playing lots of Valheim. It's sort of a survival game meets mythical Scandinavia, without the annoying "you must drink something" every 10 minutes. It's a brutal and ruthless game I love it. It will punish you for small mistakes. Several of my friends also play it so once we defeat the bosses (I'm only 3/5 done, and have had the game for several weeks), we're going to try coop.
Also awaiting eagerly for Elite Dangerous Odyssey. I have a lot of hours into ED, so I'm glad that Odyssey adds feet among other things.
Just started up on Valheim myself. I've never really managed to get into any of the survival/crafting games, but I do like the publisher and the game is certainly getting rave (early) reviews. We'll see if it sticks.
I also got back into Elite: Dangerous after only dabbling with it about 6 years ago. Giving it more of a fair shake this time, though I haven't played much in the past few weeks. Not sure if I'll spring for Odyssey or not. Of course, with my Coast-FIRE starting in 3 months, I'll have a lot more time to devote to stuff like this, so perhaps I will play if the FPS element is done reasonably well.
Post by: JLee on March 20, 2021, 01:26:41 PM
Currently playing lots of Valheim. It's sort of a survival game meets mythical Scandinavia, without the annoying "you must drink something" every 10 minutes. It's a brutal and ruthless game I love it. It will punish you for small mistakes. Several of my friends also play it so once we defeat the bosses (I'm only 3/5 done, and have had the game for several weeks), we're going to try coop.
Also awaiting eagerly for Elite Dangerous Odyssey. I have a lot of hours into ED, so I'm glad that Odyssey adds feet among other things.
Just started up on Valheim myself. I've never really managed to get into any of the survival/crafting games, but I do like the publisher and the game is certainly getting rave (early) reviews. We'll see if it sticks.
I also got back into Elite: Dangerous after only dabbling with it about 6 years ago. Giving it more of a fair shake this time, though I haven't played much in the past few weeks. Not sure if I'll spring for Odyssey or not. Of course, with my Coast-FIRE starting in 3 months, I'll have a lot more time to devote to stuff like this, so perhaps I will play if the FPS element is done reasonably well.
Elite is such a spectacular game, especially if you can find a friend or two to play with.
Post by: BlueMR2 on March 20, 2021, 02:46:49 PM
Elite is such a spectacular game, especially if you can find a friend or two to play with.
That's one I wouldn't mind trying. Looks reasonably inexpensive. How demanding on hardware is it?
Post by: JLee on March 20, 2021, 03:52:19 PM
Elite is such a spectacular game, especially if you can find a friend or two to play with.
That's one I wouldn't mind trying. Looks reasonably inexpensive. How demanding on hardware is it?
I had a friend playing just fine with a GTX 970 and an older i5.
Post by: Arbitrage on March 21, 2021, 09:10:26 AM
Elite is such a spectacular game, especially if you can find a friend or two to play with.
That's one I wouldn't mind trying. Looks reasonably inexpensive. How demanding on hardware is it?
It was even free on Epic Games a little while ago if you pick up those freebies.
Not too demanding graphically, despite being very immersive. One thing to think about is what control scheme you'd like to try out. I mean, you *can* play with mouse+KB, but I don't think you'll really get the full experience. People do play with xbox-style controllers just fine, but you can definitely go all-out with a HOTAS setup with pedals and such. Obviously, not something to do if you're just trying the game out and don't have the peripherals.
The other thing to warn you about is that it's not very beginner-friendly. It takes some dedication to get in to the game - watching tutorials and such. Thankfully, there is a wealth of information on youtube and otherwise, and they do now have some in-game tutorials as well (which they didn't have when I first started playing).
Post by: dignam on March 22, 2021, 09:58:27 AM
Elite is such a spectacular game, especially if you can find a friend or two to play with.
That's one I wouldn't mind trying. Looks reasonably inexpensive. How demanding on hardware is it?
Not too demanding - when it came out I was running it on a GTX 750 ti and 4th gen Core i5. It wasn't flawless, but it was playable.
But, as said...get a HOTAS setup if you can.
Post by: Jon_Snow on March 22, 2021, 10:32:18 AM
Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves are my two favs right now....in 4K on an Oled display the visuals are incredible.
Post by: dignam on March 23, 2021, 06:10:09 AM
Post by: salt cured on April 06, 2021, 09:18:57 AM
The Messenger - Put it down after activating 3 lasers, I think. A little too obtuse for me, but I'll probably go back once or twice.
Subnautica - I wish there was a little more guidance for the player. I've got the start of a base crafted, but I don't really see the point of building it out. I can't figure out how to upgrade my gear or read the scanner room map. I did find a mountain with some alien tech but like whatever. If I was in this situation in real life I'd just fish and chill in the pod.
Baba is You - Great idea but the game needed a much more experienced designer. The difficulty ramp is much too steep to stick with this one.
Post by: FrugalKube on April 19, 2021, 11:22:53 PM
Ratchet and Clank - Chef's kiss.
The Messenger - Put it down after activating 3 lasers, I think. A little too obtuse for me, but I'll probably go back once or twice.
Subnautica - I wish there was a little more guidance for the player. I've got the start of a base crafted, but I don't really see the point of building it out. I can't figure out how to upgrade my gear or read the scanner room map. I did find a mountain with some alien tech but like whatever. If I was in this situation in real life I'd just fish and chill in the pod.
Baba is You - Great idea but the game needed a much more experienced designer. The difficulty ramp is much too steep to stick with this one.
I tried to play the Messenger but couldnt get into it. I did play Cyber Shadow (we got a review code), its from Yacht Club Games and while its pretty challenging I enjoy it.
Post by: FrugalKube on April 19, 2021, 11:26:18 PM
Still waiting to circle back around and finish Baldur's Gate on steam, Dishonored Death of an Outsider on PS4, Prey on PS4, and maybe start a few games on the Switch such as Luigis Mansion 3 and Links Awakening. I would like to play the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remasters as well
Post by: LennStar on April 20, 2021, 02:47:59 AM
End of the week I will be doing Caster of Magic, a sort of improved (or so they say) of the original Master of Magic. I have done their mod for the MoM, some parts good, some less, let's see. Bigger maps and more than 4 sorcerers sound good anyway.
Post by: dignam on April 20, 2021, 01:23:47 PM
Post by: salt cured on April 20, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Ratchet and Clank - Chef's kiss.
The Messenger - Put it down after activating 3 lasers, I think. A little too obtuse for me, but I'll probably go back once or twice.
Subnautica - I wish there was a little more guidance for the player. I've got the start of a base crafted, but I don't really see the point of building it out. I can't figure out how to upgrade my gear or read the scanner room map. I did find a mountain with some alien tech but like whatever. If I was in this situation in real life I'd just fish and chill in the pod.
Baba is You - Great idea but the game needed a much more experienced designer. The difficulty ramp is much too steep to stick with this one.
I tried to play the Messenger but couldnt get into it. I did play Cyber Shadow (we got a review code), its from Yacht Club Games and while its pretty challenging I enjoy it.
Yeah I booted it up and played another 10 mins or so and realized I was at the point where I just trying to brute force everything, which isn't fun, and that the world isn't interesting enough to make up for that. Glad I didn't pay for it.
I did really enjoy Remnant: From the Ashes with a friend. It's pretty hohum in single player, but it's an excellent co-op experience, which PS4 seems to lack? Very difficult at times, especially if your partner isn't at the same skill-level, but we managed to make it to the final boss. Gotta watch for a sale on Borderlands, I think it seems similar but less hard and maybe a more interesting world.
Post by: E.T. on April 21, 2021, 06:32:07 AM
Yeah I booted it up and played another 10 mins or so and realized I was at the point where I just trying to brute force everything, which isn't fun, and that the world isn't interesting enough to make up for that. Glad I didn't pay for it.
I did really enjoy Remnant: From the Ashes with a friend. It's pretty hohum in single player, but it's an excellent co-op experience, which PS4 seems to lack? Very difficult at times, especially if your partner isn't at the same skill-level, but we managed to make it to the final boss. Gotta watch for a sale on Borderlands, I think it seems similar but less hard and maybe a more interesting world.
Borderlands is definitely fun to play with a friend. My partner and I have played through all the borderlands games, it can get a little repetitive but it's still fun. If you're playing on PC the borderlands titles usually have great discounts during Steam sales. I think the summer sale will probably be in June. I wish there were more good co-op games.
Post by: salt cured on April 21, 2021, 09:26:00 AM
Yeah I booted it up and played another 10 mins or so and realized I was at the point where I just trying to brute force everything, which isn't fun, and that the world isn't interesting enough to make up for that. Glad I didn't pay for it.
I did really enjoy Remnant: From the Ashes with a friend. It's pretty hohum in single player, but it's an excellent co-op experience, which PS4 seems to lack? Very difficult at times, especially if your partner isn't at the same skill-level, but we managed to make it to the final boss. Gotta watch for a sale on Borderlands, I think it seems similar but less hard and maybe a more interesting world.
Borderlands is definitely fun to play with a friend. My partner and I have played through all the borderlands games, it can get a little repetitive but it's still fun. If you're playing on PC the borderlands titles usually have great discounts during Steam sales. I think the summer sale will probably be in June. I wish there were more good co-op games.
If we were going to play just one, which do you recommend? Borderlands 2?
Post by: grantmeaname on April 21, 2021, 11:14:37 AM
Post by: salt cured on April 21, 2021, 12:11:02 PM
1 or 2. 1 is hysterical and great fun, 2 is prettier but a bit 'more of the same'. Pre-sequel sucks and 3 took my 2016 PC's lunch money then shut it in a locker.
Sounds like 2 then. Legendary Edition is $20 right now, will see if buddy can commit more time away from Verdansk.
Post by: E.T. on April 21, 2021, 12:13:29 PM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on April 21, 2021, 09:30:18 PM
- Dorfromantik -- it almost isn't a game. It is an adorable little zen tile-laying game. Sure, there is scoring and sure, there is getting more tiles, but it is very calming. Except when you misplace a tile because you misclicked and there's no undo button. Indie; inexpensive ($10).
- Path of Exile -- friends were moving there from being done with shadowlands in wow, so I went with. Free to play so far, although I'll probably pay for some more storage when it goes on sale soon... and maybe pants. I'd like some pants.
Post by: LennStar on April 23, 2021, 03:58:13 AM
I just had somehting about PoE2 in my stream though. Seems they are making a second game, so maybe not put in too much money. I don't know anything about it though, it could still be 3 years to release.
Post by: dcheesi on April 23, 2021, 10:12:17 AM
I am doing a Bannerlord run with the new sandbox mode. Should have switched off deaths I think. It's such an arrrg if one of your companions dies after a big battle.Oh wow, I used to love MoM back in the day! I'm not as much of a strategy gamer these days, but I might just have to give this one a shot!
End of the week I will be doing Caster of Magic, a sort of improved (or so they say) of the original Master of Magic. I have done their mod for the MoM, some parts good, some less, let's see. Bigger maps and more than 4 sorcerers sound good anyway.
Post by: Barbaebigode on April 23, 2021, 10:41:20 AM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on April 23, 2021, 10:04:57 PM
Path of Exile has been free of charge for it's whole existance, and it works really well for f2p players.
I just had somehting about PoE2 in my stream though. Seems they are making a second game, so maybe not put in too much money. I don't know anything about it though, it could still be 3 years to release.
It is somehow an expansion to the existing game with a separate campaign, but both the old poe1 and new poe2 players will end up in the same end-game. Or something? The discussion was a little odd.
By "free to play so far" I meant more I hadn't run into any "you have to pay money to realistically progress in the game because we put in artificial limits" but storage is pretty close. I don't have an issue paying developers -- I am a developer (not games, but) and I like getting paid. I'd just prefer to feel it is fair and not exploitative. Which poe mostly is... although the $25 they feel justifies a few pixels of costume is... stupid. Lucky as a mustachian I don't care about status and so can ignore that... although I would still like some pants.
Post by: salt cured on April 24, 2021, 01:56:52 PM
Guess I'm a hater.
Post by: onecoolcat on April 24, 2021, 09:28:31 PM
I'm starting NieR: Automata now. I have heard great things about it.
Post by: RWD on April 24, 2021, 09:54:17 PM
Playing Age of Empires 2, after about 20 years, but now with my son. It's still cool.Some games will never go out of style.
Post by: salt cured on April 25, 2021, 03:44:14 PM
Five hours into God of War, and I don't get the praise. Well, actually I think I do, because it seems very much like a game for "gamers" with style masquerading as substance. But so far, I can't imagine this game holding up over time. The story is nonsense (There's only one way up this mountain? Can't you just go around whatever this roadblock is? I've seen you punch through a boulder dude). The main character wooden and unlikable and the others are just constantly spewing exposition. I mean, I appreciate the help but don't tell me this is a masterpiece of a narrative. Then there is the world, which feels wholly artificial as it's completely empty, confusing to navigate (yeah it's pretty, but everything looks the same), and especially because of how limited the main character is in terms of where he can go and what he can do. I keep losing momentum because while extremely linear (not necessarily a bad thing) the game is somehow a collect-a-thon. And then there's the combat, which has been frustrating because I've clearly been thrown into the deep end without adequate prep. How do parrys work exactly? Is the disorientating camera intentional? Am I supposed to want to read every new bestiary entry, because guys I really don't.
Guess I'm a hater.
My position has evolved. I now believe God of War is a very good game with a very bad beginning.
Post by: beee on April 26, 2021, 12:42:55 PM
Five hours into God of War, and I don't get the praise. Well, actually I think I do, because it seems very much like a game for "gamers" with style masquerading as substance. But so far, I can't imagine this game holding up over time. The story is nonsense (There's only one way up this mountain? Can't you just go around whatever this roadblock is? I've seen you punch through a boulder dude). The main character wooden and unlikable and the others are just constantly spewing exposition. I mean, I appreciate the help but don't tell me this is a masterpiece of a narrative. Then there is the world, which feels wholly artificial as it's completely empty, confusing to navigate (yeah it's pretty, but everything looks the same), and especially because of how limited the main character is in terms of where he can go and what he can do. I keep losing momentum because while extremely linear (not necessarily a bad thing) the game is somehow a collect-a-thon. And then there's the combat, which has been frustrating because I've clearly been thrown into the deep end without adequate prep. How do parrys work exactly? Is the disorientating camera intentional? Am I supposed to want to read every new bestiary entry, because guys I really don't.
Guess I'm a hater.
My position has evolved. I now believe God of War is a very good game with a very bad beginning.
Have you played GoW 1, 2, 3? If not, then you miss a lot of story. At least, check out the lore behind God of war. Kratos is very different in the new game.
Post by: Arbitrage on April 26, 2021, 08:43:51 PM
Post by: onecoolcat on April 27, 2021, 09:52:11 PM
Playing Dark Souls 3...again. I've never really played much with strength-based builds (including in prior DS games), so I decided to give it a go. Still just an incredible game (and occasionally incredibly frustrating). I was expecting multiplayer to be completely dead, but there are still people out there. Perhaps not much if you're looking for random co-op partners, but you still reliably get invaded in the right areas and level ranges. I imagine that it might not work so well in the other direction, but I haven't tried much this time around.
Dark Souls 1 still has a PVP and co-op community as well.
Post by: salt cured on April 28, 2021, 03:48:43 PM
Have you played GoW 1, 2, 3? If not, then you miss a lot of story. At least, check out the lore behind God of war. Kratos is very different in the new game.
I haven't. I can see why so many people hold the game in high regard. It's super impressive technically, the combat can feel really good, the setting and acting are great, etc. But in the end, it's a bit of a dud for me. The highlight was the area around the frost giant. That whole section was incredible, I think because of the scale of the thing but also because a lot of it was in the open air. After that section, I was very excited for the rest of the game and was already planning on getting the sequel. But everything after that was disappointing--more caves, more generic enemies, more bad story(telling), and endless chests of collectables to be ignored because the game hasn't taught me to use the upgrade system. Actually, my biggest complaint is that the game doesn't explain its systems well at all. How do I level up? No idea. Why does some of my armor not show up for upgrades? No idea. Why do mid-tier enhancements sometimes give more benefit than high-tier enhancements? No idea. Does new armor make old armor obsolete or do I keep armors and switch between them depending on enemies? Guess what, no idea because the game doesn't explain it.
I felt compelled to finish it, scattering my giant wife's ashes on Giant Mountain, but I'm not sure why. I guess I hoped it would swing again back toward impressive and fun, but it never really did. I'll grab the sequel when it's free. Final score 7/10
Post by: salt cured on June 21, 2021, 08:18:07 AM
Super Mario Bros. (NES)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link (NES)
Tetris (GB)
Civilization 2 (PC)
Super Mario World (SNES)
Goldeneye 007 (N64)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
Metroid Prime (GC)
Bioshock (360)
Half-Life 2: Episode 2 (360)
Portal (360)
Team Fortress 2 (360)
Call of Duty: Warzone (PS4)
Return of the Obra Dinn (SW)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (SW)
Post by: AccidentialMustache on June 23, 2021, 09:13:20 PM
It is ... nice in some ways. Very slow text scene ("L I T T L E M O N E Y" anyone?) -- just hit the space bar for turbo mode.
DS has picked up playing some Rayman on the switch again.
Post by: salt cured on July 07, 2021, 06:15:04 PM
I've been craving a Zelda experience and am thinking of picking up Skyward Sword at launch since Nintendo games rarely ever go on sale anyway. Is there any way to hack eshop points? Best I can think of is to buy them off Amazon for the 5% back.
Post by: Sugaree on July 08, 2021, 06:05:17 AM
Post by: chesebert on July 08, 2021, 06:35:21 AM
Finished Ghost of Tsushima. It is an absolute masterpiece of a game. Very emotional story, very fun gameplay, and loaded with breathtaking visuals.Keep piling on the master pieces. Try Horizon Zero Dawn if you haven’t played it yet.
I'm starting NieR: Automata now. I have heard great things about it.
Post by: RWD on July 08, 2021, 07:11:07 AM
I gave Celeste a second go after bouncing off of it really quickly last winter (played maybe 20 minutes) and really, really loved it this time around. Super tight controls, perfect difficulty level (though I haven't touched any of the extra levels...probably won't because the joy con d-pad is not ideal), and good integration of mechanics, story, themes, etc. This is a 9 or 9.5 for me.I'm glad you gave it another chance! Celeste is one of my all time favorite games. I've beaten all the B-sides, C-sides, and chapter 9 twice (or more). I've also got all the normal strawberries, the moon berry, and a good chunk of golden strawberries.
But being able to trust your d-pad is critical for the harder levels. They are not forgiving of slightly incorrect inputs. A very large percentage of my failures were because my dash direction was 45 degrees off.
Post by: salt cured on July 09, 2021, 01:36:51 PM
I gave Celeste a second go after bouncing off of it really quickly last winter (played maybe 20 minutes) and really, really loved it this time around. Super tight controls, perfect difficulty level (though I haven't touched any of the extra levels...probably won't because the joy con d-pad is not ideal), and good integration of mechanics, story, themes, etc. This is a 9 or 9.5 for me.I'm glad you gave it another chance! Celeste is one of my all time favorite games. I've beaten all the B-sides, C-sides, and chapter 9 twice (or more). I've also got all the normal strawberries, the moon berry, and a good chunk of golden strawberries.
But being able to trust your d-pad is critical for the harder levels. They are not forgiving of slightly incorrect inputs. A very large percentage of my failures were because my dash direction was 45 degrees off.
Yeah my Pro Controller has a wonky d-pad and the joy con just has those 4 buttons, so I think I'll save myself the frustration. But I should be able to get all the strawberries and the crystals or whatever, though I'll need to look up their locations/solutions. Still, excellent, excellent game.
Post by: onecoolcat on July 09, 2021, 09:57:20 PM
Finished Ghost of Tsushima. It is an absolute masterpiece of a game. Very emotional story, very fun gameplay, and loaded with breathtaking visuals.Keep piling on the master pieces. Try Horizon Zero Dawn if you haven’t played it yet.
I'm starting NieR: Automata now. I have heard great things about it.
I've been meaning to play Horizon Zero Dawn! I enjoyed Nier: Automata is indeed a masterpeice; I enjoyed it way more than I expected. The original soundtracks was superb. I played Resident Evil Village after Nier. I liked it but it was just ok really. I am currently playing Legend of Dragoon (I haven't played it in 20 years) on my PS Vita and The Evil Within on my PS4. I'm not really feeling either right now; especially The Evil Within. It is so clunky.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on July 09, 2021, 10:41:28 PM
I got a great deal on the original Oculus Quest for the kid. I gotta admit that it's really cool. And the games are a bit cheaper than the Switch games. He's played through the Vader Immortal series a couple of times over now though, so they aren't good for hours and hours of playtime.
Two words: Beat Saber
Music selection is more limited on the quest though, which sucks (read: it is more complex to sideload additional songs/maps).
Edit: We got a quest early during the pandemic lockdowns for beat saber. We also got an index (I wanted the index but the 8 week shipping estimate wouldn't budge). I then re-bought beat saber on steam and I regret precisely $0 of the dollars I've spent on beat saber, or the vr gear. The game is that good*, and being able to get a workout while having fun is icing on the cake.
*: Okay the game is that good. Some of their user interface on the other hand... could use to crib from rock band or guitar hero a lot more. Like the song picker.
Post by: Sugaree on July 12, 2021, 02:42:56 PM
I got a great deal on the original Oculus Quest for the kid. I gotta admit that it's really cool. And the games are a bit cheaper than the Switch games. He's played through the Vader Immortal series a couple of times over now though, so they aren't good for hours and hours of playtime.
Two words: Beat Saber
Music selection is more limited on the quest though, which sucks (read: it is more complex to sideload additional songs/maps).
Edit: We got a quest early during the pandemic lockdowns for beat saber. We also got an index (I wanted the index but the 8 week shipping estimate wouldn't budge). I then re-bought beat saber on steam and I regret precisely $0 of the dollars I've spent on beat saber, or the vr gear. The game is that good*, and being able to get a workout while having fun is icing on the cake.
*: Okay the game is that good. Some of their user interface on the other hand... could use to crib from rock band or guitar hero a lot more. Like the song picker.
I've been eyeballing this one. I've been enjoying Moss, but the kiddo for whom I bought it for hasn't loved it.
Post by: sixwings on July 13, 2021, 02:17:42 PM
Playing Age of Empires 2, after about 20 years, but now with my son. It's still cool.Some games will never go out of style.
Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition is amazing. Campaigns are awesome and the competitive scene is growing and really quite supportive and wholesome. I play ranked and am doing the campaigns. Super fun!
For RTS, I prefer it way more over starcraft.
Post by: turketron on July 13, 2021, 04:16:35 PM
Post by: LennStar on July 14, 2021, 08:24:24 AM
Jumping on the 20-year-old game bandwagon, I picked up Morrowind for $5 during the Steam summer sale, throw some mods and higher texture packs in there and it's quite playable. I was like 15 when it first came out and played the hell out of it then, and it's just as good as I remembered it. Fairly clunky at times compared to Oblivion and Skyrim but super engaging!Best music.
You can sometimes get Elder Scrolls Online for 10€. It keeps relativly close to a 1 person RPG, has more modern graphics, starts in Morrowind but is a lot larger.
Not that this really matters. I think I never "finished" an Elder Scrolls game.
And Skyrim (SE) with graphic mods and a few select improvements isn't bad either. Tall Trees is a must have imho.
Thinking about it, I should play again, it always feels a lot cooler in the summer heat.
Post by: salt cured on July 24, 2021, 10:27:11 AM
The first time through the surface areas was fine. The forest was a little underwhelming but I liked the other two, especially their look and music. Actually, I can't remember if it was when I started having to backtrack through these areas that I fell in love with the game or if it was when I was finishing the desert area for the first time.
But around that time, I had the controls mostly down, I was feeling the Zelda charm 100%, and was really starting to enjoy the puzzles, especially the time stone stuff. Flying feels great, I like the combat a lot (even though it is simple and breaks down when multiple enemies come at you), the characters are charming, and there has been a huge emphasis on puzzles, even if they've mostly been easy. And I actually really liked the backtracking (seems like many do not)! For one, I appreciated the design of the different areas, finding them large and complex enough to require exploration but so easy to navigate and to orient myself that I always felt I knew where I was and where I was going (reminding me why I disliked God of War so much). But also, I like to feel like I've thoroughly explored the different areas in a game, so going back actually helped with this a lot. I ended the game finding everything except 3 heart pieces. Plus the new areas that open up when backtracking can be quite substantial.
There is still some unevenness that surprised me, like a few puzzles whose solution came out of nowhere. I remember one where you had to blow up a crate that blocked a path across a chasm in order to advance. Pretty standard stuff, but this was the first and only time destructible crates appeared. I remember trying to break a few of the crates in the hub town early on and when I couldn't, figured they must all be indestructible, so this solution just felt...unconsidered, I guess, for a Nintendo game. And while I appreciated the dowsing ability for the collectables, I hated having to rely on it to progress the story at certain points. It felt lazy and unfun--very God of War with the arrow pointing toward the objective. If you must collect something, the terrain should guide you in a natural way.
For me, this game went from a 2/10 to a 4/10 and eventually settled at a 9/10. Looking forward to replaying some time in the future.
Post by: salt cured on September 23, 2021, 04:57:40 PM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on September 23, 2021, 08:15:34 PM
DS kinda made off with my steam controllers for a $5 copy of Lego City Undercover and the ps3 one is a pain to get to talk to the PC.
I've been playing some FF14. I technically paid them for the expansions (they were on massive sale) but I'm still after *months* not yet done with the free content to need to apply the expansion code, because that'll trigger having to pay a monthly sub (which I probably will for a while and then quit). It has been nice to see a couple friends in game I haven't seen for a while (boo pandemic).
Post by: Arbitrage on September 28, 2021, 10:38:42 AM
I also bit the bullet last month and signed up for Game Pass Ultimate - 36 months for a buck. Figured I'd now have the time as I semi-retired in June. Thus far I haven't played a ton due to too much outdoor fun, but more than enough to get my money's worth. I did give Outsiders a full playthrough. Next month, I'm looking forward to Back 4 Blood; we'll see if the old group of friends can get motivated enough to get back online more often.
Post by: RWD on September 28, 2021, 11:35:57 AM
I've been playing Genshin Impact for the last few months. Not in huge chunks, but enough to progress over time and experience a fair bit of the game. It's a gacha game, designed to take advantage of "whales" who spend enormous sums on games, but you can do alright as purely Free-to-play, or receive a sizeable benefit by spending a few bucks if you're patient. Don't know how long I'll continue to play, but the combat is entertaining enough with enough progression-based goals to keep me logging in to do the daily quests.I played this for a couple months when it first came out then dropped it when I ran out of content. I picked it up again last month since version 2.0 added a new country to explore. I've been 100% F2P and have found it reasonably enjoyable. There are a lot of problems with the combat though which is frustrating as it could be really good with just a little more polish/balance. For example, when you get frozen or stuck in a water bubble you have to mash the jump button to get out which means your character immediately jumps and you can't attack or dodge while jumping so its really easy to get re-frozen or whatever, effectively a stun-lock.
I've caught up on the main story and virtually all of the side-quests again. Since I managed to actually pull some 5-star characters (e.g. Keqing and Raiden) the game has been more enjoyable than when I was playing last year. But man this has to be the stingiest gacha game I've ever seen. You really have to spend thousands of dollars to get anywhere substantial with pulls.
Post by: LennStar on September 28, 2021, 12:31:11 PM
Luck. For once.
Fighting is a 50/50 for me. Some of the big guys take just too long to kill (or I undereqipped)
Post by: Arbitrage on September 28, 2021, 12:46:24 PM
I've caught up on the main story and virtually all of the side-quests again. Since I managed to actually pull some 5-star characters (e.g. Keqing and Raiden) the game has been more enjoyable than when I was playing last year. But man this has to be the stingiest gacha game I've ever seen. You really have to spend thousands of dollars to get anywhere substantial with pulls.
I just accepted that I'm fine with improving where I'm at, building a decent team without any 5-star constellations, and rocking 4-star weapons. It is definitely stingy if you want to be competitive, but I feel like I'm doing ok. I spent a total of $15 on 3 Welkin Moons and turned off the tap after that. Helped me pick up what have become my core members (Kazuha and Ayaka), and I'm not really counting on anything more. No lucky pickups on the event banners for me, with everything pulled through pity/pity-lite, though I guess I've had a little luck on the standard.
I've actually not been playing much lately (basically just enough to do some of the events, dailies, and use up resin), so my questing has fallen way behind. I should probably do some of that...haven't even unlocked the boss fight for Inazuma.
Post by: RWD on September 28, 2021, 02:44:28 PM
I've caught up on the main story and virtually all of the side-quests again. Since I managed to actually pull some 5-star characters (e.g. Keqing and Raiden) the game has been more enjoyable than when I was playing last year. But man this has to be the stingiest gacha game I've ever seen. You really have to spend thousands of dollars to get anywhere substantial with pulls.
I just accepted that I'm fine with improving where I'm at, building a decent team without any 5-star constellations, and rocking 4-star weapons. It is definitely stingy if you want to be competitive, but I feel like I'm doing ok. I spent a total of $15 on 3 Welkin Moons and turned off the tap after that. Helped me pick up what have become my core members (Kazuha and Ayaka), and I'm not really counting on anything more. No lucky pickups on the event banners for me, with everything pulled through pity/pity-lite, though I guess I've had a little luck on the standard.
I've actually not been playing much lately (basically just enough to do some of the events, dailies, and use up resin), so my questing has fallen way behind. I should probably do some of that...haven't even unlocked the boss fight for Inazuma.
I also have no 5-star weapons and all my 5-star characters are C0. Sure it's perfectly playable (as long as you get at least one or two actually decent characters). But it's not just the gacha pulls that are stingy. Every element in the game is time-gated and upgrades are not reversible so you can't experiment much with different characters/teams regardless of what you pull. You have to pick and choose who you're going to invest your limited resources into. I'd love to level and play around with Yanfei, Ningguang, and Beidou but without spending money I don't have enough resin. So far I've leveled eight characters to ~79 (Xingqiu, Xiangling, Sucrose, Yoimiya, Keqing, Fischl, Barbara, Chongyun) and two to ~81+ (Raiden, Lumine). I'm AR52 and I've literally only seen a gemstone drop once. And don't get me started on the artifact RNG.
There are a lot of things I like (e.g. witty dialogue) so I keep playing. But it's disappointing as the game could be a lot better with developers that actually cared about anyone other than the whales.
Post by: jojoguy on October 02, 2021, 12:28:54 AM
Post by: evme on October 02, 2021, 02:32:55 AM
Baba is You - Great idea but the game needed a much more experienced designer. The difficulty ramp is much too steep to stick with this one.
I loved this game, but it is very challenging and does have a steep learning curve. I admit that I had to look up solutions several times to get through it, but I really ended up loving it and even played through a second time (and it was still tough!). That said, I found an online guide that gives small hints that will help you understand the puzzles without outright giving away the solution. It made it much more enjoyable for me.
Baba is Hint: a Spoiler-Free Guide
https://www.keyofw.com/baba-is-blog/overworld
Post by: evme on October 02, 2021, 02:34:08 AM
I finally picked up RDR2 and while I am confident I'm going to lose interest as it bloats into the open world rinse and repeat mission formula, I really enjoyed the first few hours.
How much further did you proceed with RDR2? Would be curious to read your full review.
Post by: DadJokes on October 02, 2021, 06:30:59 AM
As much as people crapped on the game, Andromeda was a pretty good game, and I'm disappointed that it won't get a sequel. A sequel to the original trilogy has been announced, instead.
Post by: JLee on October 02, 2021, 07:27:35 AM
I finally picked up RDR2 and while I am confident I'm going to lose interest as it bloats into the open world rinse and repeat mission formula, I really enjoyed the first few hours.
How much further did you proceed with RDR2? Would be curious to read your full review.
I too picked up RDR2 but haven't fired it up yet - I'm hoping it provides sufficient entertainment through the winter!
Post by: evme on October 02, 2021, 10:41:00 PM
I too picked up RDR2 but haven't fired it up yet - I'm hoping it provides sufficient entertainment through the winter!
It's an outstanding game, one of the best I've played. You can easily spend 100 hours on it. It's like Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in size and scope.
Post by: Roboturner on October 04, 2021, 01:30:01 PM
I finally picked up RDR2 and while I am confident I'm going to lose interest as it bloats into the open world rinse and repeat mission formula, I really enjoyed the first few hours.
How much further did you proceed with RDR2? Would be curious to read your full review.
I too picked up RDR2 but haven't fired it up yet - I'm hoping it provides sufficient entertainment through the winter!
I agree with the above, I absolutely loved RDR2. Story is very well acted, and the missions aren't too repetitive all things considered. It's slow - but worked for me due to the attention to detail the devs put into it
Post by: salt cured on October 04, 2021, 10:01:53 PM
I finally picked up RDR2 and while I am confident I'm going to lose interest as it bloats into the open world rinse and repeat mission formula, I really enjoyed the first few hours.
How much further did you proceed with RDR2? Would be curious to read your full review.
Not very far I confess. I definitely got out of the winter time and did a handful of missions and poked around camp. Maybe spent 6 hours total playing. Clearly an impressive game on a lot of fronts, but I think I had two issues that led to me putting it down. First, it felt much too big for me to get into the story. I've noticed that games that attempt a serious narrative but then also create a world with seemingly endless diversions and digressions don't hold my attention. These days I want my story-driven games to be 8 hours long or less and basically on rails. The other issue was that it didn't hit for me in terms of controls, which can encompass a lot of things, but in the case of RDR2 included how the character moves about the world, how intuitive the UI felt, and maybe how responsive the game is to inputs. I'm sure the controls actually are much improved from GTA IV, but it didn't feel like it in the moment. Like, don't they make you tap a button to run in this game? What the heck Rockstar. But I should (will) probably try again (seems like most people love it). Maybe I can just power through the story and then go back and fart around if I'm still into it.
Speaking of frustrating controls, I'm playing Yooka Laylee right now and while I would not recommend it to anyone, I spent many many hours in "open world" mascot platformers on the N64, and I freaking love this game. Inject the nostalgia directly into my blood.
Post by: evme on October 07, 2021, 06:21:24 PM
I finally picked up RDR2 and while I am confident I'm going to lose interest as it bloats into the open world rinse and repeat mission formula, I really enjoyed the first few hours.
How much further did you proceed with RDR2? Would be curious to read your full review.
Not very far I confess. I definitely got out of the winter time and did a handful of missions and poked around camp. Maybe spent 6 hours total playing. Clearly an impressive game on a lot of fronts, but I think I had two issues that led to me putting it down. First, it felt much too big for me to get into the story. I've noticed that games that attempt a serious narrative but then also create a world with seemingly endless diversions and digressions don't hold my attention. These days I want my story-driven games to be 8 hours long or less and basically on rails.
I know what you mean, I feel the same way about open world games in general. My "solution" is to just stick to the main story quests and completely ignore the optional side missions and activities. But RDR2 is a long game, even when you skip all the extra stuff -- howlongtobeat has it at 49 hours for the main story alone !
https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=27100
Post by: DadJokes on October 08, 2021, 01:37:04 PM
I'll have to pass for now.
Post by: PathtoFIRE on October 08, 2021, 01:51:50 PM
Checked to see what RDR2 cost at Gamestop today...$50 for pre-owned!
I'll have to pass for now.
It's on PS Now until 11/1. Sign up for the free 7-day trial, and then pay $10/mo if you haven't finished the game, or need more time, or want to finish up another game like TLOU2...I've got several games in my pipeline already, but plan on doing this for TLOU2 before it leaves in January.
Post by: salt cured on October 08, 2021, 03:01:05 PM
Checked to see what RDR2 cost at Gamestop today...$50 for pre-owned!
I'll have to pass for now.
It's on PS Now until 11/1. Sign up for the free 7-day trial, and then pay $10/mo if you haven't finished the game, or need more time, or want to finish up another game like TLOU2...I've got several games in my pipeline already, but plan on doing this for TLOU2 before it leaves in January.
It's been in the $25 range on sale on the PS4 digital store too. Should be good sales coming up for the holidays. Hoping to get TLOU2 for $20.
Post by: JLee on October 08, 2021, 04:36:02 PM
Checked to see what RDR2 cost at Gamestop today...$50 for pre-owned!
I'll have to pass for now.
I think I got mine with some Best Buy rewards I had that were going to expire, it was on sale for $30 at the time. Keep an eye out - it might pop up for cheap again, especially with the holidays coming up.
Post by: DadJokes on October 09, 2021, 04:15:19 PM
If I can still get that price in a couple weeks, I'll go for it. I really need to finish up a book first.
Post by: Roboturner on October 12, 2021, 10:02:54 AM
Checked to see what RDR2 cost at Gamestop today...$50 for pre-owned!
I'll have to pass for now.
It's on PS Now until 11/1. Sign up for the free 7-day trial, and then pay $10/mo if you haven't finished the game, or need more time, or want to finish up another game like TLOU2...I've got several games in my pipeline already, but plan on doing this for TLOU2 before it leaves in January.
Theyve been running a deal for PSnow @ $60 for a year. Finally pulled the trigger, pretty good value there, and I finally get to play a favorite, FO: New Vegas again
Post by: LennStar on October 14, 2021, 11:14:38 AM
Post by: Adventine on October 14, 2021, 11:39:29 AM
Post by: Sugaree on October 14, 2021, 01:19:07 PM
Post by: RWD on October 14, 2021, 01:40:28 PM
I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
Post by: Adventine on October 14, 2021, 03:21:25 PM
Just about. I finished Tsurumi Island (the latest Inazuma location) just now. Oy.I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
Post by: RWD on October 14, 2021, 03:36:18 PM
That's about where I am too. Just finished the the quest to get that silly instrument. It says I'm at ~80% for the island now so a little more exploring still to do. I'm not really a fan of the new enemies...Just about. I finished Tsurumi Island (the latest Inazuma location) just now. Oy.I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
I pulled Jean this week but I've already built Sucrose so not sure if she adds anything at all... What is your primary team composition?
Post by: Adventine on October 14, 2021, 03:43:03 PM
Right now, I've got Diona, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Raiden Shogun. But I just got Aloy and because I have fond memories of Horizon Zero Dawn, I may replace Diona with her, once she's properly leveled up.That's about where I am too. Just finished the the quest to get that silly instrument. It says I'm at ~80% for the island now so a little more exploring still to do. I'm not really a fan of the new enemies...Just about. I finished Tsurumi Island (the latest Inazuma location) just now. Oy.I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
I pulled Jean this week but I've already built Sucrose so not sure if she adds anything at all... What is your primary team composition?
Post by: RWD on October 14, 2021, 03:57:21 PM
Nice, that's very similar to my team (just Sucrose instead of Diona). I have Aloy but I'm not sure if I'll level her up. I find bow characters hard to use and I already have Yoimiya and Fischl available and ready (and Chongyun if I need Cryo).Right now, I've got Diona, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Raiden Shogun. But I just got Aloy and because I have fond memories of Horizon Zero Dawn, I may replace Diona with her, once she's properly leveled up.That's about where I am too. Just finished the the quest to get that silly instrument. It says I'm at ~80% for the island now so a little more exploring still to do. I'm not really a fan of the new enemies...Just about. I finished Tsurumi Island (the latest Inazuma location) just now. Oy.I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
I pulled Jean this week but I've already built Sucrose so not sure if she adds anything at all... What is your primary team composition?
Post by: AccidentialMustache on October 14, 2021, 06:01:07 PM
I tried the demo of Saber Beat and think I'm going to go ahead and get the full version. It was a lot more fun than I expected it to be.
I recommend the Steam version if you're interested in sideloading music. It is a lot easier on a PC. Of course if you have a quest that isn't really a great option...
Post by: Adventine on October 14, 2021, 06:05:01 PM
Yeah, Chongyun! I enjoy using him more than I thought I would. I like bow users better than catalyst users. Or maybe the catalyst characters just don't appeal to me because most of them come off as ~sweet precious cutesy little things~.Nice, that's very similar to my team (just Sucrose instead of Diona). I have Aloy but I'm not sure if I'll level her up. I find bow characters hard to use and I already have Yoimiya and Fischl available and ready (and Chongyun if I need Cryo).Right now, I've got Diona, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Raiden Shogun. But I just got Aloy and because I have fond memories of Horizon Zero Dawn, I may replace Diona with her, once she's properly leveled up.That's about where I am too. Just finished the the quest to get that silly instrument. It says I'm at ~80% for the island now so a little more exploring still to do. I'm not really a fan of the new enemies...Just about. I finished Tsurumi Island (the latest Inazuma location) just now. Oy.I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
I pulled Jean this week but I've already built Sucrose so not sure if she adds anything at all... What is your primary team composition?
Post by: RWD on October 14, 2021, 06:42:11 PM
Yeah, catalyst characters are the most boring playstyle. Their normal attack (which is really the only thing that differs by weapon type) just feels so disconnected. I still built Barbara because she's my best healer and Sucrose because she was basically my only Anemo choice (and she's actually really good).Yeah, Chongyun! I enjoy using him more than I thought I would. I like bow users better than catalyst users. Or maybe the catalyst characters just don't appeal to me because most of them come off as ~sweet precious cutesy little things~.Nice, that's very similar to my team (just Sucrose instead of Diona). I have Aloy but I'm not sure if I'll level her up. I find bow characters hard to use and I already have Yoimiya and Fischl available and ready (and Chongyun if I need Cryo).Right now, I've got Diona, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Raiden Shogun. But I just got Aloy and because I have fond memories of Horizon Zero Dawn, I may replace Diona with her, once she's properly leveled up.That's about where I am too. Just finished the the quest to get that silly instrument. It says I'm at ~80% for the island now so a little more exploring still to do. I'm not really a fan of the new enemies...Just about. I finished Tsurumi Island (the latest Inazuma location) just now. Oy.I'm splitting my time now between Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. HELPTwo big time sinks for sure. Are you caught up on content in Genshin?
I pulled Jean this week but I've already built Sucrose so not sure if she adds anything at all... What is your primary team composition?
Post by: Vashy on October 15, 2021, 01:57:47 AM
Post by: LennStar on October 15, 2021, 03:22:50 AM
I build Noelle as a tank, since her healing is based on DEF. Also she is good against shields of most types and nice to have foor mining, so she is in almost every team.
Qiqi is a nice ice char as second healer for e.g. boss fights.
I am not far enough to bring Raiden etc. up, which really bums me, since I was so lucky and got all 4 girls with just 4 draws when that came out 2 month ago. But succrose seems to work fine and at least for her I don't need stuff from 2.1
Can Raiden Shogun replace Lisa as a electro inflicter? Theoretical her DEF+helath stats are good enough and she still is glass cannon O.o
I oftne combine her with either a water user like Barbara or the cook girl (name forgot). Get's down all those big health enemies with the element reaction.
Post by: Adventine on October 15, 2021, 07:58:12 AM
@LennStar yes, Raiden is worth it. Although Lisa has one of my favorite character designs in the game, she just isn't that effective in combat for me. Whereas fun things can happen if you level up Raiden to 80 and have Xiangling (the pyro polearm cook) or Xingqiu (the hydro sword book nerd) in your party.
Post by: RWD on October 15, 2021, 01:42:18 PM
It says I'm at ~80% for the island now so a little more exploring still to do.Well that didn't take long.
Post by: Adventine on October 15, 2021, 03:51:01 PM
Post by: LennStar on October 16, 2021, 10:03:20 AM
I have areas under 80% and no idea what I am still missing :D
Post by: RWD on October 16, 2021, 12:00:58 PM
How the hell do you get to 100%?Find all the *oculus, treasure chests, and solve all the puzzles. You can get gadget items to help locate the first two (though I don't have the Inazuma ones yet) but sometimes you just have to be methodical. Some areas have more than enough treasure chests to reach 100%, others require finding practically everything. It isn't very consistent. There are of course maps people have made to help find everything, but generally I haven't found them to be necessary.
I have areas under 80% and no idea what I am still missing :D
Post by: Arbitrage on October 20, 2021, 01:00:19 PM
How the hell do you get to 100%?Find all the *oculus, treasure chests, and solve all the puzzles. You can get gadget items to help locate the first two (though I don't have the Inazuma ones yet) but sometimes you just have to be methodical. Some areas have more than enough treasure chests to reach 100%, others require finding practically everything. It isn't very consistent. There are of course maps people have made to help find everything, but generally I haven't found them to be necessary.
I have areas under 80% and no idea what I am still missing :D
Wow, nice. I don't think I've gotten 100% on any location in the game. Guess I'm more of a powergamer/min-maxer than explorer by nature. Not that I can really be a powergamer in a gacha game like this, since I'm mustachian. Maybe as winter drives me indoors more I'll spend some quality time exploring, if I don't get sucked into something like New World.
Interesting to see the other teams and how different they are from what I've used. I suppose that's the nature of this, since mostly we're relying upon luck to form our teams. I pulled an early couple of Fischls and formed my early teams around her, but she's actually dropped off of my main team recently, where I'm running Ayaka/Kazuha/Xiangling/Bennett. Very strong overall, just occasionally annoying not to have any ranged. Contemplating saving my primos for a shot at Ganyu whenever she reappears.
Post by: js82 on October 21, 2021, 07:26:28 PM
Pros:
-100+ Hours of content (My first playthrough clocked in at ~140 hrs)
-Replayability(different content for good vs. evil paths, character types, diversity in character builds)
-Complexity (a lot of possible variation in character builds, figuring out game mechanics is rewarding)
-Writing is "Pretty good" in most cases
-Playable on a system that's not super high-end
-Developers are actively patching the game and working to address issues
Cons:
-Complexity(Game system takes time to learn if you're not familiar with it, moderate-high difficulties will punish you if you don't understand the mechanics and play to them)
-Difficulty is uneven (some supposedly uber-strong bosses go splat in 2 turns, some random no-name minions are tougher than their supposedly big, bad bosses)
-Game was somewhat buggy at launch(though has gotten substantially better as the developers have patched it)
Basically, if you like large, complex CRPG's with a bit of a learning curve I'd strongly recommend it.
Post by: E.T. on October 28, 2021, 12:27:03 PM
Post by: Adventine on October 28, 2021, 12:59:05 PM
Post by: bacchi on October 28, 2021, 02:47:42 PM
Recently finished Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Short version: Play it if you like CRPG's with a lot of complexity and content.
Pros:
-100+ Hours of content (My first playthrough clocked in at ~140 hrs)
-Replayability(different content for good vs. evil paths, character types, diversity in character builds)
-Complexity (a lot of possible variation in character builds, figuring out game mechanics is rewarding)
-Writing is "Pretty good" in most cases
-Playable on a system that's not super high-end
-Developers are actively patching the game and working to address issues
Cons:
-Complexity(Game system takes time to learn if you're not familiar with it, moderate-high difficulties will punish you if you don't understand the mechanics and play to them)
-Difficulty is uneven (some supposedly uber-strong bosses go splat in 2 turns, some random no-name minions are tougher than their supposedly big, bad bosses)
-Game was somewhat buggy at launch(though has gotten substantially better as the developers have patched it)
Basically, if you like large, complex CRPG's with a bit of a learning curve I'd strongly recommend it.
I'm close to finishing this game and have enjoyed it. I'm stuck on the dungeon boss and may skip it, since it's not really vital to the end-of-game boss.
Post by: SotI on November 11, 2021, 07:01:11 AM
I have been quietly playing vanilla Skyrim on PS3 for the past 9 or so years. Never upgraded to the add-ons. And still loving it!
So, now I am thinking to get the full pack with the anniversary edition ...
Issue: Getting the game would mean seriously upgrading my hardware ...
Thinking of going the PC route this time, meaning gaming PC spec that would also last until 2023/24 when Elder Scrolls 6 may come out.
Can you talk me out of this? Any cost-efficient way to do this ...?
Post by: brandon1827 on November 11, 2021, 07:08:04 AM
Post by: evme on November 12, 2021, 01:43:57 AM
Post by: Sanitary Stache on November 12, 2021, 08:12:24 AM
Post by: PathtoFIRE on November 12, 2021, 09:22:55 AM
Post by: LennStar on November 12, 2021, 09:35:59 AM
I have been playing Stellaris on Xbox. I am intrigued. I want to find out what the end game is like. I used to play Stars!, but I never made it to the end game (maybe there was a paywall?). I am hoping Stellaris has an end game. I think I am halfway through the game I started and just figured out how to declare war. So many menus in this game.Stellaris tries hard for content on all phases.
If you just found out how to declare war you are still at the early game :D Prepare for HUGE fleets later on. Also you might be in for an energy deficit about now.
Post by: jojoguy on November 16, 2021, 08:22:55 AM
Post by: Sanitary Stache on November 22, 2021, 11:02:14 AM
I have been playing Stellaris on Xbox. I am intrigued. I want to find out what the end game is like. I used to play Stars!, but I never made it to the end game (maybe there was a paywall?). I am hoping Stellaris has an end game. I think I am halfway through the game I started and just figured out how to declare war. So many menus in this game.Stellaris tries hard for content on all phases.
If you just found out how to declare war you are still at the early game :D Prepare for HUGE fleets later on. Also you might be in for an energy deficit about now.
I definitely got into an energy deficit. I managed to wipeout one neighbor but couldn’t gain dominance before the fallen empire resurgence. I came out second place in points.
I am on my second game now. Same parameters as the first.
Post by: Sugaree on November 23, 2021, 11:33:33 AM
Post by: zolotiyeruki on November 23, 2021, 11:43:53 AM
The Switch port of Jedi Outcast is supposed to be delivered today. It's also supposed to be a xmas gift for the kid. I'm trying to figure out a way to play it without him finding out...Wait, the one from like 20 years ago, with Kyle Katarn? I loved that game!
Post by: Sugaree on November 23, 2021, 11:57:03 AM
The Switch port of Jedi Outcast is supposed to be delivered today. It's also supposed to be a xmas gift for the kid. I'm trying to figure out a way to play it without him finding out...Wait, the one from like 20 years ago, with Kyle Katarn? I loved that game!
Yeah, this is the one I ordered for him (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/star-wars-jedi-knight-collection-nintendo-switch/6483161.p?skuId=6483161). It's Jedi Knight I and II.
Post by: evme on November 23, 2021, 03:31:46 PM
The Switch port of Jedi Outcast is supposed to be delivered today. It's also supposed to be a xmas gift for the kid. I'm trying to figure out a way to play it without him finding out...Wait, the one from like 20 years ago, with Kyle Katarn? I loved that game!
I liked it too. This is back when Star Wars games used to be challenging. I remember getting lost A LOT. Big maps.
Post by: DadJokes on November 27, 2021, 07:08:14 AM
Post by: Adventine on November 27, 2021, 09:53:33 AM
I picked up Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Black Friday. That should give me months of gameplay.
I love that game. Enjoy!
Post by: RWD on November 27, 2021, 12:28:56 PM
Post by: Adventine on November 27, 2021, 06:38:58 PM
I beat Subnautica today. Really excellent game.
@MustachioedPistachio is playing it for the first time tonight!
Post by: RWD on November 27, 2021, 06:44:27 PM
I beat Subnautica today. Really excellent game.
@MustachioedPistachio is playing it for the first time tonight!
Awesome!
Post by: LennStar on November 30, 2021, 12:29:06 PM
2 games of the series were on sale on steam. I played one already. The alchemy is fun but it does run quite long on the cutscenes with the primary and secondary characters and finding a good drop can be a bit exhausting. Not for people who want action action action.
Post by: RWD on November 30, 2021, 02:52:18 PM
Atelier Lulua
2 games of the series were on sale on steam. I played one already. The alchemy is fun but it does run quite long on the cutscenes with the primary and secondary characters and finding a good drop can be a bit exhausting. Not for people who want action action action.
I really liked Lulua. One of my favorite Atelier games (I've played eleven of them so far). Finally get some closure with Rorona and Sterk too, haha.
Atelier games are definitely not for people that want action or epic ambitious plot lines. But they are great for when you're in the mood for something more laid back and don't want to worry about having to save the world (usually).
I recently completed Atelier Ayesha and I'm working through Atelier Escha & Logy now. I originally skipped the Dusk games because Ayesha was released without the Japanese voices and the voice acting is a big part of these games for me. This was shortly after Gust was acquired by Koei Tecmo which could be part of the reason for the [temporary] change. I picked up the Dusk trilogy DX versions on Steam which include the Japanese voices.
Post by: DadJokes on December 02, 2021, 09:46:11 AM
I picked up Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Black Friday. That should give me months of gameplay.
I love that game. Enjoy!
I've had the game less than a week, and I think I've already sunk 40 hours into it. It's really amazing.
Post by: E.T. on December 02, 2021, 10:57:29 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on December 03, 2021, 09:00:09 AM
Playing Deep Rock Galactic with the spouse and it's excellent. I've been pining for a new co-op game for a while and this fits the bill nicely. We dwarves will dig too greedily and too deep. :D
Played a bunch of that back in Early Access. I know that there have been several major updates since I last dusted it off. If I had reliable co-op partners like a gaming spouse, I'd probably load it right back up. My gaming buddies are mostly scattered to the wind, as middle age is wont to do.
I've been dabbling (sometimes more) with various Microsoft Game Pass games, since I recently signed up using the 3-years-for-a-dollar trick. Hard to argue with the value of Game Pass if you're a regular gamer. I did pick up a couple of 3-month cards on sale during BF sales (3 months turns into 4 months using a automatic renewal trick), so the recurring cost isn't really that high, either, and I've no real desire to spend money on games with the vast library at my fingertips. Probably the one exception that will slip through is Elden Ring.
Currently playing through Marvel's Avengers. It's not fantastic, but is entertaining enough in the campaign phase. Once I reach the endgame, which is purportedly boring, I'll probably drop it and move on to the next thing, which right now looks to be Forza Horizon 5 and/or Mortal Shell. Before this, I was playing Back 4 Blood, which is pretty fun (and I'll probably play more of).
Post by: Watchmaker on December 07, 2021, 11:09:53 AM
I have a ps4, so games for that would be preferred. They don't need to be recent (in fact I'd prefer if they are old enough to be cheaper). I haven't played a ton of different ps4 games, so if you have a suggestion chances are I haven't played it unless I've already mentioned it.
Thoughts?
Post by: grantmeaname on December 07, 2021, 11:19:54 AM
Post by: beee on December 07, 2021, 11:42:22 AM
and its expansions are better than the main story in my opinion
some side quests are masterpieces
god of war is kind of open world but so-so open world
spider-man is pretty good action-packed game
final fantasy is a beautiful journey (just ignore all the side quests)
death stranding if you want to kinda meditate
Post by: Watchmaker on December 07, 2021, 11:59:08 AM
Witcher 3? The Last of Us 1 and 2? Something from the Uncharted series?
I have played (and loved) The Last of Us I & II.
Never played Witcher 3 or Uncharted. Don't really know anything about uncharted, I'll look it up.
witcher 3 is a must if you haven't played it
and its expansions are better than the main story in my opinion
some side quests are masterpieces
god of war is kind of open world but so-so open world
spider-man is pretty good action-packed game
final fantasy is a beautiful journey (just ignore all the side quests)
death stranding if you want to kinda meditate
I've never played any of the Witcher games. Sounds like that should definitely go on the list.
I've also never played any of the God of War games, for whatever reason I haven't liked the look of the game in reviews. But I will check it out again.
I played a couple hours of Spiderman--gameplay was fun but I didn't care about the story.
Regarding Death Stranding, I've played a lot of No Man's Sky this year, so I think I want something a bit more eventful.
And which FF are you referring to?
Thanks both of you!
Post by: grantmeaname on December 07, 2021, 12:00:33 PM
Post by: Roboturner on December 07, 2021, 03:51:27 PM
Witcher 3? The Last of Us 1 and 2? Something from the Uncharted series?
I have played (and loved) The Last of Us I & II.
Never played Witcher 3 or Uncharted. Don't really know anything about uncharted, I'll look it up.witcher 3 is a must if you haven't played it
and its expansions are better than the main story in my opinion
some side quests are masterpieces
god of war is kind of open world but so-so open world
spider-man is pretty good action-packed game
final fantasy is a beautiful journey (just ignore all the side quests)
death stranding if you want to kinda meditate
I've never played any of the Witcher games. Sounds like that should definitely go on the list.
I've also never played any of the God of War games, for whatever reason I haven't liked the look of the game in reviews. But I will check it out again.
I played a couple hours of Spiderman--gameplay was fun but I didn't care about the story.
Regarding Death Stranding, I've played a lot of No Man's Sky this year, so I think I want something a bit more eventful.
And which FF are you referring to?
Thanks both of you!
GOW (2018) is very good, didnt care for any of the other older ones though
I also rec witcher 3, although i felt the controls were awfully clunky
Post by: beee on December 08, 2021, 11:02:39 AM
Final Fantasy XV
Witcher 3 is a must if you haven't played it. My recommendation is to set the difficulty 1 level above normal, so all mechanics are necessary (poisons, oils, alchemy)
Post by: 4tify on December 08, 2021, 04:44:59 PM
Post by: innkeeper77 on December 08, 2021, 05:00:30 PM
Witcher 3? The Last of Us 1 and 2? Something from the Uncharted series?
I have played (and loved) The Last of Us I & II.
Never played Witcher 3 or Uncharted. Don't really know anything about uncharted, I'll look it up.witcher 3 is a must if you haven't played it
and its expansions are better than the main story in my opinion
some side quests are masterpieces
god of war is kind of open world but so-so open world
spider-man is pretty good action-packed game
final fantasy is a beautiful journey (just ignore all the side quests)
death stranding if you want to kinda meditate
I've never played any of the Witcher games. Sounds like that should definitely go on the list.
I've also never played any of the God of War games, for whatever reason I haven't liked the look of the game in reviews. But I will check it out again.
I played a couple hours of Spiderman--gameplay was fun but I didn't care about the story.
Regarding Death Stranding, I've played a lot of No Man's Sky this year, so I think I want something a bit more eventful.
And which FF are you referring to?
Thanks both of you!
GOW (2018) is very good, didnt care for any of the other older ones though
I also rec witcher 3, although i felt the controls were awfully clunky
On the witcher 3 controls, did you use a mouse and keyboard, or a controller? I had to go to a controller even though I absolutely prefer mouse and keyboard for most games, and it was much more intuitive.
My freinds and I have got a lot of mileage out of Tribes of Midgard lately, so if you are interested in a multiplayer rougelike, it might be worth a look! It's nothing earth shattering, but has been a good social experience over the last couple of months.
Post by: Arbitrage on December 08, 2021, 05:29:12 PM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on December 13, 2021, 09:33:16 PM
I have been doing some of the "other" victories. Classically I was a science player, but I did a couple religious, tourism, and a conquest or two recently. Gotta mix it up I guess.
Post by: Arbitrage on December 14, 2021, 08:45:07 AM
Post by: FLBiker on December 14, 2021, 12:57:25 PM
I used to be an avid gamer, but I have definitely overdone it with video games so (like ice cream) I try not to keep them in the house. The old consoles were inherited, and I find them pretty easy to resist. Plus, I have a 6 year old who is quite sensitive to drama / violence, so I constrain myself only to games that she can handle watching (katamari on the PS2, pretty much anything on the Wii). For better or worse, my true love is FPS, but I've had to let that go. I loved Black on the PS2, and spent many hours long ago in Taiwanese internet cafes playing LAN battles of Counterstrike with high school students. Good times. :)
I also really like RPGs, and have several Final Fantasy games for the PS2. I also have Dragon Quest VIII, which is great but the gender roles are lame. My wife is talking about getting a PS3, and I've warned her that I'll likely disappear into some games for a while if she does so. :)
Post by: salt cured on January 06, 2022, 09:04:03 AM
Psychonauts 2: As with the original, I wanted to like this one more than I actually did. It's much improved mechanically, but I was disappointed that it remains so faithful to game design of the early-2000s (e.g., quite linear, constant cutscenes/losses of player control, stages that feel weirdly empty when you go back to them to grab missed collectables). Funny how Yooka-Laylee being so dated was a plus for me but here it was a negative. But Psychonauts has fun writing and some excellent stages, I just wish I'd waited for a deeper discount.
Hades: I'm finding my enjoyment to frustration ratio leans too far toward frustration. With the same weapon, sometimes I can beat Hades without issue, other times I'll barely make it by the second boss. Seems to be a very well-made game, but perhaps not my genre. I do like the setting a lot, but the story and unlockables aren't really pushing me forward. It's been 30 or so runs, and I might be done.
Three solid 8s on the Salt Cured scale.
Post by: daverobev on January 06, 2022, 09:19:37 AM
It's 'free to play' but very restricted without paying at least something... which is fine... I just don't know how much I like it. I *quite* like it.
Annoyingly there was a load of content given away for free until the end of November, so I missed out on that by just over a month.
Also considering reinstalling Guild Wars 2 (or even Guild Wars). I have an itch to play something, but I'm not quite sure what.
Post by: RWD on January 06, 2022, 09:22:27 AM
Post by: fell-like-rain on January 06, 2022, 09:56:45 AM
The gameplay is also much less shooty-killy and more sneaky-searchy than most zombie games, but in a way that feels very rewarding. In the early game, you might be fighting off zombies with a saucepan, so upgrading to a hammer feels like a big win, and a crowbar is magical. Or something simple like finding a backpack is amazing, as you can carry a lot more gear that way. If you're looting a house, it's not just searching for guns and food- you could find a road map of the area, or a box of nails, or a book about first aid, or a bottle of sleeping pills, and each of those things is useful to you in the right situation.
There's a lot of mechanics around base-building, farming, foraging and such that I haven't gotten into much yet, as those are more mid/end-game, but I'm excited to explore them (once one of my characters survives longer than a few weeks...)
Post by: LennStar on January 06, 2022, 11:54:57 AM
So far - about the middle of the story - it's quite fun, albeit it is already visible that the game has the problem of many builders - long time motivation. If you are halfway careful there is just nothing that could get you in real stress - except the stupid "can't set upper limit for storage" idiocy. Really. If you forget about it, you produce unneeded stuff until all your storage space is full. Same goes for food.
There even is a "X amount per colonist" mechanic!! But it only works for water. Why not for "edible food" or every single item. Or simply a upper limit. It would be a lot less hassle to double that every time you put down a few habitats and storages than to have to switch off greenhouses and mills and... switch them on again an hour later.
But aside that from I like the graphics, the general design and the overland map.
Post by: DadJokes on January 10, 2022, 05:05:40 AM
I picked up Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Black Friday. That should give me months of gameplay.
I love that game. Enjoy!
I've had the game less than a week, and I think I've already sunk 40 hours into it. It's really amazing.
It took just over six weeks for me to 100% the game, including DLC.
Thankfully, I have some books to focus on now.
Post by: LennStar on January 10, 2022, 05:51:44 AM
Still have to do the FF13 series lol
And I bought Grow song of the evertree. I sounded like a quite relaxing, beautiful game, good for the winter. So far it is. Barely in it though. I fear the gardening will become very repetitive.
Post by: sonofsven on January 10, 2022, 07:20:38 AM
Post by: RWD on January 10, 2022, 08:13:53 AM
Still have to do the FF13 series lolYou don't have to. I played the first FF13 and didn't care for it much. Skipped the rest. Started FF15 but dropped it early as it was completely uninteresting.
Post by: Adventine on January 10, 2022, 10:13:27 AM
Still have to do the FF13 series lolYou don't have to. I played the first FF13 and didn't care for it much. Skipped the rest. Started FF15 but dropped it early as it was completely uninteresting.
I played the entire FF13 trilogy, hoping it would get better as it went along, and ended up profoundly dissatisfied. I had a much better time with FF12: The Zodiac Age.
I'm now alternating between Spiritfarer, Hades and It Takes Two.
Post by: daverobev on January 10, 2022, 12:00:48 PM
Could've been so much better though. Typical Square.
I mostly loved FFVII Remake though parts of that were unnecessary (as is splitting one game into god knows how many pieces).
Currently I'm on LOTRO - Lord of the Rings Online. A very old MMORPG that is 'free' but 'painful' to play (for free)... I think I will pay, a bit, for some content at some point.
Post by: Ozstache on January 10, 2022, 09:39:18 PM
Post by: evme on January 11, 2022, 12:27:59 AM
I'm playing The Last of Us Part II on PS5, given to me by my brother. Really good!
Yep I liked it a lot too. Not as good as the original but then again sequels very rarely are. I wonder if they will make a Part III? I'm also excited for the TV adaptation starring Pedro Pascal that's coming this year.
Post by: YttriumNitrate on January 11, 2022, 11:48:40 AM
Post by: evme on January 12, 2022, 01:15:42 AM
From the official website:
"Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as physical objects in the game world. By manipulating the rules, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!"
Sounds simple enough, right? It's not. You have to think many steps ahead, sort of like chess, because the order in which you apply rules is crucial to arrive at the solution. It appears deceptively easy at first but gets to be extremely challenging. As someone posted on Youtube, "Baba Is You is the Dark Souls of Puzzle Games".
I actually think this is a very Mustachian game because it's a great value. It's available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile for $7-$15 depending on the platform and I've gotten many many hours out of it. It was originally ~200 levels. A few weeks ago I looked to see if the developer was going to release a sequel. Lo and behold, instead of a sequel he recently added a whole new world of 150+ levels and level editor FOR FREE for anyone who had already bought the game (I had an old version and by re-downloading the new version got the new levels).
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3_yA4HTJfs
Is anyone else here playing it or has played it previously?
Post by: RWD on January 12, 2022, 07:07:32 AM
I'm having an absolute blast playing Baba Is You the past few weeks.Baba Is You is an excellent game. It gets really hard later on so I never completed it. Though I come back occasionally to do a puzzle.
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Is anyone else here playing it or has played it previously?
Post by: E.T. on January 12, 2022, 09:14:16 AM
I'm having an absolute blast playing Baba Is You the past few weeks.Baba Is You is an excellent game. It gets really hard later on so I never completed it. Though I come back occasionally to do a puzzle.
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Is anyone else here playing it or has played it previously?
I borrowed my spouse's copy and played it a bit but I felt like an idiot and didn't finish it. Those puzzles get tough.
Post by: evme on January 12, 2022, 04:01:40 PM
I'm having an absolute blast playing Baba Is You the past few weeks.Baba Is You is an excellent game. It gets really hard later on so I never completed it. Though I come back occasionally to do a puzzle.
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Is anyone else here playing it or has played it previously?
I know what you mean. Check out this excellent hint guide someone posted online. It gives hints without giving up the full solutions. I never would have completed the game without it.
https://www.keyofw.com/baba-is-blog/overworld
Post by: zolotiyeruki on January 12, 2022, 04:02:55 PM
Post by: JLee on January 18, 2022, 03:46:26 PM
Post by: LennStar on January 19, 2022, 05:16:47 AM
My roommate got me into 7 Days to Die -- my god it's addicting, at least when playing with a friend who's in the same room!LOL sounds like you should be in the same room as them - at least at the 7th day :D
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Report on Aven Colony I talked about earlier:
As I assumed, it get's boring after a certain time. At roughly 1000 colonists you change from scarcity to "damn, I need even more storage spaces". Because you can't set an upper production limit even though that is a thing already implemented for water (and only water).
The early game is still fun and the story, as far as you can do in such a game, well made, but there is no end game.
Also it's quite buggy. Worst: One of the story missions you end by doing a flight to 5 spots and "give" some goods there. If you happen to do the points if you don't have that good, the counter to success does not increase, but the spot still disappears. You are now locked in an unsolvable mission because they didn't check if you have the goods you need to deliver.
That is such a basic bug... sigh!
Post by: Sanitary Stache on February 08, 2022, 02:23:00 PM
I have been playing Stellaris on Xbox. I am intrigued. I want to find out what the end game is like. I used to play Stars!, but I never made it to the end game (maybe there was a paywall?). I am hoping Stellaris has an end game. I think I am halfway through the game I started and just figured out how to declare war. So many menus in this game.Stellaris tries hard for content on all phases.
If you just found out how to declare war you are still at the early game :D Prepare for HUGE fleets later on. Also you might be in for an energy deficit about now.
I think I have reached my limit on Stellaris without buying some of the DLC, but I can't see that it would be any more rewarding than I found the base game to be.
I do really like how it ties into the television version of Asimov's Foundation series. I haven't read the books, though I might now, but I enjoy think about the empire in relation to the empires and federations I played in Stellaris.
Post by: farmecologist on March 22, 2022, 04:27:30 PM
Playing Deep Rock Galactic with the spouse and it's excellent. I've been pining for a new co-op game for a while and this fits the bill nicely. We dwarves will dig too greedily and too deep. :D
Played a bunch of that back in Early Access. I know that there have been several major updates since I last dusted it off. If I had reliable co-op partners like a gaming spouse, I'd probably load it right back up. My gaming buddies are mostly scattered to the wind, as middle age is wont to do.
I've been dabbling (sometimes more) with various Microsoft Game Pass games, since I recently signed up using the 3-years-for-a-dollar trick. Hard to argue with the value of Game Pass if you're a regular gamer. I did pick up a couple of 3-month cards on sale during BF sales (3 months turns into 4 months using a automatic renewal trick), so the recurring cost isn't really that high, either, and I've no real desire to spend money on games with the vast library at my fingertips. Probably the one exception that will slip through is Elden Ring.
Currently playing through Marvel's Avengers. It's not fantastic, but is entertaining enough in the campaign phase. Once I reach the endgame, which is purportedly boring, I'll probably drop it and move on to the next thing, which right now looks to be Forza Horizon 5 and/or Mortal Shell. Before this, I was playing Back 4 Blood, which is pretty fun (and I'll probably play more of).
I'm playing Elden Ring...on PC. I found a preorder deal so it wasn't full price. Just a stellar game..think Skyrim mixed up with the 'soulslike' games. The cost per hour of entertainment is exceedingly low for games like this. I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I've played it thus far...but still feel I have tons more content to experience. I'm not one that feels the need to speed through a game to 'beat' it.
Post by: Arbitrage on March 23, 2022, 07:34:44 AM
I'm playing Elden Ring...on PC. I found a preorder deal so it wasn't full price. Just a stellar game..think Skyrim mixed up with the 'soulslike' games. The cost per hour of entertainment is exceedingly low for games like this. I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I've played it thus far...but still feel I have tons more content to experience. I'm not one that feels the need to speed through a game to 'beat' it.
Yep, I'm completely sucked in to Elden Ring as well. Even though I'm mostly through it - there are still a couple of optional areas and bosses to tackle - this was just playthrough 1! I've got to do NG+, NG++, new builds and so many new weapons to try, starting over with a fresh character, PVP for a while... It may be a while before I surface for another game. I dabble here and there, including with Lost Ark, which a couple of friends wanted to try out. It's got some merits, but the daily grind feels like too much when there's Elden Ring to play.
Post by: farmecologist on April 01, 2022, 10:34:06 AM
I'm playing Elden Ring...on PC. I found a preorder deal so it wasn't full price. Just a stellar game..think Skyrim mixed up with the 'soulslike' games. The cost per hour of entertainment is exceedingly low for games like this. I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I've played it thus far...but still feel I have tons more content to experience. I'm not one that feels the need to speed through a game to 'beat' it.
Yep, I'm completely sucked in to Elden Ring as well. Even though I'm mostly through it - there are still a couple of optional areas and bosses to tackle - this was just playthrough 1! I've got to do NG+, NG++, new builds and so many new weapons to try, starting over with a fresh character, PVP for a while... It may be a while before I surface for another game. I dabble here and there, including with Lost Ark, which a couple of friends wanted to try out. It's got some merits, but the daily grind feels like too much when there's Elden Ring to play.
Still hooked on Elden Ring...there is just so much content! Entirely new areas open up that take hours to fully explore. I'm just floored by not only how big the game is...but how good it is. There are plenty of other 'big' open world games that just bore me to death..but that hasn't happened yet with Elden Ring.
I rarely replay games...so we'll see how that goes. That's why I'm taking my time with this playthrough.
Post by: LennStar on April 01, 2022, 12:07:48 PM
I am doing X4 with the latest expansion. Since I started a new game I still need about 20 hours empire building :D
Post by: Watchmaker on April 01, 2022, 01:02:51 PM
I'm playing Elden Ring...on PC. I found a preorder deal so it wasn't full price. Just a stellar game..think Skyrim mixed up with the 'soulslike' games. The cost per hour of entertainment is exceedingly low for games like this. I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I've played it thus far...but still feel I have tons more content to experience. I'm not one that feels the need to speed through a game to 'beat' it.
Yep, I'm completely sucked in to Elden Ring as well. Even though I'm mostly through it - there are still a couple of optional areas and bosses to tackle - this was just playthrough 1! I've got to do NG+, NG++, new builds and so many new weapons to try, starting over with a fresh character, PVP for a while... It may be a while before I surface for another game. I dabble here and there, including with Lost Ark, which a couple of friends wanted to try out. It's got some merits, but the daily grind feels like too much when there's Elden Ring to play.
Still hooked on Elden Ring...there is just so much content! Entirely new areas open up that take hours to fully explore. I'm just floored by not only how big the game is...but how good it is. There are plenty of other 'big' open world games that just bore me to death..but that hasn't happened yet with Elden Ring.
I rarely replay games...so we'll see how that goes. That's why I'm taking my time with this playthrough.
I don't generally enjoy Soulslike games. Is there any reason for me to give Elden Ring a try?
Post by: onecoolcat on April 02, 2022, 07:14:40 PM
I'm playing Elden Ring...on PC. I found a preorder deal so it wasn't full price. Just a stellar game..think Skyrim mixed up with the 'soulslike' games. The cost per hour of entertainment is exceedingly low for games like this. I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I've played it thus far...but still feel I have tons more content to experience. I'm not one that feels the need to speed through a game to 'beat' it.
Yep, I'm completely sucked in to Elden Ring as well. Even though I'm mostly through it - there are still a couple of optional areas and bosses to tackle - this was just playthrough 1! I've got to do NG+, NG++, new builds and so many new weapons to try, starting over with a fresh character, PVP for a while... It may be a while before I surface for another game. I dabble here and there, including with Lost Ark, which a couple of friends wanted to try out. It's got some merits, but the daily grind feels like too much when there's Elden Ring to play.
Still hooked on Elden Ring...there is just so much content! Entirely new areas open up that take hours to fully explore. I'm just floored by not only how big the game is...but how good it is. There are plenty of other 'big' open world games that just bore me to death..but that hasn't happened yet with Elden Ring.
I rarely replay games...so we'll see how that goes. That's why I'm taking my time with this playthrough.
I don't generally enjoy Soulslike games. Is there any reason for me to give Elden Ring a try?
No, its a souls game.
Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on April 02, 2022, 08:03:07 PM
Post by: AccidentialMustache on April 02, 2022, 09:05:36 PM
Then I'll have to see if I want to hit the backlog (Humankind, Xcom 1/2 (the new ones)) or if I want to go pick some super-OP civ and bump it up to diety diff.
Post by: Arbitrage on April 04, 2022, 08:47:19 AM
Strange, I have seen several reviews saying the opposite: that it gets boring fast.
I am doing X4 with the latest expansion. Since I started a new game I still need about 20 hours empire building :D
Huh, I haven't seen any that say that, though I don't doubt that they're out there. It is one of the highest-reviewed games of all time, if that matters to people.
When it comes to open world games, I typically like them but rarely end up finishing them. Too much is the same or just not very consequential. Elden Ring feels very different to me...I want to keep going, to keep exploring every nook and cranny. I'm on my second playthrough now, and enjoy every time I find something that I missed the first time around, despite spending a lot of hours and consulting some internet guides.
Agree that if someone fundamentally doesn't like Souls games, you probably won't like Elden Ring, unless the particular reason for your dislike is something different (which it probably isn't).
Post by: farmecologist on April 04, 2022, 09:08:37 AM
Strange, I have seen several reviews saying the opposite: that it gets boring fast.
I am doing X4 with the latest expansion. Since I started a new game I still need about 20 hours empire building :D
Huh, I haven't seen any that say that, though I don't doubt that they're out there. It is one of the highest-reviewed games of all time, if that matters to people.
When it comes to open world games, I typically like them but rarely end up finishing them. Too much is the same or just not very consequential. Elden Ring feels very different to me...I want to keep going, to keep exploring every nook and cranny. I'm on my second playthrough now, and enjoy every time I find something that I missed the first time around, despite spending a lot of hours and consulting some internet guides.
Agree that if someone fundamentally doesn't like Souls games, you probably won't like Elden Ring, unless the particular reason for your dislike is something different (which it probably isn't).
There are a strong contingent of 'haters' out there that shun Elden Ring "because it is a souls game". And another contingent that shuns it because it isn't *enough* of a 'souls game'. FromSoftware just can't win...lol. But, hey, probably 50% of internet traffic is people bitching/arguing about stuff...haha.
With that said, I *really* dislike the typical 'soulslike' formula....yet absolutely love Elden Ring. Sure, Elden ring has soulslike elements, but it isn't at all like the previous ones. The issue I have with typical soulslike games is that you often *have* to defeat a boss before progressing. The only other option is to grind existing areas over and over...boring? I'd say so! However, the open world of Elden Ring solves that problem. You can walk away from a boss fight and have 100 other things to do.
Honestly, I was quite skeptical of Elden Ring at first because of my previous experience with Dark Souls, etc... However, it won me over. I'm a big fan of exploration based games...and this is right up my alley. I learned to actually like the fact there are no automatic quest markers on the map...I've learned to add my own. However, I do wish the game had at least a rudimentary 'journal' to track things better.
Anyway, long story short....don't write the game off just because you've heard it's "just a souls game".
Post by: CodingHare on April 04, 2022, 10:10:55 AM
Post by: LennStar on April 04, 2022, 12:52:01 PM
I have been playing Monster Hunter Rise on Switch for 3 months now, 80 hours in and still unlocking content. I liked World but bounced off of it without finishing it. Rise has just hit the sweet spot of difficulty for me. I will definitely be picking up the expansion hitting in June for it. I'm usually a JRPG person, so getting this hooked on an action game that actually demands passable reflexes has been a shock.I played the demo but somehow I can't get behind it. It all feels so... heavy gravity. Slow. I don't know.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on April 04, 2022, 09:21:27 PM
Post by: FrugalKube on April 05, 2022, 09:34:53 PM
I'm playing Elden Ring...on PC. I found a preorder deal so it wasn't full price. Just a stellar game..think Skyrim mixed up with the 'soulslike' games. The cost per hour of entertainment is exceedingly low for games like this. I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I've played it thus far...but still feel I have tons more content to experience. I'm not one that feels the need to speed through a game to 'beat' it.
Yep, I'm completely sucked in to Elden Ring as well. Even though I'm mostly through it - there are still a couple of optional areas and bosses to tackle - this was just playthrough 1! I've got to do NG+, NG++, new builds and so many new weapons to try, starting over with a fresh character, PVP for a while... It may be a while before I surface for another game. I dabble here and there, including with Lost Ark, which a couple of friends wanted to try out. It's got some merits, but the daily grind feels like too much when there's Elden Ring to play.
Still hooked on Elden Ring...there is just so much content! Entirely new areas open up that take hours to fully explore. I'm just floored by not only how big the game is...but how good it is. There are plenty of other 'big' open world games that just bore me to death..but that hasn't happened yet with Elden Ring.
I rarely replay games...so we'll see how that goes. That's why I'm taking my time with this playthrough.
I don't generally enjoy Soulslike games. Is there any reason for me to give Elden Ring a try?
Sure I really dont like Souls games, but I found Elden to be interesting. I do recommend the co-op. I also didnt like Dark Souls 2 and I found Elden to be much easier
Post by: FrugalKube on April 05, 2022, 09:35:43 PM
Strange, I have seen several reviews saying the opposite: that it gets boring fast.
I am doing X4 with the latest expansion. Since I started a new game I still need about 20 hours empire building :D
Huh, I haven't seen any that say that, though I don't doubt that they're out there. It is one of the highest-reviewed games of all time, if that matters to people.
When it comes to open world games, I typically like them but rarely end up finishing them. Too much is the same or just not very consequential. Elden Ring feels very different to me...I want to keep going, to keep exploring every nook and cranny. I'm on my second playthrough now, and enjoy every time I find something that I missed the first time around, despite spending a lot of hours and consulting some internet guides.
Agree that if someone fundamentally doesn't like Souls games, you probably won't like Elden Ring, unless the particular reason for your dislike is something different (which it probably isn't).
There are a strong contingent of 'haters' out there that shun Elden Ring "because it is a souls game". And another contingent that shuns it because it isn't *enough* of a 'souls game'. FromSoftware just can't win...lol. But, hey, probably 50% of internet traffic is people bitching/arguing about stuff...haha.
With that said, I *really* dislike the typical 'soulslike' formula....yet absolutely love Elden Ring. Sure, Elden ring has soulslike elements, but it isn't at all like the previous ones. The issue I have with typical soulslike games is that you often *have* to defeat a boss before progressing. The only other option is to grind existing areas over and over...boring? I'd say so! However, the open world of Elden Ring solves that problem. You can walk away from a boss fight and have 100 other things to do.
Honestly, I was quite skeptical of Elden Ring at first because of my previous experience with Dark Souls, etc... However, it won me over. I'm a big fan of exploration based games...and this is right up my alley. I learned to actually like the fact there are no automatic quest markers on the map...I've learned to add my own. However, I do wish the game had at least a rudimentary 'journal' to track things better.
Anyway, long story short....don't write the game off just because you've heard it's "just a souls game".
Well said
Post by: FrugalKube on April 05, 2022, 09:40:30 PM
If you like RPGS set in the old west w/monsters try Weird West its on gamepass and PC, etc. Its from the guys who made Dishonored (well they left to form their own studio) its a fun game.
Other PS5 games I have are Spiderman Miles Morales, Guardians of the Galaxy, Deathloop and Dying Light 2 (which I pre-ordered 3 years ago back when Amazon was doing 20% off pre-orders). DL2 is like the first one, its fun, better with co-op.
I need to get back into my retro collection and play some Dreamcast/Gamecube/Genesis(btw if you have questions about playing retro systems on modern tvs or why a N64 costs so much these days, etc ask away I'll try to help)
Post by: Arbitrage on April 06, 2022, 09:30:48 AM
Currently rocking Journey 2 with the Radahn swords as my primary weapon, and trying to do it without using any summons. Starting to get the itch to do more PVP, though I still haven't done much, other than the few required invasions for Varre and the random summon as a blue.
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Post by: farmecologist on April 18, 2022, 08:45:40 AM
Had a little extra cash and sold my PS4, picked up a PS5 from a buddy for a good price. Been playing Elden Ring a lot...and I'm liking it. I am thinking the confessor aka cleric/paladin may have been the wrong build for me, but hey I can respec. I am about 90 hrs in.
If you like RPGS set in the old west w/monsters try Weird West its on gamepass and PC, etc. Its from the guys who made Dishonored (well they left to form their own studio) its a fun game.
Other PS5 games I have are Spiderman Miles Morales, Guardians of the Galaxy, Deathloop and Dying Light 2 (which I pre-ordered 3 years ago back when Amazon was doing 20% off pre-orders). DL2 is like the first one, its fun, better with co-op.
I need to get back into my retro collection and play some Dreamcast/Gamecube/Genesis(btw if you have questions about playing retro systems on modern tvs or why a N64 costs so much these days, etc ask away I'll try to help)
I like Dying Light 2 a lot. Was playing that before Elden Ring and haven't gotten back to it. I made it to the city area before I stopped playing. Planning on picking it back up again soon.
Post by: Arbitrage on April 18, 2022, 08:54:07 AM
Had a little extra cash and sold my PS4, picked up a PS5 from a buddy for a good price. Been playing Elden Ring a lot...and I'm liking it. I am thinking the confessor aka cleric/paladin may have been the wrong build for me, but hey I can respec. I am about 90 hrs in.
If you like RPGS set in the old west w/monsters try Weird West its on gamepass and PC, etc. Its from the guys who made Dishonored (well they left to form their own studio) its a fun game.
Other PS5 games I have are Spiderman Miles Morales, Guardians of the Galaxy, Deathloop and Dying Light 2 (which I pre-ordered 3 years ago back when Amazon was doing 20% off pre-orders). DL2 is like the first one, its fun, better with co-op.
I need to get back into my retro collection and play some Dreamcast/Gamecube/Genesis(btw if you have questions about playing retro systems on modern tvs or why a N64 costs so much these days, etc ask away I'll try to help)
I like Dying Light 2 a lot. Was playing that before Elden Ring and haven't gotten back to it. I made it to the city area before I stopped playing. Planning on picking it back up again soon.
I definitely have that on my list - had a blast with Dying Light after picking it up on the cheap a couple of years ago. Just going to wait for a similar deal on the sequel. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll eventually throw it on Game Pass.
Post by: Hall11235 on April 18, 2022, 12:57:32 PM
The other video game I have probably gotten the most bang for my buck out of is WoW. Blizzard's terrible culture aside, I have probably around 2k hours in it, and still love it. The seasonal PvE is really challenging, and rewarding. Like most games, its a knowledge game, and nothing feels quite like crushing a mythic dungeon with your homies that's been giving you hell.
Post by: JLee on April 18, 2022, 02:07:07 PM
Got the Witcher 3 for free back in 2015 with my graphics card. Roughly 200 hours in and still milking it. :)
The other video game I have probably gotten the most bang for my buck out of is WoW. Blizzard's terrible culture aside, I have probably around 2k hours in it, and still love it. The seasonal PvE is really challenging, and rewarding. Like most games, its a knowledge game, and nothing feels quite like crushing a mythic dungeon with your homies that's been giving you hell.
Holy cow, I had no idea it came out that long ago -- I am getting old :o
Post by: BC_Goldman on May 20, 2022, 10:55:50 AM
Post by: DadJokes on May 22, 2022, 03:32:32 PM
If any of you like Borderlands, Epic Games is giving away Borderlands 3 as their current game of the week. It should be available until next Thursday morning. They are currently doing their mystery games which seem to be more big name games instead of the more indie ones.
Awesome, thanks!
I enjoyed BL & BL2, so I hope this one is as good. I don't think it's been out long, so a $60 discount must mean that it's more along the lines of the pre-sequel, but I'll give it a shot.
Post by: onecoolcat on May 22, 2022, 08:56:09 PM
Up next is Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep. I'm playing the Kingdom Hearts series in order and for the first time. It is pretty good.
Post by: JLee on May 23, 2022, 05:41:11 AM
Post by: BC_Goldman on May 26, 2022, 09:38:15 AM
I'm excited about this one because it sounded like an interesting series but I've never gotten around to playing it.
Post by: dignam on June 03, 2022, 09:00:09 AM
I was never into the AoE series, but I am an RTS veteran with countless hours into the C&C series and StarCraft. Really enjoying AoE4 and am playing multiplayer/co-op quite a bit. The campaigns alone are worth the price, as the cutscenes are very well done and very informative; basically a documentary. Campaign missions are OK, but not bad.
The voice acting in this game is the best I've heard in any game, ever. I LOVE how the languages evolve as your progress through the ages. The English civ goes from basically unintelligible Old English to early modern English where you can understand most of it. And the lines themselves are just perfect and delivered perfectly. They get more frantic while in battle, they whisper when you're sneaking through forests, etc. etc. I can't imagine the work and research that went into getting the right sounds and pronunciations for languages that are basically dead/have evolved a ton.
Post by: FrugalKube on June 12, 2022, 09:48:03 PM
Disco Elysium. Saw a lot of word of mouth on reddit's rpg_gamer sub about it, so I picked it up even though the setting is outside my usual swords & ray-guns stomping grounds. Pretty good so far, though I've been taking it slow.
Ya I had heard good things, I think I saw it under $20 im gonna have to try it
Post by: FrugalKube on June 12, 2022, 09:49:35 PM
My roommate and I started playing Escape from Tarkov over the weekend. It's vastly more complex and time-consuming than I could have expected, and infuriatingly frustrating until we learned that the best players in the world have a 51-66% survival rate -- suddenly our 23% seems reasonable, lol!
Ya my brother was into it! He really liked it. I was more of a Warzone/PUBG kinda guy, but I only ever made it to the end once or twice
Post by: Sugaree on July 20, 2022, 07:08:46 AM
Post by: Feivel2000 on July 20, 2022, 07:17:41 AM
Took me over 10 years, good thing: My laptop will be fast enough :)
Post by: Arbitrage on July 20, 2022, 07:31:45 AM
Guardians of the Galaxy is quite entertaining - the story and banter hit home. Combat is ok; wouldn't bring me back for a second playthrough.
Gave Diablo: Immortal a try. Gameplay is good for a mobile game, but then you cap out with no real way to progress without spending money...and I mean a lot of money. Zero chance I could ever be hooked by those sorts of microtransactions.
That did whet my appetite for similar games, though, so I pulled Warhammer: Chaosbane out of Game Pass. It's better than I expected it to be, with some fun gimmicks in the combat. Level design and itemization is pretty uninspired, but it's been good enough overall, for a "free" game, to be worth my time.
Post by: LennStar on July 20, 2022, 09:01:36 AM
I just bought Star Wolves 3: Civil War. Played the first one, loved it. The second part was terrible, I skipped it. The third installment should be good again.Oh! Didn't know there was a part 3! Played 1 and did not get part 2 because of reviews. Oh, that is long ago.
Took me over 10 years, good thing: My laptop will be fast enough :)
Post by: Feivel2000 on July 20, 2022, 11:59:25 AM
I just bought Star Wolves 3: Civil War. Played the first one, loved it. The second part was terrible, I skipped it. The third installment should be good again.Oh! Didn't know there was a part 3! Played 1 and did not get part 2 because of reviews. Oh, that is long ago.
Took me over 10 years, good thing: My laptop will be fast enough :)
Probably also got it from some game magazine? :-D
Yes, part 2 was a desaster, part 3 is practically what part 2 should have been. In some markets it is even called "Star Wolves 2: Civil War". It's ~5€ on Steam.
Post by: Adventine on July 20, 2022, 12:29:36 PM
I played the original FF7 many years ago on the PS1, so this was definitely a nostalgia-driven buy.
Remake isn't perfect, but it was good enough entertainment for a while.
Post by: RWD on July 20, 2022, 03:57:11 PM
Post by: Adventine on July 20, 2022, 04:44:12 PM
Post by: RWD on July 20, 2022, 05:14:10 PM
@RWD It's okay, I have the patience to wait several more years for another discount on the second game :DThat's the way to do it
Post by: BC_Goldman on July 20, 2022, 09:04:48 PM
Post by: LennStar on July 21, 2022, 07:04:30 AM
If you enjoy the Lego games, there's a Humble Bundle right now. $10 minimum gets you 9 Lego titles. I was tempted to buy it but I already have something like 300 free games from Epic that I've barely touched.Yeah. I can barely keep up with the free Epics.
I still haven't touched the FF13's I bought 4? years ago. Or the FF15 from last year. Or...
Post by: dignam on July 21, 2022, 07:45:46 AM
Post by: JLee on July 22, 2022, 10:09:48 AM
Finally got around to playing Doom Eternal. I'm not a huge fan of FPS games, but this is the best FPS I've ever played. They managed to improve on Doom 2016 somehow, while making this feel like the original from the 90s (good times). I've got graphics maxed out and it runs buttery smooth and looks absolutely gorgeous. Music is perfect and gets more frantic as you are exploding demons.
It's incredible how glassy-smooth those games feel, isn't it? I need to get back to Eternal - I got stuck early on and never figured out how to get past one area.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on July 22, 2022, 09:23:57 PM
The grip buttons are nice too for the quick load/save state. Those transfer over cloud too, so the instant it starts booting you can hit "load state" and skip all the booting animations. And fast forward. Great for that too.
Post by: dignam on July 23, 2022, 05:23:17 AM
Finally got around to playing Doom Eternal. I'm not a huge fan of FPS games, but this is the best FPS I've ever played. They managed to improve on Doom 2016 somehow, while making this feel like the original from the 90s (good times). I've got graphics maxed out and it runs buttery smooth and looks absolutely gorgeous. Music is perfect and gets more frantic as you are exploding demons.
It's incredible how glassy-smooth those games feel, isn't it? I need to get back to Eternal - I got stuck early on and never figured out how to get past one area.
Yep - I find myself just stopping and looking at the scenery pretty frequently. Some areas are tricky, in a puzzle sense. The fights themselves are also much more difficult than Doom 2016, which I appreciate.
Post by: E.T. on July 23, 2022, 10:18:06 PM
I agree that the new Doom games are great. They did such a good job on the soundtrack and the way it amps up while you're playing.
Post by: LennStar on August 22, 2022, 11:14:19 AM
Okay, so there is the Battletech collection, which I can greatly recommend to any round based tactical battle fan (I have 200+ hours), and the Shadowrun Trilogy, 3 games with round based tactical fights and maybe a bit too much text.
Both I have, so for everyone reading this: post here! and your game of choice (sorry, only 2 places) and you will get a PM from me with the present link.
Post by: LonerMatt on September 07, 2022, 10:39:22 PM
Love it unconditionally, but an extremely punishing and unique game.
Post by: FrugalKube on November 05, 2022, 09:57:27 PM
Here I was thinking about getting Age of Wonders Planetfall for the 12,XX on sale - and the humble bundle gives it to me for 11,XX together with other stuff.
Okay, so there is the Battletech collection, which I can greatly recommend to any round based tactical battle fan (I have 200+ hours), and the Shadowrun Trilogy, 3 games with round based tactical fights and maybe a bit too much text.
Both I have, so for everyone reading this: post here! and your game of choice (sorry, only 2 places) and you will get a PM from me with the present link.
Thats a nice offer I have Shadowrun already would be curious about Battletech, may have to look into this
Post by: clifp on November 06, 2022, 02:47:15 PM
I have been playing Stellaris on Xbox. I am intrigued. I want to find out what the end game is like. I used to play Stars!, but I never made it to the end game (maybe there was a paywall?). I am hoping Stellaris has an end game. I think I am halfway through the game I started and just figured out how to declare war. So many menus in this game.
I understand it is been improved since the last time I fired it up a couple of years ago, but Stellaris's endgame was one of its real weaknesses. The AI is bad and just gets boring. The beginning is a lot of fun, and the middle game is pretty decent.
If you like Stellaris, you very well might like Paradox's most recent release, Victoria 3. Set in 1836, the start of Queen Victoria reign it lets you command most countries on earth. It is very focused on economic development and diplomacy rather than warfare. It is not available on Xbox yet, but might be worth keeping an I out for it.
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Post by: Sugaree on November 07, 2022, 12:08:22 PM
Been playing NES games on an emulator a lot recently. Mario I & II, Zelda I & II and Duck Tails.
Where are you finding an emulator these days? Back in the early 2000s when it they were basically abandonware, I had a ton of ROMs (including translated copies of some of the Final Fantasy games that were only released on the Famicon) to go with NESticle. But, it's been my understanding that Nintendo has been shutting a lot of that down when they realized what kind of market there was for the NES Classic.
Post by: techwiz on November 07, 2022, 12:15:43 PM
Been playing NES games on an emulator a lot recently. Mario I & II, Zelda I & II and Duck Tails.
Where are you finding an emulator these days? Back in the early 2000s when it they were basically abandonware, I had a ton of ROMs (including translated copies of some of the Final Fantasy games that were only released on the Famicon) to go with NESticle. But, it's been my understanding that Nintendo has been shutting a lot of that down when they realized what kind of market there was for the NES Classic.
I suggest looking into RetroPie it is a lot of fun playing with the Raspberry Pi and making your own retro gaming system.
Post by: Sugaree on November 07, 2022, 12:46:14 PM
Been playing NES games on an emulator a lot recently. Mario I & II, Zelda I & II and Duck Tails.
Where are you finding an emulator these days? Back in the early 2000s when it they were basically abandonware, I had a ton of ROMs (including translated copies of some of the Final Fantasy games that were only released on the Famicon) to go with NESticle. But, it's been my understanding that Nintendo has been shutting a lot of that down when they realized what kind of market there was for the NES Classic.
I suggest looking into RetroPie it is a lot of fun playing with the Raspberry Pi and making your own retro gaming system.
That sounds like fun!
Post by: Watchmaker on November 07, 2022, 02:00:11 PM
Been playing NES games on an emulator a lot recently. Mario I & II, Zelda I & II and Duck Tails.
Where are you finding an emulator these days? Back in the early 2000s when it they were basically abandonware, I had a ton of ROMs (including translated copies of some of the Final Fantasy games that were only released on the Famicon) to go with NESticle. But, it's been my understanding that Nintendo has been shutting a lot of that down when they realized what kind of market there was for the NES Classic.
I'm using Retroarch on an old PC, and I haven't had trouble finding ROMs or engines. I also bought an NES classic, but I gave it away to a family friend a year or two ago.
Post by: farmecologist on November 21, 2022, 10:49:09 AM
Been playing NES games on an emulator a lot recently. Mario I & II, Zelda I & II and Duck Tails.
Where are you finding an emulator these days? Back in the early 2000s when it they were basically abandonware, I had a ton of ROMs (including translated copies of some of the Final Fantasy games that were only released on the Famicon) to go with NESticle. But, it's been my understanding that Nintendo has been shutting a lot of that down when they realized what kind of market there was for the NES Classic.
I'm using Retroarch on an old PC, and I haven't had trouble finding ROMs or engines. I also bought an NES classic, but I gave it away to a family friend a year or two ago.
I splurged on a Steam Deck and let me tell you....it's an emulation paradise! If any of you get one, just google "EmuDeck" to get started. Amazing stuff!
Post by: 4tify on November 23, 2022, 09:18:41 AM
Meantime I picked up Last of US 2 (not sure I like as much as the first) and went back to Astro’s Playroom which I love for its mindlessness. Sometime a simple game hits the spot.
Post by: Arbitrage on November 23, 2022, 09:46:34 AM
Post by: bacchi on November 23, 2022, 01:40:52 PM
I'm also playing Factorio and trying to lift off the surface before the aliens destroy my polluting factories.
And Star Wolves 3 is worth a look. Thanks for the recommendation.
Awaiting the final release of BG 3. I played the beta a little on Stadia but could never get co-op to work so I got a refund.
Post by: Ysera on November 27, 2022, 08:45:27 PM
I have played on and off since the game released. It's pretty much a winter time hobby for me, played in spurts of interest that decline after a month or two. Or a bad expansion... looking at you, Shadowlands!
To be fair, I'm not a typical gamer. Honestly, I play like a five year old on a sugar high. The devs and streamers like Preach probably hate people like me. Raids aren't fun unless I am ROFLstomping them solo two expansions later. I almost never play with others because I don't have blocks of time to commit to a guild or raid schedule. I hate grinding out anything and prefer exploring and collecting the shiny things that catch my fancy: mounts, pets, toys, soul shapes, transmog. I'd rather level by picking flowers and exploring than spamming dungeons or nonstop questing.
Right now I am catching up on the fun things I missed in Shadowlands since I didn't play much during that expansion. The aesthetics were interesting but everything felt like a chore, especially Torghast and the campaigns. It's been a lot more fun running through things now with the catch-up gear (or as my RL friend calls it, "welfare epics.") 🤭
I love Dragonflight so far! I haven't had so much fun since Legion or so. Fingers crossed the fun continues. 🤞
Post by: LennStar on November 28, 2022, 03:46:17 AM
I had a lot of fun and I could see myself letting my sapiens plant a huge forest on my nearly tree empty island just to look down on it and say "Yeah, good work sapiens!"
That said, if that (remember: early) thing doesn't get a lot of QoL improvements it will lose it greatest potential: building a huge, several thousand sapiens big tribe with multiple settlements. There is only so much you can do with 20 people.
Post by: Sugaree on November 28, 2022, 06:11:15 AM
Post by: E.T. on December 22, 2022, 02:16:08 PM
Post by: farmecologist on December 23, 2022, 08:16:19 AM
Also, a TON of freebies and great deals this year for PC gamers. I'm also addicted to checking gg.deals nearly every day.
Post by: Arbitrage on January 03, 2023, 09:25:51 AM
Also spent some time with Warhammer 40k: Darktide. I'd been looking forward to that one for a long time, but it's still not out for consoles, and it was the first game to really slam my older PC. It's fun, but the shaky performance and frequent crashes have me looking elsewhere until it comes to Xbox.
Going to have to preorder Diablo 4.
In the meantime, I've fallen back into Elden Ring. Never played a pure (or nearly pure) sorcerer - really in any Dark Souls game - so I'm giving that a go.
Post by: AccidentialMustache on January 03, 2023, 10:11:16 PM
I played and loved monkey island 3 (and grim fandango, and indy and the last crusade) around high school/college, but I've never played 1 & 2.
I probably should have snapped up full throttle too but didn't.
For playing with friends, we're in a wacky french anime tactics mmo. It is weird but fun.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on January 04, 2023, 10:07:57 AM
Post by: BC_Goldman on January 05, 2023, 09:37:26 AM
Four of my kids now have their own Minecraft account, so I set up a server in our house and we can all play together.
Minecraft is still one of my favorite games!
I play modded Minecraft. If you're kids are into it I would suggest the Vault Hunters modpack. I haven't been able to play the season 3 release but enjoyed what I did play of season 2. There's a whole semi-randomized dungeon exploration aspect to it with its own skills and leveling structure.
Also, Epic is giving away Kerbal Space Program today thru early next Thursday.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on January 05, 2023, 10:05:16 AM
KSP FOR FREE?! Dang, everyone needs to go download it. I've put a couple thousand hours into that game. Paid $17 for it a number of years ago. Fun, challenging, educational...it's awesome.Four of my kids now have their own Minecraft account, so I set up a server in our house and we can all play together.
Minecraft is still one of my favorite games!
I play modded Minecraft. If you're kids are into it I would suggest the Vault Hunters modpack. I haven't been able to play the season 3 release but enjoyed what I did play of season 2. There's a whole semi-randomized dungeon exploration aspect to it with its own skills and leveling structure.
Also, Epic is giving away Kerbal Space Program today thru early next Thursday.
Post by: BC_Goldman on January 05, 2023, 11:41:26 AM
At last count, I had around 300 games from their giveaways but have played maybe 3 and only for a couple hours.
Post by: markbike528CBX on January 05, 2023, 04:17:27 PM
Ditto. @zolotiyeruki this is the first time I’ve said LOL on the internet. You are definitely one of my people. I don’t think that I’ve done thousands of hours, but DW might have a different opinion. A response to the unbelievers is the XKCD….. https://xkcd.com/1356/ Subject to https://xkcd.com/1244/KSP FOR FREE?! Dang, everyone needs to go download it. I've put a couple thousand hours into that game. Paid $17 for it a number of years ago. Fun, challenging, educational...it's awesome.Four of my kids now have their own Minecraft account, so I set up a server in our house and we can all play together.….snips…..
Also, Epic is giving away Kerbal Space Program today thru early next Thursday.
edit to add the 6 words you shouldn’t say at NASA
Post by: frugalnacho on March 28, 2023, 10:49:26 PM
After that I moved on to GTA V on the pc. I also got that for free from epic a couple years ago, and just got around to installing it. I played it on the PS3 like 6 years ago, but it had been long enough that I could replay it again. The game plays flawlessly on my laptop; I use my xbox one controller wirelessly connected to my pc - also flawless. If I'd have known how easy it was to install and play with my xbox controller I would have played it much sooner. I've finished the main story line and assassination missions and each character is sitting around $1.8B. I spend most of my time in the game just fucking around. Mrs. frugalnacho hates the game and hates when I play it because I kill so many people. She doesn't seem to be able to separate the game from reality. The last game I purchased a hammer, then went around hammering people, hiding from the cops/having a shootout, followed by more hammering when the heat died down. Rinse and repeat until well over 100 hammer kills. I don't know why it's so entertaining, I have no desire to go on a hammer related serial/spree murder IRL. I also think it's funny to hammer the cats and dogs which I would also never do IRL. I don't remember any house cats when I played it on the PS3, they must have added them at some point. I completed the entire game, and surely I would have remembered stomping that many cats.
More recently I introduced my 5 year old son to super mario brothers 1 on an emulator. He's never played video games. He really sucks at this point, but it's his new favorite thing in the whole world.
Now that he's into it I want to build a dedicated emulator so we can play on the tv without using my laptop. I want to build one using a raspberry pi 4, but the only ones I can find are being scalped for way over retail price. I'm going to keep my eyes open for one. I'm want to introduce him to all of my favorite retro games: mario series, mega man series, zelda series, sonic, and a hundred others I'm not thinking of at the moment. I'm going to try and give him a slow drip of games so I don't overwhelm him by dumping 10,000 old games on him. I'm super excited that he is going to get to experience all the awesome games I got to play throughout my youth. Even a bit envious.
Post by: LennStar on March 29, 2023, 02:44:33 AM
I have been playing Against the Storm in the last days. It is fun for a while, but as I imagined, it is quite repeating after the first 10 settlements and in my POV it always ends when the real fun starts - after you have build the settlement to work.
I guess i will scratch the empire itch when the next X4 DLC comes out, should be not that long. Borons, I am coming!
Post by: frugalnacho on March 29, 2023, 12:26:49 PM
I just stumbled onto a listing on amazon that has a kit listed for $49.99.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BV97NZWT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3W52CXU4Q2HXA&psc=1
It comes with raspberry pi 4 model B 4GB ram, case, power supply, 64GB sd card, heat sinks, fan, and hdmi cables. I'm not sure how they are able to price it like this as the pi 4 retails for $45 for the 4GB model (and is in short supply, so not available anywhere). I checked the price history and it's normally $219.99 for this kit, and it periodically drops to $49.99 for very brief periods. I'm not sure if it's a mistake or what, but I placed an order immediately. I opened amazon in multiple tabs (and also in incognito) and tried to bring up the listing as well as the seller store, and sometimes it lists $219.99 as the price, and sometimes $49.99, even though it's the exact same listing.
I am skeptical that it's even real, or that everything will process properly. I am expecting the order to get canceled, or just not fulfilled or something, but hopefully they honor the order. I feel comfortable buying from amazon because I'm confident amazon will resolve the issue if it's a scam or something. They may not get me my pi, but I don't think I'll get scammed.
Post by: frugalnacho on March 30, 2023, 06:44:04 PM
I keep checking around for the raspberry pi 4, but the only thing available are at scalper prices, or a kit which has more than you need and is also heavily inflated in price.
I just stumbled onto a listing on amazon that has a kit listed for $49.99.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BV97NZWT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3W52CXU4Q2HXA&psc=1
It comes with raspberry pi 4 model B 4GB ram, case, power supply, 64GB sd card, heat sinks, fan, and hdmi cables. I'm not sure how they are able to price it like this as the pi 4 retails for $45 for the 4GB model (and is in short supply, so not available anywhere). I checked the price history and it's normally $219.99 for this kit, and it periodically drops to $49.99 for very brief periods. I'm not sure if it's a mistake or what, but I placed an order immediately. I opened amazon in multiple tabs (and also in incognito) and tried to bring up the listing as well as the seller store, and sometimes it lists $219.99 as the price, and sometimes $49.99, even though it's the exact same listing.
I am skeptical that it's even real, or that everything will process properly. I am expecting the order to get canceled, or just not fulfilled or something, but hopefully they honor the order. I feel comfortable buying from amazon because I'm confident amazon will resolve the issue if it's a scam or something. They may not get me my pi, but I don't think I'll get scammed.
The price immediately went back up to $219.99 and stayed there. The tracking says the package has been shipped via china post. I don't know exactly how china post works; the amazon page says it's "shipped" and the note says "Carrier picked up the package." I hope that means it's out of the company's hands and they can't stop delivery.
Post by: FrugalKube on April 02, 2023, 10:06:41 AM
I keep checking around for the raspberry pi 4, but the only thing available are at scalper prices, or a kit which has more than you need and is also heavily inflated in price.
I just stumbled onto a listing on amazon that has a kit listed for $49.99.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BV97NZWT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3W52CXU4Q2HXA&psc=1
It comes with raspberry pi 4 model B 4GB ram, case, power supply, 64GB sd card, heat sinks, fan, and hdmi cables. I'm not sure how they are able to price it like this as the pi 4 retails for $45 for the 4GB model (and is in short supply, so not available anywhere). I checked the price history and it's normally $219.99 for this kit, and it periodically drops to $49.99 for very brief periods. I'm not sure if it's a mistake or what, but I placed an order immediately. I opened amazon in multiple tabs (and also in incognito) and tried to bring up the listing as well as the seller store, and sometimes it lists $219.99 as the price, and sometimes $49.99, even though it's the exact same listing.
I am skeptical that it's even real, or that everything will process properly. I am expecting the order to get canceled, or just not fulfilled or something, but hopefully they honor the order. I feel comfortable buying from amazon because I'm confident amazon will resolve the issue if it's a scam or something. They may not get me my pi, but I don't think I'll get scammed.
Now its back up to $69.99 I might order one as well
Post by: dignam on April 23, 2023, 09:53:17 AM
As for games: playing enough Rocket League to keep the rust off (been playing since about 2017). I have a couple IRL friends that I play with, and it's always a good time.
Haven't played a ton lately; but AOE4 to scratch my RTS itch until Homeworld 3 comes out.
Played the Diablo 4 beta and loved it, so I've got that preordered (which I swore I would never do, but here we are). Another beta period in May, so my buddy and I are pumped for that.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on April 23, 2023, 11:56:37 AM
Haven't played a ton lately; but AOE4 to scratch my RTS itch until Homeworld 3 comes out.Oh, goodness, it's been so long since the trailers that HW3 had slipped my mind! I was a freshman in college when HW1 was released. I've lost count of how many times I've played through the campaign...
Post by: dignam on April 23, 2023, 05:17:15 PM
Haven't played a ton lately; but AOE4 to scratch my RTS itch until Homeworld 3 comes out.Oh, goodness, it's been so long since the trailers that HW3 had slipped my mind! I was a freshman in college when HW1 was released. I've lost count of how many times I've played through the campaign...
Homeworld holds a special place in my gaming heart. I remember reading the HW1 "owner's manual" (forget what it was called) back to front several times. I think it was the devs describing the units and their designs. Even that, at least to my 8th grade brain, was well written and had tons of thought put into it.
Actually glad they've delayed release to get HW3 up to snuff, I hope they take their time and do the previous games justice.
Post by: LennStar on April 24, 2023, 02:01:30 AM
Though the thing I remember most of Homeworld is how annoying it was to rebuild your stuff :D
I have been playing the Boron DLC for X4 for the last week. Now, it's not like that changes the game a lot, but the Boron design is really cool.
I also want to look at wartales now that they have an official 1.0.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on April 24, 2023, 07:42:01 AM
I have the GOTY edition in my basement, complete with the manuals. Ah, the days when games came with an entire book of material.Haven't played a ton lately; but AOE4 to scratch my RTS itch until Homeworld 3 comes out.Oh, goodness, it's been so long since the trailers that HW3 had slipped my mind! I was a freshman in college when HW1 was released. I've lost count of how many times I've played through the campaign...
Homeworld holds a special place in my gaming heart. I remember reading the HW1 "owner's manual" (forget what it was called) back to front several times. I think it was the devs describing the units and their designs. Even that, at least to my 8th grade brain, was well written and had tons of thought put into it.
Actually glad they've delayed release to get HW3 up to snuff, I hope they take their time and do the previous games justice.
Post by: turketron on April 24, 2023, 07:44:11 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on April 24, 2023, 08:35:35 AM
It has its flaws, but it's just fantastic even 8 years after release. The storytelling and the variety of both the main quest and the side quests are just a cut above almost all other games. Largely avoids the typical 'Ubisoft-like' repetitiveness of open-world games. Finished the main game and am working on the expansions. If I finish both of those by the time Diablo 4 is released, maybe I'll delve a bit into New Game plus; we'll see.
Post by: LennStar on April 24, 2023, 08:44:15 AM
Post by: Adventine on April 24, 2023, 10:56:36 AM
Playing The Witcher 3. I bought it years ago during a Steam sale, played it for several dozen hours (and enjoyed it), but then got involved in other games and never made my way back to it until now.
It has its flaws, but it's just fantastic even 8 years after release. The storytelling and the variety of both the main quest and the side quests are just a cut above almost all other games. Largely avoids the typical 'Ubisoft-like' repetitiveness of open-world games. Finished the main game and am working on the expansions. If I finish both of those by the time Diablo 4 is released, maybe I'll delve a bit into New Game plus; we'll see.
I bought The Witcher 3 on sale last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Blood and Wine DLC is my favorite!
Post by: dignam on May 17, 2023, 08:40:31 AM
Post by: sixwings on May 17, 2023, 11:35:49 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on May 17, 2023, 01:03:06 PM
I played the first two betas for D4 but not the latest one, which I did hear positive feedback on. I guess I distracted myself sufficiently in that it felt like release was way out in the future, but now I see we're a mere 3 weeks away. Going to start with Rogue.
Post by: Philociraptor on May 18, 2023, 09:13:19 AM
In the mean time I've been putting some major time into TotK since I got it on Sunday. Truly amazing so far.
Post by: dignam on May 18, 2023, 09:21:11 AM
Diablo IV looks pretty neat! I gave away my gaming PC back in 2020 so don't have a way to play it, but it has me thinking about building a mid-level PC soon.
In the mean time I've been putting some major time into TotK since I got it on Sunday. Truly amazing so far.
GPU prices are way down now that it's not really profitable to crypto mine with them. I recently built a PC for my nephew for about $600; mid/low level but plays most games alright.
You could probably build one with an RTX 4070 for around $1200. For reference, my 3060 Ti ran Diablo IV at 144 fps with no issues at all.
Post by: LennStar on May 19, 2023, 12:01:25 AM
I still use normal HD so I wish there were actual small cards without additional power plugs. 75W should be enough with modern tech for all my games. I am still using a Geforce 1650 Super, which runs on 120W and I only have to down some details in 2-3 games.
But Ryzen 5000 are really cheap right now, since RAM und mainboards are also. The new generation not so much.
Post by: zolotiyeruki on May 19, 2023, 07:18:44 AM
lol that's mid-level now? 1200 dollar?Yeah, I just bought a refurbished Ryzen 5000-based computer for our kids for about $300 this year, including a Radeon RX 5500. Building a Ryzen 5000 system with a GTX 1650 or 1060 is pretty darn reasonable nowadays.
I still use normal HD so I wish there were actual small cards without additional power plugs. 75W should be enough with modern tech for all my games. I am still using a Geforce 1650 Super, which runs on 120W and I only have to down some details in 2-3 games.
But Ryzen 5000 are really cheap right now, since RAM und mainboards are also. The new generation not so much.
Post by: dignam on May 19, 2023, 08:35:56 AM
lol that's mid-level now? 1200 dollar?
I still use normal HD so I wish there were actual small cards without additional power plugs. 75W should be enough with modern tech for all my games. I am still using a Geforce 1650 Super, which runs on 120W and I only have to down some details in 2-3 games.
But Ryzen 5000 are really cheap right now, since RAM und mainboards are also. The new generation not so much.
Yeah, suppose it depends on the individual. You could easily spend $2500+ on a tricked out PC.
The *70 series nvidia cards are generally considered maintream/mid range for GPUs.
The PC I built for my nephew I purposely bought a card that didn't need auxiliary power plug. I got him the GTX 1650 super as well. That way it needed a less expensive power supply, etc
Post by: salt cured on May 24, 2023, 10:50:13 PM
In the mean time I've been putting some major time into TotK since I got it on Sunday. Truly amazing so far.
I'm only about half way done with the story, but this is easily a 10/10 game for me. Incredible.
Post by: Valley of Plenty on May 25, 2023, 02:36:12 AM
Once I'm finished with Fallout I'm thinking I might play Ark for a while, or maybe go back to Oldschool Runescape.
Post by: evme on May 25, 2023, 02:55:00 AM
Post by: Dreamer40 on June 06, 2023, 04:52:37 PM
I'm a Zelda fan and I really enjoyed Breath of the Wild but I think the new sequel (Tears of the Kingdom) isn't very good. It's just too grindy and boring for me, with very little that's new and interesting. I think reusing the same world map was a mistake, even with the added sky islands and underground. The new dungeons (temples) are weak and way too easy. I much preferred the Divine Beasts from BotW. All in all a big disappointment for me.
I’m absolutely loving Tears of the Kingdom. I find it soothing. And I like how there are so many different ways to solve the shrines, not just one right answer for everything. I’m weirdly obsessed with finding all the armor pieces and upgrading them... But I can totally see how it would disappoint some people so I don’t discredit your views at all.
Post by: Wolfpack Mustachian on June 06, 2023, 06:38:01 PM
Post by: Watchmaker on June 14, 2023, 02:55:33 AM
Post by: evme on June 14, 2023, 05:07:27 PM
I just started Breath of the Wild for the first time, and while it's been okay, I'm finding it a bit repetitive and boring.
Open world games are often like that, especially if you haven't played any before. It does get better if you put more time into it.
Post by: Watchmaker on July 05, 2023, 08:25:18 PM
I just started Breath of the Wild for the first time, and while it's been okay, I'm finding it a bit repetitive and boring.
Open world games are often like that, especially if you haven't played any before. It does get better if you put more time into it.
Yeah, I've only played Fallout 2, 3, New Vegas, 4, Daggerfall, Oblivion, Morrowind, Skyrim, Deus Ex, No Man's Sky, RDR, RDR2, Ghost of Tsushima, and every Zelda game leading up to BotW, so I'm probably still getting the hang of this open-world thing. ;)
(The above is entirely in jest, no snark intended!)
I'm still playing it. I don't hate it, but I am still a bit bored.
Post by: frugalnacho on July 20, 2023, 04:16:31 PM
Post by: Valley of Plenty on July 20, 2023, 06:22:12 PM
I'm going all in with mods this time, which is something I've never really done before.
Much as I do like the variety that community designed mods provide, I don't like how they encourage developers to drag their feet releasing new titles. We're coming up on Skyrim's 12th anniversary, and there has still been not a peep from Bethesda about a release date for ES6, or even a title for that matter. We got that vague landscape fly-over teaser at E3 like 6 years ago, and nothing since.
After this long of a wait, the next Elder Scrolls game had better be a fully immersive VR experience where I can literally experience the sensation of hurling lightning bolts from my hands.
Post by: Philociraptor on July 21, 2023, 09:06:15 AM
Also just defeated the final boss in Tears of the Kingdom. Once I got back to my save file I found out that I completed approximately 69.22% of the game so far. Will probably put it to rest for a bit until DLC comes out, then decide if I want to start over or continue on my complete file.
Post by: farmecologist on July 21, 2023, 11:25:03 AM
Recently started what I estimate to be my 100th Skyrim playthrough.
I'm going all in with mods this time, which is something I've never really done before.
Much as I do like the variety that community designed mods provide, I don't like how they encourage developers to drag their feet releasing new titles. We're coming up on Skyrim's 12th anniversary, and there has still been not a peep from Bethesda about a release date for ES6, or even a title for that matter. We got that vague landscape fly-over teaser at E3 like 6 years ago, and nothing since.
After this long of a wait, the next Elder Scrolls game had better be a fully immersive VR experience where I can literally experience the sensation of hurling lightning bolts from my hands.
If you like the Fallout series, check out "Tale of Two Wastelands"...a mod that combines Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas into one huge game. Super, super impressive.
https://thebestoftimes.moddinglinked.com/intro.html
Post by: Arbitrage on July 24, 2023, 12:53:01 PM
During the break, I tried Exoprimal on Xbox Game Pass. Pretty good romp there. Staying power will depend on how they manage balancing and expand it out.
Post by: LennStar on July 25, 2023, 12:35:23 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on July 25, 2023, 09:42:43 AM
Why has a Diablo game seasons???
They add some different mechanics and give you a reason to roll and level a new character or two. More the heart of it, it gives the company a way to continue to drive revenue through season passes (which are optional and do not affect gameplay) and continued engagement of the playerbase.
Post by: Sanitary Stache on August 10, 2023, 07:07:47 AM
I may also be influenced by a reaction I read to the recent State of the Game update from the developers which claimed the game runners were making decisions to drive revenue, but weren't being honest about it. I'd like to be able to see what the game is without the advertisements. I keep getting pulled into expansion story lines that don't make sense because I haven't completed the first game, or earlier expansions, and I don't have the expansions, so then I can't really play anything that I just got pulled into.
Also I am surprised this game seems to alive after so many years.
edited to add. After writing this out I thought, "I need a guide" so I found one online at blueberries.gg which I am not familiar with. It seems to be talking about the things I am having trouble with.
Post by: Philociraptor on August 10, 2023, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Valley of Plenty on August 17, 2023, 10:55:58 PM
One of the best things about BG3 in my opinion is that there are no in game purchases / microtransactions. You're actually getting a complete game with your purchase - something that is all too rare these days.
Post by: daverobev on August 18, 2023, 12:40:18 AM
Been playing the shit out of Baldur's Gate 3 since its release a couple weeks ago. Spectacular game, especially if you like D&D. It's literally D&D in a video game format. Same classes, spells, abilities, etc. Almost all of the mechanics are pulled straight out of the 5th edition D&D rulebooks. I haven't played D&D since the beginning of COVID, so this really scratches an itch for me.
One of the best things about BG3 in my opinion is that there are no in game purchases / microtransactions. You're actually getting a complete game with your purchase - something that is all too rare these days.
How does it compare to BG and BG2? Story-wise etc (bearing in mind the 20, 25 year gap, of course!)
Post by: Valley of Plenty on August 18, 2023, 12:43:02 AM
I can't really speak to that, as I never played the previous two. I had heard of the franchise but never had a PC capable of serious gaming until recently.Been playing the shit out of Baldur's Gate 3 since its release a couple weeks ago. Spectacular game, especially if you like D&D. It's literally D&D in a video game format. Same classes, spells, abilities, etc. Almost all of the mechanics are pulled straight out of the 5th edition D&D rulebooks. I haven't played D&D since the beginning of COVID, so this really scratches an itch for me.
One of the best things about BG3 in my opinion is that there are no in game purchases / microtransactions. You're actually getting a complete game with your purchase - something that is all too rare these days.
How does it compare to BG and BG2? Story-wise etc (bearing in mind the 20, 25 year gap, of course!)
From what I've been hearing from people who have played the previous titles, BG3 is considered a solid improvement in every way.
Post by: Adventine on August 18, 2023, 06:49:24 AM
Post by: LennStar on August 18, 2023, 07:18:36 AM
Fontaine for me starts tomorrow.
Post by: SotI on August 18, 2023, 09:17:35 AM
Been playing the shit out of Baldur's Gate 3 since its release a couple weeks ago. Spectacular game, especially if you like D&D. It's literally D&D in a video game format. Same classes, spells, abilities, etc. Almost all of the mechanics are pulled straight out of the 5th edition D&D rulebooks. I haven't played D&D since the beginning of COVID, so this really scratches an itch for me.I looked into it as I quite like fantasy RPGs (been playing Skyrim for a decade), but it's the similarity to table-top D&D that actually puts me off.
Hardly Mustachian, but I will play Starfield on release. Ofc, I hope it will turn out to be as epic as Skyrim, despite its "Fallout in space" vibes (I found Fallout too depressing as backstory).
Let's see if BGS will deliver to the hype ...
Edit: typo
Post by: farmecologist on August 18, 2023, 09:20:13 AM
Been playing the shit out of Baldur's Gate 3 since its release a couple weeks ago. Spectacular game, especially if you like D&D. It's literally D&D in a video game format. Same classes, spells, abilities, etc. Almost all of the mechanics are pulled straight out of the 5th edition D&D rulebooks. I haven't played D&D since the beginning of COVID, so this really scratches an itch for me.I looked into it as I quite like fantasy RPGs (been playing Skyrim for a decade), but it's the similarity to table-top D&D that actually puts me off.
Hardly Mustachian, but I will play Starfield on release. Ofc, I hope it will turn out to be as epic as Skyrim, despite its "Fallout in space" vibes (I found Fallout too depressing as backstory).
Let's see if BSG will deliver to the hype ...
Starfield will likely become my next "forever game" after Skyrim, Fallout 3/4, etc... In terms of entertainment per dollar, they have no equal...at least for me.
Post by: grantmeaname on August 18, 2023, 09:21:17 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on August 18, 2023, 11:24:58 AM
Been playing the shit out of Baldur's Gate 3 since its release a couple weeks ago. Spectacular game, especially if you like D&D. It's literally D&D in a video game format. Same classes, spells, abilities, etc. Almost all of the mechanics are pulled straight out of the 5th edition D&D rulebooks. I haven't played D&D since the beginning of COVID, so this really scratches an itch for me.I looked into it as I quite like fantasy RPGs (been playing Skyrim for a decade), but it's the similarity to table-top D&D that actually puts me off.
Hardly Mustachian, but I will play Starfield on release. Ofc, I hope it will turn out to be as epic as Skyrim, despite its "Fallout in space" vibes (I found Fallout too depressing as backstory).
Let's see if BGS will deliver to the hype ...
Edit: typo
I'll play Starfield as well, though it'll be "free" with my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Game Pass is certainly not free, but through various deals I'm averaging about $5/month. Technically I'm still on the first 3 year conversion deal which ran me about $100 for 36 months, but have been extending it out.
Right now, I'm playing Remnant 2 (or would be if I stopped taking trips and having guests over). Loved the first game, and the second is supposed to be better in every way. Haven't played it enough to make that statement, but it's fun so far.
I'll play Baldur's Gate 3 eventually, but am content to wait until I can find a great deal on it in a year or so.
Post by: Wolfpack Mustachian on August 18, 2023, 06:24:15 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on August 18, 2023, 08:26:39 PM
Anyone here ever played Red Dead Redemption? It's been released for switch, and I'm considering it.
Sure, a long time back. Completed the base game (which often doesn’t happen to me with open world games); don’t think I finished the zombie expansion. Great game for the time; not sure how it holds up. Reminds me that I do need to get back to RDR2, though.
Post by: SotI on August 19, 2023, 01:31:57 AM
RDR2 is still on my wishlist, in case there are some special offers sometime. It still looks pretty awesome.Anyone here ever played Red Dead Redemption? It's been released for switch, and I'm considering it.
Sure, a long time back. Completed the base game (which often doesn’t happen to me with open world games); don’t think I finished the zombie expansion. Great game for the time; not sure how it holds up. Reminds me that I do need to get back to RDR2, though.
Post by: evme on August 19, 2023, 06:18:15 PM
Anyone here ever played Red Dead Redemption? It's been released for switch, and I'm considering it.
Thanks for bringing this up -- I've been wanting to play the original for a while and hadn't realized it's being released on Switch/PS4. That said, is there any kind of remastering done on it? It was originally released in May 2010 so it's ancient.
RDR2 remains one of the highest quality games ever released (graphics, story, soundtrack, all top notch).
Post by: evme on October 30, 2023, 07:56:12 PM
Just picked up Cocoon on PS5, been looking forward to this indie game from one of the creators of Inside and Limbo which were both excellent puzzle games.
Post by: Sanitary Stache on October 31, 2023, 07:44:14 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on October 31, 2023, 11:42:47 AM
I’m still playing destiny 2. I spent $25 on the first three expansions, but haven’t played them. I am getting into the harder content and mot of it is not free. I need to find some friends though to play the hardest stuff. So find a clan or some fireteam members is my next step. I am not a very consistent player so I am hestitant to reach out to people. I play less than once a week on average.
I toyed with getting back into it - haven't played since the second expansion - but didn't want to have to pony up. Playing Diablo 4 season 2 right now, and started a bit of Starfield on Game Pass. Starfield hasn't quite grabbed me, but I'm not giving up on it yet.
Post by: grantmeaname on October 31, 2023, 02:16:11 PM
Post by: evme on October 31, 2023, 09:00:59 PM
My house has been on an Assassin's creed journey the last month. First up was Origins which is a GREAT game and my fave AC to date. Then Syndicate which was a step back but also a much smaller, faster game. Now I'm on AC Valhalla. I'm not crazy about it - several of the game systems don't make any sense, most of the game is about shooting the back sides of doors through windows or finding jars of oil to throw at piles of rocks, and there's more AC Jankiness than in Origins even though Valhalla is the newer game. But it's still a nice time overall - the core stealth, shoot, stab mechanics are all great fun.
I kind of want to try AC Mirage. I heard it is about getting back to basics for Ubisoft.
Post by: grantmeaname on November 01, 2023, 06:21:25 AM
Post by: ender on November 01, 2023, 06:22:05 AM
Still :)
Post by: beee on November 01, 2023, 11:48:25 AM
Factorio.
Still :)
Vanilla? Mods? How excited are you with FFF updates about the Space Age expansion?
Post by: ender on November 01, 2023, 11:29:36 PM
Factorio.
Still :)
Vanilla? Mods? How excited are you with FFF updates about the Space Age expansion?
I’ve been playing the Space Exploration mod and loving it. It adds a depth to the game which is fantastic.
I’m definitely excited for the expansion. The FFF updates have been great :)
Post by: lemonlyman on November 02, 2023, 02:13:02 PM
Post by: lexde on November 04, 2023, 07:08:16 PM
I’m playing a ROM Hack of Pokemon FireRed called Rocket Edition right now which is a great fan hack. It’s amazing how creative the people who made it were; they basically re-wrote the entire game from the antagonist’s perspective.
Once I finish that, I’ll play Harvest Moon (Friends of Mineral Town) and the Pokemon Gens I missed. I played Red/Blue/Yellow and then Platinum, Shield, and Scarlet, so there are several generations I missed.
I also got Stardew Valley on mobile, so I’m playing that on my tablet. I have a really bad habit of stressing over sandbox games and trying to do everything perfectly, so I’m hoping that playing Stardew a bit more casually will be a nice change of pace.
Post by: Rubyvroom on December 09, 2023, 08:08:01 AM
Ok seriously though this game exceeded my expectations, and the price is right.
Lots of room for improvements too, and I assume because it's in the early stages with already millions playing, Epic will have enough justification to dump some development time into this thing.
Merely wanted to mention it here for anyone looking for a calm, free to play, explore/build game that you can play with friends/family w/out dropping a single dollar on it.
Post by: lexde on December 09, 2023, 10:34:53 AM
I beat the first 3 games in the series (they are short) and the save files carry over.
I never got to play all 4 games because I couldn’t find a copy of the 4th anywhere. So having all 4 games and getting to play through them has been really amazing!
I’m on the final game, .hack//Quarantine, with about 50 hours in the bank for the series. It’s been a ton of fun.
After this, I will probably play a different franchise for a short while, then do the .hack//G.U. series after.
Great purchase and has opened up a whole new world to me. I can play everything from GameBoy to PS2/Gamecube/Ps Vita/PSP/ etc.
I really like that I can take console games and not have to sit in front of a computer to play.
Post by: evme on January 02, 2024, 04:19:14 PM
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
Post by: LennStar on January 03, 2024, 01:44:24 AM
The Outer Wilds
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
You are not talking about "The Outer Worlds" that was free on EPIC last week? Because I am probably playing that one next.
Post by: evme on January 03, 2024, 01:49:48 AM
The Outer Wilds
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
You are not talking about "The Outer Worlds" that was free on EPIC last week? Because I am probably playing that one next.
No. They are commonly confused because the names are so similar and both came out around the same time back in 2019. Very different games.
Post by: Sugaree on January 03, 2024, 05:48:31 AM
The Outer Wilds
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
That sounds really cool. I loved Myst as a kid, but my kid recently got it for the VR headset. I don't know if it's the fact that it wasn't made for VR, but that one really makes me motion sick to the point that it's unplayable for me. He seems to like it though.
Post by: farmecologist on January 03, 2024, 07:50:59 AM
The Outer Wilds
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
You are not talking about "The Outer Worlds" that was free on EPIC last week? Because I am probably playing that one next.
Epic has had...pretty epic freebies lately. Also a really great 33% off coupon that is stackable with their sales....and it "renews" after each purchase. I picked up a few titles using the sale/coupon combo.
BTW - I am currently playing Jedi Survivor. It is FAR better than I thought it would be. Just an awesome game, especially for star war fans.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 03, 2024, 11:29:40 AM
Post by: Arbitrage on January 03, 2024, 03:16:47 PM
The Outer Wilds
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
You are not talking about "The Outer Worlds" that was free on EPIC last week? Because I am probably playing that one next.
I've played both "The Outer Wilds" and "The Outer Worlds." Actually got distracted out of the Wilds after doing a dozen or so cycles, and haven't gotten back to it. Someday.
Played The Outer Worlds on Gamepass a while back. It was certainly Fallout-esque, and kept me entertained enough to finish.
Of course, I've been grabbing all of the free Epic games. Got to do that as a frugal gamer.
Did a bunch of Robo Quest on Gamepass. FPS Rogue-lite that's pretty fast-paced and fun.
Lately, I've been back to Warhammer 40K:Darktide on Gamepass PC. Was hyped for it for years as a big Vermintide fan, and played it on release, but it was soooo unstable and beyond the capabilities of our old PC. Much more fun now.
Been thinking about going back to RDR2, as I never finished. Updated/patched it the other day.
Post by: BC_Goldman on January 04, 2024, 01:33:36 PM
Post by: Arbitrage on January 04, 2024, 04:37:10 PM
Speaking of Epic...this week's game is Guardians of the Galaxy.
I played that back on Xbox through Game pass about a year ago. Not terribly replayable or crisp in its gameplay, but the plot and dialogue make it pretty entertaining for a run through. Definitely great for a free game.
Post by: evme on January 08, 2024, 12:13:36 AM
Post by: salt cured on January 08, 2024, 04:21:31 PM
I beat the Outer Wilds DLC called Echoes of the Eye. It was very good and I even figured out most of the puzzles without help unlike with the main game. I think the linearity of a single location to explore helped me in this regard. Awesome game, truly awe struck at the imaginative minds that created it (along the lines of The Three-Body Problem trilogy of books).
Did you play on the Switch by any chance? I want to pick it up but if it runs like crap, I’ll wait and hope it comes to the “Super Switch”.
Post by: evme on January 08, 2024, 06:12:59 PM
I beat the Outer Wilds DLC called Echoes of the Eye. It was very good and I even figured out most of the puzzles without help unlike with the main game. I think the linearity of a single location to explore helped me in this regard. Awesome game, truly awe struck at the imaginative minds that created it (along the lines of The Three-Body Problem trilogy of books).
Did you play on the Switch by any chance? I want to pick it up but if it runs like crap, I’ll wait and hope it comes to the “Super Switch”.
PS5, haven't heard anything about it's performance on Switch.
Post by: BlueMR2 on January 12, 2024, 07:20:57 AM
Post by: farmecologist on January 12, 2024, 09:33:54 AM
The Outer Wilds
Dang, I am late to the party on this one but it is sooo sooo good. Never played anything like it, the closest comparison I can think of is a mix of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Myst. Such a unique game, and best to know as little as possible going in. Any other mustachians played this? I'm currently on the DLC expansion, Echoes of the Eye.
You are not talking about "The Outer Worlds" that was free on EPIC last week? Because I am probably playing that one next.
Epic has had...pretty epic freebies lately. Also a really great 33% off coupon that is stackable with their sales....and it "renews" after each purchase. I picked up a few titles using the sale/coupon combo.
BTW - I am currently playing Jedi Survivor. It is FAR better than I thought it would be. Just an awesome game, especially for star war fans.
Update on Jedi Survivor...I actually finished it. That doesn't always happen when I start a game. Love the exploration elements. Runs great on my 4070 GPU as well.
Post by: evme on January 12, 2024, 03:32:47 PM
Update on Jedi Survivor...I actually finished it. That doesn't always happen when I start a game. Love the exploration elements. Runs great on my 4070 GPU as well.
I am tempted to order this. I like the old school Star Wars games from Lucasarts that were HARD. For example, Dark Forces and Jedi Knight from way back in the day. Is it like those?
Post by: evme on January 15, 2024, 01:22:47 PM
Post by: LennStar on January 15, 2024, 01:57:07 PM
A city builder in early access. If you love deciding everything in your city, this is a game for you. You can also build an Empire but I can't say too much about that part.
Be aware it is still EA in the real sense and major upgrade (looks like 1 per month) is safegame incombatible.
Post by: farmecologist on January 16, 2024, 10:08:59 AM
Update on Jedi Survivor...I actually finished it. That doesn't always happen when I start a game. Love the exploration elements. Runs great on my 4070 GPU as well.
I am tempted to order this. I like the old school Star Wars games from Lucasarts that were HARD. For example, Dark Forces and Jedi Knight from way back in the day. Is it like those?
Yep...it is a lot like those....but far better.
I also started Forspoken. I was skeptical, but once I started playing, it is pretty good. I'd even go so far as to say it is vastly underrated. I think the turnoff for many is the main character. Some cringeworthy "zoomer talk"...but if you can get past that, the game is great. I like "fish out of water stories" like this...reminds me of some of the fantasy novels I read as a kid way back when.
Post by: evme on February 05, 2024, 03:07:32 PM
Post by: onecoolcat on March 05, 2024, 08:33:02 AM
From 2021 to 2023 I played other Zelda games starting with Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS), Majora's Mask 3d (3DS), Phantom Hourglass (DS), Spirit Tracks (DS), and Minish Cap (GBA).
Before that, my last Zelda game was some 20 years earlier (when did I get old?) when I played Wind Waker (Game Cube), Ocarina of Time (N64), Majora's Mask (N64), A Link to the Past (SNES), and Links Awakening DX (GBC).
I guess it only makes sense if Twilight Princess HD (Wii U), Tears of the Kingdom (Switch), Wind Waker HD (Wii U), and the Oracle games (GBC) are next.
Post by: salt cured on March 05, 2024, 08:47:02 AM
I am on a Zelda binge. My last three games have been Breath of the Wild (Switch), Link's Awakening (Switch), and now Skyward Sword HD (Switch).
From 2021 to 2023 I played other Zelda games starting with Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS), Majora's Mask 3d (3DS), Phantom Hourglass (DS), Spirit Tracks (DS), and Minish Cap (GBA).
Before that, my last Zelda game was some 20 years earlier (when did I get old?) when I played Wind Waker (Game Cube), Ocarina of Time (N64), Majora's Mask (N64), A Link to the Past (SNES), and Links Awakening DX (GBC).
I guess it only makes sense if Twilight Princess HD (Wii U), Tears of the Kingdom (Switch), Wind Waker HD (Wii U), and the Oracle games (GBC) are next.
I am hoping WW or TP (or Link Between Worlds) comes out for Switch this year. They gotta release something if Switch 2 isn’t coming until next year.
Post by: onecoolcat on March 06, 2024, 11:19:18 PM
I am on a Zelda binge. My last three games have been Breath of the Wild (Switch), Link's Awakening (Switch), and now Skyward Sword HD (Switch).
From 2021 to 2023 I played other Zelda games starting with Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS), Majora's Mask 3d (3DS), Phantom Hourglass (DS), Spirit Tracks (DS), and Minish Cap (GBA).
Before that, my last Zelda game was some 20 years earlier (when did I get old?) when I played Wind Waker (Game Cube), Ocarina of Time (N64), Majora's Mask (N64), A Link to the Past (SNES), and Links Awakening DX (GBC).
I guess it only makes sense if Twilight Princess HD (Wii U), Tears of the Kingdom (Switch), Wind Waker HD (Wii U), and the Oracle games (GBC) are next.
I am hoping WW or TP (or Link Between Worlds) comes out for Switch this year. They gotta release something if Switch 2 isn’t coming until next year.
That would be sweet, but they did WW and TP HD versions not so long ago on the Wii U. It may be too soon for Nintendo to release a switch version of those games. Maybe the Oracle games should get the Link's Awakening treatment?