Yahiko81
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I was thinking about that. I haven't bought it yet. I might go and get the demo first. Just to see if it can keep my interest. I finally got my UT going again. I hate it. I have two UT disks (both of which are legal) and both have errors on them. They give me a data cyclic redundacy check error or something like that. I've found out that it's the UTTech1.utx texture file that is corrupt so I just Do the install then copy over the texture file from the other cd and it works. but it's a pain in the butt when I forget to do that. So I think I'll just make me a new disk that works fine.
<b>Bees are on the what now?</b>
<b>Bees are on the what now?</b>
Pettytheft
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Well I just got off of a 3am session of Civ3, it's another classic Civ game. Much better than the lame Call to power crap that got released.
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Civ 3 looks great, good reviews here in UK.
Operation Flashpoint is f-ing BRILLIANT. absolutely superb, totally open levels, great vehicles, great gameplay...loads of fun. not too good for netplay though as the code's pretty bad, but they keep making it better. Here in UK the GOLD version is almost out which has a extra Russian campaign and the updates.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein, gonna be here this weekend
FatBurger, Worms dude!! the only game with bannana, sheep and granny-bombs.
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Operation Flashpoint is f-ing BRILLIANT. absolutely superb, totally open levels, great vehicles, great gameplay...loads of fun. not too good for netplay though as the code's pretty bad, but they keep making it better. Here in UK the GOLD version is almost out which has a extra Russian campaign and the updates.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein, gonna be here this weekend
FatBurger, Worms dude!! the only game with bannana, sheep and granny-bombs.
"i dont know what you're listening to me for, havent you figured out i dont actually know anything?"
flamethrower205
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IMO Deus Ex is simply a classic, and if you haven;t beaten Half-Life u aren't a worthy gamer. I really want to try aquanox, but it won't let me play it cause I have a Quadro DCC and not GF3.
If it's working...overclock it!
If it's working...overclock it!
So I went out and got Civ3 and Operaton Flashpoint. Operation flashpoint is cool, but right now I am stuck in a tank commander campaign mission... I really don't like the tank interface it's way too disorganized and also quite limited on the friendly AI side, but the shooter levels rock big time.
Civ3... A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. Ok, it's an improved civ2, with more features and finally good diplomacy features. However, it seems like Sid and the guys use the same engine as civ2 and alpha centauri and the AI is really, really poor. I accept some cheating from a game, but on deity level it's ridiculous. Before I have buildt my first unit the enemies have three-four cities. One turn I have equal tech to my neighbour, on a two faction island, then two turns later they have four techs more than me! Without any outside contact!
I run an athlon 1.4GHz, 512ddr and turns take up to three minutes and I am just in the middle of the game. Bad, bad, bad. I had high hopes for this one as Sid Meier has always been one of my favorite designers, but there is only one 'innovation' in this game, strategic resources, which add a nice angle to things, but the rest is pure civ2 with improved diplomacy. Gamers complained about the turn length in AC, but on my system Civ3 equals a P166's turn length in AC. Don't believe the hype, Civ3 S*&#s.
Never heard of aquanox, gotta check that out.
Dev
Why is =rand() not random when typed in MS Word?
Civ3... A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. Ok, it's an improved civ2, with more features and finally good diplomacy features. However, it seems like Sid and the guys use the same engine as civ2 and alpha centauri and the AI is really, really poor. I accept some cheating from a game, but on deity level it's ridiculous. Before I have buildt my first unit the enemies have three-four cities. One turn I have equal tech to my neighbour, on a two faction island, then two turns later they have four techs more than me! Without any outside contact!
I run an athlon 1.4GHz, 512ddr and turns take up to three minutes and I am just in the middle of the game. Bad, bad, bad. I had high hopes for this one as Sid Meier has always been one of my favorite designers, but there is only one 'innovation' in this game, strategic resources, which add a nice angle to things, but the rest is pure civ2 with improved diplomacy. Gamers complained about the turn length in AC, but on my system Civ3 equals a P166's turn length in AC. Don't believe the hype, Civ3 S*&#s.
Never heard of aquanox, gotta check that out.
Dev
Why is =rand() not random when typed in MS Word?
i ma no big gamre but i KNOW that the "soldier of fortune" games are the best games out there ! i have soldier of fortune #1, & the gameplay id very enjoyable - the game is very scaleable so u cam play it on low profile rigs - the plot is that you (john mullins) has to find these NUKES is severel continents & destroy them, wether be on a train @ night or in the desert in iraq !. you will need a DECENT up-to date graphics card though , thought i know that you can play it on a 11MB card !. there is a GREAT multiplayer mode for sermer connection & create server (its also good for a laugh). this game is the moast realistic millatary shooter out there !!!..go here for infomation : www.raven.com
I really like Ghost Recon. The graphic's are nice, has great sound and the mission locations are very good.
I also still like Counter Strike, it's not new but it still holds it's own.
Max Payne was also very entertaining.
Take it with you, be a MobileGamer
I also still like Counter Strike, it's not new but it still holds it's own.
Max Payne was also very entertaining.
Take it with you, be a MobileGamer
Pettytheft
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For some reason I just cant get into Ghost Recon. Just too slow. Your teammates AI tend to border on outright stupidity. I generally take one two man team and complete the missions myself. Typically you have to babysit everylast one of your teammates. That gets old quickly, there is no option to tell them to find cover or withdraw when fired upon. Usually by the time one of them spots an enemy they are often dead or wounded. Ohh yeah, the lame ass load game feature! Unless you press quickload hotkey (which only reverts to your most recently saved game), you have to quit out to the main menu just to load a game from a previous save spot.
However there are a couple of bright spots. I love the fact that you only get two weapons, and it's generally one shot one kill. Multiplayer is a somewhat redeeming quality, but only if you have a group of mature players willing to play as a team.
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However there are a couple of bright spots. I love the fact that you only get two weapons, and it's generally one shot one kill. Multiplayer is a somewhat redeeming quality, but only if you have a group of mature players willing to play as a team.
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juicebykurt
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If you want the most for your money, buy Half-Life... if you haven't already. Half-life and all it's FREE mods are better than 95% of the fps out there. Screw Medal of Honor and RtCW... D/L Day of Defeat for free. Screw Ghost Recon/Operation Flashpoint... D/L Counter-Strike for free. However, there are some notable exceptions like Deus-Ex and Max Payne... these games are exceptional and worth the retail price. And actually, RtCW is actually pretty good in single player mode, but pales to Day of Defeat in multiplayer.
If you still want some RPG ideas... I would give all the MMORPG's (Everquest, Anarchy Online, etc...) a miss and go with Diablo 2 and Bauldur's Gate 2/Icewind dale. Just my opinion...
If you still want some RPG ideas... I would give all the MMORPG's (Everquest, Anarchy Online, etc...) a miss and go with Diablo 2 and Bauldur's Gate 2/Icewind dale. Just my opinion...
dhlucke
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Just got into Ghost Recon. The graphics are good, the game play is awesome, but the AI is so damn stupid that I can't even describe it. I really don't like it when the guys just stand in predefined locations and can only act under certain conditions. It's just way too predictable. I'm also not a big fan out of games where someone dies if you shoot them in the foot. However, with enough people the multiplayer is the best out there.
If they could combine Operation Flashpoint, Ghost Recon, and Max Payne they'd have a game that could potentially make billions.
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If they could combine Operation Flashpoint, Ghost Recon, and Max Payne they'd have a game that could potentially make billions.
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HOLY COW!!! DUDE! That is my all-time favorite game ever. I played and beat it 7 times...and just couldn't get enough of that game. I had to give the game away because I lost my life!
Amazing gameplay! Although, I really started hated the Ethereal converting my Commander and then my Commander going postal on my platoon...
I feel like we're family dude!
Amazing gameplay! Although, I really started hated the Ethereal converting my Commander and then my Commander going postal on my platoon...
I feel like we're family dude!
I wouldn't buy Ghost Recon yet. We have been playing it online but it still has too many bugs. I even wrote them a hate-mail about it.
BUG1: I can't play past mission 4...drops to desktop or freezes.
BUG2: A friend of mine can't even change weapons in multiplayter without getting dropped. In order to change weapons he has to start his own server...change the weapons...and then quit and join our server!
BUG3: Sound pops on everybodys' (my friends) computers.
I'm really ticked at Redstorm. They have some "cheesy" fixes like disabling EAX. Oh I get it...advertise EAX but sorry you have to disable it in order for the game to run.
BUG1: I can't play past mission 4...drops to desktop or freezes.
BUG2: A friend of mine can't even change weapons in multiplayter without getting dropped. In order to change weapons he has to start his own server...change the weapons...and then quit and join our server!
BUG3: Sound pops on everybodys' (my friends) computers.
I'm really ticked at Redstorm. They have some "cheesy" fixes like disabling EAX. Oh I get it...advertise EAX but sorry you have to disable it in order for the game to run.
Hmm, the latest good ame I've played is Commandos 2. It really has a gripping effect and I just couldn't stop playeng. In case you dont know (shame) commandos 2 is an action - 3 person game, in which you lead a gorup of commanos. great stuff
Big hardware fan ... get it?
Big hardware fan ... get it?
dhlucke
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The sound popping is being resolved in upcoming patch supposedly. Really lame. There are also certain rooms and levels that cause screeching and screaming. It's unbearable. My onboard sound doesn't do it (does the popping like everyone else though), but the Snd Blaster Live does.
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The best game....none of the above.
The best games are the ones that play stably and don't hang, or crash to the desktop. In other words games that don't piss you off for your money.
The other thing that is good is when games are finished off properly. In Oni for example you could see through the walls as you ran down the stairs.
Good luck.
The best games are the ones that play stably and don't hang, or crash to the desktop. In other words games that don't piss you off for your money.
The other thing that is good is when games are finished off properly. In Oni for example you could see through the walls as you ran down the stairs.
Good luck.
Yeah, I know what you mean. I seem to have throttled down my single-player game life too. FPS's are good for multiplayer because they aren't too difficult to quit. You can kill-kill-kill for 1 to 3 hours then quit. I can't get into the deathmatch stuff though. I prefer co-op play like GR.
In deathmatch:
1. I get killed by some 12 year old arrogant punk because he's just plain good (and doesn't have a job).
2. I get killed by some 12 year old arrogant punk because he has a faster connection and PC.
3. Cheaters
Besides, I like working in a team environment. I really need to try Teamplay, but I've become spoiled from LAN parties.
Pettytheft
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Am I the only person on this planet that hasn't had a problem with his SBLive! cards? I've had them on Via and Intel chipsets and I've never had all of the popping and cracking. There have been a couple of games where the EAX was jacked up, but it was common knowledge that it was the game itself and not the card that was the problem. Now my Hercules Fortissimo II, now there were some headaches.
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dhlucke
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I personally haven't had any problems with them on two systems (Asus A7V, Abit BX board). However, I have friends who have persistant problems. Whether it's the VIA chipset on their board or not, I don't know or care, but the sound does weird things.
As for the problem above with Ghost Recon though, that's mostly the game, but the SB makes it worse than it already is. The popping I can live with until the patch comes out, but the screaching is just too much.
It's sad when my onboard lan is more reliable than their SB card.
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As for the problem above with Ghost Recon though, that's mostly the game, but the SB makes it worse than it already is. The popping I can live with until the patch comes out, but the screaching is just too much.
It's sad when my onboard lan is more reliable than their SB card.
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