Func_Msgboard: Other PC Games Thread.

Posted by - on 2004/09/27 08:12:48

So with the film and music threads still going and being discussed... why don't we get some discussion going on something on topic to the board? What other games are you playing now?

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#7076 posted by skacky on 2014/01/27 21:49:05

Can't write for this today, eh.

#7077 posted by skacky on 2014/01/27 21:49:29

for shit*

GODDAMN IT.

Call Of Pripyat Crashes

#7078 posted by Scragbait on 2014/01/27 21:59:21

Kona

I installed CoP with the Complete mod and had trouble with crashes on startup.

The fix for me involved tinkering with the texture quality slider (I think I read that it should be 75% or less to be stable). I also think that the grass detail setting can cause problems due to memory.

I'm not on the gaming machine so I can't look it up but there is a file that stores user config data. What I did was lower graphics settings until it worked and made a copy of that file. Then I would increase the settings until it would fail and iterated settings until I could get good graphics without crashing by deleting that file and letting it get recreated again with lower settings. Sorry for the vague description but I wanted to give you some hope that it does run. Apparently, it's also good to delete a cache of files also near the user file location to refresh the startup.

I only played long enough to confirm that it ran. I can't comment on how good the game is from personal experience.

Scampie.

#7079 posted by Shambler on 2014/01/28 18:12:38

I am sorry, I didn't know that later Gears Of War were console-only, I only played the first one on PC for a few hours before giving up as it was so awful (the only time I've ever had to do that). However even if the franchise and acquisition are purely console-related, I would still hope that Epic could return to being relevant/glorious as PC developers.

P.S.

#7080 posted by Shambler on 2014/01/28 18:13:03

Lick my knob clean of cheese until it shines.

The Cheese Is What Makes It Shine.

#7081 posted by czg on 2014/01/29 08:29:57

Okay So...

#7082 posted by Shambler on 2014/01/30 21:21:48

Bear with me here... I'm mostly an FPS/3PS player, but I've tried a little bit of other genres:

I've tried definitive modern RTS - Starcraft 2

I've tried definitive modern iso-RPG - Path Of Exile, Torchlight 2

I've installed definitive modern turn-based strat - XCom

I'm running low on games to play, so I am wondering what other genres I could dabble in?? Ruling out any sport games, side-scrollers or racing games as I would rather switch off the PC and stare at the wall, what other modern (not after 2D pixelly shit sorry) classics could people recommend?? Space strategy? Empire building? Survival? Give me ideas please. AAAAAAA perfectly acceptable too....

#7083 posted by oh, that person on 2014/01/30 22:29:29

I suspect, already you know the answer, Shamblersky

#7084 posted by Spiney on 2014/01/30 22:44:56

You could try a dating sim.

Some Recommendations For Shambler:

#7085 posted by - on 2014/01/30 22:59:14

#7086 posted by Spirit on 2014/01/30 23:16:45

Have you played Bastion?

Swapper Is Cool.

#7087 posted by mfx on 2014/01/30 23:19:54

But probably not for everyone tho.

Natural Selection 2

#7088 posted by RickyT33 on 2014/01/31 01:15:59

Have you tried that? It's amazing.

#7089 posted by [Kona] on 2014/01/31 01:27:19

The only one out of that batch that looks beyond a teenagers college project is The Swapper, that looks alright actually.

What about mods? I'm currently playing through the 100s of l4d2 mods, many of decent quality. Though not so great if you want something different because they're all the same.

Hammerfight

#7090 posted by Spiney on 2014/01/31 02:23:15

Very unique. Mouse is mandatory. Controls take a bit getting used to.

http://youtu.be/yPzN6GLeHvY

Not Sure If These Were Posted Yet.

#7091 posted by Spiney on 2014/01/31 02:28:54

Terarria
http://www.terraria.org/

2D minecraft, but with guns, epic bossfights and much more evil creatures. High on the kiddie-retro-pixel scale, great gameplay.

Teleglitch
http://diemore.teleglitch.com/

Roguelike with a bit of a Quake base vibe.
High on the retro pixel scale.

#7092 posted by necros on 2014/01/31 03:30:09

Sins of a Solar Empire: Space RTS
Sword of the Stars: 4X

#7093 posted by Yhe1 on 2014/01/31 07:16:22

If there are any fans of RTCW and Wolfenstein here, then I recommend give Ubersoldier 1 and 2 a try. Even Wolfenstein 2009 copied the shield ability that the player's character have, and Burut should feel proud.

Okay So...

#7094 posted by Shambler on 2014/01/31 10:47:43

I should have specified 3D only...and definitely NO retro-pixel games. But...

Bastion - more RPG? Bit bright and cheerful for me.

Swapper - this looks kinda nice actually for a 2D thing. Might be tempted for the style alone.

Natural Selection - more FPS? MP only, no sale.

Hammerfight - sorry fighting games have no appeal.

Sins Of A Solar Empire - yes, forgot to mention, I bought that for my laptop. Any others in that style?

#7095 posted by [Kona] on 2014/01/31 11:30:07

it's a shame natural selection 2 is multiplayer only, because the graphics look pretty sweet. perhaps one day they can incorporate single player.

Bastion

#7096 posted by ijed on 2014/01/31 11:38:44

Isn't a kids game, and is well written. The art does give it stupid fall off world through hole you didn't see syndrome though. Recommended.

Play Dark Souls You Cretin

#7097 posted by czg on 2014/01/31 12:05:29

Cute Kinnect Game Idea

#7098 posted by bal on 2014/01/31 12:52:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9GU9XRTYAc#t=39

Natural Selection 2

#7099 posted by RickyT33 on 2014/01/31 12:55:24

Has a training mode which you play on your own.

But seriously - if you have an internet connection, PLAY IT!

I Liked Mark Of The Ninja

#7100 posted by nitin on 2014/01/31 12:57:41

although it's 2D.

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