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Ilkidarios · 01-11-2005, 11:08 PM

This threads purpose is simple. Discuss your favorite graphical P.C. or console games. This is NOT a discussion of text-based games. This is for something like discussing whether Half-Life 2 or Halo 2 are better. Now that I've given you a topic, talk amongst yourselves.

Brody · 01-12-2005, 01:24 AM

Favorite graphical MMORPG: World of Warcraft. Hands down. I don't like MMORPGs as a rule, but...####. It owns me.

Favorite PC game at the moment: Rome - Total War.

WarHound · 01-12-2005, 02:11 AM

01-12-2005, 02:42 AM

Played a bit of Diablo II recently, I can't stick with it to the end of Nightmare difficulty though, too repetitive.

As to what I play right now: I play a (seemingly) obscure strategy game from Stardock called Entrepreneur. Quirky and rather unorthodox as a strategy game. Some similarities but it acts a lot like a light hearted business sim. I still have fun with it and that game seems to be on it's 'play it to death' rotation right now. :> The Underdogs has it though I have no actual idea on the legitimacy status.

Eagleon · 01-12-2005, 03:00 AM

karlan · 01-12-2005, 03:22 AM

KaVir · 01-12-2005, 06:38 AM

I've recently been playing Fable on the X-Box - it allows for some very cool character customisation (scars, tattoos, clothing, haircuts, beards, etc). Unfortunately the gameplay itself is extremely linear, so I'm likely to move on to Morrowind soon (the X-Box version, which includes both expansion packs).

I've also been playing GTA San Andreas quite a lot, although I rarely bother with the proper missions.

My PC is also too old for Rome Total War, but I played the Shogun and Medieval versions and found them great fun. I'm also very much looking forward to Age of Empires III (I played AoE2 a lot, and Age of Mythology is still my favourite strategy game).

Hephos · 01-12-2005, 06:49 AM

Aminaka · 01-12-2005, 05:37 PM

Thief the Metal Age. Thief the Dark Project. Difficulty: Ghost, Expert, 'Failonsee' in both.

These, and 'Calindra's Legacy' (THE thief fan mission).

Rytorth · 01-12-2005, 08:33 PM

Mmm...I tend more towards stuff like Myst. Currently, I'm working on Uru: Ages Beyond Myst - one of the expansions (Uru Live) was shut down several years ago due to a lack of paying subscribers....but there's still a lot of other stuff.
Some of the Ages are evil, as far as puzzles go. It's fun, though, finding out the D'ni's real history.

Jazuela · 01-14-2005, 12:02 AM

Wow I was wondering if I was the only one who'd mention Myst. I have the original version, and it doesn't work on this computer, but I remember having a blast trying to get through the different worlds. I especially liked the section with the wood/climbing puzzle. I just totally love exploring stuff without having to deal with bad guys. Shoot-em-up games hold no appeal to me whatsoever.

the_logos · 01-14-2005, 01:30 AM

Ahh, so now Armaggedon is officially pimping Myst? Interesting.

Jazuela · 01-14-2005, 01:22 PM

Rathik · 01-16-2005, 02:35 AM

Half-life 2 is by far the best single player FPS for the PC that I've played so far (and for so long!). Other games that are definitely in my 'top ten' would be the Age series. (Age of Empires, Age of Kings, Age of Mythology + expansion packs) Civ 3 was another decent RTS game.

Crystal · 01-16-2005, 09:58 AM

I just recently got Half Life 2 myself, and am pretty impressed. But the Counter Strike: Source has been slowly taking over my soul.

Rytorth · 01-17-2005, 10:52 PM

Mmm...same problem here; it isn't supported on the more recent versions of Windows. I think the latest they've got it supported for is Windows 98 - and after that, you just have to hope the worst you'll get is wonky images.

Ilkidarios · 01-19-2005, 10:24 PM

I hear that, Half-Life two is a great game.

Xerihae · 01-24-2005, 06:40 PM

I recently got Rome: Total War and it's totally taken up my free time! Maybe it's partly because I love the Roman era (I've even considered applying for various courses on it over the years but never got around to it) but the game itself is great, sort of a mix of Civilization and well... not really C&C, closer to Warhammer: Shadows of the Horned Rat (closest "old" game I can think of battle-wise). Two thumbs up, highly recommended to anyone who loves real-time strategy wargames!

Ilkidarios · 01-25-2005, 10:20 PM

Rome: Total War... I believe they used that on a program on the History channel though I can't remember which.

Xerihae · 01-26-2005, 02:17 AM

They used the graphics engine for a show over here on BBC2 called Time Commanders where they got a group of four people together each week and they had to fight historical battles against the computer.

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01-11-2005, 11:08 PM	#1
Ilkidarios Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Name: Lamont Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 436	This threads purpose is simple. Discuss your favorite graphical P.C. or console games. This is NOT a discussion of text-based games. This is for something like discussing whether Half-Life 2 or Halo 2 are better. Now that I've given you a topic, talk amongst yourselves.

01-12-2005, 01:24 AM	#2
Brody Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Carolina Home MUD: OtherSpace Posts: 1,599	Favorite graphical MMORPG: World of Warcraft. Hands down. I don't like MMORPGs as a rule, but...####. It owns me. Favorite PC game at the moment: Rome - Total War.

01-12-2005, 02:11 AM	#3
WarHound Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Locked in a place where no one goes... Home MUD: Armageddon.org Posts: 219

01-12-2005, 02:42 AM	#4
Yev Posts: n/a	Played a bit of Diablo II recently, I can't stick with it to the end of Nightmare difficulty though, too repetitive. As to what I play right now: I play a (seemingly) obscure strategy game from Stardock called Entrepreneur. Quirky and rather unorthodox as a strategy game. Some similarities but it acts a lot like a light hearted business sim. I still have fun with it and that game seems to be on it's 'play it to death' rotation right now. :> The Underdogs has it though I have no actual idea on the legitimacy status.

01-12-2005, 03:00 AM	#5
Eagleon Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 147

01-12-2005, 03:22 AM	#6
karlan Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 74

01-12-2005, 06:38 AM	#7
KaVir Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Name: Richard Home MUD: God Wars II Posts: 2,052	I've recently been playing Fable on the X-Box - it allows for some very cool character customisation (scars, tattoos, clothing, haircuts, beards, etc). Unfortunately the gameplay itself is extremely linear, so I'm likely to move on to Morrowind soon (the X-Box version, which includes both expansion packs). I've also been playing GTA San Andreas quite a lot, although I rarely bother with the proper missions. My PC is also too old for Rome Total War, but I played the Shogun and Medieval versions and found them great fun. I'm also very much looking forward to Age of Empires III (I played AoE2 a lot, and Age of Mythology is still my favourite strategy game).

01-12-2005, 06:49 AM	#8
Hephos Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sweden Home MUD: www.sharune.com Posts: 359

01-12-2005, 05:37 PM	#9
Aminaka New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 12	Thief the Metal Age. Thief the Dark Project. Difficulty: Ghost, Expert, 'Failonsee' in both. These, and 'Calindra's Legacy' (THE thief fan mission).

01-12-2005, 08:33 PM	#10
Rytorth Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 364	Mmm...I tend more towards stuff like Myst. Currently, I'm working on Uru: Ages Beyond Myst - one of the expansions (Uru Live) was shut down several years ago due to a lack of paying subscribers....but there's still a lot of other stuff. Some of the Ages are evil, as far as puzzles go. It's fun, though, finding out the D'ni's real history.

01-14-2005, 12:02 AM	#11
Jazuela Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New England Posts: 849	Wow I was wondering if I was the only one who'd mention Myst. I have the original version, and it doesn't work on this computer, but I remember having a blast trying to get through the different worlds. I especially liked the section with the wood/climbing puzzle. I just totally love exploring stuff without having to deal with bad guys. Shoot-em-up games hold no appeal to me whatsoever.

01-14-2005, 01:30 AM	#12
the_logos Legend Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mill Valley, California Posts: 2,305	Ahh, so now Armaggedon is officially pimping Myst? Interesting.

01-14-2005, 01:22 PM	#13
Jazuela Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New England Posts: 849

01-16-2005, 02:35 AM	#14
Rathik Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 35	Half-life 2 is by far the best single player FPS for the PC that I've played so far (and for so long!). Other games that are definitely in my 'top ten' would be the Age series. (Age of Empires, Age of Kings, Age of Mythology + expansion packs) Civ 3 was another decent RTS game.

01-16-2005, 09:58 AM	#15
Crystal Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Name: Crystal Location: Pennsylvania Home MUD: Advent of the Mists Home MUD: Advent of the Mists Posts: 134	I just recently got Half Life 2 myself, and am pretty impressed. But the Counter Strike: Source has been slowly taking over my soul.

01-17-2005, 10:52 PM	#16
Rytorth Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 364	Mmm...same problem here; it isn't supported on the more recent versions of Windows. I think the latest they've got it supported for is Windows 98 - and after that, you just have to hope the worst you'll get is wonky images.

01-19-2005, 10:24 PM	#17
Ilkidarios Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Name: Lamont Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 436	I hear that, Half-Life two is a great game.

01-24-2005, 06:40 PM	#18
Xerihae Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Name: Chris Location: Wolverhampton, UK Posts: 358	I recently got Rome: Total War and it's totally taken up my free time! Maybe it's partly because I love the Roman era (I've even considered applying for various courses on it over the years but never got around to it) but the game itself is great, sort of a mix of Civilization and well... not really C&C, closer to Warhammer: Shadows of the Horned Rat (closest "old" game I can think of battle-wise). Two thumbs up, highly recommended to anyone who loves real-time strategy wargames!

01-25-2005, 10:20 PM	#19
Ilkidarios Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Name: Lamont Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 436	Rome: Total War... I believe they used that on a program on the History channel though I can't remember which.

01-26-2005, 02:17 AM	#20
Xerihae Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Name: Chris Location: Wolverhampton, UK Posts: 358	They used the graphics engine for a show over here on BBC2 called Time Commanders where they got a group of four people together each week and they had to fight historical battles against the computer.

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