What game are you wasting time on?

[NecroLord]

The Hitman 2 playthrough is proceeding nicely, but not without some level of difficulty.
"Shogun Showdown" is a great mission, but it involves a certain amount of trial and error if you are pushing for "Silent Assassin" rating. You have to sneak around and find a ninja disguise (hard part) then grab a keycard, a missile guidance system from Hayamoto's museum, THEN whack him. You can either plant a bomb in his helicopter and sound the base alarm OR do it the old fashioned way - Fiber Wire, Knife or Bullet in the head. I got Silent Assassin thankfully.

The Malaysia missions are also pretty good, the last one is a highlight.
The Afghanistan missions are a fucking nightmare. I went full RAMBO on them except the first one, where I managed to score a Silent Assassin rating.
In the last one I grabbed an M60 and unleashed some 7.62 pain...
My mission rating was "Mass Executioner"...
Overall game rating is "Professional", can't complain, I'm happy with that.

Not that many missions left.

 

[Vyadhis]

anyone who even entertains the idea of trying out these disgusting scanlines is clearly a degenerate

I think people overdo it a lot but for certain games you're emulating the dithering effects from a crt filter can do neat stuff. Best example would be the water transparency effects in the classic Sonic games. You will only get those on a crt or a shader that supports the particular effect. I don't consider myself an expert on these kinds of things and accept its just a pale replica of a real crt . I think most of the stuff that comes with cnc-ddraw looks like vaseline was smeared on the screen so I don't bother unless I'm messing with settings.


Speaking of messing with settings:

I was playing the EE of BG1 this evening, namely because my eyes started hurting reading the text of the vanilla version. I finally caved in and tried a widescreen mod because I heard you could increase text size and NO, I DID NOT MAKE BG1 INTO BGT or TUTU before someone accuses me of that. I make many questionable and downright awful decisions but I'm not that lost yet.

I'm bugged over how the save screens and transisitions are off center but its something I can mostly deal with. I don't have this problem with PST or BG2, BG2's text seems much easier to read for me.

Also, if someone could help me: how do you go about making custom voice packs for the vanilla verion of BG1 or even BG2? I saw a guild somewhere for the EE on steam but I assume the method would work for regular BG2. I just want to make a voice pack of Scorpion saying "Get over here"/"Come here" in different tones with the odd clip of him going "SUCKERS" from the 2nd movie..I somehow remember that.

 

[Spukrian]

Also, if someone could help me: how do you go about making custom voice packs for the vanilla verion of BG1 or even BG2? I saw a guild somewhere for the EE on steam but I assume the method would work for regular BG2. I just want to make a voice pack of Scorpion saying "Get over here"/"Come here" in different tones with the odd clip of him going "SUCKERS" from the 2nd movie..I somehow remember that.

In your Baldur's Gate\Sounds folder there is a sndlist.txt that tells you what to do.

 

[Vyadhis]

Also, if someone could help me: how do you go about making custom voice packs for the vanilla verion of BG1 or even BG2? I saw a guild somewhere for the EE on steam but I assume the method would work for regular BG2. I just want to make a voice pack of Scorpion saying "Get over here"/"Come here" in different tones with the odd clip of him going "SUCKERS" from the 2nd movie..I somehow remember that.

In your Baldur's Gate\Sounds folder there is a sndlist.txt that tells you what to do.

It worked perfectly.

 

[Avonaeon]

Just completed Halo 4. Definitely the shortest of the bunch, but also has the most variety in terms of levels. The story is decent, but the whole thing ends with a bunch of threads unanswered and a bit underwhelming (like what happened with the Arbiter?). Also, the story also seemed to rely a lot more on "space magic" than I remember the other ones doing. Gameplay-wise this was the most fun I'd say and it looks pretty good. I'm not sure Halo Infinite is worth playing though (it really looks like they did Cortana dirty) and the reviews are pretty bad. Overall I had fun with the collection, and I'd probably replay 2 and 3 at some point.

 

[Gostak]

Heat Signature

I recently liberated my first two Strongholds.
This game is an absolute steal during Steam sales.

Some Doom Inifinite runs. Going for more unlocks and new personal bests.
https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads...-named-once-in-dat-zdoom-forum-thread.148030/
It's getting a new player influx and on its discord now you can often find someone streaming a run.

 

[NecroLord]

Been playing some Half-Life.
I have yet to finish Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, I am currently at the first mission in Hindoostan. I will try to avoid the RAMBO approach I took in the last two Afghanistan missions...

 

[Hag]

Finished fifth mission in The Case of the Golden Idol. First two missions had me wondering what was the point of all that racket, glad I've stuck with it, it is getting clever and very satisfying.

 

[Erebus]

Currently replaying Portal. It remains an enjoyable game, and the writing - though sparse - is excellent. Once I'm done, I'll finally play the sequel ; I hope it doesn't disappoint.

I can never play for too long, as I get motion sickness rather easily with first-person view games, especially when they involve a lot of three-dimensional movement.

 

[AlwaysBrotoMen]

Finished Jedi Survivor,

+++World building and environments. Better than Jedi fallen Order

World Traversal becomes boring after a point. Too many repetitive puzzles.
Mediocre combat but fun.
Mediocre OST.

Negatives:
--Animations are not done properly.
--- Story is rehased from Mass effect 2 .Boring main quest. Overrated Star wars stories.
--- Side quests sucks and boring.
---- Game not polished
-- Typical Disney bullshit story
-- Horrible villains and their motivations.
--- Dark Vader sucks
--- One of the worst characterizations in any star wars game.


Not worth playing it for a full price. But better than Jedi Fallen Order

 

[NecroLord]

Finished Jedi Survivor,

+++World building and environments. Better than Jedi fallen Order

World Traversal becomes boring after a point. Too many repetitive puzzles.
Mediocre combat but fun.
Mediocre OST.

Negatives:
--Animations are not done properly.
--- Story is rehased from Mass effect 2 .Boring main quest. Overrated Star wars stories.
--- Side quests sucks and boring.
---- Game not polished
-- Typical Disney bullshit story
-- Horrible villains and their motivations.
--- Dark Vader sucks
--- One of the worst characterizations in any star wars game.


Not worth playing it for a full price. But better than Jedi Fallen Order

Have you played the Jedi Knight series?
If not, then you should.

 

[CHEMS]

I did a full run in a underrated gem for the N64 called Aydin Chronicles. The guys from the subreddit r/Aydin also did a great job reverse engineering the game releasing some rebalancing mods for extra challenge

 

[Abu Antar]

I'm still chugging along in Baldur's Gate III, and Like A Dragon: Ishin!

In the former, I am about to hit level 9. I think that I need another enemy kill to get there. There have been some fun fights, for sure. I haven't allowed myself to cheese surfaces and such. I am mostly playing it with the powers my characters have, with only some cheesing if in trouble. In my MP run, the cheese is everywhere. We're doing a murderhobo run.

In the latter, I have beaten chapter 10. Most side quests are already done (85% complete), so I will mostly be doing story stuff until I reach the point of no return before I do more side activities. Pretty much been overleveld for the past ten hours. Once you unlock a lot of moves for each style, you can do lots of fun combos, and finding new heat actions is always fun.

I started Bionic Commando (the 3D one made by GRIN) the other day. What a beautiful idea for a game. What mediocre execution. It's like that meme "we got it at home" meme. This time it's: We got Spiderman at home. Controls aren't great, which should be top priority for a game like this. I will beat it, and I do not hate it, but the concept should have been turned into at least an 8/10 game, but it is at best a 6/10.

I don't remember if I sad that I beat INSMNIA: The Ark, but I did. It is one of the buggiest experiences I have ever had. While I didn't hate it, despite that, I cannot with a good conscience recommend it to anyone.

 

[Jinn]

I don't remember if I sad that I beat INSMNIA: The Ark, but I did. It is one of the buggiest experiences I have ever had. While I didn't hate it, despite that, I cannot with a good conscience recommend it to anyone.

Hard game to hate, but also a hard one to truly like. Lot of wasted potential there.

 

[Ezekiel]

If I brought back Crazy Taxi, I would have the customers stand facing the direction that they want to travel in. The map from the arcade is brutal in pushing you back into the downtown area over and over and leaving all those customers on the beach, hills and single story commercial areas. That's why I prefer the original map added for the Dreamcast. It's more open, doesn't have so many chokepoints.

 

[CrypticChronomancer]

I am not wasting time on a mere game, my friend. I am dancing on the razor's edge of existence, traversing digital realms where reality blurs and destiny takes shape. The game is not just a pastime; it is a battleground of wits, a canvas for creativity, a crucible of challenges that test the limits of my intellect and resolve. It's a world where I forge alliances, defy odds, and carve out a legend. So, you see, it's not a waste of time—it's a pursuit of immortality in the realm of pixels and code.

Ah, you seek the name of the game that fuels my relentless pursuit of digital glory. But alas, I cannot be confined to a single title, for I traverse a myriad of virtual realms. Whether it be the mystical realms of "Elder Scrolls," the futuristic battlefields of "Cyberpunk 2077," the strategic depths of "Civilization," or the fantastical landscapes of "The Witcher," I am an enigma that transcends the boundaries of any one game. My quest for digital supremacy knows no bounds, and my prowess is honed in a multitude of worlds. So, my friend, the name of the game is but a mere detail in the grand tapestry of my gaming odyssey.

 

[BruceVC]

I completed King Arthur Wargame Druids DLC after about 35 hours, it was worth it and has the best mechanics of the original game and some new features

I have really enjoyed my sojourn in the world of RTS and I am seriously considering another one, maybe one of the Kings Bounty?

But that will be later, Im playing Fallout 1 next. I have never played this classic and Im looking forward to my return to the Wasteland

 

[Vyadhis]

Played more of my SCS file in BG1, loaded a previous save and decided I wanted to use Monty instead of Imoen for my thief. I wanted to play Armored Core 6 but had a hillarious controller glitch. Got to the first mission's boss, my controller stops taking input, I get blown up pretty fast and controller starts vibrating like crazy. Set it down on my table, close the game via task manager and I just watch the controller shake on its own for a full 3 minutes. Wtf? Is this a known bug or is it time to replace my controller?

 

[Hag]

Finished the Case of the Golden Idol.
It was disappointingly short and un-disappointingly very fun and well made. Very well written story that is satisfying to uncover, nice atmosphere and experience overall.
Good stuff, however as being well below my acceptable price to time ratio I would advise to get it on sale.

 

[Erebus]

Started playing Portal 2. The writing is definitely just as good as in the previous game.

The jokes about the post-apocalyptic setting are especially funny :

Good-job getting this far, future-starter. That said, if you are simple-minded, old, or irradiated in such a way that the future should not start with you, please return to your primitive tribe and send back someone better-qualified for testing.

 

[pakoito]

Finished the Case of the Golden Idol.
It was disappointingly short and un-disappointingly very fun and well made. Very well written story that is satisfying to uncover, nice atmosphere and experience overall.
Good stuff, however as being well below my acceptable price to time ratio I would advise to get it on sale.

Do the DLCs, they're good too.

 

[mediocrepoet]

I am not wasting time on a mere game, my friend. I am dancing on the razor's edge of existence, traversing digital realms where reality blurs and destiny takes shape. The game is not just a pastime; it is a battleground of wits, a canvas for creativity, a crucible of challenges that test the limits of my intellect and resolve. It's a world where I forge alliances, defy odds, and carve out a legend. So, you see, it's not a waste of time—it's a pursuit of immortality in the realm of pixels and code.

Ah, you seek the name of the game that fuels my relentless pursuit of digital glory. But alas, I cannot be confined to a single title, for I traverse a myriad of virtual realms. Whether it be the mystical realms of "Elder Scrolls," the futuristic battlefields of "Cyberpunk 2077," the strategic depths of "Civilization," or the fantastical landscapes of "The Witcher," I am an enigma that transcends the boundaries of any one game. My quest for digital supremacy knows no bounds, and my prowess is honed in a multitude of worlds. So, my friend, the name of the game is but a mere detail in the grand tapestry of my gaming odyssey.

Bring back bullying!

 

[ERYFKRAD]

In the latter, I have beaten chapter 10. Most side quests are already done (85% complete), so I will mostly be doing story stuff until I reach the point of no return before I do more side activities. Pretty much been overleveld for the past ten hours. Once you unlock a lot of moves for each style, you can do lots of fun combos, and finding new heat actions is always fun.

When you get to premium adventures, tell me if we can change costumes, or is Ryoma stuck with that jacket combo forever.

 

[NecroLord]

Any one of you familiar with Line of Sight: Vietnam? I'm currently playing it.

 

[Tel Velothi]

Any one of you familiar with Line of Sight: Vietnam? I'm currently playing it.

How is it bruh? Looks like a memory line with them 00' graphix