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[FordGT90Concept]

Finished Burial at Sea Ep2 and I think I finally get Elizabeth:

Spoiler

she redeemed the sins of her fathers. DeWitt's was giving her to Comstock (Infinite) and Comstock's was losing Sally (Burial at Sea). DeWitt did save Elizabeth from imprisonment, Elizabeth killed Comstock twice, and Elizabeth enabled Jack to save Sally but died in the process.

Doesn't change my opinions though. Time manipulation is such a cop-out.


I think I'm going to try KOTOR2 again since it was updated. I got bored last time I tried to replay.


I keep reminiscing over Consortium. All of these games like Bioshock Infinite, X-note, and Tesla Effect--you want to do stuff but the game forbids you from doing it in the name of order (minimize chaos). Consortium is the only game that truly embraces the concept of chaos. I wish more games would do the same. Or rather, I wish there was a "Chaos Engine" that provides a framework for developers to account for and manage chaos. As I matured as a gamer, I increasingly loathe games that are on rails. Maybe that's why I never cared for the Bioshock games.

 

[Jborg]

Im thinking I am going to give KOTOR 2 another go.... I really enjoyed the game originally.
I wonder if Bioware will come through with a KOTOR 3? I really hope so.... A modern verison of the game would be great.

Also need to find some time to replay Witcher 3 again, however as much as I want to replay right now I sort of want to wait for the 1st expansion to release.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

When I first started playing Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, I didn't care for it mostly because the controls suck but like Revengence, it's growing on me. When I finished the main mission once, I was all "probably not going to get Phantom Pain." Now I'm all, "why not?" They better have fixed the controls though. FFS, why do so many games get Back and Start turned around? Start is for menu and Back is for map/objectives/stats/info. Start has been for the menu since at least the NES. Seriously, its like these people were born in an isolation chamber.


Oh, and KOTOR2 is a lot better with a controller except doing specialized attacks. It should have that option selected by default but nope.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Currently playing Solarix, which was influenced by System Shock 2. However, I am enjoying it ALOT more. I'm playing stealthy as I can, leaving a trail of bodies hidden wherever I can. You really have to stealth it. Ammo is almost nonexistent, and weapons in shoert supply too. You have hacking tools for locks and computers and a Tazer. The tazer however, only works from behind on an enemy head. There are a lot of timing issues so other guards and zombies don't see you taking one out. That and patrol patterns vary, so you might be behind one and THINK you have time to get closer, and wham!

After this I need to go back and replay Cradle, so I can understand the ending better.

EDIT: Finished Solarix in 14.8 hours. Damn, that was a helluva lot of content in here for an indie studio! The thing they did well was the atmosphere. No jump scares, but the mood, the lighting, the sound, all were perfect to keep me on edge. The tension was always so thick you could cut it with a knife. I recommend this!

 

[erocker]

I haven't been playing much of anything due to time constraints but I manage to get a match or two in for Rocket League. I'm getting better at playing the goal!

Here's a gif: http://gfycat.com/ThinHauntingBullmastiff

 

[rtwjunkie]

Just finished Episode 4 of Life is Strange. Unbelievably good! There is a really, really hard choice to make in this episode. This game is an absolute gem, with solid writing, voice acting and plot. Every second I'm looking forward to what happens, like a really good television show. It's produced that way too, from recaps at beginning of episodes, to cliffhangers at the end, and scenes with perfect music in between. Now it will be probably 2 months till the final episode and finally find out what happens.

 

[Pill Monster]

GTAV on 7. Keeps crashing at the Jewellery Store Hiest though

 

[rtwjunkie]

After a 6 month break because I had gotten stuck, I went back to Styx, with an earlier save, overcame my previous hangup, and have moved on with my stealthing. So far I have 21 hours in the game, and according to my last save I'm only at 22% completion. I'm very surprised at such a big game from an Indie studio!

Anyway, loving it even more, and highly recommend to anyone who has been disappointed with "stealth" titles of late, as this really requires you to remain hidden almost compltely.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Still playing Styx: Master of Shadows. I'm close to 40 hours now, and estimate about 3 hours left. It's unbelievable how much gameplay is in this Independent game. As to Stealth, this is a true Stealth game, like the old Thief games. you can actually play it without ever having an encounter. Me however, I can't help it. I've got over 400 kills. There is just something so satisfying in this game about lying in wait, poisoning water and food, dropping a chandelier on guards, or quietly stalking your prey and then leaping to snap their neck (yes, sound effects and animation concluded). And to do THAT without detection is certainly a feat! There are also some sections in which you absolutely MUST avoid contact as well. Also, virtually any surface is climbable or jumpable to.

Edit: 46 hours and still the last mission to go. This last one I killed 156 guards, only leaving 123 alive, so body count is now close to 600.

 

[ZenZimZaliben]

I just picked up "Shadow Warrior" for like $5 on steam sale. Have about 6 hours of play time. It is a lot of fun and has some great combat aspects. For $5 it is a total steal.

 

[Countryside]

Few weeks back started playing this, kinda like it.

 

[Valeriant]

I'm playing Ori and the Blind Forest. It's a platform adventure game. The story and visual is great!

 

[GreiverBlade]

previous night ... Serious Sam 3 BFE ... how to make it more silly? well by Co-op moddable and custom model ... and a @Doc41

Nekomimi GlaDOS... well silly enough (specially when ripping a eye out of a gnarr ... )


also one of the model we used that has the weapon correctly positioned ... (other have humm ... hands going thru the weapon model ahah)
altho i did a easy difficulty co-op the last level was ... a pure hell xD stopped due to a sleep issue from my side ... after a ~ 8hrs session tho it was fun, i have to say

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Still playing Styx: Master of Shadows. I'm close to 40 hours now, and estimate about 3 hours left. It's unbelievable how much gameplay is in this Independent game. As to Stealth, this is a true Stealth game, like the old Thief games. you can actually play it without ever having an encounter. Me however, I can't help it. I've got over 400 kills. There is just something so satisfying in this game about lying in wait, poisoning water and food, dropping a chandelier on guards, or quietly stalking your prey and then leaping to snap their neck (yes, sound effects and animation concluded). And to do THAT without detection is certainly a feat! There are also some sections in which you absolutely MUST avoid contact as well. Also, virtually any surface is climbable or jumpable to.

Edit: 46 hours and still the last mission to go. This last one I killed 156 guards, only leaving 123 alive, so body count is now close to 600.

It took me 60 hours to 100% that game. To get them all, you have to beat the whole game twice (one fast, one slow). A few of the missions, I literally beat the clock by seconds.


Playing World 2 in Craft the World. I'm guessing I'm about 2/3 through with 17 hours on the map.

 

[rtwjunkie]

It took me 60 hours to 100% that game. To get them all, you have to beat the whole game twice (one fast, one slow). A few of the missions, I literally beat the clock by seconds.


Playing World 2 in Craft the World. I'm guessing I'm about 2/3 through with 17 hours on the map.

Thanks for the tip! There's no way I'll be getting the fast completion achievements in Styx. I'm a slow, methodical player in stealth. I tend to sit someplace high or hidden, observing patterns, mapping out my path. I never rush into anything, even in this last section where the game gave you the impression you had to rush after Aaron. I can live with that! One thing I love is how much distance you cover. These maps are huge for a slow stealth game.

 

[yogurt_21]

Been playing Fallout New Vegas, Raul has to be my favorite companion. I always give him a machete

 

[rtwjunkie]

Finished Styx: Master of Shadows at a little more than 50 hours. Moving on the the game from 2012 that it was the prequel for: Of Orcs and Men.

 

[GreiverBlade]

a little Ark moment ... after reaching 60 i decided i wanted to have my home like my irl home ... on a mountain

i could craft out of metal but stone will do, temporary stony bunker on top of a mountain

the big one is the "house" quite empty for the moment, the small one is the "workshop", a bit more equiped tho the views from the "house's" windows is nice ...

almost feeling at home ... bye bye compass, welcome GPS


time for some bigger hunt ... didn't craft the higher tier shotgun ... i am fond of the breech loading type ... also a scope even for a simple rifle, is perfect (can take down a Argentavis in 1 or 2 shot depending the lvl ) and Flak armor ... too shiny!


well ... i still find a lots of enjoyment playing it from time to time ... gameplay wise ... solo play is fun

i need to craft the scuba gears ... need to dive ... love diving ...

 

[GreiverBlade]

They made another mmorpg and i was excited about this one.
Skyforge gives a new reason (in case anybody need it one ) to randomly kill mobs with other people,and all of this while you'r wearing a nice summer shirt and a very comfortable pair of pants.

since Open beta was notified to me Saturday i decided to give a try well ... it look a bit more sharp on my system, aherm ... (positive side in minimum detail i can play it on my laptop, well medium settings recommended but i like having 40+ instead of 30+fps)

yes ... a gold spammer in the chat ... ignored on 2nd msg ... im a bit slow lately on that

You start out as an immortal with a roman looking armor.Then you get to chose whatever you want for appearance. First i thought you get to chose this and stay casual while out of combat in the city. But no

about the clothing ... well you change them yourself in styling room (very irl like )

 

[InhaleOblivion]

Skyforge, Warframe, Marvel Heroes and GTA V. That's my current rotation. Oh and still logging into GW2 every now and then until the upcoming expansion.

 

[rtwjunkie]

I've been finally playing Velvet Assassin. I had started it a few years ago, and came to a point I couldn't get any further. I wasn't adept at stealth kills, didn't have any bullets or morphine left and gave it up as too hard.

Interestingly, my recent 50(+) hours playing Styx got me very adept at moving quietly and killing from behind. I'm now quite enjoying it except for one thing. Checkpoints. If you mess up and die, you may go back 20 minutes of gameplay. Very frustrating on your 3rd or 4th time through a section.

 

[GreiverBlade]

Skyforge, Warframe, Marvel Heroes and GTA V. That's my current rotation. Oh and still logging into GW2 every now and then until the upcoming expansion.

oh a third Skyforger...

well after the 2nd day i am quite surprised, well yes it's a grind (but not totally a boring grind) the combat system is dynamical and precise (easy to miss a combo and button mashing does not help, in case you are that type ) and on all max settings well it look quite good (except radial blur who, like 4k resolution, is utterly pointless) on the graphic side ... it has a Tera mixed with SW:TOR vibe ...

hell even playing Paladin is not boring ... tho the path to unlock a new class except the 3 starting one is quite ... long god the Ascension Atlas ... (not the class specific one ... ) currently unlocked the full Paladin tree and in the global aiming for Kinetics, might be tempted by a collector's edition for the Alchemist unlock... (and the rest of the goodies).

as for the character creation, well quite complete mass/muscle/size lot of customization and for once the male side doesn't always look like a okama in ballerina outfit (well ... not that i can stand playing a male char ... m.m.o.r.p.g : Mostly Man Online Role Playing Girl )

tho it's easy to do a ugly one ...


yep really a SW:TOR vibe ...


also i forgot to add: @Cvrk impossible to solo? they must have changed something ... i played on NA solo Cryo i did all up to the Lanber forest but my ping was 200-300~ so i went EU side for a much lower ping 20-30~ restarted as Pal solo again (as you can see on the screens) actually prestige 1852 just finished Lanber's Catacombs (the only hard ... where i died once because i didn't get the Altar mechanic ... was Hespar, 2nd try was much much erasier )

and for the "Every female npc in game has big breast,witch is good" ... well i use the smaller size possible, and they are still ... too big at my taste pretty hard to get a good screen without them in the way ...
unless closeshot near a object (wall container etc etc etc)

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Finished Shadowrun: Hong Kong yesterday and submitted a lengthy bug list today. It took me north of 40 hours to beat...game has so much dialog to read and I'm a completionist. I plan to play it again after they do a lot of bug squishing.

Playing the third world now on Craft the World.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong really got me wanting to play Sleeping Dogs so I'll probably play that next. I've beat the game twice but this will be the first time for the Definitive Edition.

 

[RCoon]

Something is wrong with my Rhino frame tonight...

 

[Frick]

I've been trying to get into Civ V, but it's ... I dunno, I just don't like it. It's so slow. I'm playing at Marathon game lenght, I'm at 2000 BC something and I just built my second city. It feels like I don't have anything to do really, it takes such a long time to build anything all I ever do is hit Next turn and waiting for the barbarians to run around a bit. It's actually boring. When playing on normal speed it's even worse as the millenia just fly by and you've hardly mastered road building.

Or am I missing something essential? In the city screen you can change production, yes I've done that and it still takes like 20 turns to build a worker even if I set it so I have as much production as possible. Can you speed up research with money or is it just to build those damned research buildings that takes forever to build anyway?

The only other Civ I've played in greater quantities is Civ III, and Civ V feels like a much smaller game. Is the focus really that much smaller? What do I do with the game time when everything takes such a long time?

Then there's the tiny lag everything has. I'm playing it on a HD4000 equipped laptop with everything set to low and a low res so it's smooth and snappy, but things just feels sluggish anyway. Unit movement/combat animations are off, but for some reason it takes a couple of seconds for combat to "end". The combat ends instantly, but if that unit is the last to move it still takes a couple of seconds for the Next turn thing to appear. And the city screen is sort of annoying too, everything is several clicks away.