Yeah Im a gamer and I play just about everything, FPS, RPGs, Racing, Handheld the whole enchilada.
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Geez, I forgot RPGs for a moment there! Yeah, there's definately a good number of great-quality RPGs out there - have you by any chance played Dungeon Siege? It was made back around 200-2001, and it was my first "true RPG", I believe. Needless to say, it was excellent in every regard; even had graphics quality above the usual standard of its time
Anything by SSI or Firaxis, I played MTW back in the day, and a few sims.
I remember Dungeon Siege, that was a good one. Did you ever hear of Stronghold (RTS)? I spent several zillion hours playing that. It should be a model of what makes a successful game; the simple map editor let you create some wonderful scenarios very easily.
I am wondering whether I should spring for Crusader Kings: Deus Vult or if I should wait for Civ V to come out... or if I should save my time and money on more productive pursuits... like that will ever happen...
haha, I'm not sure on that last one, since I haven't played CK:DV, and Civ V does look like it might be good, so it's a hard decision, I'd say. And no, I haven't played Stronghold, although I've been told that it's good - I just don't know anywhere that has it for sale!
Also, if anyone's played inFamous, what's your opinion on the new Cole model? I'm actually leaning towards liking the old Cole more, I must admit. This one just seems a bit... I dunno, just not right, I don't think
Stronghold really is a beautiful game... although it is 2D, you can still create stunning castles and landscapes, and the gameplay can get very exciting for a strategy game. But since it is nearly 10 years old, no wonder it is hard to find.
I saw that Firaxis is incorporating a couple of features from another old favorite, Imperialism... the ability to "court" city-states who vote for you and give bonuses is practically copied from that game. Which is good, because I've long wished that I could combine the two.
I always manage to come back to Warcraft 3.
I've been around video games since the Intellivision way back when. I had an XBOX 360 a couple of years ago but it broke. I pretty much stay along PC games now and only play 2 or 3, including the Unreal Anthology, Civ 3 and Warcraft 3.
Geez, that's pretty cool, FBX - especially how I actually remember SSX 3, (actually called Boarder Zone here, for some reason) and I used Mac quite a lot - pity I played it on PC, else I probably would've used your board at some point. Still, that's definately an excellent life of gaming you've had!
I play video games. Like many genres of games. Particularly like rpgs. I like games from halo to pokemon.
Firebrand- That's 133t man. If only I could have told my parents that, I might have had a richer video game experience as a kid.
I would love to do MMO's but I don't like the idea of paying a monthly fee or not having a life (ok, well, maybe its too late for that).
I would love to go on World of Warcraft, but I don't want to rot away in my bedroom down to 80 lbs with the stench of death all around me. LOL too dramatical?
I think that is the typical description of a WoW player
lol..I thought it might be
FBX - yeah I guess that would be closer to the truth Just sitting there munching on Chee-tos drinking, Jolt, Mt Dew or Red Bull all the time lol
But if you eat cheetos you have to take a hand off the keyboard for a couple of seconds.
I guess someone can feed you while you're playing lol :shrug:
Like Xbox and PC.... Shooting and adventure games... Heheh... or just plunge your face into the bowl and hit different buttons..
I've just gotten Race Driver: GRID on PC the other day, and am currently addicted. I'm really rubbish at the drifting cups though, so any advice on how to succeed would be greatly appreciated!
I stick to games like Civ 3, Warcraft 3, and the Unreal Anthology, but once in a while I'll go to Star Wars Battlefront II
The original Stronghold was wonderful, so many sleepless nights on that thing. Dungeon Siege I enjoyed, but was never really a big fan of RPGs. But one game I spent years playing was the DOOM series, from its beginning until conquering DOOM 3 along the major nausea it gave me..ahh what an experience. :)
So, are there any video gamers in here? I know there are a few scattered around the place, but I want to know whether or not there's any more of us, and what genres, etc. you/they're interested in.
Personally, I'm a fan of most genres; I enjoy RTS', FPS', simulations (flight, naval, etc.), racing games, all sorts. I'm currently playing Red Dead Redemption, (PS3) as well as going back and playing through GTA4 again (PS3 also)
So, what about you lot, then? Don't be afraid to speak up even if you're but a humble casual gamer!