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Anamatar IV

12-31-2002, 04:02 AM

could someone fill me in on something...Why has everyone abandoned Dreamcast? I mean it really is an excellent system. It's compact, it has great graphics, and it has great game titles. It's a great machine. The games are beatiful. I just got star wars jedi power battles and that game is amazing. The graphics are great and they payed attention to EVERY detail. So WHAT is the problem with dreamcast?

MacAddict

12-31-2002, 04:55 AM

Dreamcast was (and still is cool) I tend to think that "it was before its time" and thats why people didn't accept it. Or something like that. (maybe cause it was 200 something when it came out and people wern't really compeled to but it:confused: .

~MacAddict

Note: I like PS2 .Period.

Khamul

12-31-2002, 04:55 AM

The dreamcast just isn't up to par with the rest of the systems, sorry.:(

Eliot

12-31-2002, 05:50 AM

To A IV: I think Dreamcast is a GREAT system. It's really too bad they stopped selling it. I don't think everybody hates it, I think everybody is too busy with their GameCubes, PS2s, X-Boxs, and whatever else they have.

To *Lady Aragorn*: The Spyro series is a pretty cool one. Though the story's are pretty tacky, the graphics aren't too bad, and it IS a lot of fun. I still haven't played the new one, but out of the original 3 (which are the only ones I've played), I think "Spyro: Year of the Dragon" is the best.

*Lady Aragorn*

01-01-2003, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Eliot
To A IV: I think Dreamcast is a GREAT system. It's really too bad they stopped selling it. I don't think everybody hates it, I think everybody is too busy with their GameCubes, PS2s, X-Boxs, and whatever else they have.

To *Lady Aragorn*: The Spyro series is a pretty cool one. Though the story's are pretty tacky, the graphics aren't too bad, and it IS a lot of fun. I still haven't played the new one, but out of the original 3 (which are the only ones I've played), I think "Spyro: Year of the Dragon" is the best.

yeah, same here. the story is wierd, i mean what's the point? but to play it and get all the gems and stuff it's pretty fun.

MacAddict

01-01-2003, 10:24 PM

I think "Spyro: Year of the Dragon" is
the best.

The only thing i didn't like about Spyro 3 was you didn't really get anything for beating (aside from the extended epilogue when you get all 20 skill points) Cause in spyro 2 you got permanate Super_Flame_Breath which is awesome you can destroy almost anything and every enemie (espeacially the earth-shapers. I haven't plated the new one yet but when i get the money I'm buying it.

~MacAddict

Note: Got to www.SpyroHints.com and get the secret codes the unlock 2d mode and squid skateboarding!!!

Calimehtar

01-04-2003, 11:13 AM

I play Age of Empires II: Conquerors on the internet through The Zone... does anyone else?

BTW... XBOX IS THE BEST! I CAN'T WAIT TIL I GET XBOX LIVE! But I have to wait til I get DSL and only one service reaches my area and they just went out of business!

Jerle

01-04-2003, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by Talierin
There's quite a few around here who play Myst. I love it, it's practically the only comp game I play.
Myst? What's that? ;) Yeah, still my favorite game series to play, I have to admit. :)

Gad, what a long thread! I'm considering getting my daughter some kind of console soon.... EB Gamestop and such stores are now selling used/refurbished Dreamcast, etc. consoles at reduced prices so I may go that way instead of shelling out a lot of money for something that she won't play often. She's a big Sonic fan and also like Ecco the Dolphin so I may just go with Dreamcast. i wouldn't begin to know which to choose between X-box and Gamecube.

Eliot

01-04-2003, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by Calimehtar
I play Age of Empires II: Conquerors on the internet through The Zone... does anyone else?

BTW... XBOX IS THE BEST! I CAN'T WAIT TIL I GET XBOX LIVE! But I have to wait til I get DSL and only one service reaches my area and they just went out of business!

I play AOE II: Conquerers through Game Ranger, not The Zone.

Gandalf White

01-04-2003, 07:52 PM

She's a big Sonic fan and also like Ecco the Dolphin so I may just go with Dreamcast. i wouldn't begin to know which to choose between X-box and Gamecube. Depends on how old your daughter is. If she's 6-12, Gamecube would probably be better, more kiddie games on it. Didn't they stop making games for Dreamcast?

Eliot

01-04-2003, 10:48 PM

They stopped MAKING them, but they still sell them. You probably can't find them in stores, but there is ebay.

Anamatar IV

01-05-2003, 12:11 AM

I believe they still make them--but Sega doesnt produce games for them anymore.:(

:rolleyes:

Azog

01-14-2003, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by Gandalf White
Depends on how old your daughter is. If she's 6-12, Gamecube would probably be better, more kiddie games on it. Didn't they stop making games for Dreamcast?

I have noticed that a lot of Asian Kids have GCs... They aren't bad, and I don't think that Res. Evil 0 is a 'kiddy' game. (I personally have a PS2 though)

Eliot

01-15-2003, 06:50 AM

BOOYAH!!! Yesterday, (for my 14th birthday :D) I got The Two Towers video game for PS2!! It is so cool, and I love getting upgrades for the characters! I'm still stuck at the last level of Helm's Deep, but I can still re-do levels if I'm bored.

Éomond

01-15-2003, 07:35 AM

I love that game to! The last level of Helm's Deep is one of my favorites. The Breached Wall was the hardest for me. But, I beat the whole game in a week with every character:D (including the "Seceret Character") Lucky you Eliot:)

Ol'gaffer

01-15-2003, 02:54 PM

not to be a prat, but alongside with the vivendils game, that game is the worst franchise product I've seen. The levels are unimaginative, the game play is good for five minutes after wich it gets way too repeative. the grapichs are when looked from afar are pretty good but at close range their hideous! Gimli looks like someone pucked on his face! and the bonuses? after seeing the movie there aren't any! the bonus level is the same with all charecters with saruman flying around orthanc making the charecter go up level by level killing orcs,orcs and..you guessed it orcs! After completing it in less then 2 days completely I can honestly say that it is one of THE worst games around for ps2 and it certainly continues the horrible movie license game reputation.

Eliot

01-15-2003, 03:41 PM

Oh well, I guess Eomond and I can't agree with you there. That's only your opinion. Sure, the graphics aren't the greatest, but they're a lot better then they would've been 10 years ago.

Gandalf White

01-15-2003, 06:24 PM

I have noticed that a lot of Asian Kids have GCs... They aren't bad, and I don't think that Res. Evil 0 is a 'kiddy' game. I said DreamCast, not Gamecube. And I didn't say that Dreamcast had ALL kiddie games, I just said they had more, lol

BlackCaptain

02-03-2003, 11:09 PM

Im new oto this thread, and I 'd like to say:

XBOX RULES
Morrowind is the best game ever made. I cant wait till Fable comes out

BlackCaptain

02-03-2003, 11:10 PM

And the PS2 looks cool too. Whats the best game besides GTA games for PS2?

Eliot

02-04-2003, 03:23 AM

I don't think there's a "best" game. There are a bunch of good games. Here are my favorites.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Medal of Honor: Frontline
SOCOM: US Navy SEALs
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

These are all pretty good games. I think Ratchet & Clank is a good game. I haven't played it yet.

Ecthelion

02-05-2003, 02:41 AM

Two Towers is cool, I rented it, I think the best game for PS2 is Madden 2003!

BlackCaptain

02-05-2003, 03:24 AM

TTT is really cool, but its got low replay value i think. its beatable in like, a day

Morrowind... now theres a game

Eliot

02-05-2003, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Ecthelion
Two Towers is cool, I rented it, I think the best game for PS2 is Madden 2003!

Yeah, I agree. I don't play it often (I have it), but it IS a good game.

Eliot

02-05-2003, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by MorgulKing
TTT is really cool, but its got low replay value i think. its beatable in like, a day

Morrowind... now theres a game

Yeah, it's really exciting the first time, but after that, it can sort of bore you.
It took me less then a day to get from the first to the last level "Hornburg Courtyard". That's where I got stuck for a few days. Now, it's pretty simple.

goofoofighter

02-05-2003, 05:24 AM

My friend had me try her TTT game for GB Advance. She had so much trouble with it, went and found help online that said it should take you weeks.
Ha! Laugh at her, conquered in two days. *screams to the silence of her back yard that it was too short!*

But what I really came here for was help on the LOTR:FOTR PC game. It's really sad, I can't get out of Hobbiton! How do I get past the wraiths? I can get to the bridge, but then I get stuck because I'm being chased by one wraith, and there's a second standing right in the middle of the bridge I have to cross. And I always end up as Ringbearer-shishcabob (sp?) served on a Morgul blade. Quite annoying...

redline2200

02-06-2003, 05:08 AM

I have The Two Towers for Gamecube and I like it alot, but I think they should have waited for the ROTK and then made one big Lord of the Rings game with more levels and characters.

Ancalagon

02-06-2003, 10:22 AM

There is actually a thread about the forum about this Dr. R, I am not so sure where, or what the title is. If you dig back through Stuff and Bother you should find it. If you do, I will merge the threads, meanwhile, I am off to work:) Happy Hunting;)

Ecthelion

02-08-2003, 05:53 PM

I smoked TTT in about 4 hours with my friend, but we can't beat Hornburg! AHHHHHHHHH!!!! Anyone got any good strategys for that level?

Eliot

02-08-2003, 09:18 PM

Ok, well I don't exactly have any hints or strategys, but here's what you're supposed to do in order.

#1 You fight for a while, then go save " " (depends on who you use)
#2 You fight some more, and the when " " (depends on who you use) yells "Archers on the walls!!", you go up on the wall, and shoot your arrows (or if Gimli, axes) at the archers.
#3 The fight gets harder, and eventually, two cave trolls come over the wall.
If you kill them, you win.

I can't really offer much advice, except for: Use your quick attack a lot on unshielded enemies, use fierce attack on shielded enemies, and when you get knocked down, use X to give your enemy a surprise when you stand up again.

Ecthelion

02-09-2003, 08:47 PM

YEAH I BEAT IT! HOORAY FOR ME! And I beat the Tower of Orthanc with Aragorn and Isildur. Now I have to make Legolas and Gimli level 10's

Eliot

02-09-2003, 11:27 PM

Isildur is my favorite player in that game. I think he's stronger then Aragorn.

balrog

02-12-2003, 11:36 AM

has anyone played the fellowship game for ps2?

thoughts? I apologize if it was mentioned earlier in the thread

thx

Ancalagon

02-12-2003, 12:13 PM

Might be worth reading the posts above you before posting Balrog, you never know what you might learn;)

MacAddict

02-26-2003, 11:14 PM

At 2:15:23 EST I, MacAddict, finally completed 100% of Crash Bandicoot. I have now completed all of Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Crash Bandicoot 3:Warped, Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex and CTR (Crash Team Racing). The ones on Gameboy Advanced I haven't played but you can bet if i get my hands on 'em I will! Btw Crash Bash doesn't count as a true Crash game cause it sucks.

~MacAddict (Cutler)

Azog

02-26-2003, 11:28 PM

Yay for the Crash Master!!!

Celebthôl

02-26-2003, 11:54 PM

i guess this is the best place to ask, do any of you computerers play an online game called "counterstrike"?

Dagorlad

02-28-2003, 01:29 PM

Hi all,

I've been playing lots of DoD for going on a year and a half and now I am one of 3 leaders of a gaming community we have formed ("clan" to some). We have 3 servers with great bandwith, and forums. Members are all admins and we have a private member forum and public forums. Our forums can be seen here: RP Forums (http://www.columbusgaming.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?;act=SC;c=14)
We watch players closely for weeks or months before inviting them and this way we keep only decent respectable people in the group. There are many such people here so I thought I'd mention it. If you like DoD, you will likely find our servers to be better than most, unless of course you are one of the types of people that we don't want. More mature gamers that are there for the fun and treat eachother decently love it there. The punks of online gaming tend to hate us.
;)

I have recently told the people there in our general chat forum about The Tolkien Forum.

p.s.: Celebthol: DoD is the WWII mod of CS, as you probably know. I do not play CS though.

Ancalagon

02-28-2003, 02:17 PM

My word Dagorlad, you pop up most unexpectedly:)

How are you doing? Still ranting about DoD when really we all know RTCW is a much more superior MP;)

Gandalf White

02-28-2003, 09:25 PM

Hey, check this out! Finally a decent (hopefully) LotR game for PC. Keep your fingers crossed!

Oh, yeah, doh!
Here! (http://gamespot.com/gamespot/filters/products/0,11114,563555,00.html) it is!

Eliot

03-01-2003, 01:08 AM

Oh man, I can't wait for it to come out!! It looks SOOOOOO cool!! I'll probably buy it as soon as I can, if it comes out for Mac..... :rolleyes:

Ancalagon

03-01-2003, 03:29 AM

Hmmm, looks interesting!

I have just started playing Unreal II - The Awakening...all I can say is that I wish I had a better graphics card, more memory and a more powerful CPU. My system just doesn't do it justice. The graphics are absolutely outstanding, the maps, settings and overall gameplay is fabulous. The only gripe I have is the lethargy my system puts on the frame rate.

Recommended Spec for this game is: At least 1.2Ghz processor, at least 384MB Ram, at least GeForce 3/ATI Radeon 8500 (preferably better) and at least Sound Blaster Audigy.

I am about half-way there.

A truly stunning game, I might even suggest it is overtaking RTCW in mine own eyes!!!! Any who knows my gaming habits will concede that it must be really excellent if I am prepared to admit this;)

Eliot

03-01-2003, 04:33 AM

Last night my brother got "Ratchet & Clank". It's really cool. The graphics are great, the weapons are good (and fun :D), and the levels aren't reeeeeeally challenging, but they're fun enough. :)

Ancalagon

03-06-2003, 07:17 PM

Here's a first look at The Hobbit (http://www.gamespy.com/gdc2003/hobbit/) for those of you who are interested;)

Eliot

03-07-2003, 04:29 AM

That looks like a lot of fun. I'll probably try (if I have the $$$) to buy it when it comes out.

Gandalf White

03-11-2003, 09:10 PM

Woohoo! :D I finally got the Spearhead expansion to mohaa! The multiplayer is giving me trouble, as I feel like a total n00b when playing. Just can't seem to get the hang of it. :mad: No matter how short the single player may be, it is simply a blast!!! I have never played any other like it.

Just needed to vent my feelings of happiness. :o

TheFool

03-11-2003, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Gandalf White
Spearhead
I only ever play the Objective Match, which is totally addictive - specially when you are the last team member left alive, scary! Have to watch out for grenades too ;)

Ancalagon

03-11-2003, 10:03 PM

I am playing the Single Player again while I wait for 'Black Hawk Down' to come out. And when will you all learn that 'Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer' is without doubt the best currently available?

Anamatar IV

03-12-2003, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Ancalagon
I am playing the Single Player again while I wait for 'Black Hawk Down' to come out. And when will you all learn that 'Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer' is without doubt the best currently available?

Once Unreal Tournament and all it's installments are obliviated from the world!:D

Gandalf White

03-12-2003, 01:48 AM

I only ever play the Objective Match, which is totally addictive - specially when you are the last team member left alive, scary! Have to watch out for grenades too Funny, I haven't played any OBJ. I am totally hooked on the Tug of War! Actually I have to admit that I don't like Spearhead as much (yet) as Allied Assault. It seems much laggier. :(
I am playing the Single Player again while I wait for 'Black Hawk Down' to come out. And when will you all learn that 'Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer' is without doubt the best currently available? Two things, Ancalagon.
1. I hope so bad you aren't talking about Novalogic's BHD, and
2. You really have to send me a copy of RTCW so I can find out what you're talking about!

(I have the demo, just haven't played it!)

Khamul

03-15-2003, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Celebthôl
i guess this is the best place to ask, do any of you computerers play an online game called "counterstrike"?
Sometimes, yes. I am borrowing a friends, planning on buying two copies soon.

Anc, BHD is an awful game.

GW, we should play the demo sometime.

RTCW is a good game, but I can't say that I prefer it to some other games. Ex:Counter strike, Unreal Tournament 2003 etc.

Ancalagon

03-15-2003, 11:52 PM

Stin..Khamu..whatever your name is...I challenge you to a duel in the game of your choice:D

Khamul

03-17-2003, 01:01 AM

Alright. :D C&C Renegade.

Ancalagon

03-17-2003, 01:02 AM

I hate that game...choose another:D

Khamul

03-17-2003, 01:06 AM

You just know that you will get owned. ;) Umm, I have beat you in RTCW, though you won't admit it. Not in UT2003, but I can blame that on the computer I was using at the time. (An 8mg video card doesn't really help anyone's fps.) Just got Half-Life, can't say I am too good at it, but I could try that if we could ever find each other in a game.

Orclord1990

03-20-2003, 11:52 PM

The playstation two has beter grapics and beter games in some cases

Eliot

03-21-2003, 01:13 AM

Pretty much. I guess it always depends on the game.

Oh, I just got GTA III for my PS 2. It's ok, not as good as GTA: VC.

Anamatar IV

03-21-2003, 01:24 AM

I'm still trying to decide which is more gory: the Unreal Games of GTAIII.
.:rolleyes:

Gory not just relating to blood and guts here

spirit

03-21-2003, 01:56 PM

does anyone like tekken or other beat em up games?

Eliot

03-21-2003, 07:19 PM

Not especially. I'm really bad at those types of games. I like other fighting games, just not arena type games.

elf boy

03-24-2003, 05:59 PM

I voted for the PS2. I play DragonRealms, it's a text based role-playing game. (www.dragonrealms.net) I might start on Jedi knight 2 online games soon too.

TheFool

03-27-2003, 02:39 PM

..do you walk the walk (http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/fun.games/03/25/gamers.betting.ap/index.html) ? :D :cool:

I imagine this scenario: dad comes home from work to find 13yr old son has lost their life savings playing Quake :p :rolleyes:

Ancalagon

03-27-2003, 06:55 PM

Oooohhh, that's the coolest thing ever:D

Better start training my trigger finger!!!

Khamul

04-04-2003, 02:37 PM

Just recently got Half Life and RTCW. If anyone is interested in playing some time, just ask.

Ancalagon

04-04-2003, 03:35 PM

:D

Hehehe, you know it makes sense;)

Why is the a problem with BHD? I have and its excellent???

Lifeling

04-04-2003, 04:32 PM

:D JEDI KNIGHT III

Are you all excited.. they are making Jedi Knight 3 jedi academy... it's gonna be good! Is anyone excited about this?

Eliot

04-04-2003, 04:47 PM

Does anybody here play any of the Grand Theft Auto series?

Gandalf White

04-04-2003, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Eliot
Does anybody here play any of the Grand Theft Auto series? I find these games morally objectionable, but knowing my gaming likes, if I ever played GTA 3 or Vice City I'd be totally addicted.:eek: Fortunately I have a very strict mother! ;) :rolleyes:

Eliot

04-04-2003, 05:16 PM

Well, the GTA series really helps you when you're angry. :D I'm serious. If you want to hurt somebody, and you don't want to do it to a real person, turn on the PS2. :)

But, yeah, you're right. They are kinda disgusting (but fun!). :p

Gandalf White

04-05-2003, 02:57 AM

Yes, I can see them helping anger. I think I would have way too much fun with them. And I'm finally old enough to buy an 'M'-rated game without a parent! :cool: :D ;) However, I'd have to get the PC version, as I lack any consoles. :(

Eliot

04-05-2003, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Gandalf White
However, I'd have to get the PC version, as I lack any consoles. :(

It's ok. I feel your pain. :)

aDaHe

04-07-2003, 12:08 AM

after about a month i finally finished it...
i think that it is a really great game
who agrees with me.
but then i am watching the end game credits(a good laugh) and it tells me to come back when i have finished it on hard...
i cant be bothered. can anyone tell me what happens when you finish it on hard.

Khamul

04-07-2003, 04:24 AM

I really just played the game to watch the movies. Need to finish it. :D

aDaHe

04-08-2003, 03:35 AM

did you like them...i love blizzard movies
the only ones that i find even equal it is q3...very nice game(evil blood-lust cackle)

Khamul

04-08-2003, 05:42 AM

Have Quake 3, didn't really like it that much. I did think the WC3 movies were excellent, they really kept me interested in the game.

aDaHe

04-09-2003, 11:31 PM

the story line was also very well thought up...didn't leave any gaps...but i do want to know what happened to arthas and that necro guy(lich) and the elf guy that went demonic...
maybe wc4???

Khamul

04-10-2003, 12:04 AM

Maybe, not sure though. You never know. :)

Eliot

04-10-2003, 12:21 AM

"EA STORMS THE PACIFIC THIS FALL WITH MEDAL OF HONOR RISING SUN
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - March 3, 2003 -

Step into the boots of a Marine Corporal, survive the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, and drive the Japanese Army from the Pacific in Medal of Honor Rising Sun from Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS). Developed by EALA, Medal of Honor Rising Sun creates an immersive and authentic WWII experience in either single-player or multi-player modes. Medal of Honor Rising Sun will be available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube™ and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in the fall of 2003.

Set for the first time in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from 1941-1944, Medal of Honor Rising Sun gives players a sense of the courage it took to fight the Japanese from Pearl Harbor to the shores of the Philippine Islands. Players will assume the role of Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin, as he survives the attack on Pearl Harbor, leads the assault of Guadalcanal, and finally rescues his brother from a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines. Armed with his wits and a variety of authentic weapons, it's up to players to stop the Japanese war machine in its tracks. Players can even team up with a friend in the all-new co-op multiplayer mode to battle the Japanese forces. Along the way, players will earn awards and medals for their meritorious service in defeating the enemy.

As with the original Medal of Honor™, the producers sought council from numerous outside sources to make certain the game is as historically authentic and realistic as possible. EALA continues to work closely with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to ensure Medal of Honor Rising Sun reflects the ideals and integrity of the prestigious Medal of Honor. In addition, Capt. Dale Dye, who served as military technical advisor on the previous titles in the Medal of Honor franchise, continues his efforts with the Medal of Honor Rising Sun team to ensure the authenticity of the game."

I think that sounds like a really cool game. I can't wait for it to come out! :)

Gandalf White

04-10-2003, 11:28 PM

Now, now Eliot. Let's not forget the PC counterpart, Pacific Storm (or something like that):rolleyes: . We all know that FPS's are better on PC! :D Eliot, do you play any games on the PC?

Eliot

04-11-2003, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Gandalf White
Eliot, do you play any games on the PC?

Well, for one, I don't have a PC.

Two, I've got an awesome machine called an Apple iMac. ;)

Gandalf White

04-11-2003, 02:44 AM

Apples are my favorite fruit! ;)

You could have just answered the question. Do you play any games on your iMac? (Preferably Allied Assault)

Eliot

04-11-2003, 04:56 AM

I play more games on my PS 2, then on my computer. But, when I'm in the mood, I'll play:

Age of Empires
Age of Empires II: Gold Edition

And, one of the greatest sets of games for the Apple platform:

Marathon
Marathon 2: Durandal
Marathon: Infinity

BlackCaptain

04-11-2003, 10:42 PM

Has anyone played this great game Morrowind?

If you haven't, I would recomend it. It's out for the XBOX and the PC.

If anyone's played it on the PC, do you know if you can create different races with the Construction Kit?

aDaHe

04-12-2003, 03:50 AM

what genre???
btw have you guys played Unreal Tournament 2003?
i know it might be out for ages, but i like it and stuff...
btw i loved ureal tournament (the first one)

BlackCaptain

04-12-2003, 04:12 AM

It's the biggest vastest RPG ever.

Gandalf White

04-12-2003, 04:38 AM

Eliot: I have Age of Empires 2 and the Conquerors expansion. However, I find them and most other RTS quite dull for my taste. :eek:

BlackCaptain: I heard of Morrowind, and decided against getting it. From certain reviews, etc. I heard it was vast, and a great game, but didn't think that I would like it. Too boring, and not a great combat system. Of course, that's just my personal opinion. I like other RPG's, although I don't have any. :( My mom is completely opposed to anything distantly related to D&D. However, I did enjoy the Diablo II demo and the Divine Divinity Demo (wow did that rock). I'd have to say RPG is my favorite type of gaming. Ironic, isn't it? :(

Adahe: I had the Unreal Tournament 2003 demo, and thought it just ok. Of course the full-version would be way better, but the demo had extreme lag conditions, so that I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn! :eek:

BlackCaptain

04-12-2003, 05:26 PM

Morrowind's battle system is very bad, I'll give it that, but besides that it's the best RPG ive ever played, and probly the best game ive ever played! Suriouslly!

aDaHe

04-16-2003, 12:28 AM

now diablo II is one hell of a great game...(excuse the pun<hehehe>)and gandalf one question, have you ever not played and opinionated a game on its demo???
personally i never opinionate on a demo as they usally never have the number of options that are avaible. instead i "borrow" from a friend and then decide.

Gandalf White

04-16-2003, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by aDaHe
now diablo II is one hell of a great game...(excuse the pun<hehehe>)and gandalf one question, have you ever not played and opinionated a game on its demo???
personally i never opinionate on a demo as they usally never have the number of options that are avaible. instead i "borrow" from a friend and then decide. Yes I know, I am very sorry about that. I get blown away by the wonders of DSL after having a 56k for years.

However, I do make it a priority to state that I am basing my opinion on a demo, and don't judge the game thereon, although I believe it usually gives a good idea of the game.

As to borrowing from friends, none of them have any good games. :( You're lucky.

P.S. Let me once again ask if anyone here is on Gamespy. If so feel free to PM me and we could chat real time, or play over the internet. Thanks.

Lantarion

04-18-2003, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by BlackCaptain
Morrowind's battle system is very bad, I'll give it that, but besides that it's the best RPG ive ever played, and probly the best game ive ever played! Suriouslly!

I couldn't agree with you more.
I have had Morrowind for some four months now, and a few weeks ago I beat the main game plot with a Nord; and I am currently lpaying a new game with a Khajiit.
The history, story, characters, geography, astrology, mythology, religions, plots and sub-plots within Morrowind are so intricately and perfectly executed that they truly transport you to another world.. It's almost insane how vast the entire world is (because remember, Vvardenfell is only an island (albeit a very, very big island) in the huge district of Morrowind, which is only another land in Tamriel, which is only one continent within Nirn! :eek: The scale is so epic and realistic, with all the different races and histories, and ancient Dwemer and Daedric ruins and shrines to explore, that I could only say (although after deep calculation and comparing with other fabulous games) that there is no other game that is better than Morrowind. At least in my opinion.
I said this before in the 'What's your favourite computer game'- thread, but I'll say it again just to stress the point: I would dare to compare the world of Morrowind to Tolkien's creation of Arda. Think about that, and check the game out, if you haven't already.

BlackCaptain

04-19-2003, 04:02 AM

Do you have it on PC? If you do you can make all different buildings and land and weapons and stuff... Once I get it up and runnign I'm gonna make:

-Helms Deep, complete with Glittering Caves
-Gollum's Cave, complete with Gollum who can play a Riddle Game with you
-Gondolin, complete with encircling mountains

Lantarion

04-19-2003, 04:04 PM

OMG. I once tried to use the Editor, but it's far too technical for me.. :rolleyes:
Good luck with your endeavours, I suspect they'll take a very long time..

BlackCaptain

04-19-2003, 07:05 PM

I sure hope not...

If they do then I'll just download some Mod's from websites. Go to www.morrowind.com and go to the Downloads section. Then click on the picture of the two skeletons on the left, and scroll down to a site called MorrowindFiles. It has SO many downloads for your game... Armor, Weapons, Guilds, Buildings, Characters... It's just so immense.;)

Feanorian

04-20-2003, 06:58 AM

btw have you guys played Unreal Tournament 2003?

I just got it today and am having some problems playing it, I am downloading some Driver so that I can play it, does anyone know about Windows Service Pack and if it will work? I am really excited about playing it...tomorrow:( :( :( , I also liked Warcraft 3.

BlackCaptain

04-21-2003, 11:48 PM

Does anyone know how well Morrowind will run on a 32MB ATI Radeon 7500 video card?

...

On a laptop:(

Lantarion

04-22-2003, 11:34 AM

I'll get back to you in a PM on that, I'm at school now and I can't remember what my video card is.. :rolleyes:

Khamul

04-29-2003, 04:24 AM

Just got MOHAA, so if anyone is interested in playing. :D

Gandalf White

05-01-2003, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by Khamul
Just got MOHAA, so if anyone is interested in playing. :D Finally! Someone else here who has it. I'd be interested in playing, but how would we get on? Do you have Gamespy or something?

Khamul

05-07-2003, 01:07 AM

Yea, I have Gamespy. Only played the game for 5 minutes, so I might suck. :D Azog could play too.

Gamespy- Khamul

Ancalagon

05-07-2003, 01:08 AM

Oh go on then, give me a shout when your ready;)

Gandalf White

05-07-2003, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Khamul
Yea, I have Gamespy. Only played the game for 5 minutes, so I might suck. :D Azog could play too.

Gamespy- Khamul

Using playerspy I only came up with about 50 other Khamul's. I really need help to narrow that down! ;)

My Gamespy thingy is tR|-NiceGuy-|[*MaRiNeS*] I believe I have some room left on my buddy list.

P.S. Khamul, do you have the version 1.11 patch?

Khamul

05-07-2003, 09:04 PM

Yea, I have the patch. I think I left my email visible. Khamul@lotronline.com

Added you to mine...

Gandalf White

05-08-2003, 04:30 AM

Ah, ok, I'll go check now.

Got it. BTW, are you registered?

Khamul

05-09-2003, 12:26 AM

Nope, just using the free service.

Ancalagon

05-09-2003, 01:26 AM

Khamul, would you find thisMap Creation Tool (http://download.com.com/3000-2121-10187743.html?tag=lst-0-9) useful for your RPGs?

Gandalf White

05-09-2003, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by Khamul
Nope, just using the free service. Yep, same with me. I think registering is a complete waste of money. :rolleyes:

Is Azog on Gamespy as well? If so I'll add him also.

Khamul

05-09-2003, 05:23 AM

I guess getting quicker downloads can't hurt, but I really don't care that much. I use the in game features much of the time. Azog's is Azog.

Gandalf White

05-09-2003, 04:42 PM

Agh, there's 20 Azog's!!! Help again!!! :eek:

Khamul

05-09-2003, 07:48 PM

I will just get him to add you.

Elendil3119

05-09-2003, 08:09 PM

Does anybody here have old enough computers that they play old, archaic games like Quake 2? *hides*

Gandalf White

05-10-2003, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by Khamul
I will just get him to add you. Ah, thank you, that will be much easier. BTW, what time zone are you in?

Does anybody here have old enough computers that they play old, archaic games like Quake 2? Wow, Quake 2!!! That's like the first demo I snuck from my friend's CD onto my comp. Couldn't figure out how to use mouse movement though. Somehow got stuck using 'A' and 'Z' to look up and down. :eek: Very nearly impossible!

Khamul

05-10-2003, 05:20 PM

I am in CST. (Texas)

MacAddict

05-16-2003, 05:42 AM

Just a question before I go off thinking about getting it. Has anyone played the Matrix game "Enter the Matrix"? Is it any good?

~MacAddict

Gandalf White

05-16-2003, 06:51 AM

I didn't realize it was out yet. I know they're showing it at E3.

Khamul

05-17-2003, 05:50 AM

Yea, I really don't think that it is out yet. Anyone want to play Starcraft some time too? Khamul56 on all servers.

MacAddict

05-29-2003, 04:55 AM

I Got Enter the Matrix today... and what I have to say about it is this: BUY THIS GAME NOW! Its undescribably awesome! I've been playing it all day! Simply, You HAVE to get this game. On a scale of 1-10: 99999999999999999 :D

~MacAddict

Ancalagon

05-29-2003, 08:54 AM

I do like it, some parts of the game are excellent, though in truth it is really Max Payne with different characters. In saying that the cut scenes are good and the hacking interesting, though fairly straigtforward. I am sure there must be a lot more to the hacking than I have already discovered?!

BranMuffin

05-29-2003, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Khamul
Yea, I really don't think that it is out yet. Anyone want to play Starcraft some time too? Khamul56 on all servers.

YEAH I'LL PLAY YOU ONCE I GET MY INTERNET AT HOME BACK UP AND RUNNING. HOW YOU BEEN?

Khamul

05-29-2003, 11:13 PM

Been doing great. Played mainly people I know from school, but I am getting better. Winning most of the games, having the top score, but I would not call myself an expert or anything.

BranMuffin

05-30-2003, 02:45 PM

I WAS REFERRING TO HOW YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN, BUT GAMEPLAY WORKS FOR NOW. I HAVEN'T PLAYED MUCH ONLINE FOR A WHILE BUT I STILL NEED A WORTHY OPPONENT COMPS. SUCK AND SO DOES MY BROTHER(LAN GAMES).

Gandalf White

05-30-2003, 04:09 PM

Hey Ancalagon, guess what! I got RTCW. Been playing the single player and absolutely love it. Haven't quite gotten to multi-player, but I'm sure it will be a blast.

Once I get some practice in MP I'll have to play you. :)

Khamul

06-01-2003, 03:22 AM

Yea, the SP for that game is great. I really never really got into the Multiplayer because of Punkbuster. My brother and I played at the same time, and it banned our cd keys for a month. It thinks we didn't buy the game or something. :S

Azog

06-07-2003, 06:14 AM

I am here, and just so you know, Gandalf White... My Gamespy is Azog, and if you look for the name, mine is Jon Olson.

Ancalagon

06-07-2003, 11:14 AM

Mine is AncalagonleBlack, I will happily play RTCW anytime.

Azog

06-08-2003, 11:13 PM

You played Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory yet?

FilePlanet.com has it (should be on the main page).

Best thing of all... it's free.

Khamul

06-09-2003, 05:15 AM

Yea, can't really say that it is my favorite game, but RTCW and ET are not bad games. The Single Player for RTCW to Castle Wolfenstein is great, but I guess it was a little less like war, and a little more like UT or Q3 for me. (Not to say in anyway that I don't like it. :D)

Gandalf White

06-10-2003, 03:52 PM

Yes, I have ET, but it lags like heck for some reason. I haven't played that much though, so I've probably just managed to play on bad servers.

Based on rave reviews on this forum I've got Morrowind. This is my first real RPG and I must admit, I'm feeling very lost. The possibilities look very good, but when you can't find a merchant that sells health potions...(which they probably do, I just don't see) things can go badly. Now I'm stuck with some Moon Sugar so no one will trade with me except the Mages, and I can't find their house! (You get the point, I'm lost......)

Any tips on playing, gaining experience, etc. would be incredibly welcomed. :eek:

Azog

06-13-2003, 01:00 AM

That's odd. Enemy Territory runs really well for me. (I have a Radeon 7500 though). It is based on the Quake 3 engine, so lag definitely shouldn't be a problem.

Gandalf White

06-13-2003, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Azog
That's odd. Enemy Territory runs really well for me. (I have a Radeon 7500 though). It is based on the Quake 3 engine, so lag definitely shouldn't be a problem. Yeah, probably just bad servers.

I didn't realize that the Quake III engine had anything to do with cutting down on lag. I know MOH can get really laggy, especially Spearhead (which I've managed to lose, darn it.... :( :rolleyes: )

As to Morrowind, I'm beginning to get the hang, and realizing how large it truly is......just awesome.....not without problems, esp. in gameplay, but otherwise epic... :)

Azog

06-16-2003, 04:42 AM

Quake 3 has a fast engine, and it is really good on keeping away from lagging, unless you've got a really awful server. The only lag that I ever get is a tiny gunfire lag. Nothing wrong with the movement.

I think the gunfire lag is gonna be there with every shooting game though. (Tribes 2 is one of the worst for me)

BranMuffin

06-17-2003, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Gandalf White
As to Morrowind, I'm beginning to get the hang, and realizing how large it truly is......just awesome.....not without problems, esp. in gameplay, but otherwise epic... :)

Are you talking about x-box or comp.?

BlackCaptain

06-22-2003, 12:25 AM

I think it's all the same... PC only differs because it has the TES CS.

Hey does anyone know if Unreal II will run with a DDR ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 7500 AGP 32 MB Video Graphics card?

Ancalagon

06-22-2003, 02:19 PM

Regular consoles are nowhere near PC's either in performance of graphics and speed, however it will depend very much on the system you have. The simple fact you can continually upgrade various aspects of your PC means it is lightyears ahead of any current console, especially in terms of memory upgrading, CPU choice and primarily your choice of graphics card. The difference between an MX440 card and a TI4200 64MB DDR is enormous, consider then jumping even further to the new range of GEForceFX 5900 Cards and the perfect Radeon 9800 256MB! Take a look at the specs (http://www.xboxcity.com/Console/Specs.asp) for the 3 main consoles here and compare them to your own PC. Comparing them to mine, they are basic and slow, the only saving grace is the games themselves, designed to work on slower systems but heavily supported for a mass market. All in all it is a good recipe for success, but always at the cost of graphics and speed.

Yes, Quake 2 will run with your card.

Anamatar IV

06-22-2003, 03:17 PM

I need someone's help who plays Age of Empires the Conquerors online. What is an out of sync error? How do you fix it? I wanna know if there is any other way to fix this thing before I go out and buy a new video card...

BranMuffin

07-01-2003, 10:03 PM

Sorry I've never played it. I think MacAddict has though.

MacAddict

07-01-2003, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
I need someone's help who plays Age of Empires the Conquerors online. What is an out of sync error? How do you fix it? I wanna know if there is any other way to fix this thing before I go out and buy a new video card...

I've played it but never online. But I speculate that an "Out of sync" error means the server isn't repsonding fast enough, if you have High-Speed (DSL or Cable) then it shouldn't be happening. But if its an error with the VideoCard, I don't know anything that would help accept that I don't think its the VideoCard thats causing it, I only have 8MBs on mine and I've never gotten any errors like that.

~MacAddict

Anamatar IV

07-01-2003, 10:23 PM

I fixed it. Playing Age of Empires online has now turned into a kooky superstitious thing. I'm this close to eating a lucky hot dog before starting the game.;)

BranMuffin

07-02-2003, 05:38 PM

How did you fix it? Just in case someone else has the same problem. Hot Dogs are gross-mechanically seperated meat-ugh.

Anamatar IV

07-02-2003, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by BranMuffin
How did you fix it? Just in case someone else has the same problem. Hot Dogs are gross-mechanically seperated meat-ugh.

Well instead of going to MSN Zone by typing in zone.com, I go to it through Age of Empires (open Age of Empires, click the MSN Zone button, click go to the Zone button). I don't know why it helps, but it does.

Gandalf White

07-16-2003, 09:49 PM

I found the Zone very confusing, but that could just be me... :(

I've finally got Battle Realms, just starting to get to work on it.

I've also worked my way to a Level 22 Khajiit Thief in Morrowind. To all who said this was the best game ever, I can only say this.

You were absolutely right! :)

BranMuffin

07-17-2003, 04:33 PM

I just borrowed Warcraft III. Blizzard has combined Warcraft II with Diablo to make III. The graphics and all were good, but I don't like having a hero who can devastate cities by himself.

Gandalf White

07-17-2003, 07:42 PM

Argh, I'm jealous! :mad: The only person I know with Warcraft III lives in Maine (and me in PA). I have to make it my object to purchase it, once my funds recover themselves. ;)

In the demo, though, I thought the hero's had a "nice" feel, I certainly didn't see them as too powerful. But then again, I never played Warcraft II, so I wouldn't know the difference.

BranMuffin

07-17-2003, 09:42 PM

Starcraft is the best out of them all, IMO.

Hey, I'm leaving tomorrow morning for PA. Family vacation.

Gandalf White

07-18-2003, 05:07 AM

I have yet to play Starcraft......

Have fun. I live in PA, but would much rather live down in Florida....or New Mexico.

BlackCaptain

08-17-2003, 10:57 PM

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic...

BEST

GAME

EVER

if your into RPG's that is... the turn-based combat grows on you though. I think it's one of the best games of all time... amazing. Does anyone else like this game?

Gandalf White

08-17-2003, 11:17 PM

It's taken over Morrowind as best RPG, eh? :)

I haven't played it, but it's been given awesome reviews. I'm not into Star Wars, though, so I don't think I'd want to give it the time. (I've grown tired of Morrowind.) :eek:

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (http://www.gamers.com/game/1366504/previews) Finally, a decent LotR game for PC.

Halo! Halo! Halo! Halo! Halo! Halo! Halo! For PC!!! (http://www.microsoft.com/games/Halo/default.asp) Need I say more? I just can't wait. They've really spruced this up: a 1600x1200 resolution setting, awesome multiplayer, with usable vehicles....Ahhhh

More Lord of the Rings!!! (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/lordoftheringswarotr/preview_6072438.html) Coming along seemingly well, I guess. Hope I like it...

flame

08-18-2003, 08:09 AM

does anyone like the silent hill games?

BranMuffin

08-18-2003, 05:57 PM

Silent hill, I've only played on a console(didn't know they had it for PC). But it is really fun to play late at night with surround sound on somewhat loud and the room be PITCH BLACK. That'll set the mood real good...

GW, you need to try out Starcraft. If you like real time strategy games then this ones a keeper. But I like it best when playing other people on LAN.

BC I'll have to try it out. Sounds good.

Gandalf White

08-18-2003, 06:08 PM

I must admit I'm very particular about my RTS games. The only ones I've liked so far are Warcraft III and Battle Realms.

I do have Starcraft, but haven't taken the time to get into it, as well as problems with B.net and my CD key. :(

BlackCaptain

08-22-2003, 05:41 AM

Well about KotR:

It's turn-based battling, and I HATE turnbased combat systems... but that was before I played this game. It really grows on you. The amount of things to do in this game is so huge... not like Morrowind though. This game is more linear, but the Dark side/ Light side spectrum of the game really adds alot more depth; more than Morrowind could have. There's also some great story-twists, and one massive one at the end that I NEVER would have seen coming. Very cinimatic. This is a game that people who know nothing about Star Wars, or dont even like Star Wars could love.

Ancalagon

09-20-2003, 11:33 AM

Anybody interested? This is the most concise review of WotR that I have come across.

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/lordoftheringswarotr/preview_6074991.html

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/lordoftheringswarotr/index.html

Regards

Anc.

Gandalf White

09-20-2003, 04:10 PM

Yeah, I was looking at that yesterday. IMHO I think/hope the game will be fun to play, but not exactly what I was hoping for. Very "unreal" to build Rohan's horseman and Gondor's swordmen from the same building, not to mention 'summoning' a Balrog. :eek:

flame

09-23-2003, 04:51 PM

any seen or heard of a game called fire worrior, its a FPS (First Person Shooter) wich is coming out for PC and PS2. but it looks amazing.

Gandalf White

09-26-2003, 04:51 AM

Eh, what's this? I appear to have missed another game! :eek: Or maybe I mentioned it, I can't see my other posts...

Anyways, this allows you to control 4 different armies, unlike WotR. Gondor, Rohan, Isengard, Mordor.

One big problem, the Ents fight for Isengard. Who the heck designed that into it??? :confused: :eek: Maybe I should send them an e-mail...;)

Whoops, the link! (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/battleformiddleearth/preview_6075705.html)