Size isn't a problem...we have a designated tabletop gaming area:-)
This sounds really interesting, I'll have to bring it up to the group....they will likely be down for it. We tend to stick with the same few games, but are always open to trying new ones
Nice, I'll have to take a look at that. Thanks for the suggestion!
We currently play Hero Quest as a Warhammer/DnD hybrid. Ranged attacks are handled like Warhammer (guesstimate number of inches, etc.) and melee attacks are handled like DnD (dice rolls, checks, etc.) We also use both Warhammer and DnD minis, each type with its own stats and abilities laid out in a largish Excel file. It's pretty cool, works very well. You get the quickness and ease that a board game provides, yet the depth and character development of DnD, along with the mental skill that Warhammer requires.
Not installed. From what I understand, the load times are significantly reduced on the 360 if you install the game to the hard drive first. I just don't have the room to do so -_-;;
I really enjoyed the Mako too. Driving a versatile machine across an uninhabited planet, realizing just how small you are, and realizing how things can get along fine without any life present? That's an experience tough to beat in a video game.
I certainly don't do html hard coding anymore, but back in the day when I was in middle school ('95-'98) learning HTML from a couple of books, I did everything in notepad. There is no way I would hard-code an entire website nowadays, but I'm glad I started with the straight coding...it has made learning PHP MUCH easier.
I've been wanting to learn a new language just for the hell of it, and I've consistently heard that Ruby on Rails is fairly easy to pick up and get started with. Anyone have any suggestions for good books written for Ruby noobs? Thanks!
I used the term "streamlined" in my own review. Here are six reasons why:
1. Weapon upgrades apply for your entire team, not just a single character. 2. Once you research a weapon, anyone on your team who is able to use that type of weapon can use it simultaneously. 3. Armor upgrades that have been researched apply to the characters specified regardless of what armor they are wearing 4. You can completely customize each individual piece of armor you are wearing from a single screen 5. Yes, weapons require "ammo" of sorts now...however, with the exception of heavy weapons, any magazines you pick up add ammo for ALL of your weapons, not just one type. 6. There are far more side missions that share a common location...you will typically complete 2-4 side missions on one planet.
Based off these things (and more), the experience is much more streamlined.
Oh, and my apologies for the continuing pimpage of my review throughout this Slashdot story.
The fact that the OP used the term "Microsoft Fanboy" in their post tells me that they are ignoring games on Microsoft platforms by choice, not by necessity. I could be wrong, but I doubt that I am.
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Agreed. The viewpoint in ME2 is WAY too close to Shepard...I don't mind the fixed nature of the camera, but it would be nice if the view was pulled back a bit so his shoulders didn't take up half my TV.
I will say that I'm pissed they took out the elevators. Excerpt from the review I wrote up for my website:
"...it's a good thing the new loading screens are so interesting and well done, because you are going to be staring at them a LOT; there are some truly epic load times in ME2 when played on the Xbox 360. I would just like to take this opportunity to say a sarcastic "thanks" to the idiots that complained about the long elevator rides. At least with the elevators we got back and forth banter between our team members...now we just get repeating wireframe schematics. GG for reducing side discussions, complainers. I appreciate it."
Instead of complaining about "Microsoft fanboys", why don't you stop being a fanboy and purchase a system outside of your petty preferences?
I never understood the idea of artifically limiting yourself in the world of gaming. If you can only afford one console, that's fine...but if money isn't an issue, the only thing preventing you from playing Mass Effect 2 is yourself.
...how come patent trolls are awarded patents in the first place? Would it be possible to make an applicant show proof that they are in the planning stages or are currently using what they are trying to patent?
Since I'm aiming for a conversational tone, and I KNOW I don't speak with 100% correctness, some errors are to be expected (and in some cases, they're intentional.)
Whenever I have to write either "its" or "it's", I have to stop and remind myself that the normal apostrophe rules are essentially reversed. I'm usually good about it, but it sometimes slips away from me.
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Size isn't a problem...we have a designated tabletop gaming area:-)
This sounds really interesting, I'll have to bring it up to the group....they will likely be down for it. We tend to stick with the same few games, but are always open to trying new ones
We enjoy watching hockey (Go Caps!) and we LOVE watching boxing...but other than that, sports are mostly ignored in our house.
Unless you count Iron Chef as a sport :P
Nice, I'll have to take a look at that. Thanks for the suggestion!
We currently play Hero Quest as a Warhammer/DnD hybrid. Ranged attacks are handled like Warhammer (guesstimate number of inches, etc.) and melee attacks are handled like DnD (dice rolls, checks, etc.) We also use both Warhammer and DnD minis, each type with its own stats and abilities laid out in a largish Excel file. It's pretty cool, works very well. You get the quickness and ease that a board game provides, yet the depth and character development of DnD, along with the mental skill that Warhammer requires.
only thing less likely to get you a woman than showing off your 'leet original motorola startac clamshell phone from 1996
I would just like to say for the record that my lady would love it if I still had one of those.
See, the problem isn't that showing off a Startac phone won't get you a woman...the problem is you haven't shown it to the right woman ;-)
...for the downstairs neighbor's protection.
Not installed. From what I understand, the load times are significantly reduced on the 360 if you install the game to the hard drive first. I just don't have the room to do so -_-;;
I really enjoyed the Mako too. Driving a versatile machine across an uninhabited planet, realizing just how small you are, and realizing how things can get along fine without any life present? That's an experience tough to beat in a video game.
Watch out...they'll bring out the patRIOT act on you!
...my Super Bowl party is going to involve games of Chez Geek, Hero Quest, and a Civ 4 LAN.
Anything remotely related to Football is banned.
I certainly don't do html hard coding anymore, but back in the day when I was in middle school ('95-'98) learning HTML from a couple of books, I did everything in notepad. There is no way I would hard-code an entire website nowadays, but I'm glad I started with the straight coding...it has made learning PHP MUCH easier.
I've been wanting to learn a new language just for the hell of it, and I've consistently heard that Ruby on Rails is fairly easy to pick up and get started with. Anyone have any suggestions for good books written for Ruby noobs? Thanks!
I used the term "streamlined" in my own review. Here are six reasons why:
1. Weapon upgrades apply for your entire team, not just a single character.
2. Once you research a weapon, anyone on your team who is able to use that type of weapon can use it simultaneously.
3. Armor upgrades that have been researched apply to the characters specified regardless of what armor they are wearing
4. You can completely customize each individual piece of armor you are wearing from a single screen
5. Yes, weapons require "ammo" of sorts now...however, with the exception of heavy weapons, any magazines you pick up add ammo for ALL of your weapons, not just one type.
6. There are far more side missions that share a common location...you will typically complete 2-4 side missions on one planet.
Based off these things (and more), the experience is much more streamlined.
Oh, and my apologies for the continuing pimpage of my review throughout this Slashdot story.
As I noted, if money is a problem then it's fine.
The fact that the OP used the term "Microsoft Fanboy" in their post tells me that they are ignoring games on Microsoft platforms by choice, not by necessity. I could be wrong, but I doubt that I am.
Agreed. The viewpoint in ME2 is WAY too close to Shepard...I don't mind the fixed nature of the camera, but it would be nice if the view was pulled back a bit so his shoulders didn't take up half my TV.
I will say that I'm pissed they took out the elevators. Excerpt from the review I wrote up for my website:
"...it's a good thing the new loading screens are so interesting and well done, because you are going to be staring at them a LOT; there are some truly epic load times in ME2 when played on the Xbox 360. I would just like to take this opportunity to say a sarcastic "thanks" to the idiots that complained about the long elevator rides. At least with the elevators we got back and forth banter between our team members...now we just get repeating wireframe schematics. GG for reducing side discussions, complainers. I appreciate it."
Instead of complaining about "Microsoft fanboys", why don't you stop being a fanboy and purchase a system outside of your petty preferences?
I never understood the idea of artifically limiting yourself in the world of gaming. If you can only afford one console, that's fine...but if money isn't an issue, the only thing preventing you from playing Mass Effect 2 is yourself.
Here is my own review of Mass Effect 2
I guess they were just victims of context
Aren't we all?
That's what I figured...logistically impossible, more or less.
Thanks for taking the time to write out a detailed answer...super interesting stuff :-)
...she is my fiancee....definitely fiancee, lol
...how come patent trolls are awarded patents in the first place? Would it be possible to make an applicant show proof that they are in the planning stages or are currently using what they are trying to patent?
Or would that just be a logistical nightmare?
Mod parent way up. One of the best posts I've seen on Slashdot.
Since I'm aiming for a conversational tone, and I KNOW I don't speak with 100% correctness, some errors are to be expected (and in some cases, they're intentional.)
Whenever I have to write either "its" or "it's", I have to stop and remind myself that the normal apostrophe rules are essentially reversed. I'm usually good about it, but it sometimes slips away from me.
"It's like...a cosmic rebirth!"