I'm going to agree with you here, sarcasm or not as I'm a bad judge of this. If they admit they've problems with the PC version, why go ahead with an admittedly already less than stellar version of the game port to the 360? Downloading patches hurts, no matter where they come from, but only in the sense they cause a delay in me getting my fix.
I kind of want to address the FFO part of your post. Have you played the FF MMO on the 360 (or PC)? This game is so niche it's not even funny (opinion here folks, don't kill me). I like to tinker with the MMO but a long install followed by a testicle imploding game update from the FFO mothership was enough to make me not want to play the game five minutes in cause my attention (short as it is) was already taken by something else. Yay, a few hours and I'm in game! I feel that if another MMO made an honest attempt to be console friendly in its controls and provide a wide user base using the existing PC user base, it would give FFO that kick to the nuts it has needed. All they need to do is smooth out it's wrinkles (large as some may be) before they port it over. The stories and especially the use of camera angle during NPC conversations make you feel more of a 'world shaping' part of the game. It could still be better though.
Visually, Conan is a very stunning MMO. It would make a very beautiful game on the 360. I hope if they push it to the 360 they let the players on different consoles/PC mingle. What will probably happen is it will get lost in a sea of competitors like you say, and be another FFO game where Conan fans can come to get their fix. On the PvP front however, I still give that title to Warhammer (yes, bias).
I signed up for Obama campaign email notices to my personal mail and I don't notice them spamming me. I mean, it has picked up since the debates started and the election gets close. I can't really call it spam because the most I've seen is one email a day for three days then they're quiet again until another issue pops up.
In other news today, Homeland Security has detained the entire Chili Cook-off Carnival event after their new FAST software registered positive hits on EVERYTHING there, including some domesticated animals and a squirrel with three legs.
I got in early due to pre-order and I must say that I am enjoying the game thus far. Only up to rank 10 (they say rank instead of level, but whatever) but I have had experience with both the controlled RvR (these you click a button for on the compass and it puts you in a queue for them, the only one I've experienced is very capture and hold, but fun) or the open quest areas which you can roam around in. Detaunt actually serves a purpose in this game when you go against other players, which makes playing a mage class a little easier as I'm no turned into beef jerky the instant a tank rolls up on me.
The other thing I particularly enjoyed were the PQs (Public Quests) that anyone can participate in. You come across these areas and there are objectives (kill 100 things, then smash 15 of these, defend this, etc) and anyone can assist in completing the objectives and the tallied points for them are persistant (save for the timed ones which if not completed autofail then reset the encounter). The loot is done in such a way in that if you took part in some way you are rewarded.
Not saying it's perfect, but so far I am enjoying myself.
Youtube is different; posting there is like throwing your words away. Discussion does not take place; people throw the words out and then turn their back on them. Here, people come back and see if their comments have scored well. In so doing, they notice replies and reenter the discussion that they had participated in earlier in the day.
I've noticed posting on YouTube is like throwing up in a pool, that's full of vomit, that other people have already contributed to. You get an initial burst of OMG! (your puke is a different color! your puke is the same color as mine!) and then it fades out as you stumble back to the house, overwhelmed at the fumes coming from a giant pool of puke.
Know enough about a person you're going against for a job and you could probably get them blown out of the interview waters with a few entries onto a fake mySpace or FaceBook account.
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They have a PC game with problems. They can fix the game on the PC by issuing patches. They can even improve and polish it, making it a better game
If they publish the game as it is now for the XBox360, it will suck and they will have no way of fixing it.
I am fairly certain they can patch the game if it were on the 360. It would just be a bitch of a patch tho.
No, the program recognizes this and just switches to William Shatner's voice to read aloud instead.
I'm going to agree with you here, sarcasm or not as I'm a bad judge of this. If they admit they've problems with the PC version, why go ahead with an admittedly already less than stellar version of the game port to the 360? Downloading patches hurts, no matter where they come from, but only in the sense they cause a delay in me getting my fix.
I kind of want to address the FFO part of your post. Have you played the FF MMO on the 360 (or PC)? This game is so niche it's not even funny (opinion here folks, don't kill me). I like to tinker with the MMO but a long install followed by a testicle imploding game update from the FFO mothership was enough to make me not want to play the game five minutes in cause my attention (short as it is) was already taken by something else. Yay, a few hours and I'm in game! I feel that if another MMO made an honest attempt to be console friendly in its controls and provide a wide user base using the existing PC user base, it would give FFO that kick to the nuts it has needed. All they need to do is smooth out it's wrinkles (large as some may be) before they port it over. The stories and especially the use of camera angle during NPC conversations make you feel more of a 'world shaping' part of the game. It could still be better though.
Visually, Conan is a very stunning MMO. It would make a very beautiful game on the 360. I hope if they push it to the 360 they let the players on different consoles/PC mingle. What will probably happen is it will get lost in a sea of competitors like you say, and be another FFO game where Conan fans can come to get their fix. On the PvP front however, I still give that title to Warhammer (yes, bias).
Whatever you play, make sure you find it fun.
I signed up for Obama campaign email notices to my personal mail and I don't notice them spamming me. I mean, it has picked up since the debates started and the election gets close. I can't really call it spam because the most I've seen is one email a day for three days then they're quiet again until another issue pops up.
Day 1:
I put on my robe and wizard hat...
*sigh* Byebye karma. Time to play Ultima until this blows over!
He's the new 'third choice'!
I can't wait for the MP3 Blender. Then I can have it play You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) while I blend!
How would the State of Kentucky "seize" a domain name registered in the Isle of Man anyway?
By sending TWO men to the Isle of Man! Probably to bully and threaten him.
Tough man, I'm keeping the couch you sold me for $20.
In other news today, Homeland Security has detained the entire Chili Cook-off Carnival event after their new FAST software registered positive hits on EVERYTHING there, including some domesticated animals and a squirrel with three legs.
I got the title 'The Snob' after putting 5 gold sellers on my /ignore list. I wear it proudly.
As they say, 'education has a left wing bias', unfortunately the US of A does not even have a left wing to speak of.
Would explain the whole 'flying in circles' feeling I've been feeling over the past few years.
Fear is okay, how one acts on it decides if one is a hero or a coward.
Okay, you had me up until that point, but this campaign is as doomed as the previous. We all know which operating system guys with beards use.
Beard OS?
Is WoW PvP horrible? Yes, I will always admit that. However, just because I raid doesn't mean I'm a carebear. Just wanted to make that distinction.
I have a large symbol on my belly in the shape of a Jolt Cola can that I can use to do some form of...stare... Does this make ME a carebear?
I got in early due to pre-order and I must say that I am enjoying the game thus far. Only up to rank 10 (they say rank instead of level, but whatever) but I have had experience with both the controlled RvR (these you click a button for on the compass and it puts you in a queue for them, the only one I've experienced is very capture and hold, but fun) or the open quest areas which you can roam around in. Detaunt actually serves a purpose in this game when you go against other players, which makes playing a mage class a little easier as I'm no turned into beef jerky the instant a tank rolls up on me.
The other thing I particularly enjoyed were the PQs (Public Quests) that anyone can participate in. You come across these areas and there are objectives (kill 100 things, then smash 15 of these, defend this, etc) and anyone can assist in completing the objectives and the tallied points for them are persistant (save for the timed ones which if not completed autofail then reset the encounter). The loot is done in such a way in that if you took part in some way you are rewarded.
Not saying it's perfect, but so far I am enjoying myself.
They're only able to track dog poop, right? I mean, no particular reason I'm asking... Just curious...
If I knew what kind of cake you liked Mr. Beckerman, I would find a way to send you one. Much respect for you and good luck.
Well crap. I'm out of the Voltron job now... Wonder if the Power Rangers need anyone.
I want to be the fifth spaceship that flies up to join, simply so I can scream, "And I'll form, THE HEAD!"
Youtube is different; posting there is like throwing your words away. Discussion does not take place; people throw the words out and then turn their back on them. Here, people come back and see if their comments have scored well. In so doing, they notice replies and reenter the discussion that they had participated in earlier in the day.
I've noticed posting on YouTube is like throwing up in a pool, that's full of vomit, that other people have already contributed to. You get an initial burst of OMG! (your puke is a different color! your puke is the same color as mine!) and then it fades out as you stumble back to the house, overwhelmed at the fumes coming from a giant pool of puke.
I give you a 100% true rating!
... as long as it's on a Sony product! But trust us, it's really close to anywhere!
So, anyone want to buy my couch? $20!
Know enough about a person you're going against for a job and you could probably get them blown out of the interview waters with a few entries onto a fake mySpace or FaceBook account.
Just a worry on my part. Good thing I'm a hermit!