What game still runs well over dial-up? I have relatives who live out in the country, where an 0.05 Mbps v.90 connection is considered "high speed". And how would I talk everybody into buying a copy of the same game?
Heh, so if they're out in the country, it's cheaper in gas to have them drive in all the time for a night of Wii sports?
So what do I do when I want one advantage of consoles (games that don't need a separate machine, a separate monitor, and a separate copy of the game per player) and one advantage of PCs (game mods and indie games)?
This is a specious argument though. Sure, you only need one copy of Super Smash Bros. But that means all your buddies have to come to your place to play. Where as the four people each with their own game can join in from where ever they are. Party games don't have to mean everyone in one place.
There's a time and place for everything.
Seriously though, the computer game vs console game argument is about as useful as MacOS vs Windows, Fedex vs UPS, and so on and so forth. Consoles have their advantages, as do computers.
They are sovereign. GB lost the case against them, and reinforced that ruling when they declined to intercede as requested by Germany and Denmark during an incident on Sealand.
And during the 1990s, Sealand fired upon a GB naval ship. I don't see GB having successfully invaded either. Just because a nation can be invaded by another, does not mean that nation isn't sovereign.
Following your statement: As such, the test of sovereignty is quite simple: can you fight off any attempt to deny your sovereignty ? If yes, you're sovereign; if not, you're not., there are two or three nations, tops, in the world. US, Russia and maybe China.
Is it? When you take into consideration the time it takes to punch in a ten digit phone number, wait for the phone to be answered, then speak... I've already sent a text saying change of plans...:P The phone conversation is only faster when you're having one of those 9 minute, 36 seconds long conversations..
I'm an agnostic. When God (or whatever name he, she or it wishes to go by) comes down here and does something to prove his/her/its existence, then I'll believe in God. Until that point, or until I die, I'll simply acknowledge that God's existence is neither proven or disproven, but possible.
Chances are, the only time we'll find out for certain is when we die. We'll wake up in heaven, hell, purgatory or whatever realm the dead go to, or... we won't. At that point, what does it matter?
Thing is, if I had a bit of spare cash to make it worthwhile, I'd place a bet on God's existence.:D
Using a non-corporate email might allow a company to inquire into something without attaching their name to something they might not want it attached to. It's not like he was saying he was officially speaking for Lockheed Martin, but that he was asking a few questions.
So, when's Comcast dropping email? Since I'm sure spam is getting close to that 95% you speak of.
The US tried removing Alcohol way back when, how did that turn out?:P
Comcast is dropping a service they think no one will miss, without dropping their price mind you. I don't think they're doing it for any other reason than to save money.
So... instead of 1000s of newsgroups, we're looking at 1000s of websites? Finding a good forum has the same feelings as finding a good usenet group. Ego-driven owners or not, most people have felt free to spout off at the mouth with little or no regard to the people on the other end. At least the "ego-driven" owner can shut up some of the noise, where as in usenet, what options do you have? In "ego-driven" boards, we see ads... in usenet, we see spam that has no equal and no way of killing it.
At least with Firefox, Adblock and Greasemonkey, I can use Google Groups and filter out the spam. Usenet is actually enjoyable, without the "make money fast" schemes and the MI5idiot.
You can, if you back up your data. You do not need Steam to play the games once they are installed, rather, you do not need Steam to be able to connect to its servers.
And it's already been mentioned before that if Steam goes bye-bye, Valve will release necessary patches and such so that people can continue to play the games they own on Steam.
Not to mention, if a friend were to buy a game you own, instead of having to wait for the download, your friend could install the game from your backup.
It may be a form of DRM, but it's one of the more open ones I can think of.
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I think this post takes the thread. :)
What game still runs well over dial-up? I have relatives who live out in the country, where an 0.05 Mbps v.90 connection is considered "high speed". And how would I talk everybody into buying a copy of the same game?
Heh, so if they're out in the country, it's cheaper in gas to have them drive in all the time for a night of Wii sports?
So what do I do when I want one advantage of consoles (games that don't need a separate machine, a separate monitor, and a separate copy of the game per player) and one advantage of PCs (game mods and indie games)?
Suck it up and buy both?
Supreme Commander
Demigod
Left4Dead
Team Fortress 2
This is a specious argument though. Sure, you only need one copy of Super Smash Bros. But that means all your buddies have to come to your place to play. Where as the four people each with their own game can join in from where ever they are. Party games don't have to mean everyone in one place.
There's a time and place for everything.
Seriously though, the computer game vs console game argument is about as useful as MacOS vs Windows, Fedex vs UPS, and so on and so forth. Consoles have their advantages, as do computers.
Hey, all those folks died for our freedom. Which includes the freedom to celebrate about a towel.
Perhaps now Idle should be renamed Weird, or Strange. :P
PC gaming is dead.
Now excuse me while I take my flying car off to my paperless office.
They are sovereign. GB lost the case against them, and reinforced that ruling when they declined to intercede as requested by Germany and Denmark during an incident on Sealand.
And during the 1990s, Sealand fired upon a GB naval ship. I don't see GB having successfully invaded either. Just because a nation can be invaded by another, does not mean that nation isn't sovereign.
Following your statement: As such, the test of sovereignty is quite simple: can you fight off any attempt to deny your sovereignty ? If yes, you're sovereign; if not, you're not., there are two or three nations, tops, in the world. US, Russia and maybe China.
By that standard, parts of the UK are in Sealand's jurisdiction.
Is it? When you take into consideration the time it takes to punch in a ten digit phone number, wait for the phone to be answered, then speak... I've already sent a text saying change of plans... :P The phone conversation is only faster when you're having one of those 9 minute, 36 seconds long conversations..
I'm an agnostic. When God (or whatever name he, she or it wishes to go by) comes down here and does something to prove his/her/its existence, then I'll believe in God. Until that point, or until I die, I'll simply acknowledge that God's existence is neither proven or disproven, but possible.
:D
Chances are, the only time we'll find out for certain is when we die. We'll wake up in heaven, hell, purgatory or whatever realm the dead go to, or... we won't. At that point, what does it matter?
Thing is, if I had a bit of spare cash to make it worthwhile, I'd place a bet on God's existence.
Using a non-corporate email might allow a company to inquire into something without attaching their name to something they might not want it attached to. It's not like he was saying he was officially speaking for Lockheed Martin, but that he was asking a few questions.
How does having your own email domain build an impression of legitamacy?
:P
Do you think having a domain hosted by Atrivo will make you seem more legit?
So, when's Comcast dropping email? Since I'm sure spam is getting close to that 95% you speak of.
:P
The US tried removing Alcohol way back when, how did that turn out?
Comcast is dropping a service they think no one will miss, without dropping their price mind you. I don't think they're doing it for any other reason than to save money.
Often, the internet is a victim of it's own success and popularity.
No going back.
Me, I miss the good old days of IRC, email and Usenet. No spam, there was an IQ test to get in, and a 2400 baud modem and a phone line got you there.
And their pet Lynx.
So... instead of 1000s of newsgroups, we're looking at 1000s of websites? Finding a good forum has the same feelings as finding a good usenet group. Ego-driven owners or not, most people have felt free to spout off at the mouth with little or no regard to the people on the other end. At least the "ego-driven" owner can shut up some of the noise, where as in usenet, what options do you have? In "ego-driven" boards, we see ads... in usenet, we see spam that has no equal and no way of killing it.
At least with Firefox, Adblock and Greasemonkey, I can use Google Groups and filter out the spam. Usenet is actually enjoyable, without the "make money fast" schemes and the MI5idiot.
Usenet dies because it refuses to evolve.
Pics or it didn't happen. :)
Once more, since you appear to be new here. You can set it so that Idle doesn't appear on the main page.
:D
Sadly, this means you'll have to log in... awww, no more trolling.
Hey, I can speak for myself thanks.
And, seems like you're jealous. You only WISH you could be Cmdr Taco.
I'm sure we'll be reading your emails here soon.
Yet you're still here reading it? :P Do you not see how hypocritical that is?
You can, if you back up your data. You do not need Steam to play the games once they are installed, rather, you do not need Steam to be able to connect to its servers. And it's already been mentioned before that if Steam goes bye-bye, Valve will release necessary patches and such so that people can continue to play the games they own on Steam.
Heh, so you don't want to change your preferences... and you keep clicking the Idle link... I think you don't quite know what "sucks" means. :P
Steam makes it easy to back up your games.
Not to mention, if a friend were to buy a game you own, instead of having to wait for the download, your friend could install the game from your backup.
It may be a form of DRM, but it's one of the more open ones I can think of.
Do you own any records? Up until recently, you'd be SOL if your record player died.
;)
8-tracks? Up until recently, you'd be SOL if the player died.
Own any beta-max stuff? SOL if the player dies.
Games on CD? SOL if companies decide that their newest Blu-Ray device doesn't need to be backwards compatible.
NES games?
HD-DVD?
If I were to worry about whether or not I could use a piece of software 20 years into the future, I'd not buy anything...
And if you aren't backing up your data, well, you're the dumbass, ain't ya?