Very nice game indeed, but I am not going to get the full game...
I also got to play it tonight (I actually had free time and not in crunch mode?) for about 40 minutes (yes, it is short). The previews, screen shots, video clips, and trailers didn't excite me for this game. I kept hearing and reading very high scores from Xbox 360 port (demo and the full game that was sold earlier). Everyone was raving how scary, addicting, and pretty the game was. Now, I know why. The audio, graphic, special effects, etc. were very nice.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS: This 3D surrealistic first perspective shooter (FPS) game and story theme was an issue for me since it didn't hit me to excite me. It takes place in 1960 in an underwater city (it reminds me of Atlantis, Titanic, Blade Runner movie, etc.). The demo started out with an introduction that reminded me of Lost's Oceanic Flight 815 jetliner crash in the sea/ocean, but at night time. Wow, looking at the water was LOVELY and seeing the water splashes and droplets on my screen! While swimming to the lighthouse near by, I heard the flames, explosions, me coughing out water and breathing, etc.
The fun start begins in the lighthouse when I travel down to the underwater city named Rupture. At the same time, I met a guy helping me over the radio. You can hack robots to be on your side and protect you, security cameras, sentry guns, etc. There are various life spawn spots if you die. If you played System Shock 2, then you would recognize that this is the same people who worked on this game. The whole game system is based on it, but on a different game engine. The game still had scary parts, beautiful graphics and effects, objectives/missions, etc. It also reminded me of American McGee's Alice 3D FPS game for the surrealism and weirdness.
Check out the game if you have a decent gaming system or a Xbox 360 (heard it was good on the console as well and there's a free demo). Enjoy the graphics, special effects (check out those neat water falls, leaks, etc.), cutscenes, sounds, music, and horror. I was surprised it ran well on my not super fast system even without the beta NVIDIA driver that is supposed to be supported for this game.
Circuit City weekly ad/advertisement shows it for $39.99 for this week. So one extra copy for you to buy since I am not buying it due to above reasons and lack of free time (got other games to play and finish). If it was a sequel to System Shock 2 game, then I would be all over it just for SHODAN (I miss her harassing me like saying "Look at you, hacker: a pathetic creature of meat and bone, panting and sweating as you run through my corridors. How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine?")!
It's quite frustrating. I was unable to get a lot of information/details on why DSL is unavailable and why VZ won't upgrade/add another CO/whatever in this area. Here's a funny part. Down the hill after the busy streets where all the shopping centers, malls, etc. are at, DSL service is available.
I did manage to get little information from VZ people back in 2005:
From Slidetbone, on BBR, on 1/24/2005:
"Total line make-up comes up to be 20363 cable feet.3 load coils and 7.5 DB loss at 1khz. Looked at your local CO CLLI code (LAPNCAXF91K) and the Hub CO CLLI (LAPNCAX) and there does not seem to be a remote or overlay there to shorten the length in your area... This was from the main one Verizon uses for DSL, ISDN and HI Cap circuits. It breaks down your line and gives me the loop makeup plus it tests for bridge taps, coils and line attenuation."
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2/27/2005 13:56:33 from tim_k: "9642- 20300 ft, 7979- 21100 ft. The tool I use isn't as complete as the one the guys who work customer issues use. I don't have access to databases that may indicate there is an RT on the line. There was one guy doing MLT tests for people on the forum, can't remember his name. I don't know of any west guys that hang out here."
In my area, I don't have any other good choices for broadband service:
1. DSL is too far (20K ft. from CO). 2. Satellite Internet is too expensive and slow. 3. No FiOS even if I am in Verizon area. 4. No WISPs around here close enough. 5. Dial-up (3 KB/sec average even on 56k modems). 6. etc.
See here and you can save as Office 2007 formats for old Office versions (as long as they have this pack). I also noticed MS keep them updated through Office Update and I still use Office 2000 SP3.
I had to use dial-up last night because of an Internet outage. So, I used my good old fashion dial-up. And wow, it's SLOW with all the ads. The worse ones are those Flash, video ads, etc.
Do schools still have computer classes these days? I know back in my days, we did (late 80s with mostly Apple 2s). I had an awesome teacher (I wonder where they are now) who knew computers and that is how I got into computers. These teachers (yes, rare) could teach online safety.
How about when you're older like in the age of 30? Does it still help? I used to play outside with dirt, collecting insects and bugs, etc. without washing my hands. Yeah, I ate with dirty hands. However, I still get sick.:(
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My negatives were the themes of the game.
Very nice game indeed, but I am not going to get the full game...
I also got to play it tonight (I actually had free time and not in crunch mode?) for about 40 minutes (yes, it is short). The previews, screen shots, video clips, and trailers didn't excite me for this game. I kept hearing and reading very high scores from Xbox 360 port (demo and the full game that was sold earlier). Everyone was raving how scary, addicting, and pretty the game was. Now, I know why. The audio, graphic, special effects, etc. were very nice.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS: This 3D surrealistic first perspective shooter (FPS) game and story theme was an issue for me since it didn't hit me to excite me. It takes place in 1960 in an underwater city (it reminds me of Atlantis, Titanic, Blade Runner movie, etc.). The demo started out with an introduction that reminded me of Lost's Oceanic Flight 815 jetliner crash in the sea/ocean, but at night time. Wow, looking at the water was LOVELY and seeing the water splashes and droplets on my screen! While swimming to the lighthouse near by, I heard the flames, explosions, me coughing out water and breathing, etc.
The fun start begins in the lighthouse when I travel down to the underwater city named Rupture. At the same time, I met a guy helping me over the radio. You can hack robots to be on your side and protect you, security cameras, sentry guns, etc. There are various life spawn spots if you die. If you played System Shock 2, then you would recognize that this is the same people who worked on this game. The whole game system is based on it, but on a different game engine. The game still had scary parts, beautiful graphics and effects, objectives/missions, etc. It also reminded me of American McGee's Alice 3D FPS game for the surrealism and weirdness.
Check out the game if you have a decent gaming system or a Xbox 360 (heard it was good on the console as well and there's a free demo). Enjoy the graphics, special effects (check out those neat water falls, leaks, etc.), cutscenes, sounds, music, and horror. I was surprised it ran well on my not super fast system even without the beta NVIDIA driver that is supposed to be supported for this game.
Circuit City weekly ad/advertisement shows it for $39.99 for this week. So one extra copy for you to buy since I am not buying it due to above reasons and lack of free time (got other games to play and finish). If it was a sequel to System Shock 2 game, then I would be all over it just for SHODAN (I miss her harassing me like saying "Look at you, hacker: a pathetic creature of meat and bone, panting and sweating as you run through my corridors. How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine?")!
DVD vs. HD is noticeable for me even on a 19" LCD computer monitor (1280x1024). DVDs are like blurry!
It's quite frustrating. I was unable to get a lot of information/details on why DSL is unavailable and why VZ won't upgrade/add another CO/whatever in this area. Here's a funny part. Down the hill after the busy streets where all the shopping centers, malls, etc. are at, DSL service is available.
I did manage to get little information from VZ people back in 2005:
From Slidetbone, on BBR, on 1/24/2005:
"Total line make-up comes up to be 20363 cable feet.3 load coils and 7.5 DB loss at 1khz. Looked at your local CO CLLI code (LAPNCAXF91K) and the Hub CO CLLI (LAPNCAX) and there does not seem to be a remote or overlay there to shorten the length in your area... This was from the main one Verizon uses for DSL, ISDN and HI Cap circuits. It breaks down your line and gives me the loop makeup plus it tests for bridge taps, coils and line attenuation."
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2/27/2005 13:56:33 from tim_k: "9642- 20300 ft, 7979- 21100 ft. The tool I use isn't as complete as the one the guys who work customer issues use. I don't have access to databases that may indicate there is an RT on the line. There was one guy doing MLT tests for people on the forum, can't remember his name. I don't know of any west guys that hang out here."
Here's the thing, I am not in a rural area since there's a lot of houses. :) However, I am on a big hill.
Where are these? I have never seen MS mention their official files via BT. I am not referring to pirated files either.
In my area, I don't have any other good choices for broadband service:
1. DSL is too far (20K ft. from CO).
2. Satellite Internet is too expensive and slow.
3. No FiOS even if I am in Verizon area.
4. No WISPs around here close enough.
5. Dial-up (3 KB/sec average even on 56k modems).
6. etc.
Yes, it's real. It was from L.A. FOX news station at 10:00 PM hour.
See here and you can save as Office 2007 formats for old Office versions (as long as they have this pack). I also noticed MS keep them updated through Office Update and I still use Office 2000 SP3.
I forgot to mention that this was back in my elementary and junior high/middle school days.
I had to use dial-up last night because of an Internet outage. So, I used my good old fashion dial-up. And wow, it's SLOW with all the ads. The worse ones are those Flash, video ads, etc.
Is that you, Mr. Burns? --Mr. Smither
Sure, Also, Apple II and Apple 2 (not used often). It doesn't matter since they all mean the same thing.
Mozilla and SeaMonkey suites can use Adblockers. Don't other Web browsers like Opera, Safari, etc. have ad blocker addons too?
How about the first CD coaster (bad burn)? [grin]
Do schools still have computer classes these days? I know back in my days, we did (late 80s with mostly Apple 2s). I had an awesome teacher (I wonder where they are now) who knew computers and that is how I got into computers. These teachers (yes, rare) could teach online safety.
Thanks for the replies. :)
That's assuming if I am in the hospital. What about if I am not in one? :P
Ahh, the only time I actually use antibiotic is when I have surgeries or teeth extractions/major work and those are rare.
I remember using it on my Apple //. Good old days! It as all text mode, not fancy GUI like Macs' versions.
So are you saying if I get sick, I shouldn't take antibiotic when I get sick so I can fight off the next one better?
How about when you're older like in the age of 30? Does it still help? I used to play outside with dirt, collecting insects and bugs, etc. without washing my hands. Yeah, I ate with dirty hands. However, I still get sick. :(
So, is she hot/cute? Are you dating her? [grin]
It's all about money. I bet MS paid BBC to use their stuff.
Isn't it easier and faster just to automatically send them to /dev/null, trash, etc.?