Wait a tic, isn't a pedal and wheel just a way of remapping controls, akin to plugging in a gamepad instead of using your keyboard? If that's the case, how would they know you're using "approved" controls?
Developers, if you're reading this, I play Trackmania United with a keyboard just fine, thank you very much.
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.. for me in college at least. Coming from a low-income family I didn't have a modern computer of my own when I started college, so I went down to the university's surplus warehouse and saw G3 350's being sold for $10. Coupled with a standard PC mouse & keyboard, I found it surprisingly functional at the time for a 7-year-old machine. I gave it away last year to a friend, but seeing this thread made me remember how I got used to Apple.
On Square wanting to keep possible cash cows off the VC, where they would be reduced to about $8 (The usual price for an SNES game, 800 wii points = $8), I can see that. Now only if they would give Secret of Mana any attention and stop coming out with sequels/prequels/alternative storylines that drag the good Mana name through the muck.
On the subject of RPGs though, I'm hoping to start seeing some on the VC soon. Sega has Shining in the Darkness planned to come out soon (good times, but where's Shining Force?), plus I wonder why aren't they considering the Phantasy Star series? That used to give me a good fix whenever I got bored of Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy. I think there's a lot of other players they could tap by introducing some classic console RPGs into the mix.
It sounds like a lot of battery life, but that's where the "always-on" internet connectivity feature concerns me. Ignoring security concerns, wouldn't having the wifi/cellular signals on all the time reduce battery life? If 14 hours is the life in always-on mode, then maybe battery life won't be that much of a concern. I'd still like to see a way to manually turn wifi on/off on the unit, though.
I'm having trouble seeing any way of this working at all, for several reasons.
First, cell phones are not known for capturing detail so well on their small screens. Is a phone, even a camera phone, capable of taking in a person's signing that well?
Second, there's already a phone that's found common usage with the Deaf: The Sidekick. Several members of my university's ASL club use it as a regular communications device. That and I think you can also implement TTY on it. It's nearly the most useful method, if only you didn't have to fork out extra for such services.
You're speaking the proverial chicken and egg here. Does "average joe" really see it that way to start out with or did Hollywood plant that image? And if the latter, isn't that just reinforcing the image that Mr. Joe and Mrs. Jane expect?
Having played both the SNES and Genesis versions, they were at least far more passible approaches at translating the pen-and-paper game to video gaming than the crap that's showing up on 360.
The SNES version was okay, but the Genesis version was always my favorite in that it allowed more customization. Both games allowed you to hire other runners, and I'm not quite sure which one had more to select from, but Genesis gave you the options of either hiring them for a single run or hiring them as permanent companions. In relation, Genesis used a more complete stat set than SNES so that only increased the control you had in developing your characters.
Matrix combat in Genesis was more challenging than SNES, but more rewarding as well. Of course, almost nothing else gave more satisifaction than masking pass a strong IC. I would have liked to see the ability to choose your race, though, since that would bring out many more options.
The stories in both games were okay, though not as complex as some of the Shadowrun novels from the same era.
I've heard of a Shadowrun FPS in development, which unfortunately looks like another wannabe-Quake fragfest. Why do I have a feeling that going the FPS route instead of MMO is gonna make Daikatana look like a masterpiece?
I just want to elaborate on some things the parent said.
At least where I'm at (University of Iowa), a car isn't really needed for getting around town, not to mention going that route can become expensive. Parking downtown and on campus can be a pain and many of those who stay in the dorms and have cars usually have to park them in the ramps, which racks up big over time. The best alternative is using the transit systems for getting around town. We have several here, including the city transit systems for Iowa City/Coralville, as well as campus-run transit and all three stop at the main campus.
Unless you're doing some intensive projects or calculations as a computer science major (graphic design?), you don't need the latest and greatest in computing. A suitable college computer will handle typing up papers, internet browsing, text and.pdf files, and M$ Office-type projects.
In addenium (sic), if you're a gamer at all and you're still planning to get some playing in on your downtime, I'm lucky enough to have a used games shop downtown. Getting rid of the titles I never play anymore made a PS2 and DS Lite much more affordable. Using old, unusable stuff to get newer, essential items is another good rule of thumb for any facet of college life.
Second that. Strangely enough, I found myself drawn more to FFIV than FFVI for several reasons.
FFVI's story might have been more grandiose, but after the first half it just tappered off into individual story lines. There's nothing wrong with gaining insight on your individual character's struggles, but FFIV's story seemed more concise throughout the whole game.
Also, while FFVI does have possibly the best RPG villian of all time (I will give it that cred), it was easy to see from a mile away that the rest of the game would lead to him. FFIV had that charm with its behind the scenes-maniuplator-unknown-till the last part of the game.
In reference to storyline, FFIV just held for me a greater sense of exploration. Caves, underworlds, 100 foot towers, robotic innards, and of course, going to the mooooooooooonnnnnnnn!
Then look at weapons. FFVI had the Atma Weapon. Nice, a glorified lightsaber, ho hum. FFIV had the spoon dagger, c'mon! If you thought those Guiness guys made silverware deadly, you haven't seen a ninja utilize untensils like Roger Clemmens.
Finally there was the difficulty. FFIV had restricted characther roles, yes, but it also made you utilize each character to their own unique strengths to win the toughest battles. By the time you reach FFVI's conclusion, with enough cactaurs you could Ultima every danged thing into nonexistance.
I first got into nerdcore with ytcracker's 'Nerdrap Entertainment System'. Thought there would be others out there doing the same thing and it looks like I was right.
Props to yt and the rest for making rap I can actually stand listening to.
The ideal use of this configuration I think would be to take your notebook to school/work/etc., bring it home and dock it in for more power.
The only flaw in this is that the "desktop replacement" itself has too much mass for it to be portable. If they could combine this type of dock with a smaller, more mobile system, it'd be the best of both worlds.
Most likely this is going to appeal to the hardcore power users in the notebook crowd.
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Wait a tic, isn't a pedal and wheel just a way of remapping controls, akin to plugging in a gamepad instead of using your keyboard? If that's the case, how would they know you're using "approved" controls? Developers, if you're reading this, I play Trackmania United with a keyboard just fine, thank you very much.
.. for me in college at least. Coming from a low-income family I didn't have a modern computer of my own when I started college, so I went down to the university's surplus warehouse and saw G3 350's being sold for $10. Coupled with a standard PC mouse & keyboard, I found it surprisingly functional at the time for a 7-year-old machine. I gave it away last year to a friend, but seeing this thread made me remember how I got used to Apple.
Do you really want to give people more incentive to throw their wiimotes? ;)
On Square wanting to keep possible cash cows off the VC, where they would be reduced to about $8 (The usual price for an SNES game, 800 wii points = $8), I can see that. Now only if they would give Secret of Mana any attention and stop coming out with sequels/prequels/alternative storylines that drag the good Mana name through the muck.
On the subject of RPGs though, I'm hoping to start seeing some on the VC soon. Sega has Shining in the Darkness planned to come out soon (good times, but where's Shining Force?), plus I wonder why aren't they considering the Phantasy Star series? That used to give me a good fix whenever I got bored of Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy. I think there's a lot of other players they could tap by introducing some classic console RPGs into the mix.
It sounds like a lot of battery life, but that's where the "always-on" internet connectivity feature concerns me. Ignoring security concerns, wouldn't having the wifi/cellular signals on all the time reduce battery life? If 14 hours is the life in always-on mode, then maybe battery life won't be that much of a concern. I'd still like to see a way to manually turn wifi on/off on the unit, though.
Excccuussse me, Princess!
did the parents require a transmutation circle?
I'm having trouble seeing any way of this working at all, for several reasons.
First, cell phones are not known for capturing detail so well on their small screens. Is a phone, even a camera phone, capable of taking in a person's signing that well?
Second, there's already a phone that's found common usage with the Deaf: The Sidekick. Several members of my university's ASL club use it as a regular communications device. That and I think you can also implement TTY on it. It's nearly the most useful method, if only you didn't have to fork out extra for such services.
is what I call a Maxwell's Demon
we're gonna get a slime-shaped DS as well, a la DQVIII + slime controller?
You're speaking the proverial chicken and egg here. Does "average joe" really see it that way to start out with or did Hollywood plant that image? And if the latter, isn't that just reinforcing the image that Mr. Joe and Mrs. Jane expect?
but when do I get my Dragon's Tooth?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Remote#Wii_Zapper
They showed a "light gun" shell for the Wiimote at E3 so it's a strong possiblity. Now if only you could shoot that stupid dog...
do any of them come with Ridge Racer.. Riiiddddggge Racer!
Luxo Jr. with true ray tracing?
Having played both the SNES and Genesis versions, they were at least far more passible approaches at translating the pen-and-paper game to video gaming than the crap that's showing up on 360.
The SNES version was okay, but the Genesis version was always my favorite in that it allowed more customization. Both games allowed you to hire other runners, and I'm not quite sure which one had more to select from, but Genesis gave you the options of either hiring them for a single run or hiring them as permanent companions. In relation, Genesis used a more complete stat set than SNES so that only increased the control you had in developing your characters.
Matrix combat in Genesis was more challenging than SNES, but more rewarding as well. Of course, almost nothing else gave more satisifaction than masking pass a strong IC. I would have liked to see the ability to choose your race, though, since that would bring out many more options.
The stories in both games were okay, though not as complex as some of the Shadowrun novels from the same era.
Maybe this is a sign that relig... err I mean magic and technology can't coexist.... oh, wait..
*ducks behind cliched fantasy story*
I've heard of a Shadowrun FPS in development, which unfortunately looks like another wannabe-Quake fragfest. Why do I have a feeling that going the FPS route instead of MMO is gonna make Daikatana look like a masterpiece?
This chummer is not pleased.
I just want to elaborate on some things the parent said.
.pdf files, and M$ Office-type projects.
At least where I'm at (University of Iowa), a car isn't really needed for getting around town, not to mention going that route can become expensive. Parking downtown and on campus can be a pain and many of those who stay in the dorms and have cars usually have to park them in the ramps, which racks up big over time. The best alternative is using the transit systems for getting around town. We have several here, including the city transit systems for Iowa City/Coralville, as well as campus-run transit and all three stop at the main campus.
Unless you're doing some intensive projects or calculations as a computer science major (graphic design?), you don't need the latest and greatest in computing. A suitable college computer will handle typing up papers, internet browsing, text and
In addenium (sic), if you're a gamer at all and you're still planning to get some playing in on your downtime, I'm lucky enough to have a used games shop downtown. Getting rid of the titles I never play anymore made a PS2 and DS Lite much more affordable. Using old, unusable stuff to get newer, essential items is another good rule of thumb for any facet of college life.
Second that. Strangely enough, I found myself drawn more to FFIV than FFVI for several reasons.
/END comparison
FFVI's story might have been more grandiose, but after the first half it just tappered off into individual story lines. There's nothing wrong with gaining insight on your individual character's struggles, but FFIV's story seemed more concise throughout the whole game.
Also, while FFVI does have possibly the best RPG villian of all time (I will give it that cred), it was easy to see from a mile away that the rest of the game would lead to him. FFIV had that charm with its behind the scenes-maniuplator-unknown-till the last part of the game.
In reference to storyline, FFIV just held for me a greater sense of exploration. Caves, underworlds, 100 foot towers, robotic innards, and of course, going to the mooooooooooonnnnnnnn!
Then look at weapons. FFVI had the Atma Weapon. Nice, a glorified lightsaber, ho hum. FFIV had the spoon dagger, c'mon! If you thought those Guiness guys made silverware deadly, you haven't seen a ninja utilize untensils like Roger Clemmens.
Finally there was the difficulty. FFIV had restricted characther roles, yes, but it also made you utilize each character to their own unique strengths to win the toughest battles. By the time you reach FFVI's conclusion, with enough cactaurs you could Ultima every danged thing into nonexistance.
I first got into nerdcore with ytcracker's 'Nerdrap Entertainment System'. Thought there would be others out there doing the same thing and it looks like I was right.
Props to yt and the rest for making rap I can actually stand listening to.
The ideal use of this configuration I think would be to take your notebook to school/work/etc., bring it home and dock it in for more power.
The only flaw in this is that the "desktop replacement" itself has too much mass for it to be portable. If they could combine this type of dock with a smaller, more mobile system, it'd be the best of both worlds.
Most likely this is going to appeal to the hardcore power users in the notebook crowd.
I thought someome told Kusanagi to stop diving into random portables.
Tell them that in five years you won't need Vista to run it.
Obviously the author only covered "PC posture", not "Gamer posture"
Slumped back in chair, head tilted towards screen, body rigid except for wrists and fingers.
Trying to correct that is like trying to find a cure for the neurotic cat.