The weekend couldn't come soon enough! And in between sleep and mowing the yard, there will be GAMES! Ok, GAME! I would normally list a couple of games that will catch my eye, but, we all know I am a Civ whore, so, Civ it is. Single player and multiplayer.
More BOTF for me. Hopefully some Civ IV and/or Crusader Kings 2 as well.
More of my Shogun 2 campaign - just have to capture Kyoto to win! All this talk of BOTF has me fired up so will be giving it a go using the All Ages mod.
I think nothing for me - I have my army reunion this weekend and it's beer Friday night, beer Saturday afternoon and beer Saturday night...in large quantities.
I will be recoversing Sunday so on top of a large Full English, I'll likely make some more of my Challenger II model
Enjoy your gaming whatever it is that's floating your boat this weekend.
Inspired by Martok I've reinstalled BotF, and will check out the Balance of Power mod. I also hope to finish the main Shadowrun Returns campaign and get back to testing the latest build of Lock 'n Load.
Hope to finish my Shogun 2 campaign, I think Victory is within reach!
Maybe go back to my Civ V game as Sweden as well.
What is BotF?
Quote from: Tuna on August 02, 2013, 06:16:16 AM
Hope to finish my Shogun 2 campaign, I think Victory is within reach!
Good luck to us both Tuna! :)
(BOTF is Birth of the Federation)
XCOM
Wargame:ALB - still working out my skills on the skirmish maps
Shogun II
and taking my first shaky steps on the DOTA II ladder
and finally after months of procrastination and mind changing ive ordered some GW paints and some models and im waiting for them to arrive
I really want to start up a new game of CKII with the latest expansion I bought. I just need to find a decent amount of time to get the game going. Other than that I started playing some Tropico 4 again as well as my Far Cry 2 campaign.
A couple of flights with FSX and some jumping around goodness of:
Fallen Enchantress (near endgame with created leader)
CK II (Trying to form the Scandinavian Empire)
Civ V
Wargame LandAir (try new dlc)
Shogun TW II (in mid-game now, starting to get interesting)
PE
I will be smacking around the Austrians and laying siege to Belgrade while holding off the Turks as the Byzantines in Civ V. And maybe some Skyrim.
Dammit Jim I'm still waiting on you to come out of the birth canal...
But other than that lots and lots of Wargame: Airland Battle, possibly some World of Tanks. I have a hankering to dabble in Crusader Kings 2 to prep for EU4...
HA
Crusader Kings 2: I now control both the kingdoms of England and Skotland. Unless my older daughter produces an male heir shortly I'm going to lose one of them when succession times roles around.
Wargame ALB: Want to try out the new DLC. Hopefully can set up some MP games with some fellow grogs.
Skyrim: Going to start work on my first Skyrim mod before I start another playthrough.
What kind of mod are you planning?
BotF
Quote from: republic on August 02, 2013, 07:36:59 AM
Dammit Jim I'm still waiting on you to come out of the birth canal...
Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your wife, man. At this point, I just hope he comes out safe, and ideally at a not-terribly-inconvenient time. 8)
Quote from: Tuna on August 02, 2013, 06:16:16 AM
What is BotF?
BOTF is a terrible addiction that has consumed the last fourteen years of my life. ::)
To elaborate, however:
Birth of the Federation is basically
Master of Orion 2 set in the
Star Trek: The Next Generation universe. (Some of the same folks that worked on MOO2 also worked on this game, and their influence clearly shows. BOTF has been referred to by some as "MOO2.5".)
You play as one of five major powers (Federation, Klingons, Romulans, etc.). You do the normal 4x stuff -- explore the galaxy, colonize new star systems, research new technology, conduct diplomacy with the other races (and of course fight them when diplomacy fails), launch intel operations against your foes, etc. There also are the usual random events (probably the best known are the Borg invasions!) which can help spice up the game.
Perhaps one of BOTF's most notable features are the "minor" races (such as the Vulcans, Bajorans, etc.) that you can interact with. They add a good deal of atmosphere to the game, partially because you can choose to force them into your empire at the point of a phaser rifle, or you can use diplomacy to get them to join your empire peacefully. (There are pros and cons to both methods, especially depending on which power you're playing as.)
Anyway, it's an old game (and it shows), but it's still a fun one for me. :)
I've gotten sucked back into Sword of the Stars II of late. This is just a kick-ass game. Loads of fun.
Will try to find some time for Graviteam Tactics Op. Star as well. Another game that falls into the kick-ass category --
Looks like Republic's still on, "South-of-the-Border-Alert". I know, I know. Don't start THAT again. It's hot here in Florida so it works like this, clean the pool, get in the pool, stay in the pool. Eat, drink, sleep, in the pool. You can't use the computer in the pool, dammit. Maybe if I wrapped in water-proof duct tape... So it'll be something cool for me like Skyrim up at the snow level or CM-Gustav Line in a snow storm or something like that. Or I could just put my BVD's in the freezer for about 30 min. & then put them back on. That works and your able to sing real high too. 8)
Civ 5 BNW, Shadowrun Returns and I'd like to finally get to Wargame ALB.
Well, like Slasj, I am I'm Florida...on average it has been for 3 months - and will be for another 2.5- about 95 degrees outside.
Soooo, I will be inside, like a hibernating bear who sleeps in the summer.
Playing DW, scourge of War and most definitely...Homeworld 2 complex 8.4
Dota 2
Dark Souls (Sexybox 360)
Had a nice afternoon playing some CoH stuff, mainly AtB, and will probs play more this evening.
Wargaming this weekend??? SFA!!!
Gonna do my best at the Fishing Sim and Elbow Bending 5.0
I'll either continue making my way through my Steam sale purchases, or I'll play more Rising Storm until I find myself cursing the developers in a blind rage.
And I just realized it's a long weekend. So...sweet! I shall also be drinking a substantial amount of scotch. ;D
Probably continue from last weekend Children of the Nile with the Horus Texture Overhaul Project mod which had its final release recently.
May get distracted with some Tropico 4 (must resist buying the Voodoo DLC :) ) and S.P.A.Z or maybe even some vanilla TW:ROME.
Quote from: Sir Slash on August 02, 2013, 09:43:23 AM
Looks like Republic's still on, "South-of-the-Border-Alert". I know, I know. Don't start THAT again. It's hot here in Florida so it works like this, clean the pool, get in the pool, stay in the pool. Eat, drink, sleep, in the pool. You can't use the computer in the pool, dammit. Maybe if I wrapped in water-proof duct tape... So it'll be something cool for me like Skyrim up at the snow level or CM-Gustav Line in a snow storm or something like that. Or I could just put my BVD's in the freezer for about 30 min. & then put them back on. That works and your able to sing real high too. 8)
where in Fl0iDa are yee?
Quote from: Gusington on August 02, 2013, 07:45:28 AM
What kind of mod are you planning?
Going to be doing a shaman style RP mod. I plan for my next character to not use any enchants but surviving in Skyrim on master difficulty with the Skyrim Redone mod is probably impossible. So I;m doing a mod that will give some different type of powers such as elemental resistance, elemental damage on weapons, etc. to make up for the lack of enchanting. Going to be stealing some ideas for powers from both WoW and Rift.
Wow. Hardcore. You're like some kind of Skyrim maniac.
Marvel Heroes Online and learning some DOTA2 on the side.
Some Wargame: Airland Battle and/or Rising Storm sometime this weekend, if I want serious multiplayer.
Right now I'm goofing off with the Planned Assault editor and Iron Front.
I'm sure I'll get in some Rising Storm tonight.
Other menu items include Skyrim, BMS Falcon, and perhaps some Combat Mission series.
I may boot up Wargame:ALB due to all the recent discussion about it. I'm still figuring it all out.
Quote from: Toonces on August 02, 2013, 07:33:43 PM
Right now I'm goofing off with the Planned Assault editor and Iron Front.
I'm sure I'll get in some Rising Storm tonight.
Other menu items include Skyrim, BMS Falcon, and perhaps some Combat Mission series.
I may boot up Wargame:ALB due to all the recent discussion about it. I'm still figuring it all out.
Ahhh I forgot planned assault works with iron front, I'm gona give that a try this week.
Hey Star. I'm in a small town in S.W. Florida, Desoto County actually though I don't think Desoto came anywhere near here. But if somebody buys me a couple of drinks, I'll usually try to tell them I know where the Fountain of Youth is. Anyway my pool was 90 degrees today. Being a nurse, I know that alcohol can be very useful in cooling people's temp when overheated or making them just not give a damn about it. ::)
ahhh I-70 how I hate thee and your speed traps.
Just on the last day of antibiotics so tomorrow is a concerted attempt to destroy my liver (and some Iron Front MP).
I'm still playing through the grand campaign in Hearts of Iron III as France. Man, this game eats up my time but I'm loving it.
Probably stab some people in the face in Rising Storm.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 03, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
Just on the last day of antibiotics so tomorrow is a concerted attempt to destroy my liver (and some Iron Front MP).
I'm still playing through the grand campaign in Hearts of Iron III as France. Man, this game eats up my time but I'm loving it.
Probably stab some people in the face in Rising Storm.
Simhq? Ill try and get on
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 03, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
Probably stab some people in the face in Rising Storm.
This may well be on my multiplayer list for today. 8) Probably not as much of the stabbing, but yeah.
Quote from: Nefaro on August 03, 2013, 07:34:54 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 03, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
Probably stab some people in the face in Rising Storm.
This may well be on my multiplayer list for today. 8) Probably not as much of the stabbing, but yeah.
You should do Iron Front instead.. good group of people and some Grogs!.. Don't know if can, but if I'm free at that time, I'll sign on.
Quote from: undercovergeek on August 03, 2013, 04:00:57 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 03, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
Just on the last day of antibiotics so tomorrow is a concerted attempt to destroy my liver (and some Iron Front MP).
I'm still playing through the grand campaign in Hearts of Iron III as France. Man, this game eats up my time but I'm loving it.
Probably stab some people in the face in Rising Storm.
Simhq? Ill try and get on
Yup. 1PM PST. Turn out has been pretty small lately but that's usually the case in the summer months.
Testing submarine launched ballistic nuclear missiles on France in Command: modern naval/air ops.
Did they work?
Quote from: Tuna on August 03, 2013, 08:57:33 AM
You should do Iron Front instead.. good group of people and some Grogs!.. Don't know if can, but if I'm free at that time, I'll sign on.
I had to push myself to play
Rising Storm for a bit. Then my favorite free-to-play 'shooter' started calling me (War Thunder) so all commitments are off now.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 03, 2013, 01:20:02 PM
Quote from: mikeck on August 03, 2013, 12:52:39 PM
Did they work?
Is the Pope Catholic?
You mean the new one??? not sure actually. Lol
Well, you and the other beta illuminati need to hurry up. Need a modern naval war fix
SDR's on antibiotics? Do I dare ask for what?
I am entering the 2nd week of solo parenting...The Wife returns Thursday...so my gaming schedule was ambitious. Tonight I should be able to smack the Austrians around again and take Belgrade in Civ V.
Have squeezed in some XCOM so far, lost Jarhead and Bob - its not the same without them, but i shall not reload the turn!!
Quote from: Gusington on August 03, 2013, 05:28:04 PM
SDR's on antibiotics? Do I dare ask for what?
Joys of getting old, SnuffleupaGus. Prostate infection.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 03, 2013, 06:36:01 PM
Quote from: Gusington on August 03, 2013, 05:28:04 PM
SDR's on antibiotics? Do I dare ask for what?
Joys of getting old, SnuffleupaGus. Prostate infection.
how did you get THAT??? :o
Probably the same way I got one in my bollock - shagging loads of loose chicks. 8)
Wish I knew. Even though the docs have it as chronic non-bacterial prostatitis on file, they insist on throwing me on antibiotics when I get hit with a bout every 4-5 years. I take the drugs, cut out the booze and the caffeine for a few weeks and it abates.
Quote from: undercovergeek on August 03, 2013, 06:17:19 PM
Have squeezed in some XCOM so far, lost Jarhead and Bob - its not the same without them, but i shall not reload the turn!!
Did they at least die in a blaze of glory?
I didn't even know the prostate could get infected. Holy frijoles.
A few years back I recall reading that middle age and older men who have sex on a regular basis have a lower incidence of prostate cancer. Sexually active women in the same age bracket, otoh, have a higher incidence of cervical cancer. That's just not fair. :(
Quote from: Kushan on August 03, 2013, 07:12:34 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on August 03, 2013, 06:17:19 PM
Have squeezed in some XCOM so far, lost Jarhead and Bob - its not the same without them, but i shall not reload the turn!!
Did they at least die in a blaze of glory?
they died in a blaze of 'we wish we had a better commander' but yes they were performing heroic acts - unfortunately Bob got killed twice, once by the aliens and once by me for rising up as a zombie
The team is now led by Major Huw 'the Puw' Jones (he's Welsh, it was a guess!!), and a sniper named after an old female work colleague
Quote from: undercovergeek on August 03, 2013, 08:00:55 PM
The team is now led by Major Huw 'the Puw' Jones (he's Welsh, it was a guess!!), and a sniper named after an old female work colleague
Haha! I hope you've given me a decent haircut! And if I'm a woman I hope I have big boobies!
I resumed playing 2 games i hadn't finished yet...still getting hammered!
- Heroes of annihilated empires(mission: defending the camp)
- Tin Soldiers: Julius Caesar...lost again Pharsallus...
I think i have to start something easier before i continue with these...too hard. Me thinks, next week i'll be playing Dark Star One.
Also playing Armada 2526 Supernova.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on August 03, 2013, 06:51:11 PM
Probably the same way I got one in my bollock - shagging loads of loose chicks. 8)
In which case, you should have got it in both of 'em. My advice would be to change hands occasionally ;)
Hahahahaha Bob! I can't even begin to think of a comback to that one. Well played!
Had a good flight on DCS, I do wish that game was a little more alive. Ingame voicecomms would do wonders for that game. While nearly every server has their own teamspeak hardly anyone uses them...
Finished my Shogun 2 FotS campaign today! Started a vanila Shogon 2 campaign right after. I'm definitely going to be weak for Rome II.
Played some Iron Front Saturday at SIMHQ, with SDR and some of the regulars. But lost my internet at the beginning of the 3rd game :(.
Congrats Tuna on the FOTS win I hope. Show those CA drones we can beat their best. Next... Grogheads Total War!!!
Tuna did you win? I am nearing the end of my Civ V campaign as the Byzantines and look set to win if i can make Austria my bitch.
Played waaaaaaaaaay too much Dark Souls sandwiched around my vacation... I swear if I couldn't backup / restore my saves, and play offline, I'd have quit a long time ago out of frustration. There are times when the game is just too hard for an old fart like me. That's a shame, because it is an excellent game otherwise. This mode is a must for me, makes full screen windowed mode work, plus some other nice fixes: http://darksouls.nexusmods.com/mods/19/?
Played Stainless Steel Mod 6.4 for Medieval II TW: Kingdoms, English campaign Middle Era.