I thought I would intentionally create a provocative title, but it actually literally means what is says. I am choking, shaking, and running a fever (I've already seen a doc and am medicated).
So, I was wondering what games folks like to play when they are sick. I played some Osmos on my iPad (a truly unique and innovative game). It's very peaceful, low stress, and relaxing.
PS: Don't sit too close to the monitor when reading this thread!
Solitaire that comes with Windows, 3 card flip.
I play RPGs like Fallout New Vegas and beer & pretzels wargames like Panzer Corps when I'm sick.
I did this, a lot, while on the pain meds before and after surgeries.
Any type of wargame or strat game that is turn based. No need to be dancing for keys or whipping a mouse around when you are feeling sick. Something slow that I can focus on is usually the best.
Get well soon!
Ah ... narcotics ...
I took some cough medicine last night. I am like "Gee ... those antibiotics are really kicking in. I don't feel feverish anymore and the shakes have stopped." For the h*ll of it, I took my temperature again only to find out that I had gone from a low grade fever to a medium grade fever.
Maybe we need another thread, "Games and opiates". Another misleading title because it could be referring to England and China opium wars.
It's funny. My wife got sick first. So, we are doing the "don't use my glass" thing and "my food separate from yours" thing. In the meantime, we're passing this iPad back and forth. If I had to put money on it, I would say that the iPad was the vector!
Quote from: Capn Darwin on June 19, 2012, 09:32:27 AM
Any type of wargame or strat game that is turn based. No need to be dancing for keys or whipping a mouse around when you are feeling sick. Something slow that I can focus on is usually the best.
Get well soon!
+1
I used to play a lot of Steel Panthers when I was under the weather.
Haven't been really down and out for a while, but I would typically suggest something low-stress and addicting to distract you. My prescription? Warlock. That should hold your attention, won't get in the way if you have to get up and move from the PC for any reason, and should satisfy you through your convalescence.
Get well soon!
Dwarf Fortress, Minecraft, or something turn-based like Civilization. Certainly no action games! Maybe Crusader Kings 2, because you can sort of let it run without too much trouble.
A turn-based game that doesn't take a huge amount of concentration..
I suppose Warlock--Arcane fits this bill just fine. Or one of the Civs.
I also enjoy some of the better Roguelikes when I'm in this kind of mood, because I only need to move one guy. ;D Like Dungeon Crawl or maybe TOME even though the latter has a bit more in the skill use department, Crawl is mostly click-attacks and looting (and dying.. starting over with new build.. yay!).
How about Solium Infernum? That's a pretty slow-paced strategy game that's just made for lazy day playing.
By the way, this made me LOL:
Quote from: MarkShot on June 19, 2012, 09:22:28 AM
PS: Don't sit too close to the monitor when reading this thread!
Hope you feel better, Mark!
I'm sorry to learn that you are ill, Mark. If you're feeling up to playing some retro games, GOG.com is giving away The Savage Empire (http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/worlds_of_ultima_the_savage_empire) and Martian Dreams (http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/ultima_worlds_of_adventure_2_martian_dreams). I haven't played either one in years, but I thought the price was right.
Here's hoping you and your wife get well soon.
Quote from: MarkShot on June 19, 2012, 09:37:38 AM
Ah ... narcotics ...
I took some cough medicine last night. I am like "Gee ... those antibiotics are really kicking in. I don't feel feverish anymore and the shakes have stopped." For the h*ll of it, I took my temperature again only to find out that I had gone from a low grade fever to a medium grade fever.
Maybe we need another thread, "Games and opiates". Another misleading title because it could be referring to England and China opium wars.
Hmmm, let me guess...Ye Ol'
Tussionex. Yeah, when I get a sinus infection I take it and magically, it feels like everythings better...until I wake up and feel like crap again. I cant concentrate on it though so I try to catch up on movies. Oh well, enjoy the ride! Maybe Doodle jump?
I just wanted thank you folks for your kind thoughts. It is a URI, but the fever hasn't broke 102. For me, with an artificial heart valve, I got to take infections seriously.
I got admitted through the ER in Macau, China with 104+ in late January on the first day of the lunar new year. That really felt bad. I wasn't delirious, but felt like my head was being pounded with a bat.
So, it's a chance to be lazy when I got huge list of stuff to do. I don't too many such opportunities these days. I am just lounging around and taking it easy. Don't know why bad stuff has such an affinity for metallic aortic valves. I think it has something to do with fluid dynamics.
The other interesting thing although becoming a vegetarian and losing 29lbs so far, I guess the promise of a strengthened immune system is just snake oil hype ... This is my first URI. If not for starting antibiotics yesterday, I think I would be in the ER today. But I don't regret losing 29lbs. It will be of value one way or another.
Hang in there MarkShot.
If you are in the mood for more of a wargame, Commander Europe at War is a good choice, as is Panzer Corps.
Congrats on the weight loss! Check out Super Immunity by Joel Fuhrman for tips on boosting immunity through diet.
http://www.amazon.ca/Super-Immunity-Essential-Nutrition-Boosting/dp/0062080636/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340133327&sr=1-1
I play and RPG like Skyrim or Fallout: New Vegas. I had the flu the week Skyrim came out, so I wondered around taking screenshots few a couple hours each day. When I was finally over it, then I really started playing.
If I'm in a strategy mood, then I'll play Distant Worlds or Crusader Kings II, and turn the time down to slow. When I play Distant Worlds sick I set everything to be under AI control and watch the game play itself.
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Something turn based is the best as you can take your time with it and step away whenever the need arises.
My suggestion would be to give up on gaming and watch some serious Netflix. Alternate some military history shows with scifi series such as Primeval or Eureka and throw in an action movie or two to keep up the momentum. It may be all empty calories but it will help the time pass more quickly.
I've been watching Netflix. Just started Ken Burns' documentary on baseball.
Sorry to hear you're ill,
MarkShot. I wish you a safe & speedy recovery!
Quote from: Kushan on June 19, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
When I play Distant Worlds sick I set everything to be under AI control and watch the game play itself.
I find this works quite nicely as well. I know some criticize
Distant Worlds for being able to "play itself", but I honestly think it's one of the game's strengths -- you can micro the game as much or as little as you like.
CO:BftB ...i had just set up a grand strategy with commands for a only few higher-up HQs and lay back, start the sim, and watch (without sound, cause that could be unnerving when ill) the AI doing its thing and see the situation unfold... maybe pause ... a few corretions... and so on...
In 1999, I was back home after open heart surgery. I was in no condition (rib spreader) to fly my beloved EAW. I just fired up a big air battle and used the game key to external view friendly fighters as they dogfighted. It was a wonderful magical experience to find out that the Battle of Britain was still going on even if I couldn't fly in it.
In 2005, I was hospitalized (heart attack) for about 4 weeks. It would have been nice to have had an iPad with me. However, I read O'Kanes "Wahoo" and "Clear the Bridge!". They were good reads and reminded me of my own patrols. In fact, I was out on patrol the day the heart attack hit. (Games really need to have a heart attack quick save key as one of their accessibility options.) I am taking very few game hard copy materials to Taiwan with me (mainly depending on the iPad for PDFs), but I am taking "Wahoo" and "Clear the Bridge!". They just have too much sentimental value.
@Capn Darwin
It's OT but noticed your avatar. Is that a new Matrix Game in the works?
Yes. We are still waiting for the ok and location to talk about it. Stay tuned. 8)
Mark -- hope you and the missus are feeling better. How about a little semi-mindless Magic: The Gathering?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/97330/
Can't beat the price $10 for the "2013" version....
Fever broke. Watching Netflix mainly.