Endless space will take up what free time I have... Really enjoying it so far.
8)
I will be crushing the Carthaginians under my imperial heel as the English in Civ V Gods & Kings now that I have some idea what I am doing. Getting ready to start an Ethiopian campaign to hold off the Italians and also getting ready for a ETW campaign as the Ottomans.
Endless Space if my power stays on through the weekend...let it snow, let it snow, let it snow 8)
I am probably going to play tin soldiers: julius caesar and armada 2526 supernova.
PC wargaming going to take a back seat this weekend with the release of NCAA Football for the Xbox:) Plan to play the heck out of it once it downloads. I don't play much console games, but I do always buy and play NCAA, Madden, NHL, and sometimes NBA2k and Tiger Woods. I primarily get my sports fix from consoles:)
I think my Warlock fever is starting to cool off, so it may be back to TW Shogun2 and an unfinished campaign.
Saturday I intend to do some White Star Rising / Cobra, and maybe even a WaW scenario, time permitting.
Been looking at RoF again, and I'm seriously thinking of downloading it after reading what you chaps say about it. Last time I played a WW1 airwar game was 'Wings' on the Amiga - not much of a sim, but a fun game.
I used to love the Madden games for PC - unfortunately they stopped them.
No gaming for me I don't think...unless it's some OOTP13.
This weekend will be made up of
Saturday
Braveheart
Get my new bike from the bike shop
F1 Qualifying
Mosquito building
Sunday
Take my new bike out on a nice big ride - 30 mile should do
Mens Wimbledon Final (first brit in the final since 1938! He'll get beat - but a step further than for decades!)
F1 GB Race from Silvertsone
Mosquite building
I'm trying to finish my Mosquito so I can start on my B-17...but I don't want to rush it. I will be taking my time.
In between all that, if time allows, I'll be playing OOTP13 I guess.
More Skyrim for me. I'm also going to start a new game of Distant Worlds with the new beta patch.
Shogun 2 Shimazu campaign... Just reached the tipping point where it's time to attack enemy fleets. Hopefully the Black Ship will sink a few enemy fleets blocking my trade routes.. Figure three Nanban trade ships should be enough to drive off the rest.
I think I might spend some time trying to figure out Dogfighting in Rise of Flight F2P.
Then I might play some Civ V Gods and Kings or Crusader Kings.
I also want to touch up and base some painted minis I bought of ebay.
Someone mention Wings on the Amiga? One of my all-time favorites.
Quote from: Gusington on July 06, 2012, 06:52:55 PM
Someone mention Wings on the Amiga? One of my all-time favorites.
I had that as well, though for some reason I link it with the Comodore64 in my mind. I could be wrong (and probably am) as I had an Amiga500 as well.
It was released around 1990 IIRC...too late for the C-64.
I don't know. I remember having Wings and I never had an Amiga...had a C64 and a C128
Don't make me whip out a link from MobyGames...
You're most likely correct but I recall it being on a 5 1/4 inch floppy and I only had a 3 1/2 drive on my Amiga. ???
I do hope senility will be gentle with me...
Endless Space and Crusader Kings Dos
OK, please don't whip anything out. :o I think i'm remembering Wings of Glory. Were they the same game or perhaps related?
I'm finally gonna get the U-boat missions add-on to Silent Hunter 4 and then work on installing a really great mod to make the game whole. I'm stuck on Skyrim. I can't get past the Red Eagle fight just yet but working on it. And Gus. The Ottomans in ETW is maybe the toughest faction I've played. Everybody wants a piece of you. Good Luck man.
playing secret world. wont be gaming to late though, have to get up early and head to the beach for vacation!!
Slash did you play with the Elite Units of the East DLC?
Wings: http://www.mobygames.com/game/wings
Quote from: Gusington on July 06, 2012, 08:49:04 PM
Slash did you play with the Elite Units of the East DLC?
Wings: http://www.mobygames.com/game/wings
Yep. That's the game... and I can't believe it came out 22 years ago! Well, I may have lost my mind but I do still have all my teeth...
Yes Gus. I have that DLC and played my campaign using The American Revolution mod which gives the Turks lots of new units and a arty bonus at the start. The turks have great potential strength but need time and peace to develope it but nobody's on your side and you also have to deal with religious differences in the balkans and lots of hungry neighbors. It's a real challenge just to hold your own but you can make some progress once things stabilize somewhat.
I don't know why I even bother with these threads as I never play everything I say I will. Anywho, if I do play some games, I will likely play Skyrim- I played it last weekend when I got all drunk up until like 3am...I think I married some chick in the game and then I started some random quest and I can't even remember what it was exactly, but I was totally into it...
...and maybe some 2nd Manassass or SoW. Other than that, who knows?
I really have been having an urge to play some sort of tactical shooter. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm thinking of picking up Frozen Synapse maybe...
Quote from: Sir Slash on July 06, 2012, 08:07:12 PM
I'm stuck on Skyrim. I can't get past the Red Eagle fight just yet but working on it.
I was having trouble on it as well. I'm playing a 2H nord warrior. I went and made myself and my follower (not lydia) some steel plate armor and enchanted my weapon with fire damage. Take out the skeletons first, bring a lot of health potions for his burning sword and dodge out of the way when you see him start to swing.
Quote from: Toonces on July 06, 2012, 11:21:25 PM
I don't know why I even bother with these threads as I never play everything I say I will. Anywho, if I do play some games, I will likely play Skyrim- I played it last weekend when I got all drunk up until like 3am...I think I married some chick in the game and then I started some random quest and I can't even remember what it was exactly, but I was totally into it...
At least you didn't go out an marry some random chick you met in a bar after a night of drinking in real life.
Well hopefully I'll be able to get a few turns in all our Armada 2526 PBEM campaigns. Am currently having a couple "technical difficulties", however...
Other than that, I'm honestly not sure. I was hoping to dive into Civilization IV, but may have to wait now that I'm returning my copy to Amazon.
Quote from: Toonces on July 06, 2012, 11:21:25 PM
I don't know why I even bother with these threads as I never play everything I say I will. Anywho, if I do play some games, I will likely play Skyrim- I played it last weekend when I got all drunk up until like 3am...I think I married some chick in the game and then I started some random quest and I can't even remember what it was exactly, but I was totally into it...
Glad to see I'm not the only one who is a) still loving skyrim, b) still finding undiscovered content, and c) still occasionally confused about whatever that brilliant plan was last night and OHMYGOD WHAT'S THIS RING DOING ON MY FINGER?!?!?
Quote from: Martok on July 07, 2012, 01:07:00 AM
Well hopefully I'll be able to get a few turns in all our Armada 2526 PBEM campaigns. Am currently having a couple "technical difficulties", however...
Nothing serious I hope!
Quote from: Toonces on July 06, 2012, 11:22:33 PM
I really have been having an urge to play some sort of tactical shooter. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm thinking of picking up Frozen Synapse maybe...
Get it! Frozen Synapse is serious fun.
Saturday - CK2 and working on the AAR, and a CMBN PBEM
Sunday - setting off early to go work at the Airshow - no gaming for me
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 07, 2012, 04:29:46 AM
Quote from: Martok on July 07, 2012, 01:07:00 AM
Well hopefully I'll be able to get a few turns in all our Armada 2526 PBEM campaigns. Am currently having a couple "technical difficulties", however...
Nothing serious I hope!
Fortunately not. Looks like I got things moving again. :)
^Why are you returning your copy of Civ IV?
I'm a bit restless at the moment. Last night I played a bit of Rift but couldn't be arsed with anything else. However, completely unexpectedly, today I started a new game of Anno 1404 and really enjoyed it, so I'll probably plug away at that again tonight.
Edit: Oh! Played a bit of Nuclear Dawn just before passing out last night and had a blast, so I'll probably play some more of that tonight, too.
I've been playing the ultimate game for two days now. Ultimate if you like tension and frustration... DayZ!
Started re-playing Dawn of War 2 a few nights back, so that will possibly continue. I'll try to get in some more L.A. Noire as well. And since I just bought Wargame : European Escalation on sale at Steam, I'll probably give that a try as well.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on July 07, 2012, 03:01:47 PM
Wargame : European Escalation[/b] on sale at Steam, I'll probably give that a try as well.
ooooo let me know how that goes - before the sale i nearly bought it, when i saw the sale i very very nearly bought it but have subsequently fallen in love with CK2 and the gaming roster is full for now
I had a fantastic game of Nuclear Dawn last night! Played it for even longer than I did Anno 1404. I suck at shooters so I don't know what it is about this game but it seems to agree with me. My kill/death ratio in ND is 0.44 which is great for me. :D
I've been trying to play The Secret World, but had some patching issues, so I've not got in yet.
I've been dabbling with Summoner Wars on the iPad, as well as Levee en Masse.
I downloaded Dark Scavenger an indie storied RPG, and Spellforce 2 newest stand alone expansion, RPG/RTS Hybrid.
All the while trying to squeeze in my Case Blue AAR.
Quote from: spelk on July 08, 2012, 03:44:52 AM
I've been trying to play The Secret World, but had some patching issues, so I've not got in yet.
I've been dabbling with Summoner Wars on the iPad, as well as Levee en Masse.
I downloaded Dark Scavenger an indie storied RPG, and Spellforce 2 newest stand alone expansion, RPG/RTS Hybrid.
All the while trying to squeeze in my Case Blue AAR.
How is Levee en Masse?
Quote from: Gusington on July 07, 2012, 12:48:35 PM
^Why are you returning your copy of Civ IV?
Because what I received was a different copy of the game, one that appears to have DRM on it.
Also, the local Target store has the same copy (the copy I ordered, not the copy I actually received) for a few bucks cheaper. It wasn't really a factor in my decision -- the whole DRM bit was my main concern -- but it's admittedly a nice little bonus. :)
I've done something odd for a change:
Started up a 15-day 'welcome back' Free Trial for Dark Age Of Camelot MMO.
It has held up surprisingly well for being 11 years old. Looks fairly good, too. They must've had some major graphics overhaul in an expansion a few years ago. Although some of the old interface annoyances are still there, like having to use a couple slash commands still.
I always heard that the end-game Realm vs Realm is da best, and never got that far before. Nowadays the XP gain is increased so much that you can hit max level (50) in about 25 hours played, reportedly.
Quote from: Barthheart on July 08, 2012, 05:15:15 AM
How is Levee en Masse?
I really like it, it's a states of siege boardgame conversion, but is very nicely presented. The release version had some memory leak issues, with graphical lag and crashes later on, but it's had about 3 updates since release and those issues are addresses now. Simple mechanics, but fits the historical setting.
Worth a punt if you like states of seize games.
Quote from: undercovergeek on July 07, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on July 07, 2012, 03:01:47 PM
Wargame : European Escalation[/b] on sale at Steam, I'll probably give that a try as well.
ooooo let me know how that goes - before the sale i nearly bought it, when i saw the sale i very very nearly bought it but have subsequently fallen in love with CK2 and the gaming roster is full for now
I bought it despite a full gaming roster...so dive in! ;D
Not sure when I'll get to playing this, but I'll probably talk about it when I do.
Quote from: Nefaro on July 08, 2012, 10:50:25 AM
I've done something odd for a change:
Started up a 15-day 'welcome back' Free Trial for Dark Age Of Camelot MMO.
It has held up surprisingly well for being 11 years old. Looks fairly good, too. They must've had some major graphics overhaul in an expansion a few years ago. Although some of the old interface annoyances are still there, like having to use a couple slash commands still.
I always heard that the end-game Realm vs Realm is da best, and never got that far before. Nowadays the XP gain is increased so much that you can hit max level (50) in about 25 hours played, reportedly.
haha. I played for three months when it was new, many days for 8+ hours, and only got my char up to level 34.
DaoC was my first experience with MMORPG. It was the thought of PvP that kept me going all those hours. I had a few tiny skirmishes that were very exciting, but any sizable battle turned into a lag fest. 40-60 players all hitting an NPC castle boss at the same time, and finally killing him 10-20 minutes later while the frame rate is about 5-10 per minute.
I realized that the game was just static as the same castles would keep changing hands over and over. It was DaoC I have to thank that I never got sucked into WoW. Probably better done, but WoW is just another level treadmill for a world that you can't really change in any meaningful way.
The only other MMORPG I tried was Shadowbane. The graphics sucked but it was amazing as the players set up their own nations and built entire cities. Guilds would go to war and if you lost, your city could become a ruin. Thieves could actually steal from other players, etc. Too bad it finally got cancelled.
Strangely enough, I picked up Wargame:EE as well. Sounds like we may have to get some MP going once I figure it all out.
Anyway, I did play Scourge of War, which was on my list, and some Red Orchestra 2, which wasn't on my list but usually is.
I rounded things out with Wargame: European Escalation, but then I wasn't quite getting the warm fuzzy I was looking for so I finally reinstalled Steel Beasts Pro and goofed off with that for a while. I really suck at all types of ground combat!
I think I might spend a lot more time with Steel Beasts and see if I can figure it out, and then maybe try some MP with the pros. I hate having to command a whole platoon, or even worse, all of the friendly forces. All I want to do is command one tank and have the computer do all the rest of the work! Haven't figured out how to do that yet.