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Title: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 05:44:15 AM
Nothing much I don't think.

I have my bessie mate coming over from Wales to watch the rugby so we'll likely just get drunk and enjoy the rugby.

I might, just might be able to start my AAR for LnL:Blood and Bridges - at least layout the setup and the rules of the scenario.

Not likely to get any other gaming in...so that is all from me I'm afraid.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 05:57:34 AM
going thru such a busy period at work, no gaming last week, none this week so far, hopefully, just hopefully there will be some tonight after this frikking conference -

HOI III Italy and AAR update

and some CMANO tutorials i hope

would love to get stuck into Rome II but i need a 'session' not just an hour or two

did like the look of Sids Pacific Aces but im not seeing anything thats knocking my socks off

All my work colleagues have plumped for PS3 BF4 and im getting the summons on a daily basis - this might have to be a purchase this weekend

Firework display with undercoverjunior on saturday night
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 06:01:40 AM
^ I've so far not seen anything in Pacific Aces that suggests it's an move up from Ace Patrol. In fact imo it's a step down. I'm still having fun with it and for £3.50 or whatever it was, there's still alot of fun in it - but by comparison, I think it's lighter than the original.
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Post by: tgb on November 08, 2013, 06:22:11 AM
Back to Rome II for me, as well as more Empire, and perhaps spending some time with the beta for Pandora:First Contact.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 06:23:41 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 06:01:40 AM
^ I've so far not seen anything in Pacific Aces that suggests it's an move up from Ace Patrol. In fact imo it's a step down. I'm still having fun with it and for £3.50 or whatever it was, there's still alot of fun in it - but by comparison, I think it's lighter than the original.

ive got too much gaming backlog to add a 'its ok' game to it - if it was spectacular maybe, but right now ive got 'great' games up to my eyes
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Post by: CptHowdy on November 08, 2013, 06:56:44 AM
van helsing and flashpoint campaigns
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: MetalDog on November 08, 2013, 06:59:27 AM
I have to work Saturday, but, when I get home, it will be Warlock: Master of the Arcane.  I picked up a game I had put down a couple of months ago.  Max settings on everything, eliminate your rivals.  Right now, I am just spinning my wheels.  Just starting to clear my first underworld.  The Grand Librarian is sending settlers into the underworld, but no troops.  Useless bugger.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 07:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.

do you have COD and BF4?
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 08, 2013, 07:22:12 AM
I have family here, but dad and I are going to try to get in a game of A Distant Plain
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 07:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.

do you have COD and BF4?

Yes... :'(
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 08:10:56 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 07:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.

do you have COD and BF4?

Yes... :'(

lmao, and a junior jarhead running round - man you must be pressed for time  :D
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: mikeck on November 08, 2013, 08:16:08 AM
Trying to fight my way out of a Greco-roman war I didnt want. I am very close to losing my first TW game ever (even with cheating and do-over turns)

Dangerous waters Red storm rising campaign
fallen Enchantress
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Barthheart on November 08, 2013, 08:44:04 AM
I've gotten sucked back into CiV after that last patch so any free time will probably go there.
More VASSAL work.
More testing of HoS.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: jomni on November 08, 2013, 08:46:00 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 06:01:40 AM
^ I've so far not seen anything in Pacific Aces that suggests it's an move up from Ace Patrol. In fact imo it's a step down. I'm still having fun with it and for £3.50 or whatever it was, there's still alot of fun in it - but by comparison, I think it's lighter than the original.

True.  Step down.  I am really not digging the graphics.

I'll be flying as usual. :D
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 08:50:46 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on November 08, 2013, 08:44:04 AM
I've gotten sucked back into CiV after that last patch so any free time will probably go there.
More VASSAL work.
More testing of HoS.
Heroes of Stalingrad. I am very much looking forward to that....but I do hope it's not preceded by "all about the physical product" and "aimed at the boardgamers"

How goes the testing?
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Sir Slash on November 08, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
Rome 2-- Trying to help the Seleucids keep their empire together. It's what Alexander would want me to do. The Radious mod has me in love with the game all over again.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Greybriar on November 08, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
I expect I will be playing mostly XCOM: Enemy Unknown this weekend.
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Post by: Bison on November 08, 2013, 08:59:52 AM
I expect to be working and day dreaming about being some place else.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: W8taminute on November 08, 2013, 09:07:49 AM
I'm going to try to get some more time in with Space Empires IV.  Then try to finish up 100%ing Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (XBOX360). 

A buddy lent me his Castlevania: Lord of Shadows and Dishonoured discs for PS3 which I want to try to fit in as well. 
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Rayfer on November 08, 2013, 09:08:40 AM
Not much at all....leaving for a road-trip to Atlantic City for my nephews wedding.  Maybe it's a good thing, get a break from the everyday wargaming (I'm retired) and come back next week recharged and ready to report for duty.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Barthheart on November 08, 2013, 09:09:36 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 08:50:46 AM
Heroes of Stalingrad. I am very much looking forward to that....but I do hope it's not preceded by "all about the physical product" and "aimed at the boardgamers"

How goes the testing?

Testing is going well. The solo experience is really very good. More board game "feel" that Conflict of Heroes IMHO, but then I like the mechanics of  the Lock'nLoad series better than the CoH series...
Pretty sure this will be a digital only release.  ;)
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 09:15:15 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 08:10:56 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 07:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.

do you have COD and BF4?

Yes... :'(

lmao, and a junior jarhead running round - man you must be pressed for time  :D

Thankfully, she is still very junior. So all she really does is eat, sleep and $hit. It'll be a problem for gaming once she gets older and starts acting like a real human being.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: bbmike on November 08, 2013, 09:16:21 AM
I've got to get back to Deadlock. I still have an AAR and a review to do on it.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: Gusington on November 08, 2013, 09:20:27 AM
Probably putter around a bit more in Skyrim but my eye is wandering. Interested in starting a game of 1648 Total War or the Thirty Years War mod I just found for Civ V. Either those or the Franco Prussian War mod, also for Civ V.

Either way...Civ V beckons.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: PanzersEast on November 08, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
D#$@# AJE is kicking my arse........ this sums up my current game of Alea Jacta Est








I picked up FC:RS and hope to get around to it sometime this weekend.


PE
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: LongBlade on November 08, 2013, 09:39:42 AM
I am wholly consumed by Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm.

At some point I hope to break away from it but I'm not sure how or when.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: MengJiao on November 08, 2013, 09:41:04 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 09:15:15 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 08:10:56 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 07:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.

do you have COD and BF4?

Yes... :'(

lmao, and a junior jarhead running round - man you must be pressed for time  :D

Thankfully, she is still very junior. So all she really does is eat, sleep and $hit. It'll be a problem for gaming once she gets older and starts acting like a real human being.

  Ah, the kid thing.  My girl is 3 and does fine with games.  True, she ate a few Gauls in Sword of Rome, but that was a game I got just for her.  She hated Successors but likes Sword of Rome.  It does taste better at least.  The Gauls do anyway.

  Other than that she respects all objects in the Manloft and only makes inquires about ships and wind (she has been on boats at sea and liked that a lot).  She used to like flying airplanes in RoF and CLOD, but now finds them disturbing.  She has a real Blenheim phobia (she doesn't like the cockpit it seems).

   Gaming-wise, it's a long week end here in the States for a lot of people and on Monday, the kid goes to school and the wife and I will be kid-free!  So lots of gaming seems possible.  But what will it be?  Maybe:

1) ARMAIII -- fights in Frini
2) Flying Colors -- boardgame featuring Martinique, April 17, 1780 with "Madman" Rodney going after the Comte de Sade and company.
3) RomeII?
4) Mods to IL-2 1946?
5) Some other stuff?
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 09:45:35 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 09:15:15 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 08:10:56 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 07:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 07:02:18 AM
I'll probably continue to torture myself with the COD campaign. Maybe some more Batman Origins and even some Dishonored, which I've recently started playing again after a long hiatus.

do you have COD and BF4?

Yes... :'(

lmao, and a junior jarhead running round - man you must be pressed for time  :D

Thankfully, she is still very junior. So all she really does is eat, sleep and $hit. It'll be a problem for gaming once she gets older and starts acting like a real human being.
They never behave like real human beings JH!  ;)

Congratulations...lots of fun times ahead.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 09:48:19 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 05:57:34 AM
going thru such a busy period at work, no gaming last week, none this week so far, hopefully, just hopefully there will be some tonight after this frikking conference -

HOI III Italy and AAR update

and some CMANO tutorials i hope

would love to get stuck into Rome II but i need a 'session' not just an hour or two

did like the look of Sids Pacific Aces but im not seeing anything thats knocking my socks off

All my work colleagues have plumped for PS3 BF4 and im getting the summons on a daily basis - this might have to be a purchase this weekend

Firework display with undercoverjunior on saturday night

forgot these:-

hoping to get into War Thunder - im hunting for Huw

and maybe tempted into Fallen Enchantress - once HOI III finishes ill be looking for a genre change
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Post by: Kushan on November 08, 2013, 09:49:28 AM
Skyrim - Restarted my ranger earlier in the week after I was getting Thallmor attacks on me every 5 minutes. A little understandable, I did ambush one of their prisoner patrols when I was around level 3-4. Ran into a squad of them last night in my current game and they turned and attacked me, not really sure why. Guess I'm just going to have to deal with them. Playing with the Realistic Needs and Disease's and Frostfall mods. I turned the Frostfall exposure rate percentage up to 1.5x normal (normal 1.0x). Combined with not spending much time in towns, its turned Skyrim into a good survival game. If I can find the time, I need to do a little work on my Skyrim mod as well.

FC:RS - After numerous restarts, I finished my first full scenario last night. Was some of the most fun I've had with a strategy game in a long time. Going to make another attempt at both Test of Wills and Time to Dance scenarios. Thank you goes to Longblade for helping answer a few questions I had about game mechanics. And yes Longblade, I'm going to rtfm this weekend.  ::)

Command - Lots of modding to do. Finish up my RSR Keflavik Raid. Was starting to doubt whether to release it or not. After play testing myself I didn't think it was all that much fun. Had someone test it last night who said they thought it was fine. Going to update it for the current DB's and write the briefing and it should be good to go. Also going to finish forming the last four current carrier strike groups that I've been building as a modder's resource. After that I will start work on year/deployment specific versions of the CVSG's. Once I release my RSR Keflavik scenario I need to start work on my second one. I'm thinking the next one will involves a lot of backfires, missiles, and maybe a US CV or two....

I would like to start the ArmA 3 campaign, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to run out of time

Quote from: Gusington on November 08, 2013, 09:20:27 AM
Probably putter around a bit more in Skyrim but my eye is wandering.

Don't let your eye wander, just let Skyrim draw you in.
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Post by: Gusington on November 08, 2013, 10:58:00 AM
I can't help it...there's so much tasty historical gaming to be savored.
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Post by: Bison on November 08, 2013, 11:25:13 AM
I've been playing Paths to Exile this morning.  What an outstandingly fun action RPG.
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Post by: mikeck on November 08, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
Quote from: Bison on November 08, 2013, 08:59:52 AM
I expect to be working and day dreaming about being some place else.

Where are you now? maybe we can switch
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Post by: sandman2575 on November 08, 2013, 12:11:38 PM
Quote from: mikeck on November 08, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
Quote from: Bison on November 08, 2013, 08:59:52 AM
I expect to be working and day dreaming about being some place else.

Where are you now? maybe we can switch

lol -- i see what you did there --

By the way, thanks Judge Dredd -- now I can't get "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" out of my head...

Lately I've been playing ARMA II for some reason, and will probably continue this weekend.  Good stuff, and doesn't feel outdated at all with with ARMA III out there --
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Post by: smittyohio on November 08, 2013, 12:19:50 PM
Combat Mission Beyond Overlord ... loving this game again.  When the series first came out, I didn't really give them the attention they deserved, so I'm diving in learning how to properly play the game.   Before that I'd just either get lucky and win, or get my troops massacred.   Now I'm giving them a chance to win AND live.   ;-)

Not going to be able to play the other 2 old ones without the latest paid patch because of some graphical problems due to my ATI card.   At some point i'll cave and buy all 3 patches, since I'll have to get off XP at some point.
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Post by: Wolfe1759 on November 08, 2013, 02:13:51 PM
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion with the 1.80 patch and the new Stellar Phenomenon DLC possibly some more Smugglers V as that has just had a patch as well and / or Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes and possibly some Civ V if I can track down the mods Gusington mentioned.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 02:23:06 PM
Quote from: smittyohio on November 08, 2013, 12:19:50 PM
Combat Mission Beyond Overlord ... loving this game again.  When the series first came out, I didn't really give them the attention they deserved, so I'm diving in learning how to properly play the game.   Before that I'd just either get lucky and win, or get my troops massacred.   Now I'm giving them a chance to win AND live.   ;-)

Not going to be able to play the other 2 old ones without the latest paid patch because of some graphical problems due to my ATI card.   At some point i'll cave and buy all 3 patches, since I'll have to get off XP at some point.
How are you "diving in learning"? I get the "diving in" bit...but what are you using to learn? Manuals? Videos? AARs?
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Post by: MengJiao on November 08, 2013, 02:44:23 PM
Quote from: sandman2575 on November 08, 2013, 12:11:38 PM
Quote from: mikeck on November 08, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
Quote from: Bison on November 08, 2013, 08:59:52 AM
I expect to be working and day dreaming about being some place else.

Where are you now? maybe we can switch

lol -- i see what you did there --

By the way, thanks Judge Dredd -- now I can't get "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" out of my head...

Lately I've been playing ARMA II for some reason, and will probably continue this weekend.  Good stuff, and doesn't feel outdated at all with with ARMA III out there --

  It's so true.  ARMAII is a fantastic game.  Really not outdated in any way.  I had some trouble sticking to ARMAIII, but I finally found a part of Altis that seems enough like an ARMAII landscape.  PLUS there's starting to be enough variety in ARMAIII -- but I was very tempted to go back to ARMAII until this latest flurry of stuff arrrived in the game.
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Post by: Martok on November 08, 2013, 03:14:39 PM
Wow, there are games out there other than Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes??  Who knew?  :P 

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Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 03:42:38 PM
I soooo wish we were talking about next Friday...X-Rebirth biatches!!!!!
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Post by: Gusington on November 08, 2013, 03:51:20 PM
Wolfe both the Franco Prussian War mod and the Thirty Years War mod for Civ V are on Steamworks.
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: mikeck on November 08, 2013, 04:29:23 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 03:42:38 PM
I soooo wish we were talking about next Friday...X-Rebirth biatches!!!!!

Yep! Bought a new video card for this one!

Is there an ARMA3 campaign yet?
Title: Re: You've lost that FRIDAY feeling...ooooh that FRIDAY feeling...
Post by: smittyohio on November 08, 2013, 04:34:31 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 08, 2013, 02:23:06 PM
Quote from: smittyohio on November 08, 2013, 12:19:50 PM
Combat Mission Beyond Overlord ... loving this game again.  When the series first came out, I didn't really give them the attention they deserved, so I'm diving in learning how to properly play the game.   Before that I'd just either get lucky and win, or get my troops massacred.   Now I'm giving them a chance to win AND live.   ;-)

Not going to be able to play the other 2 old ones without the latest paid patch because of some graphical problems due to my ATI card.   At some point i'll cave and buy all 3 patches, since I'll have to get off XP at some point.
How are you "diving in learning"? I get the "diving in" bit...but what are you using to learn? Manuals? Videos? AARs?

Forum posts, tutorials, AArs, and the strategy guide that was available for CMBB. 
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Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 04:37:42 PM
Quote from: mikeck on November 08, 2013, 04:29:23 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 08, 2013, 03:42:38 PM
I soooo wish we were talking about next Friday...X-Rebirth biatches!!!!!

Yep! Bought a new video card for this one!

Is there an ARMA3 campaign yet?

Yes...Part one of three has been released and it is pretty damn good.
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Post by: Nefaro on November 08, 2013, 05:19:53 PM
Still on a general digital gaming hiatus but I may put in some short stretches of War Thunder and Sid's Ace Patrol Pacific Skies if I feel the need.

My large stack of recent tabletop game purchases is still demanding my attention and I just finished putting the primer coat on a buttload of 1/285 aircraft minis from the Korea-Vietnam-Arab&Israeli Wars eras.  I'll be breaking my painting cherry for something this small in size, and it's been decades since I painted anything of this nature so wish me luck.  ???
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Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 08, 2013, 05:48:14 PM
Metro: Last Light
ArmA III MP
Iron Front MP
Civ V.
  Going for a science win as the Babylonians.
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 08, 2013, 06:26:36 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 08, 2013, 09:48:19 AM
hoping to get into War Thunder - im hunting for Huw

Them's fighting words!
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Post by: Father Ted on November 08, 2013, 07:28:13 PM
Just picked up AirLand Battle cheap from Steam, so I'll be trying to get myself over the "I don't know WTF is going on here" hump with that.  Some Planetside 2 (still surprised at how little it gets name-checked here).  Probably get my arse handed to me in RoF MP, then a spot of IL2 '46 with my squad mates.
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Post by: endfire79 on November 08, 2013, 07:43:59 PM
Only have the slow laptop, but good enough to crank out this old gem, until the Kickstarter venture works out.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fru%2F3%2F30%2F%25D0%259A%25D0%25BE%25D1%2580%25D0%25BE%25D0%25B1%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0_Planescape-_Torment.jpg&hash=63c9072eaabcb5da71547f083c482ca284efa255)

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Post by: Tuna on November 08, 2013, 08:19:28 PM
FSX
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Post by: steve58 on November 08, 2013, 08:26:22 PM
After knocking off another item or two off the honey-do list (probably more painting), I'll be trying to delve a bit more into Command, also Pacific Skies and hopefully my latest Kickstarter that I just got access to, RimWorld.
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Post by: Rekim on November 08, 2013, 09:27:00 PM
I'm working the night shift all weekend long. Will pass some of my time reading up on the ASL rules for boats, for an upcoming game (VotG #2 "Russe! Drown in the Wolga").

I'm also likely to tune into some more of Baloogans' vids for Command.
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Post by: Sir Slash on November 08, 2013, 10:12:53 PM
Stop that Endfire! You're making me want to fire-up that old gem again.
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Post by: Rizik6 on November 08, 2013, 11:00:10 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns and Civ 5 BNW as England using the Play Europe mod with true start locations. I last played this mod as Rome in G&K, where I was worn down by being attacked from all sides.  This play through I've retreated to the security of  the island nation of England. I love the true starts of this mod.
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Post by: Arctic Blast on November 08, 2013, 11:50:24 PM
Well, my buddy who's willing to play war games wants to play something tomorrow. He likes Twilight Struggle but wants something different, so Hannibal : Rome vs. Carthage is about to make a long awaited debut.  ;D

Aside from that, I'll keep up with Pinball Arcade (Medieval Madness, beeyatches!) and start up something new. Probably either Tomb Raider if I go action, or Fallen Enchantress : Legendary Heroes if I go strategy.
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Post by: Toonces on November 08, 2013, 11:52:35 PM
I've been meaning to say this for a while: I love that avatar Rizik6!

It doesn't look like I'm going to get into any gaming tonight, but I have high hopes for FSX later this weekend.

Also, Kushan has inspired me to mod up and once again fire up Skyrim.
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Post by: JudgeDredd on November 09, 2013, 12:38:34 AM
Quote from: Tuna on November 08, 2013, 08:19:28 PM
FSX
lol
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 09, 2013, 08:48:59 AM
Well, having finally acquired my shiny new Samsung Galaxy S4 HTC One (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=7678.0) and being solely responsible for the kids this weekend, I doubt I'll get any PC gaming done, but I am exploring what's on offer on Android.  I've already grabbed Plants vs Zombies 2 of course, and some strategy game recommended in the mobile forum right here (whose name escapes me).  There's also a Google-developed acquired augmented reality game called Ingress which looks interesting.
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Post by: Bison on November 09, 2013, 12:34:24 PM
OK.  I pretty much love Path of Exile.  It really makes me sad that Diablo 3, while fun, never lived up to it's potential possibilities.
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Post by: PanzersEast on November 09, 2013, 12:42:14 PM
Made myself set down and play AJE again.... just cannot get into it.  Not sure if it is the lack of feedback to the player or what.... but I'm moving on to Flashpoint Campaigns.  I hate it because the Roman era is one of my favorite and I really wanted to like the game.


PE
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 09, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
Quote from: Bison on November 09, 2013, 12:34:24 PM
OK.  I pretty much love Path of Exile.  It really makes me sad that Diablo 3, while fun, never lived up to it's potential possibilities.

I'm really enjoying Diablo 3 on the sexybox, but that's mainly because I can play it with my lady.  I do agree with regard to Path of Exile however; it's a bloody good game, dripping with atmosphere and has superior voice acting for a computer game, too.

And that skill tree!
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Post by: Bison on November 09, 2013, 12:56:52 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 09, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
Quote from: Bison on November 09, 2013, 12:34:24 PM
OK.  I pretty much love Path of Exile.  It really makes me sad that Diablo 3, while fun, never lived up to it's potential possibilities.

I'm really enjoying Diablo 3 on the sexybox, but that's mainly because I can play it with my lady.  I do agree with regard to Path of Exile however; it's a bloody good game, dripping with atmosphere and has superior voice acting for a computer game, too.

And that skill tree!

The character customization is top notch.  It may in the end be better than even Titan Quest, which also has an awesome skill tree layout.
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Post by: Kushan on November 09, 2013, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 09, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
And that skill tree!

Is the skill tree still +X  to stats? I played it in the very early beta and found it really boring compared to the Diablo 3 skill tree.

I've been thinking about getting back into Diablo 3. Going to hold off until the expansion and the new loot system is introduced to the PC version. From what one read the new loot system on the consoles is far superior to the original. If I played my 360 more I would consider picking it up for that just to hold me until spring.
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Post by: Bison on November 09, 2013, 01:32:49 PM
Quote from: Kushan on November 09, 2013, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 09, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
And that skill tree!

Is the skill tree still +X  to stats?

For the most part yes, but there are other modifiers in the tree itself.  One of the really unique features of the game is how the gems play into powers/abilities that are available and further modified.
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Post by: mikeck on November 09, 2013, 01:46:33 PM
Quote from: PanzersEast on November 09, 2013, 12:42:14 PM
Made myself set down and play AJE again.... just cannot get into it.  Not sure if it is the lack of feedback to the player or what.... but I'm moving on to Flashpoint Campaigns.  I hate it because the Roman era is one of my favorite and I really wanted to like the game.


PE

Yeah, I am an AGEOD fanboy but I will say that they are not for everyone. ACW 2 has an interesting combat system that allows you to choose a battlefield formation and plan. I would love that retro fitted into the Rome games. I DO WISH a message would pop up telling you why you can't so something. For example, a surrounding area is red meaning I can't move there...why? Well, could be several reasons..why not have a message from the aid-de-camp saying "general, we cannot move into that region because the enemy fortress in our current location is too powerful and prohibits movement around it...I recommend we retreat or neutralize the fortification"
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Post by: W8taminute on November 11, 2013, 01:13:26 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 09, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
Quote from: Bison on November 09, 2013, 12:34:24 PM
OK.  I pretty much love Path of Exile.  It really makes me sad that Diablo 3, while fun, never lived up to it's potential possibilities.

I'm really enjoying Diablo 3 on the sexybox, but that's mainly because I can play it with my lady.  I do agree with regard to Path of Exile however; it's a bloody good game, dripping with atmosphere and has superior voice acting for a computer game, too.

And that skill tree!

I agree Huw, Diablo 3 on Sexbox is awesomes!
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 11, 2013, 02:10:19 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on November 11, 2013, 01:13:26 PM
I agree Huw, Diablo 3 on Sexbox is awesomes!

It's addictive isn't it?  We got a barbarian and wizard through normal mode, then did the same with a monk and demon hunter, now we're doing two witch doctors for the lulz!  We're also continuing with our monk/demon hunter in nightmare mode.  Grabbing all those fat lootz!
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Post by: Gusington on November 11, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
*Ahem*...that's 'phat lootz.' Jeez.
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Post by: Kushan on November 11, 2013, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on November 11, 2013, 01:13:26 PM
I agree Huw, Diablo 3 on Sexbox is awesomes!

Damn you all, I'm going to have to go out and buy a 4th copy of Diablo 3 now.  >:( Anyone know if you can play it off the disk? Reason I'm asking is that I have the intro level (kinect) version of the 360 that only has a 4GB HD.
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Post by: W8taminute on November 11, 2013, 03:26:59 PM
Quote from: Kushan on November 11, 2013, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on November 11, 2013, 01:13:26 PM
I agree Huw, Diablo 3 on Sexbox is awesomes!

Damn you all, I'm going to have to go out and buy a 4th copy of Diablo 3 now.  >:( Anyone know if you can play it off the disk? Reason I'm asking is that I have the intro level (kinect) version of the 360 that only has a 4GB HD.

Welcome to the darkside Kushan!  I believe you can play the game running just off of the disc but I'm not sure.  I installed the game straight away onto my HD to save wear and tear on the dvd player which is my standard practice.  You could buy a thumb drive and install the game there and it should run for you however if the game won't let you play off the disc. 
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 11, 2013, 06:24:53 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 11, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
*Ahem*...that's 'phat lootz.' Jeez.

:(

Do I at least get points for saying lulz?
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Post by: Gusington on November 11, 2013, 06:41:07 PM
No.
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 11, 2013, 07:05:28 PM
Oh Gussypoos, you're being so mean to me today!
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Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 11, 2013, 08:13:54 PM
when a Gus corrects you on your ebonics you know ya done wrong.
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Post by: Gusington on November 11, 2013, 08:39:44 PM
Mother nature punched me in the groin and I have to take it out on someone Huw.
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Post by: Sir Slash on November 11, 2013, 10:45:18 PM
In a similar vein, I've been playing the demo to Avadon: The Black Fortress. I saw the 2nd game Avadon: The Corruption was out and noted a demo for the first game so what the hell, give it a try. It's FREE. Nice little game. Simple to play, interesting storyline, lots to explore with good loot and combat that scaled up pretty good as you make progress. Decent graphics. Kind of a generic Baldurs Gate. If I had more time, it would be sure buy. A nice break from the more complex games.
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Post by: Staggerwing on November 11, 2013, 10:46:58 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 11, 2013, 08:13:54 PM
when a Gus corrects you on your ebonics you know ya done wrong.

That's not Eubonics- that's 'l33tsp33k'.
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Post by: Huw the Poo on November 12, 2013, 01:46:32 AM
Quote from: Gusington on November 11, 2013, 08:39:44 PM
Mother nature punched me in the groin and I have to take it out on someone Huw.

Surely Starfury is a far more deserving target?!
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Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 12, 2013, 01:52:07 AM
nope.  I try to only make deposits into the Karmic Bank.
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Post by: undercovergeek on November 12, 2013, 02:59:04 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 12, 2013, 01:52:07 AM
nope.  I try to only make deposits into the Karmic Bank.

To counteract all the bad things youve done