FRI...DAY

[MetalDog]

Sorry for the poor title fit - but the song is actually just called Eighth Day!

Loved this film (Breaking Glass). Acting was poor, but story was quite raw. Turn the volume up.

This is why I start Friday threads on Thursday. 

Oh, Jarhead, you crazy kid, it's ALL just rock-n-roll and I LIKE it!!!

Always wanted to get Rocksmith for Guitar.  I hope to feel motivated one day to devote the time required to learn to play.  For now, I'll stick with Guitar Hero.  I already know how to play it and I learned so many awesome songs from it over the years that I would never had heard on my own.  And here's one of them:

[MengJiao]

New stuff out for CKII so might have to fire that up... it's been a while... O0

Hmmmm.CKII.  Possible.  Definitely battle of Moscow and PQ17.

[Toonces]

Ok, no more Friday threads for JD for at least a week.  That was terrible, dood.   

[Sir Slash]

Trying to learn the intricacies of Pride of Nations while battling a head-cold and then taking it all out on the monsters in POE-The White March.

[Kushan]

Elite: Got myself into an interesting situation tonight. Finished the first leg of my trip out to Bernards Loop. When trying to find a route for the 2nd leg I realized that my plan to go over then drop down on Bernards Loop is going to be impossible, due to a very large area of space that requires an unknown permit to enter. I could have continued going on the roof of the galaxy but if this bubble of space is anywhere near the size of human area I could potentially have to go 1,000 light years before I can find a path downward. Instead I decided to back track a little bit and drop straight down from where I'm currently at, almost above the Witch Head nebula, in hopes I can find a valid path that way. At least I'm, getting the ability to scan plenty of systems. Only one that I think I have first discovery on but I've found plenty of high metal planets that should net me a good amount of credits if I'm able to turn it in.

Crusader Kings II: Paradox has me trained too well, picked this up last night without even thinking about it. Planning on starting a new series on my YouTube channel as the Hapsburgs.

Some World of Warcraft and CMANO will also be played this weekend.

[JudgeDredd]

Ok, no more Friday threads for JD for at least a week.  That was terrible, dood.   

Harsh  ;D

[Ian C]

Playing Hearts of Iron 4 (213 hrs so far) and continuing my first play-through of The Witcher 3 (all DLC).

[BanzaiCat]

I got the Tiny Tina DLC on sale some time ago (for Borderlands 2) and it took me a while to level up to where I could just barely survive the brutal encounters in there (not to mention finding the time to play it). I just rage quit after getting my Commando killed by some 'Duke of Ork' seven times in a row.

[WYBaugh]

JD, how is F1 2016?  I'm keeping myself from pulling the trigger but it sounds awesome.

[Gusington]

^HAHA that avatar...

[bob48]

Ok, no more Friday threads for JD for at least a week.  That was terrible, dood.   

...does that mean we have to wait a whole week until another Friday thread?..........

[JudgeDredd]

JD, how is F1 2016?  I'm keeping myself from pulling the trigger but it sounds awesome.

I've got 9 hours in it so far. Believe it or not, I've only performed Practice One. I have been restarting, trying to decide what career I want to start with what team. The practice sessions with their "targets" are very good imo. Not gimmicky - you do "feel" like the practice session is to help your team better the car.

Overall, so far, I'm impressed. I don't know what the AI will be like in a race, but they seem to be pretty competitive in Practice.

One thing that is difficult is the new "popup" menus on the right side. There's a fair amount to take in and a lot of radio options. Knowing what is where and selecting the right option is going to be a big ask. But it's better in the sense that they are detailed (seeing the tyre temps for example and percentage of wear).

All in all, I definitely get the feeling that overall it's a better game and the career mode looks like it's adds to the immersion.

I will be uninstalling 2015 shortly. Big  O0 from me.

[WYBaugh]

JD, how is F1 2016?  I'm keeping myself from pulling the trigger but it sounds awesome.

I've got 9 hours in it so far. Believe it or not, I've only performed Practice One. I have been restarting, trying to decide what career I want to start with what team. The practice sessions with their "targets" are very good imo. Not gimmicky - you do "feel" like the practice session is to help your team better the car.

Overall, so far, I'm impressed. I don't know what the AI will be like in a race, but they seem to be pretty competitive in Practice.

One thing that is difficult is the new "popup" menus on the right side. There's a fair amount to take in and a lot of radio options. Knowing what is where and selecting the right option is going to be a big ask. But it's better in the sense that they are detailed (seeing the tyre temps for example and percentage of wear).

All in all, I definitely get the feeling that overall it's a better game and the career mode looks like it's adds to the immersion.

I will be uninstalling 2015 shortly. Big  O0 from me.

Awesome!  Talked me into it.  Thank you JD!

[JudgeDredd]

JD, how is F1 2016?  I'm keeping myself from pulling the trigger but it sounds awesome.

I've got 9 hours in it so far. Believe it or not, I've only performed Practice One. I have been restarting, trying to decide what career I want to start with what team. The practice sessions with their "targets" are very good imo. Not gimmicky - you do "feel" like the practice session is to help your team better the car.

Overall, so far, I'm impressed. I don't know what the AI will be like in a race, but they seem to be pretty competitive in Practice.

One thing that is difficult is the new "popup" menus on the right side. There's a fair amount to take in and a lot of radio options. Knowing what is where and selecting the right option is going to be a big ask. But it's better in the sense that they are detailed (seeing the tyre temps for example and percentage of wear).

All in all, I definitely get the feeling that overall it's a better game and the career mode looks like it's adds to the immersion.

I will be uninstalling 2015 shortly. Big  O0 from me.

Awesome!  Talked me into it.  Thank you JD!

^ oooh....I hate that  :'(  It's my fault if you think it's crap.

But honestly, it's the best one yet imo...though again, I haven't raced yet - the AI could be crap...the career could be porked part way through...the game might bog down during a race...these things, I do not know. But my early use of it I am very impressed.

The cars feel great to drive too...but watch out for the kerbs. Trying to keep the power on whilst hitting a kerb is going to make your car lively. Again though, that may differ between teams...I've only played as Renault and Marussia.

I started with Marussia and after several attempts at starting a career (not the fault of the game...I couldn't make my mind up) I changed and went to Renault. After finding it very difficult to meet any of the practice goals (yes - they seemed to be more difficult to achieve in the Renault - probably the bar being set higher?) I went back to Marussia. I have no idea how good the other cars are and how different they are in terms of ease of driving. The 2015 game seemed to have a noticeable driving model between the higher placed cars than the lower ones...but I don't know in this game because I haven't tried yet.

But so far it has pleased me. I hope you enjoy it. It's a solid attempt at an F1 racing game with the benefit of immersing you in the driver world I think.

[Hofstadter]

I bought rimworld.

I might ge obsessed with this for a while