The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

jms493 · Jul 30, 2013

SethMode said:
Got my new laptop last night! :freshdance::dance5::fusrodah::fuckyeah::dance4:

which one did you get? Linky?

SethMode · Jul 30, 2013

jms493 said:
which one did you get? Linky?

Ended up going with what I was kicking around inititally, this ASUS Republic of Gaming one:

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G750JW-D...=UTF8&qid=1375195956&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+rog

It's a beast, and way wider than my VAIO was, but weirdly not much heavier. One thing I'll say: it's going to take quite an adjustment on my part to get used to having a laptop keyboard with a number pad.

EDIT - also, similarly to when I got my Vaio and it had Vista -- am I the only one that doesn't hate Windows 8? To be fair I haven't kept up with it much so maybe it's a lot better now, but I remember its release being met with a tepid reaction at best. I think it's fine and in some ways kind of cool.

jms493 · Jul 30, 2013

let me know some benchmarks on some games. I am curious.

SethMode · Jul 30, 2013

jms493 said:
let me know some benchmarks on some games. I am curious.

We could also just bite the bullet and become Steam friends :tiptoe:

But either way, if I get the chance to post more regularly, I will definitely drop some info. Right now the thing is probably still downloading a bunch of the shit from Steam that I had bought in sales that didn't really ever work that well on my old PC.

I think I'm going to buy Shadowrun and maybe even Mercenary Kings tonight as well. Both QL's intrigued me immensely (and I loved the SNES Shadowrun game). Obviously not graphical powerhouses, but hey, they were newer games that I wanted to play that became pretty hard to do so with a montior that only stays lit for 10 minutes at a time.

jms493 · Jul 30, 2013

SethMode said:
We could also just bite the bullet and become Steam friends :tiptoe:

But either way, if I get the chance to post more regularly, I will definitely drop some info. Right now the thing is probably still downloading a bunch of the shit from Steam that I had bought in sales that didn't really ever work that well on my old PC.

I think I'm going to buy Shadowrun and maybe even Mercenary Kings tonight as well. Both QL's intrigued me immensely (and I loved the SNES Shadowrun game). Obviously not graphical powerhouses, but hey, they were newer games that I wanted to play that became pretty hard to do so with a montior that only stays lit for 10 minutes at a time.

are you in the VSN group? I just joined today. jms493

I am currently chest deep in Van Helsing.

Bomberooski · Jul 30, 2013

Going to put a good chunk of time into inFamous 2 this afternoon.

Funny how SR3 co-op made me hate games that don't have that option.

Garrett67 · Jul 30, 2013

jms493 said:
are you in the VSN group? I just joined today. jms493

I am currently chest deep in Van Helsing.

It's true. He doesn't take my calls anymore.

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SethMode · Jul 30, 2013

jms493 said:
are you in the VSN group? I just joined today. jms493

I am currently chest deep in Van Helsing.

Thoughts on Van Helsing?

I am not in the group. I'll look it up. I'm friends with a few people from here, though.

jms493 · Jul 30, 2013

SethMode said:
Thoughts on Van Helsing?

I am not in the group. I'll look it up. I'm friends with a few people from here, though.

Well I like it...it has a ton of stuff to upgrade and it is a loot party. The music and sound are fantastic. Your sidekick is very helpful as well and very customizable. I love the Action RPG type of game so be careful on my opinion. I dont know how long it is though. I plan to play Magika after this.

Quicklook:

padman59 · Jul 30, 2013

Bomberooski said:
Need a good game off steam to play on a not so great laptop while I'm watching sports... Is that specific enough

VVVVVV
The Binding of Isaac
Cave Story+

These don't require much processing power and are $10 or less.

SethMode · Jul 30, 2013

padman59 said:
VVVVVV
The Binding of Isaac
Cave Story+

These don't require much processing power and are $10 or less.

And all very much amazing.

SethMode · Jul 30, 2013

jms493 said:
Well I like it...it has a ton of stuff to upgrade and it is a loot party. The music and sound are fantastic. Your sidekick is very helpful as well and very customizable. I love the Action RPG type of game so be careful on my opinion. I dont know how long it is though. I plan to play Magika after this.

Quicklook:

Nice...I also just noticed that they posted the QL today, I'll have to watch it once I get home.

Magicka seems really cool but also insane. It also didn't run terrifically on my old PC, so I didn't play too far as once stuff got pretty bananas the framerate dropped like a rock.

Buzzman · Jul 30, 2013

Is any of the Assassins Creed thats on sale worth getting?

Swarley · Jul 30, 2013

Buzzman said:
Is any of the Assassins Creed thats on sale worth getting?

Which ones are on sale?

AS2 and ACB are both in my top 15 favorite games of the current gen. ACR is not nearly as bad as it's made out to be. It's not near as good as the other two Ezio games though. It is a very nice conclusion to Ezio's story, and some interesting flashbacks to Altair. AC3's story is boring as fuck. Connor is boring as fuck. Hatham is a pretty cool character though. The setting is fairly interesting and the gameplay is a ton better than previous games. AC1, most people hate it, if you were to play the entire series I would recommend it, but if not, then just watch a video or something on it to get the story.

Buzzman · Jul 30, 2013

Whoops I meant to says DLC. Ive played and enjoyed them all exception 3 which I havent played. I know the AC2 DLC doesnt come with achievements. Thats all I know of any of the DLC.

Swarley · Jul 30, 2013

Buzzman said:
Whoops I meant to says DLC. Ive played and enjoyed them all exception 3 which I havent played. I know the AC2 DLC doesnt come with achievements. Thats all I know of any of the DLC.

Oooooooh. I thought you had played them, so I thought it was weird you were asking lol. I've been real interested in the AC3 King Washington DLC, but I still have yet to make the purchase. I haven't played any of the others.

Buzzman · Jul 30, 2013

Even with a sale the DLC seems way too pricey. $6.70 for DLC when I can find the full game for $10 seems like a bad deal to me.

SethMode · Jul 30, 2013

None of them are any more than time waster. Nothing really memorable about them. I personally wouldn't recommend them, unless you're just dying for a little bit more narrative (and nothing that spectacular).

Twigg4075 · Jul 31, 2013

Buzzman said:
Whoops I meant to says DLC. Ive played and enjoyed them all exception 3 which I havent played. I know the AC2 DLC doesnt come with achievements. Thats all I know of any of the DLC.

That still pisses me off. Paid DLC with no extra cheevos/trophies. Bullshit.

JayDizzle · Jul 31, 2013

Twigg4075 said:
That still pisses me off. Paid DLC with no extra cheevos/trophies. Bullshit.

Remember this when we all have to eventually pay for all of trophies/Cheevos/meaningless bullshit that makes us bitter about wasting our lives on digital media all the time.

You pay for the experience, not the right to shove it in everyone's face before you forget about your purchase and eventually delete it from your hard drive space.

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