Computer Games

[VladTepes]

Anyone else into computer games, and on-line gaming :question:


I like war games esp WW2 ones, and often play "Call of Duty 2" online.

My online nick is "VladTepes" (just to be different!)


I'm registered on the following forum, which is "The Older Gamers" i.e. people over 25 y.o (no teenage brats).

http://www.theoldergamers.com/forum/

[Cul]

We did have a thread like this on the site before the changes, so it must have been lost somehow.

Well I'll state again that I'm into team control games on my PS2 like the Conflict series (Desert storm, Global Strike, Vietnam ect ect), Rainbow Six series and especially SOCOM US Navy Seals I and II (Just waiting for number 3 to come down in price!). I'm into the free to move games like the Grand theft auto series.
I have a couple of G-Con2's which I use in Time Crisis I&II ect ect.

As for PC Games. I've taken to Soldier of Fortune I, New York City Tycoon, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Dune 2000, all the Red Alert series, and an old favourite is Carmageddon (which I might say is not around much anymore - they replaced it with a new version which I think is utterly boring)

Cul

[Pedro_The_Swift]

have never played online,,
used to do a few lans,,
mostly its just me and my desert eagle,,,,,

[RoverOne]

Yeh, I'd have to admit to be being a closet gamer, can't wait for wet/cold weather to keep me inside (farm stuff is boring).

Into first person only (except Warcraft series) Soldier of Fortune 1 & 2, All the Rainbow Six series, Medal of Honour series, WW2 Sniper, Battlfield Vietnam, big Doom fan only #3 works on P4 PC though, Shellshock Nam '67, all SWAT series, etc etc.

Never been online but might on day.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Anyone else into computer games, and on-line gaming :question:


I like war games esp WW2 ones, and often play "Call of Duty 2" online.

My online nick is "VladTepes" (just to be different!)


I'm registered on the following forum, which is "The Older Gamers" i.e. people over 25 y.o (no teenage brats).

http://www.theoldergamers.com/forum/
That's a really cool game COD. I used to play it with a huge bunch of guys from other geek factories at the cyber room in Adelaide street at lunch time. I also used to do LAN parties and so on before the internet became what it was. I was very into duke nukem, shaddow warrier and the likes.

I really enjoy gaming, but I just can't justify the time anymore :(

[Pedro_The_Swift]

For you Halflife 2 fans,,,
Episode 1 is the ducks nuts.
surpasses HL2 in action and story,,
Alyx plays a much bigger role(with a gun that NEVER runs out of bullets:D) and says a couple of VERY funny lines---
and, as you'd expect, leaves you with that "must have Episode 2 feeling"

9 out of 10.

[dobbo]

Where I used to work we'd play MOH allied assault endlessly on the Lan network, awesome when you've got twelve or more players at the same time. The IT department got the Sh@ts when the game kept getting larger in size (approx 14GIG on everyones harddrives) with all the new maps, characters and weapons installed. We tried Soldier of furtune, Vietcong, Alian verus Predator, Black hawk down but all ran a bit edgy at times. MOHAA ran seamlessly and was a lot of fun

[George130]

I used to play dungeon seige at my brothers with a bunch of others. Just started looking into online games.

[incisor]

Serious Sam - Episode II

not to be confused for serious sam 2

my trigger finger aches everytime i think of it.....

[VladTepes]

Yeah the original Serious Sam (I didnt even know there was an episode 2) is far better than "Serious Sam 2" which is crap. I can;t get a copy of SS that runs on my computer however.....


HINT bloody HINT...

[Pedro_The_Swift]

and whats wrong with SS2???

mindless violence?
unlimited ammo?

UNLIMITED enemies?

yea,, IT has aged a bit,,

but is still funny,, at times,, sort of,,,

totally,, and I mean TOTALLY unbeatable without cheats,,,


maybe I should have got
Trackmania Sunrise???

[RobHay]

When not trying to figure out what bit fits where on the Landy, am into Delta Force, nick is Taipan FOH....Oh sometimes I go to work too.

[Phoenix]

Anybody played GT Legends, I was looking at getting it and I thought what others thought of it.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

is quite difficult Pheonix,,:mad:
easy to destroy engines etc,,:angel:
handling probably overly realistic!!:o

having said that---
aparently the multiplayer is excellent!:D

should be cheap as chips now.;)

[Phoenix]

Still about $50, unless I get the $20 version which comes from indonesia or somewhere like that. I guess it's the same really, english language, for $20 I might have to give the ebay one a go ;)

[VladTepes]

Yeah but if you get the Indonewsian one nobody will be wearing helmets. nobody will obeying road rules, and people will be blowing up cars all over the place. Too dangerous old mate !

[Mud_Bogger6]

If you enjoy 1st person shooters, Ghost Recon is great. Supports most platforms.:cool:

[incisor]

love serious sam......

[Disco_Drivin_Dude]

I love playing online, but since moving to a house on a pair gain phone system, I can't get broadband over the phone network. Wireless = 300-3000 pings on servers = no chance in hell of playing. I will one day return to the counter-strike servers for some serious e-headshots. I used to play under the name of tHeDuDe.

[Mud_Bogger6]

Online game Gunny bunny is great unlimited ammo, and thousands of annoying, pathetic furry rabits for you to kill

[VladTepes]

Online game Gunny bunny is great unlimited ammo, and thousands of annoying, pathetic furry rabits for you to kill

Link ? Link !!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

went through another Farcry period,,
some AMAZING SP maps out now,,

now I'm back on an old favourite--

Railroad Tycoon,,

then RT2
then RT2 The Second Century
then RT2 Platinum
then RT3

mainly RT2 Platinum though,,
theres about 70 mins of "train music"
as well as over 50 maps,,(thousands on-line)
its that old now though POP TOP had to put out a patch to slow in-game scolling down :D:D



any Robber Barons out there??

[Mud_Bogger6]

Link ? Link !!\

Hang on i'm gettin there

Try: http://www.2flashgames.com/f/f-1250.htm

[QSDT]

I'm a online player of COD2 user name original aswell ''QSDT'' play on any server with the best ping. Might check out the oldies and see you around.

[VladTepes]

I'm a online player of COD2 user name original aswell ''QSDT'' play on any server with the best ping. Might check out the oldies and see you around.

My COD2 online nick is... just to be different... VladTepes.

I'm a member of TOG (the older gamers forum) so am on their servers nut also TUB and MCA's new maps servers.

Some of the new maps out there are great fun - makes a change from the same old ones each time.

Cheers !

[Pedro_The_Swift]

thought I'd better do something constructive with my holidays,,
so I bought FEAR

pretty scarey,,,:eek:

[Cap]

I just bought "Heroes of the Pacific", a WWII flight combat dog fighting game. I got it off e-bay for $20 delivered! The only problem is, my PC isnt good enough to play it, as the graphics are awesome and my graphics card cannot handle it (as well as my processor). But it has on-line dog fighting as well, so I better upgrade my PC :D

[Utemad]

I play LAN games with friends. Vietcong: Fist Alpha is our favourite. It is old but we just love the game.
Got a bunch of others we play too but generally it is all Vietcong: FA. All shooter games.

However it is usually just three of us. Sometimes up to five or six. Would love a game with 10+ people. Not particulary into online stuff though as I'm no competition for those guys who must have millions of hours up.
Used to play America's Army which was fun but as above I never lasted long.

[Aussie]

Keep an eye out for the sequel to Operation Flashpoint. Its called Armed Assualt. Its due to be released here in Jan. I have ordered my copy from Germany and will have it in my sweaty little hand in 2 weeks time.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=A_v4fEakMxI

[Pedro_The_Swift]

thought I'd better do something constructive with my holidays,,
so I bought FEAR

pretty scarey,,,:eek:

EDIT

hmm,

while it is was not released as a triple A title,,
it soon achieved that status,,

an "immersive physco fps thriller"--

and yea,, not bad,,

lots and LOTS of black passageways,,

I left it for 12 months before I bought it,, read all the reviews,,

I think the raves were due to a lack of AAA titles,,
its a great game, unbelievable graphics,
but its not much different to DOOM 3,, its all corridors and black spaces,, with some cinematic fight scenes,,,

worth 50$,,

8.5 out of 10.

[Mud_Bogger6]

I play LAN games with friends. Vietcong: Fist Alpha is our favourite. It is old but we just love the game.
Got a bunch of others we play too but generally it is all Vietcong: FA. All shooter games.

However it is usually just three of us. Sometimes up to five or six. Would love a game with 10+ people. Not particulary into online stuff though as I'm no competition for those guys who must have millions of hours up.
Used to play America's Army which was fun but as above I never lasted long.

Oh what a great game,

[shorty943]

Am I the only person in Aussie, that has heard of Live for speed?

http://.wwwliveforspeed.net


Just the best, real race simulator, I have played. It is a free download, gives access to one track, with a couple of options and cars. When the once only licence fee is payed, an unlock code gives you the world, F1 team BMW Sauber have been involved in game physics, race in world leagues, the lot. Just remember it is not a game like Need for speed. It is a real time internet racing league.

Shorty.

[Keithkez]

Heh. Been gaming since the mid 80's and still can't break the habit lol. Used to play alot of Counter Strike, BF2 etc. Now reallly hooked on WOW and a free to play/download game called Silk Road Online (well free to play with lots of options to spend yur hard earned dosh lol).

If yur bored take a look at www.ogn.com.au. Used to be involved with them in the adminning side of things. They have (still do I think) a pretty active older group of players involved in the fps side of things (like BF2/BF2142 etc)....

[Mud_Bogger6]

This one isn't really a computer game(that I know of) but for those of you out there who have a PS2, Try the game "Destroy all humans" the name says it all. the story is that your an alien lifeform who rages war on planed earth, you just go around destroying anything you want, I wont give away any of the abilities and weapons tho.

[shorty943]

Yes it is MB6. Destroy all humans was released about 3 years ago. A ginky little kill em all thingo. For PC, Mac, and PS2. Don't have it myself. Don't have any shoot em up, kill em all, type games. Must be some thing that is only fun for people who have not had to face war in person. Me? I can not like the rubbish. Give me a GOOD, race sim, or flight sim anyday.

Shorty.

[Mud_Bogger6]

Pacific Warriors II Dogfight, PS2

WWII dogfighting game

[VladTepes]

I'm playing Star Trek Elite Force at the moment - is good fun.

[Tommy]

VladTepes, you may remember me as TOMMY(AUST) on Call of Duty 2 and United Offensive. Up until recently, I would play these games on the internet most nights. Unfortunately, most of the servers are in the United States which tends to send my 'ping' sky high as I am in Perth.
As a 44 year old (i'm a kid at heart) I was wondering about 'oldgamers' and whether it had any benefits for me. I am really quite happy kickin' the butts of the 'cheeky' young fellas playing these games. :bat:

Looking forwards to COD3 on PC as I am told it is more 'strategic' based than COD2. I prefer to strategize and plan my actions whereas my son, who also plays, tends to shoot first and ask questions later. :rocket:

[Phoenix]

I'm just looking foward to the australian mod for BF2 being released on Australia day! Even has the LRPV included!!!

Pity I don't have the internet speed at home to play online.

[awabbit6]

Am I the only person in Aussie, that has heard of Live for speed?

Shorty.

Not anymore! I've just downloaded a copy ... It's very good. I enjoy race sims too. They relieve the desire to get back on a real track myself when I don't have time (or money :( ).

Do you play on-line very often?

[Phoenix]

Any Battlefield 2 players here? I've been playing the australian forces mod which has a 6x6 LRPV land rover, great fun :D

[Utemad]

Any Battlefield 2 players here? I've been playing the australian forces mod which has a 6x6 LRPV land rover, great fun :D

I used to play that one. Fantastic gameplay. Never played online though.

Where is the Aussie forces mod available from? Just the main website?

[Phoenix]

from the mods developers here http://www.users.on.net/~arkanis/bf2/

you need to have BF2 patched to version 1.41 though. It's great fun. I only play single player as well, no decent net connection at home to make it worthwhile.

[Utemad]

Thanks. I'll wait to the weekend though as we only have ISDN at work. Not sure on the BF2 patch size but the Oz patch was between 4 and 5 hundred mb. Not fun on 128k.

[shorty943]

On ya Paul. Have not had the oportunity to race online yet. Internet connection is new, and the ex-servicemans pension seems to need spending on lots of useless stuff, like, food, rent, etc. Won't be long now though, only 30 something Aus dollars for lifetime subscription. Might even be a way to run a game server through a VPN. Private race league so to speak. Go into the test area of the game setup, if you haven't subscribed, and play with the 2 Ltr Turbo, it just spins in any gear till you get a handle on it. Uphill. down dale, throttle up equals reverse out of the corner.

Shorty.

[Aussie]

Found these last week while making a mission for Armed Assault.


http://sas.ogn.com.au/lrpics/lr3.jpg

http://sas.ogn.com.au/lrpics/lr.jpg

http://sas.ogn.com.au/lrpics/lr2.jpg

http://sas.ogn.com.au/lrpics/lr4.jpg

http://sas.ogn.com.au/lrpics/lr5.jpg

[VladTepes]

That is Well Cool !

[Joker1]

My all time fave game is Super Mario Kart on the legendary SNES!

Halo 1 & 2

Doom 3

NFS Underground/2/Most Wanted/Carbon

[rumman43]

No-ones mention good "ol "Cammand & Conquer and the Warcraft games.

Real time strategy...Man I started playing C&C back in 1995 on my then kick **** Pentium 100...

They have just released C&C 3...It's getting really good wraps..
My old computer would struggle too much to play it...However have been massaging the boss(wife) :angel: and think I my be able to upgrade soon..

These two games are timeless..1000's of hours of fun

ab

[Phoenix]

I love RTS games!! Starcraft 2 is due out soon as well :cool:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I love RTS games!! Starcraft 2 is due out soon as well :cool:

I wouldnt hold your breath Phoenix---
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/pc/game/news/article.jsp'sectionId=1006&articleId=20070531133041468034&releaseId=20070518211627437097

[Phoenix]

Bugger :( I'll have to wait a bit longer then. I'll stick to Axis and Allies RTS till then (WW2 RTS)

[Lucas]

I am hooked on the Total War series, I can get stuck on the PC for hours and hours, the kids and missus hate it.
Trying to work out how I can get the new Medieval 2 with out them catching on. :)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I am hooked on the Total War series, I can get stuck on the PC for hours and hours, the kids and missus hate it.
Trying to work out how I can get the new Medieval 2 with out them catching on. :)

If you have "Steam"

it might appear there---

no incriminating boxes:angel::wasntme:

[shorty943]

New experiences await the intrepid sailor.

Ship Simulator 2008, is due on sale in Aus, in September.

This link (www.shipsim.com) should get you to the 2006 "enhanced" demo.
With some of the features of the new version attached.
Yep, tested and functional, in preview.

The game, starts you out as a water taxi driver in NY Harbour.
You end up as a super tanker master mariner. Or, you could die at sea.

I'm fooling with the demo at the moment. Looking forward to the Aussie release of the game.


Shorty.

[LoveMyV8County]

Day of Defeat (Source) FTW.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

hanging out for HL2 EP2
:ohyes::thumbsup::woot:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

New experiences await the intrepid sailor.

Ship Simulator 2008, is due on sale in Aus, in September.

This link (www.shipsim.com (http://www.shipsim.com)) should get you to the 2006 "enhanced" demo.
With some of the features of the new version attached.
Yep, tested and functional, in preview.

The game, starts you out as a water taxi driver in NY Harbour.
You end up as a super tanker master mariner. Or, you could die at sea.

I'm fooling with the demo at the moment. Looking forward to the Aussie release of the game.


Shorty.


thanks for the link Shorty:D

Bring on the Titanic!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

After the mega success of Farcry I thought for sure there'd be a FC2

but, then they started spuiking CRYSIS
say all these WONDERFULL things about it,,
(and it should be released before chrissy, surprise huh,)


and then,,, out of left field---
this---
http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=532



:D

[Pedro_The_Swift]

not sure if this will work,,
but a DX9 - DX10 comparo--
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/images/articles/1188018161stehAr6rV1_6_3_l.png

trouble is,,
theres still only ONE game thats MADE for DX10,,,

but CRYSIS and FARCRY 2 may just make me upgrade-----

this one shows the far superior lighting
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/images/articles/1188018161stehAr6rV1_6_7_l.png

[Phoenix]

Damn that looks good. I still haven't got around to looking at the original farcry!!!

Looks like it will need some serious processing power to run though!!

[Phoenix]

Anybody got a spare copy of farcry by any chance?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I think its around $10 bucks now,,,,

and there are HUNDREDS of maps to download off the net,,,,

my farcry folder is 4gb,,,,,,;)

[Phoenix]

$10 !!!! I'd better have a look at some websites!! Got a link ;)

[VladTepes]

Pedro I'd like a few new games like the ones you mention BUT am also worried re the specs required to run em and make em look half decent.

What are you running ?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

naw, mines old,,,
xp2800 1gb of GOOD ram, a 6800GT vid card,

from there its a whole new machine when I upgrade.
:(

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Any PUZZLE freaks out there?

you GOTTA try

Safecracker; The ultimate Puzzle

you are a hired safecracker sent in to a mansion to find the will of a very rich dead guy,,
who's obsessed with safes,,

something along these lines,,

think of a 3 x 3 square
numbered from 1-9

make all the horizontals and verticals
add up to 15

too easy?

make the two diagonals add up to the same.

about 35 different puzzles.

good fun:D