Author Topic: PC gaming thread (Read 13150 times)

Himu · « **on:** July 16, 2009, 06:43:12 AM »

Ordered an Asus REPUBLIC OF GAMERS laptop this afternoon after work.

My time has finally come.

But I don't know what games to get. I've been out of the loop, pc wise for almost 10 years.

Here's my list so far and I'm talking about absolute essentials here.

- Warcraft 3 battlechest
- Titan Quest
- Civilization IV
- Sim City 4000
- NWN2 + expansion
- Crysis

Any Steam games that require investigating?

There's smaller stuff like Still Life 2 but I can get those later.

Finally, about the Asus itself. I can imagine it getting damn hot so putting it on my lap is a no go. But how hot is it with a cooling fan under it? Still too hot for the lap?

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2009, 06:53:36 AM »

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366651&type=product&id=1218092150636

what i got

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:38:51 AM »

When the fuck does diablo 3 come out

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:42:59 AM »

Dawn of War II-The singleplayer is an RTS/RPG hybrid and the multiplayer is the most accessible RTS I've played, but there is still plenty of depth

Also, you might want to check out Freedom Force on steam. Its a semi-turn-based RPG about the golden age of comics and its only like $7 for two full games

Crysis is a good choice Himu. I wouldn't bother with the expansion though

Himu · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:50:22 AM »

Really can't wait. I'll finally be able to play pc games at max setting. I won't have to watch all streamed videos in sd because my computer chugs at the sight of hd videos. I'll be able to handle hd resolution videos that are downloaded to my computer.

This is going to be amazing. I just have to delete Vista once I get it and install XP.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:58:04 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 16, 2009, 07:50:22 AM

I just have to delete Vista once I get it and install XP.

If you plan on running Windows 7, you may want to wait on that

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2009, 08:01:21 AM »

maybe I should partition?

Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:37:30 AM »

Speaking of blizz games, am I the only person completely unable to get into Starcraft while HEARTING Diablo 2 and Warcraft 2 and 3?

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:55:23 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 16, 2009, 09:37:30 AM

Speaking of blizz games, am I the only person completely unable to get into Starcraft while HEARTING Diablo 2 and Warcraft 2 and 3?

Nope, same here. I've played through all of WC3 and expac, plus Diablo II multiple times, but I can't really get into SC.

I also forgot to recommend the Witcher

pilonv1 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:03:37 AM »

TEAM FORTRESS 2

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:17:08 AM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on July 16, 2009, 09:55:23 AM

Quote from: Himuro on July 16, 2009, 09:37:30 AM
Speaking of blizz games, am I the only person completely unable to get into Starcraft while HEARTING Diablo 2 and Warcraft 2 and 3?
Nope, same here. I've played through all of WC3 and expac, plus Diablo II multiple times, but I can't really get into SC.

I also forgot to recommend the Witcher

I really hope SC2 changes my tune but I really doubt it. I mean, the videos I've seen scream Starcraft 1.5 and I don't even like the original so why bother.

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:29:33 AM »

On the contrary.

I prefer sci fi over fantasy.

But Warcraft's lore is far more interesting to me. Plus, for some reason I like the gameplay more particularly in 3.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:56:19 AM »

Some more essentials:

Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl
The Witcher
Valve's Orange Box
King's Bounty
Dungeon Siege 2
Medieval 2: Total War

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:09:39 AM »

i've already played mass effect, gears of war, and mirrors edge

never played a thief game.

anyone here play still life 2? i am fond of the original.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:15:00 AM »

smh at Borys

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2009, 12:11:00 PM »

You're not going to be able to play crysis at high settings, that game still takes a hefty rig to run at high or max

You can run it at full medium, or play with the high settings and lower a few things like shadows, it's still beautiful

Here's a few current games I've played or tested on my Asus G50VT-X5 (the model right before yours):

Fallout 3 (Ultra settings)
COD: World at War (maxed, with body count turned to small)
Ghostbusters (maxed)
Left 4 Dead (maxed)
C&C RA3 (maxed)
Far Cry 2 (had to go medium here)
Crysis Warhead (medium)

Given the resolution of the screen, you are pretty much going to be able to run almost any game made before 2007 at maximum settings.

Some games just aren't optimized well, though, and are gonna run kind of crappy no matter what. For instance, Prototype (which looks like a 360 launch game even at max) ran like shit until I turned a bunch of settings way down. That's not my rig, that's poor optimization on their part.

The good thing is, with PC devs targetting console specs for the forseeable future and console companies wanting to extend the lifetime of the current generation, your laptop should have a much longer gaming lifespan than usual. I doubt we're going to see very many games with monster spec requirements like Crysis in the next couple of years (although you'll get one occasionally).

Also, a lot of games recognize and map to a 360 controller when you plug it in, so you'll get the bonus of playing with a controller and having a better-looking game at the same time.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2009, 12:50:56 PM »

If you plan on getting Civ IV, I would just get the complete edition. It includes the original game, the two expansion packs, and the Colonization game that just came out last year. I think its only $40 for the entire package

cool breeze · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2009, 12:54:27 PM »

or you can be like me and rage buy only Civ4 after missing out on the 2K special deal and raging even more after you realize your second mistake of not buying the full Civ4 bundle for $20 more.

and if you haven't played PC games for the past 10 years, there are a ton of games to get and I don't even know where to start. Most current recommendations would be for consoles games that are better on PC.

ok, looking on my shelf the only two games in the OP are STALKER, the Clear Sky expansion and The Witcher. My older PC games are in my closet and I'll go through that later. I still recommend playing console games you may have missed on PC since they're a lot better there, like Max Payne 2.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2009, 01:12:48 PM »

I think I played Civ4 for like half a year.

Cyanista · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:17:22 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 16, 2009, 09:37:30 AM

Speaking of blizz games, am I the only person completely unable to get into Starcraft while HEARTING Diablo 2 and Warcraft 2 and 3?

I can't do starcraft either. and YES Team Fortress 2. I don't know how anyone can play console shooter games.

Civ4 rules. <3 Leonard Nimoy

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:20:02 PM »

I think I will pick this latop after I sell off my current one and maybe my netbook. 15" is small enough to carry around.

GilloD · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:24:26 PM »

Dude. I was gonna order one of these. Gimmie impressions

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:46:04 PM »

Quote from: Borys on July 16, 2009, 02:23:49 PM

Quote from: Willco on July 16, 2009, 02:20:02 PM
I think I will pick this latop after I sell off my current one and maybe my netbook. 15" is small enough to carry around.

You were a manager for fucks sake, you should be using MacBooks and other Apple hardware exclusively.

PC

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:49:26 PM »

I'm typing this on my 17" HP. It's still pretty good, but I am going to be doing some light editing on the go it seems and the Asus is more equipped for that.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Plus, then I can play Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead on the go lawl!

[close]

tiesto · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2009, 03:59:26 PM »

Ys: Oath in Felghana + translation patch

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2009, 04:01:58 PM »

Himu, check out King's Bounty. It's got a lot of things I think you'll dig-deep turn-based combat, in-depth character development, a fun story, and lots of really great RPG gameplay.

Audiosurf and Mount and Blade are both highly recommended by myself as well.

demi · « **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2009, 05:16:54 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on July 16, 2009, 03:59:26 PM

Ys: Oath in Felghana + translation patch

Link to that

Beezy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:13:18 PM »

Quote from: demi on July 16, 2009, 05:16:54 PM

Quote from: tiesto on July 16, 2009, 03:59:26 PM
Ys: Oath in Felghana + translation patch

Link to that

seconded

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:43:50 PM »

Thanks for the list guys. Was hoping there'd be more games in the vein of Deus Ex that you'd recommend but it seems aside that, riddick, and bioshock there aren't that many type of fps this decade. It's still my favorite breed of fps.

Also, what adventure games? I asked about Still Life 2 earlier, I guess I could get Dreamfall.

Quote from: Kosma on July 16, 2009, 06:52:52 PM

To all the people that didnt like SC, did you play it when it came out?

Naw.

cool breeze · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:52:46 PM »

what exactly do you like about Deux Ex if you consider Riddick and Bioshock to be in the same breed? I'm sure if those two fit in with Deux Ex, there are a lot more out there.

demi · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:54:58 PM »

Desu Ex is awful, easily an example of PC distinguished mentally-challenged fellows inflating to extremes and I'm glad no other games are like it

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:56:37 PM »

System Shock 2 is really the only FPS I know that's all that similar to Deus Ex, although it has an emphasis on nervous tension and claustrophobia that Deus Ex doesn't have.

Himu · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2009, 09:32:05 PM »

I mean with genre hybrid gameptlay. Riddick and Bioshock, although not just like SS and DE blend multiple genres - like them - to form a product that it is far more interesting to me than the typical first person game.

Anyways, in regards to pc games I've got...uhhh.

I've only really dabbled with 2000's era pc gaming. Of course I've played the Counter Strikes, I've got KOTOR, Still Life, mostly mmo's like Dark Ages of Camelot, FF11, WoW..

demi · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2009, 09:54:38 PM »

Still Life sucks. Get Scratches instead

http://www.amazon.com/Scratches-Pc/dp/B000E1A4XS

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2009, 09:56:50 PM »

I really like Still Life because the subject matter (detective work, murder case, mystery story) was really up my alley.

demi · « **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2009, 10:00:41 PM »

Scratches has that too

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2009, 10:01:33 PM »

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** July 19, 2009, 12:02:48 AM »

scratches is fuck awesome

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #38 on:** July 19, 2009, 12:13:54 AM »

This page contains a lot of truth.

demi · « **Reply #39 on:** July 19, 2009, 12:15:08 AM »

The best part - and probably scariest thing I've ever played in a game is contained in this YouTube

warning: not for himuro. or anyone who hasnt played it.

[youtube=560,345]73X-vImVokc[/youtube]

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2009, 01:47:23 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on July 18, 2009, 09:25:11 PM

Get Oblivion, fuck what anyone says, it's awesome.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2009, 01:52:54 PM »

also if there are things you dislike about oblivion you can probably find a mod to change it pretty easily

demi · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2009, 02:13:08 PM »

yes i hear there is a mod called "Fallout 3" that is pretty sweet. makes the game

* playable
* fun
* not shit

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2009, 02:20:23 PM »

I agree. I am playing Fallout 3 right now! It tickles my fancy!

cool breeze · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2009, 02:47:33 PM »

I kinda want to go back and play Oblivion again with all the mods.

the gaf thread had some good ones that improved graphics, fix the hud (including the map), removes gates/loading when you enter the town and other things. The only gameplay fix I saw was getting rid of the "enemies level with you" bullshit. I'm hoping there are more that don't break the game. I saw one that gave you a flying mount, which just seems pretty lame.

Himu · « **Reply #45 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:28:48 PM »

I got it.

It's really great so far, but there's a bunch of crap pre-installed, as expected, but I didn't expect this much.

So far, about the computer itself....the only problem I have with the design (which is REALLY fucking badass, I love how top of it GLOWS) is the left and right buttons. They're shit and don't feel as if they register well. Thankfully I got myself a wireless mouse along with it.

But I must say...this computer is a beast. I can load a page on EB in 1 second. I've never used a computer this fast and I can't believe it's mine.

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:34:15 PM »

Testing.

This is my desktop currently. Surprised how big everything looks. I thought it'd all look smaller given my resolution.

This is the highest res it can go:

pilonv1 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:24:08 AM »

not really, my asus g1 does 1650-1080. i wouldn't settle for anything less

pilonv1 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:44:11 AM »

its fucking awesome. 2 years old and going strong.

Himu · « **Reply #49 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:55:20 AM »

pillon, what are the best settings I should set my graphics card to?

Himu · « **Reply #50 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:18:23 PM »

And this is windowed mode.

It runs ASTONISHINGLY well on high too.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #51 on:** July 30, 2009, 03:51:54 PM »

himu, you should pick up Dawn of War II. Its 50% off on Steam this weekend

Himu · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:02:59 AM »

Been testing out demos to games I've been wanting to play for YEARS.

TITAN QUEST

From the demo this is a Diablo clone from head to toe and I wouldn't want it it any other way, because although I really love Diablo 2 it could REALLY use a graphic update. I'm usually not vain like that, but fuck. This will tide me over till Diablo 3.

Even though it's a really good Diablo clone it still doesn't compare. Like, I'm level 5 in the demo and I've killed 9999 enemies but not one has blown up into a pile of hamburger.

Diablo 3 needs to come out NOW. But overall, it helps the game takes place in Greece. Greek architecture/lore/history is awesome so I'm able to get my mythology boner on while playing this, which is a bonus.

Look at this manly brute. He's ready to rape all who oppose him, even men!

One of the disappointing things about this game's demo so far, aside from the fact enemies don't get blown up into chunks when I use certain skills, is the loot. In Diablo 2 you get 9999 loot at the beginning of the game, but in this I continue to get boring shit. Is this indicative of the real game? I do like how they ripped Diablo's inventory system like, I mean, they ripped it. It looks EXACTLY THE SAME. So does the damn shop windows and stuff. Damn. When THQ went to make a DIablo clone they really did it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:11:32 AM »

hope you got the TQ expansion pack

GilloD · « **Reply #54 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:31:03 AM »

Quote from: Borys on August 03, 2009, 10:01:45 AM

That is the best Diablo clone out there. Sacred comes close too.

I got super bored by Sacred. The perspective made it hard to feel like you were going anywhere. Is that weird?

Anyway, now that mylaptop got stolen, I may try and pick this up maybe next week?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #55 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:43:42 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 03, 2009, 09:02:59 AM

Like, I'm level 5 in the demo and I've killed 9999 enemies but not one has blown up into a pile of hamburger.

Titan Quest only has a T rating, so that's not going to happen no matter how high your level is.

Quote

One of the disappointing things about this game's demo so far, aside from the fact enemies don't get blown up into chunks when I use certain skills, is the loot. In Diablo 2 you get 9999 loot at the beginning of the game, but in this I continue to get boring shit. Is this indicative of the real game?

I never played the demo, but I always felt like there were a lot of cool, high-level items in the full game. Make sure you search every little corner of the world and do all the side quests.

muckhole · « **Reply #56 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:07:08 PM »

It's odd that I couldn't get into Titan Quest. It was the first PC title I bought after I upgraded my computer a bit back. I love lootwhoring, but the game just never clicked for me.

Himu · « **Reply #57 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:29:28 PM »

How is SimCity 4?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #58 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:45:19 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 05, 2009, 07:29:28 PM

How is SimCity 4?

It's pretty much the last great city-builder. City Life was okay once they get it all patched up and expanded and Simcity Societies was the same way, but they're both on the easy/simplistic side and neither can hold a candle to Simcity 2000 and 4.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #59 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:48:04 PM »

worst part about Titan Quest is that there aren't multi-tiered dungeons. Same with Sacred 2 (as far as I could tell with about 20% of the map complete.) I missed that "oh fuck, I might be going too deep into this cave and the thing at the bottom will probably kick the fucking shit out of me" feeling that I used to get from Diablo.

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