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Gaming 1: You are likely to be eaten by a grue

A thread for the discussion of games: board, LARP, MMORPG, video, tabletop RPG, game theory etc. etc. and all attendant news, developments and ancillary subjects thereof, as well as coordinating/scheduling games either online or IRL. All are welcome to chime in, talk about their favorite games or learn about gaming of any sort.

PLEASE TO WHITEFONT SPOILERS for video games, RPG modules or anything for which foreknowledge of events might lessen one's enjoyment of whatever gaming experience.


Sean K - May 02, 2008 11:55:46 am PDT #365 of 26132
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

my thoughts exactly. I've stopped trying to show it to people. They just shake their heads and look at me sideways.

I loved Hardware!

Female stoner industrial artist hero, who is capable of saving herself. Dystopic future. Iggy Pop as the voice of Angry Bob. Combat robot run amok.

Yeah, I loved it too.


Laga - May 02, 2008 12:02:47 pm PDT #366 of 26132
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.

it's so good knowing I'm not alone.


Pete, Husband of Jilli - May 02, 2008 1:19:07 pm PDT #367 of 26132
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd

amych, if you haven't already, take a cab. It switches to first person view and you can look out all the windows. This is actually the best way to look around the city without having to steer yourself.

It also gives me an even greater appreciation for how alive the city feels.


NoiseDesign - May 02, 2008 3:12:05 pm PDT #368 of 26132
Our wings are not tired

Kristin has purchased GTA IV and is now in the other room playing it.


Pete, Husband of Jilli - May 02, 2008 3:19:38 pm PDT #369 of 26132
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd

Ah, so it was Kristin I saw log on. I sent a welcome over Xbox Live.

The current mission I'm on is both a little bizarre and hilarious. Anything else would be a spoiler.


omnis_audis - May 02, 2008 3:23:21 pm PDT #370 of 26132
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Kristin has purchased GTA IV and is now in the other room playing it.
She doing ok? Should I come up and visit?

(is GTA-IV a multi-player game? I've never played any of them, but the posts is making it sound REAL good).

ION- Hive- Xbox360 question. Has anyone played or heard about the new season of Baseball games? I got the 2k7 baseball last year (as 2k6 for original xbox wouldn't work on 360) and have been disappointed. I was wondering if 2k8 got better? Or another option? Or am I barking up the wrong tree with this group?


NoiseDesign - May 02, 2008 3:25:08 pm PDT #371 of 26132
Our wings are not tired

No, it's not really multiplayer, and I don't want to be spoiled for the game, so I ran off to my office while she's playing.


Pete, Husband of Jilli - May 02, 2008 3:42:43 pm PDT #372 of 26132
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd

Omnis, there are multiplayer games in GTA IV, and they all take place within the very detailed city, but the story aspect is single player only.

If you have a next-gen system you really should have this game.


Sean K - May 02, 2008 4:50:58 pm PDT #373 of 26132
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

You know, S always complains that she's bored. I wonder if she'll buy it that I picked up a PS3 and GTA4 for her.


NoiseDesign - May 02, 2008 4:54:43 pm PDT #374 of 26132
Our wings are not tired

Get the Xbox 360, not the PS3.