Author Topic: Video Games (2009-2011) (Read 116030 times)

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #725 on:** September 17, 2010, 08:44:48 am »

From the way they describe proxy rushing I guess I need to scout alot earlier. And thats nonsense about tanks.

The Chief · « **Reply #726 on:** September 17, 2010, 09:16:47 am »

Yeah I don't quite get that either. Granted I haven't played a ton lately, but I barely ever see siege tanks getting used, especially in siege mode. I think Terrans are just getting hit with the nerf bat extra hard because of the common perception of them as the most unbalanced race right now. I'm sure it'll be somebody else next time around. Probably Protoss. I'm actually really surprised that Void Rays didn't get nerfed.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #727 on:** September 17, 2010, 09:23:02 am »

Quote from: The Chief on September 17, 2010, 09:16:47 am

Yeah I don't quite get that either. Granted I haven't played a ton lately, but I barely ever see siege tanks getting used, especially in siege mode. I think Terrans are just getting hit with the nerf bat extra hard because of the common perception of them as the most unbalanced race right now. I'm sure it'll be somebody else next time around. Probably Protoss. I'm actually really surprised that Void Rays didn't get nerfed.

Protoss are the strongest race of the three with Zerg being the weakest IMO. BC's get raped easily in this game. Sure statwise they may seem the strongest but I haven't been able to see that when I create them.

I can see why VR's didn't get nerfed since I know some strong strats against them. M3 is one of the best strats in the game. It takes out literally everything.

The Chief · « **Reply #728 on:** September 17, 2010, 09:44:21 am »

Marine Marauder Medivac? It's pretty strong but I feel like rushing with a large number of purely shielded/stimmed Marines will usually win if you do it early enough. Granted it's also an easier strat to counter if you know it's coming, and doesn't work as well on larger maps.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #729 on:** September 17, 2010, 04:03:22 pm »

Quote from: The Chief on September 17, 2010, 09:44:21 am

Marine Marauder Medivac? It's pretty strong but I feel like rushing with a large number of purely shielded/stimmed Marines will usually win if you do it early enough. Granted it's also an easier strat to counter if you know it's coming, and doesn't work as well on larger maps.

Yeah but with the amount of damage you want its tough to pump out rines and rauders with the resources you gain early on. Plus I like going with about 6 tanks. They compliment eachother nicely. I think the strongest thing against the M3 is another terran doing it. I could see Brood Lords being tough as well.

JMW IV · « **Reply #730 on:** September 22, 2010, 08:18:33 am »

sooo...

I just started playing League of Legends. pretty fun, but I suck at it.

you warcraft/starcraft rts dudes, if you have ever played Defense of the Ancients, League of Legends is basically that, minus the Warcraft, plus some other stuff.

supposedly it is made by the same guy who made DOTA Allstars.

pretty fun, and it runs great on my netbook.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #731 on:** September 22, 2010, 10:39:12 am »

Quote from: JMW4th on September 22, 2010, 08:18:33 am

sooo...

I just started playing League of Legends. pretty fun, but I suck at it.

you warcraft/starcraft rts dudes, if you have ever played Defense of the Ancients, League of Legends is basically that, minus the Warcraft, plus some other stuff.

supposedly it is made by the same guy who made DOTA Allstars.

pretty fun, and it runs great on my netbook.

I'll take a look at it. DotA was one of the greatest customs I have ever played. Starcraft has one too, although its not as great as WC3's it's still decent.

Looking at the screens: It looks exactly like WC3 engine

The Chief · « **Reply #732 on:** September 27, 2010, 01:37:22 pm »

I need a new game. I just haven't been in a StarCraft mood lately, I played the crap out of Torchlight for about 3 weeks and am done with that for a while, and I just can't get myself back into Oblivion like I used to. I guess three 80+ hour play-throughs has pretty much worn that game out for me.

Anyone have any recommendations?

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #733 on:** September 27, 2010, 02:15:53 pm »

Wow Yeah. Lol

What systems you got?

JMW IV · « **Reply #734 on:** September 27, 2010, 05:23:52 pm »

so I have been using my Wii basically as only a Netflix box.

decided I should start getting more use out of it, so I have reactivated my Gamefly account. pretty nice backlog of games I've never played here for the Wii

first up, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Nathan · « **Reply #735 on:** September 27, 2010, 05:45:40 pm »

I got GTA Episodes From Liberty City for my PS3. It sucks. Huge input delay makes it unbareable.

The Chief · « **Reply #736 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:09:49 pm »

Quote from: cmdterps44 on September 27, 2010, 02:15:53 pm

Wow Yeah. Lol

What systems you got?

Core i7, Radeon 5850. No consoles.

Nathan · « **Reply #737 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:27:52 pm »

Quote from: The Chief on September 27, 2010, 06:09:49 pm

Core i7, Radeon 5850. No consoles.

Might be able to handle WoW.

The Chief · « **Reply #738 on:** September 27, 2010, 08:35:45 pm »

Quote from: Nathan on September 27, 2010, 06:27:52 pm

Might be able to handle WoW.

I dunno I've heard WoW requires some pretty intense specs

Nathan · « **Reply #739 on:** September 27, 2010, 08:56:37 pm »

But seriously, let me know of you do decide to get the free trial.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #740 on:** September 28, 2010, 10:57:01 pm »

Quote from: The Chief on September 27, 2010, 08:35:45 pm

I dunno I've heard WoW requires some pretty intense specs

Dunno what happened to my other post but it only said W.

I was going to say you should definitely look into wow! I might Xfer to an alliance server or reroll so it'd be a great start. or we could do refer a friend or something! 3x xp!

but seriously... you should play

Nathan · « **Reply #741 on:** September 28, 2010, 11:15:12 pm »

Quote from: cmdterps44 on September 28, 2010, 10:57:01 pm

Dunno what happened to my other post but it only said W.

I was going to say you should definitely look into wow! I might Xfer to an alliance server or reroll so it'd be a great start. or we could do refer a friend or something! 3x xp!

but seriously... you should play

Dude, I told him to let ME know, I WANT 3X XP RAF BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And another rocket mount.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #742 on:** September 28, 2010, 11:18:35 pm »

Quote from: Nathan on September 28, 2010, 11:15:12 pm

Dude, I told him to let ME know, I WANT 3X XP RAF BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And another rocket mount.

Oh lol I didn't know if thats what you were implying or not so I went for it. You can take it yah big jerk lol

JMW IV · « **Reply #743 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:25:22 pm »

okay!

just got my refund in friom school.

i plan on using it to buy a Laptop for my Wife, and a Game Console for me.

I don't know if I should buy a PS3 or a XBox360.

both PS3 and 360 do Netflix right?

can either do Hulu?

UMDNats · « **Reply #744 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:25:55 pm »

ps3 is sick. has the only good baseball game on the market and FREEEEE online. not positive about hulu but it has its web browser or whatever.

The Chief · « **Reply #745 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:30:20 pm »

Both can do Hulu plus. Not sure about free Hulu.

Honestly I'd prob go with the 360. It's more mature as a platform and generally a better value. Live costs money, but from everything I've heard it's well worth it. All I ever hear about PS Network is that it's kinda stagnant and not nearly as populous as Live.

Disclaimer: I have neither console, so my opinion - while unbiased - is also not based on personal experience.

UMDNats · « **Reply #746 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:43:44 pm »

PSN is worse than live but for what i need it's fine. i can play with my friends and send messages. i miss some of the group party features and few of my friends have ps3 but it's whatever. i love that its free and has the show.

JMW IV · « **Reply #747 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:49:45 pm »

Quote from: UMDNats on September 30, 2010, 03:43:44 pm

PSN is worse than live but for what i need it's fine. i can play with my friends and send messages. i miss some of the group party features and few of my friends have ps3 but it's whatever. i love that its free and has the show.

how is it worse?

UMDNats · « **Reply #748 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:50:33 pm »

Quote from: JMW4th on September 30, 2010, 03:49:45 pm

how is it worse?

XBL just has more features, like the ability to voice-chat out of game in a big party. Connection-wise, they're both equal. PS3 has the built-in wifi, 360s don't unless you're getting the brand new ones.

Nathan · « **Reply #749 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:51:51 pm »

Quote from: JMW4th on September 30, 2010, 03:25:22 pm

okay!

just got my refund in friom school.

i plan on using it to buy a Laptop for my Wife, and a Game Console for me.

I don't know if I should buy a PS3 or a XBox360.

both PS3 and 360 do Netflix right?

can either do Hulu?

Both do Netflix. On the 360, it requires Xbox live Gold, which is $50 a year. You also install the Netflix app from the marketplace, no disc required like on the Wii and PS3.

Right now, PS3 is the only console with hulu. It requires Hulu Plus, which is $9.99 a month, and it also requires PlayStation Plus, which is $50 a year. Hulu is supposed to be coming to the 360 at a later date though.

Personally, I feel the PS3 is the better media center, but the Xbox360 is superior for games. I actually own 2 PS3s, one is in the "game room" with the 360 and Wii. The other is in the living room and is primarily used as a media center, ie Blu Ray, Netflix, Hulu Plus.