Panflute

Prosecco can be pretty nice during an Italian dinner. 

12 hours ago, Mel81x said:

One of the things we discussed, either here or the 'other' board, was the fact that Doom wasn't just a run through guns blazing game but that music just made you want to hack and bust a hole in every NPC you found. I don't think I have ever played a game where I have actively gone around looking for fuel to use the chainsaw more than the actual assault weaponry at my disposal.

The only gripe I had with it was that it was too short and lacked any real story plus I think it really didn't do itself any justice in terms of difficulty until you pushed the level up much higher and then the hording became much more challenging to engage. After reading your comments I am actually tempted to go back and give it a run through again. I always envisioned Prey to kind of have a similar mechanic but that game is nowhere close to the amount of fun Doom gave me. 

I disagree on both accounts. 11 hours (at least that's how long it took me) is very decent for a modern shooter, especially with there being plenty of secrets in every level. I also liked the fact that storytelling was minimal and didn't get in the way of gameplay. Too much tryhard bullshit in the industry nowadays, so I'm glad the basic premise here is "kill demons".

Anyway, after finishing Doom 2016 or Doom 4 or however you want to call it, I got the Doom 3: BFG edition. I think I started Doom 3 about 2-3 times but I never got past the first couple of levels because the ammo hunting and whole flashlight ordeal ("no ductape on Mars") started to annoy me pretty quick. Luckily, BFG Edition addresses both of these issues by adding the flashlight to the body (so you can actually fight and see what you're shooting at simultaneously...) and adding way more ammo.

Some would say these changes make Doom 3 less challenging or scary, which I guess is true, but it makes the game more appealing as a shooter, which is why I had bought it in the first place.

It was very interesting to play Doom 3 right after Doom 4, because of the radically different approach. Doom 4 is really a steroid, overpowered, ridiculous experience (in all the right ways) to the point where it's almost a horde shooter, while Doom 3 is much slower in building up tension, but therefore also way more atmospheric. Tight corridors, actually frightening demons (those fucking baby insects man), and a very dim, almost depressing atmosphere. After playing through the main game, the Resurrection of Evil expansion and the new Lost Mission episode, I might just like this game better than the new one. 

4 hours ago, Tsubasa said:

Off to a Birthday party now. Boy, am I thrilled. Can't wait to be back home

Get roaringly drunk!

Wollt ihr den totalen Fussballforen!? 

1 minute ago, Faithcore said:

Chazz would've changed it for us

@Chazz 

Just now, Stan said:

 

no need to change it . 

In the time you spent multiquoting you could've made this simple and sensible change.  

12 minutes ago, nudge said:

you do realise there's a ninja smiley on here, there's no need to upload it  

He probably forgot that the code is :ph34r : instead of :ninja: even though I REQUESTED THE MODS TO CHANGE THIS LIKE 2 MONTHS AGO.

Just now, nudge said:

You surely mean your team logo 

That too.  

16 minutes ago, nudge said:

Seafood is great. Your taste, not so much 

Hence my current avatar.  

4 minutes ago, nudge said:

Oysters are meh. I love mussels and scallops though!

Any seafood that isn't herring or fried fish can go back into sea for as far as I'm concerned.  

It's like they try a new ethnicity every week hoping that I will click.

Home, schmome. The world is my oyster!

Too bad I really don't like oysters.

1 hour ago, nudge said:

Yes, but what am I supposed to do drink until then?... 

Fresh water, like normal human beans.

Completed Doom 4 and as @Mel81x said, the final bossfight was really good. Possibly the highlight of the game. I'll go back eventually to get all the secrets, as I found the exploration really enjoyable but there's much I haven't found.

Because I've never beaten Doom 3, I got the BFG edition on Steam (so I can actually use a damn flashlight and weapon at the same time). 5 hours in, it's amazing to see how different this game is from 4. Doom 3 is more of a horror game that often makes you feel weak and vulnerable, whereas Doom 4 is an over-the-top violence generator that is amazing but not scary in the least.

6 minutes ago, Faithcore said:

Sure, no problem!

Could take some time though as I always import my beer from Cambodia. The local beer there is just the best

Don't worry, I'll get it myself.

6 minutes ago, Faithcore said:

Did Alan send it to you? 

If I say yes, will you send me better beer out of spite?

I'm drinking Veltins because it's the cheapest beer and I'm a day away from getting my salary.

Thoughts and prayers are welcome.

10 hours ago, Spike said:

Having an internal crisis right now. The cards looking up that I will be moving to Chicagoland in a few months just as I've become accustomed to the South and Atlanta's suburbs. I long for a house with a yard so I can BBQ, I prefer the heat and I don't know if I want this.

 

Personally I would avoid the big city given the option.

DOOM is really good. Just got past the level where you beat the Cyberdemon, so I imagine I'm about 2/3rds through. Can't wait to see what the final bossfight is like.

it will happen to all of western europe, but germany, sweden and the uk will experience especially cruel fates

Just now, Tsubasa said:

cute gifs won't save your country from being destroyed. your country and people won't exist in the next century. in due time no one will remember who the germans even were apart from some vapid cultural remnants in the form of alcohol and seemingly unexplainable promiscuity.

looks like the worthless slag is almost dead anyway

19 hours ago, Tsubasa said:

lmao i hope she dies

Yeah, when she's hanging upside down from a lamppost.

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Apologies for continuing to harp on about this game... but Metro 2033 has some elements that are so well done. Particularly, the stealth sections (which I'm pretty sure are optional, but when ammo is pretty scarce in the game generally it makes sense for me to want to conserve it - plus I like stealth games) and the sound design of the game.

Simply put, the sound and stealth mechanics are incredibly close to the original Thief games. The way you manipulate darkness to sneak around, and have to be careful with what you're walking on to avoid giving yourself away to the enemies. The downside is... if you get caught then it seems like everyone around magically can immediately find you - which is fucking bullshit. But it's not a full fledged stealth game. I am finding myself enjoying sneaking around and throwing knives into peoples heads though. The original Thief games are among my favourites of all time though.

I only started using stealth during my second playthrough and it really enhances the experience. Stealth was one of the things that were dog shit in STALKER, so I'm glad they got it right in this game.

My favourite weapon was that weird air pressure gun. When fully charged, you can kill most things instantly, and it's also silent.