The Official Martin Hash Video Game Thread

[Okeefenokee]

Star Marine is fun. I haven't played a shooter in years, and a PC shooter in even longer.

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[Penner]

To show my age I still think that KotoR is the best Star Wars game ever (and I am not talking about the half finished, rushed sequel- which I did play and it wasn't that bad but once you learn that there were supposed to so much extra stuff and so much unfished stuff, all because their deadline was moved up by LucasStudios, can make a person really sad).

[SuburbanFarmer]

To show my age I still think that KotoR is the best Star Wars game ever (and I am not talking about the half finished, rushed sequel- which I did play and it wasn't that bad but once you learn that there were supposed to so much extra stuff and so much unfished stuff, all because their deadline was moved up by LucasStudios, can make a person really sad).

Did you miss Tie Fighter and X Wing Alliance? Those were super great.

[Penner]

To show my age I still think that KotoR is the best Star Wars game ever (and I am not talking about the half finished, rushed sequel- which I did play and it wasn't that bad but once you learn that there were supposed to so much extra stuff and so much unfished stuff, all because their deadline was moved up by LucasStudios, can make a person really sad).

Did you miss Tie Fighter and X Wing Alliance? Those were super great.

Yeah, I missed though. Although, Battlefront was also good (but not as good as KotoR, IMO) and I also have the Lego Star Wars games as well.

[Penner]

[de officiis]

[Okeefenokee]

I got a Steam card for Christmas. I might get Arma. It looks fun.

[adwinistrator]

Has anyone ever played Crusader Kings and is it good?

I enjoy it, but I'm much more into Paradox's flagship game Europa Universalis IV.

CK is all about managing personal relationships in your court. Intrigue, murder, marriage, etc.

EU4 is more about managing the empire through warfare and governmental adjustments.

Both are great, depending on what style you prefer. CK2 takes place in the Middle Ages, while EU4 is in the Renaissance period until Napoleon.

Crusader Kings is good, but it's much more of a dynastic role-playing game. The main nation-state growth mechanics are through marriage granting titles and claims, and war to press those claims. Alliances are also dependent on marriages, and will really determine your strength in a war. Everything comes down to the dynasty, marriages, children, appointments, etc.

I've found it difficult to really delve in to, as so much of your success depends upon certain dynastic rules, which can be easy or hard to change. Come countries might start with a rule that the land holdings are split between the sons, who both hold the claims on the combined land, so when you die and begin playing as the primary heir, you'll have to go to war to get your land back from your brother... Progress feels out of my control in a way that can be frustrating, but I can also see the appeal of it if you're more interested in role-playing than in "winning".

[Zlaxer]

Got a Dreamcast for Xmas with SA1 and SA2......let the good times roll......

[Xenophon]

Got a Dreamcast for Xmas with SA1 and SA2......let the good times roll......

Go get you a copy of Shenmue, son. Allow yourself to become immersed in the world it builds, and enjoy.