Fallout 3

[zaneyard]

Anyone else getting it?
i recently traded in some games at gamestop and they gave me an extra 20% if i put the money towards it and gears 2.
im pretty amped about it since looking up some movies about it (after i invested the money in it)
i cant wait to blow up some mutant zombies in slow mo.

discuss.

[Budr]

Not really that interested in the tactical stuff but I'm quite looking forward to blasting my way through anything and everything and generally acting like a bit of a wanker.

[Surf314]

I think the best question is console vs PC, an honest one not "console is teh suxors, PC 4ever"

What are the advantages of each?  I'm leaning towards console, just because I like playing games on console unless there is multiplayer or it is a hard-core FPS or the console version is gimped or there is going to be a lot of user generated content that I would be interested in.

[Vandamguy]

Anyone else getting it?
i recently traded in some games at gamestop

fail. watch this vid and stop being a part of the problem

and they gave me an extra 20% if i put the money towards it and gears 2.
im pretty amped about it since looking up some movies about it (after i invested the money in it)
i cant wait to blow up some mutant zombies in slow mo.
discuss.

whens the release date ? I'll probably be too busy with warhammer

in before caff flames this thread to a withered cinder

[Squishy3]

I can't fucking wait. It's gonna be pretty amazing.

[Budr]

I think the best question is console vs PC, an honest one not "console is teh suxors, PC 4ever"

What are the advantages of each?  I'm leaning towards console, just because I like playing games on console unless there is multiplayer or it is a hard-core FPS or the console version is gimped or there is going to be a lot of user generated content that I would be interested in.

Never got into it myself but didn't Oblivion having a pretty sizeable mod community? I'd wager that once the editor is released for PC, content will start flowing out.

[Surf314]

[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1415.msg38892#msg38892 date=1221488830]
I think the best question is console vs PC, an honest one not "console is teh suxors, PC 4ever"

What are the advantages of each?  I'm leaning towards console, just because I like playing games on console unless there is multiplayer or it is a hard-core FPS or the console version is gimped or there is going to be a lot of user generated content that I would be interested in.

Never got into it myself but didn't Oblivion having a pretty sizeable mod community? I'd wager that once the editor is released for PC, content will start flowing out.
[/quote]

This because I think the answer to all the other ones was no.  In fact console might be better than PC because I think its a Merc 2 like situation where the console versions are the focus.

[Budr]

[quote author=Budr link=topic=1415.msg38908#msg38908 date=1221489924]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1415.msg38892#msg38892 date=1221488830]
I think the best question is console vs PC, an honest one not "console is teh suxors, PC 4ever"

What are the advantages of each?  I'm leaning towards console, just because I like playing games on console unless there is multiplayer or it is a hard-core FPS or the console version is gimped or there is going to be a lot of user generated content that I would be interested in.

Never got into it myself but didn't Oblivion having a pretty sizeable mod community? I'd wager that once the editor is released for PC, content will start flowing out.
[/quote]

This because I think the answer to all the other ones was no.  In fact console might be better than PC because I think its a Merc 2 like situation where the console versions are the focus.
[/quote]

Again, I'm in the dark having never played any Oblivion but wasn't the PC version pretty well received? Also, Bethesda have quite a history with the PC, which tends to give a developer a certain respect for the platform.

Everything I've seen of the footage suggests that the action is essentially FPS and, personally, I would never choose console for that gameplay style if the choice exists.

[copulatingduck]

[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1415.msg38910#msg38910 date=1221490178]
[quote author=Budr link=topic=1415.msg38908#msg38908 date=1221489924]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1415.msg38892#msg38892 date=1221488830]
I think the best question is console vs PC, an honest one not "console is teh suxors, PC 4ever"

What are the advantages of each?  I'm leaning towards console, just because I like playing games on console unless there is multiplayer or it is a hard-core FPS or the console version is gimped or there is going to be a lot of user generated content that I would be interested in.

Never got into it myself but didn't Oblivion having a pretty sizeable mod community? I'd wager that once the editor is released for PC, content will start flowing out.
[/quote]

This because I think the answer to all the other ones was no.  In fact console might be better than PC because I think its a Merc 2 like situation where the console versions are the focus.
[/quote]

Again, I'm in the dark having never played any Oblivion but wasn't the PC version pretty well received? Also, Bethesda have quite a history with the PC, which tends to give a developer a certain respect for the platform.

Everything I've seen of the footage suggests that the action is essentially FPS and, personally, I would never choose console for that gameplay style if the choice exists.
[/quote]

I'm probably one of the few people who owns both versions of Oblivion, and I gotta say: go with PC. The original release is buggy as all shit and there are so many sections in the xbox version that can crash your game, erase your save files, or make it impossible to continue, it's not even funny. At least with the PC version they can patch shit, or you can wait for the mod community to fix it for you.

[CaffeinePowered]

Im surprised no one said 'in before caff'

Don't buy this shit, go play the originals, they are much much better games.

That being said Ill probably warez it try it, and if I'm not thoroughly disgusted with how bethesda has raped one of the greatest games of all time, then Ill buy it.

[Vandamguy]

in before caff flames this thread to a withered cinder

[CaffeinePowered]

[quote author=Vandamguy link=topic=1415.msg38895#msg38895 date=1221488930]
in before caff flames this thread to a withered cinder

[/quote]

i need to skim less

[Surf314]

[quote author=Budr link=topic=1415.msg38913#msg38913 date=1221490994]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1415.msg38910#msg38910 date=1221490178]
[quote author=Budr link=topic=1415.msg38908#msg38908 date=1221489924]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=1415.msg38892#msg38892 date=1221488830]
I think the best question is console vs PC, an honest one not "console is teh suxors, PC 4ever"

What are the advantages of each?  I'm leaning towards console, just because I like playing games on console unless there is multiplayer or it is a hard-core FPS or the console version is gimped or there is going to be a lot of user generated content that I would be interested in.

Never got into it myself but didn't Oblivion having a pretty sizeable mod community? I'd wager that once the editor is released for PC, content will start flowing out.
[/quote]

This because I think the answer to all the other ones was no.  In fact console might be better than PC because I think its a Merc 2 like situation where the console versions are the focus.
[/quote]

Again, I'm in the dark having never played any Oblivion but wasn't the PC version pretty well received? Also, Bethesda have quite a history with the PC, which tends to give a developer a certain respect for the platform.

Everything I've seen of the footage suggests that the action is essentially FPS and, personally, I would never choose console for that gameplay style if the choice exists.
[/quote]

I'm probably one of the few people who owns both versions of Oblivion, and I gotta say: go with PC. The original release is buggy as all shit and there are so many sections in the xbox version that can crash your game, erase your save files, or make it impossible to continue, it's not even funny. At least with the PC version they can patch shit, or you can wait for the mod community to fix it for you.
[/quote]

This is a valid point and will probably effect my decision.  It really comes down to if the wife has any interest.

[zaneyard]

[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=1415.msg38883#msg38883 date=1221488364]
Anyone else getting it?
i recently traded in some games at gamestop

fail. watch this vid and stop being a part of the problem

and they gave me an extra 20% if i put the money towards it and gears 2.
im pretty amped about it since looking up some movies about it (after i invested the money in it)
i cant wait to blow up some mutant zombies in slow mo.
discuss.

whens the release date ? I'll probably be too busy with warhammer

in before caff flames this thread to a withered cinder
[/quote]
end of next month
anyways, i dont slap my games around when i play with them so they will run fine when some kid decides he wants my old game.

[zaneyard]

Im surprised no one said 'in before caff'

Don't buy this shit, go play the originals, they are much much better games.

That being said Ill probably warez it try it, and if I'm not thoroughly disgusted with how bethesda has raped one of the greatest games of all time, then Ill buy it.

too late, i was given 20 extra bucks if i wanted to put the money towards the game. i fully intend to enjoy it no matter how much the older games may be better.

[Budr]

too late, i was given 20 extra bucks if i wanted to put the money towards the game. i fully intend to enjoy it no matter how much the older games may be better different.

It's a subtle disparity but you have to remember that Caff's just a grumpy old curmudgeon. I'm fairly certain that this iteration of the franchise will not make him enjoy the earlier entries in the series any less.

[zaneyard]

[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=1415.msg38929#msg38929 date=1221492837]
too late, i was given 20 extra bucks if i wanted to put the money towards the game. i fully intend to enjoy it no matter how much the older games may be better different.

It's a subtle disparity but you have to remember that Caff's just a grumpy old curmudgeon. I'm fairly certain that this iteration of the franchise will not make him enjoy the earlier entries in the series any less.
[/quote]
is that a word?

[Surf314]

Simple compromise, buy 1 and 2 off gog.com for $6 (before the 21st)

[CaffeinePowered]

[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=1415.msg38929#msg38929 date=1221492837]
too late, i was given 20 extra bucks if i wanted to put the money towards the game. i fully intend to enjoy it no matter how much the older games may be better different.

It's a subtle disparity but you have to remember that Caff's just a grumpy old curmudgeon. I'm fairly certain that this iteration of the franchise will not make him enjoy the earlier entries in the series any less.
[/quote]

No, but it means that any attempt to make a new entry that is on par with the old ones will end in disaster. A bunch of xbox kiddies will buy it and love it even though it has the depth of a teaspoon when compared to the Olympic swimming pool that was the first two games.

They could have made their own original IP, made it post-apocalyptic, and no one would be complaining. But I guess that would take too much work.

If you ever get a chance find and download the alpha version that Black Isle made of the REAL fallout 3.

[Eschatos]

[quote author=Budr link=topic=1415.msg38932#msg38932 date=1221493289]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=1415.msg38929#msg38929 date=1221492837]
too late, i was given 20 extra bucks if i wanted to put the money towards the game. i fully intend to enjoy it no matter how much the older games may be better different.

It's a subtle disparity but you have to remember that Caff's just a grumpy old curmudgeon. I'm fairly certain that this iteration of the franchise will not make him enjoy the earlier entries in the series any less.
[/quote]

No, but it means that any attempt to make a new entry that is on par with the old ones will end in disaster. A bunch of xbox kiddies will buy it and love it even though it has the depth of a teaspoon when compared to the Olympic swimming pool that was the first two games.

They could have made their own original IP, made it post-apocalyptic, and no one would be complaining. But I guess that would take too much work.

If you ever get a chance find and download the alpha version that Black Isle made of the REAL fallout 3.
[/quote]

There's less than thirty minutes of actual gameplay footage on the internet.  How can you say it has the depth of a teaspoon?  I'm not expecting it to be as deep as the first two but it'll probably be pretty close.