LadyCrimson

I still think Keanu is a very limited actor, and I hope he never does Shakespeare again. What I do think is that he's very aware of his limitations by now and (usually) picks films that suit his abilities. Walk Among the Tombstones - did I mention this one yet? I was expecting something like Taken and the first 5 minutes gives you that impression. Then it slows down to this snail pace of a mystery-serial murder-thriller. Not like Taken. Liam's still in that tough-guy, walk w/an attitude mode, but the film is more deliberate and moody. Wasn't great, wasn't bad.

@Keyrock ... ouch, know what's that like, hope it doesn't last too long. Heat can help the muscles around it feel better even if it doesn't fix it. Btw, I kinda miss your rodent avatar.

I played video games. Then I watched hubby play video games. Now hubby and I are going to play video games (together). Just one of those weekends.

Did anyone get caught up in the H1Z1 hype? Sounds like a mess, refunds and all. I don't know the history behind it, but Sony Entertainment/Early Access seems a bit odd. Whatever. Everyone's doing it these days I guess...

It's in the indie zombie-apoc/survival genre, apparently. Not that I'd know personally.

The Hundred Foot Journey was a nice little movie. Predictable, lacking depth/Hollywood-ized are valid criticisms (I think Spielberg/Oprah were producers?) but I didn't care...just a small and pleasant enough feel-good film. Started to watch The Equalizer, because Denzel is always the Denzeliest, but ran out of energy before I got too far in. Maybe tomorrow.

I almost "got into" the first one...or at least, it was a passable way to pass time. But I was hit with the save bug where every time I logged off, all progress was wiped and I had to start at the beginning again. So that was that. At this point zombies are so tired in media that there has to be something more to gameplay than just running around offing them with chainsaws or weedwhackers or whatever to interest me. eg, smooshing zombies isn't my motivation. But ... will it have offline LAN co-op? That might make it a sale for me. Otherwise...nah. (quick search indicates it probably doesn't, tho)

Woldan will always be Woldan (applies to everyone etc) to me. That's the "problem" with forums/online. I've met a few such IRL before, years ago, and I still want to call them by their online nickname.

I may use Steam these days, but I don't spend much on big titles. I tend to go for the indies most of the time because that's where games that suit me tend to be now. 95% of "AAA" games made today I wouldn't touch with a 50 foot pole. Just not my thing at all. The past few years I've probably spent 3-5 month stretches where I didn't play anything at all. Something always sucks me back in a bit at some point tho, so far. Anyway....yeah. Try some older games or indies from GoG if you've a mind. No Steam required there. At least from them you can usually get old faves running on the newer O/S without any hassle, and at least play those for some sessions once in a while. Sometimes that's enough.

No matter how decent a sandbox explore/build game may be in one or two areas, it's always lacking in other areas. I need to learn how to program/use Unity or something and make my very own personalized, randomly generated open world sandbox. Just for me. All me. bwahaha....sigh.

What is your question? Why I don't like galaxy concept? ...one thing I really dislike re: Steam is ... auto patching. Must have patch before you can play it again (if you go online and game detects it needs a patch). Yes I know galaxy is optional, which is why at the moment it's a tolerable concept - assuming it stays optional. I tend to find such stuff often doesn't, in the long run. I also don't care about a client organizing my games for me, achievements, or whatever else. Or having a client at all. But GoG is trying to expand and grow, and is discovering that it may be difficult without changing their style as well. What direction this will take them in is anyone's guess. It often, to my personal way of thinking, doesn't end up very well.

*opens thread* ...Haha....that's great.

Gah...first time I'm hearing about this. Me no like. But...at least I think it's optional, like their downloader (which I don't use). So I guess...I won't use it. On further thought....this implies a direction for GoG that I really don't like. More and more they seem to be moving away from their original premises. Not always a bad thing mind but...we shall see.

Does this apply in the US eg is it worldwide? I don't personally own any of those games on Steam so I can't test it. (edit) and of course it still doesn't negate the complaint that you still "need" Steam client to purchase/download and patch the game.

Wrapping up some minor chores, pondering whether to nap or play a game. I think nap is winning this time. Also trying to figure out how to get something other than a female robotic voice saying "I'm sorry, I don't understand that phrase, please speak again" at Comcast TV's helpline. Basically, they don't want you to cancel any channel and thus make it impossible. Yes I tried pressing 0 and # already. I need to find another number to call... Edit: *big yawn* ... yup, nap it is.

You're so cute sometimes. Yeah, maybe it's weird these days, but I grew to dislike the whole "friend" thing from YouTube, where I used to accept all the random requests because it felt impolite not to (even weirder). But then they just flood your box with spam, begs to view their own vids, whatever. So these days I ignore all, unless I already know you from something.

Nope. Steam games that don't use Steam's DRM can be launched without the client. Pretty much up to the publisher or whoever decides those things. I don't think I've yet owned a Steam game that allowed this, tho. I've tried just clicking on the game .exe's in directory for example, and Steam client always opens/launches first.

Yes, thanks. I'm normally (voluntarily) pretty "friendless", haha, but occasionally I may accept. Then it occurred to me that I didn't even know if it did anything if I was all "private" anyway, so....

The name is just an inside-reference to BG1's Minsc's tiny companion and what the big galoot Minsc believed him to be.

Hey all you Steam guru's ... just a quick question. If all your profile stuff is set to "Private" and you accept a friend request, can they still at least send you a PM? I assume one has to be "friends" for the messaging?

...when I was tempted to get the $150 Borderlands 2 Edition, it was because there was that really cool physical "loot chest" thingie. I wanted that chest. But not enough to actually get it. Last time I got a CE of any sort was probably BG2, actually. I can't remember. It had a map and maybe some other little thing. That was pretty much the time that I decided I wasn't going to generally be into CE's.

I am now picturing Hurlshot scrunched up in a tiny closest crowded with hockey gear, with towels butted against the bottom of the door/s to hide the laptop glow.

I think the biggest complaint is the Royal isn't really substantially different than the Champion (plus can't upgrade to it/later announcement, as mentioned). Which I think is a valid complaint in this case. I'd guess it's an option put out to try to grab anyone who hasn't already purchased. Don't really see it as a smooth move tho (vs. having announced them all at once), even if doesn't affect me personally. But on the other hand, if one did buy the Champion already and the Royal bonuses aren't anything to get excited about, then eh...I'd just stick with that (or the regular) and not worry about it. I guess there are always those who are completionists however and yeah kinda sucks for them.

Problem with waking up at 4am is you're sitting around twiddling thumbs, then start browsing Steam. Bought Ostrich Island, which is ... I don't know what it is. A joke/explore/puzzle game? Play as an ostrich, complete islands, find all the eggs and bonus items (by sticking your head in the sand, apparently), get high scores? Anyway, it's cute and funny (and $7-8 at the moment) and might be good for kids. I got bored after about 25 minutes, however. Also went for Eternal Dark, which is The Long Dark look-alike EA that popped up. It's very crude graphically and so far it seems like you mostly ride around in your sled through same-y looking snow/trees, looking for food and gear in broken down shacks. Kill animals, feed dogs. That's about it. The dogs are cool to have and add some management but not much else. I was amused when a pig spawned and attacked my resting sled dogs. Rabid pig! If the creator truly develops it more, could be ok, but certainly nothing like The Long Dark and just about zero polish right now. It is, however, very low pressure, outside of starving to death.

All righty then.