What are you playing now

[BruceVC]

Playing Hitman 2: Silent Assassin.

 

Good lord. This game is a lot harder than Blood Money, that's for sure. A bit more arbitrary, too. I didn't quite understand how the scoring system worked, where I assumed, like in Blood Money, any non-target kill that can't be ruled strictly an accident, (a chandelier falling on someone's head, being pushed over the side of a boat's railing and drowning, etc.), will immediately downgrade you from the Silent Assassin rating, which made beating the first two missions nearly impossible, as the knockout drug doesn't work the same, (instead of being permanent unless found and woken up by another NPC, it's just a timer until they wake up), and they'll cause an alert no matter what.

 

I then Googled to figure out that, hey, you actually can kill a non-target via normal methods under certain circumstances, which would've made the first two missions about a thousand times easier than what I had to go through. Additionally, disguises don't work remotely near as well as they do in Blood Money. You're discovered after about two, three seconds of walking in front of an enemy while disguised, as opposed to Blood Money's basically infinite amount of time (by comparison).

 

However, in spite of the difficulties I was having, it was kind of fun devising methods to play it harder than required by even the hardest of the ratings, but...I think I'll enjoy the slightly less masochist standards I'll be employing from here on out from knowing what I do now.

 

Barti you should try to play the Hitman series with the non-lethal strategy. That takes real skill, if you can get through the game without killing anyone then "you are da man "

[Bartimaeus]

Ha ha. So funny, Bruce.  Non-lethal approach in an assassination game, yes, I'll be sure to do that right away...

Edited May 8, 2014 by Bartimaeus

[BruceVC]

Ha ha. So funny, Bruce.  Non-lethal approach in an assassination game, yes, I'll be sure to do that right away...

 

 I do sometimes get the odd funny comment right hey Barti

[HoonDing]

Finished Remember Me. Went in with zero expectations but it turned out the most enjoyable AAAAA game I played since Skyrim.

[Agiel]

 

with all that VtM Bloodlines business reminding me so much of DX: HR I couldn't resist and bought the DIrector's Cut from the Humble Bundle store (where it's currently at 75% off), I hope this particular version comes with all DLCs or something extra, because I'm not in the mood to just replay the original campaign yet

 

Well there was only really one DLC - but originally the DLC wasn't integrated into the game: it was a separate entry in your Steam games list and was executed independently of the rest of the game. The director's cut places it where it belongs in the main game. So frankly, you will be replaying the original campaign, because that's the only thing available to do. The other main change would be the boss fights, besides that there are some graphical tweaks (neither positive nor negative really, just baffling), new game plus, and some commentary, nothing consequential.

 

 

As I had bought the Missing Link DLC, the Developer's Commentary was well worth the price of admission for the $5 I spent on it.

[Nepenthe]

Playing Hitman 2: Silent Assassin.

 

Good lord. This game is a lot harder than Blood Money, that's for sure. A bit more arbitrary, too. I didn't quite understand how the scoring system worked, where I assumed, like in Blood Money, any non-target kill that can't be ruled strictly an accident, (a chandelier falling on someone's head, being pushed over the side of a boat's railing and drowning, etc.), will immediately downgrade you from the Silent Assassin rating, which made beating the first two missions nearly impossible, as the knockout drug doesn't work the same, (instead of being permanent unless found and woken up by another NPC, it's just a timer until they wake up), and they'll cause an alert no matter what.

 

I then Googled to figure out that, hey, you actually can kill a non-target via normal methods under certain circumstances, which would've made the first two missions about a thousand times easier than what I had to go through. Additionally, disguises don't work remotely near as well as they do in Blood Money. You're discovered after about two, three seconds of walking in front of an enemy while disguised, as opposed to Blood Money's basically infinite amount of time (by comparison).

 

However, in spite of the difficulties I was having, it was kind of fun devising methods to play it harder than required by even the hardest of the ratings, but...I think I'll enjoy the slightly less masochist standards I'll be employing from here on out from knowing what I do now.

 

OTOH, running and gunning is also a fairly viable strategy in Silent Assassin, and the way you gather weapons from enemies also adds an interesting dimension.

 

I remember getting the M4 being one of the biggest hassles I've bothered in a game.

[213374U]

After trying—and failing—to get into TW1, I'm trying to set up a BGT installation with ~30 mods. The Big World compatibility document is more than 300 pages, and they apparently recommend using an automatic installer because it's such a headache and chances are good that doing it manually will break something. I checked the EE forums to see if the mod scene has picked up the slack, but some of the best pieces are still not compatible (Spell and Item Revisions, for instance), so it's still a no-buy for me. It's funny because it's almost as if this was a Bethesda game.

 

If it doesn't work or I get bored while trying to sort it out, I'll probably go for a second playthrough of NWN2. The good thing about a forgettable OC is that it'll be like playing it for the first time again.

[Drowsy Emperor]

A pity, TW1 is far better than NWN2 or anything else released in that period.

[Labadal]

Joined all the factions in Skyrim. Now to become leader. Also making progress with the main quest. I've spent around 80 hours on the game without completing it. I know I could have done it in half the time, but what the hey. Every time I turn on the computer these last few weeks, I've booted this or Baldur's Gate II up.

[213374U]

A pity, TW1 is far better than NWN2 or anything else released in that period.

 

Oh, I don't doubt it. I freely admit that I have peculiar tastes. Could never get into PST or Arcanum either. I'll probably give it a serious try at some point.

[Keyrock]

I finished Child of Light, though I'll still go back at some point to try to 100% the game (I still need to find 2 confessions and a couple of the fireflies).  I liked the game a lot.  The story is quite simplistic, basically a children's story you tell them at bedtime, which is fine, since that's what the game was going for.  The highlight of the game is the combat system.  Not a big surprise as I liked the combat in Grandia, and this is ripped straight from that.  The combination of the interrupt mechanic and using Igniculus to slow down enemies is pretty darn brilliant, though.  One or two missteps in a battle can send you into something akin to a stunlock as you constantly get interrupted and/or setback.  Play your cards right and you can do that to your enemies.  Learning how fast enemies progress through the timer and trying to guess whether they will use a long casting time ability constantly keeps you on your toes.  Add to that certain enemies that you may purposely not want to interrupt since the counter interrupts, usually with a buff to themselves or a debuff to you.  It makes the battles engaging and even frantic in some parts, which is quite unusual for what is essentially a turn-based system.  I do wish there was more to do in the world than fight enemies.  The platforming is really easy because you can fly.  There are some areas where either wind or water pushes you around, making it harder to traverse, but nothing particularly taxing.  Ubi did a great job of hiding hidden areas and paths, though.  Right up to the end I was still finding paths I had missed even in areas I had been in multiple times before.  It's not the meatiest game in the world, but the price was more than fair.  I'm definitely satisfied with my purchase.

Edited May 8, 2014 by Keyrock

[sorophx]

A pity, TW1 is far better than NWN2 or anything else released in that period.

couldn't disagree more. Witcher isn't a party based game, for starters. this alone makes it less appealing, imho. 

 

actually, now that I think about it, I have no fond memories from my times playing the Witcher. it must have been a terrible games in my eyes then, means I would actually hate it now, that my taste is more refined

[HoonDing]

Anything is better than NWN2.

 

Including waterboarding, liver and taxes.

[Malcador]

Universe Sandbox for a bit as I don't really feel like much of anything currently.  Is amazing what Eta Carinae can do

[sorophx]

it's amazing how many people disliked NWN2. I thought it was very good, I loved the characters, and some dungeons were fun. I even liked the combat in it! 

[Keyrock]

I didn't hate the NWN2 OC, I just thought it was pretty mediocre and really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really dragged through the middle portion.  I don't think I could stomach going through it again.

[Labadal]

NWN2 was a mess at launch. I don't mind playing it now. However, I much prefer the expansions over the OC.

[Guest Slinky]

Grobnar and that pissy sorcerer brat

 

 

 

Only good reason to play NWN2 OC in my books is to get to Mask of the Betrayer with the same character.

[Keyrock]

Grobnar and that pissy sorcerer brat

 

 

 

Only good reason to play NWN2 OC in my books is to get to Mask of the Betrayer with the same character.

I actually didn't mind Qara.  Elanee, on the other hand...

 

Edited May 8, 2014 by Keyrock

[213374U]

I love you guys. 

[Pidesco]

I've recently finished Dungeon Siege 3 with Reinhart. this was also the first time I played the DLC content.

 

Meanwhile, I have New Vegas and Dark Souls characters standing around doing nothing, while I play Reus (pretty awesome!), and the daily Spelunky challenge.

[Amentep]

GAAAAH...why won't the secret seller appear in my FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING game?  I'm in desperate need of some Master Seals...  ;_______________;

[melkathi]

 

I'm looking for a game where you play as a knight and each death helps you progress. Such as stepping over your dead clones to get past a spike pit. I forget the name.

 

There are two games that I know of with a similar mechanic, but probably neither is the one you're looking for:

The Company of Myself

The Swapper

 

 

 

Life Goes On is the game you are looking for.

[Bartimaeus]

 

Playing Hitman 2: Silent Assassin.

 

Good lord. This game is a lot harder than Blood Money, that's for sure. A bit more arbitrary, too. I didn't quite understand how the scoring system worked, where I assumed, like in Blood Money, any non-target kill that can't be ruled strictly an accident, (a chandelier falling on someone's head, being pushed over the side of a boat's railing and drowning, etc.), will immediately downgrade you from the Silent Assassin rating, which made beating the first two missions nearly impossible, as the knockout drug doesn't work the same, (instead of being permanent unless found and woken up by another NPC, it's just a timer until they wake up), and they'll cause an alert no matter what.

 

I then Googled to figure out that, hey, you actually can kill a non-target via normal methods under certain circumstances, which would've made the first two missions about a thousand times easier than what I had to go through. Additionally, disguises don't work remotely near as well as they do in Blood Money. You're discovered after about two, three seconds of walking in front of an enemy while disguised, as opposed to Blood Money's basically infinite amount of time (by comparison).

 

However, in spite of the difficulties I was having, it was kind of fun devising methods to play it harder than required by even the hardest of the ratings, but...I think I'll enjoy the slightly less masochist standards I'll be employing from here on out from knowing what I do now.

 

OTOH, running and gunning is also a fairly viable strategy in Silent Assassin, and the way you gather weapons from enemies also adds an interesting dimension.

 

I remember getting the M4 being one of the biggest hassles I've bothered in a game.

 

 

Er, well, yes...but you get terrible mission ratings, and it wouldn't be very fun to just gun down everyone I meet...I mean, shooting is pretty easy...

[HoonDing]

Qara was awesome. Especially her taunts.

 

Worst companion was the one who started every sentence with "Know that".