What are you playing now?

[Labadal]

 

 

 

Completed Binary Domain today. That was an awesome ride. Big Bo represent.

Did Frenchie robot survive?

 

 

He died

 

 

I replayed the game just to have everyone survive.

 

 

Big Bo died :(

 

[Keyrock]

Finished Pirate Creed with 94% completion.  I know I missed 1 buried treasure (and the map for it) somewhere and I imagine the other missing percentage is not getting 100% sync on every story mission because, to the best of my knowledge, I did everything else, found all fragments, treasure chests, shanties, messages in a bottle, did all assassin contracts, all naval missions, etc.  I may one day come back and replay the missions I didn't 100% sync, though more likely I'll just say close enough and be done with it for good.  I enjoyed the vast majority of the game, but there were a few exceptions.  For example, if I never have to tail somebody and/or eavesdrop on them ever again, it will be too soon.

 

Most importantly, my schedule is now clear for Wasteland 2 tomorrow.

Edited September 19, 2014 by Keyrock

[Endrosz]

Wasteland 2. Wiped in a few minutes after starting the game, and loving it.

 

[Raithe]

I've been roaming idly around Skyrim. I haven't actually been getting quests done. I haven't levelled up. I've just wandered and found locations....I really should make a start on actually doing stuff.....

[Tale]

In the Underdark, everyone calling me "male" with a condescending tone.

 

Listen up, buddy, I just did all of the mage battles in the arena with a throwing knife. Do not get on my bad side.

[Marceror]

Starting... Wasteland 2

[Gorth]

Trying my hand a bit on Risen 2 and Skyrim.

[Blarghagh]

Finally bought Skyrim when it was on sale recently. Anyone got any advice before I get into it?

[Nonek]

Finished Vampire the Masquerade: Redemption, opted for the good ending which has far more content but is a little too sickly sweet for my personal palette. A good game for the price, with some potential, but not really a patch on Bloodlines.

[Namutree]

Finally bought Skyrim when it was on sale recently. Anyone got any advice before I get into it?

Go along with the story until after you get your first shout. Don't bother roaming about until after that point.

 

Also, don't invest in a lot of skills in the beginning; go with a clear theme. Also, at really high levels magic sucks since you can't increase your magic damage, so avoid magic if you intend to be really high level. 

 

Another thing; don't invest points into magicka. One can easily use enchantments to make spells cost next to nothing, or even free. So... Focus on health. 

Edited September 19, 2014 by Namutree

[GhostofAnakin]

I'm away for the weekend, so no PS4 or XBox 360 here.  I wonder if my POS laptop can run Wasteland 2.

[Namutree]

 

Finally bought Skyrim when it was on sale recently. Anyone got any advice before I get into it?

Go along with the story until after you get your first shout. Don't bother roaming about until after that point.

 

Also, don't invest in a lot of skills in the beginning; go with a clear theme. Also, at really high levels magic sucks since you can't increase your magic damage, so avoid magic if you intend to be really high level. 

 

Another thing; don't invest points into magicka. One can easily use enchantments to make spells cost next to nothing, or even free. So... Focus on health. 

 

I could go on for a while giving good advice if you want, TrueNeutral.

[Blarghagh]

Well I don't need a guide so unless you have more starter tips I'd say no, but thanks for the tips you already gave me.

[Guest Slinky]

 

Finally bought Skyrim when it was on sale recently. Anyone got any advice before I get into it?

Go along with the story until after you get your first shout. Don't bother roaming about until after that point.

 

Also, don't invest in a lot of skills in the beginning; go with a clear theme. Also, at really high levels magic sucks since you can't increase your magic damage, so avoid magic if you intend to be really high level. 

 

Another thing; don't invest points into magicka. One can easily use enchantments to make spells cost next to nothing, or even free. So... Focus on health.

 

Stamina shouldn't be neglected if one intends to go primarily melee as you need it A LOT. I kept them on same level on my last (or ongoing, it's on hold) game and it worked well.

 

TrueNeutral, if you want to get a safe place to store your stuff the first home costs 5000 gold so try to save for that from the start. Also I hope you intend to mod the game as some of the mods are pretty much mandatory. If you want I can give a list of good mods later, not at home right now so cant check my list.

Edited September 19, 2014 by Slinky

[GhostofAnakin]

Well that sucks.  I can't run it.  I'm assuming the same will apply to PE as well.  New computer soon!

Edited September 19, 2014 by GhostofAnakin

[Blarghagh]

 

Also I hope you intend to mod the game as some of the mods are pretty much mandatory. If you want I can give a list of good mods later, not at home right now so cant check my list.

 

 

Hrm, what mods are mandatory? I'm not really in need of the many prettification mods since I'm not sure my computer will be able to run them, I sorely need an upgrade.

[Hurlshort]

Skyrim is just fine as a base game, no mods needed for the first playthrough.

 

 

Oblivion on the other hand, yeesh.

[Namutree]

Skyrim is just fine as a base game, no mods needed for the first playthrough.

 

 

Oblivion on the other hand, yeesh.

I feel that base Skyrim is far better than base Oblivion.

 

Yet I feel that mods do more to improve Oblivion than Skyrim.

 

In other words:

 

Vanilla Oblivion vs Vanilla Skyrim: Skyrim wins.

 

Oblivion with mods vs Skyrim with mods: About even.

[Labadal]

Played some Baldur's gate II after having watched the Tides of Numenera trailer. Did Korgan's quest and got the fighter Stronghold. next up will be the Unseeing Eye quest.

[Tale]

I wish Unfinished Business worked for BG2: EE. It's such a shame for so many characters to not have quests. At least Minsc and Boo need theirs.

[Malcador]

Starting Consortium, it's kind of interesting, I quit when the game got stuck into giving me a distorted screen as my connection the host body messed up or something

[Guest Slinky]

 

Also I hope you intend to mod the game as some of the mods are pretty much mandatory. If you want I can give a list of good mods later, not at home right now so cant check my list.

 

Hrm, what mods are mandatory? I'm not really in need of the many prettification mods since I'm not sure my computer will be able to run them, I sorely need an upgrade.

 

 

None of these increase PC requirements as they simply fix stuff and make things more convenient. There are about a billion mods out there, but these are what I would personally consider mandatory:

 

- Unofficial Skyrim Patch

Fixes a huge amount of bugs Bethesda never fixed. There are also patches for the DLC's if you have them.

 

- SkyUI

Unless you use a controller the UI in Skyrim is one of the most horrendous I've ever seen. SkyUI makes it much much better for keyboard & mouse.

 

- A Quality World Map - With Roads

Adds roads and removes clouds from map screen. Less critical, but makes the map way more convenient.

 

- No NPC Greetings

As default NPC's say something to you as you pass by them. This might not annoy at first, but the more you play the more you wish they would just shut the **** up. Use this mod to reduce the distance to npc's which starts the "greetings speeches", I suggest the slightly reduced version for first playthrough.

 

- Oblivious Horses

The horses in Skyrim are bloodthirsty maniacs that go berserk every time you get into a fight and run in to help you. Guess what happens when a horse goes mano a mano against a dragon? This mod stops that.

 

- Run For Your Lives

When dragons attack towns the NPC's attack it. Brave, but not very convenient if the store keepers end up dead. This mod makes only city guards attack the dragon and the rest run into cover.

 

- When Vampires Attack

Same as the last mod, but for vampire attacks. This is needed only if you have Dawnguard DLC.

 

I do use a few other mods too, here is a full list:

 

 

PATCHES:

Unofficial Skyrim Patch

Unofficial Dawnguard Patch

Unofficial Hearthfire Patch

Unofficial Dragonborn Patch

Unofficial High Resolution Patch

 

UI:

SkyUI

Better Dialogue Controls

Better MessageBox Controls

A Quality World Map - With Roads

moreHUD

 

FIXES/CONVENIENCE:

A Matter of Time

Auto Unequip Ammo

Better fitting Glass Helmet

Double Torch Radius

Follower Trap Safety

Golden Vendors (2X)

Heart of the Beast - Werewolf Sound and Texture Overhaul

Increased charater height (1.02 for nords)

Lockpick graduation by Lilyu

Move it Dammit for NPC Companions and Followers

No Cleared Cell Respawn and Slow other Respawn

No NPC Greetings

No Spinning Death Animation

Oblivious Horses

People are Strangers

RaceMenu

Run For Your Lives

The Paarthurnax Dilemma

When Vampires Attack

 

 

[Labadal]

I wish Unfinished Business worked for BG2: EE. It's such a shame for so many characters to not have quests. At least Minsc and Boo need theirs.

I hate Minsc, and Boo even more. But don't tell him I said that.

[Blarghagh]

 

 

Also I hope you intend to mod the game as some of the mods are pretty much mandatory. If you want I can give a list of good mods later, not at home right now so cant check my list.

 

Hrm, what mods are mandatory? I'm not really in need of the many prettification mods since I'm not sure my computer will be able to run them, I sorely need an upgrade.

 

 

None of these increase PC requirements as they simply fix stuff and make things more convenient. There are about a billion mods out there, but these are what I would personally consider mandatory:

 

- Unofficial Skyrim Patch

Fixes a huge amount of bugs Bethesda never fixed. There are also patches for the DLC's if you have them.

 

- SkyUI

Unless you use a controller the UI in Skyrim is one of the most horrendous I've ever seen. SkyUI makes it much much better for keyboard & mouse.

 

- A Quality World Map - With Roads

Adds roads and removes clouds from map screen. Less critical, but makes the map way more convenient.

 

- No NPC Greetings

As default NPC's say something to you as you pass by them. This might not annoy at first, but the more you play the more you wish they would just shut the **** up. Use this mod to reduce the distance to npc's which starts the "greetings speeches", I suggest the slightly reduced version for first playthrough.

 

- Oblivious Horses

The horses in Skyrim are bloodthirsty maniacs that go berserk every time you get into a fight and run in to help you. Guess what happens when a horse goes mano a mano against a dragon? This mod stops that.

 

- Run For Your Lives

When dragons attack towns the NPC's attack it. Brave, but not very convenient if the store keepers end up dead. This mod makes only city guards attack the dragon and the rest run into cover.

 

- When Vampires Attack

Same as the last mod, but for vampire attacks. This is needed only if you have Dawnguard DLC.

 

I do use a few other mods too, here is a full list:

 

 

PATCHES:

Unofficial Skyrim Patch

Unofficial Dawnguard Patch

Unofficial Hearthfire Patch

Unofficial Dragonborn Patch

Unofficial High Resolution Patch

 

UI:

SkyUI

Better Dialogue Controls

Better MessageBox Controls

A Quality World Map - With Roads

moreHUD

 

FIXES/CONVENIENCE:

A Matter of Time

Auto Unequip Ammo

Better fitting Glass Helmet

Double Torch Radius

Follower Trap Safety

Golden Vendors (2X)

Heart of the Beast - Werewolf Sound and Texture Overhaul

Increased charater height (1.02 for nords)

Lockpick graduation by Lilyu

Move it Dammit for NPC Companions and Followers

No Cleared Cell Respawn and Slow other Respawn

No NPC Greetings

No Spinning Death Animation

Oblivious Horses

People are Strangers

RaceMenu

Run For Your Lives

The Paarthurnax Dilemma

When Vampires Attack

 

 

 

 

Thanks a lot. I'll look into them.

[ShadySands]

Starting Consortium, it's kind of interesting, I quit when the game got stuck into giving me a distorted screen as my connection the host body messed up or something

 

I liked it. It's really short but it plays out a lot differently if you take different actions