NoNewTaleToTell: Thousands of attempts for one successful run? Was it at least fun most attempts?

CarrionCrow: Right. Start the level, usually die within 2 to 15 seconds, then restart.

That game isn't about fun. It's about zoning out to the point of executing commands without thinking about them, since the lag time involved in that thought is enough to get you killed every time.

What's really annoying is that all the mental function involved in playing is almost unconscious. I've been playing for, aside from needing to do stuff away from the computer from time to time, about 16 and a half hours now. I have music blasting in my ears at full volume. But I can still hear the voice in my head, that inner monologue, chattering away non-stop.
There's mental engagement, but it's nothing like absorbing a story, solving problems or learning complex gameplay mechanics.

NoNewTaleToTell: Sounds like a more taxing version of Tetris at Tetris' highest difficulty, or a end stage boss in a difficulty driven shmup. I'm guessing you feel more tired than anything after passing a stage?

Oh, and here is a sequel to a post I made last week. No, I don't know how I keep ending up in this situation, but if there is a pattern it probably involves getting a car I like.

CarrionCrow: A combination of tired and annoyed. I've played enough of the game to see its guts a bit. By the looks of it, there are sections randomly placed together for each attempt. That's all fine and wonderful, except when the sections go together in such a way that your chance of shifting from one obstacle to the next is zero. Then it's trial and error in a sense, hoping that enough pieces go together in a way that the level can actually be completed, rather than just killing me flat out.

-laughs- It's like last time, only the car's position is reversed. You seem to have a talent for getting vehicles in that position.

superstande: Good Morning!
Nice pics N2T3 ;)
I tried to come hello this thread last night again but the main page wasn't working and didn't try this thread...
Seems it would have worked if I understand what people talked before...
well nevermind, probably would have rambled a bit about something random :P

I can recommend heartily Spider Baby for anyone interested in horror movies :)
Personally I'm kind of seen enough of gory action horror to last me a while, and these atmospheric suspense-inducing horror movies are much more easier to enjoy. Basically it mostly means stuff made before late 70's, better yet, in the 1950's or 40's :)

Ah, I so love the chief in W2.
Everything these days seems to be, "Yes, this should be so easy for you, rangers."
Arriving at the scene, it doesn't take many turns to realize I'm getting blown to bits no matter what I do.
But then again, I have created a team of thieves and charismatic talkers, not commandos...

CarrionCrow: Good morning. =)

Haven't heard of that one before. Been watching movies on that site you mentioned a while back?

Never trust the opinion of the guy who hands out the missions. What does he know, he's not the one going out and fighting off the enemies.

akhliber: Good morning, ever-so-quiet, ever-so-sleepy folks of the thread! I hope you're all enjoying your weekends.

I'm having a minor dilemma... I got a promo code for one of two new AAA games from the graphics card in my new pc, but they aren't games I'm interested in... I considered posting in the trading thread, but I'm not even sure it's reasonable / fair to trade this code. I mean, it's for one of two $60 games, but was just a free code that came in a box as a result of something I was getting anyway... have any of you ever traded such or similar codes, and if so, what did you consider a fair trade? I certainly wouldn't want something of equal price, just something I'd rather play, but I kind of feel like trading it at would be a little crappy / selfish.

We spent Thanksgiving at a family friend's property on a beautiful lake with a very small group of folks, and Sarge had his first swim! It was quite a fun day. He's still a bit worn out from all the running around he did (they had a huge fenced in property, so he just got to roam free.)
Today we're planning on playing a bit of Divinity: Original Sin in couch co-op mode and to take the pup to a park somewhere nearby. That's about as busy as today is going to get, I hope. Feeling pretty lazy. :)

ElTerprise: Goddammit couldn't you just wait a moment until you post...you destroyed my pun :P

And hello. I'm having a decent weekend thus far - how are you?

That thanksgiving sounds lovely - glad to hear you had a fun day there :)

Depends on the games i guess. But i haven't traded anything like this before.

akhliber: Crap, I really should have had *one more sip of coffee* before hitting "send." That's all it would have taken to avoid ruining all your fun! Doh!

EndreWhiteMane: Morning all, hope you're all at least OK today.
Trying to decide if I feel well enough to go to work today, I really should but I don't just want to be grumpy all day.
*hugs, waves, handshakes and burritos all around*

EndreWhiteMane: Morning all, hope you're all at least OK today.
Trying to decide if I feel well enough to go to work today, I really should but I don't just want to be grumpy all day.
*hugs, waves, handshakes and burritos all around*

superstande: *whew* finally there's a conversation happening :)