As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

McMurphy · 2nd January 2006, 05:14 AM

Now that New Year Eve is behind us, it is time to work on those promises we made ourselves at midnight, right? Lose weight? Help out at a charity? Apologize to that friend you haven't spoke to in six months?

Nah.

It is time to pick back up that controller and yell through the door that, if the postman is only going to deliver bills, he shouldn't bother stopping by at all.

That said, what games are everyone playing this month?

I haven't had much time, and I have officially lost interest in ever completing Xenosaga.

I plan to start a memory card slot for Grandia II. From what I understand, the game was considered the best RPG game that the ill-fated Dreamcast system had to offer, and it made for a cheap and used ported game for the playstation 2 system.

Feel free to share some information on the games you are sharing with the rest of us. You might as well brag when you get the chance.

Morgy · 2nd January 2006, 06:24 AM

I just started Star Ocean, but I'm hoping to get started on Magna Carta soon. I don't know if I have the time between those, FFXI, WoW, writing and working though. I guess we'll see which game I will have to drop :P

Which Xenosaga were you working on? I found Xenosaga Episode 1 interesting, but Xenosaga Episode 2 made too many changes as far as voices and appearances for me to attach to that one like I did to Episode 1.

McMurphy · 2nd January 2006, 06:58 AM

I was referring to the first playstation 2 game. I really tried to give it a chance because it had some noteworthy elements to the gameplay that seperated it from other traditional RPG games.

'Saga attempted a more highbrow approach to the subject matter of war and the man-made divisions between what we consider constitutes as valued life and statisical fodder. I also had to give a nod to the game's empty and emotionally cold tone that evoked Kubrick's film work. The German themes were interesting.

But.

The said characteristics of the game didn't mesh well. It is hard to have a player' feel inspired to research whole areas when the scenery never really changes, and the designers really seemed to think that it would be fun to play "go back and open previously locked doors." The supporting characters in the party were lackluster, in my opinion, with the exception of KOS-MOS, who personified the cold and ruthless feel of the game.

I haven't had the heart to erase it from the memory card, so there may be a day that return to the game; although, I said the same thing about Final Fantasy VIII. And that was over six months ago.

Error1312 · 3rd January 2006, 12:04 PM

I just hope to reach lvl60 with some characters in WoW.
And I just can't wait till Oblivion is released. I hope to finish that game somewhere during this year.

Winters_Sorrow · 3rd January 2006, 02:14 PM

Been playing "The Movies" on the PC
Quite enjoyable, although I was less impressed with the "Make your own movies" section as this seemed very slapdash and didn't make a jot of difference for the effort put in.

Thunderchild · 4th January 2006, 06:16 AM

I picked up fable for PC on sale I also feel like going back to play The legend of Zelda - Ocarina of time ( one of the best games ever)

sanityassassin · 4th January 2006, 09:32 AM

I'm playing Gun which I got for christmas

Salazar · 4th January 2006, 10:49 AM

I'm playing Star Wars Battlefront 2

Ahdkaw · 4th January 2006, 11:06 AM

Just completed Manhunt at Christmas time (completed The Warriors too), and so picked up Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 instead, and have been playing Rivals Mode gaining experience for my golfer, with a current max drive of 351 Yards! Go on!

Oh and a 99 foot Putt too.

Marky Lazer · 4th January 2006, 11:33 AM

Not having my laptop with me at the moment, but when I'll be back in the Netherlands, I will pick up Diablo2 again. Probably the only game I really enjoy playing.

sanityassassin · 4th January 2006, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahdkaw

Just completed Manhunt at Christmas time (completed The Warriors too), and so picked up Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 instead, and have been playing Rivals Mode gaining experience for my golfer, with a current max drive of 351 Yards! Go on!

Oh and a 99 foot Putt too.

haven't got tw2006 but still play the 2004 edition from time to time and still love it

Gwydion · 13th January 2006, 05:58 PM

Star Wars Battlefront 2, Wrestlemania 21, The Third Age, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, and hopefully I'll be able to get and play Psychonauts, the Narnia game, and Warhammer 40,000

cornelius · 13th January 2006, 06:04 PM

still hooked on Morrowind...

Oblivion isn't out until February, which sucks
does any of you guys know wat the requirements are for the game? I haven't found them yet, and I want to know wether this notebook of mine 'll hold it or not

kyektulu · 13th January 2006, 09:19 PM

When I get the chance Im playing Dark chronicle, its fab!
Japenese style rpg, cheesy but addictive.

cornelius · 13th January 2006, 09:22 PM

darkthrone and inselkampf too

2nd January 2006, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
McMurphy Apostate Against the Eloi Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,150	As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? Now that New Year Eve is behind us, it is time to work on those promises we made ourselves at midnight, right? Lose weight? Help out at a charity? Apologize to that friend you haven't spoke to in six months? Nah. It is time to pick back up that controller and yell through the door that, if the postman is only going to deliver bills, he shouldn't bother stopping by at all. That said, what games are everyone playing this month? I haven't had much time, and I have officially lost interest in ever completing Xenosaga. I plan to start a memory card slot for Grandia II. From what I understand, the game was considered the best RPG game that the ill-fated Dreamcast system had to offer, and it made for a cheap and used ported game for the playstation 2 system. Feel free to share some information on the games you are sharing with the rest of us. You might as well brag when you get the chance. Last edited by McMurphy; 2nd January 2006 at 06:59 AM.

2nd January 2006, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Morgy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? I just started Star Ocean, but I'm hoping to get started on Magna Carta soon. I don't know if I have the time between those, FFXI, WoW, writing and working though. I guess we'll see which game I will have to drop :P Which Xenosaga were you working on? I found Xenosaga Episode 1 interesting, but Xenosaga Episode 2 made too many changes as far as voices and appearances for me to attach to that one like I did to Episode 1.

2nd January 2006, 06:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
McMurphy Apostate Against the Eloi Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,150	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? I was referring to the first playstation 2 game. I really tried to give it a chance because it had some noteworthy elements to the gameplay that seperated it from other traditional RPG games. 'Saga attempted a more highbrow approach to the subject matter of war and the man-made divisions between what we consider constitutes as valued life and statisical fodder. I also had to give a nod to the game's empty and emotionally cold tone that evoked Kubrick's film work. The German themes were interesting. But. The said characteristics of the game didn't mesh well. It is hard to have a player' feel inspired to research whole areas when the scenery never really changes, and the designers really seemed to think that it would be fun to play "go back and open previously locked doors." The supporting characters in the party were lackluster, in my opinion, with the exception of KOS-MOS, who personified the cold and ruthless feel of the game. I haven't had the heart to erase it from the memory card, so there may be a day that return to the game; although, I said the same thing about Final Fantasy VIII. And that was over six months ago.

3rd January 2006, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Error1312 gnome mage Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? I just hope to reach lvl60 with some characters in WoW. And I just can't wait till Oblivion is released. I hope to finish that game somewhere during this year.

3rd January 2006, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Winters_Sorrow Unreg. Mutant Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 2,689	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? Been playing "The Movies" on the PC Quite enjoyable, although I was less impressed with the "Make your own movies" section as this seemed very slapdash and didn't make a jot of difference for the effort put in.

4th January 2006, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Thunderchild Indefatigable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 164	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? I picked up fable for PC on sale I also feel like going back to play The legend of Zelda - Ocarina of time ( one of the best games ever)

4th January 2006, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
sanityassassin he's the madcap pusher Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Dunbartonshire Posts: 763	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? I'm playing Gun which I got for christmas

4th January 2006, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Salazar Enemy of Heaven and Hell Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 188	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? I'm playing Star Wars Battlefront 2

4th January 2006, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ahdkaw Bopper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 155	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? Just completed Manhunt at Christmas time (completed The Warriors too), and so picked up Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 instead, and have been playing Rivals Mode gaining experience for my golfer, with a current max drive of 351 Yards! Go on! Oh and a 99 foot Putt too.

4th January 2006, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Marky Lazer Plastic Paddy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,707	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? Not having my laptop with me at the moment, but when I'll be back in the Netherlands, I will pick up Diablo2 again. Probably the only game I really enjoy playing.

13th January 2006, 05:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gwydion Hook's personal aid Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 69	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? Star Wars Battlefront 2, Wrestlemania 21, The Third Age, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, and hopefully I'll be able to get and play Psychonauts, the Narnia game, and Warhammer 40,000

13th January 2006, 06:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
cornelius former axe demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 847	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? still hooked on Morrowind... Oblivion isn't out until February, which sucks does any of you guys know wat the requirements are for the game? I haven't found them yet, and I want to know wether this notebook of mine 'll hold it or not

13th January 2006, 09:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,822	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? When I get the chance Im playing Dark chronicle, its fab! Japenese style rpg, cheesy but addictive.

13th January 2006, 09:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
cornelius former axe demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 847	Re: As the New Year Begins, What Are You Playing? darkthrone and inselkampf too

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