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@kingpotato Wow, I'm glad to know they fixed it! I don't have that version, so alas I must continue to dismount to attack =D @Christopher Robin One can press L2 (I think?) to sprint, which may be what you are looking for.

What do you want to see from video games for the rest of this year in terms of trends, features, improvements, and so forth? I want to see fewer microtransactions, more games completed upon release, and more of a movement toward single player games being announced for the future. @DylanC @Alyxx @kingpotato @skyfire @LadyDay @The Blackangel @xXInfectedXx @UleTheVee @Executor Akamia @SpaceExplorer

Does anyone know a good website for downloading text adventure games? I've tried in the past, but the last time I downloaded Zork 1, it was bundled with spyware 😞 @kingpotato

@TheSteelyardDweller @kingpotato Actually, some of them did have "graphics" of a sort. I.e. maps made out of characters on the screen, or even simple images. I can't recall specifically if that was present in any of the single player games, but I know that a lot of MUDs feature that kind of thing.

I'm not even sure it'd bother me after 100 times. Then again, I'm a person who watches the same TV shows over and over again.

If you did make a thread about it, i don't recall seeing it. I'd be interested in hearing more about this, as I have an interest in the windigo.

It's such a great setup for a continuation that I agree it would be tragic not to follow up with it. On the other hand, they'll want a new setting, so that might move us forward in time to a new, unrelated chapter of history, as you indicated is likely. Then again, the Aldmeri Dominion is pretty much everybody's problem by this point, so it seems like they could get away with setting the action just about anywhere. Skyrim isn't really equipped to deal with the issue since they've been weakened by the civil war anyway. So perhaps the "turning point" in dealing with the Dominion will take place in another country.

I remember the same thing with that ride and with the Peter Pan ride. Oddly enough, i think part of the issue for me too involved my eyesight. The first time as a little kid was so convincing in part because I was nearsighted and didn't know it yet =D

Are there any great games you discovered more or less by coincidence? For example, maybe you played it at a friend's house, or someone loaned it to you, or so forth--something you never would have played on your own, but ended up loving.

Sometimes I see gamers complain about long cutscene or extended dialogue in games. These things have never bothered me. Do you like or dislike this type of thing, or do you feel neutral toward it? I often look at a cutscene which advances a story as a kind of "reward" for finishing a hard section or level, especially if it is well-written and acted.

I forgot about that game. I was interested in it in the past, but haven't yet played it. It's good to hear some feedback on it since I don't recall anyone else here mentioning it. I will definitely need to check it out!

Life completed ... trophy acquired =D

Do you feel that way even when the purchasable upgrades are only cosmetic?

True. I mean, at least once you stop sitting on the couch 12 hours a day, life should more or less go on. With the alcohol or drugs, you may be battling addiction on a physiological level with withdrawal, etc. And in some cases, long term major health consequences.

That's true. Because somehow it's different than you remember it. Kind of reminds me of going back to Disneyland as an adult. All the cool effects on the rides which were so magically convincing to me as a kid were so "flat" as an adult.

Have you ever played any freemium games? Was it a good or bad experience? I’ve played a number of freemium games in the form of MUDs. Some were great, others were terrible. The deciding factor was definitely whether or not the buyable upgrades were cosmetic or functional in nature.

@TheSteelyardDweller That sounds like that ad actually emphasizes two stereotypes, the second one being that gamers can’t get or keep girlfriends/boyfriends. That’s very strange, considering that “nerd” interests have become trendy of late rather than being “uncool” as they were when I was a child. It’s amazing how long some companies can remain out of the loop. @The Blackangel “Things like decision making, coordination, therapeutic elements, and relaxation just to name a few.” I am starting to wonder how much research has been conducted on some or all of these applications. I should look for some studies. “That's why I volunteer with a local pitbull rescue organization that takes in any pit from anywhere in the country to rehabilitate them” Just for this, you score even more points with me :) One of my close friends works with rescues for German Shepherds, so animal rescue has become quite close to my heart.

I don't think that companies shouldn't be allowed to make "freemium" games. As a player though, I can tell you that unless all buyable upgrades are cosmetic in nature, I tend to avoid "freemium" like the plague (based on bad experiences in the past).

@kingpotato Most graphics from that generation feel completely obsolete nowadays. I still like NV's graphics though, at least in terms of the scenery. I thought they did well rendering the atmosphere (literally). The way the light is ... it looks/feels like it does in that actual location IRL.

@Executor Akamia @The Blackangel I was expecting responses about specific moments in terms of writing in single player games for some reason, but your responses emphasize an important point. The most memorable moments in games are often the ones we make. "Also replaying a favorite game that you were sure you knew everything about, only to discover something that advances your character that you never knew about." Those are always some of my favorite moments! My mind is always blown by just how much there is to discover.

In this thread where we were talking about the elements most important to us in the games we play, @SpaceExplorer mentioned, "If a game gets all three, though, (gameplay, story, and setting), then I'm instantly hooked." We all know there are games where there is a strong emphasis on one aspect or another. But which games do you all think are most balanced in terms of getting all of these elements (and others) right? @skyfire @kingpotato @The Blackangel @DylanC @UleTheVee @LadyDay @Bravosi @Executor Akamia

@The Blackangel It seems so far we're the odd ones out in this respect. Why am I not surprised? =D @SpaceExplorer You mentioned that "there's only a few" stories in games today that can capture your full attention. Which games have you played which really impressed you in terms of their stories?

Can you elaborate, especially regarding "fan fiction?"

Of course, this reminds me of The Oregon Trail ... where historical education met videogame rage for me as a child.

You are quite right--we are exact inverses in this respect. I love hearing that from you though, because in many respects I feel we see eye to eye on games, so it's cool hearing your differing perspective.