-WhiteElk

[quote who="Nenjin" reply="4" id="2974707"]I think this is less of an issue of "Valve's ebil monopoly" and more of the fact that the publishers finally take DD seriously now. 4 or 5 years ago, Valve didn't have to worry about these issues and I think Steamworks was developed with that in mind. When Steam turned out to be a money maker for everyone, the publishers dove in to get their share, and did so happily, for several years. But now that their own million-dollar network

I just recently got it... But don't the units in Alpha Centauri have more customization parameters than units in War of Magic? If not more, then not much less. That game seems to run fine with lots of units on huge maps. But it's 2D not 3D. Civ4 is light on unit variety. As soon as you go and make all the units for each faction look different, or add some new units, then you get the blasted MAF. This is not the case with Civ3.

I don't get why graphics has to pwn gampelay. Last month I started playing Age of Wonders and was surprised at the size of some of those maps. With many of them having three levels to play in (overland, underground, shadow). Yet despite huge maps (x3) filled with hundreds of units and dozens of cities; there is still wide variety between factions. And I've never got an out of memory error like in Civ4 or E:WOM. Feels like a full game. I very

[quote who="MichaelCook" reply="12" id="2945855"]Just to point out, the Age of Wonders games are half price on Impulse this weekend [/quote]Heh! Age of Wonders is also half price at GOG this weekend. Same great deal at both sites. I'm gonna get The Wizards Throne at GOG to complete the trilogy. If you like the idea of tactical combat, based in a fantasy world complete with magic; there is a good chance you will like Age of Wonders. At $3 and $5, the games are chea

Digital Distributor Good Old Games, has just announced that they've signed with EA to bring back some of PC Gamings classic titles. Wing Commander: Privateer, Dungeon Keeper and Ultima Underworld 1+2 are available today! Currently being remastered, and soon to be released are Crusader: No remorse, Magic Carpet, and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. &n

[quote who="ElanaAhova" reply="7" id="2942846"]I am hoping to get the Witcher 2 in two weeks. Any suggestions on which DL service to use, or should I get a physical D via amazon, etc?[/quote]One thing to perhaps consider, is that GOG is a sister company to CDProjekt (The Witcher makers). So by buying from GOG, the developers earn more. And GOG is just great! I can think of no reason not to support them! No DRM on any game they sell! You can download, then b

[video]http://youtu.be/R0bMdcYqKuk[/video] The iconic sound of the Harley Davidson. [quote who="Jafo" reply="21" id="2940011"]Harley Davidson made dinosaurs. Japan made bikes people could actually want to ride...and ride fast.[/quote]To each their own. The Harley was made to ride. It's not a sport bike, it's a touring bike. I prefer the posture on a Harley. On a Harley you ride upright.. open to the road. On a sport bi

[quote who="Scoutdog" reply="3" id="2939693"]Yep. But I wouldn't call it the reason for America's economic downturn. It contributes to unemployment, yes, but the financial crisis that caused this whole mess started in the housing market, which will pretty much always remain domestic.[/quote]The unemployed spend less money. Less money being spent means lost sales at local businesses. This reduced profit decreases shopkeepers purchases, which decreases the sales of other bus

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smGmrpn2Vrk[/video] The Terrafugia is expected to hit the market sometime this year. It'll cost less than $200,000 and only requires a Sport Pilot license.

[quote who="LightofAbraxas" reply="102" id="2925389"]While we're on the topic, I don't understand why it takes so damn long to build a house. I finalized the blueprints two weeks ago, and it's still not done! How hard is it to cut some boards and put some nails into them? Come on guys, it's not rocket science! And I don't understand why it's taken the Pirates so damn long to win another World Series. They've had decades! It's not like they don&#

[quote who="kku" reply="8" id="2924507"] DrJBHL writes: After all, you do trust your government, don’t you? Just ask any Native American![/quote]Or any citizen thats been paying attention.

[quote who="Gwenio1" reply="3" id="2924437"]It has no DRM, and everything is in the install directory so if you keep the install around (burn to CD or something) then it can always be used. It also is compatible with the updates from their site and it has an update utility built into the game (accessed from the main menu).[/quote]I might have to buy this game sight unseen just to support the way they do business.

[quote who="Alstein" reply="27" id="2924529"]As for Gamestop, I don't trust them nearly as much as I trust Stardock, but I trust them more then Valve. The only thing this sale does is switch my 1st and 2nd preferences in DD.[/quote]I trusted Stardock more than gamestop and steam. But unlike you, I trust steam far more than gamestop. This is based on actual cases of fraud and other litigation. steam is an angel as compared to gamestop. And steam is actually ow

[quote who="Magog_AoW" reply="23" id="2924054"]What exactly has Gamestop done to make people hate them?[/quote]Second paragraph >> here ----------------------------------------------------------------- BTW: I find irony here... Jumping the Shark: The usage of "jump the shark" has subsequently broadened beyond television, indicating the

Impulse doesn't sell a box version of Ultimate. But they do have Gold for about $9 more than Amazon does. I would still like to buy direct from Stardock if it's not too much trouble... which it kind of is. I've had to go off site to learn what expansions were released when, and what packs have what.... ++. I figured by buying the Gold edition, at least the core game would be patched and playable. And perhaps I could just avoid the expansion if

Thanks for testing this out Tridus! GalCiv2 was the first thing on my mind when I woke up this morning. Glad I stopped by here first. I might buy the Gold Edition. I still need to find a player consensus as to if this version is patched enough to be playable. Amazon has the box version of the Ultimate Edition ($63), but I've read alot of player reports that the box version needs patching. Oy. I really want this game. But they are making it

[quote who="Tridus" reply="23" id="2924064"]hmm, that's not how I understood it. Maybe I'll have to try it and see what happens. Or maybe if Island Dog is reading this thread he can clarify. [/quote]Verification would be great! I'd really like to buy this game. And I most especially want to buy it directly from Stardock. But will only do so if I can be assured that the next time I reformat my harddrive or upgrade my PC, that I can reinstall the game without

[quote who="Kodiak888" reply="20" id="2924052"]I have the disc versions of all 3, and need impulse to get them up to speed. Archived versions perform the exact same in my experience. I can install dread lords without needing Impulse, but can't patch or update it. And playing Dread Lords v1.00 isn't worth the install time. In any case, welcome to the war for gamer's rights. 8)[/quote]Yeah no doubt. For me, PC Gaming is dying indeed. I might have to stick with what I&#39

[quote who="Kodiak888" reply="17" id="2924043"] Quoting WhiteElk, reply 16 I could download, patch and burn and still have enough time to request in writing that my Impulse account be closed before gamestop can add my customer info to its database. When you try to reinstall, you'll need to run Impulse again to validate it, so you're not saving yourself from Gamestop.[/quote]Ahhh man. Is net validation required for the boxed versions

[quote who="Tridus" reply="13" id="2924024"]Since Twilight of the Arnor was never put into stores, I highly doubt you can find a "box copy" of it for cheaper elsewhere. In fact I'd be surprised if you could find a box at all. The best way to get a patched CD is to buy from Impulse, then use Impulse Anywhere to download an installer. That comes fully patched and is easily burned to a CD.[/quote]It's not listed with the other GalCiv2 stuff, but a search for <a href="http

[quote who="Alstein" reply="21" id="2923528"]... by offering retail FE as mail order (at a higher cost, even if it's just like the retail disc I got for Altarian Prophecy all those years ago)[/quote]I would like this very much. And wouldn't mind one bit if the CD's weren't laser printed with snazzy graphics. Nor would I miss the print materials. And non-Impulse access to E:WOM patches would be awesome. I'd be more than happy to pay a shipping and ha

I think it's a good enough deal and was ready to make it. I'd like to get a boxed version directly from Stardock before gamestop takes over Impulse. But a box version of the combo pack is not listed for sale. It would cost me $50 to get box copies of all versions. That feels like $10-15 too much. I'm sure I can find it cheaper elsewhere. But I am motivated to purchase directly from the developer. Ideally, I'd li

E:FE is only being distributed digitally. Same with its patches as well as E:WOMs. I'd have to have gamestops Impulse to get them. It seems we won't have opportunity to review gamestops terms of service and privacy policies before that happens. And according to Impulses current terms we must request account closure in writing not email. Time grows short to ensure that the account is closed before gamestop takes over. I do not accept games

[quote who="Lord Xia" reply="5" id="2922513"]Jesus, really? Brad's giving me two free games. You are really searching for a reason to bitch. Do you read what you write? Does it sound justified in your head? What the fuck do you think is fair? What should Brad do? You don't want to make FE a standalone? Well, I think most of us agreed, including Brad, Jon, and Kael, that WoM was too flawed in design and to really make a better game, they

Lying about Misrepresenting stuff may gain some short term advantage. But I think in the long term your much worse off for it. You lose credibility and become that guy who will say anything to cover his ass or to get his way. Brad makes a joke? in this podcast that he has to "..tell horrible terrible lies to get the top tier talent here". He says this in a couple different ways. &n