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I think I heard the creator of Minesweeper is a white nationalist
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TheWhiteNightmare posted:I think I heard the creator of Minesweeper is a white nationalist You can win every game of minesweeper by clicking all the tiles in a swastika pattern.
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Oct 31, 2015 16:00
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Skwirl posted:I still don't understand why people wouldn't buy this guy's games on moral grounds. Game sucks or is overpriced for what it is, even just wanting to limit online purchases to a few trusted sites like GOG or Steam, all of those I understand, but I don't know what he did that makes people say "you shouldn't buy from him." Question his decisions and make fun of him all you want, but a flat out boycott I don't understand. That debate's come up around Doug TenNapel's Kickstarter campaigns too. If the guy actually gets some of your money (as opposed to an old game that only the publisher gets money for) then it becomes a lot more complicated. BiggerJ fucked around with this message at 01:10 on Nov 1, 2015 |
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Nov 1, 2015 01:07
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I admit to having a skewed opinion in the opposite direction, since Roman Polanski and Woody Allen are two of my favorite directors. But I think you should generally separate the art from the artist.
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Nov 1, 2015 01:56
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When it comes to someone like Polanski, I can't, because some of why he got away with what he did was his celebrity, to which I contribute to in some way by enjoying/paying for/talking about his work. So a total separation isn't possible, I have to decide to either have nothing to do with his stuff or accept whatever taste it leaves behind. Where we get into trouble is people who can't do this and prefer to either not think of the bad stuff or whitewash it. Some folks just can't stand any level of discomfort.
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Nov 1, 2015 02:19
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Fil5000 posted:You can win every game of minesweeper by clicking all the tiles in a swastika pattern. 
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Nov 1, 2015 06:14
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Someone should try and play a multiplayer game of Star Wars: Rebellion with me. This a good and cool idea.
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Nov 1, 2015 06:44
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BiggerJ posted:That debate's come up around Doug TenNapel's Kickstarter campaigns too. If the guy actually gets some of your money (as opposed to an old game that only the publisher gets money for) then it becomes a lot more complicated. Yeah that one hits me close. I really loved the Neverhood and bought TenNapel's art book, but then found out about his extremely vocal and toxic attitudes and decided not to contribute to Armikrog, even though I've been begging for a Neverhood sequel for years.  (Apparently reviews so far are mixed so I may not be missing out)Another example is the Brutal Doom mod / wad for Doom, if you go into the Old School FPS thread every 30 pages or so somebody has to bring up the fact that SGT Mark is a racist shitheel and then the thread devolves into arguing over whether that means you shouldn't like it or whether that doesn't matter, also whether "brutal doom is doomier than doom" or not  Ultimately I say enjoy the art for what it is, regardless of the author or their intent, but yeah kickstarter campaigns felt like going a little too far to me.
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Nov 2, 2015 22:22
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I guess it's subjective but I don't really give a drat about whatever personal drama goes on with a developer or publisher, just as long as they deliver a good game. I mean, Ubisoft and EA are clearly evil but I still enjoy some of the their games, for example. Brutal Doom is an awesome mod even if Sargent Mark is a total douche-lord.
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Nov 3, 2015 01:02
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The Big Fall Sale started this morning with System Shock 2, Chronicles of Riddick and Banished being free for anyone who spends 5, 15 and 30 dollars respectively during the sale.
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Nov 4, 2015 16:06
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Matthaeus posted:The Big Fall Sale started this morning with System Shock 2, Chronicles of Riddick and Banished being free for anyone who spends 5, 15 and 30 dollars respectively during the sale. Which means I've got a System Shock 2 code (the first of many to come, I'm sure) to share! I don't have PMs, but first person to post their mail, steamID or Gog Galaxy name (?!) gets it.
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Nov 4, 2015 16:38
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someone sell me on Age of Wonders 3
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Nov 4, 2015 16:39
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How is Ziggurat? Some of the reviews on Steam and GOG say it's not very deep, but is it still worth a couple playthroughs?
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Nov 4, 2015 17:08
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Justin_Brett posted:How is Ziggurat? Some of the reviews on Steam and GOG say it's not very deep, but is it still worth a couple playthroughs? I enjoy it. It's an FPS roguelike with a lot of care put into it. So, yes, for $4.49, definitely buy it.
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Nov 4, 2015 17:10
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Every game for Mac is apparently, one by one, getting the following update: "We've uploaded an updated version of <GAME> for Macs that is compatible with El Capitan." "This update means that disabling the System Integrity Protection feature is no longer required." Lunchmeat Larry posted:someone sell me on Age of Wonders 3 As a fan of King's Bounty overall I like it - it's very much focussed on the tactical battles and it's pretty. I like that every unit has like two dozen attributes that make up it's behaviour, lets you make informed decisions. The base building stuff is simpler than a '4X' type game so it's no Endless Legend. The main cons for me are that the campaign has insta-fail condition on the hero units (which is more of a niggle and sounds worse than it is), the 3D camera is a bit weak and beware that it gives your computer fans a good workout. For the massive discount it's worth getting the base game alone, see how you like the first two campaigns and the next big sale the DLC will be there waiting for you for extra campaigns. I have no idea about the multiplayer.
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Nov 4, 2015 17:36
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So I've already got the extra games on the gog promo, if anyone wants to trade... System Shock 2, Banished and Chronicles of Ridick, I'll take any game I don't have.
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Nov 4, 2015 18:15
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Justin_Brett posted:How is Ziggurat? Some of the reviews on Steam and GOG say it's not very deep, but is it still worth a couple playthroughs? It's good. Right about when the gameplay novelty is mid-curve, extra PCs with different abilities/disabilities start unlocking, and a third of the cards are unlocked, and it becomes more enjoyable. It's not a deep game, and doesn't need to be, but it is very well made.
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Nov 4, 2015 18:28
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Someone remind me... what's the difference between the old Fallout trio (that was pulled) and the new one that is on special?
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Nov 4, 2015 18:45
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JustJeff88 posted:Someone remind me... what's the difference between the old Fallout trio (that was pulled) and the new one that is on special? IIRC the old versions had bonus stuff that the new versions don't have.
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Nov 4, 2015 19:09
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Anyone that wants System Shock 2, PM me.
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Nov 4, 2015 19:36
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Captain Scandinaiva posted:Which means I've got a System Shock 2 code (the first of many to come, I'm sure) to share! I don't have PMs, but first person to post their mail, steamID or Gog Galaxy name (?!) gets it. If your offer is still open, my email is scorpionps@hotmail.com .
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Nov 4, 2015 20:38
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aw man, I guess I'm going to have to get used to paying $2 or $3 for a game in one sale and then finding out it is for free in another sale But then I guess that is why there are always people here with codes to give away
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Nov 4, 2015 22:39
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Singh Long posted:If your offer is still open, my email is . Sent. 
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Nov 4, 2015 22:57
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I bought Interstate 76 without knowing the GOG version was trash. How do I make this game work on a modern PC without crashing after every level?
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Nov 4, 2015 23:00
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Got it. Thanks!
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Nov 4, 2015 23:17
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doctorfrog posted:When it comes to someone like Polanski, I can't, because some of why he got away with what he did was his celebrity, to which I contribute to in some way by enjoying/paying for/talking about his work. So a total separation isn't possible, I have to decide to either have nothing to do with his stuff or accept whatever taste it leaves behind. Where we get into trouble is people who can't do this and prefer to either not think of the bad stuff or whitewash it. Some folks just can't stand any level of discomfort. On the other hand.. Chinatown is one of the best movies ever made. I actually wish I never knew anything about Roman Polanski as a person, I'd feel better about my list of favorite movies. I am thinking about buying Lords of Xulima because I really loved turn based Might & Magic games, and the combat looks similar to that. Apparently the deluxe edition is like $4 more than the standard edition (which is a lot when the jump is from $6 to $10), Is the Talisman of Golot DLC good / necessary? I can probably live without the digital artbook and whatnot, but I don't want to miss out on any good game stuff and the description doesn't really say what it is.
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Nov 4, 2015 23:19
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JustJeff88 posted:Someone remind me... what's the difference between the old Fallout trio (that was pulled) and the new one that is on special? Aren't the 'good' versions of Fallout 1/2/Tactics the Steam ones nowadays? They quietly added cloud saves and a resolution facelift a while ago.
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Nov 4, 2015 23:43
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sauer kraut posted:Aren't the 'good' versions of Fallout 1/2/Tactics the Steam ones nowadays? If I remember right the Steam versions that Interplay put up pirated somebody's widescreen fix patch without giving him any credit for it or anything so he ended up blacklisting the Steam versions from using it.
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Nov 5, 2015 01:25
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Party Plane Jones posted:If I remember right the Steam versions that Interplay put up pirated somebody's widescreen fix patch without giving him any credit for it or anything so he ended up blacklisting the Steam versions from using it. The classic versions on GOG have that widesceen patch in the extras section. I don't remember them making any hub-bub about it and just noticed it the other day. I just looked to double check, and it doesn't show up on the website for some reason, but I know it's there on Galaxy because I've been playing with it.
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Wizard Styles posted:Anyone that wants System Shock 2, PM me. What's the deal with the Bonzi Buddy avatars?
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Nov 5, 2015 03:12
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girth brooks part 2 posted:The classic versions on GOG have that widesceen patch in the extras section. I don't remember them making any hub-bub about it and just noticed it the other day. I assume that CD Project got in contact with him about using it.
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Nov 5, 2015 03:16
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I have codes for Chronicles of Riddick and Banished if anyone wants them. Just post which game you want and I'll send you a PM.
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Nov 5, 2015 03:59
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Luigi Thirty posted:I bought Interstate 76 without knowing the GOG version was trash. How do I make this game work on a modern PC without crashing after every level? There is a custom launcher that you can get in gog.com's forums that helps with cpu throttling and graphical glitches. I;ve had success with it.
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Neddy Seagoon posted:What's the deal with the Bonzi Buddy avatars? ha, it's the new "stupid newbie" av
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Matthaeus posted:I have codes for Chronicles of Riddick and Banished if anyone wants them. Just post which game you want and I'll send you a PM. Banished would be cool if it's still available.
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Nov 5, 2015 11:38
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Matthaeus posted:I have codes for Chronicles of Riddick and Banished if anyone wants them. Just post which game you want and I'll send you a PM. I don't have PMs, but I remember playing the Riddick demo back in the day and I wouldn't mind checking if it's as good as I think it was. edit: e-mail is fallen.paladin@hotmail.com Serperoth fucked around with this message at 18:02 on Nov 6, 2015 |
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Nov 5, 2015 12:11
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Much thanks to Matthaeus for a copy of Banished.
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Serperoth posted:I don't have PMs, but I remember playing the Riddick demo back in the day and I wouldn't mind checking if it's as good as I think it was. Add your email and I'll send you the code when I get back from work. Dodoman posted:Much thanks to Matthaeus for a copy of Banished. No problem, have fun.
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I forgot that not everyone has PMs earlier, so: anyone that wants a System Shock 2 key, PM me or post an email address.
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is it me or are today's daily deals just yesterday's daily deals with some of the good ones removed
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