Garple

I'm starting this thread because, having just purchased a PS3, I've bought a couple of PSone classics...and they suck. I've just started playing Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and I love the goofy, hammy opening scenes with the old school super-compressed voicework...but then I start actually playing, and it's ridiculous. Part of it has to do with the fact that it's meant to be played at a lower res on a smaller screen etc...and because of that, I can barely see/make out what the objects on the screen are supposed to be. I walked into spikes and got hurt because I didn't know they were there. But here's the kicker: The pause screen has a fucking load-time! Everytime you pause to go into your inventory or something...it has to load. Has anyone played this and do you know if it's worth trucking through the clunkiness? Tell us about other old games you've played after their time and whether they hold up or not. I guess the goal here is to get a master list of what games are worth delving into the vault for and which ones are not worth our time. I'm not passing a yay or nay judgement on Blood Omen until I play a little more...but it's rough. Also: Mention why they do or don't...and even if they do...talk (if you're so inclined) about some of the old quirks that have since been ironed out of the development process. For example: I was playing Future Wars recently (a crazy late 80s adventure game) and it turns out, you have to walk over to something to examine it. So far, it's a really unique and interesting game, but it's annoying that you can't just click examine and have him walk to where you clicked and do his examining. you have to walk him over there and then click examine.

Also, guys...check out my photos in the store front if you get a chance and feel like it. I've gotten into the habit of doing a lot of landscapes without any cars in them (but I do cars too). I'm really into that aspect of the game, which I guess demonstrates Forza's something-for-everyone philosophy.

...As a cucumber.

Who doesn't?

Whut.

Can we date, please? I'm kidding...but if you were a chick...

I want cookies.

I'm joshin' ya...don't worry about it.

The next Bethesda game better be kick-fucking-ass.

YES! OPTIMIZED FOR CONSOLES!!! THE MARKET HAS SPOKEN! CAPITALISM!!!

You're such a computer nerd these days.

As long as it's not rabidal dissdoucia which can only be treated by windermereesque repticullis.

From the Corner of His Eye by Dean Koontz was my favorite book for a while.

It's really not, don't worry about it. I'm pretty sure most thumbs appreciate this kind of stuff. Remember Chris and Jake freaking out over that Command & Conquer concept art?

A side note, to be sure, but does anyone have professors who use youtube? I've had a bio professor who used it sometimes for videos of microbes, mating rituals etc...and my history prof. shows us propaganda vids and speeches and stuff...it's become a pretty valid classroom tool I think.

I was bummed to miss out on the racing yesterday, but I had to go to a Celtics game (Rondo had a double double, money! What up???????). Someday, I'll catch up with you guys. So, If I'm starting to think Forza is awesome(but still can't feel a huge difference between most of the cars because I'm ignorant)...should I download the DLC packs? Note: I like driving the weird stuff like the Mini Cooper and the pickup truck. Is there anything like that in the DLC? I already said this to Patrick, but fucking hell I want so badly for them to put a schoolbus in that game. Also: Miffy, thanks for adding me to your friends list. I like you because you can't go wrong with Animal.

And with Sin & Punishment being a thing that exists, how could you not have some love for rail shooters. Also, play that game (it's on Virtual Console) if you haven't.

I respect that you've done this, but I couldn't imagine planning out all the books I'm going to read for the year. I have to read whatever I'm in the mood for at the exact moment I choose a new book. I can't just make myself read something because I put it on a list. Same with movies.

If anyone wants to beat Patters in a race, use a pickup truck. You can block him getting by.

Shit. Hopes for a novel written by Toblix = dashed.

I hated Salem's lot because it was a soap opera for 300 pages before any vampire action really happened. I should mention I did all my Stephen King reading when I was about 13.

Carrie is good too. He was a janitor when he wrote it, and back then he was really trying.

Another godawful 360 game (but in an entertaining way) is Darkest of Days. Watch the Giant Bomb quicklook. There's nothing quite like that game. I still want to buy it someday.

Well Eeeexcuuuuuse Me! Look at fancy Computer Jones over here with his bigshot hardware (just kidding).

Am I a dork for still driving my Honda Fit that I started with every chance I get? I've formed a bond with that little car. "Honda, Honda goin' faster, faster..."