On Tuesday night as we were finishing up I quickly grabbed my video camera and shot a few seconds of the revealed map at the end of the game Mick and I were playing. Have a look at the crazy walls, and check out the random group of dudes he had just hanging around in the NW corner.
I will point out, however, for all the craziness, Mick kicked my butt both times!
Mick's team was green, mine was pink.
Friday, 29 May 2009
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Noob News
I was watching Good Game last night and they reported that the word 'Noob' might be the 1 Millionth word in the dictionary.
A word has to be used by media and social networks more that 25,000 times to be declared a word that needs to be included in the dictionary. Other words that might get in include 'defriend' and 'defollow'... I'd say its pretty safe to assume the internet is catching on then, based on this news.
Follow the count down clock here, http://www.languagemonitor.com/
Come on Noob!!
A word has to be used by media and social networks more that 25,000 times to be declared a word that needs to be included in the dictionary. Other words that might get in include 'defriend' and 'defollow'... I'd say its pretty safe to assume the internet is catching on then, based on this news.
Follow the count down clock here, http://www.languagemonitor.com/
Come on Noob!!
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
New Game!
We need a new game, I like Age of Empires but it is too frustrating! I am going to check out Warcraft 3 which I already own (somewhere?). Not sure how much it would be to buy. Ideas?
Monday, 4 May 2009
AoE3: info spot - home cities
So I thought I'd do a little research, and put up some posts of the most useful things i found.
Most of what I'm putting up for now comes from a guide i found and was written for single player, so keep that in mind
Home Cities
You can choose cards from five different areas of your Home City by clicking between the five tabs on the upper left of the lower window. I played the game all the way through without realising this, and the only cards I picked were the ones on whichever tab was open at the time.
The more experience you pick up during the levels, the faster your Home City will advance and the more cards you will be able to choose from. Try to complete as many secondary objectives as you can; also explore as much of the maps as possible, and pick up the treasure items. Killing off more than just the required enemy buildings and units is another good way to get your points up. It all helps.
The game makes a big deal about picking the cards to suit your own playing style and civilization, but this is bollocks. A lot of the cards pick themselves. It should be obvious that a card which gives you two falconets is better than a card which increases the speed at which villagers gather food from hunting. Since every building and upgrade in the game exists to provide you with units with which to defeat your enemy, always go with the free units cards first. The Fort and Factory cards are extremely valuable too.
Most of what I'm putting up for now comes from a guide i found and was written for single player, so keep that in mind
Home Cities
You can choose cards from five different areas of your Home City by clicking between the five tabs on the upper left of the lower window. I played the game all the way through without realising this, and the only cards I picked were the ones on whichever tab was open at the time.
The more experience you pick up during the levels, the faster your Home City will advance and the more cards you will be able to choose from. Try to complete as many secondary objectives as you can; also explore as much of the maps as possible, and pick up the treasure items. Killing off more than just the required enemy buildings and units is another good way to get your points up. It all helps.
The game makes a big deal about picking the cards to suit your own playing style and civilization, but this is bollocks. A lot of the cards pick themselves. It should be obvious that a card which gives you two falconets is better than a card which increases the speed at which villagers gather food from hunting. Since every building and upgrade in the game exists to provide you with units with which to defeat your enemy, always go with the free units cards first. The Fort and Factory cards are extremely valuable too.
Thursday, 30 April 2009
night?
i just sent you all a text about the plan
age of empires 3 - copland will buy them, just put the cash in his account
so...
the big question
when will we do this
let me start the ball rolling by saying that I have a small group at my house every other wednesday night, so that's no good for me. Thursday is probably not the best either...
in order of preference i'd go...
tue
mon
thur
cool... lets get a consensus, get the game, and get rollin'
age of empires 3 - copland will buy them, just put the cash in his account
so...
the big question
when will we do this
let me start the ball rolling by saying that I have a small group at my house every other wednesday night, so that's no good for me. Thursday is probably not the best either...
in order of preference i'd go...
tue
mon
thur
cool... lets get a consensus, get the game, and get rollin'
Saturday, 25 April 2009
hello, old friend?
hey peoples...
it would appear as though our old friend, guild wars, may well have thrown its hat into the ring to be considered - at least in the short term, if not the long...
here is the announcement and release of the 4 year anniversary content
check it
things to note...
the big one is the new zaishen quests
each day there will be 3 new quests (but you can only have 3 uncompleted ones in your quest log at once)
cool rewards are on offer
there are also some other cool things like
extra storage
a new pet menagerie
ability to makeover characters
upgrades to the hall of monuments
anyways... it may be enough to respark interest
check it
it would appear as though our old friend, guild wars, may well have thrown its hat into the ring to be considered - at least in the short term, if not the long...
here is the announcement and release of the 4 year anniversary content
check it
things to note...
the big one is the new zaishen quests
each day there will be 3 new quests (but you can only have 3 uncompleted ones in your quest log at once)
cool rewards are on offer
there are also some other cool things like
extra storage
a new pet menagerie
ability to makeover characters
upgrades to the hall of monuments
anyways... it may be enough to respark interest
check it
Saturday, 18 April 2009
Gettinbg back into it...
Hey boys!
So, I've spoken to Caine and Ian about getting back into some sort of game.
The game I'd really like to try is called Fallen Earth, a post-apocalyptic sand box game, that is yet to be released. It'd be nice to get in on the ground floor of a game. The only problem is that it has no posted release date - could be any time???
The other idea I had was to play Age of Empires online against each other. Its a simple game, not too expensive and it'd be fun to try it, I reckon.
Thoughts???
So, I've spoken to Caine and Ian about getting back into some sort of game.
The game I'd really like to try is called Fallen Earth, a post-apocalyptic sand box game, that is yet to be released. It'd be nice to get in on the ground floor of a game. The only problem is that it has no posted release date - could be any time???
The other idea I had was to play Age of Empires online against each other. Its a simple game, not too expensive and it'd be fun to try it, I reckon.
Thoughts???
Monday, 15 December 2008
Sorry, I'm out...
Hey boys, sorry, but I'm out for tonight. Feel free to do whatever and I'll catch up. Also, this is just an idea... what about a hiatus for the next few weeks?
There's a lot going on (for everyone) and so I was wondering what you all thought about taking a break for about a month and then getting back into it about half way through January - either with Call of Duty or with Guild Wars (or a combination of the 2).
So, let me know what you think. I think it might revive us all a bit and get us back into it, plus I know Caine and I are out for at least 2 Mondays in January anyway (Youth Camp and District Assembly).
I'd suggest we come back on the 12th or 19th January. Thoughts?
There's a lot going on (for everyone) and so I was wondering what you all thought about taking a break for about a month and then getting back into it about half way through January - either with Call of Duty or with Guild Wars (or a combination of the 2).
So, let me know what you think. I think it might revive us all a bit and get us back into it, plus I know Caine and I are out for at least 2 Mondays in January anyway (Youth Camp and District Assembly).
I'd suggest we come back on the 12th or 19th January. Thoughts?
Monday, 24 November 2008
Things to do list...
Next week I think we should hit the Borlis Pass. Ian, is there anything you have vanquished that we could do without you?
Who's with me!?
Who's with me!?
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Gamespot CoD:WaW Review
If, however, you are hoping for an exciting campaign, fun cooperative play, and engaging multiplayer action, then you'll find a lot to be happy about in World at War.
they give it an 8.5 which is great
the full review is here
I'm particualrly excited about perks.
you can equip 4 at once (1 which is vehicle specific). These wil help us defien our styles. They range from one that helps you swim faster, to one that lets you climb trees and one which i'm sure i'll use often called "play dead"
The weapons list it also extensive - you can see perks and weapons here
they give it an 8.5 which is great
the full review is here
I'm particualrly excited about perks.
you can equip 4 at once (1 which is vehicle specific). These wil help us defien our styles. They range from one that helps you swim faster, to one that lets you climb trees and one which i'm sure i'll use often called "play dead"
The weapons list it also extensive - you can see perks and weapons here
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Sorry guys, I got it wrong...
Hey guys, I know we've been discussing the new game, but I got it wrong. I thought you guys were talking about the new game put out by NTC, "Call of Judy". Its a real-time strategy game where you play as Judy Giesken, living at NTC, taking care of 4 boys and being the wife of a lecturer, while taking on the tough quests and scenarios that come your way...
* Will you go to chapel this week?
* Can you just drive past the office or do you have to go in and have a chat with Jess?
* Should you help out at the college working bee?
* If you hit a wallaby coming home one night, drunk and don't tell anyone, what happens?
Call of Judy - Can you handle it???
Saturday, 8 November 2008
More Random Pics
All my early pictures are on my other computer's hard drive but here is my Kind Of A Big Deal pic.
I have a bit of a way to go before I get to this guy. This is the last in the 'kind of a big deal' title track, over 30 maxed titles!
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Tuesday's Gone
Just confirming that we are Monday bandits from now on. Also, I felt someone needed to post something new as the cool factor of those bees was starting to wear out.
Anyone got some cool games ideas other than GW?
Are you keen to keep doing missions in hard mode?
Copland... please come to Sydney! 1 night only, catch up with some old friends, meet new interesting people, say goodbye to Kiel who's going to London in January... Whaddaya say???
PS name the band (from the post title... and the Adam Sandler movie it is in)
Anyone got some cool games ideas other than GW?
Are you keen to keep doing missions in hard mode?
Copland... please come to Sydney! 1 night only, catch up with some old friends, meet new interesting people, say goodbye to Kiel who's going to London in January... Whaddaya say???
PS name the band (from the post title... and the Adam Sandler movie it is in)
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