Post by: ThePerm on October 04, 2007, 12:05:10 PM
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on October 04, 2007, 12:34:15 PM
Anyway, I'm in the beta. It's a blast. 'Nuff said.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 04, 2007, 12:36:00 PM
Post by: Crimm on October 04, 2007, 01:46:38 PM
Post by: Djunknown on October 04, 2007, 03:19:17 PM
Anyway, I'm seriously considering it. 5 games for the price of one sounds like a deal this side of Wii Play. That and my PC can run all these titles no problem.
My only reservation is that I have one of those micro-form factor PC's, and I left my DVD-Rom out to make room for my CD-RW. It would be a pain to swap back and forth my CD-RW and DVD-Rom.
My other idea was to get via Steam. But I have questions about it. What are you allowed to do with any title bought via Steam? Can you make back up copies? Do you have to run Steam even for single player? How long does it take to download?
Post by: vudu on October 04, 2007, 03:27:23 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 04, 2007, 03:35:53 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 04, 2007, 03:51:30 PM
Post by: Grant10k on October 05, 2007, 02:24:46 AM
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My other idea was to get via Steam. But I have questions about it. What are you allowed to do with any title bought via Steam? Can you make back up copies? Do you have to run Steam even for single player? How long does it take to download?
To answer your question about steam...It's the best thing to happen to computer games sense computers.
Steam is the only way I'd buy a Valve game as it has a ton of things going for it.
1. You don't have to go to the store to get your game.
2. Your game work on any computer you log into with your steam account. I've downloaded a game, played it for an hour, gone to a friends house, signed in, downloaded it again, and played let my friend play it for a few hours.
3. Games also work offline (provided you sign in at least once). This won't work for TF2 (except the developer's commentary) but for half life and portal it would work fine.
4. You never need a CD key again. You'll never need a CD again. If you computer gets sucked into a BLACK FREAKING HOLE you can just resume your game (from the beginning) on your new computer. I've transferred the Steam directory from my computer to a completely different computer, just copy and past, and it worked perfectly.
On topic, TF2 is the best thing to happen to Team Fortress sense computers.
Edit: I forgot to answer your questions...You can do a lot with it. You can make backup copies (but you don't need to). You need to use steam but you don't have to be online when playing single player games, it's not an issue really. It can be a bit of a wait, but a lot of the games share components, for example Portal, TF2 and HL2:ep2 all use the same engine, so you only download that once. The actual time it takes depends on your internet connection and day. If you download it the first day it comes out, it will be a slightly slower download than normal, any other day and you will most certainly be the bottleneck. You can pre-order now, and download all the files ahead of time, when the game comes out it will unlock all the files, and you can play the TF2 beta right now.
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 05, 2007, 06:22:31 AM
I know I could buy it on PC but I don't play nor do I enjoy PC games. I just can't stand controlling PC games, even FPSers.
This game on the Wii would have been awesome though. I think a budget priced $29.99 with Wii controls, and online play with a friend next to you would have been awesome...and would have sold incredibly well with the Wii audience...specially with that beautiful art direction.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 05, 2007, 06:25:38 AM
Post by: Caliban on October 05, 2007, 04:54:20 PM
Post by: that Baby guy on October 05, 2007, 05:16:49 PM
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Yes Team Fortress 2 would be great on Wii, it is a well optimized game and there should be no problem with it playing on Wii.
I would buy it in a heartbeat. I'm not an FPS gamer, but I'm a sucker for action games with great team work and well defined roles.
Post by: Djunknown on October 06, 2007, 12:05:30 PM
Though I wouldn't be surprised if they made some sort of 'mega-box' when episode 3 comes out. But who knows when it will come out?
Post by: Smoke39 on October 07, 2007, 10:34:52 AM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on October 07, 2007, 05:05:44 PM
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HL2 and CS-Source started giving me problems (video crashing or something of the sort, but it was freaking annoying, specially because my computer can perfectly run those 2 damn games), I now have this rule that I won't play PC games ever again.
This is the most catastrophically stupid thing I've ever heard.
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on October 09, 2007, 09:00:43 AM
Post by: Caliban on October 09, 2007, 12:23:01 PM
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HL2 and CS-Source started giving me problems (video crashing or something of the sort, but it was freaking annoying, specially because my computer can perfectly run those 2 damn games), I now have this rule that I won't play PC games ever again.
This is the most catastrophically stupid thing I've ever heard.
I get really annoyed when any software crashes many times with no apparent reason.
Post by: Smoke39 on October 09, 2007, 02:09:48 PM
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People are already making machinima for Team Fortress 2.
That was cute. ^-^
Post by: Djunknown on October 10, 2007, 03:25:28 PM
Apparently, this GS was not up to date with their promotions, as the clerks looked at me like I was mad when I mentioned you get five dollars off. The person then looked at a binder with promotion reminders and did an 'oohhhh...' Now get this: They couldn't take the money off right away, they insisted that I pay the 49.99(Plus tax), and I'd get the 5 dollars back when I'd come and pick it up. Instead, I suggested that I pay the the 45.99 now, and not worry about the 5 dollars later.
So I go in today to pick it up, another clerk was present. When I gave him my slip and looked up my information, he asked for the 5 dollars. I told him about the pre-order deal, and gave me that 'you smoking crack' look. The manager behind this person was just as flabbergasted. I told them to look in their book of promotions which they 'ooohh'ed and 'ahhhh'ed. I found it very hard to believe that a popular title like this somehow went off their radar.
I'm surprised that its quite literally an Orange Box. This the first PC game I own that doesn't come in a jewel case. Unfortunately, I lack the space to put all the components on my PC, so I just put HL2 and Ep 1 and 2 for now. I'll try TF2 a little later. It runs without a hitch, HL 2 at least, so know my PC has some kicks left in it...
What are the impressions from other NWR'ers about TF2?
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 11, 2007, 05:15:07 AM
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I'm surprised that its quite literally an Orange Box. This the first PC game I own that doesn't come in a jewel case.
Sadly, that's becoming common as a cost-saving measure even in new, non-budget releases. On the other hand, most people I know put all their PC games in binders anyway. I just like having the jewel cases for long term storage so I can just put stuff I'm likely to take with me to a LAN party in the binder.
Post by: bustin98 on October 11, 2007, 06:16:50 AM
Either way I'll be getting the Orange box on 360. After sitting in front of a computer all day the last thing I want to do is sit in front of it some more.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 11, 2007, 07:22:52 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 11, 2007, 07:56:13 AM
I'll check system requirements, then probably buy the Orange Box on Steam. I hated that idea when Steam came out, but the continuing decline in value from boxed PC games combined with experience with Stardock and Nintendo have softened my opinion.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 11, 2007, 08:00:03 AM
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