New Games Thread - Page 19 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2007-10-05, 07:02 PM

Well, I just ended up picking up the Orange Box. I was planning on going a la carte since I didn't need HL2 and HL2:EP1, but after looking at the prices a la carte for Portal, EP2 and TF2, it would have ended up $35 more

I guess I'll give the TF2 beta a try until it blows up my computer.

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-05, 07:07 PM

Yeah, their bundles are usually pretty killer deals.

MikeK · 2007-10-05, 08:06 PM

TF2 has been owning my soul since it went live. Some nights I make people cry and leave the server, other nights people do it to me, and make me wish I had a dog I could kick.

tysonK · 2007-10-05, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

TF2 has been owning my soul since it went live. Some nights I make people cry and leave the server, other nights people do it to me, and make me wish I had a dog I could kick.

It looks cartoony from the video I've seen, that's cool.

Double Phister · 2007-10-05, 08:46 PM

Dare we share our steam ids?

Nick Koan · 2007-10-05, 08:52 PM

I won't be playing much until I can diagnose my problems and figure out why my computer keeps rebooting when I put any sort of load on it.

tysonK · 2007-10-05, 09:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYvZnTFpip0

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-06, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

I won't be playing much until I can diagnose my problems and figure out why my computer keeps rebooting when I put any sort of load on it.

Last time I had a rig do that, it was overheating. You could try running Motherboard Monitor to pick up the ambient and cpu temps (and gpu if the card supports it). You may just have a dead fan or mis-mounted heatsink.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-06, 05:34 AM

Yeah, I'm almost certain its heat issues. I've just been too busy to crack open my case to figure out if its the CPU or the GPU.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-10-06, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

I won't be playing much until I can diagnose my problems and figure out why my computer keeps rebooting when I put any sort of load on it.

I had that problem last year and it turned out to be the power supply. The graphics card would pull too much power from its voltage rail under any serious load and the machine would flick off.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-06, 06:58 PM

Hmm, now there is an interesting thought I didn't think about. I picked up a 650W PSU earlier this year because my 350W wasn't cutting it anymore.

But, it is a cheap PSU, and I think its sharing a power cable with a couple of other things. Maybe I should put it on its own cable.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-10-07, 03:28 AM

The PSU I had was rated high enough overall, but it still wouldn't cut it due to the internal design. I did a little research and picked up one with beefier voltage rails, and the problem disappeared.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-07, 06:22 PM

Yeah, I think that's where I'll look next. I blew out chunks of dirt last night, and reapplied the thermal grease, but I haven't really had a chance to push it yet.

Forgotten · 2007-10-09, 10:36 PM

I can gift Half-Life 2 as well. TF2 Here I come.

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-10, 12:28 PM

I read IGN's review for Orange Box on xb360 last night. I got a great score and tons of praise for all the value in the pack.

The only thing that bugged me is that up until this point I had assumed that it would include HL2 deathmatch as part of HL2, and it doesn't. I'm really bummed, as I always preferred regular HL DM to Team Fortress.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-10, 11:10 PM

I just played and finished Portal in one sitting.

Its short (prob. 3 hours) but it has got to be the best 3 hours of single player gaming for me this year. Beautiful.

wrxkidid · 2007-10-10, 11:17 PM

I'm horrible at video games.

You all ruin my self esteem.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-10-11, 07:26 AM

It's ok. You have a life.

MikeK · 2007-10-11, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

I just played and finished Portal in one sitting.

Its short (prob. 3 hours) but it has got to be the best 3 hours of single player gaming for me this year. Beautiful.

I played about halfway through last night. Mind bending fun!

Double Phister · 2007-10-11, 08:32 AM

I got stuck in EP2 killing something I shouldn't have. Other than that I like it so far.

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-11, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

I just played and finished Portal in one sitting.

Its short (prob. 3 hours) but it has got to be the best 3 hours of single player gaming for me this year. Beautiful.

I finished it last night - I got about 4 hours out of it, because I like to mess around. And that last level was a lot longer than I expected it to be. . .

On to the advanced challenges, and then. . . cake!

Double Phister · 2007-10-13, 03:59 PM

On HL2:EP2,

Needz moar longar.

took about 8.5 hours.

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-14, 08:50 AM

There are $60 shooters out there with a main game that only lasts that long. . . I figure for an expansion 8 hours is pretty good. On the night Halo 3 released, I checked a few of my friends' xbl achievements and it seemed that they were able to make it through most of the single player campaign in only 8 hours. Most of them have the campaign completion achievement dated 9/25.

I'm playing through HL2 again before moving on to the episodes, and really enjoying it. The gameplay is good enough that it holds up against repeated playthroughs, and they have some really humorous achievements to track down.

Libila · 2007-10-14, 01:37 PM

I'm downloading the orange box as I type. I'm pretty excited.

PS: Tyson, holly shit, I laughed so hard while watching that "Hitler Gets Banned" video you linked.

Double Phister · 2007-10-15, 07:25 AM

Portal was a very pleasant suprise.
Played it through twice so I could check out the commentary.
Finished the advanced levels. Working on the challenges.

Challenges plus third party levels should keep this going for a long time.

2007-10-05, 07:02 PM	#451
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Well, I just ended up picking up the Orange Box. I was planning on going a la carte since I didn't need HL2 and HL2:EP1, but after looking at the prices a la carte for Portal, EP2 and TF2, it would have ended up $35 more I guess I'll give the TF2 beta a try until it blows up my computer. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2007-10-05 at 08:51 PM.

2007-10-05, 07:07 PM	#452
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Yeah, their bundles are usually pretty killer deals. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-10-05, 08:46 PM	#455
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	Dare we share our steam ids? __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2007-10-05, 08:52 PM	#456
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I won't be playing much until I can diagnose my problems and figure out why my computer keeps rebooting when I put any sort of load on it. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-05, 09:01 PM	#457
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYvZnTFpip0 __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-10-05, 08:06 PM	#453
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	TF2 has been owning my soul since it went live. Some nights I make people cry and leave the server, other nights people do it to me, and make me wish I had a dog I could kick.

2007-10-06, 05:34 AM	#459
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, I'm almost certain its heat issues. I've just been too busy to crack open my case to figure out if its the CPU or the GPU. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-06, 06:58 PM	#461
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hmm, now there is an interesting thought I didn't think about. I picked up a 650W PSU earlier this year because my 350W wasn't cutting it anymore. But, it is a cheap PSU, and I think its sharing a power cable with a couple of other things. Maybe I should put it on its own cable. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-07, 03:28 AM	#462
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	The PSU I had was rated high enough overall, but it still wouldn't cut it due to the internal design. I did a little research and picked up one with beefier voltage rails, and the problem disappeared. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2007-10-07, 06:22 PM	#463
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, I think that's where I'll look next. I blew out chunks of dirt last night, and reapplied the thermal grease, but I haven't really had a chance to push it yet. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-09, 10:36 PM	#464
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	I can gift Half-Life 2 as well. TF2 Here I come. __________________ "I piss 200 horsepower." -MattR

2007-10-10, 12:28 PM	#465
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I read IGN's review for Orange Box on xb360 last night. I got a great score and tons of praise for all the value in the pack. The only thing that bugged me is that up until this point I had assumed that it would include HL2 deathmatch as part of HL2, and it doesn't. I'm really bummed, as I always preferred regular HL DM to Team Fortress. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-10-10, 11:10 PM	#466
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I just played and finished Portal in one sitting. Its short (prob. 3 hours) but it has got to be the best 3 hours of single player gaming for me this year. Beautiful. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-10, 11:17 PM	#467
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	I'm horrible at video games. You all ruin my self esteem. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-10-11, 07:26 AM	#468
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	It's ok. You have a life. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-10-11, 08:32 AM	#470
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	I got stuck in EP2 killing something I shouldn't have. Other than that I like it so far. __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2007-10-13, 03:59 PM	#472
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	On HL2:EP2, Needz moar longar. took about 8.5 hours. __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2007-10-14, 08:50 AM	#473
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	There are $60 shooters out there with a main game that only lasts that long. . . I figure for an expansion 8 hours is pretty good. On the night Halo 3 released, I checked a few of my friends' xbl achievements and it seemed that they were able to make it through most of the single player campaign in only 8 hours. Most of them have the campaign completion achievement dated 9/25. I'm playing through HL2 again before moving on to the episodes, and really enjoying it. The gameplay is good enough that it holds up against repeated playthroughs, and they have some really humorous achievements to track down. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-10-14, 01:37 PM	#474
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I'm downloading the orange box as I type. I'm pretty excited. PS: Tyson, holly shit, I laughed so hard while watching that "Hitler Gets Banned" video you linked. Last edited by Libila; 2007-10-14 at 01:42 PM.

2007-10-15, 07:25 AM	#475
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	Portal was a very pleasant suprise. Played it through twice so I could check out the commentary. Finished the advanced levels. Working on the challenges. Challenges plus third party levels should keep this going for a long time. __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

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