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  • O Ollie

    Are all programmers addicted to first person shoot'em ups? :)

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    Jason Henderson
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    I'm addicted to Civ3.

    Jason Henderson
    start page ; articles henderson is coming henderson is an opponent's worst nightmare * googlism *

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      It's a techie thing... but also a newer techie thing. Those of use that are just about to hit 30 (I'm 29) and probably a couple years older and probably almost all younger probably like them. However, as you get older I imagine they begin to lose their luster. For one thing the reflexes get a little tired and you get tired of getting whipped by some 11 year old. For another thing you come to the realization (much faster) that it's just the same thing over and over again with a shinier and shiner package. Wolf3D was awesome. Doom was better. Quake was even better. Quake 2 was incredible. Quake 3 was... cool. Unreal Tournament was neat. Unreal Tournament 2003 was... well it was pretty ok. I'm looking forward to the new Doom like I looked forward to Soldier of Fortune 2 and RTCW. However, if you want honesty, lately my greatest gaming joy currently comes from Tetrinet2 and running a SNES Emulator and playing the old PunchOut.

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      benjymous
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      I don't know if it's an age thing - my Dad (not a programmer, but is computer literate) is approaching 50, and really enjoys playing FPS games -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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        I'm addicted to Civ3.

        Jason Henderson
        start page ; articles henderson is coming henderson is an opponent's worst nightmare * googlism *

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        David Wulff
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        I'm addicted to coke.


        David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk

        "Life, as well as software, has bugs." - Roger Wright

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        • O Ollie

          Are all programmers addicted to first person shoot'em ups? :)

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          Eddie Velasquez
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          I am.


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          • P Paul Watson

            benjymous wrote: in GTA: Vice City Arrggh, stop rubbing it in benjy! ;P

            Paul Watson
            Bluegrass
            Cape Town, South Africa

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            Well I am not female, not gay and I am not Paul Watson

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            benjymous
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            Last night I gained much amusement robbing a trendy clothing shop (named "GASH") - I then ran upstairs, and changed into a clean set of clothes from their shop, which was enough to confuse the security guards :) Ahh, it's a great game :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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              I'm addicted to coke.


              David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk

              "Life, as well as software, has bugs." - Roger Wright

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              benjymous
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              Remember to stop before your nose drops off -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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                It's a techie thing... but also a newer techie thing. Those of use that are just about to hit 30 (I'm 29) and probably a couple years older and probably almost all younger probably like them. However, as you get older I imagine they begin to lose their luster. For one thing the reflexes get a little tired and you get tired of getting whipped by some 11 year old. For another thing you come to the realization (much faster) that it's just the same thing over and over again with a shinier and shiner package. Wolf3D was awesome. Doom was better. Quake was even better. Quake 2 was incredible. Quake 3 was... cool. Unreal Tournament was neat. Unreal Tournament 2003 was... well it was pretty ok. I'm looking forward to the new Doom like I looked forward to Soldier of Fortune 2 and RTCW. However, if you want honesty, lately my greatest gaming joy currently comes from Tetrinet2 and running a SNES Emulator and playing the old PunchOut.

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                Paul Watson
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                Matt Philmon wrote: For another thing you come to the realization (much faster) that it's just the same thing over and over again with a shinier and shiner package Sounds like many things. Movies, music, fashion, cars, operating systems, development frameworks, dev tools, shoes, food, eletrical tin openers and compact disc players. Life though gets better without having to get shinier :)

                Paul Watson
                Bluegrass
                Cape Town, South Africa

                Ray Cassick wrote:
                Well I am not female, not gay and I am not Paul Watson

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                • O Ollie

                  Are all programmers addicted to first person shoot'em ups? :)

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                  David Stone
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                  Not until this Friday. Today I go out and grab a copy of Unreal Championship for my XBOX. On Friday, I go and grab my XBOX Live! Starter Kit! w00t!:cool:


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                  • B benjymous

                    Last night I gained much amusement robbing a trendy clothing shop (named "GASH") - I then ran upstairs, and changed into a clean set of clothes from their shop, which was enough to confuse the security guards :) Ahh, it's a great game :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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                    _Magnus_
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                    Played that once but found it a bit boring because you had this big city but you could not go in anywhere. But you actually can do that it seems. ..because i hope you are talking about the game. :) /Magnus


                    - I don't necessarily agree with everything I say

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                    • B benjymous

                      Remember to stop before your nose drops off -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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                      _Magnus_
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                      I think the belly grows first then teeths fall out, then the nose. :) /Magnus


                      - I don't necessarily agree with everything I say

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                        Played that once but found it a bit boring because you had this big city but you could not go in anywhere. But you actually can do that it seems. ..because i hope you are talking about the game. :) /Magnus


                        - I don't necessarily agree with everything I say

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                        benjymous
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                        Yeah, there's much more to do in GTA:Vice Ciry than GTA3 (far more places have interiors, so you can go into different types of shops) - there is also a much larger selection of weaponary (chainsaws, golf clubs, samurai swords, and many more) which makes it much more interesting. And you can drive bikes and helicopters :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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                        • M Matt Philmon

                          It's a techie thing... but also a newer techie thing. Those of use that are just about to hit 30 (I'm 29) and probably a couple years older and probably almost all younger probably like them. However, as you get older I imagine they begin to lose their luster. For one thing the reflexes get a little tired and you get tired of getting whipped by some 11 year old. For another thing you come to the realization (much faster) that it's just the same thing over and over again with a shinier and shiner package. Wolf3D was awesome. Doom was better. Quake was even better. Quake 2 was incredible. Quake 3 was... cool. Unreal Tournament was neat. Unreal Tournament 2003 was... well it was pretty ok. I'm looking forward to the new Doom like I looked forward to Soldier of Fortune 2 and RTCW. However, if you want honesty, lately my greatest gaming joy currently comes from Tetrinet2 and running a SNES Emulator and playing the old PunchOut.

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                          Chris Hambleton
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                          What's SNES Emulator?? I assume it's an NES emulator for windows... Can you point me to one that's decent with some of the good ol' games?? :) Thanks! Chris _"No one goes to hell because of their sin, but because of rejecting God's method of salvation: His Son's life for yours..."

                          "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." --Samuel Adams_

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                            Yeah, there's much more to do in GTA:Vice Ciry than GTA3 (far more places have interiors, so you can go into different types of shops) - there is also a much larger selection of weaponary (chainsaws, golf clubs, samurai swords, and many more) which makes it much more interesting. And you can drive bikes and helicopters :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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                            _Magnus_
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                            Ok, i tought GTA3 and GTA:Vice City was the same game. Maybe i should give vice city a try then. :) /Magnus


                            - I don't necessarily agree with everything I say

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                            • O Ollie

                              Are all programmers addicted to first person shoot'em ups? :)

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                              Barry Lapthorn
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                              My weakness is HalfLife TFC. :laugh: Never used to be though. :) Regards Barry

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                              • O Ollie

                                Are all programmers addicted to first person shoot'em ups? :)

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                                Tim Smith
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                                Nope, they are boring. Tim Smith I'm going to patent thought. I have yet to see any prior art.

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                                  What's SNES Emulator?? I assume it's an NES emulator for windows... Can you point me to one that's decent with some of the good ol' games?? :) Thanks! Chris _"No one goes to hell because of their sin, but because of rejecting God's method of salvation: His Son's life for yours..."

                                  "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." --Samuel Adams_

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                                  benjymous
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                                  No, it's a SNES emulator (an emulator for the machine that came after the NES) I think it was called the Super Famicom in some places -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

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                                  • O Ollie

                                    Are all programmers addicted to first person shoot'em ups? :)

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                                    Maximilien
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                                    no!

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                                    • M Matt Philmon

                                      It's a techie thing... but also a newer techie thing. Those of use that are just about to hit 30 (I'm 29) and probably a couple years older and probably almost all younger probably like them. However, as you get older I imagine they begin to lose their luster. For one thing the reflexes get a little tired and you get tired of getting whipped by some 11 year old. For another thing you come to the realization (much faster) that it's just the same thing over and over again with a shinier and shiner package. Wolf3D was awesome. Doom was better. Quake was even better. Quake 2 was incredible. Quake 3 was... cool. Unreal Tournament was neat. Unreal Tournament 2003 was... well it was pretty ok. I'm looking forward to the new Doom like I looked forward to Soldier of Fortune 2 and RTCW. However, if you want honesty, lately my greatest gaming joy currently comes from Tetrinet2 and running a SNES Emulator and playing the old PunchOut.

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                                      l a u r e n
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                                      maybe u should try out unreal zimmerframe 2003 or wheelchair f1? i love playing ur2003 maultiplayer deathmatchkilleverything thatmovesandstuffthatdoesnttoo :)


                                      "traffic lights are for people who can't make their own decisions"
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                                      • _ _Magnus_

                                        I think the belly grows first then teeths fall out, then the nose. :) /Magnus


                                        - I don't necessarily agree with everything I say

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                                        l a u r e n
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                                        errrr wrong kind of coke there magnus :)


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                                        • D David Wulff

                                          I'm addicted to coke.


                                          David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk

                                          "Life, as well as software, has bugs." - Roger Wright

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                                          Bruce Duncan
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                                          David Wulff wrote: I'm addicted to coke. I tried some the other day... almost drowned :mad:

                                          Bruce Duncan, CP#9088, CPUA 0xA1EE, Sonork 100.10030
                                          I can levitate birds...

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