Minecraft?
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Ok, everywhere I turn these days I see this thing and now I see that it actually made $33 Million or something? I looked at it once but it didn't seem to appeal to me. I love EVE as my distraction ( Space MMO for those who don't know ) and when I look at this I see visions of my first and only sims experience, five hours that at the end all I could think was, what the hell have I been doing. Am I missing something here? And how does a beta game/application make $33 Million? :wtf:
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Ok, everywhere I turn these days I see this thing and now I see that it actually made $33 Million or something? I looked at it once but it didn't seem to appeal to me. I love EVE as my distraction ( Space MMO for those who don't know ) and when I look at this I see visions of my first and only sims experience, five hours that at the end all I could think was, what the hell have I been doing. Am I missing something here? And how does a beta game/application make $33 Million? :wtf:
Here's the source of that number: Clickety[^] Basically, selling 1.8 million copies. Many people grew immensely fascinated with the game, because it's like what lego was when I was a kid (and could not get lego): immensely flexible. They presented their results[^], hooking up other people who wanted to be as awesome. So, basically #2: be addicting.
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I tried it, but could not figure out what it was about for the life of me. Apparently, the game allows you to create a number of blocks.
You tried the beta only? It just lets you move around blocks. In the full game, you can combine blocks to other blocks, and some of these are moving / interacting. Some people built complex machines, rollercoasters, or a CPU. Just from blocks.
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I just recently heard of GOG, but haven't checked it out yet. I'm a big fan of Steam, actually... Yes, it has some DRM, but it's unobtrusive and invisible, at least as far as I've noticed, so I don't mind at all. Of course, I only* buy games on Steam when they have those 50%/75%/90% off sales... Hard to resist a good game for $5, or even $2.50 for an indie title... I find I spend more money on marked-down games through Steam than I used to spend on $50 titles in the stores. * Well, except for the few I'm looking forward to...
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)Steam? No thanks. Not even for free. I want to be able to install and use the stuff without having to ask for permission. I will not buy anything that requires such a procedure. If you want to sell me something, don't get on my nerves and treat me like a little kid.
"I just exchanged opinions with my boss. I went in with mine and came out with his." - me, 2011 ---
I am endeavoring, Madam, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins - Mr. Spock 1935 and me 2011 -
You tried the beta only? It just lets you move around blocks. In the full game, you can combine blocks to other blocks, and some of these are moving / interacting. Some people built complex machines, rollercoasters, or a CPU. Just from blocks.
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Skyrim is the one game I am looking forward to and I just wondered if anybody here also does not like to wait. I am at work right now, but looking for 'Skyrim' on Google should bring a few results.
"I just exchanged opinions with my boss. I went in with mine and came out with his." - me, 2011 ---
I am endeavoring, Madam, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins - Mr. Spock 1935 and me 2011 -
so basically it's virtual bricklaying? Personally, it doesn't sound like something that I would like to do in my free time.
ed welch wrote:
so basically it's virtual bricklaying?
I have yet to see a bricklayer make a CPU. Though I have seen a Tic-tac-toe playing computer built entirely out of tinker toys.
He said, "Boy I'm just old and lonely, But thank you for your concern, Here's wishing you a Happy New Year." I wished him one back in return.
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so basically it's virtual bricklaying? Personally, it doesn't sound like something that I would like to do in my free time.
Absolutely not. The mechanics of the game is bricklaying, but the bricks interact. Maybe youtube minecraft. (And yes, there are zombies attacking you, too)
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
was voiced by whats-her-name
You mean Claudia Black by any chance?
That'd be her :) Excellent voice acting. Actually just about ALL of the voice acting was amazing in that game, but hers stuck out for some reason...
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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Steam? No thanks. Not even for free. I want to be able to install and use the stuff without having to ask for permission. I will not buy anything that requires such a procedure. If you want to sell me something, don't get on my nerves and treat me like a little kid.
"I just exchanged opinions with my boss. I went in with mine and came out with his." - me, 2011 ---
I am endeavoring, Madam, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins - Mr. Spock 1935 and me 2011The way I see it, I use the Steam client as a sort of hub for all my gaming anyway, as I really like the interface... I even add my non-Steam games to the list so I can launch them from there. So having to be logged into Steam doesn't bother me at all. And it gives the advantage of being able to, say, log into your Steam account from a friend's house, and access your games from there even if your friend doesn't own them.
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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Ok, everywhere I turn these days I see this thing and now I see that it actually made $33 Million or something? I looked at it once but it didn't seem to appeal to me. I love EVE as my distraction ( Space MMO for those who don't know ) and when I look at this I see visions of my first and only sims experience, five hours that at the end all I could think was, what the hell have I been doing. Am I missing something here? And how does a beta game/application make $33 Million? :wtf:
All I ever needed to know about Minecraft, I learned here[]
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often *students*, for heaven's sake. -- (Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett)
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Skyrim is the one game I am looking forward to and I just wondered if anybody here also does not like to wait. I am at work right now, but looking for 'Skyrim' on Google should bring a few results.
"I just exchanged opinions with my boss. I went in with mine and came out with his." - me, 2011 ---
I am endeavoring, Madam, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins - Mr. Spock 1935 and me 2011I am definitely looking forward to Skyrim. Still play Oblivion and Morrowind. I have Arena and Daggerfall as well, but I haven't had the chance to do more than take a quick glance at them. :) Flynn
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Bah, I liked Fallout 3... Though it did get kinda dull and repetitive after a while, I admit. What about Dragon Age: Origins? THAT one was really fun... And Morrigan was voiced by whats-her-name from Farscape and SG-1...
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)Dragon Age is another one I play. I bought the Ultimate Edition (DA:O plus the expansions) for the PS3. When my first PS3 died (with the game stuck in the drive) I bought a second copy along with the new PS3. I played the demo for DA2. There are cameos from two of the characters from DA:O, but both look very different. Through the end of April, EA is running a promotion where you buy DA2 for any system and you get a free copy of Mass Effect 2 for the PC. Don't know if I'll get the chance to take advantage of it or not, but I certainly wouldn't mind giving ME2 a try as well. :) Flynn
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Bah, I liked Fallout 3... Though it did get kinda dull and repetitive after a while, I admit. What about Dragon Age: Origins? THAT one was really fun... And Morrigan was voiced by whats-her-name from Farscape and SG-1...
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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I heard that DA2 sucked apparently? Considered grabbing one when it's on special again.
It didn't really suck, it just wasn't as good as the first. Story was nice, but they made it to easy, forced you to specific stat specs and the talent system has been simplified.
saru mo ki kara ochiru (even monkeys fall from trees) Usualy i'm that monkey. If you want an intelligent answer, Don't ask me. To understand Recursion, you must first understand Recursion.
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The way I see it, I use the Steam client as a sort of hub for all my gaming anyway, as I really like the interface... I even add my non-Steam games to the list so I can launch them from there. So having to be logged into Steam doesn't bother me at all. And it gives the advantage of being able to, say, log into your Steam account from a friend's house, and access your games from there even if your friend doesn't own them.
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)This type of protection or activation mechanism has failed me once too often when travelling. And I'm also tired of being punished for being honest. No, I will not buy any junk which makes me hop through some loops. But I might consider trying the dishonest way.
"I just exchanged opinions with my boss. I went in with mine and came out with his." - me, 2011 ---
I am endeavoring, Madam, to construct a mnemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins - Mr. Spock 1935 and me 2011