ADISC - Computers and Games http://www.adisc.org/forum/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.adisc.org/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg ADISC - Computers and Games http://www.adisc.org/forum/ Dragon Age: Origins http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16736-dragon-age-origins.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:23:24 GMT Dragon Age Origins - Home (http://www.dragonage.bioware.com) Dragon Age: Origins is set in Medieval times with the common Fantasy twist to it. You... Dragon Age Origins - Home

Dragon Age: Origins is set in Medieval times with the common Fantasy twist to it. You play in the country in Ferelden. There are many different beginnings to the game, dependent on what race and class you choose, and what status you want to start as.

Once you leave the beginning, you land with Duncan, the current leader of the Fereldan branch of Gray Wardens. The Gray Wardens are sworn to protect the world from the Blight, orc-like creatures that are the embodiment of pure evil. Normally, Gray Wardens just defend from wherever Blight-spawn pop up, being able to appear from the ground.

But this is a true Blight, lead by an Archdemon. They are organized, they are ready, and they are taking over Ferelden.

So it is up to you, as a Gray Warden, to fight against the Blight and destroy the Archdemon, though not without the help of the races.

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This new game from Bioware is a tactical RPG akin to Baldur's Gate and KoToR. It utilizes a four-person party system with the ability to pause during battle and give commands to your party members. It also has a tactics system like the one on Final Fantasy XII, where you can arrange commands that your party members will execute under certain conditions while you're not controlling them.

Depending on the enemy, you will sometimes get a special kill animation. A character using melee will be able to stab through an enemy's heart or slice heads off foes, dual-wielders will scissor an enemy's head off. When killing larger enemies like ogres, a melee character will jump and thrust their blade (or axe or mace, though that doesn't make as much sense) into the ogre to tackle it to the ground, then drive their weapon home in its brain.

Note: This game is EXTREMELY gory, and comes by its M rating honestly. Your characters are literally showered in blood, and remain coated for a long while afterward.

Another thing that pulls at the strings of RPG fans is the cinematics. They are beautifully done, and there are many to keep you deep in the lore and story of the game. Even simple conversations are done well, and can be influenced greatly by party members you may have at the time.

Party members themselves are influenced by your actions, and are not afraid to tell you if they agree or disagree with them. Even while wandering around the Fereldan lands, party members will strike up conversations with each other, whether friendly or spiteful. I've found myself laughing pretty hard at some of the banter that I hear. :D Akin to KoToR and Mass Effect, party members' affection for you will allow special dialogue and will effect their ability to fight alongside you. If you piss them off, they will leave. There's also romance options.

Unlike Bioware's other games, you have the ability to give gifts to your party members to increase affection. Obviously, certain gifts are better for certain characters, giving a greater boost if given wisely. Some gifts are so special, other characters will refuse them outright. Also, you will be able to give a permanent boost to a certain stat with your conversation prowess.

There is also a crafting system in the game, though it is limited. You can fashion poisons, bombs, traps, health/mana potions, and balms to protect you from various elements. You need to have a character learn the skills to do so, though.

Anyway, I could continue on forever with a review on this game. This game is immersive in the extreme, and you'll find yourself wondering where the hours went once you start. The only other thing I can say is if you like RGPs, like KoToR or Mass Effect, or even Baldur's Gate, PLAY THIS. You will not be disappointed.

For those of you who already own this game, what are your thoughts? ]]> Computers and Games Chris H http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16736-dragon-age-origins.html Hard Drive Problem http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16646-hard-drive-problem.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:27:24 GMT I have a 500 GB SATA Hard Drive. The problem is that I cant get it to work on my computer. It was working before I reinstalled Windows XP. It shows... I have a 500 GB SATA Hard Drive. The problem is that I cant get it to work on my computer. It was working before I reinstalled Windows XP.
It shows up in the device manger but not in my computer ]]> Computers and Games baby_mike http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16646-hard-drive-problem.html Banned CODMW2 Airport Scene http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16592-banned-codmw2-airport-scene.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:24:12 GMT A very gruesome level in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Banned in Australia. WARNING: Contains footage some users may find disturbing. ... A very gruesome level in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Banned in Australia.

WARNING: Contains footage some users may find disturbing.

YouTube - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 7680x1600 Banned Airport Scene

I thought it was a little bit much, but hey whatever the developers feel is essential to make the game I am ok with.

What do you think? ]]> Computers and Games diaperedteenager http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16592-banned-codmw2-airport-scene.html La-Mulana! http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16584-la-mulana.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:34:32 GMT Anyone else heard of this game? It's an awesome adventure game - a HUGE area to explore, with tons upon tons of puzzles and secrets to figure out and piece together. Anyone who is a fan of adventures and puzzles should try it out. n.n

There's a download and a translation patch here.

Be warned, however. La-Mulana is not a forgiving game, in any regard. The game is filled to the brim with traps. It is not afraid to kill you, and it gets very good in its attempts. If something looks like a trap, assume it is. The puzzles are also very cryptic and unforgiving, but clues to the solutions can always be found on a tablet somewhere in the ruins. Some puzzles can seem like they've done nothing, when they have actually changed something in a different area of the ruins, and gotten you one step closer to the treasure.

So, if this thread didn't completely fail, give the game a try! This post doesn't really begin to describe it. n.n; ]]> Computers and Games Neonite http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16584-la-mulana.html Are you one of the million? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16561-you-one-million.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:14:18 GMT As a PS3 owner, I found it interesting that Microsoft has ban/kicked a million users off Xbox Live (as reported on cnn.com). I'm not sure if it's for playing copied discs or for modding/ hacking the hardware inside the Xbox.

What's the real deal here? Are there that many people stealing games, or if it's a hardware issue, shouldn't you have a right to modify your own electronics, should you so choose?

What'cha think Xboxers? ]]> Computers and Games Lil Snap http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16561-you-one-million.html Xbox Live Gamertag List http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16531-xbox-live-gamertag-list.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:23 GMT I thought it would be cool to start an official list of Gamertags. That way, we can just have them all in a centralized area! I'm going to give you all mine!

Just post your gamertag on there and I'll be happy to put it up here!
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]]> Computers and Games kamonbishop http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16531-xbox-live-gamertag-list.html Need help with video files http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16528-need-help-video-files.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:45:02 GMT Okay so I recorded a few important videos with my sisters camera. They had great quality and uploaded to the computer fine. The problem is... Okay so I recorded a few important videos with my sisters camera.

They had great quality and uploaded to the computer fine.

The problem is they won't play on Windows Media Player. They play fine on Quick Time, but I am trying to make a video using Windows Movie Maker, and I can't move them into the imported media files list. It gives me some stupid error >.>


Any idea on what I can do?

(i've already tried changing it's properties [what it opens with] and it doesn't work =\ ) ]]> Computers and Games Atsu http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16528-need-help-video-files.html RuneScape players still here ? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16511-runescape-players-still-here.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:03:23 GMT Since all the others are locked, anyone here still play ?

It's a solid f2p MMO, and my best friend who lives like 40 minutes away from my house got me back in. I like it better than WOW, how if like you wanna change your fighting type you just go to your bank instead of making a whole new character. Post here i'd rather PM/AIM it over so it can't be connected with me. ]]> Computers and Games Light http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16511-runescape-players-still-here.html Nvidia under $65 US. http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16497-nvidia-under-65-us.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:11:22 GMT Need a cheap card, with good cooling, FAST, and no lags for under $65, i do not game at all, just slight picture and video editing, and the card has... Need a cheap card, with good cooling, FAST, and no lags for under $65, i do not game at all, just slight picture and video editing, and the card has to be NVIDIA, for it will mostly be used through Linux.

I prefer it to have:
gddr3
512mb-1gb
under $65
Pci Express x16
good cooling, prefer it to have a quitish fan.
at least one dvi&one d-sub or two dvi Both with svid out.

what would be the best? Thanks for your help! ]]> Computers and Games mazman12 http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16497-nvidia-under-65-us.html Laptop Upgrading http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16487-laptop-upgrading.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:37:44 GMT Okay, so my current laptop is a Gateway M-1617. Now, I don't know that much about internal stuff and upgrading it and whatnot. My question is, can you even replace video cards and whatnot in laptops? If so, what would be a good one to put in this thing, and what else should I upgrade if need be.

Follow up question: https://www.adisc.org/forum/computer...tml#post296598 ]]> Computers and Games Pojo http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16487-laptop-upgrading.html <![CDATA[Need Help Badly [Ubuntu]]]> http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16485-need-help-badly-ubuntu.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:33 GMT Okay, I really need some help here. Once again, involving Ubuntu. I decided to give it another shot. I set up a 100 GB partition on my external... Okay, I really need some help here. Once again, involving Ubuntu.

I decided to give it another shot. I set up a 100 GB partition on my external hard drive, and I installed Ubuntu to that partiton. Now, the install was fine, but now I'm having some SERIOUS problems.

First off: Windows Vista won't boot anymore.

Quote:
GRUB loading.
error: no such disk
grub rescue:
This is with the drive both plugged in and not.

Second: When I try to boot Ubuntu, I get error 17.

I really need help. I don't care about Ubuntu at this point, but I really need to be able to get back on to Vista. Help! ]]> Computers and Games Wegs http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16485-need-help-badly-ubuntu.html Laptop screen is failing...Help http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16430-laptop-screen-failing-help.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:38:19 GMT My laptop's screen is not working correctly. I turned it on today and half of the screen was showing nothing but jumbled colors. I've tried restarting it to see if that would help, it didn't. If it goes completely, I won't have a computer. I am doing everything with a half screen right now. My laptop is 3 years old, so what would be the use in sending it to get repaired. Either way I don't have money to get it fixed or get a new one. So anyone ever had this problem before? Or does anyone know if I can do anything, or is it done for?

Edit: This is what I am working with right now.
]]> Computers and Games UltimateZero http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16430-laptop-screen-failing-help.html Woot, my hard drive disk is failing! http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16429-woot-my-hard-drive-disk-failing.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:24:30 GMT Recently I been having a bit of a computer issue. For starters when ever I turn off/reset my computer windows is unable to boot up at all (yes... Recently I been having a bit of a computer issue.

For starters when ever I turn off/reset my computer windows is unable to boot up at all (yes even in the 4-5 different safe modes). The reason cited is:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

Here's some pictures to prove it. ::warning, massive photos, not for dial-up users::

Message - My Photo Gallery

Message - My Photo Gallery

anyways another problem is once I am able to reset my OS with the Gateway OEM disc and get into windows.. if I download a massive file say 2 gigs or anything over it won't work/boot at all. I suspect that's since certain areas of my hard disk drive are damaged or destroyed. Left 4 Dead and Team Fortress 2 won't start up since I suspect their data is being written on damaged parts of the drive. Left 4 Dead 2 demo starts but loading either of the two levels in it is really slow and causes me to lag online.

So anyone know of a way that I check check my hard drive to see if its really failing or not? Also my motherboard only takes IDE drives and those are getting pretty damn rare on newegg. ]]> Computers and Games Fire2box http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16429-woot-my-hard-drive-disk-failing.html Ubuntu 9.10 http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16421-ubuntu-9-10-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:54:22 GMT Ubuntu 9.10 is out now, so what are people's opinions of it?

Mine is that it hasn't made much of a difference to me. Since I upgraded to 64 bit at the same time, my sound card has stopped working (no drivers).

The second problem I found was that by default, it now displays the user accounts at the startup screen, rather than the username/password box of before. If you are using 2 accounts, one for TB stuff, and one for normal stuff, I'd advise you to turn this off. You can't do it in the Login Screen settings however.

Google finds these instructions (run in terminal):
Code:
sudo -u gdm gconftool-2 --set --type boolean /apps/gdm/simple-greeter/disable_user_list true
About the only other change I noticed is that Firefox 3.5 is now the default (and no longer called Shiretoko). ]]> Computers and Games Dreamaker http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16421-ubuntu-9-10-a.html Brawl: got skittles http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16413-brawl-got-skittles.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:23:17 GMT Heh, check out what one of the SGA members at my local community college made for our private Smash Brothers Brawl tournament winner: ... Heh, check out what one of the SGA members at my local community college made for our private Smash Brothers Brawl tournament winner:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...as714/Belt.jpg

And of course the winner was me ;) ]]> Computers and Games Latias714 http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16413-brawl-got-skittles.html any L4D players out there? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16407-any-l4d-players-out-there.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:01:59 GMT Hey, any of you L4D players? Thought it might be fun to ask, and who knows, maybe we could have a meetup online.... kill some zombies or something.... Hey, any of you L4D players? Thought it might be fun to ask, and who knows, maybe we could have a meetup online.... kill some zombies or something. :smile1: [As a note, I would like to keep it a discreet meeting online]:D ]]> Computers and Games frog581 http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16407-any-l4d-players-out-there.html Ideas for an MMO http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16374-ideas-mmo.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:28:30 GMT Now I love MMOs. They are so much longer than traditional games and you can get a bunch of your buddies together. now for the question, What would... Now I love MMOs. They are so much longer than traditional games and you can get a bunch of your buddies together.

now for the question, What would you like to see made into an MMO?

I think that Pokémon would make a good MMO, but I'd prefer a Digimon one.

How about you?:twocents: ]]> Computers and Games DLDisturbed http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16374-ideas-mmo.html Redirect problem http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16354-redirect-problem.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:46:47 GMT Have having trouble with my internet. I go to click on a site from my favorites list and it pulls the site up on Google and then I have to go on to... Have having trouble with my internet. I go to click on a site from my favorites list and it pulls the site up on Google and then I have to go on to the site from there. Also anytime I try to search for something and click on the desired link it redirects me to something compleately different. Any ideas on what to do to fix it? ]]> Computers and Games Takashi http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16354-redirect-problem.html Cheapest and fastest Computer? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16313-cheapest-fastest-computer.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:57:58 GMT I really need a new computer; right now i do EVERYTHING on a slow Compaq Presario F700 laptop. Plus, i'm into programming and modding and games and everything else and I have so much on it it's incredibly slow. So, I was just wondering, is there a really cheap computer ( laptop or desktop, right now I don't really care) with really high specs, or a place to get one cheaper?
I've been saving up for months, but all i have is $200 and it would help to be cheap so it won't take forever 2 save up:damnpc:. ]]> Computers and Games CoolDude http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16313-cheapest-fastest-computer.html Neopets http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16288-neopets.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:47:54 GMT Anybody here have a neopets account? i just remembered the one I've had for a long while now, and my screen name is porscefan126 if anybody wants to know. ]]> Computers and Games codered http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16288-neopets.html Borderlands http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16285-borderlands.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:45:25 GMT Anyone got Borderlands for the pc and wanna run through the game together? My id is: IWANTHOTDOG Anyone got Borderlands for the pc and wanna run through the game together?

My id is: IWANTHOTDOG ]]> Computers and Games IWANTHOTDOG http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16285-borderlands.html What if...there...was...an ABy/DL VideoGame for PS3/Xbox/PC? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16259-what-if-there-aby-dl-videogame-ps3-xbox-pc.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:58:00 GMT What if someone came up with an actual ABy/DL Video Game...

I think it'd be cool but question is how would it work...lol....lets see how far the thoughts on this idea goes... ]]> Computers and Games AByHeaven http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16259-what-if-there-aby-dl-videogame-ps3-xbox-pc.html PS3 or Xbox 360? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16257-ps3-xbox-360-a.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:42:33 GMT So before you say which console is better, think about it. Over all which is the better console, think about games, hardware, consistancy, amount of... So before you say which console is better, think about it. Over all which is the better console, think about games, hardware, consistancy, amount of releases, online service, cost, ect.

I guess my answer is somewhat biased because I am a 360 gamer therefore always lean towards 360. Don't get me wrong, I love the PS3. It does alot more than the xbox 360 does (I think). But...

I would say 360 because it 1) has more games released, 2) more consistent games by terms of what they were originally developed to be, and 3) it just seems like a more pro console. I havn't seen any PS3 competitions on TV, only 360. The PS3's hardware is better, much better. But untill the devs figure out how to use it properly, Im with 360. :D ]]> Computers and Games oblivionxi1 http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16257-ps3-xbox-360-a.html *b/dl MUD? http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16229-b-dl-mud.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:08:08 GMT [Not sure if this goes here, or in TB forum, or what. Someone please move it if it doesn't go here. n.n;; ]

So I've just found this text-based "MUD" recently. A text-based online RPG system for roleplaying with *B/DL elements and stuff. It seems pretty interesting - I've been messing around with it for a couple days, and it's actually kind of active at times. o.o

In case anyone's interested, a client to play it with can be found here.
TCP/IP address for the world is abmud.com, and port is 10185. n.n;

[inb4 OMGWTF THAT IS SO STUPID WHY DID YOU EVEN POST THIS OTL]
Edit of READ THIS NOW YOU WILL THANK ME: A map of the city can be located here.
Doubleplusedit: A map of the mall, done poorly by me, can be found here. ]]> Computers and Games Neonite http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16229-b-dl-mud.html What video game series to you want to see being made again http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16180-what-video-game-series-you-want-see-being-made-again.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:37:52 GMT What video game series that are no longer being made do you want to see made? Me I want to see Zone of the enders 3 made and dungeon keeper 3... What video game series that are no longer being made do you want to see made?

Me I want to see Zone of the enders 3 made and dungeon keeper 3 made. ]]> Computers and Games Little ollie http://www.adisc.org/forum/computers-games/16180-what-video-game-series-you-want-see-being-made-again.html