crusader8463

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#1 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Can't recall, as I have never really been in a situation like that. I guess there was the time I lived down in the states with my aunt for 6 months. I had my computer and I was on it all the time, but there was no way to sit at the computer in any way that let me play games on it, so I spent the time just watching movies and the like.

#2 Edited by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

 The results of running the Just Cause 2 Benchmark on my PC.
One of the first things we all do when we get a new PC, or upgrade a component, is to fire up a game and see how it handles compared to before the big upgrade. While it's fine and dandy to just play a game and see if it "feels" different, but sometimes it's just more satisfying to get hard numbers so you know exactly how much of a performance boost that upgrade made for you. Now you're probably saying to yourself right now "Why Crusader8463, that IS a wonderful thing that I would like to do! Too bad there is no way for me to do such an amazing thing. I guess life just isn't worth living anymore..." Wow there Captain Happy Pants! Take that noose from around your neck, because there is a way for you to do just that! It's called Benchmarking!
 
What is Benchmarking you ask? Benchmarking is when a game or program runs through a simulation of what will most likely be the most graphically demanding parts of a game, and records your computers performance during that scene. Once it is done, it will usually display to you things such as your highest FPS (Frames Per Second), the average FPS your game will most likely run at, and what your lowest FPS was when things really hit the fan. Some of the better ones will even recommend to you what settings you should set the game at to get the best mix of graphical appeal without needing to sacrifice a good frame rate.
 
So with that out of the way, I thought it might be useful to make a list of recent PC games that come with a built in Benchmarking tool to test out your computers performance. Sadly games that do this these days are far and few in between, so this will most likely be an ongoing list that I would like to get help from you fine folks with. I will begin by listing off the games that I know have Benchmarking software in them, but please feel free to let me know in the comments of any other ones and I will add them to the list as we go.
  

Games with a Built in Benchmarking Software

Note: All games marked with an * were submitted by the community. So if it doesn't have one, blame them not me!
#3 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

I actually forget to chew my food as well as I should. I'm not sure why, but I constantly have to remind myself to chew the food more then I normally do. I'm always in a hurry to get the food down so I can get back to what it was that I was doing, and it doesn't get chewed as much as a result. Which is why I think I have the stomach problems that I do. When you don't chew as well your stomach needs to release more acid to break down the food and it takes longer. So over the years that takes affect on your stomach and weakens it. Now I have terrible heart burn all the time.
 
At least that's what my doctor told me.

#4 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago
@ColumnBreaker said:

Go buy or download the demo for SpaceChem. Spend an hour with it. Tell me you aren't blown away.

I wasn't blown away.
#5 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Oh Giant Bomb. Always the warm welcoming community of friendly and caring individuals. Willing to give a hand and friendly advice to anyone.

#6 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Whatever one lets me make my own character. Any one of them.

#7 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

So far I have bought the below. I'm out of money now, I only had $15 on my CC, but I will try to get as much as I can on it. It's going to be a nightmare going the rest of the week with no money.
 

Steam Summer Sale 2011


1. Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West

Was on sale for $1.50. Friend gifted to me.
2. Heroes of Might and Magic V

The base game and all expansions combined for $4.99. Also bought it a second time for a friend.
3. Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
4. Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
5. Just Cause 2

The base game was $4.99, but all the DLC was just $.25 a pop. So I bought all the DLC too and the game came to about $7 with everything.
6. Hamilton's Great Adventure

$4.99. Friend got for me as a gift.
#8 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

I'm usually someplace between 8( and -_-'

#9 Edited by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Risk Factions is sadly the only thing I can think of, but it was DOA due to it being on consoles for a long time before they finally got it to PC. Sadly no one really makes turn based games anymore. At least nothing worth playing. While not shooting, steam currently has Heores of Might and Magic 5 with all the expansions for $5 for the next 10-12 hours. That may do something for you.
 
The only other thing I can suggest, is to wait. There are 2-3 potentially good turn based games being made right now but they are still a ways off sadly. All these links are to the games official sites since there is no way in hell the GB wiki's would keep up to date on stuff like this:
 

  • Fray - Here is a preview article about it from RockPaperShotgun.
  • Xenonauts - This one is more trying to fill the role of the old X-Com games, then anything else. Seeing as how the ones that are making the next X-Com game have decided to turn the franchise into another dam shooter instead of trying to do something different.
  • Team Assault: Baptism of Fire - This one is actually set in WW2, and I think will best fit what you are looking for. Go to their official site to see a trailer of an early build of the game in action.
#10 Posted by crusader8463 (13079 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

I really wanted to buy one of the thermos, but they are way too dam expensive. I'm constantly drinking water but never have a place to sit a cup without fear of it spilling. I know it's only a matter of time until it spills on something important.

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