Let's start at the beginning.

[Grave]

FFDShow problems. There have been some posts about this on Nightwolve's forum.

http://nick.serveblog.net/forums/ind...prev_next=prev

I found some other info there, but I can't find the thread now. I screwed with something in the CCCP (codec pack I use) setup that fixed it.

[Dyne]

thank you good sir. hopefully this pertains to my problem.

[MechDeus]

i like it more than PC RTSes because actions stop the clock (and I hear all PC RTS players groan...)

1.) Real-time pausing? Is it a psuedo-real time system like KOTOR did or am I just missing something here?
2.) PC RTS'? Other systems do them a different way?

[Lordmrw]

I've decided to take a break from RPGs for a while, so I finally got around to starting Yakuza, which may as well be an RPG.

I started to play Yakuza, then a friend of mine wanted to try it out before buying it. Now the fucking guy is in jail (for something he didn't do) and I have to wait at least 2 more months to get it back.

Shadow Hearts: From the New World - I can't get into this one that much because of the characters. While Covenant had its silly moments, it was still serious. This one, damn near all the characters are a fucking joke. Whenever I play it, I can't stop thinking how ri-goddamn-diculous my party looks. But I'll still trudge my way to the end because I don't necessarily hate it.

Tombe Raider Legend(GC) - had this for awhile, and always meant to start it, but it wasn't until my nephew started playing it that I realized just how awesome it is. I'm about halfway through.

Final Fantasy 8 - started playing this again due to GAF. Amazingly enough, I don't hate it as much as I did back in 99. Time is making me look at it with new eyes I guess. Love the soundtrack.

Jericho(PC) - I'm kinda glad I used Gametap to play this. Its not normally the type of game I would buy(squad based shooter), and while I'm enjoying playing it, it would be something I'd finish once and never touch again.

[A Robot Bit Me]

Final Fantasy 8 - started playing this again due to GAF. Amazingly enough, I don't hate it as much as I did back in 99. Time is making me look at it with new eyes I guess. Love the soundtrack.

Weird, I loved FFVIII at the time of its release and couldn't stand it when I tried to play it again a year or two ago. The drawing system is completely broken and boring as hell. Find new magic, spend ten minutes drawing a fuckton of it, junction accordingly. No thanks.

Have I mentioned how good StarTropics is?

[Grave]

Weird, I loved FFVIII at the time of its release and couldn't stand it when I tried to play it again a year or two ago. The drawing system is completely broken and boring as hell. Find new magic, spend ten minutes drawing a fuckton of it, junction accordingly. No thanks.

Yeah, I don't like FF8 either, but he's got a point. That music is pretty great.

Also, the outpouring of StarTropics love since the game got a VC release has made me strongly consider picking it up. Haven't played it since I was really young, and I didn't even come close to beating it back then. Also I'd be lying if I said that the "Dodonpachi to Zelda's Raiden" comment wasn't what pushed me to seriously think about this.

[Six]

Since I subscribed to Gamefly I'll be playing more. Now if I can just remember to keep up with this thread.

1. Lost Planet - 360: Wow. After playing Gears and Halo 3, Lost Planet's floaty camera, plodding movement (omg LIKE REAL SNOW!), and gameplay features like "lose all your heat and DIE" really turned me off. Plus the grapple rope seemed almost worthless unless you were forced by the game to use it. Enemies were unintelligent and generally boring. Voice acting was expectedly awful. Oh, and it wasn't as pretty as I remember thinking people might have thought it was. Returned after a few yawn-inducing levels on medium difficulty.

2. Beautiful Katamari - 360: Only the second part of the series I have played after buying the original years ago. Enjoying it at least as much as the first one.

3. Two Worlds - 360: Got this one in the mail today. Very early impressions include - the battle reminds me of Gothic 3 (attack attack attack attack attack attack attack attack win), text is WAY too small and I find myself five inches from the screen trying to determine which sword is better, menu system is clunky and obviously not intended for a controller, voice acting is awesomely bad. Eh, we'll see. I usually like this sort of game so I'll give this one a chance.

4. Fallout - PC: Yeah, I know, I know. So far, despite an antiquated interface, the game holds up well and is much more enjoyable than when I first attempted it in 97 (too busy with XvT (<3<3) at that time).

[NeoZeedeater]

Man, I start like a million games a year but so far it hasn't been many.

Sanitarium (PC) - I didn't get into this years ago but I decided to give it another chance. I'm at the beginning of Chapter 3. It's pretty cool so far. It's butt ugly to look at but the story and puzzles make me want to keep playing.

Advance Wars: Dual Strike (DS) - Because it's so similar to the GBA games (which I love) I decided to wait a long time before playing it. I'm digging the touchscreen interface. It seems awesome but I might wait until I have beaten more of the games I'm currently playing given the time consuming nature.

2)Neutopia- I have some kind of problem with Turbo games where they all feel like they were made by a competent but not spectacular company, like Hudson. Oh, right. Neutopia's one of the best games i've played so far. I like the idea of splitting the worlds up instead of having a huge overworld, i just wish the overworlds didn't seem so haphazardly thrown down.

It warms my heart to read of people playing TG16 games because of the VC (I'm assuming that's where you're playing it). I should play this game again (I think I still own it). I don't know how it has aged but at the time, pre-Zelda 3, it was quite impressive.

[Finch]

Yeah, VC. After NES, TG-16 games are what i'm usually playing in this world of 2008. I actually like Neutopia a lot more than the original Zelda, and i think it's aged better than Zelda 3, even if it's hard for me to judge if it's as good or not. I'm looking forward to playing Neutopia 2.

1. Odin Sphere - I had played this briefly before last year, but I didn't get my own copy until Christmas. Small chunks is the only way to play it, but yeah, the game's problems are greatly overstated... when you start from the beginning. Playing a small bit out of context made my frustrated as I kept getting stunned and getting my ass kicked following. Granted, I still wish the game played differently. I don't think it's great or even good, but it's manageable

DON'T LIE! You love it, you're just afraid of being compared to me!

[Othello Harrington]

I purchased Panzer Tactics for the DS today used, meh what the hell worth a shot.