I actually liked the percentage system in FO3. I know that puts me in a minority, but it caused me to think about which option to take if there were more than one to avoid combat or shorten a quest. If they had used this in more detail (more risk to avoid more tasks or something) I think it would have been great.Omi said:
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I think if you allow someones choices to affect the game and then hide the fact that you're doing so, you can ruin the effect on the player. Personally I'm a fan of:Omi said:
1. Ok, I will collect 7 med packs for you.
2. I will not collect 7 med packs for you, and I will also insult you.
3. [BECAUSE YOU ARE SUPER DUPER AWESOME AND HAVE 100 MEDICINE SKILL YOU CAN CHOOSE THIS OPTION] Actually if you just derp the herp it will clear right up.
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Better if there's always a possibility of failure, IMO.Fredescu said:
I wouldn't say always. In the case of repair and medicine it doesn't make too much sense. Perhaps you could have three levels. Under 75 you can't attempt at all. Between 75 and 100 you can try but it could fail. Over 100 and you will succeed. In the case of charm and persuasion and such, having the chance of failure makes a bit more sense.codswallop said:
Fredescu said:
Hehe, I guess that is where it gets down to personal gaming preference as opposed to an actual flaw in the design or whatever.
I am with codswallop though, I actually like the idea of potential failure. Even if it could be potentially punishing/unfair to the player.
But how fucking boss would it be if there were two medical options that you could fucking choose depending on your own skill with medicine? Or you like find those fluff terminals in the world and some of them have useful information on how to do stuff buried in them? Like some offhand reference to the kind of thing you'd have to do to repair something or which kind of plasma to get into someone after a wound. Then like test that shit in a way that doesn't allow you to just say "no wait just keep bleeding i'll come back later knowing how to do it" becuase if you do that they die. If you make a blind guess at one of the "not use your own items" option then they might well cark it if you choose wrong.
I dunno. Consequence gaming man. I guess when I used to DM I ignored half the rules anyways to encourage my players to just try shit. Fuck numbers, they're so mid nineties. There must be some more organic method of character development for the games that need it than sticking numbers on everything too. One day I'll hit it.
I dunno. Consequence gaming man. I guess when I used to DM I ignored half the rules anyways to encourage my players to just try shit. Fuck numbers, they're so mid nineties. There must be some more organic method of character development for the games that need it than sticking numbers on everything too. One day I'll hit it.
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Aon said:But it is important to protect other people's rights to care
Sounds like most games from this generation.Dead Man said:
Canberra, we have a problem
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Neverender
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What about it? Mine had no issues. Alarms and stuff worked as expected.evlcookie said:
roosters93
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HolyCheck said:
May I call you Syd?
Good post on R18+ Serrels
Doncamatic
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Steam potato sack pack bought. The fact that the potato hat in tf2 pulled me over the line makes me feel dirty. Also in regards to the Sydgaf meetup I shall meet everyone at the Australian; I'll be the uni aged guy with a brown tie.
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I imagine 99% of discussions on NeoGAF could be ended by posting this image. We must remove all traces of it lest a Politician gets their hands on it. Think of a world without Politicians or Lawyers?!Fredescu said:Reminds me of this:
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FreeFallin' said:
In line with this, if anyone wants a licence for Bit Trip Beat or Cogs quote this, rather ask here first (undercover nationalist) before hitting up the steam and give away threads.
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legend166 said:
Added you on steam, accept the friend request and I'll send it your way.
reptilescorpio
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Man that is a sexy phone. Worst thing about phones is that there is always a new sexy model on the horizon. Should I settle for this perfectly good phone in front of me or keep chasing that always changing, always seductive creature in the future.Danoss said:
I've put up with the iPhone 3G for as long as I have. I think I'll be perfectly happy with the Nexus S, especially since I won't be tethered to iTunes. *breathes sigh of relief* Also, I don't think Android cripples its phones so much that new features don't work, even though they should.reptilescorpio said:
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I feel like gay marriage is the (borderline) selfish gay issue. The one that actually affects gay people in pain, the issue related to coming out and desensitizing people to the sight of two men kissing or holding hands or something (as an openly gay man I'm still left a little surprised and uncomfortable when I see either of these two things on prime time tv or in a public space), is much more important. Unfortunately it gets buried under a marriage argument that only really affects those already comfortable with their sexuality and just makes the issue more of a political red versus blue carnival of stupid. Defining the "gay issue" of the time as something so trivial and based in borderline meaningless semantics instead of something deeply and relatably human is a huge mistake that so many make.Bernbaum said:
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HolyCheck said:
Nice!
For sure it's nice, but I'm still sore that the Dell Venue Pro a) never came out here and b) wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Fuck, I wanted that phone.reptilescorpio said:
On another note, anyone else reckon at least half the guys on Idle Thumbs are at least a little stoned or drunk when doing it? Some of the shit they say simply cannot be said while completely sober. Example, saying "Diarrhoea, diarrhoea?" in the Metal Gear voice just isn't something you'd think of while sober. Makes it fucking hilarious, though.
I had a lesbian lecturer last year who told me that she couldn't be more against the campaign to legalise gay marriage. It was useless and tokenistic she argued, and would do nothing to combat the underlying homophobia of certain societal members. She said that as with the Apology, it was just a smokescreen issue and could have the effect of "well you're allowed to get married now, everything is all sweet in the life of a gay man/woman".Rez said:
As with your's, I found it to be a quite fascinating (and reasonable) argument.
On an unrelated note, (and apologies if it has been posted before), there is a relatively new current affairs website run by Australian academics: The Conversation. It's frequently updated and covers a broad spectrum of issues, so ya know, get on it.
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Yep, best thing about Idle Thumbs is that it just sounds like a bunch of mates shooting the shit. Reminds me of first year uni living on residence. Ah, those were the days before full time employment, families and Carbon Tax worries.Danoss said:
Also I am finally changing my avatar to the artwork for electronic artist Khonnor's 2008 EP Softbo. Because I think it looks cool and hopefully I'm not stealing anyone else's avatar. If I have stolen your avatar let me know and I'll change it again.
Couldn't have put it better myself. Gay marriage is something that can happen instantly. Changing community and general societal attitudes takes considerably longer. I think the bigots are becoming more of a minority in Australia, at least that's what I'm seeing.Fredescu said:
Bear in mind that legally in Australia, gays are allowed to be de facto couples, which swings financial favour in terms of the Government. Allowing them to be legally married gives them the tax breaks that they are entitled to, just as heterosexual couples are. When in comes to setting up a will, it is a nightmare for them as they can't just hand all their things to their spouse as again, they don't have the same rights. It's not just about putting a band-aid on the issue, it's about equality which they rightfully deserve.
This wouldn't be such a big issue if the vocal Christian groups weren't so up in arms about it. Marriage isn't exclusive to their religion, it's time for them to get over this fact.
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Plenty of people on here have Pilgrim related avatars which could get confusing, was hoping to have something a bit unique (as long as Khonnor doesn't get made popular all of a sudden). Didn't AusGAF have a podcast at one point? What became of that? Also with a podcast you don't need other people, just plenty of alcohol and/or mental instability.Shaneus said:You're probably right. I just wish I could make such obviously dorky jokes and have the same reaction. With almost all people I know I'd just get an odd look
(hint: MelbGAF meetup needed ASAP)
rs: Keep the Pilgrim avi, damnit.
RE: Gay Marriage. Why not allow it? Some people like it, some don't. I don't care about marriage but my gf does so I am getting married. A couple I'm friends with want to get married because it is (traditionally) the most romantic way they can think of to give themselves to each other and celebrate the link they have. Gay rights certainly don't end at marriage just like womens rights didn't end with the right to vote, etc. Until everyone is treated as equal or at least groups stop proclaiming certain people as lesser we will continue to have these problems. I hate talking about religion or politics.
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