Raitosaito
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I'm seriously wondering how you have so much free time to post the amount you do on GAF.
You should be feeling the same thing.
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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I'm seriously wondering how you have so much free time to post the amount you do on GAF.
You should be feeling the same thing.
neoism
Member
lol yeah sorry guys not even sure why this thread was up
sup milk y u no post in the kpop thread much any more :b
This thread is gold. Comparing Tomb Raider to Resident Evil 4? Not even remotely close. This game is a standard third person shooter with little platforming and a few kindergarten level puzzles.
It's not a bad game, but in no way does it deserve Resident Evil 4 status. This game is a straight up copy of Uncharted.
It's not a bad game, but in no way does it deserve Resident Evil 4 status. This game is a straight up copy of Uncharted.
The same way all of us do, by not playing games.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
I remember being really impressed by the reveal of this; thinking I really liked the atmosphere of what was being shown.
But that was SOOOO long ago, that I've honestly completely stayed in the dark on this title. Randomly clicked it a couple days ago and saw all the positive reviews, and decide to snag one of those Never Settle PC coupons people have floating around for like $25. First game I'm going to go into nearly completely blind in a LONG time.
I normally don't care about spoilers; but since this is such a different approach for me, I think I'm going to avoid reading/watching reviews.
Anyone want to quickly summarize the good and bad for me?
But that was SOOOO long ago, that I've honestly completely stayed in the dark on this title. Randomly clicked it a couple days ago and saw all the positive reviews, and decide to snag one of those Never Settle PC coupons people have floating around for like $25. First game I'm going to go into nearly completely blind in a LONG time.
I normally don't care about spoilers; but since this is such a different approach for me, I think I'm going to avoid reading/watching reviews.
Anyone want to quickly summarize the good and bad for me?
ChiefofCitadelSecurity
Member
Krappadizzle
Member
We don't play them, we criticize.
edit: I hate that I used sales instead of sells. I don't know why, but I cringe when I see a typo I've made.
Cliffy B was right all along.
Raitosaito
Member
I'm not aware of any free VPN providers with servers in Australia; there's certainly no Spotflux/TunnelBear equivalent.
We don't play them, we criticize.
Some of us praise games too. It's a rarity, but it happens.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Like for real she can't swim or is that a joke?
FlyVPN lists one. But I'm not sure if it's working.
Raitosaito
Member
I think I'll try it for this game. Except, I have no idea how. Anyone want to give me the run-down?
XANDER CAGE
Member
Raitosaito
Member
I have a paid VPN account with VPNtraffic I'm willing to share with GAF.
I just use it for early release so yeah. Feels like I'm wasting money.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Oh.... my....
Eh, I'm always up for something different! But that seems like an odd choice.
Instructions will be posted once/if we find a suitable Aus-based VPN provider.
Edit: Since Raitosaito is offering, the gist of it is that you exit Steam, run the VPN and ensure your IP has changed (simply type "what's my ip" into Google), and then run Steam again. Unless you can remain online with the VPN enabled, it's recommended that you unlock the game and switch to Offline Mode as otherwise, once the VPN is no longer running, the "Play" button will revert back to "Pre-load" (Steam won't boot you out of the game, though).
7.5 hours from now.
Edit: D'oh, didn't switch tabs.
Thanks for clarifying that. Makes sense why it wasn't listed the same way as the others.
Outtrigger888
Member
Anyone know the completion time? I dont have much time for games and was thinking about picking this up.
Krappadizzle
Member
Absolutely. Maybe PM me the login and p/w? If not, no biggie. I've never used a free VPN I always pay the $3 for the two day trials. I'll be staying up late to VPN this one.
Krappadizzle
Member
It's easy.
- Down load whichever VPN provider you choose to use.
- Login and select the country to VPN in to, in this case, Australia.
- Start up Steam and let it download the last bit of unlock data.
- Put Steam in off-line mode after it's done downloading.(it needs to stay in off-line mode if you want to continue playing TR before your countries official unlock time/date.)
- Play.
toddhunter
Member
I remember the good old orange box days when you could start in offline mode, edit the registry key entry listing your region and "go online" (the key seemed to be only set/reset on startup).
Did they block all that? (Probably a long time ago...)
SlasherJPC
Banned
10 to 15 depending how you play.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
While I do wish the game had a few more puzzles and they were a bit harder I love what they were going for and how the puzzles make sense. Its no longer just about pushing blocks and activating switches.
Its all about manipulating your surroundings whether its from fire to weight. They seem like real puzzles you would come across and not just a puzzle for the sake of being a puzzle. More games need to do this.
Once you realize just how good the game is you won't care if she can't swim/dive.
Its all about manipulating your surroundings whether its from fire to weight. They seem like real puzzles you would come across and not just a puzzle for the sake of being a puzzle. More games need to do this.
Once you realize just how good the game is you won't care if she can't swim/dive.
toddhunter
Member
But more importantly can you climb up a ledge and do a hand stand?
Raitosaito
Member
SlasherJPC
Banned
I agree fully. Though I still wish there was just a few more. You get some good ones near the end. Here's hoping the sequel, though sadly will be a couple years no doubt. Games of this quality take time.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
No. This is a less experienced Lara so it kinda makes sense that she can't.
toddhunter
Member
Wouldn't she have learnt that as a young gymnast? Who takes up gym at like 30?
Either way that is a shame. Always the first thing I would do (then swan dive back off...)
Oh well, maybe in Tomb Raider 2
Dude are you not reading what I am writing? 3 PEOPLE I PERSONALLY KNOW HAVE GOTTEN THEIR STEAM ACCOUNTS PERMA BANNED FOR UNLOCKING GAMES EARLY ON STEAM! They never bought anything from another region!
DO NOT take this guys advice, and if you do he is to blame when you get banned!
XANDER CAGE
Member
1. That's weird, because I know lots of people who VPN unlock. I've never done it myself because I'm paranoid like that, but hey.
2. ...no, pretty sure everyone is to blame for their own actions with things like these.
What? Her boobs are glorious. TR2013 ~= Underworld > torpedo tits.
I never got the point of this. It seemed to be terribly slow.
Krappadizzle
Member
Thanks
I give away so many games to buddies that it's nice to see the favor returned every now and then.
Thanks
SammiiDoogles
Member
Got a copy from work a couple days early and have been playing through it with a little bit of MGR peppered in. I think I'm almost done with the story now, or at least a good chunk of the way in. I'm actually really enjoying it...
I'm going to be honest, I went into this game expecting to hate it. I played it at Eurogamer Expo and absolutely loathed it. I hated Lara's whiney voice and how she was constantly talking and/or moaning. I hated how many quick time events there (apparently) were. I hated how rigidly scripted everything was.
God damn I was so wrong.
The gameplay is smooth as butter and Lara handles like a dream.
She has a great character arc and seeing her grow from what she's had to go through is pretty great. Sure there's a bit of talking to herself, but it's kind of endearing actually - it's definitely not as bad as the initial demo made me think.
The quick time events seemed to mostly disappear after the start of the game and are used very sparingly now.
The set pieces are great and rival it's direct competitor, Uncharted. It rivals Uncharted in a multitude of areas really, and surpasses it in a lot of them.
The pacing is spot on and although it is linear for the most part, you have a lot of freedom to explore the huge environments and there's a great sense of adventure and the optional tomb side missions are a lot of fun too.
The sense of progression is fantastic, from upgrading weapons that visually change as you build upon them, to how Lara grows as a character and becomes visibly more and more battered and worn as she goes through the story.
Ugh, there's so much great about this game and I really thought I'd hate it. So great. A complete surprise hit.
I'm going to be honest, I went into this game expecting to hate it. I played it at Eurogamer Expo and absolutely loathed it. I hated Lara's whiney voice and how she was constantly talking and/or moaning. I hated how many quick time events there (apparently) were. I hated how rigidly scripted everything was.
God damn I was so wrong.
The gameplay is smooth as butter and Lara handles like a dream.
She has a great character arc and seeing her grow from what she's had to go through is pretty great. Sure there's a bit of talking to herself, but it's kind of endearing actually - it's definitely not as bad as the initial demo made me think.
The quick time events seemed to mostly disappear after the start of the game and are used very sparingly now.
The set pieces are great and rival it's direct competitor, Uncharted. It rivals Uncharted in a multitude of areas really, and surpasses it in a lot of them.
The pacing is spot on and although it is linear for the most part, you have a lot of freedom to explore the huge environments and there's a great sense of adventure and the optional tomb side missions are a lot of fun too.
The sense of progression is fantastic, from upgrading weapons that visually change as you build upon them, to how Lara grows as a character and becomes visibly more and more battered and worn as she goes through the story.
Ugh, there's so much great about this game and I really thought I'd hate it. So great. A complete surprise hit.
Net_Wrecker
Member
That gymnast athleticism was one of the few non-verbal idiosyncrasies that gave her some character though. I actually really do miss that. Even as a novice explorer, should can go take some diving and bar flippy classes. STOP BEING LAZY NEW
RustyNails
Member
Just a nice little easter. Games these days have nothing of the sort.
Krappadizzle
Member
I'm telling you, that I've done it for quite a while, as well as a ton of GAF even in this thread with absolutely no problems. Your friends chose to not disclose why they were banned and wanted to play the victims. Granted that is making an assumption, but I'm telling you, you are wrong.
Whatever makes you feel better and convince yourself that your safe.
EDIT:
Also how can you even begin to make that accusation? I know for a fact THEY DID NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING ON THE VPN.
I find this hard to believe considering it's literally the one example of innocent VPN usage resulting in account "bans".
Baconsammy
Banned
Just play it on your roof, and then you swan dive. Same thing.
http://www.vpnsecure.me
2 day trial available for $2. This is the service I used for the Skyrim release. Seems like the cheapest option.
2 day trial available for $2. This is the service I used for the Skyrim release. Seems like the cheapest option.
stufte
Member
She learns to swim/swan-dive at some point in her history *after* this game takes place. See? No problems.
Krappadizzle
Member
Relax man. It's all good. I'm not trying to piss you off. No need to be condescending and dismissive. What happened with your buddies? I've never heard of anyone ever running into issues with an early unlock-only VPN. I'm curious now.
It'd be the first example I've heard. I'm interested to know the details now.
Nice find.
I don't discount the idea that, as per the language of the SSA, it's possible, which is why I always make a point to mention as much when advocating the use of a VPN, but, yeah, every related account restriction story I've come across begins as "I didn't do anything wrong!" and ends with "Well, I did try to buy something..."
Edit: And these days (as in for over a year now), when Valve no longer bans accounts but restricts them, I'd wager that the punishment would be identical to that applied when you initiate a chargeback: you lose the games and no purchasing, key activating, gifting/trading or Steam Community access for nine weeks.
Krappadizzle
Member
I've used this one before. It worked rather well.