Video Games

Anonymous Member since November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 12:40 PM Cader, Gaming and modeling are great hobbies. I do gaming when I get off work to releave stress, and modeling to releave my smoking habbit. So in a sense they go hand and hand. ESP when you have the medal of honor allied assault and the expansion pack. Reply Edit

jcarlberg Member since December 2002 From: USA

Posted by jcarlberg on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 12:51 PM I agree. I use Combat Flight Simulator and IL-2 Sturmovik quite extensively, as well as modeling, reading and making ammunition for target shooting. I am not averse to the use of the term "nerd", but these are things I like to do and I make no apologies. Reply

Anonymous Member since November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 8:00 PM I like to do both myself. I love to build german armor and play PC games like East Front, West Front, Steel Panthers I-III, Panzer General and Sudden Strike(my most favorite). They both help me releave stress from a hectic job as a helicopter mechanic for a civilian contractor( go figure, I like armor right?). So when I'm not building or playing games(usually when I working out on the road), I spend most of my free time with my family. They do go first, then the hobbies. Chris. Reply Edit

Anonymous Member since November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 9:33 PM World War II Online baby. Ohhh yeah. Nothing like leading 8 buddies in bounding overwatch, in formation, assaulting an enemy position while pouring suppressive fire into it, surrounded by friendly tanks shelling a town, knowing that everything is being crewed by a person. Go ahead, ask me more! Reply Edit

Anonymous Member since November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 6, 2003 7:49 PM quote: Originally posted by cader28 And finally, lay off the video games. I'm 16, and i game and model. The two are both legitimate hobbies, so don't be hypcritical about one or the other.

I'm confused - was someone here saying bad things about people playing video games? Unless someone has, it's a bit unfair to people here to think that any of us would make judgement calls or think any differently of anyone because of age, nationalities, hobbies, likes/dislikes, etc.

If this was meant as humor - then forgive me - I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days and I have very little patience at the moment. The people of this community have been great (except for one jonesy character) and I would take it personally if anyone says differently.

Anyways...

I LOVE Video Games!!!

No matter how much I try to stay away, I keep going back. My subscription to PC Gamer doesn't help. As soon as my interest level drops, a new issue appears in the mailbox and I find there is always something new to get into.

I've been playing Hearts of Iron - a WWII grand strategy game. It's is really awesome!! Yes it has some flaws still, but with a bit more work, I think it will be a great game (imho it already is). If you're interested, but haven't played it yet, I would recommend waiting for the 1.04 patch which should be the best yet. Also, keep an eye out for the bolted mods, they're fantastic!!

I've also played the Close Combat series - all of them except for the last one - the Normandy version. Europa Universalis, Cossaks and more. Besides military type games, I've also played NWN (the upcoming expansion looks promising - Shadows of Undrentide), Baldur's Gate series, Command & Conquer (the upcoming Generals looks good), Age of Empires series, and so many more. It's sad to think of all the money.... Anyways - also done the MMPORG's - Asheron's Call I & II, Earth & Beyond and Dark Age of Camelot. However, I'm done with MMPORG's - they were fun, but in the end not really worth the time put into them.

I'm still debating about Battlefield 1942 and I'm keeping my eyes on Rise of Nations which is due out April 15.

Whew...probably a lot more than most you wanted to know, but this is one of my favorite hobbies!!!