What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

BLSNitemair · 01-21-2013, 01:59 PM

I'm playing Minecraft on my computer (Addicted to it) and Far Cry 3 on my console but I keep switching back to Forza Horizon for the design aspect.

~~Whiskey~~ · 01-23-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BLSNitemair

I'm playing Minecraft on my computer (Addicted to it) and Far Cry 3 on my console but I keep switching back to Forza Horizon for the design aspect.

I tried Minecraft a while back, it was boring and had terrible graphics.

Guybrush · 01-23-2013, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

I tried Minecraft a while back, it was boring and had terrible graphics.

Notch (the original maker) purposely went for that pixelated, low quality graphics look, so putting the game down for bad graphics seems to me a bit like missing the point.

I think despite that, the game often looks quite beautiful too, for example when you're looking at a green valley as the sun comes up.

~~Whiskey~~ · 01-23-2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

Notch (the original maker) purposely went for that pixelated, low quality graphics look, so putting the game down for bad graphics seems to me a bit like missing the point.

I think despite that, the game often looks quite beautiful too, for example when you're looking at a green valley as the sun comes up.

The graphics are probably the first, or one of the first things people look at when they play a game for the first time. And with such poor graphics that Minecraft has, it sure deters a lot of people from playing it.

And Im not sure what point you think I might be missing, so feel free to explain further what's that point you're referring to.

Guybrush · 01-24-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

The graphics are probably the first, or one of the first things people look at when they play a game for the first time. And with such poor graphics that Minecraft has, it sure deters a lot of people from playing it.

And Im not sure what point you think I might be missing, so feel free to explain further what's that point you're referring to.

That the game is about gameplay way before graphics and that the low quality style is intentional and, for many, part of the appeal. It helps make Minecraft more unique.

Key · 01-24-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

That the game is about gameplay way before graphics and that the low quality style is intentional and, for many, part of the appeal. It helps make Minecraft more unique.

Exactly. I love Minecraft for the immense amount of things you can do. I have never once taken into account the type of graphics it has. Plus, you can get texture packs and mods, which make the game really fun.

Insane Guest · 01-24-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

And with such poor graphics that Minecraft has, it sure deters a lot of people from playing it.

I'm sure that's like 10 people...

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LoathsomePete · 01-24-2013, 01:11 PM

So I just started a Wood Elf assassin character in Skyrim that specializes in the Illusion school of magic, archery, and alchemy. So far it's been pretty good, but I do find that if I don't have a calm spell out while I'm wandering the wilds I tend to get killed by saber cats and bears. My build also makes it incredibly hard to fight dragons, although I did manage to take one down all by myself in the marshes outside of Solitude so that was kind of cool. I'm looking forward to getting the Nightingale armor so I can save on magicka when casting my illusion spells. Also does anybody have any tips for quickly leveling up your alchemy skill?

Insane Guest · 01-24-2013, 01:19 PM

I would just loot entire villages, would be leveling sneak and alchemy, and with all the ingredients just make as much as you can, I'm sure someone has a guide out there as to how much XP a certain recipe gives you.

LoathsomePete · 01-24-2013, 01:21 PM

I've read a few, but there doesn't seem to be much else I can do except have the well rested perk and the one you get for banging your spouse. I collect ingredients like crazy and make potions every chance I get, but it just doesn't seem to rise in any kind of proportion to the amount of work I put into that skill.

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	So I just started a Wood Elf assassin character in Skyrim that specializes in the Illusion school of magic, archery, and alchemy. So far it's been pretty good, but I do find that if I don't have a calm spell out while I'm wandering the wilds I tend to get killed by saber cats and bears. My build also makes it incredibly hard to fight dragons, although I did manage to take one down all by myself in the marshes outside of Solitude so that was kind of cool. I'm looking forward to getting the Nightingale armor so I can save on magicka when casting my illusion spells. Also does anybody have any tips for quickly leveling up your alchemy skill? __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I've read a few, but there doesn't seem to be much else I can do except have the well rested perk and the one you get for banging your spouse. I collect ingredients like crazy and make potions every chance I get, but it just doesn't seem to rise in any kind of proportion to the amount of work I put into that skill. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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BLSNitemair Groupie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wherever the Music Takes Me Posts: 14	I'm playing Minecraft on my computer (Addicted to it) and Far Cry 3 on my console but I keep switching back to Forza Horizon for the design aspect.

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Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	I would just loot entire villages, would be leveling sneak and alchemy, and with all the ingredients just make as much as you can, I'm sure someone has a guide out there as to how much XP a certain recipe gives you.