Comments on: games http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/ (p.s. I now have comments, yay.) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:07:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: miranda http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1431 miranda Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:19:42 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1431 Don't forget Nordinho (.com? .net?) and LazyLaces.com for games, too! Also - I love Morrowind, and never would have expected to. If you play it on a PC, you can use the cheat console (um, *innocent look*) in ways that will make combat pretty easy for you and just let you explore the world and the story. The world is sort of like an elision of a Tolkien-style fantasy kingdom and the Roman empire. Very inexpensive in a set that comes with all the expansions. The latest in the series, Oblivion, requires the priciest of new computers to play, or at least an XBox360 (which won't let you use the console to add items). Don't forget Nordinho (.com? .net?) and LazyLaces.com for games, too!

Also - I love Morrowind, and never would have expected to. If you play it on a PC, you can use the cheat console (um, *innocent look*) in ways that will make combat pretty easy for you and just let you explore the world and the story. The world is sort of like an elision of a Tolkien-style fantasy kingdom and the Roman empire. Very inexpensive in a set that comes with all the expansions.

The latest in the series, Oblivion, requires the priciest of new computers to play, or at least an XBox360 (which won't let you use the console to add items).

]]> By: Someone who cares. http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1347 Someone who cares. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:41:48 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1347 I like Super Nintendo (especially Super Mario All Stars!). Anything newer than that has either too many buttons on the controllers or confuses me to the point of fear. I like Super Nintendo (especially Super Mario All Stars!). Anything newer than that has either too many buttons on the controllers or confuses me to the point of fear.

]]> By: Kung Foodie Kat http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1132 Kung Foodie Kat Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:52:28 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1132 Awesome...so cool to read about other girl gamers. I play mostly on the PC, although having a boyfriend who's a game designer means every console and handheld system is floating around our house. Katamari is one ofo my all time gavs. Right now I'm working my way through some Neverwinter Nights mods, but I will definitely check out Dreamfall. Awesome...so cool to read about other girl gamers. I play mostly on the PC, although having a boyfriend who's a game designer means every console and handheld system is floating around our house. Katamari is one ofo my all time gavs. Right now I'm working my way through some Neverwinter Nights mods, but I will definitely check out Dreamfall.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1127 megan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:06:49 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1127 Also, if you were a fan of the early King's Quest games I suggest playing Peasant's Quest. It's got a few Trogdor related inside jokes but if you don't get them the game is still cute. And it's just as inexplicably difficult as the originals. Also, if you were a fan of the early King's Quest games I suggest playing Peasant's Quest. It's got a few Trogdor related inside jokes but if you don't get them the game is still cute. And it's just as inexplicably difficult as the originals.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1126 megan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:06:29 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1126 I also forgot to mention my favorite PS2 game - Shadow of the Colossus. It was beautiful and very different from the usual type of games. Scott and I played it together (handing the controller back and forth) and I found it was great to play that way when I'd get frustrated. I very seriously recommend this game, especially for getting through long, dreary winter weeknights. I also forgot to mention my favorite PS2 game - Shadow of the Colossus. It was beautiful and very different from the usual type of games. Scott and I played it together (handing the controller back and forth) and I found it was great to play that way when I'd get frustrated. I very seriously recommend this game, especially for getting through long, dreary winter weeknights.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1125 megan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:06:09 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1125 Kari - brace yourself, Dreamfall is a very different type of game. It created a lot of chatter, and some anger from fans, when it came out. But if you see it as a story first, a game second, it will be ok. I quickly got used to the controls. Kari - brace yourself, Dreamfall is a very different type of game. It created a lot of chatter, and some anger from fans, when it came out. But if you see it as a story first, a game second, it will be ok. I quickly got used to the controls.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1124 megan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:05:50 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1124 splatgirl - I've played most of the Myst games and for some reason I liked the Uru games even more. Uru was originally meant to eventually be a MMORPG (which I hear they are re-visiting). But at the time the games were released the online community aspect has been scrapped. But yeah, try the Uru games, I think they are really inexpensive but still in stores these days. splatgirl - I've played most of the Myst games and for some reason I liked the Uru games even more. Uru was originally meant to eventually be a MMORPG (which I hear they are re-visiting). But at the time the games were released the online community aspect has been scrapped. But yeah, try the Uru games, I think they are really inexpensive but still in stores these days.

]]> By: Patti http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1114 Patti Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:07:31 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1114 I love stuff like Pit Droids. I adore my DS - I play Animal Crossing more than my son does. Thanks for the links, I'm going to go look! I love stuff like Pit Droids. I adore my DS - I play Animal Crossing more than my son does. Thanks for the links, I'm going to go look!

]]> By: Kari http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1111 Kari Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:00:25 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1111 OMG! I LOVED The Longest Journey, and I have a copy of Dreamfall (was just too busy to play it this year!) The non-mouse movement really threw me for a loop when it came out in May, but I'm looking forward to getting to it this year! Hope you feel better soon! OMG! I LOVED The Longest Journey, and I have a copy of Dreamfall (was just too busy to play it this year!) The non-mouse movement really threw me for a loop when it came out in May, but I'm looking forward to getting to it this year!

Hope you feel better soon!

]]> By: splatgirl http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1101 splatgirl Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:52:58 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1101 Does anyone remember Myst? That was the one and only computer game I have ever been able to get totally into, and like you say, I was so sad when I finished it. Unfortunately, the sequel "Riven" wasn't as interesting to me, but now that I look, I see that there are several more in the series now. Something to consider for my next cold :) Does anyone remember Myst? That was the one and only computer game I have ever been able to get totally into, and like you say, I was so sad when I finished it. Unfortunately, the sequel "Riven" wasn't as interesting to me, but now that I look, I see that there are several more in the series now. Something to consider for my next cold :)

]]> By: Melissa http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1088 Melissa Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:24:26 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1088 WOW thanks for the links - Im actually sick at the moment and putting on a warm cardigan, some hot tea, many tissues, choc chip cookies, and some game play are so what I need right now and soo ganna do! these links will sure keep me busy for awile! WOW thanks for the links - Im actually sick at the moment and putting on a warm cardigan, some hot tea, many tissues, choc chip cookies, and some game play are so what I need right now and soo ganna do! these links will sure keep me busy for awile!

]]> By: Aran http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1087 Aran Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:42:12 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1087 You gotta get a Nintendo DS. The small form factor means you can snuggle up with it in your bed. It also has a lot of games that are sure to appeal to people who don't normally like video games. One of these is the soon-to-be-released "Hotel Dusk: Room 215". You gotta get a Nintendo DS. The small form factor means you can snuggle up with it in your bed. It also has a lot of games that are sure to appeal to people who don't normally like video games. One of these is the soon-to-be-released "Hotel Dusk: Room 215".

]]> By: Karen in Wichita http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1085 Karen in Wichita Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:08:45 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1085 I run into that with decongestants (well, PSE anyway), too. It's the "off-label" stimulant effect... and the one thing that makes me halfway tempted to get my ADHD treated. I run into that with decongestants (well, PSE anyway), too. It's the "off-label" stimulant effect... and the one thing that makes me halfway tempted to get my ADHD treated.

]]> By: Megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1084 Megan Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:08:40 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1084 If you like stealth-y games, try Deus Ex. It's primarily a first-person shooter but you can choose to sneak by people rather than shooting them to do the things you need to do. My husband has played it a few times and that's why he loves it so much. If you like stealth-y games, try Deus Ex. It's primarily a first-person shooter but you can choose to sneak by people rather than shooting them to do the things you need to do. My husband has played it a few times and that's why he loves it so much.

]]> By: caro http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1083 caro Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:58:55 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/01/08/games/#comment-1083 I loved all the Spryo games. I'm not one to shoot zombies or enemies that are scary. I'm more likely to play longer if the enemies are cute and don't give me nightmares. You might like the newest Dragon Quest for ps2. There's plenty of puzzles and running around with a little less emphasis on the usual RPG kill-the-evil-things. It's horribly addictive though. I loved all the Spryo games. I'm not one to shoot zombies or enemies that are scary. I'm more likely to play longer if the enemies are cute and don't give me nightmares. You might like the newest Dragon Quest for ps2. There's plenty of puzzles and running around with a little less emphasis on the usual RPG kill-the-evil-things. It's horribly addictive though.

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