Gaming during class ... Anyone know of a game you can play during class, I guess in a window, so that you could also have somewhat quick access to notes? I've ...

DragonFlame · 07-13-2004, 04:50 PM

Anyone know of a game you can play during class, I guess in a window, so that you could also have somewhat quick access to notes? I've been stuck playing solitaire and hearts during class

Better mouse oriented simple games that you can play during class?

rincewind · 07-13-2004, 04:51 PM

i run unreal 2k4 and farcry in windows

1024 window with 1400x1050 desktop in background

alt-tab is your friend

compujas · 07-13-2004, 04:52 PM

turn-based strategy games would probably be optimal in case you need to quickly look up to avoid being caught

Lazarus · 07-13-2004, 04:54 PM

BF1942 matches went well in our classes (WIFI is quite makes me happy)

DragonFlame · 07-13-2004, 05:07 PM

Yeah I was thinking more along the lines of turn based strategies, as they wouldn't require THAT much attention... FPS need you to stare at the screen and really not be able to multitask at all...

awingedpig · 07-13-2004, 05:21 PM

How about registering for a more challenging course...

turanuk · 07-13-2004, 05:31 PM

no that defeats the purpose of playing games in class man

gnome · 07-13-2004, 06:05 PM

Snood

thestampede · 07-13-2004, 06:48 PM

Snood sucks IMO. If you want a game like Snood, get Bubble Bobble. All you need is MAME!

Sad Mr.Woo · 07-13-2004, 07:01 PM

well many games have settings you can alter that will make the game freeze when it isnt the active window, meaning alt tab will pause your game. im not sure what current games allow this but i know most video game emulators do.

turanuk · 07-13-2004, 07:05 PM

current fullscreen games do this, but it'll take a while before the screen clears (maybe a second or two) because of the processing power involved.

FunkMeista · 07-13-2004, 07:16 PM

Pinball maybe?

Windowed mode Quake 3 based games? UT 2k3/2k4 can do this I think also..

OGREtheBUFFOON · 07-13-2004, 07:23 PM

jezzball, baby ... jezzball ...

been606 · 07-13-2004, 07:27 PM

yeah i agree...take more challenging classes

gnome · 07-13-2004, 08:16 PM

if I were slacking off in class, I'd fire up the complete ultima 7 using the exult front end. Great rpg, pace is as fast as you want to play it because its open ended.

07-13-2004, 04:50 PM	#1
DragonFlame AMD64ever Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 128 Credits: -308	Gaming during class Anyone know of a game you can play during class, I guess in a window, so that you could also have somewhat quick access to notes? I've been stuck playing solitaire and hearts during class Better mouse oriented simple games that you can play during class? __________________ Notebook - Acer Ferrari 3200 Custom Desktop P4 2.4 ghz w/ HT, 512 ram, Radeon 9700 pro, 120 gigs, and dual 19 inch monitors

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DragonFlame AMD64ever Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 128 Credits: -308	Yeah I was thinking more along the lines of turn based strategies, as they wouldn't require THAT much attention... FPS need you to stare at the screen and really not be able to multitask at all... __________________ Notebook - Acer Ferrari 3200 Custom Desktop P4 2.4 ghz w/ HT, 512 ram, Radeon 9700 pro, 120 gigs, and dual 19 inch monitors

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07-13-2004, 05:21 PM	#6
awingedpig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,516 Credits: 35	How about registering for a more challenging course...

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turanuk On Vacation - Back in Aug Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,724 Credits: 89	no that defeats the purpose of playing games in class man __________________ -Barton 2500+, Samsung 512mb PC3200 DDR, Asus A7N8X-DX, 120 gig Maxtor w/8mb cache, MSI GF4 Ti4200 8X, Antec Sonata Quiet Case w/380w Quiet PSU, LG Black 52x32x52 CDRW, LG Black 16X DVD-ROM -Self-built Compal 56 w/Retail Intel 735 Dothan, 512mb Kingston PC2700 DDR, ATI Mobility 9700, 60 gig 7200rpm 3dmark 2001: 12038 link 3dmark 2003: 3429 Aquamark3: 26524

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thestampede We are the Mooninites. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 144 Credits: -310	Snood sucks IMO. If you want a game like Snood, get Bubble Bobble. All you need is MAME!

07-13-2004, 07:01 PM	#10
Sad Mr.Woo I Love Bees! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 289 Credits: -277	well many games have settings you can alter that will make the game freeze when it isnt the active window, meaning alt tab will pause your game. im not sure what current games allow this but i know most video game emulators do.

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turanuk On Vacation - Back in Aug Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,724 Credits: 89	current fullscreen games do this, but it'll take a while before the screen clears (maybe a second or two) because of the processing power involved. __________________ -Barton 2500+, Samsung 512mb PC3200 DDR, Asus A7N8X-DX, 120 gig Maxtor w/8mb cache, MSI GF4 Ti4200 8X, Antec Sonata Quiet Case w/380w Quiet PSU, LG Black 52x32x52 CDRW, LG Black 16X DVD-ROM -Self-built Compal 56 w/Retail Intel 735 Dothan, 512mb Kingston PC2700 DDR, ATI Mobility 9700, 60 gig 7200rpm 3dmark 2001: 12038 link 3dmark 2003: 3429 Aquamark3: 26524

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FunkMeista Insert comment here Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto (North York) Posts: 194 Credits: -96	Pinball maybe? Windowed mode Quake 3 based games? UT 2k3/2k4 can do this I think also.. __________________ Insert generic specs in this space

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07-13-2004, 08:16 PM	#15
gnome Illustrious Sage of Foo Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 413 Credits: 235	if I were slacking off in class, I'd fire up the complete ultima 7 using the exult front end. Great rpg, pace is as fast as you want to play it because its open ended. __________________ Macbook Pro - 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, 6MB Cache \| 4GB DDR3 Memory \| 250GB 7200 RPM HD \| GeForce 9600M GT 512MB \| GeForce 9400M 256MB Voodoo Envy 133 - 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo \| 2GB DDR2 Memory \| 64GB SLC SSD \| Intel GMA X3100 Video \| AURA PowerConnect \| Carbon Fiber Chassis

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