What are the top 5 games (all genres) that you play on your 9300/XPS/M170? - Page 5

Cod2

That's a Submarine game by UbiSoft, it's aclaimed by Gamespot to be one of the best games out there for the Submarine Game types, and it recived a 8.9 overall, not to shabby.

NOX (by westwood)
CS:S
WOW
BF2
GuildWar

Sounds horrible but i have NO clue what you guys are saying. WTF is a MMORPG'S?? RPG(ROLE PLAY GAMES/ or for me Rocket propelled grenades)Look my main point was there are many people who get way way to into the role play games and need to get out, or more importantly exercise and eat better. It was irritating to see this guy come on who obviously needs to get out of the house say that people who play fps are weak minded. I was kinda poking in a way because of the IDF's finding of weak minded humans who play these games and get immersed and want to live in this alternate reality saying those who dont get it are simple minded. Infact the opposite may be true in some senses. Jaxchris I dig you dude you helped me out on a few things, but bro 30 hours a weak on any game is SCARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY. That is more than 1/7 of the week playing a game. Or more than 1/7 of your life playing vids. Look I am addicted to cs:s but damn bro thats a lot of time.
Okay That is all. stepping off soap box, flame suit activated.
Mike

That's my point ahbroody... that people that get hooked into MMORPG's (World Of WarCraft, EverQuest2, GuildWars, etc) are actually becoming fixated on life in that "virtual world". They think that people they've never actually met are becoming their best friends. Some people even leave their spouses for another MMOjunkie. And I find all of that to not only be scary... but very very sad.

mmorpg = massive multiplayer online role playing games

For someone with limited experience with these types of games, you guys certainly speak with authority on how damaging they can be.

Okie... let's compare. I've played both and spent a total of almost 1 year in MMO's and many many years in FPS's. If others have played alot of each please copy 'n paste this into a reply and put in your own answers.

These questions are a comparison of key differences I've found between MMO players and FPS players.

Those that play MMO's become hermits and hardly meet the people they play with unless it is kindled by some sexual desire. Also their hygiene and social life are deminished and their daily life (work/school) has been moved to a back burner in their mind.

Those playing FPS's online are much more active individuals. They still like and prefer getting out of the house over playing their favorite game. They goto bed when needed. Still keep the same level of hygiene as before they played the game, and actually meeting the people they play with in a real world setting and sometimes developing friends.... not doomed relationships.

FPS players are just as open-minded and accepting of individuals because that is a matter of being a "digital-age" person, not what type of gamer you are. If you have an issue with how I've portrayed MMO players... tough. I still have a couple people close to me that were hooked into MMO's and sometimes even they wished they didn't play so much, but yet they still do. I find that behavior to be classified as addictive and persistant on the part of the game. Much like a controlled substance. In fact, the cost of what some people spend on their MMORPG obsession (when you have dedicated ebay-style marketplaces for the buying/selling of untangable goods, and monthly fees, and expansion pack purchases) is nearly equal to that of a casual druggie. That's pathetic!

So there is the chapter of my Gaming Manifesto in concerns to MMORPG's.

I'm playing through FEAR again atm now that I have my 7800GTX. What an awesome game. Other games I enjoyed were HL2 and CS:S, Doom3 and ROE, BF2, BF1942. I need to pick up Far Cry, COD2, and maybe Indigo Prophecy. I'm still a CS:S fanatic, love owning everyone

I thought this thread was suppost to be a simple question as to what the top 5 games are you play on your 9300/XPS2, not whether or not people that play MMORPGs live normal lives.

What an absurd post. Your hypothesis of this dichotomy between people who play mmorpg's vs fps games is laughable at best. Where on earth do people fit in that play both games, eh? I've found that the biggest critics are those that simply can't handle a mmorpg and balance a normal life. They simply lack the personal discipline. Perhaps you fit into that category. Work/school moved to a back burner?? Please... I'm a 2nd year medical student working on my 3rd degree with a 4.0 gpa. I love mmorpg's, play them regularly, have great friendships and a loving and supportive family. Oh, and my hygiene is immaculate... Where oh where do people like me fit into your master theory, hmm? Get real, the fact that you and your friends aren't able to handle a particularly immersive game and carry on balanced lives and relationships is no reason to think that the rest of us aren't able to pull this off.

very interesting post but i can say for one im not that fat ass player who plays mmo's and eat infront of my computer...infact im the opposite, i play both mmo's and fps, I do however go to the gym 4-5 times a week, because i believe its good to stay healthy and fit. I dont think im the only mmo player that does this either...given school and work and gym i rarely have time to put even 2 hours in either type of game....now this maybe be my schedule but not all players of these types of games are like that in which you quoted Jax.

Just because it's funny.

-Doc

ah im trying to find that one video where thekid is playing i think socom or rainbow six and hes yelling at his mom for not getting him some chocolate milk onthe xbox live thing....so funny

First of Doc just OWNED all of us. hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahahahaahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahhaahahahahahahaha

This headshot guy is out there and damn does he ruin the game. Dude spassss out and I guess becuase I am a noob and play for fun these guys piss me off. Plus the headshot guy will sit there and insult you because you are not kicking everyones ass. Or the other guy who is my favorite is the Dude I am so drunk guy or the dude I am so High guy. All the dude does is get on and talk about how wasted they are.

I would first like to say sorry for steering this thread where it is. I was poking fun at a guy who was calling fps players simple minded and the obvious humor in saying rpg players are so much more refined. I think I can answer no to every question in jaxchris post except a few as I work with guys who play cs:s and new them before cs:s or atleast before we knew about it.
Groove my main point is also many guys who play rpg are the D&D guys from highschool who got hella ripped on. Now its computerized D&D. The dork factor is there with FPS but come on the RPG genre was designed by D&D guys for D&D guys. I dont think you will see to many rpg gym rats, Come on be honest dude a serious portion of rpg players are out of shape wierd hermits who dont get out much. Lets be honest.

ALSO IF ANY OF YOU ARE PLAYING ANY GAME FOR MORE THAN 14 HOURS A WEEK AND EVEN THAT IS TO MUCH NEED TO STOP. YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, SERIOUSLY. WHETHER FPS OR RPG BY ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL STANDARD THIS WOULD BE SEEN AS AN ADDICTION AND REQUIRE COUNSELING. THINK YOU DONT HAVE AN ADDICTION?? TRY NOT TO PLAY FOR 2 WEEKS. JUST AS ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS CANT, I BET YOU CANT.
mike

Both of those items are true... Doc stepped in with the right clip for the occasion. And Crazy... I'm not sure what game it was but it was some kind of Xbox Live "match". That was more a case of a spoil rotten lil child that should be given a 40th trimester abortion in my opinion.

And all hail the mighty Groove... he who has more time in his week than everyone else... and can't take a frickin' joke!

You get it... yet don't! Good diagnosis there, nurse!

People who criticize MMORPG's are the ones that are able to realize a problem with something and can state its' causes and effects. Don't they teach you that at med school? Can't handle an MMORPG? Is it like too extreme to queue up a bunch of spells and wait for the stupid creature to die. Please, there is nothing that a person "can't handle" in an MMORPG.

But there are varying amounts of addictions that a CAREER COLLEGE STUDENT should be able to identify. So please... stop milking the system and going to school forever you washed out 30yo (that is what 75 in your nick is for right?) and get a REAL JOB and join the REAL WORLD!!!

Sheesh... you think if you're going to use a word like dichotomy that you wouldn't make yourself sound like a contradiction within the same paragraph.

Not that this has much to do with the thread but...

The following answers are based on my three years of playing EverQuest:

MMO Player:
Do you spend more than 20+ hours a week playing your favorite MMORPG?
I used to but grew out of the phase. But when I was playing constantly a majority of those 20 hours were over the weekend when I could "accidentaly" stay up and pull all nighters.

Have you been a member of a "Guild"?
Yes

How many people are/were in your "Guild"?
Over 100 in the last guild I was in.

Do you talk to them on Voice (TeamSpeak/Ventrilo/Etc)?
Nope

How many of the above number of Guild members have you met?
None

Have you ever been to a Guild members birthday?
Nope

Have you or any of your "Guildies" started a relationship with someone in your MMORPG?
Yeah, I've met people who have.

Did one or more of your "Guildies" leave another marriage or relationship for someone else in the game?
Nope.

Have you ever told someone you couldn't hang out because you were about to start or were in the middle of a "Raid"?
Nope.

Do you find your fat ass eating your meals in front of your computer, and getting fatter, while you play?
I've ate in front of my computer but usually it was watching a movie. (It had my first and only DVD player on it for over four years before I bought an actual DVD player.)

When was the last time you went to a party with local friends or family?
Earlier today, and before that - yesterday, and the day before.

Would you rather A) Go to dinner and a movie with friends or B) Play in the Battlefields for 3-4hours?
It would depend on the movie, I'd obviously pick a movie over the game if the movie was good enough.

Do you still take a shower before going to bed?
I take my showers everyday when I get up.

How many sick days did you use because you "accidently" played all night?
None.

Have you lost your job or been kicked out of college because of too many missed classes because of your MMO obligations?
Nope.

Role Playing Games and MMORPGs are just like any other hobby or game out there. There's nothing wrong with them as long as you do them in moderation.

I gotta agree with Jax on the not being able to handle RPGs.
Who the F cant handle an RPG?
The same dorks who dress up in lame ass costumes and live out these bizzare lame ass stories. And dont try to tell me it doesnt happen cause I have seen these nerd festivals on TV. Starwars/startrek/D&D etc etc insert dude with no game and a body like jaba the hut and you are set. You know the fat 40 year old who dressed up as darth what ever the hell and stood in line for 3 days to see the starwars insert # movie. Equipped with no chick getting light saber and no job living in moms house life.
HHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAhaHAHAHHAHHA ogar's voice "NERDS!!!!"

Well, it appears that I've upset the kiddies again...

-1 rep for the personal insults which were much removed from the context of the discussion. At my age, it takes more than that to get a rise out of me my young and crass friend.

Apologies to the OP whose thread has been hijacked by this latest nonsense. I've no further interest in debating/discussing the topic.

Hope everyone has gotten in some good gaming over the holidays.

hell yeah i went booom headshot boom headshot on a few peeps. bwaahaaha

and because it is equally funny here is the WOW video. toooo funny. this guy lived next door to me till his parents threw him out of the house at 27.
http://media.putfile.com/PurePwnage-WoWisafeeling

Ohh and groove you did not piss me off I was having to much fun hijacking to get pissed. The internet and games are all in fun and no one should take them seriously. or you end up like boom headshot guy.

-1 Rep My ass... don't say one thing and do another if you're such an adult.

Saying you're giving -1 rep and then actually giving -284 is really mature (p.s. learn to spell Unnecessary when you comment)

Gee, I wish I whored Rep like you do. Instead I've turned it off so you don't accidently slip and say -1 again but give -4000 or something stupid!