I played for about 45 mins this morning. holy crap. Physics are fantastic, atmosphere is actually scarier than Doom 3 to me.... The sense of getting chased and the feeling of "must...keep....running..." is awesome.
I think the choice of cityscape is really good too. Serves to make the game that much more apprehensive.
I'm not going to rant about the graphics. You pretty much know how good they are.
I've been suffering from extreme excitability and sudden spasms of "omg omg omg" at work today. Doc says that these are classic symptoms of a bad case of Cantwaittoplayhalflifeitis. He perscribed a large pizza, a 6 pack and 12 solid hours of gaming upon arrival home from work. Im hoping this does the trick before I slip into the later stages of the virus which involve smashing water coolers with a crowbar. Wish me luck.
OMG! I want it! I might not be able to get it till Friday when i get my paycheck! I preordered the collectors editon from Gamestop at the local mall but I dont think I have enough in my checking account to pay for the rest. UGHHH! I want it! /me cries. I might have to beg my dad to let me borrow the money. Either that or go and trade in some old games for it. Who know's but I really really really wanna play it.
Did anyone download it from Steam? How slow are the servers?
You think you've got it bad, I'm out on the road another 48 hours :bawling:
Steam is running a bit slow today. I preloaded last week, and so it had to authenticate me and "unlock the game" - it took under 2 minutes all told. But now it just loads up and goes.
Half-Life 2 sucks because I CAN'T LOGIN TO STEAM!! I bought the damn game, I don't care about your stupid Steam, LET ME PLAY!! RARARARAROMGWTFSAJDASJSJDASJDJAJDSJSAD
Get used to it, folks. Online distribution and content control will become more and more common... Especially once HL2 becomes the best selling game of all time, and they use the online method to help them get there. Other companies will be dying to jump on the bandwagon.
Get used to it, folks. Online distribution and content control will become more and more common... Especially once HL2 becomes the best selling game of all time, and they use the online method to help them get there. Other companies will be dying to jump on the bandwagon.
No, I bought the RETAIL VERSION!!! Why the hell do I need to login to Steam to play a game I already have installed!!!!! OMGFWQEWTWETJRGJDSFGJDFGJD
All I'm saying, pseudonym, is that no matter what, we all need to get used to online content. Whether that means a simple activation a la Windows XP or HL2, or a full fledged online download and install a la linux or HL2 Preload.....
It's coming, folks. The days of being able to do something "offline" are coming to an end.
All I'm saying, pseudonym, is that no matter what, we all need to get used to online content. Whether that means a simple activation a la Windows XP or HL2, or a full fledged online download and install a la linux or HL2 Preload.....
It's coming, folks. The days of being able to do something "offline" are coming to an end.
Yeah I know, but I'm still pissed that they weren't prepared for a high server load. Friggin morons.
All I'm saying, pseudonym, is that no matter what, we all need to get used to online content. Whether that means a simple activation a la Windows XP or HL2, or a full fledged online download and install a la linux or HL2 Preload.....
It's coming, folks. The days of being able to do something "offline" are coming to an end.
Now you are a little too naive ,Brian. Hackers, crackes will allways be one step ahead. There's already a cracked HL 2 out that is working and do not need any activation. When you get it down at max rate your isp allows compared to 10 mb/s from steam, the choice isn't really hard you know.
Now you are a little too naive ,Brian. Hackers, crackes will allways be one step ahead. There's already a cracked HL 2 out that is working and do not need any activation. When you get it down at max rate your isp allows compared to 10 mb/s from steam, the choice isn't really hard you know.
Theres a cracked version out?? Where is it, maybe I can play that because I CAN'T PLAY THE ONE I BOUGHT!!
Valve's content delivery system. it allows you to download and buy their games online, no need for a boxed version or cd anymore. hell i'm downloading it right now...
and Gabe Newell was quoted a few times saying there's no way to get around it and that it will not be pirated.
The guys at Steam must be noobs. Can't even access the site now. Wonder how many potential buyers they loose for every hour the site is down?
Edit//Back up again, but 56k sloooow.
I dunno, but they've just about lost me. This POS is pissing me off to no end. I finally get it running, and it crashes. Ok thats fine, probably my overclocking. Well then it somehow "forgot" I had it installed, and wanted me to download the whole friggin thing. On top of all this I haven't been able to fully register this POS so it won't run in offline mode, and....... :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:
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I played for about 45 mins this morning. holy crap. Physics are fantastic, atmosphere is actually scarier than Doom 3 to me.... The sense of getting chased and the feeling of "must...keep....running..." is awesome.
I think the choice of cityscape is really good too. Serves to make the game that much more apprehensive.
I'm not going to rant about the graphics. You pretty much know how good they are.
MAN WHY DO I HAVE TO WORK TODAY! I wanna go back home and help the revolution! Jeez!
You think you've got it bad, I'm out on the road another 48 hours
I WANT TO GO HOME. Screw work!
Steam is running a bit slow today. I preloaded last week, and so it had to authenticate me and "unlock the game" - it took under 2 minutes all told. But now it just loads up and goes.
/me runs like a raped ape to the car.
Get used to it, folks. Online distribution and content control will become more and more common... Especially once HL2 becomes the best selling game of all time, and they use the online method to help them get there. Other companies will be dying to jump on the bandwagon.
No, I bought the RETAIL VERSION!!! Why the hell do I need to login to Steam to play a game I already have installed!!!!! OMGFWQEWTWETJRGJDSFGJDFGJD
It's coming, folks. The days of being able to do something "offline" are coming to an end.
Yeah I know, but I'm still pissed that they weren't prepared for a high server load. Friggin morons.
Now you are a little too naive ,Brian. Hackers, crackes will allways be one step ahead. There's already a cracked HL 2 out that is working and do not need any activation. When you get it down at max rate your isp allows compared to 10 mb/s from steam, the choice isn't really hard you know.
/me sighs
Theres a cracked version out?? Where is it, maybe I can play that because I CAN'T PLAY THE ONE I BOUGHT!!
What is steam?
and Gabe Newell was quoted a few times saying there's no way to get around it and that it will not be pirated.
Got it from steam @ 2mbps
Edit//Back up again, but 56k sloooow.
I dunno, but they've just about lost me. This POS is pissing me off to no end. I finally get it running, and it crashes. Ok thats fine, probably my overclocking. Well then it somehow "forgot" I had it installed, and wanted me to download the whole friggin thing. On top of all this I haven't been able to fully register this POS so it won't run in offline mode, and....... :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:
I should've bought Metroid Prime: Echoes.