Backwards Compatible Volume 2: Vote your choice!

Brian · 2009-02-08, 8:14 PM

After finishing up the first volume of backwards compatible volume 1 we are ready to choose our second game!

Each of the hosts put forward a couple of games to vote on, but if you have a suggestion please post it in the thread so we can consider it for future volumes.

So without further ado here are the choices:

Freelancer
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines
Mech Warrior 4
Deus Ex
Fallout 1
Unreal
X-com

Astronaut Mike Dexter · 2009-02-08, 8:47 PM

I'm hoping for MW4 because I do need an excuse to play that one again.

**This is amazing** · 2009-02-08, 8:51 PM

VTM: Bloodlines is a great game to pick up right now because when it came out it ran like shit on most people's computers and was a buggy unfinished piece of crap.

Now that it's been patched up and computers are better, it's an astoundingly cool game.

It's essentially got two playthroughs at least: Regular and MaLkaViaN

Brian · 2009-02-08, 9:35 PM

yeah, it seems a lot like crysis to me, now that the necessary equipment is cheaper its worth the price.

Weirdo · 2009-02-08, 9:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

It's essentially got two playthroughs at least: Regular and MaLkaViaN

I never finished my Malk playthrough. Nothing beats all the weird shit like arguing with signs or having a computer tell you its password.

Bester · 2009-02-08, 10:15 PM

Playing a malk after finishing the game is great. They get all sorts of hints as to what's going to happen. The changes to the news reports are a nice touch, almost everyone acts different toward you. I think the talk with the Malk-lite at the beach is a bit longer too.

I never got around to playing a Nosferatu though.

Wikipedia has links to the official patch, and the two fan patches. One fan patch just fixes bugs, the other makes many more changes.

Tebriel · 2009-02-08, 10:31 PM

As long as X-Com is gotten to eventually, bully for you!

Bester · 2009-02-08, 10:33 PM

An X-Com one should be easy to do since it's so cheap now. Just about anyone could run to steam, buy it and be talking about it.

Sven Stryker · 2009-02-08, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VEKrueger

I'm hoping for MW4 because I do need an excuse to play that one again.

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Brian · 2009-02-08, 11:04 PM

yeah, if we play bloodlines we'll (the hosts) be playing it either unpatched, or steam patched. but no fan patches

**This is amazing** · 2009-02-08, 11:07 PM

Here I'll play MW4 for you.

DAISHI
C ER LLAS
C ER LLAS
C ER LLAS
C ER LLAS
C GAUSS
C GAUSS
C GAUSS

gg

Astronaut Mike Dexter · 2009-02-08, 11:15 PM

Man, vampire isn't even that old

Bester · 2009-02-08, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

yeah, if we play bloodlines we'll (the hosts) be playing it either unpatched, or steam patched. but no fan patches

The official patch fixed some game breaking bugs so I wouldn't recommend going without that one unless want to run the risk of keys to locked areas vanishing/your game crashing at the end of a certain quest.

But yeah, the fan patches only fix small issues. Possibly annoying, but not game breaking. Plus at least the one completely changes the balance.

skyknyt · 2009-02-09, 2:00 AM

I'd like to say Freelancer, but then I remembered that it was a completely mediocre game in virtually every way, so I voted for VtM.

You'll have no rancor from me if you noclip the sewer segment, either.

The Adventurer · 2009-02-09, 2:02 AM

Deus EX, the best Action RPG ever, until Fallout 3 came out (*still dreams of a Deus Ex sequel in the FO3 Engine* Mmmmmm)

Brian · 2009-02-09, 10:32 AM

I'm not sure deus ex would really translate well to the FO3 engine. I could see it doing well on the crysis engine through with some tweaks for skills.

Mysticus · 2009-02-09, 10:36 AM

I played Malkavian my first play through Bloodlines.

You want to talk mindfucks. Try to pin down what exactly the fuck was going on when your character speaks in riddles and rhymes and none of the other characters can figure out what the fuck, either.

And that Sunset Manor or hotel or whatever is still the scariest level I've ever played in a game. Hate that place.

Windansea · 2009-02-09, 10:39 AM

I am interested in hearing about you guys play through VtM:B

Meatrocket Jones · 2009-02-09, 10:40 AM

If Bloodlines wins, two things.

1. Yes, I am noclipping the sewer level.

2. I am not installing any patches.

Windansea · 2009-02-09, 10:41 AM

hahaha, YES

Brian · 2009-02-09, 10:43 AM

I'm conflicted, If I we play VTM:B I have my original CD's or I could get it on steam.

The Ben · 2009-02-09, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kickflip Jones

If Bloodlines wins, two things.

1. Yes, I am noclipping the sewer level.

2. I am not installing any patches.

Is there a patch that lets you play as an anime vampire?

skyknyt · 2009-02-09, 10:49 AM

They are not anime vampires they are ~*Kuei-Jin*~.

Pacifist · 2009-02-09, 11:00 AM

I voted Unreal without really thinking it through.

I mean... what the fuck would you talk about?

Astronaut Mike Dexter · 2009-02-09, 11:04 AM

I'd rather play as a blacula

View Poll Results: What game do you want to play along with the hosts for volume 2?
Freelancer	11	10.58%
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines	24	23.08%
Mech Warrior 4	14	13.46%
Deus Ex	19	18.27%
Fallout 1	18	17.31%
Unreal	6	5.77%
X-Com	12	11.54%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

2009-02-08, 8:14 PM	#1
Brian Devious, Mischevious, Fun. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ AKA: Cay	Backwards Compatible Volume 2: Vote your choice! After finishing up the first volume of backwards compatible volume 1 we are ready to choose our second game! Each of the hosts put forward a couple of games to vote on, but if you have a suggestion please post it in the thread so we can consider it for future volumes. So without further ado here are the choices: Freelancer Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines Mech Warrior 4 Deus Ex Fallout 1 Unreal X-com __________________ Life Inside The Box Subscribe Via iTunes: or grab the latest episode at Life Inside the Box Last edited by Brian; 2009-02-08 at 8:18 PM.

2009-02-08, 8:47 PM	#2
Astronaut Mike Dexter just havin favre out there Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Duluth House AKA: VEKrueger	I'm hoping for MW4 because I do need an excuse to play that one again. __________________ don't think i won't

2009-02-08, 8:51 PM	#3
This is amazing oh, lowbrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Подсознательны AKA: Dypthropos, Sam	VTM: Bloodlines is a great game to pick up right now because when it came out it ran like shit on most people's computers and was a buggy unfinished piece of crap. Now that it's been patched up and computers are better, it's an astoundingly cool game. It's essentially got two playthroughs at least: Regular and MaLkaViaN __________________ The Indian’s profiteering on hipster’s romanticism of British imperialism of India is the new black! Also, what did I just write?

2009-02-08, 9:35 PM	#4
Brian Devious, Mischevious, Fun. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ AKA: Cay	yeah, it seems a lot like crysis to me, now that the necessary equipment is cheaper its worth the price. __________________ Life Inside The Box Subscribe Via iTunes: or grab the latest episode at Life Inside the Box

2009-02-08, 10:15 PM	#6
Bester Returning Mighty Pirate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Near Philly, PA	Playing a malk after finishing the game is great. They get all sorts of hints as to what's going to happen. The changes to the news reports are a nice touch, almost everyone acts different toward you. I think the talk with the Malk-lite at the beach is a bit longer too. I never got around to playing a Nosferatu though. Wikipedia has links to the official patch, and the two fan patches. One fan patch just fixes bugs, the other makes many more changes. __________________ Last edited by Bester; 2009-02-08 at 10:22 PM.

2009-02-08, 10:31 PM	#7
Tebriel Here's my answer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cumming, GA	As long as X-Com is gotten to eventually, bully for you! __________________ "And lo, the day is coming and is now here when true worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth. And without pants" -Book of No Pants, 4:23 #5 of 12 Steam ID: tebriel Gamespy ID: [FO]Tebriel Layton Avatar made by TheRyuuijnMike from gamefaqs.com

2009-02-08, 10:33 PM	#8
Bester Returning Mighty Pirate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Near Philly, PA	An X-Com one should be easy to do since it's so cheap now. Just about anyone could run to steam, buy it and be talking about it. __________________

2009-02-08, 11:04 PM	#10
Brian Devious, Mischevious, Fun. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ AKA: Cay	yeah, if we play bloodlines we'll (the hosts) be playing it either unpatched, or steam patched. but no fan patches __________________ Life Inside The Box Subscribe Via iTunes: or grab the latest episode at Life Inside the Box

2009-02-08, 11:07 PM	#11
This is amazing oh, lowbrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Подсознательны AKA: Dypthropos, Sam	Here I'll play MW4 for you. DAISHI C ER LLAS C ER LLAS C ER LLAS C ER LLAS C GAUSS C GAUSS C GAUSS gg __________________ The Indian’s profiteering on hipster’s romanticism of British imperialism of India is the new black! Also, what did I just write?

2009-02-08, 11:15 PM	#12
Astronaut Mike Dexter just havin favre out there Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Duluth House AKA: VEKrueger	Man, vampire isn't even that old __________________ don't think i won't

2009-02-09, 2:00 AM	#14
skyknyt Holy Fish Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles	I'd like to say Freelancer, but then I remembered that it was a completely mediocre game in virtually every way, so I voted for VtM. You'll have no rancor from me if you noclip the sewer segment, either. __________________ And we, who once killed time, not knowing that it was our life ... now we say like Goethe's Faust, to the moment: "Verweile doch, du bist so schoen!" - Please stay, you are so beautiful! And then it's over.

2009-02-09, 2:02 AM	#15
The Adventurer "Comes after the Jack." Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in Connecticut, Kill Me.	Deus EX, the best Action RPG ever, until Fallout 3 came out (still dreams of a Deus Ex sequel in the FO3 Engine Mmmmmm) __________________

2009-02-09, 10:32 AM	#16
Brian Devious, Mischevious, Fun. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ AKA: Cay	I'm not sure deus ex would really translate well to the FO3 engine. I could see it doing well on the crysis engine through with some tweaks for skills. __________________ Life Inside The Box Subscribe Via iTunes: or grab the latest episode at Life Inside the Box

2009-02-09, 10:36 AM	#17
Mysticus Dread of Night. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dread of Not-night.	I played Malkavian my first play through Bloodlines. You want to talk mindfucks. Try to pin down what exactly the fuck was going on when your character speaks in riddles and rhymes and none of the other characters can figure out what the fuck, either. And that Sunset Manor or hotel or whatever is still the scariest level I've ever played in a game. Hate that place. __________________ A first sign of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die.

2009-02-09, 10:39 AM	#18
Windansea Gravity boob-omb! Join Date: Aug 2005 AKA: Morrigangrrl, Quenya, Sink the Bismarck!	I am interested in hearing about you guys play through VtM:B __________________ *~made an honorary Asian by TAG on 8/19/2010~* livejournal ♥ @expertmode on twitter ♥ facebook

2009-02-09, 10:40 AM	#19
Meatrocket Jones holy shit this coffee Join Date: Aug 2005 AKA: Buzzard, Slowpoke, Kickflip Jones	If Bloodlines wins, two things. 1. Yes, I am noclipping the sewer level. 2. I am not installing any patches. __________________

2009-02-09, 10:41 AM	#20
Windansea Gravity boob-omb! Join Date: Aug 2005 AKA: Morrigangrrl, Quenya, Sink the Bismarck!	hahaha, YES __________________ *~made an honorary Asian by TAG on 8/19/2010~* livejournal ♥ @expertmode on twitter ♥ facebook

2009-02-09, 10:43 AM	#21
Brian Devious, Mischevious, Fun. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ AKA: Cay	I'm conflicted, If I we play VTM:B I have my original CD's or I could get it on steam. __________________ Life Inside The Box Subscribe Via iTunes: or grab the latest episode at Life Inside the Box

2009-02-09, 10:49 AM	#23
skyknyt Holy Fish Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles	They are not anime vampires they are ~Kuei-Jin~. __________________ And we, who once killed time, not knowing that it was our life ... now we say like Goethe's Faust, to the moment: "Verweile doch, du bist so schoen!" - Please stay, you are so beautiful! And then it's over.

2009-02-09, 11:00 AM	#24
Pacifist OH SHIT BALLS WITH FACES Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jersey stops at exit 7.	I voted Unreal without really thinking it through. I mean... what the fuck would you talk about? __________________ YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS! GIVE IT UP

2009-02-09, 11:04 AM	#25
Astronaut Mike Dexter just havin favre out there Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Duluth House AKA: VEKrueger	I'd rather play as a blacula __________________ don't think i won't