Oh no I had a Queue yesterday in the 5000's, I actually didn't play at all yesterday, so went to bed early decided to get up really early this morning and this was taken at 4:30 am... I did get a good 2 hours of gametime before the servers went down so it's not too bad.

Yeah. Last not got DC'd and couldn't get back in for 3 hours with the queue on Whisperwind. Got in right after maintenance today, so lucked out. Right now queue is around 2000 and 2-3 hours for guildies trying to get in.

Another mx round tomorrow from 5AM to 1PM, so plan sleep schedules accordingly. LOL

Four bars into 96 so far...almost there.

Haha, this is pretty terrible, but I was already planning on just playing til the servers go down and sleeping during the maintenance.

I got home from work today at 1:45, logged in 4000 in queue... I'm still at 1000 right now.... =[

My hand written WeakAuras setup has disappeared into thin air. I think I'm in shock.

Well, the weekend is now over, for the people that were playing WoW, how far did you manage to get?

Here is where I stand...

Elitezpy @ Sargeras - Community - World of Warcraft (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/sargeras/Elitezpy/advanced)

Well, the weekend is now over, for the people that were playing WoW, how far did you manage to get?

Here is where I stand...

Elitezpy @ Sargeras - Community - World of Warcraft (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/sargeras/Elitezpy/advanced)

Hit 100 a couple days ago. Finally got the ilevel to do heroics to prep for raiding in a few weeks.

Flayre @ Whisperwind - Community - World of Warcraft (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/whisperwind/Flayre/simple)

Level 100 MC comes out this week, should be a blast. :D

Hit 100 a couple days ago. Finally got the ilevel to do heroics to prep for raiding in a few weeks.

Flayre @ Whisperwind - Community - World of Warcraft (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/whisperwind/Flayre/simple)

Level 100 MC comes out this week, should be a blast. :D

I was trying to hit 100, but between moving and going out Saturday night it just didn't happen. Should hit it tonight though.

Don't know how many of you like to play sports games, but I have been playing The Golf Club on the PC and I have really been enjoying it. It is on Steam and I got it late in the early release (The game officially released on Aug 19). Kind of a breath of fresh air compared to the EA Tiger Woods Series on consoles with all the boosts and other stuff they had. Doesn't really have a career mode right now, but the community has created a few good tournaments. Most notably, TGC Tours (www.tgctours.com) with about 700 members already signed up.

Well, the weekend is now over, for the people that were playing WoW, how far did you manage to get?

Here is where I stand...

Elitezpy @ Sargeras - Community - World of Warcraft (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/sargeras/Elitezpy/advanced)

I'm gonna be a crazy one in the thread, witness my obsessive alt collection: Pally (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Ruldar/simple) | Lock (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Kosomoko/simple) | Mage (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Morinehtar/simple) | Shaman (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Elenath/simple).

In short, got my Pally to 100 with a level three garrison, the other three to 93/92 with level two garrisons each.

Incidentally, I highly recommend looking into the HandyNotes/DraenorTreasures addon combo for use while leveling, it will track the rares and ground spawn treasures that you haven't collected on your map and mini-map. If you collect them while questing through the various zones you will easily have the resources you need to open your level three garrison the moment you hit 100.

I'm gonna be a crazy one in the thread, witness my obsessive alt collection: Pally (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Ruldar/simple) | Lock (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Kosomoko/simple) | Mage (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Morinehtar/simple) | Shaman (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Elenath/simple).

In short, got my Pally to 100 with a level three garrison, the other three to 93/92 with level two garrisons each.

Incidentally, I highly recommend looking into the HandyNotes/DraenorTreasures addon combo for use while leveling, it will track the rares and ground spawn treasures that you haven't collected on your map and mini-map. If you collect them while questing through the various zones you will easily have the resources you need to open your level three garrison the moment you hit 100.

I didn't get handy notes till I was in Nagrand, but it definitely does help a lot.

I'm gonna be a crazy one in the thread, witness my obsessive alt collection: Pally (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Ruldar/simple) | Lock (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Kosomoko/simple) | Mage (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Morinehtar/simple) | Shaman (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/elune/Elenath/simple).

In short, got my Pally to 100 with a level three garrison, the other three to 93/92 with level two garrisons each.

Incidentally, I highly recommend looking into the HandyNotes/DraenorTreasures addon combo for use while leveling, it will track the rares and ground spawn treasures that you haven't collected on your map and mini-map. If you collect them while questing through the various zones you will easily have the resources you need to open your level three garrison the moment you hit 100.

Handy Notes has been wonderful. I picked it up for Pandaland and the Timeless Isle to get the treasure chests. You could easily get almost 2 levels just going around collecting treasure around Pandaria.

I'm still trying to figure out which to level next. Thinking resto druid or shaman. Overall though, excusing the cluster the first couple of days, the leveling experience has been pretty good and I've enjoyed the questing. It's been awhile since I could say that.

Hey venture, how did you deal with the Silver Proving Grounds? It's easy till the last phase, and I can't figure it out for the life of me.

If anyone is interested GOG{Good Old Games}is having a huge fall sale on their pc games...all DRM free I might add.
If you missed playing such great games as the Baldurs Gate series, Neverwinter Nights, Deus-Ex, the Ultima series they are on sale at a great price as well as tons more.
GOG.com (http://www.gog.com/)

Nice. Never played Myst or system shock 2 (too young). Might give them a shot

If anyone is interested GOG{Good Old Games}is having a huge fall sale on their pc games...all DRM free I might add.
If you missed playing such great games as the Baldurs Gate series, Neverwinter Nights, Deus-Ex, the Ultima series they are on sale at a great price as well as tons more.
GOG.com (http://www.gog.com/)

Great sale but I wish the Star Wars Tie Fighter and X-Wing were on sale. Though I know they just came out.

Great sale but I wish the Star Wars Tie Fighter and X-Wing were on sale. Though I know they just came out.

They are great games and Star Wars Knights of the old Republic is on there as well but not on sale. They were all on sale when they were initially released I believe.
And just a quick FYI one the greatest RPGs you've never heard of is on sale{Divine Divinity} for only 2.99.

Hey venture, how did you deal with the Silver Proving Grounds? It's easy till the last phase, and I can't figure it out for the life of me.

it was a pain. Make sure the orbs are hitting the NPCs. Then as much AOE as you can. It really is a gear check of sorts too. It took me a few times to get it.

Seems like shamans are the class to get the shaft at the start of this expansion... Knew I should have stuck with a mage.

Seems like shamans are the class to get the shaft at the start of this expansion... Knew I should have stuck with a mage.

Mage isn't much better off. Frost is doable right now. Fire is utter trash.

This is funny!

The funniest patch notes in PC gaming - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/the-funniest-patch-notes-in-pc-gaming/)

-Resources should maybe hopefully not kill you anymore while harvesting them.

I Am Bread!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlvrd6gt7Vg

- I Am Bread trailer shows secret life of bread - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/i-am-bread-trailer-shows-secret-life-of-bread/)

SimCity 2000 Special Edition is free on Origin - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/simcity-2000-special-edition-is-free-on-origin/)

Loved that Sim CIty, I remember spending hours on it when I was younger.

Anybody that follows game news, what did you think about Valve taking the game Hatred off of steam greenlight then putting it back on a day later?

granted I would never play that game, I think steam made a mistake by taking it off, causing an outcry, then putting it back on. Now the game is getting all the press and will be more popular now than if they would have just left it alone. just a bad PR move.

I'm not much into the scary games as I am a pansy, but I do watch other people play them.

Five nights at Freddy's is a newish game by an indie dev and it's pretty terrifying in my opinion. Has anyone tried playing it?

Here is a let's play of it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOztnsBPrAA

New strategy game from Firaxis, could be pretty sweet.

Firaxis Reveals New Interstellar Strategy Game, Sid Meier's Starships - GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/firaxis-reveals-new-interstellar-strategy-game-sid/1100-6424728/)

The PC Gamer guide to the games of 2015 - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/best-pc-games-2015/#page-11)

New strategy game from Firaxis, could be pretty sweet.

Firaxis Reveals New Interstellar Strategy Game, Sid Meier's Starships - GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/firaxis-reveals-new-interstellar-strategy-game-sid/1100-6424728/)

Yeah, I do believe I'll be playing that.

Got a new video card yesterday, nvidia geforce gtx 980, and there is no better feeling than running all the graphics on ultra (far cry 4). Hopefully it will finally be able to smoothly run Crysis

Got a new video card yesterday, nvidia geforce gtx 980, and there is no better feeling than running all the graphics on ultra (far cry 4). Hopefully it will finally be able to smoothly run Crysis

Your last sentence was sarcasm I hope............

Got a new video card yesterday, nvidia geforce gtx 980, and there is no better feeling than running all the graphics on ultra (far cry 4). Hopefully it will finally be able to smoothly run Crysis

That's an awesome card man. I'm hoping to upgrade pretty soon, hoping the tax return will help in that department.

Your last sentence was sarcasm I hope............

somewhat sarcasm. Finding a computer for a while during that time that could run it at top speed with no hiccups was very rare. I loaded it up on steam today and To this day it still looks impressive.

The worst launches in PC gaming history - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/the-worst-pc-game-launches/)

list fails without daikatana. -M

I was a part of few of those launches. Diablo 3 was so so bad.

BF4 launch still gives me a bad taste. although it has been running perfect for a long time now

I was a part of few of those launches. Diablo 3 was so so bad.

I have seen launches that were much worse than D3 even though It clearly left a lot to be desired. Blizzards greatest sin was dumbing down the game for the masses.
Here is a link to some of the first screenshots from D3 which were eventually scrapped{sadly}because they hold true to the games original origins. Pretty nice shots and a nice write up on what might have been.
The First Screenshots from Blizzard North?s version of Diablo III | Diablo: IncGamers (http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-first-screenshots-from-blizzard-norths-version-of-diablo-iii)

Here's a short write-up from a PAX South panel about that Sid Meier's Starships game.

Sid Meier's Starships is all about ship customization, tactical combat (http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/24/7883929/sid-meiers-starships-preview)

There is a new free to play game on Steam called Nosgoth, and well it's not terrible. I downloaded it last night and played a few hours with friends, it's a little unbalanced right now but it's still in beta so hopefully they will get things worked out. Ton of fun with friends though.

Link to the steam page

Nosgoth on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/200110/)

Anyone tried out Albion Online which started its winter alpha yesterday?
https://albiononline.com/

Its gotten great write ups and is supposed to be somewhat similar to Ultima Online.

The 50 best free PC games - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/the-50-best-free-pc-games/)

The week's highs and lows in PC gaming - PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/the-weeks-highs-and-lows-in-pc-gaming_feb27/)

SimCity developer Maxis is no more, EA shuts studio down | Games | Geek.com (http://www.geek.com/games/simcity-developer-maxis-is-no-more-ea-shuts-studio-1617111/)

Oh damn. Now there's a blow to the nostalgia.

SimCity developer Maxis is no more, EA shuts studio down | Games | Geek.com (http://www.geek.com/games/simcity-developer-maxis-is-no-more-ea-shuts-studio-1617111/)

EA stinks.........

Did anyone see the HORRENDOUS trailer for Roller Coaster Tycoon World? The graphics somehow look worse that RCT3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgAhPffWsM

Luckily it looks like some other games are trying to fill this void. Parkitect (http://www.themeparkitect.com/)

SimCity developer Maxis is no more, EA shuts studio down | Games | Geek.com (http://www.geek.com/games/simcity-developer-maxis-is-no-more-ea-shuts-studio-1617111/)

Damn, I was hoping EA was slowly redeeming itself while in comparision Ubisoft was crapping on gamers.
Its turns out both suck.

Damn, I was hoping EA was slowly redeeming itself while in comparision Ubisoft was crapping on gamers.
Its turns out both suck.

EA redeem itself? Is that even possible? :)

The whole releasing Sims 4 unfinished to include basic features like a swimming pool for DLC content is just low.

Did anyone see the HORRENDOUS trailer for Roller Coaster Tycoon World? The graphics somehow look worse that RCT3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgAhPffWsM

Luckily it looks like some other games are trying to fill this void. Parkitect (http://www.themeparkitect.com/)Not a big fan of that either.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tppTzfBXfU

Doesn't look bad though. I'll probably end up buying it and playing with it for a couple weeks.

Not a big fan of that either.

Doesn't look bad though. I'll probably end up buying it and playing with it for a couple weeks.

Considering it is still in Alpha, it's not half bad. Reminds me of RCT 2 before they went all crazy for 3.

Anyone interested in a city builder/sim should check out Cities: Skylines.
Cities: Skylines on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/255710/)

Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.

From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You’re only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!


Main features: ◾Multi-tiered and challenging simulation: Constructing your city from the ground up is easy to learn, but hard to master. Playing as the mayor of your city you’ll be faced with balancing essential requirements such as education, water electricity, police, fire fighting, healthcare and much more along with your citys real economy system. Citizens within your city react fluidly, with gravitas and with an air of authenticity to a multitude of game play scenarios.

◾Extensive local traffic simulation: Colossal Orders extensive experience developing the Cities in Motion series is fully utilized in a fully fleshed out and well-crafted transport systems.

◾Districts and Policies: Be more than just an administrator from city hall. Designating parts of your city as a district results in the application of policies which results in you rising to the status of Mayor for your own city.

◾Extensive modding support: Build or improve on existing maps and structures. You can then import them into the game, share them as well as download the creations of other city builders on the Steam workshop


Some of the mods in the steam workshop look awesome. You can create terrain/map of anything, then build on it as you like. Would be nice to see a OKC mod!:wink:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJb7C2OE9xM

I'm enjoying it so far. The street/road building feature needs some work to be on the same level as Cities in Motion, but they'll get there. Definitely blows SimCity 5 away.

Yep, I've put almost 10 hours in a couple days into the game. After being incredibly let down by the last SimCity this is rubbing me the right way in so many ways. Also it helps that Paradox who is publishing the game is infamous for their support of games, so I'm looking forward to years of updates to the game.

Yep, I've put almost 10 hours in a couple days into the game. After being incredibly let down by the last SimCity this is rubbing me the right way in so many ways. Also it helps that Paradox who is publishing the game is infamous for their support of games, so I'm looking forward to years of updates to the game.

Paradox is notorious for having hordes of DLC{see Europa Universalis 4, CK2}and if it is quality DLC and adds something to the game I have no problems. Cash grab DLC I hate.

Paradox is notorious for having hordes of DLC{see Europa Universalis 4, CK2}and if it is quality DLC and adds something to the game I have no problems. Cash grab DLC I hate.

At least they aren't EA. :) Worst case with DLCs, wait until July with the Summer Steam sale and it'll all be 70% off.

At least they aren't EA. :) Worst case with DLCs, wait until July with the Summer Steam sale and it'll all be 70% off.

Of course no one is that bad.
Here is a list of content for Europa Universalis 4 which doesn't include the base game which is 39.99{on steam anyway}
Downloadable Content For This Game

$14.99
Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado
$5.99
Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado Content Pack
$2.49
Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Volume 2 Music Pack
$19.99
Europa Universalis IV: Art of War
$14.99
Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
$9.99
Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations
$4.99
Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Evangelical Union Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Catholic League Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Art of War Ebook
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Muslim Ships Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Trade Nations Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations E-book
$4.99
Europa Universalis IV: American Dream
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: National Monuments II
$6.99
Europa Universalis IV: Pre-Order Pack
$3.99
Europa Universalis IV: Call-to-Arms Pack
$7.99
Europa Universalis IV: Digital Extreme Edition Upgrade Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Conquistadors Unit pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Native Americans Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Native Americans II Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Colonial British and French Unit pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Muslim Advisor Portraits
$6.99
Europa Universalis IV: Anthology of Alternate History
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Indian Subcontinent Unit Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Indian Ships Unit Pack
$2.49
Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Music Pack
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Songs of the New World
$1.99
Europa Universalis IV: Republican Music Pack
$1.99


This is approx. 130.00 worth of DLC plus the cost of the base game 39.99= 170.00.
That's quite a investment, but I suppose for the fan that truly loves the game/series they would have no trouble paying that.

Game Developers can get away with quite a bit that would never fly in the "real world".

Just a quick FYI to anyone interested in "Cities Skylines" it is on sale right now at Green Man Gaming for 21.99 in the VIP section. Signing up is free and I have bought a couple of titles there so they are 100% legit.

http://www.greenmangaming.com/

At least they aren't EA. :) Worst case with DLCs, wait until July with the Summer Steam sale and it'll all be 70% off.

Or just not buy the downloadable content. Only about 3 or four of those listed are worth buying.

Indeed, they release a lot of DLC but most is usually just adding some fun things for history buffs like specific encounters or time periods, they usually put out a few core DLC's then a lot of fluff, but none of it is ever required and they always update the base game so the core audience can enjoy their games.