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| 6 APR 2009 at 8:05am |
SharonBSorcerer Apprentice


Posts : 310 Joined: 24 JUL 2007 Location: US, Delaware
Status : Offline | System Shock 2 has an XP installer at this site:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/system-shock-2-winxp2000-fix/downloads/system-shock-2-winxp2000-fix.
I have played this game with no problem. Can't remember if I turned off hyperthreading or not.
Hope this helps someone.
Edit: Just read my notes on this game -- this patch bypasses SafeDisc. So no new info here. Nevermind. [smiley=sorry.gif]
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| 6 APR 2009 at 9:49am |
| Deleted User | Thanks, Fnord and SharonB, for your info on System Shock 2. I'm going to try it out soon!
Re COCCOTE: I have actually read "Shadow over Innsmouth" and a few other of Lovecraft's stories, but... I think it was firstly the implied violence, torture and suffering, and then also the very well done graphics, that capture the creepy look of the inhabitants of Innsmouth so well, that got me too creeped out eventually. You never get such a terrible sense of constant horror while just reading the stories.
So although I find myself drawn to and fascinated by Survival Horror, on the hand, on the other hand I'm also a bit of a wimp.. :-/
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| 8 APR 2009 at 12:11pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman


Posts : 1093 Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | A shot of the library! As you can see my classmate is injured
[IMG]http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3484/obscure1.jpg[/IMG]
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 8 APR 2009 at 12:32pm |
| Deleted User | Nicer graphics than I'd have thought for the first game! Are you the guy? What's that in your hand? Looks like a torch shaped like a gun.
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| 8 APR 2009 at 12:47pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman


Posts : 1093 Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By TheTraveler (8 APR 2009 12:31pm) Nicer graphics than I'd have thought for the first game! Are you the guy? What's that in your hand? Looks like a torch shaped like a gun.
It's a gun with a torch wrapped together. And yes the graphics are superb (it's a game released in 2004).
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 8 APR 2009 at 6:18pm |
AyaGrand Inquisitor


Posts : 7277 Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | There's of course a review of Obscure on JA, written by somebody who, from what I've heard, is a brilliant reviewer and downright awesome guy... [smiley=whistle.gif]
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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| 8 APR 2009 at 7:49pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman


Posts : 1093 Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Another shot Trav. Damn dungeons!
[IMG]http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6795/obscure2.jpg[/IMG]
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 8 APR 2009 at 8:03pm |
| Deleted User | You know what, Taurnil, I'm actually glad to see you're making your shots smaller now, as with the big ones, it's a bit hard to see everything all at once. Ok, personally, (as I'm currently using quite a small monitor), I'd probably want the darker shots just a teensy bit bigger, but I can see you are working on an optimal sizing there. 8-)
Keep them coming! 8-)
Had a look at your review, Aya. Nice! [smiley=thumbup.gif]
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| 9 APR 2009 at 9:11am |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman


Posts : 1093 Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Aya_Brea (8 APR 2009 6:18pm) There's of course a review of Obscure on JA, written by somebody who, from what I've heard, is a brilliant reviewer and downright awesome guy... [smiley=whistle.gif]
Your review is nice and elucidatory by all means. The game is great because I recall these fond memories that we all had back there (school years etc) +the monsters that give a.... spicy look at the game. I only played it once, back in 2004 and for 20 minutes only cause the gameplay with only the keyboard was really hard to accomplish. I'm glad that I didn't get rid of it! I don't know about the sequels. Have you played them? I think they're called Aftermath and Obscure II. Give us some information if you played them!
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 9 APR 2009 at 7:37pm |
AyaGrand Inquisitor


Posts : 7277 Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | Obscure 2 and Aftermath are the same game (following the stupidity of different continent-different title). Haven't played it yet but it's in my to play list (it's actually a candidate for next game after F.E.A.R.)
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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| 14 APR 2009 at 3:24am |
CrisGerSchattenjger


Posts : 2539 Joined: 28 APR 2007 Location: US
Status : Offline | they are all scary!
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| 17 APR 2009 at 5:44pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman


Posts : 1093 Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Aya_Brea (8 APR 2009 6:18pm) There's of course a review of Obscure on JA, written by somebody who, from what I've heard, is a brilliant reviewer and downright awesome guy... [smiley=whistle.gif]
It's not too late to write a review on Obscure2 by the way!
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 19 APR 2009 at 10:45pm |
Agent BreaPrivate Detective


Posts : 705 Joined: 17 OCT 2006 Location: 0
Status : Online | Originally Posted By eragon (17 APR 2009 5:43pm) It's not too late to write a review on Obscure2 by the way! Maybe it is, since I have stopped writing reviews...
Your last waking moments are marked by wretched pain as you provide dinner for a group of ill-mannered dinner guests that just wouldn't leave.
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| 20 APR 2009 at 5:06pm |
Taurnil MithrandirJourneyman


Posts : 1093 Joined: 13 AUG 2006
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Agent_Brea (19 APR 2009 10:45pm)
Originally Posted By eragon (17 APR 2009 5:43pm) It's not too late to write a review on Obscure2 by the way! Maybe it is, since I have stopped writing reviews...
Well, you should consider starting over again!
....set the controls for the heart of the sun....
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| 20 APR 2009 at 8:04pm |
AyaGrand Inquisitor


Posts : 7277 Joined: 16 OCT 2002
Status : Offline | I did consider it, esp after finishing SH5, but I don't see it happening. I know, my fans are probably devastated!
You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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