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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:59 pm
by Kipi
GawainBS wrote:Hehe.
The problem is that the hardware doesn't always work as desired when using older OS's, such as most videocards. Remember the days of having seperate 3D cards?
Yup. Weren't 3Dfx cards hits back ten?
Of course, such computer can't have latest hardwares. But on the other hand, where would you need the latest and best hardwares when most latest games won't even run on older OS?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:32 pm
by GawainBS
Kipi wrote:Yup. Weren't 3Dfx cards hits back ten?
Of course, such computer can't have latest hardwares. But on the other hand, where would you need the latest and best hardwares when most latest games won't even run on older OS?
Very truen but it's not always convenient to have both an old and a new PC, due to lack of space, for example.
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:40 pm
by Kipi
True, but if you really want to play both newer and older games properly, then you are forced to have two computers. That's just the way it is. Of course, having two computers doesn't mean you have to have two of everything, as mouse, keyboard, monitor and speakers may as well be used in both comps, depending on comps capabilities and connection possibilities of course.
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:44 pm
by GawainBS
I just long for the day that we can reliably run Win95/98 under some emulation program. Something like DOSBox, but for old Windows then.
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:54 pm
by Kipi
Yeah, that would be awesome, but I see several problems in terms of gaming there. WOrst problem would be the fact that when such thing happens (if it happens), the technology would be so far ahead, that even though you get the old Win9x working under emulator, the older ganes wouldn't work in that computer anymore due the fact that hardwares and softwares are too complicated for those games to handle. Currently, it's still rather easy to get old Dos games to work as for example DirectX hasn't got too complicated yet, excluding the latest version supported by Vista.
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 2:16 pm
by GawainBS
Hey, a man can dream, right?
I so long for Heavy Gear 1!
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 3:00 pm
by penguin_king
1. i wasnt around in the dark days of gaming.
2. again, i wasnt born yet.
3. if by that you mean the hardest setting then yes.
4. sure, nothing wrong with ASCII
5. only when joking with friends
6. as much as the next guy...
7. for hours? either some people talk really slowly, or they repeat themselves alot
8. dont have any pets
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 3:29 pm
by fable
penguin_king wrote:1. i wasnt around in the dark days of gaming.
You make me feel like I took part in the storming of Rome under Attila, with my Radio Shack 2 under one arm and my cassette loader under the other. "Dark days of gaming?" What the hell is that?
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 5:18 am
by penguin_king
by 'Dark Days' i simply mean the time before video games.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:22 am
by Lady Dragonfly
Yeah, fable, what the hell were you playing during those Dark Days of Gaming? Do I want to know?
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:26 am
by fable
Lady Dragonfly wrote:Yeah, fable, what the hell were you playing during those Dark Days of Gaming? Do I want to know?
It involved two nuns, a penguin, and three yards of duct tape. For the rest, you're on your own.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:37 am
by Lady Dragonfly
You did a penguin in the Radio Shack? That's pretty hardcore.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:59 am
by fable
Lady Dragonfly wrote:
You did a penguin in the Radio Shack? That's pretty hardcore.
What can I say? I live to serve.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:25 am
by dragon wench
fable wrote:What can I say? I live to serve.
I think in this case the word you want is... "service."
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 12:38 pm
by BlueSky
1. Yes....ahhh the days of DOS
2. No not at all...
3. Depends on the game
4. Graphics are not the main draw for me
5. guilty as charged
6. Sims/Pharoah/Ceo anyone?....LOL
7. only to point out the differences....LOL
8. No.....but have to admit my daughter was named for an old song from the 70's....LOL
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 1:21 pm
by Kipi
BlueSky wrote:1. Yes....ahhh the days of DOS
2. No not at all...
3. Depends on the game
4. Graphics are not the main draw for me
5. guilty as charged
6. Sims/Pharoah/Ceo anyone?....LOL
7. only to point out the differences....LOL
8. No.....but have to admit my daughter was named for an old song from the 70's....LOL
Congratulations!
You have just earned the title "Almost-but-but-not-quite Hardcore gamer"!
Just a bit more training and you can achieve teh final rank, "Hardcore Gamer"!
j/k
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 3:35 am
by DesR85
Kipi wrote:Of course, having two computers doesn't mean you have to have two of everything, as mouse, keyboard, monitor and speakers may as well be used in both comps, depending on comps capabilities and connection possibilities of course.
I remember that you need some sort of switch to switch between two different computers. Seen a technician use this once many years ago when I sent my computer over for repairs.
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 12:54 am
by Xandax
DesR85 wrote:I remember that you need some sort of switch to switch between two different computers. Seen a technician use this once many years ago when I sent my computer over for repairs.
Many forms of input switch boxes exists indeed, for mouse, keyboard, screen, sound or what ever.
IMO it is easier to have two of everything
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 12:56 pm
by Beldin
Xandax wrote:IMO it is easier to have two of everything
Do wifes/girlfriends count as "hardware" then ?
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:13 pm
by Xandax
Beldin wrote:Do wifes/girlfriends count as "hardware" then ?
Some of the time.... other times they
count as software .... depends on time of month I think......
