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Privateer

darryl — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:22:47 +0000

So, this weekend I removed Linux Mint from our bum laptop and managed to get Windows 7 back on there.

Since I’ve been hankering for a strategy game, I settled for Privateer; which is set in the Wing Commander universe. I downloaded this from GOG.com and it does not disappoint.

For an older game it does right; gameplay wise; what current games cannot manage (Sol for example).

It manages to have a great radar, keep suspense, and not make you feel helpless. One thing I have found with a current game called Sol is that while the graphics look good, It’s not fun due to the relentlessness of the AI.

Maybe that’s why I am drawn to these older space-Sims. The older ones have a better story, better gameplay, and a more immersive universe.

Granted that Sol is new and developed by an upstart company, I hope the next iteration is closer to classic games. Then I think, they’ll have a good handle on bringing the genre back

I Approve This Message

darryl — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:09 +0000

Taken In

darryl — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:39:49 +0000

Ya damn right bitches. Made ya click it!

Finally!!!

darryl — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:06:11 +0000

This is a New Years day I can support.

Happy New Year!!!

darryl — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:17:00 +0000

Yes this is early, but as most people know, we go to bed with the chickens.

I hope 2012 will be better for everyone that has had a rough 2011.

We’ve been fortunate this year to evade the eye of the corporate axe, so lets pray that 2012 will be as safe.

For anyone out there that’s faced hardships due to a terrible economy and lack of jobs available; there’s always revolution.

Ummmm….We love you family. Friends, be safe and don’t drive while drunk tonight.

Early Christmas

darryl — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:47:27 +0000

Hope I won’t need hair of the dog tomorrow.

A good day

maggie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:24:43 +0000

All these things added together equal a good day.

a nice big soon to be pot of chicken & dumplings steaming on the stove

a nice cold glass of beer

a new knitting pattern

Finished

maggie — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:55:22 +0000

I’ve finally finished up the last of the Christmas gifts… cards have been bought, gift cards picked out, slippers have been felted, sweaters have been knitted, blankets have been tied. I have a few other things that I need to get done, but I’m setting those aside for right now and knitting a little something for myself

Little Buddy

darryl — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:42:42 +0000

Sleeping like no ones business.

Date Night

darryl — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:17:35 +0000

Lily’s First Snow

darryl — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:25:08 +0000

Getting ready for Christmas

maggie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:45:33 +0000

I’ve been knitting, cutting, sewing, brain storming, and making lists. All this just to get ready for Christmas. I love making things for the people I love.

Sleeping Buddies

darryl — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:23:59 +0000

Reflecting On A Life That Is

darryl — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:31:49 +0000

You know, this post started back when Margaret went to Canada and the title is as far as I got.

When she’s gone I get very depressed. I tend to reflect back on the times we’ve shared and our lives. Having someone in your life for so long and not realizing what you have until it’s gone is quite an awakening.

Sorta like the Daryl Hall and John Oates song called ‘She’s Gone.’ Yeah I better learn how to face it, but she’s gone. The great thing is, she’s coming back to me on Thursday! That song has a lot of emotion in the vocal melody and music to really stand out to me. Of course the lyrics suggest a different tale, but that’s not what I’m getting at.

I love Margaret more than anything. She’s my little 5’2″ little momma. Little momma short legs. Old woman (said in a shout).

Sick days

maggie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:38:11 +0000

Darryl and I have been having a rough go since 12:30 am Monday morning. We believe it had something to do with the chili we had for dinner. Even after a full day of sleep, some crackers, and water we still aren’t 100%. Darryl went back to work this morning and I felt so sorry for him. I’m on vacation so I can stay home and rest, and even though it’s not to busy at work it’s still not home. I just hoping we’re okay by the Thursday. I would hate to miss thanksgiving!