[Hivemind] Revolution Calling...
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Skade
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Visually the game is much better than previous installments. lara recieves the biggest boost, going from 500 polygons to 5000, which actually makes her almost look like a *normal* woman. 
This does have its drawback though. Several times I have run into spots where the game seriously lags because of her polygon count, rain effects, and backgrounds. So far this has not affected the game play, but I imagine it could.
Gameplay is similar to before, though a stealth mode has been added, and some old moves like the hop back are gone. The stealth mode has limited usage from what I've seen, but is good for checking things out before running headling to your death.
There is a new *story* aspect to the agme, where you can engage characters in doalouge, and have choices to make. Playing around with this some you find that often it really doesn;t matter what you say, the result is nearly the same. One more thing that was added is an upgrade system, and this is where my major beef is.
Lara can no longer hang indefinatly from ledges and such, she now grows tired and can fall to her death. Likewise, while she can burst down doors, some are to strong for her. The game has a system where by performing certain actions she increases her strength. So she slowly is able to jump further, push larger objects, burst stronger doors, hold her grip longer and other physical activities. The problem I have found is that you may pass a level without performing the necessary upgrade, meaning at the next level you could very well be stuck, as there is not always a workaround for the next obstacle.
That problem might be irrelevant though. I know people have finished the game, but I ran into a point where I could not break down a necessary door. I assumed I had missed an upgrade, so i went, bought a guide, and checked myself. I have not. So, I started over, taking a slightly different path to see if the alternative upgrade points will solve the issue. I have to hope that it has.
It is a good game, but if this upgrade problem is not just me, it might not be worth buying. makes me wish I had waited for PC, then there might be a patch if it is in software.
This does have its drawback though. Several times I have run into spots where the game seriously lags because of her polygon count, rain effects, and backgrounds. So far this has not affected the game play, but I imagine it could. Gameplay is similar to before, though a stealth mode has been added, and some old moves like the hop back are gone. The stealth mode has limited usage from what I've seen, but is good for checking things out before running headling to your death.
There is a new *story* aspect to the agme, where you can engage characters in doalouge, and have choices to make. Playing around with this some you find that often it really doesn;t matter what you say, the result is nearly the same. One more thing that was added is an upgrade system, and this is where my major beef is.
Lara can no longer hang indefinatly from ledges and such, she now grows tired and can fall to her death. Likewise, while she can burst down doors, some are to strong for her. The game has a system where by performing certain actions she increases her strength. So she slowly is able to jump further, push larger objects, burst stronger doors, hold her grip longer and other physical activities. The problem I have found is that you may pass a level without performing the necessary upgrade, meaning at the next level you could very well be stuck, as there is not always a workaround for the next obstacle.
That problem might be irrelevant though. I know people have finished the game, but I ran into a point where I could not break down a necessary door. I assumed I had missed an upgrade, so i went, bought a guide, and checked myself. I have not. So, I started over, taking a slightly different path to see if the alternative upgrade points will solve the issue. I have to hope that it has.
It is a good game, but if this upgrade problem is not just me, it might not be worth buying. makes me wish I had waited for PC, then there might be a patch if it is in software.
Steve Jung
Explorer
Don't forget about Umberlee. She can be a mean one. I'm not sure about the Chthullu thing. How are things in the hospitality biz?Skade said:
Yep. I figure living on the coast as I am, I should cover all bets and give lip service.
Skade
Explorer
Steve Jung said:
What a week.
This week I ran into two seperate couples having private time in public. I had a mariachi band set up in my lobby and play so loud that a vase actaully feel off the table and broke. We found a woman buried to her neck on the beach because she passed out there. Then we have my actual job, which has been really wonky.
Steve Jung
Explorer
Sounds like an episode of The Love Boat. Did you see Charo around? So, about the woman buried in the sand. Did she pass out because she was buried or she got buried by someone because she was passed out?Skade said:
I need randomling's :shock: smily.
Darrin Drader
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Hey, whatever happened to Horacio and Dragongirl? I haven't seen them around for quite a while. Have they hooked up somewhere else in cyberspace?
Eternalknight
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Baraendur said:
No one has. They aren't answering posts at the Horade boards either.
How are you Hive?
Eternalknight
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Morbidity said:
Jumpy
(..hivearoos, kangaroos, geddit?)
Ah never mind
Skade
Explorer
Steve Jung said:Sounds like an episode of The Love Boat. Did you see Charo around? So, about the woman buried in the sand. Did she pass out because she was buried or she got buried by someone because she was passed out?
She passed out the night before, and ended up getting covered in sdand from the tide, and a bit of a storm. I'm totally surprised she did not drown.
BTW, I just played some more Tomb raider starting at the beginning, and it is fried. The game is seriously screwey. I can't progress, and I have done everything to the letter.
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