I got Oblivion and installed it last night. Only real problem is that I hear this annoying, loud, buzzing noise when It's loading anything, or in certain areas, unless i'm in a menu, even with sound all the way down! Is this a problem with my sound card? Is it my processor or RAM? Is it a bug? I've tried reinstalling!
Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Ubuntu 8.04
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-6590
System Type: x86 based PC
Processor: Authentic AMD Anthlon 32-bit
Total Physical Memory (RAM total) : 512 MB
Total Virtual Memory: 2.00 GB
Page File Space: 1.22 GB
Sound Device Name: Matrox Audio Device
(NOTE: My real device name is Cmedia CMI8738. It is integrated into my motherboard and I want o get one I can add!)
Video Memory: 256 MB
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Windoze XP
So, recently I got a legal copy of Windoze XP (not a typo). Yayyyy! Nooooo!
Well, the only reason I even wanted a copy of Windoze is because I want to be able to play my games and make levels for Half-Life. I use everything else in Linux including Mail, Web Browsing, and using Windoze apps that aren't games.
RANTING:
I expected Windoze XP to work the way it was supposed to. But, noooooo. I ended up doing all the hard work of looking for drivers for my integrated sound card! I had to go through different new sound cards before I could even find a driver. After I installed my new sound card, I took the liberty of looking for a decent driver. And that took about an hour. Joy. And to find the drivers, I had to use IE. IE!!! EFFIN' IE!!!
I finally got everything (mostly) working. So, before I re-installed Ubuntu to dual boot with Windoze, I decided to install some games. I had Halo, FarCry, Half-Life 2, Half-Life (I found my copy just recently.), F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon), and A Flight Simulator by Micro$loth. I wasn't going to install the flight simulator.
So, I was going to go ahead and install the most quickest at the time, and so I first installed Halo. The install was quick and easy, and I was playing in a matter of moments. Very impressive. The graphics are amazing on my machine!
So, then, for the hack of it, I installed FarCry. I had never played the game myself at the time, but I was sure that it'd be good because there were five CD's to install. That took for-freakin'-ever.
When I finally finished installing FarCry, I ran the game itself and it took forever to load a level. That game is impressive, I play as a dude in a red Hawaiian shirt named Jack Carver. Basicaly his vacatiuon with this hot chick named Valarie was sabotaged and was found stranded on this island with mercenaries hired to kill him, or something.
Then, I tried to install my dad's copy of Half-Life 2. You need the internet to play it, which I am p'd off about. It, like FarCry, had five CD's. When if finished, it had to install Steam. Yay. And, since my dad already had to validate his copy, I cannot use it on my account. I have to login to his account to play when he's not using it. Then, I had to defragment my hard drive...which took about 2 hours. THEN...get this...before you play, you are required to install all updates. That was a pain in the butt.
Overall, Half-Life 2 runs...okay...You see, I have 50 hrz less than required, so it's a bit choppy in some areas. But, again, the graphics are great!!! Then again, It does take a while to load levels.
The next day, I decided to install F.E.A.R. which also had 5 CD's. But, after it installed, I decided to run it. It actually had many option to make performance seem to run better, which I really appreciate. Thanks, Monolith! The levels don't take forever to load, either. That was just the beginning of this great game. But using the world's most satisfying shotgun in slo-mo to kill a ghost that can go intangible is great!
I didn't even touch the simulator. I might burn it.
Then, I found my old copy of Half-Life and installed it in under 30 seconds. In OpenGL under 1200x1600, it's just great! I installed High Definition Models, Half-Life Decay, new patches, and Opposing Force. I can't say that I'm not impressed with that!
Again, I will only use Windoze for games.
That's it! Any questions, email me at sploopidy@gmail.com
Well, the only reason I even wanted a copy of Windoze is because I want to be able to play my games and make levels for Half-Life. I use everything else in Linux including Mail, Web Browsing, and using Windoze apps that aren't games.
RANTING:
I expected Windoze XP to work the way it was supposed to. But, noooooo. I ended up doing all the hard work of looking for drivers for my integrated sound card! I had to go through different new sound cards before I could even find a driver. After I installed my new sound card, I took the liberty of looking for a decent driver. And that took about an hour. Joy. And to find the drivers, I had to use IE. IE!!! EFFIN' IE!!!
I finally got everything (mostly) working. So, before I re-installed Ubuntu to dual boot with Windoze, I decided to install some games. I had Halo, FarCry, Half-Life 2, Half-Life (I found my copy just recently.), F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon), and A Flight Simulator by Micro$loth. I wasn't going to install the flight simulator.
So, I was going to go ahead and install the most quickest at the time, and so I first installed Halo. The install was quick and easy, and I was playing in a matter of moments. Very impressive. The graphics are amazing on my machine!
So, then, for the hack of it, I installed FarCry. I had never played the game myself at the time, but I was sure that it'd be good because there were five CD's to install. That took for-freakin'-ever.
When I finally finished installing FarCry, I ran the game itself and it took forever to load a level. That game is impressive, I play as a dude in a red Hawaiian shirt named Jack Carver. Basicaly his vacatiuon with this hot chick named Valarie was sabotaged and was found stranded on this island with mercenaries hired to kill him, or something.
Then, I tried to install my dad's copy of Half-Life 2. You need the internet to play it, which I am p'd off about. It, like FarCry, had five CD's. When if finished, it had to install Steam. Yay. And, since my dad already had to validate his copy, I cannot use it on my account. I have to login to his account to play when he's not using it. Then, I had to defragment my hard drive...which took about 2 hours. THEN...get this...before you play, you are required to install all updates. That was a pain in the butt.
Overall, Half-Life 2 runs...okay...You see, I have 50 hrz less than required, so it's a bit choppy in some areas. But, again, the graphics are great!!! Then again, It does take a while to load levels.
The next day, I decided to install F.E.A.R. which also had 5 CD's. But, after it installed, I decided to run it. It actually had many option to make performance seem to run better, which I really appreciate. Thanks, Monolith! The levels don't take forever to load, either. That was just the beginning of this great game. But using the world's most satisfying shotgun in slo-mo to kill a ghost that can go intangible is great!
I didn't even touch the simulator. I might burn it.
Then, I found my old copy of Half-Life and installed it in under 30 seconds. In OpenGL under 1200x1600, it's just great! I installed High Definition Models, Half-Life Decay, new patches, and Opposing Force. I can't say that I'm not impressed with that!
Again, I will only use Windoze for games.
That's it! Any questions, email me at sploopidy@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Project Natal
"No strings (or controllers) attached"..."For us, this E3 is about breaking down barriers...in a way only XBOX 360 can."...
Of course...in a way that only the Xbox 360 can. Somehow that doesn't surprise me.
"These are just some of the things that Microsoft has said about their new way of gaming called "Project Natal". No, this is not supposed to be a name for a painful error on the XBOX 360!"
Project Natal? That sounds like some terroist plan to blow up America. How painful!
Project Natal is what Microsoft agrees with, "revolutionary" and a "new" way to play, by only using the player's hands and feet, if they see a ball, they can "catch" it, "throw" it, "kick" it, lick it, "hit" it, or even "trap" it! As long as you can move your hands, shake your hips or speak , then you and your friends can jump into the "fun" -- the only experience needed is life experience!
And here we have some more Micro$loth propaganda.
Hmm..."throw", "kick", and "hit" are probobly some of the words I'd use to destroy my Xbox!
So, this may remind you of the Wii, right? Well, this is supposed to be safer than the Wii! Haven't you seen what kinds of medical problems have been caused by the Wii? With the Natal project winning people over, and no controller or remote required, people are less likely to take any physical damage during gameplay.
Hmm..."throw", "kick", and "hit" are probobly some of the words I'd use to destroy my Xbox!
So, this may remind you of the Wii, right? Well, this is supposed to be safer than the Wii! Haven't you seen what kinds of medical problems have been caused by the Wii? With the Natal project winning people over, and no controller or remote required, people are less likely to take any physical damage during gameplay.
What? Safer? How is this any safer than the Wii? What about the Eyetoy? Hmmm? With Natal, you're more likely to take damage while playing...think about it!!! It's not like this is anything new.
Monday, June 15, 2009
My doggie
Hiyas! So I was bored and I thought I'd mess around with the GIMP, an image manipulation program, and here's what I got. The top would be the edit, the bottom being the original. (The edit has red pupils on my dog's eyes if you zoom in....)
First Post
Hi All! As you may know, this is my first post to this blog. It's going to take some getting used to, so in the meantime, you can check out my other blog at Welcome to Andy's World. Also, you should check out fredbob3's blog for all your gaming news! You should also check me out on myspace and facebook, not to mention twitter! Oh, yeah, also, my Google account! You should also look for me on I Can Has Cheezeburger?.com!
This post will have two parts. One to keep you busy with happy joyfullness sites and more, and this part will tell you a bit about me.
My name is Andy Curtis and I go to Pryor Junior High School in Oklahoma. I am a computer geek, I refuse to use Internet Explorer, and no, I will not fix your PC! Get Linux! Also, I enjoy cooking and I love choir! My goal is to become a level designer for VALVe, the company who brought us Portal, Half-Life, Team Fortress and Left 4 Dead.
Do not expect me to post much on Blogger!
Well, does that count? :)
This post will have two parts. One to keep you busy with happy joyfullness sites and more, and this part will tell you a bit about me.
My name is Andy Curtis and I go to Pryor Junior High School in Oklahoma. I am a computer geek, I refuse to use Internet Explorer, and no, I will not fix your PC! Get Linux! Also, I enjoy cooking and I love choir! My goal is to become a level designer for VALVe, the company who brought us Portal, Half-Life, Team Fortress and Left 4 Dead.
Do not expect me to post much on Blogger!
Well, does that count? :)
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