Hey! It's Thursday, and you know what happens on Thursdays, right?
That's right... we ask ChatGPT to craft us a joke involving the free
games from Epic Games store! (What, you thought it was something
else?) Let's see what it came up with:
Q: Why did the game developer go broke after releasing
their game for free on the Epic Games Store?
A: Because they couldn't count on any Epic profits!
Ha-ha? Well, a working humor module is probably something they're
building into the NEXT version of ChatGPT.
Anyway, Thursday /also/ means free games (although I'm sure that's
much less important to people here, right? ;-). This week we get:
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
* Soulstice
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
This game gets a 10-point boost just for its punnish title.
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
It doesn't look like a bad game, but neither does it stand
out in any way. It's a game I'll happily grab, and then
just as happily forget about.
* Soulstice
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
This game gets a 10-point boost just for its punnish title.
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
It doesn't look like a bad game, but neither does it stand
out in any way. It's a game I'll happily grab, and then
just as happily forget about.
On Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:01:21 -0400, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,
Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
* SoulsticeAre you sure it's not a "Dark Souls" clone? By the title I was guessing
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
This game gets a 10-point boost just for its punnish title.
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
It doesn't look like a bad game, but neither does it stand
out in any way. It's a game I'll happily grab, and then
just as happily forget about.
that it was a soulslike game, and the video looks like it very well might be.
On Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:01:21 -0400, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,
Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
* Soulstice
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
Are you sure it's not a "Dark Souls" clone? By the title I was guessing
that it was a soulslike game, and the video looks like it very well might
be.
Anyway, Thursday /also/ means free games (although I'm sure that's
much less important to people here, right? ;-). This week we get:
Hey! It's Thursday, and you know what happens on Thursdays, right?
That's right... we ask ChatGPT to craft us a joke involving the free
games from Epic Games store! (What, you thought it was something
else?) Let's see what it came up with:
Q: Why did the game developer go broke after releasing
their game for free on the Epic Games Store?
A: Because they couldn't count on any Epic profits!
Ha-ha? Well, a working humor module is probably something they're
building into the NEXT version of ChatGPT.
Anyway, Thursday /also/ means free games (although I'm sure that's
much less important to people here, right? ;-). This week we get:
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
* Soulstice
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
This game gets a 10-point boost just for its punnish title.
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
It doesn't look like a bad game, but neither does it stand
out in any way. It's a game I'll happily grab, and then
just as happily forget about.
Still, compared to some recent offerings from Epic, this week's games
are tolerable; I can appreciate the off-beat stuff it looks
competently made. So The Number (tm) has gone up by two, in my case.
How about you? Will either (or both) of these games grace your
video-game library? You have seven days to decide.
* Soulstice
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
This game gets a 10-point boost just for its punnish title.
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
It doesn't look like a bad game, but neither does it stand
out in any way. It's a game I'll happily grab, and then
just as happily forget about.
So so ratings. I took it anyways, but I doubt I will play it ever.
Hey! It's Thursday, and you know what happens on Thursdays, right?
That's right... we ask ChatGPT to craft us a joke involving the free
games from Epic Games store! (What, you thought it was something
else?) Let's see what it came up with:
Q: Why did the game developer go broke after releasing
their game for free on the Epic Games Store?
A: Because they couldn't count on any Epic profits!
Ha-ha? Well, a working humor module is probably something they're
building into the NEXT version of ChatGPT.
Anyway, Thursday /also/ means free games (although I'm sure that's
much less important to people here, right? ;-). This week we get:
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
* Soulstice
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/soulstice
This game gets a 10-point boost just for its punnish title.
But beyond that, it doesn't look particularly exciting to me:
an Indie 'Devil May Cry" clone with less style and character.
It doesn't look like a bad game, but neither does it stand
out in any way. It's a game I'll happily grab, and then
just as happily forget about.
Still, compared to some recent offerings from Epic, this week's games
are tolerable; I can appreciate the off-beat stuff it looks
competently made. So The Number (tm) has gone up by two, in my case.
How about you? Will either (or both) of these games grace your
video-game library? You have seven days to decide.
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
On 28/09/2023 16:01, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
Games like Truck Simulator aren't my cup of tea but I do understand
(kinda anyway) why people like them. Model Builder, I suppose I can see
why it might be attractive to some but for me it misses key aspects of
why people do modelling. So a big one is the physicality of it. Then >modelling has rather moved on from the 80's and weathering has become a
core aspect of it for many people. Next up, making the model your own
whether it's as simple as getting a different set of decals, adding
extra details or just using after market parts. The list could go on.
The price part, no it's not cheap but it's not that expensive just to
get a basic set-up and then add to it over time but it is correct to
that it really isn't the buying kits with pocket money that it used to
be. Now can you spend some serious money, absolutely you can (and I know >people who do) but you don't have to. Space and convenience, of yes but
I also know people who's modelling space is no more than a small desk.
So overall I'm can't really say it represents anything but a small part
of the hobby. Of course if it gets people into the actual hobby then I'm
all for it because people are dying at an alarming rate!
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other people probably
get when I tell them I enjoy titles like "Truck Simulator" or "Lawn
Mower Simulator": what's the point?
On Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:06:19 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
On 28/09/2023 16:01, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
* Model Builder
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
"Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what's the
point? I'd much rather build a model for real than do
it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
Games like Truck Simulator aren't my cup of tea but I do understand
(kinda anyway) why people like them. Model Builder, I suppose I can see
why it might be attractive to some but for me it misses key aspects of
why people do modelling. So a big one is the physicality of it. Then
modelling has rather moved on from the 80's and weathering has become a
core aspect of it for many people. Next up, making the model your own
whether it's as simple as getting a different set of decals, adding
extra details or just using after market parts. The list could go on.
The price part, no it's not cheap but it's not that expensive just to
get a basic set-up and then add to it over time but it is correct to
that it really isn't the buying kits with pocket money that it used to
be. Now can you spend some serious money, absolutely you can (and I know
people who do) but you don't have to. Space and convenience, of yes but
I also know people who's modelling space is no more than a small desk.
So overall I'm can't really say it represents anything but a small part
of the hobby. Of course if it gets people into the actual hobby then I'm
all for it because people are dying at an alarming rate!
That's a shame. I have a lot of fond memories of building models in my younger days. But I've given it up, mostly due to a lack of space: not
just for the assembly, or tools, but to display the finished product.
For some reasons, all my shelves and closests are full. ;-)
I still enjoy watching modellers on YouTube do their thing (especially
the ones who do dioramas, which is something I never attempted back in
the day. Then again, back then we didn't have half the the tools they
have today: electrostatic grass planters, or transparent resins for
water, or wire-cutters to slice through foam blocks, or 3D-printed
boulders). I'm often tempted to get back into the hobby, but then
there's a sale on GOG and there goes my hobby money ;-)
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