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Come To The Cheerful Ghost Booth @ OMSI After Dark

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Start: Wed - May 28, 2014 @ 6:00pm PDT

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Cheerful Ghost will have a booth at the upcoming OMSI after dark. OMSI after dark is an event for Portland based science nerds to have fun with tech and eat...

"Chocolate, bacon, coffee...you just can't say no. Find out why as we explore guilty pleasures and the science behind... Read All

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Wolfenstein: The New Order Release

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Start: Tue - May 20, 2014

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Wolfenstein: The New Order on Steam

The new Wolfenstein game launches in May. If you are going to pre-order the game or just buy it at launch, join the event!

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jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/24/2014 at 08:44pm

Yep. Going to get this on drop day.

http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/wolfenstein-the-new-order-hands-on-loud-violent-and-utterly-idiosyncratic/#null

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/26/2014 at 03:04pm

Really nice review of the press beta: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5RAs9BJ-bLU

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/15/2014 at 03:44pm

I'm so torn! I have credit at GameStop from trade-ins, enough to get one or two games (AAA + indie). More than a few good ones coming out in May. I've been putting of Reaper because of it. It's a toss-up right now between Watch Dogs and Wolfenstein. The fact that Wolfenstein is causing me to reconsider getting Watch Dogs says something. Then there's Transistor, and I've been interested to try out Killer is Dead, which is on sale on Steam right now. Decisions, decisions.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/16/2014 at 12:51am

I hear you. I don't have much interest in Watch Dogs myself so the choice between that and Wolf is pretty easy :D

As to Reaper or not, I am incredibly biased. :D

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/17/2014 at 12:24am

hmmm... Joystiq deals has it on sale for $49.99
https://deals.joystiq.com/sales/wolfenstein-the-new-order-pc-pre-order-doom-beta-for-pc

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/17/2014 at 02:04am

That's a great deal. It's reduced price and you get a Steam key too...

Travis Admin wrote on 05/17/2014 at 02:44am

Ha, and I just got around to preordering yesterday. I guess I should have waited a day.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/19/2014 at 05:39pm

pre-loading it now on Steam. It's 40 gigs. Holy shit.

I hope this game is awesome.

Travis Admin wrote on 05/19/2014 at 08:53pm

I'm glad I cleaned up my Steam hard drive the other day. I have 100 gb free out of a 1TB. I probably need to clean it some more.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/19/2014 at 09:33pm

If I get a few more games like this i'll need to get a larger hard drive! Then again, I could clean up some old games I don't play much as well. I think we'll be in a new age when a game cracks 100G. Which may very well be the next Elder Scrolls game.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/19/2014 at 09:38pm

I did a very, very stupid thing yesterday, and am suffering the consequence now. Clean wipe and install of everything :(.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/20/2014 at 12:51am

Wow. Well, sometimes you need to do that. Good luck and hope you had backups of the important stuff!

Travis Admin wrote on 05/20/2014 at 03:26am

Oh dear. I'm almost afraid to ask, but I must: What was the very stupid thing?

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/20/2014 at 03:29am

Yeah, I kind of what to know too but I don't want to "dwell on the pain" in whatever way it turned out to be bad.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/20/2014 at 05:10pm

Would you knowingly stick your hand into a box of poisonous spiders? I did the internet equivalent. I downloaded an untrustworthy .exe, and then ran it. I can't explain it. The only excuse I can muster is that I've only been in a PC environment for two years (all Mac, prior), and my brain had a moment of "Well, it's not like it can kill my system." It can, kids. It can.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/21/2014 at 12:07am

Oh man. Yeah, that happened to my wife a bit ago. It looked like an update for Firefox and it exploded the computer. I was able to beat it into submission but WOW it exploded with spyware in seconds.

Windows really is a cesspool security wise.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/21/2014 at 12:08am

PS The New Order is fun. Lot's to say about it and i'll save it for the roundtable/future review.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/21/2014 at 01:53am

Excellent! Glad you're enjoying it, and can't wait to hear the good news :)

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/21/2014 at 04:38am

Did you pick it up scrypt? I wasn't sure how that turned out.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/22/2014 at 02:53am

I haven't decided yet. Watch Dogs was the whole reason I got a Ps4, so to change gears at this point would be tough. However, Wolfenstein seems to have the power to do that.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/22/2014 at 05:40am

You got a PS4? Awesome. I've heard Wolfenstein: New Order is awesome on the PS4 so you have great options in getting it. I can't say which you'd prefer.

That said, I really have been loving the shit out of Wolfenstein. I hope they release DLC for this one because i'd love more of it.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/22/2014 at 12:46pm

I've had one since launch. I haven't been playing it because... well, there hasn't been much to play on it. Watch Dogs was supposed to be included in the bundle I pre-ordered, but delayed, and now it's finally coming out. I might wait until both have been out for a week, to get a general consensus. Your vote for Wolfenstein means a lot :)

Travis Admin wrote on 05/24/2014 at 05:49pm

This game is incredible. I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't played it, or haven't gotten far enough into the game yet, but one of the most over-the-top things ever just happened and it made me realize that The New Order balances absolute insanity and excess with poignancy on the head of a pin, and doesn't seem to ever lose the balance. I'm just blown away. Not done yet, I'm not even sure how far through I am. I'm intentionally avoiding walkthroughs or anything like that.

But seriously, over 7 hours in I can't recommend this enough. If it was over now it would be $60 well-spent.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/24/2014 at 06:06pm

Goddamnit, Travis. I was 80/20 in favor of Watch Dogs. Is it worth going into debt $60?

scrypt Supporter wrote on 05/24/2014 at 06:16pm

Nevermind. I did it. I hate you both. (Not really. I love you!)

Travis Admin wrote on 05/24/2014 at 08:00pm

Haha, I hope you dig it.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 05/24/2014 at 11:42pm

It's a great game. One of the most satisfying games of the last bit. Not finished with it yet, kind of want to take my time.

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Cheerful Ghost @ The Victory Condition Arcade

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General Discussion on Web

Cheerful Ghost will have a booth at this years Victory Condition Arcade, so stop by and check us out if you are in Portland May 14th or the 15th from 5pm-10pm.

A bit about The Victory Condition Arcade:

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PIGSquad's Mayhem Game Jam 2014

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General Discussion on Web

Portland Indie Game Squad is hosting a May game jam open to anyone that wants to get together with like minded individuals to make games over a weekend. If you are interested in breaking in to the game scene and have the time, this is your chance!

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Age of Mythology Extended Edition Release

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Age of Mythology: Extended Edition on Steam

Finally, Age of Mythology gets the HD treatment. May 8th is the date it drops, join the event, add it to your calendar and talk about it in the comments.

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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Launch

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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls on Battlenet

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls is dropping on March 25th and I am creating an event for everyone that will be picking it up. Join this event to talk about the game up to launch and your initial thoughts on it.

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Travis Admin wrote on 12/28/2013 at 05:52am

My wife and I will probably jump right into Act V with my Monk and her Wizard or Monk, then come back to the Crusader later. I'm looking forward to the new content more than the new class. In fact, out of all the new mechanics and things, the new act is what I'm most looking forward to. I've been clicking my way around the same 4 acts for far too long. I guess we'll get at least one physical collectors edition.

At this point in the process, I can't see any good reason to pick up the game right now.

Travis Admin wrote on 12/28/2013 at 05:53am

Oh and I will definitely be making an all-crusader event shortly after launch. Unless someone beats me to it.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/28/2013 at 06:52pm

Unsure if I am going Crusader right away. I want to experience the new rad of the Crusader and how the game plays with loot 2.0 and the improved mechanics. Let you know when I make up my mind BUT either way i'd love a "all crusaders" event. :D

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/02/2014 at 10:17pm

Let me know where you plan on pre-ordering it from. I want to get it from Best Buy as it's the closest to my house and I can just walk in and pick it up on launch day.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/02/2014 at 10:19pm

I will probably do the same. I don't like Best Buy but I like them more than Gamestop.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/02/2014 at 10:28pm

They seem fine for an electronic super store, but I hear you. Hopefully we can pre-order it soon.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/10/2014 at 05:00am

Thought this was fun. I think the Alien US President would be a good addition to the game. Seriously. It wouldn't maybe fit in with the world lore but it would be a fun class.

http://m.ign.com/articles/2010/12/22/rejected-diablo-iii-classes

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/30/2014 at 02:03am

For anyone that joins up in the future, they just dropped the info on the full Collectors Edition and what's included.

http://cheerfulghost.com/jdodson/posts/1853

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/08/2014 at 11:29pm

I am nearly certain when this drops I am going to start a Crusader and head into Sanctuary from the start. Since i've only ever gotten to Hell with my main character i've only beaten the game a handful of times. So I am not upset to play the main story again and in fact I just played D3 the other day and was wanting to do it all over again.

I am digging the idea of starting over with the Crusader because not only will I get the new loot system from the start but also the full Crusader dialog options and how that feels. Unsure if ill roll a man or woman Crusader and if Blizzard showed off what she looked like that might help me out a bit.

I am so fan-boying it right now and I know for many that might seem odd as D3 was a let down, but for what it was I like the game quite a bit and can't wait to check out the new stuff.

Travis Admin wrote on 02/09/2014 at 01:51am

D3 was never a letdown for me. Blizzard handled some things questionably but I always had tons of fun. I got way more out of it than I ever expected.

And yeah, I'm making myself wait until the release to dive back in. It's getting harder and harder.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/09/2014 at 01:57am

Totally, it's only a little under two months...

Travis Admin wrote on 02/09/2014 at 02:11am

I know! I keep hoping I'll get that email from Blizzard inviting me into the beta. The PTR for the new stuff that isn't included in RoS is nice though. I love the changes they're making.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/09/2014 at 03:22am

Yeah, I can't wait. I wonder how many more expansions they are going to do? If they are all as awesome as RoS I don't think i'd mind a couple.

Travis Admin wrote on 02/09/2014 at 03:54am

I don't know. Traditionally Diablo games have just had the one expansion but I would be surprised if that sticks for D3.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/09/2014 at 04:15am

True, but D2 expansion contained two characters and this one is one. I mean thats not a great metric, but i'd personally dig a few more acts and characters.

Travis Admin wrote on 02/09/2014 at 04:35am

You also have to look at Starcraft. It got one expansion, but Starcraft 2 is getting two. I think the gaming world is moving toward more acceptance of expansions and DLC so I expect Blizzard would want to take advantage of that.

What I'm most looking forward to is the loot changes. With the AH shutting down, they've got a lot to do to keep up with loot demands.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/09/2014 at 07:22am

From what I've heard the PC version is going to be very similar to the console version which had great loot drops. In fact when you completed quests you got some pretty great loot geared for your character so hopefully that makes it to PC too.

I'd also live to get controller support for PC but they have said that might not ever come.

Travis Admin wrote on 02/09/2014 at 04:26pm

Yes Loot 2.0 is a big focus in the PTR. I think it's even better than the console version. I imagine that I will never miss the auction house on my way to level 70, but the endgame stuff is where it gets harder.

If you don't mind waiting for another massive download, I recommend checking out the PTR. It's a nice peek at what's coming and you can mess around and take chances without worrying about it affecting your main character.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/09/2014 at 08:54pm

Yeah, I might do that, thanks Travis.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/25/2014 at 12:56am

They are adding two more pre-order incentives. If you don't digitally pre-order, you still get the goods if you register your key before March 31st. I appreciate Blizz doing the right thing for people that pre-order outside Battle.net.

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/13032539

scrypt Supporter wrote on 02/26/2014 at 01:41am

Okay, fine. I'm in :)
As it is, I haven't played since we all played back in the mid 2013's. Will I be completely outmatched for Reaper?

Travis Admin wrote on 02/26/2014 at 02:08am

I don't know how the difficulty curve will be adjusted for Reaper, if at all. Since the curve went perfectly between Act 4 Normal - Act 1 Nightmare, I'm not sure where Reaper will fit in.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 02/26/2014 at 03:01am

So, you're saying I should play more Diablo III. :)

Travis Admin wrote on 02/26/2014 at 04:37am

Always!

I hear the 2.0 patch is coming soon. It was supposed to be out today but there were issues. Awesome of them to push that out early, if it actually happens.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/26/2014 at 05:12pm

> As it is, I haven't played since we all played back in the mid 2013's. Will I be completely outmatched for Reaper?

They have taken some tips from the console version to adjust the difficulty. So, if the game is too hard you can turn it down and if too easy, turn it up.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 02/27/2014 at 05:00pm

http://cheerfulghost.com/jdodson/posts/1907

After playing the update I have the impression Reaper is actually done. Oh well, so much new stuff with this update.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 03/02/2014 at 06:18pm

" Yeah, I would say that's it. I would call Adventure Mode the primary feature of the expansion. That said, I think Act V is our best act, so we did take everything we learned there. And you do have to kill Malthael once with one character before Adventure Mode is unlocked. But knowing that you don't have to play story mode over and over again allows people to relax and just enjoy Act V for what it is; and they may or may not come back to it after that, but they don't have to. It doesn't feel as onerous to sit through those things."

Seems like you have to beat Ep. V before Adventure mode is unlocked. I'll play Ep. V first but why the unlock? I don't know how I feel about that.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/02/28/diablo-iii-interview-lead-designers-reflect-on-their-mistakes-look-ahead-to-reaper-of-souls/

Travis Admin wrote on 03/02/2014 at 06:29pm

It does seem weird that they would require that. I mean it doesn't change my plans at all. Act V and the Crusader are the two things I want to check out first, but I'm not sure why they'd lock that down.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 03/02/2014 at 08:16pm

To make the game feel larger? Or maybe there is some story element in Act V that makes adventure mode unlocking make more sense.

In that interview Blizz did say that the expansion primarily hangs on adventure mode.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 03/21/2014 at 09:53pm

Whoa, this weekend only, they are handing out 100% XP boost.

http://us.battle.net//d3/en/blog/13407841

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Valve's "Free To Play" Movie Launch

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Dota 2 on Steam

"Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament. In recent years, e-sports has surged in popularity to become one of the most... Read All

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NWCGE Video Game Swap Meet

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Start: Sat - January 18, 2014 @ 10:00am PST

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Cheerful Ghost will have a booth at this years Northwest Classic Games Enthusiasts Swap Meet in Portland.

Join the event, and let me know you will be attending!

"Doors open at 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 at the door.

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Humble Bundle X

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https://twitter.com/humble/status/418901884926427136

http://instagram.com/p/ir8YvFvWrX/

The Humble Folks dropped the date for the Humble Bundle 10. Can't wait to see what is included, the last two Humble Bundles have been amazing.

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Travis Admin wrote on 01/04/2014 at 05:28am

I'm hoping they'll go all out for the big 10 event.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/04/2014 at 06:34am

Yeah, me too. Been holding out buying a few games in hopes they hit the next bundle.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/06/2014 at 10:35pm

Just so everyone is aware:

https://twitter.com/humble/status/420298234712428544

"We're having a special tier in tomorrow’s bundle, but there are only 1,000 available. Be there on Jan 7 at 11am PT: https://www.humblebundle.com "

Travis Admin wrote on 01/06/2014 at 11:16pm

Ooooohhhh mysterious.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/07/2014 at 02:31am

Yeah, I know. I am going to try really hard to be one of the first 1,000 unless it isn't worth picking up or something.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/07/2014 at 03:46pm

The event expired already

One thing I'm really hoping to see in the bundle (and it may be far fetched) is Prison Architect. I want to play it to see if I'll like it. I think if I like it I will *really* like it. But I don't want to gamble that much money on it.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/07/2014 at 07:05pm

OK so the special tier included Starbound. I got there right at 2:00, f5ing like a madman until the page changed, and as soon as I noticed the new bundle up, it said there were like 600 left. 400 sold in easily less than a minute. I thought there was no way I'd get it but I did manage to snag one, though when it took me back to the site the Starbound extra had disappeared. So I think they all sold out in a minute or so. Pretty impressive.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/07/2014 at 07:28pm

Yeah, I have Starbound so I don't "need" it and it's a good thing too because I was in a meeting and couldn't jump at it like I wanted to.

Odd the event expired already, look into why that happened at all, shouldn't have.

vdogmr25 wrote on 01/08/2014 at 12:54am

Kinda "meh" on missing the starbound event. I'm just happy to snag surgeon simulator.

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Terraria 1.2.2 Holiday Server

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Terraria on Steam

Now that the new Terraria holiday update is upon us, I want to run a repeat of our 1.2 server so we can check out the new updates.

http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/1-2-2-is-now-live-and-50-off-on-steam.125734/#post-2570396

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jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/20/2013 at 06:00am

Dig the new 1.2.2 stuff but it seems to be a new Pumpkin Moon event and presents instead of candy bags. Not that I mind, I think it is really neat.

That said the fight is really awesome and I got quite a few presents including a Christmas Tree sword. Let me know what you guys have done and find.

Timogorgon Member wrote on 12/20/2013 at 05:31pm

Mrs. Claus costume. Oooooooh yeah.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/20/2013 at 05:33pm

I do like dressing up as women.

Travis Admin wrote on 12/20/2013 at 08:56pm

Everyone, never let Jon forget that he said "I do like dressing up as women."

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/21/2013 at 12:27am

😀

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/21/2013 at 01:28am

Hey Yall,

Just wanted to let you know i'll be shutting down the server in the next day or so. If you want to know why you can message me privately.

So get in your server time WHILE YOU CAN :D

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/21/2013 at 08:18pm

So WBS and I just took one two of the new holiday spawn events. I got another Razorpine and gave it to WBS and we both used them in the battle. Holy cow, the Razorpine with the Spectre Armor is awesome. So much health comes back to you in a fight.

Curious though, is there a hotkey for drinking a mana pot?

A definite must get for sure.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/21/2013 at 08:18pm

Yep, quick mana drink is "J" that will help out during the fight a ton.

http://terraria.gamepedia.com/Game_controls

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/21/2013 at 08:42pm

Oh and I will be taking the server down in the next couple hours, if you have anything on it you need grab it before it goes. I'll bring it back for a few full uninterrupted days in the new year though.

Travis Admin wrote on 12/21/2013 at 09:25pm

I never knew about J, I just have mana pots in 0, and switch to that whenever I need one. That's definitely good to know.

Timogorgon Member wrote on 12/23/2013 at 06:41pm

It's probably worth mentioning, but i used zero mana potions during our frost moon runs. I just used Magic cuffs and when my mana was getting low I let a mob hit me. http://terraria.gamepedia.com/Magic_Cuffs

Usually I prefer melee type characters, and I absolutely LOVE my paladins hammer + cursed hatchet combo, but spectre armor + magic cuffs is where it's at for these special moon events.

Travis Admin wrote on 12/24/2013 at 12:00am

Whoa, an actual use for the shackle!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 12/24/2013 at 12:47am

I know. I think I have a few in a chest somewhere if you.. need a shackle :D

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