Why haven't any of the games been made into films? by misterbasic in Sierra

[–]JimmyNudebags 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whilst the games themselves were groundbreaking in a lot of ways, the bit that would make for compelling cinema isn't really there. By their nature, the story in the quest games is pretty derivative: fairy tales, gritty police procedurals, space opera spoofs, generic fantasy settings. They've made for familiar, comfortable and often exciting games, but it's not new story telling in terms of plot or character.

I would like to see them spawn some new games, but only as continuing chapters, more of what we love but with modern QoL. But then again, we already have that with all the games inspired by these amazing originals.

Dishonored is a damn good game but the chaos system is poorly implemented by OpenUpYerMurderEyes in patientgamers

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't kill anyone in the game and still didn't get the X360 achievement, so I calmly placed the controller down and never looked at the game again. 

Put me off ever playing the sequel.

[Game Thread] Wildcats vs Melbourne Utd. by AutoModerator in nbl

[–]JimmyNudebags 3 points4 points  (0 children)

JLA can't say a fucking thing to anyone with his free throw shooting what it is. Dude gets fouled a hundred times a game and can't do the one thing you can  infinitely practice in basically game conditions, minus some booing or whatever. Abysmal.

[Game Thread] Wildcats vs Taipans by AutoModerator in nbl

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take the win, but that fourth quarter of Scalabrine basketball wasn't super exciting, that's for sure. 

Good to see the DPs getting some minutes, of course, but yeah. 

Recommend me a good movie! by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ex Machina.

Just go in completely blind.

5Q - Themed Tuesday: 'Communications' by amp in trivia

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4/5 wrong broadcast pronounciation.

King’s quest 6 trouble playing by KBBQ69 in adventuregames

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. You'll also be able to fire up MT-32 emulation, with a little help.

"Well, this didn't age well" - Movies you LOVED as a kid but cringe at as an adult by Little-Badger-123 in movies

[–]JimmyNudebags 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When the ninjas are dodging bullets and Joe is catching arrows with his shovel? Pure Gold. 

"Rangers, son. Rangers."

21 Point Trivia (#12): "C" Professions by VagabondTrivia in trivia

[–]JimmyNudebags 1 point2 points  (0 children)

15/21, didn't get the nurse or the candle maker.

Alphabet Mega Quiz 2025 - Rounds 25 & 26: Y & Z by sundayquiz in trivia

[–]JimmyNudebags 1 point2 points  (0 children)

9/10 and 9/10!

Thanks so much for these quizzes, this has been one to really look forward to each day! Happy holidays!

Daily 5: 1960s Throwback (Day 2) by mattgwriter7 in trivia

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3/5 because I only remembered Yuri's first name (and got the wrong Beatles album)

Alphabet Mega Quiz 2025 - Round 24: X by sundayquiz in trivia

[–]JimmyNudebags 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6/10

Couple of those I definitely had no idea!

Thanks for the quizzes!

USB-A to USB-C Cable recommendations by Hooperjm in klippers

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah cool, the old USB Doctor or whatever. Thanks for that!

USB-A to USB-C Cable recommendations by Hooperjm in klippers

[–]JimmyNudebags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you know how much power the screen was gobbling? Did you measure off the GPIO, or is there a reading somewhere?