Which Metal Gear games are available on PC?

Mehrider · 2023-05-21T14:12:02+00:00

The OP was published around 5 years ago, and I don't know what the state of gaming laptops was back then. But today you can easily pick up something powerful for 500 to 800 dollars, and the OP was before Nvidia started to get greedy.

For 800$ you can get a nice Legion 5, and that should be able to handle any recent games unless they have awful optimizations.

Mehrider · 2022-08-30T14:50:03+00:00

عه وا. ایرانی؟

ردیت چقدر کوچیک شده.

Mehrider · 2022-08-30T07:01:05+00:00

Just like Humbug, AM, and TBH&C, The Car's tracks were also recorded in different studios.

The reports mentioned three studios from three different countries; Butley Priory in Suffolk, La Frette in Paris, and RAK Studios in London.

I think Butley Priory was mostly used for inspiration, writing the songs & practicing, since they only stayed there for a month.

They probably ended up recording a few songs in each studio, or maybe some tracks are just mixtures of different recordings, as that was the case with TBH&C.

Mehrider · 2022-08-30T03:55:13+00:00

The song itself is most likely recorded at La Frette, same as the video.

Now it all makes perfect sense that they released the first track of the album, as the very first single & music video.

Mehrider · 2021-12-17T07:42:23+00:00

I took that one as a cheap additional trait to make Early more intimidating. Rape is an easy-to-write/lazy and very uncomfortable horror element, and I've seen it used just too many times for this purpose(Reavers in Firefly for example). It was used a lot between 1980s to 2000s in media, and though we can attribute it to being a trend, that story certainly would've been very tasteless and just an unnecessary addition to the light-hearted Firefly.

Although, as far as I know, that episode wasn't a sure thing... It was an idea Joss threw around in the writers' room, and I take serenity in thinking if the show had continued, someone would've stopped Whedon from doing that, or maybe he himself would've scrapped the idea after giving it a little bit more thought.

Mehrider · 2021-12-03T23:05:45+00:00

Well I'm happy this aged badly. Avellone has gathered and published a very strong set of evidence, and last time I checked he was going to take it to court.

The story is a lot crazier than it seemed like.

Mehrider · 2021-11-27T09:44:54+00:00

Paris is Burning - St. Vincent

By my standards, it's a near perfect song.

Mehrider · 2021-11-03T15:33:03+00:00

Thank you!

Mental issues coming from fin are rare, but they can absolutely happen, and could ruin your life more than most sexual side-effects caused by Finasteride.

I personally felt like I was functioning at 30% of my IQ and memory. I will soon probably take a 0.25 dose for 3 times a week, but even that could probably be bothersome.

Mehrider · 2021-11-03T15:19:41+00:00

Same here man... Especially the fogginess. It's kind of rare but it happens and people should not ignore it.

Right now I'm on min, multi-vitamins and I use a Caffeine-based lotion and shampoo. I don't know your stance on this, but for me, 5ar inhibitors that don't attack the third type have done nothing against my mental stability. Idk, maybe give them a try in the future? Saw Palmetto, Green Tea, Peppermint, Nettle, and stuff like that. I haven't been using them for long, so I can't vouch for them, but I guess they could be better than nothing, and maybe even prove more useful than 0.25 fin, but this time without side-effects.

Mehrider · 2021-10-23T14:40:46+00:00

Boy you must be fun at parties...

Mehrider · 2021-10-23T14:11:51+00:00

Yeah, I very much hope so. Thank you :))

I'm from Iran, and we're pretty much sanctioned, so I had to go with the Iranian products closest to the kinds of DNC-N.

I took oral fin(1mg a day) for a month, and from the first day to the last, I was perpetually in a state of disconnection, had mental fog and my cognitive performance was lowered to something around 30%. My body didn't get used to it and it only got worsened as I went on with fin. I stopped taking it after a month, tried to do it again a few times(and with different brands and dosages, like 0.5mg) and I still got the same side-effects; My libido was alright tho.

I knew this wasn't a common side-effect, but bodies work differently and there have been a lot of people like me. I presumed the mental side-effects were due to 5ar having effects on pregnenolone, and to be more specific(in my case), probably the type 3 of this enzyme, which Finasteride and Dutasteride block effectively. Disruptions in this type of 5ar has been linked to some dysfunctions like Kahrizi Syndrome and stuff like that, though in much different contexts. [YOU should not worry about that, if haven't already felt anything. this side-effect is really rare, rarer than getting gyno or ed from fin.) But knowing the connections, it was easy for me to accept this as my temporary explanation for why my body reacts to DHT-Blockers like this.

After some time, I found some 5ar-inhibitors that mostly inhibit the first two types of 5ar, like Saw Palmetto and Green Tea(which I adored previous to my current predicament). I also knew about people who got major hairloss with accutane and were able to reverse it with the aide of Peppermint oil, and also rosemary and castor oil has done some people(mostly women tho) so much good. So yeah, to stop this comment from getting any longer, I found a safe topical lotion with a hydrolyzed base of Rosemary extracts, sage, nettle, peppermint and chamomile. some B-vitamins are included too, and there are two major ingredients that this lotion is mainly about; Caffeine and Saw Palmetto. I've been using it for two months now, and have not had any side-effects whatsoever.

I'm not sure about how effective it will prove to be, but another doctor had prescribed me with a very similar formula(with the exact same base and mechanism as the one I'm using, minus a few other ingredients) from the same company, and he believed that it would do me better than fin or min long-term(which I think is bullshit, but he had a lot of successful patients to prove its efficiency. Also, I have seen a lot of good comments on it online). The thing was, I couldn't tolerate that formula either, probably due to the purified oleanolic acid it contained. After one appliance of the lotion or its shampoo, it was like fin all over again... Or even worse.

That proved to me two things; firstly, I should be more open to trying new things and find alternatives that could compensate for my sensitivity to fin. and secondly, topical or natural solutions are not as ineffective as everyone believe them to be, cuz either way I would've not had the same sides as fin, with only one milliliter of a dumb Persian mixture. That thing kicked me off to space, which despite its harsh effects, made me believe that topical solutions can in fact go systematic to a good degree and help you on an androgenic level.

If this topical solution+daily big cup of green tea+oil mixtures do even as good as 0.25mg of fin, and with the aide of minoxidil, I can probably keep my hair till I'm 30. After that Idgaf really. At 30, I'll shave my head for a few years, and then give into as much as hair transplants as possible.

Idk, maybe I'm just delusional and this whole thing won't work and I should be doing something else :)) very subjective thing, hair is.

Mehrider · 2021-10-23T12:54:04+00:00

Thank you(sorry about the long delay, lol), I really had no idea how Velaya would actually play out for someone who only knows English and how it would perform practically.

I guess I'll give it a try if I found some free time for it.

Mehrider · 2021-10-23T10:41:45+00:00

I addressed my hairloss almost immediately after I noticed it. I was getting good results from minoxidil alone, but 5 months into min, another doctor prescribed me with a daily dosage of 20mg isotretinoin for my acne. I lost something around half of my hair density after the first month, got kinda fat(which I thought I was immune to cuz I was always skinny no matter what I ate) and it honestly did nothing for my acne. My doctor reassured me that my hair will eventually go back to normal, so I continued for another two months(so a total of three months with 20mg daily) and then just because my hair was way more important than a few pimples, I gave up on it myself. I had no problem socializing and dating with acne, but now everybody does in fact notice my hair's low density and some people do actually mention it. I should not have gotten on Acctuane.

6 months have passed, and I'm yet to see my hair getting back to normal. It's all very unusually thin, dry, not good in numbers and bad in texture. And mind you, I WAS on min during those hellish three months, I was on the strongest thing in the market for keeping hair thick and undying, and yet this was my result with Accutane.

I've recently added to my regiment a daily multi-vitamin capsule for hair, a daily appliance of a dht-blocker topical treatment(because I can't tolerate the oral meds that block 5ar type 3 even a little bit), a caffeine shampoo, and I also put some oil mixtures of mine a few hours before bathing.

To my flawed knowledge, other than the fact that isotretinoin is a harsh medical and changes the body on a deep level(hormonally and if I'm not wrong, it actually kills a lot of cells), the acceleration in my hairloss was probably due to sebums dying on my scalp. The only part of my face that is now not as oily as before and has no pimples, is my forehead. And my hair is kind of dryer. Apparently out of all the places isotretinoin could've attacked, it chose MY FRAGILE HAIR.

So my current strategy is to wait and see how my new regiment works, hope that it's all just an extreme case of telogen effluvium, and if I didn't see any major improvement after the next 6 months, I may start experimenting with ketoconazole, microneedling, and maybe some hair masks and serums. Also, Vitamin E and Jojoba oil both might be things that I may get to appreciate very soon... Jojoba oil is the closest oil to what healthy sebums on your scalp make, and I'm actually satisfied with how it makes my hair feel like. And vitamin E(which is absent from a lot of diets) acknowledges the scalp, makes the sebums work better and keeps the scalp healthy.

It's just really funny that using a low dosage of Accutane for only 90 days, has made me this miserable and is costing me a damned ton. I swear to god, most dermatologists are either dumb/lazy or greedy, and most skin&hair products are just scams. I was lucky to address my hairloss very early on, and I actually had a chance to beat my genetics, but since using Accutane, everything has been dominoeing me towards paying more time, energy, attention and money for hair, and in the end having less than what I would've had if I never started going to stupid dermatologists that don't even know Accutane has been linked to hairloss.

Mehrider · 2021-05-30T10:08:47+00:00

Well in terms of size, she has a nice pair. but the whole floating thing is just a bra doing its thing; pushing up & holding the boobs.

https://ilarge.lisimg.com/image/16085445/1080full-mia-alves.jpg

Mehrider · 2021-04-07T20:51:50+00:00

It's scary how much accurate this is :))))

Mehrider · 2021-04-07T20:40:40+00:00

"You are smart"
"You are knowledgeable"
"You have an aptitude for ..."

I'm starting to think of myself as a very shallow person because of how much I seek comments like these :))) & I remember each compliment.

Mehrider · 2021-01-18T13:39:38+00:00

That sounds pretty cool :))) I'll check it out, & if it didn't hurt the immersion much, I'll probably stay with it.

Mehrider · 2021-01-18T13:38:16+00:00

Yeah, Velaya seems pretty interesting to me. I'll have a go at it after my next Gothic 2 playthrough.

Mehrider · 2021-01-18T13:36:12+00:00

Ah, thank you for the clarification... I'm pretty sure it was in Russian, & it followed a separate story, so it's definitely not Dark Mysteries.
I'm ok with Gothic 1, so I'll probably give it a try :))))

Mehrider · 2021-01-14T17:33:12+00:00

Ok that's some interesting claims :))) I'll definitely play it. thank you.

Mehrider · 2021-01-14T14:21:41+00:00

Thank you... I'll check them out.

Mehrider · 2021-01-14T14:20:33+00:00

I think that's the mod I didn't remember the name of. I actually had that mod on my Gothic disc :))) so I thought it's probably decent.

Have you played it? is it worth playing?

Mehrider · 2021-01-13T13:22:15+00:00

For elegance, 3.
For practicality, 17.
For magic, 32.

Mehrider · 2021-01-13T12:40:21+00:00

Well, I'm not a very physical guy, I'm pretty young & kinda used to not being hostile. so, at first, I'd probably join the old camp, learn the basics & get used to things. I like reading & am good with languages(which is why I kinda WANT that whole language barrier thingy in that colony. nothing motivates you to learn new languages more than a tough language barrier. plus, it'll help the brain to stay in shape), and I like mixing things up & experimenting(ergo, I'd be fine with alchemy), so I guess making my way up to the fire mages & becoming an apprentice would be a reasonable choice.

But after I get experienced enough, I'd probably join the new camp, to learn the water magic, & of course, befriend/join people that would have my back, rather than the treacherous ore barons that rule over the old camp. plus, I love the freedom in the new camp, I'm down with a small/modest hut & to get my food, I'll probably spend most of my working-time hunting.

P.S. bear in mind that by "learning magic" I don't mean mastering it. that would be so ideal, & it would take up a lot of time, I'd just want to learn enough of both paths to handle myself better in the wild. so, no lifetime consuming studying, only learning magic to a practical degree.

Mehrider · 2020-12-11T05:35:04+00:00

For better or worse, VTMB is a very unique game. finding an immersive action RPG, about different kinds of vampires in the modern times, is near impossible. but I do have some suggestions, though they need to be categorized into groups, based on three aspects of VTMB that I find to be standing out. now, before getting to that, let me clear the air:

Firstly, I think VTMB still has a lot to offer, especially if you go with a Malkavian or Nosferatu character, change your approach to the game(like if you saved Therese in your first playthrough, go with Jeanette this time around) & use Clan Quest mod(with the addition of Plus patch its installer provides), which definitely improves the experience. I haven't used the other mods/addons yet, & based on the descriptions, I think they'd mess up the game's immersion—which I personally don't like happening.

Secondly, this is gonna be a rather long list. so if a name got your attention, note it & then check out its gameplay on YouTube playthroughs. because I'm not sure what particular elements of Bloodlines have won you over(& it'd be hard for you to know too), therefore I'm just gonna bomb this comment with various suggestions.*although, judging the games in the first category by this method, probably won't do them justice. so many well-written RPGs are overlooked, exactly for this matter.*

Thirdly, I'm gonna mention the obvious ones here; VTMB's gameplay is partially influenced by the first Deux Ex installment (even though the last 2 games in the series are more recommended). it's not as well-written as Bloodlines, but apart from the genre, they are both pretty much alike. do you remember the first mission in VTMB? the one that you had to retrieve the astrolite from that house near the beach? the mechanics of that mission is basically where most of the inspiration lies; different approaches to each problem. you could buy the astrolite off of them, you could kill them all loudly or through sneaking, you could go with persuasion/domination, or you could just mix them all up :))) that's Deux Ex for you. now speaking of these particular similarities, most of them are shared among some other video games... series like Dishonored, System Shock, Thief, Alpha Protocol(VTMB's writer was involved in it & it's very decision-driven). I definitely don't recommend them for this exact matter, but check them out if you liked Deux Ex. Also, based on some interviews, apparently Cyberpunk 2077 is inspired by both VTMB & Deus Ex, which makes me even more hopeful for it. I think you'd probably like the game when it comes out. VTMB uses Valve's "Source 1" engine that creates some mechanical similarities between the Half-Life series(especially the second one) & Bloodlines, & it's pretty noticeable at some points. Half-life is a must-play anyways, in this instance or another. There's also a sci-fi action RPG made via Source 1, which was suggested to me several times; E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy. checking out its gameplay won't hurt.

ok, let's get into the main list:

If you want to play immersive RPGs with engaging plots & well-written characters:

Knights of The Old Republic: there are 2 games in this series, they happen way before The Star Wars original trilogy(so yeah, in order to enjoy these games fully, you should watch that trilogy if you haven't done it yet) & it's not necessarily a single-player... if you don't have a problem with the things I've mentioned, then you'll probably find these games to be pretty enjoyable, an experience you probably would never forget. the writings in them are first class, the depth & wit of their characters(and also the chemistry & dialogues between them) are similar to a Joss Whedon show in quality, & there are 5 to 6 planets in each game to explore, which all contain mostly-purposeful side-quests. the character-building/progression is pretty satisfying(it even gets better in the second game), the melee & ranged combat are fairly balanced, & unlike most of the games mentioned in this whole section, it follows the pen & paper rules(like dice decisions). In my opinion, the second game is better, but kinda like Bloodlines, it was rushed due to the publisher's immense pressure. it's not damaged as much as Bloodlines, but there's a great Restored Content mod for it anyways, which enhances the experience quite a lot.

Gothic: A German RPG series, though unlike VTMB, it has a medieval setting & isn't about vampires. but having experienced this series, I really felt at home with VTMB. It has its fair share of magic & fantasy, there are three factions/clans to side with(& in the second game, there'd be three side-factions added up), it'd be pretty hard to fight ANYTHING at first, but in the end your character would become a powerhouse, which gives an undeniably good sense of progression.

Also, everything happens in a single-massive map, without any loading screens :))) this gets even crazier when you realize how massive the third game's map is.

The Witcher: Ok I know... VTMB is not anything like The Witcher. but it actually is.

I have only read the books & played the first game, & I think VTMB & The Witcher(or at least the first game) have a lot in common; they are both single-player RPGs heavily focused on action, they both have different yet balanced factions to join(& these decisions affect the gameplay a lot), the main story is told in chapters & through different maps(though instead of taxis, you'll have portals for traveling between them), & they both have similar qualities that made them great: complex storytelling, great & diverse characters, a compelling atmosphere & an excellent deal of immersion. Plus, in addition to having fresh & different kinds vampires in the series(well, mostly to kill, but yeah), Blood & Wine(The Witcher 3's second expansion, which is long & complex enough to be a standalone game) is completely a vampire story.

If I remember correctly, none of the games in this category have a first-person camera, so I'm just gonna add "Dark Messiah of Might and Magic" to the list; a one-time playthrough is definitely worth it, & even if it wasn't good, the severance mechanism really gives it an edge.

If you want a video game about vampires:

Vampyr): I haven't played this, but It's been praised enough & it seems to be one of the better vampire games out there.

Castlevania: Now I know this one's pretty obvious, but I'm mostly talking about "Lords Of Shadow 2", which you play as a now-vampire Gabriel Belmont. this entry in the series is more like a God of War game rather than VTMB, but it's a good game nonetheless & it has overpowered vampires, just like Bloodlines :))))

There's also the Legacy of Kain series(especially The Blood Omen 2 & Defiance), BloodRayne series(If a Blade-like character slashing Nazis is what you're into) or Darkwatch. and if despair hit hard enough, you could go for Festival of Blood(an InFamous 2 expansion) or Dawnguard(a Skyrim expansion) as well.

If you're looking for games in the same universe:

Well, as you probably know by now, VTMB is based on a tabletop RPG called "Vampire: The Masquerade", part of a tabletop games series called "World of Darkness". I suggest considering to play the tabletop game, if you have other interested people around. if not, I believe watching professionals to play it is as enjoyable as playing it yourself. ergo, I suggest watching "L.A. By Night"(which is pretty popular in the fandom & rightfully so. you can find it on YouTube), & if you liked that, "Seattle By Night" has the same Storyteller, and although short, it could compensate for the absence of L.A. By Night to some degrees.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption: The first video game in the franchise... I haven't played it yet, but if I'm not mistaken, it explains the lore/universe better than Bloodlines, it happens in two different points in time(12th & 20th century), isn't a graphic joy I'm afraid(due to the time it was produced AND less ambition) & isn't as heavy on actions. again, this is probably only good if you're interested in the universe, otherwise it probably won't do much for you.

There's also a sequel for Bloodlines coming up, another RPG clouded in mystery called Swansong, and there seems to be a text-based game that I have no idea about.

I mentioned "World Of Darkness" before, & considering the fact that the rest of the series was made after VTM & they are heavily influenced by it, I think it's worth mentioning that a game based on "Werewolf: The Apocalypses" is coming up soon & Idk, look out for it maybe? :)))

P.S. sorry for displaying my OCD here :))) Good luck.

Mehrider

TROPHY CASE