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Gaming HQ / Re: Europa Universalis V confi...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 10:37:13 AM

How many thousand does Sweden have?

 

One other tip is don't forget to build the non revenue producing buildings. Libraries, hospitals, and bridges are important in the early game.

Marketplaces are also important because they generate revenue indirectly by boosting trade but that is not obvious if you are just looking at gold production tab.

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Gaming HQ / Re: Valve Announces the Steam ...

Last post by Grey Fox - Today at 09:59:43 AM

Been a while coming. So many DIY devices.
Shame they can't pull the switch thing succesfully.

BBC News - Steam Machine: Valve rivals Xbox and PlayStation with new console - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd679n9lnx5o?app-referrer=deep-link

What is the upside to attaching a PC to one's tv?

In my case, getting a console like experience while avoiding the price wall that are Xbox Game Pass (formely live) or PSN; getting access to more indie darlings for a cheaper price.

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Gaming HQ / Re: Europa Universalis V confi...

Last post by Baron von Schtinkenbutt - Today at 09:57:41 AM

How many thousand does Sweden have?

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Gaming HQ / Re: Valve Announces the Steam ...

Last post by Baron von Schtinkenbutt - Today at 09:56:40 AM

Looks interesting, and might finally get me to shut down my Windows box for good.  I'm worried about the relatively small amount of system RAM, though.  I haven't done more than ad-hoc memory profiling on my gaming system, but I feel like only having 16GiB is pushing it for some games already, let alone what might be coming.

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Gaming HQ / Re: Valve Announces the Steam ...

Last post by Josquius - Today at 09:37:44 AM

The temptation for me would be that the computer and living room TV are on opposite sides of the house.
Streaming is possible but its a big faff and involves turning the computer on and off anyway.

Doubt I'll be getting one but I can see where some might be interested. If it costs less than a full PC but games have more compatibility then that is good for those without gaming PCs.

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Gaming HQ / Re: PSA: Game Discounts

Last post by Baron von Schtinkenbutt - Today at 09:36:21 AM

It seems Fanatical has a limited number of keys for the BSG DLC, and as of now have sold out of Resurrection and Ghost Fleet Offensive.  The rest are currently still in stock.

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Off the Record / Re: The AI dooooooom thread

Last post by grumbler - Today at 09:06:05 AM

This is a few months old, but is the best explanation of AI 2027 I have seen:

This guy, Aric Floyd, is great at explaining AI in general.

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Gaming HQ / Re: Valve Announces the Steam ...

Last post by Tamas - Today at 07:50:15 AM

Been a while coming. So many DIY devices.
Shame they can't pull the switch thing succesfully.

BBC News - Steam Machine: Valve rivals Xbox and PlayStation with new console - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd679n9lnx5o?app-referrer=deep-link

What is the upside to attaching a PC to one's tv?

A bigger screen? As long as you have a PC already, though, you can make some significant savings by buying an HDMI cable instead of this Steam Machine thing.

But I guess maybe if you haven't had a PC you can buy it and start buying PC games off Steam. Which makes, sense? I am sure.

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Gaming HQ / Re: Valve Announces the Steam ...

Last post by garbon - Today at 07:36:24 AM

Been a while coming. So many DIY devices.
Shame they can't pull the switch thing succesfully.

BBC News - Steam Machine: Valve rivals Xbox and PlayStation with new console - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd679n9lnx5o?app-referrer=deep-link

What is the upside to attaching a PC to one's tv?

#10

Off the Record / Re: India - Pakistan Conflict ...

Last post by Tamas - Today at 07:24:36 AM

Passed u... nanimously.