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That's a good idea, Flogger, I think I'll do that for both. Metro 2033 is only $3!

The remastered LL is a silly GOTY edition, it's just all the DLC in the game for a lower price, I don't think they changed it at all.
However, 2033 Redux is now on the updated LL engine, so I'm likely going to get that.



The Jedi Master

Metro 2033 was definitely one of the most difficult first persoon shooters I've played in a long time. I've not played Last Light yet.

I have both, too, based entirely on a demo video I saw by someone (one of the well known reviewers, but I can't remember which). It was for LL, but when I saw 2033 really cheap, too, I bought that as well.

I put quite a few hours into 2033 but I never felt comfortable with it and felt it was bit clunky and too scripted.

That put me in the wrong mindset for LL and I just gave that an hour or so before leaving it for a future date. It's still installed and I'm sure I'll give it a go again but at the moment there are more interesting things to try.

From what I understand LL Redux will get improved shooting mechanics and AI improvements. Probably minor. Might want to look into that more though. In either case, if the improvements are not worth waiting for, might as well snag it and all the DLC for $6.80.

The games are very linear and in the current versions AI can occasionally be dumb, but they are otherwise solid and fun. Nice setting and graphics.

I really enjoyed Last Light. Played through twice. Sure it has it's limitations, and boss battles that seem so out of place to me and I did not enjoy them. At all. But all in all it was a very fun ride for me. I'd rate it as one of the best games I've played in the past year. I echo Jedi and say no to waiting. Go for it.

well I spoke too soon, got online finally, started downloading the DayZ update, boom 20 minutes later booted offline, Modem Logs show it was a DNS Forced Disconnect.

Called ISP Again, they said it might be my modem.

Power Cycled Modem, restored internet, opened steam, disconnected (repeat like 10 times)

Finally Power Cycled modem, left steam off, stayed online fine.

Hmmm

Skate, you should seek an open wifi lolll

Picked up Metro Last Light for less than 7 bucks. That's a steal.

I think it's time to put the DOCSIS 2.0 modem to rest and upgrade the home networking..
Docsis 3.0 w/ Dual bonded channels, Gigabit Router and Cat6 Cable

I don't know how you lot put up with archaic internet service, having limits etc. No limits over here.

there aren't any limits normally,

I think there's a subliminal limit of 1TB/month download, I think it said on the bottom of the service info last time I paid online.
but I've never come close to that. and even if I had, it's a simple phone call to reset.

I think my modem is just not having fun anymore. years of abuse.

ISP is aware I'm a Gamer.... I think it's just time to upgrade.

I was able to get it to stay online last night long enough to download the updates and stuff for some of the games I already have installed.

Do you have Origin or UPlay? It would be interesting to see if those services get blocked as well if you try to download games and updates.

Did some testing this morning before work,
Origin Causes Modem to Boot off Network as well, Xbox Live Downloads too.

Forcing a DCS Update doesnt (however DCS doesnt get no where near the download speeds I get from Steam/Origin).

Which is why I think my modem is just lazy now, and killing the connection when I download stuff with high bandwidth.

So you've opted in for the "give me porn" law then?

The what?

Techno, techno, techno!

Total War: ROME II is finally 66%!

Picked up Metro 2033 and the Crusader king/ EU4 conversion dlc. Now to conquer the throne then Europe

Rome 2 is 66% off now? Be right back......