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Offline Pigslilspaz

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self imposed hardcore game mode
« on: October 20, 2010, 09:51:18 PM »
do any of you guys after beating a game, play through with self imposed rules?

for example, beating legend of zelda ocarina of time with only 3 hearts or fallout 2 with out firing a single bullet?

just want to know thoughts on this

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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2010, 09:57:00 PM »
I like to make it through the COD and BF series games with pistols unless you are forced to use a sniper for a particular mission.
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2010, 10:00:24 PM »
GoldenEye with only the PPK.

I remember the first time I made it through Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on one uninterrupted play through without dying once. Final tally, Games: 000
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2010, 10:01:56 PM »
 Ya I did that with Hitman series. Start out normal and then try the hardest, or set my own rules. Keeps it lively.

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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2010, 10:11:06 PM »
also for those sucked into pokemon, you can only catch the first that you see in each area, and if one faints, you must release it.

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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2010, 10:38:32 PM »
I have a bad habit of doing things like this. In 007 Goldeneye for the N64 I used to impose a "no bullet hole" rule where every shot hit what I was shooting at. Recently I tried playing Starcraft 2 using only Marines and Siege tanks (Unless the map forced you to use another unit in order to complete it.)
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2010, 11:32:24 PM »
I like to make it through the COD and BF series games with pistols unless you are forced to use a sniper for a particular mission.

I love doing that  :aok

How about doing the one Spec Ops mission where you have to sneak past patrols, but you have to speed run through it? Always good to have a friend with you. Me and my friend speed ran it in I think 40 seconds. Was hysterical.

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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2010, 06:31:34 AM »
I do it all the time with my games (only have ~35 so it can get dull on normal). In splinter cell I go through with only 1 gun, or using only melee. In Kingdom Hearts I went through with only the original weapon/armor, and so on. Makes games more fun. :D
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2010, 08:39:25 AM »
Golden Eye and then Perfect Dark were some of the greatest games ever made.

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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2010, 09:44:54 AM »
The only other game is Silent Hunter 3 with the grey wolf add on.
I use only realistic settings. VERY VERY HARD.
Im in a campaign that has been going on now for about 2 years. Im in 1944 now.

I do however save my stuff incase I die.
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2010, 12:23:24 AM »
The only other game is Silent Hunter 3 with the grey wolf add on.
I use only realistic settings. VERY VERY HARD.
Im in a campaign that has been going on now for about 2 years. Im in 1944 now.

I do however save my stuff incase I die.


I love the silent hunter games, when I am in campaign I do not speed up the time. I set course, turn on the on board radio and just watch the waves, for hours and hours. Its more relaxing than fishing IMHO.
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2010, 02:11:00 AM »
I do the opposite, when playing GTA san andreas for the second time i try to use the hydra fighter jet to complete as many missions as it allows me to use it for.

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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2010, 04:09:20 AM »
I occasionally hop back to Ace Combat 6 and fly the campaign with a dedicated bird for my wingman and I  :)
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2010, 06:22:31 AM »
when i play Aces High i try to never live to land a sortie! ummmmmmmm well i guess thats really not that hard for me is it????????

actually though when ever i play any video game i always play on maximum, realistic or nightmare, which ever is the highest settings. any lesser mode is just pvzzy mode!!!!!
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Re: self imposed hardcore game mode
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2010, 07:45:24 AM »
Easy, when I play Rise of Flight, I go head on, and dont turn, until the end!
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