BioShock [NO SPOILERS]

[Sky]

Headshots get a really high damage multiplier, so much that spraying a splicer all over the torso with the tommy gun won't do nearly as much damage as shotgunning them once in the face.  I've found that quick taps on the machine gun trigger to toss out one or two bullets at a time make it much easier to keep them hitting around a splicer's head, doing a lot more damage as a result.  Don't hold down the trigger, it becomes impossible to control.

This is how the Battlefield franchise used to work, back in BF1942. It was all about a stable firing position and short, controlled bursts to the head. After playing in competition with that game, that kind of firing (except the firing position, since the game doesn't really have that except for zoom) is second nature.

[Samwise]

Counter-Strike had that "burst firing" mechanic long before BF1942.   

I just started Bioshock this morning.  I'd heard how pretty it was, but it was still a shock.   

[UnSub]

Going back to an early issue with the DRM - I've read elsewhere that the BioShock DRM has been cracked. Now, does this mean that:

1) BioShock has been fully cracked and is now available for all those who want it online?

or

2) The limit of five installs off a single copy of BioShock has been bypassed, but that you still can't play BioShock without a CD?

I've already got the game, but I'm interested if SecurROM only protected BioShock for two weeks before falling, or if only one small issue has been sidestepped.

[Sky]

Counter-Strike had that "burst firing" mechanic long before BF1942. 

Wasn't trying to establish a pedigree, just mentioning where I first used the mechanic hardcore. Ymwdv. Also, vehicles lolz (cross-thread ftw).

I've only played two hours of Bioshock, I definitely need to dig back in. Haven't been in the mood, the game is so gloomy.

[Fabricated]

Yahtzee (British SA Goon) got hired onto the shitpile that is The Escapist to do his reviews (which are fucking great), here's his Bioshock review which is startlingly accurate.

...on another website so traffic doesn't go to The Escapist. HAR.

http://www.dailymotion.com/linguica2/video/4898773

[Sky]

That review was fucking splendid.

[Azazel]

Great review. Where can I find more of this guy's stuff?

[Miasma]

Great review. Where can I find more of this guy's stuff?

His youtube page.

There's also a thread in which Molyneux apparently emailed him over his fable video.

[Fabricated]

Stolen from 4chan because it was pretty brilliant.

Code:

ARE YA READY KIDS?

I CAN'T HEEEEEAR YOOOOOOU


OOOOOOOOOH


WHO LIVES IN A SKYSCRAPER UNDER THE SEA

AN-DREW RY-AN


ECCENTRIC, AMBITIOUS, AND MOUSTACHED IS HE

AN-DREW RY-AN


IF OBJECTIVIST NONSENSE BE SOMETHIN YA FEAR

AN-DREW RY-AN


THEN COME DOWN TO RAPTURE IN A BATHYSPHERE

AN-DREW RY-AN

AN-DREW RY-AN

AN-DREW RY-AN

AN-DREEEEEEEEEEW

RY-AAAAAAAAAAAAN

[schild]

Lol. That's good.

[Tannhauser]

Finally broke down and rented it last nite.  What an amazing experience.  Played 3 hrs last nite and about 8 hrs today.  I would be playing now, but I am forcing myself to shower and go outside and be with other people.