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    Yay - I'm a DAD! (And stuff on laptops and games - Crysis and CoD 4)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HTWingNut, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Ok, since I post here regularly, thought I'd share with everyone, like it or not, that I'm finally a first time dad. Baby is just over two weeks old, and it definitely has its trials and tribulations.

    That being said. I am so glad I bought my laptop. It has been a godsend. Our PC's are normally in our finished basement, where wife doesn't want to carry baby up and down stairs yet and also says its too cold down there (we live in Michigan).

    Anyhow, been getting in some Crysis and CoD 4 during his naps (which are not as long as I was expecting - sigh), but this Vostro plays it just fine with all on high except shadows and shaders on low (I know that really makes the visual experience better as I tried on my desktop PC for a few minutes when I managed to escape for a bit to our basement).

    Anyhow. Just thought I'd share the news and am glad to accept any pointers to living a "normal" life now that we have a baby. Especially if you've had a crabby wife after the birth < ... runs away ... >
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 1, 2007
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    better hope your wife doesn't read these forums....and remember, she's never fat
     
    ejl, Dec 1, 2007
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    Congrats, plus instead of playing video games when he sleeps wouldn't you want to spend more time with him?
     
    Sahin, Dec 1, 2007
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    Congrats :)
     
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    Congrats :)

    Ever thought of OC'ing that to make it run that extra bit faster? ;)
     
    coriolis, Dec 1, 2007
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    Congrats :)
    Any screen shots?
     
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    How's it's AI?

    Any better than last gen?
     
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    Congrats !!!!
     
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    Congrats my friend. My wife and I are working on our first so hopefully I'll be a dad within the next year.
     
    michaelb0202, Dec 1, 2007
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    Congrats!!
     
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    Congrats ! :)
     
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    Congratulations!!!
     
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    lmao!

    And congrats, but dont forget: a childs replay value >>>>> COD4's replay value
     
    Gobmonster, Dec 1, 2007
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    congrats!!!!
     
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    Congratulations, try not to drag your feet finishing the games otherwise the baby will help you.
     
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    Ummm, not after 'playing' with his fussy self for an hour and a half to two hours while he's awake :)
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 2, 2007
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    Unfortunately It'll probably take me a year to finish Crysis at this rate (1-1.5 hrs at a time). But that's fine. I'll spend less on games. Plus sleep deprivation makes my reflexes less than spectacular. So maybe its back to RTS games for a bit. :D
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 2, 2007
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    LOL. So far there's not a lot of replay value yet. Just feed, poop, pee, burp, sleep, repeat. But I hear there's constant updates to the code. I'm hoping to be a decent programmer... we will see!
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 2, 2007
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    congrats :) can't imagine having kids myself but i love kids.
     
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    I never cared much for kids TBH. Liked spending time with my nieces and nephews but in the end they went home with my sister or siter in law and I was done.

    Newborns/infants are a lot of work, but look forward to when he's more interactive, and I can make him into a super genius and NHL hockey star.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 2, 2007
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    Cool post; I'm debating whether to get COD4 or not, and my specs are the same as yours; looks like I can run it!

    How is Crysis online?
     
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    Haven't tried Crysis online yet.

    Both CoD 4 and Crysis run like a charm at 1280x800 with graphics dropped down a bit.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 2, 2007
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    that's awesome, congrats.

    post some pics if you have a minute... everyone loves to see da wittle baby
     
    chonga, Dec 2, 2007
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