So...terribly...bored

Smoke_Nova

<div class="IPBDescription">Boredom and it's pains</div> My girlfriend doesn't get into town for another 2 1/2 weeks. I've run out of decent mods to play (12FPS @ everything turned down = No fun w/ NS)

Anyone have any suggestions?

My rig - 450 mhz PIII, 128mb Ram, 16mb TNT2 Vid card

What games I've gone through:
Black and White
FireArms (mod)
Action Half-Life (mod)
The Specialists (mod)
Diablo 2 & LoD
Homeworld
Homeworld: Cataclysm
StarLancer
StarCraft & Brood War
Earth Special Forces (mod)
any game demoes I can run that I can find.

<span style='font-family:Impact'><span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>HELP ME SCOOBY-DOOBY KANOOBY</span></span>

Burr

Wow, I thought I get bored....

umm, play either really old games that you havent played in a while, or go and browse bargin bins if you have the money for games that you always wanted to play a long time ago but couldnt becasue they were too expensive (Ive gotten into this habit recently, American McGees Alice, Freedom Force, Planetscape: Torment, Both Fallouts)

Other than that, sleep <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->

Narfwak

Go read a book. Or watch Fox News, although I can't recommend the latter (prolonged exposure has been shone to cause brain damage).

Smoke_Nova

I can't sleep...and I have no money. I haven't had money since January because I have to buy stuff and shiat.

I've played most of my old games, and well....i'm just waiting for my friend with a Gameshark to return my ps2 memory card (woohoo 100hidden package cheat!)

Burr

being poor sux....

without money, then I really cant suggest anything.

Browse the internet? Spam the forum? (j/k <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> )

Smoke_Nova

what the hell do you think I'm doing man?<!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--><!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--><!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--><!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->?

you think I have 400+ posts because I was busy playing games!

AllUrHiveRblong2us

I suggest heavy drinking!

And if you really want to play games, just emulate man.

Smoke_Nova

I went through Metroid, Metroid 2, Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, Super Mario World, F-Zero, i've played every decent game for SNES/ GB(GBA).

Burr

omg, you are one step ahead of us all, you must be REALLY bored...

I agree with hives (never thought I would say that), drink alot and the weeks will just fly by.... <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->

Sycophant

How about learning something? During the days when I've got nothing to do, I usually remember something I thought would be interesting to learn but was too busy at the time.

For example, I've been doing web development in ASP for a few years now, but always wanted to try out PHP. During a 3-day stretch when I had absolutely nothing to do, I sat down and went through at least a dozen online tuturials and reference guides. My own personal website was originally done in ASP, but I wanted to overhaul it anyways, so I redid it in PHP. The days flew by because I was learning something I wanted to learn, doing something I enjoyed, and the end result was worth it.

Are you into NS mapping? If not, maybe give that a try. I've been working on my map for several months, but usually only a few hours at a time. I don't expect it to be released any time soon, so I'm not in any hurry to do it - I'll usually add or rebuild a room or hallway whenever the creative juices are flowin'. Even if it never gets released, it's still a great creative outlet.

Another suggestion would be to watch movies. There's loads of great movies that can easily cut 2 hours out of an ordinarily dull and slow day. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

Try doing some physical work. Walk the dog, clean the yard, dig potholes in the middle of the street, .... anything, really. Fresh air actually helps in keeping the mind from becoming bored and inactive. Any time I find myself sitting around bored silly, taking the dog for a walk usually helps cheer me up and let me clear my mind.

Reading a book is also a good way to pass the time. There have been times I'd lay down on my bed and read for a bit, and when I finally put the book down, I'd realize 4 or more hours have passed. It's a good way to give your mind something else to think about instead of the overwhelming boredom. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

Well, that's about it for my suggestions. If I think of any more, I'll be sure to post 'em if this thread is still alive at that time.

Salty

try gladiator mod i guess.

redeemed_darkness

Play gloom <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif'><!--endemo-->
or
Gets a job at lest you get paid for being bored <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->