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Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4426

Findus Fop wrote:

Civ2
SWOS
Speedball 2
Privateer: the darkening
Barbarian

Sorted

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16774

Grim... wrote:

Trooper wrote:

Grim... wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Doom and Doom 2 (PC)

Over Quake 2?

Doom was genre defining and I spent way more hours on it than quake

That doesn't make it a better game, though.

Are we talking single or multiplayer? Because I just didn't get on with single player Quake at all. Doom 2 I can still quite happily play now.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

markg wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Trooper wrote:

Grim... wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Doom and Doom 2 (PC)

Over Quake 2?

Doom was genre defining and I spent way more hours on it than quake

That doesn't make it a better game, though.

Are we talking single or multiplayer? Because I just didn't get on with single player Quake at all. Doom 2 I can still quite happily play now.

When I first played OG Quake (PC GAMER cover CD demo I think) I was overwhelmed by the controls, as I was using purely keyboard control after coming from Doom. Using PageUp and PageDwn to tilt the gun angle was awful. And I managed to play Descent with purely keyboard controls.

I read a guide in the next issue that detailed how to activate and use MOUSELOOK and it changed my world. Strafing became a thing instantly! Rocket jumps! Shortcuts! Snap turns and twitch reactions! Incredible.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16774

DavPaz wrote:

markg wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Trooper wrote:

Grim... wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Doom and Doom 2 (PC)

Over Quake 2?

Doom was genre defining and I spent way more hours on it than quake

That doesn't make it a better game, though.

Are we talking single or multiplayer? Because I just didn't get on with single player Quake at all. Doom 2 I can still quite happily play now.

When I first played OG Quake (PC GAMER cover CD demo I think) I was overwhelmed by the controls, as I was using purely keyboard control after coming from Doom. Using PageUp and PageDwn to tilt the gun angle was awful. And I managed to play Descent with purely keyboard controls.

I read a guide in the next issue that detailed how to activate and use MOUSELOOK and it changed my world. Strafing became a thing instantly! Rocket jumps! Shortcuts! Snap turns and twitch reactions! Incredible.

Haha, that was me too.

Malc · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:45

I was once described, by someone known as RawMeat, as "the best keyboard only QuakeWorld player in London, perhaps the country"

I transitioned to mouse shortly after and it took me months to get as good as I was before.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

I've just went on a hunt for old PC Format Magazines and found out that their TOP 5 10 90s video games were:

Syndicate
Delta Force
Doom 2
Half Life
Total Annihilation
Dune 2
Warcraft 2
Monkey Island 2
Civilization
Dark Forces

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

Two of those haven't stood the test of time

GazChap · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2025 13:34

SWOS
UFO: Enemy Unknown
Monkey Island 2
Cannon Fodder
Sid Meier's Colonization

Preferred Quake to Doom, but Unreal Tournament to Quake III Arena.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2025 15:03

Blah blah Wednesday blah blah vote.

Also, fun recommend for Faux and Stallion, which was way funnier than I expected it to be.

Malc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2025 15:22

404 mate

this works for me though:

https://topfivefaceoff.co.uk/ep/beersnacks

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14545

Was just about to post the same

your link is https://topfivefaceoff.co.uk/episode/beersnacks

and looks like instead of 'episode' its 'ep'

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2025 16:49

Whoops!

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2025 20:31

This is a tough vote this week.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2025 23:43

It isn't. One of us was chewing in your ear.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2025 7:22

I have to be honest, that's swung my vote.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2025 11:33

Grim... wrote:

It isn't. One of us was chewing in your ear.

Yes i was running when it happened so i could not skip...

You have my vote

Joans · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 8669

Not really putting much thought into it, but.

Championship Manager 92/93
Tekken 2
Super Mario World
Pilotwings
Secret of Monkey Island

90s games, natch, not snacks with beer.

Grim... · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2025 9:06

Tekken 2 over Tekken 3 is interesting. How come?

Joans · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 8669

Maybe a timing thing with being at university, but we played a lot of Tekken 2 and I just never got into 3 in the same way.

Kern · **Posted:** Wed May 07, 2025 8:47

I was out hiking at the weekend and found myself repeatedly singing "if there's more than one, there's a best and a worst" so, er, I guess I'm a fan now?

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

Kern wrote:

I was out hiking at the weekend and found myself repeatedly singing "if there's more than one, there's a best and a worst" so, er, I guess I'm a fan now?

That damn catchy theme tune!

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed May 07, 2025 9:16

Mwa ha ha ha haaa

KovacsC · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2025 16:13

Our fav podcast is back.

Hurst is still on my naughty list. For fucking eating

Grim... · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2025 23:48

Concur.

In other podcast news, Normal Gossip is great. The first episode was a bit weak, but after that it takes off.

It's basically a lady telling a true story to a guest. It has made me shout "noooo" at my van stereo many, many times.

My favourite episodes so far have been the sorority episode and the podcast fanfic episodes.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 04, 2025 10:11

Yay it's Wednesday! No one is going to have any issues with our Disney film lists, I'm sure

https://topfivefaceoff.co.uk/ep/disney

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

Loved MrsGrim...'s intro

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:57

Best podcast ever.

Still not sure why I donate in dollars

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:34

Might make a new one at some point.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

No rush, globetrotter

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jun 19, 2025 12:30

Made a new one.

https://topfivefaceoff.co.uk/ep/spaceships

Come meet David Spadar.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:28

Made another.

https://topfivefaceoff.co.uk/ep/tvthemes

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2025 15:38

It's Wednesday, you know what that means! It's time for another podcast with terrible audio :facepalm:

https://topfivefaceoff.co.uk/ep/rassle

Don't forget to vote, blah blah blah. If you want to win a cool drawing of Simba from The Lion King, join the Patreon and shit.

AND! Someone said we should be doing YouTube shorts, so we're giving that a go. Like and subscribe and shit, dunno how it makes a difference :shrug:

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2025 15:44

Subbed and liked.

Now do me :luv:

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2025 16:20

Genuinely thought I had

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2025 19:19

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:43

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:45

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38955

"Suggested by [DAVPAZ - Ed]" made me laugh

TheVision · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:36

I was just listening to Hursts worst song thinking to myself "How the fuck has he picked this when there's that awful Oasis song about toys making noise..." and then... BAM....

I know the worst doesn't count, but guess who's getting my vote this week?

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2025 23:49

Iiiiiiiiiiit's your boi Grim...!

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2025 23:49

Don't forget to vote!

KovacsC · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:19

Voted

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2025 15:12

You voted wrong.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2025 15:15

Don’t look back in anger.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2025 21:31

Grim... wrote:

You voted wrong.

You had too much Blur …

TheVision · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2025 21:44

I don't think he had enough Blur.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2025 16:29

TheVision wrote:

I don't think he had enough Blur.

That is fighting talk.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:23

Loving the slightly drunk top 5 face off. Also Hurst's transport is magnificent.

Kern · **Posted:** Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:18

Radio 4: Oliver Callan Bins the Border

Last night's 18:30 show had a great premise - get comedians to discuss what things need considering for a united Ireland to work - but suffered from having too many people on the panel. I call this Infinite Monkey syndrome, but it applies equally to other shows such as the ongoing carcrash of contemporary Question Time. This resulted in not hearing all voices and not giving points sufficient time to develop.

Had some moments and as I've only ever heard Neil Delamere on the mighty Bugle it was good to hear him but otherwise a missed opportunity. For completeness I might listen to the second part next week, recorded in Belfast (last night's was Dublin), if I remember to switch over from Petroc, but otherwise just as likely to forget.

Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4426

Been listening to Button Boys with comedians Glenn Moore, Sarah Keyworth and Pierre Novelli. Really very good. Very funny at times and satisfyingly nerdy chatting about games (game world you'd most like to live in, the game that made you rage quit etc). Highly recommend.

https://open.spotify.com/show/5x0mEVk7i ... aK5UtZ_uxQ

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