[Cube] Influence of faster (or slower) graphics card>gaming?

[Donald Schwab]

Thanks for the nice reply, Stefan.  To each their own, I always say.  
And before the game fanatic flamers get me, let me confess I do like to 
"look" at games, observe the 3D features and fancy graphics, admire the 
$400+ video cards running them, etc.  Just can't muster the time to 
play them, which is a dedicated and devoted activity if one is to 
become adept.  Like most other things.

Don


On Mar 8, 2005, at 04:57, Stefan wrote:

>> My suggestion is give up games.  Just a phenomenal waste of time, 
>> anyway.   Your set up will probably do a fine enough job of video 
>> editing, say, a complex activity, demanding of attention and a smooth 
>> hand on the mouse (sounds a bit like a game, no?) -- and better yet, 
>> after an evening at the computer, you may have something useful, or 
>> beautiful, or just desirable.  Compare that to playing a game.
>>
>> Don  (Last played anything in 2001)
>
> Hi Don,
>
> are you member of the anonymus gamers :-) ?
>
> I agree to your answer, - in principle but not absolutely
> Yes, it is a waste of time and yes, finally there is nothing that 
> remains.
>
> On the other hand, why not doing something absolutely senseless?
> Mankind does that all the time, at least...
>
> And I have three children and my cube is the fastest machine over here.
> And sometimes they are allowed to play on dad's machine (that's an 
> honour for them too), of course no shooting. But modern games need a 
> lot of power - in any category. That's my impression.
>
> Therefore I shall only keep in mind your suggestion for the next time 
> (but by heart! :-) )
> I don't mean that ironically, but with a smile!
>
> Thanks
> Stefan
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