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I've recently bought a Windows XP PC and would like to get a physical copy of Warband. I'm worried, however, that it will use Steam as DRM. I bought Medieval II: Total War and the game tried to install Steam which doesn't work for me because my PC doesn't have an internet connection, and it also isn't supported by Steam anymore. I don't want to buy the game and not actually be able to play it, so does anyone have experience with a physical PC copy of the game?

Edit: Just found a picture of the back of the game box and unfortunately it says in VERY small writing "You must activate this product via the internet by registering for a Steam account". So it's a no go for me unfortunately

I've been trying to decide on which one to get, and I think I've decided on the Capcom one. I was torn between this and the Rare one, but I saw that I could just buy the Rare Collection seperately anyway so I wouldn't be missing out.

Has anyone else got the Capcom version? I've never played any of the games that come on it (probably a sin I know) and I want to know what people's thoughts are on it.

Edit: Seems like the consensus is that it's a good choice, I'll keep everyone updated with another post when I get it!

Is there any way to get around this? The game is Medieval II: Total War, and when I tried to install it from the disc it tried to install Steam. I don't have an internet connection and from what I've read, Steam won't even launch on Windows XP, so I'm not sure what to do here.

I've been wanting the EX-670 for months, but whenever the opportunity to buy one for a decent price is there, I'm never in a position to buy it. I just recently lost out on one that was £90, the cheapest one I've seen that actually works (some people somehow have it in their heads that charging £80 for one that doesn't work is reasonable) and I'm thinking I may need a cheaper alternative.

The main thing I want is portability, and a few extra features. The main one I would care about is AMS, though this isn't vital. I really like the look of the silver EX line but I'm not sure which one would be a good choice. I want one that isn't super basic like the FiiO CP13 and is decently light and able to fit in a pocket.

Edit: Found a WM-EX621 going for £60, anyone had experience with this one?

Edit 2: Got the EX621 (apparently in mint condition and working perfectly, this remains to be seen of course) and I'll update the post once I've got it

Sorry if I say a lot of dumb things, I'm not too knowledgeable on this subject yet. I'm considering buying some good quality component cables, but I'm unsure if my TV has enough ports for it. My TV is a Technika LCD 32-612 if that helps.

I know that component cables have five cables, three for video and two for audio (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) but my TV only has three ports (YPbPr) and I don't know where I'd plug the audio cables in so I'm not sure if component cables would work.

I'm currently using what I think is an adapter my PS2 came with. It plugs into the SCART port on my TV and then the composite cables (red white and yellow, I think its composite?) plug into the adapter which I can't imagine produces the best quality. I'd just appreciate some guidance, I can't really get a CRT TV right now so I'm hoping I can get something for my current TV.

I posted here a little bit ago about my Sopranos tape having audio problems. The audio would randomly cut out and go silent for a little bit and it was unwatchable. I took the VCR apart and cleaned the head which I thought worked. I was even able to watch an entire movie with zero issues that, before I cleaned the tape head, would not work at all.

However, I tried to watch my Sopranos tape again and the audio issues are still present. The audio can get very distorted, with loud buzzing sounds and dropouts. The video is perfectly fine. It's just the audio. I'm wondering if maybe it's a cable issue? My VCR is a Panasonic NV-HV61EB with two AV (SCART) ports and two Audio outputs (left and right). So far I've just been using a single SCART cable going from the AV1 port on the VCR to my SCART-1 port on my TV. My TV isn't a CRT, it's an LCD TV and I'm not sure if that could also be the issue.

Should I change my cable situation? Maybe get some kind of adapter? I've noticed that the cable is very finicky, like it has to be in a really specific situation for the video to appear which I feel like isn't normal. I'm really not sure what to do, after all this could all just be an issue with this specific tape.

I bought Snake Eater for the PS2 recently and I figured I should probably play the first two before that. I got my PlayStation Classic out and started yesterday and finished today and I have a few thoughts on it.

The game was really fun and I really did not see a lot of those twists and betrayals coming, I can't wait to see where the story goes and finally be able to play Phantom Pain and not be absolutely lost (I for some reason have tried to play it before and was completely confused unsurprisingly). I had a lot of fun with the stealth and exploration. It was also really cool how creative some parts were, like having to switch to the second controller port to beat Psycho Mantis.

I did get really quite frustrated with a few gameplay moments and a few boss fights though, mainly Metal Gear itself. Those homing missiles are so annoying to deal with, even with the limited amount of chaff grenades they give you in the arena. It felt like it took them an eternity to go off and by the time I was able to do much damage they'd worn off.

I also spent a lot of time fighting the controls, I really struggled with using only the directional D-Pad buttons for movement which really hindered moments like the combat on the elevators. That can all be forgiven though, it was the 90s and I don't think 3D movement was exactly perfected at the time.

Overall it was a really fun time despite a lot of frustration on my part and I'm really excited to see where the story goes, and I already know it's gonna be insanely convoluted.

I've tried to do several jobs recently and I just can't get more than one person in the lobby. I did a Sumo mission today and I waited around for a really long time and only one person joined, who was AFK the entire time. I've tried to do races, survival and missions and nobody ever joins. I don't remember the last time I found a full lobby. I feel like I'd have so much fun in full lobbies but I never find them, I remember playing full deathmatches and stunt races years ago.

Am I doing something wrong or are people just not interested anymore? I get that they don't pay very well but they're fun.

I think the worst part of ADHD is this, to me at least. I spend a lot of time thinking so poorly of myself because I just don't do anything. I apply for jobs, I go to interviews and I play video games and that's it. I just can't get myself to do anything else. There's so many hobbies and things I want to do that I just don't. I compare myself to people who get so much done and feel so inadequate and like such a loser in comparison.

It leaks into my relationship too. I'm constantly convinced my fiancee thinks less of me because I just don't do much. She actually has ADHD too so I know for a fact that she doesn't think less of me or see me as a loser or anything. I even told her about these concerns and she reassured me but it still lingers. I catch myself not spending time outside or not doing something productive and think "she probably thinks you're a loser" even though I know that's not true.

It just feels so hard. I want to do all these things, learn new skills, start new hobbies, exercise, go to the gym, go for walks everyday but I just don't and it's so annoying.

I'm wanting to play a lot of PS3 games, but also PS2 games as well. I know that some models have backwards compatibility, but I've struggled to find a definitive answer because I think it can also vary depending on your region so I'm just not sure. I live in the UK, is it possible to get a PS3 that plays PS2 discs?

I know this likely isn't a new or amazing concept but I wanted to talk about it anyway. I haven't played the game in a while. I re-downloaded it recently with the intent to play the story mode but wanted to have a look at the new things in Online and it's done its thing and kind of dragged me back in.

I used to play the game way too efficiently. I'd get in, immediately spawn in my Oppressor Mk 2 (I still hate this thing), and fly over everything and methodically collect all my money from my businesses then just grind for money. I optimized the fun out of it and it was even more of a drag when I had to deal with people who spend all their time blowing up people's deliveries and missions.

But I got back in a few days ago and I've just stopped caring about earning money in any kind of efficient way (I used to grind Cayo Perico and the thought of doing that heist even one more time depresses me). I've been focusing on replacing my modern super cars with classic cars (I've really been loving the Coquette Classic, Dominator GTT and Benefactor Glendale) and putting together fun outfits. I've been trying to go for an 80's style and just cruising around in my classic cars and 80's style outfits, not going as fast as I can everywhere I go has been really fun. If anyone has any suggestions for other classic cars I'd love to hear them too.

I did get a reminder of why I still don't enjoy open lobbies, because I tried on two separate occasions to do a car wash job and the first time someone waited outside the car wash with a sticky bomb to blow up the car I was meant to deliver, and the second time someone blew me up with a railgun from a skyscraper. I still don't understand why people play the game like this.

I guess I'm just trying to say that the game is a lot more fun when you slow down and stop caring about efficiency. Just do what is fun in the moment instead of grinding if you want a change of pace :)

I know there's no way of knowing exactly what they'll ask of me, but I'm hoping someone will at least have an idea. I have a basic understanding of computer usage but I don't really know anything advanced (which is why I want an apprenticeship) so I'm a little nervous about it. It's IT support for a small school if that helps.

Edit: Thanks for the responses everyone, it's good to know that they're likely going to be looking at how I deal with it, not if I get the right answer.

I've tried several times to get into programming for many years but I always bounce off it, most likely because I never fully tried to just sit down and put my head down and focus (ADHD does NOT help). I would follow tutorials and by the end I'd have working code but I wouldn't understand any of it.

I want to actually start properly, and I'm considering Python. I've heard that it's one of the easier languages to learn and the syntax (not sure if that's the right word haha) is similar to other more commonly used languages so it'd be a good starting point. I also read that a good book to learn about it is Python Crash Course.

Just looking to be steered in the right direction, I want to make sure I learn properly.

To explain, I always try to over-complicate everything and think of ways to do everything "better" instead of just doing things. Like when I play a game, I watch videos on the best way to enjoy them, I give myself arbitrary rules on how to play them (I shouldn't skip dialogue, I shouldn't run anywhere because then I'm not slowing down to immerse myself in the world etc).

I just feel like I do this for everything instead of just doing things that are good for me. I have several unread books that I want to read that I just don't. I want to go on walks and get into shape, but I just don't. I make excuses too. Like today, I should go on a walk, I should read a few pages of my book, I should actually do something instead of laying around all day, but because I've already done some minor task today, my brain basically tells me "it's fine, you don't need to do anything now, you've already done something!" and it just makes me feel so lazy and useless.

There's skills I want to learn, things I want to make. But I just never do because I spend all my time thinking about how I should most effectively do them and making excuses that I just never do anything.

I always see people saying you can do anything you want in Kenshi so I kinda wanna see the limits of that lol. Would it be possible, with or without mods, to start a crime empire or at least a gang? I'm thinking some kind of Kenshi-style Mafia. If this was possible, what mods would I need and how could I go about it?