Ok, good deal. Glad I'm not way off base at least.

As far as asking your kids not to do something, I think it totally depends on the kid, and the parent, and the relationship between the two. There are some things I can ask my kids to do that I'm almost certain they will not do, and other things that I assume as soon as I ask it that they will probably do it again at some point. If I feel strongly enough about it, I have to institute some kind of penalty against that thing if it is done.

I've learned to try not to say "no" all the time, and to pick my battles. My kids are pretty good though, so it hasn't been too trying thus far.

Thanks for the opinions all.

When I was little my parents let me play the Doom shareware but didn't let me use the chaingun or rocket launcher. I turned out ok.

So what's the best way to fit 3 bodies into a freezer?

something like 10-20% of British 12-13 year olds is afraid they are addicted to internet porn.

Not just 'watches porn', but 'is afraid they might be addicted to it'

twelve to thirteen year olds

just let that sink in

Is this in response to my assertion that we are too prudish in the us when it comes to sex and sexuality?

IYO

I wish I could have been addicted to it at that age. Would have been nice to not go through so many women during my teen years.

No, just a commentary on how kids are getting exposed to stuff really young these days

Anyone else enjoy reading Erik Kain's gaming articles on Forbes? I've been noticing links to his articles pop up more and more lately. He has some good ones up now on the Star Wars Battlefront reveal and two viewpoints on the Steam Workshop changes.

I was linked to him by a friend around a week ago and really enjoy his work so far.

I played gta2 and quake when I was pretty young and still haven't killed anyone irl

I mean, consciously maybe...

Give it time.

My 12 year old is allowed to play GTA5 with my close supervision and there have been a few times I had him let me take over and leave the room for a minute during single player. Online mode he is allowed to do with his friends in private lobbies. I don't allow him in public lobbies

Proposed solution: make your children start with the original Gta and make them play up to five so they get some historical context.

If they don't quit by GTA 2 ... Well, they'll quit by GTA 2

My child is playing SMB, SMB3 and LoZ before any current gaming gets started. Probably also SM64, OoT, and BK. Maybe SM, ALttP, SMW, and SF2.

Haha, that is so annoying. Nothing like your dad forcing you to play some old **** while your friends are all living in the modern era.

Seems like a guaranteed plan to eventually have your kid's taste be the exact opposite of your own. Do you allow Minecraft?

She's 1.5, its all a pipe dream as of now, who knows what will actually happen.

given the way the gaming community treats women, maybe it's better that you keep her away from games entirely

lolol goddammit neil cicierega

Then the terrorists win.

The other 80% just embraces and accepts it.

Innova - the owners of Lineage2 licence in Europe - are very seriously considering opening a Lineage 2 Classic server in Europe. (Don't think the ping would be too high for the NA to play on them as well).

https://4gameforum.com/threads/we-ha...rations.25727/

Pretty sick imo. It's the sickest Korean grindfest ever, but also one of my favorite gaming experience of all time. Loved the early days of L2, back in 2004.

Anyone tried SpyParty?

While it has the drawbacks of being in beta and not on steam (yet) it looks like a lot of fun already so pondering picking it up.

Basically it is a two player game where one player is a spy at a party among other NPCs, trying to accomplish missions, while the other player has to figure out who the PC among all the NPCs is, and deliver some swift justice in the form of a sniper rifle bullet.

looks awesome