Next, they announced TF2 is moved to HL's engine, as a stand alone release. No screenshots of it were given for a long time.

Then, they release TFC, saying it was both a promotional item for TF2, and TFS practice mod to prep it for TF2

Nobody is twisting your arm to buy or even play Painkiller. Don't like the requirements or limitations, then don't buy it and stop your whining over something you havent even payed for.

The one thing I'm bumming about at the moment is there aren't enough people plying PK multi at the moment.

but the game has been tested with hundreds of drives with no problems

The copy protection scheme used on Painkiller (Macrovision SafeDisc) is commonly used in the game's industry on major titles. It and other such systems are primarily to prevent the casual copying of games which ultimately hurts everyone, developers, publishers, and end consumers alike.

The story goes on to speculate about Warren Spector's possible participation in the design of a console multiplayer action game set in the Deus Ex world.

I can't believe all you losers played this game. Does it give you enough time to lick off your cheeto encrusted fingers as you take breaks to watch the end of your latest star trek reruns on UPN?

Is it just me or do these forums get stupider everyday?

Blue,
the solution to your Battlefield Vietname woes is simple:

switch to UT2K4

This is sick. I'm tired of snow.

Guess it won't help to tell you that our highs in Atlanta will all be in the 60's this week, with lows in the mid 40s?

The cherry and pear trees are already in bloom, with dogwoods following in the next couple of weeks. Most spring flowers are already blooming or about to bloom (tulips). And our entire world should be turning yellow from the pine pollen in 2-3 weeks as well.