Hi, everyone ~ long time no see Nice long post, barre, full of good info!  Interesting to see this - I tried Lost Souls: Timeless Fables CE and I love it.  I think I tried the beta of this game but initially it was called Lost Fables: Enchanted Books....guess they decided to change it. I also demo'd Lost Fables, Enchanted Books and put down A+ in my notes on the survey so was surprised I had not seen it yet.  Will definitely get it if there is a BOGO.  I've actually cancelled my membership twice, back in Sept. 13 and then re-upped when the new Madame Fate game came out in Nov.  Cancelled again after the first of the year but re-joined again for a BOGO.  I guess I'm an "addict" as I just can't resist all the new games that get 4-5 star reviews.  I have so many games but I rationalize that I don't spend money on anything else and they are such a stress reliever for me.

I've stopped playing the FTP games as they just weren't "doing" it for me anymore and I kept thinking of all the games I'd actually spent money on that were just sitting there going unplayed.  I've actually played quite a few (for me) since my last post.
The Others (4/19/14)  Enjoyed it, liked the HOS, some tricky puzzles (B-)
Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol CE (5/10/14) Beautiful, long game, enjoyed the puzzles, skipped a couple, guess I forgot to look for the penguins as I only got 20/34, liked first one better (A-)
A Wizard's Curse (5/12/14) Pretty short game but liked it.  Used WT occasionally, doable puzzles - main gripe-abrupt ending, thought I had forgot to do something but guess there may be sequel (B)
The Jolly Gangs Spooky Adventure (5/14/14) Really lame game, first one of all my games that I actually thought "what was I thinking" but got it as a DD so no biggie.  Actually deleted it from my external and I never do that. (D)
Grim Facade: Mystery of Venice (5/17/14)  Decided to play some of my older series so started with this one.  Enjoyed it, good puzzles and HOS, actually followed story, liked the shopkeeper and buying things to use in game, nice scenery (B)
Grim Facade: Sinister Obsession CE (5/20/14) Enjoyed it as much as first one, good bonus chapter, graphics were a little better, hazy treatment on some scenes which I don't mind.  Haven't played many ERS games but seem to enjoy them.  I know some people love them, some don't. (B+)
Note: I think installing one of the screensavers messed with my taskbar because it would be gone, would have to restart computer but when I came back after a while, it was gone.  So removed it finally as that was the last thing I changed on my computer and now the taskbar is back.  Weird!
Grim Facade: The Cost of Jealousy (5/20/14) prev. beta on 10/24/12 so restarted.  Enjoying it too!

This last series reminded me how much I love these games.  You just start playing and before you know it, a couple hours are gone and you don't want to quit but for me, I get sleepy, or have to go do something else but glad I've got the zest back for playing them again.  When I got my new computer (Win 7) in Sept. 12, I was worried about all my games on the old computer (Vista).  I had one external almost full so got a new one for the games on my new computer.  I hooked the two together but hadn't really played any of the old ones because of all the new games I was buying.  So the other morning, decided to try it again (I got some kind of connector with a little switch that I can switch back and forth) but have to move the external to the old computer, and use the old keyboard/mouse which I found I was too lazy to do most times; anyway, did it and finished off another old, silly game 1 Penguin 100 Cases (C).  I've always wanted to keep all my games on my computer as I was not very trusting that they would always "be there" so after getting rid of my first "dud" game decided to "dex" some of the "C" games I knew I would never play again and probably not miss.  Ok, now I'm rambling so will stop for now and check back with you'all later on.  Enjoy your games!!

(((((Tee))))) good to see you. You have been busy! 

Barre, did you say you got The Beardless Wizard or it was on your wishlist ? I have played a bit. Not really sure I know what I am doing and keep thinking I am missing something but probably not.  I like it though and it has a decent storyline for a TM.  Can't remember if it has an untimed mode or not. 

Playing Legends of Solitaire now and then. Not in a hurry with it. Have yet to get a perfect though. Really hope that is not one of the level requirements . 

Tee, I was actually thinking of cancelling my membership....but I'm an addict too so I may just change my mind.  I always can't resist a BOGO sale and I usually only buy during that time.  Perhaps this weekend being Memorial Day Weekend we will get a BOGO?  

Of all the games that you have finished, I have only played the Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol CE.  I don't have the rest of the other games except for Mystery of Venice.  I am tired of ERS games and don't buy them anymore.  They all look the same to me.  I'm glad that you enjoy them.
I don't think you are rambling at all.  You can ramble away all you want, as far as I'm concerned.


 

Tee, yes!!! It's a BOGO and I'm also going to buy on Monday.  I'm sure it's 50% off for members too. May only get a few because I only have 1 gcc, then use a few pccs.   Not sure if I want to get Lost Souls CE because people have said it's not worth it just for the extra bonus level which is a short one, the last book Titanic, but yet I'm curious.  I may get Nightmares From The Deep: Davy Jones and Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond, also Origins: Elders of Time.

Hello everybody.  Barre, I've never posted in this thread, but wanted you to know that I do read it and am glad you decided to keep posting.  There is always good information here.  I don't post because it seems that as soon as I play a game I forget the detail, but sometimes retain an impression of whether or not I liked it.  Guess CRS has really set in!  For example, I played Alex Hunter, but don't remember much about it.

I wanted the New Grim Facade:  A Wealth of Betrayal CE, but I did the demo and when the time was up and it kicked me off the game, it killed my GM and I had to reboot the computer to get it back.  I prefer CE's to SE's because I'm a sucker for the collectibles, achievements and extra game play.  I also often need the strategy guide!    I did play the new Awakening game and am sorry to say that I wasn't impressed.  No one thing I can put my finger on, just not my cup of tea, I guess.  Glad there was a sale.  I am playing Haunted Hotel:  Ancient Bane CE right now and am enjoying it.  Yes, there's a lot of back and forth, but the jump map and hint are excellent.  I just really like the spooky atmosphere.  The sound effects like creaking doors, etc. are right up my alley.  Plus, for me, it's a long game.  

I've done the betas for several Eipix games and am really looking forward to them.  I think the two that will be out first are the new Hidden Expidition and Dead Reckoning:  Silvermoon Isle.  I love the HE games and the beta of the new one was really good.  Dead Reckoning seems to be a new type of game for Eipix and was very interesting.

Barre, hope you don't mind my disorganized post in this thread!  Thanks again for continuing on.

Lady