2012 ---> 2013...

[Spyke]

Hi all,

January 1st 2013 marks the first "New Year" I celebrate as a member of Racketboy.

I've learned so much here by reading the authoratative articles and following informed discussions - and by reading what members have replied to my numerous posts with questions! Thanks to you all

I mostly play shmups so this may be more appropriate for that forum but I thought I'd post it here as it was more to do with the message board in general.

Just a big thank-you to everyone that's helped me out with console and game advice. I now have a great collection of hardware and some fantastic titles, many purchased as a direct result of read feedback on this site. I'm looking forward to 2013, but have a few goals I'd like to set myself too.

I want to 1cc some of my games and keep a log of my progress on them (can anyone recommend a good internet site/blog for doing this?), particularly Hellfire (which I 1cc-ed when I was much younger), Mushihimesama Futari (not on novice - can do that already!), Under Defeat HD, Gradius Gaiden and Raiden DX.

I aim to become a better, more disciplined player and intend to set up a schedule which I hope to stick to in order to achieve those goals.

Do any of you have goals to set for yourselves, gaming-wise, for 2013?

Best wishes to all my friends here on Racketboy!

Ant

[DSKrek]

There's a great android app called KeepTrack Pro that I use for similar things. The app is amazing for keeping track of anything, really.

[Zing]

Backloggery is not sufficient?

[BogusMeatFactory]

My Main goal is to keep up on the back catalog of games I acquired through the various Humble Indie Bundles and Steam Sales I got through the holidays, not to mention the gifts given to me (although I am making good headway, beating Saints Row 3, Heavy Rain, Rochard, Jamestown, Torchlight 2 and Metro 2033 in the last few weeks).

I also really want to work on doing quality Let's Plays. I got a high quality studio Mic for Christmas, as well as a 1080p Webcam. I also want to test out streaming of retro games, both arcade, console and PC. Those are my big plans for the new year. Fingers crossed.

[Spyke]

Thank you for the recommendations. I'll look into those blogging options.

I've achieved one of my aims early: 1cc of Hellfire! Wow, does that game up the difficulty on the second loop! Plenty of gameplay in it that's for sure!

Not a bad start for my aims and goals...

Ant