Duke Nukem Storyline

SoBe Green · 06-09-2008, 12:57 AM

You know I got to thinking and I realized that I don't even remember or maybe I never knew what the storyline to Duke Nukem was.

I remember I shot alien things and saved pixelated stripper looking girls but I don't remember at all why I did. Does anybody know if there even was one? On another thought I don't even think I ever completed one.

Sh4x · 06-09-2008, 01:33 AM

That's one thing I liked about DN3D, no boring storyline you have to go through while kicking aliens ass.

Maybe I'm just not geeky enough to appreciate games storylines, they really bore me to death. I never play a game for the story going with it, I play a game because the gameplay is fun. If I want a story, I'll watch a movie.

One time I saw a guy recruting people for his mod and all he had was his GREAT storyline. 10 fucking pages of made-up useless informations, seriously...

Nezumi · 06-09-2008, 06:20 AM

Lack of story is what is keeping games in general from transcending into art. Also, silent protagonists can kiss my ass.

Innoc · 06-09-2008, 03:36 PM

After those Alien Bastards shot up his ride he went looking for bubble gum.

Suite307 · 06-09-2008, 06:28 PM

"I'm out to kick ass and chew bubblegum and i'm all out of gum."

Paft · 06-09-2008, 06:46 PM

I have played DN (of course) back in the day at a friends but haven't experienced it by myself and given it a proper good go. There has always been talk of it here and finally it has given me the motivation to do so.

Getting a "high resolution" version of DN3D now.

Sh4x · 06-09-2008, 06:50 PM

Heh, I would probably hate it if I played it today. I mean, this game is so old it was played with keyboard only back in the days! Let us know how it felt when you're done!..

Innoc · 06-09-2008, 07:04 PM

I seem to recall using a mouse playing DN3D....

Sh4x · 06-09-2008, 07:58 PM

Hmm yeah you're probably right. But one thing I'm sure of is that I wasn't aiming up and down with a mouse.

Innoc · 06-09-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh4x

Hmm yeah you're probably right. But one thing I'm sure of is that I wasn't aiming up and down with a mouse.

I can't remember offhand if DN3D used a crippled mouse like Doom2 or not...I am thinking that it was somewhat crippled though as I remember mlook being a bit goofy when I tried to play a few years later. I seem to recall getting sound to work being a greater challenge...

Circuitous · 06-09-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nezumi

Lack of story is what is keeping games in general from transcending into art. Also, silent protagonists can kiss my ass.

On the first point, who cares? They should focus on being entertainment. Games as art is an ultimately unnecessary goal.

On the second point, I mostly agree. I'd rather have a silent protagonist than a poorly-written/voiced one, though.

Paft · 06-09-2008, 09:38 PM

Well, it still has that uniqueness and comical value about it. Revisiting it, like any game as old as that the game-play/movement feels odd and..basic.

Though, anything other than (TFC/FF/HL) that I can't bhop in feels odd.

If you one of those that like revisiting or playing "classic" games you'll enjoy it. If not you'll think it's shit (usually ones that can't appreciate good things).

High Res Pack is nice.

Edit: I couldn't remember if it had mouse support or not but it does.

פֿяαιп βαмαgεפ · 06-10-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Paft

Well, it still has that uniqueness and comical value about it. Revisiting it, like any game as old as that the game-play/movement feels odd and..basic.

Though, anything other than (TFC/FF/HL) that I can't bhop in feels odd.

If you one of those that like revisiting or playing "classic" games you'll enjoy it. If not you'll think it's shit (usually ones that can't appreciate good things).

High Res Pack is nice.

Edit: I couldn't remember if it had mouse support or not but it does.

Oooh, nice work! *downloads*

v3rtigo · 06-10-2008, 11:00 AM

D3d features a 'normal' mouse with x and y movements. It's not exactly smooth, but it works.

Also, I hate the high resolution pack, it kills the nostalgia of the game.

As for stories in games, I like a good story, but it's rarely what keeps me playing. Still, the story in, say, Thief: The dark project, deuse ex and the half-life series add a great deal to the game.

Nezumi · 06-11-2008, 07:01 AM

The guy who showed me how to make HL maps back in the day just recently made a Duke3D map just for the nostalgia. Weird.

SoBe Green · 06-11-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Innoc

After those Alien Bastards shot up his ride he went looking for bubble gum.

I figure that is the best storyline explanation for Duke ever haha. Glad it wasn't just me. I knew I had fun playing the game but couldn't remember what the motivation to play was other than it was fun. I might have to go back and play some more later.

Pixel · 06-11-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nezumi

The guy who showed me how to make HL maps back in the day just recently made a Duke3D map just for the nostalgia. Weird.

Duke3d Editor was so much fun.

v3rtigo · 06-11-2008, 03:22 PM

Wasn't that build.exe? Where you had to use the arrow keys and space bar to draw lines?

Innoc · 06-11-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SoBe Green

I figure that is the best storyline explanation for Duke ever haha. Glad it wasn't just me. I knew I had fun playing the game but couldn't remember what the motivation to play was other than it was fun. I might have to go back and play some more later.

It may take some work. I was googling the sound issue and it would appear that there may be some workarounds for it but I haven't had time to try them. Sound does appear to be the major issue for Windows and newer hardware.

-=bingo-bango=- · 06-11-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh4x

One time I saw a guy recruting people for his mod and all he had was his GREAT storyline. 10 fucking pages of made-up useless informations, seriously...

hmmm

the most common thing that i hear to start a good mod is a good story

06-09-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
SoBe Green SoBe Yourself Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Russellville, AR Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Duke Nukem Storyline You know I got to thinking and I realized that I don't even remember or maybe I never knew what the storyline to Duke Nukem was. I remember I shot alien things and saved pixelated stripper looking girls but I don't remember at all why I did. Does anybody know if there even was one? On another thought I don't even think I ever completed one.

06-09-2008, 01:33 AM	#2
Sh4x Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	That's one thing I liked about DN3D, no boring storyline you have to go through while kicking aliens ass. Maybe I'm just not geeky enough to appreciate games storylines, they really bore me to death. I never play a game for the story going with it, I play a game because the gameplay is fun. If I want a story, I'll watch a movie. One time I saw a guy recruting people for his mod and all he had was his GREAT storyline. 10 fucking pages of made-up useless informations, seriously... Last edited by Sh4x; 06-09-2008 at 01:46 AM.

06-09-2008, 06:20 AM	#3
Nezumi Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals. Class/Position: Soldier, O Gametype: Doubble Mode Affiliations: Cassiotone Nation Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Lack of story is what is keeping games in general from transcending into art. Also, silent protagonists can kiss my ass. __________________ TG: pretty much you have no idea how much i fuckin own at this game. TG: i bested no less than three flaming tornados and broke a huge wizard.

06-09-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
Innoc Hitman 2 1 Actual Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Oscar Mike" Gametype: FPS or RTS (just say NO to MMO) Affiliations: Your Mom Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	After those Alien Bastards shot up his ride he went looking for bubble gum. __________________ Mooga on Obama: He can cut taxes. Actually do something useful. Punch Nancy Pelosi in the face. Just to name a few. You eventually run out of other people's money to spend.

06-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#6
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	I have played DN (of course) back in the day at a friends but haven't experienced it by myself and given it a proper good go. There has always been talk of it here and finally it has given me the motivation to do so. Getting a "high resolution" version of DN3D now. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012

06-09-2008, 06:28 PM	#5
Suite307 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	"I'm out to kick ass and chew bubblegum and i'm all out of gum."

06-09-2008, 06:50 PM	#7
Sh4x Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Heh, I would probably hate it if I played it today. I mean, this game is so old it was played with keyboard only back in the days! Let us know how it felt when you're done!..

06-09-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
Innoc Hitman 2 1 Actual Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Oscar Mike" Gametype: FPS or RTS (just say NO to MMO) Affiliations: Your Mom Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	I seem to recall using a mouse playing DN3D.... __________________ Mooga on Obama: He can cut taxes. Actually do something useful. Punch Nancy Pelosi in the face. Just to name a few. You eventually run out of other people's money to spend.

06-09-2008, 07:58 PM	#9
Sh4x Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Hmm yeah you're probably right. But one thing I'm sure of is that I wasn't aiming up and down with a mouse.

06-09-2008, 09:38 PM	#12
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Well, it still has that uniqueness and comical value about it. Revisiting it, like any game as old as that the game-play/movement feels odd and..basic. Though, anything other than (TFC/FF/HL) that I can't bhop in feels odd. If you one of those that like revisiting or playing "classic" games you'll enjoy it. If not you'll think it's shit (usually ones that can't appreciate good things). High Res Pack is nice. Edit: I couldn't remember if it had mouse support or not but it does. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012 Last edited by Paft; 06-09-2008 at 09:45 PM.

06-10-2008, 11:00 AM	#14
v3rtigo Lock 'n Loll! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 2fort Class/Position: Scout, Spy, Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	D3d features a 'normal' mouse with x and y movements. It's not exactly smooth, but it works. Also, I hate the high resolution pack, it kills the nostalgia of the game. As for stories in games, I like a good story, but it's rarely what keeps me playing. Still, the story in, say, Thief: The dark project, deuse ex and the half-life series add a great deal to the game.

06-11-2008, 07:01 AM	#15
Nezumi Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals. Class/Position: Soldier, O Gametype: Doubble Mode Affiliations: Cassiotone Nation Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	The guy who showed me how to make HL maps back in the day just recently made a Duke3D map just for the nostalgia. Weird. __________________ TG: pretty much you have no idea how much i fuckin own at this game. TG: i bested no less than three flaming tornados and broke a huge wizard.

06-11-2008, 03:22 PM	#18
v3rtigo Lock 'n Loll! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 2fort Class/Position: Scout, Spy, Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Wasn't that build.exe? Where you had to use the arrow keys and space bar to draw lines?

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