Roommate-computer usage conundrum

[the_randomizer]

Maybe ask him if he'd like to consider buying his own computer for skyrim? And if he is, you could even offer to help him find a computer in his budget range?

That's another possibility, he wants a computer badly, and only has the Air on account of it being a gift.

 

[Flame]

Is he using skyrim with or without mods.... this is very important...


if he is using mods, leave him alone he might kill you for disturbing his way of life...

and if his not using mods.. show him the cool mods that he can be using.

 

[tbb043]

If you're worried about how hot the laptop gets, just tell him that when he asks to borrow it.

 

[the_randomizer]

Is he using skyrim with or without mods.... this is very important...


if he is using mods, leave him alone he might kill you for disturbing his way of life...

and if his not his mods.. show him the cool mods that he can be using.

That's not really an issue, actually, to what mods he uses....

If you're worried about how hot the laptop gets, just tell him that when he asks to borrow it.

Will do.

 

[jonthedit]

Um...

I never took you for someone obsessed with Drama, but now I do.
This is not that hard.
People in this thread have already given you the answer.

Also get over the "heat + laptop" thing.
Unless he covers the vents and shits on it (or something stupid?) it will be fine.

If you are seriously concerned about the heat then give him options.
1) No using it as long
2) He (at his expense) buys a cooling pad
3) No laptop at all
4) Insert ideas here

I am not trying to be "insensitive," but come on! You seem to have broken down at a rather simple stop!

 

[Ulieq]

Tell him to get a job.

 

[the_randomizer]

I never took you for someone obsessed with Drama, but now I do.
This is not that hard.
People in this thread have already given you the answer.

Also get over the "heat + laptop" thing.
Unless he covers the vents and shits on it (or something stupid?) it will be fine.

If you are seriously concerned about the heat then give him options.
1) No using it as long
2) He (at his expense) buys a cooling pad
3) No laptop at all
4) Insert ideas here

I am not trying to be "insensitive," but come on! You seem to have broken down at a rather simple stop!

Please realize that I will get this issue resolved. If my threads really bother you that badly.....

 

[WiiCube_2013]

Oh, I've thought about that, he did mention that his only reason for having a Macbook Air is because he was given it as a gift from his dad, who works at Apple, so he would get a PC if he could, and maybe then, he could get his own copy. Frankly I feel like I'm at the breaking point. I know that it's just a game, but at the same time, I have my limits.

He could probably install Windows 7 on that Mac and not be a bothersome to you any more. I'd be pissed if I had someone like that hogging my shit.

 

[the_randomizer]

He could probably install Windows 7 on that Mac and not be a bothersome to you any more. I'd be pissed if I had someone like that hogging my shit.

Well, see, his Macbook Air can't run any game worth shit, I've seen videos of it running Skyrim on Windows 7 via Bootcamp, the framerate is less than 25 fps, it's super laggy, he would need a beefier machine of his own. Even this would do a lot better performance wise, but it is pricey http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-...06&st=categoryid$pcmcat247400050000&cp=1&lp=4

 

[vayanui8]

Just install some weird ass mods that ruin the game experience

 

[RCJayce]

Install League Of Legends in the Macbook. He will forget thay shittg game. Oblivion ftw.

 

[the_randomizer]

Install League Of Legends in the Macbook. He will forget thay shittg game. Oblivion ftw.

Already has it, the wireless here is too shitty for stability.

 

[Pleng]

I never took you for someone obsessed with Drama, but now I do.
This is not that hard.
People in this thread have already given you the answer.

I am not trying to be "insensitive," but come on! You seem to have broken down at a rather simple stop!

GBA Temp. Where it takes 4 pages to tell somebody to "man up"...

 

[the_randomizer]

GBA Temp. Where it takes 4 pages to tell somebody to "man up"...

That really wasn't necessary to say, man, yeah, I'm a pussy, you can go ahead and call me that, I really don't care anymore. Heaven forbid I ask people for advice. Unless you want me to create another Pokemon or Gateway thread, since we clearly don't have enough of those, right?

 

[jonthedit]

"I really don't care anymore" Heaven forbid I ask people for advice.

...and this is exactly what I wanted to NOT happen.
I'm not saying asking here is a bad idea; it is fine, and since you feel the need to ask (some) will gladly help.
Let us know what happens, and if you still need help, tell us! It is just my opinion that from what I have read you should have enough information to solve the issue.

 

[EMP Knightmare]

GBA Temp. Where it takes 4 pages to tell somebody to "man up"...

HALLELUJAH!

Bro it's not about you being a "pussy" it's more about you had an issue we all gave ways to solve it. BUT you keep making excuses as to how, why or any other reason of why it won't can't or isn't possible. STOP TRYING TO BE A SUPERHERO! That's why we play games. . . . . . well I do anyways if you want a great option here:

It actually costs less to build a PC and both of you guys can do it together, kinda like a project. It''ll build a closer bond, he can customize it to meet his needs (no more it's not strong enough) and he won't ask for your stuff. Chip in only what you feel you can or need to, and make it a learning experience

 

[the_randomizer]

Yes, it took four pages, yes, today was a long day, and oddly enough, Skyrim wouldn't work on my laptop, the Steam cloud saves didn't sync, so he was like "screw it" and didn't use it once. That being said, he plans on getting an Xbox controller. As for the computer, his Mac won't run Air worth crap, so a new machine is a must, either way, he's gonna have to spend money, or have his parents send him one.

As of this post, this thread is as good as closed.

Point being, approaching this was way too long and drawn out, and so, I have to move on, and sugges the gets a better laptop.


Conclusion: He has to get a new laptop, and pay for his own controller, whether it's from family our his own cash, I want nothing to do with this.

 

[EMP Knightmare]

Yes, it took four pages, yes, today was a long day, and oddly enough, Skyrim wouldn't work on my laptop, the Steam cloud saves didn't sync, so he was like "screw it" and didn't use it once. That being said, he plans on getting an Xbox controller. As for the computer, his Mac won't run Air worth crap, so a new machine is a must, either way, he's gonna have to spend money, or have his parents send him one.

As of this post, this thread is as good as closed.

Point being, approaching this was way too long and drawn out, and so, I have to move on, and sugges the gets a better laptop.


Conclusion: He has to get a new laptop, and pay for his own controller, whether it's from family our his own cash, I want nothing to do with this.

 

[Chloros]

Have you tried Steam In-Home Streaming? He should be able to stream games to his MacBook Air from your desktop. This is more of a temporary solution until he gets a new laptop, though.

 

[Densetsu]

I think that the true lesson to be learned here, is that the Macbook Air is absolute shit, and the hipsters who own them should feel bad

That, and uh, I guess the_randomizer really, really doesn't like having his laptop overheat. So uh...don't overheat his laptop, mmmkay?

At this point, I think that any further offers of advice would be beating a dead horse.

...this thread is as good as closed.

Couldn't agree more.