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[quote name='MisterBee']But then you would have to use your real name, it would sound weird people calling you by your username.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='mguiddy']CAGCast...[/QUOTE]
Yeah. No one calls Cheapy buy his first name on the CAGCast. Hell even when I met him IRL, I was like "Hey CheapyD! Bring Wombat next time."
[quote name='mguiddy']CAGCast...[/QUOTE]
Yeah. No one calls Cheapy buy his first name on the CAGCast. Hell even when I met him IRL, I was like "Hey CheapyD! Bring Wombat next time."
I'd like to do this too, but I'm like zenprime everywhere. There are only 2 others; ZenPrime who is big on transformers fansites and Colin Hankin (who may or may not use it as a handle) of the UK who owns the domain www.zenprime.demon.co.uk
But if we did this, I'd be cool with letting my name drop.
[quote name='mguiddy']Well lucky day, zenprime is his real name![/QUOTE]
I lol'd hard. It practically is. I even have a middle and last name.
But if we did this, I'd be cool with letting my name drop.
[quote name='mguiddy']Well lucky day, zenprime is his real name![/QUOTE]
I lol'd hard. It practically is. I even have a middle and last name.
I sure as hell wouldn't use my PSN name. What the hell was I thinking......
Does anybody even know what my name is from? I guess we're all used to it now, but there's something strange about having a bunch of dudes calling you "sweet" or "sweet sweet".
Anyway, its from an episode of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia':
Charlie: I can't sleep, dude. It's impossible. My mind's going like a mile a minute here.
Frank: Well, stop thinking about it. I'm not your father. Now go to sleep.
Charlie: No, dude, it's not that. I'm thinking about something completely different.
Frank: It's the trash, isn't it?
Charlie: It's the sweet, sweet trash.
Seemed like a good idea at the time, but I wasn't thinking about what other online gamers would think when they read it, much less what people would end up calling me in-game.
Does anybody even know what my name is from? I guess we're all used to it now, but there's something strange about having a bunch of dudes calling you "sweet" or "sweet sweet".
Anyway, its from an episode of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia':
Charlie: I can't sleep, dude. It's impossible. My mind's going like a mile a minute here.
Frank: Well, stop thinking about it. I'm not your father. Now go to sleep.
Charlie: No, dude, it's not that. I'm thinking about something completely different.
Frank: It's the trash, isn't it?
Charlie: It's the sweet, sweet trash.
Seemed like a good idea at the time, but I wasn't thinking about what other online gamers would think when they read it, much less what people would end up calling me in-game.
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Thanks for the Blur info, SweetSweet! I can definitely do that for $20.
Also the GTA4 Episodes disc is $27 on Amazon right now.
[quote name='bmachine']Look, I made vegan horchata:[/QUOTE]
Ha! Reminds me of one of the recipes I ran into... "Step 1: Peel almonds. The best way to do this is to buy pre-peeled almonds."
[quote name='mguiddy']I thought most horchata was Vegan? Though in looking, I see some recipes do call for milk.[/QUOTE]
I think it is, traditionally. I feel like the milk in the recipe I used didn't add much to it, anyway.
Also the GTA4 Episodes disc is $27 on Amazon right now.
[quote name='bmachine']Look, I made vegan horchata:[/QUOTE]
Ha! Reminds me of one of the recipes I ran into... "Step 1: Peel almonds. The best way to do this is to buy pre-peeled almonds."
[quote name='mguiddy']I thought most horchata was Vegan? Though in looking, I see some recipes do call for milk.[/QUOTE]
I think it is, traditionally. I feel like the milk in the recipe I used didn't add much to it, anyway.
[quote name='metaly']Thanks for the Blur info, SweetSweet! I can definitely do that for $20.
Also the GTA4 Episodes disc is $27 on Amazon right now.[/QUOTE]
No problem.
I'm still holding out for a sale on the download version of the GTA episodes. Good price though.
Also the GTA4 Episodes disc is $27 on Amazon right now.[/QUOTE]
No problem.
I'm still holding out for a sale on the download version of the GTA episodes. Good price though.
Randy, no need to worry about finding people for Portal 2 co-op:
When questioned on the cross-compatibility between Steamworks and Steam, specifically playing co-op on a computer with someone on a PS3, he said it was "something the team is gunning for." We also confirmed with Valve developer Mike Dunkle who said "The plan is you will be able to play between console and PC."
When questioned on the cross-compatibility between Steamworks and Steam, specifically playing co-op on a computer with someone on a PS3, he said it was "something the team is gunning for." We also confirmed with Valve developer Mike Dunkle who said "The plan is you will be able to play between console and PC."
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[quote name='zenprime']Yeah. No one calls Cheapy buy his first name on the CAGCast. Hell even when I met him IRL, I was like "Hey CheapyD! Bring Wombat next time."[/QUOTE]
Yeah, didn't you call yourself zenprime then too?
Yeah, didn't you call yourself zenprime then too?
[quote name='mkernan']I sure as hell wouldn't use my PSN name. What the hell was I thinking......[/QUOTE]
I didn't know the origin of it but that's pretty funny. The only line I ever remember from It's Always Sunny is, "Goddamn this dumpster-baby is heavy!" A username is never to be taken lightly! You're stuck with it now, Sweety Sweet Sweet'ums.
I've got a weird perspective on it because my username just about everywhere is my first name. Even here, where I'm bmachine, folks just call me Randy.
[quote name='MisterBee']If your actually serious, I'd love to get involved in the technical side if nobody else wants to deal with that stuff. I have a little experience editing in audacity, and would be willing to put the time in to really figure it all out.[/QUOTE]
I am actually serious. I did some audio/video production and editing in college and I have some experience with Audacity, but it's been a while. If this ever comes to fruition I'll definitely keep you in mind, Mr. B.
[quote name='metaly']I think it is, traditionally. I feel like the milk in the recipe I used didn't add much to it, anyway.[/QUOTE]
I always thought that horchata had chocolate in it, as well, but I don't see it in any of the recipes. That might just be a visual cue from the coloring, though.
[quote name='MisterBee']Randy, no need to worry about finding people for Portal 2 co-op:[/QUOTE]
Excellent news. I think that game is going to sell like mad on the PS3. Very inspiring.
[quote name='ThreeRandomWords']Yeah, didn't you call yourself zenprime then too?[/QUOTE]
I met Wombat at a Cag-together thing in NY a couple of years ago and I introduced myself as "Randy, er...bmachine from CAG". He referred to himself as Wombat (and even introduced his wife as Mrs. Wombat) and didn't reveal his real name until some other dude asked about it.
I didn't know the origin of it but that's pretty funny. The only line I ever remember from It's Always Sunny is, "Goddamn this dumpster-baby is heavy!" A username is never to be taken lightly! You're stuck with it now, Sweety Sweet Sweet'ums.
I've got a weird perspective on it because my username just about everywhere is my first name. Even here, where I'm bmachine, folks just call me Randy.
[quote name='MisterBee']If your actually serious, I'd love to get involved in the technical side if nobody else wants to deal with that stuff. I have a little experience editing in audacity, and would be willing to put the time in to really figure it all out.[/QUOTE]
I am actually serious. I did some audio/video production and editing in college and I have some experience with Audacity, but it's been a while. If this ever comes to fruition I'll definitely keep you in mind, Mr. B.
[quote name='metaly']I think it is, traditionally. I feel like the milk in the recipe I used didn't add much to it, anyway.[/QUOTE]
I always thought that horchata had chocolate in it, as well, but I don't see it in any of the recipes. That might just be a visual cue from the coloring, though.
[quote name='MisterBee']Randy, no need to worry about finding people for Portal 2 co-op:[/QUOTE]
Excellent news. I think that game is going to sell like mad on the PS3. Very inspiring.
[quote name='ThreeRandomWords']Yeah, didn't you call yourself zenprime then too?[/QUOTE]
I met Wombat at a Cag-together thing in NY a couple of years ago and I introduced myself as "Randy, er...bmachine from CAG". He referred to himself as Wombat (and even introduced his wife as Mrs. Wombat) and didn't reveal his real name until some other dude asked about it.
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For GFB members: Anyone interested in ModNation for $30 shipped? Gohastings.com has a B2G1 for $1 more sale. Used ModNation is $40.xx before savings. I want to buy a game for myself, so that's why I'm asking... I would only buy those MNR games to sell it to who wants it for cheap, and maybe we'll have more of the GFB playing with us on Wednesdays. 
EDIT: Nevermind, it's out of stock now...
EDIT: Nevermind, it's out of stock now...
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Stuff I want in RFA's multiplayer:
Weapons and Backpacks:
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Host/Game Settings:
Miscellaneous:
Weapons and Backpacks:
- Self-destruct backpack that takes a few seconds to charge up but then unleashes a huge explosion. Probably not thermobaric-huge but still huge. I'm thinking during the charge up, you'd be less mobile and the explosion would affect teammates regardless of the friendly fire setting.
- Vision pack update: A Metal Gear-style AP sensor that vibrates if enemies are nearby.
- If you don't have a backpack, you can push L2 to do a light sprint or maybe a weak push/knockback move.
- Ostrich hammer returns! Plus lots more hammers to choose from.
- Unlockable hammer swing animations like a home run hit, golf swing, etc.
Multiplayer Game Modes:
- Two-sided siege mode where teams have to attack the enemy's base while defending their own. Or is this just Damage Control?
- "Marked Man" multiplayer mode where each player has to hunt down a different target.
Host/Game Settings:
- Send invites to multiple players at a time
- Gravity setting
- Individual weapon ammo settings
- Random weapon spawn option
- Low/high/unlimited backpack energy settings
- Big head and paintball modes -- just because!
Miscellaneous:
- Fish emblem
- Emblems displayed on in-game characters
- Gain XP from custom matches
- Mid-game joining
- Game recording/Youtube uploading
- In-game player muting
- A big gumball light and siren on Old Coot's hat so Mr. B won't be able to sneak up on me anymore
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Holy 
ing shit metaly. Sometimes you worry me.
ing shit metaly. Sometimes you worry me.
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Those are some great suggestions, metaly! I personally would love to see some sort of platform where we can make custom maps (Like the track creator in ModNation ), that way I can make Warhawk maps for RFA. 
That and all the old maps returning, with whatever improvements/tweaks they want to do with the multiplayer... if they're going to have multiplayer, that is. :lol:
), that way I can make Warhawk maps for RFA. That and all the old maps returning, with whatever improvements/tweaks they want to do with the multiplayer... if they're going to have multiplayer, that is. :lol:
k That's why I haven't posted photos of the StrandedBrit shrine in my living room.[quote name='metaly']Stuff I want in RFA's multiplayer:
Weapons and Backpacks:
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Host/Game Settings:
Miscellaneous:
Added my own little comments to a few of the items.
Weapons and Backpacks:
- Self-destruct backpack that takes a few seconds to charge up but then unleashes a huge explosion. Probably not thermobaric-huge but still huge. I'm thinking during the charge up, you'd be less mobile and the explosion would affect teammates regardless of the friendly fire setting.
- Vision pack update: A Metal Gear-style AP sensor that vibrates if enemies are nearby.
- If you don't have a backpack, you can push L2 to do a light sprint or maybe a weak push/knockback move.
- Ostrich hammer returns! Plus lots more hammers to choose from. Maybe reading the save from the first game to see if you already have it...
- Unlockable hammer swing animations like a home run hit, golf swing, etc.
Multiplayer Game Modes:
- Two-sided siege mode where teams have to attack the enemy's base while defending their own. Or is this just Damage Control? I like this idea, I think it would need to be pretty high player count game though, maybe 7v7 or 8v8.
- "Marked Man" multiplayer mode where each player has to hunt down a different target. Sounds like what the Assassin's Creed multiplayer is. I think this could be cool.
Host/Game Settings:
- Send invites to multiple players at a time I think this was simply due to the game being released when it was, most games now allow batch invites.
- Gravity setting
- Individual weapon ammo settings Unlimited clip sizes would be interesting.
- Random weapon spawn option
- Low/high/unlimited backpack energy settings
- Big head and paintball modes -- just because!
Miscellaneous:
- Fish emblem
- Emblems displayed on in-game characters
- Gain XP from custom matches
- Mid-game joining Probably not possible due to the tech, at least that is what they said last time.
- Game recording/Youtube uploading
- In-game player muting
- A big gumball light and siren on Old Coot's hat so Mr. B won't be able to sneak up on me anymore
Added my own little comments to a few of the items.
[quote name='mguiddy']We need to do that again... the weapons spawns "Always On" thing again one of these days. I know it was a mistake, but it was crazy having an unlimited clip for the various weapons by standing on the spawns.[/QUOTE]
I remember that we had like three of us rotating over the rocket spawn and just spammed fire and explosions.
I remember that we had like three of us rotating over the rocket spawn and just spammed fire and explosions.
[quote name='zenprime']I remember that we had like three of us rotating over the rocket spawn and just spammed fire and explosions.[/QUOTE]
I know, it was awesome.
Also, I just watched this
and I'm no longer interested in Medal of Honor.
Looks like someone told dice to "make a Call of Duty game."
I may try it if there's a demo/open beta but I'm definitely more interested in BC2:Vietnam than that game.
:lol:
For those who don't use twitter.
How to get Medal of Honor beta without pre-ordering.
Just did it and it worked.
I know, it was awesome.
Also, I just watched this
and I'm no longer interested in Medal of Honor.
Looks like someone told dice to "make a Call of Duty game."
I may try it if there's a demo/open beta but I'm definitely more interested in BC2:Vietnam than that game.
:lol:
For those who don't use twitter.
How to get Medal of Honor beta without pre-ordering.
Just did it and it worked.
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Finally "finished" Just Cause 2, as in I beat the last agency mission. I only have about 44% completion, though. The final battle was so over the top it felt like something from Team America, and the ending was as hilariously awful as the rest of the story. It was pretty much perfect.
Here are some unrelated videos:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0nO7SfNRs
I can't take credit for this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WP6GM6on0U
Here are some unrelated videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmv2uC9hNto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0nO7SfNRs
I can't take credit for this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WP6GM6on0U
I got back on. Seriously WKC must be killing my brain cells. I can't finish Caravan Escort II by myself (stupid boss) but does give me good XP. I noticed I was getting better XP from the regular monsters when I did alone then when I was doing it you DD.
I saw that you got back on... Crazy mofo.
You take the right people at the end? An important tip is to do a big combo to get aggro, then do little attacks until you can do two combos, then do one and go back to the little attacks. You gotta always have a bigish combo available in case the spider aggros the captain. Which he will do because he's healing you. That's why I failed the first time, I didn't have enough AC to get aggro off the captain before the spider got two hits in. Also, I probably wouldn't use Placid Heart to regain AC. You gotta keep damaging the spider so he won't switch targets.
And yeah, XP is split among everyone so it'll be cut in half or so (I was getting more than you since I'm a higher level) with two of us.
Another decent place to level up would be BSCII. Just run around killing the other monsters and never go to Big Red. The only bad thing is they monsters only drop the key items required to poison him, so you don't get any materials. I gave up looking at other quests after that mission last night. Sprog cleaning is probably still the best I've found in terms of amount of monsters to kill in the littlest amount of time. I can get about 70ish kills in a half hour. You have a AOE spell so you might be able to do it faster/get more kills
You take the right people at the end? An important tip is to do a big combo to get aggro, then do little attacks until you can do two combos, then do one and go back to the little attacks. You gotta always have a bigish combo available in case the spider aggros the captain. Which he will do because he's healing you. That's why I failed the first time, I didn't have enough AC to get aggro off the captain before the spider got two hits in. Also, I probably wouldn't use Placid Heart to regain AC. You gotta keep damaging the spider so he won't switch targets.
And yeah, XP is split among everyone so it'll be cut in half or so (I was getting more than you since I'm a higher level) with two of us.
Another decent place to level up would be BSCII. Just run around killing the other monsters and never go to Big Red. The only bad thing is they monsters only drop the key items required to poison him, so you don't get any materials. I gave up looking at other quests after that mission last night. Sprog cleaning is probably still the best I've found in terms of amount of monsters to kill in the littlest amount of time. I can get about 70ish kills in a half hour. You have a AOE spell so you might be able to do it faster/get more kills
I'm not. Not a reward zone member or all that interested in Blur.
@DD83 - I took the right guys and got Aggro, but stupid spider hit me with paralyze or something and then switched to the captain. I've readjusted my commands so I have access to 3 AOE 2AC abilities without combo-ing to use them. Up against the wasps on Boot Camp 2 I was able to earn back the lost AC with every attack so it should be good for sprog cleaning.
@DD83 - I took the right guys and got Aggro, but stupid spider hit me with paralyze or something and then switched to the captain. I've readjusted my commands so I have access to 3 AOE 2AC abilities without combo-ing to use them. Up against the wasps on Boot Camp 2 I was able to earn back the lost AC with every attack so it should be good for sprog cleaning.
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At 10EST, usual time? I'm game.
@SweetSweet - Haven't tried the online yet, I'll let you know if I have problems connecting.
@SweetSweet - Haven't tried the online yet, I'll let you know if I have problems connecting.
[quote name='freakyzeeky']At 10EST, usual time? I'm game.
@SweetSweet - Haven't tried the online yet, I'll let you know if I have problems connecting.[/QUOTE]
It happened to me just firing up the game, without even trying to play multiplayer. Kinda weird. After each race, submitting high scores, etc. I can't connect to the Blur servers.
@SweetSweet - Haven't tried the online yet, I'll let you know if I have problems connecting.[/QUOTE]
It happened to me just firing up the game, without even trying to play multiplayer. Kinda weird. After each race, submitting high scores, etc. I can't connect to the Blur servers.
[quote name='zenprime']I'm not. Not a reward zone member or all that interested in Blur.
@DD83 - I took the right guys and got Aggro, but stupid spider hit me with paralyze or something and then switched to the captain. I've readjusted my commands so I have access to 3 AOE 2AC abilities without combo-ing to use them. Up against the wasps on Boot Camp 2 I was able to earn back the lost AC with every attack so it should be good for sprog cleaning.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I'm not a reward zone member either... haven't shopped at a Best Buy since I went with my mom to get a laptop (to say "NO!" to all the shit they try to con people into buying) 5 years or so ago. I'm mildly interested in it but said the same thing about Split/Second, then I tried it... felt way too slow, so without a demo I'd wouldn't even want to pay $15 for it.
@zen
Seems like you need to be doing double what the captain is healing to keep aggro. Even then it's iffy. I think I could do it if I spaced it out to do a 5ac combo every couple of turns. Since freaky looks like he'll be doing blur tomorrow, maybe we can do some WKC or BC2.
@DD83 - I took the right guys and got Aggro, but stupid spider hit me with paralyze or something and then switched to the captain. I've readjusted my commands so I have access to 3 AOE 2AC abilities without combo-ing to use them. Up against the wasps on Boot Camp 2 I was able to earn back the lost AC with every attack so it should be good for sprog cleaning.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I'm not a reward zone member either... haven't shopped at a Best Buy since I went with my mom to get a laptop (to say "NO!" to all the shit they try to con people into buying) 5 years or so ago. I'm mildly interested in it but said the same thing about Split/Second, then I tried it... felt way too slow, so without a demo I'd wouldn't even want to pay $15 for it.
@zen
Seems like you need to be doing double what the captain is healing to keep aggro. Even then it's iffy. I think I could do it if I spaced it out to do a 5ac combo every couple of turns. Since freaky looks like he'll be doing blur tomorrow, maybe we can do some WKC or BC2.
[quote name='mkernan']freaky and metaly - are you getting a connection error with the Blur servers today?[/QUOTE]
I haven't gotten any messages like that. Does it say something other than "open" under NAT Type in your multiplayer options?
[quote name='bmachine']Picked up my $10 copy of Blur this morning. We're playing on Monday night, right?[/QUOTE]
[quote name='freakyzeeky']At 10EST, usual time? I'm game.[/QUOTE]
Let's play some Bllluuuuurr!
I haven't gotten any messages like that. Does it say something other than "open" under NAT Type in your multiplayer options?
[quote name='bmachine']Picked up my $10 copy of Blur this morning. We're playing on Monday night, right?[/QUOTE]
[quote name='freakyzeeky']At 10EST, usual time? I'm game.
[/QUOTE]Let's play some Bllluuuuurr!
You may want to try earlier in the day if possible kube. Apparently a lot of people are having a tough time pushing the coupons through at some places. I don't think the $39.99 price is supposed to stack with these coupons. I think the $20 off coupon is to bring the price at other retailers down to $39.99 or something. I could be completely off base, but $10 for a new game is absurd.
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