Madden 11 League-OFFICIAL CAG LEAGUE-That's all folks! Mini-tourney still coming tho!

today just got interesting. turned on my xbox and I got a e68 error (hard drive failure). unplugged hd, turned on xbox, worked fine. put the hd back in, turned back on xbox and it's fine. :/ hopefully that doesn't happen again. anyone ever have that?

the other interesting part is that my xrays came back fine. no breaks, no dislocation. now I need to schedule a CT scan.
 
So that's good news, right? Unless the fact that there is no fracture or dislocation means it could be something worse; that would not be good.

Mind if I ask what your friend's wrestling name is?
 
[quote name='ubernes']today just got interesting. turned on my xbox and I got a e68 error (hard drive failure). unplugged hd, turned on xbox, worked fine. put the hd back in, turned back on xbox and it's fine. :/ hopefully that doesn't happen again. anyone ever have that?
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Sounds scary.

My live subscription expired this morning, thankfully I have a card handy already that I bought last year. :D
 
[quote name='Matt Young']
Mind if I ask what your friend's wrestling name is?[/QUOTE]

Dave Cole. He just uses his real name, but I think he now uses the moniker The New Deal Dave Cole. I believe he's still the champ over at Hybrid in Ohio.
 
I haven't heard of him, although I have seen some of the guys he's trained with and wrestled against (I Googled him). I was curious since you mentioned Ohio and some of the wrestlers I know from Illinois travel to Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio along with having guys who wrestle in those areas come in for shows.
 
yup, xbox isn't turning on anymore when the hard drive is plugged in. e68 error all the way. I went to xbox support and it's a 90 dollar repair. I assume I just need a new hard drive. blah. can you just buy those for the older models? the one right before the black one.

I also need to invest in a flash drive too because then I could at least get on xbl even if I can't store all my save files. shit, am I going to lose all my saves too? I just put 45 hours into New Vegas.
 
[quote name='Deuce20602']Matt, Cru said he's on his way home from work and he'll be online as soon as he gets in. Probably between 6 and 6:30[/QUOTE]

Thanks. That'll work great.
 
[quote name='ubernes']yup, xbox isn't turning on anymore when the hard drive is plugged in. e68 error all the way. I went to xbox support and it's a 90 dollar repair. I assume I just need a new hard drive. blah. can you just buy those for the older models? the one right before the black one.

I also need to invest in a flash drive too because then I could at least get on xbl even if I can't store all my save files. shit, am I going to lose all my saves too? I just put 45 hours into New Vegas.[/QUOTE]

That sucks. Yeah, you might very well lose your saves.

If it makes you feel any better, without notice my landlady had people come in to work on the flood damage. Even though I specifically told her to tell me if they needed to move anything (and I would move it myself) they moved all of my shit in my office and tore up my floor. There are literally tens of thousands of dollars worth of electronics and games, etc in here. I haven't been able to fully check out if anything's broken yet, but I know my 360 fell out the back of its shelf when they moved it because there's a big scuff mark on the back and the wireless adapter is off (assholes tried to put it back as if they wouldn't notice). We've told her we're terminating our lease and moving out ASAP. So yeah..
 
This has not been a good few days of Madden for me. The games were fun, but I got my ass whooped by San Francisco in both leagues. My running game is usually lackluster, and I didn't try to run much in this game after going down by a couple scores early, but negative 1 yards rushing? That's just terrible. I also learned a very hard lesson in the differences between a 95-96 OVR Aaron Rodgers and 68 OVR Keith Null.

Null threw 4 interceptions and fumbled deep in Packer territory at least once, and I think twice. Cru was just incredible in this game... not that he isn't always good, but I've beaten him once and managed to keep it within a couple scores at least when we've played league games before. This time, he clobbered me. He's always great about making moves and breaking tackles on kick returns, but I don't know if I ever tackled him on the first try in this game, at least when he made it across the line of scrimmage. Usually my defense is decent, but he burned me badly every time I took control of a defender.

I really didn't get anything going offensively or defensively until the second half, and by then I was already down 21-0. To add insult to injury, when Cru intercepted the ball and got called for defensive holding on 3rd and 6, somehow the 10 yard penalty went against me, so instead of a first down, I got a 3rd and 16... and promptly threw another pick. Then Ryan Grant dislocated his elbow on my last offense play- a red zone INT. It was that kind of game.

San Francisco 49ers 27, Green Bay Packers 0

At least I'm able to enjoy myself now during games like that, whereas before I'd have been very frustrated and irritable. Sure, I had all sorts of medical issues making me feel like shit then, but here we have ubernes and bvharris going through their own shit, and they're not acting like the asshole that I was back then. Regardless, I just hope I can stay in the division race till Rodgers gets back. Since Chicago won to improve to 6-6, the Bears currently lead the NFC North via tiebreaker.
 
I think I'm more upset about my xbox than my ribs. Though my ribs cost me enough today that I couldve just bought a new xbox. The day ends with pain killers, muscle relaxers, no new diagnosis AND and busted xbox. Rough day at the office!
 
That's the scariest diagnosis- when they tell you they don't know what it is. Hopefully the pills will ease your suffering a bit.

I'm posting this here since I don't think Sprice would see a private message, but I just got off the phone with Venom and he said he's been busy and just hasn't had time to get on his Xbox, but that he'll be back in time for the next week.
 
[quote name='ubernes']Dave Cole. He just uses his real name, but I think he now uses the moniker The New Deal Dave Cole. I believe he's still the champ over at Hybrid in Ohio.[/QUOTE]

:applause:
 
[quote name='Matt Young']I haven't heard of him, although I have seen some of the guys he's trained with and wrestled against (I Googled him). I was curious since you mentioned Ohio and some of the wrestlers I know from Illinois travel to Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio along with having guys who wrestle in those areas come in for shows.[/QUOTE]

southern indiana was hot for wrestling, I remember a long time ago going to OVW events, even saw Mark Henry and Big Show a few times when they were in town wrestling while rehabing from injuries

when I worked at circuit city I even got to sell a huge car stereo system to brock lesnar after he signed his wwf contract and brought his brand new dodge ram in to have us work on (he was wrestling ovw training for wwf)
 
so I decided to try to fix my xbox myself. something is loose in there, so I'm in the process of finding out what it is and then how to make it not loose.

I found the trade in value for a busted xbox is like 20 bucks so I figured the risk of completely ruining the thing is worth it. I can't believe Gamestop makes you buy some 25 dollar tool to transfer your info from one hard drive to the Slim hard drive. I thought they were doing that in store. 25 bucks for a one-time use accessory? Thanks!

If this little experiment fails I'll probably pony up for a slim. Can anyone convince me otherwise? I'm open to ideas. I considered going to a local electronics store here that might have some old arcade in stock. It would save me like 200 bucks and I could just snap on my old hard drive (assuming it works, and I think it does). I'd get a new warranty, so I feel like the Arcade should tie me over until next gen right? My original xbox lasted just over 2 and a half years, though I did have to send it in once around this time last year so I'm averaging about a year before it breaks down on me. So with that in mind, do I pony up for the more reliable slim or do I go with the cheaper fix and try to find an arcade, or similarly cheap older model (whatever was between the arcade and elite)? Thoughts?
 
[quote name='ubernes']so I decided to try to fix my xbox myself. something is loose in there, so I'm in the process of finding out what it is and then how to make it not loose.

I found the trade in value for a busted xbox is like 20 bucks so I figured the risk of completely ruining the thing is worth it. I can't believe Gamestop makes you buy some 25 dollar tool to transfer your info from one hard drive to the Slim hard drive. I thought they were doing that in store. 25 bucks for a one-time use accessory? Thanks!

If this little experiment fails I'll probably pony up for a slim. Can anyone convince me otherwise? I'm open to ideas. I considered going to a local electronics store here that might have some old arcade in stock. It would save me like 200 bucks and I could just snap on my old hard drive (assuming it works, and I think it does). I'd get a new warranty, so I feel like the Arcade should tie me over until next gen right? My original xbox lasted just over 2 and a half years, though I did have to send it in once around this time last year so I'm averaging about a year before it breaks down on me. So with that in mind, do I pony up for the more reliable slim or do I go with the cheaper fix and try to find an arcade, or similarly cheap older model (whatever was between the arcade and elite)? Thoughts?[/QUOTE]

who takes a busted xbox as trade? if gamestop does I have a rrod xbox in the closet that I need to take in sometime
 
There's no guarantee one of those older 360s would last, they did have the tendency to die quite often. At least if you get one make sure it's one of the ones with the newer processors which were a tad more reliable. I don't have a slim myself, but I'd go that route if I were you, though obviously it'll be more expensive.
 
Is there any way of knowing what the processor is by looking at the box? Like a born on date or something? Hah. The only reason why I'm considering the Arcade is because this gen seems to be winding down, and even if it's going strong for another 2-3 years an Arcade should last me long enough to either get through this gen or at the very least get to a Slim price drop. I could technically buy an Arcade now for 99.99 (I think that's the new price) and still get a 250gig Slim in a couple years for 200-250 if needed. I would end up spending the same (300 bucks) in the end, but gamble on the chance I won't ever have the upgrade to the Slim.

If I can't figure out what processor the Arcade has or if the store even carries one, maybe I'll suck it up. But 300 is a pretty lofty price right now for me.
 
[quote name='ubernes']Is there any way of knowing what the processor is by looking at the box? Like a born on date or something? Hah. The only reason why I'm considering the Arcade is because this gen seems to be winding down, and even if it's going strong for another 2-3 years an Arcade should last me long enough to either get through this gen or at the very least get to a Slim price drop. I could technically buy an Arcade now for 99.99 (I think that's the new price) and still get a 250gig Slim in a couple years for 200-250 if needed. I would end up spending the same (300 bucks) in the end, but gamble on the chance I won't ever have the upgrade to the Slim.

If I can't figure out what processor the Arcade has or if the store even carries one, maybe I'll suck it up. But 300 is a pretty lofty price right now for me.[/QUOTE]

You want the Jasper chipset. Any Arcade being sold as new these days should have it, but you never know, and it's worth checking since they're infinitely more reliable.

I googled it, and this guide is accurate: http://www.examiner.com/xbox-360-in-seattle/easy-guide-to-identify-your-360-chip-set
 
Sweet, thanks. I'm leaning towards the Arcade if I can find one. GameStop didn't have any when I called. Btw, red when I called they said they wouldn't take in RROD but would take xboxes with error messages. I told him my xbox booted up fine without the hd attached and it sounded like that was good enough, but he also sounded like he didn't know what he was saying.

The slim is so damn tempting, but I just dropped way too much money yesterday trying to get my ribs fixed all for nothing so I'm looking to pinch some pennies the rest of this month.
 
alright, I have a game shop in a nearby town that will repair a rrod xbox but I don't know how much or if it's even worth it since it'd just go in the the bedroom which we'd barely use
 
Yeah if you can, get ahold of a jasper. I was scared to upgrade to a slim because people were reportedly getting the red dot of death now.
 
Hah, so I took the whole thing apart, looked inside and said "welp, this looks cool," then put it back together and now it's working. I didn't put the plate on the side of the hard drive though. nothing looked loose inside, but it was still making noise. this is probably a temp fix and I should probably see if it works now with the plate on the side on as I imagine the dust will do some damage, but hey I'm alive for now.
 
Eagles vs Browns (Doom, where's A Hard at? Pacer seemed to say he was available most of the day today if I remember correctly)

Broncos vs Saints (what's up here?)

The rest of the games left are vs CPU. I obviously won't be waiting for those. As soon as these 2 are done we'll advance. My goal is 9pm EST.
 
[quote name='ubernes']Eagles vs Browns (Doom, where's A Hard at? Pacer seemed to say he was available most of the day today if I remember correctly)

Broncos vs Saints (what's up here?)

The rest of the games left are vs CPU. I obviously won't be waiting for those. As soon as these 2 are done we'll advance. My goal is 9pm EST.[/QUOTE]

There is no CAG name listed for the Browns, so I sent him an XBL message this morning. Sim?
 
[quote name='PacerPerspect']There is no CAG name listed for the Browns, so I sent him an XBL message this morning. Sim?[/QUOTE]

If you don't mind, I'm fine with that. Doom is friends with him and usually good with tracking him down though.
 
sorry guys i've been slacking skool has started and i got all this work....when can the saints play ill be online until 6pm
 
[quote name='ubernes']If you don't mind, I'm fine with that. Doom is friends with him and usually good with tracking him down though.[/QUOTE]

Deuce and I are trying to play our second league game right now to no avail, connection issues.

Doomtime is very good at tracking him down, as I just got a message saying he'll be on within the hour. I was hoping to have more notice of a game even though I said I'd be available MOST of the day.

[quote name='PacerPerspect']Deuce and I (colts/raiders) nearly made it to halftime with him leading 21-7. We are now having issues connecting again. If he builds another big lead and we disconnect, I'll let me play CPU. It's probably the ice storm in my area.

FWIW, my home phone service is down.[/QUOTE]
 
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[quote name='sprice8688']Red worm if we advance by 9 u wanna get our game in tonight?[/QUOTE]

if it's 9 on the dot sure, c'mon uber get these players in order :cool:
 
[quote name='PacerPerspect']I can't play the Browns tonight. Just let him play the CPU.[/QUOTE]

I dropped out, so either sim or let him play CPU. I'm already getting my game in order for next week.
 
[quote name='PacerPerspect']I dropped out, so either sim or let him play CPU. I'm already getting my game in order for next week.[/QUOTE]
Meh just sim it. Not like he tried very hard to make it work either. Hopefully he loses so I can laugh at his 0-16:D
 
Doom, i got the Browns next week so u think u could check with him and see if he can play either tonight around midnight or sometime tomorrow after 5?
 
[quote name='ubernes']We will advance around 630-7pm est then.[/QUOTE]

That assumes I've heard from gb, which I haven't. We don't have a specific time other than Wednesday evening.

Edit: Nevermind, he just PMed me. We're kicking off at 6:30.
 
Oops that's one game I missed. Somehow. So yeah, after that's done, so 7:30 or so, we'll advance. That works out well since I'm trying to get another league game in now.
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Yep I'll let you know. You should probably lose that game so I can start resting starters :)[/QUOTE]

actually, i'll be around all night now that plans got cancelled so we coud play right after we advance. I dont think i can afford a loss... the subbed steelers and the dolphins are breathing down my neck
 
I currently can't connect to the EA servers.. Hopefully it clears itself up in 20 minutes for my game, but if it doesn't is there someone who can be on standby to sub?
 
I don't think that's just a problem on your end. HotItlnStln seems to be having the same problem right now as well. I'm on, but I've been in them for a little while now.
 
I also just exited the franchise page and now I can't get back into any of them. I'm on the servers supposedly, but it says online franchise is unavailable now. Hopefully this clears up soon though.

edit: and now I can't get on the EA servers either. so yeah...
 
I've been having this problem as of late (twice in the past 4 days or so). Both times it has even kicked me and my opponent off the EA servers mid-game. We get disconnected and then signed out of the servers and then can't back in. Both times it has cleared up in a matter of 5 minutes or so...so I wouldn't be TOO worried right now.
 
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