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  Yay awesome stuff. How the fuck does source tv work anyway? : bcyde
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    you connect to it like you would connect to a server. more than that I don't know, as the one time I tri... : trOmblyj
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      It's like watching a demo but the camera will switch around to different players. You'll get 1st person ... : mrwolf710
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        So you should also be able to record a demo from source tv right? Also, can you hear all the voice comm... : bcyde
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          I think you can record a demo but I don't think you can hear all the voice com. I think you can only hea... : mrwolf710
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            Makes sense, but I'd really wish you could filter based on team or something. I'd leave to hear the conv... : bcyde
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              I think I will be making a demo, I am sure nastyjack will be also. : maldoror
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                Cool maybe Erik Johnson or another valve player would be willing to make one as well and share it with us... : bcyde
                • Probably not. Then we'd get to hear their secret Valve language. : mrwolf710
              • I would but my game is running so choppy it probably wouldn't look very good. That being said it is well ... : NastyJack
          • You can hear at least one side I believe. I've got SourceTV set up on the EU Server without any spectato... : ZeroSignal
• I don't feel overlooked. If anyone is upset they need to chill; it's really not a big deal in the univers... : Silent Sorrow
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  If you want some idea how valve plays you can download a video of their last match between them and Gas P... : MrLobo
  • GPG started out really strong at least in the first clip. : bcyde
  • Is it just me or are these videos pure slideshows ? : Nihil ME
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    Valve and their soldiers are really, really good. We must neutralize that threat. They also work the angl... : maldoror
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      Yeah they are incredibly brutal with soldiers. Heavies can't do a thing against them since they always ... : MrLobo
      • Yes plus the damage a good solider can do to the medics on the other team it can cause problems. I think ... : maldoror
  • nice. should be a fun fight! : hamachi
  • robin kicks ass as a soldier. no rocket spam at all : hamachi
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  speaking of TF2, I don't know how the fuck I did it but I was consistently finishing in the top 3 of my t... : MisterPhoton
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    Did you start playing a different class? Some are much easier to get points with then others. : boredguy
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      I played the classes I've always played: medic, heavy, and pyro, with a little scout when we needed to pu... : MisterPhoton
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        Um, medic and heavy are two of the three easiest classes (the other being demoman) with which to get poin... : Silent Sorrow
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          medics are super easy to get points with. : xxiv
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            Your mom is super easy to get points with too. :D : maldoror
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              well she is in the medical field! : xxiv
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                That would explain everything then. How is she with the bonesaw? : maldoror
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                  pretty good, she'll saw your bone right off. : xxiv
                  • awww yeaa : maldoror
              • hahaha! : zen!
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          see, but the last time I played (probably a month ago), playing the same classes, I was always in the mid... : MisterPhoton
          • cod4 would help i'm sure, eve...not so much. : xxiv
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            last night was weirdly easy for me too. i dominated 5 people and got like 70 with the heavy. heavy is a... : flubba79
            • There are heavies, and then there is Zaun and Venguard. : maldoror
            • I kill so many slow fat heavies with my sniper rifle. Really they're quite easy to kill. Now if you don... : EvilDolemite
        • "Um, medic and heavy are two of the three easiest classes (the other being demoman)". This is not true... : monkeygone
  • TF2 doesn't involve clicking 'Lock" and then mashing your fingers on F1 to F8 as fast as possible. If any... : tboomer2
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  I take not being selected as a personal insult. My reputation and honour have been sullied. I challenge... : boredguy
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    in a french accent I FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION! : dedgecko
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      YOUR MUZZER WAS A 'AMSTER : Arctic Fox
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        AND YOUR FATHER SMELT OF ELDERBERRY : Cliffzorz
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          NOW GO AWAY, OR I SHALL TAUNT YOU A SECOND TIME. : Arctic Fox
          • and just think, Tomservo has no idea what you guys are talking about. : trOmblyj
• Don't forget to call them fags and take a screenshot. : [7]kami
• Awesome. Excited to potentially fill in. : zebosausamite
• good luck! : xxiv
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  I look forward to watch it on SourceTV. : Nitrium
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    What is SourceTV and how to I get at it? : Ride-My-Rocket
    • Go to the Spectate tab in the Steam server browser. : mrwolf710
• Good luck guys. I wish I didn't have class tonight #>!@. : Chepito.
• KICK THEM IN THEIR VALVUA. : edgewise
• I'm rootin' for ya! Vengeance shall be OURS!!!! : SolveChrist
• who ME? : flubba79
• go zaun! kick some valve ass : packav
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  not sure how you can win without myself. : lakren
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    This is why. http://www.loresdelsith.net/universo/aliens/bin/x_tlanda1.jpg : Chepito.
    • look at those little neck-arms.. how badass is that? : lakren
    • That always makes me laugh. : bcyde
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    Thats some horrible english there buddy. Also you and brickmatt booth need some tissue! : boomstickah
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      boomstickah I am confused, do you mean "that's"? : lakren
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        A missing apostrophe is a far smaller mistake than the misuse of a pronoun. lol passive voice : boomstickah
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          i wrote that as it was written on purpose.. you, however, while trying to correct me, fucked up. : lakren
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            Lakren is an excellent medic (and other things) and a worthy addition to any team. : maldoror
            • Just do not see you much lately, come back from your break or whatever. : maldoror
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              haha you say lakren I think of that faggot kenny florian I hate his high pitched voice and his unibrow : boomstickah
              • lol at the anderson silva reference. what a beast. : maldoror
          • Kick his ass, seabass! : Grumbeld
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    I'm surprised I wasn't called in on the super special TF2 line I've got setup just for these scenarios. : ieGod
    • it was busy : trOmblyj
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    lakren is the best medic on the shack. i don't know how the fuck he survives some of the situations that... : mXENO
    • You're wrong, he's just the most popular. You're an awesome player though! : brickmatt
• Team is the key, lol! GL : D45hiz
• all good players! : Jayx77
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  lol Zaun sucks so bad at TF2, you guys are screwed. : laurgasms
  • it's because people are busy laughing at his myspace avatar ;) : xxiv
  • oh and also whoever his silly shacker coworker is who just ratted me out, heres a big FUCK YOU. and a LOL... : laurgasms
  • just gotta headshot him right out of the gate and he is harmless :D : andrew``
  • i know :( : trOmblyj
• yeah hope the next ones will have more than 24 hours notice, would have loved to medic it up for you guys... : Demius
• Good luck. : dmason
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  You are wrong. I am very much NOT better than most of those people! I have a hard time believing I actual... : terath
  • I'm outraged. I'm better than all these fags. : edgewise
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  How the hell am I supposed to concentrate at work right now when I have this game hanging over my head!? : Trips
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    I know rite. Feels like xmas! : maldoror
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      Yeah, especially if we win! We'll be the first, and that might mean presents. Or signed posters, or super... : Trips
      • STOKED! : itsjeff9
      • You realize that if you guys win many of us will then be trying to form teams to take you guys out, right... : Grumbeld
• *Go Team Shack* Hey do the Valve guys have community pages? : Snuffles-
• Try this: field a team of 8 engineers and 4 heavies. Tell them this is all the rage on the internets and... : Mad Jack McMad
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  GOOD LUCK! - lots of ShackWest players on there! excellent! : hirez
  • We'll do ya proud cap'n. : NastyJack
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  you guys playing on Valves servers again? : edgewise
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    I think tromblyj's server (#69). : bcyde
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      no it is on valve's server -the team will be meeting on my server at 8PM to go over a few things : trOmblyj
      • ...and there was much rejoicing... : dedgecko
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        lololol if valve wants a real match they should play on a real people server. : laurgasms
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          You suggesting Valve will be testing out new server hacks? :P : Alco23
          • Considering they have hacks they can run on any server, it doesn't really matter. : Xevo
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        If its a scrimmage why don't they come to our server? So we can have even pings instead of getting assrap... : Jackass1233
        • Oh well we'll still beat em down. : NastyJack
      • Grr, someday I really wish they'd play on neutral ground, it kinda taints all the results. : Zero|DPX
• Whatever, you guys will lose without me ;) : razlebol
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  Fuck! How was I overlooked when I'm so much better than everyone on this team. Maybe I'll contact Valve a... : zipper76
  • You suck : sp3cialk
  • Who are you again? : maldoror
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  Sweet! I really hope Source TV works, this should be really fun to watch. : Barnahog
  • gruh-nary : rosewood : Flying h4x0r
• I very much look forward to seeing this on source TV! : Waffles!
• Erectin ah Sentry! I'm so stoked. : noobja
• Speaking of TF2...oh how I have missed you. As my vision gets better I hope to be back and fragging soon : devnullgt
• I'm gonna offer to play for Valve if they need a ringer! : brickmatt
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  Good luck! I'll look forward to seeing some demos from this madness (I'm looking at you especially, Nasty... : gnomish
  • After seeing that screenie of yours at the shackwest practice I think I need to be watching demos of you ... : NastyJack
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  It is a crime that Theif is not on there. Out of all the bastards I want to stab in real life, he is at ... : Cottc Cid
  • I asked him and he could not make it . Something about a date. : trOmblyj
• why am I not on this list, what is this blasphemy? : duncandun
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  I'll be watching. I expect to hear a rickroll when you win! :D : re4ctor
  • hahaha I'll get that loaded up : Trips
• sweet good luck!!! : mmaster_pw
• RECORD DEMOS PLZ. : edgewise
• dang! someone record a server-side demo. 9p.m. in EST converts to 1p.m Australia/Canberra :( : stamps
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  Any tip on which SourceTV server do I connect to watch the match? : Nitrium
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    I'm still waiting for the info. Will post it here soon. : trOmblyj
    • Thanks tromblyj! : Nitrium
    • I'm wondering if it's the same as what Erik said here: http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=16030442#item... : Xevo
• Good luck everyone. I expect an incredible come from behind victory! (It has to come from behind.) : skankcore
• i jsut want to say good luck, we're all counting on you : shavenewok
• I'm pumped. : nyranger66
• You fuckers better make us proud : cdbeckman
• http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=16030457#itemanchor_16030457 haha. : aeg1x
• RECORD DEMOS PLEASE : edgewise
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  any update on the sourcetv info? : re4ctor
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    I concur, where how what make the SOURCETV WORK : Cliffzorz
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      There's gonna be some sad folks here if sourceTV stacks it. : Arctic Fox
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        If it's on the same SourceTV server they use for their tournament matches, it would apparently be "Powerp... : Xevo
        • If this is the right one, here's the address: 72.165.61.167:27021 : Xevo
        • There are 4 Powerplay TV Private servers. But they arent password protected, Im guessing its going to be ... : pieman
  • getting info now : trOmblyj
• Good luck guys kick their asses!!! :D : virus
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  Kick some ass guys. Bring home the bacon, as it were. : Grumbeld
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    I forgot to say a big WTF to the map choice. Valve must really like their 5-point CP maps. : Grumbeld
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      this is a scrim they chose the maps. by beating them, we're going to help them get better. : trOmblyj
      • yeah thanks for nothin. : Mad Jack McMad
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  SOURCE TV 72.165.61.167:27021 : trOmblyj
  • Thanks trombly! (and Xevo :) ) : Arctic Fox
  • yay! thanks, good luck! : re4ctor
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    Ok. How do I use this ip addy to watch? In game or what? : monkeygone
    • I think it should be just a /connect <IP> : project13
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    hmmm... can't join via steam server browser? says server isn't responding though it shows 42/250 peeps : dedgecko
    • nvm... i think it's working : dedgecko
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    how do I connect? /connect <ip> doesn't seem to work, adding it to favorites and joingin isn't workign ... : edgewise
    • connect 72.165.61.167:27021 from the console worked for me. : Agrona
    • just add it to favorites... I think it just hiccuped and died or something... : dedgecko

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  soon I'm going to be recruiting able-bodied pilots for a secret mission...I had a dream last night about ... : MisterPhoton
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    wat? : [7]kami
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      lol I had an EVE dream last night that we were at war in 0.0 and I was the leader of a gang of recon s... : MisterPhoton
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        I am totally game for such an op. : [7]kami
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          recon gangs are FUN! We used to have a weekly outing, and were able to get in upwards of 20 force reco... : zerog83
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            heh, that's pretty much what my dream was, except instead of a huge group like that, its more just a gang... : MisterPhoton
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              just FYI, its nice in theory but doesn't work in practice .. the name of the game is still damage, and yo... : jaga
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                Who's talking about 15vs15? Cloaking ships are for overwhelming an enemy, not fair fights. If it's 15vs15... : AhmNee
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                  meaning definition of the scale of the fight, being above 15v15.. : jaga
                  • Yea. I'm just making the point that Cloaking ships should be used to either pick off targets that have le... : AhmNee
          • Sound like a good time. Though I could only field a Covert Ops Frig/Stealth Bomber. : AhmNee
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            Note to self: put ewar skills in plan. : [7]kami
            • yeah, no shit... that sounds like fun. I'm better trained to be the bait now. : heatmizer
            • I've got all my EWAR to at least level 3. Takes a bit off the edge on cap use. Same for Remote Shield ... : AhmNee
• I joined the corp last night. Need to improve my skills before I can do anything though. : heatmizer
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  This is one of the only MMOGs I have yet to try and I just started playing yesterday. I'm almost done wit... : ateam311
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    Once you're done, let me know if you need a frigate... I have 2 just sitting around. : heatmizer
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      both gallente, btw : heatmizer
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        Also, join the corp + Shacknews channel and don't be afraid ask (for) stuff. It's a tradition to help out... : [7]kami
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          I spent about 16M ISK on 2 +3 implants last night... spendy. : heatmizer
          • A little overpriced. They're averaging around 7mil in Metropolis/Heimatar right now. I've got 2 of 4 clon... : AhmNee
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            Ouch, 5.5-6m each round my way, or 5.2m off the LP market. : Ceeva
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              Yea, but I can't see buying level 3s on the LP market. Even at 7 mil each, you're saving 2 mil per implan... : AhmNee
              • 15000 LPs, no ISK. : AhmNee
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        Gallente! That sounds... I don't know what that sounds like actually. I guess Gallente > non-Gallente? ... : ateam311
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          Gallente are one of the four main races. They tend to create ships that have high armor (lower shields) a... : silent prophet
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            The downside being that Gallente are French..... : Reptile
            • They can't be. They'd have surrendered to the Caldari already. : AhmNee
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  lol me and a buddy are still out in 0.0 somewhere - we haven't logged in since corp fled. : trOmblyj
  • Were still out in 0.0. Now in, or soon to be in, skillclone location. : AhmNee
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    Oooooo where would that be Trom? : m0rfus
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      Admiral Ackbar says.... : MisterPhoton
      • Thats Snackbar! : jonin
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    If you have the ammo, go ahead and start up ratting (beware that intel will be lacking in that region) ... : Reptile
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      This is good news. A little too busy to rat for now but glad to hear you shall return. : trOmblyj
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        If nothing else, it cleaned out most of the garbage from the POS (which is still up, btw) : Reptile
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          did you guys find a Badger floating around near the POS? My friends is missing. : trOmblyj
          • when we left there was one sitting right next to the corp hangers and mine was off a little ways where th... : mindfk
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            There are a few in the POS, all fittings were stripped however : Reptile
            • Had an alt eject one from a ship maint, enjoy...I guess : Reptile
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  ok i need some direction in this game. i have a merlin and a caracal i can pilot, about 2.5mil ISK, an... : xxiv
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    you're not special.. it's pretty normal to be overwhelmed at the beginning. lemme take a crack at this. ... : mindfk
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      Sweet, thanks for the run down : geedeck
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        some of the details might not apply to you if you aren't caldari like xxiv is. obviously different ships ... : mindfk
        • for minmatar, a Rifter should carry you well into lvl 2 missions, what a bad ass motherfucking ship for 2... : cpt_gloval
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      Helpful. I just recently bought my first cruiser (Vexor, woo!) and it's not really fitted yet. Mostly a... : nurglich
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        If you get 2 salvagers and 2 tractorbeams you can salvage the wrecks while your drones kill. Makes for mo... : [7]kami
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          drones are great for clearing out a room but they suck sweaty balls for chaining spawns. : cpt_gloval
          • missiles ftw. love my passive drake. : mindfk
    • ok, now I'm tempted to try this again :( : ttyRazor
    • this is awesome, thanks! : xxiv
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  anyone with access to the wiki feel like adding me? My character is Effervescent Draugluin : Draugluin
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    you can sign up and add yourself ;p : cpt_gloval
    • I know but that's a lot of work : Draugluin
  • Added. : Ceeva
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  Ok I am getting online now. I am going to finish the tutorial and maybe, just maybe I'll try to talk to s... : ateam311
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    P.S. how do I get to the Shack channel? Is there in-game VoIP or do ya'll use a third-party client (lol B... : ateam311
    • click on the channels button hit join and type in shacknews. : mindfk

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• "To crush my enemies, see them driven before me, and to hear the lamentations of their women!" Ha ha h... : RomSteady
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  o'brien or barbarian? : re4ctor
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    o'brien : eeeealmo
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      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnZWHq2wFjE : re4ctor
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        haha the best part is when he gives it away to brad pitt. : ibrokn
        • Anyone got the video for this? : Geoffrois
    • LOL, I thought he meant barbarian till I saw this. : thetangent
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  fuck, if only they had some coordinated system you could search through on the internet : jaga
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    theres a lot. i need good ones : eeeealmo
    • try the canadian border one : jaga
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V30tyaXv6EI : rosewood
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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7_Qi1Tu-Q8 : sgtsanity
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    That was amazing. : genjuro
    • Indeed. Greatest I've seen in some time. : Athlon7
  • hahaha "you're not like other people" : hobbespanache
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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLQ7YPYxOG4 : Mad Brahmin Disease
  • ^This one. : notd665
  • hahaha how did i miss this. A+ : Modica Sol Solis
  • you ass! : tashtego
  • I was going to post this on if it hadn't been already. It's my favorite conan segment ever. : Zeeliv
  • hahahaha I'd never seen that one before, that was awesome : Begawkiness
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    What ho! What is that demonry? : DinK
    • haha that's pretty much the best part. that and his reaction when the girl tells him that her father has : mikecyb
  • loool I'm crying from lauging here : AllYourBase
  • absolutely perfect, hahaha : kevp
• The classic camel punch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7tOWoDVQLU : Dave-A
• you do not post clips you watch the movie : dael
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g75MadSlWxM : paravis
• Conan and Rock Band http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=g75MadSlWxM : Edges
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqAdxN1IWQQ : slax0r
• conan at a rave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkbB-X9654s : spectr3
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky8TLu7pps0 : Mad Brahmin Disease
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZHoHaAYHq8 : bogombo
• http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQSC5yM9Jw : c0bra
• neither have i :( /runs away : Iwannaacura
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  >>> http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=GoLm-vD89SQ : Foxhawk
  • ^^^ another good one, norm is hilarious. : re4ctor
  • ^^^ one of the best Conan clips ever : Mad Brahmin Disease
  • Classic : Serpico74
  • oh god my sides hurt : cpt. ken
  • HAHAHAHA oh god norm makes me laugh so hard :D : virus
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  http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=NFpWWY5zAWE <- the way he handles Izabel's advances is hilarious : Home Nugget
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    Thanks for this, funny as hell. Also as a Brazilian... DAYAM! : Mad Brahmin Disease
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      I'll confess: she's why I clicked to the video in the first place :o~ : Home Nugget
      • yeah I'm kinda homesick now. : Mad Brahmin Disease
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    He is so quick. Just the best. : Serpico74
    • So funny. He makes it look so damned effortless. : Rag and Bone Man
  • hahaaha wow. : thewriter
  • omg. i'm laughing with tears. and she is fucking hot as all hell. : shyguy74
  • Hahahaha holy shit. : sgtsanity
  • hahahahahaha that was awesome :D : virus
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  I don't have youtube at work, but the one where they play that game where you pass the napkin or paper be... : fleabug
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    yeah I was trying to find this but no luck : Mad Brahmin Disease
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      GOT IT!! Thanks to break.com : http://my.break.com/content/view.aspx?ContentID=192643 : Mad Brahmin Disease
      • The Evil Puppy: http://my.break.com/content/view.aspx?ContentID=240977 Triumph at a Star Wars premier... : re4ctor
      • His reaction is priceless. I suppose it helps to know that its a running gag where he thinks she is th... : fleabug
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  Tom Cruise would say "eeeealmo says he has a friend who has never seen Conan before, as a Scientologist, ... : HojuSimpson
  • shes young lol : eeeealmo
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSVq3UOZWCY : Mansmells
• all my searches come up "This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by NBC Universal" :(... : smax
• Conan vs. Rebecca Romjin http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x11n99_conan-obrien-et-rebecca-romijnstamo_fun... : freshyk

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  in the next month will you be doing more PC Gaming Or Console Gaming : sticman77
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    Good question. and it is hard to answer. I play a lot of even right now but I always go back to Halo 3 ... : dilutedq
    • You mentioned friends and being cramped. Go TV. You can always rent games. : Sylvanus
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      hrmm i duno? DNF... nothing sticks out in my mind at the moment. what's youre current setup, and PC g... : sticman77
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        Crysis and Supreme commander, also UT3 (but that is coming out for Xbox 360). Besides that nothing. : dilutedq
        • sounds like you will be getting more out of your 360 gaming for the next couple months : sticman77
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  what is your current PC/TV : marmite
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    I have a crap SDTV, but I play xbox on my 20" monitor but it gets kind of cramped with 3-4 of us playing ... : dilutedq
    • Go with the TV. : yellowtexan
    • I'd say tv for sure. C2D laptop is more than enough for the next little while. : windowpane
    • the TV will bring you much greater joy. : Yanks
    • Srsly, this should be no contest. Go with the TV. It's a better value. : trevis
    • Get the TV, definitely : riptyde
    • A nice tv is... nice : chungathebunga
    • I'd go with the PC. Unless you do the majority of your gaming on the 360. : thetangent
• If you can, wait for the 9800 series and Laser TV. : Sylvanus
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  Samsung 42in tv would be my choice. : ant_hillbilly
  • Leaning torwards that because in preparation for football next year, we will end up getting an HD package... : dilutedq
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  Also is 120hz worth the extra $$$ any good deals on 37" - 42" samsungs.. (or any good brand tv's) ? Does... : dilutedq
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    nah, just get a 1080p samsung. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT4061F-1080p-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000N4Z42C/ref... : ant_hillbilly
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      I would love to, that is just a *little* to over my budget. I'm looking for around $1000.. I know that's... : dilutedq
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        Would 720P be a bad choice to go with? : dilutedq
        • http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8559204&type=product&id=1188562133732 : dilutedq
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    I really doubt it. TV and movies aren't even using up 60Hz yet, and who knows how long that will take. ... : DinK
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      BUT IT LETS YOU SEE EVERY DETAIL : cpt_gloval
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        enhance! : DinK
        • pull back! : MisterClaw
• Computer. : Athlon7
• LCD TV!! : metalremains
• i'd go with the tv. inevitably, most pc games end up on console so you won't be missing much. : cpt_gloval
• A good TV is a very nice thing to have, and for more than just games. : DinK
• I'd go with the TV. Wait a bit for the computer upgrade. : re4ctor
• another vote for the TV, unless your current computer broke down or something : egg5hen
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  The TV.Sharp Aquos instead of a Samsung. Do it do it now! : brutal
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    Any specific in mind? It has to be around $1000... $1200 is too much as with taxes it's even more... : dilutedq
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      Well there is this one but it's a 32.http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sharp-32-AQUOS-LCD-HDTV-LC-32D43U/sem... : brutal
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        Or this one for a little morehttp://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Televisions/sem/rpsm/c/1/catOid/-12867/cm_re/... : brutal
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          We were looking at 32" but they are a little small for my taste. 37" is I think minimum I'm going. I fo... : dilutedq
          • I like the price on the 37 I also prefer to shop for large items at the brick and mortar. Just in case i... : brutal

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• masochistic much? : windowpane
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  eh, you figure out how his direction will change after awhile and it'll become easy. : cygnus
  • yeah but some platforms you jump on, the camera doesn't move so then the controls change yet again : dantastic
• How does it feel to be so wrong? : pigvomit
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  I'm not sure how the controls and where you land are related. Sounds more like you are having difficulty ... : avatar_58
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    well i guess it's maybe along the same lines as trouble jumping on shit from back to mario 64 but this is... : dantastic
    • Yes but it's not a flaw in the game, it's a learning curve. It gets easier. I mean I make jumps now that ... : avatar_58
• I agree the manta surfing is bad, but it's only used on like two levels. The other stuff works out well I... : SilverSnake
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  next time play the game more than 20 minutes before posting, thxs : grabbie
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    i've completely finished the observatory and the sweet galaxy and i'm working on a couple galaxies in the... : dantastic
    • you're only an hour or so in, keep going : jcupitt
• are you a paraplegic or something? : mechanicalgrape
• i thought the controls were some of the best in a platformer. the only part that sucked were the spring l... : Yanks
• I think you just suck at it. You'll get better...I found the controls to be quite precise overall. : MaxPete82
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  my 5 yr old has 30 stars...i've only had to help him on the race related maps... : .frame
  • ive got between 10 and 15 i think and have been able to complete everything i've attempted on the first o... : dantastic
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  It's pretty much one of the best games ever made. : pancake humper
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    are you joking? : dantastic
    • no he's pretty much right : Maarten Goldstein
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      no, the game is incredible. The story is pretty much shit (as with every Mario game) but the game mechani... : pancake humper
      • I would say that it's a fun game. It's not the best game ever made by a long shot (at least, IMO), but it... : Vincent Grayson
    • Can't speak for him, but the statement is correct : Chris Remo
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      Yes, thats why he said it is pretty much one of the best games ever made. We get it, you dont like it. Bu... : VegasX
      • Wait, wait, wait.... everyone here likes Buffy the Vampire slayer? Are you joking? :( : nevicata
      • only gay menz like buffy. which explains a lot. : datoo
    • It was very good. The 'mini games' as you put it are hard, but they enforce actual hand-eye coordinati... : TheNiXXeD
    • If you don't agree with pancake's post then you might want to think about taking up another hobby, becaus... : sharpie
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    I don't know about that... but it is fun! : nevicata
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      ^^^ : ieGod
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        ^^^ : bitter ego
        • ^^^^ : Jackass1233
    • for sure, but i was just commenting on the stuff that i found not so fun. game of the year it isn't (IN ... : dantastic
  • yup I would agree.. its in my Top 5, definitely. : Shadowdane
  • I concur. : atom519
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  I didn't mind it but it didn't wow me. Went through a few levels, found some stars, and promptly went bac... : Dave-A
  • i'd rather drive a bouncy mako than do another manta surfing galaxy : dantastic
• no offense, but you're retarded. : edgewise
• It is easily my game of the year. Those minigames break up the action, and they are not hard to control. : cdbeckman
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  no, i agree, it was pretty fucking retarded. i somehow managed to play four or five hours into it because... : [fry]
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    Agreed... If you have zero time for playing video games, and can only play them in short 3 minute burs... : dedgecko
    • www.stoldark.com/images/sad.gif : ieGod
    • shhh don't talk too loudly or the shack will tear your head off and take away your gaming license : dantastic
• Time to pick another hobby. : walker270
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  i think you need to understand that you're just bad at games : JINKY
  • lolol : Iwannaacura
• u r mr gay : gmd
• I thought the controls were good, but I know what you're saying. I enjoyed it and got more than 3/4 thro... : bagelcc
• User error. :[ : My Documents
• I finished it last night. It took me a while to really get into it, but now I'm a total convert. Grea... : jason bergman
• NOT MAN ENOUGH FOR A MARIO GAME? : kn1fe
• Just keep playing. It gets consistently better, the first few levels are just a bit underwhelming. : ColoradoCNC
• It's just a Mario game people! What is wrong with everyone? :) : bitter ego
• it's an awesome game with a stupid intro : qwpeoriu
• I haven't played it yet, but if the controls are as bad as every other wii game in existence then it'll p... : arizona bay
• I agree with the goomba stomping, but it is seriously in the top few games of last year. : Judecca
• What? The ball you walk on was ridiculously simple to get used to. The manta surfing is a lot easier once... : shyguy74
• Awesome platformer. Camera is pretty shitty sometimes, but seriously, I only have issues with the came... : fleabug
• Sounds like you just suck at games dude. : FushigiDenki
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  Would you think it would be a bit embarrassing if a 5th grader had less problems with the controls than y... : Mad Brahmin Disease
  • hmm ... I almost think I was better at videogames in the 5th grade than I am now. I could do thinks like ... : qwpeoriu
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  haha you made everyone hate you : jenisthebest
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    And pity too, I think. : nevicata
    • HI IM NEVICATA AND I REPLY TO ALL OF JENISTHEBEST'S POSTS ALWAYS EVERY TIME ;) : virus
  • Never underestimate the power of the ShackHype. : yellowtexan
  • everyone has their opinion-cannon pointed straight at the chatty on a hair-trigger : Dave-A
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    QUAKE SUCKS (quick, escape while they are all distracted.....) : avatar_58
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      rrrrrrrrrAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR : Johnny Law
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        Ruuuuuuuuuuuuun, get to the choppa!!!!! : avatar_58
        • I can't believe they used that one in AVP-R : deject
• you are wrong. : ass-street
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  hahaha, this post owns. I hate the wii! I bet mario galaxy is sweet, but still fuck the wiimote! : chilln
  • seriously it'd be cool if they didn't go overboard on all the wii controls. this game is fine until you ... : dantastic
• Maybe you're just bad at it. : perstephanie
• You are totally overblowing the control issues, and the rest of your qualms are BS. I think you might jus... : feek
• Did you know there are even people that don't like videogames? Its true : spiderfill
• There's a malfunction between the controllers and the chair. May want to get that looked at. : .sticks.
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  wow it's like a lit a bible or killed your first born : dantastic
  • both preferable over your original post.... : .sticks.
  • I think you'd get more support for either of those. : feek
  • Say what you did about any exceptional game, and you will get the same reaction. They are few and far bet... : MaxPete82
  • Yeah, you rag on pretty much the only game I played from start to finish this year. There were a bunch... : fleabug
• <shrug> Sorry you didn't enjoy it. I rate it number 2 out of the games I played last year. Or in the last... : TheTick