Morning Discussion
by Jeff "geedeck" Gondek, Jun 16, 2008 5:50am PDTGreetings Shackers. Hope your Father's Day weekend went well, my cooking was executed well enough that I came away with only minor second degree burns. Looking at the game releases for the week, well you better hope that Petz Dogz Fashion for the DS floats your boat. Maybe it's better to just reflect on last week with the latest Gibson-Goldstein index.
FileShack: Unity of Command, Skyjacker
Daily Filter: Planetside 2, Deadlight
Weekend PC digital deals: strategy-o-rama
38 Studios, Harry Potter Kinect - Shacknews Daily: May 25, 2012
Minecraft for Xbox 360 dev working on 'Adventure' update
Is now up http://www.shacknews.com/shackmeet/
SAT 12th of july
Make a note!
Still need Ideas for content beyond the possibility of getting shit-faced so SM if you have a brain wave or can donate a living room.
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http://wowriot.gameriot.com/blogs/Epidemic-Obesity/Age-of-Conan-Desperate-for-Subscribers/
It talks about some of the things that worried me about the game. I had some people encouraging me to play it with them, but since said people generally have poor taste in games, I held off for a bit (and I still have Crysis on the shelf to play through).
Then again, the article seems like a lot of jaded doom-saying.
Is AoC worth taking a break from the WoW addiction or not?
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http://shackpics.com/files/shootingwtf_hhhxu65ow6vz94otjepx.jpg
Went to the range today. The majority of my shots are grouped well, but they're off-center to the left. I don't think it's how I'm aiming; I'm fairly certain I keep the sights lined up right. Maybe it's my grip? I tried a couple different ones but this feels the most natural: http://www.theboxotruth.com/images/e12-5.jpg I keep my arms bent in a bit and put most of my weight on my forward foot. I know I'm probably jerking the pistol a bit while firing, though I'm trying to break myself of the habit. I think that's mostly downward action, though, not purely left.
Any ideas as to what I'm doing and how I can correct it?
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LOL germany, you fucking sucked. Austria were atrocious and you still missed even the most blinding of chances. Gomez, pathetic.
If you want to stand a chance again portugal, you better work hard
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I'm looking for solutions for a messy daughter. In reply.
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What: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
When: Tuesday, June 17th, 10 pm est/9 pm cst/8 pm mnt/7 pm in the west
Where: etqw.shackbattles.com, pass in my profile
Why: To celebrate the release of patch 1.5, to introduce players who got in on the recent discounting of the game, and we had such a good time last week we shall do it again!
JOIN US!! ENJOY ACHIEVING VICTOLY WITH THE GDF OR STROGG! YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!!
For those just starting out:
http://4newbies.planetwolfenstein.gamespy.com/ETQW/
http://4newbies.planetwolfenstein.gamespy.com/ETQW/images/pb_hud_overview.jpg
If you'd like to join the ET:QW Shack Clan ( http://stats.enemyterritory.com/clan/8708 ) please send mansmells or me an in game friend request, we will shoot you back a clan invite.
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I'm posting this in order to help other shackers (and Google users). In reply.
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I've been having intermittent problems with Comcast internet and I need a network monitor that will ping a host and log when it drops packets or when packets are delayed. Windows-based is easiest, but I can run command line tools from my router. It's running tomato.
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Sound off shack...what would make the pyro 'useful' becuase even my support of the class has waned a bit. I find that pyro is only good in niche scenarios...by far they are the worst class though so I think they need big buffs and I know we're in for some, just dont know what.
I'd give alternate fire to the flamethrower to help 'charge' the gas amount so you can shoot fire 2.5x the normal distance OR a secondary 'overcharge' fire for longer range that burns ammo faster with a much higher damage but lasting for a much shorter period of time. This would give them better shots to square off with a soldier which is their absolute by far worst weak spot.
I'd also buff their health by 50 points. After all they are in kevlar.
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http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/US/06/16/samesex.marriage/art.same.sex.ap.jpg
I know there is a new server up now, but I've never played on it. Would there be any demand/use of me putting up a new chicago server set up the same way my old one was, or has the hole been filled?
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This coming Monday (June 23rd) we are going to be holding some focus groups at the 2K offices in Novato, CA for a Civilization Revolution marketing campaign. If you are interested in participating, keep reading.
You must be 18 years or older and able to get yourself to and from the 2K offices. We will have several groups starting at 5:30 and each session will take around an hour. As a thank you, you’ll get some exclusive Civilization Revolution swag and a game from the existing 2K library.
Want to help out? Email me with the subject line “Civilization Revolution Focus Test” at 2KElizabeth@2KGames.com with your full name, availability, age, and contact info, and if you’re chosen, I’ll get back to you with more information.
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That's fucking retarded if you ask me, but the question is, how often do they even give the maximum? I'll find her a lawyer later.
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Shoes with big inspector gadget like springs that would let you take steps that launch you ten feet high as you walk.
OR
Rocket roller skates with stabilizing gyros and shocks.
???
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TLDR:
"Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme threw a bottle at a fan after having him pulled out of the crowd on Friday (June 13)."
There is a video of the incident below in the article..
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Favorite gaming memory #1:
Making the only capture on q3wctf2 as time expired (and the map-end sound was playing) for a 1-0 victory in the Invite Capture Ring 5 finals en route to our tournament championship. This was 4v4 q3ctf involving the best of the best in the world. My role on our team was high base defense: basically, I'd camp an entry to the base with a railgun and RL, and beat the poop out of anybody foolish enough to come in my way. It worked well. But I had a crazy flagrun for the win that I will never forget. ICR5 contained players such as fatal1ty, czm, wombat, doggod, lagwagon, and many others. Yes, I have fragged fatal1ty. Steve Gibson would later join ]pm[ 's west division.
http://www.thepeacemakers.com/q3demos/icr5.htm
Favorite gaming memory #2: placing The Mage Tower on the Great Lakes server soon after the opening of Ultima Online. Man, I loved that game. Once upon a time I was known as Spectre from UO Vault and Spectre / Spec from Sinister. UO's player-vs-player combat has never been equalled in any mmorpg that I've played.
Shacknews gaming memory: finally breaking Caiger Mall in Urban Dead. So much effort, so much coordination. So many shackers! Thanks to Ride-My-Rocket and Zero|DPX for getting me involved in that.
http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=13218237
latest chatty memes that I'll always enjoy: hirez's "days until..." posts and askedrelic's LOL pile.
http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=15780035
http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=17190432
http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=16905058 <-- my only LOL pile appearance
embarrassing admission:
I narrowly avoided a week ban for rickrolling the chatty. thanks for being understanding, ajax!
most awesome TF2 tourney team ever: Cult of Crit
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/cultofcrit
I mean, they show up for practice and everyone is really nice. And they kick ass. More fun than I ever expected!
Lastly, yes, WE CAN. OBAMA 2008!
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http://wwtdd.com/post.phtml?pk=8021 (Letterman disses Spencer from The Hills)
I don't even know... At a loss for words.
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We have a 2003 Honda Accord.
I want to be able to walk out of the guy, unplug the headphones from my MP3 player, plug it into the car, and continue listening to whatever podcast or book or music I was listening to.
I have collected some "how to's" and wanted to see if any shackers had good input:
http://www.distantcreations.com/accordipod/
http://www.beaufordbuddy.com/ipod_install_1.htm
http://members.aol.com/hillstones/private/ipod.html
http://homepage.mac.com/davewiller/IceLink/PhotoAlbum15.html
I am thinking of ordering one of these tomorrow, any comments/suggestions?
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundauxhond3.html (looking for a better price too)
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