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Xbox LLive, Pt 3

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Might as well post this now, since I heard there's a big game coming out next week.

A bunch of LL-ers are on Xbox Live and play games with each other - who else out there has an Xbox and wants to join up? As of Tuesday, Nov 10, we will be playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 pretty much fulltime, so feel free to join the party and get a few games in.

A forewarning - do not put your earpiece too close to your ear when playing with me.

LL SN - XBL tag

seattlebruin - seattlebruin

Scruffy Lefty - Scruffy Lefty

tootthekazoo - TootMyKazoo

Robert - WeaselRed

BrianL - BDL88

JamMaster Jesus - imeatinbutter

Phildopip - Phildopip

BrettJMiller - Bretticus

Ralphie81 - Ralphie81

royalcurve - Royalcurve

Coach Owens - Coach Owens 00

Nate Dogg - herr414

Ckel - Ckel44

seattlesundevil - Hessbian

hcoguy - hcoguy

bmxnw - Distant Echo

seattlecougar - Heeb McMazeltov

joof - Joofie

Jason X USN - Jason X USN

bluemax - BlueMax MB

qrsouther - PapaBear94 (seriously?? 1994??)

Add your names in the comments and discuss, will update the FanPost with everyone's names as we go.

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TootMyKazoo

Funny that the 3 of us are the only ones that have posted in this thread so far

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:09 PM PST reply actions  

I need to be reminded of who "Chip1010" is

Because I have been working hard to beat all of his scores in Trials HD

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:15 PM PST reply actions  

That's what I had guessed

By the way, that game is great

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions  

I saw that! I'm gunning for you, asshole!

That’s about as close as I get to multiplayer gaming, but who knows, maybe I’ll join a MW2 game with you guys at some point.

by Teej on Nov 6, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions  

The game is awesome

Some of it is just completely kicking my ass though

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 9, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions  

So I've noticed

I started on Hard, and then went back and tried to Gold everything I’d done so far. The skill games are pretty damn fun though

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 9, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions  

WeaselRed

I don’t ever take mine online but like I alluded to, that might be changing.

by Robert on Nov 6, 2009 1:15 PM PST reply actions  

Steal one from work

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Slowly dismantle it over time and then rebuild it at home

Like WWII soldiers dismantling stolen weapons and shipping pieces home from Europe

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions  

But this would be clever and elaborate, and surely make for a good story

And if it’s that big of a deal, then purchase some beers and get somebody to come and help run the cable

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

BDL88

I might be a little late to the MW2 bandwagon since I just blew $60 on Dragon Age.

by BrianL on Nov 6, 2009 1:29 PM PST reply actions  

You're playing, too.

you have a job, you can afford it.

by seattlebruin on Nov 6, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Correct.

If Coach is going to have the game at launch, then he will have to get it as well

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

You'll probably have to.

I suck at FPS gaming when using a gamepad.

by BrianL on Nov 6, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions  

At least with all of the ways that they've crippled the PC version you won't feel like you're getting the lesser experience

Their selling points for the PC version over the console version are:

1. Precision of keyboard/mouse
2. Text chat in-game

That’s it

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I am probably buying an Xbox tonight.

I know I am going to hate myself for it for a little while for spending the money but I am going to get Modern Warfare One with it. Robert and I will be on often starting tonight I’m sure.

by Kirk on Nov 6, 2009 2:13 PM PST reply actions  

And there we go

Does that mean no Cat5 hanging all over the outside of your place?

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions  

We're going to abuse the hell out of this one, right?
Commando | Commando Pro
Commando Perk Ability: Increased melee distance.

Pro Ability: You don’t take any damage from falling.

by seattlebruin on Nov 6, 2009 2:20 PM PST reply actions  

I'm thinking yeah probably

I’m not sure what kind of perks I’ll end up using. All of these new ones are going to make me change something, I’m sure

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Pfft, what about L4D2?

Anybody else getting that on the 17th? I for sure am.

Not getting MW2, though, as I’m more of a Rainbow Six: Vegas fan.

My Xbox handle is the same as my username here.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 6, 2009 2:53 PM PST reply actions  

Soooo...

Is this a PS3 un-friendly blog or are there people out there gearing up for MW2 on PSN?

by Devin on Nov 6, 2009 3:16 PM PST reply actions  

I love my PS3!

But I tend to buy games for 360 when possible, as I prefer the controller.

by Teej on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions  

I have a PS3

and Uncharted 2 isn’t being replaced by anything in the drive bay for some time.

[DELETED ZOMG NO POLITICS]

by bluemax on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM PST up reply actions  

Eventually

But I’m not as much of the gamer as I used to be. Just figured I’d put that out here.

by BrettJMiller on Nov 6, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

As mentioned several times before

We’re in it for the company when trying to get others to play with us. If you don’t think you’re good, you’ll probably get better as you keep playing

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 6, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions  

So... XBox 360 for $100 on craigslist, is that a good deal?

I’m guessing just the plain old Xbox is useless since they’re selling for ~$25-$50

by Kermit. on Nov 6, 2009 4:06 PM PST reply actions  

Yes... it's not a bad deal, but I'd honestly get a used one from Gamestop or the like

with 360 failure rates, I want a guarantee of replacement should something go wrong.

by seattlebruin on Nov 6, 2009 4:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Good story about Gamestop.

They actually do not guarantee the used XBox 360 so I didn’t not buy one today but very soon.

by Kirk on Nov 6, 2009 10:58 PM PST up reply actions  

If you buy from GS your safe as they have a 7 day return policy on any used products.

Also, they send all returned consoles into their repair center to be checked out before reselling. I used to work at GS so I am in the know

OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!

by bmxnw on Nov 8, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I heard that the used systems they sell suck

because their policy is “if it turns on, we’re selling” it.

A Mariners fan in Seattle

by Coach Owens on Nov 8, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions  

You sure your not talking about Game Crazy?

As I said I used to WORK for GS. The rule is anything you buy from them used (consoles, games, DVD’s, accessories, etc..) can be returned within 7 days for ANY reason.

Also they are required by law to submit the system serial # to local authorites to make sure system isn’t reported as stolen, they are not allowed to resale unit until given the OK from local authorites. During this time they send it to their repair center to be cleaned and tested.

Buying a used system from GS is just as risky as buying a new system with the 360’s less than stealler service record. That being said, here is an inside tip, If your 360 redlights for ANY REASON, do not submit your repair for ANY REASON OTHER THAN THE 3 RED LIGHTS. Especially if your warranty is expired. Federal Law mandates that they warantee the three red lights for 3 years. They will take your console and send you a refurbished unit with a new 3 year warranty for 3 red lights free of charge and no questions asked.

Any time you send a console in for repair for any reason you will not get your orignal console back NO MATTER WHAT. You WILL get a refurbished console. So be sure to remove any customizations if you wish to keep them.

I went through this about 6 months ago, my console gave me one red light two months after my warranty expired. One of my former co-workers at GS gave me the tip above.

One last thing. If your are going to buy a used system, MAKE SURE IT HAS THE HDMI PORT! as these consoles have bigger heat sinks to help prevent the 3 red lights. 3 red lights means your system is fried. Fried as in motherboard is melted.

OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!

by bmxnw on Nov 10, 2009 2:53 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Ya i wouldn't buy one of craigslist.

A brand new arcade is like $200.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 6, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions  

This week they're like $100

$200 plus a free $100 GC to whatever store you got it at – so far, Amazon and Wal-Mart have both done this

by seattlebruin on Nov 9, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Same as my LL username

Not sure how soon I’ll be getting MW2, but I will be getting it.

I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Nov 6, 2009 4:07 PM PST reply actions  

I'm SeattleFan68

However I don’t know if XBox Live works here on campus and I doubt I’ll buy MW2 for a while.

by Mariner John on Nov 6, 2009 4:25 PM PST reply actions  

PapaBear94 in the house.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 6, 2009 4:41 PM PST reply actions  

For better for worse?

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 10, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I might get a 360 soon...

Any way if I get it soon I’m gonna be the shield man.

You got slurved!

by Slurvey on Nov 6, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

Ckel44

I was never big on FPS’s, but I’m down for some Fight Night Round 3, Madden 2010, MLB 2K9

by CKel on Nov 6, 2009 9:09 PM PST reply actions  

Hessbian

That’s mine.. I am on playing madden a lot now – I will be on playing MW2 a LOT more than I am on playin madden.

by seattlesundevil on Nov 6, 2009 11:14 PM PST reply actions  

Same as my username.

Haven’t been on here or Live much lately, but the latter will be changing shortly. Minutes after midnight I will be on.

Pretty sure 4 or 5 of you are already on my friends list.

by hcoguy on Nov 6, 2009 11:22 PM PST reply actions  

Distant Echos

Thats my XBL name. just mention your from LL in the friend invite. I wont be getting MW2 for a while but I will still play COD4 from time to time, also I like to play GTA4 online so if you wanna blow stuff up and the like, hit me up.

OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!

by bmxnw on Nov 8, 2009 3:05 PM PST reply actions  

Heeb McMazeltov

Mostly just play NCAA Football and MLB Baseball these days (and I’m not great at either), but if anyone’s interested in adding me for a game (or some drunken Netflix Party Watch) just put LL in the invite or something so I know who you are ;-)

Rooting for lovable losers since 1984.

by seattlecougar on Nov 8, 2009 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

I'm now anxiously awaiting the day

“I Love You Man” goes on Watch It Now and Netflix bromances everywhere can finally become consummated

Rooting for lovable losers since 1984.

by seattlecougar on Nov 9, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Joofie

Though I won’t be getting MW2 because I’m boycotting Activision because their CEO is a douche bag, if anyone else wants to play something sometime, that’d be sweet. I have CoD:WaW, and a bunch of other random games.

50!

by joof on Nov 8, 2009 9:04 PM PST reply actions  

Jason X USN is my Xbox Live tag..

Jason_X_USN for PSN. I’ll be playing a ton of MW:2, as well as L4D2 on Xbox. I play mostly NCAA10 and RE:5 on PSN. I’d love to get in with y’all, I hate hate HATE playing in pickup groups.

by Jason X USN on Nov 9, 2009 7:43 AM PST reply actions  

Wal Mart is going to be open for midnight release?

should I just sleep at 7:30 and get up at midnight to get the game and play through the night?

by seattlebruin on Nov 9, 2009 10:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Thats what I want to do.

But its fucking raining and I don’t want to wait outside.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 9, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah... It's like 90.

The 24-hour Wal Marts start selling games at Midnight – usually without a line.. It’s what I do with Madden and NCAA.

by seattlesundevil on Nov 9, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions  

They fucked me over on Halo 3

Guy took my money 2 weeks in advance with a promise that I’d get the game 2 days early (they’re 7-11, they don’t give a fuck about release dates – as soon as it’s in hand they’ll sell it), but their shipment got lost and I wound up getting it 2 days late.

Worth it for the gamble I suppose, but still pissed me off. On the plus side, he gave me $20 cash when I finally got the game… On the negative side, I think I spent that much in gas driving there and back twice only to find out they didn’t have it yet.

Rooting for lovable losers since 1984.

by seattlecougar on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Gotta do the single-player thing first.

And my Gold subscription ran out a long time ago and I don’t really miss it. But I will give it consideration.

by Teej on Nov 9, 2009 9:26 AM PST up reply actions  

I've got a couple of 48 hour trial cards on hand

I can send you one of the codes if you want to get on and join us at some point. Let me know if I need to hook you up

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 9, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks.

I’ve got one or two lying around somewhere, too.

by Teej on Nov 9, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I have to leave my house at 7:30 on Tuesday morning

At this point I’m pretty positive that I will not be doing the midnight launch. I’ll pick it up on my way home and play as long as I can

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 9, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm still undecided

But I don’t have it pre ordered – So I don’t want to stand in the rain and not get a copy.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 9, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions  

My Xbox live id is

nabrlw

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Nov 9, 2009 11:08 AM PST reply actions  

It is my wife and I's initials

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Nov 9, 2009 11:41 AM PST up reply actions  

My live ID

BlueMaxMB but a lot of times when I’m on lately its to play my games for the Madden League I’m in.

[DELETED ZOMG NO POLITICS]

by bluemax on Nov 9, 2009 11:34 AM PST reply actions  

I am thinking that turning Double Tap into a weapon attachment and still allowing Stopping Power is going to be ridiculously broken in MW2

class idea -
Primary – M4 Carbine with RDS &Rapid Fire
Secondary – AA-12 with Rapid Fire
Equipment – Frag
Perk 1 – BLING
Perk 2 – Stopping Power
Perk 3 – Last Stand

by seattlebruin on Nov 9, 2009 3:39 PM PST reply actions  

Wait is double tap

Duel primary weapons or fast shooting?

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 9, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree.

That is just too great to pass up!

by seattlesundevil on Nov 9, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions  

I get this feeling I am going to love this

because it’s going to emphasize UAVs and teamwork more than ever before, and my team is pretty damn good (even if we don’t have an set strategies besides “run around like mad and kill more than you die”)

by seattlebruin on Nov 9, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions  

I always imagine you guys planning this stuff out, like small group tactics.

“Alpha Team up! Take the left, watch for flankers and frags in the windows and doors!”
“Bravo Team up! Coach and Scruffy hi/lows, Toot has the corners!”

by Kermit. on Nov 9, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Thats the way to go!

Unfortunately, usually it is more like “What?! How the hell? Who shot me? Oh.. They are over there..”

by seattlesundevil on Nov 9, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

I have that image of the WoW clip

Where they’re making a plan, and the jumps up and runs into the cave full of bat creatures.

by Kermit. on Nov 9, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm normally to drunk to understand what dave is trying to say

And just go “Fuck it lets kill some bitches”

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 9, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm still shocked

At the general indifference toward the PS3 and lovefest for 360.

Man, I love not paying a dime for multiplayer. Suckas.

by Devin on Nov 9, 2009 4:35 PM PST reply actions  

Eh, the Sony network is exceptional for a free service

but Live is still the better overall experience. Really, I’m only paying about $3 a month for Live so the money isn’t a huge factor.

by BrianL on Nov 9, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions  

5 places have the game out for midnight launch.

I’m just going to get my copy in the morning. Go home and play at lunch and then play from after work till I go to work the next day.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 9, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

So this is insane.

From a review of MW2:

Speaking of varied action in levels, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the controversial airport level in which you play an undercover agent impersonating a terrorist, who has to kill civilians in an airport in order to gain the trust of his terrorist cell. So, you storm through an airport, armed with a machine gun and gun down a group of petrified innocents who try to flee the swarm of bullets coming their way. It’s intense and definitely not for the faint of heart. If there’s one reason the game might get banned in the Middle East, this is going to be it. The game does manage to keep sensitivities in mind and does give you a warning and an option to skip this level should you wish to.

by Teej on Nov 9, 2009 10:36 PM PST reply actions  

Jesus Christ

There’s a better-than-zero chance that ends up as a ‘Today’ show segment, once they find out about three months from now.

by Gihyou on Nov 9, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Disbarred!

No more frivolous, video-game-hating litigation from him!

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Fantastic.

FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!

by Goose on Nov 10, 2009 3:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Had you not seen the leaked video of this?

I may actually skip this level.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 8:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Really? If anything watching the video makes me want to play it even more.

The crawling on the ground, the splatter, all very well done. Didn’t see any kids though, but I might of missed that.

FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!

by Goose on Nov 10, 2009 8:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Meh. It's a level where you kill people with guns in a video game where you kill people will guns.

How is it really any different from any other level in any other FPS?

It’s nice to be the bad guy once in a while.

FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!

by Goose on Nov 10, 2009 8:23 AM PST up reply actions  

I think that was an RPG of sorts,

And every time that guy put it on a site somebody would sue and it would come down

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Exactly

I kill more civilians during an average run through GTA than I did in that level. Especially when you know how the level fits the storyline, it makes more sense at to why you’re there and doing that

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:26 AM PST up reply actions  

Nah, I hadn't seen it.

Honestly, I haven’t really paid much attention to this game. Multiplayer’s not my thing, so I’ll just be renting this.

I probably won’t skip the level, but I do wonder how I’ll feel while playing through it.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 8:47 AM PST up reply actions  

I think GTA is worse in how it presents things

I mean, you can pretty much kill anybody with zero consequence. Without spoiling anything, the level is there for a reason

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:23 AM PST up reply actions  

But thats what makes it unrealistic in my eyes.

MW2 has a purpose which makes even more intense.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 9:27 AM PST up reply actions  

I dunno

Overall, I didn’t find much issue at all with the level. Your results may vary. Play the level, and then I’ll be happy to discuss it since I don’t have to worry about spoiling any storylines

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:31 AM PST up reply actions  

I played the level last night

It isn’t so bad, really. The bodies seem to disappear during the level and it truly isn’t much worse than a typical playthrough of GTA IV, for instance. Plus, the level is pretty good when you have to escape the airport when the good guys show up

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:17 AM PST up reply actions  

GOT IT GOT IT GOT IT GOT IT!

Already has a patch.. hmmm…

Had to brave 100+ person line at Wal Mart.. There was nearly 400 apparently at gamestop.

by seattlesundevil on Nov 9, 2009 11:41 PM PST reply actions  

Did they have the Prestige Edition there by any chance?

There’s something like four Fred Meyers within a twenty minute drive of my place, so that’s probably where I’m going to go.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 8:31 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes but you have plenty of stores that will have it.

Just avoid gamestops unless you call first.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 9:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Gonna try Best Buy first and try and get that Toys R Us gift card pricematch

but going to a shopping center at lunch that has an abundance of department/electronics stores, so I’m hoping to be able to find it during that time period.

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions  

The patch was just to reset the leaderboards

Since so many people have gotten the game early. Pretty common

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:18 AM PST up reply actions  

There were about 150-200 in the line I waited at

Showed up at 11:50 and left with a copy in hand at 12:30, which was better than I was expecting

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Not when you get home and there are a bunch of prestige kids already

When I got on last night at 1 there were tons of guys at like level 20+ already, and they were whooping ass

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:24 AM PST up reply actions  

All COD's play the same.

Its just learning the levels. Plus we have Steve36!

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 8:25 AM PST up reply actions  

The levels are pretty good from what I've seen so far (like 5 or so)

Looking forward to learning them better. I was shot from above and in the back way too much last night. Plus, the kits you start out with before create-a-class opens kinda stink

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:30 AM PST up reply actions  

They always suck though

did they bring back Boot Camp for low-level players only? Or at least MTDM to give new players a chance?

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:26 AM PST up reply actions  

No boot camp

Yes, there is MTDM to start. That’s what I played last night

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:33 AM PST up reply actions  

But holy fuck, that's a LOT of playing

that’s like 2,500 kill in one day, or 100 consecutive games of playing outside your mind

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Not necessarily

You can rack up a ton of XP because of all the bonuses and stuff they throw at you. They increased the points tenfold (100 for a kill now) but you can pick up extra points based on the types of kills. Headshots, paybacks, killstreak ending, long distance, etc.

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM PST up reply actions  

Snipers!

too bad my sniping is absolutely shittacular right now

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:44 AM PST up reply actions  

I think the long range bonus is only for non-sniping weapons

Because of course you’d be getting long range kills with a sniper rifle. I got 300 points for killing a guy last night though. 100 for the kill, another 100 for payback (he just killed me before), plus another 100 that I completely missed an explanation of.

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Of course

Different methods for unlocking add ons and the like, but the challenges are still there

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Sweet

do they explain how to unlock pro perks?

Though not really sure I need any pro perks. Stopping Power and Bling standard are pretty sick.

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:54 AM PST up reply actions  

I would say just from racking up XP like everything else

No need to unbalance things for people by forcing them to do something special to unlock something

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, it actually looks like you have to complete perk-specific challenges

And yes, 1,000 is a lot of kills, but you’ll play well more than 100 games without reaching max level, and that’s only 10 kills/game. Not too bad, really

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions  

I use stopping power on everything though.

That won’t really take that long.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm loving the extra points for random kills

sniper kills are worth 200-300 point for me, since one shot/one kill is worth +50, head shot is worth +50 and longshot is worth +50

by seattlebruin on Nov 17, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions  

How is Inon Zur a big-name composer?

He scores video games almost exclusively. He’s done some TV and some anime, but I don’t see any feature films he’s done.

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by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 10, 2009 8:41 AM PST up reply actions  

And the music is pretty good so far

The whole atmosphere in the game is pretty good. I like how it plays out, at least in the early going

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 8:41 AM PST up reply actions  

We're going to need to keep this thread going to keep me busy.

I have nothing to do today at work and am really bored.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 9:07 AM PST reply actions  

Considering leaving work after my 2 PM meeting

but more likely, I will be online around 4:30-5 PM assuming I can find something to eat before then.

Should be on pretty much all night. In for at least myself + 1.

Also, to those of you who don’t know where your mics are – find them or Scruffy will relentlessly harass you until you do find them ;)

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:17 AM PST up reply actions  

So Brian you better have a mike.

Or I’ll tell coach how tall you are.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 9:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Everyone here knows I'm vertically challenged.

I’m going to pick up a mic when I get the game. I’m thinking about getting that throat communicator.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 9:24 AM PST up reply actions  

I may leave at around 2-2:30 today

I’m actually feeling quite lousy today anyway, and I may go home and rest up for a while

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:35 AM PST up reply actions  

I am ready to dominate

also, M21 EBAR better be awesome for such a late unlock

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:47 AM PST reply actions  

There's a lot of good weapons to be had in the game

The silenced shotgun is pretty rad, also. I felt like Anton Chigur blasting people with it

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm really surprised at AK-47 being the last assault rifle unlock

and really, really surprised at Barrett being available from the get-go.

I guess we need an easy way to identify which snipers are the newbies, I guess

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:52 AM PST up reply actions  

You can hear the Barrett from miles away, too

When you see how the weapons are in the game, you’ll understand the unlocks a bit better. I didn’t look too much through what is available at higher levels, but it’s pretty balanced, to be honest

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 9:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, that's why I figure we'll be able to figure out who the bad snipers are

it’s really stupid to use the Barrett unless you’re going for the challenge because semi-auto means nothing with so much recoil, and once you take one shot, EVERYONE knows exactly where you are.

It’s not like real life where the damn gun has a 1.2 mile engagement range and you can shoot them and run before they can even see you

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:56 AM PST up reply actions  

But Cheytac Intervention!

of FutureWeapons fame is a starting sniper as well!

A little surprised at the lack of a US Armed Forces standard issue rifle (M40A3 or R700), but I’ll settle because three of the four snipers they included are awesome

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 9:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Seems pretty consistent

Maybe a slight bit slower, but I was playing like a wet dogshit last night so who the fuck knows

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 10:51 AM PST up reply actions  

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

anyone get it from Best Buy? I got the game for $50 and a free $10 GC. This happen to anyone else?

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions  

My friends says that the AC-130 and chopper gunner are officially bananas

and that care packages are plenty easy to retrieve for good killstreaks

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, care packages are easy

When you activate it, they give you a colored smoke grenade. Pop it on the ground somewhere that you plan on being at within like 5 seconds, and then you’ve got it

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 12:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

I'm going with all the low killstreaks

UAV, care package and maybe Pave Low.

UAVs help the team more than any other easily obtainable killstreak, so gotta get as many as possible

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed

First time I used one was a triple kill. Have you pulled the RT trigger yet? It locks position and turns on the afterburners. Hot shit

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I did it on accident and got the triple kill as a result

Saw 3 guys and instinctively pulled the trigger, and it sped the hell up. I was giddy. I still only finished that game with a +2 K/D

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Easy for yourself to retrieve

Not so much from the enemy.

So guy tried to jack mine and I predator missle’d his ass!

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Earlier in the thread, you mentioned that you were short on money due to buying a bunch of other games

you really don’t get anything more than cool looking stuff from the Prestige Edition and it’s a lot more expensive. I’d suggest just getting the regular game because it’s much, much cheaper.

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

There's no straight upgrade option from XP to 7.

For someone with as limited a technological background as these family members, it’s a daunting task to move to a new operating system and keep all of your important documents, music, and pictures preserved.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

To you or me, no.

To them it’s frightening. The last thing they want to do is lose that stuff because they missed something or made a mistake in the process. Paying a small sum to ensure it’s done right is reasonable.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 1:05 PM PST up reply actions  

My mic may be lost forever.

I looked everywhere in my room last night and couldn’t find it.

A Mariners fan in Seattle

by Coach Owens on Nov 10, 2009 12:56 PM PST reply actions  

Man I paid good money to send that to you

Like $2 and some change, dude. And then you lose it. I’m crestfallen

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

This was actually a different one, remember?

The one you sent me broke.

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by Coach Owens on Nov 10, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions  

The point stands

go mow some lawns a buy a new one, they’re really not expensive

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

That's not the point!

Answer the question!

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Goddamn right he does

COACH!

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

You'll have to wait an hour or so for me.

I’m home at 4:30 and I’ll need to hit up Best Buy or Fred Meyers to pick up my copy first.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Go to Best Buy

guaranteed $10 off, might get $20 off if the cashier makes a mistake

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Sweet.

There’s one about five minutes from my place I’ll hit.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm not sure when I'll be out of here

I’m feeling pretty lousy but not sure if I can leave early. On my normal schedule, I should be home just a bit past 5:30

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Yikes man

hope you find something else pretty quick…

at least you won’t have to cover U of A anymore though, right?

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions  

AMEN!

If we can sell our house, I think moving back up to Phoenix is going to be the next plan.. With Seattle a close Plan C!

by seattlesundevil on Nov 10, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I have to be honest and admit I have no idea what I'm in for.

I only played the single player campaign of the first MW on the PC.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

It honestly doesn't matter

everyone on our team ranges from decent to really good. In terms of Mariners…

Coach is like Jack Hannahan – underrated and bad stats, but he helps the team way more than you think
toot is Ichiro – consistent, always get the job done, pretty good
Scruffy is RRS – sometimes bad (drunk), most of the time really good, and awesome
sb is Rob Johnson – go team!

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions  

RRS?

Nice.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Well now I want to play so I can be a Mariner.

I hope to be Erik Bedard. Awesome for short periods of time, when I can bother showing up, and when my arm isn’t bothering me

by royalcurve on Nov 10, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions  

That's how I am when I bowl, too

I’m leadoff and always consistent. Good call, never really thought of that.

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Took me a hour to get to Level 8

Once I got my M4A1 bitches started dying.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:25 PM PST reply actions  

Yes, the M4 is a godsend compared to using the standard-class guns

Have you used a deathstreak yet?

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes.

Famus is a burst weapon by the way.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Ok so the party chat thing isn't that bad.

It does disable it even in TD but it doesn’t kick you out of your party – Just turns off the chat. And its easy to mute annoying people.

Allowed for some trash talk which I was happy about.

Gonna get blasted on Grain Alcohol.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:30 PM PST reply actions  

Explain the whole thing - so there's no party chat in game?

During the matches, the whole team can hear you, and between matches, everyone can?

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

So we invite everyone into our party just like normal

But once we join a lobby. It asks to you disable the chat – you say yes – And then you’re in the lobby talking away. You can easily mute people in the lobby or in the game. So you just play through the game like that but it doesn’t kick you out of your party.

So if we want to back out it still takes into the party factor. Its pretty well done. Because I wanted to talk some shit this time around.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry I was playing!!

Got above 1 woo!

You are at… 1.08 – I am at 1.02 now, HCO is at .73 and Toot is at .81

by seattlesundevil on Nov 10, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice

I forgot to look before I left.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

And SB is at 0.00

I guess I just suck the most =(

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Woo!

Just pased ya.. 1.15 for me now

by seattlesundevil on Nov 10, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Dammit

Let me get home!

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, I'm ready to be gone

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions  

So we have for sure tonight.

SB
Toot
Coach
BrianL
Me
Seattlesundevil
JamMaster

& I have 2 guys attached to my hip.

We need to play ground war.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 1:58 PM PST reply actions  

I have at least one other friend as well

but they probably won’t play until after study time at med school is over

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions  

What do I drink tonight?

Saison Athene by Saint Somewhere Brewing, FL
Orchard White by The Bruery, CA

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 2:37 PM PST reply actions  

Absinthe.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 10, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions  

By the way, everybody

I don’t know if mine was an isolated incident, but the disc drive was spinning loudly and constantly while playing the game last night. I decided to download it to the hard drive (360, of course) to prevent it. It was louder and more obnoxious than any other game I can remember

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions  

Didn't happen to me.

But I’ve had that happen with certain game disc.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Nah, it was working just fine

If I have any other problems I will, but it was doing its thing just fine. I installed it while sleeping last night, so we’ll see what it does now that it’s installed

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions  

My Orange Box is like that.

Loud as fuck.

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by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 10, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Random question

is it easy to replace 360 hard drives? I’ve only got a 20 GB HD since I bought a Pro 2.5 years ago, and I’m kind of thinking I want a bigger HD. How hard is it to swap them out?

by seattlebruin on Nov 10, 2009 2:47 PM PST reply actions  

You need the transfer cable.

Which I don’t know if it comes with a bigger hd purchase or not. if it doesn’t I have one. Its pretty easy but it takes some time.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Yep.

My 120 GB HDD came with the transfer cable.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 10, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Extremely easy.

Like “push a button and it pops out” easy.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Like Scruffy said, you'll need a transfer cable.

I don’t know how much that costs, but it’s an easy procedure.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I needed a new licensing agreement when I switched to the elite

It was a huge pain in the ass. I don’t know if that applies with new hard drives only though

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions  

When I got my elite I didn't need to do that.

But I did need to pay for shipping to get the harddrive cable.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 10, 2009 3:02 PM PST up reply actions  

They didn't have the hard drive cables available anymore when I upgraded

I bought a memory card, used it to transfer everything, and then returned it the next day

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Really?

When I went from 20GB to 60GB, I just did the cable transfer and that was it.

(Then that 360 got stolen so I had to call Microsoft and get them to release my Gamertag so I could put it on my new Elite.)

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 3:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Does anyone else have Dark Sector?

Currently my game of choice. One of the most underrated games of 2008 in my opinion.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 10, 2009 3:07 PM PST reply actions  

I loved that game.

The fucking oil monsters scared me to death, though.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 10, 2009 3:12 PM PST up reply actions  

That game did get really scary sometimes.

The russophile side of me couldn’t resist it.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 10, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Bully and Crackdown are a steal at $5.

Coincidentally, I bought The Darkness for exactly $5 a year ago and have yet to play it.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 3:19 PM PST up reply actions  

I know everybody's gung-ho for MW2

but is anybody going to be getting Left 4 Dead 2? I was on the fence about it until I played the demo. Now I can’t fucking wait for that game.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 10, 2009 3:40 PM PST reply actions  

I downloaded the demo,

Haven’t played it yet though. I purchased the first one at full price and hardly touched it. Great game, just didn’t give it the time it deserved

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe not!

It said the code took, but it won’t let me join any games. Anyone had issues with these things before?

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions  

I used one on my brother's account

So he could download a Gold-only demo. When you pull up your gamercard/profile/whatever, does it show you as a gold member?

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions  

When I last looked, it still said Silver.

But it said the code worked. I got into the lobby, though, so maybe it’s fine now.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Must be ok then

I don’t think it would have let you get that far otherwise. Awesome. By the way, I bettered you in the Heavy Hauler skill game on Trials last night. I rocked the shit out of it

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 10, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Fred Meyers comes through again.

Only place around with the Prestige Edition and I must say, these NVGs are gorgeous.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 5:50 PM PST reply actions  

You get used to it.

You’ll never have the accuracy of the keyboard and mouse, but neither do the doodz in ur base.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

This is the main reason I've always shied away from console shooters

An analog controller just isn’t going to be able to match the finesse of mouse-aiming.

But now I’m regretting it because it looks like IW has kind of screwed PC gamers with this release.

by OlSalty on Nov 10, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Seems a tad overpriced.

I’d just buy the regular-themed Elite and a copy of MW2.

by BrianL on Nov 10, 2009 10:48 PM PST up reply actions  

holy shit.

Buy!

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 8:26 AM PST up reply actions  

I'd think that's way more valuable than the extra space.

But then again I don’t store much on my 360.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 8:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Are the limited edition 360s really that cool?

I can totally do with a typical white one. I don’t have MW2 yet however. I’m waiting for depreciation.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 9:21 AM PST up reply actions  

And I'd get on the boat before the multiplayer community dies down.

Unless Single player is your thing. Then just rent it.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 9:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Then I'd take his advice and just rent it.

The single-player campaign is only seven hours or so, from what I’ve read. You could knock it out in a weekend.

by Teej on Nov 11, 2009 9:27 AM PST up reply actions  

I've heard it's notoriously short.

I’m personally okay with that.

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by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 9:29 AM PST up reply actions  

As am I. And if it's anything like COD4, it's short in a very awesome way.

But unless you’re going to play through a few times, $60 is pretty steep for a few hours.

by Teej on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 AM PST up reply actions  

If you haven't used Gamefly

They have a 2 week free trial. So you could rent it for free.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 9:31 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't wait.

I have been waiting for COD4 to lower in price for 2 years and it still hasn’t happened. It works for most games but apparently not for the MW franchise due to its continued popularity.

by redwolf75 on Nov 11, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, any game that has a hugely popular multiplayer mode will remain high-priced.

For example, you can find dirt-cheap copies of Bioshock and Assassin’s Creed, but Halo, Gears of War, COD, etc. — all those games still command a high price because people don’t trade them in.

by Teej on Nov 11, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I couldn't either.

Had to go into the Party menu and hit Y, and that worked.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Almost!

I ended up quitting because I suck miserably.

by Teej on Nov 10, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Not really

we set the party to invite only because we had wayyyy too many people trying to play with us. Usually it’s an open party so just jump on in

by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2009 1:18 AM PST up reply actions  

We'll play tomorrow and hopefully I can have one more positve kill death round.

I was surprised I had a single one tonight after how I started on my first round.

by Kirk on Nov 11, 2009 5:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Lemme know if you wanna play..

I just dropped off my daughter at daycare and I have precisely nothing to do today

by seattlesundevil on Nov 11, 2009 9:15 AM PST up reply actions  

I already played for a good hour already..

Had an 18-4 game and a 15-3 game.. then I got angry and reckless

by seattlesundevil on Nov 11, 2009 9:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Why couldn't you do that last night?

And why couldn’t I also?

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

I am not sure what was going on last night..

That was very unlike us! I am blaming the new game type… Which ROCKED, but didn’t exactly give the kind of leeway that TDM does.

by seattlesundevil on Nov 11, 2009 9:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Well even in TDM

We struggled.

I need to actually learn these maps.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 AM PST up reply actions  

That's true..

Once that falls in to place, it will come together better. I did it on my favorite map – not sure of the name, but I always go like 15-5 or better on it. Skidrow maybe?

by seattlesundevil on Nov 11, 2009 9:31 AM PST up reply actions  

That one is pretty solid too..

One thing I like about this one is I don’t have any map that i can’t stand playing.. which there were multiples in WaW

by seattlesundevil on Nov 11, 2009 9:33 AM PST up reply actions  

I'll be on around 1

I actually don’t feel that good =(

by seattlebruin on Nov 11, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions  

SB why did you all of sudden freak out about no party chat?

Was the it the Get on my horse song?

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 8:27 AM PST reply actions  

Shut up woman get on my horse.

I could not stop watching that yesterday.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 9:02 AM PST up reply actions  

Ironically, this is how I felt about the first Modern Warfare.

And, well, most every game except for Halo 2.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 9:22 AM PST up reply actions  

25 kill streak for a nuke...

HELL YEAH!

Too bad I don’t have a 360… But I payed for my friends copy of MW2 so I might go over and play…

You got slurved!

by Slurvey on Nov 11, 2009 11:31 AM PST reply actions  

Which is best to get?

 The play and charge or the more expensive quickcharge apparatus for wireless controller batteries?

by redwolf75 on Nov 11, 2009 12:04 PM PST reply actions  

I use the Quick Charge Kit and love it.

Link. Something about having to plug in a wireless controller bugs me. But I hear it’s not so bad.

by Teej on Nov 11, 2009 12:19 PM PST up reply actions  

I have a play and charge for both of my controllers

I just make sure to plug them in when I’m not using the system, so they are always charged. I am looking at getting something different though, because I’m tired of seeing the twist of wires under the tv stand

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions  

I bought a cheap-ass induction system from woot.com awhile back and I love it.

Came with a charging cradle and two batteries.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 11, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Both my batteries are completely shot.

They won’t hold a charge for more then 5min. So I’m glad I have the plug and play cord.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 11, 2009 1:18 PM PST up reply actions  

This you Brian?

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by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Rightfully so

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by tootthekazoo on Nov 11, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I stayed all night so I could beat the campaign on veteran difficulty.

Awesome, awesome story. There’s a twist as well!

A Mariners fan in Seattle

by Coach Owens on Nov 11, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Speaking of the campaign

I got to the airport level today. Without divulging any details, my friends were right. That probably was the most uncomfortable video game scene I’ve ever played though (which isn’t a bad thing, mind you)

by BrianL on Nov 11, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Definitely.

Next to Ocarina of Time, Bioshock has to be the best game I’ve ever played.

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by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions  

YES YES YES!

How far have you gotten in the story?

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by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Nov 12, 2009 7:31 AM PST up reply actions  

Really?

I thought the story was the worst part of it. There were some pretty enormous plot holes in there that weren’t really a trademark of most Call of Duty titles. It just seemed like a whole bunch of disconnected scenes.

by OlSalty on Nov 12, 2009 12:34 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes

I mean I get who the characters in it are but it still doesn’t make the least bit of sense. COD4 at least had a somewhat coherent sequence of events.

by OlSalty on Nov 12, 2009 11:48 AM PST up reply actions  

I disagree, but I digress

The single player is still fun, I just don’t think they put the same effort into this one that they usually put into the single player modes.

Which may not be a totally bad thing because the multiplayer and coop modes are both fun as shit and are more than worth the money by themselves.

by OlSalty on Nov 12, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions  

There's a chick at my work who had a work trip scheduled for Nov 16-19

and she said she didn’t want to go if the 19th wasn’t a travel day because she was afraid she would miss the midnight premiere of New Moon

by seattlebruin on Nov 12, 2009 9:40 AM PST up reply actions  

Is there anywhere online that you can look at stats?

They did it for World at War, but I can’t find anything similar for MW2

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 12, 2009 10:48 AM PST up reply actions  

Not as far as I can find

but for World at War, it was a good couple months before they got all the bugs worked out and went online with the info

by seattlebruin on Nov 12, 2009 10:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Well shit

That’s one thing that I really loved about Halo 3 and am unhappy that no other company has really grasped onto.

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 12, 2009 10:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Favorite guns so far?

Favorite maps?
Favorite killstreak rewards?

by seattlebruin on Nov 12, 2009 9:50 AM PST reply actions  

I've got M4 RDS + Full Metal Jacket

Bling Pro, Stopping Power Pro, Steady Aim Pro

Favorite map – Quarry, so many people run out in the open for no reason
Favorite killstreak – Care Package! It’s like Christmas with fake guns!

by seattlebruin on Nov 12, 2009 9:51 AM PST up reply actions  

I haven't used anything but the M4

Sleight of hand pro, Hardline, Scrambler.

Map – Rust
Killstreak – AC-130

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 12, 2009 9:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Primarily been using the M4 with the Holo sight

But have recently started using the SCAR, and enjoy it as well. I’m currently running Scavenger Pro, although I really miss Sleight of hand. But, I waste ammo like a motherfucker and need to know I can be fully restocked at a moment’s notice. I don’t remember the name of pretty much all of the maps, so I’ll withhold comment until later. Besides, I haven’t played it all that much (compared to you guys at least)

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Nov 12, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions  

My favorite thing ever right now?

The Blast Shield instead of frag grenade… Whenever I see a grenade indicator, turn it on, and as long as you aren’t directly on top of it, you don’t die. It is epic.

by seattlesundevil on Nov 12, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Speaking of equipment, I'm so glad claymores are now equipment and not a perk

because when you’re sniping, extra ammo or sleight of hand is amazing and you really don’t need a frag grenade

by seattlebruin on Nov 12, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions  

RPD

I have it both with Thermal and as the gun on my silent class.. I have close to 500 kills with it

by seattlesundevil on Nov 12, 2009 2:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Does the Riot Shield count?

The Vector is easily my favorite gun.

You got slurved!

by Slurvey on Nov 12, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Only 20 people on LL are on Live?

Well, xbl name is Crooklyn Banks

Yeah, original right?

by Alexander Calloway on Nov 12, 2009 2:48 PM PST reply actions  

I got them.

They NVGs are toys, let’s get that out of the way. They are not military or even commercial grade NVGs.

That said, they’ve got about a 50-75 foot range and a decent display and are a lot of fun.

by BrianL on Nov 12, 2009 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Later in the evening for me.

I don’t think sb has stopped playing since release.

by BrianL on Nov 12, 2009 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Pretty much evenings

for the forseeable future, we’ll all be on from 5-10ish, but typically from 7 PM on is a good time. Weekends, we’re all over the place. Sometimes we won’t play at all, sometimes we’ll play all day

by seattlebruin on Nov 12, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

I just bought Assassin's Creed.

Good purchase, I think.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 12, 2009 4:44 PM PST reply actions  

Did I miss that release?

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Nov 12, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I love it.

It has its flaws (repetitive as hell), but I still enjoyed it immensely. Can’t wait till the new one comes out.

by Teej on Nov 12, 2009 10:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Yep.

Another thing I’m noticing aside from the redundancy is the lack of help and tutorial outside of that opening level. Just getting acclimated with it and there are skills and combos that I haven’t mastered yet that I have to google to be able to use. I couldn’t pickpocket for like two hours tonight.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 12, 2009 11:48 PM PST up reply actions  

So...anyone up for some Spec Ops. tonight?

I have nobody to play it with and can’t beat some of them by myself.

A Mariners fan in Seattle

by Coach Owens on Nov 13, 2009 8:23 AM PST reply actions  

supergeorge702

If anyone gets bored of playing with the people that actually comment on here.

by George702 on Nov 15, 2009 11:20 PM PST reply actions  

All right you hobos

I bought the game, I expect invites!

Also my user name is BlueMaxMB all one word, no space like in the OP.

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by bluemax on Nov 16, 2009 11:18 AM PST reply actions  

You doing better this morning SB?

After a couple of poor rounds I thought I lost you.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 16, 2009 12:59 PM PST reply actions  

I played some more MTDM after you quit

did a little better. 45-20 or so over three games. I think I’m having trouble in Domination because as a whole, the players are much better

by seattlebruin on Nov 16, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions  

I love Domination

Having points of focus is a huge help. I feel like in TD I just wander around aimlessly until someone shoots me. Having a point on the map I know people are manuevering around helps a ton.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 18, 2009 3:46 AM PST up reply actions  

This is how I feel.

But last night in general I just played well through Hardcore, TD and Domination.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 18, 2009 8:52 AM PST up reply actions  

And message me next time you're on.

And I’ll get you in my group.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 18, 2009 8:52 AM PST up reply actions  

I didn't suck last night!

raised my K/D by .02 points in just ten games, and finished with an absolutely businesslike 27-6 which included four UAVs, four care packages and three Predators.

by seattlebruin on Nov 18, 2009 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

I got a Pavelow in hardcore.

Didn’t do anything.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 18, 2009 10:52 AM PST up reply actions  

You can adjust.

It actually helps in other game types.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 18, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions  

I think I need to adjust

when I play under control, I do really well. It’s when I default into run-around-and-wildly-shoot mode that I get myself into trouble

by seattlebruin on Nov 18, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions  

I was ROCKING it last night and today..

Jumped from 1.11 to 1.16 in the span of about 4 games.

by seattlesundevil on Nov 16, 2009 5:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm up to 1.05 K/D ratio!

I think that’s pretty good for someone who didn’t play COD 4. I’m proud,

The Yankees suck-a-doodle-doo!

by JamMasterJesus on Nov 17, 2009 12:20 AM PST reply actions  

I went from a .90 to a 1.06 on saturday.

Then back down to a 1.03 – This is getting frustrating.

abender20 hates freedom.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 17, 2009 8:56 AM PST up reply actions  

My K/D is slowly sliding backwards, kind of like my sniping =(

oh well, at least I got a filthy AC-130 on Estate when I was playing with crushedoptimist yesterday

by seattlebruin on Nov 17, 2009 10:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Played online for the first time last night

I think I had 4 kills and 7 deaths my first round and then no kills at all the second. Always takes me awhile to learn the maps/adjust to playing without a mouse.

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by bluemax on Nov 17, 2009 11:52 AM PST reply actions  

It is AMAZING

I spent all of last night noob tubing the hell out of everyone, it was wonderful. Unlimited rifle grenades, unlimited C4, unlimited claymores!

by seattlebruin on Nov 19, 2009 9:10 AM PST up reply actions  

I definitely want to play with you guys now.

When I am able to have access to internet that you don’t need a password to access and a copy of MW2 I am in for sure.

by Mariner John on Nov 19, 2009 3:24 PM PST reply actions  

I think I might be getting better

after a bunch of 2 kill, 9 death rounds I turned in an 11 kill 13 death round last night.

I’m not very good on the wide open maps.

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by bluemax on Nov 20, 2009 12:04 PM PST reply actions  

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