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leowyatt
03-01-2007, 19:15
Does anyone fancy playing around 8pm this Friday?
I haven't played it much but I'll be up for a game.
I should be able to provide everyone with plenty of target practice. ;)
If I manage to get it by then I will :)
Unfortunately currently Gamestation are still out of stock. :(
Davey_Pitch
04-01-2007, 05:49
Unless my Burnout session is at the same time, count me in :)
I travelled 10 miles West of Swansea but I got it :D
So I'll be about tonight. :) But I will suck as I've only just got it.
I'll be out then :( I maybe back by 8:30 or so.
Matblack
05-01-2007, 16:56
Depends on Heather but if I'm around and free I'll play :)
leowyatt
05-01-2007, 17:02
I'll be out then :( I maybe back by 8:30 or so.
That's fine dude, I'll probably still be fiddling around with the hosting anyway :D We'll just start playing so I'll send you an invite and you can join in when get in.
I travelled 10 miles West of Swansea but I got it :D
So I'll be about tonight. :) But I will suck as I've only just got it.
Awesome Jen :) nice little number of people now :)
But I will suck as I've only just got it.
I very much doubt you can be any worse than me, when you get to my age the reactions are the first to go. :embarassed: :'(
Matblack
05-01-2007, 20:21
I just had a crack at this on-line and got pounded :/
I've got to go get something to eat shortly, so I might not be there for 8. Sorry about that but I'm starving :D
leowyatt
05-01-2007, 20:29
If you want to go eat, etc we can kick off for 8 ish and then people can join as they please :)
EDIT: I'm currently eating now :)
Is anyone else having trouble connecting to XBL? I can see who's connected when I view through xbox.com but can't connect from the 360. :dunno:
Matblack
05-01-2007, 21:03
Get in here then!
Oh your having problems? I got straight in :/
I got kicked off XBL too :(
Just got on. :D
Jen, just swear at it a lot and is should work. :)
Matblack
05-01-2007, 21:22
Hmmmm have another go OcUK guys are getting on
MB
Having a go now :) Although can't stay long.
Yay it worked :D
Creature
05-01-2007, 21:26
Someone invite me please, in a game with the OcUK kids atm :(
leowyatt
06-01-2007, 00:30
Anyone up for this tomorrow night too?
:D Thanks everyone for a fun game, really enjoyed it. :D
Same time tomorrow sounds good. :)
Assuming nothing comes up, yeah. Enjoyed tonights games. Took me a while to remember how to play the game. Been hammering R6:V.
Was great fun :)
I'm out tomorrow night for a friend's birthday otherwise I'd join you all again. :)
Creature
06-01-2007, 01:29
That was fun :)
By the way, yes I do like the sniper and the chainsaw :p
Davey_Pitch
06-01-2007, 14:36
By the way, yes I do like the sniper and the chainsaw :p
I enjoyed our sniper battles, seemed to be pretty even for the most part :)
Creature
06-01-2007, 15:43
I enjoyed our sniper battles, seemed to be pretty even for the most part :)Aye, and the 2 times in a row I chained someone, only for you to get me straight away :(
leowyatt
06-01-2007, 20:35
Everyone up for this then????
Matblack
06-01-2007, 20:38
aye
MB
On second thoughts, looks I'm about for this :)
Just got to sort out a few things and I'll be about later on.
Matblack
06-01-2007, 20:59
Where are you?
MB
Should be about tonight if anyone wants a game :) Also about for co-op although I'm still pretty crap :D
Davey_Pitch
07-01-2007, 17:51
What time later? I'll try to get on and be in a more talkative mood tonight, for some reason I didn't enjoy myself last night :/
Thought you were rather silent last night :(
I'm about now and will be till 7.30ish when I'll get something to eat but then should be back 8-8.30 at the latest.
Davey_Pitch
07-01-2007, 18:02
I must admit Robert's friend pissed me off a bit. I like sharing the weapons around to whoever wants them (on Friday we were asking each other who wanted to get the weapons at the start of each round), and at one point last night I was going for the sniper rifle on one level, and he literally barged past me to make sure he got it. Yes, he was good with it, but unless other people get to use it how will they get good at it as well? Annoyed me rather a lot I must admit, probably stupidly. :/
Awww you should have said, could have swapped teams :)
Davey_Pitch
07-01-2007, 18:22
Nah, just left him to it after that. If it was so important for him to get the sniper rifle/torque bow, he could have them. It did put me in a bad mood though, which was silly, I should have just ignored it and enjoyed myself, which I will do later if we all get together again :)
I maybe busy as a mate wants to play some R6:Vegas. I remember playing Q3 and some people in my clan would actually shoot their team mates if they stole the weapon they wanted. Some people are waaaaay too obsessed.
leowyatt
07-01-2007, 18:57
That was what we did, we'd ask as we were starting the level who wants what :)
Does everyone fancy a game tonight around 9?
leowyatt
07-01-2007, 19:27
Cool, I suggested that because of your other post ;)
I thought as much :D I just like to emphasise my willingness :D
I just like to emphasise my willingness :D
FPF.
I'll be picking up a copy of GoW during the week so gimme a few days to get some practise in and I'll join in some multiplayer action :)
leowyatt
07-01-2007, 21:50
FPF.
I'll be picking up a copy of GoW during the week so gimme a few days to get some practise in and I'll join in some multiplayer action :)
Fantastic news dude, we'll be able to have a full BD warzone going :D
I totally understand Davey. He's Dutch and every Dutch person I've encountered are all like that. He's a good friend but he doesn't know when to shutup and stop being a tit. It's ok around me as I know him. My problem was when he was going about the map rounds which I and everyone else thought was fine.
So again, I'm sorry. I won't invite him next time as I'd rather not annoy anyone :)
He is a good friend and generally a good guy, but his ego is the size of mars :D.
FPF.
I'll be picking up a copy of GoW during the week so gimme a few days to get some practise in and I'll join in some multiplayer action :)
;)
Get joining in as soon as you get it :D I started playing online a few hours after I bought it ;D
leowyatt
08-01-2007, 10:20
Everyone, thought you'd all be interested in this (http://3dnewsnet.com/gow_new_maps.htm) :) can't wait!!!!
Davey_Pitch
08-01-2007, 10:26
Nice, new maps are always welcome :)
Sorry for disappearing last night as well, my router died a death and it took several reboots before it came back online. By the time I'd sorted it, it was time for me to go to bed :/
Looks good, the Old Bones one should be fun. :)
leowyatt
08-01-2007, 10:42
No worries dude, we found out what had gone wrong and left ourselves, I was knackered :)
New content in 3 days :)
Hi, I got your game request last night but couldn't accept as I don't have the game! This will be rectified as soon as my housemate gets his finger out and gets me a cheapo copy...
Davey_Pitch
08-01-2007, 11:48
Hi, I got your game request last night but couldn't accept as I don't have the game! This will be rectified as soon as my housemate gets his finger out and gets me a cheapo copy...
Ah, we saw it on your games list and assumed you had it. :)
Davey_Pitch
08-01-2007, 11:59
We on for this again tonight? 8pm? :)
GoW hath been ordered! It should arrive at home on Wednesday if Royal Mail can be arsed to put stuff my post through my letterbox that is.
We on for this again tonight? 8pm? :)
Should be about :) Got into Enchanted Arms now though so might not be about all night.
leowyatt
08-01-2007, 12:11
GoW hath been ordered! It should arrive at home on Wednesday if Royal Mail can be arsed to put stuff my post through my letterbox that is.
schweet, just in time for the new content :)
We on for this again tonight? 8pm? :)
Yeah should be about tonight, not sure how long I'll be able to play for but certainly be around for a few rounds :) Does someone else want to host?
Davey_Pitch
08-01-2007, 12:18
Should be about :) Got into Enchanted Arms now though so might not be about all night.
I've got that and Fifa World Cup 2006 from Swapgame so I really should spend some time on both of them soon. Guitar Hero is so addictive though it's hard enough pulling myself away to play Gears online! :D
I've got that and Fifa World Cup 2006 from Swapgame so I really should spend some time on both of them soon. Guitar Hero is so addictive though it's hard enough pulling myself away to play Gears online! :D
It's quite good :) Bit of a generic Japanese RPG (with occassionally dodgy dialogue) but it's fun and I love RPGs :D It'll keep me going till Blue Dragon anyhow.
leowyatt
08-01-2007, 15:47
We have more info on the gears update now, all can be read here (http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=560548)
This will be rectified as soon as my housemate gets his finger out and gets me a cheapo copy...
...for £13. :D
*Dons the hate-proof suit*
Should have it next week.
That's sickeningly cheap :p
I thought I was doing well getting it for £28 ;D
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 10:45
Is anyone up for some multiplayer on Saturday night? We can try out the new maps? Hopefully we'll have Burble and Belmit there too :)
Davey_Pitch
09-01-2007, 11:12
Lynne and I are going the mini Manchester meet Saturday, but assuming you're still playing when we get back (and I assume you will be) then I'll be up for it :)
I'll try to make it :) Can't guarantee though as it's my last night in Swansea so might be busy.
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 11:30
I'm pretty sure we should be, what time you guys likely to be getting back? I'll probably go for the 8pm thing again it's a good time to start, though could people ensure they eat their tea first :p *stares at Matt and Jen* ;D
I'll shift my eating pattern to a different time once I'm back in Stafford :p
Not sure if I'll have the game this week, but even if I do I'll be rubbish! I suppose I could just ignore the single player aspect and try it out as cannon fodder first though. ;)
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 12:12
Not sure if I'll have the game this week, but even if I do I'll be rubbish! I suppose I could just ignore the single player aspect and try it out as cannon fodder first though. ;)
Hey don't worry about that as you've probably seen Priest said he hadn't really tired it and would be rubbish and he's rather good now :) a couple of rounds and you'll settle in fine.
Davey_Pitch
09-01-2007, 12:32
I'm pretty sure we should be, what time you guys likely to be getting back? I'll probably go for the 8pm thing again it's a good time to start, though could people ensure they eat their tea first :p *stares at Matt and Jen* ;D
I think we're aiming to be back between 8-9pm, so I'm sure you'll still be playing. Just make sure you save me a space :p
Davey_Pitch
09-01-2007, 12:34
Not sure if I'll have the game this week, but even if I do I'll be rubbish! I suppose I could just ignore the single player aspect and try it out as cannon fodder first though. ;)
Don't worry about being good, it's all just a good laugh. I go through phases of being a near perfect shot (especially with the sniper rifle), to unable to hit a barn door from 3 paces away. As long as I'm playing with friends it's all good :)
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 12:36
I think we're aiming to be back between 8-9pm, so I'm sure you'll still be playing. Just make sure you save me a space :p
Of course, there would always be a space for you :D
Creature
09-01-2007, 12:37
I go through phases of being a near perfect shot (especially with the sniper rifle)Really, I never noticed :(
Not sure if I'll have the game this week, but even if I do I'll be rubbish! I suppose I could just ignore the single player aspect and try it out as cannon fodder first though. ;)
I wouldn't worry. I started playing it online the day I got it, and I suck :D
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 12:40
and I suck :D
not at all, you've pulled it back nicely quite a few times, we've all been rooting for you when we've been spectating.
Ta :)
I'm definitely enjoying the chainsaw now, very satisfying feeling when you chainsaw someone to death :D
Davey_Pitch
09-01-2007, 13:07
Really, I never noticed :(
You're not so bad yourself as well :p (and Leo is improving no end, he's done some cracking shots on me ;))
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 13:17
You're not so bad yourself as well (and Leo is improving no end, he's done some cracking shots on me) ;)
:D thanks alot, it's nice to hear I'm improving.
and I suck :D
Yea right, little miss chainsaw. :p ;)
At least I'm getting luckier. :D
leowyatt
09-01-2007, 16:00
Yea right, little miss chainsaw. :p ;)
Says the guy who sawed his way to a 3-2 victory winning 2 rounds on the bounce :p
;D
Ah i'm so glad I bought GoW :D
Says the guy who sawed his way to a 3-2 victory winning 2 rounds on the bounce :p
:embarassed: :evil: ;)
leowyatt
10-01-2007, 12:32
Oh the new maps are out apparently :)
Yup, just downloading them now :) Although won't get a chance to play till tonight.
Also a free theme available.
leowyatt
10-01-2007, 13:18
woo, i'm getting the theme too then
Just tried the theme, it's a bit cluttered imo :undecided:
I really want a cool theme and gamerpic, but I don't want to pay ;D
Davey_Pitch
10-01-2007, 13:21
I use a Ninja Gaiden picture as my theme, just found one I liked and connected to my PC to use it :)
I forgot I can do that :embarassed:
leowyatt
10-01-2007, 13:39
Just tried the theme, it's a bit cluttered imo :undecided:
I really want a cool theme and gamerpic, but I don't want to pay ;D
hmm ok I'll stick with the standard theme then :D
Davey_Pitch
10-01-2007, 14:20
I like the "I played on Emergence Day" theme that you could download if you played on release day. If there was a way to share it out I would but I don't think I can.
I just like the carbon theme which came with the system. I have a black TV so it suits well :D
leowyatt
10-01-2007, 14:46
I think that is the one I've got and will probably stick with :) Everyone getting the maps later then for Saturday? :D
Davey_Pitch
10-01-2007, 14:52
Yup indeedy :)
leowyatt
10-01-2007, 14:55
Got them already :D
heh meant to say apart from the slacker Jen ;D
I've managed to write 750 words today so far at least ;D
The problem with writing about the achievement system, it makes you want to play games :p
leowyatt
10-01-2007, 14:58
The problem with writing about the achievement system, it makes you want to play games :p
Ah but that is your reward for writing ;) once it's done that is :p
My reward today is the cinema tonight \o/
And then some GoW :cool:
leowyatt
13-01-2007, 01:41
So who is up for some gears tonight (13th around 8pm)
I will be. Got my copy about three hours ago! Only played a couple of the checkpoints so far.
Might be :) Depends how packing goes and if I get up to anything else.
Davey_Pitch
13-01-2007, 02:12
I'm in, as soon as we get back from Manchester :)
Sounds like a plan, count me in. :)
leowyatt
13-01-2007, 14:40
awesome, sounds like tonight should be good. Sadly Mr Buble won't be joining us this weekend as his copy of gears has been lost in the post :(
That sucks Burble :(
Don't think I'm going to make it tonight, want to spend some time with my parents and I'm not feeling too great anyhow.
Be about after today though, probably be about a hell of a lot more once I'm back in Stafford ;D
leowyatt
13-01-2007, 17:56
No worries jen :)
leowyatt
13-01-2007, 21:05
Where is everyone???? :'(
I'll be on in about 5-10 mins. :)
Sorry :( just off to have food now and then watch Pirates of the Carribean.
Good games guys, sorry I cut off early, needed beer & wanted to have another blast on pool. :D
leowyatt
14-01-2007, 00:50
No worries Colin, found out why we didn't get the new maps on the game, Cheets didn't have them :p he's downloaded them now and we just had a quick blast. I think from now on we force everyone to check if they have them installed before we start playing :D
Hats off to Belmit not bad for his first day of playing :)
Haha! All round n00bness from me. :D No gold membership, no maps, dodgy headset, no idea what gun I'm using, couldn't figure out how to rejoin the game... and I was a bit of a grenade magnet.
So, when are we playing again? :)
So, when are we playing again? :)
I'm up for it any night :)
I'm up for it any night :)
FPF.
Assuming my copy turns up during the week, gimme a few days to practise and I'll be up for some multiplayer action.
I'm up for it any night :)
And GOW as well? ;) :evil:
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 11:53
So, when are we playing again? :)
We usually end up playing weekends, Friday & Saturday evenings around 8. I'll be up for hosting a game Friday but am out Saturday so one of you guys will have to host.
If you want to play so Thursday or something, I'm up for that.
Davey_Pitch
15-01-2007, 12:02
I'm around most evenings, just name the time and I'll be there :)
I'm around most evenings, just name the time and I'll be there :)
Same here :)
I'd be keen to play co-op sometime too.
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 12:06
Ok cool, you guys fancy some tonight?
I really want Gears you know. Everyone I know with a 360 has it I think, and they all rave about it.
Cant spend the money though, and will probably be without internet for a significant period of time soon :(
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 12:37
Cant spend the money though, and will probably be without internet for a significant period of time soon :(
Bollocks :( that isn't good, how long will you be without the net? Make sure you get it when you get back on though, we'll still be playing :D
EDIT: how does 7pm sound for you guys?
I really want Gears you know. Everyone I know with a 360 has it I think, and they all rave about it.
Cant spend the money though, and will probably be without internet for a significant period of time soon :(
No internet? :eek:
If I see a cheap deal for GoW I'll let you know ;) You will be converted :evil:
7 should be fine with me :) Getting a takeaway beforehand but I'll get it about 6ish to give me plenty of time.
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 13:17
what takeaway you having then? :D
No internet would scare me. I've done it, but reluctantly. That's why I've stuck where I am for ISP.
what takeaway you having then? :D
Indian. Stafford has the best Indian takeaway I've ever had :cool:
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 13:25
mmm sounds awesome :) I want a curry now :(
Davey_Pitch
15-01-2007, 14:55
7pm should be fine for me. I may break off for a bit around 8-ish, but I'll be back at 9 if people are still playing then. If we can get at least 6, that'll be ideal :)
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 15:07
yeah it was awesome with 6, the new maps were good.
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 17:44
Might have to make it later than 7 so it might be more like 8. So Jen if you want to eat later :)
If you guys want to go ahead, someone host and i'll join in :)
Oooh decision decisions :D
What do you want to do Davey?
My takeaway's on the way and here about 6ish so I don't mind either way when we play as long as it's after that :D
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 21:58
Erm a bit late but anyone up for some multiplayer?
Davey_Pitch
15-01-2007, 21:59
I will be in 15-25 mins :)
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 22:00
ok i've sent out invites to people, anyone i've missed, holler and I'll send you one :)
I might be later on.
Sorry but Enchanted Arms got really interesting and took a big twist so I want to see what happens next now :embarassed:
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 22:02
ok Jen, I thought I saw Colin on here before, perhaps we'll give him a shout, should be able to get 2 v 2 at least :D
leowyatt
15-01-2007, 22:29
ok I have 2 players including myself, anymore for anymore?
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 10:35
That was fun guys :)
Oh and I think I've solved Belmit's echo problem :)
To reduce echo when talking on xbox live, start a game, then press the xbox button on the controller. This will bring up a menu that has personal profile on it, select audio and reduce this to 7 or below.
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 10:49
Aye, last night was good fun. I didn't like Leo's super powered shotgun (:p), but I did enjoy taking out a 3 man team on my own. I think that round taught Jay a lesson - don't stand still and reload in the open when I have a sniper rifle, or I'll take his head off before he's finished reloading :D
I also somehow managed to take Jen's head off with the sniper rifle while moving, while she was moving, and without zooming in. I don't know how I managed that one, but I enjoyed it nonetheless :D
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 10:51
hahaha my shotgut is the same power as yours, I can just use it like you use the sniper rifle ;)
about the sniping I kept saying on the map outside the Fenix's house (can't remember the name) I'd kept saying "Davey's got the sniper everyone get the heads down" next thing "DaveyPitch kills jtritton" :D
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 10:56
hahaha my shotgut is the same power as yours, I can just use it like you use the sniper rifle ;)
I'm still really just starting with the shotgun, the lancer was always my weapon of choice up until recently. The lancer is still quite good for onrushing people, I think it managed to take you down a couple of times just before you took my head off with the shotgun :p
about the sniping I kept saying on the map outside the Fenix's house (can't remember the name) I'd kept saying "Davey's got the sniper everyone get the heads down" next thing "DaveyPitch kills jtritton" :D
;D ;D ;D
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 11:01
I'm still really just starting with the shotgun, the lancer was always my weapon of choice up until recently. The lancer is still quite good for onrushing people, I think it managed to take you down a couple of times just before you took my head off with the shotgun :p
yeah you did take me down a couple of times with that especially on Old Bones :) I now tend to only use the shotgun if I can get away with it, get up close and get in there :D roadie running along cover is good too.
;D ;D ;D
Nothing more to say there except what I said to Jen "Ah Davey just took out Jay" :p
I really enjoyed last night’s game, the two new maps where fun. :)
But I must say, Leo is getting scarily accurate with the forward roll..blast face off move. :shocked: :p
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 11:08
I think the only counter to that move is actualy try to figure out where he'll land and fire as soon as he stands up. If you get a well timed and well aimed shot you'd probably take him down before he could take your head off. Easier said that done though. I should know to just roll away when he starts getting close, I'd stand a better chance at a distance :)
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 11:10
Oh, and I definitely think we need a good long session (fnar) on this, with a minimum of 6 people who can be around for a few hours. Last night was great but I always think it's better when the sides are evenly numbered and roughly evenly skilled, you can go on for hours then without getting pissed off that you're losing all the time. The more players there are I think it also gives the newer players more time to learn as they won't die so quickly if there's more targets (and they'll likely get more kills which always breeds confidence).
So Friday or Saturday I'm pretty sure I'll be up for a long session if others are around :)
I tried the rolling away thing a few times, but rolled right into the path of little miss evil who proceded to turn me into a tea strainer. :embarassed: ;D
So Friday or Saturday I'm pretty sure I'll be up for a long session if others are around :)
Could probably manage a few hours on Friday but Saturday would be better for me, don't have to get up early on Sunday and it's her turn to do breakfast in bed. ;) :D
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 11:26
But I must say, Leo is getting scarily accurate with the forward roll..blast face off move. :shocked: :p
I'm not doing bad but I still don't come close to Mr Davey "Sniper" Pitch :D
Easier said that done though. I should know to just roll away when he starts getting close, I'd stand a better chance at a distance :)
I think you both started rolling away after a while but I think it was Raven Down where we both ended up on opposite sides of a trunk and I managed to flank you. One round on the fuel depot was funny where you were sniping at Jen and Jay while Colin was using the shotgun and you both thought the other was dealing with me ;D
The more players there are I think it also gives the newer players more time to learn as they won't die so quickly if there's more targets (and they'll likely get more kills which always breeds confidence).
So Friday or Saturday I'm pretty sure I'll be up for a long session if others are around :)
I think it also helps with more numbers as people can provide backup and cover to the newer players so they get a feel for things without being wiped out too quickly. I think Jay was certainly improving towards the end, well apart from sticking his bloody head up too much ;)
I'm up for Friday night if anyone else is, sadly I'll be go karting on Saturday and drinking beers but Friday is good.
I tried the rolling away thing a few times, but rolled right into the path of little miss evil who proceded to turn me into a tea strainer. :embarassed: ;D
That is team work for you ;)
How was the hosting on that apart from the 2 connection problems, was there lag? That was the first time I've hosted over wireless, the other times have all been wired.
I also somehow managed to take Jen's head off with the sniper rifle while moving, while she was moving, and without zooming in. I don't know how I managed that one, but I enjoyed it nonetheless :D
God knows ;D
I was trying to be really careful as I know my head won't last long with you with a sniper rifle around :p
Sorry if I seemed a bit quiet last night, had a few things on my mind but reckon it did me much more good playing GoW than sitting thinking about them. :D
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 11:50
Sorry if I seemed a bit quiet last night, had a few things on my mind but reckon it did me much more good playing GoW than sitting thinking about them. :D
it's fine Jen you responded when we spoke to you that is all that matters :) I think I was doing enough talking for all of us :p
How was the hosting on that apart from the 2 connection problems, was there lag? That was the first time I've hosted over wireless, the other times have all been wired.
Seemed ok my end. :thumbsup:
it's fine Jen you responded when we spoke to you that is all that matters :) I think I was doing enough talking for all of us :p
Can't be as bad as I was. On one round of the fuel dump I was giving a full running commentary, "Leo is circling round to the left, Jen & jay are behind the truck, etc", went on for a couple of minutes before I realised that Davey was stood right next to me watching the same thing. :embarassed:
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 12:48
Seemed ok my end. :thumbsup:
awesome was worried it might be a bit flaky
Can't be as bad as I was. On one round of the fuel dump I was giving a full running commentary, "Leo is circling round to the left, Jen & jay are behind the truck, etc", went on for a couple of minutes before I realised that Davey was stood right next to me watching the same thing. :embarassed:
that is exactly what i do :embarassed: it's a running commentary with me, though people are usually somewhere else :p or infact they may be behind me, I'm just describing what I'm seeing.
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 13:13
Talking is never a bad thing in Gears, if used properly you can really get an advantage over your opposition team through teamwork alone.
Talking is never a bad thing in Gears, if used properly you can really get an advantage over your opposition team through teamwork alone.
Yup, it's always handy :)
Bit like CS in that respect except with CS I was always too shy to talk for some reason even though I'd met most of the guys ;D I'm odd ;)
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 14:29
I do find some people are more confident talking to others, me and Davey always communicate well together as does Colin. Though I do tend to communicate things and then do and die trying to do something on my own ;D
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 14:56
Heheh, I had that problem a bit last night when it was you and Jen against me and Colin on the new maps. We'd split up as I knew you'd invariably go for the sniper rifle, and we thought Colin would be able to sneak up from behind. The only problem was trying to stay alive long enough for it to work ;D
I'm starting to get used to talking more on gears, it felt a bit strange at first as I never used to play online much.
Still can't fully stop the "going solo" mentallity, as in "I'll just have a quick look around this......{headshot}" :undecided: :shocked: :D
Heheh, I had that problem a bit last night when it was you and Jen against me and Colin on the new maps. We'd split up as I knew you'd invariably go for the sniper rifle, and we thought Colin would be able to sneak up from behind. The only problem was trying to stay alive long enough for it to work ;D
I know, but it was funny. :D
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 15:07
Heheh, I had that problem a bit last night when it was you and Jen against me and Colin on the new maps.
Funny thing was that I assumed you'd be going straight for it instead, but hey great minds ;) I did wonder if you were going to do that so advised Jen if I could see Colin anywhere so we'd keep an eye out for each other and relay info and take you guys out.
I'm starting to get used to talking more on gears, it felt a bit strange at first as I never used to play online much.
I've have never played online before I got the 360 so it was certainly an interesting experience, it is now, however awesome :)
My next step is to be able to play online against random people and still talk. That's when shyness may kick in hugely :D
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 15:40
I've have never played online before I got the 360 so it was certainly an interesting experience, it is now, however awesome :)
The only downside to Xbox Live is when you get lag, and when you get cheaters (they can ruin PES6 for me at times). However, against friends or decent randoms, playing online is indeed awesome :)
My next step is to be able to play online against random people and still talk. That's when shyness may kick in hugely :D
I quite like playing randoms and just listening to start with, but on games like Gears they can be quite annoying as you get the gun hogs legging it straight for the sniper/torque/boomshot and not giving anyone else a chance to use it. I played with randoms on the Fenix house map and one guy got the sniper 3 rounds in a row, and when I picked it up in round 4, he moaned "hey that's mine". My retort was pretty short and sweet: "shut up, it's for anyone to use". Thankfully I managed to get a headshot with it so I didn't make myself look stupid :D
Rainbow 6 is great online as you pick your weapons before you start so there's no problem with that, you just have to put up with annoying teammates from time to time. :)
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 15:49
I quite like playing randoms and just listening to start with, but on games like Gears they can be quite annoying as you get the gun hogs legging it straight for the sniper/torque/boomshot and not giving anyone else a chance to use it. I played with randoms on the Fenix house map and one guy got the sniper 3 rounds in a row, and when I picked it up in round 4, he moaned "hey that's mine". My retort was pretty short and sweet: "shut up, it's for anyone to use". Thankfully I managed to get a headshot with it so I didn't make myself look stupid :D
That is the one thing that makes me wary of playing ranked matches is people being arseholes and hogging weapons. I can't remember where I heard it but someone said that team mates would actually kill their team members if they got the weapons first. Actually I think it was Colin. I thought this game was about team work and people working together.
Infact I've had an interesting tactic idea for Fenix house ;) but I'm only going to share that with me team ;)
That reminds me, Jay nearly killed me last night ;D But to be fair to him he did revive me when he realised.
Strange question, but do you get points for reviving your team mate if it was you that shot him in the first place? No I won't do it, honest :p
I see a cunning plan forming there Jen ;)
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 16:02
That reminds me, Jay nearly killed me last night ;D But to be fair to him he did revive me when he realised.
not to worry, Rob actually took my head off with a sniper rifle one round :D but that is the fairness of friendly fire. I've actually shot at Belmit and Cheets before thinking they were the enemy and actually downed him :D
Infact yes you get points for downing someone not sure about the points for reviving. There were complaints about people doing that in ranked matches. They did it to new players and would just down the person, revive them and down them again.
Here (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/13/broken-cogs-in-gears-of-war-multiplayer/) is one example of the downing cheat thingy oh another here (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2006/11/13/gears-already-riddled-with-cheaters/)
Davey_Pitch
16-01-2007, 16:02
It might be something worth looking at I suppose, could be an easy way to get the achievement for reviving dying team mates in ranked matches.
Don't say the achievement word :eek:
I'm trying to wean myself off being an achievement whore :p
leowyatt
16-01-2007, 16:18
Actually I don't think the cheating is as rife now because of the patch :) but it would certainly suck being the only player left on a team and being continuously downed in Execution for say an hour or so :( Especially as you'd get negative feedback and points removed for quitting.
Davey_Pitch
19-01-2007, 12:06
Are we doing this tonight? I'm up for a game tonight or tomorrow, just let me know when :)
I won't be about I'm afraid unless you're playing till late.
House party tonight \o/ I actually have somewhere to go ;D
Will be up for a game tomorrow though :)
Davey_Pitch
19-01-2007, 12:36
Tomorrow is fine. I can spend tonight trying to get to 100 online wins in PES instead then. Up to 92 wins now after a good day yesterday, including two thrashings of 10-3 and 8-0 dished out to two very unfortunate people :D
I had a feeling that was what you were trying to get, as for the past week or so all you've been doing is playing PES6 online ;D
I'm still working my way through Enchanted Arms, up to 60% and also been writing a review for it once I've finished.
Davey_Pitch
19-01-2007, 12:44
Heh, when I get the 100 wins I'll start working my way through the leagues so I can knock off the achievements, then just play the game for fun (as it should be really). I can't see too many people getting 1000 points on it, so it would be nice to do it :)
And I really need to play Enchanted Arms some more, had it on rental over a week and only spent 5 minutes on it :/
Would have thought it'll be a long time till 1000 points on PES6 is common at all, I doubt I'll achieve it for a good long while. Although that is how achievements should be really. :)
Enchanted Arms is good, nothing original but I'm enjoying it a lot.
up to 60% and also been writing a review for it once I've finished.
I'd be curious to read it :)
Gamespot said the same about it being nothing new, but never the less a good example of a Jap RPG. And I enjoy Jap RPG's, so I'm tempted :)
leowyatt
19-01-2007, 13:16
Originally I was busy tomorrow night but with this cold I'll only be about till late afternoon so will be up for some multiplayer gears tomorrow. 8pm as usual?
I'm actually about to start playing Fable things should be good.
Davey_Pitch
19-01-2007, 13:37
8pm tomorrow night is fine with me :)
And you should enjoy Fable, it's one of the best console RPG's I've played, great fun and doesn't take itself too seriously :)
leowyatt
19-01-2007, 13:53
Just started it and it's not looking good :D "everybody's dead Dave" :p
I'd be curious to read it :)
Gamespot said the same about it being nothing new, but never the less a good example of a Jap RPG. And I enjoy Jap RPG's, so I'm tempted :)
I'll write it up once I finish the game which should be by sometime next week hopefully :)
I enjoy Japanese RPGs too so I'm definitely liking it but it does have its odd points occassionally.
Might be selling it once I complete it too so if you're interested ;) But don't worry I'll write an unbiased review :p
Just started it and it's not looking good :D "everybody's dead Dave" :p
What, Todhunter? ;)
Beat them senseless? That ain't gonna take long ;)
Beat them senseless? That ain't gonna take long ;)
Thanks. :( :'(
Everybody is *dead*, Dave. :p
Thanks. :( :'(
I was referring to the local posties ;)
I should be up for this tonight :)
Assuming my net connection is still up, for the last two days it's gone down at 4pm till about 4am :undecided:
Still no game. Bastards.
:(
Not that it matters much for tonight though, I'll be Wii'ing with Pigmo :D
leowyatt
20-01-2007, 13:50
Well hopefully it'll turn up soon. You going to request a third one now? :D
what if all 3 turn up? 2 on ebay? ;)
A couple of things about tonight, can everyone MAKE sure they have the new maps? :p no excuses
If anyone else wants to host I'm fine by that otherwise I'll just host the game and send out invites around 8.
if that connection error thing appears on screen can everyone do me a favour and stand completely still (well that is if you aren't booted out). The last time that happened we got our connection back after around 20 seconds so fingers crossed that will work.
Belmit are you joining us? If you are we'll try and couple of things to sort your mic out :) I'll invite jay back again as he's one of the only people not on here, well apart from cheets. We'll take stock when everyone is here and fill the teams out.
There was talk on the review of a gears tournament, anyone here fancy taking part? ;)
If I ever get my copy of the game (good suggestion about eBay, Leo :) ) then I can host if you want - I've got a relatively nice amount of upstream bandwidth for a home connection which should help with connection errors.
leowyatt
20-01-2007, 14:15
cheers Burble, I've moved my 360 on a wireless connection and the connection errors have only appeared since the patch so it could be that. I've got a 4mb telewest connection so hosting should be ok but if anyone else wants to that s fine by me :)
It's usually the upstream bandwidth that's the issue, ie, how fast your connection can send data to other people. From what I remember, 4Mbit TW has 384Kbit upsteam, my 10Mbit NTL has 512Kbit so not massively more but it should be able to support more people without too many problems.
I'm sure I remember reading something about GoW having some connection issues in the past, can't remember exactly. Just rings a bell.
Davey_Pitch
21-01-2007, 03:30
Sorry for bailing early tonight (last night) guys. Was feeling a bit tired and moody for some reason, and wasn't having any fun being killed by JC inside 30 seconds every single round. With the sides being uneven thought it was best to cut my losses and make it even numbers and just go and relax for a bit. Will be on better form next time we play :)
leowyatt
21-01-2007, 13:29
Sorry for bailing early tonight (last night) guys. Was feeling a bit tired and moody for some reason, and wasn't having any fun being killed by JC inside 30 seconds every single round. With the sides being uneven thought it was best to cut my losses and make it even numbers and just go and relax for a bit. Will be on better form next time we play :)
No worries dude, I was going to send you a message and see how you are. I mentioned to Kitten you seemed rather pissed off. Sorry he kept killing you early we did try to stick together and work as a team but you seemed to be the first we came across.
I think we need to find out if Belmit has sorted his live sub and I think we need MB to make an appearance again :D
Starting to learn the maps now which is good, though I was shocking during the early rounds and Jen is a one woman killing machine!
Davey_Pitch
21-01-2007, 14:34
No worries dude, I was going to send you a message and see how you are. I mentioned to Kitten you seemed rather pissed off. Sorry he kept killing you early we did try to stick together and work as a team but you seemed to be the first we came across.
Absolutely no problem, I should have just stayed back a bit and tried to pick you all off instead of getting in close and continually finding out JC is a much better shot with the shotgun than me ;D
Starting to learn the maps now which is good, though I was shocking during the early rounds and Jen is a one woman killing machine!
;D
Also sorry I went a bit early but in the end it was for the best as my connection died at just after 10pm and didn't come back till erm about 5mins ago :eek: And not sure how long it'll be up for as it is :/
Damn you NTL!
Was good fun :) I really must play single player GoW sometime, still at the start of Act 2 :embarassed:
Davey_Pitch
21-01-2007, 21:25
And I really need to carry on co-oping with Leo again, we only finished the first Chapter and have got 4 more left to get through :D
I need to do a bit more of the single player as well, part way through the second act I think. Keep getting sucked in on WSC though, pretty simple graphics but hellishly addictive.
leowyatt
21-01-2007, 22:04
And I really need to carry on co-oping with Leo again, we only finished the first Chapter and have got 4 more left to get through :D
Sounds awesome to me matey, time and place :D
I want to play co-op sometime too :D
I'm still making my way through the single player game, and have come to the train. What sort of sadistic games designer decided that the bad guy
would be protected by a shield of nocturnal flying killing machines that eviscerate you if you take cover in darkness, leaving your only option to stand in the open in broad daylight and be ploughed into the ground by a chaingun wielded by the very person now rendered vulnerable through lack of shield?
A ****, that's who.
leowyatt
23-01-2007, 23:07
poor Belmit
hahahah it certainly is difficult, but when you have your strategy nailed down you'll be fine ;)
If you need a hand give us a shout :) Davey provided me with some tips but if you want to do it coop, let any of us know.
Davey_Pitch
23-01-2007, 23:32
I'm up for co-oping that bit as well, just drop me a line if Leo isn't on :)
Bored at work. Wrote something.
Developer 1: 'OK, this boss. I think it's taken for granted that he should be harder than a Soviet hammer soaked in vinegar.'
Developer 2: 'Agreed. But I don't think that's enough.'
D1: 'You're right. We need to think outside the box on this one. What would be quite annoying for the player at this point in the game?'
D2: [Strokes goatee] 'Hmm, what's been the single most frustrating and pointless part of the game up to this point?'
D1: [Snaps fingers and points] 'Krill!'
D2: 'Genius. He can have a gun that fires Krill!'
D1: 'No, no, no. They'd expect that. How about, and run with me on this... a shield made entirely of Krill that he can send out to annihilate you if you so much as look at a shadow?'
D2: 'Love it. And just to make sure, let's make the dark areas only a shade darker than the light ones.'
D2: [Jumps up]'Yes! And even if you're standing in the light you can still be winged by them!'
D1: [Grins] 'Now we're talking.'
D2: [Wringing hands together like a junky] 'OK, OK, that's quite annoying, but I still think we need to give this guy an edge.
D1: 'Well he has a shield but no weapon...'
D2: 'One word. Chaingun.'
D1: 'Isn't that two words?'
D2: 'It's a 'portmanteau'; taking two or more words or parts of words and splicing them together to give a combined meaning.'
D1: 'Are you sure? I would have thought that a 'compound' was a more appropriate description. Like with 'bagpipes' or 'corkscrew'...'
D2: 'You may well be right. Anyway, I think we need to make this gun particularly devestating.'
D1: '...tablecloth...'
D2: 'Let's make this gun ten times more powerful than any other ballistic weapon we've seen in the game so far.'
D1: 'Great idea. I'm starting to like the difficulty curve we've got going on here.'
D2: 'You mean a plateau followed by a wall?'
D1: 'Precisely.'
D2: 'OK, Maybe we should tip the balance back the other way a little, give the player some hope?'
D1: [Wary] 'O...K... Well they already have a friendly bot to draw fire, surely that's enough?'
D2: 'Yeah, I forgot that. How are the programming team coming on with the A.I.?'
D1: 'It's done. They found an old five-and-three-quarter-inch disk with exactly the code on they were looking for.'
D2: 'Amazing, what are the chances? Presumably they've adapted it from an older game then?'
D1: 'Yes, Lemmings.'
D2: 'Good stuff. So basically the A.I. player...'
D1: 'Runs at the invincible, hard-as-nails, WMD-toting, bat-shielded psychopath firing indiscriminately? Yes.'
D2: 'What about staying in the light to avoid being torn apart?'
D1: 'Disregards it.'
D2: [Nods] 'Nice touch.'
D1: 'To be fair, we have included a shielded gun turret.'
D2: 'I don't like the sound of that. It shields the player from Krill as well?'
D1: 'Haha! Don't be daft!'
D2: 'But still, isn't that a massive advantage?'
D1: 'It's in the dark.'
D2: 'Oooooh momma! They won't like that!'
D1: 'Indeed. That's presuming the bot stays alive long enough to draw fire and allow you to get to it.'
D2: 'Of course.'
[Three hours later]
D2: '...and the gunships can fly around the train taking potshots at you, chipping away at your health so you have to stay in cover longer, allowing the boss guy to get closer to you.'
D1: 'That's another compound.'
D2: 'What is?'
D1: 'Potshots.'
D2: 'Oh yeah. 'Firefight' is another.'
D1: '...deathwish...'
D2: '...dickheads...'
[They high-five]
THE END
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHhahHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ;D;D:D
Davey_Pitch
24-01-2007, 11:51
Pure genius Belmit! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D
You're making me dread that part now :p
leowyatt
24-01-2007, 12:26
Most excellent Belmit :) An ace read.
Don't worry Jen if you need a hand, give either of us a shout :)
Thanks :)
I'll get round to playing more of GoW soon, it's in my pile to do :D
Finally completed it shortly after I got in from work. Bit disappointed that that was the end though, was expecting another half a game! I was under the impression that you got to fight one of those massive war machines at some point. I guess that's for another game though...
Davey_Pitch
25-01-2007, 01:40
I'm fairly certain there will be another game. There is so much story left untouched and unexplained that there simply has to be another game. Also, they'll have the graphical engine down perfectly (it's already superb, no real need to alter it except a few tweaks I would imagine), so it's probably just creating a whole new story, levels, and maybe some new gameplay mechanics. Some new AI for Dom would be nice as well, get rid of that Lemming AI ;D
Yeah, they really need to sort the AI out. I'm now going through on the hardcore setting and I'm at the bit where you find the dead COG soldiers by the giant hole in the ground, followed immediately by a sentry gun that you have to flank. I did so, and started shooting the guy manning it but he turned the gun towards me (as you'd expect). I thought maybe the three other guys would draw his fire away again, but when I went back to find them they were all crouched behind a wall! Six times I had to run back and forth to get the enemy's attention so I could sneak up and get a couple of shots in. And this is before the point where you can give orders. Gah!
Davey_Pitch
25-01-2007, 10:05
I think I just crept up behind the Troika dude and just chainsawed him in half. Saves screwing around and getting shot at :D
leowyatt
25-01-2007, 10:40
I remember I kept getting killed alot when we played co-op, especially when trying to flank them :D
leowyatt
26-01-2007, 11:46
Anyone up for this tonight? I'll certainly be around tonight and may be around tomorrow night too but not sure what we're going to do now as we have a free Saturday we'd rather not have got :(
Davey_Pitch
26-01-2007, 11:51
May well be around both nights. Just drop me a message if I'm on and I'll play :)
leowyatt
26-01-2007, 11:52
May well be around both nights. Just drop me a message if I'm on and I'll play :)
Cool, not sure if we're going to go out and do something tomorrow night but I'll certainly be up for some mp tonight. Just need to find out if Belmit got his sub sorted :p
Should be free for both nights. :)
I think I'm about for both nights :)
leowyatt
26-01-2007, 21:08
Game ready now, have sent invites but incase I've missed anyone have posted here :)
Sorry for not replying to the invite sooner.
Think I'm going to sit tonight out, feeling crappy and been asleep half the day and got no attention span so keep switching from game to game :/
Hopefully feel more like it tomorrow though :)
leowyatt
26-01-2007, 21:17
ok no worries jen :)
My copy finally arrived (only 1 unfortunately!) but I've not got enough brain power to play tonight. I'm away next weekend so the weekend after I should be ready for a game :)
leowyatt
26-01-2007, 21:22
Wooo glad it's turned up :) well you are invited whenever we are playing.
Think I'm up for some GoW tonight, but it might not be for very long.
Keep being knackered all day as well as got a non existent attention span (even more so than usual :shocked:) so can't stick to a game this weekend :/
leowyatt
27-01-2007, 19:34
ok jen that's fine.
I'll be hosting at about 8 again, and i'll send out invites if anyone wants to play. Probably won't be a long session, feeling a bit crap still myself and of course Kitten needs waiting on hand and foot while she gets better, so I'll be busy later on :p
Should be up for a couple of games later, usual time. :)
leowyatt
03-02-2007, 20:32
8pm tonight. Anyone interested?
Sorry I wasn't around earlier, fell asleep after dinner and didn't wake up till half 8. :embarassed:
I blame old age and crap work hours. ;D
Davey_Pitch
04-02-2007, 01:00
I blame being physically battered from football yesterday. When you don't play in goal for about 9 months your body forgets to use certain muscles, and going straight into a 45 minute match on wooden gym floors mean that most of my body is feeling rather stiff and painful. I've been upstairs laying on the bed playing on the PSP for the past 90 mins :D
Sorry I wasn't about too. I've come home for a few days to try to get better faster (whatever I had last week has stuck around and made me feel extremely crap :/) so although the 360's here, it's currently hooked up to the TV downstairs with no net connection.
I got my Mum playing GoW co-op with me earlier, she's never played anything other than Bubble Bobble and a few other puzzle games. Bit of a test of patience for me but she loved it although she was awful at it :D
Every time: 'Right Mum, get some cover fast so you don't get shot then start aiming and shooting them'.......'Right Mum now you've got cover, I've killed them all so we've got to move on' ;D
Think we're playing more tomorrow :D
I got my Mum playing GoW co-op with me earlier, she's never played anything other than Bubble Bobble and a few other puzzle games. Bit of a test of patience for me but she loved it although she was awful at it :D
Every time: 'Right Mum, get some cover fast so you don't get shot then start aiming and shooting them'.......'Right Mum now you've got cover, I've killed them all so we've got to move on' ;D
Think we're playing more tomorrow :D
You're mum sounds great, and as good as me at GoW. ;) :D
Hope you feel better soon hon. :)
She's still talking excitedly about it :D My Mum's cool :cool:
Thanks for the well wishes :)
leowyatt
16-02-2007, 10:19
I know Jen isn't about this weekend but is anyone else up for this? MB you interested? Belmit you sorted your gold membership yet? I have a spare 48 hour one for you if you need it.
I might be distracted tonight, I'm having a couple of friends over for a little drink. ;)
Oh, and add this to the n00b list: I think I got a 48 hour membership with the game but never realised until the other day. :D
leowyatt
16-02-2007, 10:23
Well we're usually on Friday/Saturday so if we're around tomorrow join in.
He might be distracted by an even bigger drink tomorrow. :D
Davey_Pitch
16-02-2007, 11:08
Tonight: Nope, going out bowling with some mates.
Tomorrow: Possibly, no idea what we're up to yet :)
On a slight tangent, I've managed to find 29/30 cog tags. Annoying!
Davey_Pitch
16-02-2007, 11:35
On a slight tangent, I've managed to find 29/30 cog tags. Annoying!
I think I've got 23 or so, but I do know where the others are so I'll get them as I go through again :)
I'm pretty sure the one I don't have is on the Campus Grinder level where you jump out the chopper and immediately have to start fighting. Unfortunately as soon as you kill the last enemy it goes to a cutscene and you're off to the next bit. Not easy to go searching for tags on insane difficulty!
leowyatt
16-02-2007, 12:07
Not easy to go searching for tags on insane difficulty!
Do it on casual then :p ;)
I will do, I'm currently trying to finish it on insane and I'm at the house. I'm dreading the bit where you have to make the APC, not least because when you die at that bit you have to go back and do the part where you shoot the prop out from behind the door... again.
Luckily the tag I'm after is at the very start of a chapter (at least I hope it's there!) so I can just start on casual and run straight to it.
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