The Wang Out - "Gary Was Here" Edition: lol ash is a loser

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Originally Posted by alucard

I finally got a new laptop.

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And apparently managed to log in without my responding to your message. :P

Question -- Has anyone gotten 100% of the Riddler challenges in AA?

I should probably look at what time it is and if anyone is actually around before asking questions. :sweat:

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Originally Posted by Milady

Question -- Has anyone gotten 100% of the Riddler challenges in AA?

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I believe CM and Crusher have.

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Originally Posted by Tanthias

I believe CM and Crusher have.

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I'm working on it at the moment, and I wonder if there are any bugs with the secrets maps. I picked up the one for the medical center, and have gotten all the question marks except for one. This particular one is floating around to the east of the patient observation room, in the black area out of the map boundaries. I've even looked up a walkthrough to see all the secrets for that room, and there's nothing I've missed. I don't know why there's a question mark in such a random place. :shrug:

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Originally Posted by Milady

I'm working on it at the moment, and I wonder if there are any bugs with the secrets maps. I picked up the one for the medical center, and have gotten all the question marks except for one. This particular one is floating around to the east of the patient observation room, in the black area out of the map boundaries. I've even looked up a walkthrough to see all the secrets for that room, and there's nothing I've missed. I don't know why there's a question mark in such a random place. :shrug:

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Weird.

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to continue the zombie struggle for about an hour and a half. Night, if you go to bed before I return :hug:

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Originally Posted by Inferno.

New Top Gear in 4 minutes, so I'm off for a bit.

:wav:

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You know considering where they were that episode just didn't live up to the standard of the older specials like in America or Vietnam, I mean they are in the middle east and that episode could have been so much better, it was still great however. I guess top gear has just ran it's course now.

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Originally Posted by Ivolt

Luckily, with the Rollback, the only person who may remember my name by heart are Ray and Evans, and I know they're not going to do anything with it.

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Your last name starts with a B doesn't it?

There was a conversation on IRC about this a few months ago, I think you said your last name.

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Originally Posted by Fer!

Played some GH6 at a friend's house.

Jesus Christ, shit is awful, GH5 was great, but this?

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I can sum it all up in one word: Complacency. Guitar Hero is now a "brand name", and is practically pre-sold as soon as it's released. It seems for this installment, more focus is placed on star-power (Narration by Gene Simmons, part of the story based on Rush's 2112) than on gameplay.

I'm a bit of a GH cork-sniffer/purist... I say the series kinda started downhill after GH2. I used to like the in-jokes on the loading screen in the first two games... to get some of 'em, you'd have to know musicians and their quirks and habits ("Never let the drummer handle the money." Truth! :lol ). The "making-of" vids in the unlock shop were pretty cool too... of course, that's when they still used studio musicians to record a soundtrack for GH games. Now they just license the actual tracks for play. :bore:

Also, I see on Wikipedia that Soundgarden's Telephantasm album shipped with the early units of GH:WOR, reaching platinum status from sales of the game alone. How about that? I wonder how many copies of that CD were cast aside by kids who just wanted to play the game? Oh well... a Platinum disc looks great on your wall, no matter how you got it. :rolleyes:

(No disrespect to Soundgarden, by the way... I just think an album should stand on it's own merits, rather than ride to platinum status on the coat-tails of a megabrand.)

EDIT: Geez, Rockstar, cynical much? This is why I should avoid posting before bed... tired and b*tchy. :lol

Yep, point stands true, more when you realize that the Rock Band crew are the same that left the GH brand to rot after 2 and went on doing a highly successful franchise. :P Heck, they didn't have anything to do with Rock the 80's. :wacko:

I think that what I liked from GH5 was that they left the whole "OHHH SO FUCKING METAL AND I'M A 12 YO KID" to favour a more "all music is good" approach, and that's why I find that game enjoyable, not a masterpiece, but something I don't mind playing.

But then, they got into the WOOHOO WARRIORS OF FUCKING METAL WITH SONGS FOR TOUGH MEN WITH ATREYU AND DETHLOCK, WITH FUCKING MANLY METAL REM AND WHITE STRIPES thing and...well, I gave it a chance, that was my mistake. :wacko: At least they improved the vocals a little, but everything after RB3 feels like disgusting crap. :3

Backreading is a welcome escape from trying to fix other peoples' computers.

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Originally Posted by Milady

I have five. :P

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And I'm not one of them. I'm feeling so neglected. :(

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Originally Posted by Inferno.

I found it a little weird when people other than Cookie started calling me Dan, but I really don't care now. Cookie has always known me as Dan, since the DC++ days. :wacko:

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I started when we all started doing the IRC thing. Because bitches be changing their nicknames every 10 seconds.

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Originally Posted by Milady

/V\1L4DY ? :wacko:

I'm not very good at crazy internet alphabets.

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Originally Posted by Ivolt

You know, this rollback isn't terrible.

I mean, sure, we lost a ton of stuff, but at least I can look in my user CP and not be reminded of SHIT PRUDE FORCED ME TO WATCH.

OH GOD.

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For me, it's kind of the opposite. I had intended to watch a few things and then I cried and decided against it when Prude felt the need to use it as her theme. :shrug:

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Originally Posted by Gare

I actually found a site with the animations of every character in Ace Attorney, including Miles. I saved it for later use. :wacko:

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I personally like the Objection! site. You can make the screen with most of the attorneys, and add their theme song if you want.

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Originally Posted by Colamisu

And I'm not one of them. I'm feeling so neglected. :(

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It's not my fault you don't have one. :disagree:

Ah, there we go. It's even under 16 characters. :wacko:

It's a sad day when I have to bust out a grenade launcher for lowly zombies. (Because I really don't want to use molotovs since I might need those for leech people and the room has more zombies than 15 handgun shots can take out...)

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Originally Posted by Milady

It's not my fault you don't have one. :disagree:

Ah, there we go. It's even under 16 characters. :wacko:

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Oh, but I do. I was one of the many who messaged Fer when he was looking for Falseparadise.

And all of those characters are probably illegal. :wacko:

Is falseparadise still around?

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Originally Posted by Colamisu

Oh, but I do. I was one of the many who messaged Fer when he was looking for Falseparadise.

And all of those characters are probably illegal. :wacko:

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Falseparadise is like the Wild West of epforums. It's fucking awesome.

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Originally Posted by Colamisu

Oh, but I do. I was one of the many who messaged Fer when he was looking for Falseparadise.

And all of those characters are probably illegal. :wacko:

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Then it's not my fault you never wanted to be my friend. :disagree:

You can't even use spaces, as I recall, so probably.

Well, it seems the suscription emails are working again. :wacko:

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Originally Posted by Tassadar

Is falseparadise still around?

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I'm sure the forum is still hosted, but as far as I recall it's only used in case of emergency.

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Originally Posted by RetroSnake

I'm sure the forum is still hosted, but as far as I recall it's only used in case of emergency.

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Kind of like when the server crashes. :P

Last post on Dec. 25, 3:12 AM (GMT -5)

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Originally Posted by Tassadar

Is falseparadise still around?

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http://z15.invisionfree.com/FalseParadise/index.php?

Last post, Christmas day, by Tan.

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Originally Posted by RetroSnake

I'm sure the forum is still hosted, but as far as I recall it's only used in case of emergency.

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That's what I thought.

Well, it seems brother has turned on his torrents, this seems like a hint that I should get to sleep since I won't be able to use the internet for anything more demanding than a 56k-like connection.

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Originally Posted by Milady

Kind of like when the server crashes. :P

Last post on Dec. 25, 3:12 AM (GMT -5)

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Indeed. :P

Seriously though, no rules is awesome.

I really should be fucking off. Gotta drive to Conroe tomorrow for a going away party type thing. I probably won't though, no desire to drive.

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Originally Posted by Colamisu

http://z15.invisionfree.com/FalseParadise/index.php?

Last post, Christmas day, by Tan.

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OIC.

phpbb is such a horrible looking format for forums.
I'm on one warez forum which will remain nameless which still uses it.

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Originally Posted by Tanthias

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to continue the zombie struggle for about an hour and a half. Night, if you go to bed before I return :hug:

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Why do you keep molesting me?

:crying:

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Originally Posted by Tassadar

OIC.

phpbb is such a horrible looking format for forums.
I'm on one warez forum which will remain nameless which still uses it.

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phpbb is for losers who can't afford vB.

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Originally Posted by Fer!

Well, it seems brother has turned on his torrents, this seems like a hint that I should get to sleep since I won't be able to use the internet for anything more demanding than a 56k-like connection.

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I'm pushing my connection to see how fast it can go, I never go to the limit but it seems to be about 830 KBps.

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Originally Posted by RetroSnake

phpbb is for losers who can't afford vB.

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Truth.

Also vBulletin is easier to use.

It would seem that I should rerun through the train (I'm doing rather poorly ammo-wise). So I leave it up to you guys: Should I just delete the original vids and start over or leave those vids and add a note about why I may have more items/ammo when I restore the thread?

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Originally Posted by Fer!

Yep, point stands true, more when you realize that the Rock Band crew are the same that left the GH brand to rot after 2 and went on doing a highly successful franchise. :P Heck, they didn't have anything to do with Rock the 80's. :wacko:

I think that what I liked from GH5 was that they left the whole "OHHH SO FUCKING METAL AND I'M A 12 YO KID" to favour a more "all music is good" approach, and that's why I find that game enjoyable, not a masterpiece, but something I don't mind playing.

But then, they got into the WOOHOO WARRIORS OF FUCKING METAL WITH SONGS FOR TOUGH MEN WITH ATREYU AND DETHLOCK, WITH FUCKING MANLY METAL REM AND WHITE STRIPES thing and...well, I gave it a chance, that was my mistake. :wacko: At least they improved the vocals a little, but everything after RB3 feels like disgusting crap. :3

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I wasn't aware of the whole personnel shift from GH to Rock Band after GH2, but it makes perfect sense. Guitar hero 3 had a totally different feel to it, and I thought Rock the 80's wasn't really worth a mention.... still fun when you've got people over to play, but that's about all.

I'm not really a heavy metal guy, either... I like some of it (mostly the classic metal like Sabbath and Deep Purple), but not all. Gotta say, tho... "OHHH SO FUCKING METAL AND I'M A 12 YO KID"... I honestly lol'd when I read that! :lmao: I actually wound up trying to teach guitar to some of those 12 year old kids when I worked for my local music shop. I also had to deal with their youthful angst when they couldn't make those heavy "Guitar Hero" sounds come out of the $100 Strat copy that their mom bought 'em. :wacko:

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Originally Posted by Fer!

Yep, point stands true, more when you realize that the Rock Band crew are the same that left the GH brand to rot after 2 and went on doing a highly successful franchise. :P Heck, they didn't have anything to do with Rock the 80's. :wacko:

I think that what I liked from GH5 was that they left the whole "OHHH SO FUCKING METAL AND I'M A 12 YO KID" to favour a more "all music is good" approach, and that's why I find that game enjoyable, not a masterpiece, but something I don't mind playing.

But then, they got into the WOOHOO WARRIORS OF FUCKING METAL WITH SONGS FOR TOUGH MEN WITH ATREYU AND DETHLOCK, WITH FUCKING MANLY METAL REM AND WHITE STRIPES thing and...well, I gave it a chance, that was my mistake. :wacko: At least they improved the vocals a little, but everything after RB3 feels like disgusting crap. :3

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This is what I felt too. It doesn't help that GH6's guitar charts are the most illogical shit ever, while most of RB3's feel relatively close to playing the songs on an actual guitar.

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Originally Posted by Tanthias

It would seem that I should rerun through the train (I'm doing rather poorly ammo-wise). So I leave it up to you guys: Should I just delete the original vids and start over or leave those vids and add a note about why I may have more items/ammo when I restore the thread?

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No point in doing more work than you have to, just make a note.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

This is what I felt too. It doesn't help that GH6's guitar charts are the most illogical shit ever, while most of RB3's feel relatively close to playing the songs on an actual guitar.

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Good to know I'm not the only one who notices this... also good to know I'm not the only one who compares actual six-stringing to the layout of notes on Guitar Hero and Rock Band. My pals (who don't play guitar) used to give me a lot of static for wanting to compare playing an instrument to playing a game.

I always thought the programmers on guitar games where the layout feels natural must have actually been guitar players, or they ask for input from guitar players. This was part of what hooked me when I played the first two GH games. It was sorta like playing the songs with a band, only I didn't get that "oh sh*t" feeling if I dropped a note! :biggrin:

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Originally Posted by Rockstar1983

Good to know I'm not the only one who notices this... also good to know I'm not the only one who compares actual six-stringing to the layout of notes on Guitar Hero and Rock Band. My pals (who don't play guitar) used to give me a lot of static for wanting to compare playing an instrument to playing a game.

I always thought the programmers on guitar games where the layout feels natural must have actually been guitar players, or they ask for input from guitar players. This was part of what hooked me when I played the first two GH games. It was sorta like playing the songs with a band, only I didn't get that "oh sh*t" feeling if I dropped a note! :biggrin:

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Guitarists always drop notes. Try being the singer in a band. That shit is hard. :P

You in a band too, RetroSnake? Cool! :top: What kind of music do you guys do?

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Originally Posted by RetroSnake

Guitarists always drop notes. Try being the singer in a band. That shit is hard. :P

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True on both counts... I'm also my band's lead singer. We're a trio, so it doesn't leave a lot of room for mistakes, sadly. :-/ However, it forces me to keep my chops up, which is good, 'cause I tend to be lazy. :lol

Well, think I'd better hit the hay. 4AM here, and lots to do tomorrow. Good chattin' with ya... 'Night all. :bed: :sleep:

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Originally Posted by Milady

No point in doing more work than you have to, just make a note.

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If I restart, will do, thanks :nod:

(Managed to actually avoid a group of zombies this time around, so I have more ammo and might not need to. Time will tell.)

You know, I've have falseparadise in my bookmarks just in case the site goes down.

I forgot that.

I spent like, the entire time the site was down looking for the site.

Also, I have to shovel again. We may actually have a foot of snow.