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Quote:We attacked Primal Duray first. He teleported ONCE, maybe 45 seconds into the fight. Shortly after that, we held him. He did not teleport again and we got zero air strikes. So.... a cakewalk.Originally Posted by GATE-keeper
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Quote:Originally Posted by CrazyJerseyan
In the ninety-sixth annual contest, held on July 4, 2011, four-time-defending champion Chestnut won his fifth title by consuming 62 hot dogs and buns (HDBs) in ten minutes.And this is how we're measuring ourselves now?Quote:Originally Posted by MaestroMavius
Basic advancment of the species, see also Evolution.
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Quote:That's fine. Leave it to me to decline to join your league due to the leader apparently being either indecisive, deceptive or just incompetent.Originally Posted by shaggy5
His response, "That's fine, but next time leave it to me to form"
If someone doesn't announce what trial they will be doing, I ALWAYS ask. If I get a BS response, I don't join. -
Quote:Yeah, but there sure were morons on both sides in that exchange. If I'd been seeing that chat, I'd have gotten some popcorn and enjoyed the show.Originally Posted by SolarSentai
I read through this twice and I still can't 100% tell if the Tanker was trolling or not.
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Quote:We care. Some people objected to the selling itself. Some objected to the sanctimony of the 'community service' claim. Up until his last post, it was all pretty much supposition and opinion based on limited information. With his last post, by his own words, his character has now been established.Originally Posted by TwoHeadedBoy
Well. You guys pissed him off now. Good job.
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Quote:Comment on keyboards. I had to replace two previous keyboards because they would not accept multiple keypresses that I normally use in CoH (jumping+forward+turning). Unfortunately, this is not something you can predict. It has to do with the internal wiring of the keyboard. You can avoid it by going with a keyboard specifically designed for gaming or by trial and error (which I did, since basic keyboards are cheap).Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
I think the linked keyboard is the same model I'm currently typing on. It's dirt cheap but has very nice action. I used it with my previous build and am still using it. I like it so much, I have a spare sitting in the closet for when this one wears out. -
Quote:Then you don't.Originally Posted by Airhammer
ill be honest I am not sure. Im not even sure if I need Raid or FireWire.
You don't 'need' it. I WANTED it. The difference is noticeable. Since it eliminates seek time, it's most noticeable when loading many small files vs a handful of large ones. It makes a huge difference starting up Windows or loading Photoshop. Playing CoH, not so much. And when I say, "not so much", I THINK it's faster, but the difference is small enough it might just be perception.Quote:Ive thought about a SSD for the operating system and some other stuff, but I dont know if I really need that.
I had Intel in my last build, Asus in my current one. Intel mobos can be pricey.Quote:Not sure on Mother Board.. Asus or Intel I guess.
The larger HD isn't going to be slower. They all run at 7200 RPM.Quote:500MB hard drive. I dont need 1TB.. Id rather have a smaller faster HD
Buy a quality case so it has good fans already, rather than having to replace the existing fans in a cheap case.Quote:Need good fans.. 120mm and quiet
Also, it's significant extra work and cost. Unless you go with a permanently sealed system. Corsair makes a whole array of them. I've never even considered them so I can't offer an opinion.Quote:No Liquid cooling.. dont trust it.. just the thought of liquid around electronics scares the crap outta me.
You know, on-board sound USED TO suck like a tornado, but it's gotten pretty good in the past few years. What I normally do is build the system without a sound card and see how the mobo sound is. Two builds ago (Intel mobo), the audio picked up interference from other components and getting a discrete sound card fixed that. On my current system, I am using the audio on the Asus mobo and am very happy with it.Quote:Need a good but not necessarily great Sound card.. -
Quote:Apparently a glutton for punishment, though.Originally Posted by Arcanaville
and I did all ten thousand monkeys for the original Zookeeper in one four hour stretch on a bet. I'm not exactly a whiner when it comes to badges.
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Actually, you don't need to cancel first. Just go to your account management page and click the banner for the holiday offer. I bought the 12+2 on my main account and 6+1 on my second account. No problems.
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Quote:Usually true, but some big PSU names make cases also. I got a really good deal on my Antec 900 case with an Antec 650 watt PSU installed. A lucky break, since I was absolutely dead set on an Antec power supply and I happened to like the looks and features of the case.Originally Posted by Call Me Awesome
I suggest a mid tower ATX case WITHOUT a PSU... the power supplies that come with most cases are crap you'll throw away anyway.
Coincidentally, my current system has a Zalman cooler. I've heard that the most recent stock coolers from Intel are the first ones that aren't basically junk. Having said that, if you plan to stress the system AT ALL, you want a better cooler. A more efficient cooler will also help keep the noise down as the fan (or fans) won't have to work so hard. I have this cooler. It's 6" tall and weighs 1.6 lbs. If you go with a big cooler, be aware of the width of the case to be sure it can accommodate something that tall. I run 8 instances of SETI@home 24/7 so my CPU is running at 100% capacity all day, every day.Quote:You'll also want a good CPU heat sink/fan, I've had good luck with Zalman
Yeah. I think the latest estimate was 3rd quarter 2012 for this to get back to normal. If you have an extra hard drive lying around, you might want to think about getting a small Solid State Drive now for the OS and programs and using an old HD for the data, then buy a newer and larger HD for the data once prices get back to normal. You can get a big name 64GB SSD for $110-120. I have a 128GB Crucial SSD and loading big apps (Windows, Photoshop) flies. If you go with a regular HD, I'd second that particular drive. I have an earlier version from that same line.Quote:Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
And I can ramble all day about computer hardware. We need most posters so I have more to comment about.
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I never noticed the date. But I do know the three of them had gone to see 'Zorro'.
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Quote:The bottom line is that he has something of perceived value and is selling it. No more, no less. I don't see it as shady or sleazy and I definitely don't see it as a community service.Originally Posted by TwoHeadedBoy
The bottom line is that he is providing in game things to people that they might be willing to pay Inf for.
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Quote:um, because you team with exhibitionists?Originally Posted by Impish Kat
It's a thing I've gotten used to, but I do remember when I first started playing I thought it was odd.... "Why do I need to see everyone else's junk?"
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Quote:During the last such loyalty program (for the Vanguard stuff), you would have been fine. Official word was that as long as the account was active for any part of a day, it counted as not lapsed.Originally Posted by Montaugh
So my account lapsed for a few hours from VIP status to Premium status, I'm now back to VIP status... am I now removed from the Loyalty program because of that slip up?
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Quote:It sounds like you were on a team, so this wouldn't matter. Your TEAM needs to inflict at least 10% of the damage to kill him. Of course, if you're solo, you're a team of one.Originally Posted by Todogut
Did my character not do enough damage to the giant monster to earn the badge? I was playing a mastermind, and my robots did damage while I healed and debuffed.
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I know some of the usual places like Tiger Direct and New Egg but any other places I should look for parts.
Not in my book. I've built my past 3 systems and buy everything from NewEgg.
Im figuring to spend around 1000-1200 and I can build it slowly as I dont have all the money right now.. Ive never put a PC together from scratch but i have replaced Ram. hard Drives, Video cards etc etc.. and I think i am pretty bright.
Having done all those things, the only aspect that would be even slightly challenging is applying thermal compound to the CPU and mounting the heat sink. There are plenty of tutorials for this on the web on tech sites and youtube. Personally, I'm a fan of Arctic Silver and went by the guides on their site www.arcticsilver.com
Also, I would suggest DON'T build it slowly. The technology is improving constantly and better components come out all the time. You gain nothing by building it gradually. Save your money and then buy everything at once.
I have no idea what kind of case to get.
Pick a good name brand. My current case is from Antec, the previous was from Thermaltake. First, figure out how big a video card you'll be getting and if you must have certain connectors in specific places. Do you need 8 USB connectors? Do you need Firewire on the front panel? On the top? Do you need four external drive bays?
I have no idea how much power supply I should get
The other components will determine that. AFTER you select all your other parts and review the power requirements of the video card, go to a site like this one and tell it everything you're installing. It will advise how big a power supply you need. It will also suggest how much surplus to factor in to account for aging and if you plan to run the system 24/7 (like I do).
I am thinking an Intel 5 or an AMD chip ( my understanding is that some AMD's are cheaper and run quite well for what I am doing ). I dont think I need an i-7.
Yep. An i5 should be fine, based on your first paragraph. I'm not familiar with AMD's product line.
I need advice on how to keep it quiet and cool.
Yeah... well, the #1 way to keep it cool is to add fans... which makes it noiser. Keep one thing in mind - bigger fans are better. A larger fan doesn't need to spin as fast as a smaller one to move the same amount of air. This is one reason I picked my case (Antec 900). It has a 22cm diameter fan in the roof of the case. Yes, that's about the size of a DINNER PLATE (almost 9"). -
Quote:Well, he and Hobbes would probably cause a lot of.... oh, Calvin SCOTT. Never mind.Originally Posted by Gold Sonya
I Wonder What Calvin Scott Would Do With The Fireworks?
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Quote:Firstly, how is the phrase "more casual friendly" consistent with "by any objective measure"? "Casual friendly" is a VALUE judgement.Originally Posted by EvilGeko
The trial system by any objective measure is more rewarding, the tasks are faster to run, more casual friendly, and content has been added MUCH quicker than the Alpha system.
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I'm outraged by that comic where Beefcake is a massive dude, but Castle is this scrawny dork!
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Quote:And I call BS on that interpretation. When you get drops from farming, they are created out of nothingness. It's something that did not exist before. When you grab a name, you're taking an existing and limited resource. If you farm and get a purple, it doesn't stop anyone else from getting purples. When you camp a name, no one else can have it.Originally Posted by TwoHeadedBoy
I guess I just view it the same way that I view farming. Sure, people are profiting off of the recipe drops they get and/or ticket rolls they make, but they are also helping out the community by making items available that folks would like to purchase.
Again, as I stated, I don't have a problem with the behavior. My only problem is with characterizing it as a 'community service'. -
Once upon a time, when the final healing badge was for ONE BILLION points healed, I had gotten the first 3 badges (and more than half-way to the fourth one) on my scrapper using Aid Other. Now that the healing badge requirements have been reduced (TWICE!), using Aid Other is actually viable - but tedious. At any rate, I got my badges back then so I finished them in the Arena since a billion points was beyond ludicrous.
Regarding the reduction in the badge requirement, the final badge was reduced by a factor of TEN, then AGAIN by a factor of ten. With the stupendous AoE heals anyone can get from the Destiny incarnate slot, the badges shouldn't be too hard to obtain in normal play. Get on a Rikti mothership raid with 47 other people and set the heal to auto-fire.
Mez - Like Snow Globe suggests, I used two Sappers (even con). -
Quote:I have five catgirls.Originally Posted by Aneko
For the sake of the topic, then: I do play some superheroic princesses.
Is that good or bad?
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Quote:At that age, it seems she is simply parroting things rather than actually understanding the situation. Maybe she'll grow up thinking a certain way because that's what she was told to think. Not seeing any improvement there.Originally Posted by Golden Girl
It's never a bad thing for the next generation of feminists to start early
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Quote:Okay, but it should be blatantly obvious that other people *DO* see a difference. Personally, I don't care. I do agree, though, that referring to it as a 'service to the community' is a crock. A service would be handing them out for free. Getting some good names and then deciding to profit from it is just human nature. But don't try to paint it as being altruistic in any way.Originally Posted by TwoHeadedBoy
I fail to see the difference between selling a name you no longer use for Infamy, or respecing a character who you no longer play out of some enhancements and selling them for infamy... But I don't see anyone complaining about the market and calling THAT selfish.
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Quote:Only the tech ones. Unless they fixed it recently, the magic ones aren't working right.... or not like the tech ones. I dunno which way is 'right'.Originally Posted by DarkGob
Base portals that were previously set up for Galaxy City will also take you to the Echo.