Mr_Squid

I love how this thread has become 1/2 boobs, 1/4th COH IS RUINED FOREVER, and 1/4th actual discussion of the topic at hand.

*sniff* Truly...an epic for our times.

My little sister once named a character named "Dark Godess" who was an Empath/Rad defender with a MUTANT origin.

I also have a warshade named GIGA BREAKER LOBSTER, whose character concept could pretty much be summed up as "every crappy anime cliche in the book thrown into a blender"

My name is Maxwell Holland Eberlein, I'm from Chagrin Falls Ohio, I am 19 years old, and am currently attending the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah Georgia with a major in game design.

Hell, if anyone wants to friend me on Facebook go right ahead, just search Max Eberlein. I've been here long enough to trust you guys.

Well, I finally got my new computer, and am happy as a clam to see the redside raid scene actually picking up. Gratz at succeeding where I couldn't Llew!

Now THAT was a fun review to read. I love seeing people really just immerse themselves in my stories and you did just that, especially with all the in character dialog. Your review has encouraged me to take up pen once again and write some more arcs. Thanks a bunch!

Before I ask my question I want to make it clear that this might be a very stupid question.

So I just unboxed a brand new netbook running windows 7 (Don't worry, it may be small but it packs enough punch to run CoH), and since it lacks a physical disk drive I went to the NCsoft website and downloaded the PC client. Thing is, there was no installation bit. It just went right to the updater. Now it is downloading right now, but it seems to be taking a hell of a long time (8.4K per second). So I'm just wondering, will I have to wait out this entire download, or did I miss a step somewhere?

Ooh...I'm liking the Lenovo IdeaPad. The HP Mini looked nice too but the link on the site sent me to the Verizon Wireless site of all things, and they wanted to rope me into a wireless contract. Thanks but no thanks.

So yeah, I think I'll be going with the Lenovo for the netbook. Now to look at desktops.

I'm not on any loans actually. SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) gave me a huge scholarship just for doing well in High School and on my SAT's, so if I keep a B average I can get out of here with no loans at all. I actually would like to see your recommendations for netbooks, the more the better. I'll be e-mailing this entire thread to my parents for perusal.

Well just talked to my parents and they said they actually like the netbook/desktop combo idea, so I think I'm going with that. Price really isn't an issue, as Obama has said you can use tuition money to pay for any computer until the end of 2010 as long as its used for educational purposes. And since I am majoring in game design, I need a good gaming PC .

So, we have a netbook recommendation, talk to me about good bang-for-your-buck desktops.

Hrm. I'm liking the whole netbook/desktop idea, i'll have to consult with my parents on this since they're footing the bill.

One more thing. I really don't want to get something that is mostly in pieces. I would really like to buy a PC that comes with monitor, speakers, ect, and not have to assemble something from a bunch of disparate parts. I mean if I could I would, but that's really more of a hassle than me or my parents are willing to go through.

So yesterday I came home to find my laptop locked up with a fried motherboard. Bummer. However, me and my parents had already been talking about getting me a new computer anyways, and this looks like a good time to do so.

So I ask you, what do you think is the best gaming laptop out there? I'm currently unsure about the price range, so I'll get back to you guys on that one. I would like it to be able to run CoH on max settings (plus ultra mode), as well as upcoming games like Starcraft 2 and Mechwarrior.

Just start throwing ideas at me, let's see what sticks.

Well folks, I have bad news. It looks like I'm not going to be able to play for a while since my computer is, for lack of a better word; dead.

Let me explain. I came into my room this evening to find my computer locked up. This is something that has been happening since I first got the computer, so I didn't think much of it. I turned it off and when I tried to turn it back on only the power light went on. No monitor, no hard drive, no nothing.

So I called Toshiba tech support to see what was wrong, and as it turns out, my motherboard is fried. So my computer, and everything on it is gone forever.

Now me and my parents had been talking about getting a new computer anyways, but even with the death of my current computer that probably won't be for another few weeks at least.

Damnit, I'm going to miss you guys. Keep me updated though!

Hooooooly crap. On Champion server our main channel is called BMT of Champion and it is practically DEFINED by horrible miss tells. Below is the best one I have ever seen.

[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: r look him up on CoH faces. Hot. I'd let him enhance my slot, ya know :P
[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: o..m...g.
[BMT of Champion]Cobalt Azurean: Um.
[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: so sorry,
[BMT of Champion]Cobalt Azurean: You know.
[BMT of Champion]White Hot Flash: hah....threadworthy
[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: massive mt
[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: dont you dare.....
[BMT of Champion]Gideon F: I can't resist. Is yuor slotting still Red?
[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: ......
[BMT of Champion]Oromatic: Ok, maybe we should leave Shay alone for 5 minutes, and then get around to the slotting jokes
[BMT of Champion]Gideon F: What and miss out on being the first?
[BMT of Champion]Oromatic: Well clearly we need to wait until she has to re-enhance
[BMT of Champion]Gideon F: and slot for endurance and recharge
[BMT of Champion]Oromatic: She hasn't dinged yet, though
[BMT of Champion]MaskedSecretary: (does that take a respec?)
[BMT of Champion]Shaytanah: some one get Cherry on. She'll take the heat off me.
[BMT of Champion]Oromatic: You know, SOs are twice as... effective
[BMT of Champion]Cobalt Azurean: Anyways.
[BMT of Champion]Oromatic: Sorry, I had to
[BMT of Champion]Gideon F: The winner of the who posted Shays latest statement to the BMT thread is a mister Cobalt Azurian.

I decided to go with a DP/Cold Corruptor who is a witch whose guns shoot bullets made from the frozen blood of her enemies.

Sorry guys, looks like I won't be able to make it. My laptop cord decided at some point to get a big frayed spot in it and almost set the carpet on fire during its death throes. I ordered a new one (at the price of NINETY ******* DOLLARS), but even if it arrives tommorow the campus mail center doesn't open until Monday. So yeah, I got maybe two hours tops of usage left in this thing.

Sorry all, but good luck!

Sooo...what your saying is the game well be gone to the Americans?

For just a "stopgap" issue before GR, there is quite a few nice tidbits in here to get excited about! While I cannot take advantage of Ultra Mode until I get a new computer this summer, the TF/SF enhancements as well as all the little QoL tweaks make up for it. Quite excited now.

Good luck with Grad School and all that! We'll always keep a spot here for you!

I'll gladly serve as targetter and blue team lead!