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View Poll Results: Are you buying it?
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Well, yeah! 7 votes (38.89%)
Probably. It's not at the top of my list though. 2 votes (11.11%)
Nope. I hate Halo. 6 votes (33.33%)
I'm holding off; I don't know if I'm interested anymore 3 votes (16.67%)
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Kevin Bogues
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:10 PM
 
Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
Only problem is you might have to travel to Pittsburgh. (Not the travel part)
I hate you (second time in less than an hour, your on a roll today)

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Sep 13, 2010, 07:15 PM
 
Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
I hate you fatty.
Don't blame me, blame nostalgic memories of the NN crew having hilarious times on H3, blame that sweet ass Forge clip from today, blame Bogues for bein so damn sexy.

Now I not only get to transition away from keyboard and mouse FPS to game-pad FPS, but floaty robot in space game-pad FPS.

Oh yeah, BTW, first couple of nights I am not even considering campaign mode. I'd rather cut my teeth in multi.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:19 PM
 
Originally Posted by sek929 View Post
blame Bogues for bein so damn sexy.


Oh yeah, BTW, first couple of nights I am not even considering campaign mode. I'd rather cut my teeth in multi.
Dakar i apologize but i think fatty just stole the title of "quote of the day"

I think i'm on that train, and we need to set up some 4-player co-op action (Firefight/campaign),
I'm getting giddy like a school girl now...
I cannot wait for the first Dakar recap of multi (full of pictures), honestly those recaps and gaming nights made me read this forum on a daily basis, i think before our H3 meets i posted 10 times on NN'
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:21 PM
 
Alright! MacNN Halo Reach meetup tomorrow night. Who do we have so far?

Stogie
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Jawbone
KCros

I'm sure we can get Subie, Eurypho and Saint to join us.

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Sep 13, 2010, 07:23 PM
 
I'm getting my video capture card ready!

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Sep 13, 2010, 07:26 PM
 
Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth View Post
This is what I find interesting about the game. I have a better K/D (been working hard not to be a drag on TS), but kb here is a waaaaay better player than me.
December 17th 2007

just wanted to kick off the Reach gaming right.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:28 PM
 
I need to stop doing that
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:29 PM
 
Dakar bought it too, since now that I'll be playing he'll only have the comfort of his cold tears as lube without Reach.

I think he said that his crew isn't getting the game, though now maybe they will be convinced to.

I'm mostly excited for the first couple of times I decimate Jawbone. He escaped my torment for H3, now it is trial by fire.

Bogues, any word on apsolid getting this game? I hope not, since I hate someone on my level.
the bragging begins, see what you guys have done?
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:32 PM
 
All I need are plasma grenades. If Fatty kills me, he's coming with me.

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Sep 13, 2010, 07:34 PM
 
Originally Posted by sek929 View Post
Bogues, any word on apsolid getting this game? I hope not, since I hate someone on my level.
Yes sir, he's had it pre-ordered for months.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:35 PM
 
Originally Posted by Kevin Bogues View Post
and bioshock 2 single player some time after Bioshock: Infinite
Thank god that's not out until 2012.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:37 PM
 
Originally Posted by sek929 View Post
Oh yeah, BTW, first couple of nights I am not even considering campaign mode. I'd rather cut my teeth in multi.
Oh Jesus, at least campaign would be good practice to reacclimate to the gay-ass physics, not to mention an opportunity to familiarize myself with all the new weapons and gimmicks. Errr, abilities.

Originally Posted by Kevin Bogues View Post
Dakar i apologize but i think fatty just stole the title of "quote of the day"
You are retarded.

Originally Posted by klb5090 View Post
December 17th 2007
More proof that Halo is the inferior series.

Originally Posted by sek929 View Post
Dakar bought it too, since now that I'll be playing he'll only have the comfort of his cold tears as lube without Reach.
I believe we had an unspoken agreement that if one if us cracked the other had to buy.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:41 PM
 
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More proof that Halo is the inferior series.
how so?
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 07:43 PM
 
You're obviously not better than me.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:04 PM
 
Well, now that I've got Reach on the brain STALKER isn't going to cut it for tonight.

MW2 anyone?
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:17 PM
 
Wouldn't Halo 3 make more sense?
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:19 PM
 
I guess so, but I didn't think anyone would show interest in that game.

I'd play H3, it'll be brutal, but I'll play.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:33 PM
 
I can't see how it'll be any more brutal than Reach.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:34 PM
 
Well, at least they'll be fresh stuff in Reach noone is used to yet, H3 has been getting mastered more and more the day we stopped playing.

I'll turn on the 360 and let your game choice decide the evening.
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:38 PM
 
I should probably get to making dinner then, eh?
     
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Sep 13, 2010, 08:45 PM
 
My foot is already tapping.
     
The Final Dakar
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Sep 13, 2010, 11:32 PM
 
Jesus Christ this game (halo 3) is terrible. Anyone who ever complained about dying to the same weapon too much in MW2 will love this. It's a ****ing BR fest. Correction: It's a BR while touching the ground as little as possible fest.

Oh, I swear Bogues, if they didn't solve the problem of playing 2 on 5 thanks to quitters, I will come to Pittsburgh to personally kick you in the balls. 2 of the first 4 games fatty and I played we spent in hiding because our team quit out (But hey, the host migration works! Which is great when you don't want to play the match anymore because its so lopsided).

I can't wait til Euthphro realizes I'll bitch more playing this game than I ever did in MW2.
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 12:39 AM
 
Halo is something I will never really "get into" due to Bungie selling out to MS. Yeah, I hold a grudge. **** them. I pirated the hell out of it, and promoted pirating it, because I hate them.
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 01:04 AM
 
Originally Posted by Stogieman View Post
Alright! MacNN Halo Reach meetup tomorrow night. Who do we have so far?

Stogie
Fatty
Bogues
Jawbone
KCros

I'm sure we can get Subie, Eurypho and Saint to join us.
I'm assuming we're hitting multiplayer? I'll be on just after 8 pacific time.

Or will there be some 4 player campaign as well?
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 01:28 AM
 
If there are more than 4 people then we'll have to do multiplayer.

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Sep 14, 2010, 01:48 AM
 
Are you seriously going to get it at midnight and call in sick?
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 01:55 AM
 
I don't know about the calling in sick part but yeah.

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Sep 14, 2010, 05:07 AM
 
Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
Oh, I swear Bogues, if they didn't solve the problem of playing 2 on 5 thanks to quitters, I will come to Pittsburgh to personally kick you in the balls. 2 of the first 4 games fatty and I played we spent in hiding because our team quit out (But hey, the host migration works! Which is great when you don't want to play the match anymore because its so lopsided).

I can't wait til Euthphro realizes I'll bitch more playing this game than I ever did in MW2.
One of the little "fun facts" that popped during matchmaking stated that if you frequently quit games early, you will get probation. Quit a game early during probation and matchmaking will be disabled for 15 minutes. It didn't say how long probation lasted.

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Sep 14, 2010, 05:27 AM
 
Picked up my copy tonight. The line for the midnight release at my local GameStop was slightly longer than the line for MW2. I was surprised considering the MW2 line consisted of both xbox and PS3 users.

I want to tell you about the awesome time I had playing firefight but it's 2:30am. Sorry Fatty no screenshots tonight.

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Originally Posted by Stogieman View Post
One of the little "fun facts" that popped during matchmaking stated that if you frequently quit games early, you will get probation. Quit a game early during probation and matchmaking will be disabled for 15 minutes. It didn't say how long probation lasted.
There's something I suggested during the days of Halo 3.
     
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Originally Posted by Stogieman View Post
Picked up my copy tonight. The line for the midnight release at my local GameStop was slightly longer than the line for MW2. I was surprised considering the MW2 line consisted of both xbox and PS3 users.
That just means Halo has more psychotic fans. Not surprising.
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 10:23 AM
 
Picking up my copy at 10 AM, late as usual. I'll be on this afternoon, then again at night. I'm sure I'll see some of y'all out there.
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 11:46 AM
 
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Hmmm. This Forge stuff could be interesting.
I suppose you guys will expect one work of genius out of me before this is all over.
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 01:11 PM
 
I have big expectations, I may actually try and construct some things myself, all the addictions to forge should make it much more "idiot friendly"
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 01:15 PM
 
I was impressed by how expansive some of the maps look in that video. Makes it regrettable the game only supports 16 players (as far as I know).

Still looked like they set-up several racing tracks of all things.
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 02:05 PM
 
I'm definitely going to be sinking my teeth into Forge.

If I didn't have a meeting for the second night in a row, I'd be playing for 6 straight hours once I get off work.
     
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Originally Posted by Stogieman View Post
One of the little "fun facts" that popped during matchmaking stated that if you frequently quit games early, you will get probation. Quit a game early during probation and matchmaking will be disabled for 15 minutes. It didn't say how long probation lasted.
Much needed. That, or a way out for the last guy or two on a team without being penalized for staying. There's nothing I hate more than 2(or 1) vs 4 because some team members chickened out.
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Kevin Bogues
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Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
I suppose you guys will expect one work of genius out of me before this is all over.
How many MS points do i need to send your way to get you to make me a Reach signature
     
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Much needed. That, or a way out for the last guy or two on a team without being penalized for staying. There's nothing I hate more than 2(or 1) vs 4 because some team members chickened out.
There should definitely be a prompt to allow a forfeit.

So, all this talk is leading me to believe that the same shit is going to happen. And just watch - you'll be able to dodge probation by pulling the ethernet cord (or dashboarding) rather than quitting.

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How many MS points do i need to send your way to get you to make me a Reach signature
None. I'm not sure if I still have the font, and if I do its not handy. Not sure what you'd want, anyway.
     
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Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
None. I'm not sure if I still have the font, and if I do its not handy. Not sure what you'd want, anyway.
anything would be better than using the re-size/crop function in "preview"
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 02:50 PM
 
You want me to cut up the cover in some pleasing way?
     
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Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
You want me to cut up the cover in some pleasing way?
i'm up for anything, i've never had a real sig in my NN career, so put my name in there if you can since i'll use it for the next few years (or until Halo: Master Chief strikes back or Halo: Just Dance with grunts, any of M$'s halo games)
     
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Sep 14, 2010, 02:59 PM
 
Best I can tell, sek, we ordered roughly an hour or so too late for it to arrive today. Not that it wasn't obvious already.
     
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Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
Best I can tell, sek, we ordered roughly an hour or so too late for it to arrive today. Not that it wasn't obvious already.
Mine has yet to arrive (according to the gf), out for delivery as of 7:45am today.
     
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Best I can tell, sek, we ordered roughly an hour or so too late for it to arrive today. Not that it wasn't obvious already.
Boooo...

Tonight sounds like a wash for gaming then, unless you can rally the troops for MW2. I don't think I can take another night of nothing but Social Slayer.
     
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I should introduce you to Team Fortress. bwahahaha
     
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No, MWs major flaw is the atrocious spawning system.
Man, if only you witnessed last night.
     
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Good enough, Bogues?
     
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I should introduce you to Team Fortress. bwahahaha
Hell I'd try it out, the only game on the Orange Box I haven't played to death....or at all.
     
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Hell I'd try it out, the only game on the Orange Box I haven't played to death....or at all.
Alright it's on. You'll be surprised. I've never met a more balanced game.
     
 
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