[Steelyuhas]

Game of Thrones tv series update: dude, that episode.

SO GOOD

[Blue Ninja]

Game of Thrones tv series update: dude, that episode.

Haven't even watched last week's yet, I was too busy with school and The Witcher 2. :lol

Oh well, I've read all the books, come at me bro's. What happened in this episode?

[Steelyuhas]

Haven't even watched last week's yet, I was too busy with school and The Witcher 2. :lol Oh well, I've read all the books, come at me bro's. What happened in this episode?

No one will tell you. You will watch the episodes, and you will relish in enjoyment.

[Tashi]

No one will tell you. You will watch the episodes, and you will relish in enjoyment.

I actually thought it was just an ok episode. I was pretty lost and confused because of how it strays away from the books in some parts. I understood what was going on it just was a reaction to how it was different

[Steelyuhas]

I actually thought it was just an ok episode. I was pretty lost and confused because of how it strays away from the books in some parts. I understood what was going on it just was a reaction to how it was different

I try as much as possible to think of the show as an adaption of the novels as a whole, and realize that things are going to be different (continuously more so as the series goes on) and attempt to appreciate the show for being its own thing.

That episode was probably the most a single episode has strayed from the books, but I loved almost every scene, and thought it was easily one of the best episodes of the series so far.

[Tashi]

I try as much as possible to think of the show as an adaption of the novels as a whole, and realize that things are going to be different (continuously more so as the series goes on) and attempt to appreciate the show for being its own thing. That episode was probably the most a single episode has strayed from the books, but I loved almost every scene, and thought it was easily one of the best episodes of the series so far.

That's where we're different though. I don't dislike the show because it's not exactly like the books. However, I feel like it does a good job of being faithful and like you said, that episode strayed away more than any other. I was left confused by some scenes and there were other scenes I didn't really like at all. Joffrey scene, Little Finger's part at Renly's camp and Dany trying to get into Qarth. The guy vouching for Dany and them (we see him towards the end of Clash for the first time right? When Dany needs boats and shit?) I don't know they just didn't sit well with me) Rest of it was totally awesome though. Opening scene was hilarious and so was the scene with Tyrion and his cousin.

K no more spoilers for me, sorry.

[VivaciousJazzy]

Must. Not. Read. Black. Ink.

[TheOddOne]

People saying Black Ops 2 will have mechs.

Paging Kyle.

[Steelyuhas]

That's where we're different though. I don't dislike the show because it's not exactly like the books. However, I feel like it does a good job of being faithful and like you said, that episode strayed away more than any other. I was left confused by some scenes and there were other scenes I didn't really like at all. Joffrey scene, Little Finger's part at Renly's camp and Dany trying to get into Qarth. The guy vouching for Dany and them (we see him towards the end of Clash for the first time right? When Dany needs boats and shit?) I don't know they just didn't sit well with me) Rest of it was totally awesome though. Opening scene was hilarious and so was the scene with Tyrion and his cousin. K no more spoilers for me, sorry.

That guy that stood up for Dany is the one that houses her for the entirety of her stay in Qarth I believe. I really liked those other scenes you mentioned as well, maybe partially perhaps in relation to building for events and character arch's in later books.

Alright, no more Game of Thrones walls of black text from me haha.

[TheOddOne]

Frank is named Stinkles now? :lol

[ElzarTheBam]

Frank is named Stinkles now? :lol

About time his name reflected his odour. :P

[Zeouterlimits]

People saying Black Ops 2 will have mechs. Paging Kyle.

Mechs and 60FPS?!?
:-P

[Shadders]

So I have 3 Reach Achievements left to get, all need to be done on a Defiant map:

Stop the opposing team touching the flag in a 1-flag game

Assassinate someone as soon as they pop out of AL

Get a last man standing medal


Is there a playlist where I have a decent chance of these gametypes coming up? I've done the 1-flag one, but the opposing team quit before time up so it didn't unlock. :\

The other two should be doable if I could actually get a Defiant map to come up in MM. It seems silly that the only thing making these achievements hard is the low frequency of the appropriate map and gametype.

[WJD]

So I have 3 Reach Achievements left to get, all need to be done on a Defiant map: Stop the opposing team touching the flag in a 1-flag game Assassinate someone as soon as they pop out of AL Get a last man standing medal Is there a playlist where I have a decent chance of these gametypes coming up? I've done the 1-flag one, but the opposing team quit before time up so it didn't unlock. :\ The other two should be doable if I could actually get a Defiant map to come up in MM. It seems silly that the only thing making these achievements hard is the low frequency of the appropriate map and gametype.

For the love of god 343, please no more achievements like this in Halo 4.

[The Henery]

There hasn't been much incentive to play FF. No FF updates or changes, and I can't recall a FF weekly. Commendations won't keep people playing... I think?

The daily's have been dominated by Firefight for months now

[Fuchsdh]

So I have 3 Reach Achievements left to get, all need to be done on a Defiant map: Stop the opposing team touching the flag in a 1-flag game Assassinate someone as soon as they pop out of AL Get a last man standing medal Is there a playlist where I have a decent chance of these gametypes coming up? I've done the 1-flag one, but the opposing team quit before time up so it didn't unlock. :\ The other two should be doable if I could actually get a Defiant map to come up in MM. It seems silly that the only thing making these achievements hard is the low frequency of the appropriate map and gametype.

Considering you need Condemned Infection to come up, your only real hope is boosting.

[Shadders]

Considering you need Condemned Infection to come up, your only real hope is boosting.

Errgh.. would I be more likely to get it in Infection or DLC playlist?

[mastrbiggy]

Frank is named Stinkles now? :lol

That pretty much explains everything...

[Fuchsdh]

Errgh.. would I be more likely to get it in Infection or DLC playlist?

Only place to find the Defiant Infections is the Infection playlist. The Anniversary ones have to be done in Anniv FFA.

[wwm0nkey]

Off-topic as hell but does anyone here like Phantasy Star Online and want an invite to PSO2? Still have 2 invites left and the game is fucking amazing.

[Blueblur1]

Frank is named Stinkles now? :lol

That's his old GAF user name before he switched to OuterWorldVoice.

[kylej]

Mechs and 60FPS?!? :-P

Those dudes must not have the limited resources of a wholly-owned developer of one of the wealthiest corporations in the world making the start of a trilogy of their biggest franchise, the franchise that saved the corporation's billion dollar foray in the video game market a decade ago.

I hate limited resources. :(

[Pixel Samurai]

Off-topic as hell but does anyone here like Phantasy Star Online and want an invite to PSO2? Still have 2 invites left and the game is fucking amazing.

Me please!

[Gui_PT]

Off-topic as hell but does anyone here like Phantasy Star Online and want an invite to PSO2? Still have 2 invites left and the game is fucking amazing.

If no one else wants it, I'll take it!

[ElzarTheBam]

Holy shit at this Halo reach inspired speed painting!

It's from 2011, but I have never seen it before.

[TheOddOne]

Holy shit at this Halo 4 inspired speed painting! It's from 2011, but I have never seen it before.

Reminds me a lot of the Delivering Hope trailer. Great stuff.

[ElzarTheBam]

Reminds me a lot of the Delivering Hope trailer. Great stuff.

Yeah, I edited my post, you quoted it to make me look like a dumbass.

Why do you hate me OddOne? Why? : )

[TheOddOne]

Yeah, I edited my post, you quoted it to make me look like a dumbass. Why do you hate me OddOne? Why? : )

I hate because I love :P

In other news: nobody cares about Rare Ltd anymore, their project sounds cool.

[kylej]

I hate because I love :P In other news: nobody cares about Rare Ltd anymore, their project sounds cool.

I care about Rare. Nuts & Bolts and Viva Pinata were amazing and those weren't released very long ago. I still believe.

[ElzarTheBam]

I hate because I love :P In other news: nobody cares about Rare Ltd anymore, their project sounds cool.

Oh how miss pre-Kinect Rare, specifically N64 era Rare.

People usually say rare went down hill after the MS acquisition, but I don't believe that. They have still made awesome games such as grabbed by the ghoulies, kameo, viva piñata and B&K nuts and bolts.

All incredibly polished and fun.

Although, perfect dark zero was pretty terrible.

[Poker Face]

I hate because I love :P In other news: nobody cares about Rare Ltd anymore, their project sounds cool.

Killer Instinct 3 or a Conker sequel is all I want from rare.

Is that asking too much?

[FyreWulff]

Killer Instinct 3 or a Conker sequel is all I want from rare. Is that asking too much?

Not after what Microsoft did to Live and Reloaded.

[Hey You]

So I have 3 Reach Achievements left to get, all need to be done on a Defiant map: Stop the opposing team touching the flag in a 1-flag game Assassinate someone as soon as they pop out of AL Get a last man standing medal Is there a playlist where I have a decent chance of these gametypes coming up? I've done the 1-flag one, but the opposing team quit before time up so it didn't unlock. :\ The other two should be doable if I could actually get a Defiant map to come up in MM. It seems silly that the only thing making these achievements hard is the low frequency of the appropriate map and gametype.

We need to get another achievement boosting lobby in the next couple of weeks.

For the love of god 343, please no more achievements like this in Halo 4.

I like Multiplayer achievements, just don't make them map specific. It's fun to work for achievements and change my play style.

[Poker Face]

Not after what Microsoft did to Live and Reloaded.

oh god, i never really played live and reloaded...how can you screw up a remake...?

[FyreWulff]

oh god, i never really played live and reloaded...how can you screw up a remake...?

Don't even bring back any of the original multiplayer, cram in a pointless Van Hellsing reference that nobody will ever remember, censor the game harshly, ie bleeping words like "shit" which Nintendo left alone.

[ViewtifulJC]

oh god, i never really played live and reloaded...how can you screw up a remake...?

Rare found a way

or evil Microsoft did, if Fyrewulf is correct about their eeeeeeeevilness.

FUCK that game man...feels bad just thinking about it

[Poker Face]

Don't even bring back any of the original multiplayer, cram in a pointless Van Hellsing reference that nobody will ever remember, censor the game harshly, ie bleeping words like "shit" which Nintendo left alone.

thats so sad. conker's bad fur day was great on the N64, I can't believe MS wouldnt censor words when Nintendo didn't care.

[Karl2177]

We need to get another achievement boosting lobby in the next couple of weeks. I like Multiplayer achievements, just don't make them map specific. It's fun to work for achievements and change my play style.

I'm done with this semester in 2 weeks. I only have the 1-flag achievement left. I'd be down for one.

[TheOddOne]

Don't even bring back any of the original multiplayer, cram in a pointless Van Hellsing reference that nobody will ever remember, censor the game harshly, ie bleeping words like "shit" which Nintendo left alone.

I dunno how you can blame MS for that, but alas anything to make your claims viable. The censoring is MS fault though, ridiculous.

PGR it is then.

[Demoncarnotaur]

I had a friend from out of town over this weekend, so I'm just catching up now. One thing I noticed that I dont think anyone really talked about was that one of the pieces of concept art was for a MP map:

"halo4_environment-multiplayer-01.jpg"
Its not anything groundbreaking, but I still thought it was cool that we have a peak at a third MP map.

Anyways, onto catching up:

ODST pre-release stuff had interesting gameplay designs built into them.

Man, I had almost thought I imagined some of those images.. what vidoc does that come from again? I love the stuff they were doing with the highways.

Not sure how demanding this is, but at least in singeplayer I hope they keep persistent bulletholes and blood. Ever Halo since the blood and bullet holes disappear.

I would love that.. its a small, pointless little touch, but I still think it would be a cool one.. Also, I do think the blood should have a little more oomph, Im not talking gears, but if if you get a head shot it would be nice if there was a bit of a stronger spray or splatter.

Did anybody notice this render yet? *DMR RENDER* Hawt. Also, I too would like to reiterate that ODST has an awesome soundtrack and is a completely awesome game.

You know, it looks a lot better there, but I still think the new DMR is lacking..The textures seem really plain, or simple.

Best Reach egg.

I still need to do this..

Aw yeah, that one was a blast! Flying Pelicans and dropships was awesome too edit: hahahaha are you kidding me bobs

and this.

[TheOddOne]

"halo4_environment-multiplayer-01.jpg" Its not anything groundbreaking, but I still thought it was cool that we have a peak at a third MP map.

This looks like a map where jetpacks will be abused to death :(

[FyreWulff]

I dunno how you can blame MS for that, but alas anything to make your claims viable. The censoring is MS fault though, ridiculous. PGR it is then.

Well those bits were more Rare's decisions, and they at least had the cleverness to acknowledge the fact that the game was a port. It's too bad both verisons of the game came out when the console it was on was on it's way out..

thats so sad. conker's bad fur day was great on the N64, I can't believe MS wouldnt censor words when Nintendo didn't care.

N64 vs Xbox example

Microsoft and Sony are more censor-happy than Nintendo are. Notably, even though the game was pretty meh, the GameCube version of BMX XXX was the only uncensored one. There's other examples out there but that's a clear cut one.

[ElzarTheBam]

I had a friend from out of town over this weekend, so I'm just catching up now. One thing I noticed that I dont think anyone really talked about was that one of the pieces of concept art was for a MP map: "halo4_environment-multiplayer-01.jpg" Its not anything groundbreaking, but I still thought it was cool that we have a peak at a third MP map.

Sword Base 2.0

[Overdoziz]

I had a friend from out of town over this weekend, so I'm just catching up now. One thing I noticed that I dont think anyone really talked about was that one of the pieces of concept art was for a MP map: "halo4_environment-multiplayer-01.jpg" Its not anything groundbreaking, but I still thought it was cool that we have a peak at a third MP map.

Countdown 2.0?

Edit: Sword Base? That doesn't even make sense!

[Dax01]

Sword Base 2.0

Don't joke like that, man. :(

[Hypertrooper]

This looks like a map where jetpacks will be abused to death :(

The gameinformer caption was "Multiplayer characters will visit unusual new locations." I think it is more a concept art for Spartan Ops.

[Letters]

Frank is named Stinkles now? :lol

Setting the mood for the Halo 2 MP on xbla announcement.

[Poker Face]

Setting the mood for the Halo 2 MP on xbla announcement.

ಠ_ಠ

[WJD]

Setting the mood for the Halo 2 MP on xbla announcement.

don't toy with my heart like that

[zlatko]

Amazon has my Reach limited edition set to arrive tomorrow. Oh yeah!