they're cool as ****, but they're a pain to light pipes or anything that has a bowl with (plenty doable though!)
Yeaa so it seems, it'll be used to light Lucky Strikes primarily :wrex:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/jsbstash_2093_6427887)

I've used this zippo for several years, they are nice machines.
Indeed!
I have a zippo back home with David Hasselhoff on it.
Awesome =D
Theyre so addictive to flick open and closed, the old black ones hinges are completely worn and loose because of it
Haha yeah, I just discovered that myself

Yeaa so it seems, it'll be used to light Lucky Strikes primarily :wrex:

like some sort of demented chinaman.............. http://lucasforums.com/picture.php?albumid=16&pictureid=5840)

"What the **** are you talking about?!?? The chinaman is not the issue here, Dude. I'm talking about drawing a line in the sand, Dude. Across this line, you DO NOT... Also, Dude,.. 'chinaman' is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, please!"
:joy:

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/Stalker_Call_of_Pripyat_cover.jpg)

So far it's way better than Clear Skies, which was a hard, glitchy, buggy, computer breaking experience. The starting area is sort of cool in a few ways, but it's mostly just big areas of nothing. Only $20 and still atmospheric as hell. Even had a few scripted moments that were a really cool departure... and the shadows and lighting are still freaking awesome.

Though... oh my god, do not read the subtitles to the intro video... it's like the guy who wrote them wrote it from memory after hearing the voice over once. He says completely different things and cites completely different years and dates. Janky as hell...

I thought I was the only one who noticed how the intro made no sense at all... Oh well, i don't blame it. Its a russian to english translated game, and goddamn, its awesome

(I recommend S.M.R.T.E.R Mod... adds some awesome stuff)

Oh wow. I just remembered that I bought Shadows of Chernobyl ages ago on a deal of Steam but never played past the first 15 minutes (my old hardware issues). I'm assuming it still holds as a good game? Looks a bit outdated now, but I've been looking for a nice shooter rpg since ME2/Borderlands.

I wanted to see them with Slayer and Testament here in Toronto, but the show got canceled because of Tom Araya's back surgery. :(

Weak. Megadeth and Slayer were here less than a year ago, but I didn't go. I wish I did, but it should still be ****ing badass with Megadeth and Testament.

Are you still gonna be in TO when they're back in July?

I have two zippos, one from Germany and one from Chile. I just haven't used either or bothered to get any butane. I prefer BICs though.

Got my laptop back! Had to send it in to Lenovo repair after the screen wouldn't turn on last Tuesday. AND, it was free, even though I know it was out of warranty. When I called to check on the status since they hadn't called me in over a week to tell me the cost, they said it had already shipped and it was free because it was under warranty. Only thing I can think of is that they gave it to me for free to get me to renew the warranty. I'm not complaining though.

Oh wow. I just remembered that I bought Shadows of Chernobyl ages ago on a deal of Steam but never played past the first 15 minutes (my old hardware issues). I'm assuming it still holds as a good game? Looks a bit outdated now, but I've been looking for a nice shooter rpg since ME2/Borderlands.

It won't look outdated if you install the STALKER Complete 2009 Mod (http://artistpavel.blogspot.com/2009/04/stalker-complete-2009.html)

Oh wow. I just remembered that I bought Shadows of Chernobyl ages ago on a deal of Steam but never played past the first 15 minutes (my old hardware issues). I'm assuming it still holds as a good game? Looks a bit outdated now, but I've been looking for a nice shooter rpg since ME2/Borderlands.

I got it during the Steam deal too for something silly like Ј1.79. Haven't got around to playing it yet either, but I intend on playing it soon.

Damn... that looks beautiful. I fired it up last night and played a bit and I think I'm definitely gonna give it a go once I get back from my trip this weekend. Good thing I'm only a half hour in, I really want to restart with the Complete 2009 mod now.

Thanks, jon!

Weak. Megadeth and Slayer were here less than a year ago, but I didn't go. I wish I did, but it should still be ****ing badass with Megadeth and Testament.

Are you still gonna be in TO when they're back in July?

Nah, by then I'll be back in Norway. We've got some good shows coming up in TO though, like Kreator/Voivod/Nachtmystium, Immortal, and Weedeater/The Gates Of Slumber. Also, Alice In Chains, but it seems impossible to get tickets for that show without paying scalper prices.

Hubby just ordered this (http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/home/Desktops/alienware-aurora/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-aurora&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1)...

http://i.dell.com/images/global/products/desktop-alienware/alienware-aurora-superview-banner-en.jpg)

http://homerouterreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wrt610n.jpg)

Cisco/Linksys WRT-610n

Bought it, took it home, immediately put DD-WRT on it.

Hubby just ordered this (http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/home/Desktops/alienware-aurora/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-aurora&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1)...

Interesting coincidence ... I have this arriving tomorrow ...

http://www.baboo.com.br/conteudo/articlefiles/37524-Dell_Alienware_M11x_01.jpg)

Bought this today:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517wYSC%2BohL._SS500_.jpg)

Bought this today:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517wYSC%2BohL._SS500_.jpg)

they exuded such a nightwish feel i had to go look them up, christian metal, hehe :)

Lmao, they even have a guy in a bandana. The mohawk-dude in the background is the only thing that distinguishes them from Nightwish. I think they even had the same guy design their cover-art.

Lmao, they even have a guy in a bandana. The mohawk-dude in the background is the only thing that distinguishes them from Nightwish. I think they even had the same guy design their cover-art.
That and the fact that they are Finnish as well, lulz

Interesting coincidence ... I have this arriving tomorrow ...

Sweet. ;)

Sweet. ;)

Absolutely ... don't know if anyone has caught any of my Netbook gamer series for Gear Diary (if not, here is Jedi Knight (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/09/25/the-netbook-gamer-star-wars-jedi-knight-1997-fps/), Mysteries of the Sith (http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/07/the-netbook-gamer-star-wars-mysteries-of-the-sith-1998-fps/) and JKII (http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/24/the-netbook-gamer-star-wars-jedi-knight-ii-jedi-outcast-2002-fps/) ... with both Jedi Academy and Dark Forces coming soon ) ... but I love portable gaming and look to the m11x to expand that even further ...

Bought this today:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517wYSC%2BohL._SS500_.jpg)
http://craigswinejourney.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/jesus-facepalm-facepalm-jesus-epic-demotivational-poster-1218659828.jpg)

I finally got the Orange Box....yeaaahh.. >_>

having fun with TF2, though the only other game i really played online before was JK2, and it's taking time to adjust XD

Bought this today:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517wYSC%2BohL._SS500_.jpg)
It's cooler if your rock/metal~ish is about government
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/1986-Megadeth-PeaceSellsButWhosBuyi.jpg)

and whales
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/Mastodon.jpg)

and drugs
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/Sleep-Dopesmoker.jpg)

and tiger owls*
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/215373.jpg)

Also, listen to Megadeth's new stuff. Dave Mustaine is (now) totally hardcore Christian. He won't sing about demons and stuff, but torture and drag racers are still kosher. : V

* Does not actually contain songs about tiger owls, but does contain songs about, but not limited to: nomadic vikings, hunting walruses, wrestling moves, evil Robo-Cops, and Indian casinos. **

** Track guide: #11 Nomadic Sacrifice, #13 Tackle the Walrus, #5 No Holds Barred, #4 Tomorrow Police, and #1 I Hope The Ghosts of the Dead Haunt Yr Soul Forever

bhahaha, Valient Thorr!

and drugs
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/Sleep-Dopesmoker.jpg)


Quoted for emphasis. You haven't truly lived until you've smoked a fat one while riding away on the sonic waves of Dopesmoker.

Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke toward the riff filled land
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke toward the riff filled land
Proceeds the Weedian, Nazareth
Proceeds the Weedian, Nazareth
Creedsmen roll out across the dying dawn
Sacred Israel holy Mountain Zion
Sun beams down onto the sandcean reigns
Caravan migrates through deep sandscape
Lungsmen unearth the creed of Hasheeshian
Lebanon
Desert legion smoke Covenant is complete
Herb bails retied onto backs of beasts
Stoner caravan emerge from sandsea
Earthling inserts to chalice the greeen cutchie
Groundation soul finds trust upon smoking hose
Assemble creedsman rises prayerfilled smoke
Golgotha
Judgement soon come to mankind
Green herbsmen serve rightful king
Hemp seed caravan carries
Rides out believer with the spliff aflame
Marijuanaut escapes Earth to cultivate
Grow room is church temple of the new stoner breed
Chants loud robed priest down onto the freedomseed
Burnt offering redeems completes smoked deliverance
Caravans stoned deliverants
The caravan holds to Eastern creed
Now smokes believer
The chronicle of Sinsemillian
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke toward the riff filled land
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke Jerusalem.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/MMMPIE/frog2bong2.gif)

Guess I'll have to acquire that album then

Guess I'll have to acquire that album then

Hah, you mean torrent it.






: P

He actually meant he'll break into a record-store and steal it. They don't have internet in Finland.

Well. While we're talking about "acquiring" and "really good things"...


http://www.stuffwelike.com/stuffwelike/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/star-craft-2.png)


Played around with the Beta today. Not enough to give a definitive review, but it most definitely feels like Starcraft. Lots of fun so far.

Hah, you mean torrent it.






: P
:shades2:
He actually meant he'll break into a record-store and steal it. They don't have internet in Finland.
Yeah, good thing I brought a crowbar.
Played around with the Beta today. Not enough to give a definitive review, but it most definitely feels like Starcraft. Lots of fun so far.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF--

I want my beta-key :p

My very good thing for the day: I went on an ******* streak with a Striker on Domination on Favela on MW2, we had B and C, they had A and were attacking B. I just sat in the room to the right of B and Striker'd at them, 7 kills, harrier got me 2 more, 2 more Striker kills, Chopper Gunner, it got shot down, more shotgun (total luck too) and bam, 25 kill streak.

It's a good thing that gun is totally fair and balanced.

http://www.freebestmovies.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Alice-in-Wonderland-poster.jpg)

Took the kids to see it in 3D yesterday. It's a very enjoyable film, and Tim Burton's wonderful imagination is all over it, but the end was too much like LOTR Return of the King. 4/5.

The Hurt Locker wins best picture. Maybe now James Cameron will stop bothering me with his stupid big blue Indians.

http://pbfcomics.com/archive_b/PBF078-Nautical_Awards.jpg)

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/3017/1204350-final_fantasy_xiii_box_art_xbox360_ntsc_super.jpg)

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/3017/1204350-final_fantasy_xiii_box_art_xbox360_ntsc_super.jpg)

How is it? I don't own a PS3 or 360 :( I demand a review.

How is it? I don't own a PS3 or 360 :( I demand a review.

You could, you know, get one. I have two, for Christ's sake!

EDIT: I suppose there would have to be enough PS3/360 exclusives to get you to buy one.

You could, you know, get one. I have two, for Christ's sake!

Get a job, you damn drug-user! :mad:

How is it? I don't own a PS3 or 360 :( I demand a review.Only about 4 hours in, but I am enjoying it for the most part so far. I have not played any other FF games except III and IV for DS. Graphics are great even on a standard def tv (I am at parents' house and my hdtv is at school), so don't listen to the people saying the 360 version looks much worse than PS3. I like the battle system, though there have been a few times where I'll die and I won't know why since it seemed like I had full health. Also, there are SO MANY CUTSCENES. Like, more than any game I have ever played I would say. And so far it is completely linear, though I knew that going into it (and that is not always a bad thing). It's supposed to be 60+ hours though so I will probably have more thoughts down the line.

Only about 4 hours in, but I am enjoying it for the most part so far. I have not played any other FF games except III and IV for DS. Graphics are great even on a standard def tv (I am at parents' house and my hdtv is at school), so don't listen to the people saying the 360 version looks much worse than PS3. I like the battle system, though there have been a few times where I'll die and I won't know why since it seemed like I had full health. Also, there are SO MANY CUTSCENES. Like, more than any game I have ever played I would say. And so far it is completely linear, though I knew that going into it (and that is not always a bad thing). It's supposed to be 60+ hours though so I will probably have more thoughts down the line.


I heard that you don't really have full freedom to escape from the linearity until near the end of the game, which is a bit of a bummer, but seems pretty standard in the modern FF games. I just miss the classics like FF7/8/9 where you could fly around and explore the world map freely. I wish they would bring that back.

Got tickets this morning to see Michael Bublé (with quests Naturally 7) at Wembley Arena in October. If you don't know who they are, watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIviZRTOMbM&feature=related)

I'm so excited, I love them, I can't wait!

Couple more things I got recently:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516GpFvpNOL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RcGYgiHZL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31tfgFnsURL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21ymPJrG2OL._SL500_AA200_.jpg) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41sV%2BhqOTgL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414Jpsn69-L._SL500_AA240_.jpg) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51S45pI4w%2BL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61pFBIxx%2B3L._SL500_AA280_.jpg)

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/14735/1110759-wet_360_super.jpg)

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/14735/1110759-wet_360_super.jpg)

Ooh. 'N 18+ game? Dribbling wet deatils. Plz.

Ooh. 'N 18+ game? Dribbling wet deatils. Plz.

That's from the UK rating system (http://www.bbfc.co.uk/). It's not a "boobie game" >_>

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/200671b1.jpg)

Damn.

Well, got to hang out with friends who just bought final fantasy 13 for PS3. Pretty damn sweet. Nothing short of dazzling, mind-blowing graphics.

I'm not going to start playing it for a two weeks or so (after finals). But I got this from Goozex for a cool 1000 points and $1... I'm inundated with Goozex points right now, even after getting this I still have around 4000 points.

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/borderlands.jpg)

I also decided that I should own physical copies of my favorite albums. So I started out with my single most played album according to my Zune account.

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/d2c28ff2001e76c84a630de2d10592e0_fu.jpg)

and another that was available at the record store I popped into today:

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/zerstorer23/album-welcome-to-sky-valley.jpg)

To-one-day-buy list:
Mastodon's Crack the Skye and Blood Mountain,
Megadeth's Peace Sells and Rust in Peace,
Valient Thorr's new album that they're recording right now,
and Kyuss' Circus album.

been playing a lot of Star Trek Online, i rather enjoy it

been playing a lot of Star Trek Online, i rather enjoy it
Your ship's name better be good, 'cause I want a good laugh, Dath.

My friend Mike is a dumbass. Let me explain.

After buying Mass Effect 2 he said after he beat it he'd let me borrow it. Three days after it came out he called me to say he beat it, but he didn't get the perfect ending, so he was playing through it again. Then he failed to get it again, so playthrough number 3 was started. Once again, he failed. He started playthrough number 4, and then stopped playing. For a while. Finally I called him out on it, and mentioned that he had FFXIII and Dragon Age Awakening on preorder and had just bought Bad Company 2, he wasn't going to be touching it for a while, and he finally let me borrow it a few days ago.

Well, I just beat it on easy (I always run through games I know I'm going to enjoy on easy first and then go through on retarded difficulty because I have more fun that way) with my first Mass Effect Shepard, a male Vanguard. I got the perfect ending on my first playthrough. Mostly due to the fact that A) I'm not an idiot, B) I'm a completionist whore and upgraded the Normandy fully and did everyones loyalty quests, and C) I'm not an idiot.

To be fair, I guess if you're not a completionist whore like me it's possible to not get it, but at the same time, if you're truly a Mass Effect/Bioware fan, you're a completionist whore :p

What is the 'perfect' ending anyway?