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Games / I have $35 worth of Riot Points. Someone give me something.
« on: May 11, 2014, 06:20:10 PM »
Title's pretty self-explanatory. Add me on Steam if you're interested.
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Games / GRID: Autosport - GRID 2, but more like GRID 1
« on: April 23, 2014, 01:48:17 PM »
clicking goes to website
Coming June 24 in North America, June 27 in Europe
GRID: Autosport is the tenth iteration in the TOCA Touring Car series, and a sequel to GRID 2. GRID: Autosport will include 22 new, circuit-based tracks with multiple route options, providing for 100 provisional tracks available for racing.
Although it will have an arcade feel, GRID: Autosport is marketed as a semi-realistic racing game with sim-esque elements. This includes improved handling, authentic racing models, and wait for it...
...the re-introduction of in-car views holy stuff where was this in GRID 2.
Other features include the introduction of new disciplines, such as rally and open-wheel racing, and racing clubs, which you can form with friends to race other clubs online.
More information can be found in the introduction blog post.
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Games / Red Orchestra 2 will be free to download for the next 24 hours.
« on: April 22, 2014, 04:08:00 PM »
You will be able to download Red Orchestra 2 from its main store page for the next 24 hours a few hours or so following the posting of this topic.
This isn't a free weekend. Once you download it, you keep the game forever. A free weekend for the Pacific Theatre counterpart Rising Storm is happening this weekend.
Seriously, RO2 is a great game. If you enjoy World War II shooters that are, for the most part, realistic, I would highly recommend you download it.
This isn't a free weekend. Once you download it, you keep the game forever. A free weekend for the Pacific Theatre counterpart Rising Storm is happening this weekend.
Seriously, RO2 is a great game. If you enjoy World War II shooters that are, for the most part, realistic, I would highly recommend you download it.
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Games / PSA: Avoid Garry's Mod
« on: April 19, 2014, 12:30:04 AM »
Garry's Mod is being messed with by a hacker who's manipulating Lua code to send a virus that changes people's names and make them spam "VINH'LL FIX IT" or "FIX IT VINH."
The virus is being transmitted through infected servers that contain !!! or # in the name. Avoid these servers in particular, and if an individual with a name akin to the phrases above joins your server, leave immediately. The virus is most likely harmless, but manipulation to the code (a prominent add-on developer was implicated in the code a few hours after the virus' spread) may lead to a change in potency.
I would avoid Gmod entirely until the issue is resolved.
EDIT: The issue has been resolved. Gmod's been updated, and the exploit has been fixed, but it is recommended that you uninstall and reinstall the game entirely before playing online.
The virus is being transmitted through infected servers that contain !!! or # in the name. Avoid these servers in particular, and if an individual with a name akin to the phrases above joins your server, leave immediately. The virus is most likely harmless, but manipulation to the code (a prominent add-on developer was implicated in the code a few hours after the virus' spread) may lead to a change in potency.
I would avoid Gmod entirely until the issue is resolved.
EDIT: The issue has been resolved. Gmod's been updated, and the exploit has been fixed, but it is recommended that you uninstall and reinstall the game entirely before playing online.
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Games / DayZ SA: Wandering the Wastes — with MackTheHunter [OFFLINE]
« on: March 07, 2014, 05:50:59 PM »
Mack and I are walking around Chernarus trying not to get shot.
Come watch our journey across the wasteland of Chernarus.l
Come watch our journey across the wasteland of Chernarus.l
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Off Topic / The Oscars Thread - Rant about how American Hustle doesn't deserve an award
« on: March 02, 2014, 12:56:50 PM »
clicking leads to oscars website
It's that time of year again. I'm pretty sure the Oscars require no introduction, but here's a Wikipedia excerpt:
Quote from: Wikipedia article, "Academy Awards"
The Academy Awards, commonly known as The Oscars, is an annual American awards ceremony honoring achievements in the film industry. Winners are awarded the statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is much better known by its nickname Oscar. The awards, first presented in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, are overseen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
The awards ceremony was first televised in 1953 and is now seen live in more than 200 countries. The Oscars is also the oldest entertainment awards ceremony; its equivalents, the Golden Globes for foreign and domestic productions (film and television) the Emmy Awards for American television, the Tony Awards for theatre, and the Grammy Awards for music and recording, are modeled after the Academy Awards.
Ellen DeGeneres is hosting this year, and for those of us in the US, it'll be on ABC at 7 PM EST, 4 PM PST. Sorry everyone else, you're on your own.
Here are the nominees for the major categories:
BEST PICTURE
- American Hustle
- Captain Phillips
- Dallas Buyers Club
- Gravity
- Her
- Nebraska
- Philomena
- 12 Years a Slave
- Wolf of Wall Street
BEST ACTOR
- Christian Bale - American Hustle
- Bruce Dern - Nebraska
- Leonardo DiCaprio - Wolf of Wall Street
- Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
- Matthew McConaughey - Dallas Buyers Club
BEST ACTRESS
- Amy Adams - American Hustle
- Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
- Sandra Bullock - Gravity
- Dame Judi Dench - Philomena
- Meryl Streep - August: Osage County
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
- Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
- Bradley Cooper - American Hustle
- Michael Fassbender - 12 Years a Slave
- Jonah Hill - Wolf of Wall Street
- Jared Leto - Dallas Buyers Club
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- Sally Hawkins - Blue Jasmine
- Jennifer Lawrence - American Hustle
- Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
- Julia Roberts - August: Osage County
- June Squibb - Nebraska
All the rest of the nominations can be found by clicking on the logo at the top.
Other than that, just discuss the Oscars and how a bunch of people got snubbed. I'll try my best to update the thread throughout the night, no promises though. If I don't hold out, you guys can probably handle it.
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Off Topic / Whiteout: The Hunt for Uncle Joe - A Tom and Rings FSX Adventure [OFFLINE]
« on: February 15, 2014, 07:08:19 PM »
Another winter storm is approaching the United States. Hundreds of flights will likely be delayed or cancelled over these next several days as snow and ice buffet large cities such as New York and Boston. Thousands of travelers will be stranded, and hundreds of aircraft grounded.
Well, not this one.
That's right. Tom and I are doing it again, from Washington D.C., to Anchorage, Alaska. That's 4,625 miles in total (7443.2 km) in a Boeing 747.
Before you ask, yes, we're loving crazy.
Our aircraft, and our route (ignore the mileage, it's incorrect.)
All times are in EST.
DEPARTURE - Day 2:
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton International Airport (CYEG)
to
Anchorage, AK, United States
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Aiport (PANC)
ON TIME
Departure Time (Scheduled): TBA
Depature Time (Actual): TBA
Expected Arrival: TBA
Actual Arrival: TBA
That's basically it. Stream is here.
Today, I may attempt to stream my POV, so you can have the views of both pilots. If I get streaming working, I'll post my stream here in the OP.
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Games / I Can't Drive - Playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 [OFFLINE]
« on: February 01, 2014, 04:44:51 PM »
Watch me slam into small vehicles with a five ton truck!
TomTheGeek is here doing whatever. Join in on the fun!
TomTheGeek is here doing whatever. Join in on the fun!
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Games / Gaben's team The Heart of Racing is participating in the 52nd Rolex 24 right now
« on: January 25, 2014, 06:23:24 PM »
Live timing. Filtered to GT Daytona class for convenience.
The drivers participating are Mario Farnbacher and Ian James. The team is participating under Team Seattle, and is in the GT Daytona class. At the time of writing, Farnbacher is in sixth place following a pit stop. Team Seattle is running a Porsche 911 GT Am, number 23.
In-car streaming is going to come at some point. Don't know when.
If you have cable or DirecTV or something, Fox Sports 2 is providing coverage until 9 PM EST, at which point coverage will continue at IMSA's website. Come 7 AM tomorrow, Fox Sports 1 will be covering the race.
If something major happens, I'll provide updates.
EDIT: One last thing. This site is currently streaming the event. Move to IMSA's website at 9. If that site doesn't load, try this Justin.tv stream. Farnbacher is now in second.
The drivers participating are Mario Farnbacher and Ian James. The team is participating under Team Seattle, and is in the GT Daytona class. At the time of writing, Farnbacher is in sixth place following a pit stop. Team Seattle is running a Porsche 911 GT Am, number 23.
In-car streaming is going to come at some point. Don't know when.
If you have cable or DirecTV or something, Fox Sports 2 is providing coverage until 9 PM EST, at which point coverage will continue at IMSA's website. Come 7 AM tomorrow, Fox Sports 1 will be covering the race.
If something major happens, I'll provide updates.
EDIT: One last thing. This site is currently streaming the event. Move to IMSA's website at 9. If that site doesn't load, try this Justin.tv stream. Farnbacher is now in second.
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Off Topic / Michael Schumacher hospitalized following skiing accident.
« on: December 29, 2013, 09:26:14 PM »
He was wearing a helmet and was feeling well after hitting his head on a rock, but then fell unconscious. He's now in a coma and has suffered a brain hemorrhage.
He's a Formula One driver and has won seven titles. A lot of you guys probably don't know who he is, but he's probably one of the best drivers in the sport's history. It'd be a shame if he died.
He's a Formula One driver and has won seven titles. A lot of you guys probably don't know who he is, but he's probably one of the best drivers in the sport's history. It'd be a shame if he died.
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Off Topic / Anniversary/Birthday Thread Number 5
« on: December 28, 2013, 09:51:57 AM »
I'm 14. For my birthday, I've gotten some a pair of Pumas and $50.
It's also my fifth anniversary since I joined BLF. I couldn't have been happier with buying Blockland over something else I forget.
Yeah.
It's also my fifth anniversary since I joined BLF. I couldn't have been happier with buying Blockland over something else I forget.
Yeah.
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Off Topic / Harold Camping is dead.
« on: December 18, 2013, 06:05:49 PM »
He fell earlier this week at his home and died today.
For those of you who forget who he is, he did this.
EDIT: A man died today, guys. It doesn't matter how much of a whack job he was. Show some respect.
For those of you who forget who he is, he did this.
EDIT: A man died today, guys. It doesn't matter how much of a whack job he was. Show some respect.
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Off Topic / For those who have seen Gravity, here's Aningaaq.
« on: November 24, 2013, 08:08:34 AM »
It's a short companion film written by Alfonso Cuaron's son, Jonas, who worked on Gravity with him. If you've seen Gravity, watch Aningaaq. If you haven't, I'd see the movie first.
It really is quite good.
It really is quite good.
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