Out of the Blue

I never did follow-up on my story about failing the Endless Set List in Rock Band a while back, but I did eventually go back and knock it off by singing while playing guitar instead of bass. It was pretty easy to beat that way, it is a little odd I was able to pass the second solo in Green Grass and High Tides on guitar but not on bass. Thing is, now if I play a quick play band online I inevitably have to explain why my microphone icon is gold. I wish I had a local band mate who could beat expert mode; it might make answering those questions more worthwhile if that icon was platinum.

R.I.P.: Canadian blues guitarist Jeff Healey dies at 41. His icon was definitely platinum.

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Re: Driving through 500 fluorescent bul
Mar 4, 2008, 13:22
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Re: Driving through 500 fluorescent bul Mar 4, 2008, 13:22
Mar 4, 2008, 13:22
 
AKA, how to turn a park into a superfund site in a fraction of a second.

I was thinking something similar....I can't believe all of those people (camera man included) are standing so close! Idiots.

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Driving through 500 fluorescent bulbs
Mar 4, 2008, 12:25
Jim
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Driving through 500 fluorescent bulbs Mar 4, 2008, 12:25
Mar 4, 2008, 12:25
Jim
 
AKA, how to turn a park into a superfund site in a fraction of a second.

Jim
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Mar 3, 2008, 19:43
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 19:43
Mar 3, 2008, 19:43
 
Why'd you get that one over the Sony Bravia W3000 I showed you?

Few reasons:
-Any PC usage will be for the lady doing her thing on it, my PC stuff will still be on my own gaming rig, the gaming I will be doing will be late at night on the 360 on this tv
-$$$$
-I got a 550 digital surround sound system with true 1080p pass through for free
-For everything we got, it is a small amount to pay for our first HD system and surround sound system, so an easy introduction to the world of awesome

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Mar 3, 2008, 19:38
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 19:38
Mar 3, 2008, 19:38
 
Gah you got the TV I got rid of. Why'd you get that one over the Sony Bravia W3000 I showed you? You only have 1920x1080 available to you for widescreen PC resolutions with the Samsung.

I recently realized the Sony W3000 is even better for resolution support than I originally thought. If I choose non-supported resolutions it doesn't give me a black screen with a msg saying 'not supported' like with the Samsung. With the Sony it keeps the resolution aspect ratio but fits to screen filling in the unused areas with black bars.

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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 18:38
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 18:38
Mar 3, 2008, 18:38
 
I thought it was, and will again be in the new one....

Doesn't matter to me - mine is already on it's way.

well, even if it was addressed, i'm kind of out of luck. i bought the mac and my wife turned the old box into a ubuntu server.

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Mar 3, 2008, 18:27
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 18:27
Mar 3, 2008, 18:27
 
The free 9 track portion of Ghosts is up at Pirate Bay, posted by Trent himself:

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/4059158/Nine_Inch_Nails_-_Ghosts_I_(2008)

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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 16:48
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 16:48
Mar 3, 2008, 16:48
 
Samsung - 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV LN-T4061F
Samsung - 650W 5.1-Channel Home Theater System HT-AS720ST

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Mar 3, 2008, 16:41
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 16:41
Mar 3, 2008, 16:41
 
So what TV and other components did you end up getting Batman?

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Re: Jeff Healy...
Mar 3, 2008, 16:24
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Re: Jeff Healy... Mar 3, 2008, 16:24
Mar 3, 2008, 16:24
 
His bar is just down the road from where I work. He was always around. Good dude, monster guitar player. So long, Jeff.


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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 16:19
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 16:19
Mar 3, 2008, 16:19
 
I'm waiting on the Witcher--I'll pick up the updated version they plan on putting out this summer. I'd rather play with all the updated stuff. Having it sitting next to me won't make that possible. I've still got enough to keep me busy, and for some crazy reason I picked up CoD4 last week. I've been losing many hours to the multiplayer since then.


Un-related headphone note:

Just got my Sennheiser 555 set in, having blown out my HD 280 Pros and absolutely hating the HD 465 set I picked up in a pinch. I decided to give Sennheiser another chance (I loved my HD 280s) and I'm damn glad I did. These things are amazing, even before they've 'burned-in'. Incredibly comfortable too, even with a fat head and wearing glasses. The only legitimate gripe people may have is that they are open-air and there is a significant amount of sound bleed-through, though it doesn't matter to me in the least.

I think I'll go test drive these things through some CoD4 now.
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Mar 3, 2008, 15:51
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 15:51
Mar 3, 2008, 15:51
 
Thought that was addessed in the last patch?
Or is it in the upcoming one?

I thought it was, and will again be in the new one....

Doesn't matter to me - mine is already on it's way.

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 15:47
nin
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 15:47
Mar 3, 2008, 15:47
nin
 
nothing's worth the load times that game gives us.

Thought that was addessed in the last patch?

Or is it in the upcoming one?



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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 15:05
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 15:05
Mar 3, 2008, 15:05
 
bewbs or not, nothing's worth the load times that game gives us.

The patch is just around the corner, and getting the import is no easy task.....

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 15:04
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 15:04
Mar 3, 2008, 15:04
 
The Witcher (I) Uncensored version for $39.90 @ gogamer is over in 36 hours.

bewbs or not, nothing's worth the load times that game gives us.

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No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 14:10
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No subject Mar 3, 2008, 14:10
Mar 3, 2008, 14:10
 
Hay guys and gals - just a reminder:

The Witcher (I) Uncensored version for $39.90 @ gogamer is over in 36 hours.

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Re: No subject
Mar 3, 2008, 13:14
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 13:14
Mar 3, 2008, 13:14
 
http://www.monoprice.com
I checked there as well, it is about the same.
I am paying 6 and change for 1.3 cables at 6 ft.
7 and change for shipping, and it will be here tomorrow.

The receiver/home theatre dealie I got has true pass through, so I can run the 360 through it.

I was never a a/v guy or all that into it - learning a ton VERY quickly.

I use monoprice myself, but have also heard good things about these guys:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

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Mar 3, 2008, 13:01
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 13:01
Mar 3, 2008, 13:01
 
Cool, blue you did the esl on hard correct?

Yes indeedy. Like I say, that's where I am stuck, as there are four songs in the game I can't beat in expert mode on guitar (the whole last set except the Police song). I don't think I have much of a prayer of ever knocking them off either - I've pretty well plateaued on guitar.
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Jeff Healy...
Mar 3, 2008, 12:14
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Jeff Healy... Mar 3, 2008, 12:14
Mar 3, 2008, 12:14
 
Really bummed about Jeff. Started listening to him, like most people, with the see the light album (although I can't stand the "Angel Eyes" song). His appearance in Swayze's movie was interesting because it allowed you to see another side of him, although I don't remember if he even did any of "his" songs in the movie. I've also seen him live and some TV appearances.
He will be sorely missed...
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Mar 3, 2008, 12:05
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No subject Mar 3, 2008, 12:05
Mar 3, 2008, 12:05
 
I got in - but I am just going to wait until later - supper choppy and I don't want to get hosed on an order if something isn't working....

Having that LP set would be the awesome. 180g. Nice.

must finish BioShock.....step away from the 360 and play BioShock on PC....
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Mar 3, 2008, 11:44
nin
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Re: No subject Mar 3, 2008, 11:44
Mar 3, 2008, 11:44
nin
 
/nin link: Damn, it is hosed right now.

As complicity pointed out in chat, their server is getting fucked like an animal.

Keep trying.



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