Posted first forum message today, don't know why I haven't done it sooner, been member for over two years...
Going to mini-lan party tonight (just three of us). One of the guys is starting a cyber-cafe (13 pcs, x-box live, wi-fi access). Supposedly, he already has access to the new Source CS. Gonna check that out. Not a big CS fan. I don't like gettin killed and having to sit the rest of the match, especially when ppl you play against use dirty tactics, even though the matches are short. But if he does indeed have it, I will play it. Otherwise it will be some Joint Ops fun. Maybe try some co-op haven't done that, yet.
For those of you that play JO, some of my views of the game. The massive amount of sniping doesn't bother me. I like to snipe myself, but 9 times out of 10 I am a TEAM sniper, which means I set up shop wherever the current objective we are fighting for is at. I then proceed to try to clear a path for our gunners (via .50 
). When our team has the advantage I pick up my gear and get in the zone so we can own it. Once the base is ours, I reload, go to the next objective and do it all over again. I very, very rarely base rape. It seems pointless to me, since whoever you kill can just pop right out again. But, I can see where it has an effect, esp. on keeping helos on the ground. I also like to play as a gunner (main auto rifle, w/ nade launcher). Not really any good at any other classes. Halfway decent pilot, as long as I don't fly straight into cliff (happened last time I piloted, LOL). The game has its share of problems, just like any other game, but I still have fun with it. I also think there aren't anywhere near as many cheaters as everybody claims. There are quite a few people who play dirty (STRES), but they play within the rules of the game. If the game allows it, it's not a cheat. May be an exploit or flaw in the game, but that's up to NOVA to correct. I know ppl are gonna flame me for this, but I also think there is nothing wrong with what SHIMBUMI does with the rocket bird. So what if he only racks up the kills on that? Ever heard of SPECIALISTS? That's what real TEAMS are made up of, and if I'm not mistaken, the MILITARY is made up of. If ppl would just take the damn game for what it was and just PLAY it would be such a better experience.
In non-game related news, I watched my dvd "Bruce Campbell vs. Army of Darkness: Director's Cut (official bootleg edition)" last night. Oh, man, haven't seen it for awhile and it still cracks me up! Hope him and Raimi do make Ash vs. Freddy and Jason. Oktoberfest is just around the corner here (Oregon). If you live near Mt. Angel, you need to go (BEER GARDEN). It's a blast! Only missed two years in last twelve (I'm 33). They average about 100,000 ppl attending the festival over four days. There is also a wine garden (actually pretty big, mostly older ppl), and even a micro-beirgarten. Better stop talkin bout it, making me drool. And that's not even talkin' bout the hotties...
Well, I need to get something accomplished in the real world so off I go...