All Discussions - Xiphias Gladius http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussions/feed.rss Mon, 21 May 12 04:23:17 -0400 All Discussions - Xiphias Gladius en-CA Diablo III Your battletag for friends add http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/116/diablo-iii-your-battletag-for-friends-add Sat, 19 May 2012 20:15:38 -0400 Rhino 116@/index.php?p=/discussions If you go to Add friends in game your battletag name is there

Mine is RhinoNZ#1453

I needz friends !]]> It's FRIDAY! http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/27/its-friday Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:45:03 -0400 tatsu_p 27@/index.php?p=/discussions
]]> Diablo III... so close, yet ERROR 37 http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/115/diablo-iii...-so-close-yet-error-37 Tue, 15 May 2012 04:15:42 -0400 sonic 115@/index.php?p=/discussions So Diablo III is out, supposedly. I can't log in though, thanks to error 37 - "login servers are too busy". I guess friedCrumpet was right, single player games don't need to be online... and shouldn't.

But for now, I have some entertaining tweets to share with you all...
One does not simply login into #Diablo3

Man, Diablo III is super hard. I've been playing for 30 minutes and haven't even defeated the login screen. #error37

If overcrowded severs were the 37th error Blizzard were expecting, what are the first 36?

"Woo! #Diablo3 is out! Party! *trips over server power cable*" - Blizzard

Breaking news: Blizzard announce the first DLC for #Diablo3 It's called #error37 & involves trying to login over & over.

If only Blizzard were to invent a technology that allowed you to play games on your local machine

I was going to play #Diablo3 tonight, but then I took an #error37 to the knee

I don't always type 200 words a minute, but when I do I'm usually trying to log into Diablo 3. #Error37

Diablo 3: The lord of error
]]> The Great Video Thread contd... http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/26/the-great-video-thread-contd... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:55:49 -0400 Mammal 26@/index.php?p=/discussions http://vanillaforums.com/blog/tag/youtube/

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Well I have heard of this RMAH (real money auction house) but never really looked at it - till now

Just listened to a vid about it & he had some valid points.

If your in the game for Multiplayer Co-op / single player then sweet, as long as you don't get bored running it over & over & over & over like the original, you will be fine.

Where it will fall flat on its face is the PvP, because its pretty much gonna be " The one with the most money wins ! " Because those that are up there in the top ranks will be buying their gears, guarantee it. So every time someone smashes you cause you have farmed for 6 months for your gears to only die in 0.01s & they are kitted in tier bazillion doing 1000000000s more damage than you, dont QQ.. they are just prepared to spend more money ingame than you are.

Only people that win out in the RMAH will be Blizzard & the Chinese farmers that are forced to work in the modern day sweat shop computer rooms for 14 hour days @10c a day farming for items.

Some ppl are saying " Oh I am nnot gonna buy, I am just gonna sell" Sweet sounds good.... you still have to have RL money IN the account first so that you can start paying the listing FEES!! then when its listed, remember you have 10,000 chinese farmers listing 100's of thousands of better items at lower prices cause they can farm it better than you & get the better items to sell. So average Jo seller has shit show in hell of actually seeing a dime in return.

& even if you do find a sweet as item everyone around you are gonna think you just paid RL money for it anyway so the OOOOH factor & Epeen is non existent.

I wonder how long this game will hold my attention before I become to frustrated with it & throw it on the FUCK YOU pile

/rant off]]> Tribes : Ascend http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/85/tribes-ascend Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:39 -0500 Rhino 85@/index.php?p=/discussions So, beta is under-way & I managed to score me a key !

Guessing that they are now handing them out, so if your interested in joining me then head over & sign up for a chance to get a key

Those of you that REALLY want to play can get the VIP pre-order starter pack at US$30 & that gives you goodies & a beta access https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/buy.htm

2gig DL

Cut my FPS teeth on Tribes the original waaaaay back in the day, lets hope this new one holds true & doesn't stuff it up like the other Tribes series.

Will keep yahs posted.]]> Rest in Peace, brave Kerbals http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/81/rest-in-peace-brave-kerbals Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:06:51 -0500 MooCube 81@/index.php?p=/discussions Fate has ordained that the Kerbals who went to Mun to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace.

These brave Kerbals, Bill Kerman, Jebediah Kerman, and Bob Kerman, know that there is no hope for their recovery. But they also know that there is hope for Kerbalkind in their sacrifice.

These two Kerbals are laying down their lives in Kerbin's most noble goal: the search for truth and understanding.

They will be mourned by their families and friends; they will be mourned by the nation; they will be mourned by the people of the world; they will be mourned by a Mother Kerbin that dared send two of her sons into the unknown.

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]]> GP Diablo III Beta Keys. http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/89/gp-diablo-iii-beta-keys. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:10:47 -0500 Arrrjay 89@/index.php?p=/discussions GP have a comp going on atm:
http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898.Diablo-III/competitions/138593.Win-a-Diablo-III-Beta-Key-Round-Two-/

I've not found any more items but once I do i will link them here.]]> Interesting Links http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/3/interesting-links Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:05:12 -0400 sonic 3@/index.php?p=/discussions
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/state_web_summer
]]> Hawken beta sign up! http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/87/hawken-beta-sign-up Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:39:55 -0500 tatsu_p 87@/index.php?p=/discussions Go here ! For beta entry into the next mechwarrior clone that looks awesome!
https://playhawken.com/?ref=mm9j61gl

Thanks :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D]]> Shameless Begging http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/83/shameless-begging Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:09:53 -0500 Apteryx 83@/index.php?p=/discussions Hey guys, I'm currently on a mission.

A mission to acquire an unusual hat.

To do this I require wealth, lots of wealth, unholy amounts of wealth in fact.

I couldn't help but notice that not too many of you still play TF2. So I imagine that out there, there is a bit of spare junk lying around. To that end I am hear to ask for donations to the Apteryx Unusual Hat Fund, I'm talking any donation, weapons, hats, scrap, crates. If its tradeable, I can use it.

P.S.
My xG TF2 Memorial Spray is done:
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(How do images work on this forum?)]]> Happy Birthday Sonic http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/79/happy-birthday-sonic Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:46:31 -0500 Deagle 79@/index.php?p=/discussions Unless I miss my guess, it's our beloved mascots birthday today. Happy birthday Sonic, 18 again!!

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And yes, I realise that your name isn't Lucy Lou .. :P]]> Help Pdog come up with AWESOME fake companys... http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/75/help-pdog-come-up-with-awesome-fake-companys... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:10:29 -0500 tatsu_p 75@/index.php?p=/discussions You heard it right!

Making a list of fake companies to create mock up; Logos, Websites, and Branding.

So all you need to think of is......


Company Name : (Keep name short)
Company Colours : (Min 2)
Company Specialises in : (Description of what the company does)
Personality : A Person / Celebrity / Company that has the style of the company your creating
Slogan ("Optional") : Catchy Slogan that goes with the brand

Example

Company Name : Get them good
Company Colours : Green, Black
Company Specialises in : Quality Bug Spray
Personality : Value (Steam Games)
Slogan ("Optional") : YEAAAAH!





]]> HAPPY NEW YEARS!@ http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/74/happy-new-years Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:36:47 -0500 tatsu_p 74@/index.php?p=/discussions HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@HAPPY NEW YEARS!@


:D]]> Merry Xmas http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/73/merry-xmas Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:27:18 -0500 Rhino 73@/index.php?p=/discussions Merry Xmas fellow x.G's and your respective family members !!!
May your xmas & new years be fun filled & merry
May your frag count be high, your score be tripled & your awards massive.
If Santa was a gamer he would be in x.G cause we rock !
]]> BF3 Vid Thread http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/69/bf3-vid-thread Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:35:44 -0500 Rhino 69@/index.php?p=/discussions Cant Wait for Gulf of Oman... Played the original to death, it was the map they used for beta testing.


Check out the new vehicle at 0.54 & 1.00

F33r the Digger!!!

]]> Help pdog build a new pc :D http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/51/help-pdog-build-a-new-pc-d Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:18:26 -0400 tatsu_p 51@/index.php?p=/discussions Ok so I'm getting sad that I can't play any new games or play games in a window any larger than 1042. Only game I can play on my 24" is HL2. And anything design related that's in high detail lags like crazy.

So i plan (hopefully) on getting this all sorted by the time skyrim comes out (so i can play it like a boss) :D

Budget - 2.5k MAX would like to get it below this

Reusing case (Antec this - http://techloopreviews.com/images/products/full/3392P180_q_r.jpg), DVD re-writer, and my 2 current HDD's.



Items so far (Will be updated)

CPU - Intel core i7 2600k 3.4ghz 8mb 95w ($449)
RAM - Corsair CML16GX3M4A1600C9 Vengeance LP 4 x 4 GB DDR3 ($299)
MOBO - ASUS P8Z68-V INTEL Z68 DDR3 USB3+SATA3 RAID SLI+ CROSSFIRE LGA1155 PCI-E ($285)
GPU - GIGABYTE NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX570 OC 1280MB GDDR5 PCI-($559) ??????????
PSU - CORSAIR AX750 GOLD PROFESSIONAL SERIES MODULAR POWER SUPPLY ($279)
HDD - Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive ($339)
CPU COOLING - COOLERMASTER V6 GT CPU COOLER ($99)

TOTAL - $2309

System for gaming, video editing, 3d rendering, design stuff

http://www.on3network.co.nz/showthread.php?51303-PC-Build-Recommended-Systems-Thread-September-2011
]]> I am a battlefield Addict ! Look what I just imported :) (pics inside) http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/55/i-am-a-battlefield-addict-look-what-i-just-imported-pics-inside Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:51:07 -0400 Rhino 55@/index.php?p=/discussions Yeah I know, I am addicted :)

Once my posters arrive I will post up some pics of the full setup.

BTW the Blackwidow is SUPER loud typing.... LOVE it!!!

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The update will be made on Nov. 22nd 7:00 AM UTC / Nov. 21st 11:00 PM PST.

We’ll share release timing on the console patches as soon as we are clear on the timing, these take a bit longer due to console certification process.


---- Client-Side Changes:

-- Visuals, Stability and Performance Fixes:

• General performance and loading time improvements
• “Black Screen” fix for an issue occurring on some PC Configurations
• Stereo and Rendering Support for Nvidia and AMD Graphics Cards
• Adjusted the “stuttering” encountered on some PC configurations.
• Fixed several Crashes when joining MP and Co-Op sessions
• Fixed multiple problems when using multiple monitors (Eyefinity / Surround).
• Fixed visual corruption issues on certain Nvidia Cards
• Improved loading times for certain textures
• Added console command “GameTime.MaxVariableFps” to limit max FPS
• Added console command “UI.DrawEnable” to hide UI for screenshots / videos

-- Balance and Gameplay Adjustments (PC)

• Fixed a problem with high speed mouse movement
• Added back some missing Growlers on Kharg Island Conquest Large
• Added back EOR sound for SQDM and TDM
• You should no longer be able to damage a friendly vehicle when sitting in an open position
• Grenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw it(note the affect this will have on Hardcore mode!)
• Spawn protection now should work in Conquest. You should no longer spawn on points too close to enemies
• You should no longer spawn too close to enemies in TDM and SQDM
• Combat areas on Kharg Rush tweaked in order to disallow defenders to access the carrier ship after 1st base is taken and being able to enter the AA gun
• Fixed a problem with revived players not suffering suppression
• Fixed a problem with the camera when being revived in COOP
• Added joystick deadzone setting
• Fixed sound for when climbing ladders
• Fixed an issue with some weapon sounds in first person
• Fixed a swim sound loop error
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns, AA guns, and Jet Cannons against infantry
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns against jeeps.
• Reduced the physics impact of AA guns and Jet Cannons, players under attack from these weapons should no longer lose control.
• Increased the damage of the 44 Magnum slightly.
• Increased the range and minimum damage of the .357 Round from the MP412 Rex.
• Increased the range of all .45cal and 9mm weapons.
• Slightly increased the range of the P90 and MP7 and PDW-R.
• Slightly increased the range of the 5.56mm PDW-R and decreased the minimum damage at long range.
• Slightly increased the minimum range of the Mk11, SVD, and M39 EMR 7.62mm rifles.
• Decreased the maximum damage and maximum range of the G3 and SCAR-H 7.62mm weapons.
• Reduced the damage from FIM-92 and SA-18 IGLA missiles against aircraft.
• Increased the damage and range of the 40mm BUCK rounds.
• Reduced the damage .50cal weapons do against Helicopters.
• Updated T90 canister shell tweaks to match Abrams canister shells
UI Changes (PC)
• Added round duration and ticket summary at EOR
• Advanced squad polish – should be more intuitive
• Significant changes to the Join Squad functionality (see below)
• Fixed a problem regarding keybindings while playing
• You should now get a better error message when being disconnected via Battlelog

---- Server Update Highlights

• EOD Bot exploit fix
• Several crash fixes
• Anti-stat padding measures taken, disallowing ranked servers to run obscure settings
• Improved team kill kick configuration
• Support for unranked servers. Unranked servers do not report players' scores to Battlelog, but server administrators can freely control all settings


-- Share your profile and stats with new Battlelog functionality

• Ability to share your Profile and Stats pages to Facebook, Google+, and Twitter
• User Profile and Stats pages on Battlelog can now be accessed without being signed in to Battlelog if you know a user's URL
• Single sign on from Battlelog to Origin. If you're not logged in to Origin and join a game server, Battlelog will automatically sign you in to Origin in the background and join the game server


-- Quick notes on Squad changes in the Nov 22 update

• Removed FIND ME A SQUAD option
• Allow players to join empty Squads alone, thus having 1/4 squad members
• Change order of options to LEAVE SQUAD, INV A FRIEND, SWITCH TEAM
• Disable Privacy flag when 1 man squad
• Reset Privacy flag from Private to Public when squad drops to 1 player
• All occupied Squads will now show up colored blue on the Squad Selection screen
• Players who choose not to join squads will also show up as Blue in the "Not in a Squad” line
• Squads that are currently empty will display as white -- if you wish to join an empty Squad, you can choose the first one marked with white text


-- A detailed look at Squad refinements

A detailed look at Squad refinements

Today's PC client patch features numerous tweaks to Squad functionality and is part of our ongoing efforts to make it easier to play with friends and Platoon mates. These changes will also be implemented for consoles when we release the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 updates shortly. Stay tuned for the exact date of the console updates.

First, we need to look at how joining with Squads and Platoons affects the balance of teams. Initially, servers are commanded to equal out each side, so joining with friends can impact that balance while joining with Platoons further hinders this. As a result we have made some adjustments to the in-game Squad management screen.

For PC, you are now able to highlight the various Squads and select which one you wish to join by selecting a Squad and then clicking the Join Squad button. Please note that the Squad Privacy option still allows 2 man Squads which, during 64 player sessions, can lead to players with no squad position –- the number of people with no Squads will be shown at the bottom of the Squad selection list.

After the patch is applied to consoles (in the near future) you will be able to join Squads by cycling through the list and selecting which Squad you wish to join. ]]> Beware DSE online ordering http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/66/beware-dse-online-ordering Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:14:31 -0500 sonic 66@/index.php?p=/discussions Those of you on IRC will be aware of the issue that I had on DSE's website earlier today. Basically I tried to order an iPhone case, and it wouldn't offer me the payment screen. At the time I gave up.

I decided to give them a second chance. Just tried to order the case again. This time I got a proper payment screen, so I put in my credit card details... the payment was processed... then it printed an error. Yes, my credit card was charged, but I have no confirmation that they have received the order.

I have emailed them about it, depending on their reply, do you think I should:
- give them time to respond
- ring the credit card company and have them reverse the charge
- ring DSE

]]> Officially Addicted http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/50/officially-addicted Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:27:47 -0400 Hammertron 50@/index.php?p=/discussions Ok, so im officially addicted to minecraft.
i got BF3 and Batman Arkham city, but guess what game i play far more in my spare time. . .thats right, minecraft.
Anyways, i found some obsidian and mite make a portal. tatsu, would it bug you if i made a portal sumtime by my house? it will be super close to your portal is all. i dont think i will mess up to connections tho.

and i also was wondering what else i can do in minecraft?
i started looking into redstones and portals. i see you can enchant stuff, but id really like to find a music disk and try a jukebox eh, but they seem to be super rare.

also, how cool is spelunking. i dont remember when i last wandered about above ground. the caves are too juicy. . .and scarry]]> Mine Craft server white list http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/48/mine-craft-server-white-list Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:16:11 -0400 actionCat 48@/index.php?p=/discussions Hey can some one add me to the mine craft server white list.]]> Hello http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/47/hello Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:38:52 -0400 Hammertron 47@/index.php?p=/discussions Hey Guys.
Im Hammertron, and i thought id introduce myself by apologizing for building the glass mansion on the hill when i started.
i have now read the rules and i dismantled most of it (but left the bridge, you cant really see it from the village). my bad. im sorry, i got carried away crafting.
anyways, im kinda new to minecraft, ill see you there]]> Its Monday !! http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/43/its-monday- Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:23:54 -0400 Rhino 43@/index.php?p=/discussions Prepare for MONDAY !!!

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I'm wanting to host my website and move my blogs onto the same location (moving to wordpress also). So I'll be needing a large amount of data space. Currently website is just under 100mb and blogs are around 600-700mb.

I'm thinking $250 per year max.
Already pay $50 a year for 2 domains.
So a total of $300 a year on web items.

So i was wondering if anyone has any good hosting company's they use or know of that you'd recommend for me to use.
Thank you in advance!]]> BF3 http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/37/bf3 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:58:12 -0400 private_hell 37@/index.php?p=/discussions http://www.physicalwarfare.com/


from when this post was made it works out to be 3 days - ie 6am on the 14th if you have MOH or brought bf3 thru origin


otherwise its 5 days - 6am on the 16th sept for everyone else till beta]]> Newest xG Member! http://xg.co.nz/index.php?p=/discussion/33/newest-xg-member Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:31:09 -0400 beaker 33@/index.php?p=/discussions Congrats to Mike (Soundwave) and Pam on the arrival of their baby boy! :D]]>