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post #1 of 97
11/11/04 at 1:55pm
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It was a blast talking with you SInger, JuddL, Granzin, and the rest. Hopefully this will be regular enough so that we all fall madly in love.
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post #2 of 97
11/11/04 at 3:23pm
Yeah, I want to thank you guys for popping my Halo multiplayer cherry, so to speak. That was a total blast yesterday. Looking forward to more mayhem.
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post #3 of 97
11/11/04 at 6:53pm
Need more... need more...

I had a ton of fun. It's been a great stress release for me with all that's happened the last two weeks. I thank the Halo Gods some call "Bungie".
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post #4 of 97
11/11/04 at 7:11pm
Just so I get this straight, if I want to talk to folks while in a game, I have to press the white button first, correct? And if we're in a team game, only my team members can hear me? I've probably said a bunch of stuff to people and they've never heard it because I didn't press the button. So, to anyone who can clear that up for me I say thank you.
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post #5 of 97
11/11/04 at 7:14pm
If you talk normally, you'll be heard by any player within your immediate vicinity (about 10-15 feet "in game").

Press the white button once and you'll hear a click. Whatever you say will be broadcast to all your teammates. Enemies nearby will still be able to hear you, though. You don't need to press the white button again to close the channel; that happens automatically.
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post #6 of 97
11/11/04 at 7:15pm
Dumb question: If the white button is now team chat, then what does your flashlight or stealth camo? Or are those disabled for multi? I literally have no clue.
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post #7 of 97
11/11/04 at 7:16pm
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Originally Posted by embrodak
Just so I get this straight, if I want to talk to folks while in a game, I have to press the white button first, correct? And if we're in a team game, only my team members can hear me? I've probably said a bunch of stuff to people and they've never heard it because I didn't press the button. So, to anyone who can clear that up for me I say thank you.
If your teammates are close by, they can hear you. You don't have to press the white button. The white button is for all team chat regardless of where they are on the map. Also, be sure to note that while you are talking a nearby enemy can hear your chatter.
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post #8 of 97
11/11/04 at 7:18pm
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Originally Posted by The_Gistmeister
Dumb question: If the white button is now team chat, then what does your flashlight or stealth camo? Or are those disabled for multi? I literally have no clue.
Stealth camo is a pick up item on multi.
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post #9 of 97
11/11/04 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by billylove
Stealth camo is a pick up item on multi.
Yeah. I'm a dipshit, it's been so long since I played Halo multi.
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post #10 of 97
11/12/04 at 3:14am
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A lot of fun tonight, boyos.
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post #11 of 97
11/12/04 at 3:23am
Okay, I need a headset. Any offbrand ones you can recommend, as I'm not made of money? Or should I just pony up for the Microsoft one?
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post #12 of 97
11/12/04 at 5:23am
Yeah, that was a pretty damn good night of action. I can't believe I played for 6 straight hours. Lots of fun.

As far as the headset goes, the guy at Gamestop told me that if you don't already have a headset reciever than you have to get the $30 microsoft one, so that's what I got. He could have been lying to me though. It seems like a pretty good investment if you plan on playing a lot of XBL.

I have a question too. When you are playing without teams (FFA) does the white button do anything? I thought maybe it let you talk to everyone, but I'm not sure. If someone could tell me I'd appreciate it.

I'll probably be back on tomorrow, but not until after midnight when I get off work.
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post #13 of 97
11/12/04 at 6:05am
Get the microsoft Communicator. It comes with the most important part- the "brick" that plugs into your controller. You can buy off-brand bricks (I think) but they aren't worth it. The Microsoft product does it's job damn well.

The other half of the package is the headset- the part with the microphone and headphone (aka as "the skull clamp"). That's cheap shit, prone to breakage. When people talk about breaking their Live headsets and buying a new one, that's the part their referring to. You can buy some pretty nice ones from Plantronics and other companies, but keep in mind... they don't work without the brick.
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post #14 of 97
11/12/04 at 6:11am
Goddammit. Oh well, might as well pony up the $30 (I have a two-month free Live trial going, so I don't really need to buy a starter kit).
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post #15 of 97
11/12/04 at 11:54am
It's like $30 bucks for just the headset or $35 with three months of subscription and some demos. I think EB even had the the starter kit with three months, the headset, and Crimson Skies for $40.
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post #16 of 97
11/12/04 at 1:25pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
A lot of fun tonight, boyos.
We had a lot of fun in the Non-Nick game. You should try it some time.
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post #17 of 97
11/12/04 at 1:42pm
Yeah, last night, I heard some of your voices for the very first time. Bunch of apes you all are, but the games are fun. I made it a point to gun down those who i recognizied even I ended up with pathetic scores all around and sunk my team. (sorry darth chocula, I think I betrayed you like 5 times)
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post #18 of 97
11/12/04 at 1:47pm
nothing beats that moment someone told that kid the news that puberty was turned off...from wednesday afternoon's game. think it was nick, but can't be 100% sure...
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post #19 of 97
11/12/04 at 1:53pm
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Originally Posted by Master Shake
Goddammit. Oh well, might as well pony up the $30 (I have a two-month free Live trial going, so I don't really need to buy a starter kit).
You can add that subscription from your starter kit onto a two-month free trial (just can't add on another two-month free trial).

Also since the MS one comes with a headset (and as someone else mentioned you have to have the piece that plugs into the controller) you might as well start with the MS headset that comes with it. Then once it breaks or aggravates you (man that thing just doesn't fit right, I guess that is what happens when you have a large head..) you can go out and get one of Plantronics nice new headsets...)

These are the new headsets (all from Plantronics)
coming this holiday season to a store near you

MSRP $49.99 (but is supposed to be awesome)


MSRP $29.99


MSRP $19.99
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post #20 of 97
11/12/04 at 3:51pm
Things I have learned in my two Live sessions thus far:

1. Slater does not sound like Fozzie Bear. This is a disappointment, as I always read his posts in a Frank Oz squawk.

2. When Carl90210 runs at your with his sword in his hand, you should run away. This goes for Halo 2, and presumably blind dates.

3. I really, really suck at Halo 2.
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post #21 of 97
11/12/04 at 4:07pm
Getting off at work at 11 really hampers my ability to play with you dawgs...

The I was able to get raped by whoever Johnny Fiction is.

Thanks, I'll be sure to bring the cream next time whoever you are...
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post #22 of 97
11/12/04 at 4:08pm
Oh hey, how does the leveling work? I noticed that you can have part of you're "circle" face a different direction and have it a different color (if that makes any sense). I've gotten to level four already but have no idea what that means...
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post #23 of 97
11/12/04 at 4:12pm
Thanks for raping my asshole last night on Halo 2, all who played. I am not the greatest at Halo 2 either but just keep playing because I did better last night than I did the night I got it. Also what's Dan's gamertag so I can send a friend request?
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post #24 of 97
11/12/04 at 4:25pm
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Originally Posted by Dan Whitehead
2. When Carl90210 runs at your with his sword in his hand, you should run away. This goes for Halo 2, and presumably blind dates.

3. I really, really suck at Halo 2.
Re: 2. Whenever I somehow actually managed to kill Carl90210 the other night, it felt like a genuine accomplishment.

Re: 3. We may have to start a secondary support group for Chewers who suck at Halo 2, yet still want to play online. I assume it has to do with our obvious overwhelming intelligence, general attractiveness to the opposite sex, and our sincere compassion for our fellow man, whereas anyone who's actually good at Halo 2 is a mouth-breathing humpbacked troglodyte. As least, that's what I like to think...
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post #25 of 97
11/12/04 at 5:13pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer
Re: 3. We may have to start a secondary support group for Chewers who suck at Halo 2, yet still want to play online. I assume it has to do with our obvious overwhelming intelligence, general attractiveness to the opposite sex, and our sincere compassion for our fellow man, whereas anyone who's actually good at Halo 2 is a mouth-breathing humpbacked troglodyte. As least, that's what I like to think...
At first I thought this to be true. I had hoped I was a Halo 2 playing cassanova (because I get my ass handed to me on a regular basis)... but then I realized I will be playing Halo 2 this evening (really late - probably 11:30pm EST - look for me) and probably some more this weekend... Doesn't say a lot for me, huh?
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post #26 of 97
11/12/04 at 5:14pm
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Originally Posted by mongycore
nothing beats that moment someone told that kid the news that puberty was turned off...from wednesday afternoon's game. think it was nick, but can't be 100% sure...
Bows.
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post #27 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:25pm
Good games tonight, gents - even if Capture The Flag seemed to go on for eleven years.
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post #28 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:26pm
What, no love for my "Because you touch yourself" line?

Tough crowd.
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post #29 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:27pm
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Originally Posted by Dan Whitehead
Good games tonight, gents - even if Capture The Flag seemed to go on for eleven years.
Yeah, probably should have extended the time limit a bit, it takes at least thirty seconds or more just to cross the field with the flag.

Lotsa fun though, thanks for putting up with me.
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post #30 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:29pm
god damned...whitehead sounds like my first boss I had when moving to the states.

I love me the ghost. mowing down people left and right was bliss. I don't know who it was though that kept leaving the ghost parked by the rocks....I'd nab it and do circles around the enemy base trying to cap as many suckers as I could. that last flag was a bitch to win.
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post #31 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:30pm
Hey people... don't be buying the cheapie headsets... the mics on them suck and everyone else can hear tons of static from them.
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post #32 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:37pm
I have the official Xbox headset, which I've been very happy with so far.
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post #33 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:43pm
Just had a good 3 hours or so of gameplay, including the everlasting CTF match, but it was all good since I won all 3 points for our team. I will be back on again later tonight.
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post #34 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:49pm
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Originally Posted by Boomstick
Hey people... don't be buying the cheapie headsets... the mics on them suck and everyone else can hear tons of static from them.
I got the official XBOX one that came with the one year subscription about a year ago. I won't be getting a new one till this one gets fucked. I hate wasting money like that.
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post #35 of 97
11/12/04 at 7:50pm
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Originally Posted by mongycore
I love me the ghost. mowing down people left and right was bliss. I don't know who it was though that kept leaving the ghost parked by the rocks....I'd nab it and do circles around the enemy base trying to cap as many suckers as I could. that last flag was a bitch to win.
Which reminds me, I hate you and everything you stand for. God, I would've given my right testicle for a plasma grenade when you zipped by. I would've stuck your Ghost with the quickness.

Ghost vs single SMG = GHOST WINS

Awesome games, though. This game's easily made me $50 worth of happy so far.
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post #36 of 97
11/12/04 at 8:32pm
damn. so you're Douglee.

someone eventually got me. knocked me off my ride and killed me afterwards. way afterwards.
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post #37 of 97
11/13/04 at 6:17am
My best moment in CTF last night:

Speeding around in a Warthog, when some blue fucker leaps on the back and tried to use my own gun turret against my homies. So I leap out, turning in the air and tossing a frag grenade under the moving vehicle as I go. Grenade go BOOM, Warthog flips arse over tit, crushing blue meanie to death. I walk away like the ultimate bad-ass I clearly am.

My big action movie moment.

And nobody saw it.
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post #38 of 97
11/13/04 at 6:26am
My big action movie moment:

Jumping off an overhead walkway in Headlong and boarding a Banshee midair, tossing the driver down to the hordes he had been shooting at. Too bad nobody saw it.
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post #39 of 97
11/13/04 at 7:18am
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Originally Posted by Gemini
My big action movie moment:

Jumping off an overhead walkway in Headlong and boarding a Banshee midair, tossing the driver down to the hordes he had been shooting at. Too bad nobody saw it.
I did the same thing in a ranked Ascension match Jumped off a balcony, landed on the Banshee in midair, said "'scuse me, I need this" and hucked the former pilot arched out into the vast abyss while yelling "shit!" into his mic.
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post #40 of 97
11/13/04 at 4:32pm
Speaking of headsets, you guys DO know that when you're standing near an enemy (even a dead one), he can hear you, right? There were two guys in our game last night who kept standing over my corpse and saying things like, "Slater must be the dumbest fucking motherfucker ever" and "I fucking hate that fucking faggot." Needless to say, these people are getting bounced from my friend list.

So. Yeah. We can hear you, stupids.
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post #41 of 97
11/13/04 at 11:17pm
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Originally Posted by Boomstick
Hey people... don't be buying the cheapie headsets... the mics on them suck and everyone else can hear tons of static from them.
My XBL headset broke, and I've tried a couple of the cheapies you refer to. The other day I bought a cell phone hands free headset, and that works really well. Plus, it's a lot smaller than your average XBL headset. Comfortable too. I think that as long as it has a 2.5mm plug any cell phone (or home phone for that matter) will work. I've never had any complaints from others as to it producing a lot of static, so I'm assuming it works just fine.


EDIT: If you're interested, this is the exact set that I have. That company also makes a blue-tooth enabled wireless one, but I don't know if it would work with XBL or not.
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post #42 of 97
11/14/04 at 12:41am
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Originally Posted by Slater
Speaking of headsets, you guys DO know that when you're standing near an enemy (even a dead one), he can hear you, right? There were two guys in our game last night who kept standing over my corpse and saying things like, "Slater must be the dumbest fucking motherfucker ever" and "I fucking hate that fucking faggot." Needless to say, these people are getting bounced from my friend list.

So. Yeah. We can hear you, stupids.

Haha, hysterical.

The microsoft headset really sucks hard. It is the most uncomfortable piece of shit I've ever worn. I've had several replacements for it my newest being the Halo 2 headset from Plantronics. It's f'ing sweet.
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post #43 of 97
11/14/04 at 6:34am
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Originally Posted by Slater
Speaking of headsets, you guys DO know that when you're standing near an enemy (even a dead one), he can hear you, right? There were two guys in our game last night who kept standing over my corpse and saying things like, "Slater must be the dumbest fucking motherfucker ever" and "I fucking hate that fucking faggot." Needless to say, these people are getting bounced from my friend list.

So. Yeah. We can hear you, stupids.
I would never just stand there and call the guy a fuckface retard" or something

One time I was just standing behind Bukakke bob and just went "Hey Bukakke Bob" *thwack* "you're dead"

Of course he blew me up later and returned the favor but hey it's all part of the Halo 2 fun.
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post #44 of 97
11/14/04 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by Slater
Speaking of headsets, you guys DO know that when you're standing near an enemy (even a dead one), he can hear you, right? There were two guys in our game last night who kept standing over my corpse and saying things like, "Slater must be the dumbest fucking motherfucker ever" and "I fucking hate that fucking faggot." Needless to say, these people are getting bounced from my friend list.

So. Yeah. We can hear you, stupids.
Yeah, I've noticed that. Playing in rumble pit with strangers, I get that a LOT. Hopefully, they can hear me back when I say "Yo, I can hear your mom in the background saying it's waaaay past your bedtime."
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post #45 of 97
11/14/04 at 12:29pm
Does your mic go dead when you die? I'm constantly saying "hey, good kill" to people standing over my humorously arranged corpse - am I just wasting breath?
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post #46 of 97
11/14/04 at 2:43pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer
Does your mic go dead when you die? I'm constantly saying "hey, good kill" to people standing over my humorously arranged corpse - am I just wasting breath?
You have a couple of seconds when they can hear you, then right before you respawn you will disappear..

AS far as I can tell, at least.
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post #47 of 97
11/14/04 at 3:07pm
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Originally Posted by Darth_Chocula
I would never just stand there and call the guy a fuckface retard" or something

One time I was just standing behind Bukakke bob and just went "Hey Bukakke Bob" *thwack* "you're dead"

Of course he blew me up later and returned the favor but hey it's all part of the Halo 2 fun.
There is a difference between good natured trash talking and just being an asshole like the guys in Slater's example. I turn my microphone off now because I have a tendancy to get really pissed off when I get killed and say a bunch of dumb shit. People who don't know probably wouldn't understand that I'm usually pissed off at myself instead of them.
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post #48 of 97
11/14/04 at 3:39pm
I only use the microphone for important things in Slayer, like going "I'll take that." whenever I jack a vehicle.
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post #49 of 97
11/15/04 at 2:39am
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Some good shit, fellas.
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post #50 of 97
11/15/04 at 5:50am
Very good stuff. I can see that we are definitely starting to work as a team now. I think we can put up decent fights in clan matches now.

Me (booty), jackalope, mad catter, uranus, and storn were having a blast with the 5 person party in big team match. Awesome stuff.
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