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Topics - Mad Max
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« on: September 03, 2014, 01:55:34 AM »
I know most of you primarily focus on console and pc games, but are there any Android games you like? I'm having a tough time finding games that aren't boring and aren't shit.
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« on: August 31, 2014, 06:52:34 PM »
So, I got a new-ish phone [Galaxy S4] which means I need to get my home screen set up and such. This is what I've got going now, but I'm not sure if I love it. Thoughts? 
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« on: August 30, 2014, 11:55:23 PM »
First person to respond with "I want Van Helsing" gets a Steam key redemption link PM'd to them. I have only one key. Feel free to say other things, but you wont get a key.
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« on: August 29, 2014, 09:53:48 PM »
 Oh, this game is $0.99! Maybe I should buy it just because it's a buck.  Oh...
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« on: August 29, 2014, 09:09:58 PM »
First person to respond with "I want Deadlight" gets a Steam key redemption link PM'd to them. I have only one key. Feel free to say other things, but you wont get a key.
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« on: August 29, 2014, 03:26:49 PM »
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« on: August 29, 2014, 12:42:32 PM »
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« on: August 28, 2014, 03:13:53 PM »
First person to respond with "I want Titan Quest" gets a Steam key PM'd to them. I have only one key. Feel free to say other things, but you wont get a key. No, Weed Commando, you can't hoard this, too.
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« on: August 27, 2014, 03:32:23 PM »
First person to respond with "I want Fez" gets a Steam key redemption link PM'd to them. I have only one key. Feel free to say other things, but you wont get a key.
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« on: August 27, 2014, 12:39:49 AM »
First person to respond with "I want Super Hexagon" gets a Steam key PM'd to them. I only have one key. Feel free to say other things, but you wont get a key. I have extra keys for games from Humble Bundles that I either don't want or are duplicates of games I already own.
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« on: August 27, 2014, 12:27:09 AM »
I have a handful of Steam keys from Humble Bundles that I haven't used because I either don't want them or already own the game. Are "first to respond gets a key to [game]" threads allowed in Gaming?
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« on: August 25, 2014, 03:03:28 PM »
The launch of latest PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles turned the entire gaming industry towards the eighth generation of console gaming, and the PC gaming took another step down from the front media. But despite the fact that developers almost always prefer to market console versions of the game, PC vs consoles is still one of the most popular topics that are discussed on almost every single video game website and forum, and with the announcement of Valve’s spicy Steam Machines that are being developed by a number of different vendors, it seems like this PC vs consoles controversy will only grow stronger.
Cinema Blend took the notice of how the Steam Machines are going to be a threat to the latest living-room gaming consoles and published a report showing how an entry level Steam Machine by CyberPowerPC manages to leave the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One behind in terms of specifications and performance, while fetching only $100 more bucks. I mean, I can't say I'm too surprised, but it's a pretty interesting article. Whole text below. Spoiler PlayStation 4 and Xbox One VS CyberPowerPC Steam Machine CPUPacking powerful octo-core processors, both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles are powered by AMD’s Jaguar APU technology. The core clock speed of Sony’s latest console is 1.6Ghz, and it can be overclocked to 2.75Ghz max per core. On the other hand, Microsoft boosted the clock speed of its latest living-room console to 1.75Ghz after giving a 10% performance boost to the CPU. Now talking about CyberPowerPC Steam Machine, it comes with an A6-6400K 3.90Ghz CPU from AMD. Simple it is, the A6-6400K delivers more severe performance per core compared to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4′s overclocked tablet-style APUs, despite the fact that the number of cores in the latest consoles is comparatively higher. Now AMD’s A6-6400K could be surpassed with those titles that prefer multi-threaded design configurations, but there is not an ample number of those titles presently. GPUThe APUs for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One bind the CPU and GPU of the consoles to share an end, but they are still clocked in a distinctive manner which allows them to compete with what will come packed in the OEM Steam Machines. Sony arranged an 800Mhz core clock speed with 18 compute units for its latest console and also performed some custom design work on its GPU, thanks to which, the PlayStation 4 can outshine its rival gaming console by a theoretical performance rate of up to 50%. On the other hand, Microsoft upgraded the Xbox One’s GPU by 53Mhz, coming up with a total of 853Mhz core clock speed and 12 compute units. Now, the CyberPowerPC Steam Machine runs on a Radeon R9 270 GPU with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM. Comparatively, the PlayStation 4 GPU performs closer to a Radeon HD 7870, this clearly means that the R9 is about 17% more faster in terms of memory bandwidth and 11% more powerful in terms of pixel computations, as mentioned by Hardware Compare chart. The R9 270 can also outshine PlayStation 4′s GPU by overclocking with proper conditions. Comparing it to Xbox One’s underclocked 7770 equivalent GPU, the R9 270 can leave it in dust in terms of memory bandwidth by about 150% and 100% in terms of pixel rate. RAMThe PlayStation 4 console rocks 8GB of GDDR5 memory that is shared between the CPU and GPU on the APU. It is still not sure how much of it is required by the operating system of the console, but most reports suggest that only 5GB of usable RAM is left behind after fulfilling the OS requirements. The Xbox One comes with 8GB of DDR3 memory, and 32MB of high-bandwidth ESRAM, which is widely used for caching purposes. The operating system of Microsoft’s console also eats about 3GB memory and brings down the usable amount of RAM to 5GB. On the other hand, the CyberPowerPC Steam Machine comes packed with 8GB of DDR3 dual-channel 1600mhz memory that can be overclocked. The amount of memory that SteamOS requires to run is still not properly known, but it asks for at least 4GB of RAM, which would mean that it only eats up about 1GB. This proves that the SteamOS requires smaller amount of RAM than operating systems of the latest video game consoles, and allows Steam Machines to reach scalable speeds. PriceBoth the latest PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles cost $399, while the CyberPowerPC Steam Machine has a price tag of $499. However, paying a $100 more won’t hurt much when you know that you are getting more power and performance, and given the open-source Linux -based SteamOS, you have the freedom to enjoy your favorite apps for free. Not to mention, online multiplayer gaming on Steam Machine PCs won’t cost you a penny, unlike the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One online subscriptions. This comparison proves that while the latest consoles have their own place among gaming platforms, the CyberPowerPC Steam Machine is surely a better option if you are willing to pay only a $100 more for a living-room entertainment and gaming solution that packs better and powerful hardware specifications, and offers more performance and features. I know it will come down to the exclusive titles now, but don’t forget, we are only comparing the specifications and performance of the machines here, not the titles they are capable to run. [ link] Would you ever replace your living room/bedroom console with a comparable PC?
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« on: August 24, 2014, 02:34:52 AM »
I see this argument a lot when talking about increasing minimum wage - that minimum wage jobs are designed for low-skill workers, usually teens/high school students who just need a few bucks to buy a cheeseburger and see a movie.
Well, problem is that there are still tons of people that fill these positions that are older adults, so kids can't take their spot. From personal experience, Choo Choo [I shit you not] is an old Chinese [?] lady who has been working at the Carl's Jr by my house, delivering dine-in orders to your table, since I was 12. I'm coming up on 30. She should have moved up and out by now, but instead has been occupying a spot for over a decade that more than a few rounds of teens could have used for job experience to speak of on an otherwise-empty resume
Is there any solution to this problem?
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« on: August 22, 2014, 08:01:18 PM »
Aside from online forums, this is a topic I don't usually discuss in public, since having children is expected and people who choose not to are criticized. My friends and family don't even know where I stand on this. My mom keeps dropping hints about how she is looking forward to grandchildren, and that's going to be a rough conversation to have with her.
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« on: August 22, 2014, 01:29:13 PM »
Man, the influx of retarded desticles over there is overwhelming. My mute button has really gotten a workout the last few weeks. And now that the web team fixed the mute list viewing, I can actually see who is on it again.
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« on: August 21, 2014, 05:12:25 PM »
I don't know if any of your remember, but I posted a thread on b.net around Christmas time last year about a church near me that habitually violates our city's noise laws, and if I should formally complain to the police. Well, I did. And apparently many other people have during the time since then, also.
Since they have gotten so many complaints against them, the city is not renewing their lease of the property and they are being asked to leave the city and find someplace else to set up their place of worship.
Part of me feels bad, but on the other hand, they couldn't play by the rules.
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« on: August 20, 2014, 10:29:48 PM »
I'm actually really insecure about myself. I feel like a failure all the time, and messages like this don't help.   Spoiler lol no, I'm not a faggot. I find this hilarious
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« on: August 20, 2014, 04:17:01 PM »
It's really pretty outside today. And they repaved our streets.  What about you?
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« on: August 18, 2014, 05:34:50 PM »
I guess I just don't get it. It doesn't seem fun to me. Making threads about nonsense, calling each other fgts. That's fun for you guys?
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« on: August 17, 2014, 02:46:42 AM »
Someone posted a topic about high school memories on b.net. If you aren't American or were otherwise unaffected by the attack, obviously this isn't aimed at you.
I was a freshman. It was Tuesday. It was only a couple weeks into the new school year. We had before-school practice for marching band [started at 6am PST, got there a little earlier]. One of my good buddies, who jokes around a lot, comes up to me an asks me if I heard about the plane crash.
"What plane crash?"
"Yeah dude, a plane crashed into a building in NYC."
I brushed it off with a "LOL yeah sure. Whatever man" and we went to practice.
It wasn't until we went to our first period class [8am PST] did I learn what really happened. Two commercial planes had flown into the World Trade Center towers. Holy shit.
None of my teachers did anything in class that day; we just watched the news on our classroom TVs. Looking back, it seems obvious, but the state of shock and panic created by not knowing what was going on was terrifying, even if I was 3000 miles away from Ground Zero. Some parents pulled their kids out of class that day.
That following Friday, my high school had its first football game of the season. Our 200-piece band played the national anthem. I'm not the biggest flag-waving American, but god damn it was the Star Spangled Banner powerful that night. Players were crying, coaches were crying, musicians and fans. It was quiet for a few more minutes after that as we all composed ourselves.
This isn't a memory I rehash often, so I don't really have a good way to tell this story. I'll have to work on it.
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« on: August 12, 2014, 11:47:52 PM »
Economic
Domestic
Social
Foreign Which, and why?
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« on: August 12, 2014, 10:46:28 PM »
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« on: August 11, 2014, 12:59:07 AM »
and is like "lol i know this girl from school/work/my buddy's sister"? And of course you read it and think "yeah right, buddy. Keep telling yourself that."
Well, turns out that, thanks to my friend's little brother, I am now aware of a porno that one of my former students did when she went to college.
lol
and before you ask - no, I wont be sharing it with you.
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« on: August 07, 2014, 12:55:15 AM »
Good thing I don't work until noon tomorrow.
lol
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« on: August 06, 2014, 03:37:27 PM »
I don't know why I enjoy these threads so much, but I do.  Sweet baby jesus, are pictures not scaled down here?
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« on: August 05, 2014, 11:03:16 PM »
There was an important update today. Now, you're able to pick your avatar from a scrolling box on the settings page! WOW!   Meanwhile, tons of important shit is still broken.
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« on: August 04, 2014, 05:27:48 PM »
In the US, at least, what's the point in legalizing marijuana at the state level if it's still illegal federally?
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« on: July 31, 2014, 08:10:54 PM »
Looks like Rose is on my ass again, so it might be time to hang it up for good.
Sorry for shitting on you guys. You didn't deserve it.
Are we cool?
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« on: July 31, 2014, 03:19:12 PM »
No, I don't mean why are you religious.
Why are you a Christian and not a Jew? Why are you a Mormon and not a Scientologist? Why are you a Lutheran and not an Roman Catholic?
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« on: July 30, 2014, 11:46:11 PM »
Not my video, but I was at this show. NOFX puts on a great live show. How 'bout you?
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