The Official Off-topic Thread 7

> So, who all got Mario Kart 8 today?

No, however, I know a few people who have gotten it. The game looks spectacular.

Still kinda bummed they shut down servers that supported Mario Kart Wii. And because Nintendo Wi-Fi connection was never really as nearly as big as other services, your online game progress (ex. stats) and history is pretty much gone.

Really want to play Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros. but I don’t have a Wii U, and the console doesn’t really interest me. But man, their games can be console sellers.

> > So, who all got Mario Kart 8 today?
>
> No, however, I know a few people who have gotten it. The game looks spectacular.
>
> Still kinda bummed they shut down servers that supported Mario Kart Wii. And because Nintendo Wi-Fi connection was never really as nearly as big as other services, your online game progress (ex. stats) and history is pretty much gone.
>
> Really want to play Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros. but I don’t have a Wii U, and the console doesn’t really interest me. But man, their games can be console sellers.

I picked up a Wii U in September of last year when the Wind Waker HD bundle came out, and I have said bundle.
I would not be surprised if they made a Smash Bros Bundle Wii U and 3DS.

> > > So, who all got Mario Kart 8 today?
> >
> > No, however, I know a few people who have gotten it. The game looks spectacular.
> >
> > Still kinda bummed they shut down servers that supported Mario Kart Wii. And because Nintendo Wi-Fi connection was never really as nearly as big as other services, your online game progress (ex. stats) and history is pretty much gone.
> >
> > Really want to play Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros. but I don’t have a Wii U, and the console doesn’t really interest me. But man, their games can be console sellers.
>
> I picked up a Wii U in September of last year when the Wind Waker HD bundle came out, and I have said bundle.
> I would not be surprised if they made a Smash Bros Bundle Wii U and 3DS.

That would be great, I’d definitely consider buying one. I think it’s really nice that Nintendo still supports free online play, because it’s now the only (current-gen) console that does without requiring you to pay a timely fee.

> The wall of text war is still going on. Even though Cyanades said he wasn’t going back.
>
> “My bucket’s got a hole in it day”???

Sorry… - kills self -
Anyhow I should never come back except for my only thread there.

> Most Halo fans (or at least, a lot of them) seem to grow attached to [a] specific armor set(s). For example, the biggest examples of that I can think of right now are Riot Rojas with Recon, Greenskull from YouTube and Ready Up Live with War Master PRML, erickyboo and Cizlin with Prefect, and a few others.
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> I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to match your armor set with your interests, gameplay style, or even profession, if it can be matched. Many people in my bloodline have been Aviators and it looks like that’s where I’m headed now, but wouldn’t it be kind of strange if I stuck with Warrior?

Funny enough, a name of mine means warrior in spanish…
I still will keep mah Scout digs…(no hd :confused: )

> | EXTRACTING… |
> | CHECKSUM LENGTH 25 EXPECTED 11 |
>
>
> TVHV79746WTWGFTDXHCXQTKDP
> VDT4ZWW9HTVQM769TPDPTXRX4
> KKPMQV3Y4J7HYD4FDRCMWHXF7
> ZK44ZJD9CF7KTC7CXXWG7XPRC
> VYXQXCRT9KVGJHRHV7XKZHPPM
> Z9VV9HKW43GC72KPWTY7777RW
> KJ6TP4Z2PC4964W9TDYQG3QTX
> 7WFFG242YJC4D4W97V9V27XYR
> CWTPCDDTMKKP4MP797TX47JP2
> 3QFZZH26QX4RFC7M94C4RWHFH
> WMP9CRT77Q3263PWQGR392YQG
> T6QH7HHKKGJ7J4TCW3CVHM4K9
> 42DZT2MMXYWRVW37M67MJ6GYJ
> XWGWXT4DDX9KXQ9FFQTYJYXY7
> MZ6HHVW6G94DDPCPFWVQ72DCG
> W79MHGWHG2XYRCJ73RZTZDCZ7
> JZVVVHXXJQGWQGWTTJTVQZ6G7
> PZZ6QTTVTTQTD69PCWQ4Q9FHX
> K72MHVCRJQM3DX3KGRC6XT9QF
> 79FYW3JFW222DRXM9Q6KJQRDV
> H44P9HJJQWRV2H244CH93WXKC
> JXVH2W6JMF96TR7Q46Y7TYPJ4
> VKKT24TJ34GVGJ3Y4JQ7QRW4M
> P4WMHPM396HQPHGVKQR67VKR9
> 43VKPD2ZZZZZZZZZZZ69PWDZ3
> | … |
> | …DONE! |
>
> Enjoy! Been a while since we’ve given anything out
> Three different rewards.

Pretty cool. Looks like they’ve been all claimed. Mind if I ask what they were?

> > data
>
> Pretty cool. Looks like they’ve been all claimed. Mind if I ask what they were?

They have not all been claimed yet. Perhaps you need to find the correct way of obtaining them?

> > This breaks the straw! I’m not going back to those forums…
>
> Yep… I’ve created a monster…
>
>
> > You know that there is something wrong with you when bacon starts to taste like crap…
>
> I’m sorry, but I can no longer be associated with you.
>
> jk. But… get your taste buds checked out.

Everything is worse with bacon!

> > > data
> >
> > Pretty cool. Looks like they’ve been all claimed. Mind if I ask what they were?
>
> They have not all been claimed yet. Perhaps you need to find the correct way of obtaining them?

Honestly, I have no idea how to…

> Most Halo fans (or at least, a lot of them) seem to grow attached to [a] specific armor set(s). For example, the biggest examples of that I can think of right now are Riot Rojas with Recon, Greenskull from YouTube and Ready Up Live with War Master PRML, erickyboo and Cizlin with Prefect, and a few others.
>
> I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to match your armor set with your interests, gameplay style, or even profession, if it can be matched. Many people in my bloodline have been Aviators and it looks like that’s where I’m headed now, but wouldn’t it be kind of strange if I stuck with Warrior?

I like mixing things up personally, though I do gravitate to certain helmets.
I’ve been a fan of the Scout helmet since Halo 3. I used it there, in Reach (for a while until I unlocked GUNGNIR) and when the first screen shots of H4 started to appear and I spotted Scout I decided that was what I was going to use.

As far as play style, I guess I would fit into the Scout role. I prefer ranged combat and a bit of sneaking around.

> > > > data
> > >
> > > Pretty cool. Looks like they’ve been all claimed. Mind if I ask what they were?
> >
> > They have not all been claimed yet. Perhaps you need to find the correct way of obtaining them?
>
> Honestly, I have no idea how to…

Yeah, haven’t quite figured that out either. Cut/paste doesn’t quite work. =)

> > > Most Halo fans (or at least, a lot of them) seem to grow attached to [a] specific armor set(s). For example, the biggest examples of that I can think of right now are Riot Rojas with Recon, Greenskull from YouTube and Ready Up Live with War Master PRML, erickyboo and Cizlin with Prefect, and a few others.
> > >
> > > I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to match your armor set with your interests, gameplay style, or even profession, if it can be matched. Many people in my bloodline have been Aviators and it looks like that’s where I’m headed now, but wouldn’t it be kind of strange if I stuck with Warrior?
> >
> > Also, good thing I stopped making friends! Imagine how many people I would have affected!
>
> I wouldn’t say that’s a good thing. Erick, there’s always a certain risk factor in friendships, you can both positively and negatively affect them and they can affect you. Being afraid that you’re going to hurt the other should not keep you from making friends. Of course, just remember that you can make friends both on and off Xbox Live/online communities and gaming.

I know how things go. It’s happening again with one of my friends it seems. Even my reason was proved with someone who wanted to be my friend but I didn’t to protect them.

I hope I figure out the codes. Maybe they’re not read horizontally or vertically? Maybe diagonally? Not sure.

I posted two more drawings to tumblr.

A mashup of two people’s faces. Soon having their first year anniversary together.
http://erickyboo.tumblr.com/image/87360820961

This was supposed to be inside a ‘nebula’ Titan’s fields nebula. Strings of gas flowing, moving, like a river and ocean of particles and gas.
http://erickyboo.tumblr.com/image/87351367201

Also, I started writing my story. I did the first sentence.

I’m assuming that this phrase is the key to figuring it out.

> | EXTRACTING… |
> | CHECKSUM LENGTH 25 EXPECTED 11 |
>
[/quote]
I’m guessing that it has something to do with Checksum functions or algorithms …
>
> Not something I’m familiar with … and after a day of reviewing drawings and building codes I’m not feeling mentally up to the challenge tonight.
>
> So best of luck to all who try … Congrats to those of you who were able to figure it out.
>
> I’m about to meet up with the Captain for a night cap … and (hopefully) 6 hours of staring at the back of my eyelids.
>
> This is RMKXXV signing off …

Thanks for the Covie Drop pod! 1 of 3 prizes down!

Wonder what the “available now” announcement will be at E3 this year? Would be nice if it was Halo related.

Hint-Hint: The code length is 25x25.

The one that starts with C from the top and the first 6 at the top are invalid and bring up an error. I have no idea if I’m on the right track or not >.>

I never get these code puzzles

Have fun with it guys !

49Y9TW22T67KMD6HXVRFJJJ3Z

Scored Covenant Drop Pod. Thanks Sepheus!

Everyone, I didn’t go past the 9th code so check those that come after it. The first 8 are fake. So is 19 like I said earlier. that means there are only 15 codes left and one is real…I think.

ACK… I tried solving one of those codes… strange, puzzling, and confuzzling. Have fun… :stuck_out_tongue:

Anyway… Alfredo pizza!
How’s OT doing this morning/evening/midday/whatever-time-it-is-where-you’re-chillin’?

I was able to catch Cyanades last night (I was late, but still) to nab the ‘Bros to the Close’ achievement! Austin’s Cheevo Hunting thread is of to a good start! ^-^

Oh, and yeah, I did get your message Erik. Sounds good.

> ACK… I tried solving one of those codes… strange, puzzling, and confuzzling. Have fun… :stuck_out_tongue:
>
> Anyway… Alfredo pizza!
> How’s OT doing this morning/evening/midday/whatever-time-it-is-where-you’re-chillin’?
>
> I was able to catch Cyanades last night (I was late, but still) to nab the ‘Bros to the Close’ achievement! Austin’s Cheevo Hunting thread is of to a good start! ^-^

Glad to hear that :slight_smile:
Waypoint use o have a thread like this but its been at least a year since I’ve seen it. I’m glad it can help, Im probably gonna start posting in there soon when I decide to go for some H4 achievements.

Hoping Waypoint gets a revamp for whatever game is launching this year. This forum theme has been giving me headaches since November 5th, 2012.