I Think I'm in Love...Again
By papi blez
Posted on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 03:36:34 AM EST

So we did what we needed to do and played some Call of Duty 4 right off the bat.  It was ugly as hell as we got our asses handed to us because we kept getting put on crappy maps.  Not only that, but the crappy maps also featured Domination AND we kept spawning on the wrong side of the map.  We did Bog then got Chinatown and finally ended with Countdown which led us to say, "F%^& this, we're going to Gears."

I had an absolute blast in Gears.  Seriously.  It was just awesome and for once, my Bob Dole shotgun was effectively working.  I must've taken a little blue pill before we got together.  I had two particular memories from the night.  One was a double boom kill that took out both Robbins and Zoso in Mansion and the other was a beautiful boom on Circuitz.  I think it was on Subway, but I don't remember exactly.  I just remember I had a tiny little concrete window in which to kill someone and it fit right in that small space and blew him to pieces.

But the biggest highlight of the night, and I didn't actually see this myself, was Zoso Fan's girlfriend was playing for him on Mausoleum and I think I was getting more booms or something when she headshotted Robbins with the sniper.  Apparently it was pretty brilliant.  I'll let Zoso recap how it happened because I didn't see it.

Regardless, I had so much freaking fun tonight on Gears that I was shocked by it.  Maybe it's because I'm just better at Gears than COD and people naturally enjoy games they're good at, but I just had one of the best times during FFF in a long time.

What about you?


Display:

All I have to say is...

3Suns was owning with the shottie.  Nuff said. :D

Gears is my Star Wars! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:41:08 AM EST


Papi

you should have stayed on! :)

We gamed until 2:30am

BEST FFF EVER.

ESUNS is the man.

I'll recap more tmr. Nighty

Eat A Peach

by Zoso Fan on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:44:42 AM EST


If I stayed on until 2:30 a.m.

I WOULD be getting a divorce today.  I can't wait until we can get a house where my wife can't hear me talking into the mic.

Porn is my porn. Gears is pretty awesome, though.

by papi blez on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 12:01:57 PM EST
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Oh i know what your talking about there...

Ask Grymm.  Before COD4, we played rock band, of course grymm and redchief had me sing... yeah funny... anyhow, my wife was trying to sleep, yes trying, and first came out said my singing sucks and threw the Gears box at me and said shut up and play this....

Then 5 min later, next song, came out got her mp3 player and went back to bed.....

OUCH.  I have the wireless Turtle Beach headset but with that cranked you forget how loud you are....

Oooops..

Poland...

You will meet your maker, the "chainsaw" and POLANDSTYLE

by Polandstyle on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 12:57:54 PM EST
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Oh, towards the end of that session

my wife came down hopping mad.  ha ha ha

When I got to thinking about it, I was surprised my neighbors didn't come in the room hopping mad!

Thing is, doesn't matter WHAT headset system I got, I still can't mute my mouth.  ha ha ha

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 03:59:50 PM EST
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That's the same problem I have.

LOL  I can't tell you how many times my wife wanted to wring my neck.  Just another memory from last night: I kept commenting on how Suns' balls must be dragging on the floor after he killed three of us with his shottie (Zos, Robbins, & me).  I said if I don't stop talking aloud, my wife would have MY balls on the ground.  Hahahaha!

Gears is my Star Wars! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:39:38 PM EST
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Ha ha ha ha ha

See, that is what the whole night was all about.  I feel like I just saw my favorite rock band in concert, met a gorgeous babe there and made out her.  ha ha ha  Oh what a Naaaiight!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 06:36:52 PM EST
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Funny is right....

She just told me yesterday that Grymm and Redchief could have received $20 in MSFT points if they could get me off of Rock Band singing.  She said she sleeps better to the sound of Chainsaws and me yelling "sorry" when i attack my team mates...

Poland...

You will meet your maker, the "chainsaw" and POLANDSTYLE

by Polandstyle on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 03:03:53 PM EST
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Hahaha

That's awesome.

I'm feeling California and looking Minnesota.

by heeyoh2 on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 10:52:56 PM EST
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MY

Router kept packing in so i left at 3am. Didn't get to be in FFF lol.
Anyway looking at this router http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=370&#DGL-4300
IS it any good peeps.

by HELLFIRE V1 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 07:04:33 AM EST


Hellfire, that is the very router

that I would buy were it available here.  I have been drooling over that one for several years now.

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:17:54 AM EST
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Thanks, Zos and Blank

OH, we had FUN!  and yes, I was holding my own with the shottie! Woo Hoo! (Though I think Blank was still killing me twice for every time I killed him). About our third or fourth? match in, we played on Mausoleum.  My teammates were mostly or all dead, and Zoso was in the middle behind the casket.  I ran up and grabbed the boom, shot at him and missed, around  which time he became fully aware of my presence.  I jumped up onto the platform with a live round still in the boom, and then switched over to the shottie (hoping the people watching were noticing this - seriously ;) ) and then took him down. After that, I jumped back down, ran through to the middle of the bridge and took out the remaining single COG.  The icing on the cake, was that I did it again on Subway, taking out someone (Obi?) by 'nades with the first Boomshot round, and then switching weapons, boom still viable, and taking out Grymm? with my shottie.  Both were kinda Babe Ruth moments, if you know what I mean.  Later, on Tyro Station, I didn't switch out the Boom, but hindsight told me that I should have.  ;)

The evening was just LOADED with stories!  Of course, there were all of Grymm's nades - we started calling them Active nades because their radius always seemed to extend just far enough to kill you.  I think he was using some kind of Sonic Boom perk with those things.  And Zoso's Bow - just absolutely terrifying!  I am serious.  I don't care if it is 4 on 1, if Zos has the bow, chances are me and my entire team will lose. When I fully realized/remembered this (it has just been so long since we all played Gears together), I just started commanding everyone to rush Bow and keep Zoso off it at all cost because if he got it, it wouldn't matter how many of us were left to try to fight him, the round would be over with "Final Kill" and his name plastered across our screen.

Then, there were the cinematic moments, like the time on Raven Down when I gibbed Creepy (who was a source of stories all his own), and Zoso's 'nade blew up just under Creepy's freshly gibbed torso.  In Zoso's words "he flew up into the sky like Superman".  Then there was the time on Bones when Blankman did a cartwheel.  A frickin' cartwheel?! And we are not talkin' about some half-assed, limp-legged roll that one might expect of a forty year old man, but that of the bouncy, high school cheerleader captain.  And the laughter went on and on.

You know, it was just great to hear everyone's voices and it was exactly what I needed after a week of 14 hour days.

Gears of War, it is the pacing, the communication, the down-time spectating and rushed mini-conversations, and the impact (i.e., the gore and blowing sh!t up).  It is the whole experience, and just thinking about how Cliffy might be making it even better with chainsaw duels and the like, reset our hearts to that of our elementary school boy days.  

If it weren't for the fact that my wife's sister's family came over for dinner, I NEVER would have quit.

Just a couple of shoutouts to those we didn't get to play with because either they were in the other room (papi et al), they had to leave early (Kenai for one), or they never made it on at all (GearsChris and Poland et al).  We missed you.  Also, I was looking for you Tyrus, but I guess you couldn't make it.  Especially if you enjoyed Gears before, I think you will have a blast with us!  Hope you can sometime soon.  

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 09:27:08 AM EST


Sorry Suns

Ended up spending the rest of the night with my wife.  :-)

Hope to do some Gears Tonite!!

"I do not tell lies, but I am a savage".

by Kenai 91 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 09:54:13 AM EST
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Good for you!

I figured as much.  Yeah, hopefully I we can all get together again tonight!

Man, that was fun!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:00:20 PM EST
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Wow Suns

We BOTH had our shotgun working last night.  That's really unusual...well, at least for me.  It must've been a full moon or something.  I even killed Robbins and Grymm with it a couple of times.  I'm telling you, from anyone who has ever played with me before, the shotgun NEVER works for me.

Porn is my porn. Gears is pretty awesome, though.

by papi blez on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 12:12:05 PM EST
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Hey, at the risk of sounding immodest

about the time everyone quit Gears for Halo and then CoD4, I was where I was at last night with my shottie every night. The only reason nobody noticed was because everyone else was on top of their game which is WAY above me.  Now, because everyone is a bit rusty, my shottie handling (which I am nervous, will not be consistent) stands out more, that is all.  I have never been able to use the Lancer, and when they updated it, it broke my heart because I could no longer go head-to-head with lancer hos. ;)  Boomshot and Shottie - I am a two trick pony with a big mouth.  I feel pretty confident with the boom, too.  I just don't like killing myself with it in the process, so I am not a big use-it-in-tight-quarters Boom user.

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:51:53 PM EST
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Sounds

 like I missed a excellent time, I was down at the hospital, got home and was on the computer for a little bit.  Then I crashed in the bed, I was totally exhausted.  Thanks for the shout out, I missed playing with you all :)

by GearsChrisB on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:07:17 PM EST
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Suns,

I was actually the one who did the Cartwheel. But, yea, last night was a beautiful, beautiful experience...



Spell IHOP then say "ness"

by Grymm on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:18:28 PM EST
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Oh, I thought it was Blank!

Thanks for the correction.

Yeah, what a blast, eh?  As I just wrote to Zoso, I am still buzzin'.

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:27:08 PM EST
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Papi

I agree.  I started playing COD with JohnE, Circuitz, Robbins and Creepy.

I was Hating COD.  Too many campers.  Too easy to die (when I'm the only one running around).

I am trading in COD to get GTA4.  I have loved playing COD, but just ran out of gas with it.  Time to move on.

With that said...  Never would say that about Gears.

I have had a BLAST playing this week with Blank, John, Robbins and tons of Gearheads!

Hopefully we'll get another Gears match tonight.

"I do not tell lies, but I am a savage".

by Kenai 91 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 09:57:02 AM EST


I wouldn't trade it in

I've gone through this on a few other games.  Even Gears at one point.  It's basically MP fatigue.  When it's the only game you play for a long time, no matter how good it is, you get to a point where the fun seems gone.  Put it aside for about a month and then come back to it.  I'd hate to no be able to play COD with you, Kenai.

Porn is my porn. Gears is pretty awesome, though.

by papi blez on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 12:07:33 PM EST
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I second

papis proposal.  Im at the same point you're at right now, and Im pretty sure that everyone here knows that Im a pretty big COD fanboy.  I started getting more and more pissed as I died from different weapons(m16, random nades) from people camping from snipers shooting me from the hip, this is the point I need to step back take a deep breath and then come back to it after I've settled down.  So I've been trying to enjoy my latest purchase (PS3) and have been playing Unchartered.  I do enjoy the game but I definately miss those achievements.  For those curious about the game the easiest way to explain is it feels like an Indiana Jones movie made into a video game.  The slower pace of the game will help soothe the frustrations that COD4 was bringing in.  

"What about the toe? FORGET ABOUT THE FUCKING TOE!"

by carr on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 12:42:32 PM EST
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yeah this happened to me

with UT3 for the Ps3 i just got tired of dying every five seconds so i put it up adn actually forgot all about it until the post about UT3 for the 360, adn i pulled it right out and started having a blast wtih it.

I am also at the point where you are with CoD4, adn i to am tiring of it but i would never trade it in

"No sheep just camels." 'What?' "Bitch I aint seen him." Blam! 'Roger'

by CovanantElite on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 02:03:20 PM EST
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my highlight

was going 2v1 against you, papi, and Poland, and getting you with a 'Superman' headshot :D I couldnt stop laughing because it was such a desperate shot since I only had 2 bullets left :P

by RoBBins0096 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 02:37:48 PM EST


We kept thinking Zoso

was going to flank us.  We were thinking it was all part of a plan on your part for you to be out in the open and Zoso would torque us in the ass.

But apparently not.  That headshot was ridiculous because I was in the middle of a roll.

Porn is my porn. Gears is pretty awesome, though.

by papi blez on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 03:49:30 PM EST
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Oh What A Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJFoBzX7Etk

Eat A Peach

by Zoso Fan on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 03:05:03 PM EST


Oh one of my other favorites was

getting you with the boom on Mansion when we were hiding across the top floor from each other.  Brilliant.

Porn is my porn. Gears is pretty awesome, though.

by papi blez on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 03:50:18 PM EST
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That was out theme song, Zos!

Oh what a night!

What a lady, what a night!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 03:57:58 PM EST
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Oh..oh...oh ... I am not sure,

but I think that guy with the mustache is Creepy!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:01:21 PM EST
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Bwahahahahaha! Creepy...

Oh man, I'm still wiping the tears of laughter from my eyes. ;)

Gears is my Star Wars! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 05:34:40 PM EST
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Ha ha ha Zoso, I can't stop watch this thing!

ha ha ha

papi, you should have titled the diary, "Gears is my Mistress"!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:12:08 PM EST
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Nice....

All i heard when Robbins was left as was Papi, he said to move to you, so i kept leading Robbins to you for your Girlfiend's sniper shot... too precious....

Poland...

You will meet your maker, the "chainsaw" and POLANDSTYLE

by Polandstyle on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 03:06:56 PM EST
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Best

FFF in a while last night. For some reason, my torques were just sticking and I was doing pretty good with the shotty as well. My personal favorite moment was probably either seeing Robbins get the superman headshot or Jackie Channing Zoso's old lady.

This is Bob. Bob has bitch tits.

by MacheteMan7 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:46:44 PM EST


"Jackie Channing Zoso's old lady"

did you have cartwheels in your room, too?

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:53:22 PM EST
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No,

Jackie Channing someone is when you are being chased and you drop an active torque at your feet, causing them to run over it and blow up. The conditions have to be perfect for it to work ;).

This is Bob. Bob has bitch tits.

by MacheteMan7 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:55:41 PM EST
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ha ha Thanks!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 04:58:39 PM EST
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You always make up the wierdest names for things,

like pulling off the Flying Panda in Tryo Station. haha

Playoffs?!? You talking about... playoffs?!

by ajABE on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 06:06:12 PM EST
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Don't forget my "Ropa Dope" manuever!

Hahaha!  When someone's chasing me, I roll back towards them in mid-stride & chainsaw them.  Although as of late, it's not working.  I tried that on Grymmy last night & he handed me my ass!  LOL

Gears is my Star Wars! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 06:14:56 PM EST
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hahaha

When you died and said "I tried to Ropa Dope Grymm, but I got my ass handed to me!", I couldnt stop laughing for a good 5 minutes. Hilarious!

by RoBBins0096 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 06:36:15 PM EST
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LOL.

Yeppers.  Last night's FFF sure was fun! :D

Gears is my Star Wars! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:53:45 PM EST
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Haha Blank,

I use that too, and trust me, I know when it's coming ;)



Spell IHOP then say "ness"

by Grymm on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:02:52 PM EST
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I have

never said flying panda... ever. But yeah, I have a pretty solid repertoire of maneuvers. I call the ropa dope the Luke Skywalker, but it's the same idea :).

This is Bob. Bob has bitch tits.

by MacheteMan7 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:07:05 PM EST
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Machete, you're an idiot...

Yes you have.



Spell IHOP then say "ness"

by Grymm on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:13:15 PM EST
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No, I really haven't.

Even I don't find that funny.

This is Bob. Bob has bitch tits.

by MacheteMan7 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:15:48 PM EST
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You said it on Tyro Station

right as you got killed. It was when Abe was on your team and you kept killing eachother for the Torque.



Spell IHOP then say "ness"

by Grymm on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:20:18 PM EST
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No. I have seriously never said that.

This is Bob. Bob has bitch tits.

by MacheteMan7 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 08:23:33 PM EST
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I swear on my life

that you have.



Spell IHOP then say "ness"

by Grymm on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 11:11:52 PM EST
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No. I have not, this

is getting ridiculous Grymm.

This is Bob. Bob has bitch tits.

by MacheteMan7 on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 11:32:18 PM EST
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remember how

Esuns brought up the whole maturity topic. This "Yes you did, no I didn't" argument is getting kinda stale guys. At least call each other names geez ;)

by BoxinLeprechaun on Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 12:46:56 AM EST
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We all of solid, liable proof

well, not really, but Grymm and I deff remember that you said that. Maybe even Boxin was on our team, if I remember correctly...

But I'll show you what you did next time we play together at Tyro Station.

Playoffs?!? You talking about... playoffs?!

by ajABE on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 08:46:14 PM EST
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Best part

but I was only in for 2 matches, was when I headshotted Blank with the shottie from a about 50-60 rubber duckies away. Then turned the corner and popped off JohnE's head too.

Playoffs?!? You talking about... playoffs?!

by ajABE on Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 06:07:25 PM EST


Hey I figured out why

my shottie was working last night.  It, indeed, WAS a full moon out.  That explains everything.

Porn is my porn. Gears is pretty awesome, though.

by papi blez on Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 01:19:41 AM EST


LOL!

That is hilarious, papi!

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 03:18:25 AM EST
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I wolda played but

I was a counselor at a leadership camp.

Really Doe is better than Seriously Doe.

by Really Doe on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 01:35:16 AM EST


Yeah, we missed you Really, but it was

great to see you and Seriously on on Saturday night.  

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 04:21:56 AM EST
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