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Re: C4 needs balancing.Adam1234567893 Apr 17, 2013 1:24 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Um no if you are getting killed by it too much use Flak Jacket or better yet start moving around because I have yet to have a problem with getting killed by a C4 so yea stop complaining and use it's counter.
Re: C4 needs balancing.thetizzleguy Apr 17, 2013 1:36 PM (in response to Adam1234567893)
Well it does need to be fixed... But doesn't need a nerf or buff.. It needs to be dixed I.e. stop glitching out sometimes :)
Re: C4 needs balancing.Adam1234567893 Apr 17, 2013 1:40 PM (in response to thetizzleguy)
Thought they fixed that glitch lol
Re: C4 needs balancing.the_fallen_pariah Apr 17, 2013 2:12 PM (in response to Adam1234567893)
It was addressed in last weeks update.
Re: C4 needs balancing.sjo74 Apr 17, 2013 3:52 PM (in response to the_fallen_pariah)
it still glitching, throwing duds ...
Re: C4 needs balancing.sjo74 Apr 17, 2013 3:53 PM (in response to the_fallen_pariah)
it still glitching, throwing duds ...
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 5:14 PM (in response to the_fallen_pariah)
Yes it was adressed in the update but i still have issues, although i find now when i dont get hitmarkers that i should that its usual some 2 bar guy walking straight through it so i think they fixed the C4 but you may be coming across lag issues
Just from my own experience
Re: C4 needs balancing.azn_chic Apr 17, 2013 1:32 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
I use C4 occassionally. I don't see a problem with it's blast radius, but it does seem like I can throw it very far distances. I once threw it through a window on the second floor of one of the yemen buildings while i was on the street level! I don't think it's a big issue though.
Re: C4 needs balancing.NoLifeKing29 Apr 17, 2013 1:33 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
It has no presence in HC lol
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 4:59 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
C4 is balanced, and to throw and detonate real fast people have to use fast hands so thats 2 of the pick 10 slots, to counter it you only need flackjacket, but im going to take a wild guess you use subs... with lightweight+Ghost so cant use another blue perk.
The reason your mad is you rush around winnng the gunfights because you get in range as you should but good players are dropping C4 on you and now your mad.
Forgive me if im wrong i just get people whining about c4 all the time and its allways SMG running Lightweight+Ghost rushers. I have no problem with people using that combo its a good class, but like every good class it has weaknesses, for movement potential and staying off the radar you have to give up explosive protection.
To me thats balanced, if your not running SMGs then you should have Flak on anyway and you will have no more probs with c4
Re: C4 needs balancing.account6 Apr 17, 2013 5:10 PM (in response to r8edtripx)
actually c4 can go through flack jacket in when its close to you happened to me alot in nuketown this past weekend
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 5:30 PM (in response to account6)
No It cant, thats a lag issue or you are being shot at the same time
Flack jacket will mean that a C4 pack will not kill you, ive blon them mid air in peoples face and i mean an Inch from thier nose and its all hitmarkers, Chances are you were being shot at the same time especially on nuketown and a few bullets + C4 and you are dead this is how it should be
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 5:10 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Actually the combat axe needs to be balanced because the other day i was on a 17 streak about to Get my second vsat and this guy through one over the kitchen on raid and it killed me. i nearly never get killed by the combat axe but it ruined my streak when he couldnt even see me its so OP...............
Treyarch please nerf the Combat axe because it killed me and im not good enough to figure out how to beat it.....
It all honesty the combat axe is way more unbalaced than the c4 its a 1HK that as far as i can tell has no counter.... unless trophys destroy them??? not sure on that one never seen it happen but even though its more unbalanced than the c4 it is still balanced so really your whinging about nothing... please stop doing this as the constant nerfs to things due to people whinging is doing more harm than good
Re: C4 needs balancing.the_fallen_pariah Apr 17, 2013 5:27 PM (in response to AsmodeousNZ87)
Trophy should destroy them as the trophy in MW3 destroyed the throwing knife. Stuff like random bank shots is broken but I myself use the Combat Axe and fairly accurate with it.
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 5:31 PM (in response to the_fallen_pariah)
Yeah i was trying to put things into perspective for the OP, i have no issues with any of the tacticals or lethals in this game i feel they are all well balanced, just a bit of a troll for him as i couldn tbelieve this thread lol
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 5:35 PM (in response to the_fallen_pariah)
As far as im concerned if someone hits me with a bankshot....
Well hell he deserves the kill its not easy to do and plenty of people will throw 50-100 just to hit that 1 bankshot give him his credit ya know, personally it doesnt interest me to try and do it but some of these guys actually do them intentionally and work hard at it and all i have to say is good on them its not easy
Re: C4 needs balancing.nflfenatic Apr 17, 2013 7:05 PM (in response to AsmodeousNZ87)
The trophy system destroys the combat axe.
Re: C4 needs balancing.trialstardragon Apr 17, 2013 5:41 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Agreed, it should not be able to be detonated so fast. They need to make it where it has to land or be planted on soemthing to before it can be detonated.
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 5:46 PM (in response to trialstardragon)
Why should it not be able to be detonated mid air, can you give some reasoning?
Re: C4 needs balancing.ghamorra Apr 17, 2013 7:10 PM (in response to AsmodeousNZ87)
So people don't get scared when they see their about to lose a gun fight and kill themselves and the person shooting them. C4 is a huge cop out in this game. It blast radius is fine but it should be used like a deadman's switch, people complained about this in MW3 so I'm actually surprised this is just now getting addressed
Re: C4 needs balancing.AsmodeousNZ87 Apr 17, 2013 9:05 PM (in response to ghamorra)
They can do the same with a semtex, or a combat axe, infact if they made a delay on the C4 itd b near useless.
It already has multiple counters and with the level of emp spam in this game you cant lay c4 as a trap, it can be shot out of hands trophys stop it emp nades destroy it flack jacket protects against it i mean comeon guys if you cant handle a player with c4 then maybe the combat training playlist is for you
C4 is ideal for killing headgliching LMG TF players and if i cant detonate it mid air how am i ment to use it against guns that have a kill time thats about a quater of the time it takes to throw a c4 and detonate, all this time i have to drop my gun so if you have flack jacket you have atleast 4-5 seconds to kill me before my gun is back out
I can respect it can annoy some people but its balanced and fine just how it is
Re: C4 needs balancing.SitRepPro Apr 17, 2013 9:43 PM (in response to AsmodeousNZ87)
Having multiple counters never saved the Bouncing Betty being nerfed so if there are enough complaints 3arc may bow to the pressure. Scavenger used to resupply BB and Claymores completely too but now it's only two at a time. It was a bit annoying to put up with but easy counters are available and free points for me but oh well.
The only thing with the C4 that I think is a little off is that it only takes one of them to destroy an AGR whereas the EMP grenade, which has had plenty of complaints about, takes two.
Re: C4 needs balancing.darkrangeresp Apr 17, 2013 6:14 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Oh goody another c4 needs nerfing topic. I will give you that it's the most versitile lethal equipment in the game, but it's balanced. It has half the blast radius of a frag grenade and you have to detonate it unlike a bouncing betty or claymore. If a player is running c4 + fast hands then they get one cheap kill per spawn not really a big deal. If they are running c4 + fast hands + scavenger then they have 40% of their class tied up in one grenade. They generally are lacking enough in another area that any skilled player can handle them at least half the time in a gun fight.
Just because the one kill they do get happens to be the one that keeps you from getting your swarm doesn't make me feel any sympothy for you. If it bothers you use flak jacket, it makes you basically unkillable by c4 unless it's stuck to your face. Yeah you will only have about 30% of your health left, but you just took a grenade to the chest, you should be mortally wounded.
Re: C4 needs balancing.nflfenatic Apr 17, 2013 7:31 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
What I like to do when people spam grenades or C4 is put the old noob tube class on and rpgs and semtex. Also Flak jacket. You should set up a class for all situations. When people are spamming flashbangs and concussion grenades you should have a class with tactical mask ready to go. This is all pretty basic stuff, no need to complain, adapt, overcome, improvise.
Re: C4 needs balancing.Scorr Apr 17, 2013 9:11 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Balacïng..? What are you trying to balance it on?
Re: C4 needs balancing.killabig Apr 17, 2013 9:53 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Leave my c4s alone. They are for pro's only
Re: C4 needs balancing.Myramuff Apr 17, 2013 9:58 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
The c4 is the best thing that happened in black ops2. You just majorly camp too much to lways be getting messed up and creating threads bout it. Seriously
Re: C4 needs balancing.redx165 Apr 17, 2013 10:08 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
You know what needs a nerf. The Target Finder. It should take 5 seconds to detect you.
Re: C4 needs balancing.iivrruummii Apr 17, 2013 10:54 PM (in response to OMFGimJOE)
Actually the Frag and Semtex grenades need to be buffed, not to mention Flak Jacket to be buffed also.
It is sad that I am dying from Claymores in HC with Flak Jacket on, not mention GL and other explosives but a car bomb won't kill me in HC with Flak Jacket. That makes no sense.


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The Supreme Court declined without comment the case of 250 former Abu Ghraib detainees whose lawsuit against private contractors, for allegedly abusing and torturing Abu Ghraib inmates, had been thrown out of federal court.
A group of former detainees at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq will not be able to sue military contractors who they say participated in torture and other illegal acts of abuse at the US- run detention facility in 2003 and 2004.
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Images of detainees at Abu Ghraib enduring harsh and abusive interrogation tactics sparked international outrage. The tactics included forced nudity, sexual humiliation, beatings, hooding, stress positions, isolation, and sleep deprivation. In one case, family members were allegedly forced to watch US interrogators suspend a man by his arms and beat him so severely that he later died. Some detainees were allegedly raped.
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Barnaby Rudge (1841)
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Dickens introduces this novel with several chapters of pure fiction set in 1775, laying out two romance plots and a murder mystery. Then the story jumps ahead five years to the Gordon Riots of 1780 when historical events take over the plot, catching up his characters in the turmoil. There's good understanding shown here of how a mob gathers, acts, and is reacted to. This was Dickens' first crack at writing historical fiction and he used several sources to get the details right. Significant characters in the novel (e.g. Lord Gordon) were real people, and their personalities are believed to be accurately portrayed.
If this is Dickens' least popular novel, I blame its title character. Barnaby is an innocent simpleton whose cognitive abilities slide up and down the scale as the plot demands. He's a rare personality that Dickens could not get a handle on, or at least was less true in portraying for the sake of directing his story. He was also Dickens' third variant on the helpless innocent motif, following Oliver and Little Nell, and the most shallow even by that comparison. From the first page we meet him he is living a vacant-minded idyllic life, and almost nothing shakes him from it. It's as flat a character arc as you might imagine.
The book isn't really about Barnaby, however, despite its title, since there's nothing central about him and he remains a sideshow in his own story. The secondary plot romances are far more engaging and often feel primary. Only thematically can I find a purpose for Barnaby, where he serves as an extreme symbol of disparity between mob mentality and the individuals that comprise it. Potential blame for this novel's being unpopular might also lie with the subject matter. How many people outside England today have heard of the Gordon Riots, or can imagine Protestant extremists? On the other hand riots, political unrest and religious angst are abundantly relevant in our modern context. This work could win a renaissance for reminding us there is nothing new under the sun.
A mixture of fact and fiction and an indication of things yet to come. The historical perspective of A Tale of Two Cities plus a hint of future plot manipulation and twists and turns best exemplified by Great Expectations. The Gordon Riots of 1780 is the backdrop, but as always, human nature is paramount to the tale. Religion was not the important factor to these characters. Despite the cries of 'No Popery,' each and everyone had a hidden agenda. The character of Barnaby himself was less than consistent in tone, but most of the characters were very well-drawn and, frankly, the female characters were a breath of fresh air after that insipid Nell. Overall, a good read.
Typical Dickens - beautifully drawn characters, both heroes and villains and brilliant descriptions of London and its surrounds. Enjoyable, but overly long.
4 stars for the book; 4½ stars for this audiobook.
This tale is sort of Romeo and Juliet set in the time of the Gordon Riots between Protestents & Catholics. Of course, as usual with Dickens, there are plenty of subplots and interesting characters.
Mil Nicholson once again is marvelous in this Librivox recording of Dickens. Highly recommended.
This is Dickens fifth novel and it was his first attempt to write an historical novel and was inspired by the Walter Scott's novels.
In the first chapters, Dickens describes the Maypole and introduces the main characters: Gabriel Varden with his wife and his daughter, Simon Tappertit, John and Joe Willet, Solomon Daisy, the Haredales, the Rudges and a mysterious stranger.
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A hint of mystery is also inserted in these initial chapters through the Haredale murder. And a black raven gives a gothic touch into the narrative. Just to remind that a black raven has a special meaning in literature.
It seems that "Barbaby Rudge" was published first in Dickens's weekly journal Master Humphrey's Clock in 1841.
In some editions, the original tittle of this book was "Gabriel Vardon, the Locksmith of London."
One you start to read the description of the Gordon Riots, you won't be able to stop to read this book.
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The despisers of mankind--apart from the mere fools and mimics, of that creed--are of two sorts. They who believe their merit neglected and unappreciated, make up one class; they who receive adulation and flattery, knowing their own worthlessness, compose the other. Be sure that the coldest-hearted misanthropes are ever of this last order.
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So do the shadows of our own desires stand between us and our better angels, and thus their brightness is eclipsed.
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In the exhaustless catalogue of Heaven's mercies to mankind, the power we have of finding some germs of comfort in the hardest trials must ever occupy the foremost place...
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'All good friends to our cause, I hope will be particular, and do no injury to the property of any true Protestant. I am well assured that the proprietor of this house is a staunch and worthy friend to the cause. GEORGE GORDON.'
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The great mass never reasoned or thought at all, but were stimulated by their own headlong passions, by poverty, by ignorance, by the love of mischief, and the hope of plunder.
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The title character of Barnaby Rudge, a feeble minded individual, is a passive actor who is swept along by events. Based on Gordon Riots of June 1780, the riots reach a climax in the storming and destruction of the Newgate Prison. This work is famous for its descriptions of mob violence which shows Dickens' descriptive abilities. First published in 1841.
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Tour Galapagos's wildlife highlights on an active adventure from Quito.
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Tour Galapagos's outstanding natural beauty and interesting history by foot, boat and bike on this active adventure. Trace Darwin's 'Theory of Evolution', spot colourful, bizarre and beautiful creatures, and have an experience that is completely out of this world as you discover the incredible Galapagos Islands.
- Get acquainted with Quito's dizzying altitude
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In the United States, the issue is largely whether VoIP (or some types of VoIP) should be as highly regulated as telecommunication services or left largely unregulated as information services. If treated as a telecommunications service, VoIP services will be liable for regulatory charges such as access charges and universal service subsidies as well as compliance with regulations governing E911 emergency services, lawful intercept under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) and access for people with disabilities. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened an omnibus proceeding on not only the regulatory treatment of VoIP but also of all IP-based services.
In the European Union (EU), there is a positive attitude towards "disruptive" technologies such as VoIP. Many of the recent policy papers, such as the report "Rethinking the European ICT Agenda," highlight that a "timely acceptance and uptake of disruptive technologies is of enormous importance" and plead for a minimization of the barriers to allow for the introduction of VoIP. Additionally, the regulatory choices are not as stark since the categorizations do not carry the same implications as in the U.S. The main categories are "electronic communications services" and "publicly available telephony services." The current debate is focused on social requirements and numbering.
Regulators are analyzing to what extent new VoIP-enabled services will need to comply with the same social requirements as "publicly available telephony services" (e.g. access to emergency services, network integrity, access to disabled users, lawful intercept etc.) and what types of numbering resources should be allocated to VoIP.
VoIP-enabled services will only face economic regulation when they are found to be a substitute for traditional voice service, the market is not competitive and the provider has market power. Essentially, only incumbent providers face the potential of significant regulation if they offer VoIP as a substitute to traditional services.
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The development of the VoIP market, particularly in the consumer sector, will be greatly impacted by the decisions of Regulators around the world. For example, if the U.S. FCC chooses a highly regulatory structure for VoIP, it could slow the deployment of VoIP to consumers via competitors and web-based services. Similarly, how the FCC develops limited regulations in the "social issues" of E911, CALEA and universal service would have great impact. If these regulations are merely imposed from the circuit switched world, they could make VoIP more difficult to deploy and create additional product development costs.
The sweeping nature of the current FCC proceeding that includes all IP based services presents risks beyond just VoIP: if all IP applications are treated as telecommunication services, then the entire Internet would essentially become regulated by the FCC and state Public Utility Commissions. Such regulation would dampen the innovation of Internet applications.
Likewise, in Europe, the development of VoIP market will be impacted if Regulators decide to impose unnecessary constraints or regulatory burdens on the rapid development of VoIP-enabled services in the EU.
Three bills were introduced in the last Congress that would limit state and federal regulation of VoIP. Although Congress adjourned without final action on these bills, similar bills are expected in the 109th Congress.
Numerous proceedings on VoIP are springing up around the world. The majority of Regulators are currently reviewing their position on what are the regulatory requirements and numbering resources that should be allocated to VoIP services. The European Commission is moving to play a central role in order to harmonize the differing views. A European Commission Guideline on VoIP is expected to be published in early 2005.
Cisco filed comments in June 2004 before the German telecoms regulator, RegTP. Additional filings have been made in August/September 2004 with the European Commission, Ireland, France and Spain. Other proceedings are underway in Austria, Denmark, the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Colombia and Malta.
The UK Regulator, Ofcom, has recently published the response to its numbering consultation, and decided that geographic numbers should be available for VoIP enabled services as well as a new non-geographic number range, 056. However in regards to social requirements, Ofcom is initially proposing to take a "light touch" approach to promote growth of new VoIP services whilst ensuring proper consumer information.
In August 2004, Germany's Reg TP issued two decisions disallowing the use of geographic area numbers for 'nomadic' VoIP services. Instead, personal numbers with the service code 0700 should be used for such services. In Ireland, ComReg's issued a response in October 2004 to its numbering consultations and decided to open a new (non-geographic) number range (access code 076) for the purposes of facilitating the introduction of VoIP services, as well as to grant access to geographic numbers to VoIP operators with some restrictions.
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Reading Assignment #30: Diary entry 663, and 666
"663 July 22. O my Jesus, I know that a person's greatness is evidenced by his deeds and not by his words or feelings. It is the works that have come from us that will speak about us. My Jesus, do not allow me to daydream, but give me the courage and strength to fulfill Your holy will.
Jesus, if You wish to leave me in uncertainty, even to the end of my life, may Your Holy Name be blessed."
Excerpt From: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. "Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul." iBooks.
"666 I understood that all striving for perfection and all sanctity consist in doing God's will. Perfect fulfillment of God's will is maturity in sanctity; there is no room for doubt here. To receive God's light and recognize what God wants of us and yet not do it is a great offense against the majesty of God. Such a soul deserves to be completely forsaken by God. It resembles Lucifer, who had great light, but did not do God's will. An extraordinary peace entered my soul when I reflected on the fact that, despite great difficulties, I had always faithfully followed God's will (117) as I knew it. O Jesus, grant me the grace to put Your will into practice as I have come to know it, O God."
Excerpt From: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. "Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul." iBooks.
663 & 666
These thoughts of St. Faustina are particularly probing to my soul as we attended 3 funerals in 6 days last week. Two were very special friends in our lives, one the Godfather of our youngest son. (This son through no fault of his Godfather, Jim, has written off faith in the God we know.) The other, a spiritual brother, led a prayer group devoted to the Blessed Mother and the Medjagore messages. Both had lingering and very difficult illnesses. The second kept in-touch by email with many from whom he had requested prayers. He approached his death with great faith and abandonment to God's will. At his funeral the priest's homily was simply to read from Dave's emails. (The first time I ever knew anyone to preach his own funeral homily!)
To follow the will of God. What an awesome mandate! When I sin I am purposefully ignoring God's will. When misfortune happens in my life, God's will is to accept the circumstances as if coming from Him (without the kicking and the screaming!) Oh God, heal my resistance before I must meet you face-to-face.
At times St. Faustina in 663 must have struggled with understanding God's will, and what "deeds" or works she thought was His will: "… give me the courage and strength to fulfill Your holy will. Jesus, if You wish to leave me in uncertainty, even to the end of my life, may Your holy name be blessed." But then in 666 "an extraordinary peace entered my soul… I had always faithfully followed God's will as I knew it." My prayer at 77 as I continue to struggle with understanding what is God's will for me is St. Faustina's prayer: "O, Jesus, grant me the grace to put your will into practice as I have come to know it."
How many time have I heard that prayer along with deeds are needed to be a whole Christian. Faustina reminds us of this through her diary and I need to remind myself frequently that I cannot just pray but I must pursue the will of God by action.
Here, Faustina, to me is driving home the message (very strongly with the example of Lucifer) of how important it is to do God's will and then she gives us another prayer to help accomplish this task, as you stated so well, Gene.
663 reminds me so much of what I heard in school about faith and good works or deeds were necessary to enter the kingdom of heaven. I was told at that time that the Lutheran faith upheld that faith alone will save you. I so believe we will be held accountable for our actions, both good and bad.
666 in numerology the 3 6's refer to the devil, and 3 3's refer to God. It seems fitting then she would talk about Lucifer. St. Faustina was so centered on doing God's will as she knew it. Sometimes I think we get so worried that we are not in tune with His will that we forget all we have to do is TRUST IN HIM.
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// Chris Carter
Call of Duty: Black Ops III (PC, PS3, PS4 [reviewed], Xbox 360, Xbox One)Developer: Treyarch (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Beenox/Mercenary Technology (PS3, Xbox 360)Publisher: ActivisionMSRP: $59.99Released: November 6, 2015 I'm just going to get right into it -- this is the weakest campaign yet from Treyarch. Right from the start you can see what it's going for, and things get way too heavy-handed and exposition-laden without actually saying anything. There's lots of talk about a "new Cold War" in the future, and after rescuing an Egyptian minister after an uprising in Cairo, it's off to the races. There's plenty of Terminator-esque "Man vs. Machine" going on with the 2065 backdrop and a touch of surrealism, but all of it has been seen before and done better. To boot, none of the characters are memorable or compelling in any way, and the dialogue is the most generic it's ever been. Part of it is because you're now "The Player" (male or female) instead of someone like Modern Warfare's Soap MacTavish, a character you can somewhat connect with while you're playing. You're kind of just there, and the relationships with each cast member never really have a chance to flourish across all 11 missions. Treyarch seems to have a knack for historical narratives, but I'm not really buying its grimdark sales pitch here. Now, that doesn't mean that the campaign is all bad. The powers that be have now implemented a system where you can choose any mission you want, right from the start, without having played any prior stages. That way if you get bored and want to see the ending, you can skip right to the end. Additionally, the hub center where you can switch your abilities, weapons, and loadout around is convenient, as is the progression system with full XP rewards to encourage multiplayer playthroughs. There's also an arena-based "combat immersion" center to test weapons out in, which looks a lot like Metal Gear's VR missions. [embed]318891:61008:0[/embed] Split-screen play (for two players) is also in, as is online play for the story, on top of a "Nightmare mode" that remixes every level with undead foes. With the recent removal of split-screen from Halo 5, support for multiple players on the same console is a breath of fresh air. Yes, the framerate does suffer as a result of playing couch co-op, but I'm very glad it's there, and that Treyarch is still actively pushing for it. Hell, LAN play is even supported on consoles -- in 2015, that's pretty damn rare. Now, we get to the good stuff -- all the other modes besides the campaign. Although light, the Freerun gametype is a cool way to show off all of the new mechanics (wallrunning and the toned-down jetpack). It's only playable solo and has a scant four maps, but it's really reminiscent of Mirror's Edge's abstract DLC packs, which were my favorite part of the game. Plus, it has leaderboards, which are a major plus for a mode like this. I don't want to spoil much, but the Smash TV-like Dead Ops Arcade is back, and it's better than it was before. Of course, it wouldn't be a Treyarch game without zombies, and I think it's assembled the best cast, alongside of the most interesting setting to date. I'm talking Jeff Goldblum, Heather Graham, Ron Perlman, and Neal McDonough in a Lovecraftian noir city unique. Seeing Goldblum play a washed-up scumbag magician is a treat, and the actors really give it their all for this new chapter of the zombie saga, "Shadows of Evil." While I did appreciate the campaign tie-in for Advanced Warfare's zombie mode, I like where this particular setting is going, and I hope it can keep this same cast going forward. It's also the most fully-featured from a gameplay perspective, with customizable weapon loadouts, individual upgrades, and a leveling system. You can also change up your "Gobblegum Gumballs," which are like miniature $500 soda machines that grant temporary perks. It's a tiny little thing, but it really helps you play the way you want, which is only a recent concept for zombies. In terms of secrets I think this is going to be the most challenging one yet for the community, as a lot of it hinges on changing into the "beast" (read: a Cthulian creature) to unlock specific areas and bonuses. I've spent nearly 15 hours in Shadows of Evil alone and I feel like I've only scratched the surface. What the campaign lacks in personality, zombies makes up for in spades, and that principle also goes for multiplayer. Now players will choose a "specialist," when playing traditional multiplayer, which operates a lot like a unique character skin, with an added ability in tow. For instance, the robot "Reaper" has access to a minigun power-up that comes out of his arm, or a skill that creates non-lethal clones of himself to run around the battlefield. One dude even looks like The Fury from Snake Eater, complete with a flamethrower special. They clearly had a lot of fun designing these creations, and it plays that way. Most of the powers feel balanced, especially when you consider the fact that they can only be used once you earn enough meter for them, which is typically only one or two times per match. This is on top of the classic scorestreak rewards -- but since those reset your meter upon death and the specialist powers don't, it's a way for casual players to engage without feeling like they're never earning anything. Wallrunning also adds a new depth to arenas (of which there are 12 at launch), where specific chokepoints can be circumvented by traversing raised platforms on the sides of some bases. Likewise, swimming, as simple of a mechanic as it is, bids a welcome return from Advanced Warfare, with a lot more freedom in terms of movement and combat. Those of you who found Advanced's crazy twitch movement system to be too frenetic will be pleased to hear that it's been toned down for Black Ops III, as the jetpack is now essentially a double jump, or a slide boost, and that's it. While I did like airdashing and all of the craziness that the last iteration entailed, I'm happy that each game has a distinctly different feel to it. Multiplayer has been overhauled from a features standpoint too, as there's now full support for streaming (including a cavalcade of spectator options), arena ranked playlists with seasons, and an even more convenient instant menu option for perma-muting anyone outside of your party. There have been hundreds of people populating Black Ops III's servers during this testing period without issues, but if anything changes we'll provide updates as needed on the front page. At this point, at least two of the Call of Duty developers (Treyarch and Sledgehammer), have it figured out. They now have a three-year development cycle, which means that technically, each individual game is not a rushed "annual" iteration. While the campaign could certainly be a lot stronger, Black Ops III is living proof of that concept. [This review is based on a retail build of the game provided by the publisher.]
Zombies...uh...zombies, find a way
Call of Duty campaigns are some of the most inconsistent storylines in all of gaming. While some entries are content with wowing you on a constant basis with new setpieces and unique sequences, a number of them (Ghosts&n...
Bungie finally addresses Destiny's weapon parts problem
Well, to some it's a problem
Nov 06
// Chris Carter
Destiny's economy is in constant flux, and Bungie never seems to know what to do about it. This patch everyone seemed to be fine with the changes in The Taken King, but after a few weeks, some issues started creeping up. For ...
Call of Duty
Not all UK pre-orders of Black Ops III will get bonus Nuketown map
Turns out Nuketown is a GAME exclusive
Nov 06
// Vikki Blake
If you pre-ordered Call of Duty: Black Ops III in the UK, did you expect the Nuketown multiplayer map but a code hasn't turned up? You're not the only one. UKVGDeals.com (via VideoGamer) noticed that a rec...
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See the Star Wars game that was cancelled before EA got the rights
Star Wars: First Assault
Nov 05
// Steven Hansen
There's Star Wars: Battlefront III. There's Star Wars 1313. There's even that Darth Maul game. But no one mourns Star Wars: First Assault. According to the YouTube description, "This was a tech beta ran on Xbox Live a while ...
Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Dead Ops Arcade II minigame is batshit crazy
Nov 05
// Chris Carter
Chicken love
Just like the original Black Ops, there's a hidden arcade game locked within Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It's actually quite easy to access (just select the top-left icon in the video on the mission hub screen), and like its...
Black Ops III
Surprise! Black Ops III looks not great on last-gen, turns tanks into vans
Most likely will not care
Nov 05
// Brett Makedonski
Activision's in the fortuitous position with Call of Duty where the fanbase is so large that they haven't all adopted current-gen consoles yet. But, that means it's mostly obligated to keep releasing games on legacy sys...
Ubisoft reports PC sales are rising, current-gen console sales are dipping
Not enough people have upgraded
Nov 05
// Chris Carter
In addition to its brief mention of how Unity impacted Assassin's Creed Syndicate sales, Ubisoft has broken down sales numbers as it pertains to the PC and console platforms. Evidently, despite its Uplay system, the...
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Cringey Resident Evil 2 Easter egg is an outfit in Resident Evil 0 HD
Who likes short shorts
Nov 05
// Steven Hansen
You can find this picture of Rebecca ready to hoop in Resident Evil 2's S.T.A.R.S office if you grab a little black film canister (remember that smell?) and actually go get the thing developed. Capcom's giving it a nod in the...
Bungie: 'Microtransactions and expansions can co-exist' for Destiny
'Fans are hungry for more'
Nov 04
// Chris Carter
Well, nuts. Shortly after the release of The Taken King, rumors started coming out that Bungie would supplement Destiny's new content with cosmetic microtransactions, and would refrain from going back to the underwhelmin...
There's a new Snoopy game and it kind of looks like Yoshi's Woolly World
It costs more than peanuts, though
Nov 03
// Brett Makedonski
Comic strips are three-panel bundles of joy. Well, sometimes. The likes of Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, and Dilbert fit the bill. Marmaduke does not. Marmaduke has only brought pain and suffering to those ...
Surprise Black Ops fact
Three-year-old Call of Duty: Black Ops II still has 12 million players a month
Called to duty, never called home
Nov 03
// Steven Hansen
Want to feel old? Call of Duty: Black Ops II is three years old. Want to feel, I don't know, surprised? Impressed? That "huh" feeling when you learn a moderately interesting but not too interesting or at all valuable piece of...
25 million people have played Destiny
We average three hours a day, apparently
Nov 03
// Vikki Blake
The Taken King has brought an extra five million players to Destiny, boosting the number of registered players from 20 million to 25 million. Activision confirmed the figures yesterday during its earnings report. "Day-one dow...
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Here's when Xbox will reveal the initial list of 360 games coming to Xbox One
Phil Spencer confirms reveal date
Nov 03
// Vikki Blake
Microsoft will confirm the first 100 Xbox 360 games available via backwards compatibility on November 9, 2015. Phil Spencer confirmed the news via a tweet yesterday.
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Kojima shows how he made Metal Gear Solid V's 'Nuclear' trailer
Behind-the-scenes video translated
Nov 02
// Jordan Devore
Few trailers rival the "Nuclear" video for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. I must've watched it half a dozen times when it debuted last year at E3, and probably doubled that number leading up to the game's release in Se...
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PSA: Grab your free November Games With Gold titles now
You have until November 16
Nov 02
// Chris Carter
The new round of Xbox Games With Gold offerings are upon us, and you can now pick up Dirt 3 for Xbox 360 and Pneuma: Breath of Life on Xbox One. In case you're curious, Dirt 3 was fairly well received by racing fans...
Review: Minecraft: Story Mode: Assembly Required
Nov 02
// Darren Nakamura
Minecraft: Story Mode: Assembly Required (iOS, Mac, PC [reviewed], PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One)Developer: Telltale GamesPublisher: Telltale GamesReleased: October 27, 2015 (Mac, PC)MSRP: $4.99, $24.99 (Season Pass)Rig: AMD Phenom II X2 555 @ 3.2 GHz, with 4GB of RAM, ATI Radeon HD 5700, Windows 7 64-bit The one big risk Telltale took with this episode was hinted at the end of The Order of the Stone. Depending on whether players choose to side with Olivia and seek out Ellegaard or to side with Axel and look for Magnus, the entire first act of the episode will play out totally differently. On the one hand, it's a bold step forward for Telltale, which is often criticized for touting its choice-based gameplay while delivering roughly the same story to everybody regardless of the decisions made. With the choice of Ellegaard vs. Magnus, the consequences were immediate and impactful, affecting a huge chunk of this episode. The final outcome might not be any different, but the journey certainly is. On the other hand, it provides for an experience uneven among players. The first half of the episode takes about 40 minutes to get through, and most people will only see one of the two segments. It stings a little because I chose to find Ellegaard, but was later led to believe that the Magnus section is the more entertaining of the two. If nothing else, it might convince me to start up a second save file just to see what I missed. [embed]318431:60938:0[/embed] Speaking of Ellegaard and Magnus, both characters are fairly unlikable. Ellegaard is haughty and aloof and Magnus is snide and combative. It creates a conflict between the two that might serve a narrative purpose in the future, but mostly just makes me wish I could have chosen neither of them right now. That turns out not to matter much, since both make an exit not long into the collective journey and bring the group back down to the core members again. Just when Story Mode threatens to feature a real, interesting human moment, the action leading to the episode's climax starts up, postponing the good stuff until a future episode. The cast continues to perform adequately. Each of the characters has his or her own distinct personality, and the actors deliver well enough. The writing is still falling flat for me. Things are happening, the narrative is progressing, but it's just not especially good yet. None of the jokes made me laugh. None of the drama made me think. After two episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode, I find myself struggling to care. It's a story and I am experiencing it, but that's the best I can muster. It's not bad enough that I'm dreading having to play three more episodes, but it's not good enough that I'm looking forward to it either. It could cease to exist and I would be utterly unfazed. There is some hope for the future of the series, as Assembly Required has planted some interesting seeds of what's to come, but it's not quite there yet. [This review is based on a retail build of the game provided by the publisher.]
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Telltale fans have grown accustomed to a two-to-four month wait between episodes. So when the studio surprise launched Assembly Required just two weeks after The Order of the Stone, it caught everybody off guard. Even though ...
Introducing Game With, a new matchmaking service
'Game With makes online play better'
Oct 30
// Vikki Blake
Need new pals for the Destiny raid? Got the Battlefield blues? The Metal Gear Online malaise? A new matchmaking service, Game With, wants to help you connect with your ideal co-op team.
Respawn: 'Next year is going to be a very big year for Titanfall'
What do you want to see?
Oct 30
// Vikki Blake
Respawn boss Vince Zampella says 2016 is going to be "a very big year for Titanfall". "We continue to focus on Titanfall," Zampella told Venture Beat. "Next year is going to be a very big year for Titanfall. For us, it is exciting to take this universe we created that is so extensible.
Games with Gold
November's Games with Gold lineup disappoints
DiRT 3 will be backward compatible
Oct 28
// Jordan Devore
I'm not sure what I was expecting from this lineup. Too much? Microsoft has come out with the list of games that Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download for free next month: Xbox One Pneuma: Breath of Life (November 1 - 30) ...
This guy solos Crota's End...on a Rock Band drum-kit
I don't even
Oct 28
// Vikki Blake
While Crota's End never quite duplicated the challenge of Destiny's very first raid, The Vault of Glass, those of us familiar enough with the second raid know all too well that it's the end that's the tricky bit. But then this guy comes along and solos it not just on the hardest difficulty, but also using a Rock Band drum-kit and wtf I don't even. Marvel at this:
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I finally backed Indivisible. After hearing about Red from Transistor, I played the demo again. That platforming is solid and I'm used to the combat now.
Man, I completely forgot how awesome Pokemon Black and White's soundtrack is. The Vs. Trainers theme is probably one of the best I ever heard, if not the best in the entire series: [youtube]https://youtu.be/rxySv1HFlQ0[/youtube]
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Apparently the upcoming Tri-Force heroes update makes the local-play only items possible to get for everyone. That's pretty great!
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Calvin Klein Obsession
239 reviews
62% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.5
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 3.5
Price: $$$
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Oh boy, I keep forgetting what great stuff this is. This one has a wonderful not-too-sweet dry-down that puts the newer cookie-cutter fragrances to shame.
The trick with Obsession is to use the tiniest amount possible! I learned this the hard way years ago when I used to spray on enough to kill bugs.
Now I spray a bit onto a little saucer and then dip my finger in the couple of drops there and dot it on the torso area before getting dressed. That way, later on there is this soft, woodsy, incense-y aroma wafting up, helped along by body heat and buffered by clothes. So by the time it hits any nostrils it is rather "quiet" but still noticeable, in a good way. A really good way.
The shower gel is terrific too!
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I received my first bottle of Obsession--the 3.4 oz EDP spray for Christmas last year.
It took me nearly 6 months to get up the nerve to actually wear it. See, it smells a lot like the knockoff versions when you smell it straight out of the bottle, and I think that's what has always scared me off. But wait�there's something extra that starts to unfold about 5 minutes into it.
The hotness and sharpness of the first spritz begins to round itself out into a smoldering melange of incense and spices, with some kind of green, herbal overtones. Then it morphs into a sexy gossamer version of its previous self, fading into a sweet chocolaty gourmand scent.
Don't get me wrong, it is a very strong scent, not for fruity, floral, or cupcakey chicks. I can imagine Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan smelling like this.
Does it smell like the 80s? Absolutely. But I imagine it smells like the all best parts of the 80s...
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
This is my favorite perfume. Spicy, not too sweet, lasts all day, not cloying or too strong. Love it!
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I got this as a gift in the form of a knock-off oil. I used up almost the whole bottle. i give the rest to one of my girlfriends who also likes it. Very sexy, but I won't be buying it for a while. I like lighter scents.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Very strong, balsamic, insense like. Pleasant, unique, but very hard to wear in my opinion, because almost any application would be an overdose.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Sorry but I hate this. For many reasons, probably all listed here.
I have to say that I love sweet scents, I love fruity scents, hell, I love most types of scents.
But this, this is WAYYYYYYYYYYY too sweet, WAAAYYYYYY too heavy and WAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too strong. Headache in a bottle.
It's so bad, that I wouldn't even use it as air freshener if I got it free. And the bottle is fugly.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Okay, before buying the real juice, I always try to get the copy cat one first, that way, if I like it, I'll run out to get the real thing! I mean, why spend our hard earned cash on something you don't really love? Doesn't make any sense to me! So, this review is based on the generic version of Calvin Klein's Obsession. This isn't the worst out there, and believe me, in the 80's, there were TONS of barfers out there! Giorgio, that would be you! Anyway, this one is nice, but it is thick and heavy. Very sweet and lasting(good or bad depending on liking it or not!). I can't see this working at all for summer. I mean, I LOVE soft scents and I can bathe in some of them, but this one you can't take a plunge in! NO WAY! There is no softness here! I used this very lightly and my house was engulfed with this potent juice for a day! I even woke up with it still on! If you want a perfume that lingers until death, this is it! It just doesn't GO away! But, sadly, other people may just go away! However, as an oriental, I find this nice, since I loathe most of them anyway. They're just too thick, heavy, and sweet. Sometimes nauseating. On the right person, though, I think it would smell lovely. It's just really not me at all, as all I get is a strong powdery amber scent. However, lately, I seem to be doing better with the "stronger"scents, so maybe, in time, I'll end up liking it! UPDATE:Purchased the generic perfume oil and like it. I guess when we reach a certain age, some perfumes that we once liked are no longer liked, and vice versa. It's pretty. STRONG, but used lightly, where's the beef? Seriously! It can't be worse than some of those sickenly sweet fruit salads out there!
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is one of my HG fragrances, and, I can kick myself in the ass for going as long as I did without wearing it. It's one fragrance that it is rare that someone doesn't come up to me and ask what I'm wearing when I have it on. Obsession is a rich, sexy, bold fragrance, and, when I need that extra bit of confidence, it gives it to me in spades. Yeah, I wore it back in the day when everyone and her sister did, and, I think that's why I went a while without wearing it, but, if you like and wear orientals well, do yourself a favor and try some.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Normally I do not have anything nice to say about Calvin Klein fragrances as most of them seem rather bland for my tastes. Obsession if an oriental floral that seems to explode into a far too heavy floral opening. I have trouble sorting out individual notes. However, I will admit that I was pleasantly surprised by the drydown which is warm and slightly spicy wherein I can detect a tiny bit of vanilla, but mostly sandalwood and spices. Extremely cosy, and perhaps a bit obsessive as well! :) I substract for the bad opening though, and because the fragrance overall does not work for me as I tend to go for lighter orientals.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Obsession is a staple in my perfumes for the last 10 years. Love the smell, I get lots of compliments. I will generally continue to buy a type of perfume for two reasons:
1) I love the scent.
2) The amount of compliments I get about it.
This is a compliment magnet. Just be careful not to put too much on. A little goes a long, long way. Price is a little higher than I'd like but its worth the money and it lasts quite a long time.
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Results: Menominee 40, Oconto Falls 32, Marinette 24
Menominee, Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30
Results: Menominee 40, Marinette 22, Oconto Falls 20
Menominee is the 2015 Hi-Q
Regional Champ!
The teams competing in the Hi-Q Nationals are: Penncrest High School (PA), Menominee Michigan High School (WI), McGill-Toolen Catholic High School (AL) & Arlington High School (WA.) Match starts at 9:50 AM CDT April 16th and the site for the Menoiminee team is the UW-Marinette Library Building...
Good luck to all teams. Linda Wilke.
2015 Hi-Q Season Contest Schedule
Click here for the revised 2015 Hi-Q Regular & Post Season Schedule in PDF.
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The local Hi-Q Program is sponsored by Farmers & MerchantsBank & Trust,Kimberly-Clark Corporation and the University of Wisconsin - Marinette.


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... all the walking I had been doing to train up??) or was something more sinister afoot - like the high altitude? Nonetheless (in Japan you must save face) I scrambled on and for once was relatively silent, only gasping out STOP! every now and then. The ...
Mt Fuji
... a Japanese rooftop garden and of course... Mt. Fuji on yet another glorious day. What a perfect end to our Mt. Fuji and Japan experience. We are mad about this country, and can't even imagine how beautiful Kyoto, which we were unable to visit, ...
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... Lake Saiko (eating lots of Mulberries along the way and devouring lavendar and blueberry icecream) and climbing 3776 m high Mt. Fuji. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6901.html Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is ...
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|The Second Iris
And she stands tall!!
Posted by Swetha Iyer (Bangalore, Karnataka, India) on 13 July 2009 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Many sailors had come and gone, mere visitors to this island. Fleeting memories of such, still clogs the minds, dusky and dark. And then there were the few that stayed along, and made such a deep impact, that the island thought of them to be an ingrained part of itself. It grew accustomed to them being around, waking up to them every new morning; bidding them bye at each sundown, only to see them the following morning.


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Last Friday I went to the LBS and test drove/fell in love with the Specialized Allez Compact. However, before I buy it, I was wondering if I should wait until Specialized releases their 2014 line, to see if I like the looks better, if there are any upgrades, or can get a better deal on the 2013. Only one problem: I have no clue when they release NOR when the new models actually arrive at the shops.* Thanks for the help!
*I have found info from last years, they released in early July, but I don't know if that's the norm nor when they arrive