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[jgminto]

Giant Bomb has always been the worst site for stealth games. Patrick and Vinny are the only ones that actually enjoy them at all and they're still pretty bad. The only stealth games Jeff likes are barely stealth games and I guess Dan is the same. Pretty sure I didn't agree with Brad either but I don't remember exactly. I don't know if Drew likes them at all.

I would put my house on it that over 90% were.

You'd lose your house then because the statistics show that almost 50% of people who regularly play and buy games are women.

 

[Jintor]

my buddy runs stealthybastards.com, he'll hook you up

 

[Antiwhippy]

my buddy runs stealthybastards.com, he'll hook you up

Is stealthy bastards the clone ripoff of stealth bastard deluxe?

 

[demidar]

You'd lose your house then because the statistics show that almost 50% of people who regularly play and buy games are women.

Depends on whether you count mobile and Facebook games as games. Technically they are, but they are worlds apart when it comes to discussions and analysis.

 

[Kworn]

Giant Bomb has always been the worst site for stealth games. Patrick and Vinny are the only ones that actually enjoy them at all and they're still pretty bad. The only stealth games Jeff likes are barely stealth games and I guess Dan is the same. Pretty sure I didn't agree with Brad either but I don't remember exactly. I don't know if Drew likes them at all.



You'd lose your house then because the statistics show that almost 50% of people who regularly play and buy games are women.

I would be interested in reading up on these statistics. In all seriousness do you really think 50% of woman watch and read Giant Bomb?

 

[jgminto]

I would be interested in reading up on these statistics. In all seriousness do you really think 50% of woman watch and read Giant Bomb?

Well I obviously don't just mean Giant Bomb's audience but it wouldn't surprise me if the ratio of women watching lets plays and the like on youtube isn't much lower.

 

[Jintor]

Is stealthy bastards the clone ripoff of stealth bastard deluxe?

but that's stealth inc now so it's all cool

 

[V_Ben]

I say that we all band together and chip in a bit each to buy Rorie a little mini beer/soda fridge for his desk as a thank you for all the work he had to put in these past few days.

 

[jgminto]

I say that we all band together and chip in a bit each to buy Rorie a little mini beer/soda fridge for his desk as a thank you for all the work he had to put in these past few days.

But the temperature setting is locked to 45...mwahahaha!

 

[Will M]

I say that we all band together and chip in a bit each to buy Rorie a little mini beer/soda fridge for his desk as a thank you for all the work he had to put in these past few days.

Damn these mini fridges are slick as hell. I'd chip in for that puppy-chomper.

 

[Kelas]

There are still stealth games?

Also, they all loved that 2d ninja game as far as i remember.

Well they specifically referenced Blacklist, which is a pretty stealth focused game, more so than Conviction (which both of them said they preferred). Last Light is also a fairly recent game in which stealth is one of the major mechanics. A new Thief came out recently, too. Wasn't Dishonored also a stealth game?

 

[so1337]

I say that we all band together and chip in a bit each to buy Rorie a little mini beer/soda fridge for his desk as a thank you for all the work he had to put in these past few days.

That would be funny. I'm in.

 

[Aaron]

I say that we all band together and chip in a bit each to buy Rorie a little mini beer/soda fridge for his desk as a thank you for all the work he had to put in these past few days.

I'd be happy to contribute to that. Is there one shaped like a puppy?

 

[infinityBCRT]

Well they specifically referenced Blacklist, which is a pretty stealth focused game, more so than Conviction (which both of them said they preferred). Last Light is also a fairly recent game in which stealth is one of the major mechanics. A new Thief came out recently, too. Wasn't Dishonored also a stealth game?

I was pretty sure that in Blacklist you could play it exactly like Conviction if you wanted to. It has the last seen position thing, it has the mark and execute thing, you can move with that panther style, etc. Made me confused when Dan/Jeff were talking like Blacklist was a step back or something.

I think part of GB's general negativity about most games just comes from having too many games to play in too little time. They can't enjoy games the way they used to. And it's probably been worse over the last few years at Giant Bomb. I could see the new hires giving them some breathing room and letting them enjoy games again.

 

[V_Ben]

My idea is to basically get one of these, and have it delivered to the GB offices. Although I don't know if I can order it from Amazon US, being based in the UK. Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Koolatron-KWC-4-Coca-Cola-Personal-Fridge/dp/B000JLNBW4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404378621&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+fridge

Even if 10 people each put in $5, we have enough to send it there. I wonder if we can get Amazon to gift wrap it + put a note on there from us, so it doesn't feel weird.

Edit: they totally do that - http://www.amazon.com/gp/gift-central/help/gift-wrap

 

[NumberThree]

Well they specifically referenced Blacklist, which is a pretty stealth focused game, more so than Conviction (which both of them said they preferred).

I was shaking my head

Spoiler

(smh lol)

when they both said Conviction is the only Splinter Cell game they liked. These guys are lunatics.

 

[Thomper]

My idea is to basically get one of these, and have it delivered to the GB offices. Although I don't know if I can order it from Amazon US, being based in the UK. Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Koolatron-KWC-4-Coca-Cola-Personal-Fridge/dp/B000JLNBW4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404378621&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+fridge

Even if 10 people each put in $5, we have enough to send it there. I wonder if we can get Amazon to gift wrap it + put a note on there from us, so it doesn't feel weird.

Edit: they totally do that - http://www.amazon.com/gp/gift-central/help/gift-wrap

Amazon ships anywhere, whatever country you order from, so ordering on Amazon US from the UK shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Will M]

My idea is to basically get one of these, and have it delivered to the GB offices. Although I don't know if I can order it from Amazon US, being based in the UK. Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Koolatron-KWC-4-Coca-Cola-Personal-Fridge/dp/B000JLNBW4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404378621&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+fridge

Even if 10 people each put in $5, we have enough to send it there. I wonder if we can get Amazon to gift wrap it + put a note on there from us, so it doesn't feel weird.

Edit: they totally do that - http://www.amazon.com/gp/gift-central/help/gift-wrap

The description says it cools 32 degrees below ambient temperate. So if the office is a cool 70 degrees, it will reach up to 38 degrees. Is that cold enough?

 

[Renpatsu]

My idea is to basically get one of these, and have it delivered to the GB offices. Although I don't know if I can order it from Amazon US, being based in the UK. Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Koolatron-KWC-4-Coca-Cola-Personal-Fridge/dp/B000JLNBW4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404378621&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+fridge

Even if 10 people each put in $5, we have enough to send it there. I wonder if we can get Amazon to gift wrap it + put a note on there from us, so it doesn't feel weird.

Edit: they totally do that - http://www.amazon.com/gp/gift-central/help/gift-wrap

Put me down as another person who would chip in for that, providing we get a good quality cooler.

 

[Isomac]

I say that we all band together and chip in a bit each to buy Rorie a little mini beer/soda fridge for his desk as a thank you for all the work he had to put in these past few days.

I could take part of this with 5$ or something. Should we list names who wants to be part with this and then see if we could get enough money for some good cooler and shipping.

 

[OdysseusVA]

My idea is to basically get one of these, and have it delivered to the GB offices. Although I don't know if I can order it from Amazon US, being based in the UK. Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Koolatron-KWC-4-Coca-Cola-Personal-Fridge/dp/B000JLNBW4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404378621&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+fridge

Even if 10 people each put in $5, we have enough to send it there. I wonder if we can get Amazon to gift wrap it + put a note on there from us, so it doesn't feel weird.

Edit: they totally do that - http://www.amazon.com/gp/gift-central/help/gift-wrap

I'd be willing to chip in, but 4 stars or bust

 

[Fried Food]

you guys don't eve know if he would be allowed to have something like that at his desk.

 

[NumberThree]

I'm in, too.

 

[Kelas]

I was pretty sure that in Blacklist you could play it exactly like Conviction if you wanted to. It has the last seen position thing, it has the mark and execute thing, you can move with that panther style, etc. Made me confused when Dan/Jeff were talking like Blacklist was a step back or something.

Yeah you can. It's pretty much the best middle ground, you can play it stealthily or as a shooter (unless the mission design calls for one approach specifically), and if you choose stealth you generally don't have to restart if you fuck up.

I was shaking my head

Spoiler

(smh lol)

when they both said Conviction is the only Splinter Cell game they liked. These guys are lunatics.

Yeah I really didn't like that game. I rushed through the last sections spamming grenades and gunning everyone down just to get it over with.


E: That fridge says it has a quieter fan, but I wonder if it really is all that quiet. The mini fridge we have at home is noticeable loud when it's on in a fairly quiet room.

 

[elfinke]

You set up something an Aussie can contribute to and I'm in V_Ben. Some mutual PayPal or whatever. Just let me know and I'll throw in whatever is needed to make this happen.

 

[Chuck]

you guys don't eve know if he would be allowed to have something like that at his desk.

not unless you narc about it! ò_ó

 

[V_Ben]

you guys don't eve know if he would be allowed to have something like that at his desk.

Man... I guess that's true. If they're not, it could always go on the set for unprofessional fridays.

 

[Rainmaker]

I'd throw in on this with you merry bunch if you all get it figured out. It's a very nice idea.

 

[Zaph]

Peltier mini fridges are a cruel joke. Small condenser fridge or bust.

 

[Aaron]

Man... I guess that's true. If they're not, it could always go on the set for unprofessional fridays.

If he can't have it in the office, he could just keep it near his desk at home, so it'd be fine either way.

 

[Chuck]

I'd pitch in too, but I think we need to be funny about it. maybe a comedic sticker to slap on it?

edit: Oh! How about something that looks like a pc case but is actually a fridge? do those exist??

 

[GavinGT]

You guys just want Rorie to be drunk all the time, don't you?

Besides, wouldn't having a mini-fridge at your desk defeat the purpose of saving electricity by keeping the Coke cooler at 48 degrees?

 

[mavs]

Man... I guess that's true. If they're not, it could always go on the set for unprofessional fridays.

In front of the lights, TVs, game systems, A/V equipment and cables. Better be a nice fridge.

 

[Rainmaker]

I say fill it up with clowns. Clowns are hilarious. They're at circuses all the time.

 

[shadyspace]

I'd pitch in too, but I think we need to be funny about it. maybe a comedic sticker to slap on it?

edit: Oh! How about something that looks like a pc case but is actually a fridge? do those exist??

You mean a Mac case

 

[V_Ben]

I'd pitch in too, but I think we need to be funny about it. maybe a comedic sticker to slap on it?

I mean what if we paired it with a bunch of puppy stickers, so he can customise it?

Something like... THESE.

I'm looking at this fridge now, BTW. It has a higher rating, and isn't coke branded. Has a removable shelf too.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQT2ZGE/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Myggen]

You guys just want Rorie to be drunk all the time, don't you?

He's gonna get diabetes from all the soda!

edit: Also, this is a great idea. I'll chip in some money.

 

[Zaph]

Guys, please don't put a surprise puppy in the fridge.

 

[GavinGT]

If there's one thing I'd chip in for, it'd be to get GBEAST a PC.

 

[Aaron]

I mean what if we paired it with a bunch of puppy stickers, so he can customise it?

Something like... THESE.

I'm looking at this fridge now, BTW. It has a higher rating, and isn't coke branded. Has a removable shelf too.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQT2ZGE/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Still not a true fridge. More of a cooling fan type thing. This is a real fridge:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FAR33M/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[so1337]

You guys just want Rorie to be drunk all the time, don't you?

Well...I don't not want him drunk all the time.

you guys don't eve know if he would be allowed to have something like that at his desk.

Who cares?

 

[V_Ben]

Still not a true fridge. More of a cooling fan type thing. This is a real fridge:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FAR33M/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Costs a whole lot more though :/

 

[Dizzy-4U]

edit: Oh! How about something that looks like a pc case but is actually a fridge? do those exist??

 

[Chuck]

Costs a whole lot more though :/

eh, we almost got enough pledges to get just over a hundred. do i need to post a picture of ira glass...

 

[Will M]

I think he'd appreciate these can insulators too. They have colorful ones here in Japan, I love em.

 

[Aaron]

Costs a whole lot more though :/

Not by much. It's also a real fridge that actually works, and not a novelty. I'm willing to put up more money for something with real use, but that's me being direhard practical.

 

[Zaph]

Yeah, we need something like this. Those peltier mini fridges are garbage and barely keep your drinks below ambient.

I think GAF can afford it. It's 15 people chipping in a tenner.

 

[GavinGT]

 

 

[Dizzy-4U]

Count me in by the way.

 

[V_Ben]

Well alright, if people are happy to kick in however much they feel they can, we'll see what we're left with at the end of the day, and that'll dictate what kind of fridge we can go for

I can put in $10