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AusGAF 10 - Node Country for Old Men
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Thats a first. I thought everyone hated it. Not that the apple one is alone. They are all like going to the city tip and trying to find something of value.
reptilescorpio
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Oi Shaneus, you played First Light yet?!?
Quick trip to the hospital, son couldn't fit all the WiiU cases back in the drawers of the TV stand. Pulled too hard on one when it got stuck and the TV fell on him
Thankfully he's okay, just some grazing/cuts on his forehead and right cheek along with some swelling around the forehead hit. Cried a lot about maybe breaking the TV lol. Only had to say under observation at the hospital for an hour.
And hey look Tommy! 256GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD for $119 pickup! If there was a PLE locally here I would totally buy one today.
EDIT: Only $10 postage though. TEMPTING >.>
Who is that with? I'll be going prepaid too. So much better value for a light user like me.
Quick trip to the hospital, son couldn't fit all the WiiU cases back in the drawers of the TV stand. Pulled too hard on one when it got stuck and the TV fell on him
Thankfully he's okay, just some grazing/cuts on his forehead and right cheek along with some swelling around the forehead hit. Cried a lot about maybe breaking the TV lol. Only had to say under observation at the hospital for an hour.
And hey look Tommy! 256GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD for $119 pickup! If there was a PLE locally here I would totally buy one today.
EDIT: Only $10 postage though. TEMPTING >.>
Who is that with? I'll be going prepaid too. So much better value for a light user like me.
Quick trip to the hospital, son couldn't fit all the WiiU cases back in the drawers of the TV stand. Pulled too hard on one when it got stuck and the TV fell on him
Thankfully he's okay, just some grazing/cuts on his forehead and right cheek along with some swelling around the forehead hit. Cried a lot about maybe breaking the TV lol. Only had to say under observation at the hospital for an hour.
How's the TV?
reptilescorpio
Member
Fine, only a small 32 inch LCD so it isn't very heavy.
If it was busted I would have an excuse to go buy a full HD TV lol
Planet_JASE
Member
Story sounds dodgy. WiiU has no games...
I just don't think I can switch to Android.
I'll just have to keep using this shitty Vodafone contract.
That watch though looks fucking stupid. Wearing a smart watch is the international sign of being a wanker.
It does look too bulky to me, but then I have a skinny wrist. Of course unless its independent of my phone the whole thing seems pointless to me. And I'm certainly not sold on that interface to choose apps. And it would be worse i imagine for folks with giant fingers.
I truly do not understand what it does. Why would I ever be in a situation where I would want to fiddle around with a small screen on my wrist when I could just pull out my phone and do exactly the same thing but easier?
This seems like a thing that will crash and burn. Just like all the other smart watches.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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Quick trip to the hospital, son couldn't fit all the WiiU cases back in the drawers of the TV stand. Pulled too hard on one when it got stuck and the TV fell on him
Thankfully he's okay, just some grazing/cuts on his forehead and right cheek along with some swelling around the forehead hit. Cried a lot about maybe breaking the TV lol. Only had to stay under observation at the hospital for an hour.
Glad he's okay. Probably wise to wall mount the tv so this doesn't happen again.
That's why rep said 'cases'. Just empty cases.
bodyboarder
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Boost mobile.
Oh I think it will be successful, just that it (and the android wear devices) is very much a v1 of a product category. Like the old rio mp3 player or the original ipod.
I dont mind hitler, I mean at least the trains run on time. AM I RITE?! ISNT THAT YOUR LOGIC?! HOW YOU LIKE THAT!?
only a matter of time with foxtels declining subscriber base
codswallop
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Exercising seems about the only time I imagine it would be useful, and there's already purpose built devices anyway. Maybe for subtly checking your phone on meetings or social situations? Otherwise, yeah, virtually pointless.
IMO Google Glass has potential better applications than watches. Not that I expect they'll ever gain traction in the current form.
reptilescorpio
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Next gen has been cheap so far compared to last gen. Everything, including consoles, have been half the price lol
Edit: wait, Diablo 3 was $55 posted >_<
Edit: wait, Diablo 3 was $55 posted >_<
Ruthless_Barbarian
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I only have 2 physical copies, rest everything is digital. And I paid about half what you did. US PSN store + amazon sale
But I agree with your point, next gen has been cheaper.
bodyboarder
Member
.....and late.
viciouskillersquirrel
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So I found out today that I finally cleared the last of my HECS/HELP debt. It's like getting an unexpected pay rise.
Feels good, man.
Feels good, man.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
That's a great achievement vks.
I have no idea how to go about this and I'm probably missing something smack bam thank you maam in my face, but how do I go about becoming part of Ausgaf?
Been registered on gaf a little while, lurked a long time before, really need some hombres to game with in my timezone!
PS4, Xbone, PC, I'm on em all.
Been registered on gaf a little while, lurked a long time before, really need some hombres to game with in my timezone!
PS4, Xbone, PC, I'm on em all.
Join the AusGAF Steam Group
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AusGAF
Join the AusGAF Steam Chat
steam://friends/joinchat/103582791430120104
Join the AusGAF IRC Channel
irc.gamesurge.net
#ausgaf
http://webchat.gamesurge.net/?channels=AusGAF
There is also a questionnaire, but it's only on request these days.
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AusGAF
Join the AusGAF Steam Chat
steam://friends/joinchat/103582791430120104
Join the AusGAF IRC Channel
irc.gamesurge.net
#ausgaf
http://webchat.gamesurge.net/?channels=AusGAF
There is also a questionnaire, but it's only on request these days.
codswallop
Member
We have an INCREDIBLY thorough vetting process, which involves tacos, tiny horses, and at least three hours of M.A.S.H.
OK you're in.
Damn.. sounds intense.
Phew. It was. Some bloody tough nuts to crack you lot.
How did you find out? I'm close to closing mine out, but only because I enquired with the ATO. When it's finally paid off, I have to fill out a form advising my employer to stop making payments out of my salary.
Doesn't it only get applied when you submit your tax return? So I guess the way to do it would be to see what you owed after your last tax return and then just calculate how much has been withheld so far this FY. If it's enough you can get your employer to stop taxing you extra.
bodyboarder
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Just played some destiny, not bad at all. Saw some people running around while I was doing the story mode though that was the most multiplayer experience I had. Am now up to the moon.
I had forgotten how rusty I was with controller FPS games. Kb/m I'm not to bad with. Just out of practice I suppose.
Though the real problem is, should I buy a ps4 to play it.
I had forgotten how rusty I was with controller FPS games. Kb/m I'm not to bad with. Just out of practice I suppose.
Though the real problem is, should I buy a ps4 to play it.
leaning towards no, but drive club is looking like a winner
HECS payments get taken out of my salary on a monthly basis, pre-tax along with my super. It's a fixed percentage of my salary and the advice I received was that my employer would continue making the payment until I tell them that the debt has been cleared. In the instance that I notified my employer and the ATO well after the debt was cleared, they would resolve any extra unnecessary payments come tax time.
dishwasherlove
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Destiny has all the components but something is missing. I think it's Bungie's soul. Definitely a solid 8/10. Maybe a few content patches will help. And adding the grimoire in game.
I now understand. I see now my reasoning was flawed.
viciouskillersquirrel
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Not really. I just worked for a long time.
I found out I was close to the end because I changed loans on the house and the broker needed the information. That was when I found out the ATO doesn't send you paper statements anymore and you need to call their number to get a balance. I worked out that there wasn't long to go.
Then I submitted my tax return and only got back half of what the accountant estimated. I figured it was HECS/HELP that was responsible, so I called to check. Sure enough, debt cleared.
It's a weird feeling. Having a HECS debt had become just a normal, expected part of the background of my life.
bodyboarder
Member
Well no one game is worth outlaying $500 dollars regardless of platform, unless you are insane.
reptilescorpio
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If you loved the "high quality" storytelling of Halo then you will be disapointed in Destiny, as it has a strong focus on ambient story telling. It's a really odd restrained bombast in missions, I really like it but I was never a huge fan of DUDEBRO stuff.
Hoping to dig into it properly tonight, keep getting distracted by IRL stuff.
Hoping to dig into it properly tonight, keep getting distracted by IRL stuff.
bodyboarder
Member
Totally agree. This would have been the game to push me over the edge as there is other stuff I want to play.
AusGAF. 32GB white iPhone 5S second-hand with some accessories:
Good deal? Probably the cheapest I'll find anyone selling a 5S, I'm guessing.
$620. That's $180 cheaper than what they're going for new on Apple's website. Maybe I'd buy Applecare for another $whatever in case something needs to be fixed with warranty.
Good deal? Probably the cheapest I'll find anyone selling a 5S, I'm guessing.
reptilescorpio
Member
I bet someone wiped their arse with that phone Shaneus. You know it to be true.
Or you could buy a good phone.
teacupcopter
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Where is the best place to try and sell my iPhone 5 (normal, 64GB, White, good condition/only a few knicks) in Melbourne? Is Ebay still the best way?
I've always given my phones away because I've always had androids or phones with shit resale value. I then saw Optus might give me like 200 back, and if they are thinking of 200 back I figure I can probably get far more back selling it myself. I've never sold anything online though.
I've always given my phones away because I've always had androids or phones with shit resale value. I then saw Optus might give me like 200 back, and if they are thinking of 200 back I figure I can probably get far more back selling it myself. I've never sold anything online though.
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