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AusGAF 11 - Twice the price, a year late but still moving forward
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We have similar cats! I don't have a lot of pictures on me, but here's Charlotte:
Also, I really really want to get TW3, but I've never played any of the other games. Should I, or not? It looks exactly like what I feel like playing, but I'm afraid that I won't understand a lot of what is going on!
ThoseDeafMutes
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This year I'm planning to upgrade my 970 to something else, get the new Win10 phone flagship if it comes out, upgrade to Surface Pro 4, and if desktop skylake comes out, get basically a new PC (RAM, Mobo, CPU).
I weep for my future.
Investing it wisely, that's what you're doing.
Are you just going to mount the g25 to your desk?
ClivePwned
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speaking of cats
I mounted it to a desk.
It's about 30cm shorter than you'd want it to be, but it'll do.
codswallop
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Why not get The Witcher 2 next time it's like five bucks (it was $3 on Humble Store the other day), and play that instead? If you like it, by the time you're ready, The Witcher 3 will probably be cheaper.
reptilescorpio
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No need to have played the previous games tbh. Comes with a good primer on the series and the gameplay is fairly different to the last 2 games. Story jumps out of the other games too in my opinion.
Should be fine without playing the other games. The first Witcher game is actually a sequel to a long book series so don't worry, most people came into these games halfway through a story and still got it.
Can't play on PC, and I don't really have the time to commit to another game before getting around to one that I actually want to play. I don't think there will be an issue with actually liking the game, the only thing that worries me is being lost. But, rep seems to think it'll be fine. hum.
This is good to hear.
reptilescorpio
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Be aware the game has it's fair share of euro-jank though.
The motion blur is killing me so far. Not as bad as Type 0 HD but it's still well above acceptable to me. Texture pop in is annoying too. Glad I'm not on X1 though!
The motion blur is killing me so far. Not as bad as Type 0 HD but it's still well above acceptable to me. Texture pop in is annoying too. Glad I'm not on X1 though!
codswallop
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Fair enough. There's a bunch of retrospective videos and things floating around the OT, but TBH I'd forgotten most of it since playing the first two.
Most of it would probably only help for clarification of who is who and their motives. I wouldn't be concerned jumping in reasonably blind.
even playing through the first two games you reach moments where you're like "wait am I supposed to know this person?" and the game trucks on regardless. Since the series pulls a lot of lore from the books (The Last Wish is fantastic, by the way), you're just going to be drowning in history and characters and cities either way. Personally, I really love that the series trusts its audience to keep up, and doesn't get stuck in exposition hell every time you meet a new character.
bodyboarder
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Oops.
FormallyMegadrive
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hopefully its coming to me
reptilescorpio
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reptilescorpio
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Starting to feel like I can't wait for Mad Max 4 to hit Netflix before I watch it. Damn it, I need more friends down here, going to movies alone is weird to me.
Jables Swan
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Good though? Matt and I are going tomorrow night.
It's a sensory experience. A spectacle. You absolutely must see it on a huge arse screen with volume smashing your ear holes. God damn.
ThoseDeafMutes
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I just came out. I give it a solid 8.5/10. I think they could have toned it down slightly, and Tom Hardy needs to work on his accent badly. He seemed more like Riddick than Mel's Max, lol.
dishwasherlove
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Watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy again the other day and was surprised to see Hardy in it. Such a good movie with so many amazing actors.
ThoseDeafMutes
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He's come along way from Star Trek Nemesis
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Good stuff, now more Aussies just have to play the objective playlist
I play MCC most week nights around 9-11PM, if anyone wants a game just drop me a line, GT same as GAF name.
I love going to the movies by myself. I usually see movies with at least one other person, but sometimes it's nice to just go by yourself, take it all in and not worry about anyone else.
When we were dating my wife thought I was weird for being ok about seeing movies by myself.
Oh yeah just a reminder I'm going be in Sydney from the 5th of June to the 13th (fly out on the 14th). Meet-up is happening and details are.
June 6th (Saturday) will be a official AusGAF meet-up in Sydney featuring me and Teresa. Some extra friends of mine might attend.
Time: 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMish start.
Location: Friend in Hand Hotel, 58 Cowper Street, Glebe NSW 2037
Attendees (that are probably coming)
Me + Teresa
The Storyteller
Spotless Mind
wonzo
NOVAMOD
Also rec me any cool cultural things to do in Sydney and places to eat while I'm here. Staying in Newtown fyi so anything close to there would be great.
June 6th (Saturday) will be a official AusGAF meet-up in Sydney featuring me and Teresa. Some extra friends of mine might attend.
Time: 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMish start.
Location: Friend in Hand Hotel, 58 Cowper Street, Glebe NSW 2037
Attendees (that are probably coming)
Me + Teresa
The Storyteller
Spotless Mind
wonzo
NOVAMOD
Also rec me any cool cultural things to do in Sydney and places to eat while I'm here. Staying in Newtown fyi so anything close to there would be great.
I saw Mad Max by myself - and thought it was incredible, loved it. Anyone who's had young kids for a few years and doesn't see many movies quickly stops worrying about it being strange to go by yourself - just go when you can!
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Agreed, young kids combined with friends with young kids and seeing movies don't go hand in hand. I let the hype build and just pulled the trigger on a gold class solo session to see Ultron. Rolled on in put my feet up and smashed a burger with a few beers. Honestly I think I prefer the standard cinema atmosphere as the audience gets more involved in the experience based on sheer numbers of people in the same session.
I have to say it was a stark contrast in terms of the audience and their attire for Ultron gold class vs. other movies I've seen or gone with the misses to gold class with. Punters usually dress up and give it a night out but with Ultron almost every couple in there was in tracky dacks or leggings and just cruising
stoned AF
reptilescorpio
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Yeah I'll probably bite the bullet do it. The cinema here is pretty shit though so I hate paying money for a sub-par cinema experience.
I'd ask the bro in law if he wanted to go but he and his friends always have to sit at the very back of the cinema. Some shit about not wanting people behind you throwing shit/being noisy behind you. I don't know. It sucks though as the screens here are already small so it means you're basically watching a large TV with stereo sound :/
SSD's are always awesome. I've only got a spare 120GB one though
ClivePwned
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and Band of Brothers.
I absolutely love seeing movies in Gold Class. I occasionally venture into the cheaper cinemas when a movies been out for a while and its a weekday morning (ie virtually empty) but GC, even with people having a glass of booze, is just perfect. I think I heard a phone go off all of once in the last few years (that was a few weeks ago).
I guess when you pay that much, you kinda appreciate it more. Of course, i usually go during the day so it's a lot cheaper than night time.
We also tend to head off to Carindale rather than the closer Garden City cinemas since the latter is in desperate need of refurbishment.
Ah that sucks, sounds like you might be better off watching it at home.
I might go Gold Class for Jurassic World.
Played a few hours of Witcher 3 last night, was able to notch everything up to Ultra, no problems. Game plays great so far!
Might get an hour or so in on new Destiny DLC tonight, finally finished Crotas End for the first time on the weekend. Will dig in more on the weekend, no doubt. Also got to start looking for a new rental though Fun times!
Carindale is my preferred cinema too, it's great. Never very busy, even on opening day.
Oh shit I just realised that I finally have a big enough desk to get a flight stick
I honestly didn't think there'd be such a difference (even over the SSHD before it carked it). Also helps that I don't play much on the PS4, so I really only need room for DC and a handful of other things.SSD's are always awesome. I've only got a spare 120GB one though
Oh, and I think 120GB is the minimum size for any HDD, so you're out of luck there
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Having a newish cinema setup means you get good seats and great equipment. I can't fault the picture or sound quality of gold class TBH. I feel for those stuck with old venues in their local area.
reptilescorpio
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Stop being a Holy
reptilescorpio
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roosters93
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don't know much about super, what would be a good fund just for a part-time job atm? something with low fees I guess
ClivePwned
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Any recs for a relatively cheap-to-run laser printer? With EOFY sales looming, I'm wanting to print out B&W manuals so colour is not neccesary. But reasonably priced toner refills are a priority. I already have a scanner/inkjet.
All my printers have been Canon but I'm ready to try something else if the value is there.
All my printers have been Canon but I'm ready to try something else if the value is there.
industrian
will gently cradle you as time slowly ticks away.
I'm in Brisbane right now.
It basically feels like a bigger version of Glasgow with better weather.
It basically feels like a bigger version of Glasgow with better weather.
I had no idea Glasgow was such a hole
ClivePwned
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