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AusGAF 2.0 - Twice the price, a year late but still moving forward
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Rez said:
Alright, now that I'm home and have gotten shit out of the way:
I agree.
... okay, actual comments:
I find that I go the non-compulsory things (specific to the ones that I find boring) simply because I have something on after it, and might as well go. Or, alternatively, I like being with the group I've caught up with and we usually talk after the lecture about stuff and it acts as a good meeting point. (note we don't talk during lectures)
I don't mean to imply that I actively go to shit I have no interest in, because I do totally listen to most lectures I show up for. There is only a single lecture I skip, and I skip it because it's the only thing on for the day and I'm not really learning much from said lecture anyway.
In the case of me playing my 3DS, I'll usually bring out my phone or some reading material or something if I find I don't care to pay attention to what's being taught today. In programming I'm usually paying attention, although today the lecturer recovered some stuff we'd been learning the past few weeks which I had already covered (specifically he was giving us info for what to do for our practical test, of which I've already completed). That was enough time to sneak in a quick game of SF.
I know I'm making this post seem defensive (which it kinda is but frankly I'm indifferent either way), but I thought I'd justify myself and let it be known I'm not a total slacker and enjoy the learning experience of uni.
As for tutorials, I'm usually the guy who initiates the class conversation (or at least tries to prevent the awkward silences that happen when the tutorial guy says a question or tries to start a conversation themselves), which usually isn't the greatest thing to do if I was seeking peer reviews of my social performance or whatever, but I like to think that having discussion about the work is far more engaging than everyone staring at lecture notes and scribbling down code or question answers or whatever. (The conversation thing holds true especially well in my Game Fundamentals course, where today the class conversation was "Holy shit, Nolan North" and talking about Super Meat Boy as a great example of modern refined platformers (I made sure to add VVVVVV to the discussion, too));
I've forgotten what this post was about.
The AMP building has a fridge and a coffee machine and a water cooler. Those other things are just geographical necessities. The fact that the companies need to provide more in order to attract employees, and the fact that these are "town things" does not make them any better. No one is moving to Newman because of the sweet town atmosphere that these benevolent companies provide.Ventron said:
I miss active tutorials. This semester is totally full of tutorials where everybody just looks at one another when the tutor asks a question and there's an awkward silence for about 20 seconds.
My first semester I had a fantastic class for Australian Media, second semester a video game class where everybody loved videogames, third semester an oddly fun contracts class with a cool tutor, fourth a great legal/media class and a fantastic torts class, for some reason. This semester... nada.
Blargh.
My first semester I had a fantastic class for Australian Media, second semester a video game class where everybody loved videogames, third semester an oddly fun contracts class with a cool tutor, fourth a great legal/media class and a fantastic torts class, for some reason. This semester... nada.
Blargh.
reptilescorpio
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$22 on OzGameShop if you are desperate and Harvey Norman don't have any copies.Gazunta said:
The Harvery Normans in Geelong went down the shitter bargain wise since they cleared out a bunch at $5 about 12 months ago.
Always found with cider if I drink a pint of water afterwards I don't get a hangover. Never had a Guiness hangover either which is wonderful.Danoss said:
How many of those views were rick-rolls though?Choc said:
I was offered a job running tutorials for first year students even though I had never even been to one. Anyone who averages a high-distinction must get asked so they can cheap out on the support.Rez said:
jambo said:
The government are in a bad spot. There are people who are spending upwards of 10 years living on the dole and barely making an effort, can't just pull it out from under them. Not offering a uni degree to someone who is finished work doesn't work when you are trying to build a society of educated people. People are retiring later in life and even most of the people I work with are in their 50's and 60's. Maybe the government should lower the threshold for paying back hecs as it's interest free and you choose how much to repay anyway.Choc said:
Brad Wardell touts Impulse's technical superiority/Gamestop victory over Steam
*Puts down Sandwich*
Now this right here is some lol worthy shit. Mouthpiece turncoat. Gamer Bill of Rights? Right to pay for Wardell's third house. The best thing is that the guys at Steam are just rolling on the floor laughing at this stuff. I hate to continually use memegenerator but seriously.
I'm sure Impulse will keep up the steller work that was showcased by the launches for Demigod and Elemental. GalCiv can only make up for so much guys.
Went down to EBgames after work to check something out. Saw this on their website for The Witcher 2 and thought, "Hey free mouse and pad. Wouldn't pay for it but seems like some cool swag. The DLC is the merchant one? Pretty lame but still better than nothing." Get to the store and the attendant pointed out that because I pre-ordered the fuckawesome $150 version I wasn't entitled to any of that. The extras are only for the $88 edition as they haven't sold out of that SKU yet. Little bit annoyed. Hopefully on release day I can talk them into giving me a mouse pad if I annoy them enough.
Also Zavvi and OzGameShop orders arrived exact same day, very impressive
On that note does anyone want my Final Fantasy II 50% off coupon since I already own it?
When did you place that order with Ozgameshop, RS? I'm curious about when my copy of PC NBA2k11. Not that I don't have enough in my backlog already, oh lolz.
PS. Thanks for the tip on Harvey Norman. Still doesn't count out the one in Waurn Ponds, though. I smell an expedition!
PPS. How much do I love my new cable connection? Cued up some stuff to download at 10am this morning, by 4pm I'd downloaded 50gb. The future is NOW!
PS. Thanks for the tip on Harvey Norman. Still doesn't count out the one in Waurn Ponds, though. I smell an expedition!
PPS. How much do I love my new cable connection? Cued up some stuff to download at 10am this morning, by 4pm I'd downloaded 50gb. The future is NOW!
reptilescorpio
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Zavvi took 10 days but that was from a pre-order. OGS took 13 days. Didn't bother checking Waurn Ponds after work, last week they had a table of games on clearance. Cheapest was $40. Haven't seen a price lower than importing in a long time.Shaneus said:
Lost more SSF4 than I won today but it was pretty educational.
Had like 20-30 matches each with a Gouken and Ibuki. Got owned for like 10 matches in a row both times because I don't know the matchup at all or what they play like, while they obviously knew how Ryu is played ><. Then I turned it around once I learned their play and got a small 5-6 win streak of my own on them, then I had to quit.
So it's been a good day of SSF4 ^_^
Had like 20-30 matches each with a Gouken and Ibuki. Got owned for like 10 matches in a row both times because I don't know the matchup at all or what they play like, while they obviously knew how Ryu is played ><. Then I turned it around once I learned their play and got a small 5-6 win streak of my own on them, then I had to quit.
So it's been a good day of SSF4 ^_^
reptilescorpio
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Reminded me of another post I saw todayBernbaum said:
Question for those who have been to any of the syd/brisgaf meetups. Did anyone actually make any real life friends? A lame question i know, But i'm curious if anyone from bris actually hangs out from time to time since the meets or it's back to gaf business?
reptilescorpio
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A friend isn't really your friend until you spend a night blackout drunk together. Next day you are best buds.evlcookie said:
Most people already have defined friendship groups going back years. New friends usually come about from changing work/house, or when a friend brings their friend into the friendship circle. Also most of us have large distances between us and can't make that initial jump up to close friend without spending a fair amount of time together.
reptilescorpio
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Gummy Bears all round! New Archer is out!
Late Edit: I would totally bang that 60 minute makeover chick.
Late Edit: I would totally bang that 60 minute makeover chick.
FormallyMegadrive
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justin.au said:
Are you like my friend who only ever plays office?
codswallop
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Just saw @bruff's tweet. 'grats Serrels!
AusGAF AusGAF!
People on the internet are watching me (scroll down to post 5):
http://forum.ilovegames.com.sg/index.php?topic=5200.0
People on the internet are watching me (scroll down to post 5):
http://forum.ilovegames.com.sg/index.php?topic=5200.0
Fredescu said:
Kinda similar to the current situation with the pokies... the 'clubs' are complaining that they will cease to exist without this income stream. (err, seems totally wrong to me already, but anyway). They have raised 20 million fighting fund almost immediately to campaign against and proposed laws.
Amazing.
Oh shit, would probably be epic! See if you can get Simon Pegg on yours (or create a Mii that looks like him so you can fool people... I think that's how it works).Aon said:
Seriously, this Streetpass thing has me pretty fascinated with the 3DS. It's basically like adding friends (or their avatars) to your handheld without having to do shit, right? For some reason, that appeals to me.
Edit: On a completely different note, has there been any word on when Michael Jackson Experience is coming out here for 360? I just watched a trailer for it on XBL and... um... it kinda looks good.
reptilescorpio
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April 14, 2011 in Europe according to wiki. OzGameShop $49 pre-order.Shaneus said:
Neverender
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Yeah 14thShaneus said:
codswallop
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On that Streetpass discussion, I wonder if you could make an app for iPhone, Android that would somehow emulate this.
Maybe advertise a specially crafted vcard via Bluetooth or something and swap if found. Might be an interesting project to look at over the weekend...
Maybe advertise a specially crafted vcard via Bluetooth or something and swap if found. Might be an interesting project to look at over the weekend...
FormallyMegadrive
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Problem is you'd need it to run in the background, which i don't think you can do on either platform.codswallop said:
Also does anyone know if harvey norman are still selling games on the cheap today and or tomorrow?
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