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AusGAF 7 - We hang out IRL now and be social and shit. (Also, Adrian's Revenge)
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Mine finally shipped today, should have it on Monday
Let's town visits!!!!Damn. I thought you might be able to get min-ITX boards with 2 PCI-E slots, Since that would let me install my sound card. Looks like they only come with 1, which would only be used for the GPU.
Shame. I really wanted to try and build a mini-itx pc with my next upgrade (won't be for a while). I still want to ditch the huge case for something smaller.
Shame. I really wanted to try and build a mini-itx pc with my next upgrade (won't be for a while). I still want to ditch the huge case for something smaller.
shanshan310
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http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8560691
This made me angry. Except the part where they said "Pauline Hanson's now asking for a please explain", not sure if they forgot about the bit where that quote was about her being Xenophobic. Also they said "Asian" so much it doesn't sound like a word anymore. But seriously, fuck ACA.
This made me angry. Except the part where they said "Pauline Hanson's now asking for a please explain", not sure if they forgot about the bit where that quote was about her being Xenophobic. Also they said "Asian" so much it doesn't sound like a word anymore. But seriously, fuck ACA.
FallbackPants
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Here's an awesome response from Crikey and the area's local paper
ACA had another section on it tonight where they seemed to be defending themselves at first then backtracking at the end.
There was a fair blue on twitter between the ACA dude and the journo from the Hills Shires Times too. It seems the ACA guy has deleted a bunch of tweets though. Probably wasn't getting the best reaction
I vaguely remember my mum telling me about how aca or tt doing a thing about how asian shops shouldn't put up job ads in asian because it's unfair that non-asians can't read the ad and therefore don't get a chance at the job that most likely requires you to be asian and speak asian...discrimination!!!! lol
FallbackPants
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ACA will ring out office every once in a while trying to steal a story. Court cases, footy brawls, that kind of thing. Most of the time their calls go unanswered. Everyone knows what they'll do it blow it out of proportion and misrepresent the most sensationalist issues.
Also they can source their own damn stories, lazy bastards.
Also they can source their own damn stories, lazy bastards.
Another update about SydGAF meetups. We have a new member for shanshan's...
jambo's dinner/drinks:
Date: Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Meeting near Harry's Cafe de Wheels Hotdog Stand outside World Square in Haymarket, then going to get some Chinese in Chinatown and going someplace for some drinks afterwards. If you want to come later, PM me your mobile and I'll text you the exact locations as we decide.
Attendees: Clipper, jambo, Rahk, Yug
Holycheck's board games day:
Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Place: Clipper's place in Randwick. Details available by via PM for attendees.
Attendees: Clipper, Danoss, Holycheck, Jintor, Rahk
shanshan310's dinner/drinks:
Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: TBD. Probably meeting near entrance to Ferry Wharf 6 at Circular Quay. We'll go from there out to The Rocks or something.
Attendees: Choc, Clipper, Danoss, Jintor, Rahk, shanshan310
jambo's dinner/drinks:
Date: Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Meeting near Harry's Cafe de Wheels Hotdog Stand outside World Square in Haymarket, then going to get some Chinese in Chinatown and going someplace for some drinks afterwards. If you want to come later, PM me your mobile and I'll text you the exact locations as we decide.
Attendees: Clipper, jambo, Rahk, Yug
Holycheck's board games day:
Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Place: Clipper's place in Randwick. Details available by via PM for attendees.
Attendees: Clipper, Danoss, Holycheck, Jintor, Rahk
shanshan310's dinner/drinks:
Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: TBD. Probably meeting near entrance to Ferry Wharf 6 at Circular Quay. We'll go from there out to The Rocks or something.
Attendees: Choc, Clipper, Danoss, Jintor, Rahk, shanshan310
reptilescorpio
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Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, Casino Royale really is still a top notch movie. Only one tiny thing I would fix and it would be perfect.
shanshan310
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I'll believe that when I see it
lol, and yet no one complains when an Italian shop puts their notices up in Italian. Hmm. If you can speak the language properly I don't think it really matters what you look like.
I don't understand how they can just make something up solely for spreading hatred, and air it as factual journalism. Should there be guidelines in place to prevent this?
reptilescorpio
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LOL
That's exactly what I thought!I'll believe that when I see it
If a choc does appear, jint needs to text me and I'll see if I can duck out of the office for an hour!
shanshan310
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Duck out anyway -w-
lol no, media is self-regulatory in australia. GOVERNMENT REGULATION IS AN AFFRONT TO DEMOCRACY. [...is what the big corporations say]
'No!' says the man in Washington, 'It belongs to the poor.' 'No!' says the man in the Vatican, 'It belongs to God.' 'No!' says the man in Moscow, 'It belongs to everyone.' I rejected those answers; instead, I chose something different.
shanshan310
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This feels to me like a slippery slope towards "Obama is a muslin foreigner" level journalism. I thought we were better than that. People shouldn't just be able to publish bullshit as fact for zero consequences.
It all depends on what happens that day. Like, I was pretty set on leaving early today at 630ish, but then something came up in the afternoon so I ended up staying until 9:/
Feel so bad for Locky, was such a good servant and it is a disgrace that the AFL ignore his plight. http://www.fiveaa.com.au/audio_where-are-they-now-bowen-lockwood_105833?s=22
Don't want them crowding up the best restaurants, anyway.
So, TV people, I have decided to sepnd a bit more than I planned, I think I will get the Panny ST50a: http://panasonic.com.au/Products/VIErA+televisions/Plasma+TVs/TH-P50ST50A/Overview
It's a bit more than the other 50" plasmas, but has built in wifi which saves 50 on a dongle. Seems to be around $1300 online, I think I'll try and find one to look at first.
reptilescorpio
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Vesper hooking the defib back up in an instant despite having no fucking clue what had gone on in the 5 minutes since Bond left the poker table. Or was there a scene where she was instructed on all the cool shit in his car? Don't remember it.
reptilescorpio
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reptilescorpio
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Damn. How do you buy Amazon DD stuff in Aus again?
Planet_JASE
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Add a US address to your Address Book and make it you primary. Use an address like Google HQ in California. After purchase make sure to change your primary address back to your own.
reptilescorpio
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Sleeping Dogs stuff is 50% off this weekend at GamersGate
The North Point DLC that came out last week is only $2.50! The game itself is $25. Tons of little shitty DLC too, picked up a few of the costume DLC and the races one.
Best thing is they always ask for which address you want at checkout!
The North Point DLC that came out last week is only $2.50! The game itself is $25. Tons of little shitty DLC too, picked up a few of the costume DLC and the races one.
Best thing is they always ask for which address you want at checkout!
Damn, Prototype 2 was supposed to be okay, wasn't it? I remember for a time it was all Dan Harmon (of Community fame) played once he was officially cut from the show.
Edit: It's $7.50 for all of them? Fuck me. If they come with multiple codes, I might throw someone here the one for the original Prototype.
Edit: It's $7.50 for all of them? Fuck me. If they come with multiple codes, I might throw someone here the one for the original Prototype.
Separate codes for each, yeah.
FallbackPants
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It's called yellow journalism and sadly has a pretty long history. Just inciting fear for the sake of it.
I'm of the opinion there should be accreditation through the union. Like a licence to be a journo or whatever. Isn't that what engineers etc have?
It wouldn't have to be government regulated, but if you breach the MEAA code of ethics you're out the door.
FormallyMegadrive
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Just git into NSW about 10 minutes ago. Had a break and just drive past the Wagga Wagga freeway exit. Weeeee
reptilescorpio
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OK, another major reminder seeing as the first meetup is tomorrow night...
jambo's dinner/drinks:
Date: Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Meeting near Harry's Cafe de Wheels Hotdog Stand outside World Square in Haymarket, then going to get some Chinese in Chinatown and going someplace for some drinks afterwards. If you want to come later, PM me your mobile and I'll text you the exact locations as we decide.
Attendees: Clipper, jambo, Rahk, Yug
To get to the meeting place, catch a train to Central Station, look for signs leading you to the Eddy St exit, then cross the road at the lights and continue to walk North across Belmore Park and then West along Hay St. It's about two blocks that way. You could also catch the light rail from Central, but it's a short walk. You can also come by bus to Central or via George St. Here's a picture of the place we are meeting along with the route I just mentioned:
And the other two events:
Holycheck's board games day:
Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Place: Clipper's place in Randwick. Details available by via PM for attendees.
Attendees: Clipper, Danoss, Holycheck, Jintor, Rahk
shanshan310's dinner/drinks:
Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: TBD. Probably meeting near entrance to Ferry Wharf 6 at Circular Quay. We'll go from there out to The Rocks or something.
Attendees: Choc, Clipper, Danoss, Jintor, Rahk, shanshan310
jambo's dinner/drinks:
Date: Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Meeting near Harry's Cafe de Wheels Hotdog Stand outside World Square in Haymarket, then going to get some Chinese in Chinatown and going someplace for some drinks afterwards. If you want to come later, PM me your mobile and I'll text you the exact locations as we decide.
Attendees: Clipper, jambo, Rahk, Yug
To get to the meeting place, catch a train to Central Station, look for signs leading you to the Eddy St exit, then cross the road at the lights and continue to walk North across Belmore Park and then West along Hay St. It's about two blocks that way. You could also catch the light rail from Central, but it's a short walk. You can also come by bus to Central or via George St. Here's a picture of the place we are meeting along with the route I just mentioned:
And the other two events:
Holycheck's board games day:
Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Place: Clipper's place in Randwick. Details available by via PM for attendees.
Attendees: Clipper, Danoss, Holycheck, Jintor, Rahk
shanshan310's dinner/drinks:
Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Place: TBD. Probably meeting near entrance to Ferry Wharf 6 at Circular Quay. We'll go from there out to The Rocks or something.
Attendees: Choc, Clipper, Danoss, Jintor, Rahk, shanshan310
bodyboarder
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I just bought XCOM with their 25% coupon yesterday wtf.
fuck and I just bought xcom
reptilescorpio
Member
I know right! Although Siddle dropped the ball (lol) yesterday I really would like to make use of my weekend viewing! Terrible news about Duminy too, has been a real thorn in our side and loves to take it to the Aussies, would have been great to watch
reptilescorpio
Member
Both have different places in my collection. Infamous was about more about following the story of Cole and using some cool powers along the way. Prototype was about being a creature of mass destruction with the story only really fleshed out through consuming the lives of innocent people.
Infamous 2 was a huge step up in term of gameplay from the first game though, I think I prefer the story delivery in the first game though. Still haven't played Prototype 2.
I played enough of Infamous 2 to know I didn't want to play any more Infamous 2.
The disconnect I had in prototype was that being a murdering asshole wasn't very fun. Sure, scaling buildings was cool and throwing cars at helicopters was neat, but... the stealth was bad and fighting enemies wasn't fun and none of the story missions were interesting. I just don't think that game was designed in a way that was enjoyable to play.
Crackdown 1 is still better than all of them put together.
The disconnect I had in prototype was that being a murdering asshole wasn't very fun. Sure, scaling buildings was cool and throwing cars at helicopters was neat, but... the stealth was bad and fighting enemies wasn't fun and none of the story missions were interesting. I just don't think that game was designed in a way that was enjoyable to play.
Crackdown 1 is still better than all of them put together.
reptilescorpio
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Prototype had stealth?
I remember the mini game when you go inside enemy buildings but outside of that I was razing whole neighbourhoods at a time to kill one little demonic creature.
I remember the mini game when you go inside enemy buildings but outside of that I was razing whole neighbourhoods at a time to kill one little demonic creature.
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