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[Dragon]

Anyone know when Dota's, the pointless game where Valve makes money off another company's property by selling keys to treasure chests, stupid tournament is over? I'll unblock eznark after that.

..…The fuck?

You know this whole blocking thing won't work when you quote him!!!

 

[eznark]

..…The fuck?

Training! Those are highly skilled gladiators.

 

[Konka]

Training! Those are highly skilled gladiators.

I think you've gone off the deep end.

 

[manfestival]

my coworker keeps complaining whenever guys get pissed off and are rude to her(because customer service is a big part of our job). Then she goes off saying that men are terrible nowadays because they don't know how to speak to ladies and that they should be nice to ladies no matter what. All this while she was completely confrontational during her phone call.


I had to vent a little.

 

[Tamanon]

my coworker keeps complaining whenever guys get pissed off and are rude to her(because customer service is a big part of our job). Then she goes off saying that men are terrible nowadays because they don't know how to speak to ladies and that they should be nice to ladies no matter what. All this while she was completely confrontational during her phone call.


I had to vent a little.

You should tell here #notallmen are terrible. That always goes over well.

 

[brentech]

my coworker keeps complaining whenever guys get pissed off and are rude to her(because customer service is a big part of our job). Then she goes off saying that men are terrible nowadays because they don't know how to speak to ladies and that they should be nice to ladies no matter what. All this while she was completely confrontational during her phone call.


I had to vent a little.

Tell her she should act a lady instead of a bitch.

 

[eznark]

Check your fucking privilege snes.

I think you've gone off the deep end.

99% of professional dota players are in better shape than Donovan McNabb ever was.

 

[jakncoke]

 

[Konka]

my coworker keeps complaining whenever guys get pissed off and are rude to her(because customer service is a big part of our job). Then she goes off saying that men are terrible nowadays because they don't know how to speak to ladies and that they should be nice to ladies no matter what. All this while she was completely confrontational during her phone call.


I had to vent a little.

Is she hot?

 

[ShaneB]

So, European here that for some fucking reason is starting to get interested in american football. Hell, I don't even watch european football. I like the tactical aspect of the american football, I suppose, and our football never really got me interested. I have no clue as to teams or anything. What decent ways are there for us to watch it, is gamepass the best option? Is there any way of getting a trial going?

Heh, bbq, football and american beer. Maybe I should switch country.

Welcome aboard! I was a casual Football fan for years, and only before last season started really decided to get more into it, and I think I’m ready to concede it has overtaken Hockey as my favourite sport. Or at least they’re on equal terms.

The tactical aspect is indeed appealing. I’ve described it Gladiatorial Chess. Each side picks a play, and sees what happens. Always trying to counteract and find some balance. I know the start and stop nature of the sport is a hinderance to some people, but I feel that’s what makes it so inviting. You are always thinking about what is next, and replays are always showing the potential what ifs of plays. It’s very open for discussion as well and very social because of it.

Gamepass is a solid option for sure, and RedZone is a must to watch!! I guess as an introduction RedZone would spoil any fan, as it is commercial free and always jumps back and forth between games to show action across Sunday’s early and late games. I actually think right now you can watch all of last years games for free? I’m sure I’ve seen it say “trial” or something.

As for picking a team, I wouldn’t worry too much about it right now, build a solid base, watch games as you can, develop an interest, see how the season plays out, maybe you’ll enjoy the lovable loser, you’ll see trends play in and out. It just has to feel natural in my opinion.

I was once new to NFL-GAF, and it’s been enjoyable to feel more and more welcome here, so I hope the same for you!

 

[jakncoke]

If you end up choosing a team to follow for the love of god be sure to research their history so you don't accidentally pick a team that has always been shit.

Don't pick them based on the one year you watched them.



You think that dog likes belly rubs?

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

RedZone is for people who have fantasy teams but don't actually like American football.

Gamepass is fantastic.

Fuck the Pats.

 

[manfestival]

You should tell here #notallmen are terrible. That always goes over well.

lol no

Tell her she should act a lady instead of a bitch.

I would but that never works out. She gets loud and unleashes the cuban and at that point, it's better to walk away.

Is she hot?

shes got a beer belly(shes not pregnant) and shes ugly

 

[Greg]

So, European here that for some fucking reason is starting to get interested in american football. Hell, I don't even watch european football. I like the tactical aspect of the american football, I suppose, and our football never really got me interested. I have no clue as to teams or anything. What decent ways are there for us to watch it, is gamepass the best option? Is there any way of getting a trial going?

Heh, bbq, football and american beer. Maybe I should switch country.

welcome!

DAY TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

when does it start?

I enjoyed the game and a half I had streaming in the background yesterday

who is the favorite/underdog/Jets/Patriots/Packers?

good idea

 

[Draxal]

So, European here that for some fucking reason is starting to get interested in american football. Hell, I don't even watch european football. I like the tactical aspect of the american football, I suppose, and our football never really got me interested. I have no clue as to teams or anything. What decent ways are there for us to watch it, is gamepass the best option? Is there any way of getting a trial going?

Heh, bbq, football and american beer. Maybe I should switch country.

Nationality? I know some of the European have dedicated sites/forums to watching/discussing these games in their specific countries.

What I like about the NFL/CFL is that it's basically a series of sprints, compared to the marathon that is soccer. Each play is basically reset, so in game coaching matters so much more than any other sport.

We abandoned this thread earlier but it's a great primer for the sport, where Future explains alot of the terminology.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509316

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Welcome aboard! I was a casual Football fan for years, and only before last season started really decided to get more into it, and I think I’m ready to concede it has overtaken Hockey as my favourite sport. Or at least they’re on equal terms.

The tactical aspect is indeed appealing. I’ve described it Gladiatorial Chess. Each side picks a play, and sees what happens. Always trying to counteract and find some balance. I know the start and stop nature of the sport is a hinderance to some people, but I feel that’s what makes it so inviting. You are always thinking about what is next, and replays are always showing the potential what ifs of plays. It’s very open for discussion as well and very social because of it.

Gamepass is a solid option for sure, and RedZone is a must to watch!! I guess as an introduction RedZone would spoil any fan, as it is commercial free and always jumps back and forth between games to show action across Sunday’s early and late games. I actually think right now you can watch all of last years games for free? I’m sure I’ve seen it say “trial” or something.

As for picking a team, I wouldn’t worry too much about it right now, build a solid base, watch games as you can, develop an interest, see how the season plays out, maybe you’ll enjoy the lovable loser, you’ll see trends play in and out. It just has to feel natural in my opinion.

I was once new to NFL-GAF, and it’s been enjoyable to feel more and more welcome here, so I hope the same for you!

I think it's awesome that your fandom has come so far. It's cool to see new people getting into the sport and realizing how great it is.

I agree with your advice on picking a team. If you are getting in late I think you should just watch as much as you can and pick a team that clicks with you, for whatever reason that might be. Of course, if you just pick a team because of how good they are you will get a lot of ridicule, but no matter what you are basically joining a "bandwagon" so why not do it for the reasons that make the most sense to you?

Heck, I'm a Dolphins fan because I jumped on the bandwagon when Marino was around and they were good. I was five years old at the time but still, would I have picked them if they were as sucky as they are now? Who knows.

 

[brentech]

lol no

I would but that never works out. She gets loud and unleashes the cuban and at that point, it's better to walk away.

shes got a beer belly(shes not pregnant) and shes ugly

 

[Wrayfield]

Heck, I'm a Dolphins fan because I jumped on the bandwagon when Marino was around and they were good. I was five years old at the time but still, would I have picked them if they were as sucky as they are now? Who knows.

Damn son, you're young...

 

[jakncoke]

I think it's awesome that your fandom has come so far. It's cool to see new people getting into the sport and realizing how great it is.

I agree with your advice on picking a team. If you are getting in late I think you should just watch as much as you can and pick a team that clicks with you, for whatever reason that might be. Of course, if you just pick a team because of how good they are you will get a lot of ridicule, but no matter what you are basically joining a "bandwagon" so why not do it for the reasons that make the most sense to you?

Heck, I'm a Dolphins fan because I jumped on the bandwagon when Marino was around and they were good. I was five years old at the time but still, would I have picked them if they were as sucky as they are now? Who knows.

Did you get to watch the SB or did you become a fan after that and tormented throughout his career that they never got back?

 

[eznark]

when does it start?

I enjoyed the game and a half I had streaming in the background yesterday

who is the favorite/underdog/Jets/Patriots/Packers?

Noon. Today is my favorite part, the Round Robin for seeding! Ugh. At least they don't do a ping pong tournament if it's tied at the end.

Favorite is probably the Chinese teams, DK and IG. They have looked real good. Alliance and EG kind of round out the top 4. EG is the American team (North American) and they are a fan favorite because they have four awesome players who are so nice they signed a retarded Canadian autistic with Asperger's to play mid for them. He's adorable but feeds like crazy. Shake loves him.

It's actually a pretty awesome field all in all. Every team except Liquid and NaVi US has a shot at making the final 8.

The dark horses with a legit shot are probably C9 and NaVi. Navi has been playing like fucking ass and so has C9 but they are crazy talented players and Navi always kind of rises to the occasion.

NewBee is another dark horse with less of a legit shot.

Alliance is the Patriots. They play lame ass rat dota and cheese their way to wins, but they win a lot. Fuck those guys. Root against them.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Damn son, you're young...

By the end of July I will be Ryan Tannehill years old.

Did you get to watch the SB or did you become a fan after that and tormented throughout his career that they never got back?

SB was before I was born.

 

[jakncoke]

By the end of July I will be Ryan Tannehill years old.


SB was before I was born.

25 eh, lots of tormentation. Also you might be curse on them in the divisional round. Since 1995 the Dolphins have had 3 appearances in the divisional round

38-3 loss vs Denver in 1998
62-7 loss vs Gatas in 1999
27-0 loss vs Raiders in 2000

127-10 outscored in 3 divisional games.

 

[ShaneB]

RedZone is for people who have fantasy teams but don't actually like American football.

Gamepass is fantastic.

Fuck the Pats.

Eh, I think RedZone is awesome. If your team is playing the late Sunday game, how awesome is it to spend the early games with RedZone and seeing all the action!? I think it's great, and the time flies by.

I think it's awesome that your fandom has come so far. It's cool to see new people getting into the sport and realizing how great it is.

I agree with your advice on picking a team. If you are getting in late I think you should just watch as much as you can and pick a team that clicks with you, for whatever reason that might be. Of course, if you just pick a team because of how good they are you will get a lot of ridicule, but no matter what you are basically joining a "bandwagon" so why not do it for the reasons that make the most sense to you?

Heck, I'm a Dolphins fan because I jumped on the bandwagon when Marino was around and they were good. I was five years old at the time but still, would I have picked them if they were as sucky as they are now? Who knows.

Thanks man. A big obvious part of Football is just that the short season makes every single game, every single play, feel important. Every 3rd down can feel like "this is the game right here".

 

[Goro Majima]

I think you've gone off the deep end.

You do realize he's punishing everyone for talking about soccer?

He'll further punish us by talking about baseball as soon as this DOTA thing is over.

Good job guys, you just had to like kickball.

 

[Wrayfield]

The single play that A) made football interesting to me and B) made me a Dolphins fan:

October 4

1992 — Miami's Louis Oliver returns an interception a record-tying 103 yards for a touchdown against Buffalo, tying the mark established by Vencie Glenn against Denver on Nov. 29, 1987.

Joined the local team the day after I saw it on TV. Totally fell in love with the game then, learned the rules, and have witnessed the team's slow and steady decline into irrelevant mediocrity since forever. Good times.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

25 eh, lots of tormentation. Also you might be curse on them in the divisional round. Since 1995 the Dolphins have had 3 appearances in the divisional round

38-3 loss vs Denver in 1998
62-7 loss vs Gatas in 1999
27-0 loss vs Raiders in 2000

127-10 outscored in 3 divisional games.

I am pretty much a poor man's Kave.

The single play that A) made football interesting to me and B) made me a Dolphins fan:



Joined the local team the day after I saw it on TV. Totally fell in love with the game then, learned the rules, and have witnessed the team's slow and steady decline into irrelevant mediocrity since forever. Good times.

:jnc

So awesome and also I am sorry.

 

[eznark]

You do realize he's punishing everyone for talking about soccer?

He'll further punish us by talking about baseball as soon as this DOTA thing is over.

Good job guys, you just had to like kickball.

If only there were dedicated threads for these things all the problems could be solved.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

If only there were dedicated threads for these things all the problems could be solved.

The point is totally lost on me. I don't mind your Dota posts at all and I refuse to leave the fort!

 

[Konka]

You do realize he's punishing everyone for talking about soccer?

He'll further punish us by talking about baseball as soon as this DOTA thing is over.

Good job guys, you just had to like kickball.

If he wants to be a Debbie downer thats his prerogative and right as an American.

 

[Dragon]

You do realize he's punishing everyone for talking about soccer?

He'll further punish us by talking about baseball as soon as this DOTA thing is over.

Good job guys, you just had to like kickball.

We all talk about things not relevant to football. Not sure why he's now the arbiter of anything outside of his own asshole!

 

[BigAT]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=851971

thisisneogaf

 

[Fox318]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=851971

thisisneogaf

 

[The Artful Dodger]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=851971

thisisneogaf

smh...

 

[Tamanon]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=851971

thisisneogaf

Weird, I always thought growler was slang for a big shit.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

If only there were dedicated threads for these things all the problems could be solved.

Lol trying so hard to be an unlikeable cunt, but people just don't care.

 

[ActStriker]

Lol trying so hard to be an unlikeable cunt, but people just don't care.

It's endearing in a way.

 

[eznark]

Growler is slang for vagina? Since when?

 

[jakncoke]

Apparently someone from a brit sketch used it as a slang

This word was popularised by Bo'Selecta! and the character of Lorraine Kelly, with her famous phrase, 'Have ya seen me growler' as she parted her legs to reveal an unsightly mound of pubic hair.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Holding A and giving my index finger full reign over the trigger left my right wrist somewhat bent for several hours.

Use the Pro controller and hold Y instead.

 

[Talon]

Apparently someone from a brit sketch used it as a slang

What the fuck is wrong with people?

 

[Greg]

Noon. Today is my favorite part, the Round Robin for seeding! Ugh. At least they don't do a ping pong tournament if it's tied at the end.

Favorite is probably the Chinese teams, DK and IG. They have looked real good. Alliance and EG kind of round out the top 4. EG is the American team (North American) and they are a fan favorite because they have four awesome players who are so nice they signed a retarded Canadian autistic with Asperger's to play mid for them. He's adorable but feeds like crazy. Shake loves him.

It's actually a pretty awesome field all in all. Every team except Liquid and NaVi US has a shot at making the final 8.

The dark horses with a legit shot are probably C9 and NaVi. Navi has been playing like fucking ass and so has C9 but they are crazy talented players and Navi always kind of rises to the occasion.

NewBee is another dark horse with less of a legit shot.

Alliance is the Patriots. They play lame ass rat dota and cheese their way to wins, but they win a lot. Fuck those guys. Root against them.

awesome - thanks

 

[manfestival]

Growler is slang for vagina? Since when?

Want to see my growler? Kappa

 

[B For Bendetta]

Just read on reddit that the Rams have been in town for 20 years this year.


Fuck LA

 

[Sanjuro]

Lol trying so hard to be an unlikeable cunt, but people just don't care.

You guys were being unlikeable soccer cunts in here at times.

Let's not create a brand new narrative here.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

Nationality? I know some of the European have dedicated sites/forums to watching/discussing these games in their specific countries.

What I like about the NFL/CFL is that it's basically a series of sprints, compared to the marathon that is soccer. Each play is basically reset, so in game coaching matters so much more than any other sport.

We abandoned this thread earlier but it's a great primer for the sport, where Future explains alot of the terminology.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509316

Going back there again reminded me of an argument I wanted to bring up.

Aside from Manning, Luck and maybe Brees, all franchise QB candidates landed on a well built team that could carry the load while they learned. Think Maybe GM's have it turned around - Get the team together first, then go after your QB?

 

[manfestival]

Noon. Today is my favorite part, the Round Robin for seeding! Ugh. At least they don't do a ping pong tournament if it's tied at the end.

Favorite is probably the Chinese teams, DK and IG. They have looked real good. Alliance and EG kind of round out the top 4. EG is the American team (North American) and they are a fan favorite because they have four awesome players who are so nice they signed a retarded Canadian autistic with Asperger's to play mid for them. He's adorable but feeds like crazy. Shake loves him.

It's actually a pretty awesome field all in all. Every team except Liquid and NaVi US has a shot at making the final 8.

The dark horses with a legit shot are probably C9 and NaVi. Navi has been playing like fucking ass and so has C9 but they are crazy talented players and Navi always kind of rises to the occasion.

NewBee is another dark horse with less of a legit shot.

Alliance is the Patriots. They play lame ass rat dota and cheese their way to wins, but they win a lot. Fuck those guys. Root against them.

Alliance are the patriots? HOLD UP SON! Those are fighting words! It's weird, in a sense Na'vi have become the cowboys. They were successful in the past and now they cant even hang in the playoffs.They are even the favorites and probably sell a ton of merchandise. Dendi is practically tony romo except he doesn't choke(xboct and puppey do). You say Newbee is a legit dark horse but ignore the fact that Empire is one as well. Also lol@clown9.

Why do you insult lord arteezy?

 

[Talon]

Going back there again reminded me of an argument I wanted to bring up.

Aside from Manning, Luck and maybe Brees, all franchise QB candidates landed on a well built team that could carry the load while they learned. Think Maybe GM's have it turned around - Get the team together first, then go after your QB?

Brees is interesting because that Saints roster was pretty talented prior to him getting there. They just had Haslett coaching there for too long like a bumbling idiot.

Don't think Brees has that sort of success sans Payton, though. The way they kick out the left guard to give Brees passing lanes is something 99% of playcallers in this league wouldn't even think about.

 

[BlackGhost]

Kyrie, love , Lebron? Would kinda miss wiggins though
"Just hold on, Brons coming home"

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

Eh, I think RedZone is awesome. If your team is playing the late Sunday game, how awesome is it to spend the early games with RedZone and seeing all the action!? I think it's great, and the time flies by.

Action is meaningless for me without the context of the game or even the drive leading up to a touchdown. I'd rather watch one game and see how that develops than jump from game to game to game, may as well be watching a youtube montage otherwise.

 

[Draxal]

Going back there again reminded me of an argument I wanted to bring up.

Aside from Manning, Luck and maybe Brees, all franchise QB candidates landed on a well built team that could carry the load while they learned. Think Maybe GM's have it turned around - Get the team together first, then go after your QB?

I think its just pure luck at times.

Rodgers got lucky that he fell to the Packers in that draft. While I think he would have been a successful qb anywhere, he's just such a perfect fit for the Packers. Yet the Packers were also lucky that he fell to them.

Same thing with Roethlisberger and Pitt, Pitt was only bad for the one year and they were lucky that San Diego fell in love with Rivers.