Bothrops

A pirate ship. Make a pirate ship. The answer is so obvious, I just don't know why anyone else didn't think of it. Sheesh! --Bothrops.

OK, now you've done it. I'm all intrigued by these higher-level headsets. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find a selection of these to try before buying. For gaming only (i.e., not movies or music), what can you guys report on the 5.1 vs stereo? Does it really give a more faithful localization? I gather that there are USB and analog plug versions of 5.1 sets. I gather in the latter case, that means having a rather beefy cable with many connectors. Is that right? How about an owner of each of the sets listed in the link that M2 posted stop by my house with them, so I can try 'em out for a bit. If you don't want to watch me do so, I can occupy you with washing my cars or cutting my lawn in the meantime... --Bothrops

It's been getting a lot of play recently, and not just because Lunk likes to be tucked in that way. I mentioned earlier that it's the latest fad. I'm happy to go along with that, even though I don't particularly like the map (and am terrible at it, though that doesn't stop me from liking other maps). But being a fad, it gets cued up often, and at prime time, and it does go on forever. The duration is what makes it hard to bear. As for asking on GC chat, it struck me this evening that the manner of asking may lead to misinterpretation on how responders feel about it. If someone asks, "does anyone mind if...?" and I answer "yes", I mean "Yes, I mind", not "Yes, go for it". So when asking about any map change, do make sure you pose the question so that a yes or no is interpreted properly. -- Bothrops

I'm all for audiophile quality. But for me, having a separate mic is just too much of a nuisance. I want the mic right there, not sitting on the table, in the way of my wild mouse gesticulations. So when I recently rolled my chair the wrong way and ripped the cord off of my old headset, I went looking for a replacement in that genre. I tried about 4 different models, including Logitech and Altecs, before I settled on the Plantronics Audio 90. These use regular mini plugs for the mic & speaker jacks, because I'm also not keen on the USB. I found them to be much more comfortable than the others I had brought home, and they sound pretty good. No, they don't sound as good as the Sennheisers that Chief reccommends, but they do prett well for locating sounds in game. The best part was that I found a Newegg deal where they were selling an unboxed OEM version of the same thing for $19.99, so I bought 2. Not sure if that deal is stilll available. But on this item, you can save 40-50% by ordering online. -- Bothrops

I see. You completely accept the gc rules, except when you don't feel like it. I'm speechless. -- Bothrops

Let me clarify: My announcements, including the threat to kick several of you, were an attempt to curtail the propagation of inappropriate language. I said several times it needed to stop, and IV was not the only one saying it. As I recall, at least 4 different people were carrying on with the "lame" theme. IV was banned for his confrontational attitude and how he insisted on trying to handle his complaint. I have no intention on debating the rules during gameplay. -- Bothrops

If only that were the whole story. However, first, you said it. Then others said it. Then I announced to everyone that they should keep their language clean. Then you said it again, and so did others, and you told me to, "grow up". Then I kicked you. Then you came back and questioned me further, asked "how is it swearing" (which is not at all the point), and then told me to "grow up" again. I then told you to take it to the forums and banned you for a few minutes while you did so. If you've played on GC servers before you have no excuse for not knowing the rules. If you look at the MOTD, or any of the banners posted around every map, you have no excuse for not knowing the rules. You should know what kind of language is appropriate in GC servers, joking or not. Nonetheless, not only did you break one rule and get admonished for it, you pressed the issue as if it's not only your right to flaunt the rules, but also to harrass the admin who attempts to enforce them. My job is to keep gameplay moving in an environment according to GC standards. You were interfering with that. Time for a break. Warn, warn, kick, ban -- more than fair warning IMO, but I'll happily be corrected if GC LAs disagree with my implementation. -- Bothrops

# 14960 "NPW_Ranger_Rage¹" STEAM_0:0:1343807 09:35 176 4 active Avoiding swear filter, despite frequent warnings. In fact, he escalated because of the warnings. - Bothrops

Ha! haha! I recommend begging, or wheedling. Or offering something in trade, like, "I'll take ballroom dancing lessons with you if you let me stay up til midnight at least 3 nights a week, and later on Fridays and Saturdays."

# 3066 "KARTKNEE" STEAM_0:1:6368827 12:12 72 0 active Repeated TKing at spawn. --Bothrops

And I'd suggest giving it a couple days into the the week, since sundays are generally light for Internet traffic in general. So an evaluation on monday & tues would be less likely confounded with that. -Bothrops

# 2581 "Windows<JeTTy>Fish" STEAM_0:0:8306280 38:07 102 0 active incessant swearing, verbal abuse, etc. Usual stuff. Thanks. --Bothrops

I did this, at the suggestion of a visitor on one of our servers. It did work, but for some reason, Server #1 wouldn't show up. So I switched the secure setting back, and things remain fine. Just wanted to let y'all know that was an option -- Bothrops

# 1225 "Oompa|Nooby" STEAM_0:1:5842097 25:46 64 0 active deliberate TKing, over and over and over

# 1155 "≈†CanadianTrooper†≈" STEAM_0:1:10031394 07:26 62 0 active Repeated swearing on the mics despite being asked by several gc to stop. Other verbal abuse. -- Bothrops EDIT: Banned