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Sunday, July 17 Heroic Archimonde run for mooses and achievements
Last call for the guildies who haven't gotten their mooses yet. We'll get as many guildies as we can and pug the rest. Heroic archie is on farm by this point in the xpac for a great many people so it'll be cake. We'll be using the "standard accepted" strat.
pinging @Arkim @RahnalH102 @sonofgods @Sazbean @Ellewynd @Braticus @TiberiusLazarus @Thrax @Mytch @dark_arches @shinypants @DocFrazier @Angaliki @Necroldia @Reviak @Enslayved @Ryder @Darthraiders @Cyclonite @Charity @MikQuattro @Twohearted @Etchin @Tushon @Levex @Trooster89 @Marshmellow @pixi and everybody else.
8pm EST Sunday. Be there!
Re: _K's krazy krash kourse of KATastrophe
Bulb Boy(105 minutes): This game was done by a small 2-4 man team; 2 people who run the company that made it and 2 guys they brought on to create the game. It is a creepy point and click game where you play a bulb boy who is trying to save his bee dog and his bulb grandfather in their bulb home. The game itself is littered with references to other games and child hood things.
One could argue that it is kind of an ode to someone's non-nuclear family and how as a child they had to fight to keep it together.
However, it comes off like a The Voices situation as the character is laughing a lot despite the messed up or depraved things that take place. Puzzles aren't very hard and usually they give you some major hint or walk you through an alternate scene prior that explains the solution. Music in this game plays a huge parts as it seems very normal and basic until you realize all the registers are off a half step or more in the wrong direction.....everything has a super creepy tone to it.
There was a huge amount done with the atmosphere within the game to set you off just enough you might not notice until 20 minutes of just feeling weird despite making progress without major road blocks.
You fight something with a big vagina for a mouth....
Also you can pull your bulb head off your body and stick it in things like dead fish or spiders
Games Completed: 125
Time: 5 weeks 120.86 hours
_k
Re: Pokemon GO
Video is a bit deep in comments so here it is:
Applause, you are certainly a Pokemon Master Mr. Ambrozy
Re: Now that I have income, help me mod my car
@TheRedburn
Congrats on the job!
If what you have in that Geo is anything like a car a neighbor of mine had, you have a wonderfully efficient and compact form of transportation that should hold up given good maintenance. That said, if you are looking for something faster, it would be much better to start with a different car. However...
There are some great simple things you can do to get more out of your ride, and learn about taking care of a car in general. Even if you don't have any interest in being a mechanic, knowing how these machines work is just, well, kinda awesome. I mean, it makes millions of small explosions, all in a relatively small metal box, and converts them into force that spins the tires. I still find that pretty cool, and I've been tinkering with these things since mom taught me how to take care of cars, effing forever ago.
First things I would suggest you look into: (Research everything for your specific car extensively before even trying anything!!)
OIL CHANGE, OIL CHANGE OIL CHANGE! - Aside from keeping gas in the thing, this is what makes the difference of a car lasting a few months, to more years than you actually want it to. Read up, ask around, get advice from mechanics on how to do this properly on your car, but definitely give it a go.
TIRE HEALTH! - These are your ONLY CONNECTION TO THE ROAD. If your tires aren't good, you're loosing efficiency, traction, ability to apply what power you have to the road, and stopping power. Study up on signs of wear, how to gauge tread depth, keep them properly inflated, rotate them during oil changes. The bright side for you on this car - new tires should be fairly cheap (compared to other cars at least), so if they are in bad shape, it shouldn't take much to replace them.
Check Fluids - You have coolant, oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid, and even grease points in the suspension. Know where they are, how to properly gauge them ('engine running' oil level will be different than 'engine off' level), and what to use to fill them back up (very important! - not all fluids even of the same name are created equal).
Intake System - Checking / replacing the air filter, air hoses, and even cleaning the throttle assembly can be cheap and easy things you can do to increase power and efficiency. Do not believe all the crap about aftermarket intakes. They can be fun, don't get me wrong, but as @UPSLynx attests to, they come with their own issues (even with Injen, which as far as I know is a well-established good brand for intake systems).
Ignition System - This starts to require you do a bit more research before you tear into things - breaking off a spark plug in the engine is not something you want to do. But, spark plugs, wires, coils, and the associated distributor stuff are all wear points that can be improved with replacement of stock or 'performance' parts.
Fuel System - Definitely get some help before tackling this on your own. The injectors can be cleaned / replaced, the fuel filter can be checked, the lines and injector rails can be inspected for leaks, clogs, or defects.
Where to go from there?
Many of the other components, like brakes, suspension, exhaust - start requiring some specialized tools and knowledge. Brakes are a good next step to learn, but really, go where you like from here. Hell, put in a crazy sound system and have your friends all paint something different on each panel of the car!
Lastly, TAKE PICTURES, and LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES!
Re: Now that I have income, help me mod my car
@Sonorous said:
@TheRedburn said:
I recently got a job again, and I want to make my car something worth driving. I also think it'd be great experience learning to work on my vehicle, so I'm asking y'all to recommend parts that'll make my 1996 Geo LSI faster, or just more efficient. So far, the car is all stockLearn how to take care of regular maintenance stuff. A lot of the time, you can get a lot of power back from an older engine with just a simple tune up and a good oil change.
@Ryder said:
Fix first, mod later. Replace worn parts, check for cracked/bent/broken lenses, lights, etc.
I so totally agree that it isn't funny. Even though my wild side says; wheel well flares, hood scoop, exhaust, turbo and big meats. I did all kids of things to cars from an early age. And even dropped a transmission on my chest at 16yo.
Mt_Goat