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General Chat / LAN?
« on: February 14, 2017, 09:30:48 pm »
http://www.strawpoll.me/12336247

Don't look into it too much. Just interested in numbers.

A follow up set of questions may come next depending on results of this poll.


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Buy, Sell Or Trade / WTB: Pokemon Games
« on: August 10, 2016, 07:37:57 pm »
Hey ballbags!

After a few of the Pokemon core titles for the DS:

Pokemon White 2
Pokemon Pearl
Pokemon Diamond

Post here or flick me a PM if you want to sell any of these.

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Buy, Sell Or Trade / WTB: Modem/Router
« on: March 16, 2016, 09:53:34 pm »
Hey guys,

Moved in to new place, kinda skint so am looking to see if anyone has a pre-loved fibre/ADSL/VDSL capable wireless router/modem before I have to shell out for a new one.

Let me know what you've got (I need one with all 3 network types as I have to wait until fibre has been installed).

BONUS: If anyone has a Spark Huawei HG659b that'd be god-tier (or even a 630b).

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Buy, Sell Or Trade / WTB - 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz
« on: December 27, 2015, 01:59:17 pm »
Hey guys,

Wanting to buy a dual pair that will match these - https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/2x4GB-GSKILL-Ripjaws-1600MHz-DDR3-Ram/19757132

Doesn't have to be the same brand, just need to be dual 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3.

Thanks!

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Technology & Hardware / Cloud Storage
« on: October 16, 2015, 12:01:31 pm »
Want to move my media server to the cloud because streaming things off local spinning HDDs is a pain when more than one person wants to access it. Also, my mITX only has so many HDD slots and USB slots.

Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced cloud storage provider? Have looked at Google and want to have a go at the free trial but they are being scumlords and ask for a CC right off the bat with an excuse of "we need to make sure you're a real person". Fuck off, you don't need my CC details to make sure I'm a real person, you just want to bill me the day the free trial period ends.


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Console / Destiny
« on: September 22, 2015, 10:53:20 am »
Who's playing?

I know ol' Jimmy Pisspot is playing (Clin).

I've got a Hunter (40) 256. I tend to favour the Golden Gun.

https://www.bungie.net/en/Legend/Gear/1/4611686018435372903/2305843009221104278


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General Chat / Comic Books [MARVEL]
« on: June 15, 2015, 12:33:33 pm »
Since dating my woman friend, she gave me the nudge I was looking for to get stuck into comic books. I had been into X-Men in a big way when I was much younger and have decided to get back into it.

Just started reading Secret Wars - Marvel's universe reboot without being a reboot (go figure). Holy fuck, best thing I've read, ever and I'm only 2 issues in.

In the comic book world, Wolverine is dead and will be superseded by a female Wolverine clone called X-23. There's a shit load of Hulks, grey hulk, savage hulk (green), red hulk, prof green. Each one representing a different repressed personality (except for Red Hulk, he is someone different). Prof Hulk is the current Hulk, which shows the Hulk as retaining his super intelligent side together with his massive strength. Whats more, in the comic book world, Hulk's strength is unlimited, infinite and has gotten strong enough to destroy planets. The movie version of Hulk is a shadow of what he is capable of.

Comic book world's Thor is now unworthy of MJLONIR (hammer) and the new Thor is now a woman, and a hell of a lot more powerful.

Spoiler :
Jane Foster is now Thor, and she is dying of cancer due to being a mortal while wielding MJOLNIR. Odinson (old Thor) had his arm chopped off and now has a false arm and wields an axe, made from the same dwarf race that crafted MJOLNIR. Nick Fury whispered something in old Thor's ear which made him unworthy of wielding MJOLNIR.

If you ever wanted to get into Comics, after the Secret Wars arc, now will be your time. Everything is being re-started at #1 due to the events that will happen in Secret Wars (2 universes colliding).

Want to know about the Marvel Universe(s) that you don't see in the movies? Ask, and I'll do my best to answer. But be prepared to get confused because the Marvel Comics run separately from the Marvel Movies.

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Other Games / Witcher 3
« on: May 21, 2015, 10:08:46 am »
I was going to wait until my gaming PC was built before I played this, but I couldn't wait (and the Mrs. wanted in on it) so I grabbed an Xbox One copy last night.

HNNNNNGGGGGG - the visuals (even on console) are amazing. I'm playing on a 50" Sony LCD and it's a spectacle to behold. Biggest downfalls are the typical console issues (texture popping, limited FPS). I managed to get in about 3hrs last night before bed and spent an hour of that playing the card game.

Because I'm a misogynistic shit-bag, I love how they've used the same attitude they had in The Witcher 2 towards female NPC's. Even the old birds have bangin' tits and 'dat booty'.

$89 for the game, 16 DLC releases, full sized good quality world-map, 2 stickers, a game manual, world compendium and a 2nd disc for the soundtrack and the soundtrack is awesome, it reminds me of the golden years of Final Fantasy.

Anyone playing?


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Technology & Hardware / Looking for a web dev.
« on: May 08, 2015, 02:46:03 pm »
Hey ball lickers,

I very seldom do web design work purely because I usually can't be arsed spending the time and effort chasing up clients asking for the money they owe me, that and I still haven't learnt how to properly code.

Got a job for a friend who wants a basic, 5 page informational site that will host a youtube video or 2, images and a 'contact us' form.

How much do you you charge for putting together a site like this once I've put the design/layout together?

PM me if you're interested.

Pros - you get to say you've worked with me.

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General Chat / Feel the jimmies
« on: April 02, 2015, 01:10:30 pm »





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Technology & Hardware / Diogenes - AKA Rii's m-ITX Build.
« on: March 18, 2015, 08:33:45 pm »
I've just made the first step. This thread will serve as a build log with photos.

Have just ordered one of these - an Ncase M1 V3

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Not cheap. $185USD. Started via crowdsourcing on Indigogo and built from 100% aluminium by the hands of Lian Li. $319 to get it to NZ.

Updates to come when case arrives.

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Technology & Hardware / Mini-ATX Budget
« on: February 23, 2015, 08:14:39 pm »
So, after proclaiming how free I was from PC gaming I've started to miss it.

In the near future I'm going to be looking at a new project (gaming PC). However, this time around I don't want some big hulking tower, instead I'd like something a little more discreet and am interested in investing in a mini-ATX build for gaming.

What can I expect to spend on a build? I have all the peripherals and just need to put together the box.

$1000? Less? More?

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General Chat / Dream Holiday
« on: January 26, 2015, 10:14:29 am »
Hey dick lips,

Now I am the ripe old age of 30 and have traveled to some of the larger continents this great Earth has, I've decided to put into plan a new trip. One I've always wanted to go on since I was 10 after a short stint in a motorhome around the arse end of England.

Today me and Boo Boo Kitty Fuck (Ms Rii) booked a campervan, have had our leave approved and plan to drive down one side of the South Island and then drive back up during the winter times in June/July of this year. We've made plans based on where we want to visit and the people we want to visit (you fucks know who you are). Our next step is to start booking camp grounds that give us access to waste disposal and refuelling.

However, we're after some advice from locals or from people who may have done something similar. We want to steer clear of roads that will obviously present difficulty trying to navigate seeing as it's going to be winter and we're going to be a in a 5 berth van (we'll have snow chains) and are always keen to hear suggestions on what to see! We're not really paying attention to the touristy stuff, more so the scenic value (because snow).

Any advices?

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Technology & Hardware / Trying to install Win 7
« on: January 17, 2015, 05:05:01 pm »
FI(UE(U@)JW)@JW)@JPOJW@

This is doing my head in.

I have a Sony Vaio laptop, wicked little thing. I also have an Intel 80GB SSD that I want to put into my laptop. Currently, my laptop has Windows 8. I would like to fresh install Win 7 on my SSD. Currently, my laptop has a 750GB HDD which I want to replace with my SSD.

I've tried removing the HDD, putting in the SSD and booting from my Win 7 DVD. When it loads the files and reboots to start the install, it hangs indefinitely at the loading screen.

I've tried installing Win 7 to the SSD while the SSD is in an external enclosure through this process: (because the traditional Windows 7 install process wont install to a USB device) http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7-to-usb-external-hard-drive-must-read/ but rebooting once the install finishes whether the SSD is placed into my laptop or whether I boot from it off of USB it tells me "OS not found".

I've tried testing an install with my Vista disc by booting from it, it wont even boot from the Vista DVD to attempt an install.

I thought the MBR might be fudged on my SSD but the process described above (URL) sorts out the MBR during the install process.

Is my laptop purposefully forcing me to stay with Windows 8 and forcing me to stay with the HDD it came with? The 750GB HDD currently in my laptop has OEM partitions with Windows 8 install on it. I wouldn't mind keeping Windows 8 but I have no way of installing it on my SSD (don't have an install disc).

My next step is to grab an app that will give me a readout of my Win 8 product key and then download a Win 8 Pro install ISO, see if that'll work.

Any other suggestions?

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Technology & Hardware / OnePlus Invite Wanted
« on: January 04, 2015, 06:52:44 pm »
Hey guys,

If anyone has an invite for one of the OnePlus phones, I'd be very grateful for it!

My Nexus 4 is on its last legs and am looking at getting a new phone without breaking the bank.

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Technology & Hardware / TVs
« on: December 11, 2014, 01:06:15 pm »
Hey guys,

Looking at upgrading my little 32" Sony Bravia that has done me exceedingly well for the past 5 years.

I have a budget of around $800 but if purchased from Harvey Norman I believe I can get a discount due to them offering discounts to those who are in the defence force (GF is in the air force).

What one of those look the best on paper?

http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/tv-lcd-led-plasma/sony/48-inch-full-hd-smart-led-lcd-tv-sku-269625/
http://www.harveynorman.co.nz/tv-and-audio/televisions/led-lcd-televisions/samsung-48-full-hd-smart-led-lcd-tv-en.html
http://www.harveynorman.co.nz/tv-and-audio/televisions/led-lcd-televisions/panasonic-50-full-hd-led-lcd-tv-en.html
http://www.harveynorman.co.nz/tv-and-audio/televisions/led-lcd-televisions/panasonic-50-full-hd-led-lcd-tv-en-2.html

You might wonder why I don't just wait until the Boxing Day sales; fuck going into town on Boxing Day and dealing with the masses only to miss out because some idiot was waiting in line at 5am.

Certainly open to other suggestions, no real brand loyalty. Will be used for Blu Rays and Xbox.

Thanks!

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General Chat / The 'What are you Playing' Thread
« on: November 26, 2014, 10:33:18 am »
Last week I picked up an Xbox One. My 6950 wasn't cutting it and my PSU shat itself. To replace the PSU and buy a new vid card would have been a little pricey and in all honesty, I hadn't been doing much PC gaming lately as whenever I use a PC, I crash out on the bed with my laptop (nVidia 640 + i5 + 8GB RAM) that hauls ass.

So I priced up my PC and have sold off the parts. I'll return to building a new rig one day.

For now, the Xbox One has been awesome for me. These are the titles I've been playing:

Halo: The Masterchief Collection.
Sunset Overdrive.
DragonAge: Inquisition.

Reason for picking up Halo was the remake of Halo 2 and to be able to play Halo 4 in 1080p. I'm a Halo fanboy so had a wicked blast. Haven't touched the multiplayer yet as it requires a 15GB update and their still having a shitfit over at 343i to try and get matchmaking sorted.

Sunset Overdrive is one hell of a riot with super saturated graphics, outlandish dialogue and off the wall weapons/narrative. It gets a little repetitive but is so much fun.

I picked up DragonAge: Inquisition last night and so far, it's a massive open world RPG that seems to tick all the boxes. Very pretty, engaging characters and has a reasonable amount of customisation. It's just a shame that the story is a little dry. It's the usual "fantasy land being over run with demons coming from another world through portals. Main character has very little backstory and can't remember anything". Being able to control every player, map out attack plans and equip and level up everyone in your party is cool, but can also get tedious every time you pick up new weapons/armour/abilities.

What are you playing? Any platform!


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General Chat / Life Game.
« on: October 15, 2014, 10:20:40 am »
Level 1 - 10 : Progress through high school. (levelling starts at high school as preschool and primary school is just the tutorial stage). Some try their hand at the early grind in order to achieve levelling bonuses like 'lose virginity' and 'get a job'. However attempting these raids too early can have undesired negative buffs like "+1 to offspring" and "-1 to education".

Level 11 - 20 : Progress through college. Bonus achievements include "beer goggles" and "maxing out liver". The boss level in this stage is a 2 part battle. The first boss drops a legendary 'qualification' however some are only unique and green items and the second boss is "discover life mate". Depending on how you progressed in earlier quests, it will determine who your life mate is and how compatible you are (on a scale).

Level 21 - 40 : This act has a lot of side quests. The main story arc is convincing the [work]force that you are worthy to join their ranks and help them do battle against the onslaught of other forces that are not yet clear to you. You will also have your own skirmishes with bills, and car payments.
Side quests include moving in with life mate in order to better co-ordinate bill battles, earning rare upgrades like promotions and pay rises and making allies.

Level 41 - 50 : Continue to build your allies by aligning yourself even closer with your life mate. This is when an NPC will cast 'holy matrimony' on you and your life mate and set you on a side quest to bring in a new character. This character's addition is slowly worked into the story over a period of 9 months to allow yourself to prepare, as the game changes drastically when they show up.

Level 51 - 60 : Occasionally, this part of the game can often come before levels 41 - 50, however the order isn't important. You will purchase your own headquarters with the rewards made from earlier quests and side quests. This will allow you to make upgrades and modifications to your base so you're better able to plan attacks and form a tougher defence.

Level 61 - 70 : The is the end game scenario, the grind, the attempt at seeking ever new drops and uniques so you're not out ranked by your foes. You may be met with un announced character additions in order to keep the story arc from falling flat, new enemy bills will continue to be spawned and allies will pass and be created a new. You'll make new friends and even more enemies along the way.

Level 71 - 80 : These will be uncapped in coming DLC which hint at earlier character additions leaving by going on their own quests, similar to yours. Visiting other lands/warzones and equipping new mounts.

My game crashed at level 25 and corrupted my save file. Don't have the patience to start again.

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General Chat / Getsome is a pretty cool guy.
« on: July 29, 2014, 11:34:52 am »
And doesn't afraid of anything 360 no scope.

Top work blokes.

Have I reached meme-status yet?

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Buy, Sell Or Trade / Games, Movies & Stuff.
« on: February 24, 2014, 05:36:03 pm »


I've listed this at GP as well, so I can't promise something will still be available at the time of inquiry.

Selling a 'few' things. Most of this **** just brings back bad memories due to it being shared with the ex.

Feel free to barter with me. I'm listing prices based on TradeMe auctions. Everything is $5 postage for a 1-3 delivery. Except for the 2 books. They are $7 for postage due to weight and extra packing required.

Zelda: Hyrule Historia - $35 (Brand new condition. I've not opened it. Was bought for the ex as she was a Zelda fiend. She scarpered and I've not touched it).
Ni No Kuni Guide - $35 (Has a few finger print smudges on it due to the textured cover. Otherwise fine).
Pokemon Heart Gold (With Pokewalker) - $80 (Has a saved game on it. Haven't touched it in years).
Final Fantasy IV - $40
Final Fantasy III - $30 (No case or books. Was purchased pre-owned from EB)
Chrono Trigger - $50
Pokemon Platinum - $65
Nintendo DS - Lime Green - $100 (Apparently the lime green edition was specific to this part of the world and only 1500 units where distributed. So an EB staff member tells me *shrug*). In excellent condition. Great battery life. Has been in a silicon glove all its life. Obviously comes with power charger and stylus as well as the protective cover (and the pikachu keyring).
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Blu Ray - $5
Disgaea 4 - $30
Paprika Blu Ray - $5
Avatar - $5
Thor - $5
Snow White - $50 (Diamond edition. This is selling for $90 brand new).
Lion King - $20 (Diamond edition. This is selling for $50 brand new).
Sims 3: Pets - $15
Tales of Vesperia - $25
Darksiders II - $10
Halo Wars - $10
Halo 3: ODST - $8
Halo Reach - $10
Halo 4: Limited Edition - $50 (Comes with everything the purchase came with. Whatever codes it came with probably have been used).
Halo 3: Limited Edition - $15 (Great condition. Comes with everything game was purchased with. Game codes have been used).
Halo 2: Limited Edition - $5 (Tin case is pretty chipped up. Comes with limited edition bonus disc but normal edition game disc. Or you can nerf the tin case and opt for the normal plastic case that is sitting next to it as that is empty).
Halo: Combat Evolved: Anniversary Edition - $15

Also have a 60GB Xbox 360 and a 120GB PS3 that I'm thinking about selling. Not entirely sure so if anyone is keen, I'm open for offers.

Apologies if I've listed something in error.

Have at it.

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General Chat / Wrong Number
« on: October 14, 2013, 06:27:31 pm »
Occasionally, one of my emails gets genuine emails that were never intended to be sent to me. The email address that gets them must be either really common, or someone misses out a full stop. I've gotten emails from a guy who got given my address at a recent Comic-con after I apparently agreed to illustrate his comic book idea. I've had some invoices emailed to me and various other unimportant emails.

Today I discover this:



And this (in a separate email):

Quote
i got you from ONDL im jean 24 yrs. old  i'm originally from Chino hills CA but presently living here in Homewood Suites by Hilton Bel Air 4170 Philadelphia Rd, Bel Air, MD, i just hope that you know and your near in my place because im here for some vacation with my mom and also looking for a fuck buddy cause i haven't got sex for almost a year, since me and my bf broke up.. i just that you  can be my,, im working as a part time magazine model, take note i'm not a cam model i'm also working as a site promoter.. in my job i have to gain points to hit my target. and i'm looking for a fuck buddy that can help out in to my job not only can help but willing to help.. and if you are willing to help maybe your the one i'm looking for.. just tell me if your interested in me and if you want me to be your fuck buddy



Doing a reverse image search finds noodz.


Discuss.

I'll also use this thread to update with any other interesting emails.

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Other Games / Gold & RM Auction House to be shutdown.
« on: September 18, 2013, 07:53:53 am »
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/10974978/

Quote from: Blizzard
When we initially designed and implemented the auction houses, the driving goal was to provide a convenient and secure system for trades. But as we've mentioned on different occasions, it became increasingly clear that despite the benefits of the AH system and the fact that many players around the world use it, it ultimately undermines Diablo's core game play: kill monsters to get cool loot. With that in mind, we want to let everyone know that we've decided to remove the gold and real-money auction house system from Diablo III.
We feel that this move along with the Loot 2.0 system being developed concurrently with Reaper of Souls™ will result in a much more rewarding game experience for our players.
We're working out the details of how the auction house system will be shut down, but we wanted to share the news as soon as we made the decision in order to give everyone as much advance notice as possible. Please note that the shutdown will occur on March 18, 2014. We will keep everyone informed as we work through this process.
Josh Mosqueira and I wanted to provide everyone with a little more information behind this decision, so please have a look at the video, and stay tuned to this site for further updates in the months ahead.


HOOO SHIT! This is awesome news! Still a bit aways though. Is this the sign of things to come with new game director Josh Mosqueira? This gives me a massive boner for what the expansion could contain!



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General Chat / GetSome's Future.
« on: September 05, 2013, 04:47:41 pm »
Hey mods,

I'm just curious about GetSome's future.

This place has been winding down for a while now and if you were to go by forum activity you could probably say that things were pretty much at their end.

Were there any plans to pump life back into the forums? I know there's always people asking about a LAN, was this on the cards at any stage?

Ta.

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General Chat / Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
« on: August 25, 2013, 02:41:05 am »
Anyone going to be getting into this?

I just pre-ordered my copy ($30USD) and am pretty excited about it. I'm not sure what the monthly sub cost is but I'm keen to give it a shot.

Once live, apparently Kiwis will be piling on the Behemoth server (along with Tonberry).

Game drops on the 27th.

Post here with your usernames!

EDIT: Jesus f***ing titties. I thought I had posted in the General Gaming section. Can an admin shift plox?

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