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by Syenye
March 12, 2014, 2:37 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Dead Rising 3
Replies: 8
Views: 2160

Re: Dead Rising 3

I bought the season pass. They were only about 2-2.5 hours each, so I expect it to be around 10 hours for all 4 packs. It's a terrible value at cost per hour, but it was pretty fun, and I liked the tie in to the main story line. The second one is a little buggy though.
by Syenye
November 10, 2012, 8:43 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Ritual of Summoning
Replies: 7
Views: 3180

Re: Ritual of Summoning

A warlock summoning stone is like a portable meeting stone.
by Syenye
September 20, 2012, 7:01 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Borderlands 2 (360/PS3/PC)
Replies: 142
Views: 28175

Re: Borderlands 2 (360/PS3/PC)

I'm intrigued. Should I play the first one before I pick this one up?
by Syenye
July 13, 2012, 6:16 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obamacare!
Replies: 188
Views: 53065

Re: Obamacare!

I am just amazed that so many people in this country can have any confidence in our government to run an initiative like this with any kind of efficiency. The daily failures, corruption, and unreal inefficiencies of anything government run seem so obvious to me. . . If you're fortunate enough to ha...
by Syenye
December 15, 2011, 12:30 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Data recovery
Replies: 0
Views: 1098

Data recovery

Does anyone have a recommendation for a data recovery service? My brother dropped his hard drive and most likely broke the drive head. I would recover it for him, but it's important, and I don't want to be the one responsible for it, so I'd rather just have him pay someone.
by Syenye
October 25, 2011, 12:51 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Computer Chair
Replies: 11
Views: 6052

Re: Computer Chair

I've been looking for a new chair for a while, and I finally pulled the trigger on an Aeron. I hadn't realized they came in different sizes, so I ordered a small.
by Syenye
January 31, 2011, 12:04 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Dutch Oven Recipes?
Replies: 11
Views: 5427

Re: Dutch Oven Recipes?

I use mine for everything I can, even when not necessary or appropriate. My favorites are pot roast and chicken and 40 cloves.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008 ... pot_roast/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alto ... index.html
by Syenye
November 15, 2010, 12:15 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: HDTVs
Replies: 162
Views: 66480

Re: HDTVs

Update: We got the Panasonic VT25. Our set up is nothing special, and we haven't even tried the 3D yet, but the picture is a huge improvement over our old rear projection. I'm quite happy with it. My two primary concerns were glare and the soap opera effect, but neither of those things has really be...
by Syenye
November 9, 2010, 11:26 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Enslaved (360)
Replies: 76
Views: 18786

Re: Enslaved (360)

This is Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day for $25.
by Syenye
November 2, 2010, 11:55 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Fable 3
Replies: 11
Views: 2726

Re: Fable 3

What the hell kind of RPG can be finished in 5 days? It was really short. I think there are a few quests after you finish the main storyline, but I was angry that it wasn't better and stopped playing. I also spent a long time running around digging shit up for people while waiting for my gold to ac...
by Syenye
November 1, 2010, 5:08 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Fable 3
Replies: 11
Views: 2726

Re: Fable 3

I finished it yesterday. If you haven't purchased it already, skip it until it goes on sale, and I suspect it will very soon. The mini map made buying real estate much easier, and you don't have to collect experience orbs. There was some good voice acting. Everything else was mediocre or kind of awf...
by Syenye
October 29, 2010, 11:07 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: So I finally got an xbox...
Replies: 19
Views: 2683

Re: So I finally got an xbox...

Some of my favorites: Oblivion, Mass Effect 1/2, Dragon Age, Bioshock, Fable 2
by Syenye
October 27, 2010, 11:04 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Fable 3
Replies: 11
Views: 2726

Fable 3

I played a little last night. I didn't get too far in, but it's fun so far.

How do you view the quest list without having to find it on the map? They simplified the menu, but now I can't find anything without going back to the Sanctuary. It's quite frustrating.
by Syenye
October 14, 2010, 12:19 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: PC Upgrade: 2009 Edition
Replies: 153
Views: 37114

Re: PC Upgrade: 2009 Edition

I bought my last few rounds of components from Amazon. The prices were comparable and the RMA process easier. Also, free two day shipping if you have Amazon Prime. I find browsing for components awful on Amazon, so I usually find what I want on Newegg first.
by Syenye
October 4, 2010, 11:22 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: HDTVs
Replies: 162
Views: 66480

Re: HDTVs

The Panasonic plasma comes with 2-3 pairs of glasses and a 3D Bluray player. I'm pretty much losing money if I don't buy it!
by Syenye
October 4, 2010, 11:07 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: HDTVs
Replies: 162
Views: 66480

Re: HDTVs

We haven't bought anything! I'm definitely leaning towards the Panasonic, because for the price, it's a much better TV in my opinion. The problem with our old rear projection is that the HDMI inputs have gotten finicky, so it will work with the 360 and only sometimes. It no longer works with the TiV...
by Syenye
October 1, 2010, 11:11 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: HDTVs
Replies: 162
Views: 66480

Re: HDTVs

We had settled on the Sony HX909 LED-LCD, but the Panasonic VT25 plasma looks really good and is considerably cheaper. Our local Walmart doesn't sell the high end Vizio, and no Costco around here. I was surprised at how much I liked the Panasonic plasma... is there a reason to go with LCD over plasma?
by Syenye
October 1, 2010, 11:05 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Busy fall in 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 2082

Re: Busy fall in 2010

I picked up Civ5, Dead Rising 2, and Professor Layton. Dead Rising 2 is much of the same thus far.

Fable 3 and Fallout New Vegas on pre-order. With Fable 3 launching a week after Fallout, I doubt I'll play much of it. Amazon has had some good pre-order deals recently.
by Syenye
September 30, 2010, 12:55 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: HDTVs
Replies: 162
Views: 66480

Re: HDTVs

I've been looking at avsforum, but it's hard to wade through the massive amounts of info. I saw the bit about prices falling, but I have recurring nightmares about Black Friday. I'd rather pay extra and not have to wade through the crowds. Have those of you with plasmas have any burn in problems? I ...
by Syenye
September 30, 2010, 11:52 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: HDTVs
Replies: 162
Views: 66480

HDTVs

My rear projection Sony is dying. I bought it ~5 years ago, and I haven't really looked at TVs since. It's doubtful that I'll ever use 3D, but it looks like it's getting harder to find 2D only TVs. I'm mostly interested in picture quality. Do you guys have any recommendations?
by Syenye
September 23, 2010, 11:45 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Civ V
Replies: 27
Views: 4757

Re: Civ V

If you use a unit to fortify a town, can you ever get that unit out of that town? That screwed me up in my first game, I seem to have lost my first warrior unit and couldn't find it. There should be a little icon near the town's name. I'm not sure if this works for all units. I seem to have misplac...
by Syenye
September 22, 2010, 3:15 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Civ V
Replies: 27
Views: 4757

Re: Civ V

I'm enjoying it. The lack of unit stacking is hard for me to get used to, and I don't really like maintaining relationships with city-states. But neither of these things stopped me from playing it for 8 hours yesterday.
by Syenye
August 3, 2010, 9:59 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Sprint Evo Phone/ Samsung Galaxy S
Replies: 16
Views: 4830

Re: Sprint Evo Phone/ Samsung Galaxy S

Did anyone actually go with the Evo on Sprint? We looked at them but went with the Galaxy S on AT&T. The Evo just got the 2.2 update, so that might be something to consider, but Sprint is getting the Galaxy S Pro as the Epic 4G (with the physical keyboard) soon. If you want to stick with Verizo...
by Syenye
June 18, 2010, 11:11 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: E3 2010
Replies: 98
Views: 18708

Re: E3 2010

I got one of the new 360s today. I had been holding off buying an elite in hopes of a slimmer form factor. When I opened it, I flipped the fuck out because it only came with a composite cable, and I didn't notice the HDMI port. I didn't have a spare HDMI cable, but the component cables that came wit...
by Syenye
June 1, 2010, 8:47 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: SPLICE
Replies: 12
Views: 2237

Re: SPLICE

Bubba Grizz wrote:Didn't they have this movie already? It was called Species.
And it was awesome. The only thing that could make this more awesome would be the presence of Vin Diesel, but I will settle for Adrien Brody.
by Syenye
April 29, 2010, 3:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: AZ's new anti-immigration law is racist & unconstitutional.
Replies: 131
Views: 29094

Re: AZ's new anti-immigration law is racist & unconstitutional.

I have come to be of the opinion that if you are anywhere without some form of official picture ID, then odds are you are doing something wrong. I don't think the 4th means freedom from identifying yourself to a LEO. I was denied a driver's license renewal because I didn't have my INS papers. Appar...
by Syenye
March 24, 2010, 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tempurpedic
Replies: 15
Views: 3802

Re: Tempurpedic

I'm in Oklahoma.

Kluden, which knock off did you get? I'm a little hesitant to buy something that I wouldn't return, but for that price, it might be worth it, and we could stick it in the guest room if we don't like it.
by Syenye
March 23, 2010, 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tempurpedic
Replies: 15
Views: 3802

Re: Tempurpedic

Thanks for the help. They don't sell the ComforPedic around here, but I might try to hunt one down anyway. I hate being hot while I sleep. I think we'll probably try out the TempurPedic and return it if we don't like it.

Do you have to the foundation, or will it work with a platform bed?
by Syenye
March 23, 2010, 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Travel Suggestions
Replies: 43
Views: 10691

Re: Travel Suggestions

Syenye - We stayed at a little boutique hotel on the wall of the Vatican, was about 400 years old and was very cool. I tipped the concierge a 20 euro the first day and he treated us like kings. He sent us emails making sure that we made it home safe, told us where to go, where to eat, etc... Do you...
by Syenye
March 23, 2010, 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tempurpedic
Replies: 15
Views: 3802

Tempurpedic

My husband has decided he wants a Tempurpedic mattress. I wouldn't spend $3300 on a mattress (plus $500 if we want the foundation), but he has back problems, and we've spent quite a bit on MRI for him. Does anyone have a Tempurpedic mattress, and are they worth the cost? Should we go with a cheaper ...
by Syenye
March 23, 2010, 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Travel Suggestions
Replies: 43
Views: 10691

Re: Travel Suggestions

We're going to Italy in May. We're just going to spend a couple of weeks in Rome and take little trips to places we can get to by train. If we had more time and didn't mind flying, I'd go to Sicily and stay near Taormina. I don't recall there being a lot to do except sit on the beach and watch Etna ...
by Syenye
March 19, 2010, 6:29 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Dragon Age
Replies: 110
Views: 14865

Re: Dragon Age

I'm pretty happy with the expansion content. Not so much with the price, though I'll keep buying the DLC as long as they keep putting it out.
by Syenye
February 24, 2010, 9:29 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: NewEgg Preferred Account?
Replies: 5
Views: 1739

Re: NewEgg Preferred Account?

I have one but never use it. I'd rather have airline miles. They rush the orders for free if you pay with it, or at least they used to.
by Syenye
February 18, 2010, 6:49 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: New PC advice
Replies: 72
Views: 14192

Re: New PC advice

A couple of years ago I purchased a velvet bag from Corsair that came with a very nice 750W PSU inside. Those velvet bags are what sold me on Corsair. It was better than the bags you get from Sephora. I bought a 1000W PSU from them a few months ago, and it didn't come with the bag. Very disappointi...
by Syenye
February 15, 2010, 2:34 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Bioshock 2
Replies: 41
Views: 6293

Re: Bioshock 2

I finished this last night. The game play and enemies are very similar to the first game. The weapons aren't bad, but they got rid of the electric buck, my ammo of choice from the first game. I thought the plasmids were a little more useful than in the first game. The game was super buggy. Towards t...
by Syenye
February 3, 2010, 1:57 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28822

Re: Mass Effect 2

I would play the first one before the second, mostly because I found the gameplay to be a lot less frustrating in the second. They fixed a lot of things that I didn't know I hated that much. I do miss the long, awkward elevator scenes though.
by Syenye
February 2, 2010, 10:32 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: 2010 Oscar Nominations
Replies: 15
Views: 2230

Re: 2010 Oscar Nominations

District 9 for Best Picture? I'm pleasantly surprised.

Sam Rockwell was robbed! He was brilliant in Moon.
by Syenye
February 1, 2010, 2:05 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28822

Re: Mass Effect 2

There is new DLC coming out that is supposed to add a vehicle similar to the Mako.

My main problem is that Shepherd has saved the universe several times but still can't run 5m without getting tired.
by Syenye
February 1, 2010, 1:25 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Dragon Age
Replies: 110
Views: 14865

Re: Dragon Age

Is there a preferred order as far as places to visit? I started over again yesterday and instead of going directly to Redcliffe, I went to Denerim and did some quests there (and got owned by "Grey Warden bounty hunters" in Pearl). I recommended the Mage quest first. Wynne is a better heal...
by Syenye
January 31, 2010, 10:06 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Game Guides
Replies: 11
Views: 2181

Re: Game Guides

Same guide, but yours is better quality. Thanks!
by Syenye
January 31, 2010, 6:28 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Game Guides
Replies: 11
Views: 2181

Re: Game Guides

I have the ME2 guide but nowhere to upload it. I was avoiding it until I finished the game. Not the best quality but readable. I'll post it if anyone has suggestions on where to upload it.
by Syenye
January 31, 2010, 2:19 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28822

Re: Mass Effect 2

Finished in just under 30h. I did all of the loyalty missions and most of the sidequests. I never figured out what the fake IDs on the Citadel were for though. I played as a solider, because I like assault rifles. I pretty much kept Miranda with me and swapped out Grunt, Archangel, Thane, and Mordin...
by Syenye
January 28, 2010, 12:40 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28822

Re: Mass Effect 2

If I'm a blank slate starting into ME2, are those characters from the first game simply not going to be part of my ME2 story? It sounded like if you didn't play ME1 then characters that could've died or lived in that game simply wouldn't be there in this sequel? Thus far, all the characters have be...
by Syenye
January 27, 2010, 2:48 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28822

Re: Mass Effect 2

I couldn't import my ME1 character for whatever reason, but it really hasn't seemed to matter. My Shepherd is female, so it assumed I chose Kaiden. I am really glad they left out overheating in this game. The ammo is pretty plentiful. I do not like the hacking mini-game. Simon says was better. Great...
by Syenye
January 21, 2010, 7:54 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28822

Re: Mass Effect 2

I saw that it had been released, but I'm waiting for the retail version.

Please update on the character import! I think I remember someone saying that the Kaiden/Ashley choice affected ME2 and possibly the gender when they reference the character.
by Syenye
December 22, 2009, 5:54 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For real?
Replies: 63
Views: 8862

Re: For real?

We generally get one big ice or snow storm a year. Most of the deaths aren't due to road conditions but due to house fires and people not knowing how to properly heat their homes.
by Syenye
December 14, 2009, 3:36 pm
Forum: Christmas
Topic: Books for kids?
Replies: 13
Views: 4988

Re: Books for kids?

I really liked The Hunger Games as well. It's for boys and girls, but the protagonist is a girl, though it took me a while to figure that out. The second book in the series is Catching Fire. I also liked the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, but it's not exactly difficult reading. It's better writt...
by Syenye
November 4, 2009, 11:37 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Dragon Age
Replies: 110
Views: 14865

Re: Dragon Age

Thanks, Winnow! I played this on the 360 last night. The controls weren't awful during normal gameplay, but I really hate the menu interface, primarily because I don't find the icons intuitive, or I'm not looking hard enough. Either way, I have to scroll through every fucking option to find what I w...
by Syenye
October 20, 2009, 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Printing companies?
Replies: 4
Views: 1767

Re: Printing companies?

I've used Overnight Prints for several printing jobs, including our save the date cards. They're reasonably priced, and the finished product looks like whatever I submitted, which is pretty much what I want from a printing company. My brother's company uses them too for their business cards and mail...
by Syenye
September 21, 2009, 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a Wedding
Replies: 55
Views: 17928

Re: Planning a Wedding

I (and apparently Seithyr) ordered the wedding invitations from http://www.mygatsby.com/ . There was a 15% off coupon floating around on the internets. We designed the save the date cards ourselves and ordered them from http://www.overnightprints.com/ , and I was really happy with both of them. I th...