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by Kluden
October 30, 2018, 12:42 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Red Dead Redemption 2
Replies: 26
Views: 3639

Re: Red Dead Redemption 2

Hrmm, that's a good solution for future bounties that I will do. BUT....recently payed off my two big bounties, at a post office, as the bounty hunters and police were not interested in the "alive" part of Dead or Alive....they came guns blazing at me every time. So I didn't think that was...
by Kluden
October 30, 2018, 10:55 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Red Dead Redemption 2
Replies: 26
Views: 3639

Re: Red Dead Redemption 2

Yeah, I am enjoying it a lot, BUT there certainly are game play aspects that seem annoyingly un taught. I don't even get the fast travel still. I should google it. I unlocked it at the camp, expected that I could use it on the map, but that doesn't appear to be the case, you can only fast travel OUT...
by Kluden
September 12, 2018, 8:38 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Wildstar
Replies: 9
Views: 6555

Re: Wildstar

that's a shame, but what can you expect in a market of 8 gazillion MMO's. The irony for me on this is that I downloaded and played it for a couple days last weekend just because I was bored. I death touched it!
by Kluden
June 4, 2018, 1:20 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Upgrade after four years
Replies: 13
Views: 10056

Re: Upgrade after four years

my 1070 has yet to hit a wall at 2560x1440 in gaming. The only thing was the hair effects in witcher 3...but I think that got patched to working status,...haven't played that one in a long time.
by Kluden
May 10, 2018, 3:33 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Logitech g900 mouse
Replies: 5
Views: 15201

Re: Logitech g900 mouse

I'm somehow still rocking a G9x....its the second one I got from them due to replacement. This one has been strong though, for 4 years now. It will probably shit the bed now that I've said that.
by Kluden
May 3, 2018, 8:35 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Red Dead Redemption 2
Replies: 26
Views: 3639

Re: Red Dead Redemption 2

Saw that too yesterday. Its looking grand for sure. I do get a bit worried that it went from fall 17 to fall 18....and will probably end up spring 19. But as long as its well fleshed out, and the story isn't stupid, then it will be a winner. I mean, RDR1 was almost a perfect story/character.
by Kluden
March 14, 2018, 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275505

Re: I've been a vegetarian for two days.

Yeah, my vegetarian diet is so sporadic. I can't ever be more than a part time vegetarian. I'll never forget....
by Kluden
February 15, 2018, 6:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

My thought on the swiss bank account was actually to protect assets from depreciating dollar. Obviously, that's not a thing at this exact moment, but inflation exists none the less. Tax evasion wasn't the motive, as its not possible, truly, anyways. Swiss bank accounts are not hidden necessarily, an...
by Kluden
February 15, 2018, 2:10 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

That's pretty interesting. I'm traveling to Austria in a few months, and may have a day or 2 trip to switzerland. Will opening a swiss bank account to deposit my sold crypto currency help me evade US taxes? (at least until I bring that currency to a US based bank that is). There's no way I found to ...
by Kluden
February 15, 2018, 2:07 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Massive 528 page book on history of RPGs
Replies: 3
Views: 4122

Re: Massive 528 page book on history of RPGs

Dragon's dogma is pretty good. I probably put over 150 hours into that game.
by Kluden
February 14, 2018, 1:03 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Fundamentally, on the government side, we do not disagree. Lots of changes need done. I also get swept up due to being in the top tax bracket, but I'm not a 1%er, never will be due to how much I value my own time. Perhaps if there were more tax brackets, I would probably feel less burnt. But having ...
by Kluden
February 13, 2018, 6:37 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Sorry this all pissed you off. I was simply trying to learn a different point of view. By asking a question, I'm trying to learn what your opinion is, simply put. I respect other's opinions...either changes my mind, or reinforces it. I've never read Rand...so not sure if you're referencing spam's or...
by Kluden
February 13, 2018, 11:53 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

I don't think you've said anything that's false, so I'll give you that. I mean, except your hyperbole about the US being founded on slavery, when half the country was so against it they killed each other over it to stop it. So realistically, this country was founded on free economy, paying workers v...
by Kluden
February 11, 2018, 12:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

too communist leaning for me. sorry man, we won't be convincing each other of anything, clearly. But, to say a job shouldn't have to be a career, you're right! Just like a job shouldn't have to pay like it IS a career. What is a living wage? That's really what I'm asking. How much is needed to live?...
by Kluden
February 11, 2018, 1:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Yeah, we definitely disagree then. Strawberry picking is not a career as i mentioned above. Its also "unskilled" labor to me, because its a job that anyone can do. It takes no special training/education/knowledge. Just working hands and feet. My assumption is he is filmed during a "pa...
by Kluden
February 10, 2018, 2:08 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

I'm sure if no one did the job, the pay would go up. So I assume these jobs are easy, require no real work to get, and people expect them to pay a ton for non essential type work? Let's pick on strawberry pickers. That's not a career, as its not full time year round. And there are plenty of a folks ...
by Kluden
February 9, 2018, 10:53 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

"...while the obscenely wealthy prosper." I'm not obscenely wealthy, and I'm prospering. But I'm about to do my taxes, on the last democrat spun tax year, so I'm more interested in seeing my taxes next year compared to this years return (payment). I hate that they call it a "return&qu...
by Kluden
January 8, 2018, 5:17 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 2017 Finished Games List
Replies: 44
Views: 17408

Re: 2017 Finished Games List

Yeah, I used these threads to see which games to buy based on opinions of those of you who finished them.
by Kluden
November 25, 2017, 10:45 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Runaways
Replies: 8
Views: 3852

Re: Runaways

I'd love to see one of these marvel series not be utter garbage. Its really pathetic the two that are on major broadcast, there was no effort in those at all...pure money grab, or attempted. The Gifted and Inhumans are both unwatchable, nonredeemable as quality programming, and should have never bee...
by Kluden
November 1, 2017, 10:48 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Soylent 1.1
Replies: 89
Views: 44070

Re: Soylent 1.1

Next, its cutting out the meats. You don't need to cut them out as much as cut them down. You don't want to turn into Spang do you? So true, as its not going to happen where I stop eating meat. Its just too damn delicious. I've cut down for sure, and will probably just continue that path. I mean, n...
by Kluden
October 31, 2017, 8:18 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Soylent 1.1
Replies: 89
Views: 44070

Re: Soylent 1.1

Interesting. Coffee premades are the only ones I buy. Different strokes. I've actually lost a lot of weight so far, but I don't attribute that to soylent, as I'm working out 4+ times a week, and eating more natural in general. Cut out the processed stuffs. Next, its cutting out the meats. That's goi...
by Kluden
October 30, 2017, 9:34 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Soylent 1.1
Replies: 89
Views: 44070

Re: Soylent 1.1

I actually started to do soylent for breakfast. Its actually really good. But damn that cost....damnit it to hell!
by Kluden
September 1, 2017, 8:20 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Ivy Bridge Upgrade Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 28802

Re: Ivy Bridge Upgrade Thread

It has already helped some on the Intel side from what I've seen. as for the 1070, I upgraded from SLI 670's...I was way past due for my resolution. I'll state it again, I hate sli/xfire. As a stop gap, its even annoying. I wouldn't see any reason to upgrade from the 970/980 either at this point.
by Kluden
August 31, 2017, 4:27 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Ivy Bridge Upgrade Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 28802

Re: Ivy Bridge Upgrade Thread

Yeah, agreed, after Moore's law has been broken, what's the use. My crappy OC Haswell mentioned above is still fantastic at all things, mostly gaming. The GPU will always rule this roost anyways when it comes to that. Its the only upgrade I've done in four years. Bought a 1070gtx when they came out ...
by Kluden
August 28, 2017, 7:40 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 5
Replies: 89
Views: 30896

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 5

Yeah, no way they kill Tormund sort of "off camera"...too fan favorite to not give us the glorious gibs of bodily destruction! I said the same thing about Tyrion...were they just too lazy to write the lines for what he says to Cersai, or did they decide after to cut the scene, because it d...
by Kluden
August 22, 2017, 10:46 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 5
Replies: 89
Views: 30896

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 5

Well, I will say this on the run/time/etc of the venture north the wall, they were very particular about it being the same day they left. Two episodes they said they are leaving in the morning, and then its night while they are on "frozen pond isle" and the next morning Dany arrives. I thi...
by Kluden
August 21, 2017, 10:08 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 5
Replies: 89
Views: 30896

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 5

Yup, watching an MTV teen drama is exactly what I wanted in my GoT final episodes! Lazy is the right term. Also, when I go marching, I always have at least 3 ginormous chains, because, well, you never know! I've been trying not to get too bitter this season, but the writing has turned lazy. Forgetti...
by Kluden
August 11, 2017, 10:43 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 5
Replies: 89
Views: 30896

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 5

Hrmmm...I don't see the stuntman spring board that launches them 100ft out into the lake... I tried to ignore it, but its so impossible to ignore those things in movies/shows. Hence, I have to assume Bronn hit him off the horse so fkn hard! Boom! Its just another example of Bronn's awesomeness. Grav...
by Kluden
August 9, 2017, 10:49 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 5
Replies: 89
Views: 30896

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 5

It was bronn, after a rewatch, i don't see the plate male shoulder pads, just a loose'ish leather jerkin sleeves flying through the air. Here Drowned Jamie Lannister, taken to the bottom by his gold hand. Yeah, no way they kill him off like that, no fkn way. He has to die because of Cersai, not from...
by Kluden
June 12, 2017, 1:09 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

On Comey: I watched it live and was left with several impressions....one, this guy loves hearing himself talk. I couldn't shake the "i'm a jilted lover" feeling from him almost the whole time...and he would just never shut up. He would be asked a yes/no question, and drone on for 5 minutes...
by Kluden
June 8, 2017, 7:57 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

how about that Comey guy?
by Kluden
June 8, 2017, 10:04 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Oh, I don't think the majority of the news is fake, I'm just making a social comment on how the positive stories are not reported, or glossed over. I don't think anyone could sanely argue that the media isn't against the President. My NBC comment was on the Putin interview where they were happy to r...
by Kluden
June 7, 2017, 7:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

It is actually very amazing how much negative press there is. Its not like they are made up (most of them are probably true, right NBC?), but the pure effort to not produce a single positive story about a politician is very funny. Its basically why I stopped watching any news channels besides bbc at...
by Kluden
April 11, 2017, 12:06 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 2017 Finished Games List
Replies: 44
Views: 17408

Re: 2017 Finished Games List

The pet part of far cry primal is the best part of the game...no doubt. The rest is just ok, especially coming from Horizon. But its very similar in a lot of ways. Again though, pet mechanics are the best part of the game.
by Kluden
April 4, 2017, 10:28 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Destiny 2 (PS4 / PC / XBO)
Replies: 30
Views: 12526

Re: Destiny 2 (PS4 / PC / XBO)

Yeah I'm in for PC. I played the first on xbone. It was alright, but figured it would be way more fun on PC.
by Kluden
March 17, 2017, 2:59 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4!)
Replies: 49
Views: 11479

Re: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4!)

Went out and picked Horizon up lastnight. Played for about 6 hours straight. Its a lot of fun. It is basically Far Cry Primal, but with its own fighting system. I'll take it. Liking it a lot so far.
by Kluden
March 9, 2017, 10:01 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: No Man's Sky
Replies: 57
Views: 23064

Re: No Man's Sky

Well, this will get me to play again...if only my backlog wasn't so huge!
by Kluden
February 18, 2017, 10:02 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 76785

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Not a trump supporter....had to qualify....but you actually believe the polls after this years election? I will never read/believe poll numbers again, how can we? Internet polling wouldn't be any more accurate, put the same pole on Fox News and CNN, you'll get two different results. Poll Lubbock, TX...
by Kluden
February 17, 2017, 12:55 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 2017 Finished Games List
Replies: 44
Views: 17408

Re: 2017 Finished Games List

its amazing how much better each successive witcher game gets. at least it was to me.
by Kluden
February 6, 2017, 6:07 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191777

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

...yeah, watch him retire now, just to make sure he goes out like Peyton! That was a great game, its a lot easier to enjoy when you don't care about winner. Good on Brady and Belichick....not sure how he cheated at half time, but it was worth it! haha joking of course. That was a hard earned win. Ea...
by Kluden
January 12, 2017, 3:57 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4!)
Replies: 49
Views: 11479

Re: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4!)

I still think its going to be a far cry clone. But if the story is good, and there's enough of it...it would be good.
by Kluden
January 12, 2017, 3:29 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 2017 Finished Games List
Replies: 44
Views: 17408

Re: 2017 Finished Games List

FF15 Tomb Raider 2 Far Cry Primal It was a busy new years break :) Which did you like best of those three? Well, Tomb Raider and Far Cry games share similar type mechanics, so you can compare those two, tomb raider was better...but the pet feature in far cry primal was fun. As for the best of the t...
by Kluden
January 11, 2017, 4:05 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 2017 Finished Games List
Replies: 44
Views: 17408

Re: 2017 Finished Games List

FF15
Tomb Raider 2
Far Cry Primal

It was a busy new years break :)
by Kluden
January 5, 2017, 12:42 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244027

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

As a fan of both those games, Uncharted 4 was far better than the newer tomb raider. Both fun, but Uncharted was more fun.
by Kluden
December 20, 2016, 10:02 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Game Deals (No Canadians Allowed!)
Replies: 499
Views: 120033

Re: Game Deals (No Canadians Allowed!)

I actually picked up an xbox one S this past weekend with all the microsoft fire sales going on. 1TB battelfield green one, with a free game, and like $30 xbox live card, for $300. Figured why not, I got a check in the mail unexpectedly, and was sick and tired of buying everyone else nice shit for c...
by Kluden
December 5, 2016, 2:50 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Final Fantasy XV
Replies: 17
Views: 3447

Re: Final Fantasy XV

Played FF15 all weekend...I'm really enjoying it. I'm so glad its the opposite of FF13 (or whatever one was with Lightning girl). That game was so boring going in straight lines non stop for hours...never made it to the planet on that one (supposedly eventual open world?). This one is open world fro...
by Kluden
December 1, 2016, 7:46 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: No Man's Sky
Replies: 57
Views: 23064

Re: No Man's Sky

You're probably right, in that the blame doesn't revolve around the customer, but to me, and the preorder "business" that it is, the only way to run these folks into honesty, is by not funding their research/programming, by not preordering. Make them work hard for your money, by buying som...
by Kluden
December 1, 2016, 5:53 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: No Man's Sky
Replies: 57
Views: 23064

Re: No Man's Sky

I wasn't commenting on star citizen. I do the funding campaign stuff too. I'm just saying, you know what you're getting into mostly, with those things. I just don't like to preorder, because developers do what is being discussed...they sell a product that isn't what is being sold to you. They don't ...
by Kluden
December 1, 2016, 2:18 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: No Man's Sky
Replies: 57
Views: 23064

Re: No Man's Sky

actually, I would argue if you're dumb enough to pay for someone elses research fees (ie, tesla), then shame on you. But you probably had enough money to piss away on a fancy 50 mile range car anyways! In reality, I hear you, I get your point, I just don't agree with it. Hurting the preorder "b...
by Kluden
December 1, 2016, 11:33 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: No Man's Sky
Replies: 57
Views: 23064

Re: No Man's Sky

I disagree. If you don't preorder, and wait for a review, you won't waste your money (or get con'ed, or whatever other fear there is). If you don't care, and preorder, buyer beware. Is it worth the risk? Sometimes, sure. But come on, this was an independent studio, selling a game at AAA studio prici...