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by Canelek
March 14, 2014, 2:31 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Amazon Game Console
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

Re: Amazon Game Console

Looks like one of those old add-on Nintendo lap-controllers.
by Canelek
March 13, 2014, 7:30 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elder Scrolls Online Beta Sign Up
Replies: 55
Views: 14606

Re: Elder Scrolls Online Beta Sign Up

Still bummed TSW ended up sucking. It was a great concept!

I think I'll give EQNext a try whenever it finally comes out.

I agree with Funk in that Elder Scrolls games are vastly overrated. Nice textures and all, but also fairly boring, at least for me (hated the combat mechanics).
by Canelek
March 13, 2014, 7:25 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Amazon Prime
Replies: 52
Views: 28175

Re: Amazon Prime

An additional $20/yr is negligible. Still worth it for me, being as I order fuckoff huge amounts of shit from them.
by Canelek
March 12, 2014, 4:49 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: The Walking Dead (PC)
Replies: 33
Views: 11196

Re: The Walking Dead (PC)

S02E02 is out.

Fucking riveting.

Not so sure on how much control you have over the primary plot points, aside from character interaction, but damn it is fine, fine storytelling.
by Canelek
March 11, 2014, 2:18 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Flight 370
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

Re: Flight 370

Just flew back from Miami yesterday and amazingly they have not gone crazy with security after this. They even kept the new test procedures in place where you don't have to take off the shoes and everything to go through. Same with Honolulu. We just got back from Oahu last night. No additional TSA ...
by Canelek
March 6, 2014, 6:06 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Titanfall
Replies: 93
Views: 18682

Re: Titanfall

Look, I am a SQL Server DBA. I am happy that Microsoft continues to flourish. That said, I don't get all gay over it. That's great that you support shit you like, but why crusade? Seems tedious and unrewarding. Not like folks here give fuck-all. A controller? Really? Crapple?
by Canelek
March 5, 2014, 9:02 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Titanfall
Replies: 93
Views: 18682

Re: Titanfall

Unless you own a goodly amount of stock, or work for it, company/brand loyalty is pretty retarded. That point of view doesn't sell more apple stickers or skinny jeans, but it is just silly to get all aggro over Sony vs. Microsoft, etc.
by Canelek
March 3, 2014, 12:23 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: South Park RPG Game
Replies: 8
Views: 2398

Re: South Park RPG Game

Hehehe.

No streaks for you!
by Canelek
March 3, 2014, 5:45 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Arrow
Replies: 6
Views: 1565

Re: Arrow

Maybe the best cw has to offer. I couldn't make it through season 2. I stuck it out far beyond reason. The show is just not very good. I watched the first four or five seasons of smallville and this is only a slight upgrade. It's. Probably the retarded night club thing and damaged youth.
by Canelek
March 3, 2014, 5:40 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: South Park RPG Game
Replies: 8
Views: 2398

Re: South Park RPG Game

I just wanted to add a break between your conversations with yourself.
by Canelek
February 25, 2014, 5:18 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Godzilla (2014) Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 1844

Re: Godzilla (2014) Trailer

New trailer!

http://youtu.be/vIu85WQTPRc

Gordzirrrraaa!
by Canelek
February 25, 2014, 3:44 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Xbox One March Update - Friends and Parties and ohmy!
Replies: 3
Views: 945

Re: Xbox One March Update - Friends and Parties and ohmy!

Sony forgot the 3D-BR firmware? The hell?

3D movies can be decent fun if the movie is actually filmed that way. The last Harry Potter movie and Prometheus were gorgeous. But yeah, need to be in a dark room and have decent active shutter glasses.
by Canelek
February 24, 2014, 6:48 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

Re: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

I have not had a chance to do much shooting on it yet. Yes, 20MP. Once I get some shots, I will stick them up.
by Canelek
February 23, 2014, 9:12 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

Re: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

It fits in my pocket...got a slim protector for it, so it's a bit more grippy now. REALLY nice display!
by Canelek
February 22, 2014, 3:37 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Guardians of the Galaxy
Replies: 31
Views: 8768

Re: Guardians of the Galaxy

Looks like a fun movie. No clue what it is about but it was a good trailer.

What the fuck does Samsung have to do with it, however?
by Canelek
February 21, 2014, 4:44 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

Re: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

Decided to stay with att. Got a Nokia 1520. 6". Display. Fuckoff huge!
by Canelek
February 18, 2014, 3:38 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Titanfall
Replies: 93
Views: 18682

Re: Titanfall

Looks like a possible PC buy for me. Decided against a new-gen console for a while due to my guitar gear buying frenzy. I also retired the 360 since it is an older noisy one and quite frankly made my entertainment cabinet look lame. :)
by Canelek
February 16, 2014, 9:19 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Knights of Badassdom
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

Re: Knights of Badassdom

We enjoyed the shit out of this movie. :)
by Canelek
February 12, 2014, 3:09 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Knights of Badassdom
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

Re: Knights of Badassdom

Hmmm, hopefully I do not find it sub-par. Mileage varies with schlocky films. It was actually playing at a indie theater the other weekend but it only had late night showings...

Looking forward to seeing it, regardless....just because it has been held up in limbo for so fucking long!
by Canelek
February 12, 2014, 3:06 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Netflix - House of Cards
Replies: 9
Views: 1860

Re: Netflix - House of Cards

Season 2 starts Friday and I hear the whole season will be released at once! Basically, if you have not seen this yet, do yourself a favor! It is utterly awesome and dark and funny and boobies. I never much cared for political-type shows, but this series is about POWER and all the dirty-nasty that c...
by Canelek
February 12, 2014, 3:01 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12495

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

Oh certainly not. It could not ever be considered real drama. Not really enough tension and the writing is, well, CW. Still though, it is a decent time-killer and there are some elements that are pretty fun. After all, it is a B-hero show. Hoping that the second season is better and hits from a diff...
by Canelek
February 12, 2014, 4:14 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12495

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

Still not sure why, but I watched the first season of Arrow. Some really great ideas thwarted by really really bad ones. They try to blend dark with after school specials to ill effect.

But alas, it is a CW show so there you go.
by Canelek
February 11, 2014, 8:36 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Shameless
Replies: 11
Views: 2203

Re: Shameless

The show (proper US version, of course) is still going strong. This week's episode was decidedly dark...wow, dark.
by Canelek
February 11, 2014, 8:33 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Walking Dead
Replies: 269
Views: 83068

Re: The Walking Dead

The show is simply better when people are not holed-up somewhere. Of course, in a similar scenario, finding a good spot to hunker down would be vital to survival--just makes for some boring TV at times. Noticed in opening credits that Kirkman wrote the teleplay. Is he a usual contributor or am I jus...
by Canelek
February 11, 2014, 3:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8020

Re: How to Fix America

It sounds a lot like the old, "I want what you have without working for it" argument. All whining with no real solutions. Hooray Utopian society!! weeeeeueueuwuuwuwuu
by Canelek
February 6, 2014, 4:11 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

Re: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

Despite reports of poor viewing angles on the Sony, it is not my TV, so I am not concerned. Other than that, the Bravia tech they supposedly they are using is pretty top notch. Hoping to get it ordered within the next few days. Yay new toy! I haven't had a Sony phone since the old late 90s Ericsson,...
by Canelek
February 6, 2014, 2:35 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Everquest N E X T
Replies: 35
Views: 11420

Re: Everquest N E X T

I have no desire to play Landmark. Never really understood the allure of Minecraft.

Definitely interested in the actual game!
by Canelek
February 6, 2014, 2:09 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

Re: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

Usually, I barely use any storage, aside from random photos I take and music. When I am out of reliable streaming coverage (vacation, etc) I tend to load up my tablet as well as my phone to have a nice variety of in-flight or leisure show/movie watching. It isn't a need for me, just a convenience, a...
by Canelek
February 5, 2014, 6:11 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

Re: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

Heard good things about the g2, but that would certainly not be a good thing! That and I like having scalable storage :)
by Canelek
February 5, 2014, 5:28 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s
Replies: 15
Views: 5755

T-Mobile Sony xPeria Z1s

The fiancee and I are bouncing our old phones (iPhone 5 and Samsung G3 respectively) for the new Sony phone. http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z1s/ I was deciding between the LG G2 and this, so I decided to go with the better camera sensor, micro-SD option, and seemingly-better con...
by Canelek
February 4, 2014, 3:06 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL 2013
Replies: 64
Views: 26948

Re: NFL 2013

A bit destructive though... that old pergola was destroyed.
by Canelek
February 3, 2014, 8:46 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Amazon Prime
Replies: 52
Views: 28175

Re: Amazon Prime

I've been gladly paying my $79 (or something) for years now. Your experience is certainly not out of character for Amazon. I very rarely use the video service, but that was not the reason I initially paid for the service. Between the delivery and my Amazon Visa, I end up with quite good savings(and ...
by Canelek
February 3, 2014, 3:38 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Everquest N E X T
Replies: 35
Views: 11420

Re: Everquest N E X T

I enjoy MMOs from time to time. I just don't have the desire to join a guild or even type "hello" for the most part. :)

Still enjoying LOTRO for some reason. Crazy!
by Canelek
February 3, 2014, 3:34 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL 2013
Replies: 64
Views: 26948

Re: NFL 2013

I had a bad feeling when Seattle won the coin toss...and then the snap. Tough game to watch. Just a spanking in all three phases. We'll get to see more AFC West vs. NFC west next season. Denver has some work to do, but they will be contenders again. If they can learn anything from yesterday's debacl...
by Canelek
January 30, 2014, 10:59 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Canno's 'Dead Guy' Chilli Redux
Replies: 30
Views: 13001

Re: Canno's 'Dead Guy' Chilli Redux

Awww shucks. :P Although I did not win, it was pretty awesome that pretty much everyone brought beer and had a good time (in our boardroom). Let's see that style of shenanigans at IBM! :D Rumor is, we are moving to a new location downtown directly above Rock Bottom Brewing...yay! Some observations f...
by Canelek
January 30, 2014, 6:21 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Canno's 'Dead Guy' Chilli Redux
Replies: 30
Views: 13001

Re: Canno's 'Dead Guy' Chilli Redux

Well, it was all eaten, but I did not win. That's OK though. I am drinking beer at work. :)
by Canelek
January 29, 2014, 6:12 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Canno's 'Dead Guy' Chilli Redux
Replies: 30
Views: 13001

Re: Canno's 'Dead Guy' Chilli Redux

Oddly enough, tomorrow will be the first time I pit this against about 7 others at work. Bragging rights time? Sure hope so!
by Canelek
January 20, 2014, 2:52 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL 2013
Replies: 64
Views: 26948

Re: NFL 2013

POT ROAST! Stoked to see my boys in the show for the first time since 98-98 season. One thing I dislike is all the bandwagon fans that climb on board... Even more annoying will be the Seattle noise for the next two weeks (which hopefully will stop once they lose)....oh to be far too close in proximi...
by Canelek
January 16, 2014, 3:32 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Big Jambox
Replies: 5
Views: 2432

Re: Big Jambox

I don't have a need for a BT speaker, but I would like to point out that I have indeed owned a Jawbone BT ear-thingy for phone-talking and it sucked massive donkey balls. So, maybe they are using better technology now (this was about a year ago when I purchased one of their overpriced products.) but...
by Canelek
January 14, 2014, 12:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9859

Re: Weather

Yeah, it can get a bit depressing in Feb, Mar. This is why people take vacations then. :) There is always the Bend area if you don't mind snow. Great Cascade views!
by Canelek
January 13, 2014, 3:24 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 4
Replies: 53
Views: 12318

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 4

Looks like many of the bases are being covered in the trailer. I am wondering how much overlap (if any) there will be with 'Crows. Also, I am curious to see how far they deviate from the source material. To date, it has (IMO) worked out splendidly, with the HBO side having an easier to follow (if no...
by Canelek
January 12, 2014, 4:43 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9859

Re: Weather

Cost of living is not to be ignored for sure. When I moved to OR in 2003, the cost of living and real estate was much lower in the Portland metro area, but unemployment was pretty wretched. Now, cost of living is higher, but hardly like SF, LA, SEA, etc. Hell, if you want land and cheap real estate,...
by Canelek
January 11, 2014, 6:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9859

Re: Weather

It was Baton Rouge and tx that prompted the giggle. I rather like Taos, NM and Flagstaff, AZ. Hell, despite the heat I even think the Sonora Desert has a lot to offer in the not as hot season.

And yeah, Sunriver/Bend is pretty cool. My mom lives near Mt Bachelor.
by Canelek
January 10, 2014, 5:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9859

Re: Weather

AZ, TX and NM are about the only places I'd intentionally move to. And maybe the Baton Rouge vicinity.
:lol:
by Canelek
January 7, 2014, 3:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9859

Re: Weather

I guess the NW was spared from THE CYCLONICTEMPERATUREVORTEXOFDOOM! I want snow dammit!

Although those sub-zero temps are not very fun....so I guess there's that.
by Canelek
January 3, 2014, 3:01 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Justified
Replies: 33
Views: 8748

Re: Justified

Looking forward to it! MY fiancee had only watched season 1, so we are going through 2 now. Should be caught up by the time this season ends, which is pretty damn cool. :D No big deal for me on the delay since the following shows are coming up: Archer!!! Survivorman (Episode 1 already aired) Califor...
by Canelek
December 30, 2013, 8:02 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Band Fuse
Replies: 9
Views: 2970

Re: Band Fuse

I have this and Rocksmith 2014.

It seems superior in almost every way, being that Rocksmith's Session Mode is pretty damn awesome.

I prefer the tablature presentation as well, and the option to buy a mic, etc. And yes, the tuner is a VAST improvement over Rocksmith's single-string finicky mess.
by Canelek
December 24, 2013, 3:12 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Godzilla (2014) Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 1844

Re: Godzilla (2014) Trailer

Yep, that was Cranston.
by Canelek
December 20, 2013, 3:02 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Godzilla (2014) Trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 1844

Godzilla (2014) Trailer

This trailer was released December 10th, but VV was down. So, here goes!

http://youtu.be/QjKO10hKtYw

A well-done trailer and certainly got me excited for this movie. Hopefully, it will set a new standard of awesomeness!

Can it not? CRANSTON MAKES SHIT WORK!
by Canelek
December 20, 2013, 2:59 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: The Walking Dead (PC)
Replies: 33
Views: 11196

Re: The Walking Dead (PC)

I've heard The Wolf Among Us is solid. I may check it out once my strange, recent LOTRO addiction subsides.