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Glad to see you have taken my advice on the Xbox Jester, lol! I am definately looking forward to you joining! Thank you AD for adding the time zone calculator and map! Also, don't forget to add your GT to our Official 343i.org site gamertag HERE!! Thank you all for signing up! Looks like we may have a full house!

Now Biggles, there is absolutely NO definitive proof or evidence that would implicate any or all staff to be biased!! LMAO!!!

Zimmerman Blues - Ralph McTell

I've got #'s 1, 2, and 3 complete. Roughly two weeks to get #4 done. I will be updating monthly as I get the resolution fulfilled. I would love to hear from you with your progress too.

I actually like Installation 4 firefight map also. It is a well designed map that has outstanding visuals. The reinforcement spawns are spread out enough to make it a little more challenging, which is how a firefight should be. The enemies are constantly making a push in all directions. Warthog placement is also good. There are many positions to hold down and once you get that position strategically locked down, you have to move to another. Keep in mind, this is just an opinion, as with yours and all others that are based purely on personal preference.

Added link to Official 343i.org gamertag thread in post! See you all there!!

COMMUNITY PLAYDATE!!! Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Time: Beginning at 8 a.m. (central time) All day event!! Join in the fun with fellow community members in Halo: Reach multiplayer matchmaking and custom games!!! Races and fun gametypes to be held throughout the day!! *SPECIAL GAMETYPE...CARNIVAL* Don't be left out!! SIGN UP NOW!!!!!!!!!! Event will take place early Saturday morning to accommodate our fellow members from across the pond and beyond!! I will be on at that time so please send an invite or message to join!! Again, I look forward to spending time with the community!! Please Sign up here by posting gamertag and remember to send an invite or message to join!! Also, don't forget to add your GT to our Official 343i.org site gamertag HERE!! If you have any suggestions, please respond HERE!! You can simply use this Time Zone Calculator Louisiana is Central Time Zone or Refer to this World Time Zone Map ..............................Central Time Zone........................................................................................................... ..........................................\\\\////.......................................................................................................................

Use voice commands to play better in Mass Effect 3 by: Dean Takahashi (courtesy of GamesBeat) Mass Effect 3 is one of the hot new video games coming this spring from BioWare, whose previous two installments have sold millions of copies. For the third time around, there’s always a risk that it could be boring. But BioWare’s team found a way to innovate using the voice commands in Microsoft’s Kinect motion-sensing system for the Xbox 360. The game will be one of major releases of the year when it debuts on March 6. Electronic Arts, which owns BioWare, is counting on the title to deliver huge sales during a relative slow time of the year for console games. If gamers like it, it could open a whole new way to control games, broadening the number of people who have the skills to play complex games. As you’ll see in the demo below, you can use the voice commands to speed up the third-person shooter gameplay of the new game from BioWare. And if you’re a neophyte player, the commands may help you keep up when too many things are happening. While Kinect didn’t quite work well enough to play the game with motion sensors, the voice commands are a good use of the add-on system for the Xbox 360 and are a case of innovation in gaming that is sorely needed. Console game sales fell 8 percent last year in the U.S. and most games are sequels. While this new installment is the third and final part in a trilogy, it’s refreshing to see that BioWare delivering something cool. I played the demo level of the sci-fi shooter game where there is a lot of shooting. Then I filmed Stephanie Driscoll of Electronic Arts as she more expertly demoed the voice commands for us. Driscoll is a hardcore shooter fan who doesn’t like to interrupt her game play by pausing the game, pulling up the command wheel, and then selecting a command for one of her two non-player companions in the game. That’s the old way of doing things. Now, with Kinect, you can just say a command, such as “carnage,” and your partner will launch the attack (which explodes enemies) at the target that you’re looking at. You can also say a command to switch weapons such as “Shotgun” and then your own character, Commander Shepard in this case, will change weapons. You don’t even have to shout. You can use your voice to pick up things, bypass locks, and activate buttons. Each one of those tasks often requires you to press a button and possibly lose your concentration on the really important tasks, such as targeting enemies. As you can see below, Driscoll is a good shot. But when the action gets tough, it helps to be able to play the game faster. And since you don’t have to pause the game to issue commands via buttons, the game can be much more immersive. Each character has different capabilities that are triggered by different keywords that you can say to Kinect. Lara, one of the “biotic” characters with special mental powers, responds to the command “singularity” by causing the targeted enemy to start floating in the air. You can then quickly follow up with a “carnage” command from James Vega, your other companion, that will obliterate the enemy into little pieces. If you panic and say, “blow that thing up,” nothing will happen. The Kinect system offers you feedback. When the indicator light turns red on the small Kinect microphone icon in the top left hand corner of the screen, then the Kinect system doesn’t understand what you said. If it turns blue, it means it recognizes what you said and then will execute your command. You can order your teammates to move, provide cover for you, or follow you. They will move to wherever your aiming reticle is set. That helps you set up a flanking maneuver to get past tough enemies. The demo will be available on Xbox Live on Feb. 14. Check out our video of Driscoll below. For demo purposes, Driscoll played it on the casual level. You can imagine the action gets a lot more intense on the harder levels.

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While contemplating Jester's issue with his XBOX, I had an epiphany (a sudden intuitive leap of understanding, especially through an ordinary but striking occurrence)! Strange idea...but could work!! MS XET !!! The next generation of entertainment!! What is this "great" idea you ask? Well, it's more of an innovation and a giant leap in technology for the gaming industry!! This idea could revolutionize gaming and entertainment as we know it!! MS XET (Microsoft Xbox Entertainment Television) 1080p 3D LCD-LED HDTV with WiFi Enjoy all entertainment in one complete package!! Built-in Xbox w/Kinect and Internet access! Play your favorite Xbox game, browse the web, watch movies, download music, and even Skype with your friends, all from the comfort of you favorite recliner without having to purchase separate stand-alone units! External HDD! Download and play the latest game, visit a friend's house and play your favorite Xbox game or share videos and music! Out of date? No need to purchase a new unit! Upgrade any and all hardware through rear access panel! Custom Halo, Gears of War, and Mass Effect graphic design bezel! Details Display type - LCD-LED Screen size - 4 models (20",40",60",80") Aspect ratio - 16:9 Resolution - 1920 x 1080 full HD Refresh rate - 240 Hz (XET-2360, XET-4360), 600 Hz (XET-6360, XET-8360) Backlight (LCD) - LED (full array with local dim) 3D ready - active (XET-6360, XET-8360 only) HDD - external 1 TB (up to 4 supported) Temp monitor - on-screen w/ adjustable thermostat WiFi - built-in network adapter up to 10 Gbps Wall or stand mountable Features Built-in web access - Wired (1/10/100 Gbps) / WiFi (up to 10 Gbps) Built-in gaming - Xbox built-in with all access ports (wired/wireless supported) Built-in Kinect - XboxKinect supported Instant internet movie streaming - Netflix, Hulu+, Youtube, Cinem Widgets and App support DLNA certified - Audio, Video, Photo Picture-in-picture - 1 tuner, 1 internet (simultaneous) Upgradable software - internet connect auto-upgrade on standby Upgradable hardware - upgrade hardware through rear access panel Warranty - 24-month, In-home parts/labor Connections Video Ins (switchable) - 10 (VGA x1, RCA x3, Comp x 3, HDMI x 3) RF inputs - 1 Digital Audio - optical (3 in/ 1 out) Ethernet - 1 (1/10/100 Gbps) External HDD connection - up to 4 supported USB - 8 (4 side panel, 4 front) Infared sensor - 3 (remote sensor, game controller sensor, Kinect sensor) Thank you Jester for the inspiration! (sorry it took your xbox to RROD. If it's any consolation, I would share the royalties with you, lol) I would hope Microsoft could see this idea! Best of all aspects of entertainment in one complete package! What do you think? Is this a product you would consider purchasing? I know I would!!!

Katmandu - Bob Seger

Was already in the plans my friend! Reach is up next!

Huckleberry Crumble - Stone Temple Pilots

Thanks for the suggestions Simmons!!

You've come to the right place Krynige!! Be sure to get signed up on the 343i.org friend's list gamertag found HERE !! You can check to see who's online and what they're playing and even send game invites to others on the list! Welcome to the forums!!

Welcome to the forums The Random Elite!! So....which one are you?? Nobody's THAT random, lmao! :guitar:

Welcome to the forums Jokerface!! As you can tell by the many welcomes, we are a very friendly place! Look forward to hearing some ideas!

Very organized and well thought out responses Quantum Matrix!! Hope to hear of your idea soon!

I wouldn't mind a Dodgeball game or two! Now, when you say "rotate" each date with 3 and Reach, do you mean both games on the same date? Not sure how that would work out on the same day but could alternate playdates with both games. H3 for one playdate, Reach next, then back to H3, etc., etc. Lovin' the input guys and gals! Keep the ideas flowing!

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I was going to mention it but......thought I would keep it to myself until someone else came along!! Cat's out the bag now Grief!!!

And don't forget to get signed up for the 401k plan and health benefits! Congratulations SuperIntendent and Grif!!

Nobody's Fool - Brad Paisley

Non-killing gametypes added to list! Thanks Ashlynn!! Your valued input is greatly appreciated!!

A very good question RedStarRocket91! I personally believe the sword block was a great defense against the energy sword. It gave you a "fighting chance" against the sword's high-powered lunge attack. If timed correctly, then you could easily headshot/melee and end up with the kill and the weapon. Every power weapon with a one-shot capability should have at least one disadvantage. Now many could argue "it already does have a disadvantage! It's a close quarter's combat weapon." But I still believe there should be some sort of defense against it, whether it is me using the weapon or not. Thanks for the OP RedStarRocket91!! Oh, and just for informative purposes, here are my stats with the sword to prove I'm not being biased with my opinion. Kills - 483 (4%) Deaths - 644 (6%) K/D - 0.75