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#16
Console Gaming Discussion / XBox Series S
July 03, 2022, 10:09:14 AM
So yes...I've gone to the dark side...well kinda.

I basically snagged this solely to play one game: Microsoft Flight Simulator. If you're asking why didn't I just get a PC that can run this game, well let's take a look at that:

-a laptop that can run this game starts at over a grand, and I already have a laptop that is more than capable of doing the things I need it to do (work on papers, run zoom conferences, DJ).

-a Series S costs $299. a flight stick costs $69 (nice). The optional rudder pedals cost an additional $110 or something like that, but since they aren't in stock at the moment, no biggie.

This console will most likely be my flight game one at this point (Star Wars Squadrons, Ace Combat, and MSFS2020). I'll let you know how it goes.
#17
Pro Football / Re: 2022 Pro Football Thread
May 09, 2022, 08:46:06 PM
Yeah, a little bit although Jeff Fisher has made some mind-numbingly stupid decisions as coach for the Michigan Panthers. Other than that it's been decent football, and it's nice to see former Michigan QB Shea Patterson get a shot too.
#18
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
March 23, 2022, 09:21:48 AM
Alright, I've had to think about this for a bit but here goes...

Between work being what it is (all I'll say is my last assignment had me contemplating quitting nursing for good) and also the added joy of grad school, I just don't have the time to devote to this as much as I'd like for now. I do want to come back at some point but for now I'm just not able to give the attention to this that I'd like. So if you can set this team to auto or whatever, I'd appreciate it.

Sorry guys.
#19
Chit Chat / Re: The Life Thread
March 09, 2022, 01:55:37 PM
Not dead yet lol.
When I ordered my version of "Now This is What I Call the 80s, vol. 8675309" I didn't realize it was gonna come with a Cold War reboot. Sorry.
#20
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
February 14, 2022, 02:04:08 AM
Quote from: Crewe on January 31, 2022, 08:39:07 PM
This should be a good one. Opening line Rams -4 O/U 49.
I might take Cincy in that deal but Im most certainly thinking its going to be under 49

Took Cincy on that one as well as the under, and hit on that one.

Barely missed on a 3 though, where I took the Rams straight up, Stafford over 281.5 yds passing (283), and Burrow over 277.5 yds passing (263)...so damn close. Ah well, horse shoes and hand grenades...

Can't complain too much though since the 2-pick parlay I did hit more than covered.

Fun game and a fun playoffs - glad Matthew Stafford finally got his, all it took was getting out from under the albatross that was the Ford family. Aaron Donald is a bad man. Joe Burrow will be back.

And I'm probably the only one here that cares but that halftime show may have been the best one I've ever seen, even topping the Prince one for me. Straight fire from start to finish.
#21
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
January 31, 2022, 01:55:01 PM
Joe Burrow is a MF'n baller. Pulled off an improbable upset at Arrowhead along with some stellar play by the defense. Had a feeling that failed scoring drive at the end of the half might cause problems for the Chiefs...but I get the decision, they were moving the ball at will the entire first half. An improbable run for the Bengals gets them a ticket to Los Angeles...

...where for the second year in a row after it not happening ever the home team gets to host the Super Bowl. Matthew Stafford and the Rams survive a thriller against Jimmy Galapagos and the 49ers. The Stafford critics, once again, can suck it.

Looking forward to this game that takes place in two halves, acting as an appetizer and a dessert for the main course: the Legends of Hip-Hop and R&B halftime show.  8)
#22
Chit Chat / Re: The Life Thread
January 24, 2022, 09:58:47 PM
Sorry it didn't work out for you Tider, but good luck in your search. Looks like you're off to a decent start from the sound of things.
#23
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
January 24, 2022, 09:57:42 PM
That...might've been one of the greatest weekends of football I've ever seen.

- Titans shred the Bengals OLine and sack Joe Burrow 9 times, but then Ryan Tannehill remembers he's Ryan Tannehill and the Bengals end the Titans season with a walk-off FG

- QAaron Rodgers goes through with his promise to boycott the Super Bowl, as the Packers get knocked off by the 49ers on a walk-off FG (there, go do your own research on that L Throw Rogan)

-Matthew Stafford continues to silence all the idiotic haters that said he couldn't win the big games by simply leading the Rams into Tampa and knocking off the defending champs...with a walkoff FG to end it. All this despite Stafford's teammates fumbling the ball 4 f'ing times.

-Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen put on a show for the ages as the Chiefs make it to their 4th consecutive AFC Championship game, needing OT and a fortunate coin toss to seal the deal. Incredible game, but can we please finally change these OT rules? So goddamned stupid. It's not even about the Bills losing, I have no dog in the fight on this one. But a coin toss shouldn't play a huge role in deciding the outcome of the game (save the defense should've made the stop bullshit for someone else, anyone watching knew the way that was going the team that won the coin toss was walking away with the W). Each offense should get a shot with the ball.
#24
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
January 16, 2022, 09:38:34 PM
I do love this time of year - marked safe from "We Dem boyz" for another season. Running a QB sneak with no timeouts from the 40 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

https://twitter.com/AnnieAgar/status/1482881425577811969

https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1482881214780526597

https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1482879779619676163

#25
College Ball / Re: 2021 College Football Season
January 10, 2022, 11:55:25 PM
If Michigan had to lose to anyone in the playoff, I'm glad it was to the eventual national champion Georgia - sorry Tider. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
At least your team can take solace in the fact that if Georgia could do that to Michigan, they could do that to anyone including Bama.  ;)
#26
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
December 29, 2021, 04:10:37 PM
Probably...but like I said, every NFC team in contention is flawed. Whichever one gets hot, stays healthy, and dodges the 'rona has the best chance of getting to the Super Bowl.
#27
Pro Football / John Madden
December 29, 2021, 04:08:20 PM
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32953839/nfl-hall-fame-coach-broadcasting-icon-john-madden-dies-85

Some knew him as a legendary coach in the AFL and NFL, winning a Super Bowl. Some (like me), got their introduction to John Madden through his appearances in Miller Lite commercials, and they were amazing. Many more got to know him through his broadcast work, and he may very well be the only broadcaster that successfully made the transition from coaching to the booth...no one's done it like him since. And yet another generation knows him simply through the name stamped on the video game franchise which was absolutely groundbreaking when it debuted for being the first to be true 11 on 11 football (the only way John Madden would allow his name to be put on the game was if it was that way).

Rest in peace, Coach. You were one of the best.
#28
Chit Chat / Re: The Movies Thread
December 29, 2021, 03:57:32 PM
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Benedict Cumberbatch

The spoiler free part: Tom Holland once again does an amazing job as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and this movie starts in the immediate aftermath of the revelations from Far From Home. What follows is an enjoyable and emotional rollercoaster of a movie, and I loved every moment of it. Can't wait to see what they do next. Haven't seen The Eternals yet, but so far this is the best MCU film this year.
Spoiler
Damn near lost it when Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire showed up, and seeing them converse before the final battle was my favorite part of this film...that and Willem Dafoe reprising his role as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin.

5 out of 5


The Last Blockbuster

Been meaning to watch this documentary for a bit, and I'm glad I finally did. Takes a look at the rise and fall of the late 80s/90s video rental juggernaut, and the factors that led to its demise. Also takes a nice look at the last Blockbuster Video still in existence in Bend, OR and the ones that work there and keep it going. As a former employee of the place, it was nice to take a look back at the story and it definitely brought back some fond memories.

4 out of 5
#29
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
December 27, 2021, 12:56:10 PM
Cowboys look a little dangerous, but the NFC in general is a crapshoot. If it comes down to the Pack vs. the Cowboys though I'm rooting for a meteor.

Chiefs are looking dangerous again too.

Lol Washington.

https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1475292279342514177
#30
Console Gaming Discussion / Re: NHL 22
December 27, 2021, 12:53:42 PM
Controls are pretty similar, graphics get a nice upgrade. Haven't had the time to do a deep dive into GM mode and all that other stuff but you could do a lot that I remember in 19 so...