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Title: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: MetalDog on June 14, 2019, 05:39:57 AM


Last work day before a week of vacation.  Got p&p D&D on tap with a bunch of Civ goodness, too.  Looking into earlier iterations of Field of Glory.  We'll see if I can pull the trigger on that.

Happy weekend, Grogs!!!
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Dammit Carl! on June 14, 2019, 07:26:09 AM
Lordy.  Where does the week go?

Gonna split my time between packing a POD, looking at a 00's Passat's cooling leak and trying to paint some more stuff in the home.

Otherwise, I'll be dropping fools in RS2/RS2 Vietnam/ARMA/ and trying to spend some quality time with IL2.

TTFN all!
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 14, 2019, 07:48:01 AM
Enjoy your time Dawg.

I really feel like the world is out to get my family this week. Our dryer is on the blink, The Wife is down with a sinus infection, and I have been up since 4 this morning trying to figure out why my well ran dry.

If I can get past these issues there will of course be more ASSCREED Odyssey, FoG2 and I've been toying with the idea of starting a Rome 2 campaign as the Seleucids.

Good morrow, all!
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Dammit Carl! on June 14, 2019, 07:56:28 AM
Ooo...feels ya, Gus.  Good luck, man.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Jarhead0331 on June 14, 2019, 08:16:36 AM
Most likely more DCS in VR, IL-2 Battles and Tank Crew, Steel Division 2 beta and perhaps some Star Citizen 3.5.1...

Have a good weekend everybody.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: mikeck on June 14, 2019, 08:26:04 AM
I finally bought a new joystick and HOTAS setup, sat down with Flaming Cliffs 3 (F-15c) and learned to start it/fly it/fight it. Basically learning mechanics.  I also purchased the Mirage 2000 and the AV-8B Harrier. Far more complex than FC3 aircraft obviously but I feel comfortable with the FC3 aircraft so I think its time.

My biggest complaint about US aircraft (and one of the reasons I went with the Mirage 2k)....dont laugh too hard...I hate that the AIM-120 and AIM-9 don't leave cool white smoke trails. I know it's realistic but man, I want a little "movie" combat in my sim. Plus, I'm sorry but the Mirage series of aircraft are just sleek and cool as hell. So for A/A it will be the mirage. For A/G, the Harrier. I decided to go with the AV-8 because it's such an interesting platform that I will spend time learning it. Also had a variety of ordinance, seems to be one of the easier ones to learn mechanically and JH recommended it.

So, my 'puter time this weekend will be solely DCS Mirage and Harrier. I'm determined to finally make the plunge
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Jarhead0331 on June 14, 2019, 08:41:50 AM
Quote from: mikeck on June 14, 2019, 08:26:04 AM
I finally bought a new joystick and HOTAS setup, sat down with Flaming Cliffs 3 (F-15c) and learned to start it/fly it/fight it. Basically learning mechanics.  I also purchased the Mirage 2000 and the AV-8B Harrier. Far more complex than FC3 aircraft obviously but I feel comfortable with the FC3 aircraft so I think its time.

My biggest complaint about US aircraft (and one of the reasons I went with the Mirage 2k)....dont laugh too hard...I hate that the AIM-120 and AIM-9 don't leave cool white smoke trails. I know it's realistic but man, I want a little "movie" combat in my sim. Plus, I'm sorry but the Mirage series of aircraft are just sleek and cool as hell. So for A/A it will be the mirage. For A/G, the Harrier. I decided to go with the AV-8 because it's such an interesting platform that I will spend time learning it. Also had a variety of ordinance, seems to be one of the easier ones to learn mechanically and JH recommended it.

So, my 'puter time this weekend will be solely DCS Mirage and Harrier. I'm determined to finally make the plunge

Good for you! Hope you enjoy it. The Mirage is a hoot to fly. Great aircraft...but yeah, your reason for not preferring US aircraft??? Laaaaaaaaame! Without the contrails, the missiles are much more lethal...for obvious reasons!

Regardless, glad you're taking a deep plunge.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: GroggyGrognard on June 14, 2019, 10:31:51 AM
I plan on several hours of World of Warships. Now with the Dead City update out, I would like to pick up my game again in ATOM RPG that I dropped a few months ago.



Quote from: Gusington on June 14, 2019, 07:48:01 AM
Enjoy your time Dawg.

I really feel like the world is out to get my family this week. Our dryer is on the blink, The Wife is down with a sinus infection, and I have been up since 4 this morning trying to figure out why my well ran dry.

If I can get past these issues there will of course be more ASSCREED Odyssey, FoG2 and I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a Rome 2 campaign as the Seleucids.

Good morrow, all!

I've been tempted to get ASSCREED ODYSSEY over at the PS4 store because it is on sale for 24 bucks. One criticism about the game that I've read that is holding me back a bit from buying is that the missions are repetitive. And I do have quite a backlog of games to get through already.

Best of luck with the dryer, Gus.


Have a safe weekend and happy gaming Grogs!


Groggy

Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Pete Dero on June 14, 2019, 12:18:37 PM
Quote from: GroggyGrognard on June 14, 2019, 10:31:51 AM
One criticism about the game that I've read that is holding me back a bit from buying is that the missions are repetitive.

I spend over 130 hours on Odyssey and I don't regret a minute of it.  I admit some side missions could get repetitive but there is so much you can do that this didn't become an issue for me.

At these prices it's almost like stealing  : 35 € for the gold edtion (https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/assassins-creed-odyssey-gold-pc/)


For me it will be DCS and IL-2 Great Battles.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: MengJiao on June 14, 2019, 12:54:29 PM
Quote from: mikeck on June 14, 2019, 08:26:04 AM
I finally bought a new joystick and HOTAS setup, sat down with Flaming Cliffs 3 (F-15c) and learned to start it/fly it/fight it. Basically learning mechanics.  I also purchased the Mirage 2000 and the AV-8B Harrier. Far more complex than FC3 aircraft obviously but I feel comfortable with the FC3 aircraft so I think its time.

My biggest complaint about US aircraft (and one of the reasons I went with the Mirage 2k)....dont laugh too hard...I hate that the AIM-120 and AIM-9 don't leave cool white smoke trails. I know it's realistic but man, I want a little "movie" combat in my sim. Plus, I'm sorry but the Mirage series of aircraft are just sleek and cool as hell. So for A/A it will be the mirage. For A/G, the Harrier. I decided to go with the AV-8 because it's such an interesting platform that I will spend time learning it. Also had a variety of ordinance, seems to be one of the easier ones to learn mechanically and JH recommended it.

So, my 'puter time this weekend will be solely DCS Mirage and Harrier. I'm determined to finally make the plunge

  The Mirage is swell.  I think I'm likely to be continuing a boardgaming thing, though.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Sir Slash on June 14, 2019, 02:03:15 PM
A moment of silence in co-misery of Gus' domestic difficulties......... OK. That's done. Now, it's time to get serious about finishing my DC: Sealion Campaign. I got about 9 more turns to go and I just got my Panzers across the Thames. But, DAMN, those Brits are tough. Way more than the Poles or the Cheese-eaters in France. Have a great weekend Grogs.  :hug:
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 14, 2019, 05:57:56 PM
Thanks all for the thoughts. Well issue is resolved...took a hot shower while drunk. I highly recommend it. Let's just say it was The Wife's fault...again...for the 10th year in a row...for the well to run down.

...
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: nelmsm on June 14, 2019, 07:39:15 PM
Well if I get any spare time I think I'll finally give FOGII a serious try.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: mikeck on June 14, 2019, 09:28:19 PM
Well, sat down at 5pm. Buy 9pm I had started the Harrier, knew how to fly around, work the HUD modes, shot up stuff with rockets, cluster bombs, snake eyes and maverick laser guided missiles. I DID have to click on the "pre assigned" INS coordinates. I can't sit there for 15 minute entering long/lat coordinates

Man, the Harrier is a blast to fly. The sound of that engine and some of the moves you can do with those nozzles adjusted are amazing. Tomorrow, I'll work on laser guided bombs and SEAD missions. Then I'll work on the boring stuff like navigation, communication stuff, etc.

I'm glad I invested the time in a DCS plane. I'm barely scratching the surface and I can see why people get into this.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Huw the Poo on June 15, 2019, 07:15:55 AM
After playing the PS4 version for months after it launched, I recently bought the PC version of Elite: Dangerous and I'm loving it.  Especially how easy it is to make creds these days; I'm in a Type 7 already!

There will undoubtedly be some more Tower Unite with my friends this evening.  The minigames are getting so good that it's starting to eclipse other full games.  The minigolf, for example, is miles better than Golf With Your Friends.  Crazy.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Father Ted on June 15, 2019, 04:16:32 PM
Quote from: Gusington on June 14, 2019, 07:48:01 AM
Enjoy your time Dawg.

I have been up since 4 this morning trying to figure out why my well ran dry.


Never mind Cuz Curtis Loew - I'd say Gus has a blues thing going on here
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 15, 2019, 04:20:35 PM
My dog is still alive and I don't have a truck...wait that's country.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: WYBaugh on June 15, 2019, 05:15:02 PM
I'm a native of Jacksonville but was never a huge Skynyrd fan.  Now Molly Hatchet...
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Moreb on June 16, 2019, 08:36:36 PM
Quote from: WYBaugh on June 15, 2019, 05:15:02 PM
I'm a native of Jacksonville but was never a huge Skynyrd fan.  Now Molly Hatchet...

(https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-4cfabe76b3de12fccc40bc07dac458a7)

Gotta dig the Johnny acoustic version of Things Goin' On.



Gus, be careful running that low table well dry. I've replaced my share of pumps in my lifetime and I can think of few tasks worse.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 17, 2019, 08:06:02 AM
^I hear you. Unfortunately,The Wife does not. All is ok now, but we go through this every season.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Sir Slash on June 17, 2019, 10:07:22 AM
Hang in Gus. Well Drillers are cheaper than Divorce Lawyers. I know, I've hired them both.  :hide:
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 17, 2019, 12:40:15 PM
Don't worry there was also a car repair and a laundry dryer repair to raid our account further. Thankfully the well fix did not cost anything.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Sir Slash on June 17, 2019, 02:22:43 PM
Years ago, my well went dry and when the Well Guy came he asked me where the well head was? I had never thought to ask at the Home Inspection I paid for and so had no clue. He told me to start digging at the pump and call him when I found where it ended. This was of course in summer and we had no water to drink, bathe or wash off in so, it had to get done. A whole day later I found it, almost to the end of my property line and then it was an easy fix, just had to be primed. But believe me when I tell you, I have now got that spot memorized-- never again.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 17, 2019, 05:30:48 PM
^That...makes me feel better.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Jarhead0331 on June 17, 2019, 07:02:18 PM
What century do you guys live in? Wells were common in the medieval era.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 17, 2019, 08:01:40 PM
^I live on the side of a mountain, breh.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Sir Slash on June 17, 2019, 09:28:54 PM
Many smaller communities here in Florida still have wells and septic tanks, I could tell you a story about that as well. Probably the fact that if you dig a 3 foot hole in most places in Fla. it'll fill-up with water has something to do with it. That's why the alligators and the tourists love it here.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: WYBaugh on June 18, 2019, 06:13:13 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 17, 2019, 09:28:54 PM
Many smaller communities here in Florida still have wells and septic tanks, I could tell you a story about that as well. Probably the fact that if you dig a 3 foot hole in most places in Fla. it'll fill-up with water has something to do with it. That's why the alligators and the tourists love it here.

Where do you live?
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 09:07:56 AM
Arcadia, Desoto County, where men are men and women are women and you can still tell the difference...mostly.  O0
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Jarhead0331 on June 18, 2019, 09:39:54 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 09:07:56 AM
Arcadia, Desoto County, where men are men and women are women and you can still tell the difference...mostly.  O0

Something tells me that Walmart Super Center off of Route 70 is the party place to be for the late night singles crowd.
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: jamus34 on June 18, 2019, 11:47:21 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 18, 2019, 09:39:54 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 09:07:56 AM
Arcadia, Desoto County, where men are men and women are women and you can still tell the difference...mostly.  O0

Something tells me that Walmart Super Center off of Route 70 is the party place to be for the late night singles crowd.

My money is on the Winn Dixie
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Gusington on June 18, 2019, 11:58:14 AM
Piggly Wiggly?
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 12:24:19 PM
JH Called it, it's the Wal-Mart. There's a Chili's next door and we all like to sit out in our pick-up trucks on a Friday night with a beer and beef jerky and laugh at all the 'fancy' folks paying too much for a steak. Then we climb the fence and go fishing in the retention pond, clothing optional.  :bd:
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: Jarhead0331 on June 18, 2019, 12:32:44 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 12:24:19 PM
JH Called it, it's the Wal-Mart. There's a Chili's next door and we all like to sit out in our pick-up trucks on a Friday night with a beer and beef jerky and laugh at all the 'fancy' folks paying too much for a steak. Then we climb the fence and go fishing in the retention pond, clothing optional.  :bd:

:2funny:
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: mikeck on June 18, 2019, 06:23:44 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 09:07:56 AM
Arcadia, Desoto County, where men are men and women are women and you can still tell the difference...mostly.  O0

Not too far north of me. I'm with the fancy folk in Collier
Title: Re: Cuz Curtis Loew was the finest FRIDAY to ever play the blues!
Post by: WYBaugh on June 18, 2019, 06:54:46 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 18, 2019, 09:07:56 AM
Arcadia, Desoto County, where men are men and women are women and you can still tell the difference...mostly.  O0

I haven't made it down to your area yet.  Been around on 75 but not inland...need to see that part of FL!