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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

I own a Reliant. I'm not too happy with what I hear about it. How does a CCU work? Is it like getting a token to use or not use as you please, or is it a done deal once you hit the confirm button? I might change to a 315P (for free I assume). I still like the looks of Reliant but it seems...
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- Post #5,992
- Aug 16, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

I'll add (for any of you that are not actively scouring the site and forums) that until August 4 at 7:20 AM ET the skill reset for commanders is just 1 gold per skill point. That was put in to mollify some complaints around the removal of "SA" situational awareness as a skill that had to be...
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- Post #443
- Jul 30, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

Anyone here still interested in this? They have a referral program with rewards for the "new" player and some lesser rewards for me as the referring player. (Very lesser: a port slot and some junk) I have seen these things posted before in the "Star Citizen" thread so I guess it is ok...
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- Post #433
- Jul 26, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

So none of you own a rental ship? I rent a Gladiator. Nice ship. Restricted cockpit view. I was able to call it up (it's in the list) and, after fumbling around ( since I never had to get in it manually before) get in and fly it around Port Olisar. This is in 2.0.0 of course since I am...
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- Post #4,206
- Dec 21, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

Is it ok to post promotional codes a player gets? If anyone reading this thread wants to start (or restart) here are two "invite codes" I got from some site. They are supposed to include: 7 days of premium time, 500k silver (credits), and 1000 gold (spend wisely). I think you use the code at...
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- Post #401
- Nov 4, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

dud, I'll give you the short answer: No. Unless you don't play much for one reason or another, getting past tier 4 in ships is not hard. You probably play several ship classes? I only play cruisers. Since late closed beta. I'm an average player with a T8 cruiser. I have the USN New...
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- Post #393
- Nov 3, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

Apparently the Albany offer is back, extended until Saturday, if anyone missed it. I'll probably keep mine, but the port slot is doubtless more valuable.
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- Post #290
- Aug 4, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

I'll drop my opinion of the Phoenix. I started out hating it. Now I like it better than the Omaha, mostly for one Reason: More gun range. On both the torps are very short range, so you need to rely on your guns. I think I'd really like the Murmansk, but I'm not going to spend any money on this.
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- Post #231
- Jul 19, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

From what I have read on the forum the game is in limited open beta at the moment. They are letting a limited number of new accounts download and play. So really real open beta is on the horizon. I think. These guys puzzle me. Anyway, game play is somewhat more involved now with camo (right...
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- Post #163
- Jun 30, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

Yes, the Cleveland seems a nice crutch for us crappy players. Smothering fire. I find Cleveland a little fragile but maybe that's just me. Keep moving. I try to. What's broke? Divisions are causing some people problems. Torpedo plane drops are a bit too close now, in my (and others)...
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- Post #140
- Jun 22, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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[MMO] World of Warships

To turn off AA hit "p". It's been fun, but not perfect. Fun, zero depth compared to a "potbs" port battle, but requires much less time and schedule investment. That's my take so far.
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- Post #132
- Jun 18, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Yeah. Good story. I sometimes end up in the Gladius by mistake (the system's mistake, not mine - it's a bug) and I've been asked "how's racing that Gladius going for you?" Depends on the make-up of the race. Anyway, backslash to open your text, uh, buffer I suppose, enter key to send it, and...
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- Post #2,135
- Mar 30, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Yep. rivethead, you probably already know, but just in case the Gladius is an extremely stable ship. I've actually won a couple of 8 person OV races in my "rental" (I was dumb enough to rent one just before the "Free Fly" week.)
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- Post #2,132
- Mar 29, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Racing is a decent way to earn REC if you don't care for the public combat matches. You can expect your fellow citizens to stop in front of gates and other dirty tactics, and the multiplayer servers are acting badly especially under load, and the starting grid is poorly designed, but if you...
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- Post #2,126
- Mar 26, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

"Fly any ship" week is up right now. As a Mustang Alpha pilot the F7CM is quite an eye-opener. Edit: NVM
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- Post #2,084
- Mar 13, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Regarding REC: I don't mind the "rental" aspect much at all. But you can only earn "REC" in match play? I do mind that as a 99% PVE player I'll either be left out completely or end up cannon fodder for the hotshots. Here is an odd fact: I played "Pirates of the Burning Sea" POTBS from Beta...
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- Post #1,919
- Feb 16, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Kelvrick: What I did was bought a stand alone Mustang Alpha (fairly cheap, has 2 small nose guns) and put the lasers from the Omega on the Alpha wings (its an arcane process using the "holo-table" in your hanger- there are some hints in various posts, basically drag and drop). The Alpha is...
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- Post #1,896
- Feb 6, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Elder Scrolls online going F2P

Technically "B2P". Mixed feelings about this, but in the end its the only way I'd keep playing it at this point, and I do like good old Tamriel. So I guess I'm happy about it. From the announcement: If you’ve ever played ESO, you’ll be invited to return to the game and experience...
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- Post #2
- Jan 21, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

It looks kind of random. I have access to the PTU (for "backers" again). The loading screen is a little different, some other things.
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- Post #1,801
- Jan 21, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

That's a rather fine distinction. But at least its a reason. I even asked CS if I *should* have access to this, but as mentioned there has been no reply. But now that I think about it, some other people have complained of no access to the test drive (in the thread under the announcement) and...
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- Post #1,791
- Jan 20, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

You mean the dropdown under the box where you choose between broken moon and dying star? I've done that, the only ship that appears in the dropdown is my omega. I've also checked the "Holo-table". The only ship that appears is my omega. I've also checked my account to see if there were ships...
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- Post #1,789
- Jan 20, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Is an AMD R9 game promotion member not a backer? That's what I am. I own the Mustang Omega. Have raced the New Vanderval speedway, flown against the Vanduul on both dying star and broken moon (the omega is not very good for that). But I sure don't have access to the Mustang Test Drive. I'd...
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- Post #1,787
- Jan 20, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

Some of us don't have access to the Mustang test drive. :/ Not a bit.
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- Post #1,785
- Jan 20, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Star Citizen: Chris Robert`s new space sim (the Wing Commander guy)

I got some info. I tend to trust advice here more but I'm set now.
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- Post #1,645
- Dec 16, 2014
- Forum: PC Games
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what's the oldest MMORPG that's still online?

Depends on how you define "started" I suppose. SOE certainly shut down SWG.
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- Post #19
- Jan 15, 2014
- Forum: PC Games
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LG's new G Pad 8.3: A Decent ~8in Android tablet?

My son owns an LG G Pad 8.3. It has microSD support. I've used it. He finds it fast enough and the right size for his needs. I can tell you from my own experience that there is something about the Android 4.2 implementation on it that screws up the RFO-BASIC editor, limiting its ability to...
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- Post #32
- Dec 2, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Staples Tablet Coupon $50 off (Expired)

Apparently useable online or in store (I used mine in store). Find the coupon at Staples.com (search for "coupons"). edit: Expires 11/17 I got a Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB. Very nice little tablet. Note: if this is wrong place to post this or any such thing then I am sorry. Feel free to...
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- Nov 15, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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List your current mobile gear

Some sort of prepaid Samsung dumbphone (S150G) for phone calls. Works fine for that. It is mobile, and also "gear". Asus TF300 10.1 inch tablet. I don't consume media. I don't even sniff media. I use it to dabble in programming with android BASIC! - quite fun really. BASIC! is monstrously...
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- Post #26
- Sep 28, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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NVidia are doing a Microsoft

There are 2 that I am aware of. There are online reviews of the Toshiba Excite Pro (10 inch Tegra 4). There is feedback from users. Some seem to think it overheats easily and throttles. There are online previews of the HP slatebook x2 (10 inch with keyboard dock Tegra 4). The new Asus...
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- Post #7
- Aug 13, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Survey: Does your monitor have backlight bleed?

I'm probably far from typical around here. I have 3 acer monitors and one HP, all inexpensive TN style, all bought new, and all have backlight bleed. Then there is the Asus notebook, with backlight bleed. The 20 inch acer is particularly bad, but since it's serving my old P4 Northwood it's...
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- Post #10
- Sep 27, 2012
- Forum: Displays
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Starting to feel almost to old to game,how about you?

I'll establish that I am old. I save game boxes. I'm looking at (right now) MOO I, MOO II, X-com, Syndicate, C & C, Pacific Strike (ugh!), Diablo I, Z, and The Bard's Tale II (with "I "somewhere around here), TES IV, Street rod II. And more. Apparently I used to buy a lot of games. In the...
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- Post #5
- Sep 1, 2012
- Forum: PC Games
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radeon 6870 in a micro atx case

Measure (of course). I have a HD 6950 in a HP p6610f case (very micro ATX). It's crowded in there.
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- Post #5
- Aug 7, 2012
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dumb question: "Express Uninstall" with ATI Catalyst Install Manager and AMD chipset

Well I haven't changed graphics cards in a while and I forgot what I did last time. I'm using Win7 64 bit and going from a HD 5770 to HD 6950. Current drivers are 10.5 I have an AMD chipset motherboard. I have seen in various places on the net that selecting "Express uninstall" in Catalyst...
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- Thread
- Jul 13, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Heard 2 pops and then reboot while idle at desktop

I bought an Antec Green EA650. Overkill for my little system, but a good deal and I may upgrade the Vid card later. Hope this fixes the problem. **** Everything has been running fine on the new EA650 for a month now. (I do what I can to make the 5770 cooler - you aren't helping.)
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- Post #4
- Apr 5, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Heard 2 pops and then reboot while idle at desktop

This is a year and a half old HP p6610f that I modified by replacing the PSU with an Antec Green 380D and adding an XFX 5770 video card and two more sticks of 4 GB Crucial memory. The PSU and Vid card were added over a year ago. The memory sticks were added about two weeks ago. It has...
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- Apr 4, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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list your most nostalgic pc game

X-Com Ultima Online (Both pre and post Trammel) SWG MOO MOO2 and Crimson Skies
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- Post #50
- Oct 7, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Recommend a GPU for a 250W PSU

I don't know what the case was designed for...but it looks exactly like the case for my HP P6610f, and the motherboard listed (Aloe) is the same. So I can tell you that my case accommodates an Antec Earthwatts 380W "Green" and an XFX 5770 "single slot" without issue, because that's what I put...
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- Post #22
- Mar 7, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Will AMD/Nvidia implement turbo core like technology in the future?

I've seen ATITOOL report my HD5770 GPU clock varying between 600 MHz and 850 MHz while in a 3D game (not continuously, but in those steps). So unless something else is going on that I don't know about, ATI/AMD does it too. This variation between 600 MHz and 850 MHz takes place while I am in...
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- Post #5
- Feb 17, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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The right card for me?

He didn't mean low profile Happy Medium. From his second post. And what he posted was confusing, but I interpret he means single slot.
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- Post #12
- Jan 15, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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The right card for me?

There is an XFX 5770 at NewEgg for (at this very instant of time) $149.99 and less if you get the rebate (I just got mine) and is single slot with 2 DVI. Go to NewEgg, do a power search and check the specs. See if that is what you are talking about. I own one. It doesn't look like it sticks...
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- Post #9
- Jan 15, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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