Your desk
Created 17 years ago2007-02-24 06:00:25 UTC by
srry
Created 17 years ago2007-02-24 06:00:25 UTC by
srry
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:09:03 UTC
Post #214660
Meh I can't play with speakers. Headphones improve your sense of surroundings by a huge factor in FPS games. Some of the best players (of Wolf:ET in particular) have been accused of wallhacking because of their headsets, until they have played LAN with their headset and the accusers just get pwnt. For music, it's far nicer to listen with headphones. Surround sound for music that's recorded in stereo is pointless, and headphones actually give you an accurate representation of the original stereo, not the big mixed up mess speakers give you.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:12:44 UTC
Post #214661
I agree with listening to music to use headphones, as most songs just dont need 5.1 sorround.
However, when playing games, surround is the way to go. If its loud enough, you'll be able to hear someone coming BEHIND you, in real life. With headphones, its not always possible, as the sound will just come from both speakers.
Theres an extent to surround, though. Like 7.1 surround is so unneeded its not even funny. 6.1 is the highest i'd go for computer speakers, and thats with just a rear center, i think.
However, when playing games, surround is the way to go. If its loud enough, you'll be able to hear someone coming BEHIND you, in real life. With headphones, its not always possible, as the sound will just come from both speakers.
Theres an extent to surround, though. Like 7.1 surround is so unneeded its not even funny. 6.1 is the highest i'd go for computer speakers, and thats with just a rear center, i think.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:23:44 UTC
Post #214667
7.1 goes up to eleven
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:24:21 UTC
Post #214668
Playing games on headphones is far better than playing with surround as you can blank out the noise around you and focus on the game. You do NOT need 7 channels to determine if there is somebody coming up behind you, you just need experience. Besides, how the fuck are you gonna play with a surround setup at a LAN event? Could you imagine a whole room of 7.1 setups? It'd be horrible.
[orpheus_mode]IMO headphones win in all areas, and as I'm leet, my opinion is more important then everybody elses and that makes me right.[/orpheus_mode]
[orpheus_mode]IMO headphones win in all areas, and as I'm leet, my opinion is more important then everybody elses and that makes me right.[/orpheus_mode]
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:32:59 UTC
Post #214670
Orpheus mode is right.
I even said 7.1 is unnecessary. Never said it would be.
And not everyone goes to lans, m0p. Nerd D:
5.1 has 5 speakers and a sub.
6.1 has 6 speakers and a sub.
Etc, amirite?
I even said 7.1 is unnecessary. Never said it would be.
And not everyone goes to lans, m0p. Nerd D:
5.1 has 5 speakers and a sub.
6.1 has 6 speakers and a sub.
Etc, amirite?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:35:00 UTC
Post #214671
Lans rule, Luke.
all-nighters especially.
Oh, and my previous post was [/spinal tap]
all-nighters especially.
Oh, and my previous post was [/spinal tap]
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:35:22 UTC
Post #214672
And, as Hunter stated, 7.1 goes to eleven.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:37:39 UTC
Post #214674
The only use i see for 7.1 is for home theaters. D:
The only time I'd consider going to a LAN is if i get a decent computer thats not too big to lug around.
A shuttle would be cool to get in college. Take it to friend's rooms, etc.
The only time I'd consider going to a LAN is if i get a decent computer thats not too big to lug around.
A shuttle would be cool to get in college. Take it to friend's rooms, etc.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 19:39:03 UTC
Post #214675
Yeah, or a laptop...
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 20:12:30 UTC
Post #214679
LANs really are superior in many regards when it comes to FPS gaming. For one, it's far easier to catch out cheaters (aimbotting is still possible, though difficult to get away with, but wallhackers are eliminated completely), and there is no lag or any netcode related issues as a result because people can play without antilag code turned on (which causes problems in many games, despite the fact that it's neccessary for players with high-ping).
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 20:48:50 UTC
Post #214684
Fucking lag...
The only problem is setting up a LAN. Finding people, getting enough power wired to the room, heating/cooling to compensate for the computer heat, etc etc. Oh yeah, keep your defenses up - firewall, limit file sharing.
The only problem is setting up a LAN. Finding people, getting enough power wired to the room, heating/cooling to compensate for the computer heat, etc etc. Oh yeah, keep your defenses up - firewall, limit file sharing.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 20:51:24 UTC
Post #214685
That's why you go to them, not set your own up... :
Not that I've actually been to one.
Now, BACK TO DISCUSSION OF DESKS, PLEASE.
Not that I've actually been to one.
Now, BACK TO DISCUSSION OF DESKS, PLEASE.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 21:23:35 UTC
Post #214687
th31r m4d3 0f w00d l0lz
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 21:25:25 UTC
Post #214688
Well, not always. Some are made of plastic, and others of metal.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 22:06:11 UTC
Post #214691
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 22:26:46 UTC
Post #214692
Har?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-02 22:38:01 UTC
Post #214693
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-03 12:48:03 UTC
Post #214764
Rabid! Well done for getting Terrorstorm, you fucking ruuuuullllllllllle! 
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-03 20:58:38 UTC
Post #214851
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-03 21:01:29 UTC
Post #214853
oooh burrn 
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-03 21:05:32 UTC
Post #214856
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-03 21:23:16 UTC
Post #214857
Either way.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 00:07:52 UTC
Post #214863
[orpheus_mode]#whine #care #stfu #gtfo #thx[/orpheus_mode]
<3
<3
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 00:13:52 UTC
Post #214864
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 00:19:12 UTC
Post #214866
[orpheus_mode]#whine #care #stfu #gtfo #thx[/orpheus_mode]
<3
EDIT: Yeah, a change of clothes would be much appreciated :]
<3
EDIT: Yeah, a change of clothes would be much appreciated :]
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 00:22:34 UTC
Post #214867
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 00:23:17 UTC
Post #214868
Moar <3 for the cynical old man plz <3 <3 <3
EDIT: Please reply with those big words of yours, they turn me on =]
EDIT: Please reply with those big words of yours, they turn me on =]
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 00:30:55 UTC
Post #214869
[orpheus_mode]#whine #care #stfu #gtfo #thx[/orpheus_mode]
<3
EDIT: hey m0p, why do you put the # in front of them?
<3
EDIT: hey m0p, why do you put the # in front of them?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 03:23:42 UTC
Post #214898
I would like to seize this opportunity and say that I think a good pair of headphones > speakers (yes.. surround too). I use my 5.1 speakers when I'm watching a movie or listening to music, whilst not actually sitting by the computer.
Otherwise I always use my headphones, they filter out any other sound, and makes it possible to listen to music real loud in the middle of the night without someone bitching about it, telling me to turn the volume down.
Otherwise I always use my headphones, they filter out any other sound, and makes it possible to listen to music real loud in the middle of the night without someone bitching about it, telling me to turn the volume down.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 05:47:53 UTC
Post #214901
I agree that headphones can offer much better sound quality, and a much better experience overall, but I'm still not inclined to use them. For one thing, they block everything out around me, so I can't tell if somebody is trying to talk to me or get my attention. I used to use them exclusively (that's all I had), but they hurt my ears after an hour or two, and nobody else could listen to stuff if I needed them to, so it was a real pain.
I now use them occasionally, like when it's really late and I don't want to wake anybody up, but I still find my surround sound system to be superior for my needs.
I now use them occasionally, like when it's really late and I don't want to wake anybody up, but I still find my surround sound system to be superior for my needs.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 06:42:55 UTC
Post #214907
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 06:51:52 UTC
Post #214908
TWHL - 1
Orph - 0
Orph - 0
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 06:53:41 UTC
Post #214909
Orphemon, gotta catch em all! I know it's my destiny, Orphemon, gotta catch em all! 
<3
EDIT: Respond with those big, intelligent words of yours, you walking thesaurus <3
EDIT 2: YEAH! I cought an Orphemon <3
EDIT 3: He escaped out of his Orpheball :<
EDIT 4-99: I'm still awaiting your "words of wisdom", Mr. Mudkips <3
<3EDIT: Respond with those big, intelligent words of yours, you walking thesaurus <3
EDIT 2: YEAH! I cought an Orphemon <3
EDIT 3: He escaped out of his Orpheball :<
EDIT 4-99: I'm still awaiting your "words of wisdom", Mr. Mudkips <3
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 07:32:25 UTC
Post #214910
I wish you guys would stop ruining my thread more than it already is. It's pathetic, really.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 07:43:54 UTC
Post #214911
Blame Orpheus for derailing it ;x
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 10:15:28 UTC
Post #214920
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 10:44:49 UTC
Post #214923
It's taboo to derail peoples threads with nonsense and place yourself above others, but hey that isn't stopping you, is it?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 10:55:17 UTC
Post #214925
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:01:26 UTC
Post #214926
I'm trying to find a reasonable retort in that post (in between the insults) and having no luck. Looks like you're slipping, gramps.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:04:11 UTC
Post #214927
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:10:16 UTC
Post #214928
Good-o, now i know that if i want you to back down all i have to do is cross one of your imaginary lines.
Oh, and victories on the internet are only ever worthwhile when enough people benefit from it, like we all would if you decided to bow out more often.
Oh, and victories on the internet are only ever worthwhile when enough people benefit from it, like we all would if you decided to bow out more often.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:14:01 UTC
Post #214930
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:19:07 UTC
Post #214931
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:29:10 UTC
Post #214932
Don't even get started on image sizes. I made a valid post once when you were complaining about sizes and you completely bypassed it.
I've come to notice you backing out of discussions when you simply cannot support your claims, but are then happy enough to jump right back in and resume your superiority when you do find something you can easily complain about.
Go bow out, please. I'm not seeking any kind of personal victory here, i know TWHL is in a terrible state at the moment, and your removal would certainly help with it's repair. Perhaps it's best left for TWHL3, but i'd like to think the mess that is TWHL right now can be cleaned up.
I've come to notice you backing out of discussions when you simply cannot support your claims, but are then happy enough to jump right back in and resume your superiority when you do find something you can easily complain about.
I cannot and am unwilling to worry about what might upset you.See?
Go bow out, please. I'm not seeking any kind of personal victory here, i know TWHL is in a terrible state at the moment, and your removal would certainly help with it's repair. Perhaps it's best left for TWHL3, but i'd like to think the mess that is TWHL right now can be cleaned up.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:40:19 UTC
Post #214933
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 11:45:55 UTC
Post #214934
And here you've brought us right back to square one - insults.
I could rant about how you should've learnt a lesson here, but i don't want to sound like you.
Enough of this, i need my victory sleep.
I could rant about how you should've learnt a lesson here, but i don't want to sound like you.
Enough of this, i need my victory sleep.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 12:02:35 UTC
Post #214935
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 12:09:33 UTC
Post #214936
Can we please have at least one thread that doesn't turn into Orpheus vs The World?
I really don't want to get involved in this "war" that's going on in every single thread, but it's starting to become a bit annoying. Can't you guys argue over PM's or something instead?
I really don't want to get involved in this "war" that's going on in every single thread, but it's starting to become a bit annoying. Can't you guys argue over PM's or something instead?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 12:20:21 UTC
Post #214937
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-04 12:24:46 UTC
Post #214938
Back to topic. I posted this a while ago, but it still looks like my desk.
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/8861/workforcedn7.jpg
Eliott the dragon is working on some Source experiments, Quicky is finishing up the HL1 singleplayer minimod and the teddy bear is working in a HLDM project. He still has a lot of trouble finding leaks, but he will eventually learn.
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/8861/workforcedn7.jpg
Eliott the dragon is working on some Source experiments, Quicky is finishing up the HL1 singleplayer minimod and the teddy bear is working in a HLDM project. He still has a lot of trouble finding leaks, but he will eventually learn.
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