Unreal Championship: playing times

[Mode7]

Ahh, as if anything could pry you off MotoGP.

[NGEFreek]

Actually, I was really enjoying playing MA the other day with the other TNL people, but I get my ass kicked other wise (doesnt make it fun for me, so I stop quickly)

I was playing Moto GP last night and saw you were online playing UC, felt like joining, but I was on a good run in GP, so I stuck with that. Though now that sulk has UC I'll probably be playing a bit more, perhaps we will run into you.

[Mode7]

Sounds good. Don't be afraid to shoot me a few invites.

AFX: Nice to hook up, if only for a few games. I couldn't hear you at all, though. If survival + assault rifle isn't your bag, let me know what is and we'll hit some of that.

[Tommy Tallarico]

What makes you think it wasn't my bag? The fact that I got my ass kicked over and over again? I've been spoiled by the rocket/lightning fests, and my non-skill with any other weapon showed. It was fun, and definitely different though, and it took a lot more thought than the chaos that I'm used to. I usually play standard team DM, but I'm up for most anything.

And the reason you couldn't hear me is because I had my mic off. I was waiting for the UPS guy the first half of the time we played, and thumbing through the MGS:S manual the other half. I'm not used to playing games online, so I tend to do other things besides talk.

It was fun though. I have Diff and yourself on my friends list so far, but anyone else who wants to can add me also. PM me with your tag if nothing else, and I'll add you.

[Prince Planet]

I admit that I've previously given Unreal almost no thought. However, now that I've gotten a small taste of online gaming, and seeing the effusive praise for this title, I'm thinking that I should really grab it and give it a go.

Too bad I'll get my head handed to me (for a while, at least)...

[Mode7]

What makes you think it wasn't my bag? The fact that I got my ass kicked over and over again?

Naw, just that it's a pretty particular sort of thing. I basically never see AR survival matches apart from the ones I host myself. I really dig it though -- it's a bit like instagib, in that it's quite focused and uncluttered. Definitely a nice break from the norm.

Prince: It definitely has my recommendation. The only real limit to this game is yourself, and how far you can learn and progress. Now we will see whose kung-fu is best!

[Mode7]

You must have yourself a pretty mean connection, AFX. We were close to 16 players there, and there was only the very occasional hiccup of lag. Or an outright belch in the case of Gael, but that's pretty well standard. Nice to see Melf there for a bit, too. I offed myself with a rocket launcher chasing him.

Something I just found out today: connect to xbox live through the console and then press Y -- it'll give you stats on your connection, including upload and download speeds. Interestingly, the results I get from that and dslreports are a world apart. Go figure.

[Tommy Tallarico]

I have a decent connection, but not enough to beat you though. I killed you once though, and it made me feel like a man.

[Chux]

Originally posted by Mode7
Something I just found out today: connect to xbox live through the console and then press Y -- it'll give you stats on your connection, including upload and download speeds. Interestingly, the results I get from that and dslreports are a world apart. Go figure.

I still can't get this to work.

[Mode7]

So I beat the single player mode on Godlike difficulty. I don't think I've ever used that much profanity in my entire life, but I did it. For those wondering what you get for your trouble, you're rewarded with... absolutely dick-all. Save bragging rights, of course.

Chux: you actually have to connect to Xbox Live. Use the connection manager/testing thing in the dashboard.