B-Cell

Why Jimmy.... I was the first :o Raise your hand if you like Flashbang kills (sorry, don't have image hosting, so you have to d/l it) Bl /monthly_06_2011/post-45-130810172373_thumb.jpg

Weird and Interesting... I react exactly the opposite... I expect to do poorly on the map with a lack of team co-ordination, but live for that 1 time the CTs work together... I do have to say that I have learned a lot by watching the other good players mentioned (like JIGA ) and hope that all the CT nubs will learn a little watching me... B.

Hello all, I was on our server the other day listening again to the degradation of cs_compound as a subpar map. Then I looked here at the the "new map cycle" thread and saw similar comments again. As a player, I have been converted from extreme dislike to extreme enjoyment of cs_compound and would like to defend it as an enjoyable map. First, let me state that I usually try to play the more difficult team position on any given map... for example, I try to play CTs on cs_italy, since the advantage is on the T side of the map (IMHO). Therefore, when cs_compound came out, I have consistently played CT again... I feel that the T position in this map is fairly strong. It appears that most players feel the sniperfest is mostly from the T side... (please correct me if I am wrong... there are fair/poor sniper locations on the CT side, but the T side still has the advantage IMO) Since I feel that most readers will understand the advantages of the T side, I will focus on the CT side for this defense. One of the things makes cs_compound fun for me is that this is the only map that I know where a smoke grenade in the middle of a yard (or open area) is actually quite effective... pardon the crudity of this map... --------------------------------------- | / |-----CT SPAWN----| | | |/ | | | /---------------------3\-------- | --|(cars) \/ |-----| |--- | ---------- 4 \----| | \ 1 |----------| |--| | --| | | 2 | |--- | -<>------------------- | | \ |--T SPAWN-------| | |-----| <HOSTAGES> | |-------------------------------------| Smoke grenades in early game @ points 1 and 2 are excellent at obscuring the distant snipers and still allow the CT to target rushing defenders. Flashbangs @ points 3 and 4 can then blind the defenders so that CTs can hop the trashbin/fence/T-guard hut or rush the main gate... Watch someone like JIGA or Wookie when they are CT and you will see how to do this (the #2 smoke grenade takes a little practice to get right)... Once you learn this, you will see that the CT side has some good tactics and you get to use smokes and flashes far more effectively that in other maps IMO. The last few times I have played compound, CTs have dominated ... so I may have to start playing T and learn how to defend that side now :flame: I would really like to continue playing cs_compound to see how tactics continue evolving for both sides... SC, please leave it in the map cycle. B.

Gossard... please man, fix this for him... after working with fatty for 4 years, if I have to hear him whine about "nerfed m60 leg-breaking"... well... he'll see leg-breaking alright... B.

Thanks for the suggestions all, I will try making the files read-only tonight. However, the issue is not lag as much as it is something wrong with how H-L/FA processes sound. I'm on broadband so there should not be any issues with lag or choke, at least not this big. My PC is powerful enough that I should run at about 40fps no matter what is going on... I'll let you know, but if you think of anything else, post it for me. Thanks, B.

Hi all, I just reinstalled FA 2.9a from scratch last night and ran into the classic FA/HL issue: As I recall, there were several ways to try and fix this: 1) Run DXDIAG or Windows Sound Control Panel and switch sound acceleration to "No Acceleration" 2) Switch from OpenGL to D3D or vice-versa 3) IRQ sharing between the Graphics Card and Sound Card, to resolve, re-install Win2k or WinXP in "Non-ACPI" and manually configure IRQ assignments. I tried Options #1 and #2 to no success. Option number 3 is just too much for me to go through to play FA again. Does anyone else remember this issue and possible solutions to it? Thanks, B.

Happy Birthday to both of you! (Whatcha getting for your birthday?) \ B>

As another challenge, Reflex 2: http://www.missionred.com/index.php?game_destination=99&game_name=reflex_2&username=unknown&game_id=2& Timing and movement... its challenging. B (For Reflex 1 & 3: http://www.missionred.com/)

First, I wish everyone to note that the biggest problem those in favor of banning/limiting have described has nothing to do with the AS being unbalanced. I hear you say that it is unbalanced on maps that are... you guessed it... "unbalanced." What you should be decrying is those mappers who did not consider this issue during development. Additionally, I feel that banning any part of gameplay will likely be seen as hypocracy on TA's part. TA has gone years being the butt of jokes, taunted, cursed, etc. because of this rule as it applied to Firearms. For those that argue that CS:S is a different game, I must disagree... Firearms was harder to defend against since it was/is not a professionally produced project (Mazor et al. I do not imply in ANY way you are not professionals, you truly are to make a quality product like FA... I guess I mean professionally funded)... Since CS:S is Valve owned and operated, their budget should allow ...nay... require rigorous testing. If Valve allows it, who are we to ban it? B

Hi Jiga, I want to commend you for your post. Its gets very tiring to be criticized as a hacker when you are simply playing your best. TAC has had numerous incidents where accused individuals blew up (understandable while not acceptable). I have seen all of you play well and am encouraged to learn from it (thank you for the tips). Your response has been very mature and I think we all at TAC appreciate that quality. Thanks for an appropriate response and I hope to see you on the server kicking my ...erm... killing me again . B-Cell

Hi All, I'm back! Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. God blessed my job search and I start my new job next Monday. Not only that, but I got a very nice pay raise which will all my wife and I to go to 1 income (i.e. we can think about having our own little TAC<grin>) So, I'll probably drop back in soon, I have to install FA all over again and find where all my models and sprites went. See you all soon, B-Cell

Hi all, I was going to post this in clan-talk, but its locked.I have been gone for a bit with a little CS & DOD regression but have recently been interested in and playing FA again. However, I am losing my job tomorrow and am not sure when I will be back online.Don't worry, God is looking out for me and I am sure I will find another job. (Any prayers are certainly appreciated though.)The good news is that I may be able to get broadband and be able play from home and get back online sooner than I get onpaycheck. But, thats still in the air at this point.So... TA-SC, don't disable my account just yet :-)Greetings and Blessings,B-Cell

Punisher,I have to disagree with that... at least as the US judicial system states it... You are to convict if you believe that the evidence supports the conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. I feel that often times we look at any doubt as being reasonable, which is not the case. Yes innocents have been wrongly convicted, but that is not necessarily the fault of either the investigators or the jury. Humans are fallible... the very hard dilemma we face is: the good of the one vs. the good of the many. Our justice system is here for a reason, but it is not here to only convict those who tape their own crimes. B-Cell.

Yah, I take requests :-)B.

Hi all, I finally got off my rear and packaged up some more of my scopes so ppl can use them. I sent them to Gator to add to the downloads section, but wanted to post them here for you to grab if you wanted them.Here is my shotgun scope... it approx's the spread of the shotgun blast for you... works at any range. the nice puce color makes sure it stands out, even with night-vision on... I had a copy in yellow, but it faded out when I had NV.Also here, is my M79 scope... I know that spammage will increase because of it, but I thought this was good work... its in yellow and shows up very nicely... helpful for picking off those helmet cammers from a safe location.Unzip into your firearms\sprites dir...Hope you all enjoy them.B-Cell

Bane,I was there and told the offenders to remove the marker, which they did. Whomever it was firing at the time complained about TFEN12 also doing this, I did not notice if he did or not. Since I do not have admin powers, I was unable to do anything but take a screenshot for later posting, which you beat me to :-)B-Cell

Unwanted, I disagree. StK believed that there *might* be reason for a rematch and brought up the perfectly reasonable question. I don't believe they are using excuses, but are waiting for a definitive answer to the question. For example, Paradigm is absolutely correct in backing up his clan, as I would expect anyone in TA to do if the situations were reversed. Look at this from StK's perspective. They had a noticable ping difference from the TA players and wondered if it did not cause their loss in some part. If it were us, we would be stating that same "excuses". StK has not called us cheaters or llama's or anything like that. Do not let the fact that they disagree with us allow you to believe that they are at fault. By this time, we know that you can disagree and still have fun playing together (Kywalker for example ) However, I do agree with Gator that the issue needed to have been brought up at the time of the match and not later. At this point I think that StK may need to accept that the game is over even if they disagree. For me, I will just caulk it up a learning experience and ensure that I communicate any concerns I have early next time I am in a CAL match. A bragging rights match may be just what everyone here needs to get back in the game and realize its about having fun! B-Cell

OK, it think its time for one more quote here!!!!! Ky, E_NORM, and the rest, pay attention: Ky: You have the right to your opinion, but IMO if you want to be realistically heard, start a new thread. You don't interrupt a funeral or wedding to complain about the service. E_Norm: Same point above, start a new thread. The point here has drifted from the basic concept: Remembering those who are victim to other's hate and being thankful for those who risk lives daily to help us. God Bless America and your country too. B.

Raise your hand if you like concussion kills: http://www.fa-thearmory.net/albums/album01/raiseyourhandif.sized.jpg

Are you sure?!?!???? I mean... once you hit that hill, everything goes.... eyesight, teeth, memory... (edit: oh yah, I forgot to add "spelling" to that list ... 'remeber'.. lol) B.

I'LL BE 40 ON AUG 28TH Well then.... Looks like we need to get out the black balloons and walker... Just kidding! Seriously, its good to have older/wiser people playing here. Happy Birthday E! B.

Yah... we had to ban Gator from the forums for a while 8) j/kB-Cell

I don't know why you complain about braces....when I had mine, I chewed gum, chomped ice, broke-up jawbreakers... never had a problem.Retainers on the other hand.... man! those things stunk... figuratively AND literally. After about a week in your mouth, you are going to loath putting that stinky thing back in Plus IME, they hurt more than braces in trying to keep your teeth alignedAnyway, G, glad to hear you good fortune!B.

Ky, Send me them in an email @ b underscore cell at hotmail dot com. I will take care of them for you.B-Cell