Official let's play Raven Shield thread

[Paladin]

How about it? Can we get 4-5 people to show up for some tango-hunting action? What day & time?

[Creole Ned]

My server is ready to go whenever there is a consensus on a day/time.

Time must be 8 p.m. Eastern or later, though, since my cat does not know how to launch the server while I am at work.

[Tai]

I need to go through the dreaded install and patch process. I'll try and get around to that this week.

[Creole Ned]

I believe Patton (also known by his Indian name Sleeps On Couches) is still waiting on his copy of Athena Sword, as well.

[Patton]

I am still unable to procure it at the moment. I ordered it from one of those affiliate stores through Amazon.com, and I got an e-mail yesterday saying it hadn't shipped because they couldn't find it in the warehouse.

I'll do some hunting around in the bargain bins to see what I can find. But I won't be able to pick it up till Friday (payday.)

[Creole Ned]

You'll probably have better luck finding the Gold edition (RS + AS), which is probably as cheap as AS would be on its own, anyway.

[Creole Ned]

I'm going out on a limb and suggesting we give this a shot (with your weapon of choice) on Monday March 19th, 8:30 p.m. EDT start.

Co-op starting with Peaks, yay! Willing to test Adversarial mode, too.

[Q]

Co-op starting with Peaks, yay!
Please say you're joking.

[Creole Ned]

People who suggest Deck17 are not allowed to poo-poo Peaks.

(I just wanted to use the phrase "poo-poo Peaks")

[Tick]

We had a bit of a tradition of starting on Peaks as a warm up, because it was both lots of fun to snipe in, and usually not too taxing.

[Creole Ned]

Q says we have played it 800 million times. Then he suggested Sniper River. Then I banned him from everything forever.

[Tai]

jackrabbit was so right about this...

[Paladin]

jackrabbit was so right about this...

First time for everything....

I mean... how so?

[Creole Ned]

Patching.

EDIT: Patching hell, to be more specific.

[Tick]

I shall install the whole shebang some time tomorrow.

[Tai]

I had to go grab iron wrath all over again because apparently I have the UK version. We hope this still let's me play on Ned's server. I also have to find/remember where the dang key is for IW.

[Q]

If you remember the email address you used to get the key, they will send it to you again. If not, just make a new email address and use that.

[Tai]

Ah, if it was emailed, and if it is the same key as the US version, I must have it in my email at home. thanks :)

[Paladin]

I'm going out on a limb and suggesting we give this a shot (with your weapon of choice) on Monday March 19th, 8:30 p.m. EDT start.

Co-op starting with Peaks, yay! Willing to test Adversarial mode, too.

*Bumpy*

[Patton]

I'll give it a go tonight.

[Tai]

doh, I want to try, but I am not sure if I will be around tonight. I've got it all working and it is funky :)

[Patton]

I have obtained Athena Sword from a local retailer for $3.49. I rule.

See you guys tonight, with my M14. :D

[Creole Ned]

The server is up and running Terrorist Hunt with a selection of official maps. You will need Raven Shield, Athena Sword and Iron Wrath to play. Server name is Ned's Donut World, password is the same as always.

[Creole Ned]

Server is now down. El Mar, Patton, Paladin and myself played a bunch of Iron Wrath maps and had a good ol' shootin' time. We also had zero success except, ironically, the first Peaks map Pal and I warmed up on. :P

[Tai]

I was feeling sickly so went to bed. I will attempt to be there next time.

[Kermit]

"Poor Bender [Tai], you're seeing things. You've been drinking too much. Or too little. I forget how it works with you."
--Fry, Futurama

[Tai]

must have been the latter, I had only had 2.

[Creole Ned]

Let us partake again in this soon, perhaps adding in some missions (as opposed to terrorist hunt) for extra-zesty challenge. I propose tomorrow evening (Wednesday March 28) but am amenable to other days, too.

[Tai]

I'm in. What time, 9ish eastern?

[pogozorro]

Let us partake again in this soon, perhaps adding in some missions (as opposed to terrorist hunt) for extra-zesty challenge. I propose tomorrow evening (Wednesday March 28) but am amenable to other days, too.

Psst, you probably meant "amendable"

[Tai]

Psst, you probably meant "amendable"

I doubt it?

[Reaver]

A good rule of thumb is to do a quick google search on the spelling of a word you're "correcting" someone else on. Way to fail, pogo!

[Creole Ned]

Okay, I confess. I edited my post and pogo's to reverse the words in question, mostly because it's silly to highlight typos on a forum that allows for invisible edits. And also because I am a jerk!

When I saw Reaver had posted I was expecting him to reminisce about wiping out his own team in RS with an ill-placed grenade, but no... :(

[Reaver]

I'd love wipe out the team again, but cannot find RS gold anywhere. Even online places list as out of stock.

[Creole Ned]

I practically trip over copies of it locally. I can grab one for you if you'll play.

[Reaver]

Yes! I'll send the money first. How'd we do it last time? Can't remember.

[Creole Ned]

I think you sent me a blank check to fill in. Yes. Because you trust me. Yes, that was it.

Actually, I don't remember either, but details can be worked out later. Send me your address via PM, mister.

[pogozorro]

A good rule of thumb is to do a quick google search on the spelling of a word you're "correcting" someone else on. Way to fail, pogo!

I doubt it?

Eat my cock, fucksticks. :p You know me better than that.

[Tick]

Installed and up to date. If you install RS, AS, and IW in order, the only patching required is built into the process and quite painless.

I've even got most if not all of the maps we used to use. Now I just wish I still had the Tick shoulder patch I used to use. Anyone that remembers how to make one want to make me a new one?

[Creole Ned]

I think they're 64x64 TGA files if I remember right. I'll check to see if yours is still in my RS cache when I get home tonight. Ironically, I will be home a bit later than normal because I'll be picking up a copy of RS. Should be back around 9 p.m. or so EST.

[Tai]

crap, I just realized I haven't grabbed any bonus maps yet. At least, I do not recall doing so. =/

[Patton]

I haven't either.

[Creole Ned]

Some of the old RS sites have changed/gone kaput but I'm trying to find links to the packs we used.

Here's the first one on FilePlanet: Raven Shield Map Pack (http://www.fileplanet.com/122853/120000/fileinfo/Raven-Shield-Map-Pack)

I *think* this is map pack 3. I recognize some of the map names but there are a few similar packs floating around. On FP: =SWAT5= Map Pack V3.0 (http://www.fileplanet.com/125399/120000/fileinfo/=SWAT5=-Map-Pack-V3.0) (SWAT is the name of the author, not to be confused with the SWAT games)

#4 on GameSpot (free registration required): Community Map Pack v4 (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/tomclancysrainbowsix3rs/download.html?sid=6111691)

More to come!

[Tai]

Thanks Ned, I'll see how many I can get downloaded before the session tonight. :)

[Creole Ned]

I won't be running any of the community pack maps just yet, so no rush. RS, AS and IW actually have quite a few maps between them. I'll be mixing up the list vs. last time, though (except for Peaks, it stays at #1, sorry Q :P)

[Tick]

anyone have a working nocd fix for the full install, or do I need to go looking for one?

[Creole Ned]

I never found one that worked reliably. I've always just used good ol' disc 2.

[Paladin]

Have I missed a post about another playtime, or has one yet to be decided on yet?

[Creole Ned]

I never made it official as far as game time. However, I just got home (late) thanks to construction and Translink putting up signs noting route changes to the buses in a whimsical manner (my stop had none). So I shall declare a pass on tonight. We shall organize again soon!

[Reaver]

In position. Ready to neutralize tangos with extreme prejudice.

[Creole Ned]

I would like to jump back in and do some more of this, especially with the added thrill of Reaver's grenades landing who knows where.

Let us pick an evening to commence hostilities. Most nights are fine by me, so I'm open to whenever.

[Patton]

How bout this Saturday?

[Reaver]

I can't do saturday. I'm being dragged to a karaoke club. I don't usually get home from work until 9:30-10 PM PST Saturday and Sunday anyway. Weekdays are actually a lot better for me.

But if people are playing that late, of course I'm in, since I go to bed around 1-2 AM.

[Tick]

Any weeknight next week (with the possible exception of Friday, I may be working) is good for me next week. This weekend sucks, tho.

[Creole Ned]

I suggest this Tuesday night. Why? Just because. Maybe around 6 p.m. Pacific/9 p.m. Eastern?

[Q]

I suggest this Tuesday night. Why? Just because. Maybe around 6 p.m. Pacific/9 p.m. Eastern?
As a dictator, you should be dictating and not suggesting!

[Creole Ned]

oh.

Well, Tuesday or the gulag!

How's that?

[Tick]

Crap. Tuesday is the last day of classes and I've already committed to going to a party.

[Creole Ned]

Tick, you are a big fat liar who lies!

Or you have a bad memory.

I suggest a career in politics.

Okay, how is Wednesday for everyone?

[Reaver]

I can do Wednesday after 10 pm pst.

[Tick]

No, I committed to said party between saying I was free this week and you suggesting Tuesday. Wednesday should be good, but 10 PM PST is a wee bit late for us east coasters.

[Creole Ned]

10 p.m. is not late for you, Tick, unless you've been replaced with a pod person. :P

[Tick]

I have a final on Thursday morning. So yeah, it's late.

[Creole Ned]

Then you pick a day and time.

[Reaver]

I'm ok playing with one other person for now, at least until I get the hang of RS again.

[Tick]

Anyone have objections to Thursday at 9 EST/6PST?

[Creole Ned]

I do not.

I will also be willing to let Reaver toss grenades at me "on accident" Wednesday night, too.

[Patton]

I will be at an emo concert starring an aging 80s hipster by the name of Morrissey on Thursday night, so I will be unable to attend.

Don't reschedule it for me, though. The next few weeks are going to be crazy for me, so gameplay time may be even more limited than it has been.

[Reaver]

Anyone want to play tonight?

[Budly]

Hahahahaha, I skipped Morrissey the first time around.


Hahahahaha.

[Creole Ned]

Sorry, Reaver, was doing the villainy thing tonight. I'm still up for some shenanigans at the other posted times.

[Patton]

Hahahahaha, I skipped Morrissey the first time around.


Hahahahaha.

My girlfriend and her sister loves him. I should have bought two tickets instead of three, said they were sold out, and told them to go without me.

I'll jump into Raven Shield with you guys at some point, I'm sure.

[Reaver]

Ok, I'm home. Ready for some RS if anyone is up.

[Creole Ned]

I need to do some junk before beddy-bye, so probably too late for me, but I am all set for tomorrow night. I suggest you prod Circuit into re-installing (if he hasn't) or prodding him to play or just plain prodding him!

[Creole Ned]

I will have the server running tonight starting around 6 p.m. Pacific/9 p.m. Eastern with an assortment of maps from Raven Shield, Athena Sword and Iron Wrath.

[Tai]

ooo, I wonder if I can make that. It has been a long time since I played a computer game! :)

[Tai]

I am in :)

[Creole Ned]

Server is running now.

Usual name and IP, check private forum.

[Reaver]

I'm here!

[Tai]

That was good fun, let's do it again :)

[Creole Ned]

Yes, a good time was had by all:

Creole "spray and pray" Ned
Tai, the cool-headed silent killer
Tick, voted likeliest to get shot first
Paladin, the kid (with a sniper rifle) in a candy store on open outdoor maps
Reaver, the guy who showed up three hours in and missed the whole thing

Best moment was probably on Cold Thunder where everyone pretty much went sniper and were all caught unaware by a guy standing just left of the entry area. In rapid succession he shot and killed 3/4 of the team.

[Tai]

I want to fraps some of the missions next time. I want a repeat of that killing two guys with one shot too. :thumbup: I also want to welcome Reaver back to #qb irc even if I was asleep by then :)

[Creole Ned]

Yes, the "two for one" shot was another definite highlight. Your efficiency compensated for my "swiss cheese the place" approach.

[Circuit]

Of course I missed the reappearance of the elusive Reaver. Also, I uninstalled RS after the last big "Let's play RS!" thing that produced about an hour's worth of play and I have little desire to go through the whole stupid installation process again.

[Creole Ned]

Uninstalling Raven Shield should be a crime with a fine attached.

Anyway, the re-install of RS + AS + IW is not too bad now, as the expansions allow you to bypass some of the more insane back and forth.

[Tai]

I am sure we played for more than an hour =P

[Reaver]

Install was pretty quick for me.

I can't wait to try the uninstall!

[Creole Ned]

Under penalty of death!

BTW, we have semi-agreed to try a few more rounds at some point on Saturday evening.

[Creole Ned]

Under penalty of death!

BTW, we have semi-agreed to try a few more rounds at some point on Saturday evening.

[Reaver]

Hmmm, looks like I won't be home from work until 10 pm again. I'll check in when I get home, but I imagine everyone will be done by that time.

My work schedule is back to normal next week, so I'll be able to play for sure then.

[Creole Ned]

We are tentatively planning on playing Tuesday evening!

[Reaver]

Tuesday was super fun.

I now also have a microphone. Which means Circ has to reinstall. =)

[Circuit]

Pff. "Having" a microphone and actually making it work are two different things. :)

[Reaver]

Hey, all I needed to do was plug it in. I hope I did it right.

[Reaver]

Ok, we're gonna play some RS tonight, like in about 30 minutes. Any one else is welcome to join.

Except Circ.

[Creole Ned]

We have also decided that Tuesday evening around 6ish Pacific/9ish Eastern would be a swell time to play. Please stop by and join in the shoot-shoot-bang-bang fun!

[Tai]

I will be watching Pirates of the Caribbean 3 then. :thumbup:

[Creole Ned]

Then I give up. Organize yourselves!

[Tai]

I will when I return :) We have to watch PotC that night because we leave for our anniversary trip Thursday evening and we need Wed evening for last minute preparations, etc. When I get back though I will certainly help organize more multiplayer events :)

[Creole Ned]

I'll be a monk by then.

[Tai]

Monks are cool. Practice your Stone Monkey Fist.

[Paladin]

So, anything happening tonight?

[Creole Ned]

Yes!

Reaver is in IRC, I will have the server up in 10 minutes or so (just got home).

[Paladin]

Yes!

Reaver is in IRC, I will have the server up in 10 minutes or so (just got home).

I'll be on by 9:30 (est). I'm just wrapping up some online genealogy research and will be there when I hit a good stopping point.

[Tai]

yaaarrr!

[Paladin]

Game on?

[Creole Ned]

If we can get at least three, sure.

If not tonight, Thursday would be the next bet.

[Reaver]

How about Tues 6/26 6-7 pm pst?

[Creole Ned]

That works for me.

[Paladin]

Me too.

[Paladin]

I'm on Vent and will be checking in every few minutes to see if anything has started.

[Circuit]

I tried finding my discs, but failed. My roommate and this dumb dude that he let live here for a few months moved all my stuff around. :mad:

[Creole Ned]

I am bumping this to state that Tuesdays are currently not a good day for me because it's part of the smallish window for testing a super-secret beta.

[Reaver]

You people suck. =(

[Circuit]

You should try another game. It's fun! We all do it!