Half Life 2 EPISODE ONE

[Phaser]

I'm on a short vacation right now. Will try Episode 1 as soon as I get back.

 

[Zenien]

Enjoy your vacation, kind sir.

 

[Aqua Is Forever]

If the 2 hours of stupid driving, cruising along the coast and cliffs, and boatriding was cut down ALOT, and with more action in those areas..plus an addition of the whole "Lost Coast" piece and perhaps going through a town that is "not like ravenholm' and starts to be attacked when you travel through it....it would have been a much better game.

 

[KingOfKings]

My sentiments exactly...when it comes to summing up your "opinion".

Aw, you quoted me, and then, in a brilliant display of debate skill, turned it around on me. Very clever, I see what you did there. I don't know how I'll ever counter this....

Oh wait, it just came to me. Hmmm...what was it? Oh yes.

****ing stupid

My sentiments exactly (they really are lolololololol)...when it comes to summing up your "opinion" (notice how I had the long dramatic pause after I said they were my sentiments to add suspense, and then put quotes around "opinion" to make it seem like I was mocking the validity of the opinions in question, awesome, eh?). Looks like I have you beat Phaser. You're only recourse now is to employ the "war of quotes until my opponent dies of boredom and general disinterest in things" strategy that has served you so well in the past. Or better yet, you might try a new strategy, the dreaded "realizing no one gives a **** what you think about how much Half LIfe 2 sucked and just leaving it alone, because it ****ing sucked and no amount of *****y whining will fix that" maneuver. I hear that's won a couple of key internet wars for people.

 

[Phaser]

Aw, you quoted me, and then, in a brilliant display of debate skill, turned it around on me.

Very clever, I see what you did there. I don't know how I'll ever counter this....

Oh wait, it just came to me. Hmmm...what was it? Oh yes.

My sentiments exactly (they really are lolololololol)...when it comes to summing up your "opinion" (notice how I had the long dramatic pause after I said they were my sentiments to add suspense, and then put quotes around "opinion" to make it seem like I was mocking the validity of the opinions in question, awesome, eh?). Looks like I have you beat Phaser. You're only recourse now is to employ the "war of quotes until my opponent dies of boredom and general disinterest in things" strategy that has served you so well in the past. Or better yet, you might try a new strategy, the dreaded "realizing no one gives a **** what you think about how much Half LIfe 2 sucked and just leaving it alone, because it ****ing sucked and no amount of *****y whining will fix that" maneuver. I hear that's won a couple of key internet wars for people.

Ah, a little bitter are we?

There was no debate to begin with. It was just you acting like a smartass who's confused his constant brainfarts for basic intelligence. Of course, all of this is irrelevant because of your infamous habit of throwing those amusing little temper tantrums that blatantly give away the fact that you always try so hard to come up with a "clever" way to insult.

Yes DRT, all those long-winded statements really forced me into submission for there's no way I can possibly counteract the amount of inconcievable gibberish you seem to soak your posts in. Keep puffing, chimpy.

 

[KingOfKings]

Ah, a little bitter are we?

There was no debate to begin with. It was just you acting like a smartass who's confused his constant brainfarts for basic intelligence. Of course, all of this is irrelevant because of your infamous habit of throwing those amusing little temper tantrums that blatantly give away the fact that you always try so hard to come up with a "clever" way to insult.

Yes DRT, all those long-winded statements really forced me into submission for there's no way I can possibly counteract the amount of inconceivable gibberish you seem to soak your posts in. Keep puffing, chimpy.

My constant brainfarts? Hahaha, yeah, me basically saying "Phaser, I don't care how many times you whine and ***** about it, Half Life 2 is still going to suck to me and there is nothing you can ever do about it, absolutely nothing", wow, what a brain fart. Me informing you of the futility of your argument, what on Earth was I thinking? You're right, total brain fart there Phaser, you got me. It's a good thing too, when I started to read your post, I half expected it to be filled with the same vague blanket statements that you rely so heavily on, you know, the usual "you're wrong...but I can't tell you why, it's a secret, so instead, I'll just make all kinds of references to stuff that hasn't happened, things that weren't said, and opinions that aren't held, and pretend to have won until eventually you give up trying to get any logic or reality through my ferrous skull and just walk away so I can pretend to have won yet another argument instead of looking myself in the mirror and just admitting to being a moron too stubborn for most to bother with" stuff. It's a refreshing change.

Anyways, back to your argument, yeah, it was extremely good, and very detailed. The "there was no debate to begin with" line, even though one is taking place right now, even though you posted a statement that you knew was going to draw a response, even though in that statement you implied that you held a differing opinion, the very essence of a debate, that line was particulary good, and telling of the level of intelligence we could expect to follow in the rest of the post, good stuff all around.

I think I've already covered the awesome and very eloquent "brain farts" line, but I'd just like to say again, wow, one of the best arguments I've seen, definitely going to be up for some sort of award at the end of year, what with all the detailed examples and total lack of vague bull**** that you just made up because you thought it sounded good in place of an actual argument, which you found yourself incapable of producing.

And then the closer, with the temper tantrums line, that was just immense, and probably the most down to earth thing I've ever seen anyone type out, anywhere on the globe, from any time period. Because hey, let's all just admit it, I am prone to those. After all, if you're going to type out dirty words like "****" or "****", or even call someone a "moron" or tell them they are "****ing stupid" in a dirty word + insult combo of doom, you have to be pissed off. I mean, could you imagine someone just sitting there, laughing at what a dumbass (oops, I did it again, look out, I'm insane with anger guys!) he's come across, typing stuff like that out because he thought it better expressed his view point to someone that was that stupid than a detailed term paper-esque post would be capable of? I mean, come on, that's just absurd.












...But wait!
The post wasn't over yet, that was the best part, like finding a christmas present on the internet! And what an awesome gift it was, I mean, the opening line alone, wow. I have to say, having a guy famous for

filling

a

whole

page

with

this

stuff

over the smallest of infractions talking about long winded statements was an awesome use of irony, especially when you consider the content of those little, hmm, what should I call them, those little things he does where he quotes someone sentence by sentence and then has his own little argument completly away from the subject at hand, temper tantrums? Anyways, the irony is especially good if you consider the content of those little temper tantrums just as he begins to speak on "inconceivable gibberish" I believe it was.

And then...actually, I'm going to have to break out of this for a second, and just come out and ask, "Keep puffing"...."chimpy"? What? What the heck does that even mean? Anyways, uh, Keep puffing to you too, chimpy...whatever that is

And oh yeah, before I go...

I THINK HALF-LIFE 2 SUCKED!

You know the worst part? No matter how much you type at me or quote me or even if you dissect my post letter by letter and give each one a paragraph explaining why I'm wrong, I'll still think Half-Life 2 was a peice of garbage. Terrible, isn't it?

 

[Aqua Is Forever]

This is necessary

http://hl2orgy.ytmnd.com/

 

[KingOfKings]

Haha, the first "oh my god" is so flat, I feel sorry for poor Gordon

 

[Phaser]

My constant brainfarts? Hahaha, yeah, me basically saying "Phaser, I don't care how many times you whine and ***** about it, Half Life 2 is still going to suck to me and there is nothing you can ever do about it, absolutely nothing", wow, what a brain fart. Me informing you of the futility of your argument, what on Earth was I thinking? You're right, total brain fart there Phaser, you got me.

Actually, I was referring to the logical abominations you call "posts" like this one here and many other similiar ones where you've seemingly drenched them in, how do you put, "vague bull****". Admittedly, judging by your non-existent intellectual capacity (with the exception of your knack for writing 100 words teeming with half-assed witticisms and pitiful self-congratulatory remarks without a full stop), your persistent failure at comprehending the points I make (including the ones I am going to make from here onwards) is understandable.

It's a good thing too, when I started to read your post, I half expected it to be filled with the same vague blanket statements that you rely so heavily on, you know, the usual "you're wrong...but I can't tell you why, it's a secret, so instead, I'll just make all kinds of references to stuff that hasn't happened, things that weren't said, and opinions that aren't held, and pretend to have won until eventually you give up trying to get any logic or reality through my ferrous skull and just walk away so I can pretend to have won yet another argument instead of looking myself in the mirror and just admitting to being a moron too stubborn for most to bother with" stuff. It's a refreshing change.

As far as the Half-Life games are concerned, I've argued in-depth with you as well as Zenien and WHF, until eventually everything just boiled down to personal opinions where there is no place for fact or substance. After all, looking at this very post of yours, watching you break out into a meaningless 4-page rant speaks volumes about the sheer irony present in you calling someone else "a moron too stubborn for most to bother with". But because it's just too hopeless to try and get logic and reason "through your ferrous skull", I foresee you cooking up yet another ten thousand word blabber that will consist of nothing but even more long-winded, juvenile banter and failed attempts at being "clever".

Anyways, back to your argument, yeah, it was extremely good, and very detailed. The "there was no debate to begin with" line, even though one is taking place right now, even though you posted a statement that you knew was going to draw a response, even though in that statement you implied that you held a differing opinion, the very essence of a debate, that line was particulary good, and telling of the level of intelligence we could expect to follow in the rest of the post, good stuff all around.

"debate - talk or argue about something: to talk about something at length and in detail, especially as part of a formal exchange of opinion"

Not only was there practically no rational and legitimate discussion on the differing opinions, but your overzealous stupidity essentially evolved this exchange into a pissing contest where you engage in your usual forte of who can concoct the longest and highest number of ineffectual smartass comments anyone is likely to come across this side of the galaxy.

I think I've already covered the awesome and very eloquent "brain farts" line, but I'd just like to say again, wow, one of the best arguments I've seen, definitely going to be up for some sort of award at the end of year, what with all the detailed examples and total lack of vague bull**** that you just made up because you thought it sounded good in place of an actual argument, which you found yourself incapable of producing.

Or perhaps I didn't want to waste some of my free time drafting an inconsequential reply to your worthless post while I'm on a holiday. But seeing as you're so insistent on taking this monkey show to greater levels by taking undue advantage of my forbearance, perhaps it's in the best interests of us both that I accomodate your wish.

And then the closer, with the temper tantrums line, that was just immense, and probably the most down to earth thing I've ever seen anyone type out, anywhere on the globe, from any time period. Because hey, let's all just admit it, I am prone to those. After all, if you're going to type out dirty words like "****" or "****", or even call someone a "moron" or tell them they are "****ing stupid" in a dirty word + insult combo of doom, you have to be pissed off. I mean, could you imagine someone just sitting there, laughing at what a dumbass (oops, I did it again, look out, I'm insane with anger guys!) he's come across, typing stuff like that out because he thought it better expressed his view point to someone that was that stupid than a detailed term paper-esque post would be capable of? I mean, come on, that's just absurd.

I thought I would attempt to come up with a relevant and expressive reply to all that, but there's simply too much redundant idiocy and senseless drivel in there for anyone to bother with. I mean just look at that filth! I doubt one would even want to go through that pile of defecation, much less try and make sense of it all.

...But wait!
The post wasn't over yet, that was the best part, like finding a christmas present on the internet! And what an awesome gift it was, I mean, the opening line alone, wow. I have to say, having a guy famous for

a

page

this

over the smallest of infractions talking about long winded statements was an awesome use of irony, especially when you consider the content of those little, hmm, what should I call them, those little things he does where he quotes someone sentence by sentence and then has his own little argument completly away from the subject at hand, temper tantrums? Anyways, the irony is especially good if you consider the content of those little temper tantrums just as he begins to speak on "inconceivable gibberish" I believe it was.

Oh you mean quoting like...this or this or even perhaps the countless number of times before you initiated and engaged in, how do you put it, "quote wars"? And yet you attribute all that to me? You're either increasingly humble (not an option really, considering how far in you've got your cranium up your anal cavity) or as you say, too much of a moron to take a good, hard look at himself in a mirror.

And then...actually, I'm going to have to break out of this for a second, and just come out and ask, "Keep puffing"...."chimpy"? What? What the heck does that even mean? Anyways, uh, Keep puffing to you too, chimpy...whatever that is

The "puffing" part was a sarcastic reference to your interminable rambling while the "chimpy" was just a friendly, informal way of addressing you as a chimp no thanks to the awe-inspiring show you put up here on behalf of your species.

And oh yeah, before I go...

I THINK HALF-LIFE 2 SUCKED!

You know the worst part? No matter how much you type at me or quote me or even if you dissect my post letter by letter and give each one a paragraph explaining why I'm wrong, I'll still think Half-Life 2 was a peice of garbage. Terrible, isn't it?

You "think" Half-Life 2 sucked? Now that, is a massive backpedal considering what you said on the last page:

Anyways, moving away from that, it's a fact that Half LIfe 1 and 2 both suck.

Not only is your apparent incompetence in standing by your own words worthy of attention, but also the fact that you're not afraid of coming off as a spineless prick who's eager to shoot his own ass if it helps him somehow win an argument over the internet that would consequently maintain his "elite" status.

And you know what the worst part about all this is? No matter how many hissy fits you throw, no matter how many times you post enlarged red-colored fonts that emphasize you barbarously screaming at your monitor with the top of voice...your baseless "opinion" (there, I trivialized your "opinion" yet once again, oh noes!) of the Half-Life series is insignificant and utterly unimportant when all is said and done, for there is no way for you to back your perverse views with valid facts or anything with quantifiable merit, thereby resulting in your complete failure to contest the excellence of the Half-Life games.

Oh and have a nice day in banville, by the way. I know you're incorrigible enough, lacking even the most basic self-esteem and personal dignity to keep coming back for more abuse again and again and again despite being repeatedly kicked out like that. Which is why I won't be surprised to see a reply to this post anytime soon. But hey, you just aren't, well, "DRT" without all that now, are you?

 

[WhatsHisFace]

Phaser mentioned something very important. Everytime we've had this argument, it has boiled down to personal opinion.

I think Half-Life 2 just isn't for us. I personally think Half-Life 1 (and especially 'Opposing Force') was brilliant. However, Half-Life 2 was just riding through a corridor to what Valve calls "an arena", but I guess that's what some people want.

It's all opinion.

 

[Zenien]

I never played the original Half Life so I can't really comment on that. I'm waiting for Black Mesa Scource, which is the treatment that Valve should have given their Half Life: Scource project in the first place.

I might play through the Scource version Valce released, anyway though, but I'll definately be playing Black Mesa Source when it comes out.

 

[Aqua Is Forever]

"Alyx brings home the strrrangest things"
"This...is where I get off"

 

[Master Chief]

Black Mesa Source is gonna be twenty bucks too right?

 

[WhatsHisFace]

I never played the original Half Life so I can't really comment on that. I'm waiting for Black Mesa Scource, which is the treatment that Valve should have given their Half Life: Scource project in the first place.

It's twice the game HL2 is. Much more clever and better scripting.

 

[Aqua Is Forever]

Those black ops chicks are cool

 

[WhatsHisFace]

I never understood the purpose of the Black Ops. They were there to kill Gordon, the Military, but not the aliens (play Opposing Force). It makes no sense.

 

[Zenien]

Black Mesa Source is gonna be twenty bucks too right?

It shall be 100 percent free. They're redoing the textures and models and environments and everything from Half Life 1 and bringing them up to true the Half Life 2 standard using source. It's not an official Valve product or anything.

http://www.blackmesasource.com/

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Using Offline Mode
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Right-click the Steam icon in the system tray and go to "Settings". Ensure the "Do not store account information on this computer" option is not selected
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Restart Steam and select the "Start in Offline Mode" option.

 

[Master Chief]

So it's free... sweet.

 

[XwolverineX]

Haha, Phaser rules. up:

 

[Aqua Is Forever]

So this has nothing really to do with Valve?

 

[Zenien]

All the Episodes and anything that says "THIS IS FROM VALVE" does.

Black Mesa doesn't, you won't need Steam to play it.

 

[Aqua Is Forever]

Aha so funny, be care ***** I'm gonna get my child back.

 

[Master Chief]

Oh, so it's basically just a mod. I thought it was going to be a brand new thing.

 

[Zenien]

It's an upgrade!

A new online Multiplayer game is launching free with Half Life Two Episode Two.

Spoiler

Probably Team Fortress 2

 

[WhatsHisFace]

Oh, so it's basically just a mod. (

It's an upgrade!

It's a remake.