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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

02/04/2005 05:28:34 PM · #1

I stumbled upon a great program today. It is free and it's called Xfire. It's like an IM client, but it detects when you are playing a game online, and shows you as playing. It then allows you to carry on chatting within the game without having to atl-tab out. Not only that, people on your contact list can see what server you are playing in and join you in 1 easy click! It supports RPGs, FPSs, and all other types of online games! (Yes, even PartyPolka!) I saw the MSN community thread the other day and so I thought it would be great to all add each other on this program too :)

My username is konador.

I look forward to playing some online games with you all!

Message edited by author 2005-02-04 17:34:22.

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/04/2005 09:06:50 PM · #2

Ben,

for gawdsake STOP PLAYING and practice your photoshop, there's a good lad...

Robt.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

02/05/2005 12:26:29 PM · #3

Originally posted by bear_music:

Ben,

for gawdsake STOP PLAYING and practice your photoshop, there's a good lad...

Robt.

lol, that's boring! :P

This is a little bump for the weekenders, maybe there are more of you out there today :)

MadMordegon

02/05/2005 01:26:15 PM · #4

Good PC games are addictive enough without extra encentive from buddy's ;)

What are you playing these days? Unreal 2004 is the only one I have installed at the moment.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

02/05/2005 02:54:02 PM · #5

Hey Ben, I just got highspeed and the only online gaming I've done is poker...what's your favourite game or two right now? I'd like to do more of this...

I probably wouldn't want to do many rpg's or anything that takes a lot of commitment...

Maverick

Nikon D200

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

02/05/2005 05:15:03 PM · #6

I gave up on my pc (too slow, too expensive to upgrade) and got an xbox. I play Madden 2004 every once in awhile on pc though.

On a similar note, anyone have xbox live? I'll have it til the end of feb (username Maverick ME) if anyone wants to play on that (Halo 2, Crimson Skies, NCAA football 2005, Top Spin or Mech Assault)

clenny

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

02/05/2005 05:21:12 PM · #7

Sounds kinda like Steam for Counterstrike but with support for more games...cool! too bad I dont play games anymore =( no time!!!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

02/06/2005 11:45:09 AM · #8

At the moment I'm playing counter-strike 1.6 (or source when I can nick my brothers computer for a bit) a fair bit, also have UT2004 but not played that in a while. Mainly those, and other random things, including poker sometimes, not with real money tho :P It is like Steam but with more games, and it isnt down 23 hours a day, lol. Anyone downloaded the program?

Message edited by author 2005-02-06 11:46:18.

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

02/06/2005 02:45:58 PM · #9

Originally posted by Maverick:

I have Crimson Skies out of all of those, and XBox Live.. which I also have until the end of Feb.. but I'm definitely extending it. I also have Burnout 3, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty: Finest Hour and ESPN NHL 2k5

I *HIGHLY* recommend Burnout 3

oh.. and my username is artyste. Same as anywhere. lol

Message edited by author 2005-02-06 14:50:23.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/06/2005 02:56:57 PM · #10

Ventrilo

Xfire seems interesting but have you considered Ventrilo? Instead of taking finger time away from your fragging you can just use your mic and talk to your friends.

Personally, I play CS a lot and prefer not to have communication inside or outside the game with people I don't know. By default I have voice turned off. Too many little kids playing music through their mics or talking about un-game-related topics.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/06/2005 03:06:20 PM · #11

Originally posted by Artyste:

Originally posted by Maverick:
I gave up on my pc (too slow, too expensive to upgrade) and got an xbox. I play Madden 2004 every once in awhile on pc though.

On a similar note, anyone have xbox live? I'll have it til the end of feb (username Maverick ME) if anyone wants to play on that (Halo 2, Crimson Skies, NCAA football 2005, Top Spin or Mech Assault)

I have Crimson Skies out of all of those, and XBox Live.. which I also have until the end of Feb.. but I'm definitely extending it. I also have Burnout 3, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty: Finest Hour and ESPN NHL 2k5

I *HIGHLY* recommend Burnout 3

oh.. and my username is artyste. Same as anywhere. lol

Just renewed mine...handle = FrancoDePaw

If you have never tried Outlaw Volleyball, I think you can get it pretty cheap now...u gotz to try it...2 on 2 volleyball not done in Japanamation but more like trailer trash...some fine daisy duke type babes (there's some hunky dudes for the lady folk) anyways mechanics are awesome. On-line there are some pros playing this one so be careful whom you match with.

Don't have Halo2 but that's next on my list (just finishing Fable).

Project Gotham 2 is pretty awesome for racing.

Message edited by author 2005-02-06 15:06:41.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

02/06/2005 03:07:47 PM · #12

okay, so where do i go to sign-up/play counterstrike?

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

02/06/2005 03:53:52 PM · #13

Originally posted by thatcloudthere:

okay, so where do i go to sign-up/play counterstrike?

You have to buy it, or you can buy Half Life 2, and you get counter strike source for free.

Beware, very addictive.

But IMHO, the best online shooter on the market.

Message edited by author 2005-02-06 15:55:29.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/06/2005 07:36:25 PM · #14

Cloud... if you want to play Counter-Strike cheaply then go to the bargain bin at your local computer store and pick up a copy of the original Half Life for $10. Then you can download CS and steam for free and play.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/06/2005 07:39:55 PM · #15

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Yeh, its great, not as good as CS:source, but then that's a pretty greedy system hog! :)

Anachronite

Sony DSC-S85

02/06/2005 08:44:45 PM · #16

bah thats an old program.. try this one.. it is sooo much better:

//www.udpsoft.com/eye2/

and for voice comms with your mates this one:

//www.ventrilo.com/

langdon

Canon EOS-20D

02/06/2005 10:54:11 PM · #17

Originally posted by Anachronite:

and for voice comms with your mates this one:

//www.ventrilo.com/

Ventrilo has way too much lag.. //www.skype.com << best internet telephony.

Anachronite

Sony DSC-S85

02/06/2005 11:02:00 PM · #18

weird, we use ventrilo everyday for voice comms while gaming... never any lag and crystal clear

02/07/2005 06:54:48 AM · #19

Skype looks good, I'm gonna need to get a mic set up :)