Do they guarantee delivery before Xmas?

Congrats msduncan.  I'm sure you can return if not most to your local Walmart.  They do have a very liberal return policy.  Also, you might actually be able to ebay the Surround Sound Speaker system.

Like many here it seems that RPG's are grounded in cliche'  too many reuse the prince/farmer/peasant/disgraced warrior who must save/avert/return/banish  something or other.  So I lay down the gauntlet to see if anyone can come up with a orginial idea or theme for a RPG.  


Honestly, I don't think it can be done. I'm curious to see if anyone here can do it.  Imo, RPG are about high adventure.

You should be able too.  I wouls certainly contact Walmart Online CS to be sure.  I know some people have returned items from bundles they didn't want

Buy the PSP as some of the new games are starting to come out.  The DS is actually fun if you want to play  with a make believe dog or fuck around in some piece of shit town while looking for a fishing pole

*Let the flaming begin

Thanks for the review.  I was seriously considering getting this and you just sealed the deal.

OKay, I'm going now. I have a friend who is going to be bringing me some coffee at around 10 tonight. These people stand no chance against me. I am a government worker, I have infinite patience.

Good Luck, Sparhawk!   I have a feeling you will be walking away with a 360 in the morning!

msduncan I suggest you contact the local BB to see how they are handling this release of the 360.

He did write that book and it came out this summer.  Don't know how I missed it: Servant of the Shard (Forgotten Realms: The Sellswords)

Servant of the Shard: The Sellswords Book 1  
 
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book brings two familiar characters into the limelight for the first time! Jarlaxle, a dark elf assassin, and Artemis Entreri, a human assassin, work together and against each other in Calimport. Their conflict is intensified by the influence of the Crystal Shard, a malevolent artifact that has been raousing trouble in the Forgotten Realms world since its introduction in The Crystal Shard

Picking it up tonight

Gee...2 more raid dungeons.....so cool. :roll:

Yeah, my sentiment exacty   The thing that really bites is that if you aren't into raiding there isn't to much more advancement you can do without raiding.


My logging onto WOW has decreased because of this.  Sad really

I can recommend the Hunter's Blade Trilogy.  Really High adventure in that series.

My understanding is that RA is taking a extended break from Drizzt and crew.  I think he is writing a book on Artemis Enteri and another character

I agree if you see me online hit me up.  Tons of games we can play together especially some of the Arcade games

msduncan sorry to see that you still aren't having luck with the 360 search, but Circuit City has there bundles up

When I set up my 360 with my wireless router I forgot to allow more than one connections. So, since my PC was always connected I couldn't get online.  Once I set it to allow 3 I haven't had any issues since

Is it me or is the d/l speed from Live slow.  When I d/l the Need for Speed demo it took me over a 45min to get the game.  I think the footprint was like 948mbs.  

Anyone else see such slow d/l?

Yeah, I think this is spinning at thier best.


About the CEO not having one it doesn't make much sense to me.  I'm sure Bill Gates have one and I can't see him paying for one.  

Anyway, the S & O law is that a fallout from Enron.  Too lazy to look it up

Funny thing Sarbanes is my Senator, DOH!

MS under estimated the 360 it seems

Xbox 360 Will Remain Scarce
 
Microsoft launches console in Japan, says it will be in short supply for months.

Martyn Williams, IDG News Service
Monday, December 12, 2005


TOKYO -- Shortages of Xbox 360 consoles in the U.S. and Europe aren't expected to be resolved anytime soon, a Microsoft executive said Saturday after the company launched the console in Japan.

 
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"Eventually we will catch up, who knows when that will be. Demand is just stunning, overwhelming," said Peter Moore, marketing and publishing corporate vice president of Microsoft's home and entertainment division, in an interview.


Demand Started Strong
When Microsoft launched the console on November 22 in North America, long queues of people formed outside many retailers.

"We knew we had one of the hottest products for the holidays on our hands but even I was stunned by reports the next morning of fights breaking out and guns being drawn," Moore said.

As a result, the Xbox 360 has become one of the hottest products on the eBay online auction site.

"The hunt for the 360 seems to be a keen sport now. We are replenishing the channels every week and a lot of retailers, quite frankly, took more preorders than they had stock coming in and they are only now fulfilling those. So for the consumers in Europe and the U.S. who think they can just walk up and buy one, I don't know when that is going to happen."

The consoles are currently being produced for Microsoft by two companies, Singapore's Flextronics International and Taiwan's Wistron. A third manufacturer, Canada's Celestica, will begin production in late January or early February, said Moore. All three companies will produce the Xbox 360 at their respective factories in China.


Microsoft CEO's Sons Suffer
Among those inconvenienced by the shortage has been Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive officer. Ballmer said last week that his children had yet to get an Xbox 360 because he hadn't been able to buy one and Sarbanes-Oxley rules prevented him from getting a free console.

"He's right, he's a section 16 officer that operates under Sarbanes-Oxley," said Moore. "I can't give him one, even if I had one, because he can't accept it and I don't think he pre-ordered it from our local BestBuy, which he lives pretty close to, so Steve is [out of luck] right now."

"I'm sure the Ballmer boys aren't happy with that because he has to get in line at retail like everybody else," said Moore. "He can come to my house if he needs games to play."

I actually use CTmods.  All in one in my opinion.  Also, CTraid is a must, imo

Cut and paste from the official 360 forums.  hopefully this will help someone

Ok heres my story I went to the Gaithersburg Maryland Target this morning 8 am was told " Sorry none came in not till January." I was like ya whatever.... Went to Guest Services asked them to do a merchandise search # 207210001 The lady told me they had none but the stores in Germantown (301)515-6882 had 4 and the store in wheaton (301)946-8006 also had for.  I thn beat feet to Germantown got their at 815am asked if they had any was told no...  Told them what I was told by the Guest Services in Gaithersburg and they did a search said " Ohh my I told 2 people already we did'nt get any" He then went to get mine I bought it and so did one guy that was also at the Gaithersburg store with me and found the same info I got.

So for all you people calling out their the people on the floors at Target dont know what they have you have to talk to guest services and have them do the merchandise search# 207210001 to find out where they are.  

I am at work and will post a link to my pic of my receit and be online tonight.  Thank you to the person that made that post with the merchandise number you are the one I thank for my 360 cheers!!!!

 

I have a lvl 60 Tauren Shaman, 60 Orc Warrior, 49 Undead Warlock and a 39 Druid.  The Warlock is a good class and with Blizz redoing some of  the talents its even better, but it still a slow kill class.  The Change to Death Coil has made survivablility better.   I still feel that the class needs another form of CC.  Fear is just to iffy to use at times.  As it might cause more harm than good

Well I got to my local Target 5 minutes before opening. Another like-minded geek was there waiting, so we talked for a bit about the 360 shortages. When the doors open, we both head to the electronics department where we a promptly told that they got one premium system in. Guess who left empty handed?  :cry:

For one fleeting moment, I came to understand what it feels like to be overcome with msduncanesque OUTRAGE,  

WOW...simply WOW

ATB I think alot of people would like to get one for Xmas.  Also, being a community it like helping our brothers and sisters...you grinch :p j/k

No linky to confirm just rumor speculation from people that work at target.  might be worth a shot.


Good Luck all

congratz!

Great Comedian! One of the best


There is already a movie on Richard Pryors  it called Jo Jo Dancer.  Check it out

How's that franchise/season mode going?   :twisted:

Sorry... cheap shot, I know.   :wink:

Not a cheapshot at all.  I have a running commentary over in the sports forum detailing my progression.

FYI-I'm 7-1 with the Baltimore Ravens heading into a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars! :p

edit-I know some where upset about not having the Training Camp and Salary Cap shit in there, but I wasn't one of them.  Thats the last thing I care about in a Football game

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I must be completely misinformed... I thought I'd read that Madden on the 360 had the franchise/season mode chopped out to get the title out on release day?  Is that mode still in the game then?

Yep, the franchise and season mode is in game but is really scaled back.  None of the training camp and salary cap stuff.  It bother alot of folks but didn't hurt me at all

I was also disturbed that they allow their child to play a FPS

Mom should have kicked his ass

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How's that franchise/season mode going?   :twisted:

Sorry... cheap shot, I know.   :wink:

Not a cheapshot at all.  I have a running commentary over in the sports forum detailing my progression.

FYI-I'm 7-1 with the Baltimore Ravens heading into a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars! :p

edit-I know some where upset about not having the Training Camp and Salary Cap shit in there, but I wasn't one of them.  Thats the last thing I care about in a Football game

The difference would be that those games have amazing gameplay in each version. EA, on the other hand, does not.

Your opinion.  I'm having a blast with Madden 06 and I consider myself a football purist

Yeah, I have played some marathon session myself. Sunday I finished Kotor2 with a 10hr session and then went on to play some Geometry Wars.  

I Have my 360 under my TV stand with plenty of ventilation.   Awesome console

NO PGR3 for me yet.  Its on my rental list from Gamefly.  So in whne it arrives

Still working fine here as well

Robotron not on there yet

Thats a tough one to answer.  Honestly, the things I have been reading is that MS is releasing another big shipment the week of the 18th, but again all this is just internet rumors

I like to think of it as a Mafia family.  Every once in awhile these things have to happen.  It clears out the bad blood and air out our opinions

:p   Just watched Godfather last night

[Cinn. Bengals at Baltimore Ravens]

Cinn. Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

This was a match-up between two teams with only one lose a piece.  Whomever won would have the lead in the AFC North. The game is a defensive struggle from the get go.  Neither teams can establish the run and short passes seem the order of the day.  My Ravens are able to get two fields goals by the middle of the second quarter.  With less the 2 min left in the game the Ravens finally able to establish a run game.   Jamal Lewis caps the quarter with a 25 yd run for a TD 13-0 Ravens

Third quarter opens up with the Ravens getting the kick-off.  B.J. Sams fumbles and the Bengals recover deep in the Ravens territory.  This seems to unnerve the Ravens as the first play from scrimmage is a quick pass from Carson Palmer to Chad Johnson for a easy TD. 13-7 Ravens up.  The Next kick-off goes off without a hitch.  The first play from scriammage the Ravens QB is sacked and he fumles.  The ball  is recovered by the Bengals who score. 14-13 Bengals

After this there would be no more scoring from the Bengals as the Ravens finally clamp down on the Bengals in thier house.  The Ravens eventually win with sticking with the run.  Jamal Lewis ends up with 105 rushing and 3 TD.  Final score 27-14 Ravens

Next up the Jacksonville Jaguars

NGage=paper weight

I still find it amusing that many of you bash the PSP when it hasn't been out as long as the DS.  

Just seems rather short-sighted, but to each their own I guess.  I enjoy my PSP and find that I am getting my money worth and in the end thats all that matter to me :p

On the time aspect, well, the PSP's been out almost as long, and at least as long as the time that passed by the time the DS hit its stride.  But in addition to that, I also recall people ripping on the DS when it launched for not having many games, but those same people giving the PSP a pass because the tech was so "cool".

Your second point, however, I can't argue with.    That's what it really comes down to.  I can always agree with someone who simply says they prefer something, but I have a hard time resisting arguments when people start throwing around hard and fast statements about the worthlessness of, say, the DS or the Revolution.  It's just like the people who were originally ripping the X-Box apart just because it was done by Microsoft, when the evidence was in place that they were putting together a solid gaming machine.  (Which is what it turned out to be)

I don't see many people giving the PSP a pass due to the tech stand-point, but I do see your point.  

As a side note My 11yr old niece has just requested a DS from me for XMAS.   Sigh, the blood traitor