Damn, I´m tired ...

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 10:39 am

... because I went to EB last night armed with some eBay and half.com proceeds and bought Moto GP 2 and Inside Pitch 2003 for the Xbox, and played them until 2 a.m.!
 
 Getting up for work was rugged today. Damn, both Moto GP 2 and IP are gems, especially online.
 
 For those who say Moto GP 2 is the same game as Moto GP with more tracks, I say balderdash.
 
 For starters, the bike handling model is different -- and better. The brakes aren´t nearly as effective as Moto GP, as there are longer stopping distances. And there´s either more grip, a more predictable contact patch or a slightly more stable handling model. Not sure which, but something is different.
 
 Either way, the new handling model seems to reward smoothness a lot more than the original. You just can´t throw your bike around as much as the first game.
 
 One of the great features is the seamless transition between offline and online gaming. Really easy to access, and I love how you can see immediately how your best times stack up on each course with those posted by people on your Friends list.
 
 IP is really, really fun. Again, it´s not quite the single-player experience as WSB or High Heat, but it´s really, really strong online. And I still think it plays a better game of baseball than either MVP or ASB offline.
 
 Your mileage may vary!
 
 Take care,
 PK

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:05 am

I know the feeling. I´ve had more ´un-baby-related´ post-2am sleep nights this week than I´ve had in a long time!!
 
 Picked up motoGP2, but have put very little time into it as I´ve been distracted by Inside Pitch too much. Looking forward to trying it though, and seeing if I can advance from my second-tier placements to hang with the top dawgs like Kruza, PK, and BBR.
 
 
 Inside Pitch is a Great online game, and hard to stop playing. And so far, I´m actually one game *under* .500 online. Fantastic!
 
 After putting a few games into offline, though, I think it is easily the *worst* of the baseball games this year. You really see the AI weaknesses and lack of options, and it is really a homer-fest, even on the hardest levels.
 
 Another one of those games where I can jack 7+ hr´s fairly easily against the CPU.
 
 I´m still a little concerned that eventually even online hitting will become too easy...I´ve heard HipE puts up some huge numbers...but I´m not there yet.
 
 I´ll look for you online, PK.
 
 [ This message was edited by: webdanzer on 29-05-2003 08:06 ]

bkrich83 · Post by **bkrich83** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:15 am

"I´m still a little concerned that eventually even online hitting will become too easy...I´ve heard HipE puts up some huge numbers...but I´m not there yet. "
 
 Not against me he doesn´t
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webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:22 am

Lol!
 
 Nice, BK.
 
 Another thing that is great is the popularity of this game, at least among the DS,SR,CG and OS communities.
 
 Everytime I´m online, I see half a dozen buddies online playing, and I can usually score a cheese-free game.
 
 ...course, most are already *IN* games...

bkrich83 · Post by **bkrich83** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:43 am

Web, the other night I had no less than 14 people on my friends list on IP. Of course the ones that were´nt on IP were on either Moto GP2 or Wolfenstein, my other two fave online games at the moment.
 
 But I can honestly say at this point in time, I am having more fun playing IP online than I have with any other online game to date.
 
 I´ve had shootouts, pitchers duels a real variety of games.

Neckthai · Post by **Neckthai** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:46 am

OK...
 
 Now I´m going to EB... once I tear myself away from trying to run four fast laps at Indy <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif">

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:50 am

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 On 2003-05-29 08:15, bkrich83 wrote:
 "I´m still a little concerned that eventually even online hitting will become too easy...I´ve heard HipE puts up some huge numbers...but I´m not there yet. "
 </BLOCKQUOTE></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
 
 I am moderately concerned about eventually having all high scoring games, although I feel defense is the key. HipE is great at defense. In the games I have played him I have scored 0, 2, and 2 runs. I see a lot of people online with ERAs under 4.00 in 9 inning games. In the games I played good defense I have given up 4, 2, 0, and 2 runs. Last night PK and I played an 18-15 game. There were at least a dozen plays on both sides in the game that were hits that I know HipE and others would have made.
 
 I agree the game is shallow in solo play and I would never trade in my copy of HH.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:50 am

HEEEEEZZ ON IT!
 
 Neck: What´s your work sked like through the weekend? Available for any XBL, either IP or NHL 2K3?
 
 E-mail me and let me know.
 
 In the field SOLID,
 Renna, Renna (PK)

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 11:52 am

Leeb:
 
 Yeah, our game was an offensive volcano. I didn´t have the difficulty setting maxed out -- does that make a difference?
 
 While last night´s game was a slugfest, I´ve had some tight, low-scoring pitchers´ duels, too.
 
 That´s one of the cool things I really like about IP online so far. I´ve had a really wide variety of games.
 
 And no doubt, we botched our fielding something fierce last night. I was a bit altered, as I warned you. What was your excuse? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Take care,
 PK [ This message was edited by: pk500 on 29-05-2003 09:01 ]

bkrich83 · Post by **bkrich83** » Thu May 29, 2003 12:24 pm

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BLOCKQUOTE>
 On 2003-05-29 08:50, Leebo33 wrote:
 "I´m still a little concerned that eventually even online hitting will become too easy...I´ve heard HipE puts up some huge numbers...but I´m not there yet. "
 
 
 I am moderately concerned about eventually having all high scoring games, although I feel defense is the key. HipE is great at defense. In the games I have played him I have scored 0, 2, and 2 runs. I see a lot of people online with ERAs under 4.00 in 9 inning games. In the games I played good defense I have given up 4, 2, 0, and 2 runs. Last night PK and I played an 18-15 game. There were at least a dozen plays on both sides in the game that were hits that I know HipE and others would have made.
 
 I agree the game is shallow in solo play and I would never trade in my copy of HH.
 </BLOCKQUOTE></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
 
 I think you´re on too something too. My first couple of games were pretty high scoring. But as people have learned to play defense, I find the high scoring games are much less frequent. Also people who really know how to pitch (change speeds, setup pitches, work locations) really seem to be succesful.
 
 HipE and I have had a few very good low scoring games..
 
 According to my online stats, my online ERA is 3.21 and i seem to be holding teams to fewer runs now than I was when I first got the game.
 
 We´ll see, it may turn out to be a slugfest all the time, but currently I am just not seing it. [ This message was edited by: bkrich83 on 29-05-2003 11:04 ]

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Thu May 29, 2003 1:52 pm

Some of y´all need to start looking me up now. I´ve got IP again (3rd time) and this time I think I´m digging it....online that is. HH will definitely fill my offline baseball gaming needs.
 
 Spooky and I played a couple games last night and I was having a blast. If only for a few disconnects this game would be dope.
 
 Look me up fellas.

Kruza · Post by **Kruza** » Thu May 29, 2003 2:18 pm

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BLOCKQUOTE>
 On 2003-05-29 07:39, pk500 wrote:
 
 For starters, the bike handling model is different -- and better. The brakes aren´t nearly as effective as Moto GP, as there are longer stopping distances. And there´s either more grip, a more predictable contact patch or a slightly more stable handling model. Not sure which, but something is different.
 
 Either way, the new handling model seems to reward smoothness a lot more than the original. You just can´t throw your bike around as much as the first game.</BLOCKQUOTE></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
 
 
 Regarding your observation of more/better grip, it´s likely due to the default Soft tires you´re riding on. The Medium tires in MotoGP 2 which has lesser grip are the ones that make the bike handle a lot like the bikes in the original MotoGP (assuming no other settings have been changed in the Bike Setup screen).
 
 Kruza

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 2:47 pm

Kruza:
 
 Thanks for the clarification. I still haven´t cracked open the manual for Moto GP 2. Bought the game last night and dove right into XBL racing.
 
 I do like those soft tires. Sweet for short races.
 
 Let´s race again soon!
 
 Take care,
 PK

HipE · Post by **HipE** » Thu May 29, 2003 6:26 pm

I racked up most of my IP wins against people who had just started playing the game. I´m sure all the newbies I beat will now start kicking my ass. The OS guys own me in IP. I have not beat BK yet, losing both games by one run (one disconnected after 7 innings). TCrouch put a whupping on me, beating me 13-3. Defense really is the key in this game, as most of my close games have been decided on runs scored due to defensive miscues.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 7:03 pm

Hip:
 
 Great mini-review of Wolfenstein. Thanks.
 
 Let me know what you think of Brute Force if you rent or buy it.
 
 Thanks,
 PK

bkrich83 · Post by **bkrich83** » Thu May 29, 2003 7:04 pm

HipE you up for another game tonight? Pirates Padres rematch?

HipE · Post by **HipE** » Thu May 29, 2003 7:10 pm

You´re on BK. This time though, we are playing in PNC, no more of that fake spray painted palm tree crap in the outfield <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif">
 
 I will hopefully be renting Brute Force next week PK. I have some friends coming to visit for a few days before my wedding, that should be a good multiplayer game for some "altered" gaming.
 
 Just a heads up, "Baldur´s Gate: Dark Alliance" for Xbox is on sale this week at Best Buy for 9.99. It came out last fall to pretty good reviews. It´s pretty much a mindless hack n slash game with great visuals. Definitely a great buy at that price.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 7:56 pm

>>>I will hopefully be renting Brute Force next week PK. I have some friends coming to visit for a few days before my wedding, that should be a good multiplayer game for some "altered" gaming.<<<
 
 Hip:
 
 Oh, f*ck, look me up on XBL if you´re in an altered state next week. We can all get f*cked up and throw you a virtual gaming bachelor party via XBL. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif">
 
 Take care,
 PK [ This message was edited by: pk500 on 29-05-2003 16:56 ]

HipE · Post by **HipE** » Thu May 29, 2003 8:02 pm

I hope to be "altered" on my own this weekend. I have yet to play XBL in that state, we will have to hookup when I hookup <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif">

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu May 29, 2003 9:12 pm

Are you inferring that I´m a veteran of "altered states" Xbox Live gaming ... ? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif">
 
 Take care,
 PK

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Fri May 30, 2003 12:17 am

You guys are a bunch of drunks !!! <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Unless that´s not booze you´re ´refer´ing to !?!?!? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_confused.gif">

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Fri May 30, 2003 8:09 am

My ass is going to drag today. This game is keeping me up way past my bed time....go to bed at 1AM ET and get up at 6:30 <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon27.gif">

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri May 30, 2003 9:54 am

At least you can sleep tight knowing you handed me the worst online pasting of my gaming life. See my separate thread ... <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Hey, I was still laughing my ass off afterward. What else could I do? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Take care,
 PK

dskrizzy · Post by **dskrizzy** » Fri May 30, 2003 12:37 pm

Did someone mention "altered" gaming???
 PK, how you been homie? Been a hot second since I´ve been in touch... Been so busy with shows/dj´ing... Havent been in touch since C. Anthony tore it up @ the NCAA tourney. And am pissed that my raps got 4th and missed out on drafting him, piss me off!
 
 Man, Im missing out.....
 BK HipE, have been on me to get this game to get in on some of the IP action... Looks like Im gonna have to pick this up this weekend!
 If yall are around for some Sunday night IP altered gaming action, I´ll have the game!
 
 I´d love to have some of you guys bring your fav team to the skydome for some baseball!
 
 Remember to tell your players to bring their SARS masks, lol
 
 game on,
 dskrizzy,
 turnstylez crew

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri May 30, 2003 12:45 pm

Krizzy:
 
 I´m there for some Skydome action. I´ll bring my SARS mask if you can guarantee that some hottie is getting it doggie-style in a SkyDome Hotel room window in center field, curtains open, during our game.
 
 IP has no replays. But does it have a zoom-lens feature? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Out,
 PK