http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/ en Mon, 21 May 2012 07:20:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/images/Darkness3/misc/rss.png http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/ http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8205-Steam-and-SSD&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 07:41:40 GMT Hi Guys, As anyone who has steam will know, the games library can be massive (I have over 60 Steam games...yikes!). However I rarely have more... Hi Guys,

As anyone who has steam will know, the games library can be massive (I have over 60 Steam games...yikes!). However I rarely have more than half a dozen installed.

Now anyone who sticks a SSD drive into their rig, will soon see the gigage vanish under the weight of steam game installs.

I found this utility that moves steam games from the default installation, into a folder on your storage disk and creates a link, allowing steam to rum the game, update etc.

I have only stuck games where im not too concerned about load times etc into this folder, but it works a treat.

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011...-other-drives/

John ]]> Software Jumpy http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8205-Steam-and-SSD http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8204-Dane-Elec-64GB-USB-Flash-Drive-£24.99&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:15:56 GMT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISA...d=344583869201
cclcomputers used to havea web only outlet but loks like they moved to ebay ? ]]> The Shop the ghost http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8204-Dane-Elec-64GB-USB-Flash-Drive-£24.99 http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8203-Backing-up-Origin-Games..&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 19:20:19 GMT I bought a SSD this weekend and instaleld it. As an experiment I backed up my Origin Games folder across to my storage disk. (C:\Program files 86)... I bought a SSD this weekend and instaleld it.

As an experiment I backed up my Origin Games folder across to my storage disk. (C:\Program files 86) whatever.

I just cut the entire origin games folder and pasted it safely away. I already had backed up the Steam games I would be reinstalling.

I installed teh SSD, installed Origin, then copied across the Origin games folder from storage.

Clicked on Battlefield 3, and it very soon said ready to play. Saved a lot of time downloading. Of course I had to download the latest browser plugin , but thats tiny.

Only word of advice, After installing it, go to the game folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 3 and look for the Punkbuster app pbsvc, make sure you run it. I also as a matter of course run punkbuster updater.

I had forgot punkbuster and could get into any servers. That lot should save anyone a stack of time and download bandwidth if restricted.

John ]]> Software Jumpy http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8203-Backing-up-Origin-Games.. http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8201-Green-shield-Bug&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:14:23 GMT Found this dead bug in my shed so thought I would practice a bit of macro photography. You get an extremely small amount of focus depth maybe only as... Found this dead bug in my shed so thought I would practice a bit of macro photography. You get an extremely small amount of focus depth maybe only as much as 1 mm so I found it hard to focus on the eye


Shield bug_01 by Izza1967, on Flickr



Also took a pic of a pound coin


pound coin by Izza1967, on Flickr ]]> Pictures Izza http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8201-Green-shield-Bug http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8198-MSI-AMD-Radeon-HD-7850-Twin-Frozr-III-OC-2048MB-GDDR5&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 18:57:15 GMT not sure if this the one you got john LINK ... not sure if this the one you got john

LINK Price: £189.98 inc vat ]]> The Shop the ghost http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8198-MSI-AMD-Radeon-HD-7850-Twin-Frozr-III-OC-2048MB-GDDR5 http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8196-My-daughter&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:28:17 GMT While out trying to catch a sunset I decided to take a few shots of my daughter. One happy, one moody and one sad looking. Thats just how she looked... While out trying to catch a sunset I decided to take a few shots of my daughter. One happy, one moody and one sad looking. Thats just how she looked I didn't get her to pose at all. Nothing done to the pictures except resized and added border. Pity the sunset didn't come to much :(

I really like the 2nd one with the sun flare to the left warming the whole scene


Lucy_1 by Izza1967, on Flickr



Lucy_2 by Izza1967, on Flickr



Lucy_3 by Izza1967, on Flickr ]]> Pictures Izza http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8196-My-daughter http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8195-The-Witcher-2&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 19:59:56 GMT Did anyone buy this game? Got it yesterday as pretty much every review gives it 8+ out of 10 or 5 stars, and so far I think its absolutely ruddy... Did anyone buy this game? Got it yesterday as pretty much every review gives it 8+ out of 10 or 5 stars, and so far I think its absolutely ruddy awful and insanely boring, feels like cut scene, bad sword fight, cut scene, bad sword fight, am I missing something? It's all very pretty, but after playing alot of Skyrim I can't help compare it to that, and the difference is just night and day. Anyone played it to the end? Should I carry on or throw it in the bin? ]]> Games Morf_uk http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8195-The-Witcher-2 http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8194-SSD-getting-cheaper&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 20:37:12 GMT here a couple of links some fast write n some fast read ... here a couple of links some fast write n some fast read

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...sat3-120g.html 120gig £78-98

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...-120g-g25.html
120gig £79-98
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...=hotukdeals-21 120 gig £89

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...=hotukdeals-21 240 gig £186

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...=hotukdeals-21 cheapo 120gig £89 ]]> The Shop the ghost http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8194-SSD-getting-cheaper http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8192-Tut-tut-closing-threads&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 23:31:09 GMT How petty and pointless. How petty and pointless. ]]> Internet Chunk http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8192-Tut-tut-closing-threads http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8189-Ordered-myself-a-car-for-the-future&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 20:08:04 GMT Gotta get me one of these for when I am old and frail :D Image: http://www.izzacooper.webspace.virginmedia.com/mt/Mini_invalid_car.jpg Gotta get me one of these for when I am old and frail :D

]]> Izza http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8189-Ordered-myself-a-car-for-the-future http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8188-Team-Speak-hint&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 18:37:52 GMT Hi all, Ive just came across the problem in TS where the game sound almost completly drop when you speak, or indeed any one else speaks. It... Hi all,

Ive just came across the problem in TS where the game sound almost completly drop when you speak, or indeed any one else speaks.

It took me ages to find the remedy ( memory aint what it was, as ive had the problem before)

In TS, click on Setting/Plugins, and remove the tick from volume control.

Sorted.

Jumps ]]> Software Jumpy http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8188-Team-Speak-hint http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8187-PC-Stuff-on-offer...&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 18:17:34 GMT Hi Guys, I have some stuff for sale, usual favourable terms to badgers and friends. Thought I would ask you lot before the bay. Asus GTX460... Hi Guys,

I have some stuff for sale, usual favourable terms to badgers and friends.

Thought I would ask you lot before the bay.

Asus GTX460 768 Tops (boxed)
2*2Gig Corsair XMS3 RAM 1333Mhz
ASrock G41 C-VS Mobo
Either a brand new 350 Watt PSU (came with an Asus barebones) or a power colour 750W PSU)
Intel Q8400 Processor ( quad core at 2.4Ghz I think, maybe 2.1Ghz)
Brand new Intel CPU cooler (came with my I5 2500 CPU)

Of course at the moment, the CPU,RAM and Cooler are on the Mobo.

Any one interested, just gis a shout.

azuresauron@gmail.com or me usual phone numbers

Jumps ]]> The Shop Jumpy http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8187-PC-Stuff-on-offer... http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8186-Weir-in-Keynsham&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 14:43:14 GMT This weir is normally a nice step weir but with all of the additional water we are having at the moment it has flattened it out somewhat. Normal... This weir is normally a nice step weir but with all of the additional water we are having at the moment it has flattened it out somewhat.

Normal shot to show the turbulance


Weir_2 by Izza1967, on Flickr


Here is a longer exposure which makes it look a lot friendlier


Weir_1 by Izza1967, on Flickr


Here is how the weir looks normally

]]> Pictures Izza http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8186-Weir-in-Keynsham http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8184-Counterstrike-Global-offensive&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 10:29:20 GMT http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/22/counter-strike-global-offensive-sdk-to-drop-three-months-after/ I will post more about this game, having played... http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/22/co...-months-after/

I will post more about this game, having played CS 1.6 and CS source and retired myself, as this is the game played by professional gamers.
App when you reach the age of 25 you are spent and unable to react and compete ( this puts most of MaB out of the loop).

However having read an article in PCGAMER this version with upgraded graphics is being sent out to hit at the COD series and for the first time will be released onto consoles.

For those who have never played Counterstrike MW2 had some similiar maps, all about saving hostages from terrorists etc.
The games are short and sweet can be as short as 5 minutes, so it is an excellent team and match game.

With the sdk being made available only 3 months after the games release mods and maps will be made by the community in abundance.

This is a PC GAMERS game not something designed for consoles and an afterthought, There will be dedicated servers I should imagine hosted on owners boxes.

When I have more time I will publish an in depth article and also the BF3 dlc's including the small map pack that will compete with COD game play. ]]> Games Rev_Bob http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8184-Counterstrike-Global-offensive http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8183-One-for-Izza&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 22:14:45 GMT http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2137795/Worlds-oldest-unrestored-Mini-dusty-barn-sells-40-000.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ls-40-000.html ]]> Public Lounge Deathknell http://www.madasbadgers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?8183-One-for-Izza