Metal Gear Online Discussion

But does it let you play online with a pirated game right?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Hmm, it doesn't ask for a code or any kind of verification of your purchase, so it probobly does, but don't quote me on that.

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Okay, I'm taking this as a yes:

5)Mobius One
6)Liquid_Snack
Hey Mobius, how well does the headset work? Do you have the logictec one? I saw a set on sale for $20, is this a good deal?

EDIT:

7) Stealth

How ya doing, buddy?

Hey, count me in.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I have a Sony headset that I got for $15 at Fye (even though they still go for $30 most other places). It's pretty good. I would recommend either a Sony or Logitech one if you can find good deals on them. I would highly recommend against buying any other 3rd party headsets as most of them are crap, particularly this unknown brand I had called Game-talk or Talk-net. Those only work with SOCOM 1, I bought them for SOCOM 2 because they were cheap but they don't work. If you have an Fye near you I would check there to see if they have the Sony one for a low price, otherwise either invest the money in a Sony or Logitech one or don't get one at all. Nobody seems to use the headset on MGO, and since that's the only game I'm playing right now online the headset is pretty worthless. Unless you play SOCOM and perhaps a few other online titles it might not be worth the money. Actually I don't know if the headset works for PC also (which would add value to the purchase), but since it was designed for PS2 I'm guessing that it doesn't.

What is worth using is a USB keyboard. Custom F-key communications are good to have. Particularly "Take the hi-ground" or "Attack the lower levels" are good for virtually any map and acts as a simple tool to concentrate team firepower to certain locations without having to say much at all.

Edit: Also, for playing online with pirated copies: I don't know if they work or not, but Sony's DNAS authentication system might be a problem. Sony's DNAS authentication system basically makes sure that your online setup is Sony approved. I had a bitch of a time getting online with MGO with a non-Sony wireless network doo-hickey, the Online Setup Disc would connect online, but the DNAS wouldn't authenticate when I tried to play MGO. The solution was simply not to use the wireless device and connect directly to my router with a 50 ft Cat-5 ethernet cable. Long story short: If you use a pirated copy, Sony may have methods to detect if your copy is genuine through DNAS and it won't authenticate when you try. Then again, they might not filter individual discs with DNAS and only your network setup. It's worth a shot.

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I'm using a non-sony wireless thingamabob, and it connects just fine.

Also I may just buy a cheap headset for this occasion, just to hear you whiney 12 y/o voices, I kid of course...

I wish you could hear other's voices without the headset though, would make the game more fun, like if the top player on your team was giving directions while the rest followed (hopefully). But of course this game makes you feel like paying extra for a headset is a waste, since appearantly nobody talks anyway.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I already have all my function keys programmed for action codes, so this makes the headset redundant. Plus it's a $20 I can put elsewhere more useful. Ie more games.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Mobius One

Edit: Also, for playing online with pirated copies: I don't know if they work or not, but Sony's DNAS authentication system might be a problem. Sony's DNAS authentication system basically makes sure that your online setup is Sony approved. I had a bitch of a time getting online with MGO with a non-Sony wireless network doo-hickey, the Online Setup Disc would connect online, but the DNAS wouldn't authenticate when I tried to play MGO. The solution was simply not to use the wireless device and connect directly to my router with a 50 ft Cat-5 ethernet cable. Long story short: If you use a pirated copy, Sony may have methods to detect if your copy is genuine through DNAS and it won't authenticate when you try. Then again, they might not filter individual discs with DNAS and only your network setup. It's worth a shot.

you can talk about this in this forum?
because....

Spoiler:

i don´t have problems with "my" dnas...

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Do you have a pirated copy? I was just offering a reason for any problems with pirated copies.

Some wireless thingamabobs work for PS2 (either they're supported by Sony or made for PS2 or they simply happen to work out) and some don't (the one I was using didn't work. I opened ports and removed firewalls and everything. MGO would only work without it). Anyway, I was just telling the story to illustrate that DNAS can be a bitch sometimes when working with non-authentic stuff.

ANYWAY. What's everyone's favorite track to listen to in MGO? I like to listen to "the Fury" because it's quiet and kind of creepy sometimes, but "Pursuers" is definitely the most kickass.

How ya doing, buddy?

Mobius, do you get an echo of your own voice too when using your headphone? Maybe that's why no one uses it.

It is true that a headset is pretty much unnecessary in this game. The preset commands do a good enough job, plus you can make like Snake and go solo on your own, and still get the jump on your enemy. Teamwork is still the best though.

Spatula, are you certain you can host all of us without any lag? If so, I'd like to join in.

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Yes I get echo, there's no way to fix it. The echo's not so bad though, I don't think that's why nobody uses the headset. Most people I encounter online are using one, but they never talk into it. I think it's because you have to reach all the way to the SELECT button and hold it in order to talk, which isn't a good idea in a battle. Plus most people don't have much to say as the team can support itself well enough without having to use the headset. Another thing is that you can't use it if your radio is dead (which happens easily enough: claymores and grenades knock it out immediately I think) or if you just died. If there were a "toggle on/off" feature and everyone could use it at once, I think it would be more popular. Hopefully in MGS4...

I was speaking idiomatically.

As for the keyboard, I have a Logitech Keyboard Controller (used for FFXI), but I think it would be too cumbersome to switch from the PS2 pad to the keyboard, considering how frantic this game is.

I don't want to wait for MGS4 Online, I want either some patches, or an expansion pack. This game is too fun, and it can get even better.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Well, there's always the stealth element if you want to take the time to type a message. Just hide in a box in a less traveled area of the map and type away!

I really don't see updates or an expansion pack happening. Updates would eat up too much memory card space, and Subsistence already is a sort of expansion pack to MGS3 in itself. Maybe a patch or two, but it looks like we'll have to wait for MGS4 for more MGO.

FELIPE NO

Most of the games I've hosted don't have the annoying CONNECTION UNSTABLE notice, so I think it should be okay. If my internet is sucking balls, then I'll have whoever else to host with a good connection. Just keep the same room name and password.

Okay here's what I have:

CURRENT SOLDIERS RECRUITED FOR WAR:

1) Spatula
2) Grigori Rasputin
3) Pietak
4) DRAKO
5) Mobius One
6) Liquid_Snack
7) Stealth
8) SOLDIER

Sign up roster is now filled up.

Tell me if you want special characters enabled.

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Enable the Rumble Roses girls, they have the best CQC specials. It's also LOL when they CQC each other at the same time.

How ya doing, buddy?

mind a question?
how you do your character do that long scream, like he is out of his mind?
i supposed that can scare you in close combat..

about my connection , always is orange...and i have 512/128...
i must to have 1024/256 for a green connection?
and no..
i never get the CONNECTION UNSTABLE message...
(only happens in sw:b2)

There's nowhere I can't reach.

SUNRISE SUPLEX. I've seen the red girl do it, but what about the blondie? Does she do the same CQC?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by DRAKO

mind a question?
how you do your character do that long scream, like he is out of his mind?
i supposed that can scare you in close combat..

They only do that when using a certain machine gun. I can't remember which. It's pretty funny though.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

M63, I think it's called.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Yup, the M63 American "light" machine gun (light as in compared to a tank cannon) makes you scream when you're firing it and running forward. Despite its supposed awesome power, I can never get any kills with it. It seems terribly inaccurate and it takes a second to get up to speed.

Both RR characters use the Sunrise Suplex, but they each have their own salute taunt. Oh, and the one on blue team with the black cloths stops to look at the book, unlike Raikov. Wonder what that could mean?

Spatula, when's the next game?
Nevermind, April 22. That seems like quite a ways away. I love City Under Siege. Snipers can dominate it easily, but there are ways around that... I also love Ghost Factory, Pillbox Purgatory, and Brown Town (complete with Sniper Alley).

I team up with my brother alot online and we've both been struggling to come up with easier names for the buildings in the City Under Siege. So far the best we've come up with is "Single ladder building", "Double ladder building", and "Big roof building". They should have easier names, like Bob, Phil, and Jerry. Anyone have any good names for the locations?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Both girls look at the books ;P

Raikov is gay.

Also, Drako, this forum doesnt exactly follow anyone's law but it's own, so don't tell anyone.



Also I second the Rumble Roses special charactors. Also, FF off for the love of pete, FF pretty much ruins Claymores.

Anyway, I think that's all for now

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Friendly Fire should stay on. God forbid you guys thing tactically for once.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Friendly Fire is on. Sorry for the trigger happy. I want this to be somewhat Rainbow Six like, guys. Yeah, Soldier of war SHOULD be able use their brains, not just fingers on the trigger. WE ARE NOT STORMTROOPERS.

Also, the RR Reiko Girls looking at the books makes me so giddy.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Okay I'm getting a DNAS error 603. Damn, anyone have any clues?

How ya doing, buddy?

Claymores + FF = bad times

;P

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.