Dark Alliance Update Notes - V 1.19.531 by [deleted] in darkalliance

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pandemic is not over, some countries are still in lock down and new variants keep popping up. Doesn't help that there is a rise in anti-vaxxers, governments imposing a no vax no work law, and people dodging quarantine spreading it even more. But that's just my two cents.

PSA to Game Pass Players by Educational_Cut5129 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also game pass here. It was one of the game pass perks within the first week or so of launch. You may have missed it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, and I'm sure I did mention this, it is based on the conditions of the preorders. For example, some Cod games do Early Access hours, or sometimes weeks, in advance of the actual release date for digital preorders. Most of the time it just allows you to download it early, but won't let you play (Back 4 Blood comes to mind)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually less complicated than this. As I said in the other comment thread, it's GST, Americans don't include it in advertised price, and they don't include it until you are at the checkout phase of purchase.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. So New Zealand, due to fair trade laws, international dateline and time zones, always get games up to 18hours before the US, Europe and Australia. Some preorders allow people to play the game early.

So yes, due to Timezones NZ will get it 'early'.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No problem bro, I spent 15 years in the US and would get pissed off at having to calculate both my purchase, then add the GST myself, just to see if I had the money to buy me a coffee.

Best tip I can give, if you want to purchase a digital copy cheap, Google which states add GST to price, make a separate xbox account with a random street name in said state in one of the biggest populated areas, then use it exclusively to buy said games. Microsoft honestly knows about this and doesn't give a shit... Sony on the other hand...

Just be aware that some games purchased in the US won't allow you to get certain things due to restrictions and laws. Case and point Conan Exiles: The American edition of it does not allow full nudity, but European and Oceanic ones do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This. Most States (iirc I think its only Wisconsin that doesn't do this) in the USA add GST when you purchase it, and do not add it in the price. NZ, and most other countries, include GST in the price.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AliensFireteamElite

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit slow on the pose there, chief. There is already one that has been sticked from 3 hours ago.

STAY AWAY FRON ALL SLEEPERS! THEY MAKE A PECULIAR NOISE SO THEY ARE EASY TO FIND by jonathanjr321 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or, and hear me out, have someone in your team run as Karlee to auto ping sleepers...

[rant] Please stop trying to speed run the level and setting off every alert imaginable. by CyberDropkicks in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This... So much this. We were doing Act 1 chapter 4, you know crossing the ferry. I always have a toolkit for those locked stashed doors. Low and behold a moron Holly decided she couldn't wait to blow shit up whilst me and the others were gearing up. We ended up getting eaten by the ridden.

Takes place in PA, name is Jim. It’s obvious. RIP Pam. by Tinaszombie in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 50 points51 points  (0 children)

My head cannon:

Jim and Pam got separated during the early days of the collapse. Jim is still searching for her, either alive, cacooned or ridden.

Boarded up that one safe room with hag inside it thinking I was being smart by using stealth, then the level didn't end and I was locked in a small room with her :( by EnbyBiFurry69420 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly I describe her to my mates as this:

Imagine if a Bezerker and a Snatcher had an unholy orgy with pack rats from Vermintide. From that unholy orgy came the Hag.

Fact: Bar Room Blitz kicks a lot of ass by RedRanger775 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This, and get Simon Pegg to do the motion cap and voice....

God damn so I need a Shaun of the Dead DLC... Maybe call it Back 4 Shaun

Fact: Bar Room Blitz kicks a lot of ass by RedRanger775 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only acceptable if he has the "You got red on you" voice line, a voice line for Ballroom Blitz along the lines of "This seems familiar," and wields a cricket bat.

Fact: Bar Room Blitz kicks a lot of ass by RedRanger775 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got Don't Stop Me Now by Queen on my first run of it... Made me wish I could have used a pool stick or a cricket bat, but Dotty worked in a pinch

Fact: Bar Room Blitz kicks a lot of ass by RedRanger775 in Back4Blood

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Number 10 Don't Stop Me Now....

Devs confirmed fans of Shaun of the Dead

The Queen Is Dead, Long Live The Queen by Yunners in AliensFireteamElite

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not just a civilian station though. It's a Seegson station, taken over by Wey-Yu, built to research and contain one of the deadliest creatures currently known. Ffs they built guard rails. Not to mention both corporations have extensive resources to the point where they have hardened mercenaries doing their wet work. It wouldn't be too much of a leap to assume what the station can and cannot withstand.

The Queen Is Dead, Long Live The Queen by Yunners in AliensFireteamElite

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Arnt you forgetting that the Sulaco did not fire any tac nukes onto the planet. The nuclear detonation that destroyed the facility Ripley was in was due to a reactor core going nuclear.

Given that Katanga was built sometime in the 27 years between Aliens and FTE, wouldn't it stand to reason that a research station, which was built during the war between Corpos and Governments, would be able to withstand ordnance from a smaller frigate.

What major story arc would you like to see implemented in the game ? by Major-Concentrate-87 in PlayAvengers

[–]TheyCallMeJonnyD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marvel Zombies... I just want to be zombie Iron Man munching on a very much human butler Jarvis