DMH Ride-Along with DeeJ

S today I got a message from DeeJ, a Bungie employee that Bungie was ready to try a ride-along with DMH =)

 

I’m pumped, but we have a lot to get done! We need to get a finalized list of who’s attending, figure out what gametypes we’re playing (noof and lava pit a given), and I start my new class schedule next week, which is going to be insane with this lol.

 

Regardless, this should be a great time, as I’m already seeing members I haven’t played with in a while saying they’ll be able to make it ^_^

 

Screenshots and stuff will be had,  so be looking forward to that!

Game Nights n’ Stuff

So recently we had a newer member set up a game night. Apersonthatwins ;D

 

It was definitely a good time even though we only had a few of us. Got some DMH Lava Pit, Noof Evolved, and Nascar in. Also a bit of matchmaking. Felt like old times, just with less people lol, definitely hoping to get these rolling on a regular basis again!

 

Other than that, Full Sail has been awesome. Been doing great in my classes, making some friends and checking out the clubs and attractions around. Did some kick-ass go-karts with a few buddies today. Going out with a few more tomorrow to a dubstep concert. Starting new classes on Monday. Can’t wait!

Got second in the regular race track, and first in the drift track ;D

Full Sail!

Mind the gap.

 

My apologies for the lack of updates, I’m sure it seemed reminiscent of not too long ago, but don’t worry, I’m still here… well, here isn’t there anymore though =P

 

I finally got my ass down to Florida and started Full Sail University! I’ve been waiting for a while due to paperwork and such, but I got it all straightened out. So, I’ve been here for a week and done my orientation, and next week I start my regular classes. My schedule consists of an online class, which is supposed to take about 4 hours a day, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and I have lecture/lab on Monday and Wednesday that go from 9am-5pm. So 28 hours of class plus homework. At least from what I understand. We’ll see come next week =P

 

But, it has been a blast so far. Just hearing current students and listening to teachers, I can tell this school is going to suit me well.

 

Enough of that though, lets talk DMH. Currently sitting at 125 members, little activity. Looks like we aren’t gonna be able to pull shit together for a Ride-Along with Bungie unless some more people suddenly come back to life. To be expected with bnet being so dead due to Bungie still being dark though. I can’t wait to see it once they come back, I miss that lol.

 

I have a free weekend due to being in Florida now, and knowing only like 5-10 people around here currently, so I’m thinking it’d be cool to have a game-night and make a montage or a top-ten kind of thing… its been far too long! On a side note I’ve also been thinking about getting in on that DMH SWTOR =)… sounds like a good time.

 

So what are you all playing currently? I don’t know what to do with myself now that I beat Mass-Effect (loved the ending by the way, so suck it). Suggestions?

❤ H3YD

 

Currently listening to-

The cake is a guy.

So bungie had a contest, which I made a submission for:

 

Well, DeeJ liked it apparently, and put it up to vote. So, if you would be so kind as to vote for “The cake is a guy”, I’d ❤ you forever n stuff =D

 

Get in there and vote!

 

❤ H3YD

Halo 4

Halo 4 Teaser

So, 343 finally decided to shed some more light on Halo 4. So what do we get from this video?

MC has a sleek new look, I’m liking it for sure. 343 is bringing the BR back, and it looks nice as well. We also get to see a few new helmets, the new warthog, and 2 multiplayer maps, Wraparound and Warhouse.

Frankie states “Most of the exploration we’ve done into the Master Chief has been done through other media… we wanted to put it squarley in the game this time”. I love hearing this. The story of Halo is what sets it so far apart from other shooters out there in my opinion. The campaign is night and day compared to CoD and BF, which are more of a one-time playthrough for the achievements.

After that, Josh Holmes mentions that there is going to be a new threat introduced to the MC that is much bigger than anything from the previous Halo games. I’m assuming this has something to do with the forerunner.

Then I heard exactly what I wanted to hear from Frankie: The multiplayer maps are NOT just chunks from the campaign. They are built up from scratch. Thank god! The maps they show look interesting. Very reach-esque from what I could see, which is just fine. I can already tell I’ll fall in love with Warhouse, and will despise Wraparound just from the few gameplay clips they show. Warhouse looks a lot like Powerhouse, which I would assume the names being similar is not a coincidence.

A very interesting thing that 343 is doing is adding some sort of back-story to the multiplayer. Giving a reason for the Red to fight the Blue. I’m curious as to what the story on Spartan IV’s will be, and 343 definitely has my attention with this little aspect.

Now, one thing I’m still very concerned about is the audio without Marty O’Donnell at the reigns. But, for the little bit of new audio that was previewed in the video, I really enjoyed it. The gunshots etc. sounded very different, but clean and crisp.

In a nutshell, this video was a nice little tease from 343, and a good boost in hope for their attempt to fill Bungie’s shoes. What I want now is a proper trailer on TV. I want the Halo 3 TV spot. If 343 can put out a trailer that is half as heart-pumping as this, I’ll be ecstatic, but only time will tell.

Best of luck 343, I hope to see you tending to this small flame you’ve lit for Halo 4, and slowly dripping more fuel on for your fans.

EDIT: After watching the video a few more times, I noticed another little interesting fact: The scoring system. If you watch the gameplay footage, the points are seemingly much more complex. In a single fight at one point a player goes from 379 to 399. I like the idea of it for sure, so long as its done right and cant be manipulated.

❤ H3YD

 

WAT

So, the DMH Top Ten might finally have a new episode coming up, since we have some submissions lined up… but the real question is who the hell still reads this blog?

 

Post some comments if you’re reading this.

❤ H3YD

Top Ten work

Well, still hoping for more submissions to the DMH Top Ten, but I have 9 clips downloaded currently. I have the template done and laid out, just gotta throw the clips in and get the text made up for names once I know for sure who’s clips are going where. So, if you have clips you want to submit, just tag em DMH on bungie.net!

 

Other than that, the minecraft server is looking good. Zombies online, houses built, and a few separate towns here and there. Now, just waiting on bukkitcraft to catch the hell up with 1.8 so we can get all of our mods installed =)

 

Outside of DMH, I have my buddies wedding tomorrow, and the rehearsal tonight =D… pretty pumped for him. I hear there might be some surprises going on at this event, so we shall see. Pics and the like will be up on my fb, probably not on here since I try to keep this mostly gaming related, except the few things I post letting everyone know if I’m going to be busy for the weekend =P

 

What I want from DMH:

More submissions for the Top Ten STAT.

More awesomeness in the minecraft server.

More activity from the members and mods alike 😉

 

❤ H3YD

Minecraft!

Well, short update, and yes, I’m honestly still waiting on all that content from PAX, but, I’ll tell you what. I’ll go ahead and montage all of the PAX stuff into one epic video for you all =) So keep watching for that!

 

But, OT, I have a new found love for minecraft once again =D.

 

I went ahead and bought the game, and set up a server just for DMH. Online 24/7 and ready to handle all you can throw at it! So, if you’re a member, jump on the forums and check it out! Otherwise, JOIN UP!

 

Thats all for now!

❤ H3YD

Alright, I’m behind.

BIG surprise right?

 

Fuck you, I’m still waiting on Runion xP.

 

In the meantime though, I suppose I could tell some side stories I don’t even have video or pictures of, right?

 

Well, while I was at work tonight I was reminiscing on the amazing time I had at PAX this year, and then I was thinking about how awesome it was when I was riding back up in the elevator to drop some things off in my room. I’m standing there with this group of 4 others, when suddenly one of them says “Halo”. The way he said it sent chills through me, literally lol. I look up to see Pete Stacker standing in the elevator with me. I only got to talk to him for maybe 15 seconds before he was getting out on his floor, but it was pretty cool.

 

Well, that got me thinking about the Halo universe panel where they had a huge amount of voice actors from Halo, and how open the actors were for talking to people afterwords. Then I realized, I probably could have got some sort of DMH promo or at least a voiceover for an intro for the top tens >.< BAH!

 

Well, I have lots more stories, but I’m on a tight schedule currently. I just had to get that thought off my chest and give a little update to let you all know I’m not just putting this off, I’m simply waiting on xeno lol.

 

❤ H3YD

Penny Arcade Expo!

Woo!

 

Well, I must say, BEST.PAX.SO.FAR. =)

 

Halofest, amazing, exhibit hall amazing, VIP Halo party, amazing ^_^. But enough talk, and more content, eh?