[Isfet]

so on another god's recommendation, i'd like to try this game out with all of you. i haven't played it yet, but i'll check it out tonight or tomorrow so i have SOME idea of what i'm doing.

can everyone here make their PSN names easily accessible? i currently have no PSN friends :(

i'm pretty sure my PSN name is:

Isfet0

[Adilegian]

I will be your PSN friend!

What day shall we try this weekend, gents and gentlets?
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[another god]

Sunday is my holy metal gearing day.
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interdimensional

[Isfet]

thank you for being my friend(s).

so will people be playing this today? mate in the next couple hours?

[another god]

I will be playing some Metal Gear Online today.

Isfet, make sure to download the updates for MGO. Even if you're planning on playing expansion-less you still need to download the updates. And it will take some time. Like a lot of time.

(Two hours or so).
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[CubaLibre]

Let's assume that

1. I'm terrible at MGS4 but I own it.
2. I've never done any registering or any mucking about with MGO in any context.
3. I'm pretty curious about playing with some SB brothers.

What would I have to do?
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[Schwere Viper]

Well, MGO is on the disc with MGS4, so game-wise all you'd need would be the expansions they've released. They've put them all into one pack which is something like $16-18USD.

Registering is the only pain in the ass. You have to make a "Konami ID" with them first and then make a "Game ID" specific to MGO. The Konami ID is mainly for managing all your activity in different Konami online stuff through their site, and you will most likely forget it pretty fast.

As for being terrible at MGS4, believe me, there are many, many people worse than you. :3
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[CubaLibre]

What about this whole Japanese server thing I keep hearing about? Where you have to rebuy stuff? How would I go about making an ID for that? Would I need to switch my PS3's region? Sorry if this got covered in some other topic...
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[secret character]

To play on the Japanese servers, you need a Japanese copy of the game. Luckily, there's a Japanese standalone MGO disc you can buy. From there you can make an account and everything the usual way. I don't believe you need to change your PS3's region.

Also guys, if you're keeping up the MGO Sundays, I might be able to play a bit today. It's been months since I've played though, so I could be a little rusty. Do you guys play with the expansion content? Because I don't have any of them.

[Schwere Viper]

[CubaLibre]

So in conclusion, if we get enough SB people together we won't need to play on the jp servers. But we probably won't.

Thanks for the info, guys. Gotsta finish a couple finals but in a couple days I'll prolly replay MGS4 (to remember how to play it) and get down on this.
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[another god]

Single player is nothing like multiplayer. The single player game doesn't force your hand as much as it does in multiplayer, and you can always escape running & gunning and hiding. Not the case in multi.

Anyways!

Let's get some MGOing on today. US servers.

Some tips!
http://www.metalgear-online.com/mgofaq/index.html

Also, it takes 2 hours to download the multiplayer content (even if you don't want to use the additional content, you have to have the pack), so, get your PS3 downloading.
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interdimensional

[secret character]

Who else is still playing this? And would any of you like to join forces/have a fierce rivalry?
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[LandRoverAttack]

I was playing survival just last night! had a great time. Generally dismayed by the widespread RP exploiting, though. Kind of want JP MGO, but I got to have a good night with the clan so I feel better. Earning RP is much more satisfying, and fun.

I usually just get on for survival/tournaments because that's when I know I'll be able to play with people. But I'll get on other times to play with folks if there is demand!
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[analogos]

I would care about people exploiting RP except:

1.) MGO is so broken already. You have to compromise for a lot of conceptual and technical failings to really take up some samurai honor code here and still take yourself seriously about it.

2.) Modes that allow you to earn RP and modes that don't are effectively two different MGOs. Survival/Tournaments are really hectic. Consistently turning the game on exclusively for those events really burns me out quick.

Except for the fact that they make you take what you do a little more seriously, pretty much everything about the RP modes exemplify the most undermining qualities of the game. A grab bag of 5 minute instances of running around like a headless chicken equipped with an assault rifle doesn't really scream "tactical espionage action" or even vaguely recall the goal of stealth.

I mean, I can get into it sometimes. It's just, like I said. A different game.

3.) 90% of the people with significant amounts of RP were laggers and cheaters and shit. They're keeping honest/middle-of-the-road players from being able to do much beside score their free 50 RWD all night as it is.

4.) KP is gonna catch wind and patch that shit up soon anyway.

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But yeah, as for when you know you'll be able to play with people, JMGO is kind of surprising in that respect. You know how there are like ~3,000 people max playing on the US servers when things are really popping? That's how many people are playing in Japan in the dead of night over there. During the uptimes there's something more like 20,000, especially during Survival. They also have more days/times for Survival anyway, so there's really no shortage of games to be had over there if you're so inclined.

Anyway, gotten hooked back on this stupid game in general lately. Also, Adilegian just got his net back. So yeah, MOAI~ or whoever else, it's probably about time to try and get some SBers to have a go at this once again.

[Schwere Viper]

Anyone know a decent place to get a hold of jMGO? Play-Asia is ridiculous.
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[LandRoverAttack]

I'm kind of inclined to agree with you on RP. I always wanted Automatching to give more RP, as that was my preferred way to pick-up-and-play. It's pretty tough to find a good free game of people your level, and more RP would give people more of an incentive to play automatching. It's not so much about honor as it is incentive. And since automatching doesn't let you party with anyone, it was (at time) generally more even. I guess that's all kinda gone to shit now, until it gets fixed.

I have always enjoyed Survival though, even when I wasn't really serious. Playing with randoms wasn't too bad as long as they had the right mindset (making a good self-deprecating team name helped).

Still, it's probably just me, but dissatisfaction with the system doesn't justify cheating.

Interestingly though, it seems that the real serious MGO folks weren't even around last night, as we went up against a lot more random teams than I had seen in a long time. I guess all the "pros" are too busy farming for RP that they don't even plan on spending. Don't really understand the mindset of some folks.

I do love this game, flawed as it may be.

And Play-asia doesn't seem to have too outrageous of a price, considering current exchange rates and all.
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[Adilegian]

So I am playing this again on the North American servers!

Anyone up for some MGOing? If we get a large enough crowd, we can set up a private room to minimize the presence of assholes.
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[Predator Goose]

My PS3's disc drive recently nuked itself, otherwise I'd be trying my damndest to shove my credit card down Konami's throat again.

[boojiboy7]

I should play more of this. When are you thinking of doing it? Also I am terrible at Metal Gear.

[Schwere Viper]

Anyone still hanging out with the Japanese? I still enjoy hopping on and seeing everyone just enjoying the game, not screaming at each other.
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[boojiboy7]

I can be on tonight, if anyone wants to play. I need to figure out how to purchase things from Konami for this, though.

[another god]

You can purchase the expansions via an exclusive PSN link inside MGO.

Modern Warfare 2 and Uncharted 2 really make me appreciate this game. MGO has a ton of problems, but it's a fucking beautiful thing once it gets going. Survival mode in particular is great.
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[secret character]

I thought I posted something here? Anyways, I recently played again and despite the tsuchinoko rank I wasn't doing half bad. I'd be willing to join in some games with SelectButtoners.
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[analogos]

You guys should hit up #sb when you want to play. I know you're in there sometimes, MOAI. It's too hard to communicate through/around this game well enough to really organize people and get rooms set up otherwise.

So yeah, Adilegian and I are about to play (US servers) and I'm gonna keep irc open in case one of you guys wants to join in tonight.

[boojiboy7]

I would be joining this, except i have to update from 1.0 before i can even play. This is taking a long long time :(.

[Adilegian]

[secret character]

[CubaLibre]

Adilegian is the only person I see still playing MGS4 to this day. It's always so charming.
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[boojiboy7]

Should I pick up the expansions for this? 18 bucks seems a bit steep, but if there are going to be some games going fairly regularly, I think it would be worth it.

[analogos]

You can play all but the newest three maps for free right now. The extra characters are pretty gimmicky/tacky and not particularly worth it if you ask me. Most of them are, anyway. I suppose you could just buy the SCENE pack, which would give you access to those newest three maps and Raiden+Vamp (who are among the more decent extra characters). There'd still be a chunk of games you'd be locked out of, but you'd be able to play on every map and would otherwise not be lacking any content worth losing sleep over. Edit: adilegian says it's chump change. so man up.

I hadn't planned on getting back into MGO too much, but it sounds like Adilegian's back on and it's been a long enough break for me that I'm cool with it. I asked a non-SB friend of mine if he'd like to start playing again as well and he seemed interested. So yeah, even if you did buy the triple pack the time seems to be right enough that we could help you justify it.

[Adilegian]

Damn straight.

I'm going out to dinner for about an hour but will play when I return.
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[boojiboy7]

Well, 18 bucks is not chump change to me right now, but I might as well do it. Do you guys have a clan going or anything like that? Would that make keeping track of shit easier?

Anyhow, yeah, money is a bit tight right now with christmas, and last night a water spill might have killed my keyboard, mouse, and PSOne, as well as some DS games, but I think I can swing it. I hope so anyhow.

[Adilegian]

Analogos and I are about to play now if anyone wants to join.

My MGO char's name is Telegard.
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[Adilegian]

analogos and I are going to play NTSC MGO in about an hour iff'n anyone wants to join.

If you can hop on Skype, too, then double love.
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[analogos]

and now I have a headache. you guys made the right decision.

[Adilegian]

I have today off work. Anyone want to play?
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[smartblue]

just got mgs 4 on my own PS3, downloaded and updated this to play MGO. I can't promise I'm on at good hours, or any good at this as I've never played MGO before, but if anyone sees me on PSN in the dead of night, drop me a message.

PSN: smartblue
MGO: Abdon

[Adilegian]

Survival all day today.
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[BotageL]

Game seems to be experiencing something of an Axe Revival, so, for the record:

PSN ID: Botagel
Character: Botagel
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[BotageL]

fair warning: i plan to be on my ps3 around 11pm est tonight. if anyone else is there we should play some of this.
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