The STICKY

Epic Tomahawks

2010-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

I wonder how many times these guys threw these up in the air to get this effect. Personally I prefer to stick someone in the face with semtex, or the ass with the crossbow.

What Hitler Thinks of No Quickscoping

2010-12-15T16:15:00.000-08:00

This meme never gets old. enjoy!

Stuck on the Beach...

2010-12-15T07:00:00.001-08:00

Sometimes you just get lucky.

Black Ops Player Emblems

2010-12-14T16:30:00.000-08:00

Here are some interesting emblems...the Deadpool logo, Strongbad and Thundercats logo are my creations.

Created with flickr slideshow from softsea.

Black Ops Patch

2010-12-14T07:25:00.000-08:00

Treyarch released a patch last night to update Black Ops.

Major changes are:

- Spawning is improved

- Sniping is tweaked. (Headshots are worth more, scope zoom a little quicker)

- Hardline Pro doesn't let you re-roll non care packages (i.e. sentry guns) plus the chance of getting something better is a little less. (disappointing)

Read all the updates for the new patch:

source: http://www.callofduty.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=73&t=313362

Issues Addressed:

• Resolved several issues with parties getting disbanded unexpectedly.
• Updated handling for UPnP-enabled routers to improve matchmaking conditions where users had strict or moderate NAT types. Also added in-game communications so that all players are aware of their NAT type in the Player Match party lobby.
• Addressed issue that prevented the “Load MP by Default” option from saving when other specific option combinations were set.
• Prevention of exploit that allowed players to keep custom classes and killstreaks after prestige.
• Addressed an issue where Flak Jacket Pro would not always protect against ground fires left by Napalm Strikes.
• Prevention of users losing their killstreak reward when switching classes at the start of a new round in round-based game modes.
• Addressed an issue where the incorrect perks would appear when spectating another player under certain circumstances.
• Added round start explosive delay to China Lake grenade launcher to give it the same round start limitations as other explosives.
• Contracts will now reset when the player Prestiges.
• Prevention of Valkyrie rocket exploding upon release under rare conditions.
• Prevention of Gunship and Chopper Gunner failing to give player full control under rare conditions.
• Prevention of an issue where a player will get teleported outside the map boundaries under very specific circumstances.
• Additional security measures to enhance detection and banning capabilities.

Gameplay Tuning:
• Limit the ability to re-roll supply drops using Hardline Pro to Care Packages only, no other killstreak drops.
• Added a negative influencer to all spawn points to decrease the chances of spawning near an enemy. This will further improve spawning protection on top of previous updates.
• Additional sound mix tuning for Ninja Pro users – increased ranges and volume of enemy footsteps, and removed player footstep sounds on concrete material types.
• Increased headshot multipliers for sniper rifles. Sniper rifles with suppressors equipped will now always be ensured one-shot kill headshots.
• Subtle increase in sniper rifle accuracy when scoping in.
• Added a render delay to the red diamond player indicators that appear when controlling the Gunship, Valkyrie Rocket and Chopper Gunner. When a player first spawns, this will not appear for a period of time.
• Additional minor reductions in knife lunge.

NOT IN THE FACE!

2010-12-13T16:00:00.000-08:00

Screens via http://www.codaddicts.com/

Black Ops Mythbusters

2010-12-13T09:41:00.000-08:00

Take a helicopter down with tomahawk? Watch and learn amigos...and subscribe to defendthehouse's videos while you're there.

Leap over a Missle? YOU BETCHA.

Semtex isn't the only STICKY

2010-12-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

If you can't tell by now, I love sticking semtex to people. (in Call of Duty...of course) I've actually enjoyed this practice since the days of Halo where a well placed plasma grenade filled someone's screen with blue light and then....BOOM. It always makes me guffaw. Well in Black Ops, there is another way to get "stuck". Watch and learn kiddos:

By the way, if you have any funny videos or pictures of you sticking someone or getting stuck, shoot em my way: xj911@yahoo.com.

My favorite thing to do in Black Ops

2010-12-10T16:30:00.000-08:00

Heisman pose! (click for full size)

Front view

Trolling your enemies...and your team mates.

2010-12-10T06:24:00.000-08:00

If you're ever on Jungle and want a good laugh, try throwing a care package in the rice patty, sit back and watch the hilarity ensue. Check the video to see what I mean:

Improving your Game #1 - Maps

2010-12-08T14:28:00.000-08:00

Map of Array (via Call of Duty Wiki)

There are those of us who get where we are going by using a map or gps and plotting out the best route, and then there are those of us who refuse to ask for directions and wander about aimlessly hoping to find our destination. Unfortunately I am of the latter variety I've learned that if you want to improve your game on any FPS (First Person Shooter) one of the best things to do is learn the maps.

I'm not just talking about points on the map, although those are important, but there are lots of things that will help you when trying to rack up kills.

- Learn spawn points. Where your enemy spawns is a great thing to know and although there is no exact science, you can make a "best guess" to where your enemy is going to show up. This will help you not only to get kills, but also importantly to avoid getting killed. The best way to learn spawn points is to pay attention where you spawn at on each map and try to memorize their locations. You can also search online for maps, but I find looking at a map like the one above doesn't quite stick in my memory the same as running it in person.

Array

-Learn "hot routes". Hot routes are places that everyone frequents. Take for instance on the map above, Array. Enemies and friends alike tend to gather in the building and run around the "L" shaped entrance attached to the circle. This is not always the case, but if you pay attention to the routes that people take most often, you can either take them out with a strategically place grenade or claymore, or you can circle around them and flank them from the other side. Also pay attention to where campers hang out most, such as the round building on Array or the sniper tower at the top. (campers just sit in one place and wait for people to shoot)

- Along with learning "hot routes" you should learn alternative routes. This is usually ladders, crates or boxes, or jumps that allow you to reach places that the enemy is usually not guarding, like their backside. For example, there is a few boxes near a window on the north side of the circular building on Array. Climbing up these can get you in the building without hitting one of the well guarded entrances. Also there is a tunnel running underneath the circle and can sometimes get you behind the enemy quickly if they are fighting at the entrance to the L shaped area.

Learning the maps is only a part of being one step ahead of the competition, but in my opinion it's one of the most important ones you can take to being a better player.

Obviously these apply to death matches and mileage may vary for differing game types.

-xj

Hey Everybody!

2010-12-08T09:07:00.001-08:00

If you’re like me, you enjoy a good sandwich and a good beer and a large belly laugh when you stick someone in the face with Semtex on Call of Duty. If you’re also like me, you’re not the greatest Call of Duty player in the world and you want to get better. Well, I enjoy playing Black Ops (and the CoD’s prior) and I’m willing to share my opinions on how I’ve improved and continue to improve my game play. I’m also hoping that others will contribute their opinions on the game and how to improve.

I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts and ideas with all of you out there!

-xj