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Title: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 28, 2009, 07:14:57 AM
GameStop have announced, starting next month, you'll be able to buy a "bundled" version of Gears of War 2, called the "Game of the Year" edition.

It includes the main game along with all post-release DLC, which comes to 19 maps and the bonus singleplayer level Road to Ruin. Well..."include" is such a strong word...you get a download card in the box for it, meaning to access the DLC, you have to get the game home then download it. Really, guys, would it have killed you to put it on the disc?

Regardless, the download token seems to have stopped the game from going Platinum, with the Gears 2 GOTY selling for $40.

I guess it was only a matter of time!

(http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/200768b.jpg)
(http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/bbox/200768b_lback.jpg)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 28, 2009, 07:26:02 AM
lol, you'd be so pissed off if you bought it and didn't have LIVE. Always read the label.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 28, 2009, 10:41:24 AM
Really, guys, would it have killed you to put it on the disc?

They're on to me.   :o

A lot of my local friends are not huge videogame enthusiasts, and are not willing to buy DLC.  So I like to buy 'bundled' games on disc so I can let them borrow it.  I did this for Oblivion, the first Gears, and plan on doing the same for Fallout and GTA4.

I guess it looks like Gears 2 GOTY isn't getting any love from Mr. Neato.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 31, 2009, 10:50:30 AM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: xnightcrawlerxx on August 31, 2009, 11:07:41 AM
Plus, in Horde, matches default to Hardcore difficulty, with every tenth wave populated entirely by Sires.



that sh*t's gonna be awesome.

 i just bought the orange box, but forget it. im playing gears all weekend
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 31, 2009, 11:12:37 AM
Plus, in Horde, matches default to Hardcore difficulty, with every tenth wave populated entirely by Sires.



that sh*t's gonna be awesome.

 i just bought the orange box, but forget it. im playing gears all weekend

sounds like a plan
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: xnightcrawlerxx on August 31, 2009, 11:32:25 AM
every tenth wave populated entirely by Sires.



now TJ will actually be able to kill something with that chainsaw


on a side note: im finally a full member. only took me 2 yrs  ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 31, 2009, 11:51:55 AM
on a side note: im finally a full member. only took me 2 yrs  ;)

Congrats.   :D

I want some Double XP too.  I don't think I'm good enough, but I would also like to give public multiplayer a go for that sweet sweet 500 bonus.   ;D


Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 12, 2009, 07:51:08 AM
taken from the official Gears forums, posted by Rod Fergusson

OFFICIAL: TU5 is on it's way soon.
Hey all,

As I'm sure most of you are aware, there's been a rash of cheating going on and it looks like it's due to a security vulnerability that was introduced in the previous title update. We've fixed the problem and are working hard to get the latest title update with the fix tested and certified.

Beyond the hacking fix, there will also be some other awesome improvements and fixes in TU5. As an example, we've fixed "sticky walk", we've fixed the Subway exploit and we've added the ability to see friendly planted grenades in Tac/Com.

I'm sorry for those of you that have been affected by cheaters and we'll be doing everything we can to rectify it.

Thanks,

Rod.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on October 12, 2009, 04:18:26 PM
ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on October 18, 2009, 08:30:11 AM
ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!!!!

Too right public sucks!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 18, 2009, 08:35:56 AM
ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!!!!

Too right public sucks!!

I agree, it's alright if 5 of us are playing Public as at least we can still have a laugh, last Friday was a good example, i don't mind it then but when you play with randoms it's mostly damn annoying.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 23, 2009, 04:34:32 PM
Gears of War 2 TU5 passes cert; Epic passes along list of fixes

Epic's latest list of fixes to Gears of War 2's online multiplayer aims to satisfy what seems to be an ever-growing community of dissatisfied gamers.

The new Title Update (#5) reverts the roadie-run camera back to its state in the first Gears of War and fixes an exploit where "a player could modify the game's behavior due to a security vulnerability introduced in an earlier title update." The update also kills the ability to use turbo controllers with the game -- something folks have been using to increase their rate of fire -- and turns off the ability to mantle the shield in competitive multiplayer matches, eradicating the ability to escape the map or glitch certain pieces of geometry.

The fixes sound all well and good, but is it enough to bring folks back to the game and satisfy those still playing with a chip on their massive, hulkish shoulders? We'll all find out when the update goes live, which Epic's Rod Fergusson says could happen as early as today or Monday.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on October 24, 2009, 05:15:17 AM
I think i'm getting quite good at Gears, i'll soon be as good as Dark (maybe)... but it's hard to tell if i'm any good if i have to fight against people who can shoot while rolling, can down me in a short burst of the locust gun and like last night shotgun me into death from 10ft away.

I do like playing when it's against randoms who don't cheat and are easy to beatm, or was that the AI i can't remember.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 24, 2009, 09:18:47 AM
a little more info on the title update

This update has passed certification and as of 2am Monday 26th Oct it will be live.

EPIC trying to patch up lot's of exploits to make gears what it should be yet again!

Gears of War 2 Title Update 5 Detailed Release Notes

The following fixes and improvements are included in Title Update 5.

Improvements


Title Update 5 makes these new improvements:

    * Adds the ability to view friendly-planted grenades in Tac/Com.
    * Removes the cringe caused when a smoke grenade forces a player to drop a meatshield.
    * Adds bonus points to the winning leader's score in the Guardian game mode if the leader successfully survives the winning round.
    * Changes the postmatch Invite button to only invite former teammates, so a player can create parties more easily instead of trying to create a Private Match that includes both teams from the former match.
    * Returns the roadie-run camera movements to the way they were in Gears of War 1 by decreasing the dampening values.

Exploit Fixes


Title Update 5 fixes these possible exploits, where under certain circumstances:

    * A player could modify the game's behavior due to a security vulnerability introduced in an earlier title update.
    * A player could use a turbo controller to artificially maximize their rate of fire.
    * A player could mantle a planted shield in competitive multiplayer to hide inside geometry or to travel outside of the map. The ability to mantle shields was removed in competitive multiplayer but remains in Horde and Campaign.

Title Update 5 also fixes a number of other, lesser-known exploits.

General Fixes


Title Update 5 fixes these other issues as well:

    * An issue that contributed to the "sticky walk" problem, where a player's avatar could stutter after the player picks up a weapon.
    * An issue that could prevent players from hearing the "boom" telegraph from Boomers.
    * An issue that could cause looping audio to continue playing after the player who triggered that sound is killed.
    * An issue that could cause multiple names to be highlighted yellow on the scoreboard instead of the name of the player viewing the scoreboard.
    * An issue that prevented the game from granting the earned experience points from the fiftieth wave of Horde.
    * An issue that caused players at level 100 to see the "congratulations" message after every match.

Title Update 5 also made additional small bug fixes.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on October 24, 2009, 10:00:04 AM
 * Adds bonus points to the winning leader's score in the Guardian game mode if the leader successfully survives the winning round.

Good, sometimes you hide as a leader and get like 2 kills which means very little points and exp.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on October 25, 2009, 03:36:50 AM
Or in my case, just hide as the leader and have Dark protect me!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2009, 06:11:39 AM
"All Hollows' Eve" Double XP Event - 10/30 to 11/2

To celebrate Halloween and the release of Title Update 5, we figured it was time for another double XP event weekend.

Of course that means starting on the morning of Oct 30th you will recieve double XP in competitive multiplayer and Horde as well as a team winning bonus.

Beyond that though we wanted to mess with the waves in Horde to try and make it appropriately "scary" for Halloween. So while Butchers seemed on target for the theme, they didn't provide enough umph to make it scary. So we thought, what if any of the many Boomers could attack on any wave and when possible, a full Boomer squad consisting of Grinders, Butchers, Flame Boomers and regular Boomshot Boomers could appear and attack all at once. And of course waves 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 would be nothing but wave after wave of Boomers. Sounds scary and fun to me!

For those of you scoring from home, you may notice that I didn't mention the Maulers (aka the Boomers with exploding flail and shield). That's because for this event we're pulling them out. We figured what is the fun of having a massive Boomer onslaught when you can just plant a shield to block them off. So unless the shield is part of the map, you're on your own!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on October 27, 2009, 06:16:54 AM
Awesome, gonna make 25 this weekend me thinks.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2009, 06:20:10 AM
Hopefully i'll get to Level 40 this weekend, then that damn Memorial Horde achievement will unlock.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on October 27, 2009, 06:21:42 AM
I need waves 1-20 on Sanctuary for an achievement.
and 1-50 on a Snowblind still.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2009, 06:34:16 AM
I need waves 1-20 on Sanctuary for an achievement.
and 1-50 on a Snowblind still.

We'll have to try them over the weekend then if you want?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on October 27, 2009, 06:34:42 AM
Double XP yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!
Count me in :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on October 27, 2009, 06:42:59 AM
Gears 2 on Friday night then?  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2009, 06:47:39 AM
Gears 2 on Friday night then?  ;D

Sounds good to me mate, it'll have to be Public or Horde though.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: reaper79666 on October 27, 2009, 07:08:20 AM
Im up for horde love that plus my chance to get passed level 12 woo hoo
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2009, 07:38:12 AM
Im up for horde love that plus my chance to get passed level 12 woo hoo

Good man, are you missing any Horde achievements?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: reaper79666 on October 27, 2009, 07:41:18 AM
All of em proberly lol i dont do any of them on any game lol but if it means we play horde yeah need help with that and oh yeah this one to lol
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on October 27, 2009, 07:49:54 AM
I'm on level 34 at the moment, if we play Horde friday night I might get up to level 35!!!  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on October 27, 2009, 02:44:49 PM
I'll be there, Don't mind what we play, Will be happy to help with any achievments anybody needs.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: AchyHippo on October 28, 2009, 01:37:38 PM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2009, 02:25:59 PM
Already posted this in the Gears 2 Double XP thread though it doesn't have the cool title like yours  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on October 29, 2009, 03:30:26 PM
I'm probably going to be passed out in a gutter all weekend.

HOORAY FOR HALLOWEEN!

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: xnightcrawlerxx on October 29, 2009, 05:55:00 PM
my plan is to pretend that im not home and play borderlands all night
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 29, 2009, 08:23:48 PM
I'm probably going to be passed out in a gutter all weekend.

HOORAY FOR HALLOWEEN!



Sounds good, it's my birthday on Sunday so theres a good chance i'll be passed out somewhere too  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 06, 2009, 03:06:15 AM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 06, 2009, 03:07:14 AM
LINK (http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/Templates/Secondary.aspx?id=1816) in case you don't believe me  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 06, 2009, 03:54:53 AM
Gears 2 tonight Crak?  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 06, 2009, 05:02:13 AM
Don't forget me :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 06, 2009, 05:03:40 AM
I thought you were playing RSV2?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on November 06, 2009, 09:52:11 AM
I want to play Gears
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 06, 2009, 09:55:30 AM
The triple XP is already on. Good old Epic, I won't let a bad word be said about them ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Lukehi on November 06, 2009, 11:55:15 AM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 06, 2009, 01:29:36 PM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: AchyHippo on November 06, 2009, 10:46:29 PM
The triple XP is already on. Good old Epic, I won't let a bad word be said about them ;)

I can say plenty of bad things about epic :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on November 07, 2009, 02:57:44 AM
Games till sh*t though no matter how much gloss they throw at it!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 07, 2009, 05:00:19 AM
meh! it is, but it's the only game we're guaranteed everyone will play along with CoD4 and maybe Halo.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 07, 2009, 09:55:30 AM
Games till sh*t though no matter how much gloss they throw at it!

Sorry Sarge, I just don't get what's not to like about it as a Shooter. Guns, explosions, aliens and most importantly chainsaws, it's pretty much got it all as far as I am concerned  :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: xnightcrawlerxx on November 07, 2009, 12:29:01 PM


I can say plenty of bad things about epic :D

would you say that they are EPIC FAIL....hehe. see what i did there


and i would agree gears 2 blows after a while. the 1st one was much better
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 07, 2009, 12:32:35 PM


I can say plenty of bad things about epic :D

would you say that they are EPIC FAIL....hehe. see what i did there


and i would agree gears 2 blows after a while. the 1st one was much better

i agree
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on November 08, 2009, 09:41:22 AM
Games till sh*t though no matter how much gloss they throw at it!

Sorry Sarge, I just don't get what's not to like about it as a Shooter. Guns, explosions, aliens and most importantly chainsaws, it's pretty much got it all as far as I am concerned  :D

My main gripe is the fact that,now I know this happens a lot,I'm shooting the sh*t out of some guy and they can then turn around and kill me with one blast of a shotgun! Ridiculous! It just pisses me off that you unload a whole clip into someone and they just don't die.I just like my games a bit more realistic.
I'm also sorry that I don't like a game.Can't help it.I'm not the only one funny enough.Afterall,I still join in and play with you guys for the laugh and chat.
Isn't that what it's all about?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: reaper79666 on November 08, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
It used to be about fun but when the only game everyone would turn up became gow 2 it stopped being fun.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 08, 2009, 11:37:01 AM
It's still about fun for me, if it wasn't then i wouldn't even turn up on games nights.  I'll play anything as long as it's with people off here.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 08, 2009, 12:09:43 PM
Games till sh*t though no matter how much gloss they throw at it!

Sorry Sarge, I just don't get what's not to like about it as a Shooter. Guns, explosions, aliens and most importantly chainsaws, it's pretty much got it all as far as I am concerned  :D

My main gripe is the fact that,now I know this happens a lot,I'm shooting the sh*t out of some guy and they can then turn around and kill me with one blast of a shotgun! Ridiculous! It just pisses me off that you unload a whole clip into someone and they just don't die.I just like my games a bit more realistic.
I'm also sorry that I don't like a game.Can't help it.I'm not the only one funny enough.Afterall,I still join in and play with you guys for the laugh and chat.
Isn't that what it's all about?

You don't like Gears, that's fair enough, everyone's entitled to their opinion, there's loads of games that I don't like.

I agree entirely about the laugh and chat, I like the banter. I don't mind the p*ss being taken out of me when it's with people who don't take their gaming seriously. I admit I got slightly annoyed with your whinging at the start of every round of Warzone (the first game we played that lasted 9 rounds) but looking back at it I can see how it can be annoying when you die and then have to wait for everyone else to die without re-spawning. I guess I'm just used to it, LOL.

It used to be about fun but when the only game everyone would turn up became gow 2 it stopped being fun.

Reaper, surely the point is that the majority of people enjoy Gears on here, and also that it appears it's the one game everyone (except Luke)  owns so it's the game we can get the most people playing on a Friday night for the banter etc. I'm sorry you're not finding it fun, perhaps with the imminent release of MW2 that'll takeover from Gears 2 as the main game of choice.

Marty
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 08, 2009, 03:18:08 PM
I turn up for everything on a Friday. But if you look at the people who were gonna turn up for RSV2 (Sarge, Triv and Me) and then look at who turned up for Gears 2, a full 10 with people who often play opting out like reaper and Red and you see why we play Gears more than anything else.

The only other 2 games that get that much of a turn out are CoD4 and Halo 3. L4D usually gets 6-8 people and TF got 7 when we played.

Modern Warfare 2 though. Gonna kill you all deaded Friday.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on November 08, 2009, 06:02:33 PM
Well Reaper maybe MW2 will be more your thing :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on November 09, 2009, 02:05:05 AM
One thing you nead to understand JT,my whinging is all in jest! As it was obviously winding you up,the more I was going to do it.
Alright,I don't like gears,it's well documented and as I've said before,I only play with you guys for fun.I don't care what we play because recently I havn't had much chance to play on Friday's because of one thing or another so for me it's a way of release.
I'm sorry I upset you in anyway,but come on,laugh! Not only that,But when we played the river map,I was owning you.Is that what pissed you off?  :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 09, 2009, 02:32:52 AM
Hey Sarge. I never worry about people "owning me" because I'm not that good a player, it happens all the time. I play the game for a laugh too, but the bit that wound me up (I wouldn't say I was pissed off, just annoyed) was moaning about the no re-spawnings during Warzone. I only had the game on the standard settings (first to win 5 rounds), and we usually start with Warzone. Had I known you'd have hated it that much we could have gone straight to Guardian. No worries, honestly. I'm over it, life's too short  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on November 09, 2009, 02:49:40 AM
I don't hate it,please read my previous post.I was doing it deliberately.For a laugh? Huh? Just trying to be me.It's my sense of humour.Sorry.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: reaper79666 on November 09, 2009, 03:53:23 AM
i dont hate it either its a good game just not that good and as for mw2 tj not sure im gonna get it i dont have the money. i hope to get it but wont be till after christams
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: RedMaster11 on November 09, 2009, 04:02:21 AM
Some people may find this hard to believe, but I've become a little bored of Gears 2, that's why I haven't been showing up for games. It was great for a time, but I just don't feel the urge to play any more, even with triple xp.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 09, 2009, 04:07:21 AM
I don't hate it,please read my previous post.I was doing it deliberately.For a laugh? Huh? Just trying to be me.It's my sense of humour.Sorry.

Perhaps hated was the wrong word, but as you said in one of your earlier posts, you don't like it, so I thought that was why you were moaning. I've only played online with you once before so I obviously mis-interpreted your sense of humour, sorry about that. Anyway, not to worry, I still enjoyed the game on Friday, always do with Gears  :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on November 09, 2009, 04:45:16 AM
Well I am getting a bit annoyed to be honest.
Why is it when we play other games like you all asked no one turns up?
 We have played other games  recently and alot of the time no one turns up, or you dont bother to say on the forums what you want.


I think Modern Warfare 2 will help as we will all play that but I have come to the conclusion that there is no please in some people

I dont mean to be rude  and I dont want to lose any members  but everytime I try to sort out and make people happy its just ignored. I try to help and people either dont respond to messages or dont reply with any conviction.
I want you all to be happy and for it to be fun  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: RedMaster11 on November 09, 2009, 05:05:50 AM
TJ, I think you're fighting a losing battle trying to keep everyone happy. Personally the only MP games I have are Gears 1 and 2, it's noones fault that I'm bored of them, and I'm not sulking about missing game nights. I don't have the money to buy other MP games and I won't be getting MW2, but that's no problem for me. If it's a problem for anyone else that I'm not playing online then I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: reaper79666 on November 09, 2009, 05:09:22 AM
i agree you cant please everyone tj. and if the majority want to play something then its played if you dont like dont play simple really.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on November 09, 2009, 05:11:23 AM
But we could always split into groups...yet no one does and then complains the day after
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on November 09, 2009, 06:23:52 AM
Anyway thats my rant over :) Modern Warfare 2 will take over Gears 2 for a while.
So I apologise for getting angry but I feel so much better now
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: reaper79666 on November 09, 2009, 06:38:31 AM
thats the main thing
 ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 09, 2009, 01:49:59 PM
Anyway thats my rant over :) Modern Warfare 2 will take over Gears 2 for a while.
So I apologise for getting angry but I feel so much better now

not in my house it won't  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 09, 2009, 02:19:47 PM
Nor mine  :D

Addendum: Well it might do for about 3 days!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 09, 2009, 03:30:05 PM
We should play some fecking Halo 3, people turn up for that.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on November 10, 2009, 02:12:00 AM
Well,as I said I'd host RSV 2,and looking forward to it on Friday,I waited for people to join etc.As usual,everone was in gears mode.
Sambo messaged me about playing some battlefield which we will play sometime soon hopefully,but even he said he promised the others to play gears.
I made an effort to play and only Knikki was bothered about playing RSV2.
Therefore,I succumbed and just joined in with the rest of you because I was fighting a losing battle.
Thanks guys.
The rest as they say is history.
Baa
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 10, 2009, 05:08:32 AM
when i looked you and Knikki were playing two different modes, i thought you were setting up, so i thought i'd play some ODST until you messaged me, next thing i get 'Sarge wants to play Gears of War 2' .... i literally shat myself with laughter!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on November 10, 2009, 03:33:12 PM
Wondered what the smell was!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 24, 2009, 07:20:22 AM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on December 24, 2009, 08:21:25 AM
6x exp in Submission, no ones ever gonna capture the flag >_< idiots!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 24, 2009, 08:30:00 AM
true, good chance to level up though  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on December 24, 2009, 09:01:38 AM
if you don't mind playing an hour long game  :-\
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on December 24, 2009, 09:45:12 AM
awesome.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 24, 2009, 10:57:30 AM
awesome.

I knew you'd like this thread  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on December 24, 2009, 11:25:41 AM
Woohoo!!!

 ;D

Can't believe I missed the chainsaw one though!!! >:(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 24, 2009, 11:27:31 AM
Woohoo!!!

 ;D

Can't believe I missed the chainsaw one though!!! >:(

law of the sod my friend  :)
i'm having a blast now but it's taking ages to find a match, instant melee kills should be fun!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on December 24, 2009, 11:31:48 AM
I'm off to my parents in an hour, may come and join you for half an hour.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 24, 2009, 12:16:25 PM
Just had a quick 2 matches on Guardian, first match on Blood Drive, I finished with 18 Kills & 0 Deaths, first time i've even not died in a Public Match I think, got just over 9000 XP for that match  ;D
Instant melee downs are fun  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Kyuubi on December 27, 2009, 05:30:11 AM
A very nice add by them I think.....still won't make me any good at it though so staying away  :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on December 27, 2009, 09:51:06 AM
I reached level 49 this afternoon, one more level to go for 100G  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on January 30, 2010, 05:54:10 PM
To celebrate the giving of flowers, chocolates and cards to your loved ones, Epic Games have decided to award all Gears of War 2 players with bonus XP for shooting, beating and killing each other. How sweet.

Continuing the trend of a Gears of War 2 Event for pretty much all major holidays, "Epic, will you be my Valentine?" is the name of the latest event currently in planning stages on the Gears of War 2 Forums.

Whilst the date is still being decided between three days and an entire week, the changes to gameplay have just recently been decided. The event will take place sometime between the 8th-14th February and will see the following alterations:

* Revives are worth double points in all game modes.
* Horde mode rewards double XP for each completed wave.
* Wingman mode rewards double the normal XP.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 30, 2010, 07:23:00 PM
Getting a little bored of all this Double XP stuff that Epic keep doing, about time they started some Gears 3 teasing  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 02, 2010, 05:52:33 AM
Epic Games president Mike Capps is already teasing some kind of new announcement at E3. Speaking to VentureBeat at the Interactive Achievement Awards, Capps responded to a question about possible new games by saying that "We might have a new one coming. I think E3 is going to be really exciting for fans of Epic." You can see him make this statement on video below.

It might have a new one coming? Shouldn't he know? What kind of company doesn't keep its own president in the loop? Oh, we get it. He's being coy. So what's this new game? It could be the "Shooter from Epic TBA" listed in EA's schedule for early 2011. Which could be People Can Fly's "Bulletstorm." We suppose "fans of Epic" would be happiest with a sequel to one of the company's franchises, so a new Unreal, Gears of War or even Shadow Complex is always a possibility.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo8tOpJIj4g
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on March 02, 2010, 06:28:38 AM
Unreal 4 please, none of that Gears sh*t, i'm still playing 2 thanks!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on March 02, 2010, 07:54:19 AM
my money is on a shadow complex sequel.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2010, 11:06:36 AM
Jazz Jackrabbit 3   :D

(http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f0/Jazz_Jackrabbit_2.PNG/256px-Jazz_Jackrabbit_2.PNG)



But seriously ... it's probably their 'People Can Fly' collaboration.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 02, 2010, 06:51:47 PM
I'll be surprised if Gears 3 isn't teased at E3, even if it's just to say that it won't be released this year, there will be some kind of Gears 3 news at E3 of that I am sure, maybe, perhaps  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 16, 2010, 06:36:44 AM
E3 will be "really exciting" for Epic fans

Epic Games doesn't have anything to release this year, but may have something exciting to tell us all about at E3.

That's according to a combination of vice president Mark Rein and president Mike Capps giving separate interviews at GDC and DICE in the past few weeks.

"We don't have any games coming out in 2010, so from a games standpoint, it's more about our customers' games, right?" Rein told G4TV before banging on about people using Unreal Engine 3. Bless.

Meanwhile, president Mike Capps was speaking to VentureBeat (thanks Joystiq) when he said: "We might have a new one coming. I think E3 is going to be really exciting for fans of Epic."

Epic's last homegrown release was Gears of War 2 in 2008. Epic satellite studio Chair Entertainment also put out Shadow Complex last August.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on March 16, 2010, 06:49:47 AM
i think they're gonna announce 3 games ... Gears 3, Shadow Complex 2 and 'that other' shooter
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 16, 2010, 07:04:54 AM
i think they're gonna announce 3 games ... Gears 3, Shadow Complex 2 and 'that other' shooter

I'd be happy with that, Gears 3 will be announced for sometime in 2011, sadly not 2010 but there you go and hopefully they might show something from it too to keep us happy.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on March 16, 2010, 07:09:52 AM
Gears 3, woohoo!  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: RedMaster11 on March 16, 2010, 07:33:32 AM
Gears 3, woohoo!  ;D

Another game you can be sh*t at JT!  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on March 16, 2010, 07:49:21 AM
Yep!  :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 05, 2010, 06:56:52 AM
Gears of War director to debut new game on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/12/cliffybtiresa.jpg)

It must be warming up outside the epic Games HQ in North Carolina, because Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski  is gearing up to debut his latest game. The news comes from none other than Late Night host (and friend of games) Jimmy Fallon, who's tweeted that, "Game designer Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) debuts his new game on Late Night next Thur. Set your TiVos! And your Xboxes."

If, like us, you're already grabbing your remote to do just that, Late Night airs on NBC at 12:35/11:35C and Mr. Fallon is specifically referring to the show that will air the night of Thursday, April 8 (or very early Friday, April 9 depending where you live). Any guesses that don't rhyme with "deers and boars tree?"
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 08, 2010, 05:11:03 AM
CliffyB reveal delayed until Monday News

Epic's Cliff Bleszinski has got some big news to share - but looks like we won't find out what it is until next week.

US TV presenter Jimmy Fallon previously Tweeted that Bleszinksi would be appearing on his show tonight to debut his latest project.

But Fallon has since offered an update: "Attn gamers: Cliff Bleszinski has rescheduled to MONDAY 4/12 to unveil his sick new game."

Bleszinski confirmed the news on his own Twitter page, stating, "We wanted to take a couple more days to polish what we're showing. Sorry all, appreciate your patience!"

He added, "Unfortunately, 11th hour decisions do happen in entertainment. (You'll like what you see.)"

So what will we see? Gears of War 3? Shadow Complex 2? Unicorns coming out of his ass? (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/cliff-bleszinski-and-kudo-tsunoda-interview) Exciting times.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on April 08, 2010, 09:29:12 AM
I'd appreciate a Jazz Jackrabbit sequel.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on April 08, 2010, 09:55:04 AM
I'd appreciate a Jazz Jackrabbit sequel.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/ka3epd.jpg)

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 13, 2010, 07:52:35 AM
Don't wanna start a new topic for this but Title Update 6 is very close for Gears 2.

http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=728383

One of the changes i've just noticed is that it now says "Playing Ranked Guardian on Jacinto" as opposed to "Public" and people on the Gears forums are saying that it could mean that Player matches from Gears 1 will be returning.

I'll keep an eye out for the list once it's posted.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 13, 2010, 11:03:28 AM
Another topic on the Gears forums mentions the lack of EXP in Horde and that maybe Epic could change it in the next update, 92% of around 750 voters would welcome the change.

The change would be to reward players for surviving consecutive waves, so if you survive all 50 Waves on Normal without dying, instead of getting 3750 exp at 75 per Wave (the original exp value) you'd end up with nearly 27,000 exp.  Obviously theres more exp rewarded now so i'm guessing somewhere in the thread the new values will be posted, sounds like a good idea to me.

http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=687116
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 18, 2010, 04:43:30 AM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 18, 2010, 04:49:46 AM
So map cycles are back from Gears 1 for Social matches & XP can be gained from them too which is cool, probably won't earn as much from them as from Ranked but still a good thing.  The update will apparantly be released early next week.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on May 18, 2010, 05:21:38 AM

    * Changes the Guardian game type to select the leader based upon XP level (highest to lowest).

Means Dark will be Leader first :P as usual
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 18, 2010, 05:26:14 AM

    * Changes the Guardian game type to select the leader based upon XP level (highest to lowest).

Means Dark will be Leader first :P as usual

Some things just never change  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on May 18, 2010, 12:28:19 PM
So map cycles are back from Gears 1 for Social matches & XP can be gained from them too which is cool, probably won't earn as much from them as from Ranked but still a good thing.  The update will apparantly be released early next week.
It should speed up the exp if you think about it. No more spending half the evening matchmaking
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Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on May 18, 2010, 12:50:04 PM
Thay can't fix it from being sh*t though can they?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 18, 2010, 01:30:04 PM
Thay can't fix it from being sh*t though can they?

It's never been sh*t mate, second best MP game on the 360, though you knew I was gonna say that.  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on May 18, 2010, 03:57:42 PM
General Fixes
Title Update 6 fixes these other issues as well:

    * An issue that could cause your profile to be overwritten, erasing XP level, and achievement progress.


Bit late now isn't it? This should have been fixed 6 months ago!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on May 20, 2010, 04:56:24 AM
General Fixes
Title Update 6 fixes these other issues as well:

    * An issue that could cause your profile to be overwritten, erasing XP level, and achievement progress.


Bit late now isn't it? This should have been fixed 6 months ago!!!


Lots of people have had this happen to them, including me *sad face* ..... and Dark has had it happen about 372 times ><
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 20, 2010, 05:08:48 AM
I thought it had happened to me as all my stats had been reset on the Gears site but luckily my Rank was still there.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 21, 2010, 05:38:05 AM
CliffyB: 'Gears of War 2's online was bumpy'
Honest admission from the Gears of War chief that online could have been much better.

Cliff Bleszinski, design director for the Gears of War series, has told CVG that Gears of War 2's "online was bumpy".

Gears of War 2 is notorious for its poor online implementation on launch day, with slow match-making times, laggy games and weapon imbalance all angering a fanbase that had been built up with the original's successful multiplayer.

"We've always had a tradition of supporting our products as well as a continued culture of ongoing learning," said Bleszinski, talking about the planned sixth title update.

"The launch of Gears 2's online was bumpy. Over the last while we've continued to tweak and refine that experience through regular title updates that not only improve the online performance and matchmaking times but also tune the game and weapon balance. Many of those game tweaks have come from our design team interacting with our fans on the official Epic forums."

Still no word on when the update is due but there's no denying the online modes now are in far, far better shape than when the game originally launched. However, judging by comments around the office, it still hasn't quite shaken off its poor rep - and that's something that is unlikely to change until Gears of War 3 hits shelves, we reckon...
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Astrex on May 21, 2010, 06:17:37 AM
So map cycles are back from Gears 1 for Social matches & XP can be gained from them too which is cool, probably won't earn as much from them as from Ranked but still a good thing.  The update will apparantly be released early next week.
It should speed up the exp if you think about it. No more spending half the evening matchmaking
(http://openbytes.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/thumbs-up.jpg)

That's a very long thumb!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 25, 2010, 05:53:33 PM
TU6 will be released from 10am tomorrow morning   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 26, 2010, 11:25:13 AM
TU6 is Live & Triple XP is incoming

After some brief teasers from CliffyB and company, we can report that the new Gears Of War 2 title update is live, and features a brand new mode for matchmaking known as Social Matches.

Players will now be able to drop in and out of games without disruptions, even Horde. It's available to anyone who has already got all four map packs, available to download in one chunk for 800MSP.

Here's the PR.

Social matchmaking update accompanies price drop of "All Fronts Collection" content pack along with Triple Experience Weekend kicking off on Xbox LIVE

LONDON - 26 May 2010 - Starting today, Title Update 6 gives a new reason for "Gears of War" fans to load up their Lancers and rev their chainsaws. The title update, available today on Xbox LIVE, introduces a new public multiplayer match feature called Social Matches that allows you to jump in or out of games without disruptions, including Horde mode matches. Social matchmaking also lets your party join a match already in progress or start a new match if there are no suitable matches to be found.

Social matching is open to anyone who owns all four downloadable map packs, available as a single download by purchasing the "All Fronts Collection," now at the new discounted price of 800 Microsoft Points. Those looking for specific map packs to round out their collection will also find individual map packs on Xbox LIVE Marketplace at a new lower price as well.

To celebrate the new title update, Epic and Microsoft have also announced a Triple Experience Weekend on Xbox LIVE. Starting tomorrow, Thursday 27 May, at 2PM GMT, fans can earn triple experience in any "Gears of War 2" multiplayer mode on Xbox LIVE. The Triple XP weekend will run until Tuesday 1 June at 2PM GMT.

In addition, the title update includes a host of general fixes, improvements, and balancing changes which are available to all players. Visit http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/tu6.htm for a complete list of Title Update 6 changes.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on May 26, 2010, 02:33:56 PM
Great, Triple Experience Weekend in the one weekend when I don't think i'm going to get on my Xbox. :-[. I even have Monday off work and I still won't be able to get on my Xbox.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on May 26, 2010, 06:03:37 PM
Great, Triple Experience Weekend in the one weekend when I don't think i'm going to get on my Xbox. :-[. I even have Monday off work and I still won't be able to get on my Xbox.

i feel your pain. I don't even HAVE an xbox at the moment, and it looks like my new one won't arrive until tuesday. just in time for THE END of the triple xp bonanza.  :'(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on May 27, 2010, 02:10:27 AM
I'm gutted for you both.I have my xbox all up and running as well as Charlie's Elite,but as for triple xp? Could'nt give a toss! 8)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on May 27, 2010, 07:46:03 AM
Tried some social matches last night, if you don't find a match straightaway you get lumbered against a full team of bloody bots, but you still get xp so you can get loads of easy kills before other people join.  The map cycling from Gears 1 Player matches makes a welcome return too, Ranked is still better imo though.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 10, 2010, 05:09:25 AM
Epic Games is running a 6x XP week for Gears of War 2 during E3.

That's according to producer Rod Fergusson, who tweeted the news last night.

"It's official, we're going with 6x XP for the week of E3. So that's 3 times the current double XP," he explained using advanced maths.

"It will run from June 14th @ 9AM EDT till June 21st @ 9 AM EDT." 9am EDT is 2pm BST as far as we can remember.

Epic is showing off Gears of War 3 at E3 next week, so do remember to take a few minutes out from kerb-stomping your friends to check in on that.


Woo hoo  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: RedMaster11 on June 10, 2010, 05:11:39 AM
So 6x XP is 3 times the current double XP? sh*t, I'm glad he clarified that.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 10, 2010, 05:16:35 AM
shame it's not 6 x double xp .... i think my net might go off this week so i'll miss out, i could have got to lvl 50 too.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on June 10, 2010, 06:15:49 AM
shame it's not 6 x double xp .... i think my net might go off this week so i'll miss out, i could have got to lvl 50 too.
Don't worry I will recover your gamertag and get you to level 100 :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 10, 2010, 06:26:47 AM
shame it's not 6 x double xp .... i think my net might go off this week so i'll miss out, i could have got to lvl 50 too.
Don't worry I will recover your gamertag and get you to level 100 :P

remember to impersonate me as your playing by shouting PEW PEW and swearing at Americans at 4am.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: RedMaster11 on June 10, 2010, 06:41:02 AM
shame it's not 6 x double xp .... i think my net might go off this week so i'll miss out, i could have got to lvl 50 too.
Don't worry I will recover your gamertag and get you to level 100 :P

remember to impersonate me as your playing by shouting PEW PEW and swearing at Americans at 4am.

And by killing me....... a lot.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 10, 2010, 11:19:20 AM
shame it's not 6 x double xp .... i think my net might go off this week so i'll miss out, i could have got to lvl 50 too.
Don't worry I will recover your gamertag and get you to level 100 :P

Good luck with that, Level 83 is still only half way to 100 in combined experience
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 10, 2010, 11:22:52 AM
i'm sure she was just kidding, TaJa will stop at 99 and let me have all the glory of getting my wings.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 10, 2010, 11:29:19 AM
i'm sure she was just kidding, TaJa will stop at 99 and let me have all the glory of getting my wings.

What level are you at currently?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on June 10, 2010, 12:24:03 PM
Yippee,can't wait. ::)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 10, 2010, 03:08:57 PM
i'm sure she was just kidding, TaJa will stop at 99 and let me have all the glory of getting my wings.

What level are you at currently?

31 or 32
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 10, 2010, 03:10:34 PM
i'm sure she was just kidding, TaJa will stop at 99 and let me have all the glory of getting my wings.

What level are you at currently?

31 or 32

I'm 57 or 58, gonna have to abuse 6x XP thats for sure, even if it's just Insane Horde.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on June 10, 2010, 06:21:53 PM
I'm not sure I can be bothered with this, rather watch the footie all week :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 10, 2010, 06:30:58 PM
I'm not sure I can be bothered with this, rather watch the footie all week :)

just go online after all the 7:30pm games, get a couple of hours in each night & you should easily level up a few times, thats what i'm gonna do  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Quintillus on June 10, 2010, 09:26:12 PM

I'm not sure I can be bothered with this, rather watch the footie all week :)

I agree , have been turning the living room into an England Shrine for the past two days.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: TaraJayne on June 11, 2010, 05:04:38 AM
I'm not sure I can be bothered with this, rather watch the footie all week :)
Me too
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 11, 2010, 05:19:15 AM
I'll just play from around 9:30pm every night, which is around the time I go on anyway, that way i can see all the games and still get my Gears fix, no way i'm missing out on easy XP.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 28, 2010, 05:34:19 AM
Starting July 1 and running through July 6, Epic will be hosting yet another event over Gears of War 2. This time around the XP is getting even higher as you will now receive eight times the amount of XP that you would have when the game launched, which is four times the current XP, which has remained double for months now. In case you hadnt figured it out yet, the event is to celebrate the Fourth of July, and starts on Canada Day just for the heck of it. However, there will also be special Horde settings too, waves one through nine are completely filled with tickers, and the tenth, you guessed it is filled with boomers. Hence the name Tick, Tick, Boom, check out the amount of XP you will be earning below.

    * Annex: 1000 points = 1840 XP
    * King of the Hill: 1000 points = 2000 XP
    * Submission: 1000 points = 3040 XP
    * Guardian: 1000 points = 5600 XP
    * Execution: 1000 points = 7840 XP
    * Warzone: 1000 points = 8000 XP
    * Wingman: 1000 points = 9440 XP



Can't bloody wait  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on June 28, 2010, 05:40:22 AM
OMG i just did a wee. Horde waves 1 to 9 filled with tickers, wave ten with boomers. WHERE DO I FRICKIN SIGN  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 28, 2010, 05:43:03 AM
OMG i just did a wee. Horde waves 1 to 9 filled with tickers, wave ten with boomers. WHERE DO I FRICKIN SIGN  ;D

I knew you'd be all over this mate  ;D

Looks like a load more Horde sessions for us from Thursday.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on June 28, 2010, 05:44:31 AM
OMG i just did a wee. Horde waves 1 to 9 filled with tickers, wave ten with boomers. WHERE DO I FRICKIN SIGN  ;D

I knew you'd be all over this mate  ;D

Looks like a load more Horde sessions for us from Thursday.

bring it on is what i say  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on June 28, 2010, 07:20:18 AM
Looks like it's Gears for me all this weekend again.  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on June 28, 2010, 07:52:33 AM
750,000exp from getting my wings, could this be the week? ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 28, 2010, 08:32:45 AM
750,000exp from getting my wings, could this be the week? ;D

Good luck mate, i'm some way off that mark, only level 61.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 28, 2010, 12:02:29 PM
I think this is a good time for me to get the remaining Horde achieves!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 28, 2010, 12:29:32 PM
I think this is a good time for me to get the remaining Horde achieves!

Give us a shout if you need any help when trying for them mate.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on June 28, 2010, 02:25:26 PM
8x XP, I may have to join in :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 28, 2010, 02:31:20 PM
8x XP, I may have to join in :)

Also if nobody is about, you could repeat waves 1-9 solo on Insane and grind XP like crazy, killing tickers is extremely easy.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on June 29, 2010, 02:06:55 AM
I'll do some horde-ing with you then.Might get to level 6!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: RedMaster11 on June 29, 2010, 03:52:13 AM
I might play some. Maybe get the level 30 cheevo. I think I've already done the 30 levels on Allfathers Garden with some of you lot. I also need to melee 30 tickers!  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 29, 2010, 04:47:23 AM
I might play some. Maybe get the level 30 cheevo. I think I've already done the 30 levels on Allfathers Garden with some of you lot. I also need to melee 30 tickers!  ;D

Perfect time for that then  ;D

I got it in the single player, the level where they first show up after riding the Derrick, and then when you go through the tunnel with the Derrick providing your only light source, plenty of tickers there.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on June 29, 2010, 05:37:43 AM
I might play some. Maybe get the level 30 cheevo. I think I've already done the 30 levels on Allfathers Garden with some of you lot. I also need to melee 30 tickers!  ;D

Perfect time for that then  ;D

I got it in the single player, the level where they first show up after riding the Derrick, and then when you go through the tunnel with the Derrick providing your only light source, plenty of tickers there.

that's were i got it too. God i can't wait for the 1st of july now!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 29, 2010, 06:20:14 AM
Loads of people moaning on the Epic Forums about it being way too easy to reach Level 100 because of all these XP events as they reached 100 legit on single XP, I say f*ck 'em   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on June 29, 2010, 06:24:19 AM
Loads of people moaning on the Epic Forums about it being way too easy to reach Level 100 because of all these XP events as they reached 100 legit on single XP, I say f*ck 'em   ;D
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same here mate. Not all of us have the time to play for hours and hours and hours on end to get to level 100 it's not our fault they have no desire to play anything other than gears
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 29, 2010, 06:25:41 AM
2000XP per Insane wave on Horde, grenade tags at spawn and those waves won't last very long, can't wait.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on June 29, 2010, 06:30:30 AM
2000XP per Insane wave on Horde, grenade tags at spawn and those waves won't last very long, can't wait.   ;D

Don't, i may just explode with excitement! No doubt my vicki will want to take advantage of the event too. She was a level 1 on the first day of the last event, she got a gold membership for it and by the end of the week she was a level 30!! I reckon she will be level 50 by the end of this one  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on June 29, 2010, 06:34:35 AM
2000XP per Insane wave on Horde, grenade tags at spawn and those waves won't last very long, can't wait.   ;D

Don't, i may just explode with excitement! No doubt my vicki will want to take advantage of the event too. She was a level 1 on the first day of the last event, she got a gold membership for it and by the end of the week she was a level 30!! I reckon she will be level 50 by the end of this one  ;D

She'll easily reach Level 50, while i'd love to totally abuse this event and get to Level 100, I know that ain't gonna happen so something around 80+ would be nice.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on June 29, 2010, 06:42:56 AM
2000XP per Insane wave on Horde, grenade tags at spawn and those waves won't last very long, can't wait.   ;D

Don't, i may just explode with excitement! No doubt my vicki will want to take advantage of the event too. She was a level 1 on the first day of the last event, she got a gold membership for it and by the end of the week she was a level 30!! I reckon she will be level 50 by the end of this one  ;D

She'll easily reach Level 50, while i'd love to totally abuse this event and get to Level 100, I know that ain't gonna happen so something around 80+ would be nice.   :)

yeah i think i will aim for 80 as well.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 29, 2010, 07:38:08 AM
I'll aim for 50 and all the Horde achieves along the way!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on June 29, 2010, 08:54:40 AM
I'm on level 52 at the moment, I'll aim for 53!!! ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on June 29, 2010, 09:08:46 AM
I'm on level 52 at the moment, I'll aim for 53!!! ;)

lol >_<

aim for 51 :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on June 29, 2010, 11:20:58 AM
I'll aim for 50 and all the Horde achieves along the way!

This is what i'm going for.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on July 01, 2010, 02:17:33 PM
Just checked out the XP levels for Gears 2, I'm on Level 52 and am 10.49% of the way to reaching level 100!!! 10.49% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How in god's name am I supposed to reach level 100? Even with x20 XP it would still take me forever... I hope they make this a little more balanced for Gears 3  >:(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 01, 2010, 02:33:31 PM
Just checked out the XP levels for Gears 2, I'm on Level 52 and am 10.49% of the way to reaching level 100!!! 10.49% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How in god's name am I supposed to reach level 100? Even with x20 XP it would still take me forever... I hope they make this a little more balanced for Gears 3  >:(

Level 83 is half way so we've all got a long way to go, except Markav who is almost there.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on July 01, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
I've just done 5 levels of Horde and reached Level 53, but I was fairly close anyway!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 02, 2010, 05:03:19 AM
I did wave 31-39 on Underhill for my Icy Dead People achieve, i got to level 34 but couldn't do wave 40 on my own, too many boomers.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 02, 2010, 05:07:09 AM
Played warzone last night and its only 3x exp booo!
Managed to reach rank 98 though, getting excited now 8)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 02, 2010, 05:16:18 AM
probably still ridiculous amounts of exp to get for those last 2 levels.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 02, 2010, 05:40:06 AM
Here you go, its gonna take me bloody ages   ;D

1
Total XP Required:
0
Progress: 0%

2
Total XP Required:
1,000
Progress: 0.01%

3
Total XP Required:
2,100
Progress: 0.03%

4
Total XP Required:
3,310
Progress: 0.05%

5
Total XP Required:
4,641
Progress: 0.07%

6
Total XP Required:
6,105
Progress: 0.09%

7
Total XP Required:
7,715
Progress: 0.11%

8
Total XP Required:
9,486
Progress: 0.14%

9
Total XP Required:
11,434
Progress: 0.17%

10
Total XP Required:
13,576
Progress: 0.2%

11
Total XP Required:
15,932
Progress: 0.23%

12
Total XP Required:
18,523
Progress: 0.27%

13
Total XP Required:
21,347
Progress: 0.31%

14
Total XP Required:
24,425
Progress: 0.36%

15
Total XP Required:
27,780
Progress: 0.41%

16
Total XP Required:
31,436
Progress: 0.46%

17
Total XP Required:
35,421
Progress: 0.52%

18
Total XP Required:
39,764
Progress: 0.58%

19
Total XP Required:
44,497
Progress: 0.65%

20
Total XP Required:
49,655
Progress: 0.73%

21
Total XP Required:
55,277
Progress: 0.81%

22
Total XP Required:
61,404
Progress: 0.9%

23
Total XP Required:
68,021
Progress: 1%

24
Total XP Required:
75,167
Progress: 1.1%

25
Total XP Required:
82,884
Progress: 1.21%

26
Total XP Required:
91,218
Progress: 1.34%

27
Total XP Required:
100,218
Progress: 1.47%

28
Total XP Required:
109,938
Progress: 1.61%

29
Total XP Required:
120,435
Progress: 1.76%

30
Total XP Required:
131,771
Progress: 1.93%

31
Total XP Required:
144,013
Progress: 2.11%

32
Total XP Required:
157,234
Progress: 2.3%

33
Total XP Required:
171,380
Progress: 2.51%

34
Total XP Required:
186,516
Progress: 2.73%

35
Total XP Required:
202,711
Progress: 2.97%

36
Total XP Required:
220,039
Progress: 3.22%

37
Total XP Required:
238,579
Progress: 3.5%

38
Total XP Required:
258,416
Progress: 3.79%

39
Total XP Required:
279,641
Progress: 4.1%

40
Total XP Required:
302,351
Progress: 4.43%

41
Total XP Required:
326,650
Progress: 4.79%

42
Total XP Required:
352,649
Progress: 5.17%

43
Total XP Required:
380,207
Progress: 5.57%

44
Total XP Required:
409,418
Progress: 6%

45
Total XP Required:
440,381
Progress: 6.45%

46
Total XP Required:
473,201
Progress: 6.93%

47
Total XP Required:
507,990
Progress: 7.44%

48
Total XP Required:
544,866
Progress: 7.98%

49
Total XP Required:
583,954
Progress: 8.56%

50
Total XP Required:
625,387
Progress: 9.16%

51
Total XP Required:
669,305
Progress: 9.81%

52
Total XP Required:
715,858
Progress: 10.49%

53
Total XP Required:
764,738
Progress: 11.2%

54
Total XP Required:
816,062
Progress: 11.96%

55
Total XP Required:
869,952
Progress: 12.75%

56
Total XP Required:
926,536
Progress: 13.57%

57
Total XP Required:
985,949
Progress: 14.44%

58
Total XP Required:
1,048,332
Progress: 15.36%

59
Total XP Required:
1,113,834
Progress: 16.32%

60
Total XP Required:
1,182,611
Progress: 17.33%

61
Total XP Required:
1,254,826
Progress: 18.38%

62
Total XP Required:
1,330,651
Progress: 19.49%

63
Total XP Required:
1,409,509
Progress: 20.65%

64
Total XP Required:
1,491,521
Progress: 21.85%

65
Total XP Required:
1,576,813
Progress: 23.1%

66
Total XP Required:
1,665,516
Progress: 24.4%

67
Total XP Required:
1,757,767
Progress: 25.75%

68
Total XP Required:
1,853,708
Progress: 27.16%

69
Total XP Required:
1,953,486
Progress: 28.62%

70
Total XP Required:
2,057,255
Progress: 30.14%

71
Total XP Required:
2,165,174
Progress: 31.72%

72
Total XP Required:
2,277,409
Progress: 33.36%

73
Total XP Required:
2,393,011
Progress: 35.06%

74
Total XP Required:
2,512,081
Progress: 36.8%

75
Total XP Required:
2,634,723
Progress: 38.6%

76
Total XP Required:
2,761,044
Progress: 40.45%

77
Total XP Required:
2,891,154
Progress: 42.36%

78
Total XP Required:
3,025,167
Progress: 44.32%

79
Total XP Required:
3,163,200
Progress: 46.34%

80
Total XP Required:
3,305,374
Progress: 48.42%

81
Total XP Required:
3,451,813
Progress: 50.57%

82
Total XP Required:
3,602,645
Progress: 52.78%

83
Total XP Required:
3,756,493
Progress: 55.03%

84
Total XP Required:
3,913,417
Progress: 57.33%

85
Total XP Required:
4,073,479
Progress: 59.68%

86
Total XP Required:
4,236,742
Progress: 62.07%

87
Total XP Required:
4,403,270
Progress: 64.51%

88
Total XP Required:
4,573,128
Progress: 67%

89
Total XP Required:
4,746,383
Progress: 69.54%

90
Total XP Required:
4,923,103
Progress: 72.12%

91
Total XP Required:
5,103,357
Progress: 74.77%

92
Total XP Required:
5,287,216
Progress: 77.46%

93
Total XP Required:
5,472,913
Progress: 80.18%

94
Total XP Required:
5,660,466
Progress: 82.93%

95
Total XP Required:
5,849,894
Progress: 85.7%

96
Total XP Required:
6,041,216
Progress: 88.51%

97
Total XP Required:
6,234,451
Progress: 91.34%

98
Total XP Required:
6,429,618
Progress: 94.2%

99
Total XP Required:
6,626,736
Progress: 97.08%

100
Total XP Required:
6,825,825
Progress: 100%
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jurassic Parky on July 02, 2010, 05:41:06 AM
Awesome, might be able to level up now. :-[
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 02, 2010, 05:49:42 AM
I'm level 34; 186,500 exp

Level 50; 625,500 exp

Only 439,000 xp to level 50 >_< about 44 online games getting 10,000xp a go or 200 waves of Tickers on Insance.

Think i'll do online and try and get the Annex, Submission and Wingaman achieves whilst levelling up.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 02, 2010, 05:57:02 AM
Think i'll do online and try and get the Annex, Submission and Wingaman achieves whilst levelling up.

I don't have any of those either, 2 more maps required for the Annex achievement, 9 more meatflag caps for Submission and 2 more Wingman wins, not bothered about the last two, the Annex one is the main one, I just can't remember which maps I need (Canals is one) and now they've removed the Annex Achievement gametype it's harder to get the required maps.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 02, 2010, 05:58:41 AM
I'm level 34; 186,500 exp

Level 50; 625,500 exp

Only 439,000 xp to level 50 >_< about 44 online games getting 10,000xp a go or 200 waves of Tickers on Insance.

Think i'll do online and try and get the Annex, Submission and Wingaman achieves whilst levelling up.

I need them too, i will probably join you at some point this weekend if you will have me.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 02, 2010, 05:59:00 AM
and now they've removed the Annex Achievement gametype it's harder to get the required maps.

i had a couple of games a few weeks ago, never once got a FB/Combust map
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 02, 2010, 07:48:00 AM
If you want the annex achievement i would suggest playin annex on social as the maps rotate alphabetically so if you are after "flood" for example and you join a game on "day one" you know that map is gonna be next. I would also check my stats on gears website, click on maps and see how many times you have played annex on it and work your way through the maps that you have played the least. The stats tip worked for me, hope it helps!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 02, 2010, 07:56:07 AM
If you want the annex achievement i would suggest playin annex on social as the maps rotate alphabetically so if you are after "flood" for example and you join a game on "day one" you know that map is gonna be next. I would also check my stats on gears website, click on maps and see how many times you have played annex on it and work your way through the maps that you have played the least. The stats tip worked for me, hope it helps!

Forgot about that, cheers mate, I know Canals is one of them just not sure on the other.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 02, 2010, 08:58:48 AM
If you need an extra gun gizza shout, i will be with my regular lot tonight but after 12 i will jump over if you will have me.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 02, 2010, 10:07:23 AM
If you need an extra gun gizza shout, i will be with my regular lot tonight but after 12 i will jump over if you will have me.

Will do mate.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 02, 2010, 11:22:23 AM
I think I'm somewhere around Level 6.   :D


I expect to level-up 20 times tonight.   8)

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 03, 2010, 07:48:36 AM
Almost there  ;D
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ph6HZAmaIRM/S7uy0VUGKQI/AAAAAAAAASw/uerqWgBmuQs/S220/99+ICE+CREAM+CONE.png)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 03, 2010, 07:55:03 AM
Almost there  ;D
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ph6HZAmaIRM/S7uy0VUGKQI/AAAAAAAAASw/uerqWgBmuQs/S220/99+ICE+CREAM+CONE.png)

Nice, i've just reached Level 65, still some way to go yet.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 04, 2010, 04:07:06 AM
I had to stop playing last night as i am so close to 100 and nobody was about to share the moment with me. Two matches tonight and its mine mwahahahaha
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 04, 2010, 05:59:15 AM
I had to stop playing last night as i am so close to 100 and nobody was about to share the moment with me. Two matches tonight and its mine mwahahahaha

We'll join you again tonight mate if you want to bask in the glory.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on July 04, 2010, 08:23:37 AM
Finally got to level 50 (53 actually) thanks to the extra experience points. Just need to get some Horde achievements, I'm about 2 or 3 waves off nearly all the Horde achievements on each map. But I'm going to wait until "Tick, Tick, Boom" is over. I really have not enjoyed it. It made Horde boring for me, and very tedious going through wave after wave of Ticker's.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 04, 2010, 10:17:45 AM
Finally got to level 50 (53 actually) thanks to the extra experience points. Just need to get some Horde achievements, I'm about 2 or 3 waves off nearly all the Horde achievements on each map. But I'm going to wait until "Tick, Tick, Boom" is over. I really have not enjoyed it. It made Horde boring for me, and very tedious going through wave after wave of Ticker's.

I agree mate, I miss headshots  ;D

Though I started a Horde game on Friday and didn't get any tickers at all, it was the usual enemies.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on July 04, 2010, 12:49:33 PM
am lovin all this xtra xp i started off at level one bout 2 weeks ago am now level 35 will be on again l8er if anyone wants to join in  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on July 04, 2010, 01:00:06 PM
I started about level 7,played horde and got tolevel 14 I think,played with you guys,got pissed off and did'nt rank up whatsoever.Stupid game.
I feel about this like Crak likes MW2!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 04, 2010, 01:24:43 PM
I started about level 7,played horde and got tolevel 14 I think,played with you guys,got pissed off and did'nt rank up whatsoever.Stupid game.
I feel about this like Crak likes MW2!

 ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 04, 2010, 01:45:21 PM
am lovin all this xtra xp i started off at level one bout 2 weeks ago am now level 35 will be on again l8er if anyone wants to join in  ;D

errrm yes please seeing as i'm 35 too and i've played the game since release >_< too many private matches!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 04, 2010, 01:48:31 PM
am lovin all this xtra xp i started off at level one bout 2 weeks ago am now level 35 will be on again l8er if anyone wants to join in  ;D

errrm yes please seeing as i'm 35 too and i've played the game since release >_< too many private matches!

she played during the X6 xp event a few weeks ago, and again during this event and managed to get to level 35. If she only plays during these events i reckon she could still get close to 100 before gears 3 comes out!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 04, 2010, 01:53:16 PM
am lovin all this xtra xp i started off at level one bout 2 weeks ago am now level 35 will be on again l8er if anyone wants to join in  ;D

errrm yes please seeing as i'm 35 too and i've played the game since release >_< too many private matches!

she played during the X6 xp event a few weeks ago, and again during this event and managed to get to level 35. If she only plays during these events i reckon she could still get close to 100 before gears 3 comes out!

There should hopefully be three or four more big XP Events, Halloween, Thanksgiving, hopefully another Christmas one as the last one was a big success and then something just before Gears 3 is released, I might even reach 100 before Gears 3 comes out too, only 35 more levels to go.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 06:57:14 AM
Dfuse will be happy if this comes off, saying that, so will I  :)

Rod Fergusson (Executive Producer on the Gears Franchise) has promised 8x XP if he gets 4000 followers on Twitter by Comic Con.
He's currently on 3730 and Comic Con starts in 8 days, so hopefully we'll have another XP event next week.

http://twitter.com/GearsViking
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 14, 2010, 07:42:31 AM
meh! i'll still probably not make it to level 50 >_<
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 09:00:44 AM
Rod's tweet says:

Ok, here's my bribe. The SDCC XP event will be # of my followers divided by 500. So 4000 followers means 8x XP.

He's currently on 3806 followers so 4000 is looking like a safe bet, if he can get 5000 we'll get 10x XP, sweet.
Shame he doesn't have as many followers as Cliff, 26000 and counting, we'd have a field day on the next XP event.  :)

Also Cliff replied to Rod's tweet with this simple message - "You whore"  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 14, 2010, 09:28:02 AM
I gained about 10 Levels last weekend when we played.  I finallly got my achievement for reaching Level 15!  lol

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 09:29:55 AM
I gained about 10 Levels last weekend when we played.  I finallly got my achievement for reaching Level 15!  lol



 :D

Nice one Neato, i'm still stuck on Level 68, only about 100k from levelling up.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 10:27:20 AM
Only 148 more followers needed.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 14, 2010, 10:28:42 AM
Only 148 more followers needed.

nice one. comic con starts on thursday so it will probably run from thursday to tuesday like last time. can't wait  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 12:40:32 PM
Only 148 more followers needed.

nice one. comic con starts on thursday so it will probably run from thursday to tuesday like last time. can't wait  :)

Looks as though we'll be getting higher than 8x XP mate.

Rod's latest tweet:

Ok, so clearly I wasn't expecting my followers list to grow that quickly. But yes, the higher the number, the more the experience :)

(http://blogs.citypages.com/sports/Nature%2BBoy%2BRic%2BFlair.jpg)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 14, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Bah
I don't care for all this exp nonsense :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on July 14, 2010, 01:33:30 PM
Good stuff. As long as we don't get Tick' Tick' Boom again.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 02:18:38 PM
Good stuff. As long as we don't get Tick' Tick' Boom again.

We won't get that, this will just be standard boost in XP over all game modes.

We're currently on 9x XP as Rod now has over 4500 followers, and theres still over a week until Comic-Con, at the rate people are following him and if Rod sticks to his word, the XP event will be around 34x XP.   :o
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 14, 2010, 02:39:47 PM
good i'll only have to play 1 game to get to 50
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 03:46:31 PM
Rod's latest tweet:
Holy crap! What have I gotten myself into. Ok, so that's 10x XP so far...

Nice  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 07:42:39 PM
Rod now has over 7200 followers so we're currently looking at 14x XP.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 14, 2010, 07:47:33 PM
Rod now has over 7200 followers so we're currently looking at 14x XP.

I don't even care about XP in games, but this whole thing has me excited.   ;D

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 14, 2010, 08:54:16 PM
heehee, this'll piss off the fools who got to 100 on normal exp!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on July 14, 2010, 09:30:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVSVR-axNYA

These are great.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 14, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVSVR-axNYA

These are great.

I have been watching these all day.  The actor (Isaiah Mustafa ... seriously) wants to be Luke Cage (aka Power Man) in the upcoming Marvel flick.  I hope he gets it, but chances are they'll cast Tyrese instead.   :P

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on July 15, 2010, 02:00:15 AM
Not on twitter,so knock one down. :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 15, 2010, 03:00:25 AM
they are great shakes. went down well with my coffee this morning!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 06:20:28 AM
Rod confirmed 15x XP around 10 hours ago, currently it's at 18x XP and closing in on 19, should be over 20 by the end of the day which will probably be the cut off point, still I was happy with just 8x XP but 20 would be awesome, yes i'm a whore.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 15, 2010, 10:18:50 AM
Rod confirmed 15x XP around 10 hours ago, currently it's at 18x XP and closing in on 19, should be over 20 by the end of the day which will probably be the cut off point, still I was happy with just 8x XP but 20 would be awesome, yes i'm a whore.   ;D

OMG!!!  :o  :)  :D  ;D  :o  8)  O0  :P  ;D

I Think i am gonna explode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 15, 2010, 10:20:46 AM
Rod confirmed 15x XP around 10 hours ago, currently it's at 18x XP and closing in on 19, should be over 20 by the end of the day which will probably be the cut off point, still I was happy with just 8x XP but 20 would be awesome, yes i'm a whore.   ;D

We are definitely playing this!    O0

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 11:14:21 AM
Just shy of 10000 followers now.

Rod tweeted a couple of hours aga, saying:

Ok, so I think we'll cap this at 10,000 followers and 20x XP...I'll have more later. Amazing!


Nice  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 15, 2010, 01:07:23 PM
20k exp is ridiculous, i'm gonna bum gears for a week me thinks
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on July 15, 2010, 01:46:45 PM
20 exp from next Thursday right, And I just happen to have next Thursday night off work. ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 15, 2010, 02:00:45 PM
20 exp from next Thursday right, And I just happen to have next Thursday night off work. ;D

me too i'll pop you an invite
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 02:05:36 PM
We should easily get between 30 & 40k XP in an average game of Guardian, the most I got during the 8x XP was just over 30k but that was one of those 30 kills and 2 deaths type of matches with a win bonus too, if we get any of those types of performances then we're looking at around 60k, awesome, can't wait.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 15, 2010, 02:13:08 PM
GM, You still need the annex cheev?
Always happy to help out, especially fridays and tuesdays
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 02:34:48 PM
GM, You still need the annex cheev?
Always happy to help out, especially fridays and tuesdays

I do mate yeah, still missing two maps, Canals and i'm still not sure on the other map, looking at my Gears 2 stats like you mentioned, I think it's either Gold Rush or Subway, not quite sure.  Any help would be great though mate definitely.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 15, 2010, 02:54:39 PM
GM, You still need the annex cheev?
Always happy to help out, especially fridays and tuesdays

I probably need all of the achievements.  Hook a brutha up, yo!   ;)

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 15, 2010, 02:55:06 PM
I need the annex cheeve too. Just one more map but not sure which one.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 02:57:10 PM
We should all try for it one night then guys.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 15, 2010, 03:43:25 PM
We should all try for it one night then guys.   :)

tonight? i have a boosting session on Bust-A-Move at 9pm but it shouldn't last long.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on July 15, 2010, 03:54:37 PM
I'll do some horde but that's it.No MP for me!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 03:58:08 PM
We should all try for it one night then guys.   :)

tonight? i have a boosting session on Bust-A-Move at 9pm but it shouldn't last long.

Sounds good to me mate.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 15, 2010, 03:59:47 PM
I'll do some horde but that's it.No MP for me!

Noob question:  Do you get XP for Horde?  If so, I'd love to play some horde.  I always prefer co-op to versus anyday.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 04:05:48 PM
I'll do some horde but that's it.No MP for me!

Noob question:  Do you get XP for Horde?  If so, I'd love to play some horde.  I always prefer co-op to versus anyday.



Yes but not that much, though with 20x XP next week you can grind quite a bit of XP on Horde.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 15, 2010, 04:08:33 PM
I'll do some horde but that's it.No MP for me!

Noob question:  Do you get XP for Horde?  If so, I'd love to play some horde.  I always prefer co-op to versus anyday.



Yes but not that much, though with 20x XP next week you can grind quite a bit of XP on Horde.

What game mode gives you the most XP for every hour played?
How does Horde mode compare?  1/2 as much?  1/4?

I definitely want to take advantage of an opportunity to level up (.. *cough*Level15*cough*).  I'd like to use my time wisely.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on July 15, 2010, 04:14:22 PM

I have been watching these all day.  The actor (Isaiah Mustafa ... seriously) wants to be Luke Cage (aka Power Man) in the upcoming Marvel flick.  I hope he gets it, but chances are they'll cast Tyrese instead.   :P


Him playing Luke Cage is the only thing to get me to see that movie.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jurassic Parky on July 15, 2010, 05:57:09 PM
Yay for 20x XP. Now i can get past Level 11. :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 06:48:52 PM
I'll do some horde but that's it.No MP for me!

Noob question:  Do you get XP for Horde?  If so, I'd love to play some horde.  I always prefer co-op to versus anyday.



Yes but not that much, though with 20x XP next week you can grind quite a bit of XP on Horde.

What game mode gives you the most XP for every hour played?
How does Horde mode compare?  1/2 as much?  1/4?

I definitely want to take advantage of an opportunity to level up (.. *cough*Level15*cough*).  I'd like to use my time wisely.



Currently getting 300XP per Wave on Normal, in an hour you should get through 20+ waves pretty easily depending on how many people are playing so you're looking at 6000XP+ in that time.
In that hour on Guardian you're looking at maybe double that figure as long as you're playing well but you could also have some shocking matches where you won't get much XP at least with Horde you're guaranteed the XP, I guess it boils down to which you prefer playing.

During the 20x XP, Horde on Insane will give you something like 5000XP per wave, just keep repeating Wave 1 and you'll get yourself a massive amount in an hour.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 15, 2010, 10:12:29 PM
I'll do some horde but that's it.No MP for me!

Noob question:  Do you get XP for Horde?  If so, I'd love to play some horde.  I always prefer co-op to versus anyday.



Yes but not that much, though with 20x XP next week you can grind quite a bit of XP on Horde.

What game mode gives you the most XP for every hour played?
How does Horde mode compare?  1/2 as much?  1/4?

I definitely want to take advantage of an opportunity to level up (.. *cough*Level15*cough*).  I'd like to use my time wisely.



Currently getting 300XP per Wave on Normal, in an hour you should get through 20+ waves pretty easily depending on how many people are playing so you're looking at 6000XP+ in that time.
In that hour on Guardian you're looking at maybe double that figure as long as you're playing well but you could also have some shocking matches where you won't get much XP at least with Horde you're guaranteed the XP, I guess it boils down to which you prefer playing.

During the 20x XP, Horde on Insane will give you something like 5000XP per wave, just keep repeating Wave 1 and you'll get yourself a massive amount in an hour.   :)

You're a fracking genious!  I love you  :-*

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 16, 2010, 09:19:50 AM
we should play some horde during the X20 XP event. Every night we should do an hour of horde followed by guardian for as long as we can stand. We should also go for the annex achievement one night during the XP event, if not before. I seriously can't wait, hoping to get to level 70. Or higher. (i'm currently level 62)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 16, 2010, 09:38:48 AM
we should play some horde during the X20 XP event. Every night we should do an hour of horde followed by guardian for as long as we can stand. We should also go for the annex achievement one night during the XP event, if not before. I seriously can't wait, hoping to get to level 70. Or higher. (i'm currently level 62)

I'm with you on that mate.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 16, 2010, 10:54:21 AM
we should play some horde during the X20 XP event. Every night we should do an hour of horde followed by guardian for as long as we can stand. We should also go for the annex achievement one night during the XP event, if not before. I seriously can't wait, hoping to get to level 70. Or higher. (i'm currently level 62)

I'm with you on that mate.  :)


Ditto!

What are the x20XP dates?

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 16, 2010, 12:00:02 PM
we should play some horde during the X20 XP event. Every night we should do an hour of horde followed by guardian for as long as we can stand. We should also go for the annex achievement one night during the XP event, if not before. I seriously can't wait, hoping to get to level 70. Or higher. (i'm currently level 62)

I'm with you on that mate.  :)


Ditto!

What are the x20XP dates?



During SDCC which is for 4 days from July 22-25.  Also Rod mentioned messing with Horde again, neither the dates or variations of Horde have been confirmed, 20x XP has been though.  People on the Epic forums are saying it will run from 9am to 9am over those days, so 2pm to 2pm for us in the UK.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 16, 2010, 12:05:40 PM
July 22-25

That's a relief.  I am going to be crazy busy this weekend. 
I'll try to keep next weekend clear for some Gears grinding.   8)

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on July 16, 2010, 01:32:23 PM
.  Also Rod mentioned messing with Horde again,

Love all the extra exp points, But PLEASE leave Horde alone.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 16, 2010, 01:43:34 PM
I've added the XP Weekend to the calendar.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 17, 2010, 12:42:01 PM
Official dates from another Rod tweet:
So 20x XP SDCC Event is going to run exactly SDCC hours - July 22nd, 12:30 PM EDT till July 25th, 8 PM EDT. Get your wings!

Still no info on Horde changes yet.

Below is a reference chart for XP across the different game types

Horde:
Casual:... 2000 XP per wave
Normal:... 3000 XP per wave
Hardcore: 4000 XP per wave
Insane:... 5000 XP per wave

Other gametypes:
1,000 points in Warzone:........ 20,000 XP
1,000 points in King of The Hill: 5,000 XP
1,000 points in Submission:..... 7,600 XP
1,000 points in Guardian:........ 14,000 XP
1,000 points in Execution........ 19,600 XP
1,000 points in Wingman:........ 23,800 XP
1,000 points in Annex:............ 4,600 XP

And per kill:
Warzone:........ 3,500 XP
King of the Hill: 870 XP
Submission:..... 1,330 XP
Guardian:........ 2,440 XP
Execution:...... 3,430 XP
Wingman:....... 4,130 XP
Annex:........... 800 XP
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 17, 2010, 03:00:58 PM
Official dates from another Rod tweet:
So 20x XP SDCC Event is going to run exactly SDCC hours - July 22nd, 12:30 PM EDT till July 25th, 8 PM EDT. Get your wings!

Still no info on Horde changes yet.

Below is a reference chart for XP across the different game types

Horde:
Casual:... 2000 XP per wave
Normal:... 3000 XP per wave
Hardcore: 4000 XP per wave
Insane:... 5000 XP per wave

Other gametypes:
1,000 points in Warzone:........ 20,000 XP
1,000 points in King of The Hill: 5,000 XP
1,000 points in Submission:..... 7,600 XP
1,000 points in Guardian:........ 14,000 XP
1,000 points in Execution........ 19,600 XP
1,000 points in Wingman:........ 23,800 XP
1,000 points in Annex:............ 4,600 XP

And per kill:
Warzone:........ 3,500 XP
King of the Hill: 870 XP
Submission:..... 1,330 XP
Guardian:........ 2,440 XP
Execution:...... 3,430 XP
Wingman:....... 4,130 XP
Annex:........... 800 XP

Looks like horde on insane repeating waves 1-5 over and over, followed by some guardian or warzone for me then  :) WHO'S WITH ME!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 17, 2010, 05:14:33 PM
Statisticabulous!

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 20, 2010, 11:30:30 AM
Rod's been tweeting again, this time about Horde.

So leading contender is Triple B - Bolters, Boomers and Bloodmounts for Horde. Thoughts?
And not just the Boomshot Boomers but all of them - Butchers, Maulers, Grinders, Flamers, the whole Boomer family :)


Well at least it's not only Tickers.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on July 20, 2010, 12:35:49 PM
Rod's been tweeting again, this time about Horde.

So leading contender is Triple B - Bolters, Boomers and Bloodmounts for Horde. Thoughts?
And not just the Boomshot Boomers but all of them - Butchers, Maulers, Grinders, Flamers, the whole Boomer family :)


Well at least it's not only Tickers.  :)

An old saying comes to mind when it comes to Horde.

IF IT IS NOT BROKE, DON'T TRY AND FIX IT.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 20, 2010, 12:37:42 PM
I doubt i'll even bother with Horde anyway, get far more XP playing Guardian/Warzone etc, granted you have to do well to get the XP but whenever we all play we tend to do well anyway so thats a given.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 20, 2010, 12:55:44 PM
i doubt i'll play horde if the 'make it more fun'
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 06:23:41 AM
Official Horde info for 20x XP Event.

Horde for the event is going to be Boomer Family Reunion for waves 1-9 and all Bloodmounts for wave 10.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 06:31:27 AM
Official Horde info for 20x XP Event.

Horde for the event is going to be Boomer Family Reunion for waves 1-9 and all Bloodmounts for wave 10.

we should try it sunday
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 06:40:23 AM
Official Horde info for 20x XP Event.

Horde for the event is going to be Boomer Family Reunion for waves 1-9 and all Bloodmounts for wave 10.

we should try it sunday

On Insane  :)

20x XP will end at 1am on Monday morning which is when i'll be going to bed.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 22, 2010, 10:48:49 AM
Are Bloodmounts those dinosaur horse things?

Those are my most hated of all the Locusts.

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 11:49:02 AM
Are Bloodmounts those dinosaur horse things?

Those are my most hated of all the Locusts.



Yep with Beast Riders on them, they aren't so bad if you've got shields planted as they just stand there like proverbial lambs.  No shields and they are a pain.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 22, 2010, 12:51:37 PM
Perfect for anyone that has not yet got
(http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/8f/4E/0oCLiGJhbC9FDxt0GltTWTJEL2FjaC8wLzUxAAAAAOfn5-0r-u0=.jpg)Is It Hot or Is That Just You?
Cooked up some Bloodmount BBQ with 25 roastings 25G
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 12:55:20 PM
Perfect for anyone that has not yet got
(http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/8f/4E/0oCLiGJhbC9FDxt0GltTWTJEL2FjaC8wLzUxAAAAAOfn5-0r-u0=.jpg)Is It Hot or Is That Just You?
Cooked up some Bloodmount BBQ with 25 roastings 25G

Got that ages ago myself, but definitely a good time to get it.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 01:19:46 PM
No 20x XP in three public matches but it's working on Horde, strange.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 01:54:46 PM
After reading the Epic forums i've found out the problem.

If the host in any Public matches hasn't restarted since the 20x XP started then all XP will be of the standard double variety.

Horde is fine btw, 5000 per wave on insane.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 02:25:20 PM
After reading the Epic forums i've found out the problem.

If the host in any Public matches hasn't restarted since the 20x XP started then all XP will be of the standard double variety.

Horde is fine btw, 5000 per wave on insane.   :)

I don't understand what they mean by that at all? Restarted?  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 02:37:39 PM
After reading the Epic forums i've found out the problem.

If the host in any Public matches hasn't restarted since the 20x XP started then all XP will be of the standard double variety.

Horde is fine btw, 5000 per wave on insane.   :)

I don't understand what they mean by that at all? Restarted?  ??? ??? ???

If the Host was already playing prior to the 20x XP starting, they need to restart the game in order for them to then get the 20x XP.  Obviously if they join a match with a different host who has turned the game on since, it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 02:40:56 PM
After reading the Epic forums i've found out the problem.

If the host in any Public matches hasn't restarted since the 20x XP started then all XP will be of the standard double variety.

Horde is fine btw, 5000 per wave on insane.   :)

I don't understand what they mean by that at all? Restarted?  ??? ??? ???



If the Host was already playing prior to the 20x XP starting, they need to restart the game in order for them to then get the 20x XP.  Obviously if they join a match with a different host who has turned the game on since, it doesn't matter.

Won't effect me then. I will host, me and dfusioness will be on from around 8.15pm until late  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 22, 2010, 06:48:36 PM
got from 39 - 46 without much hassle, was also trying to get my last Wingman win, but i had nothing but useless allies either that or bots. My last 3 games i got the same guy over and over, if i was downed and someone was gonna come finish me off, he'd try and shotgun them from 1ft away instead of just shooting them twice from 10ft away.

Still it was great fun, i really like playing Wingman, definately the best mode.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 07:15:38 PM
got from 39 - 46 without much hassle, was also trying to get my last Wingman win, but i had nothing but useless allies either that or bots. My last 3 games i got the same guy over and over, if i was downed and someone was gonna come finish me off, he'd try and shotgun them from 1ft away instead of just shooting them twice from 10ft away.

Still it was great fun, i really like playing Wingman, definately the best mode.

Don't really like Wingman though I guess that depends on who i'm playing with.  We've been doing Guardian and i'm averaging around 30,000 XP per match, currently just shy of Level 73 and had just reached 69 before the XP Event.  Also 5000 on Insane Horde, Wave 1 only has 3 enemies, 2 butchers & a grinder, keep repeating that for easy XP.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 22, 2010, 08:55:56 PM
I was getting 20-30k on Wingman.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on July 23, 2010, 04:27:02 AM
got from 39 - 46 without much hassle, was also trying to get my last Wingman win, but i had nothing but useless allies either that or bots. My last 3 games i got the same guy over and over, if i was downed and someone was gonna come finish me off, he'd try and shotgun them from 1ft away instead of just shooting them twice from 10ft away.

Still it was great fun, i really like playing Wingman, definately the best mode.

Get Dark Master to help you with the Wingman achievement, he basically got mine for me all by himself. I just hid!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 23, 2010, 05:05:39 AM
got from 39 - 46 without much hassle, was also trying to get my last Wingman win, but i had nothing but useless allies either that or bots. My last 3 games i got the same guy over and over, if i was downed and someone was gonna come finish me off, he'd try and shotgun them from 1ft away instead of just shooting them twice from 10ft away.

Still it was great fun, i really like playing Wingman, definately the best mode.

Get Dark Master to help you with the Wingman achievement, he basically got mine for me all by himself. I just hid!

I might ask him for that too, i've won one Wingman match so far and that was during the Christmas Event where it was one person with a bot on every side, only played Wingman once since, with Sambo, we didn't do too well.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 23, 2010, 05:53:45 AM
meh! i'm really good at Wingman, i'm only on 2 wins but i came close yesterday: 15 points beaten by 17, 16 points beaten by 19 and 14 points (with a bot that got 2 kills) beaten by 16.

You just have to drop lucky and get a good partner (which i never last night) and avoid high level partners that are always together.

If i get desperate i might rope someone in.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on July 23, 2010, 06:58:11 AM
Wingman isnt that hard is it?
Took me about 20-25 games
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on July 23, 2010, 07:50:51 AM
I love Wingman, But you would not want me as a partner.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 23, 2010, 08:28:14 AM
Wingman isnt that hard is it?
Took me about 20-25 games

waaaah! i never said it was easy, Gears in general is pretty tough, there are a lot of good players out there.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on July 23, 2010, 08:37:39 AM
Wingman isnt that hard is it?
Took me about 20-25 games

waaaah! i never said it was easy, Gears in general is pretty tough, there are a lot of good players out there.

And a lot of cheating bastards too!!! :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on July 23, 2010, 08:51:11 AM
Wingman isnt that hard is it?
Took me about 20-25 games

waaaah! i never said it was easy, Gears in general is pretty tough, there are a lot of good players out there.

And a lot of cheating bastards too!!! :(

especially last night! I also need the wingman achievement might rope dark master in myself  :) Other than that i will be on gears 2 tonight and possibly dfusioness too depending how tired she is when she gets home at 9.30pm (she is on a 13 hour shift today) If she is too tired i might have an hour or so on BC2 with failed in between gears.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jurassic Parky on July 23, 2010, 09:23:59 AM
Just got in gonna put campaign on hold until my 'whoring XP weekend' is up.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on July 23, 2010, 10:33:43 AM
Wingman isnt that hard is it?
Took me about 20-25 games

waaaah! i never said it was easy, Gears in general is pretty tough, there are a lot of good players out there.

And a lot of cheating bastards too!!! :(

especially last night! I also need the wingman achievement might rope dark master in myself  :) Other than that i will be on gears 2 tonight and possibly dfusioness too depending how tired she is when she gets home at 9.30pm (she is on a 13 hour shift today) If she is too tired i might have an hour or so on BC2 with failed in between gears.

I'll be in around 5 today, I intend to spend most of this evening and tomorrow on Gears 2, would like to level up as much as possible.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on July 26, 2010, 05:05:44 PM
I shot from Level 17 to 26(?) in just a couple of hours Friday night.

Unfortunately, after going out Friday night, I got a horrible bug from licking stripper poles or something.  I spent my entire weekend in bed watching Penn & Teller's Bullsh**.   :'(

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on July 26, 2010, 05:14:06 PM
I went from 68 to 84 over the weekend and didn't go in it as much as I thought I would, played a lot on Thursday, for a few hours on Friday, a little with JT on Saturday afternoon and then a big Horde session last night.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on July 26, 2010, 05:25:14 PM
I got to level 50 and give up, nothing like enthusiasm eh?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on July 26, 2010, 05:28:14 PM
I went from 54 to 68 over the weekend. Another 3 or 4 weekends like that before April and I might just make it to 100!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jurassic Parky on July 27, 2010, 03:32:16 AM
I went from 13 to 34, Couldn't reallt get into it this time round. :-[
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 12, 2010, 07:42:08 PM
Looks like we're getting another XP Event.    :)

Rod's latest tweet:

Thinking it's time for another XP event. Need to talk to @epiccog and @therealcliffyb  but Labor Day is looking mighty tempting. Ideas?

Follow him here (http://twitter.com/gearsviking).
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 12, 2010, 08:17:10 PM
meh! i got to 50 and i don't have the desire to get any higher.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on August 13, 2010, 01:59:49 AM
meh! i got to 50 and i don't have the desire to get any higher.

Know what you mean.... ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 13, 2010, 04:02:41 AM
looks like it's BC2 this week and then i'm gonna start playng some more Halo MP in anticipation of Reach taking over my life.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 13, 2010, 05:00:15 AM
I'm almost level 85 so these events will help get me to 100 pretty quickly so i'm all for them.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on August 13, 2010, 10:03:35 AM
I'm almost level 85 so these events will help get me to 100 pretty quickly so i'm all for them.   :)

same here, count me in   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on August 14, 2010, 01:42:19 AM
I'm almost level 85 so these events will help get me to 100 pretty quickly so i'm all for them.   :)

same here, count me in   :)

Ooh,me too!  :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 14, 2010, 04:11:35 AM
I'm almost level 85 so these events will help get me to 100 pretty quickly so i'm all for them.   :)

same here, count me in   :)

Ooh,me too!  :P

we all know you got to 100 ages ago :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on August 14, 2010, 02:23:41 PM
I'm almost level 85 so these events will help get me to 100 pretty quickly so i'm all for them.   :)

same here, count me in   :)

Ooh,me too!  :P

we all know you got to 100 ages ago :P

Yeah,but demoted back to 15! Weird!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 16, 2010, 07:37:13 PM
Rod tweeted a few days ago:

Ok, we're definitely doing something for Labor Day. So it will run from Friday, Sept 3rd till Tuesday Sept 7th. More details soon.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 16, 2010, 09:17:30 PM
Rod tweeted a few days ago:

Ok, we're definitely doing something for Labor Day. So it will run from Friday, Sept 3rd till Tuesday Sept 7th. More details soon.

Crap.  I'll be gett'n jiggy with Will Smith in Miami that week.   :-X
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 17, 2010, 01:09:17 PM
hmm that weeks tough for me, i think i might be washing my hair  :-X
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 19, 2010, 04:43:27 AM
Labor Day Weekend Event: Follow Gears of War on Facebook Challenge

Labor Day Event: Sept 3rd - Sept. 7

*You have to follow Gears of War on Facebook. Gears of War Facebook Here (http://www.facebook.com/gearsofwar) (you need to have an account on Facebook to do this. So sign up! )

*The XP multiplier will be the number of Gears Facebook followers divided by 1000

and Rod has tweeted saying that he won't cap it this time, woohoo!  ;D

Currently at 13x XP and Rod is working on what to do with Horde. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on August 19, 2010, 08:08:53 AM
done! Lets hope it gets to x30 xp. That would be awesome.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 19, 2010, 08:11:47 AM
done! Lets hope it gets to x30 xp. That would be awesome.

30x XP would be awesome  ;D

Almost 14 now and no doubt this will increase very fast, far more people use Facebook than Twitter and the Twitter Event increased super quick.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 19, 2010, 07:26:23 PM
Very close to 18x XP now, easily top 20x XP over the next day or so.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 02:54:41 AM
Done, up to X 19 now :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 03:03:33 AM
If everybody on that list created an extra Facebook ID and joined the group we could double that!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 20, 2010, 03:27:55 AM
done
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 04:36:25 AM
Almost 20x XP now, Rod has tweeted saying the deadline is Midnight tonight, that's PST though so plenty of time for that to increase yet.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 04:38:57 AM
Also Rod tweeted this:

Trust me. Having your wings in Gears 2 will mean something to you in Gears 3. Nuff said.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 05:29:59 AM
Also Rod tweeted this:

Trust me. Having your wings in Gears 2 will mean something to you in Gears 3. Nuff said.

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Send messages to all your Facebook friends to become a fan, I want X50 XP or more!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 05:40:27 AM
There's a lot of people on the Epic forums happy about that too as a lot of people know they won't reach Level 100.

No doubt there will be some unlockable characters again for completing certain achievements in Gears 2 or at least I hope there will be.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 05:49:28 AM
There's a lot of people on the Epic forums happy about that too as a lot of people know they won't reach Level 100.

No doubt there will be some unlockable characters again for completing certain achievements in Gears 2 or at least I hope there will be.   :)

As long as Seriously 2.0 doesn't come in to play, all the others I've either got, or could still get.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 05:56:48 AM
I doubt Seriously 2.0 will come into play and if it does, we'll all just have to grind the single player sections with loads of enemies.   :)

The unlocks from Gears 1 where all story related, so if they have unlocks for Gears 3 then hopefully they'll be from the Gears 2 story, something like.

Complete Gears 2 on Insane to unlock Skorge in MP
Find all Gears 2 Collectibles to unlock Carmine/Tai in MP

something along those lines
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 06:09:32 AM
I'm trying to do Gears on Insane at the moment (in co-op as well) so assuming I can complete that before April and assuming I can get to Level 100 (thanks to these multiplayer events) I will only be missing Seriously 2.0!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 06:11:40 AM
I'm trying to do Gears on Insane at the moment (in co-op as well) so assuming I can complete that before April and assuming I can get to Level 100 (thanks to these multiplayer events) I will only be missing Seriously 2.0!

How are you doing on Insane mate?

If you need any help just give is a shout.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on August 20, 2010, 06:11:57 AM
Also Rod tweeted this:

Trust me. Having your wings in Gears 2 will mean something to you in Gears 3. Nuff said.

Now I'm interested again.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 20, 2010, 01:23:01 PM
Also Rod tweeted this:

Trust me. Having your wings in Gears 2 will mean something to you in Gears 3. Nuff said.

Now I'm interested again.


hmmm, me too ... sadly enough. I might try some this weekend.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 01:26:08 PM
Almost 22x XP, still quite a bit of time left yet.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 03:10:40 PM
x 23 now, I even got my wife to join up even though we're seperated and she can't stand the game... but she understands the ranking significance, she plays World Of bloody Warcraft!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 20, 2010, 03:12:00 PM
good on ya JT, it's for the good of the team!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 20, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
good on ya JT, it's for the good of the team!

Exactly :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2010, 08:45:07 PM
Almost 24x XP now, still a few hours left too, should hopefully reach 25x XP.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 21, 2010, 01:39:58 AM
Almost 24x XP now, still a few hours left too, should hopefully reach 25x XP.

"24,504 People Like This" (including me ;))

Only 1 hour 20 minutes left.   :-X
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 21, 2010, 04:11:02 AM
Almost 24x XP now, still a few hours left too, should hopefully reach 25x XP.

"24,504 People Like This" (including me ;))

Only 1 hour 20 minutes left.   :-X


It didn't quite make 25,000 did it? :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 21, 2010, 05:00:29 AM
Hopefully Rod will round it up to 25x XP, daying that though 24.5x XP is more than enough.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on August 21, 2010, 09:14:20 AM
just to let you all know i will be officially opening the chat room at 9:30 pm am in there now putting up balloons and sorting the buffet out so stay out for a bit while i get it ready thanx :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 21, 2010, 12:39:28 PM
Theres a buffet and balloons?  I'm well missing out.   :)

Anyway back on topic, Rod's latest tweet:

Labor Day Event update - congrats everyone for taking it to 25x XP! Bring on the Veteran Gears!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on August 21, 2010, 12:52:11 PM
25 xp ooohh im gonna get my wings. yes u r missing out if u get back early enuff i may save u some food i'll think bout it  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 21, 2010, 12:53:42 PM
I'll be back early but it'll be in the early hours.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on August 21, 2010, 12:59:12 PM
dirty bloody stop out  :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 23, 2010, 07:27:44 PM
XP Chart for the upcoming 25x XP event.

Horde:
Casual:... 2,500 XP per wave
Normal:... 3,750 XP per wave
Hardcore: 5,000 XP per wave
Insane:... 6,250 XP per wave

Other gametypes:
1,000 points in Warzone:........ 25,000 XP
1,000 points in King of The Hill: 6,250 XP
1,000 points in Submission:..... 9,500 XP
1,000 points in Guardian:........ 17,500 XP
1,000 points in Execution........ 24,500 XP
1,000 points in Wingman:........ 29,750 XP
1,000 points in Annex:............ 5,750 XP
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on August 24, 2010, 08:06:55 AM
looks like guardian and execution are the way to go then (i am crap at warzone), followed by insane horde. Can't wait  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 24, 2010, 02:29:20 PM
looks like guardian and execution are the way to go then (i am crap at warzone), followed by insane horde. Can't wait  ;D

or shed loads of people boosting in KotH
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 24, 2010, 07:28:00 PM
New tweet from Rod:

So one bit of juicy knowledge about the Labor Day event is that we're bringing back the Annex achievement playlist

 :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 24, 2010, 07:29:17 PM
i know what i'll be playing then, might as well get 75G
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 24, 2010, 07:32:28 PM
i know what i'll be playing then, might as well get 75G

I still need wins on two maps to get that damn achievement.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on August 24, 2010, 09:23:14 PM
i need one win for the annex cheeve. Might as well go for it during the xp event then.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 27, 2010, 01:19:56 PM
Rod tweeted this earlier:

Labor Day Horde = Torque Bow Tag. All Drone and Grenadier weapons replaced with Torque Bows. Chaos ensues... :)

and this

Labor Day Event Update - everyone will have temporary usage of gold weapons (Lancer and Hammerburst) during the event.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 27, 2010, 05:02:32 PM
pffft the only time i like to have a gold weapon is when i pick someone elses up after i've gibbed them.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on August 28, 2010, 02:42:54 AM
oooh gold weapons, nice
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 28, 2010, 06:18:39 AM
I have a Golden Lancer from getting the Limited Edition on release, Gamestation advertised giving Golden Hammerburst codes away with anyone that went to the midnight opening, me & Tara went and got nothing. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on August 28, 2010, 07:03:56 AM
The golden hammerburst codes were limited stock in each store at the time.
I got one though :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 28, 2010, 07:07:19 AM
The golden hammerburst codes were limited stock in each store at the time.
I got one though :D

They must have only had 5 codes then, we were 6th & 7th in line for the game and didn't get one.  I very rarely use the hammerburst though so I don't suppose it matters.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 01, 2010, 12:45:19 PM
More info on the XP event.

Melee has been nerfed, now 3 hits instead of 2 to down people.

Also the event starts at 9am EST on Friday and ends at the same time on Tuesday, so 2pm for us folks in the UK.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 01, 2010, 01:12:03 PM
The golden hammerburst codes were limited stock in each store at the time.
I got one though :D

They must have only had 5 codes then, we were 6th & 7th in line for the game and didn't get one.  I very rarely use the hammerburst though so I don't suppose it matters.   :)
no they had people like failed working there with sticky fingers;-)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 01, 2010, 01:37:47 PM
must have. If they've nerfed the melee, i wonder if it'll effect the shotgun 2-piece
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 01, 2010, 01:58:35 PM
You bet yer'ass it will!
should have done it 18 months ago ::)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 01, 2010, 02:01:14 PM
You bet yer'ass it will!
should have done it 18 months ago ::)

This  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jurassic Parky on September 03, 2010, 04:07:40 AM
I thought it started at Midnight. Was wondering why I was only getting 400 XP per round of Horde. :-[
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 03, 2010, 04:31:47 AM
I thought it started at Midnight. Was wondering why I was only getting 400 XP per round of Horde. :-[

Still a few hours before it starts yet mate.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 03, 2010, 09:59:14 AM
when does it start and who's playing
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Hells_JJ on September 03, 2010, 10:13:56 AM
was just on 10 min ago 25x has started for USA
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 03, 2010, 11:06:01 AM
I'll be on most of the weekend, still stuck at work at the moment though :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on September 03, 2010, 11:30:21 AM
when does it start and who's playing

It started in the uk at 2pm today hun, and i think most of us are playing tonight, well after the england match of course.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 03, 2010, 11:47:34 AM
I'll be on most of the weekend, still stuck at work at the moment though :(

Still stuck at work, waiting for my boss to come out of a meeting. Want to rack that XP up :(

when does it start and who's playing

It started in the uk at 2pm today hun, and i think most of us are playing tonight, well after the england match of course.

What time is the England match on?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 03, 2010, 11:49:35 AM
I'll be on most of the weekend, still stuck at work at the moment though :(

Still stuck at work, waiting for my boss to come out of a meeting. Want to rack that XP up :(

when does it start and who's playing

It started in the uk at 2pm today hun, and i think most of us are playing tonight, well after the england match of course.

What time is the England match on?

8pm kick off, ITV1
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 03, 2010, 11:55:46 AM
I'll be on most of the weekend, still stuck at work at the moment though :(

Still stuck at work, waiting for my boss to come out of a meeting. Want to rack that XP up :(

when does it start and who's playing

Thanks, may still be stuck at work by then!

It started in the uk at 2pm today hun, and i think most of us are playing tonight, well after the england match of course.

What time is the England match on?

8pm kick off, ITV1
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 03, 2010, 01:14:25 PM
I'll be on tonight after the match, about 10ish. i have sweets and beer :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on September 03, 2010, 02:42:02 PM
I'll be on tonight after the match, about 10ish. i have sweets and beer :)

i have nuts and cider.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 03, 2010, 02:59:39 PM
I have beer and crisps, but I've already eaten most of the crisps already!  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 03, 2010, 03:00:37 PM
i have a pizza too, so i can keep going all night long. ... all night!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 03, 2010, 03:02:05 PM
i have a pizza too, so i can keep going all night long. ... all night!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm pizza

What flavour?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 04, 2010, 01:56:38 AM
So exp whores, what ranks are you at now?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 04, 2010, 04:23:52 AM
So exp whores, what ranks are you at now?

i went from 50-57 but i wasn't playing to level up just to have fun with the community
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 04, 2010, 04:32:20 AM
So exp whores, what ranks are you at now?

i went from 50-57 but i wasn't playing to level up just to have fun with the community
I believe you ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 04, 2010, 06:10:34 AM
I didn't play so i'm still at 84 and will probably still be at 84 on Tuesday when it finishes.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 04, 2010, 07:53:23 AM
57-i fell asleep
hoping to gain more tonight im awake now an fresh as a daisy
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on September 04, 2010, 10:29:07 AM
I went from 74 to 77, but i am halfway towards 78.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 04, 2010, 12:40:57 PM
Just over 86 now.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 04, 2010, 01:50:48 PM
57-i fell asleep
hoping to gain more tonight im awake now an fresh as a daisy


up to rank 60 now-was on it this morning
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: citatscEellE on September 04, 2010, 11:08:09 PM
[color=,agenta]yea i havent played at all so im still at lvl 5.
p.s lvl 5 is a pro level :D[/color]
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 05, 2010, 06:40:21 AM
87 for me now just from doing a bit of solo Horde, i'm gonna spend a good part of the afternoon on it and a good spell tonight too methinks.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 05, 2010, 08:38:49 AM
level 62 but i gotta work on my nvq this aft-grrr damn work
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 11, 2010, 06:00:57 AM
Another Rod tweet:

Every % pt RAAM wins over Dr. Breen = the XP multiplier for the next event. e.g. 60% vs 40% = 20x XP.

Gamespot - Raam vs Breen (http://uk.gamespot.com/greatest-video-game-villain/vote/battle-hub/index.html?battle_id=60)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 11, 2010, 06:05:45 AM
Voted but he is losing!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 11, 2010, 06:07:38 AM
Voted but he is losing!

Me too, but i've got my wings now so i'm not bothered.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 11, 2010, 06:11:01 AM
Yeah but we gotta help out for the folks that want there wings legitimately
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 11, 2010, 06:13:44 AM
Yeah but we gotta help out for the folks that want there wings legitimately

Good point mate, saying that though theres bound to be a few more XP events in the future to get everyone their wings, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and probably something just before the Gears 3 release.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: NeuroticSarge on September 11, 2010, 08:56:06 AM
No matter how hard they flog that horse,it ain't coming back to life!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Lukehi on September 11, 2010, 09:59:16 AM
haha...Raam is still losing.

willl Epic do a negative XP event?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 11, 2010, 04:59:27 PM
level 62 but i gotta work on my nvq this aft-grrr damn work
shiitttttttt !!!!!!!!! crap, its due in on monday- damn gears, i wonder if i can do an nvq in gaming  ???  ::)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 11, 2010, 05:00:27 PM
Yeah but we gotta help out for the folks that want there wings legitimately
yeah , like me still trying  :'(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 11, 2010, 05:03:27 PM
Yeah but we gotta help out for the folks that want there wings legitimately

Good point mate, saying that though theres bound to be a few more XP events in the future to get everyone their wings, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and probably something just before the Gears 3 release.[/b]
im bloody workin. all work an no play makes fizzy a very dull an unhappy gal-cheer me up guys  :'(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 11, 2010, 05:31:35 PM
I'll still help people get their wings (legitimatley or by boosting) at the next event :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on September 11, 2010, 05:34:28 PM
thanx sweetie x
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 12, 2010, 06:39:18 AM
New tweet from Rod
Ouch 1800 votes down... Never mind %, 30x XP if RAAM wins
Getting desperate mate?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on September 12, 2010, 10:43:11 AM
New tweet from Rod
Ouch 1800 votes down... Never mind %, 30x XP if RAAM wins
Getting desperate mate?

Oh dear!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Lukehi on September 13, 2010, 01:11:59 PM
The powerz of hte interweb strike again...its now 50:50 split with Raam ahead by a few hundred!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 13, 2010, 01:36:14 PM
The powerz of hte interweb strike again...its now 50:50 split with Raam ahead by a few hundred!

People will do anything for easy XP.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: markav on September 13, 2010, 01:57:34 PM
The powerz of hte interweb strike again...its now 50:50 split with Raam ahead by a few hundred!

People will do anything for easy XP.   :)
Like playing hokey kokey :P
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on September 13, 2010, 03:31:48 PM
I actually voted for Breen before I even found out about the XP event.

Raam is currently 0.2 % in the lead, so it looks like we got 30xXP to look forward to.



ps.  In the end it doesn't matter.  Joker is going to win whole bag!   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 15, 2010, 01:14:58 PM
Raam beat Dr Breen so it looks like 30x XP will be upon us soon, Raam is now up against Darth Vader and if he wins the whole thing, Raam will return in Gears of War 3, details not yet known on how he will come back. could be campaign could be playable character in beast mode.

Rod's latest tweet:

Holy crap, we won! You guys are awesome!! Ok, now gotta pick the 30x XP event date. Don't know what to offer against Vader...sheesh.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on September 15, 2010, 02:10:47 PM
Joker will win, unless Epic offers something crazy awesome (besides the return of Raam in Gears 3).
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 15, 2010, 03:18:36 PM
Don't know what to offer against Vader...sheesh.

better offer me a Humvee, no way RAAM is beating Vader. RAAM will be in Gears 3 anyway as an MP character.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 15, 2010, 08:16:55 PM
Joker will win, unless Epic offers something crazy awesome (besides the return of Raam in Gears 3).


Kerrigan has quite a big lead over Joker at the moment, not as big as Vader's lead over Raam though. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 16, 2010, 03:18:24 AM
twas obvious Vader would ram RAAM in the bum, Kerrigan doing the same, Jokers only a semi-final baddy anyway.

who'd win a fight between Vader and Kerrigan, in reality Kerrigan, in Interworld ... Vader and his zealous fans!

how we'd beat her is i'd seduce her and whilst she was sticking her tentacle-like dreadlocks in my bum, Vader can sneak up and stick his lightwadger in her ear.... Vader wins with TKO.

fool proof as long as ben keeps Luke locked in the basement.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on September 16, 2010, 09:25:31 AM
twas obvious Vader would ram RAAM in the bum, Kerrigan doing the same, Jokers only a semi-final baddy anyway.

booooo

Stupid Starcraft fever following Starcraft II's release.  Well played, Gamespot.  Well played.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 17, 2010, 07:05:17 AM
Another Rod Tweet from last night:

No date on the 30x xp event yet. Soon, I promise, just got to figure out the best time for everyone.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on September 17, 2010, 12:17:41 PM
I'm guessing having your wings from Gears 2 caries a lot of weight in Gears 3, As they seem to want to get as many people with there wings as possible.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 17, 2010, 02:27:39 PM
meh! hopefully a stick of rock
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: sambo on September 18, 2010, 07:10:06 AM
meh! hopefully a stick of rock

Well come April, Don't be asking to suck my rock!!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Lukehi on October 09, 2010, 07:44:18 PM
I'd read on xbox.com that there's some more XP events on the way for GOW2...apparently it was 'tweeted' by some bloke from Epic.  Cant find an actual source but maybe something will be officially announced soon.

Xbox Thread (http://forums.xbox.com/34533774/ShowPost.aspx)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: citatscEellE on October 09, 2010, 07:48:37 PM
maybe i can get my wings this time around w00t
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Lukehi on October 09, 2010, 07:50:07 PM
well with the delay to GOW3 you've got a whole year... ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: citatscEellE on October 09, 2010, 07:51:35 PM
i got my fix i guess :/
stood playing it for like hrs today... (GOW3 i mean)
i can wait...
i think..
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 09, 2010, 08:12:56 PM
I'd read on xbox.com that there's some more XP events on the way for GOW2...apparently it was 'tweeted' by some bloke from Epic.  Cant find an actual source but maybe something will be officially announced soon.

Xbox Thread (http://forums.xbox.com/34533774/ShowPost.aspx)

30x XP over Halloween, no doubt there will be plenty more XP events after that too.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 10, 2010, 11:21:37 AM
I'd read on xbox.com that there's some more XP events on the way for GOW2...apparently it was 'tweeted' by some bloke from Epic.  Cant find an actual source but maybe something will be officially announced soon.

Xbox Thread (http://forums.xbox.com/34533774/ShowPost.aspx)

30x XP over Halloween, no doubt there will be plenty more XP events after that too.
[/b]

finally i may get my wings  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 10, 2010, 11:26:06 AM
I might get a 48hr code and play on my other gamertag, see how quick I can rank up.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 10, 2010, 11:29:36 AM
no fair, i want my wings- your not gettin 2 lots thats just mean
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 10, 2010, 11:31:48 AM
no fair, i want my wings- your not gettin 2 lots thats just mean

I won't get to Level 100 over that weekend but i'll be able to get a few achievements and maybe get to around Level 50.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on October 10, 2010, 11:34:36 AM
I might get a 48hr code and play on my other gamertag, see how quick I can rank up.   :)


you should get sponsored for charity to get to level 50 on gears 2 in a weekend on your other tag. I hear that gingers anonymous are in desperate need of funds!!  :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 10, 2010, 11:37:11 AM
I might get a 48hr code and play on my other gamertag, see how quick I can rank up.   :)


you should get sponsored for charity to get to level 50 on gears 2 in a weekend on your other tag. I hear that gingers anonymous are in desperate need of funds!!  :D
[/b]
lmao x
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 10, 2010, 11:38:15 AM
I might get a 48hr code and play on my other gamertag, see how quick I can rank up.   :)


you should get sponsored for charity to get to level 50 on gears 2 in a weekend on your other tag. I hear that gingers anonymous are in desperate need of funds!!  :D

I don't do fundraisers for GA, they're a bunch of arrogant sods that want us to quit being ginger so I set up GFJ instead and we do the work that GA were supposed to do before they went all corrupt.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on October 10, 2010, 11:42:52 AM
I might get a 48hr code and play on my other gamertag, see how quick I can rank up.   :)


you should get sponsored for charity to get to level 50 on gears 2 in a weekend on your other tag. I hear that gingers anonymous are in desperate need of funds!!  :D

I don't do fundraisers for GA, they're a bunch of arrogant sods that want us to quit being ginger so I set up GFJ instead and we do the work that GA were supposed to do before they went all corrupt.   ;D

well you always say charity begins at home, so i thought you would be up for it!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 10, 2010, 11:47:10 AM
I stop at nothing when it comes to charity.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on October 10, 2010, 11:57:15 AM
I stop at nothing when it comes to charity.
;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 13, 2010, 06:07:50 AM
Gears of War 2's 'All Fronts Collection' DLC Half Price This Week

With Gears of War 3 now delayed until next year, there's small compensation with the Gears of War 2 All Fronts Collection DLC - containing every additional multiplayer map and the Road to Ruin deleted scene - going half price for this week.

Previously reduced permanently from 1600 Microsoft Points to 800, the All Fronts Collection can now be snapped up for a bargainous 400 Microsoft Points from today until October 18th.

The All Fronts Collection contains every Gears of War 2 DLC to date and includes loads of extra maps and achievements, so is a must for every Gears 2 owner. Besides, it'll tide you over a bit until Gears 3 arrives in late 2011.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on October 13, 2010, 09:43:07 AM
i thought everyone already owned this.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 14, 2010, 07:58:35 AM
(http://gearsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/GearsHalloweenEvent.JPG)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on October 14, 2010, 08:01:58 AM
If it's chainsaws only then I will definitely be there? You'd better all be scared too ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 14, 2010, 08:02:42 AM
Rod also tweeted this a few days ago:

Gears 2 hits "Games on Demand" on Oct 12th. To welcome new players we're going to increase the XP multiplier to 4x from then to 28th.

Joe Graf also tweeted:

As part of the XP event, I randomized the map cycle for you due to popular Twitter request.

The map cycle change will take effect on the 12th with the XP event. I manually randomized it for you.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 14, 2010, 08:05:22 AM
If it's chainsaws only then I will definitely be there? You'd better all be scared too ;)

No news on Horde variations yet but no doubt there will be a lot of sires awaiting revving chainsaws.   ;D

I will play on my other tag for this too so i can start levelling up again.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 14, 2010, 09:37:43 AM
bought gears 1 today an downloaded all the maps so if anyone can help me with cheeves i would love to play, i need to go buy gow 2 goty asap
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: DFUSIONITE on October 14, 2010, 09:43:28 AM
bought gears 1 today an downloaded all the maps so if anyone can help me with cheeves i would love to play, i need to go buy gow 2 goty asap

I know you got your xbox now it's awesome, we can boost online cheeves for loads of old games now, and i don't have to put up with split screen gears anymore!!  ;D Happy xmas sweetie xxx
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 14, 2010, 11:22:56 AM
bought gears 1 today an downloaded all the maps so if anyone can help me with cheeves i would love to play, i need to go buy gow 2 goty asap

Always happy to help with achievements, especially Gears ones.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 14, 2010, 11:27:54 AM
will sort somethin out soon then , btw than for helping with the transfer thing, quite easy in the end x
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2010, 06:43:01 PM
New Rod tweets:

Just tested the Horde Chainsaw Massacre for the event and it was pretty crazy on Hardcore. Need to make some tweaks but then should be good

Oh and this just in...for the event we will have an Annex playlist serving up the maps necessary to get the achievement (Flashback/Combust)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on October 27, 2010, 06:46:43 PM
they keep doing that annex thing and i keep passing it up, should really make the effort ..... done hella worse for 75G

i do have Vanquished and saw 2 to finish this week though
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 27, 2010, 06:56:13 PM
right then i got two weeks A/L comin up craig, do u want to play gow 1 online with me
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 27, 2010, 07:39:24 PM
right then i got two weeks A/L comin up craig, do u want to play gow 1 online with me

I'll play it at some point yeah, when i'm not whoring rentals.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 27, 2010, 08:00:30 PM
good stuff, but not thursday 25th november-im out again with the girls- hopefully it will be a late one
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on October 28, 2010, 02:32:22 AM
When does the Halloween event actually start from?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2010, 05:35:06 AM
When does the Halloween event actually start from?

No official times have been announced yet but it'll most likely start at 2pm tomorrow and end at the same time on Monday afternoon.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2010, 05:08:17 PM
Rod's tweet from 15 minutes ago

Just 25.5 hours till Halloween Event goes live with 31x XP and Horde Chainsaw Massacre!


Looks like it won't be at 2pm tomorrow then  :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 28, 2010, 05:27:42 PM
ok im way to tired to work this out-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97iwySJ5WNE

sorry couldnt help it im delirious with tiredness-help
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2010, 05:35:09 PM
Rod has said that the plan is to start at 9am PST so 2pm our time tomorrow. 

Just need some 48hr codes now for my other gamertag.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 28, 2010, 05:39:47 PM
i haven't got any, otherwise i would let u have one  :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2010, 06:07:05 PM
i haven't got any, otherwise i would let u have one  :(

no worries, i'll buy one from that link Dave sent me, i'll use that for Sunday night for my other tag and just use my normal tag for tomorrow night if everyone's playing, don't think i'll bother playing on Saturday. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 28, 2010, 06:14:47 PM
yep i will be there, thought u were out sunday for your birthday
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2010, 06:18:50 PM
I'm out on Saturday for my birthday, should be online all Sunday night though then pub for a few on Monday night.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 28, 2010, 06:49:04 PM
ahh right,, like i said good job it aint next week, so lookin forward to goin out, dunno what to see at the cinema this time though, i really must learn to concentrate on the movie hee hee
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on October 28, 2010, 06:54:45 PM
ahh right,, like i said good job it aint next week, so lookin forward to goin out, dunno what to see at the cinema this time though, i really must learn to concentrate on the movie hee hee

Another girly day out?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on October 28, 2010, 07:07:25 PM
yep, cant get enough of them, its nice to go out and have fun with friends-i really like them,-theyre good friends, i enjoy their company, we have a laugh,it makes me happy  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 01, 2010, 07:58:36 PM
Next Gears 2 XP Event Coming Thanksgiving Week

Still thirsting for XP to boost your multiplayer rank in Gears of War 2? Well, there's still plenty of opportunity to get your wings and clear up those last few pesky achievements before Gears of War 3 is released.

Epic's Rod Fergusson has today announced the next Gears 2 XP event via Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/29362830358), "Thanks all that played this weekend! Next event will be Thanksgiving week! Yes all week. 2 weekends worth :)"

So, there'll be loads of time to play multiplayer and Horde to death and level up before Gears of War 3 releases in autumn 2011.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 01, 2010, 07:59:33 PM
they can do all the events they want, im still never gonna get my wings  >:( :'(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 01, 2010, 08:00:56 PM
they can do all the events they want, im still never gonna get my wings  >:( :'(

You should get them without too much fuss in a full week of XP goodness, depending on the XP figure of course, most likely be around 15/20 next time round.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 01, 2010, 08:02:14 PM
no i wont ive gone crap, hmmpphh
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 01, 2010, 08:04:10 PM
no i wont ive gone crap, hmmpphh

Just abuse Horde if you think you've gone crap, loads of easy XP there.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 01, 2010, 08:07:09 PM
may well have to, i think im out of practice-too many hours at work, oh well might get some practice in when im off, i still need to find a good movie for when i go out in a few weeks
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 13, 2010, 01:37:33 PM
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 13, 2010, 02:02:40 PM
it's no 32x exp
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 17, 2010, 11:00:27 AM
Some more tweets from Rod on the upcoming XP event.

"We're doing 10x XP for the full 10 days and I'm planning on serving up a little horde surprise to help you grind that seriously achievement."

"OK, little secret. Even tho all the promos will say that Thanksgiving event starts on the 24th, I'm actually going to start it on the 19th."

"My first attempt at the Thanks-Gibbing Horde event didn't go work out so well today. Looking forward to tomorrow and more carnage"

"The Horde tweaks are an attempt to help with Seriously 2... so may be a little "grindy" but still fun!"



So it's now starting this Friday, sweet.  I'm guessing theres gonna be loads of tickers on Horde again if it's an attempt to help us all get Seriously 2, loads of wretches probably too.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on November 17, 2010, 11:04:39 AM
Some more tweets from Rod on the upcoming XP event.

"We're doing 10x XP for the full 10 days and I'm planning on serving up a little horde surprise to help you grind that seriously achievement."

"OK, little secret. Even tho all the promos will say that Thanksgiving event starts on the 24th, I'm actually going to start it on the 19th."

"My first attempt at the Thanks-Gibbing Horde event didn't go work out so well today. Looking forward to tomorrow and more carnage"

"The Horde tweaks are an attempt to help with Seriously 2... so may be a little "grindy" but still fun!"



So it's now starting this Friday, sweet.  I'm guessing theres gonna be loads of tickers on Horde again if it's an attempt to help us all get Seriously 2, loads of wretches probably too.

10x XP and Seriously 2.0?

I'll be Hording my ass off this weekend.   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 17, 2010, 11:07:02 AM
I've still got around 60,000 kills to get before nailing Seriously 2, might just blast Horde on my other tag for some achievements.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on November 17, 2010, 12:39:59 PM
or they reduce the health of mobs to ridiculous lows and we can take down Grinders with USP's

... gonna grind out my Horde achievements all this weekend, look for me through the smoke, blood and bone.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 18, 2010, 08:14:43 PM
More tweets from Rod

"OMG! Thanks-Gibbing is the most fun i've ever had in a Horde event! Can't stop smiling and laughing! You will not beat it on Insane."

"Sorry I don't want to ruin the Horde event suprise. But I would suggest you don't go in alone and I also suggest to play of casual"

"Playing Thanks-Gibbing Horde will help you towards the Seriously 2.0 achievement but not without a challenge. Map selection is going to be key"


Getting a little tired of Horde but i'm interested to see what Epic have done this time around, sounds like fun.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 19, 2010, 04:11:52 AM
Count me in on some Horde tonight, but I probably won't be online until quite late.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 19, 2010, 05:02:52 AM
Two more Rod tweets:

"So Thanks-Gibbing was supposed ti be faster than grinding the campaign for seriously 2.0 but then I made it awesome!"

"Oh yes Thanks-Gibbing will definitely help with Seriously 2.0 but I traded fun over efficience."



I'll blast Horde until I get Seriously 2.0 but if anyone wants to go public i'll switch tags, also once Seriously is done with i'll play on my other tag for the Horde achievements.  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 19, 2010, 10:52:45 AM
Just trying Horde out real quick & without giving anything away, it's nuts!   ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on November 19, 2010, 11:29:43 AM
Just trying Horde out real quick & without giving anything away, it's nuts!   ;D

Sounds interesting!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 19, 2010, 11:45:44 AM
Just trying Horde out real quick & without giving anything away, it's nuts!   ;D

Sounds interesting!!!

Make sure you play it on insane!  ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 19, 2010, 12:09:01 PM
no-im scared
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 19, 2010, 12:30:23 PM
no-im scared

It ain't that bad but I can see it getting boring real quick, wave 10 is apparently more mental.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 19, 2010, 12:42:03 PM
might have a blast in a bit, thing is im crap when its normal-i got no chance
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 27, 2010, 10:15:12 AM
Just blasting Horde on my other tag, tickers are now on Wave 3 and wretches no longer have shotguns.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 27, 2010, 10:19:01 AM
how come-not complaining may have a blast in a bit
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 27, 2010, 10:47:09 AM
how come-not complaining may have a blast in a bit

Not sure but Sires now have shotguns.   
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 27, 2010, 12:45:43 PM
put it on earlier-someone said they might help me but it never happened  >:(  sires were a bloody shock !!!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 29, 2010, 01:56:34 PM
12 Days of Gearsmas is being discussed again on the Epic Forums, really enjoyed it last time out, hopefully we'll get another.

Last Year's Event:
1. A noobsaw for everyone
2. No 2 piece
3. 3 frag grenades
4. 4 boomshot shells
5. 5 one man teams
6. 6 sattelites
7. 7 mortar shells
8. 8 retro gamers
9. 9 Boomers booming (squads of boomers on waves ending in 9)
10. 10 Waves of Kantus (Kantus appear on every wave)
11. 11 Meatflags taunting (double (6x) XP in Meatflag)
12. All of the above
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on November 29, 2010, 02:03:03 PM
ok your going to have to explain this one, i didnt play gears last christmas
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 29, 2010, 02:12:01 PM
ok your going to have to explain this one, i didnt play gears last christmas

Basically each day had a different MP bonus, whether in Horde or Public matches as per the list in my previous post.   :)

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2010, 09:21:13 AM
12 Days of Gearsmas full list announced

The Official 12 Days of Gearsmas List
1. "On the first day of Gearsmas Epic gave to me, a concussion from a smoke grenade." Bringing the concuss back for day - Dec 22
2. 2 Flaming Bloodmounts (2 Bloodmounts with Flamethrowers every wave) - Dec 23
3. 3 Extra Clips (3 extra clips of ammo in every weapon) - Dec 24
4. 4 Frag grenades (Frag grenade pickups have 4) - Dec 25
5. 5 Torque Bow Tags (Many rifle creatures carry Torque Bows in Horde) - Dec 26
6. 6 Melee Monsters (All melee creatures Horde) - Dec 27
7. 7 Sires a storming - Dec 28
8. 8 Old School Gears Heads (4 v 4 MP) - Dec 29
9. 9 Boomers Booming (Boomer squads on every wave) - Dec 30
10. 10 Waves of Tickers (all Ticker Horde) - Dec 31
11. 11 Wretches Wretching (Wretches with Shotguns) - Jan 1
12. Some of the above (1, 3, 4, 8, 10) - Jan 2

~BONUS: Golden Lancer and Hammerburst for the duration of the event

12x to 23x XP
December 22nd to January 3rd

Good time to get your wings people   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on December 21, 2010, 09:30:41 AM
mmm count me in might have a blast tonight
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2010, 09:40:09 AM
mmm count me in might have a blast tonight

Get some practice in ready for loads of XP.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2010, 10:46:54 AM
Not many downloaded free Gears 2 DLC

Epic Games' Jim Brown has revealed that not many people bothered to access the free downloadable content given away with Gears of War 2 at release.

The Flashback Map Pack came with the game and all you had to do to get the contents was input one of those redeemable codes. Brown was perplexed by the lack of take-up.

"We gave away five or six maps completely free when you bought the game and I think it was less than 30 per cent of people downloaded it," Brown told Official Xbox Magazine.

"It was free, in the box, they just never bothered to do it. So again, why? Is it a matter of accessibility? Is it people don't like typing in a 16-digit code? What's the reason? It's a weird numbers game."

Brown did acknowledge though that DLC "does well", which is probably comforting for him given he's the lead multiplayer level designer on Gears of War 3.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on December 21, 2010, 11:54:53 AM
It was because nobody wanted to type in 16 characters for something that should of been on the damn game disk. That and half of the time the codes weren't working.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2010, 11:59:11 AM
My code worked fine, people not wanting to spend 10 seconds typing a code for some free maps seriously need help.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on December 21, 2010, 12:28:17 PM
mmm count me in might have a blast tonight

Get some practice in ready for loads of XP.   :)
hell yeah, definately need the practice
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on December 21, 2010, 06:05:20 PM
mmm count me in might have a blast tonight

Get some practice in ready for loads of XP.   :)
hell yeah, definately need the practice

Me too. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Legion on January 04, 2011, 01:04:55 PM
Figures I'd get this and start doing multiplayer while there's no extra XP. Oh well.
Started the single player about 45 minutes ago on normal and I just got to Landown. It's not a terrible game so far by any means, and I'm enjoying it more than I was expecting after my short  time with Gears 1 a few months ago. I do take issue with the art style (EVERY character is built like a brick shithouse on steroids? why?) but aside from that, I'm looking forward to getting in some quality multiplayer time later, now that I've gotten pretty much used to the controls and I've got active reloading sorted.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 04, 2011, 01:15:59 PM
Figures I'd get this and start doing multiplayer while there's no extra XP. Oh well.
Started the single player about 45 minutes ago on normal and I just got to Landown. It's not a terrible game so far by any means, and I'm enjoying it more than I was expecting after my short  time with Gears 1 a few months ago. I do take issue with the art style (EVERY character is built like a brick shithouse on steroids? why?) but aside from that, I'm looking forward to getting in some quality multiplayer time later, now that I've gotten pretty much used to the controls and I've got active reloading sorted.

It's always double XP and there'll be a few more XP events before Gears 3 is released, i'm pretty sure of that, plenty of time to rank up and get some achievements yet.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 13, 2011, 08:03:58 AM
The next XP event looks set for Valentine's Day weekend.

Here is the thread (http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=757496) on the Epic forums for suggestions for the event.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on January 13, 2011, 04:46:15 PM
 my suggestion would be torque bow tag , the torque bows being like cupids of course x
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 13, 2011, 04:51:14 PM
It should be Torque Bow Tag for every damn event!   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on January 13, 2011, 04:53:30 PM
true, but then it wouldnt be as special
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on January 13, 2011, 04:59:33 PM
yeeeeeehhhh!!! i get to spend vantines day with you lot












....... *SOBS* im so alone  :'(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on January 13, 2011, 05:02:39 PM
might go out, not sure yet
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 23, 2011, 08:00:14 PM
Rod tweets regarding the Valentine's Day event:

Hey @EpicCog for Valentine's Event let's do 7x XP on every mode (inc Horde) and 14x XP for Wingman for Feb 14. Wretches with Torquebows too!~

So @EpicCog, based on the feedback I'm getting, maybe we should make it Valentine's weekend. Friday morning to Tuesday morning?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on January 23, 2011, 08:18:06 PM
laaammmeeeee! Wingmans awesome but i want x140xp


and wretches with torque bows, just leave Horde alone you nubs
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 23, 2011, 08:24:26 PM
Torque Bow Tag was superb on Horde but that's because I love the Torque Bow   :)

All waves filled with Boomer Squads was pretty cool too, but most of the Horde variations have been poor and so very boring, all tickers and wretches being the main ones.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on January 31, 2011, 03:37:54 PM
Confirmed

Next Gears 2 XP event is Valentine's weekend.
Feb. 12th - 15th
14x XP in Wingman
7x XP for everything else.
Wretch "cupids" with Torque Bows in Horde

Probably start at 2pm UK time like normal.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Legion on January 31, 2011, 04:15:46 PM
I'll start practising over the next week or so. I much prefer slaughtering endless amounts of demon creatures to that mushy Valentines shite :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on February 01, 2011, 07:31:32 AM
im off all over then yaaayyyyyyy, i will be on 24 hours, apart from during the day on the 14th, but cant wait
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on February 28, 2011, 02:32:18 AM
Wasted all that time piddling about with x3 exp for Valentines?

How about x22 exp from 9.00am EST, Monday February 28th, through to 9.00am, Monday March 7th.



I think it's about time Failed got his Wings.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on February 28, 2011, 05:49:23 AM
Wasted all that time piddling about with x3 exp for Valentines?

How about x22 exp from 9.00am EST, Monday February 28th, through to 9.00am, Monday March 7th.



I think it's about time Failed got his Wings.

Full details (http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=761534)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on February 28, 2011, 06:35:45 PM
aww he could have lost more weight , selfish beggar
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on February 28, 2011, 06:36:01 PM
I've got tomorrow (Tuesday) off. Who's up for some hot Gears on Gears action?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on February 28, 2011, 06:37:32 PM
I've got tomorrow (Tuesday) off. Who's up for some hot Gears on Gears action?

and afterwards maybe we could play Gears of War 2 ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on February 28, 2011, 06:39:42 PM
i would but no gold till thursday x will play for the xp thingy then though xx
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on February 28, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
I might blast Gears 2 tomorrow for a bit, i'll be on my GamerMan316 tag though as i've got the full 1750 on my normal tag so there's not much point playing on that one anymore!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on February 28, 2011, 07:01:04 PM
hmm, wonder if failed might lend me a 48 hr code xx :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on February 28, 2011, 11:47:20 PM
I've been contemplating picking one of the map packs, just can't decide between "Dark Corners" and "Combustible"...

As a factor for making a choice, I'd like to ask - Which of those two gets more use in the MP matches?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 01, 2011, 04:31:55 AM
I've been contemplating picking one of the map packs, just can't decide between "Dark Corners" and "Combustible"...

As a factor for making a choice, I'd like to ask - Which of those two gets more use in the MP matches?

Combustible only has three maps, Dark Corners has seven maps, both sets of maps show up quite a bit in MP, the original Gears 2 maps are still more popular though!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 01, 2011, 10:58:23 AM
I'd think that this late in the game it wouldn't be worth getting any of the packs.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on March 01, 2011, 11:40:55 AM
Both good points. Moving on... ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2011, 01:48:19 PM
I may be down for some Gears 2 whoring tonight.   8)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 01, 2011, 02:33:36 PM
hmmph i really wanna play
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on March 01, 2011, 02:35:37 PM
I may be down for some Gears 2 whoring tonight.   8)


Same here. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 01, 2011, 02:37:12 PM
hmmph i really wanna play

If nobody else plays you can always whore some Horde on your own for some easy XP, I doubt i'll bother with Gears 2 tonight, probably just try and finish Lost Planet 2 instead.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on March 01, 2011, 02:37:29 PM
Unless Failed is host, i have love for the Combustable maps. Flood and Fuel Station are teh awesome!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 01, 2011, 02:39:08 PM
unless failed has got a code for gold  :-*
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on March 01, 2011, 02:47:34 PM
Failed has code! ;)

I also have a Flashback Map Pack Code.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 01, 2011, 02:48:51 PM
i think i got all the maps, but i will do anything for a code  ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
I usually always have spare 48-hour codes for anyone that wants to join a game night.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 01, 2011, 02:52:47 PM
its only till thursday then i can get gold
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 01, 2011, 02:58:50 PM
so does anyone want to play then, will need a code though xx
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 01, 2011, 03:10:29 PM
I'll be playing tonight.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2011, 03:12:01 PM
I'll be playing tonight.

Ditto.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on March 01, 2011, 03:54:40 PM
I may be down for some Gears 2 whoring tonight.   8)


Same here. 

I'm good for some Gears 2 tonight. Hopefully I can catch the run.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 01, 2011, 05:25:58 PM
Guess who broke down and bought the dlc maps?

... I'm so weak when I'm bored.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 01, 2011, 05:32:45 PM
Guess who broke down and bought the dlc maps?

... I'm so weak when I'm bored.

slut
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on March 01, 2011, 05:47:37 PM
I'd think that this late in the game it wouldn't be worth getting any of the packs.

Guess who broke down and bought the dlc maps?

... I'm so weak when I'm bored.

"We have just lost cabin pressure."
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2011, 11:05:21 AM
Shakes and I ranked up 10+ times last night.  Who wants to join me tonight for Round 2?   8)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on March 02, 2011, 12:17:49 PM
I should be available for round 2.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on March 02, 2011, 12:54:26 PM
Missed out on Round 1 - but will try again tonight.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on March 02, 2011, 01:06:37 PM
I can't rank up any further  :(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 02, 2011, 01:25:57 PM
If you folks are still playing later (around 9pm EST), I'll bring my sexy self around for a second helping.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 02, 2011, 03:49:59 PM
If you folks are still playing later (around 9pm EST), I'll bring my sexy self around for a second helping.

I still can't believe we lasted so long with just 3 guys.  Round 30something?  I was not expecting to stay up so late.   :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 02, 2011, 04:27:05 PM
somethin came up last nite but should make it for tonight
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 02, 2011, 07:04:35 PM
If you folks are still playing later (around 9pm EST), I'll bring my sexy self around for a second helping.

I still can't believe we lasted so long with just 3 guys.  Round 30something?  I was not expecting to stay up so late.   :D


I think we went to round 36.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2011, 10:34:05 AM
I reached level 49 last night.  100 or bust!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on March 03, 2011, 11:23:03 AM
I reached level 50.  *grin*  I will be online again tonight around 8pm EST if you want to have Round 3.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2011, 01:02:00 PM
I reached level 50.  *grin*  I will be online again tonight around 8pm EST if you want to have Round 3.

I have to run a bunch of errands after work tonight, but I will be online at some point tonight.  100 OR BUST!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 03, 2011, 02:24:54 PM
I might be around tonight for more.

Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt. Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on March 03, 2011, 02:39:53 PM
I might be around tonight for more.

Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt. Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

Next time be more specific about what "thingy" you are talking about. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2011, 02:40:48 PM
Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt.
I was actually eating peanut M&M's.



Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

"Jump over the thingy!"
    "What thingy?
"The thingy by the thingy!"
    "This thingy?"
"No the other thingy!"

/dead

lmao   :D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on March 03, 2011, 03:15:28 PM
sounds fun, invite me tonight neato, i will be on all night long ... all night.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 03, 2011, 05:51:41 PM
I might be around tonight for more.

Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt. Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

Next time be more specific about what "thingy" you are talking about. 

There were 20 dinosaur riding baddies alternating between shooting us and eating us, terribly sorry I couldn't be bothered to say "See that air conditioning unit over there? Be a dear and jump over it so that we don't get eaten or shot to death. Thanks."
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on March 03, 2011, 05:57:34 PM
I might be around tonight for more.

Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt. Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

Next time be more specific about what "thingy" you are talking about. 

There were 20 dinosaur riding baddies alternating between shooting us and eating us, terribly sorry I couldn't be bothered to say "See that air conditioning unit over there? Be a dear and jump over it so that we don't get eaten or shot to death. Thanks."

Well now you know for next time.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on March 03, 2011, 06:00:46 PM
I might be around tonight for more.

Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt. Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

Next time be more specific about what "thingy" you are talking about.  

There were 20 dinosaur riding baddies alternating between shooting us and eating us, terribly sorry I couldn't be bothered to say "See that air conditioning unit over there? Be a dear and jump over it so that we don't get eaten or shot to death. Thanks."

Well now you know for next time.


And knowing is half the battle...well... maybe a quarter of it.  ;)

All I remember was chaos and splatters of red at that point...
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on March 03, 2011, 10:17:26 PM
I might be around tonight for more.

Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt. Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

Next time be more specific about what "thingy" you are talking about.  

There were 20 dinosaur riding baddies alternating between shooting us and eating us, terribly sorry I couldn't be bothered to say "See that air conditioning unit over there? Be a dear and jump over it so that we don't get eaten or shot to death. Thanks."

Well now you know for next time.


And knowing is half the battle...well... maybe a quarter of it.  ;)

All I remember was chaos and splatters of red at that point...

ROFLMAO.  Yep that is about when I figured out what "Thingy" he wanted me to jump over. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: dfusioness on March 04, 2011, 08:35:28 AM
defo in for this tonight, now im allowed to drink again, its gonna be a fun night will be on around 9 ish xx
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Handshakes on March 04, 2011, 12:47:25 PM
I got caught up in homework last night, maybe I'll get some play time in tonight.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on March 04, 2011, 06:40:27 PM
Will be on in a few hours...most likely 8pm EST.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on August 16, 2011, 12:40:50 PM
Ok, looks like Gears is going to get a weekend visit from me for a while -

Tentative details:
Quote
increase of 5x xp every weekend starting at 5x.
Increase by 10's starting with 10xp, ending with 50xp

Ideas being thrown around:
Quote
4 frags
2 inks
Smoke Cringe
Ragdoll Smokes
Boomer Squad
Ticker Squad
Wretch Squad
infinite HoD
17 mortar shots
7 torque bows
3 boomshots
11 sniper bullets
24 shotgun bullets
Flaming bloodmounts
Mixed up weapons (loved chainsaw dueling sires.)
Flamer squad
Tickers,Wretch,Sire every other round
Sires with chainsaw no lancer bullets
Tickers bigger blast radius
When meleeing wretchs they will explode
high pitched voices
Lancer starting bullets 500
Shotguns 32 rounds
Tbow 12 bullets
Snipers 11 bullets
Sires with Boomshots.
Wretches with Gnashers.
Boomers with Hammerbursts.
Therons with Longshots.
Snipers with Torque Bows.
Grenadiers with Ink Grenades.
Drones and Beast Riders with Snub Pistols.
Kantus' with Boltok Pistols.
Grinders with Mortars.
Absolutely no Tickers or Maulers for shield spamming.
one hit melee downs
tactical damage
gold weapons unlocked
no chain saw stun
xp increase by 20x per day
locust by the boat load (help with serious 2.0)
wretches with shot guns
HOD ammo increase by 40x
mortar ammo increase by 40x
tickers with nades inside of them
each round of 1 kind of locust (wave 1 all sires, wave 2 all tickers, ect.)
each round each locust has the same gun (wave 1 all torque wave 2 all boom shot ect)
Chainsaw Boomers
TorqueBow Wretches
Drones-Gnashers and smokes
Grenadiers-Gorgon pistol
Cyclops-Boomshot
Bolter-Lancer and inks
Theron-Snubs and frags
replace all beasts (bloodmount, wretches, sires) and boomers
with humanoid locusts (see above)
take away the Chainsaw stun in Horde.

Proposed dates:
Quote
(*Weekend of)
*August 20th
*August 27th
*September 3rd
*September 10th
*September 17th

50xp sounds kinda crazy, but it's an interesting way to hook some folks up to the release of GoW3.

[Gow Source (http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=812054)]

Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 16, 2011, 01:36:52 PM
Only 2% of Gears players have the Veteran Gear achievement according to Rod, pretty good chance that'll increase over the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 16, 2011, 01:49:05 PM
Only 2% of Gears players have the Veteran Gear achievement according to Rod, pretty good chance that'll increase over the next few weeks.

Give me a few weekend XP events, and they can add me to the list.   8)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on August 16, 2011, 01:50:43 PM
With the extra XP events I might actually manage to get my wings before Gears 3 releases. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 19, 2011, 05:09:02 AM
Need Wings, wanna know about the next 5 weeks of exp events:

8-19-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 8-22-2011 9:00 AM EST 5X
8-26-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 8-29-2011 9:00 AM EST 10X
9-2-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 9-5-2011 9:00 AM EST 15X
9-9-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 9-12-2011 9:00 AM EST 20X
9-16-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 9-19-2011 9:00 AM EST 25X

Also this weekend will have 'Tickers by the bucketload' in Horde (end quote)


9am EST is 2pm GMT for reference.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 19, 2011, 10:57:56 AM
Fantastic!  I'll be playing Gears2 sporadically throughout the weekend.  If anyone sees me playing it, feel free to jump in.



ps.  I merged the Gears 2 XP discussion with the Gears 2 topic so I could add it to the calendar.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on August 19, 2011, 11:06:38 AM
Need Wings, wanna know about the next 5 weeks of exp events:

8-19-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 8-22-2011 9:00 AM EST 5X
8-26-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 8-29-2011 9:00 AM EST 10X
9-2-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 9-5-2011 9:00 AM EST 15X
9-9-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 9-12-2011 9:00 AM EST 20X
9-16-2011 9:00 AM EST Through 9-19-2011 9:00 AM EST 25X

Also this weekend will have 'Tickers by the bucketload' in Horde (end quote)


9am EST is 2pm GMT for reference.

I see they didn't go with the 50x... will try to get into some Gears 2 MP sometime as well.




Hopefully this time I won't be as often mortally wounded whilst you people watch me from the safety of your balcony, eating popcorn no doubt.
I was actually eating peanut M&M's.



Also, when I say jump over the thingy, you jump over the thingy!  ;)

"Jump over the thingy!"
    "What thingy?
"The thingy by the thingy!"
    "This thingy?"
"No the other thingy!"

/dead

lmao   :D


Ahh... good times....x5

 ;D
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on August 19, 2011, 03:58:26 PM
I should manage to spend at least a few hours playing Gears 2 this weekend. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2011, 08:35:38 AM
Might blast Horde on my other tag now then!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 20, 2011, 09:17:38 AM
Horde is really easy, Tickers, Wretches and a couple of other easy enemies like Butchers or maybe the odd Bolter.

Did 39-44 on Underhill last night solo, gonna do 45-50 tonight for 'Icy Dead People' and maybe 1-30 on Allfathers
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on August 20, 2011, 09:31:07 AM
Solo Horde on Insane it is then!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on August 20, 2011, 02:37:21 PM
I still need the one for surviving all 50 waves of horde.  Maybe I'll manage it this weekend.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on August 20, 2011, 05:30:59 PM
I'm stuck on Wave 50 on Underhill for my Icy Dead People, it's just too hard on my lonesome.

Anyone else need the 1-50? i need it on Nowhere.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Jaynestown on August 21, 2011, 10:00:51 AM
I'm going to come back online in a week or so as I've almost watched all the DVDs and Blu-Rays I've wanted to watch and I'm also getting withdrawel symptoms. I'll help anyone who wants a hand with any Gears achievements as I just want to ease myself back in to Gears before September 20th  :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 21, 2011, 11:58:43 AM
I'm stuck on Wave 50 on Underhill for my Icy Dead People, it's just too hard on my lonesome.

Anyone else need the 1-50? i need it on Nowhere.

I still need waves 46-50.  I'll send you invite when I see you online.   :)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: MacheteMable on August 21, 2011, 12:23:36 PM
I'm stuck on Wave 50 on Underhill for my Icy Dead People, it's just too hard on my lonesome.

Anyone else need the 1-50? i need it on Nowhere.

I still need waves 46-50.  I'll send you invite when I see you online.   :)
we almost had it then someone bailed cough neato cough
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on August 21, 2011, 12:30:46 PM
I'm stuck on Wave 50 on Underhill for my Icy Dead People, it's just too hard on my lonesome.

Anyone else need the 1-50? i need it on Nowhere.

I still need waves 46-50.  I'll send you invite when I see you online.   :)
we almost had it then someone bailed cough neato cough

I'll try to get online sometime today to finish that off too. Neato got hit with an airstrike yesterday and it killed the prorgress.  :'(
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on August 21, 2011, 02:12:18 PM
Depending on what is going on later today, I might manage to make it online to play gears.  However, I need all 50 waves so I doubt I'd be much help.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: MacheteMable on August 21, 2011, 03:32:58 PM
I'm stuck on Wave 50 on Underhill for my Icy Dead People, it's just too hard on my lonesome.

Anyone else need the 1-50? i need it on Nowhere.

I still need waves 46-50.  I'll send you invite when I see you online.   :)
we almost had it then someone bailed cough neato cough

I'll try to get online sometime today to finish that off too. Neato got hit with an airstrike yesterday and it killed the prorgress.  :'(
lulz
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on August 22, 2011, 11:06:21 AM
Depending on what is going on later today, I might manage to make it online to play gears.  However, I need all 50 waves so I doubt I'd be much help.

I'll go through all 50 waves for whatever map you're needing.  I'm in for the XP!   8)

I'm also needing a few horde cheevos.  I'll post in the co-op board to gather the troops.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on September 13, 2011, 09:33:26 AM
The All-Fronts Collection has been (permanently?) discounted to 400MSP.

Epic is a little late if you ask me.  They would have probably made more money if they dropped the price at the beginning of the XP event ... but what do I know.   :P



ps.  The 25XP has started early!  Now - 19th (https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/113466549964259328)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on September 13, 2011, 10:32:30 AM
The All-Fronts Collection has been (permanently?) discounted to 400MSP.

Epic is a little late if you ask me.  They would have probably made more money if they dropped the price at the beginning of the XP event ... but what do I know.   :P



ps.  The 25XP has started early!  Now - 19th (https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/113466549964259328)

Alright, Gears 2 every night! 6pm-11pm(PST).
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Failed on September 17, 2011, 06:11:37 AM
what's Horde like, is it doable in SP with all the Tickers?
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on September 18, 2011, 04:56:55 PM
what's Horde like, is it doable in SP with all the Tickers?

Depending on the map, yeah. I've found a few that work well (Security / Hail / and Under Hill) which have spots for you to bunker down in. That strategy is sort of a drag though, 'cause Tickers sometimes get stuck in some spots or take a while to show up. I timed Hail (Wave 10) at almost 13 mins., not really worth the effort when trying to level up.

If you're trying for an achievement (Complete X amount of waves), it's totally do-able (especially if not playing on "Insane"), just time consuming.

BTW- in all circumstances the shield is your best friend in SP Horde with Tickers. ;)
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on November 07, 2011, 03:14:25 PM
Anyone still needing their wings should blast Gears 2 for the next week, currently running 20x XP to celebrate Gears of War's birthday.   :)

http://epicgames.com/community/2011/11/20-x-xp-in-gears-of-war-2/
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: Dankinia on November 07, 2011, 03:37:52 PM
Nice.  Thanks for the info.  If I can find the time and a good boosting match I will try to finally earn my wings. 
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: nCogNeato on November 08, 2011, 09:37:01 AM
Anyone still needing their wings should blast Gears 2 for the next week, currently running 20x XP to celebrate Gears of War's birthday.   :)

http://epicgames.com/community/2011/11/20-x-xp-in-gears-of-war-2/

Awesome.  I already got mine, but great for those that haven't.
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: mackem73 on November 08, 2011, 09:54:22 AM
Just another excuse to play Gears!!
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: zerosum on April 04, 2018, 06:06:09 PM
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/gearsofwar/images/1/10/Landown_attack.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130223025643)

Slightly late, but MP DLC Maps are now listed for free in the marketplace. Not really sure what's prompted this, but hey free is free!  #)

Here's what's free -

•“Combustible Multiplayer Map Pack”
•“Dark Corners Multiplayer Map Pack”
•“Flashback Multiplayer Map Pack”
•“Snowblind Multiplayer Map Pack”

[Xbox Live Marketplace (http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Gears-of-W2/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d53082d)]
Title: Re: Gears of War 2
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 05, 2018, 07:40:12 AM
Saw this mentioned on Reddit this morning with the person that posted it hoping it gets a One X update like Gears 3. Gears 2 is still my favourite in the series so a One X update would be great, still hoping for a remaster later this year for it's 10th anniversary.