changes, changes...

[desmo2]

Holy Smokes!

My computer craps the bed, I don't play for A COUPLE OF DAYS, and when I limp my busted CPU back to the Playground, I feel like I'm in strange territory!

Where am I? We aren't in Algiers, anymore, Toto! After 20 mins, I was still trying to find all the new spots on the map! Oh, and a question. On the spawn roof with the little domes on it, you can drop down onto the tin awning, then jump onto the opposite roof edge over the arches. There are now two crates up there, but I couldn't figure out why they were there? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller.....?

So, feeling a little disoriented anyway, someone surrounds me with suppressing fire and I tactfully retreat around a corner for cover, knowing my assailant is going to follow. In typical Desmo fasion, I pull a trusty Nade, right click it and drop it at the corner to blast my nefarious foe. But WHAT IS THIS? Instead of shrapnel shredding my opponent, he comes charging through a cloud of gas with SMG belching bullets, shredding the poor, shocked Desmo! So what does Desmo do? He respwans, retreives a grenade and examines it. Nope, looks normal enough. Right click and toss in a safe direction. GAS! WTFudge? Alas, someone sees my gas cloud and tosses a live frag into my corner. Desmo Dead.

In reality a single grenade has no option for 3 sec fuse or 1 sec fuse. I know this. So, this change enhances realism. But that 1 sec grenade has been ingrained in my defensive strategy! I'm getting old and habits die hard! AAAarrrrgggghhh!

[Woody]

Yes, I have had the same "gas" problem. Tried to take something for it though! ;D

[WidowMaker]

I know what you mean Desmo. I have been many times on the receiving end of your short toss grenades. I miss them too. Like you, I was shocked and in disbelief when my machine gun wielding enemy came running through the smoke and blasted me . Change is good
it makes us come up with different strategies. Thats what I love about Lamron, No warning just Bam here you go SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

[RedRock]

(clearing throat and adopting serious tone, for once):

No official word has been released on the new grenade policy, however, sources deep within the Playground hierarchy privately tell ZNN that the new personal explosive device settings, or PEDS, have been implemented for two reasons: 1) to cut down on "suicide" grenaders, and 2) to clear a PEDS slot for a future weapon, perhaps a mini-nuke or, in these times of tightening budgets and failing social security and increased sympathy for cats and snakes, simply a distracting flash-bang of sorts.

Playground officials vehemently deny adopting the policy as the highly-sought and much-promised anti-Darth Nader grenade mod.

Playground observers have already noticed a change in the battlefield tactics, with many oldtimers still trying the short fuse grenade dumps from one story to the next or around corners or as a dying gasp to avoid relentless machine-gunners, or "hosers" as they're known among the more elite fighters, only to see their enemies emerging nearly-unscathed through barely harmful gas clouds with machine gun barrels ablaze, instead of the expected explosive reprieve with a left-over health pack remaining.

Said one hapless victim, "I know this. So, this change enhances realism. But that 1 sec grenade has been ingrained in my defensive strategy! I'm getting old and habits die hard!"

An informal poll finds many soliders in agreement with this viewpoint, but they all do agree, change is inevitable and no one lives forever. It is the swift merging of those two ancient philosophies that seems to be the order of the day on LamronsPlayground.com. It remains to be seen what will come in the future.

This is Scarlet Petras, ZNN News, Algiers.

[feliks]

RedRock said:

(clearing throat and adopting serious tone, for once):

No official word has been released on the new grenade policy, however, sources deep within the Playground hierarchy privately tell ZNN that the new personal explosive device settings, or PEDS, have been implemented for two reasons: 1) to cut down on "suicide" grenaders, and 2) to clear a PEDS slot for a future weapon, perhaps a mini-nuke or, in these times of tightening budgets and failing social security and increased sympathy for cats and snakes, simply a distracting flash-bang of sorts.

Playground officials vehemently deny adopting the policy as the highly-sought and much-promised anti-Darth Nader grenade mod.

Playground observers have already noticed a change in the battlefield tactics, with many oldtimers still trying the short fuse grenade dumps from one story to the next or around corners or as a dying gasp to avoid relentless machine-gunners, or "hosers" as they're known among the more elite fighters, only to see their enemies emerging nearly-unscathed through barely harmful gas clouds with machine gun barrels ablaze, instead of the expected explosive reprieve with a left-over health pack remaining.

Said one hapless victim, "I know this. So, this change enhances realism. But that 1 sec grenade has been ingrained in my defensive strategy! I'm getting old and habits die hard!"

An informal poll finds many soliders in agreement with this viewpoint, but they all do agree, change is inevitable and no one lives forever. It is the swift merging of those two ancient philosophies that seems to be the order of the day on LamronsPlayground.com. It remains to be seen what will come in the future.

This is Scarlet Petras, ZNN News, Algiers.

I can neither comfirm or deny the validity of this unoffical ZNN report. I, speaking for the elitist Thompson smg enthusiasts, unconditionally deny the 'hosers' comment. Bullet hoses, never-never land, the yellow brick road, money growing trees and Scarlet Petras are all figments of immagination. I know this for certain for Dan Rather told me so.

[Sir_Shootsalot]

Hey there are grenades? Where are they and how do I get them ? Lol

[Marauder(CDN)]

they are not for you....you get marshmellows. Can we do that??? PLLLEEEAAASSEEE.

[Marauder(CDN)]

by the way Red...you have wayyyy too much time on yer hands...lol....what a story you wrote.

[RedRock]

Was during lunch, while I munched, thank you a bunch.

Check out my previous literary creation, which did not quite go over so well (shhhh, don't mention it to FrozenAngel, please!!!!!!), embedded well down into this set of postings:

lpmembers.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1105310208

I promised myself I'd never again unsheath my tongue in such a fashion unless I knew good and well my writing would be received in the truly fun fashion in which it was given (or unless the target were dead and his family couldn't afford a lawyer).

Oh, and hey, don't overlook Lamron's contribution here--he is a superbly creative comedian, too!

[Lamron]

The Ministry of MisDirection and Propaganda issues this statement:

The recent changes are not cause for alarm, go back to your homes, nothing more to see here, its for the children. The unfounded rumours about the grenade change and removal of timer bombs (you still have prox. mines) are irresponsible and perhaps criminal. Rest assured that the Thought Police are reeducating those citizens and they will soon be ready to rejoin society. We're from the government, we're here to help you. Now take this pill and we'll take care of everything.


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In other news:

A crazy bum living in the subway has been telling anyone who will listen, "Its all a conspiricy I tell you! The battlefield changes that the government don't want you to know about could get you killed and/or embarrassed in unthinkable ways! Look at history, whenever they take anything away; it gets replaced by something much WORSE!"

The derranged man ignored the jeering crowds as he wildly waved his hand painted sign that said:

[glow=red,2,300]SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES[/glow]

[RedRock]

(cue the ever-increasing, ominous music from the movie, Jaws)

(ps, told y'all so about Lamron)

[desmo2]

and today, the shroud of mist lifted, revealing Lamron's new secret...

Remotely detonated explosives!
(where DO you come up with this stuff?)

I have a suggestion for improvement, however. I want to see a 'clacker' in my hand while waiting for an unsuspecting sheep to enter my killzone (kinda Vietnam-ish, and not quite up to period spec).

Now, with Remote Explosives, Proximity Mines, and Airstrikes, I feel a tactical readjustment is definitely in order. My SERT tactical training used to be a benefit, but I now think I would be MUCH better served putting in a transfer to the Bomb Squad! Or perhaps going back into the Navy (don't they take old, has-been recycled vets, now?), and applying for EOD. This place is an Explosive Ordinance Paradise!

For those unfamiliar with the change, check your 3rd grenade slot, and right click for instructions. Make sure you HOLD the 'use' key while placing the charge (this may seem simple enough, but SOME people had a difficult time grasping this elementary concept )!!!

[RedRock]

Ok, the use key for placing remotely explodable bombs. Why not the fire key (holding it down), analgous to throwing grenade, shooting auto weapon, using flamethrower, and then secondary fire to explode? And I like the idea of the clacker/small walkie-talkie looking thing with red button, etc.

[Lamron]

OK, lets make this clear:

With Remote Explosives selected,

Hold LEFT mouse to set the RE (not USE Desmo2!)
Click LEFT mouse to detonate
Click RIGHT mouse for info (status of RE and number remaining)

Holding whatever: stand near RE and hold USE to disarm and add to your inventory.


Left mouse sets and detonates because I needed the right mouse for the info function. You can't set a new one until the old one is detonated/disarms, so using the same button for both works fine.

Empty hand: In order for you to see anything, you would have to download an extra file with model info. Kind of like the one needed to see the knives. As is, it works fine for all players coming to the server, but if I can find a nice looking model, I will add that in the future.

[desmo2]

Lamron said:

Hold LEFT mouse to set the RE (not USE Desmo2!)

Oops. Typing without thinking, again. You know what I meant!