GH and DH Competition: Win a ATI 3870 GFX signed by Gabe Newell

simracerworld · Nov 25, 2007, 04:16 PM

I honestly have not played a game by Valve yet...anyone have some recommendations for me? I tend to stick to racing simulators...

Iria · Nov 25, 2007, 06:30 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

H82LUZ · Nov 25, 2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simracerworld

I honestly have not played a game by Valve yet...anyone have some recommendations for me? I tend to stick to racing simulators...

Start with Half-Life Then Half-Life2......Great games...Had to play Half-Life on an ATI rage 3d II Video card which i still have i think.....oh Iria glad to see someone read the part about entering more then ounce.

Zarsky · Nov 25, 2007, 07:34 PM

Half Life 2 Ep 2 because it was so entertaining to see the Hunters fly when i hit them with the car.

DJShamrock · Nov 25, 2007, 08:37 PM

Gabe,
Your ass is so big it would take at least 300 GPU giveaway contests for you to come up with enough DriverHeaven ass monkeys to even put a dent in covering your butt with saliva. I am here to help you out. And no I am not Doug Lombardi you butterball so listen up.

Your headshot for the past 5 years, pretty sexy.

Gabe in reality the past 5 years.
Looks like you have shingles.

We all love you Gabe and we care about your health. Watching you blowup like a IAD scares me. I was fat too. I weighed 270 once, but because of Half-Life 2 and Counterstrike marathons I am now down to 198lbs!

First pic was taken November 2005 - Last pic taken November 2006 (not photoshop)

See Gabe. If you spent more time playing video games like me and stopped eating so much you too could get into shape. I can't exercise at all due to a back injury. I am sure you don't exercise either. This is the perfect diet. Play more games and eat less! Look at those Korean Gold Farmers! Some are still alive and they look amazing.

OK back to the topic at hand.

HL2 changed my lifestyle so much I even started my own HL2 Fansite years ago which I am co-owner of. We already have 98,383 posts!

So whenever anyone asks me how I lost so much weight, I tell them Half-Life 2. But my x1900xtx is beginning to wear thin, and the holiday pounds are coming back. I need this GPU man. I don't want to be as fat as you again. You kow what it's like to be the company Santa. Yeah I hate that. Don't make me Santa again this year Gabe!

Love,
DJ Shamrock
Owner: GameCentralNetwork.net
Owner: HalfLife2Central.net
The Coffee Room coming soon!

Iria · Nov 25, 2007, 10:02 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

IEMC · Nov 25, 2007, 10:27 PM

I'm gonna have to say Team Fortress 2 is hands down the best I've seen by Valve.

In the event of a hurricane, I would run to my computer and grab my copy of Orange Box just to save it. Screw the rest of my family, I mean.... errr... Yes.

TF2's cartoon style is so immensive it makes me want to watch movies like Toy Story just to imagine what would happen if a pyro or a soldier would pop out and blow one of the child's toys away. Sure, it may seem a little sociopath-ic, but the game is such a beautiful piece of art, that's what it makes me think of.

Was this funny? I cant even tell.

Iria · Nov 26, 2007, 02:46 AM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Iria · Nov 26, 2007, 07:24 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Iria · Nov 26, 2007, 08:58 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

supafly136 · Nov 26, 2007, 11:35 PM

yea yea yea. the original half life was the best dam game ive ever played to date cuz of the actual gameplay, not to mention the badass gfx. thats the truth - but heres the bitter truth: while playing, i really looked forward to the ending, u know, the final blow out. i wasnt let down. problem is i really thought i deserved more, call me greedy. been bitter ever since. not much i could do really, without facing serious prison time. but hey, fk that. u sob's think i waited all this time for my final prize, sparing u all, and now youve got 1 damn card for myself and all the other noobs to share? let me fkn tell u somethin, i dont git that gdamn card on the 10th... someones gittin a 12inch indianapolis indiana boot BURIED IN THER ARSE, U HEAR ME!!!!!!!!!

p.s.
great company
great games

(but im still serious bout this, u hear me?)

supafly136

**Mousey** · Nov 26, 2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supafly136

yea yea yea. the original half life was the best dam game ive ever played to date cuz of the actual gameplay, not to mention the badass gfx. thats the truth - but heres the bitter truth: while playing, i really looked forward to the ending, u know, the final blow out. i wasnt let down. problem is i really thought i deserved more, call me greedy. been bitter ever since. not much i could do really, without facing serious prison time. but hey, fk that. u sob's think i waited all this time for my final prize, sparing u all, and now youve got 1 damn card for myself and all the other noobs to share? let me fkn tell u somethin, i dont git that gdamn card on the 10th... someones gittin a 12inch indianapolis indiana boot BURIED IN THER ARSE, U HEAR ME!!!!!!!!!

p.s.
great company
great games

(but im still serious bout this, u hear me?)

supafly136

Lose the ego, bump up the post count then try again.

Iria · Nov 27, 2007, 12:06 AM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Yousaif · Nov 27, 2007, 01:01 AM

If it wasn't for Counterstrike, I would have never had any reason to go to LAN parties.

[hobo]eclipse · Nov 27, 2007, 01:42 AM

LOL LANS and hl1 mods, o the days, Vampire Slayer, PVK, and Natural Selection! O MAN!

Iria · Nov 27, 2007, 04:45 AM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

supafly136 · Nov 27, 2007, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

Lose the ego, bump up the post count then try again.

lmao, it was supposed to be funny jack***. so go play wit urself and relax lil buddy

ET3D · Nov 27, 2007, 02:23 PM

My favourite Valve game is the Source SDK. It's really open ended, and I like that about a game.

Iria · Nov 27, 2007, 06:14 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Ferret_Style · Nov 27, 2007, 11:18 PM

Counter strike shanking for the win!

You know you remember the sound of someone walking up and knifing you.

**Mousey** · Nov 27, 2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET3D

My favourite Valve game is the Source SDK. It's really open ended, and I like that about a game.

Hah, funny you should mention that i just installed it

Moon Cheese · Nov 28, 2007, 01:23 AM

Obscure?

Count me in.

Iria · Nov 28, 2007, 04:54 AM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

DJShamrock · Nov 28, 2007, 09:26 AM

My favorite game is Half-Life 2. It's the best game ever, period.

Now give me my card before I show everyone that episode of To Catch a Predator Gabe Newell was on.

I think the only reason it hasn't aired yet is because Gabe bribed the cops with boxes of ATI 3870 GFX's and copies of HL2.

DJShamrock · Nov 28, 2007, 10:06 AM

This is an unbelievable story . I own Half-Life 2 Central - Your definitive source for Half-Life 2. so obviously I was a major fan of the game. Some of my mods actually visited Valve in Seattle and one of them, Magebomb was a play tester. He kept his mouth shut about the NDA, but he told us how fun the game is and whatnot.

The night before I reformatted my machine, and pre-loaded the game. We had a huge IRC party and what not. Magebomb psyched us up on IRCsince he knew it was great. I spent $500 on a 9800xt just to play this game! Well that morning I got a call for a job interview, and since I just got laid off as a graphic designer I had to make a decision. Play Half-Life 2 or get a job.

I chose the interview. It was a good 30 minute drive there. Well the interview went great and I got the job. The Manager was a Half-Life 2 fan also. So I am stoked. I got a great job, Half-Life 2 is out, I am rushing home to play it. I paid thousands of dollars for a PC just to play Half-Life 2!

After the interview I am flying home. I am 37 and was proud to never have gotten a speeding ticket my whole life. Well my lucky streak ran out. I got busted by a cop doing 97 mph in a 55 mph zone.

The cop was pissed. He barked "Can you tell me why you are driving like a lunatic son."
I told the cop "Sir, I will be honest, I just got out of a job interview and this video game I have wanted for years came out today and I really, really can't wait another second to to play it. I have a clean record, no tickets ever"

He then took me out of the car and made me do a field sobriety test. He thought I was on drugs. He said that was one of the dumbest excuses he's ever heard and I must be high.

I passed everything of course. Then he asked me, "Well it's none of my business but what game is so important as to risk your life to play?"

I said: "Half-Life 2."

He said: "Half-Life 2, really?"

I said: "Swear to god."

He asked me to go wait in the car, which is good. That means I ain't going to jail.

He comes back with my license and insurance info.

Cop says, "I just called one of my buddies and he confirmed Half-Life 2 did come out today. I totally forgot. Your DJ Shamrock right on HL2central right?"

I said "Uuuuh, Yeah?"

Now I am freaking. Am I being wire tapped? How could he possibly know this.

Turns out they visited my site frequently.

Then it got weirder.

Cop said: "We've been playing Counter Strike Source at headquarters since they released it early. We are also huge fans of Valve. One officer plays it all the time. By the way ongratulations on your job. Here's your license and insurance back. I am not going to give you a ticket on one condition."

I said: "OK"

Cop said: "Can I come to your house and play it with you? Like right now?"

My jaw dropped.

I said: "Isn't that illegal?"

He said: "I am a police officer and I am following up on your alibi. I am doing my job. Follow me."

So for the next 20 miles I had a police escort to my house. Cherries on, going about 80 mph. Cars pulling over. We get there and there are already 3 more cop cars at my house. My grandmother next door is freaking out calling my wife and everyone.

Unfortunately they played it before I did. That sucked, but they had guns. But they could play great. I guess they train with games from Valve. Best day ever, still ticket free.

True story.

Iria · Nov 28, 2007, 07:03 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Iria · Nov 28, 2007, 07:17 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Iria · Nov 28, 2007, 08:45 PM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Iria · Nov 29, 2007, 12:39 AM

Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

EfrainMan · Nov 29, 2007, 04:08 AM

*basks in awe before the mod's quadruple post*

Nov 25, 2007, 08:37 PM	#185
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	Gabe, Your ass is so big it would take at least 300 GPU giveaway contests for you to come up with enough DriverHeaven ass monkeys to even put a dent in covering your butt with saliva. I am here to help you out. And no I am not Doug Lombardi you butterball so listen up. Your headshot for the past 5 years, pretty sexy. Gabe in reality the past 5 years. Looks like you have shingles. We all love you Gabe and we care about your health. Watching you blowup like a IAD scares me. I was fat too. I weighed 270 once, but because of Half-Life 2 and Counterstrike marathons I am now down to 198lbs! First pic was taken November 2005 - Last pic taken November 2006 (not photoshop) See Gabe. If you spent more time playing video games like me and stopped eating so much you too could get into shape. I can't exercise at all due to a back injury. I am sure you don't exercise either. This is the perfect diet. Play more games and eat less! Look at those Korean Gold Farmers! Some are still alive and they look amazing. OK back to the topic at hand. HL2 changed my lifestyle so much I even started my own HL2 Fansite years ago which I am co-owner of. We already have 98,383 posts! So whenever anyone asks me how I lost so much weight, I tell them Half-Life 2. But my x1900xtx is beginning to wear thin, and the holiday pounds are coming back. I need this GPU man. I don't want to be as fat as you again. You kow what it's like to be the company Santa. Yeah I hate that. Don't make me Santa again this year Gabe! Love, DJ Shamrock Owner: GameCentralNetwork.net Owner: HalfLife2Central.net The Coffee Room coming soon! __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Nov 25, 2007, 10:27 PM	#187
IEMC Neighborhood screw up. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MI, US Posts: 770 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	I'm gonna have to say Team Fortress 2 is hands down the best I've seen by Valve. In the event of a hurricane, I would run to my computer and grab my copy of Orange Box just to save it. Screw the rest of my family, I mean.... errr... Yes. TF2's cartoon style is so immensive it makes me want to watch movies like Toy Story just to imagine what would happen if a pyro or a soldier would pop out and blow one of the child's toys away. Sure, it may seem a little sociopath-ic, but the game is such a beautiful piece of art, that's what it makes me think of. Was this funny? I cant even tell. __________________ Last edited by IEMC; Dec 9, 2007 at 08:27 PM.

Nov 28, 2007, 09:26 AM	#204
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	My favorite game is Half-Life 2. It's the best game ever, period. Now give me my card before I show everyone that episode of To Catch a Predator Gabe Newell was on. I think the only reason it hasn't aired yet is because Gabe bribed the cops with boxes of ATI 3870 GFX's and copies of HL2. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Nov 28, 2007, 10:06 AM	#205
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	This is an unbelievable story . I own Half-Life 2 Central - Your definitive source for Half-Life 2. so obviously I was a major fan of the game. Some of my mods actually visited Valve in Seattle and one of them, Magebomb was a play tester. He kept his mouth shut about the NDA, but he told us how fun the game is and whatnot. The night before I reformatted my machine, and pre-loaded the game. We had a huge IRC party and what not. Magebomb psyched us up on IRCsince he knew it was great. I spent $500 on a 9800xt just to play this game! Well that morning I got a call for a job interview, and since I just got laid off as a graphic designer I had to make a decision. Play Half-Life 2 or get a job. I chose the interview. It was a good 30 minute drive there. Well the interview went great and I got the job. The Manager was a Half-Life 2 fan also. So I am stoked. I got a great job, Half-Life 2 is out, I am rushing home to play it. I paid thousands of dollars for a PC just to play Half-Life 2! After the interview I am flying home. I am 37 and was proud to never have gotten a speeding ticket my whole life. Well my lucky streak ran out. I got busted by a cop doing 97 mph in a 55 mph zone. The cop was pissed. He barked "Can you tell me why you are driving like a lunatic son." I told the cop "Sir, I will be honest, I just got out of a job interview and this video game I have wanted for years came out today and I really, really can't wait another second to to play it. I have a clean record, no tickets ever" He then took me out of the car and made me do a field sobriety test. He thought I was on drugs. He said that was one of the dumbest excuses he's ever heard and I must be high. I passed everything of course. Then he asked me, "Well it's none of my business but what game is so important as to risk your life to play?" I said: "Half-Life 2." He said: "Half-Life 2, really?" I said: "Swear to god." He asked me to go wait in the car, which is good. That means I ain't going to jail. He comes back with my license and insurance info. Cop says, "I just called one of my buddies and he confirmed Half-Life 2 did come out today. I totally forgot. Your DJ Shamrock right on HL2central right?" I said "Uuuuh, Yeah?" Now I am freaking. Am I being wire tapped? How could he possibly know this. Turns out they visited my site frequently. Then it got weirder. Cop said: "We've been playing Counter Strike Source at headquarters since they released it early. We are also huge fans of Valve. One officer plays it all the time. By the way ongratulations on your job. Here's your license and insurance back. I am not going to give you a ticket on one condition." I said: "OK" Cop said: "Can I come to your house and play it with you? Like right now?" My jaw dropped. I said: "Isn't that illegal?" He said: "I am a police officer and I am following up on your alibi. I am doing my job. Follow me." So for the next 20 miles I had a police escort to my house. Cherries on, going about 80 mph. Cars pulling over. We get there and there are already 3 more cop cars at my house. My grandmother next door is freaking out calling my wife and everyone. Unfortunately they played it before I did. That sucked, but they had guns. But they could play great. I guess they train with games from Valve. Best day ever, still ticket free. True story. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Nov 29, 2007, 04:08 AM	#210
EfrainMan HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 198 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	basks in awe before the mod's quadruple post __________________ My modest video card history: S3 Virge, 3DLabs Permedia 2, 3dfx Voodoo3 2000, 3dfx Voodoo5 5500, GeForce 3 Ti500, GeForce 4 Ti4600, Radeon 9700 Pro, Radeon X800XT, Radeon X1900XT+Crossfire, GeForce 8800GTX, Radeon HD4870x2, Radeon HD5870, 2x Radeon HD6970

Nov 25, 2007, 04:16 PM	#181
simracerworld DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I honestly have not played a game by Valve yet...anyone have some recommendations for me? I tend to stick to racing simulators...

Nov 25, 2007, 06:30 PM	#182
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 25, 2007, 07:34 PM	#184
Zarsky DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Half Life 2 Ep 2 because it was so entertaining to see the Hunters fly when i hit them with the car.

Nov 25, 2007, 10:02 PM	#186
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 26, 2007, 02:46 AM	#188
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 26, 2007, 07:24 PM	#189
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 26, 2007, 08:58 PM	#190
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 26, 2007, 11:35 PM	#191
supafly136 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	yea yea yea. the original half life was the best dam game ive ever played to date cuz of the actual gameplay, not to mention the badass gfx. thats the truth - but heres the bitter truth: while playing, i really looked forward to the ending, u know, the final blow out. i wasnt let down. problem is i really thought i deserved more, call me greedy. been bitter ever since. not much i could do really, without facing serious prison time. but hey, fk that. u sob's think i waited all this time for my final prize, sparing u all, and now youve got 1 damn card for myself and all the other noobs to share? let me fkn tell u somethin, i dont git that gdamn card on the 10th... someones gittin a 12inch indianapolis indiana boot BURIED IN THER ARSE, U HEAR ME!!!!!!!!! p.s. great company great games (but im still serious bout this, u hear me?) supafly136

Nov 27, 2007, 12:06 AM	#193
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 27, 2007, 01:42 AM	#195
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,897 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	LOL LANS and hl1 mods, o the days, Vampire Slayer, PVK, and Natural Selection! O MAN!

Nov 27, 2007, 04:45 AM	#196
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 27, 2007, 02:23 PM	#198
ET3D Hopeless Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dreamland, near the pool of infinite graphics cards Posts: 3,055 Rep Power: 103 System Specs	My favourite Valve game is the Source SDK. It's really open ended, and I like that about a game.

Nov 27, 2007, 06:14 PM	#199
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 28, 2007, 01:23 AM	#202
Moon Cheese DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Obscure? Count me in.

Nov 28, 2007, 04:54 AM	#203
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 28, 2007, 07:03 PM	#206
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 28, 2007, 07:17 PM	#207
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 28, 2007, 08:45 PM	#208
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.

Nov 29, 2007, 12:39 AM	#209
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Despite technological advances, it has to be Half-Life. The immersion of that game grabbed me the whole game through.