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What are people's thoughts on this compared to the first game? Better/worse? Really enjoyed the first game so will probably pick this up at some point.

I can do Sunday.

I'm up for it.

Will be around also! Yeah, we've had a tough old time with Trials this weekend. A combination of being out of practice and also facing some very good teams. Worth doing for the loot though. Gold tier resets each day and is relatively quick to complete. We also got to 7 wins so managed to get a weapon. Still a long way off Lighthouse at this point but I'm hopeful of getting there again at some point! Still working on what my optimal loadout should be. I'm loving The Palindrome and think it works well with a sniper. Hawksaw and Mida are probably the better choices when running shotgun.

Got a free weekend so good whenever!

Wouldn't mind starting it tonight if people are around! Four people 360+ and two people 350+ should be good enough to start the Raid. Should also mention @Map who's been playing and I think is over 350.

This is purely anecdotal, but the people I know who I would to label "casual gamers" still own old generation systems. One of them was recently bemoaning the fact that the new South Park game was not coming out on Xbox 360 and only releasing on the "new" consoles. I would also add that CoD and FIFA have very broad appeal. They are played casually but also have substantial hardcore followings. I don't see how they're that different to Smash Bros or Mario Kart is terms of their appeal and the types of gamers that buy them.

So where is everyone at when it comes to their LL? Me - 362 @DriftKaiser - 365 @Sheikah - 365? @Eddage - 342? @MilaGi - 346? @Daft - 336? @Deathjam - ? @Shorty - 335? Shall we aim for Saturday afternoon to start the raid? If so, we need to be targeting 360 LL by then. I know that Daft said he could be dropping out, so that would leave @Shorty or @Deathjam to fill the spot if you can get up to the required LL in time. Would also depend on everyone's availability of course, but just wanted to put Saturday as a target date. Could even start the raid sooner if people are ready in time! Thoughts?

Would say Tuesday is sensible as there's a bit of grinding to do to get up to the required LL. Not sure what the minimum is but would say people should aim for 350 minimum since I'm guessing the final part of the raid will be 370.

I've missed what's probably dozens of pages of chat about this topic, but I just cannot for the life of me see the new console coming out in March. I guess being a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire has made me an absolute cynic when it comes to release dates!

Consumers will most likely see this an another SKU (if that's the right word). Sony are basically saying: instead of one PS4 model, we are now offering two options. In terms of defining success, I'm sure Sony will looking at total PS4s sold first (which will probably remain steady) before analysing the ratio of Slim to Pro sales. So it will be difficult to quantify the success of the Pro in terms of its isolated raw sales figures.

I would be up for that, although I wouldn't be able to play on Saturday. For all you Grimoire collectors, Private Matches are now live and each map has a dead ghost. I'm going to avoid a guide and try to find them myself.

Another really enjoyable meet this year, many thanks to everyone who came and made it special. It was good to meet @Mr\-Paul, we're sorry that we didn't up going to Loading. Just wanted to let you know that we really appreciate your efforts in trying to book us a table at Loading, unfortunately we weren't quite as organised as we should have been. Next year, we'll be sure to book the table far enough in advance so we get a spot downstairs. Thanks for not making too much of a mess at my place, you were all very well behaved and, as long as I'm still living there, you are welcome to come along again next year. Will try to keep the cricket chat down to a minimum.

We'll let you know in the morning, but it will probably be around 12.

May as well book it for now, but may be worth starting to think of anywhere else we could go Saturday night? @Rummy, do think Meltdown would be a viable option? Ideally we just need a place with large enough tables for all of us to sit down and chill. Not that fussed about the games personally, but would be bonus. Last we there were around 12 of us in Five Guys, but I see your point. I don't want to fracture into two groups if we can help it. Another idea is to find a gastropub near Hyde Park and stay there for a bit before moving on to Loading. Any suggestions welcome. Will try to do some investigation this week.

So I think I have the following people coming to the meet: Friday at mine: Me Goron_3 MoogleViper Shorty Sheikah Cube Dannyboy-and-the-Danes Rummy Mr-Paul? Flink + Eenuh (Maybe) Saturday: Me Goron MoogleViper Shorty Sheikah Cube Dannyboy-and-the-Danes Rummy Mr-Paul Flink + Eenuh Rez Goafer Daft (maybe) Could anyone coming to my place Friday think about any board/card/video games they could bring? E.g. Cards Against Humanity. Also last year we managed to get 8 player Smash on the go, would need someone to bring a Wii U Gamecube Controller adaptor and a few more pads! If you could book Loading Bar again, that would be much appreciated. I think if we book a table for 15 that will be enough? So for Saturday afternoon/evening, I was thinking about going to Five Guys at Kings Cross. Would be kinda on the way to Loading Bar from Hyde Park and we wouldn't need to book. If anyone has any other suggestions, then please let me know. Wouldn't mind booking a table at somewhere nice if people prefer a sit down meal to a greasy burger. If it rains on Saturday, then I think we will go to the Red Lion. I don't really know anywhere else in the vicinity of Hyde Park that would be suitable.

Please sign me up for the Blind Raid! Think I've missed out on the NE Blind Raids so far (I remember to King's Fall for the first time with randos).

Closest tube is Caledonian Road, one up from King's Cross. Would be good to see you both Friday night if you can make it!

Less than a month to go! Time to start organising a few more things for the weekend. I really enjoyed the Loading bar in Dalston we went to last year, if everyone is happy with that then we can look into reserving a table again, unless anyone has any other suggestions for places to go Saturday night? Five Guys is an option for food on Saturday evening. They've opened one next to King's Cross which I think is a better option than the one near Angel we went to last year. Also, for people coming round my place, please think about any card games, board games, video games etc that you can bring.

Sorry for getting back to you late, just wanted to confirm that I'm okay with you and your friends staying around my place. But remember that they will most likely be sleeping on the floor in a cramped living room. Friday night will probably be booze and video games again, looking forward to seeing everyone!

Which days/nights were you planning on staying? To be clear Danny, you will always have a spot, but understand that I may have to prioritise forumites over your friends if my place starts to reach capacity. That's not a 'no', I want to find out interest from other people first. So to anyone who want's to stay at mine on the Saturday night (or Friday night), please can you PM me your interest rather than post it directly in the thread. I want to accommodate everyone but also want to avoid disappointing people publicly.

Which days/nights were you planning on staying? To be clear Danny, you will always have a spot, but understand that I may have to prioritise forumites over your friends if my place starts to reach capacity. That's not a 'no', I want to find out interest from other people first. So to anyone who want's to stay at mine on the Saturday night (or Friday night), please can you PM me your interest rather than post it directly in the thread. I want to accommodate everyone but also want to avoid disappointing people publicly.

So happy for Wales. What a performance! I worry for them next game though, Ramsey has been by far their star performer and he will be greatly missed against Portugal.

I have voted Remain and my housemate has voted Leave. We've had a fair few discussions around it and he nearly swayed me at one point, but I think what has made me vote Remain is the political and economic uncertainty of what leaving the EU will cause in the short to medium term. I've detached myself from the media aspect of the referendum as I know that the debates will have devolved to fear-mongering and shit-slinging around immigration, terrorists, economic crises and all the usual political scare tactics. I think the worst thing about this referendum is that 95% of the electorate are just not knowledgeable enough around the EU to make a properly informed decision about UK's status.

I would like to be involved in one way or another. If there's something going on in London then I can help in regards to accommodation and/or equipment. Could even host something at a stretch if we end up going down the mulitple locations route.