Cognosco Placeo

horrible

2009-11-14T05:47:00.002+08:00

i seriously suck..finished bottom in a mix scrim against Jedi. i need to buck up A LOT. awareness still at a level that is too low. really let nobie and quack down big time today..fuck lah..i will do better. i promise.

dodging bullets

2009-11-04T02:59:00.001+08:00

woah..today's tdm was so much fun lah..it's been a long long time since the public servers are filled with players. the feel of dodging bullets from everywhere is so exhilarating.

update

2009-11-02T17:58:00.003+08:00

if you've made a decision not to stick with the first agreement..be a man and inform the others pls. put urself in other's shoes. understand other ppl's situation first if you want other ppl to understand ur situation. don't be so selfish.

already gone

2009-10-24T03:26:00.007+08:00

Ryan Tedder (lead singer of One Republic) wrote both Beyonce's Halo and Kelly Clarkson's Already Gone. i can detect elements of OneRepublic's music in both songs. people have also been saying that both songs are similiar. i wouldn't totally agree to that though. the similiarities are not too many and quite subtle. i prefer Already Gone anytime over Halo. there were rumours in the music industry that says kelly was upset that her song is being compared to Halo. in my opinion she has nothing to worry about. her song is beautiful and won't pale in comparison. i would say that Already Gone is Kelly's best song up to now. just fantastic. it is already added to my all-time favourite list of songs. i don't know why i like heartbreak songs. lolx.

btw, kelly is gorgeous in the music video. i love the part where she is reclining on the sofa wearing the satin dress..wow. i also like the part where there are no male models in the MV. leaves the singer and listener connection pure.

Already Gone have my vote for the Grammys.

update

2009-10-23T03:39:00.003+08:00

had dinner with carmen and von at kissaten today. the food was exceptionally good. i'm quite picky about food and when i say its good..means its good. had a fun time chatting and listening to stories..its like so many things to catch up.

i also received my AudioTechnica ATH-M30 headphones today. woah absolutely love the sound coming out from it. mental orgasms..lolx. did not regret buying at all. it is worth every single cents i tell you. i heard my friends said that it gets better with usage. wow.

No Solace?

2009-10-21T04:30:00.002+08:00

It looks like the team wont register for Solace. What am i to do? i guess i gotta find a team that needs a player then. sigh. i've been looking forward to Solace but now? what do i get? if really can't get to play, go watch AAR only lah.

update

2009-10-09T05:08:00.001+08:00

I can't get enough of Paramore and Hayley with her orangy red hair. You rock girl.

Ironies

2009-10-07T18:25:00.002+08:00

When life's pace is slow i need music to speed it up, fast beat music that is. But when life's pace is too fast for me, i turn to music as well to slow it down. Not the fast beat one but more to the sentimental genre, R&B you know that sort of kind.

Life's ironies. Lolx

update

2009-10-05T18:22:00.002+08:00

this is a super short update. just want to write something here. this past few days i've been training scope drag shots and i'm proud to announce that i have added a mid to long range scope drag shot to my growing repertoire of skills. ahahaha. i use to suck at sniping. now i can at least challenge the established snipers abit. still need alot of spotting and hiding skills.

i-16

2009-09-27T00:10:00.004+08:00

i-16 was damn fun but tiring as well. we were drawn against esp#paNIK in the first round. It was double elimination. So one map was played only. the winners of the knife round got to choose the side. the organizers chose the maps for us. esp won the knife round and the map was district. we lost 13-7. good try though. We're not really that disappointed as i have seen improvement in my team. furthermore we were up against the eventual champs and msia's no1 team. so no regrets. we were then dropped into the losers bracket where we faced pendulum_revive. The map was strike. we drew 12-12 on mr12. on mr3 we lost 4-1. abit sad though for this one as the win was there for the taking. too bad we couldn't keep our composure at the vital moments. anyway gg guys. let's improve more. we'll give esp a better fight next time.

in terms of personal achievements, i felt that today i performed quite well. however, i'm still no match for quacks super fast reflexes. when he took over the smg. i was in deep trouble whenever i met him. just couldn't out reflex him. just too fast and too good. even when he had sniper, his deagle still pwned me. sigh. need to really buck up. against pendulum, basically i had no problems individual wise. team work wise. we need to improve.

Below is a picture of my team with SWL.aBuse at i-16.

vsCoop

2009-09-23T03:47:00.002+08:00

wtf wei, got pwned 13-3 District, 13-3 Crossfire, 13-7 Backlot by Coop. We really noob to the max edi lah.

Promod Tour

2009-09-19T03:32:00.002+08:00

It was a successful event. Had so much fun. However the end was kinda frustrating for me. I was deprived of an official runner-up spot by Eric's butt. He caused Rojak's PC to restart which meant all records for my server were gone. So i had to "o-jus" with another player to see who got 2nd prize. WTF weii..no fair man..anyway that guy was steady la..b4 we "o-jus" we agreed that we should split the money gained from the prize after selling it. But money isn't my concern..i wan the recognition..if i'm not mistaken i had 400+ points lor..clearly a runner-up spot. sighz.

the champion was KePang as i expected. he had no challenge. no one's skill level is anywhere near him. furthermore i was in different server than him. if i had been his opponent, i might be able to do something about his "IMBA" score of 500+.

i might wan to join again tml if D&G gives me the green light. i wan go sapu the DeathAdder. Wahaha.

Freedom at last?

2009-09-18T04:24:00.003+08:00

Is this it? Is this what i have been waiting since 3 years ago when i stepped foot to PJ? i don't know yet for sure till results are out but officially now..i am free. i can do whatever i want. no classes, no assignments, no exams, no more headaches!

Yesterday was the last paper which was professional writing. After that paper, we went to watch Gamer which was quite nice but many cuts already compared to the first screening. Fuck malaysian censorship board.

after movie, we went to puchong for our late lunch. had steamboat. the malak soup fuckin hot. regret i chose that. should have went for tom yam soup.

after that we went to look out point. in a convoy weii..syoknye. we reach quite late around 10. but it was so nice. the weather was so cooling. the mist and the breeeze and the fresh air..wow.

Had alot of fun. thx peeps. it hasn't really sunk in that this is our last outing. we wont meet each other already until around convocation. i know i will be sad soon.

in a few hours, there's the promod tour for me to win. must get some rest now so that i can be in top condition. i got no excuses this time if i don't win. i will consider it a failure.

ACC2

2009-09-16T22:42:00.003+08:00

The Asian Call of Duty 4 Championships (ACC) season 2 is kicking of this monday. 40 teams from countries all around Asia will be competing this season. Last season saw teams from Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and India taking part. This season, the ACC really takes on the Asian flavour as teams from Japan, Korea, China, Thailand and many more countries will be joining.

I can't wait to start going. Been waiting for so long for season 2 to start. This is so exciting. Each team can have a lineup of 10 people. It is an increase from the 7 of last season. ACC2 is also recognized by ESPGL and points can be earned for the PSL rankings chart.

Bring on the international challenge man. Asian superstardom is within reach. Looking to perform well here and get noticed by pro clans..woohooo

omgomgomgiminheaven

2009-09-16T04:02:00.003+08:00

Woah, what a night! Damn untung sial. I saw a damn damn pretty eurasian chick sitting at the table opposite mine. I found myself unable to stop staring at her direction. Omg..her face is still in my mind now 3 hours later..her eyes mcm got magnet 1..so beautiful. oh man..

She looks alot like choilin. duno if it's her.

Nerd rage

2009-09-06T01:40:00.003+08:00

Today, we had a scrim with rF. The scrim wasn't perfect because the line in blitz was giving us ping spikes. we played 3 maps: crash, strike and crossfire. the first 2 maps were ok but during the 3rd map one of our guys went crazy and erupted like a volcano. we gamers called it a nerd rage. he just slammed the table, threw his mouse away and walked out. the mouse flew across my face and landed near my friend. i was like "WTF! is going on". It was just the lag. i don't know why he was so upset about it. cope with it man.

in my opinion, ppl like this should not get involved in serious gaming. if you want to call urself a gamer, you must be able to endure being pwned, humiliated, scolded and taunted. if you can't do that then dont play! get lost and play at home.

it's all a learning curve. come on ! kiasu also no need until like this. put the kiasu-ness to good use and improve.

Uber-tiredness

2009-09-05T02:40:00.002+08:00

It's 2.41 am now. so it was yesterday that we went to 1u to watch final destination. it was at 11..but i had to wake up way b4 that to pay my room's rental to the new house leader. he sux. says he will be there at 8am but i see no sign of him. waste my sleeping time.

went to movie and he called me again as the movie was finishing. i had to rush back to section17 from 1u to pass him the rental. when i reached home, he wasn't around. i am super pissed by now. ask me to come back and he not around. made me go around looking for him. fuk u lah.

final destination 4 sucks. it was so unreal that i was laughing and saying "wtf" all the way. directors and producer, you guys did a good job of losing the fan base frm final destinations 1,2,3.

then went to blitz. din play today. just watch. dont feel like it. after that went to steven's corner for supper. argh super tired but had great fun today.

US Open

2009-09-03T16:04:00.002+08:00

The US Open tennis grand slam is on its way. i can't wait to get back home and follow all the action. R Fed, Nadal and Sharapova all cruised past the first round. This means more incentive for me to watch..without this 3 around i wouldn't be so keen to follow it.

Hopefully this time Sharapova can do well. at least she can win something in an injury blighted year.

Opportunity to learn

2009-08-29T02:58:00.003+08:00

Yesterday in the middle of a scrim with esp.neMesis, quack from esp.Bz xfired me and asked me to play for his team in a scrim with XIII this saturday because they are short of players. i wanted to answer him immediately but did not have a chance as i was concentrating so hard on the scrim against neMesis.

i had to make him wait so long for my reply..truly felt bad for it. sorry quack.

anyway, i 'm so happy to be given a chance to play for his team, the no1 team in malaysia. it's an honor to play with them as it will allow me to learn so much stuff.

playing with the best smg player in quack gives me the chance to learn the tricks and secrets of close quarters combat. further more, with the best assault rifle player in Susu and the best sniper in Nobie covering my back, i feel so safe. it allows me more freedom to do more and not worry about being shot from behind.

this is really a golden opportunity. thank my lucky stars that quack actually thought of me when finding a replacement.

hopefully i can fit into their gameplan and follow all their strategy and commands. so nervous..hahaha

The Megasoma & Naga plus a StarCraft II themed bag

2009-08-21T16:48:00.011+08:00

Professional gaming equipment maker Razer just announced the coming release of two new line of products. They are the Megasoma hybrid gaming mat and the MMO gaming mouse, Naga.

The development of the Razer Megasoma was driven by a single goal; create a mouse pad that compromises nothing. We combined the best features of a hard and soft mat to create a hybrid of tracking excellence. The result is a pro gamer validated mat that blends the legendary tracking of our hard mats with the comfort and feel of our soft mats.

Constructed from highly durable translucent silicone and accented with a luminous imbedded logo, the Razer Megasoma is the most tracking proficient mouse pad ever created. Nothing compromised; nothing comparable.

The Razer Megasoma is a hybrid of a hard and a soft mouse mat which fuses superior tracking quality and precision of a hard mat with a comfortable feel and an incredibly smooth glide of a soft mat.

The ultra-durable dent-free surface of an oversized hard mat are made for wide hand movements, while enjoying the translucent silicone of the Megasoma and its unique luminous logo shining through.

Also, the flexibility of silicone makes the Razer Megasoma extremely portable, letting you roll up and take your game to your favorite LAN sessions.

Writer's comment: What attracted me the most about this mat is the brilliant white colour of the mat and the greenish luminescent logo. I've also been long intrigued by the feel and advantages offered by the hard gaming mat as i only owned a soft mat, thus this hybrid that offers the best of both worlds is a must get for me.

The Razer Naga is the ultimate Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming mouse that shifts the balance between keyboard and mouse by putting an unprecedented number of in-game commands in one place. A multi-button thumb grid and Razer’s MMO game interface add-on combine to place every command you need in the palm of your hand. An ergonomic form shaped to maximize ease of use lets you game in comfort for hours on end.

For more info, head on to http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-naga

The Starcraft® II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag is designed for gamers who want to keep their gear protected, stay comfortable, and look good doing it. With its weather-proof heavy duty construction, it acts like an armored fortress against the elements and the hazards of everyday life. Open it up and you’ll find space for your laptop, gaming peripherals, and anything else a gamer would need in the field.

It features:

* Armored with a tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy duty 1680D ballistic nylon outer shell
* Water-resistant Ripstop nylon inner lining for added durability
* Single shoulder sling design for added mobility
* Easy one-handed release chest clasp enables quick and convenient access
* Built in compartments for laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming devices
* Padded inner lining protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on the road

Almost there~~

2009-08-18T22:22:00.004+08:00

Oh gosh, it has been a long long time since i last updated my blog. been super busy with assignments and final year project. but now both are already done and dusted. free as a bird now. feel so relieved. my nauseous spell is getting less, i guess i'll recover without stress and lack of sleep.

the worst is already over man..feel so relieved. i actually went a top a hill and shouted my lungs out to release all the pent up feelings and stress accumulated from the past 2 months..feel so good man. you all should try it..though its kinda weird with ppl looking on..lolz maybe they think i'm mad loh..but who cares..i'm so happy now.

now its time for my dragonica leveling and cod4 training regime..ah can't wait..

only a few more presentations and another assignment to go b4 exams come..should be able to handle them without much fuss..i'm almost there, life after studies is waiting for me..i can't wait..

New gaming surface and keyboard from SteelSeries

2009-07-29T17:23:00.004+08:00

SteelSeries just announced the upcoming release of two new gaming surfaces to coincided with the much awaited and anticipated release of Starcraft 2, a sequel to the all-time best real time strategy(RTS) game StarCraft. I can't wait for Wings of Liberty man..i so want to play it now !!!

This is the SteelSeries QcK Limited Edition (StarCraft2 Marine). It costs EUR: 14.99 + shipping). Oh ya for you non gamers, this is a gaming surface(mousepad).
The SteelSeries QcK Limited Edition (StarCraft2 Marine) mousepad is made of a high quality cloth material, providing a precise and consistent glide. The combination of the high quality cloth material and an optimized textured surface, guarantees both smoothness and glide. The SteelSeries QcK feature a specially designed non-slip rubber base which prevents the pads from sliding, no matter what surface the mousepad is placed on.

SteelSeries QcK Limited Edition (StarCraft2 Kerrigan vs. Zeratul). It costs the same as the above one and have the same gaming properties as the above.

The special surface graphic on this SteelSeries QcK is from StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™, the highly anticipated game from Blizzard Entertainment®. StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced real-time strategy game, where three powerful races (Terran, Protoss and Zerg) continue their epic battle for survival.

This is the SteelSeries Merc Stealth.
Features:
- SteelSeries Z Engine enables programmability of all keys
- Pre-defined profiles for more than 150 games
- 3 color illumination options: blue, purple and red
- Internal hub with 2 USB ports
- Anti-ghosting capability: Up to 7 simultaneous keystrokes
- Special gaming key area
- Rubberized movement keys for enhanced tactile feedback

The SteelSeries Merc Stealth gaming keyboard features 34 dedicated gaming terrain keys, making it easier and more intuitive than ever to walk, run, jump, crouch and move directionally in games. The gaming terrain keys, tilted at an 11° angle, are ergonomic and comfortable even during long gaming sessions. The keyboard features 3 different illumination colors (blue, red and purple), which can be set to 4 different illumination modes (subtle, ambient, intense and off).

SteelSeries Merc Stealth supports simultaneous keystrokes and features a number of hotkeys for multimedia, navigation and other one-click controls. The keyboard features two USB 2.0 ports, gold-plated microphone and headset jacks all connected through a gold-plated USB connector. All keys on the keyboard can be programmed with the powerful SteelSeries Z Engine software, allowing for programmable keys and easy to use drag-and-drop macro creation.

ACC Grand Finals

2009-07-10T14:15:00.003+08:00

Well today is THE day. The day that had been so eagerly awaited by the SEA cod4 community. The Asian Call of Duty Championship (ACC) Grand Finals is on. It will be a straight out battle between ESP.Gaming of Malaysia and JEDI DP from Singapore. Being a Malaysian and friends of the ESP players, i definitely wish for them to win.

(Image taken from ESPGL)

The 3rd & 4th placing match took place not long ago. it was between Cooperative Gaming Asia (Coop) from Indonesia and SWL from Malaysia. Coop emerged the winner in this battle as they beat out SWL 2-0. The first map Crash which was SWL's strength saw them lost out 13-10. The second map, Crossfire was taken by Coop 13-8.

For more info, head on to http://www.espgl.com/ for all COD4 community news and developments.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

2009-07-02T05:29:00.007+08:00

It's 5.30 am now. I just finished watching Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. I found it so meaningful. Its about two marriages. One, an arranged and loveless marriage and the other a marriage that failed because of lack of communication. The movie contained elements ranging from laughter, suspense, sadness,happiness to anger and disappointment. It's really fantastic.

Dev(Shah Rukh) must be stupid. With a wife as beautiful as Rhea(Preity Zinta), how can he not love her? How can he not talk to her? If i were him, i would love her with all my heart. Hold her and talk to her every second, every minute, every hour of the day. How could he cheat on her? Oh so sad.

Ok enough comments bout the plot. Now i want to mention the other characters in the movie. Maya (Rani Mukherjee) is the woman that Dev had an affair with. Maya is the wife of Rishi(Abhishek Bachchan). I absolutely loved her acting in this movie. She played her character so well. Though many would love to hate her, but remember she's just doing her job. And oh her voice. Some find it irritating, but i loved it. hehe. Abhishek's acting not bad, i think he did quite a good job. I was a bit disappointed with Shah Rukh's acting. Maybe it's the character. I don't know. I reserve my judgment. Amitabh Bachchan who played the part of Rishi's father, Samarjit did very well. That's to be expected from the revered and respected Amitabh. As for Preity, she did quite well too. She's absolutely gorgeous in movie. However, in some shots her high cheekbones can be quite irritating but she's still very pretty for sure.

That's all for now. Gotta sleep. Next movie is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. i can't wait to watch Kajol. There's Kareena Kapoor as well. Wheew.

Pwn-age

2009-07-02T02:25:00.002+08:00

Woooohooo...had not had so much fun in a long long time already. I never regret going to game today. Pwning asses from the start, no warm up needed, it's been a long time coming man..the pent up aggression.

Was top fraggin for sometime when suddenly at the bottom left corner of the screen i saw "Susu has joined the game". I thought, i'm on a hot streak, doesn't matter 1 lah. In a blink of an eye, an ominous warning sign appeared. I was sniped by susu. Then the hot streak became a cold dying streak. I was like KNN WTF !!!

I have to admit, susu alwiz pwn my ass. no argument bout that, doesn't matter if i'm a hot streak or not. when he's playing, he pours cold water onto ppl's hot streaks. he's still the no1 in msia.