Official Website
I hoped to release the Free Games site by now but odd things have been popping up. I will post the site as early as possible, hopefully it will be within a couple of days. Until then Episode 148 has some talk on the upcoming CoD Black Ops.
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It’s looking like the site will be released next weekend at the earliest. I apologize for the delay but new problems are coming to our attention while finalizing.
ATFO is working with the Scurvy Dogs and Wake Clan to organize populated Battlefield 1942 Pirates Mod play. Pirates Mod is an incredibly awesome and hilarious game with unique map design, weapons and vehicles. I don’t want to get into specifics because exploring the mod is half the fun! We will get together and play the First Friday of every month. All the information you need can be found by clicking here.
Watch this Pirates Mod video if want to scratch the surface of the game.
New Videos
Episode 147 is short but I talk about MW2 ACR and M16 attachments.
The first player critique for assasin1129 talks about projectiles and AK vs FAMAS play.
Project Updates
The Free Games site will need at least another week of work before we can release it. Sorry for the wait, but everything needs to be perfect upon opening.
All Call-In groups have been recorded. There’s at least 4 hours worth of discussion and I’ll work on it after the Free Games site is posted. The Call-Ins will be assigned to Episode 150.
I have created a guide for the Battlefield Heroes Commando Infighter who utilizes stealth, a knife and pistol. Outfighter guide will be done in the distant future.
I have resurrected some old Battlefield 1942 guides I did back in Episode 30.
We are trying to repopulate BF 1942. A lot of community members are dusting their old copies off or purchasing it for the first time. I am also working with two clans to organize a mass ‘42 Pirates Mod revival. If you haven’t played it, you are missing out on some insistence hilarious action. The game is no more than $10, so get your copy today!
Episode 146 has a 40 minute discussion on technical PC stuff and gameplay videos.
The first player critique for aesthetics has been done on Soldier Front sniping.
Episode 145 is 30 minutes and I talk a bit about choosing weapons with similar stats.
The Free Games site is close to ready. I hope to release it as early as 2 weeks, but it may be as late as 5 depending on how smoothly finalization goes.
This is your last chance to sign up for text-chat and call-in episodes. Register on the forums as soon as possible!
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New Info - I have resurrected some Battlefield 1942 guides I did in ATFO Ep. 30. Find them in the tutorial section.
Swiper Smarts
Swiper Smarts Episode 1 is now posted! Because we recorded the first segment early (and it was our first time), the show starts out a bit slow. However it gets better and better as time goes on. Even if you aren’t into the questions, you can jam to Second Hand Panic’s music which is playing throughout.
Episode 1 does contain mistakes and problems, after listening please head over to the discussion thread and tell us what you liked, disliked and any improvement ideas. From your feedback we will be able to create a solid show, after all it only took us 9 Tourney Talk episodes to go from poor to incredible!
I have created a thread for submitting Contestant Battle Category ideas. If you have any let us know.
We need a Specialist for the next episode. If you think you have what it takes then sign up! Contestant signups won’t be available for a couple weeks.
Other News
ATFO Episode 144 is short, but I have some good info on Speed Tests and interpreting data
This week’s FFN is Battlefield 1942. If you have the game, this will be a perfect opportunity to learn the basics of Conquest.
Like last year, we will again have Call-In and Text-Chat episodes similar to ATFO Ep. 99 and 100. If you would like to participate, sign up on the forums.
First let me say that I didn’t check my email for a while. So if you sent me a question about Player Critiques, I have responded.
Chukz has a 3rd critique on Urban Terror assault rifles and sniping.
Simplicity has a 1st critique on Soldier Front.
Episode 143 has some nice discussion along with MW2 gameplay.
We have recorded Episode 1 of Swiper Smarts, hopefully it will be edited and posted next week!
I have finally posted my data for Bad Company 2 MCOM Damage. It may not look like much, but understanding which weapons are most powerful my give you that extra win.
Episode 142 features my 10 Rules of Battlefield and Madballs!
We are still looking for people to join the first episode of Swiper Smarts. Don’t be shy now, the worse that can happen is you don’t win a prize… Click Here to sign up.
This week’s FFN will be Battlefield Heroes.
This is a mega-community information post! No episode this week, but the Free Games site is making very nice progress.
OK on to the good stuff:
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ATFO Summer Olympics 2010
This week kicks off the Summer Olympics, hope you join us in some games. You can win some nice prizes for participating!
We will start each day at 2pm EST (11am PST). Join us on Ventrilo even if you don’t have a mic.
Schedule:
Tuesday July 13 - Battlefield Heroes | Tremulous
Wednesday July 14 - Urban Terror | Starcraft
Thursday July 15 - Soldier Front | Quake Live
Friday July 16 - Modern Warfare 2 | Area 51
Saturday July 17 - BF Bad Company 2 | A.V.A.
Sunday July 18 - Combat Arms | Left 4 Dead
Monday July 19 - Trackmania | Sudden Attack
Tuesday July 20 - Madballs in: Babo Invasion | Transformice
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the players who participated the most.
Modern Warfare 2 (PC)
Left 4 Dead (PC)
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West (PC)
Madballs in: Babo Invasion (PC)
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Swiper Smarts - The ATFO Gameshow
Keith ‘Fox Boy’ and I have created our very own ATFO gameshow entitled Swiper Smarts. All you need to play is a microphone and there are many opportunities to win prizes, become an elite, and gain fame!
Some of the show’s features:
We hope you look into the show some more and register to become a contestant or Specialist. It may seem like a lot to take in right now, but you will understand the show better after we record an episode. We just need some brave members to sign up first!
Please read the information threads to learn more. If you still have questions ask here.
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Friday Fight Night
Next week’s Friday Fight Night will be a free, fun, browser-based game called Transformice. And if you forgot, Friday Fight Nights start each Friday at 7pm EST (4pm PST).
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Bad Company 2 Server
Bad Company 2 has finally been patched, which means the server can easily be populated again! We have already had 2 successful nights. If you are reading this and have the game, please join us! Weekly play times are Thursdays and Saturdays starting at 10pm EST (7pm PST).
Two projects are coming closer and closer to release. I don’t have any exact dates, but I will say forum goers may get the early info.
Episode 141 has some quick MW2, some good tips on Urban Terror (and other games), and a nice demo of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West.
*For some reason the video cuts to black occasionally. I cannot fix the problem for this episode, but I am working to prevent it from happening again.
Next FFN will be Modern Warfare 2. We will start by completing a few Spec Ops missions then move onto multiplayer. If you need account information please post in the Friday Fight Night thread.
Episode 140 has some nice rambling over MW2, CoD4 and Trackmania!
I did Mirage Sniper’s Player Critique over a MW2 live stream. I caught a few things but I had a hard time doing it over the stream.
Next week’s FFN (Friday Fight Night) game will be AVA.
