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'Cuz the downstairs comp actually gets a good signal that allows me to have headphones on, but this comp isn't close enough. The mic has a long chord, though, so it can reach me.Blazevoir wrote:
Why not? You were with us (eventually) last weekend o.o
However, wireless headsets do indeed exist. Donations please.
I won't be racing this weekend since I'm at an anime convention. I'll see you all a week from now!
D= I so jelleh
Welp, guess I'll be playing Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Welp, guess I'll be playing Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
I saw some trailers for that, it any good?Blazevoir wrote:
Welp, guess I'll be playing Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
It anything like the N64 / NGC versions? I liked that style.
I'll PM you my opinion on it.
Thanks for the reply Blazevoir!
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Pics, please.mm201 wrote:
I won't be racing this weekend since I'm at an anime convention. I'll see you all a week from now!
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Late but...
Cancelled today because mm won't be there, Blaze is skipping, and I showed up half an hour late because I was so occupied with getting my CRT's newly-discovered 480p-ness set up for my Wii that I didn't notice the time. (Sorry, Germans! Well, if you even showed up. >_>)
Cancelled today because mm won't be there, Blaze is skipping, and I showed up half an hour late because I was so occupied with getting my CRT's newly-discovered 480p-ness set up for my Wii that I didn't notice the time. (Sorry, Germans! Well, if you even showed up. >_>)
CRT?
At any rate, even if I did still wanna play, I was so preoccupied sorting out my comp's files (messy desktop and folders ftl
) that... yeah.
At any rate, even if I did still wanna play, I was so preoccupied sorting out my comp's files (messy desktop and folders ftl
) that... yeah.Well, I was in the chat for a while, but noone showed up. So I left.Ekaru wrote:
Sorry, Germans! Well, if you even showed up. >_>
I don't blame anyone. It's not like I have nothing else to do than playing MK
I was at a cool party xD
So I guess it is not that bad that it was cancelled ^^
So I guess it is not that bad that it was cancelled ^^
I may or may not join tonight, depending on how many people we get in.
Just one thing if we do play: no high VR rooms
Just one thing if we do play: no high VR rooms
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Those are by accident damn it. >_> Anyways, I *will* be on time tonight.
Also, CRT = tubes = old-fashioned monitors = you are clearly a youngster and/or need to be nerdier. Anyways, I had discovered that my CRT was an EDTV, which means that it could do 480p through component cables an-
...here, just have the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced-d ... television
Also, CRT = tubes = old-fashioned monitors = you are clearly a youngster and/or need to be nerdier. Anyways, I had discovered that my CRT was an EDTV, which means that it could do 480p through component cables an-
...here, just have the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced-d ... television
I'm going to be joining the race in 5 minutes, you guys better be there too
Loved the fact that this Skype was so filled with Paper Mario: Sticker Star
...Derp, I forgot I was gonna change my voice... Oh well.
...Derp, I forgot I was gonna change my voice... Oh well.
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So like, Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed has this Swarm item. What it does is put a giant swam of wasps in front of 1st place. If 1st place is skilled then they can maneuver through the wasps but it's not easy. Furthermore, the wasps last for a certain amount of time so the racers close to 1st will also have to deal with the wasps.
...I wish this game had a similar item; it's actually a fucking brilliant item because it's fair, promotes skillful driving, and can still screw over 1st by timing the usage of it to be when it's hard to avoid.
Oh, and I want that game now. I'll probably be getting it for the PS3 whenever I get the $$. Supposedly it's the best Mario Kart alternative in over a decade.
...I wish this game had a similar item; it's actually a fucking brilliant item because it's fair, promotes skillful driving, and can still screw over 1st by timing the usage of it to be when it's hard to avoid.
Oh, and I want that game now. I'll probably be getting it for the PS3 whenever I get the $$. Supposedly it's the best Mario Kart alternative in over a decade.
I actually enjoyed the first S&SASR, so I was thinking about getting this one, too. Still, I probably won't get it right away.
I have the iOS S&SASR and I find the driving mechanics suck very much. The only good thing about it is how easy it is to snake 
(If not for the gyro controls anyway >____<)
Crash Team Racing was pretty good.
(If not for the gyro controls anyway >____<)Crash Team Racing was pretty good.
I played the Wii version with a Classic Controller, so driving/snaking/drifting wasn't an issue for me.
I absolutely loved CTR when I first got it. 110(?)% save file ftw~ (Man, those practically endless turbo boots <3)
I absolutely loved CTR when I first got it. 110(?)% save file ftw~ (Man, those practically endless turbo boots <3)
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>iOSmm201 wrote:
I have the iOS S&SASR and I find the driving mechanics suck very much. The only good thing about it is how easy it is to snake
Crash Team Racing was pretty good.
...>_> I'll take it the gyro controls for the iOS version were noticeably worse than the Wii Wheel?
Also, according to the reviews I've been reading they redid the physics and items. That seems to be part of the reason why the game's getting mainly positive reviews. There's a very good chance I'll pick it up tomorrow for the long weekend since I've always wanted to play as Tails in a racing game that wasn't garbage.
Let us know how it is. I most likely won't be getting it right away
EVERYBODY'S SUPER SONIC RACINGEkaru wrote:
I've always wanted to play as Tails in a racing game that wasn't garbage.
TRY TO KEEP YOUR FEET RIGHT ON THE GROUND
WHEN YOU'RE SUPER SONIC RACING
THERE'S NO TIME TO LOOK AROUND
WE'RE JUST SUPER SONIC RACING
RUNNING TO THE POINT OF NO RETURN
EVERYBODY'S SUPER SONIC RACING
COME ON, LET THE FIRE BURN!
Sonic R = best soundtrack evar
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Posting just to take the 1000th reply in this thread. (Yes, that means Blaze took the 1000th post. Screw you D:)
Er, I mean, I got Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed for the PS3 (no point in waiting for the 3DS version, really; I already have MK7 for on-the-go fun, so why not go for 42" HD fun?). I'll tell you how it is when I get home and can actually, you know, play it.
Time to go finish cramming for my Calc II test that is in like half an hour.
Er, I mean, I got Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed for the PS3 (no point in waiting for the 3DS version, really; I already have MK7 for on-the-go fun, so why not go for 42" HD fun?). I'll tell you how it is when I get home and can actually, you know, play it.
Time to go finish cramming for my Calc II test that is in like half an hour.
This is probably a massive "if": IF I were to get a Wii U, I'd probably get S&ASRT as my first game (since the NSMB games tend to be short and don't really have much replayability, especially if there's no one else around who'd play with you). Career Mode sounds interesting as well.
...Uhh, this probably should start going in another thread eventually, huh?
...Uhh, this probably should start going in another thread eventually, huh?
Someone here will actually buy the Wii U ? I'm thinking about it cuz I 've saved some money the last months.Blazevoir wrote:
This is probably a massive "if": IF I were to get a Wii U, I'd probably get S&ASRT as my first game
I definitely want one, but the launch titles don't interest me enough to get one right away (even though I AM interested in New Super Mario Bros. U and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed).
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Well, you gotta wait for the Wii U version to get a patch anyways, unless you are willingly to not connect your console online until after you beat World Tour since an online update causes glitches.
Anyways, I love the game. It deserves its own thread, really.
Anyways, I love the game. It deserves its own thread, really.
Just got finished reading an article concerning Wii U issues, so yeah... I definitely won't be getting a Wii U as well as S&ASRT right away. If you make the thread, though, I'll just lurk it for the time beingEkaru wrote:
Well, you gotta wait for the Wii U version to get a patch anyways, unless you are willingly to not connect your console online until after you beat World Tour since an online update causes glitches.
Anyways, I love the game. It deserves its own thread, really.
Zombi U looks quite interesting in my eyes. Well, and in addition my grandma promised to immolate some money, too.
So I think it's decided then. I'll get the Wii U this Christmas.
So I think it's decided then. I'll get the Wii U this Christmas.
Wii U thread this way, by the way.
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Just wanna throw this in: my router lately has been derping up a lot, so if I d/c... yeah.
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Just wanna throw this in: my router lately has been derping up a lot, so if I d/c... yeah.
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And I quoteth...
Oops.I won't forget tonight I swear
No one else but me and mm showed up last night anyway (that I'm aware of).
Sry, I totally forgot about it ^^Blazevoir wrote:
No one else but me and mm showed up last night anyway (that I'm aware of).
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There. Let's go.
Thanksgiving weekend kinda messed with my normal schedule, probably wouldn't had joined even if I remembered.
Thanks to the slow german mail which should have delivered my Wii U today, I'll definite be there to join you today.
which should have delivered my Wii U today, I'll definite be there to join you today.Seeing as I'm mapping something, I'll most likely remember to be here today. I can't promise anything tomorrow since I'll be involved in another online community's project.
I'll try to remember to come this time, no promises though.
Well today's kartparty was fun with almost everyone in the skype call it was full of fun rage time. To the people who weren't in the call, get in the calls, they're more fun with more people.
This *glaringly looks at pieguy*rust45 wrote:
Well today's kartparty was fun with almost everyone in the skype call it was full of fun rage time. To the people who weren't in the call, get in the calls, they're more fun with more people.
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I should've reinstalled Skype and joined you guys after I was done playing. ;_;rust45 wrote:
Well today's kartparty was fun with almost everyone in the skype call it was full of fun rage time. To the people who weren't in the call, get in the calls, they're more fun with more people.
Might be able to re-join in the party every now and then in the new year.
=O Yay!Justykanna wrote:
Might be able to re-join in the party every now and then in the new year.
Blaze
Poot you
Poot you
I swear I was trying to avoid hitting you during certain times =c
We all know it's a lie. =)Blazevoir wrote:
I swear I was trying to avoid hitting you during certain times =c
Someone (I forgot who) was trying to invite me to the Skype call. If I'm around next week, I'll join in (I actually forgot what time the kartparty was at until I checked the #videogames tab). I was playing multiplayer osu! with a friend last night so I couldn't join.
It's almost always mm who hosts the Skype calls.
(Also, poot you)
(Also, poot you
)What... How'd I miss the last Kartparty? There was no one on at the normal time I usually go on... ;_;
Uhh... We were on at the normal time, but you didn't show up at all... (at least, for Saturday/Sunday)
I'll be late to tonight's party, probably around 9-10pm my time, which is about the same as the Saturday parties.
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'K, let's do it at that time thenmm201 wrote:
I'll be late to tonight's party, probably around 9-10pm my time, which is about the same as the Saturday parties.
Sick here, so I'm not sure if I'll be joining any group calls this weekend.
STILL A NOOB.Too weak to play with you guys= =
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I'm playing without an R button, so no, not really. ^_^yellowyoshi1996 wrote:
STILL A NOOB.Too weak to play with you guys= =
...Accepting donations towards 3DS XL.
How do you break an R button? o_oEkaru wrote:
I'm playing without an R button, so no, not really. ^_^
...Accepting donations towards 3DS XL.
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Through magical means.Justykanna wrote:
How do you break an R button? o_oEkaru wrote:
I'm playing without an R button, so no, not really. ^_^
...Accepting donations towards 3DS XL.
AKA one day you press it and it goes "WHEEEEE".
I won't be kartpartying today due to a livestream event, but I should be available this Saturday.
I'll finally be back this friday. So be ready to let good old Wario annoy you again.
Hopefully people will remember today
I'll try to remember. I won't be able to make tomorrow's for sure, so I want to make this one.
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I did 3 races.
I won 2 of them.
Without drifting.
Learn to play, guys.
I won 2 of them.
Without drifting.
Learn to play, guys.
RACE MOAR, NUB <3
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Okay, SO...
Turns out that at Gamestop - going to go there for the free Steel Diver and Nintendogs - I can get the MK7 3DS XL bundle for $200, which will effectively give me an alternative save file to dink around with for no extra costdue to Nintendo's bad digital practices.
What this means is a very easy way to get into <2K VR rooms. That's right. Forget about 4K, 5K VR rooms. Here we have the holy grail of trolling. And, since it's an alt I'll just be able to tank my VR whenever it starts to get too high via DCing. Furthermore, seeing me do very well with <2K VR against people with much higher VR would be hilarious and you all know it.
Currently at $145.71 after recounting. If you want to make this happen sooner, donate via paypal to nathananderson009@gmail.com Sounds cool, doesn't it, guys? ^_^ </troll>
Turns out that at Gamestop - going to go there for the free Steel Diver and Nintendogs - I can get the MK7 3DS XL bundle for $200, which will effectively give me an alternative save file to dink around with for no extra cost
What this means is a very easy way to get into <2K VR rooms. That's right. Forget about 4K, 5K VR rooms. Here we have the holy grail of trolling. And, since it's an alt I'll just be able to tank my VR whenever it starts to get too high via DCing. Furthermore, seeing me do very well with <2K VR against people with much higher VR would be hilarious and you all know it.
I don't condone the trolling of low VR rooms for its own sake. The lack of a decent matchmaking process contributed greatly to the MKDS "snackin iz chestin" controversy and probably wouldn't have happened, or at least been so severe, otherwise. I attribute why MTs were so nerfed in later versions to this controversy.
Despite its imperfections, we shouldn't troll the VR system. The only reason I've been helping you into low VR rooms as of late is because of your current handicapped state.
Despite its imperfections, we shouldn't troll the VR system. The only reason I've been helping you into low VR rooms as of late is because of your current handicapped state.
Though at the same time, 20k+ VR rooms are so rage-inducing, even moreso than the rage amongst ourselves
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Low VR rooms are actually really, really boring because I always win.mm201 wrote:
I don't condone the trolling of low VR rooms for its own sake. The lack of a decent matchmaking process contributed greatly to the MKDS "snackin iz chestin" controversy and probably wouldn't have happened, or at least been so severe, otherwise. I attribute why MTs were so nerfed in later versions to this controversy.
Despite its imperfections, we shouldn't troll the VR system. The only reason I've been helping you into low VR rooms as of late is because of your current handicapped state.
If you guys are there then it turns into basically Community Races with More Blue Shells.I actually prefer 40+K VR rooms because even 20K, 30K VR rooms are too easy for me when my R button's working and I'm in the zone.
EDIT: The reason I typically suggest lower VR'd rooms is for the lesser racers in the room. When I'm on my own I actually go for the highest VR rooms I can.
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Actually, once I get that 3DS XL we're doing 20K VR rooms for a couple weeks. No whining, Blaze. You've had your low VR fun for what, a month now?
Thank you for slapping some sense into me, mm. ^_^
Thank you for slapping some sense into me, mm. ^_^
10k-12k-ish VR is low? >_>
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It's considered by a lot of high level players to be relatively low, yeah.Blazevoir wrote:
10k-12k-ish VR is low? >_>
I'm almost at 8k... that's high, right? Right?
Real question for you high VR lot. Is there any noticeable difference between, say, a 10k room and a 30k room? I'd kind of imagine it becomes meaningless past a certain point...
Real question for you high VR lot. Is there any noticeable difference between, say, a 10k room and a 30k room? I'd kind of imagine it becomes meaningless past a certain point...
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You don't start regularly encountering good players until like 40+K.Soaprman wrote:
I'm almost at 8k... that's high, right? Right?
Real question for you high VR lot. Is there any noticeable difference between, say, a 10k room and a 30k room? I'd kind of imagine it becomes meaningless past a certain point...
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'K, 'K, I'll be up front this time. No immoral shenanigans. Here's the deal about my 3DS XL situation:
I'm at $145 thanks to Soap and Christmas money, right? A new 3DS XL costs about $215 after tax. I can weasel out about $30 from my father, so that means I have about $40 to go. I am randomly given $20 once every month or two or three (that's usually enough for me because I don't really buy that much stuff). So as things currently stand, that $40 could take quite a while to get. I'm close, though, so I'm definitely sticking to that goal.
The biggest reason for me to just go for the 3DS XL is because the shoulder buttons are of much higher quality (all the buttons are, actually, but the shoulder buttons in particular are much closer to console quality than DS Lite quality). The way I see it, the risk of my getting my current 3DS repaired just to have to pay $85 again 2 years later is just way too high; my 3DS definitely wasn't defective or anything, so it would likely eventually happen again. Also, the screen on my current one has those screen scratches, and if I wanted that fixed that'd probably add on a significant figure to the repair bill.
Anyways, how long it will take me to get that $$ will depend on various things. But there you have it; that's the exact situation I'm in. I could probably get a used one within a month or so, though, because I'd just need one $20. Wish me luck!
EDIT: No, wait, I think I've got this. Just gimme a couple weeks.
I'm at $145 thanks to Soap and Christmas money, right? A new 3DS XL costs about $215 after tax. I can weasel out about $30 from my father, so that means I have about $40 to go. I am randomly given $20 once every month or two or three (that's usually enough for me because I don't really buy that much stuff). So as things currently stand, that $40 could take quite a while to get. I'm close, though, so I'm definitely sticking to that goal.
The biggest reason for me to just go for the 3DS XL is because the shoulder buttons are of much higher quality (all the buttons are, actually, but the shoulder buttons in particular are much closer to console quality than DS Lite quality). The way I see it, the risk of my getting my current 3DS repaired just to have to pay $85 again 2 years later is just way too high; my 3DS definitely wasn't defective or anything, so it would likely eventually happen again. Also, the screen on my current one has those screen scratches, and if I wanted that fixed that'd probably add on a significant figure to the repair bill.
Anyways, how long it will take me to get that $$ will depend on various things. But there you have it; that's the exact situation I'm in. I could probably get a used one within a month or so, though, because I'd just need one $20. Wish me luck!
EDIT: No, wait, I think I've got this. Just gimme a couple weeks.
*looks at long post*
I guess someone's excited, lol.
I guess someone's excited, lol.
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Not *that* excited, but I may be able to get it pretty soon if the force is with me. I want to be able to have real races again, damn it!Justykanna wrote:
*looks at long post*
I guess someone's excited, lol.
About time you decided to sell off that old first edition Charizard.Ekaru wrote:
EDIT: No, wait, I think I've got this. Just gimme a couple weeks.
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We're doing 20K VR races this weekend.
20k VR? That short form for something?Ekaru wrote:
We're doing 20K VR races this weekend.
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20K VR = 20,000 VR.
Can someone lend me some VR ? ^^
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If it makes you feel any better, I'll be joining you in the low VR range next party. I got the MK7 XL bundle today, and have decided to use that alternate file as a back-up file in case I lose my cartridge (I love MK7 *that* much). Since I already have everything on my main file I'm going to be racing on that file until I get my favorite parts.sasori93 wrote:
Can someone lend me some VR ? ^^
Do note that I'll be having a higher VR'd player get us into a higher VR'd room because it'll get my VR up significantly quicker.
No, I'm just joking around. I guess if I would play more often my VR would be much higher, too.
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I knew that. I'm just saying my plan for this weekend's kart parties.sasori93 wrote:
No, I'm just joking around. I guess if I would play more often my VR would be much higher, too.
Okay, so just confirming: we're having one tonight, right?
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I can actually fucking drift now, so yes.Blazevoir wrote:
Okay, so just confirming: we're having one tonight, right?
All there is to do is grind it to a higher level. Playing low VR opponents was never any worse than playing computer opponents.sasori93 wrote:
No, I'm just joking around. I guess if I would play more often my VR would be much higher, too.
I'll see if I can join tonight's, chances are I won't though. If I do join, I'll probably be away from my computer.
I'll be an hour late. I was invited to dinner.
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mm201's nephew is cute. ^_^
Oh wow powersliding is so much easier here
I tried to do it DS-style, and failed so bad because of the analog stick
I tried to do it DS-style, and failed so bad because of the analog stick
Uhh... powersliding?
Well, whatever the thing where your wheels go red or something and you get a boost. I'm not sure what it's called in MK.
Another name for drifting.
Ah right.
Also, the flying instances are cool. What's not cool is getting struck by thunder during it :/
EDIT: Ok what the hell I keep getting communication errors just before I enter a game. I get shown the other players on the globe, get a "Preparing for the Race", then poof.
EDIT2: Googling shows that this error is way too widespread, have any of you guys had it before?
Also, the flying instances are cool. What's not cool is getting struck by thunder during it :/
EDIT: Ok what the hell I keep getting communication errors just before I enter a game. I get shown the other players on the globe, get a "Preparing for the Race", then poof.
EDIT2: Googling shows that this error is way too widespread, have any of you guys had it before?
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Your firewall's probably stopping you from actually connecting with players after you get paired up with them. Try either opening up ports or setting up a DMZ.
You don't make MTs MKDS-style, they just come after you've been drifting for a while.
We can all agree blue shells and lightning during glider sections are the gayest of gay things in this game.
There are some tricks that can make some items a little less damaging. For instance, driving off the track is often less of a hindrance than being hit by a blue shell. Braking so the next guy gets targeted by the blue shell rarely goes as planned, and usually causes even more crap to come your way.
We can all agree blue shells and lightning during glider sections are the gayest of gay things in this game.
There are some tricks that can make some items a little less damaging. For instance, driving off the track is often less of a hindrance than being hit by a blue shell. Braking so the next guy gets targeted by the blue shell rarely goes as planned, and usually causes even more crap to come your way.
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Note that in high-level rooms a person with a mushroom will typically wind up in 1st if you try this and they'll just BS dodge while you get item raped to 8th. Most of the time you'll experience less item rape if you just take the BS hit.mm201 wrote:
Braking so the next guy gets targeted by the blue shell rarely goes as planned, and usually causes even more crap to come your way.
There are a couple situations where it's OK to try this, but identifying when this is is a skill that can only be gained through playing since it's so damn situational.
List of things I have done:
DMZ
Port Forward
Both at the same time
and online play still shits in my face. Why
There's also DHCP, I have a manual DNS because the automatic one doesn't work. Does that affect anything?
DMZ
Port Forward
Both at the same time
and online play still shits in my face. Why
There's also DHCP, I have a manual DNS because the automatic one doesn't work. Does that affect anything?
Are you providing the manual DNS to your router?