Monday, December 24, 2012

Ode To A Christmas Noob

by Sithlord Rock,

Ode to a Christmas Noob

Twas the night before Christmas
My Xbox was on
I was playing Black Ops
Cussing it all night long

The matches were laggy as hell
What should I do?
I was praying for a miracle
That I hoped would come through

Then through my headset
I heard such a clatter
I sprang from my camping spot
To see what's the matter

Then through my target finder, What do I see?
Here came a Christmas noob and he's rushing ME!
I fired three bullets from my FAL
But just my luck, no hit markers fell

When out of the blue 
The noob one shots me
"That's crap, come on dude,
Why does this always happen to me?"

As I turn off my Xbox 
And raise my fist in the air
"I'm done with Call of Duty...
This just isn't fair"

Then again, there is always tomorrow.
Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

1st Black Ops 2 Clan Ops

For the 1st Black Ops Clan Ops we had 6 members participating, with some only in the Op part time.  We wound up still pulling Gold, and placing 265 out of 6475 teams.  Good Job everyone.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Nuketown 2025 removed and then reinstated

According to David Vonderhaars Twitter, Nuketown 2025 had been taken down after double XP.  They had only intended to use Nuketown on special occasions.  After fan backlash, for feeling ripped off at losing a promised map, Activision has reinstated Nuketown in a small map playlist.  Carrier, Cargo, Express, Hijacked, Slums, Standoff, and Nuketown 2025 will be in rotation in the Chaos Mospit playlist.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

BOPs 2 Midnight Apparel

If you have any TR apparel and are going to a midnight release for Black Ops 2; wear it with pride.

MW3 Elite Recap

This team came together near the end of MW3.  In that short period of time, we put together some great Call Of Duty Elite finishes.

On Sept 30, we placed 69 out of 13,602 participating teams in Core Team Death Match

On Oct 12, we place 81 out of 15,752 participating teams in Core Team Death Match

On Oct 14, we placed 82 out of 14,114 participating teams in Hardcore Domination

On Oct 19, we placed 11 out of 14,310 participating teams in Core Team Death Match

On Oct 21, we placed 14 out of 12,676 participating teams in Hardcore Team Death Match

On Oct 27, we placed 119 out of 16,309 participating teams in Core Team Death Match

On Oct 28, we placed 19 out of 13,132 participating teams in Core Team Death Match

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Treyarch Serious on Bans! :)

It looks like the guys at Treyarch are looking forward to banning cheaters of all kinds.  It's good to see a company who won't stand for the bullcrap that ruins games.  Hopefully they catch 'em all.







Friday, November 9, 2012

Nuketown 2025 and Carrier Black Ops 2 IGN gameplay

Favela reinstated

A little late on the post, but IW's twitter, on Nov 6th,  mentions that Favela has been placed back into the MW2 playlist after the Muslim controversy not long ago.


Friday, October 26, 2012

Black Ops 2 Matchmaking no longer region based


Theoretically, this will lower the chance of host migration and drop outs.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Top Elite Finishes

We want to congratulate and thank everyone for their effort this past month in the Call of Duty Elite Ops.

On Sept 30, we placed 69 out of 13,602 participating teams in Core Team Death Match.

On Oct, 12 we placed 81 out of 15,752 participating teams in Core Team Death Match.

On Oct, 14 we placed 82 out of 14,114 participating teams in Hardcore Domination.

On Oct, 19 we placed 11 out of 14,310 participating teams in Core Team Death Match.

On Oct, 21 we placed 14 out of 12,676 participating teams in Hardcore Team Death Match.


These are great numbers and we hope they pump everyone up.  We feel that our team truly has the potential to hit the #1 ranked team!

Thank you again,

TR Management

BOPs 2 Emblem Editor

Here's a peek from Black Ops 2 emblem editor from David Vonderhaar's Twitter :


Monday, October 15, 2012

Elite Free for Black Ops 2



Call Of Duty Elite will be free for Black Ops 2.  This will include all of the services we had as paying members with Modern Warfare 3, except for the map packs.  Maps will be delivered in 4 drops for $15 (1200 MS Points) each; Or by a season pass of 49.95 (4000 MS Points) for all 4.  

So the only real change is for people who don't get maps, as they'll have Elite free now.  Those of us who pay 50 last year for Elite and the maps will still be doing so this year for the map packs.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Halo 4 Adrift preview


Nuketown 1st Look

Activision has released the 1st pic of Nuketown 2025
























OXM also recently interviewed David Vondehaar, in which he had this to say about weapon balancing:  "In Black Ops 2 right now, people are saying that the millimetre wave scanner isn't strong enough. Again, we're in alpha, we're still tuning, that's important - but if you walk around the emotional reactor, some people think the scanner needs to pulse faster. 'I need to see guys through walls better'


"In Black Ops 2 right now, people are saying that the millimetre wave scanner isn't strong enough. Again, we're in alpha, we're still tuning, that's important - but if you walk around the emotional reactor, some people think the scanner needs to pulse faster. 'I need to see guys through walls better'."
"But the data doesn't bear that out. That thing is badass and guys that use it are badass with it. There's always a balance between your emotional and visceral reaction for how something feels, and the truth about how much it helps you or not.

"I have the fortunate or unfortunate position of being judge, juror and executioner on all those decisions, and it puts me in an awkward spot. Because I have to look at people who think very passionately that it should pulse faster, show targets for longer, or maybe it shows them even when they're moving.

"All these are things we can tweak and tune, and they're telling me this, and I'm looking at them, saying: "I appreciate your feedback young man, but the data shows the truth about this." And that's game design and part of being a game designer, and it's fucking hard."




Monday, October 8, 2012

Favela removed from MW2

Until it can be patched, Favela is being removed from MW2.  The full article can be found here.  Apparently Muslims are not happy that a picture of Muhammad is found in the map.  When viewed through a scope you can read a quote that translates into, " Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty."

The problem isn't with the picture itself or the quote, but the placement of the picture.  It hangs in a bathroom above a toilet.  Apparently that is a big offense to them, and it needs to be taken down so it won't offend.  I could see a problem if the picture was in the toilet, possibly with a floater on it, but it's ridiculous to complain about it hanging on the wall; regardless of what room it's in.

If you still play MW2, Favela will be back later through a title update.

End of Microsoft Points?


Friday, October 5, 2012

TR Shop

The TR Shop should now be open.  Shirt designs include our logo in white, a new TR letter logo; and various other merchandise.  If you'd like to purchase TR items or apparel that aren't in the shop please let us know.  Womens and kids apparel can be added; As well as other merchandise such as bumper stickers, clocks, etc.

Halo 4 Wargames on Exile


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Halo 4 map previews

I know that most of us here are looking forward to Black Op2.   But.. there are other games besides the Call Of Duty franchise that we like to play.  Halo 4 is probably the other big game people might be excited for.  So here are some multiplayer video's showcasing some of the maps from the forthcoming game.








And this last video concentrates more on the Mantis; A new vehicle that looks overpowered, but fun.


Monday, October 1, 2012

69th!!!

In yesterday's clan OPs, we scored 69 out of 13062 teams; With only 5 out of 6 members scores counting.  Great Job guys!!!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

New Black Ops 2 Theater/Prestige information

Alot of new info has been released today for Black Ops.   Prestige Mode info an be found here.   and Theater Mode here.   Black Ops 2 gets even more exciting all the time!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Nerfing Perks

Musical chairs perks.  "I can nerf perks and I will...." - David Vondehaar

Black Ops2 Maps

It looks like Black Ops 2 will come with 15 maps (including the Nuke-town pre-order).  The list of maps can be found here

CoD Match-Making

With all the raging withing the game, Call of Duty is more than just a firing range; It brings people together.   

Black Ops 2 Level Progression

Black Ops 2 Unlock System / Level Progression explained - “I’d say it’s easier to level up, because you earn more XP than ever before with the Medals, Challenges made available to you, as well as the leveling up guns themselves which grant bonus XP.”, -David Vonderhaar 

Gamescom Gameplay and other informative videos

Day 4 of Gamescom - Black Ops 2 Information rehashes from the first 4 days and more competitive gameplay


Directors commentary on the Black Ops 2 multiplayer reveal


IGN news report on XBOX 720 manufacturing troubles



A Hilarious Camp-tage Video