So Shoop and I stayed
up until about 1:30 AM last night playing COD Ghosts and had an epic time. We
played both extinction (which is the new extra game mode besides Nazi Zombies)
and some online multiplayer. Extinction basically has two modes: a defend mode
with level progress and as far as we can tell basically a free for all carnage
fest (aptly called chaos mode). In the defend mode there are several “hives”
which have to be drilled using this special laser drill which is setup and then
runs autonomously. This drill must be protected as the aliens that spawn will
try to destroy it as the drill is destroying part of their nest. So there are
essentially multiple waves of this that occur around a map. Each time the drill
is deployed it can take anywhere from 1 minute to about 7 minutes to kill the
hive and the gameplay can get quite intense with more and more deadly aliens to
face. These are also challenges while the drill is working such as not being
downed (killed by the aliens), having above 50% accuracy and killing 20 aliens
with snipers, shotguns, SMGs etc. These challenges and killings of different
hives unlock skill points which can be spent on perks and level ups for the
character so he or she becomes a complete BA by the last couple of hives. These
perks also translate into equipment that can be deployed in the game such as a
turret, an ammo or explosives crate or an autonomous mortar system. All good
fun. After plowing through many of the hives there is a final nuke countdown
that must be started and then you and your teammates must run to the beginning
of the map to be extracted before the nuke detonates. It is insane at some
points. Shoop and I play on casual to have fun.
Anyways so it seemed
like it wouldn’t be all that great of a day, but it actually turned out to be
beautiful! The sun came out and it was really warm outside, but we spent all
day inside working on the paper (chapter 4 (data and discussion) and chapter 5
(recommendations)). Shoop actually got to sleep in an extra hour when I went in
early to input surveys and get organized for the day. Nick and Stefan showed up
and we worked a bit on the chapter and input some results. We then spent more
of the morning on chapter 4 and most of the afternoon on chapter 5. We finally
have 50 responses and our data shows some trends that the community wants some
more information regarding how to save energy and want some sort of educational
campaign or leaflet. Our recommendations basically said that and to try and
engage the younger folk as well as we had primarily over 45 year olds respond
for our survey. After all that paper writing and authorship page stuff it was 4
PM and Shoop and I printed out surveys and cover letters to distribute
tomorrow.
I walked back to the
flat and decided to go skating as it was beautiful outside. I skated along the
Severn from the last car bridge to the far side by the park and back 3 times
and averaged just over 6 and a half minutes for this trip (each way). It was a
ton of fun, but it made me realize how much I miss good bearings and a real
floor. Although hopefully I can go skating at the roller disco on Friday hosted
by this golf course/indoor sports place! STOKED! I have to run and make salmon
for Emma and I and then chill with Shoop and Emma, so I’ll talk to you guys
later! Peace!
Skating!
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