Dunno if it was the best, but <a href='http://lzip.sourceforge.net/index.html' target='_blank'>lzip</a> is a fun idea for data compression. Filesizes down to 0% of their original size! Holy cow!
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Well, Renegade just won the thread already. No internet pranks can top that.
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> lol brilliant, how **** off was he?
Did nothing this year. Although last year I made a very convincing school letter, which I then put through some of my friends doors. About 20 out of the 30 I made fell for it. Was something similar to "School is closed due to burst water pipes, you have 3 days off". It's actually amazing how dumb people are.
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> lol brilliant, how **** off was he? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Last I heard he hasn't stopped swearing.
<!--QuoteBegin-Gwahir+Apr 2 2005, 02:55 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Gwahir @ Apr 2 2005, 02:55 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> does he know you did it? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Last I heard he didn't.
<!--QuoteBegin-Testament+Apr 2 2005, 06:19 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Testament @ Apr 2 2005, 06:19 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Blizzards WoW April Fools joke is AAA victory. It kicked SOE, EQ2's, AND WoW's playerbase ****.
<a href='http://worldofwarcraft.com/' target='_blank'>http://worldofwarcraft.com/</a> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> OMG that was awesome! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm glad Blizzard sees that they are still respected and only does this as a joke <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*edit* Looks like there are <b>2</b> pranks. I meant the /panda thing, but the WC3 one is also pretty funny.
An update is available for Counter-Strike: Source. The update will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. This update addresses requests for more realism in Counter-Strike: Source. The changes are as follows:
Features/Additions Doubled player speed when jumping. The effect to cumulative, so the more you jump, the faster you go. Cut price of AWP by 50%. Added akimbo Riot Shield to buy menu. Removed de_dust from mapcycle. Realism Enhancements:
Knives: Between rounds, it is suggested that you unsheath the weapon and repeatedly press the attack key to air it out as the leather now collects moisture and creates pits on the blade, making it less effective in the next round.
Shotguns: 1. Firing the shotgun without ammo loaded will now cause it to jam. 2. When the shotgun jams, press F2 to fill out form DA-1823-00/A12-H8. 3. You should then hear a scribbling sound. When it stops, press F3 to send the request to LIDM. 4. Failure to do paperwork before pressing F3 will result in the immediate return of the unrepaired shotgun. 5. The repairs can take 1-2 rounds for completion. During that time, you cannot purchase a replacement firearm and may only use your sidearm or knife.
Player Models: Several models now feature eyewear. This is a completely cosmetic enhancement with the following exceptions:
Part EP-7829-292-2 must be purchased and worn correctly at all times in order to see during the round.
In between rounds, you may purchase and use part EC-2231-833-H34 to clean your EP-7829-292-2. Note: that this does not clean the eyewear itself!
To clean the eyewear, you need to purchase and use the designated cleaner, EC-2231-233-H34, EC-2231-523-H34, or EC-2231-239-H34a respectively depending on your model's eyewear. You can determine the part # of the correct cleaner by asking someone.
Machine and submachine guns:
At least once every five rounds, press F1 to inspect the weapon: A musical cue indicates that the inspection has started. Now press F1 again repeatedly to clean and lubricate the weapon.
Your Preventative Maintenance Status (either "cleaning" or "lubricating") is determined by the speed with which you press the F1 key and will be displayed above your head.
To accurately simulate real life maintenance mistakes, pressing F1 too quickly will lubricate either the bolt face or the trunnion block. Pressing F1 too slowly sprays lubricant directly into the buffer tube. All mistakes render the gun inoperable, though this may not become immediately apparent.
Experiment with keypress timing to avoid (and discover!) other common maintenance errors.
In order to balance the improved stopping power of a well-maintained weapon, the reloading process has been made much less reliable.
When reloading, you should listen for two or three distinct clicks over a period of several seconds.
If you hear one click or no clicks or more than two clicks, you've bent the link ejector chute and the gun will most likely explode on the next attempt to fire it, though it may not.
I read the first bit and thought "Hang on.... that's basically bunnyhopping... right?"
The "akimbo riotshields" was my first clue that this MIGHT not be geniune <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Apr 2 2005, 10:35 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Apr 2 2005, 10:35 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The steam one was pretty good. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Doubled player speed when jumping. The effect to cumulative, so the more you jump, the faster you go. AND Cut price of AWP by 50%.
i was upset when I played and didn't have these features <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Woah, that one's great. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> They kinda already played that joke with the implention of the /pizza command in wow, though the picture was awesome, <img src='http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/images/pandaren-xpress/px-fortunecookie.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
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edited April 2005
"Yeah, I'm Andrew's friend... <b>April Fools!</b>" -some kid in tech class
The funniest one was this: "Haha, you have a [female reproduction part]. April Fool's Day... Haha, you have a [male reproduction part]... April Fools!"
i got my GF to mess with one of the more lonely guys at out school <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, Renegade just won the thread already. No internet pranks can top that.
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
lol brilliant, how **** off was he?
Rigged up a triggering device in my CO's HMMWV that would set off a smoke grenade once he opened the driver-side door. I had one of my buddies fiddle with the lock on the door while I distracted him so that when he opened and closed his door again, he would effectively be trapped inside the vehicle with the smoke grenade. It took him 10 minutes to realized there was a smoke grenade in his vehicle, and another 10 to come to the conclusion that he couldn't get out via the drivers door. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
lol brilliant, how **** off was he? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Last I heard he hasn't stopped swearing.
<a href='http://worldofwarcraft.com/' target='_blank'>http://worldofwarcraft.com/</a>
Last I heard he didn't.
<a href='http://worldofwarcraft.com/' target='_blank'>http://worldofwarcraft.com/</a> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
OMG that was awesome! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm glad Blizzard sees that they are still respected and only does this as a joke <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
*edit*
Looks like there are <b>2</b> pranks. I meant the /panda thing, but the WC3 one is also pretty funny.
context please?
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Friday, April 1 2005
An update is available for Counter-Strike: Source. The update will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. This update addresses requests for more realism in Counter-Strike: Source. The changes are as follows:
Features/Additions
Doubled player speed when jumping. The effect to cumulative, so the more you jump, the faster you go.
Cut price of AWP by 50%.
Added akimbo Riot Shield to buy menu.
Removed de_dust from mapcycle.
Realism Enhancements:
Knives:
Between rounds, it is suggested that you unsheath the weapon and repeatedly press the attack key to air it out as the leather now collects moisture and creates pits on the blade, making it less effective in the next round.
Shotguns:
1. Firing the shotgun without ammo loaded will now cause it to jam.
2. When the shotgun jams, press F2 to fill out form DA-1823-00/A12-H8.
3. You should then hear a scribbling sound. When it stops, press F3 to send the request to LIDM.
4. Failure to do paperwork before pressing F3 will result in the immediate return of the unrepaired shotgun.
5. The repairs can take 1-2 rounds for completion. During that time, you cannot purchase a replacement firearm and may only use your sidearm or knife.
Player Models:
Several models now feature eyewear. This is a completely cosmetic enhancement with the following exceptions:
Part EP-7829-292-2 must be purchased and worn correctly at all times in order to see during the round.
In between rounds, you may purchase and use part EC-2231-833-H34 to clean your EP-7829-292-2. Note: that this does not clean the eyewear itself!
To clean the eyewear, you need to purchase and use the designated cleaner, EC-2231-233-H34, EC-2231-523-H34, or EC-2231-239-H34a respectively depending on your model's eyewear. You can determine the part # of the correct cleaner by asking someone.
Machine and submachine guns:
At least once every five rounds, press F1 to inspect the weapon:
A musical cue indicates that the inspection has started. Now press F1 again repeatedly to clean and lubricate the weapon.
Your Preventative Maintenance Status (either "cleaning" or "lubricating") is determined by the speed with which you press the F1 key and will be displayed above your head.
To accurately simulate real life maintenance mistakes, pressing F1 too quickly will lubricate either the bolt face or the trunnion block. Pressing F1 too slowly sprays lubricant directly into the buffer tube. All mistakes render the gun inoperable, though this may not become immediately apparent.
Experiment with keypress timing to avoid (and discover!) other common maintenance errors.
In order to balance the improved stopping power of a well-maintained weapon, the reloading process has been made much less reliable.
When reloading, you should listen for two or three distinct clicks over a period of several seconds.
If you hear one click or no clicks or more than two clicks, you've bent the link ejector chute and the gun will most likely explode on the next attempt to fire it, though it may not.
© Valve Corporation. All rights reserved. Valve, Half-Life, and Counter-Strike are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation.
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I read the first bit and thought "Hang on.... that's basically bunnyhopping... right?"
The "akimbo riotshields" was my first clue that this MIGHT not be geniune <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
But if you meant it, [sarcasm]I'm sure everyone would enjoy perfecting their cleaning skills and losing a weapon for a couple rounds [/sarcasm]
Doubled player speed when jumping. The effect to cumulative, so the more you jump, the faster you go.
AND
Cut price of AWP by 50%.
i was upset when I played and didn't have these features <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<a href='http://worldofwarcraft.com/' target='_blank'>http://worldofwarcraft.com/</a> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
/PANDA!
Woah, that one's great.
<a href='http://worldofwarcraft.com/' target='_blank'>http://worldofwarcraft.com/</a> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
/PANDA!
Woah, that one's great. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
They kinda already played that joke with the implention of the /pizza command in wow, though the picture was awesome,
<img src='http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/images/pandaren-xpress/px-fortunecookie.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
-some kid in tech class
The funniest one was this:
"Haha, you have a [female reproduction part]. April Fool's Day... Haha, you have a [male reproduction part]... April Fools!"
The kid who said that is in SpecialEd too!