john tams

Hi I did roll back to an eairlier date, but still the same. I'll turn off auto update and try again. thanks all JT

Hi all Bit of a problem When I log into any of the servers on my new pc my ping goes up to around 180-200 giving me loads of lag. But when I log on using my old pc my ping goes back to around 100-120 which is normal/fine for me (no lag) It was fine on my new pc until I accepted some updates from microsoft (my system runs windows 7 build 7601 by the way.) any ideas chaps?. As i say when something like this happens I normally do two things 1, Freeze....then PANIC !!!! 2, hope it goes away by itself. Anyway none of the above has helped so I hope somebody may have an answer. Any help would be much appreciated Thanks JT

My choice right now would be Evanessence - My Immortal, (sorry I don't know how to put it up on here I suck when it comes to computers ) but you can find it on you tube. JT

Hi did that www.speedtest.net thingy My results from UK to Chicago were as follows, Ping 120 D/load 10.44mbps Upload 1.4mbps. I'm on Virgin 20 meg connection. Just wondering how this stacks up against other guys/gals from the UK? is anyone getting better from another provider? just curious! JT

Ferret I had the same prob with the mike with win 7, Just go into the game settings and enable it manually. (on xp I think it is set default already) Hope it helps. JT

Here's a very popular recipe from Lancashire England, This dish is donkeys years old, an old working class meal for all the family. Possibly has it's roots in Lancashire Hot-Pot. BACON SCOLLOPS You need, 6 rashers of good thick bacon (unsmoked & rind removed - cut into largish pieces) 1-2 Onions - (cut into rings) 2-3 Potatoes, - (peeled and cut into medium thick slices) Stock - Vegetable or Chicken, (a stock cube is ok) Salt & Pepper METHOD First cook the bacon pieces a few at a time, into a large saucepan and cook gently until the bacon is done, but not crispy, (there will be enough fat in the bacon to cook itself but you can add a teaspoon of oil if you wish.) When the last batch of bacon has been removed from pan, pour away the remaining fat. Don't wash the pan, as all those crispy bits stuck to the bottom a pure flavour. Then layer up the pan with onion rings, potato slices and bacon pieces until the pan is about 3/4 full. Finally add your stock to just barley cover the top layer of potatoes and cook on a low heat, on top of the stove until the potatoes and onion are tender, - about 20 mins when ready, season with salt - (not too much as the bacon has salt in it anyway) and pepper. Serve with some crusty bread and butter - Lovely! Makes a nice warming dish on a cold day, real comfort food. John Tams

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, I know it's hard, but keep your chin up for the kids, they will need you most at this time. Remember time is a great healer, and it will get easier. My very best wishes to you and your family. John Tams.

PLEASE don't hurt this map!!! It's me favourite, (after RATS of course) an the music is luvverly! I've got the LP!!!!!

Thanks everyone! Patches 1.6 & 1.7 it is then let you know how I get on. JT

Hi I just installed COD4 modern warfare, and tried to log into one of the freezetag servers, but I couldn't get in, (it said something like "this is not the same server") is there any patches, mods ect that I need to install? also I can't see any of our servers in the servers list when entering via the game and not xfire. (been having a problem when entering any COD game via xfire - it keeps resetting my game name and personal settings back to default, "unknown soldier" ect. Computers - don't you just love 'em! Thanks John Tams/Chris. P.S Told you I wasn't the brightest bulb on the tree when it comes to computers, sigh......

Thanks lads No probs so far, apart from when I enter COD2 server from xfire, it keeps changing my name back to "unknown soldier" as well as reverting my settings back to default. If I come into the server via the game itself, then no probs it remembers my name and settings. Does anybody know what you have to do so that xfire remembers your personal data, name and graphics setting etc? It's doing my head in! Regards Chris.

Hi everybody Finally got my new P.C built and up and running. Many thanks to all who responded to my plea for advise on what to get and this is what I went for, Amd Phenom II 955 quad core x4 3.2g black edition, with a HUGE heat sink and super quiet fan by blizzrd (I think) Asus m4a79xtd evo m/board Evga geforce gtx460 1024mb gddr5 overclocked by evga to ftw (whatever that is) 8 gig of corsair ram 1 tb hard drive cool master elite black edition case Corsair 600 watt power supply and a Pioneer dual layer burner. Running Windows 7 premium home edition. Runs very quiet and super cool and the graphics are amazing! So once again THANKS to all who helped with the info, (when I ran the spec by my local PC specialist store tech he was very impressed) said it would make a good system. Next thing is installing COD 4 -see you all there! Regards John Tams/Chris Casson.

This HAS got to be a first!, Me and the wife are 34 years married, and we wish you both the very best. I don't know what time that is over here in England, but I will certainly try to log in on the 12th. And once again all the best from this side of the pond.

I can't play that game until my new comp is ready but best of luck with it. It seems a nice idea. John Tams

LOVE the low grav!!! and the pistol/rocket launcher is brilliant... This is one server that is really "thinking outside the box" how about some of the rats and mice maps, then you could really fly! also the bigger maps would be better for rockets etc. GOOD JOB Rugger...I love it!. John Tams

Looks like Boris went for it bigtime eh!

Thanks everyone I think I know what I need now, I'll have a chat with my local computer builder and see what it's all going to cost. Once again many thanks to all for the advice, ('cos I'm not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree when it comes to computers.) Yours JT/Chris

Thanks Sabreyes I agree, I'll get a good heatsink/fan, and a full size tower. Thanks JT

Thanks guys, I think the bit about "after Christmas prices drop" sound like good advice. Many thanks to Hickeydog, Ripzilla,Simplemod400 and The Banpire. Now that I know what to buy, I can go looking for some prices. Best Regards John Tams/Chris

Hi I'm thinking of building a new PC (as this one won't play cod4, black ops etc). So could anyone advise me about the best graphics card to build the pc around? I personally like nvidea gt cards. also what processor & motherboard and ram to suit. I'll have about £500-600 to spend maybe a little more, (I don't want to give my bank manager a heart attack!) I'll be gratefull of any help. Yours John Tams/Chris Casson. Merry Christmas to all.

Hi Unchileno My dad was a miner who went thru a traumatic experience undergroud -after which he never went back down the mine. So to watch these guys getting out after being trapped so far down for so long, well it warms the 'cockles' of your heart as we say. Most of the people of my age around here have either been a miner, or a member of their family has worked "down t'pit". so they well now the odds of getting out of something like this. Being trapped underground was every miners nightmare. So peace brother, and if you can, wish them all the best from us. John Tams

Watching that was very moving I can't help but think of all the lads (American & British) out in Afghanistan and Iraq, at this time, many who have paid the ultimate price to defend those ideals. We live in troubled times indeed.

Not bad for a southener!!....... Seriously thou good job mate. that all weapons mod though...can we have that on DM maps? I hate those friggin' Ruski guns lol.

Proud to be XI...............Totally agree.

Happy birthday Noears!!! by the way the local way of saying your nick around here would be 'Bahtlugs' Baht =without Lugs =ears Just a bit of old Lancashire dialect for you. Have a great day!!!!!!!