1. How do I get in on the action?
It is important to join the chat room so staff and GameSpotters can communicate with all of you. If you cannot remain in chat, exit and return once you want to play another match. We'll open the chatroom between 3 and 3:30pm PT on the day of game night.
1A. I am from another country and timezone other than California time (Pacific Time). What time is that for me?
http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc. If you want to be extra tech savvy and you use Firefox, download the foxclocks application to monitor your timezone versus other timezones.
We'll know more about what gamemodes we'll be playing on the night of the event. Stop by the chat to say what modes you are willing to play.
3. Why this game? Why not another one?
Many of you requested this game and you all pretty my own or can easily rent it.
4. Can I drop by late to participate in game night?
Of course! Why not?
5. What GameSpot folks will I be playing with?
Note that these mods will be around anywhere from the 4pm PT to 8pm PT window. Drop by the chatroom to try to get in a match with at least one them for your platform.
PC:
- Caddy06_88 (Steam ID: Caddy06_88 )
- gbrading (Steam ID: gbrading)
- Allicrombie (tentative / (Steam ID: )
PS3:
- PJ24 (tentative / PSN ID: )
X360 (tenative if XBL is available)
- MAILER_DAEMON
- SkylinePigeon
- cell_dweller
6. What else do I need to know?
- Join Chat! We'll be opening the GameSpot tournament chat room at least a half an hour to an hour before we're scheduled to play. To enter it, just go to this link:http://www.gamespot.com/chat/chat.php?room=GameSpot_Tournament. That way you can get information from GameSpot staff and chat with your buddies before the game starts.
- Be nice! Any disorderly behavior disqualifies you from participation and may earn you a moderation, suspension, or permanent ban. Please refrain from using harassing, negative, or profane language in either the Tournament chat or the game instance.
- Don't cheat. No cheats or hacks of any kind are to be used. Taking advantage of known exploits in the game is also considered cheating. Doing any of that is considered against the spirit of the event, and if you are found to be cheating, you will be asked not to join future game nights.
7. What about bad language?
Try to keep it to a minimum. If someone lets a swear or two slip in chat, we won't have a fit or anything. Sometimes we may slip too. As long as you aren't flaming others you should be fine.
8. You mentioned something about "bounties" in the Game Night FAQ. What is up with that?
Every week, a player that meets the bounty requirement will get to take part in a grudge match later in the year against other bounty hunters. That match will take place on a game that pretty much anyone can play, such as a free bowling game, or some other such frivolity. The winner of the Grudge Match will receive a special emblem in his or her profile. Other emblems may also be awarded to players based on performance, wins, or other criteria.
9. What's this week's bounty requirement?
The player(s) GameSpot mods feels kicked their asses most. GameSpot mods are excluded from the MVP selection this week.
10. I am totally the best, and you know it. What if you give the emblem to some other dude, even if I know I am better?
It's the mods' call on who the MVP is for each platform.
11. Do I get an emblem for playing?
The only emblem goes to the bounty winner(s). It's next to impossible for us to keep up with who enters the server and who doesn't. Besides, isn't gloating over GameSpot Staff a great reward?
12. Anything else I need to consider?
Depending on the platform we may also be using voice chat. Be sure to have your microphone handy!
13. Where should I report my game night experience?
You can record, take screenshots and post your reactions in this thread. Someone may use the information and post it in the game night report thread that will be created after game night is over.
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