May 13, 6:30 pm
Oh yeah! I am finally free to roam the vast land known as Xbox Live and cause some serious damage to n00bs and hardcore gamers alike. For the past two weeks I have been writing papers and studying for several exams in order to complete my final semester of college. This means I am almost done and will finally have my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Ever since I have been a Frag Doll, I have always first been a college student and now I finally get some time to focus on my gaming. I will also get to focus more time on one of my hobbies which is co-hosting a radio show on the Maxim channel called Level Up on Sirius radio. It’s more of a casual video game show, but we talk about what is going on the video game industry and other game related topics.
I also want to begin working on becoming fit. I am a pretty athletic person and it has been a while since I have been involved in a sport. I am finally looking forward to getting off my lazy butt and hitting the gym when I am not gaming. I’m also planning on sharing my thesis with you guys which is titled Sports Psychology Methods Applied to Visualization and Muscle Memory. It’s almost 30 pages long, but I promise you it is a good read. I just have to figure out how to post it up on here.
Anyway, can’t wait to finally get some game time and free time to hang out with some friends that I really miss.
Game On!
May 01, 9:40 am
1. If your life was made into a game on Xbox360 what would some of the achievements (filled or unfulfilled) be? How much would these achievements be worth; how high are some of the fragdolls “liferscores”? Finally would there be “0 pt” embarasment achievements?
The Psyche game Achievement list:
- Made little sister cry without inflicting physical harm - 50pts.
- Tripping in front of a cute guy in high school - 30pts.
- Graduate college with a psychology degree *locked*
- Getting around without a driver’s license or permit for 21 years - 40pts.
Just to name a few, lol.
2. How do u ladies get your names? What’s the story behind some of them?
Ahh yes, the legend of the Psyche name. It all started when I join Frag Dolls and I had to come up a name for myself. So I thought, “Well, what defines me?” I remember reading the mythical story of Psyche and cupid. I loved the name Psyche. I also learned that the root of the word “Psychology” comes from Psyche, which means the soul. It was basically a perfect match for me.
3. How much scripting goes into your podcasts? Is it just a rough outline of current games/events or more detailed? And what is the time difference between recording them and putting them on the site?
Our podcasts are based on an outline of what games we are playing during the time of recording and what events we have attended and will be attending. After establishing that, the rest is extemporaneous speaking on each other’s opinions of what is going on in the video game industry.
Unfortunately we are having issues importing our podcasts into Itunes and this is one of the reasons why there have not been recent podcasts. Once this issue is fixed we are planning on having biweekly podcasts. So, look forward to them!
4. First, how do you go about scheduling clan matches? NGP would like to get some of the Frag’s.
As of right now we have been very busy and have been focusing on getting all our strats nailed down for R6V2. Once we are established and comfortable as a full team then we will start organizing more clan matches. We are on Gamebattles and post our match requests up regularly.
5. Second, any of your members single? Just say you all on The Endwar demo disk and you seem real cool.
Sorry to disappoint, none of us are single. We have three girls that are married, one who is engaged and the rest in relationships. But we are still really cool to hang out with. 
Apr 27, 2:00 pm
While I was doing an interview at Comic Con 08 in New York City, I was asked “which game do you think is better, Call of Duty 4 or Rainbow Six Vegas 2?” I wish I could have given a more in-depth answer than I did. To make up for it, I decided to write a blog comparing and contrasting both games. I’m not going to choose which one is better because I believe that they are both solid games that I enjoy playing (even though I tend to play Rainbow Six Vegas 2 a lot more).
Call of Duty 4 is not only a fun multiplayer game, but it looks beautiful! If you were not taken back by the graphics of this game then it must take a lot to please you. The movement of the game is very rapid and I would consider it run-n-gun. Even if you’re a sniper, you have to make sure to watch your back and constantly move in order to avoid enemies coming back from spawning to take you out. There are several game modes to play, and the game even allows you to create your own class (weapon kit). The thing about this game is that one or two people on a team can sometimes carry their team if they are good enough. The perk system is very nifty, but some I can do without (darn you martyrdom n00bs). The maps vary in this game and the shooting system is very easy to pick up.
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is quite an improvement from part one. There are new weapons, an awesome sprint feature which speeds up the movement of the game, and there are new maps that are a good size for 4v4 or more game play. I absolutely love how the A.C.E.S. system works, and hearing that little trumpet go of after I have accomplished a cool shot is very satisfying. The shooting system in R6V2 is a bit more hardcore than other first person shooters. With a wide range of weapons, knowing how to burst fire at different distances is vital. It’s one shot one kill on this game which can be quite a challenge.
In my opinion, Rainbow six Vegas 2 is more of a tactical shooter than Call of Duty 4 because it’s more SWAT style. Rainbow Six requires a lot of in sync team work, whereas Call of Duty is played extra aggressively and is more flexible when it comes to team work. Grenades are different in both of these games. In Rainbow Six Vegas 2 there are two sets of grenades to choose from - frags which are more powerful but take longer to explode, and incendiaries which blow up fast but have a smaller blast radius. Call of Duty 4 gives you the option of having 1 or 3 grenades depending on what perks are enabled, and the player is able to “cook” their grenades.
These are just a few to mention but it is certain that are both solid next generation shooters.
Now I am going to get on Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and kick some booty!
Apr 21, 6:00 pm
I finally got to play Rock Band and now I have it at my disposal. My cousin borrowed the game from a friend of a friend, and we have been jamming out in my icebox of a room. It’s such a great game; all aspects of it are awesome. The drums, microphone, and guitar are soo much fun! Even though I like the feel of the Rock Band guitar, I still prefer using my Guitar Hero axe because it just works better for me.
My very first experience with Rock Band was prior to this. When I was in Oregon visiting my boyfriend, we went to Calyber’s house to hang out and play some video games, as usual. I saw that she had the game Rock Band and I insisted that we crack open the box and jam. And oh we did! Otnemom was on the drums, Calyber was on guitar, Hobb3z was on the bass, and I was on the microphone. We made a sweeeet band. Ever since that day, I have been planning on getting the game so that I could practice on my vocals for the next time we all meet up. I’m not the best singer, but on certain songs I rock!
I was thinking of coming up with a name for our band. Any suggestions?
Game on!
Apr 09, 11:00 am
One of the reasons why I love playing video games is because I sometimes feel like I am actually in the game. I’m sure you gamers out there have experienced this a few times and it’s a great feeling. Personally, I get the best experiences from squad based games such as Ghost Recon and of course Rainbow Six Vegas 2. I get to be apart of a team that is out to make a difference in the world from the comfort of my tiny New York City bedroom. I even enjoy fragging some n00bs in Halo 3, though I’m not the best at the game.
But if I was actually in a video game I was playing, I am pretty sure it would look like this:
I like to call this one “Splinter Psyche.” Even though I’m a pirate, I like to be stealthy at times.
I mean business when I am playing my favorite realistic shooters like Rainbow Six Vegas 2 or Ghost Recon. Don’t let my innocent look fool you!
Sometimes I like to drive around in Halo 3 because you don’t need a license - Wooooooo hooooooooo!
What games do you guys picture yourselves in?
Game on!
