Extra Life 2012

[Ironhide400]

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventDetails&eventID=508


Some of us did this last year, and it was pretty fun. The cool thing is your donation can go to your local children's hospital!
It is on 10/20/12. We can do another USMG team, any takers? :lever:

Thanks Teddy for the reminder!

[jxspyder]

My daughter's hospital is on the list. I'm totally in for this.

I'll hold off on registering though until we decide what all we're doing.

[RogueScot]

That sounds pretty cool. We could sponsor each other. :)

[Port66]

I'm in for anything like this

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[Ironhide400]

I went ahead and created a team.
Here is the link and feel free to join.

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=508&teamID=8512

[Ironhide400]

Btw....they do take paypal payments too! I posted a link on our FB pages also.

[MikaelTyson]

Signed up. Good shit iron.


Sent from my porcelain pony.

[jxspyder]

I joined.

[ApollosArrow89]

I joined up, ill be supporting the hospital that my girl is going to be born at.

[Specops03SS]

I joined too. I chose to do it for my local hospital in WV. Feel free to donate lol
I think we should do this every year!

[Port66]

I think if I get a good idea of it and tell some people about it, I van raise a couple hundred minimum . So do I play the Full 24 hours? I just need basic details. Driving down the highway right now.

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[jxspyder]

I think if I get a good idea of it and tell some people about it, I van raise a couple hundred minimum . So do I play the Full 24 hours? I just need basic details. Driving down the highway right now.

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Basically, yes.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkah

[Ironhide400]

I think if I get a good idea of it and tell some people about it, I van raise a couple hundred minimum . So do I play the Full 24 hours? I just need basic details. Driving down the highway right now.

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Yes, basically your are commiting to playing 24hrs. It doesn't have to be that particular day, but I think the idea is to try and get as many gamers on your team together, and just play. There is no score keeping or tracking, it is an "on your honor" event. I think it would be great if we can get our different console gamers together, set a day for each, and play the 24hr! :clap2:

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Basically, yes.

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What hospital did you pick Dave?


Yes, basically your are commiting to playing 24hrs. It doesn't have to be that particular day, but I think the idea is to try and get as many gamers on your team together, and just play. There is no score keeping or tracking, it is an "on your honor" event. I think it would be great if we can get our different console gamers together, set a day for each, and play the 24hr! :clap2:

24 hours of straight gaming wew... haha. I tried that once... bout died! Haha, I will do my best to get setup and get this rolling. I think we can definitely get a lot of the ELITE squad together for this too!

[jxspyder]

What hospital did you pick Dave? Seattle Children's. It's the hospital my daughter has been at.

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[MikaelTyson]

Is there a way to do it before 20 Oct.?
I am probably going to be deployed then, but I still want to do it.


Sent from my porcelain pony.

[Specops03SS]

The way its set up you wouldnt even have to play if there isnt any tracking on it. I think it would be fun though...ive been posting everywhere to try and raise donations

[Ironhide400]

The way its set up you wouldnt even have to play if there isnt any tracking on it. I think it would be fun though...ive been posting everywhere to try and raise donations

That is correct, you don't HAVE to play. It is just a cool way to raise money for a great cause!:high5:

Since I am the team captain, I will send a $10 sponsership to each member that joins the USMG team!

[Ironhide400]

Thank you to everyone who has joined the team thus far! For those of you who might not want to joint the team, please consider sponsoring some of our team members who are playing. This is for a great cause, and I am hoping that every year this becomes bigger and bigger for us. USMG's motto says it all, and we are hoping that we can do more charity events in the future.

I have update our USMG team page!

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=508&teamID=8512

[Port66]

Thank you to everyone who has joined the team thus far! For those of you who might not want to joint the team, please consider sponsoring some of our team members who are playing. This is for a great cause, and I am hoping that every year this becomes bigger and bigger for us. USMG's motto says it all, and we are hoping that we can do more charity events in the future.

I have update our USMG team page!

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=508&teamID=8512


I signed up and started posting it to my facebook. I know I can raise the 200 I set out for. It is a good cause to do what I like anyways haha.

[Specops03SS]

:bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2:


https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.start&destination=P&eventID=508&participantID=30942


come on guys lets keep this going.Any donations are welcome

[Ironhide400]

:bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2::bump2:


https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.start&destination=P&eventID=508&participantID=30942


come on guys lets keep this going.Any donations are welcome

Thanks for the bump Spec! I have been swamped with work and haven't had a chance to keep up with this!

If you are reading this, please take the time to jump to the webpage and check out this great cause! If you don't want to join the team,
please consider sponsering one of your fellow members who are. :high5:

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=508&teamID=8512

[Ironhide400]

Thank You to everyone who has joined or donated to our team! USMG has so far raised $230 for Children's Miracle Hospitals!! :clap2:
Our team is currently ranked about 85 of 841 teams as far as donations go!

If you haven't checked out our team page yet, then GO NOW!
http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=508&teamID=8512

Come on guys, this is a 24hr. gaming event to raise money for hospitals that treat our kids. We get to do what we love, for who we love! :D
Please feel free to join our team or sponsor one of your fellow members who are participating. They take paypal too!

PM me or post here if you have any questions!

[Ironhide400]

I am going to ask a favor of you all. Please post our Extra Life team page to your facebook accounts, even if you aren't participating!

Much Appreciated!

[River_Rat_459]

Count me in, bro!:cool:

[Specops03SS]

I actually got on and spammed a little. Its well worth it though.It is a great cause.

[Specops03SS]

no problem. I have nothing else on my plate really. Im excited to play the marathon.

[MikaelTyson]

Amen. I only have $50 in donations so far but I would at least like to quad that amount.

[MikaelTyson]

Excuse me, that should say $60.

[MikaelTyson]

The people who donated to this event are just the absolute best and have restored my faith in humanity a little bit.

[ApollosArrow89]

If im not on Warpath here in Korea i will be playing earlier before u guys lol.

[HAVOK]

I joined and donated!

[Port66]

I did the higher membership thing, did anyone else?

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[MikaelTyson]

I did the higher membership thing, did anyone else?

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What's that, port?

[Port66]

When I signed up, it offered a $15 membership offer

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[Ironhide400]

Yeah I did. I think if you raise atleast $200, you get an Extra Life T-Shirt with the "premium" package.

[Ironhide400]

The people who donated to this event are just the absolute best and have restored my faith in humanity a little bit.

Amen to this bro!

[Port66]

Yeah I did. I think if you raise atleast $200, you get an Extra Life T-Shirt with the "premium" package.


thats the one. It gave me a little more incentive to fundraise. I then can wear the shirt and promote for next year

[MikaelTyson]

That's awesome.

[Specops03SS]

didnt get the chance to.Kinda got screwed out of money I was owed, so I didnt get to do anything I planned. I love to work my ass off for nothing.

[MikaelTyson]

Bump. So here's the deal. This just became very personal to me. One of my dearest friends 8 year old neice had a brain aneurysm last week. She is at CH in Pittsburgh. I have been signed up for this event since it was announced, and if anyone has the resources, I'm trying to raise at least $200. Tell your wives and Facebook friends, or if you can't make the event yourself, at least pledge a couple dollars to one of the USMG members on here. We are all so used to taking lives overseas, let's try to save some over here.

And now I'm off my soapbox, sorry to be abrasive guys.

[Ironhide400]

Sorry to hear about that bro.
Thanks for supporting such a great cause, and I hope others do as well.

[Specops03SS]

the individual fundraising looks bad, but as a team we are getting there. Keep the Donations coming guys!

[Port66]

I have some stores who will donate in the next week.

[Specops03SS]

I am so amped for this. Im buying a shit ton of monsters!

[Port66]

As of tonight we have exceeded our team goal, but even more helps. I have to get my girlfriend and the other stores to send in the rest of mine.

The tally doesn't show the 100 I added today, I had a few gamer school kids give me the cash and I added a little to make it an even 100.

[Port66]

As of tonight we have exceeded our team goal, but even more helps. I have to get my girlfriend and the other stores to send in the rest of mine.

The tally doesn't show the 100 I added today, I had a few gamer school kids give me the cash and I added a little to make it an even 100.

I stand corrected, it may be a little longer. One part updated the total and the other didnt

[Ironhide400]

As of tonight we have exceeded our team goal, but even more helps. I have to get my girlfriend and the other stores to send in the rest of mine.

The tally doesn't show the 100 I added today, I had a few gamer school kids give me the cash and I added a little to make it an even 100.

Freaking Awesome! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the team thus far!

I apologize for not being around to keep this up front. Work gets insane this time of year.
For the xbox players, you all can try to coordinate if you all want to get some game time in together, and when.
Not sure we have many PS3 players, but shout if you are.

[HAVOK]

Looking great this year guys! Exceeding expectations!!

[Port66]

Freaking Awesome! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the team thus far!

I apologize for not being around to keep this up front. Work gets insane this time of year.
For the xbox players, you all can try to coordinate if you all want to get some game time in together, and when.
Not sure we have many PS3 players, but shout if you are.

I am not sure who will be doing what console, but I can do 3. So can we organize a little and get a list going. I will rent a game if I dont have it so we can get a group to play together.

I have PS3, 360 and PC will attain any game to play this event.

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Once I get home I will get back into this and make sure my donations are headed to the place!

[MikaelTyson]

We can definitely take this opportunity to get some achievements haha.

[ApollosArrow89]

The PC side im trying to corodinate for the event, im trying to get the WoW guys together for the event. If any of yall wanna do PC side and are on WoW hit me up and i will get a good number.

[Specops03SS]

All I have is 360. I have three games black ops, MW3, and EA Sports MMA. I was hoping maybe we could get in a little of both COD games.What are all of you fellow Xbox players thinking?

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Borderlands :)

[Port66]

I don't have borderlands but I would rent it for the event weekend.

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[Specops03SS]

I have no way to do that. Guess I will be a lone wolf that night. I really need to add to my game collection. where are the job gods when you need them.lol

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Registered. My donation ability is limited right now :P

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Sick! We have hit our goal guys :)

[jxspyder]

Sick! We have hit our goal guys :)

Guess we'll have to bump it up then. We've still got time!!

Oh, and I claim coolest profile picture on Extra-life.

[MikaelTyson]

Goal hit and raised! Lets keep pushing through crunch time guys!

[Rickety Rob]

Congrats Fellas!

[Port66]

I reached 200 and I oped for the $15 premium so I get a cool orange shirt for the event. I am hoping to pull another 100 or so this weekend. my problem is all my friends are poor lol

as am I , I have a sugar momma

[Ironhide400]

Guess we'll have to bump it up then. We've still got time!!

Oh, and I claim coolest profile picture on Extra-life.

Done, and yes you do!

Thank you to everyone who has helped us smash our goal! We were sitting on over $600 in donations! :aeek:
I went ahead and increased the goal to $800.00, but I don't want that to take away your great accomplishment!
GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

If we have any members that still want to join up, DO IT! It's for a great cause!

[River_Rat_459]

Done, and yes you do!

Thank you to everyone who has helped us smash our goal! We were sitting on over $600 in donations! :aeek:
I went ahead and increased the goal to $800.00, but I don't want that to take away your great accomplishment!
GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

If we have any members that still want to join up, DO IT! It's for a great cause!

WICKED AWESOME!! :cool::cool::cool:

[MikaelTyson]

We can do $800. USMG, at the forefront of making kids smile!

[Ironhide400]

I did bump the goal to $800, but it's the only bump I'm gonna make. If/when we go over, we're just gonna have to use our charm for 100% plus donations! :first:

[MikaelTyson]

Charm is something this motley crew has in boatloads.

[Ironhide400]

WOW...we are only $50 away from our $800 goal! :aeek:

I can't begin to tell you all how impressed and proud I am of everyone on our team and our supporters! :hail:

[Port66]

Seriously, that is great to almost reach our extended goal already, I plan on trying to do the straight 24 hours, but I still don't understand the ability to make up for the time.

[MikaelTyson]

I got drunk and bullied a bunch of people into donating last night haha. Got another $117 out of it.

[Specops03SS]

honestly you dont have to really play the 24 hrs at all.The money is donated regardless, but its a way to get us gamers together and try to raise money for a good cause. They dont track your playtime, its like an honesty system. Like I said the money is donated regardless.
Ill be playing though. Id like to get a 360 team together for some COD. Its good practice right before BO 2 drops.

[Port66]

Awesome just got my email that I'll be getting my premium shirt for reaching 200. I'm going to use the shirt as part of my advertising for more donations

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[Ironhide400]

Awesome just got my email that I'll be getting my premium shirt for reaching 200. I'm going to use the shirt as part of my advertising for more donations

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Congrats bro! You guys are kicking ass this year!

[Port66]

Congrats bro! You guys are kicking ass this year!

here is the shirt, they sent me the graphic to advertise more, I am talking with the Dallas Cowboys office today about a shout out. I used to be part of their organization.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/66539_2438539699981_383984101_n.jpg

[Ironhide400]

here is the shirt, they sent me the graphic to advertise more, I am talking with the Dallas Cowboys office today about a shout out. I used to be part of their organization.

That would be wicked awesome! I like the shirt too!

[Port66]

That would be wicked awesome! I like the shirt too!


I want to double my donations, if its for the kids I go all out :cool:

thats why I settle for a little less money and work in education

[Ironhide400]

WE SMASHED OUR $800 GOAL! I just looked and we are only $70.00 away from $1000.00! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the cause!

We have one week to go......:peace:

[Port66]

WE SMASHED OUR $800 GOAL! I just looked and we are only $70.00 away from $1000.00! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the cause!

We have one week to go......:peace:


I am getting some last minute old army buddy donations. lol

I am having dinner with some Microsoft folks wednesday. maybe I can squeeze them a little lol. they already promised me a free copy of windows 8 64 bit. lol

[MikaelTyson]

Port! You're like a charity super hero!

[HAVOK]

Seriously proud of all you guys!! EPIC WORK!!!

[Port66]

Port! You're like a charity super hero!


Its what I believe in I grew up poor, and beaten and was given a chance, just want to return the favor. I volunteer coaching, we donate quilts to the nursing homes, I work with kids where I work as a school district IT database manager and safety coordinator, and a certified Spec ed Para. I would give blood but was deployed pretty much everywhere that makes me disqualified lol. My girlfriend is like me a giving person. I don't need a pat on the back, but if I am not online gaming I am usually volunteering and I get as much out of it as the kids. I spend time with half way house kids, cause I had an alcohol and drug problem in my early adult life.

[MikaelTyson]

Its what I believe in I grew up poor, and beaten and was given a chance, just want to return the favor. I volunteer coaching, we donate quilts to the nursing homes, I work with kids where I work as a school district IT database manager and safety coordinator, and a certified Spec ed Para. I would give blood but was deployed pretty much everywhere that makes me disqualified lol. My girlfriend is like me a giving person. I don't need a pat on the back, but if I am not online gaming I am usually volunteering and I get as much out of it as the kids. I spend time with half way house kids, cause I had an alcohol and drug problem in my early adult life.

Well this is not a pat on the back. This is a congratulations on breaking that cycle and adapting and overcoming. Too bad more people who grew up like that can't see your story and see that it is possible to make their lives better.

[Port66]

Well this is not a pat on the back. This is a congratulations on breaking that cycle and adapting and overcoming. Too bad more people who grew up like that can't see your story and see that it is possible to make their lives better.

Thanks and that's what I tell the kids, it's not the end of the road, you have to choose to be better

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Payday dropped recently so I figured I would close it out for us, not that we are done and will frown on any other donations, but raising 1,000$ is pretty much unreal and I am glad we got to all share in this experience. Family sticks together.

[Ironhide400]

Payday dropped recently so I figured I would close it out for us, not that we are done and will frown on any other donations, but raising 1,000$ is pretty much unreal and I am glad we got to all share in this experience. Family sticks together.

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

I agree.......
I had moved our secondary goal to $800, thinking we would probably just clear that. I never would have imagined we would hit $1000!!
As far as donation totals, Team USMG is ranked about 167 of 2102 teams in the event. That's impressive!

[River_Rat_459]

http://www.allgraphics123.com/ag/01/12620/12620.jpg

[Rickety Rob]

Congrats again fella's. :clap2:

[DahliaBellona]

I am getting some last minute old army buddy donations. lol

I am having dinner with some Microsoft folks wednesday. maybe I can squeeze them a little lol. they already promised me a free copy of windows 8 64 bit. lol

Seriously, you are awesome! I am going to make some phone calls tonight about my page, and hopefully get the USMG numbers up to 1,000 :) I also asked the artist of Power Point Ranger to put it out on his page as well :)

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[iamthesgt]

I also asked the artist of Power Point Ranger to put it out on his page as well

Looks like the power point ranger thing worked at least to get us a new member. The latest guy to apply said he heard about it there so keep up the good work.

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[DahliaBellona]

Looks like the power point ranger thing worked at least to get us a new member. The latest guy to apply said he heard about it there so keep up the good work.

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Sweet :) He does have a huge following and publishes weekly in the Army Times, and we're friends, so I asked if he could just put a word out about the community and their participation in the Extra-Life charity....he's big on that and online communities of military and civilian supporters

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[Port66]

I had a few things fall thru myself. I am hoping to pull a little bit more last minute. I want to reach 600.

I will be playing eve and some mw3. Decided against renting borderlands 2 , I would be so far behind it wouldn't be fun.

[Ironhide400]

GEESH!! You guys have our team up to $1150!! Speechless I am.....:clap2::high5:

I will be on PSN most of Saturday jumping between BO zombies and BF3. I think most of the rest of you are on Xbox. If anyone sees me on PSN, shoot me an invite I will jump over unless I'm record setting zombies. Heck, I might even break out some Tiger Woods PGA!

[MikaelTyson]

And for a second there a couple weeks ago, I thought I was gonna catch port. Silly me haha. Great work team!

[Port66]

I am not done yet, I want another 100 minimum before Saturday. I just keep posting it on Facebook, and I put a little poster at work I printed and a few high school gamers I know put together 50 that I promised to match.

[MikaelTyson]

Damn. I am just barely going to hit my $300 goal by Saturday. Still, better than nothing. Any of you other USMG'ers feel like donating? 🙏

[Port66]

Damn. I am just barely going to hit my $300 goal by Saturday. Still, better than nothing. Any of you other USMG'ers feel like donating? 🙏

It's not a competition, my brothers used the network as kids years ago and I have had kids hurt at my schools and needed help, so I really want it to still be there for more kids.

[MikaelTyson]

That's awesome haha. And I need to pretend its a competition, keeps me focused haha

[Port66]

That's awesome haha. And I need to pretend its a competition, keeps me focused haha

Haha, like I said I put out a poster and posted on Facebook like 6times, I even used the graphic of e shirt I am getting as platinum telling my friends to help me earn a shirt

[MikaelTyson]

That's awesome haha

[jxspyder]

Haha, like I said I put out a poster and posted on Facebook like 6times, I even used the graphic of e shirt I am getting as platinum telling my friends to help me earn a shirt

Yeah, facebook largely struck out for me, even after a got a radio station to repost and like it. I'll have to try again next year, preferably without my daughter finishing up a 3 month tour on the inside....that kind of hurts donations for this kind of thing.

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[MikaelTyson]

Yeah, facebook largely struck out for me, even after a got a radio station to repost and like it. I'll have to try again next year, preferably without my daughter finishing up a 3 month tour on the inside....that kind of hurts donations for this kind of thing.

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No worries. Facebook actually did work out for me. Also just hit $300. We should be over $1,200 now.

[jxspyder]

No worries. Facebook actually did work out for me. Also just hit $300. We should be over $1,200 now.

My wife just checked while we were driving home from the hospital......$1434.

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[MikaelTyson]

Wow! Phenomenal.

[MikaelTyson]

I think we are going to break $1500 before days end. What time are my Xbox friends hopping on to start?

[Port66]

I think we are going to break $1500 before days end. What time are my Xbox friends hopping on to start?

That's a good question with the time zones when is everyone's going to get on I'm going to have my ps3 Xbox and PC ready to go for whatever group I can get in

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[jxspyder]

I'm going to run 12-12, pacific time. Might start a little earlier though.

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[MikaelTyson]

That's what I was afraid of port. Can I get a head count of who will be on Xbox and your timezone?

[Port66]

I don't know who else. I know the Utah crew is my time zone lol. It doesn't officially start til 8am , but I kinda like spyder's idea of midnight to midnight.

[MikaelTyson]

I like it too. I think that's the best way to do it. I'm gonna have a lot of beer and a lot of monster rehab haha

[MikaelTyson]

Also, is there anyway we can get the extra life story bumped to the top of our homepage? I am using this as an opportunity to get us some more visibility among my peers.

[Ironhide400]

Also, is there anyway we can get the extra life story bumped to the top of our homepage? I am using this as an opportunity to get us some more visibility among my peers.

I sent a message out to see if I can make this happen. I have permission to do it, but am walking out the door, and don't have the notes on it in front of me. :censored:

[MikaelTyson]

I sent a message out to see if I can make this happen. I have permission to do it, but am walking out the door, and don't have the notes on it in front of me. :censored:

Thanks, iron. Much appreciated.

[jxspyder]

I don't know who else. I know the Utah crew is my time zone lol. It doesn't officially start til 8am , but I kinda like spyder's idea of midnight to midnight.

Yeah, this way I can get some solid sleep and still be functional on Sunday.....only lose 1 day instead of 2. Plus I think we're going to the hospital on Sunday for my kid anyway.

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[MikaelTyson]

Yeah, this way I can get some solid sleep and still be functional on Sunday.....only lose 1 day instead of 2. Plus I think we're going to the hospital on Sunday for my kid anyway.

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Understandable. How about we do 2100 PST so that way I'm not having to wait til 0300 EST to start?

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

I won't be able to do the full 24 most likely gentlemen. Gonna try my damndest though.. need to stock up on rockstars

[jxspyder]

I'd be down, but I don't really have any multiplayer games at the moment. Plus apparently I need to rent WWE 12 for at least 2 of my hours.

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[MikaelTyson]

I won't be able to do the full 24 most likely gentlemen. Gonna try my damndest though.. need to stock up on rockstars

Yeah! Just think of the kids, Jared haha.

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Lol i am thinking of the kids... I am just getting old! Haha

[MikaelTyson]

Lol i am thinking of the kids... I am just getting old! Haha

Aren't we all haha

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

So are you guys saying to start midnight tonight to midnight Saturday night right?

[MikaelTyson]

Yes, that's the idea haha

[Ironhide400]

So are you guys saying to start midnight tonight to midnight Saturday night right?

That's sounding about right. I'm probably going to start tonight around 10 or 11, so like Spyder said, I won't loose Sunday too. I might have to go check redbox and see if there are any games for me to rent.....24hrs is a long time! :dance:

[MikaelTyson]

That's sounding about right. I'm probably going to start tonight around 10 or 11, so like Spyder said, I won't loose Sunday too. I might have to go check redbox and see if there are any games for me to rent.....24hrs is a long time! :dance:

I'm contemplating spending some of my time playing some old school snes/n64

[Port66]

That's sounding about right. I'm probably going to start tonight around 10 or 11, so like Spyder said, I won't loose Sunday too. I might have to go check redbox and see if there are any games for me to rent.....24hrs is a long time! :dance:

I have games like bf3 I have ignored for forever

[Port66]

I have been gaming for 4 hours already, guess its pregame lol. I will start tonight but probably be still on, it's just me and my son and he games or plays next to me.

[jxspyder]

So are you guys saying to start midnight tonight to midnight Saturday night right?

That's my plan, yeah. I'm dragging the bottom of the barrel for games, so I'm probably going to go back through some of my older games. Redbox pretty much failed me.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[Port66]

That's my plan, yeah. I'm dragging the bottom of the barrel for games, so I'm probably going to go back through some of my older games. Redbox pretty much failed me.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

Yeah gonna break out army of two and some other games I happened to still have, and of course eve lol

[jxspyder]

Yeah gonna break out army of two and some other games I happened to still have, and of course eve lol

I'm worried about Eve. Its late on my schedule, and there's a lot of sit-around and wait.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[River_Rat_459]

Also, is there anyway we can get the extra life story bumped to the top of our homepage? I am using this as an opportunity to get us some more visibility among my peers.


I sent a message out to see if I can make this happen. I have permission to do it, but am walking out the door, and don't have the notes on it in front of me. :censored:

Bumped. Like a boss.:bump2:

[River_Rat_459]

Just a reminder to everyone: At the top of these pages are links to social networking sites, where you can "like", "tweet", "+1", etc. Please take the time to use those to help get the word out.

[Port66]

I'm worried about Eve. Its late on my schedule, and there's a lot of sit-around and wait.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

Sit around and wait? I am doing level 3 and 4 missions these days.

[jxspyder]

Sit around and wait? I am doing level 3 and 4 missions these days.

Going to be doing an op.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[Port66]

Going to be doing an op.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

Those are very hurry up and wait.

[Specops03SS]

I should be on around midnight EST. MW3 or Black Ops are my only two options. I need a green tea monster rehab already.

[Port66]

I should be on around midnight EST. MW3 or Black Ops are my only two options. I need a green tea monster rehab already.

My son got me up at 6 so I will be dewing and energy pills lol

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

I won't be able to do 24 straight. I'll be on once I get off tonight until as late as possible. I promised my kiddo to get him toys tomorrow. I'll be playing through tomorrow night/morning.

[MK-82_1_EACH]

I think we are going to break $1500 before days end. What time are my Xbox friends hopping on to start?


Just an Fyi....


$1,504.01 Raised

[Ironhide400]

Just an Fyi....


$1,504.01 Raised



YOU GUYS/GIRLS ARE AWESOME!
I tip my hat to all of you, as we have surpassed any goal I thought we could achieve!

[HAVOK]

Just an Fyi....


$1,504.01 Raised

EEEEPPPPPPIIIIICCCCC!!!!!

[ApollosArrow89]

We should effiently get the word out about that. Im actually speechless about how much we raised, granted we arent any big community like some of the popular ones out there in Video Game magazines, but if we brought our story to like Army Times or some video game magazines, i think it would be an awesome opprotunity for us to get our name out there for this event, becuz lets be honest $1,500 is epic.

But as for my gaming ill be starting on WoW at 1 P.M. my time to game with anybody thats online, if not i think i might just hop on EVE lol.

[jxspyder]

Just an Fyi....


$1,504.01 Raised

Just an fyi....


$1679.01

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[MikaelTyson]

This is just too awesome. I'm so happy that we could do this for these kids

[Port66]

Yeah someone anonymously donated a bunch to me to do that. So happy

[Timmy_2_Tones]

Well as I am sure, since I haven't checked, I probably have no donations to contribute. Regardless, we have managed to raise a substantial amount. Congrats and let's get to gaming. I will be on as much as possible, probably PS3 and EVE, but I have a prior engagement in the evening so we will see how that pans out


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[MikaelTyson]

$1849! So close to $2000! If anyone else can squeeze out some last minute donations, go for it!

[Ironhide400]

It's almost time to rock for me! I even have MAG in the lineup! I figure if I have any chance of getting in a game, the Extra Life event is good as any! :bathbaby:

$1800 is INSANE!!

[MikaelTyson]

I'm so excited for this haha

[Port66]

.....

[Port66]

Sadly I have been gaming 10 hrs already so if I make it it will be 38 hours total

[MikaelTyson]

Good god port! Don't worry about that. You have done so much already.

[Port66]

Good god port! Don't worry about that. You have done so much already.

I had e day off lol.

[jxspyder]

Sadly I have been gaming 10 hrs already so if I make it it will be 38 hours total

Lol!!

I was really trying to get some sleep beforehand, but only made it 2 hours. My anti-nap reflex has been kicking strong since I was 4. Gonna make some food, organize some shit, and I'll fire it up and get some pre-marathon practice in.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[MikaelTyson]

Cocked, locked and ready to rock here in the EST. anyone else a go on MW3 Xbox side?

[MK-82_1_EACH]

$2,000.00 Raised

[Port66]

$2,000.00 Raised

Awesome, and Dave knocked me out of the top spot. We did awesome. I am running at 22 hours in now. Hopefully I can finish lol

[MikaelTyson]

You got it port. 1 more hour haha. And congrats Dave, we know how much this means to you.

[Port66]

You got it port. 1 more hour haha. And congrats Dave, we know how much this means to you.

No I am supposed to go to midnight tonight mountain

[MikaelTyson]

No I am supposed to go to midnight tonight mountain

Haha you are a machine

[Port66]

Playing eve with Jonathan now

[Port66]

People still gaming away? I hit 24 hours this morning. But technically it's midnight so I'm still going.

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Lol I had to break away for a bit last night was too much at work for me to keep up. I'll be on soon

[Ironhide400]

People still gaming away? I hit 24 hours this morning. But technically it's midnight so I'm still going.

I'm still going strong on PS3! The newest DUST patch was actually decent. The game play improved about 60% I'd say. Trying to finish my last Walking Dead episode now, then switching to MAG!

[Port66]

I'm playing eve cause its easy to watch the Notre dame game at the same time

[MikaelTyson]

Still going back on snes. So very tired. I grabbed a 3 hour nap around 0500

[Port66]

Still going back on snes. So very tired. I grabbed a 3 hour nap around 0500

Haha, I wish I had belt my snes , gave it to my brother so long ago

[MikaelTyson]

Super Mario world is the funnest game ever

[Port66]

Super Mario world is the funnest game ever

I was a Zelda kid

[MikaelTyson]

I played ocarina of time for about 4 hours last night

[Port66]

Yep it's a good one

[comanche_warior]

I apologise in advance for sounding like an idiot but what is this whole thing about? I read the original post is this a tourney to raise money for a hospital?

[River_Rat_459]

I apologise in advance for sounding like an idiot but what is this whole thing about? I read the original post is this a tourney to raise money for a hospital?

It's to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. It's not for one single hospital, but rather a network of them across the country. Everyone who wants to participate tries to get a sponsor/sponsors to pledge money for them as they game for a 24 hour period. All the money raised goes to the aforementioned network of hospitals and is distributed among them.

The people that are participating can "represent" a local or regional children's hospital of their choice, so long as it is in the network.

[comanche_warior]

Oh wow thats cool does anybody know if the Shriners Hospital for Children is on it?

[River_Rat_459]

Oh wow thats cool does anybody know if the Shriners Hospital for Children is on it?

Go here: http://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/, click on "Your Hospital" to search.

My son goes to the one in Lexington, KY. Although it's not listed proper, they are going to enter into a partnership with the University of Kentucky in the near future to build a new children's hospital there. I could've designated for the Kentucky Children's Hospital, and it would've supported the Shriner's in that locale in a roundabout way.

[comanche_warior]

Go here: http://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/, click on "Your Hospital" to search.

My son goes to the one in Lexington, KY. Although it's not listed proper, they are going to enter into a partnership with the University of Kentucky in the near future to build a new children's hospital there. I could've designated for the Kentucky Children's Hospital, and it would've supported the Shriner's in that locale in a roundabout way.

Thanks man I didnt see the one I went to but Im glad they are able to be a part of this in some way, they do allot of great things, hell they got me walking again.

[River_Rat_459]

Thanks man I didnt see the one I went to but Im glad they are able to be a part of this in some way, they do allot of great things, hell they got me walking again.

Really? Can I ask if you care to share the story or is that too personal? (No biggie if you don't want to discuss it. It's all good. :cool:)

For the record, my son has cerebral palsy. Specifically spastic diplegia.

[Port66]

Ok I'm stopping now. I had wrenched my wrist this week and lack of sleep for 2 whole days , I'm done. I am gonna throw in avengers and let my son and I fall asleep to explosions.

[Ironhide400]

Just finished with a game of zombies......25hrs! I would like to thank everyone who has participated in this event! It was a blast, and look forward to next years! Going to bed now.....:peace:

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

I'll be going through until like 5 AM. :) decided many light cuts are better than one heavy jab haha.

[jxspyder]

Technically I'm done at 9, but I officially started at midnight, so I'm going to through until midnight.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[comanche_warior]

Really? Can I ask if you care to share the story or is that too personal? (No biggie if you don't want to discuss it. It's all good. :cool:)

For the record, my son has cerebral palsy. Specifically spastic diplegia.

I will share it you want me to share it here or in the stories section of the site?

[River_Rat_459]

The Captain's Cabin is a members only section. I'd recommend there.


I will share it you want me to share it here or in the stories section of the site?

[MikaelTyson]

Can't wait to read your story, Commanche. I have a few more hours left since I snagged a three hour nap. Get your rest, Port, you deserve it haha.

[River_Rat_459]

I just want to give another pat on the back to everyone who participated. I checked our stats this morning, and together we raised $2,325.00! That's just amazing, and serves as a true testament to how much this community can come together and rally behind a good cause. Love you guys like brothers and sisters!

A big "attaboy" to the Spyder, Port, and Mikael for being the top three fund raisers, respectively. And another "attaboy" to Ironhide for coordinating all of this. You guys showed what dedication is all about.

[HAVOK]

I just want to give another pat on the back to everyone who participated. I checked our stats this morning, and together we raised $2,325.00! That's just amazing, and serves as a true testament to how much this community can come together and rally behind a good cause. Love you guys like brothers and sisters!

A big "attaboy" to the Spyder, Port, and Mikael for being the top three fund raisers, respectively. And another "attaboy" to Ironhide for coordinating all of this. You guys showed what dedication is all about.

I second this! Way to go everybody!

[Ironhide400]

I just want to give another pat on the back to everyone who participated. I checked our stats this morning, and together we raised $2,325.00! That's just amazing, and serves as a true testament to how much this community can come together and rally behind a good cause. Love you guys like brothers and sisters!

A big "attaboy" to the Spyder, Port, and Mikael for being the top three fund raisers, respectively. And another "attaboy" to Ironhide for coordinating all of this. You guys showed what dedication is all about.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you to all our members who played, supported, and networked the event!
As far as coordinating and promoting, the pleasure was all mine. Sorry if you all got tired of the facebook and forum promos..lol!
If anyone has any ideas for next years promotion of Extra Life, let us know!

[Ironhide400]

I do want to give a congratulatory shout out to Spyder, Port, and Mikael! You guys took our team to the next level with your sponsorship donations. Our initial goal of $500 was hit, so our secondary of $800 was established. I thought it would be awesome to hit $1000, and you three smashed that on your own! Thank you for pulling our team far beyond any goal I imagined! :first::hail:

[MikaelTyson]

I do want to give a congratulatory shout out to Spyder, Port, and Mikael! You guys took our team to the next level with your sponsorship donations. Our initial goal of $500 was hit, so our secondary of $800 was established. I thought it would be awesome to hit $1000, and you three smashed that on your own! Thank you for pulling our team far beyond any goal I imagined! :first::hail:

It was all for the kids, John. Too many people have to worry about the finances for their unwell children. Not to speak for Dave or port, but I am sure they would agree that it is the very least we could do.

[jxspyder]

It was all for the kids, John. Too many people have to worry about the finances for their unwell children. Not to speak for Dave or port, but I am sure they would agree that it is the very least we could do.

Considering my kid is one of them......yeah.

Sent from the muddy banks of the Wishkaw

[MikaelTyson]

Well folks, it was a good day.

[comanche_warior]

The Captain's Cabin is a members only section. I'd recommend there.
Sorry its been so long but I posted my story.

[Specops03SS]

We smashed over 2000 dollars. Now I know where to go for fundraising lol. when is girl scout cookie season lol

[Port66]

We smashed over 2000 dollars. Now I know where to go for fundraising lol. when is girl scout cookie season lol

Haha I always eat all of them and end up writing a big check. Right now my work has candy fund raisers , truck raffle and fruit baskets. Working for schools there is always a minimum of 3 fund raisers.

[River_Rat_459]

I just checked and it looks like Extra Life is just shy of $2,000,000, which is a very big feat.

Also checking the page at the link below, it looks like US Military Gamers came in about 125th of 2,413 teams! Can I get ya'll to sound off on the epic amount of badassery our community unleashed? HOOAH!:dance::bounce::clap2::eyebrows:

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventTeamList&eventID=508

[MikaelTyson]

Hooah indeed, but since I'm AF I'll just give you a HUA!

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Huh?


Lol

[MikaelTyson]

Really? Must be a cop/aircrew thing. Heard, Understood, Acknowledged.

[iamthesgt]

Really? Must be a cop/aircrew thing. Heard, Understood, Acknowledged.

Naw I think it's a more recent thing that just hasn't gotten all the way through the service. It's just the AF trying to differentiate themselves from the Army.

[MikaelTyson]

That makes sense. I'm only 4 Years in so that's probably why. We have been getting fed that HUA shit since day 1.

[comanche_warior]

Good job guys Ill make sure I can participate in this next year.

[iamthesgt]

That makes sense. I'm only 4 Years in so that's probably why. We have been getting fed that HUA shit since day 1.

And I don't know that 'hua' actually stands for 'heard, understood, acknowledged' - I know whatever acronym there was for "hooah" was a backronym, and I think "hua" was as well.

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[MikaelTyson]

Huh, learn something new everyday, I guess.

[jxspyder]

Got an email, apparently I was high enough overall to qualify for free dice. I'll post pics when they come in...should be before Thanksgiving apparently.

[Port66]

Got an email, apparently I was high enough overall to qualify for free dice. I'll post pics when they come in...should be before Thanksgiving apparently.

Cool. I got the orange t shirt for premium.


Tapatalk HD, high def ranting.

[Ironhide400]

I just checked and it looks like Extra Life is just shy of $2,000,000, which is a very big feat.

Also checking the page at the link below, it looks like US Military Gamers came in about 125th of 2,413 teams! Can I get ya'll to sound off on the epic amount of badassery our community unleashed? HOOAH!:dance::bounce::clap2::eyebrows:

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventTeamList&eventID=508

Wow, 125th is freaking awesome! I have to say, even though there weren't many on the PS3 during this event, I still had a blast doing it! 24hrs of gaming isn't nearly as easy as it sounds! 3am-6am was the toughest for me. I went through a whole bag of reeses mini, 1/2 a bag of kit kats, and about 4 mountain dews. :faint2:

[HAVOK]

Hells yea man! 125th? AWESOME.

[Port66]

Wow, 125th is freaking awesome! I have to say, even though there weren't many on the PS3 during this event, I still had a blast doing it! 24hrs of gaming isn't nearly as easy as it sounds! 3am-6am was the toughest for me. I went through a whole bag of reeses mini, 1/2 a bag of kit kats, and about 4 mountain dews. :faint2:

I started 10 am Friday and went to about 6 pm Saturday. No breaks at all. I did eve and mw3. Even eating and with my 4 yr old. I could have gone longer but my wrist was getting sore. I was good at night, the hard part for me was about 7 am. But my son said he would keep me awake lol


Tapatalk HD, high def ranting.

[Specops03SS]

We set the standard for badassary. The definition for badassary is USMG!