- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
It is beyond me how this hasn't been posted yet, because this problem is epic. You thought you were prepared for Halo 2, eagerly anticipating its arrival with a full arsenal of electronics, but you surpassed one detail:
The Midnight Release.
Oh, and it will happen.
Games at this caliber call for it.
Here lies the problem...
Yes, you camped at your local game store a few days to be first in line at 12 midnight, and you skipped with glee back to the car with your new Halo 2 box, and you even managed reading the manual and operating a vehicle on the way back to your pad, but 'tis Tuesday 12 midnight. Oh yes, you have foiled your work and school obligations for the day with ease. It is only you and Halo 2. But the choice: Will you sleep so your body can endure the vigorous hours of sitting that awaits it? Is it even possible to sleep with Halo 2 in you possession? Now many of you chug with laughter at me, "Yo Ho Ho! I will easily play Halo 2 through the night! I have waited so long!" I am with you, brothers, but think ahead. Will your body withstand it? I have my ancient supply of treasured Jolt Cola to fuel my body threw the wake of night, but I worry... I worry because I have only made it to the 14 hour straight mark, and 'twas 3 years ago! Halo worked me for 14 hours straight before I lay unconscious, naked on my bean bag chair, with Cheeto dust about my face. I must prepare mind, body, and spirit for a butt-clenching rigorous Halo 2 spree that will long surpass the 14 hour mark, and into the 48 hour mark and I advise you to train. I am with you.
Good Luck Brothers,
raft
Update:
Raft's Helpful Hints for Playing Halo 2 to Max Hours
1. Caffeine:
Necessary to help brain active into long hours.
2. Comfortable Butt-cushion.
This is often overlooked, one must arrange their butt in the most comfortable position possible in order to withstand long sitting times. Try things out, mold your buttocks into various cushions, such as comforters, pillows, small animals, hair, or anything that your end region enjoys.
3. Destroy light
One must paint their windows black and tape all door cracks to prevent light from coming into the room. It is Halo 2 and yourself, no distractions of the ‘outside world’.
4. Destroy all traces of time
Please throw your clocks out they will not be needed. You should be able to play with no knowledge of what day it is, for should it matter? The only thing that should stop your Halo 2 spree is body/mind failure, or someone breaking into your cave to see if you still are alive.
5. Snacking Center
Make a snacking center to help fuel your body without the need to leave your butt-cushion. Any type of chips, pickles, crackers, oysters, use your imagination.
6. Emergency Snacking Center
If your snack supply depletes you will be ecstatic with one of these.
[Edited on 8/10/2004 4:46:50 PM]