Ieatbullet63’s Adventures on the Battlefield – The Importance of Practice

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chat monitoring, COD MW2, CODM, Console Gaming, Mobile gaming, text monitoring, video gaming

If any of you have ever begun playing a new video game, you realize how hard it can be to master the key strokes, controller moves, and learn the UI of the game. Many games handle this by creating practice areas where you can learn build the skills necessary to perform well in live games.

Call of Duty offers a firing range where you can test out your builds. It also overs the ability to create private matches where you can fight against “bots”. The term Bot is used as an insult today in live games if you are not doing well.

Either way, here’s my practice routine that I go through a few times each week. When you first set up your private match, make sure your weapon is the exact weapon you will use in game. The weapon load out is in the same area that it is in normal multiplayer, DMZ, and Warzone areas.

I first shoot for 50 hipshot kills. Then I turn off aim assist (controller only), and shoot for 100 kills. Then I turn it back on and shoot for 100 more kills. I haven’t tried this yet, but will try to set it up so I can practice headshots. In previous versions of Call of Duty, you could set this up. I’m not sure about this new one.

Another thing that was introduced recently to COD MW2 was voice and text chat monitoring. You have to read and agree to this in order to play. What I’ve seen is that most people turn off their chat. I have always ran a muted library other than my party members anyway, but this may cause less people to chat in the future. We’ll see.

Well, that’s all I got for today. I’ll be playing CODM and COD MW2 later today. Have a great day gaming, folks!

See you on the Battlefield!

Dave

Ieatbullets63’s Adventures on the Battlefield – Season 8 CODM & Season 5 Reloaded COD MW2

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Call of Duty, COD, CODM, DMZ, family, Friends, MW3, Vehicle challenges, Warzone, Weapon challenges, Zombies

Well, folks there are all kinds of things happening in Call of Duty Mobile and MW2. Season 8 is upon us and there are still some challenges left to complete before the new season begins. Season 5 reloaded introduced some new maps, some new weapons, and some great challenges, including vehicle challenges that will open a new skin for them. Wow!

I started on the weapon challenges yesterday and unlocked the new pick axe, pistol, and submachine gun. I also completed the launcher, melee, and assault rifle challenge. Today, I’ll plug away at the shotgun, the battle rifle, and the pistol challenges. It’ll be awesome!!

For many folks, competitive play in ranked is what drives them to play the games I play. For others it’s the fun of getting together with friends and family to get in some game play. For me, it is always about weapon grinding, camo challenges, and challenges in general. I really get a Dopamine hit when I complete another challenge, like get 250 kills with assault rifles, get 30 melee kills with a combat knife, or others.

Rumor has it that Zombies is returning in MW3. I hope so. I also hope they keep the DMZ around. Word has it that DMZ may be combined with Zombies in some way, so that will be interesting. We’ll see.

For whatever reason you play games like Call of Duty, I wish you well in your endeavors. I love playing with my brother and my new-found friend in Kansas—Kaleb. We have a great time playing together. He spurred me to start playing Warzone and boy, is that fun. I suck currently, but that will change as I get used to the game play, the strategy and tactics involved and just have a great time playing Call of Duty and exploring all the big maps that are there.

Well, that’s all I got for today. Have a great day, folks.

See you on the battlefield…

Dave

Ieatbullets63’s Adventures on the Battlefield – CapCut

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CapCut, COD MW2, creativity, Fun, Gaming, Hobby, Learning, Video Editing

I fell into video editing and subsequently, creating and posting content derived from my video game sessions. It all started when I was required to do a presentation for my non-profit organization, which required a briefing from me on what was happening in my area of responsibility.

I took a course on Udemy on PowerPoint and learned how to create a video of my presentation that was easily shared via Google Drive. My sister, who loves to watch me play my games, prompted me to begin learning how to create gaming videos for my TikTok account.

Initially, I started using iMovie, Garage Band, and Canva, but the process took too long. I needed a new solution. I found CapCut after seeing so many others using this service to put up their videos, gaming related and everything else.

With CapCut, I can crank out video after video with minimal effort. The tool is easy to use, has a great sound library, including effects, and comes with a tutorial that shows you the basics.

Throwing Knife Compilation in COD MW2

I’ve only been doing this for a few months, but it is great fun, and I get to use my creativity when putting together videos I feel would interest my audience, much like these articles. I love to write, and share my passion with others. Video games wake me up in the morning. This new creative outlet was missing for so long, and now I really enjoy it.

You’ll see more of these on my blog going forward.

Well, I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Happy Gaming!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Mobile Mondays – CODM

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Call of Duty NEXT, Challenges, COD MW3, CODM, Features, Loadout, Mobile gaming, Perk, Scorestreak, Seasonal

CODM has some great challenges this season. The Seasonal Challenges are: Let’s Be Bad Guys, Thrilling Heroics, Can’t Stop the Signal, and World of Hurt. These seasonal challenges are always sequential in nature. This means that each task you complete opens a new task as you go. This typically will require you to change your weapon load out, changing perks, operator skills or scorestreaks.

Seasonal Challenges

The Featured Challenges are different because you can complete multiple tasks simultaneously. The tasks this season were Beat the Heat: Lazy Days and Marksman Mayhem. As mentioned, you can complete multiple tasks simultaneously to earn the goodies these challenges offer.

Featured Challenges

Then there is normally another challenge that is unique to the season. The one this season is called Seaside Slam. You earn goodies by completing daily tasks. We have one more Featured Challenge coming. It is called Danger Close and will open up on September 1, 2023.

Seaside Slam

As an added note, we have a new Call of Duty Next event on the 15th of September. This will be the unveiling of a few things that are upcoming like COD MW3, Warzone Mobile, and many other points of interest concerning all things Call of Duty. By the way, you can pre-order Call of Duty MW3 now. There are two versions. I’m getting the Vault Edition because you can get some extra character skins, the Blackcell Battlepass and whole bunch of tier skips. Mark your calendars. These events are always a blast to watch.

Well, that’s it for today, folks.

Happy Gaming!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Gaming Saturday – Coming Soon!

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CODM, Concole gaming, Gaming, Mobile gaming, MWZ, New Content, PC Gaming, Season reloaded, Video Games

As many of you know, I’m a Modern Warfare Zombies enthusiast. We have a ton of new content in what Modern Warfare calls its season reloaded. Season 3 reloaded promises all kinds of new Zombie content, including a new dark aether, new schematics, and a new story mission. Wow! Here’s a streamer’s take on it. Click the video below to check it out:

Season 3 reloaded kicks in on May 1, 2024! Wow.

We also have another new season in CODM. It has a jungle theme and the introduction of the MG32 light machine gun. Wow, does this thing have a fast rate of fire!

Well, folks, I’ll be hitting the current dark aether to get the last schematic called the Blood Bike key and it is going to be great! I’ve been in there a few times and have gotten a schematic each time I go in. Mags of Holding (no reload) and the VR-11 wonderweapon schematics are all mine!

Well, that’s it for today, folks.

See you on the battlefield!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Free Writing Friday – What I’m Reading, Watching, and Playing

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Assassin's Creed, Blackbirch, CODM, Gaming, K.M. Allan, MWZ, Reading, The Collector, Warzone Mobile, Watching

All, I do enjoy my relax time. Now that I’m retired, I have a lot more choices because my time is literally my own.

Here’s what I’m reading: Blackbirch 4: The Collector. This is the 4th book in a series written by K.M. Allan. It’s a great YA book about witchcraft, the town of Blackbirch, and in this final book, reveals the Collector and evil entity that drains witches of their power for its own. Great read so far.

I’m also reading a few spiritual books. One is called The Shariyat-Ki-Sugmad (The Way of the Eternal) book 1 and The ECKopedia. These are books specific to my religious path. Both books are available to the public on Amazon and other book retailers.

Here’s what I’m watching: I just started watching The Big Brain Theory and boy, what a treat. I’m on episode 4 of the first season and it’s terrific.

Here are the games I’m playing: I am a fanatic about CODM (Call of Duty Mobile). I also started playing Warzone Mobile and Assassin’s Creed: The Odyssey. I really love the graphics in Assassin’s Creed. I also enjoy the historical accuracy of these games. Modern Warfare Zombies is also a real treat! I’ve been playing this exclusively on console since it came out. Wow, what great fun that game is.

A great life is about having choices and enjoying what you do. Here’s to that! I hope all of you have a terrific weekend and enjoy whatever you end up doing.

Happy Friyay!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Thinking Thursdays – Are We Alone?

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alien, Astrobiology, Cosmology, Existence, Extraterrestrial, Jill Tarter, Life, Outerspace, SETI

Enter the world of Sagan and Drake. These scientists dedicated their lives to the search for extraterrestrial live in our and other galaxies. Jill Tarter is also part of this search and discusses all the things Astrobiologists are using as a means of determining if life exists elsewhere.

Is there life? If so, are they like us, or are they way different? Do they have the same technological trajectory humans have travelled, or did they develop differently?

Something to think about…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – William Shakespeare

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Comedy, Culture, Drama, English, permanent, Playwright, Shakespeare, Tragedy, Ubiquitous, Wednesday, wisdom

Sweet mercy is nobility’s true badge.

William Shakespeare

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

William Shakespeare

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

William Shakespeare

Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

William Shakespeare

There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare needs no introduction. He has had such an impact that his works are ubiquitous in our society.

Have a great Wednesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Motivation Monday – Breakfast

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motivation, Happy, nutrition, Satisfied, Monday, Start, Breakfast, morning routine

For me, nothing is more motivating than a good breakfast as soon as you wake up. The problem–I hate waiting for things to be cooked. So, here are my go-tos:

Protein Shake

Yogurt

Breakfast Danish (sometimes)

Cold Cereal

Many times when I wake up I am absolutely famished, so I have to get something into my stomach as soon as possible. Once I eat one of these, than I can take the time to cook up some eggs and oatmeal.

Well, I hope you all have a terrific day!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spiritual Sunday – Respect Life

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bath, bed, Do-nothing day, Freedom, Hobbies, Life, Naps, Pamper, Reading, Relax, Shower, Sleeping

Life is to cherish. Be respectful of all life, especially your own.

Sri Harold Klemp – The Loving Heart

Have you ever heard the statement: “I’m my worst critic?”

Boy, I am. I’ve learned over time that this is not a good thing. Be easy on yourself. Pace yourself. Be patient. You are learning like everyone else.

Take the time to pamper yourself. Take a nice hot bath or shower. Take your time. There’s no rush, especially today (Sunday). Really spend some time enjoying the hot water. Then, when you get done, lay down on the bed and just relax. Then, get up and make yourself a nice breakfast.

One day each week should be dedicated to pampering yourself, if you can. Some of you have families and these days are far and few between. Instead of a day, maybe set aside an hour or so. Whatever you can do, it is worth it.

Today is what I call my do-nothing day. There are some things like this blog that I never neglect. I also like to get in some exercise and my spiritual practices, but besides these things, everything else is off of the table. I do what I want. I read a book. I watch a show. I listen to an old-time radio show. I play video games longer than normal if I feel like it. Whatever you enjoy doing, do more of it on the one day you pick.

Maybe you have a hobby like cooking, baking, knitting, music writing, or painting. Do more of it on these days. Only if you feel like it. This is that one day a week, where you get to toss everything aside and just do what you want. There have been times when I’ve stayed in bed, listened to music, and read a book for the whole day, never getting out of my pajamas. The only time I get back up is to get another cup of coffee or tea, and fix myself something to eat.

Indulgent? You bet. But you know what I feel like doing on Monday? You guessed it. I’m right back to attacking my goals.

Well, that’s all I have for today. I hope you have a great Sunday!

May the blessings be.

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Gaming Saturday – Technical Issues

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Call of Duty, Camo challenges, Console Gaming, Dark Aether, Games, Gaming, glitches, halo, halo-infinite, Mobile gaming, MWZ, System Errors

For those of us in the gaming community, we’ve all experienced systems errors, crashes, and other unexpected problems. I usually experience some type of game crash in Modern Warfare Zombies at least once a week.

Of course I get upset. It’s no fun to lose all of the gear you’ve gathered all the great loot you’ve found and earned and lose it all in a brief second when the game just freezes and you have to restart. Then you’ve got to rebuild your character, get all his gear again, and start looting again.

Honestly, I get upset in the moment, but wanted to give a shout out to the many developers who put hours and hours and hours of coding work in to allow us to play in the first place. The devs are the first people we scream about when these systems crash, but without them we would have no game at all.

Does it excuse the problems we see as players? Of course not. Devs have got to fix the numerous glitches in MWZ or come up with some way for the system to detect when a game crashes and allow the player to keep all their stuff.

Enough of that for now.

CODM just released a new season and boy is it different. I really like it. The changes involved the introduction of weekly challenges. Wow! Now there’s a reason to play the game, when you have all weapons at diamond, your legendary ranked, and all I have to do is the dailies. Now there’s something else to strive for. Thank you CODM!!

This season also introduced a rank reset. A rank reset will set you back two levels so you have to work up to legendary again. Not a problem.

Well, I’ll be running around Urzikstan again today and potentially hit the dark aether. I’ll also continue to complete all the camo challenges for all the weapons I’ve maxed out. Camo challenges are different from earning the camo. Each weapon has them. In Zombies you progress from 300 kills for Gold, 600 kills for Zircon, 900 kills for Serpentinite, and 1200 kills for Borealis. Once you have knocked all these out, you get the master weapon charm for that weapon.

Well, that’s it for today, folks. Have a great Saturday!

See you on the battlefield.

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Free Writing Friday – Funny Scare Prank Videos

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Entertaining, FriYAY, Funny, Happy, Laughter, Scare Pranks, videos, YouTube

Laughter is a cure-all. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

Have a great Friday, all!

Happy Friyay!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Thinking Thursday – Food Waste

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Buying less, Carolyn Beans, Donating food, Expiration Dates, Food, Food waste, Learning, TED, Ted Talk

Ok. I’m guilty. If I see anything in my fridge that is beyond a date, it’s going into the trash. According to this video, we waste 339,000 tons of food each year, with the bulk not coming from restaurants or grocery stores, but our own households.

What is the solution? Use common sense. If something smells off–toss. If something has mold on it–toss. Other than that, make a judgment call without guilt.

How do you manage your food?

Something to think about…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Julia Child

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Book Review, Books, cooking, cuisine, eating, Food, France, Julia Child, OSS, Quotes, Wikipedia, Wisdom Wednesday, WWII

Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.

Julia Child

The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time.

Julia Child

I think careful cooking is love, don’t you? The loveliest thing you can cook for someone who’s close to you is about as nice a valentine as you can give.

Julia Child

Being tall is an advantage, especially in business. People will always remember you. And if you’re in a crowd, you’ll always have some clean air to breathe.

Julia Child

Being tall is an advantage, especially in business. People will always remember you. And if you’re in a crowd, you’ll always have some clean air to breathe.

Julia Child

Julia Child is one of those memorable icons I grew up with. Her televsion show was very popular and my mother watched it habitually. Here is a link to this woman’s unbelievable life: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Child

Bon appetite!

Dave