It was Yellow vs Brown vs Green in the Big Ass Halo 2 Fest that was held in Suffocation’s name. It took place on Saturday, and all went well.

The turnout was pretty low this time around, but it made for more space in the house, giving everyone more room to play comfortably. The one big issue we ran into was that not everyone brought their console or copy of Halo 2; we actually had empty TVs sitting around because of that! My “no more than two people per screen” rule went out the window as a result, for which I feel bad.

I intended on recording matches this time around, perhaps to post the carnage on this site. I set up my PC to do just that, because I was under the (mistaken) impression that I would actually get to play on my own PC. This did not happen though, as is usually the case during the BAH2Fs. I usually get muscled out of my computer chair because someone is not willing to share a screen with others or because they are under the impression that they will play better with a screen to themselves or some other reason. Yeah, it is my party, and I could say no, but I want every one of my guests to enjoy themselves, so I do what I can to make that happen.

To meet that goal, I usually don’t let that bother me and let them take the computer. I play on one of the TVs in the living room instead. This time around, I was really upset about it. I really wanted to sit in my own chair and record the matches and perhaps even play in all of them. Despite my anger, I let it go. I had to keep the party going by buying food and making a beer run.

I managed to put down a 40 ounce of MGD, which knocked me flat on my ass. I usually don’t drink too much during these events, but this time I felt like it. Nad took over hosting duties as I sawed wood in my bed upstairs. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, which is the whole point of these gatherings.

I set up my TV tuner on Nad’s PC so she could have a screen to herself. She seemed to like it very much. I think she played more in this BAH2F than any other before it. Being the good host that she is, she willingly let others in the group use her PC to play.

Tonight, we will be sitting outside of Gamestop playing Mario Kart DS and other GBA/DS games until midnight. Then we will walk in get our hands on our very own 360.

This post is named after that unholy, yet oh-so delicious, combination of pancakes, eggs and assorted meats that are packaged as a sandwich and sold by McDonald’s. Why? I’ll get to that.

I went to bed last night without connecting to the Nintendo WiFi Connection, which bummed me out. As soon as I woke up this morning I tried again to connect. I went to Rivals mode and found three others to race! Although I led strong by taking first place on Moo Moo Farm, I was thoroughly whipped in the next three races. The online play was smooth, with no lag, as if I were playing solo.

The bottom screen’s map is perhaps the most useful addition to this game. So useful, in fact, that you can race using it’s top-down view of the track without ever looking at the top screen’s 3D view. Actually, that is absolutely necessary to do when you get inked by a blooper (the top screen is covered in black ink, making it impossible to use).

That map also shows the location of items, opponents, and both stationary and mobile hazards, even the ones launched by other racers! It is extremely handy in dodging and aiming. Remember in previous Mario Karts when the AI would exhibit its omniscience by launching a green shell backward at you right when you were in its path? Well, with this screen, you can do that too!

On the way to work, Nad dropped me off at the train station. I saw a McGriddle in the window of the nearby McDonald’s beckoning me. After paying for one (sausage, egg and cheese, to be exact) I tried out McDonald’s wifi access. My DS connected almost instantly. No configuration or anything. Very nice inded.

I’m trying to connect to the Nintendo WiFi Connection with Mario Kart DS, and it just isn’t working. My DS and my home wireless network are playing just fine. It is just that Nintendo’s servers are being crushed by the onslaught of DS owners who want to get their Mario Kart on. In the meantime, I am playing offline and enjoying the game.

Also, I noticed that the Xbox LIVE servers are down, as evidenced by our gamer cards not loading correctly. The Internets are definitely crashing. Very scary indeed.

Oh, and the X360 is paid off. WOOT!

If you want to play against me in Mario Kart DS, my Friend Code is:
0 4 7 3 0 4
1 2 0 6 4 9

Edit: Setting up the DS for wireless play was ridiculously easy. It took me less than two minutes.