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Title: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 11:05:27 AM
When i load an arena it sometimes says Squirrels with cameras are for your protection, what does that mean and how come i have never seen a squirrel in this game before. I like looking stuff up on you tube so here is another video i found about squirrels in a war. Thought it was funny and made me think of the tip in the game so i decided to post about it, you don't have to watch the clip its more of just a laugh your butt off thing.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hli8dLzjPY8&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hli8dLzjPY8&feature=related)


Sorry for the graphic ending forgot about that, not recommended for people under 13.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: 007Rusty on December 22, 2009, 11:19:05 AM
 :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: klingan on December 22, 2009, 11:24:12 AM
All that you have to know is that they are for your protection.
No questions asked.

 :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: bravoa8 on December 22, 2009, 11:28:03 AM
 :noid :noid :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ACE on December 22, 2009, 11:30:14 AM
 :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: 007Rusty on December 22, 2009, 11:30:58 AM
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/007rusty/squirrel.jpg)
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: bravoa8 on December 22, 2009, 11:32:28 AM
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/007rusty/squirrel.jpg)
Busted! :rofl
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Masherbrum on December 22, 2009, 11:46:23 AM
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/007rusty/squirrel.jpg)

 :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 11:51:45 AM
what you think of video?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 12:02:49 PM
Spawn out of a rear vehicle base at least four sectors from any action.  Drive up to a clump of trees and turn off your engine.  Sit in a position to where you can see the trees without moving your views.  DO NOT!!  I REPEAT, DO NOT GET IN THE TURRET!!!!  Don’t move your views or interact with the game at all for ten minutes.  Don’t even type or bump your mouse (actually it is best to lock your mouse in place with the “h” key). Just sit and wait.  After about ten minutes you will start to see little squirrels move around.  Try it, it’s cool.  The latest patch added light brown and dark brown squirrels.  They used to only be black. 

P.S.  This usually works best if you spawn North or Northeast for some reason.  I thinks it’s a bug actually. 
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 12:04:38 PM
Also, don't forget to move your detail slider all the way to the left.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ROX on December 22, 2009, 12:59:52 PM
Sun, can I PM you my home addy so you can send me some of that hippie lettuce?

ROX
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Mister Fork on December 22, 2009, 01:01:25 PM
Wow.  All I can manage is just Wow.


 :joystick:
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: RamPytho on December 22, 2009, 01:18:00 PM
 :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 01:24:49 PM
Sun, can I PM you my home addy so you can send me some of that hippie lettuce?

ROX

What?  I see them.    :cool:

I don't use that hippie lettuce; I just find myself bored at work every now and then.   :D
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: OSU on December 22, 2009, 01:46:45 PM
When i load an arena it sometimes says Squirrels with cameras are for your protection, what does that mean and how come i have never seen a squirrel in this game before.
If I tell you I have to kill you.
 :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 02:32:04 PM
Fine kill me, NOW TELL ME!!!! :furious
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: waystin2 on December 22, 2009, 02:45:29 PM
(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/kante/paranoid.png)
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 02:46:59 PM
Fine kill me, NOW TELL ME!!!! :furious
Did u do what I said to do?  Don't just expect a handout go figure it out yourself.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 02:49:13 PM
I will when the arena isn't so full
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 02:53:04 PM
Go to the early war arena.  It will work in there too.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 02:58:16 PM
good idea
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 03:08:50 PM
will it work with a jeep?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 03:12:34 PM
Yes, jeeps are best.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: gyrene81 on December 22, 2009, 03:16:43 PM
will it work with a jeep?
Make sure you got your nuts with you and stock up on something really good to drink.  :D
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: 007Rusty on December 22, 2009, 03:20:35 PM
         :rofl


Make sure you got your nuts with you and stock up on something really good to drink.  :D
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 03:32:29 PM
didn't work and i sat there not moving in the drivers seat for 20 mins.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: gyrene81 on December 22, 2009, 03:33:33 PM
didn't work and i sat there not moving in the drivers seat for 20 mins.
You haven't had enough to drink yet.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 03:41:19 PM
Did anyone watch the video link i posted?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 03:43:10 PM
didn't work and i sat there not moving in the drivers seat for 20 mins.

Really?  Hmmm.  

Did you have troops in the jeep or supplies?  If you had troops that is going to be your problem.  All of those people can't sit still in a jeep at once and not make noise so the squirrels get scared off.  HTC realized that and made it so a jeep full of troops won't see the squirrels (they are very careful about realism).  Also, did you fire your gun at all on your way out to the trees?  If you did that scared them off.  DON'T DO THAT!!!!  The last thing that I forgot to mention and I really apologize for forgetting this is that you need to drive up to the trees in first gear.  If you go too fast they will also not come out.    

If that doesn't work I may need for you to post a film so I can see what you are doing wrong.  

Give it another shot and record it this time.  K? K.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 03:44:16 PM
Did anyone watch the video link i posted?

I will when I get home.  Youtube is blocked here.

Read my post above and try it again. 
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 03:44:37 PM
ok
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ROX on December 22, 2009, 03:49:29 PM
What was that famous P T Barnum quote again?......... :uhoh



ROX
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 03:53:37 PM
What was that famous P T Barnum quote again?......... :uhoh



ROX

 :rofl  I know the one that you are thinking of, but I think the following quote from P.T. Barnum applies to this thread and my boring day at work a little better.   :D ;)

"Without promotion something terrible happens... Nothing!” 
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Masherbrum on December 22, 2009, 03:55:29 PM
"More persons, on the whole, are humbugged by believing in nothing, than by believing too much."  P.T. Barnum  

Awesome quote.    :noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: gyrene81 on December 22, 2009, 05:47:57 PM
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five."


Gotta love Groucho Marx.   :D
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ImADot on December 22, 2009, 06:05:56 PM
OMG!!!  I totally got to see them!

I didn't have much luck sneaking up in a jeep, so I upped a goon from another sector and climbed to 10k.  Then I shut off my engines and glided to the VBase so I wouldn't scare them with the noise.  After touchdown, I rolled to a stop so the squeaky brakes wouldn't spook 'em, then bailed out and walked to the next grove of trees away.  After standing for about 15 minutes they came out and I saw a flash as one took my picture!  WTG HTC on the extra little details.   :rock
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: uptown on December 22, 2009, 06:07:48 PM
lolz on the hippy lettuce  :lol
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: lyric1 on December 22, 2009, 06:43:08 PM
Possums rule with cameras.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/015549.jpg)
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 22, 2009, 07:30:57 PM
OMG!!!  I totally got to see them!

I didn't have much luck sneaking up in a jeep, so I upped a goon from another sector and climbed to 10k.  Then I shut off my engines and glided to the VBase so I wouldn't scare them with the noise.  After touchdown, I rolled to a stop so the squeaky brakes wouldn't spook 'em, then bailed out and walked to the next grove of trees away.  After standing for about 15 minutes they came out and I saw a flash as one took my picture!  WTG HTC on the extra little details.   :rock
DUDE! Awesome idea, dude. I'm trying that approach tonight.  :rock
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 22, 2009, 07:51:57 PM
Quote
DUDE! Awesome idea, dude. I'm trying that approach tonight.  rock
that goes for me too!!!!
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Becinhu on December 22, 2009, 08:16:41 PM
The farther you drive from a base the better your results will be.  I have seen squirrels near the bases but they are VERY skittish. I have found that driving at least 3-4 keypads away from a base helps alot.  I normally can see the squirrels within a couple of minutes when 18-20 miles from a base. Just remember DO NOT CHANGE VIEWS or they will stay hidden.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Skulls22 on December 22, 2009, 08:23:41 PM
Any screenshots? or would they run away?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Becinhu on December 22, 2009, 08:31:51 PM
I have tried screenshots but they never show anything conclusive.  First person is the way to go. I'm making a run out tonight to squirrel watch.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: 100Coogn on December 22, 2009, 08:42:23 PM
ever been Snipe hunting?
 :lol
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Becinhu on December 22, 2009, 08:54:19 PM
ever been Snipe hunting?
 :lol
yes I have. I have a very large male snipe mounted.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: 100Coogn on December 22, 2009, 08:57:39 PM
I'm glad someone does.   :lol
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: gyrene81 on December 22, 2009, 08:59:35 PM
yes I have. I have a very large male snipe mounted.
Awww man...how many points? Mine is just a 4 pointer.

















 :confused: Did you guys see that squirrel?  :bolt:
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Strip on December 22, 2009, 09:00:04 PM
I have some snake oil I wish to sell....

Strip
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Skulls22 on December 22, 2009, 10:28:08 PM
I have tried screenshots but they never show anything conclusive.  First person is the way to go. I'm making a run out tonight to squirrel watch.

Could I see one anyway, mabey use paint or photoshop to point it out?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ImADot on December 22, 2009, 11:04:29 PM
Could I see one anyway, mabey use paint or photoshop to point it out?


Ok, I used Photoshop to show you the squirrel I found while waiting patiently outside an airbase in the early evening...took me about 45 minutes of complete silence and I had to stand dead still.  People were PM'ing me trying to find out if I was AFK or just didn't like them anymore - because I couldn't chance scaring the squirrels away again by replying to them.

Here's the full screenshot
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll239/ViperDriver/AcesHighII/NightSquirrel.jpg)


Here's a closeup of the marked area; can you see the squirrel?  He's there protecting the base's flank from GV attack.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll239/ViperDriver/AcesHighII/NightSquirrelCloseup.jpg)
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: phatzo on December 22, 2009, 11:53:21 PM
I thought I seen that last night when I came into the office to turn off my computer, I had been spawn camping in a tiger and went and had dinner, watched tv and had a few beers then came back into the office, the front had moved on and little squirrells were popping up with their little flashes occaisionally flashing. Who'd a thunk it.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: phatzo on December 22, 2009, 11:54:42 PM
I have some snake oil I wish to sell....

Strip
How much snake oil would you give me for some waterfront land in Florida
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: bcadoo on December 23, 2009, 12:32:43 AM
Here's a photo of the squirrels practicing their kung-fu.

(http://www.chilloutpoint.com/images/2009/07/kung-fu-fighting-squirrels/funny-fighting-squirrels-04.jpg)
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: legoman on December 23, 2009, 12:48:13 PM
Thats a greatly detailed squirrel, wish i could of seen one, but i just don't have the patents lol.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ImADot on December 23, 2009, 01:02:09 PM
Cool thing is if you're willing to be patient, if you let the squirrel take your picture (the flash goes off), you are "marked" by the server as being indestructable for an hour of game time.  Just .ef right after he takes your picture, up whatever plane you want and go crazy.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ink on December 23, 2009, 01:17:19 PM
you guys are just plain mean...

reminds me of the time when I was very young and my dad had my older brother, go up on the roof of the sugar shack and shovel off the steam, cuz it was to heavy and would cave in the roof. :rofl
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: Shuffler on December 23, 2009, 01:21:02 PM
ever been Snipe hunting?
 :lol

Get the sacks and flashlights...  :D


You can go to the Texas Capitol, sit on the grounds and hand feed squirrels. We buy a large bag of unshelled raw peanuts. They love those things. They will come right up and take them from your hand. They'll eat them right there too. When getting the peanut from your hand they usually hold onto your finger.

You can also toss a peanut up and the bluejays will catch them.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: OSU on December 23, 2009, 01:23:56 PM
you guys are just plain mean...

reminds me of the time when I was very young and my dad had my older brother, go up on the roof of the sugar shack and shovel off the steam, cuz it was to heavy and would cave in the roof. :rofl
My dad had me going on those stupid stop signs. You know, "If it has a white border than stopping is optional." I believed that for years.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ink on December 23, 2009, 01:24:37 PM
My dad had me going on those stupid stop signs. You know, "If it has a white border than stopping is optional." I believed that for years.



 :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 23, 2009, 01:25:42 PM
Dot excellent job, dude. Given that they only appear for a second at the longest you really achieved a feat of patience there.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: SunBat on December 23, 2009, 01:27:51 PM
My brother told me if I colored outside the lines in my coloring books I would go to jail. Years later I told my mom about it and she told me they had wondered why I just stopped coloring all of the sudden.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: OSU on December 23, 2009, 01:34:25 PM
My brother told me if I colored outside the lines in my coloring books I would go to jail. Years later I told my mom about it and she told me they had wondered why I just stopped coloring all of the sudden.

 :rofl
I told my sister that you stop breathing when you turn 7. My dad said the same thing.
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: toonces3 on December 23, 2009, 03:04:43 PM
Spawn out of a rear vehicle base at least four sectors from any action.  Drive up to a clump of trees and turn off your engine.  Sit in a position to where you can see the trees without moving your views.  DO NOT!!  I REPEAT, DO NOT GET IN THE TURRET!!!!  Don’t move your views or interact with the game at all for ten minutes.  Don’t even type or bump your mouse (actually it is best to lock your mouse in place with the “h” key). Just sit and wait.  After about ten minutes you will start to see little squirrels move around.  Try it, it’s cool.  The latest patch added light brown and dark brown squirrels.  They used to only be black. 

P.S.  This usually works best if you spawn North or Northeast for some reason.  I thinks it’s a bug actually. 


Dude, are you serious?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: 007Rusty on December 23, 2009, 03:05:54 PM
                               :rofl

Dude, are you serious?
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: OSU on December 23, 2009, 03:06:18 PM
Dude, are you serious?

 :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ImADot on December 23, 2009, 04:19:50 PM
Dude, are you serious?

[insert Facepalm graphic here] :D


Anyone want to admit to actually trying any of this?  Especially after my irrefutable screenshot proof?  :rofl

Do you find yourself also falling for the "Alt-F4 for teh n00k" too?   :P
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: fudgums on December 23, 2009, 04:52:40 PM
Dude, are you serious?

oh my
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: bustr on December 23, 2009, 05:23:09 PM
Ok,

Then how come when you fly a goon at 20k, turn inverted and look down at the landscape directly under you at twilight, you can see all the littel flash bulbs going off in the trees? Secret celebrity nudi camps with popperazzi hanging in the branches? HiTech testing his latest GV in secret? The Easter Bunny in drag...HuH? Enquiring minds NEED to KNOW.

The truth is out there.........:noid
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: toonces3 on December 23, 2009, 07:13:30 PM
You gotta be kidding me.

There's no way I was that gullible, is there?

Like, I was just kidding.  I didn't really believe there were squirrels running around if you didn't do anything in the game for a long time.  Nope, I didn't believe that at all... :eek:
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: ink on December 23, 2009, 08:42:55 PM
You gotta be kidding me.

There's no way I was that gullible, is there?

Like, I was just kidding.  I didn't really believe there were squirrels running around if you didn't do anything in the game for a long time.  Nope, I didn't believe that at all... :eek:

why not there used to be a Giant squid in the oceans of AH :aok
Title: Re: Squirrels with cameras???
Post by: USRanger on December 23, 2009, 08:44:22 PM
You gotta be kidding me.

There's no way I was that gullible, is there?

Like, I was just kidding.  I didn't really believe there were squirrels running around if you didn't do anything in the game for a long time.  Nope, I didn't believe that at all... :eek:

Denial is not just a river in Egypt. :noid