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The Short Bus Collective

Notes from 165 calls, written by Discap.

Tactical Missions and War Thunder

3 h 41 min5 people

Gameplay moved from repeated HVT searches on Kabul Streets to more tactical-shooter missions, including Syria and a Ukraine night map. A later switch brought casual War Thunder matches and discussion about a PC build.

Operator Mission Practice

2 h 15 min3 people

The call included memories of War Thunder and time in Minecraft, followed by practice missions in Operator. The gameplay covered equipment, controls, and room-clearing before progressing to more challenging missions.

Anime Recommendations and Browsing

31 min3 people

Anime browsing and recommendations dominated this call. Chat included a Naruto timeline question, an attempt to recall an anime title, and a rating query.

Supermarket Store Strategy

2 h 22 min5 people

Gameplay focused on managing stock, shelf layouts, prices, discounts, and cashier duties in a supermarket simulator. A separate chat covered War Thunder statistics and what its “linear” rating means.

Game Progress and Store Management

5 h 34 min5 people

A gaming session moved from War Thunder to PUBG and Counter-Strike, with discussion of progression and game mechanics. Supermarket Together featured a chaotic shop setup, pricing, an in-game loan, and self-checkout before gameplay appeared to freeze.

Warhammer III Co-op Campaign

3 h 37 min5 people

A coordinated Warhammer III co-op campaign focused on faction battles, army management, and changing fronts. Plans shifted from building strength before a joint advance to defending a southern border.

Tank Lineups and Storage Choices

1 h 49 min4 people

A voice call covered War Thunder tank lineups, including a planned T29 setup capped at 6.7. It also covered storage needs after an Arma installation and DLC purchase, a 1TB SSD decision, and curiosity about SR-71 refurbishment.

Ground Battles and Vehicle Choices

5 h 19 min7 people

A voice call focused on War Thunder, moving from air battles back to ground battles and progressing at BR 6.3. Discussion also covered vehicle options and reinstalling Arma after freeing disk space.

War Thunder Aircraft and 6.3 Battles

1 h 12 min3 people

A War Thunder discussion covered aircraft options and breakable pumpkins. Aircraft comparisons led into a 6.3 match and plans for more grinding.

Gaming and Recording Setup

1 h 35 min3 people

The call covered a successful tunnel run during gaming and troubleshooting a game-related software issue. It also touched on concert recording settings, including footage captured at a lower resolution, alongside food talk and jokes.

Counter-Strike and Turbo Builds

1 h 7 min3 people

Counter-Strike matches included weapon choices and gameplay, alongside a showcase of an animated wallpaper. BMW repairs and a turbo inline-six build were also discussed.

Video Scaling and Game Talk

38 min4 people

The call covered a loose USB connection and video scaling that made footage look muddy. It also included discussion of game preferences and possible titles, including a strategy game and an aviation combat game.

Shooter Games and PC Builds

1 h 56 min3 people

This gaming call covered War Thunder progression, PUBG matches, another shooter, and PC hardware compatibility. Conversation also touched on a laptop update and an in-game control question.

Game Choices and Combat Mechanics

37 min2 people

The call covered game choices, attack speed, a strong character, a rocket, and the Infinity Stones. It also included conversation in English, Ukrainian, and Chinese.

Counter-Strike and Gaming Banter

1 h 9 min2 people

A call covered War Thunder and Counter-Strike, along with playful banter about British food and accents. Gaming chatter and jokes filled much of a gaming session.

Gaming Across Two Titles

5 h 24 min8 people

A long gaming session moved between Counter-Strike and War Thunder, with banter and music throughout. Play shifted from air battles to ground battles in War Thunder.

War Thunder Gameplay and Research

1 h 25 min2 people

The call focused on War Thunder gameplay, with tips and jokes about aircraft and vehicle research. The discussion also covered radar targeting and in-game progression.

Counter-Strike Gameplay and Audio

52 min3 people

The call included Counter-Strike gameplay and jokes about the game's loud audio. The discussion later centered on watching and commenting on gameplay.

Chess and Gaming Banter

4 h 41 min6 people

The call moved from several chess games, including repeated draws, to CS2 and War Thunder. The conversation included gameplay coaching, jokes, and troubleshooting a computer drive.

CS:GO Matches and Game Talk

3 h 3 min7 people

The call covered CS:GO Wingman and Retake matches, including gameplay issues and strategy. It also included discussion of Valorant and War Thunder, with playful gaming banter.

Games and Creative Projects

2 h 23 min5 people

The call moved between a vehicle-combat game and a tactical shooter, with browsing through rhythm-game songs and discussion of a singing game. Minecraft-style cookies and trying Blender for creative work also came up.

Co-op Campaign Comeback

8 h 34 min7 people

This call centered on a co-op Total War: Warhammer campaign, where several defeats gave way to a successful gate defense followed by a push to reclaim the island. Later, Overwatch plus Dead by Daylight brought a change of pace, with game-focused teasing throughout.

Co-op Shooter Session

53 min2 people

A co-op extraction-shooter session covered gameplay and a rusted-bolt quest. Space Ball won out over a more intense mode, while some in-game questions remained open.

Custom War Thunder Battles

6 h 43 min9 people

Custom War Thunder matches featured bot-filled Domination rounds and low-speed flybys across Berlin. Mouse-and-keyboard controls were preferred, alongside plans for cinematic recording and editing; Valorant and a college-football win also came up.

War Thunder Match Highlights

59 min3 people

A War Thunder session featured coordinated tank and aircraft play across several matches, including at least one win. Jokes and discussion about vehicle upgrades and in-game performance accompanied gameplay.

Loot Runs and War Thunder

2 h 35 min3 people

Extraction-shooter gameplay covered loadout tips, loot searches, and enemy encounters. Later, chat shifted to War Thunder.

Campaign Desyncs and PvE

59 min5 people

A multiplayer campaign had repeated dropouts and desynchronization, prompting a save-and-rehost plan and troubleshooting around mods. A strategy battle, a singalong, and a later PvE game also featured in the call.

War Thunder and Total War Campaign

7 h 12 min6 people

War Thunder matches focused on Tiger vehicles at a lower rating, followed by a Total War: Warhammer campaign featuring nearby Nurgle factions. Arc Raiders also came up during a game-focused hangout.

War Thunder Squad Matches

5 h 20 min8 people

War Thunder gameplay moved between squad battles at several vehicle ratings, custom aircraft duels, and ground matches with AI opponents. Later ground rounds included AI, while custom aircraft duels used set rating limits.

Shooter Loot and Loadout Choices

43 min2 people

A loot-based shooter session covered skins, gear, crafting components, and selling unused inventory. Game-mode tactics also came up, contrasting friendly PvE play with aggressive play in other modes.

Inventory Upgrades and Materials

50 min2 people

Gameplay discussion focused on inventory upgrades and sorting materials. Previously sold items complicated finding needed components.

Music, Anime, and TikTok

58 min3 people

Music practice and listening accompanied anime recommendations and TikTok sharing. Anime and music recommendations were part of a relaxed chat.

Chess, Guitar, and Game Night

3 h 13 min2 people

The call covered speedrunning, several chess games, and a review of game mistakes. It also included guitar practice and a session of Ready or Not.

Games, Voices, and British Food

1 h 32 min4 people

The call covered Valorant, League, and Overwatch, alongside running jokes about chipmunk voices and accents. A lively discussion of British food and history included beans on toast.

Cards and Cyberpunk Plans

1 h 37 min6 people

The call covered Discord card collecting, gaming, and plenty of banter. The chat also included plans to watch the new Cyberpunk season together.

Tank and Aircraft Gameplay

1 h 29 min3 people

A call focused on War Thunder gameplay, including tanks and aircraft, with singing and jokes. A crew sound mod and primer for miniature figures also came up.

Gameplay, Music, and Tech Talk

4 h 14 min4 people

Gameplay and strategies across several titles, including Valorant, Ready or Not, War Thunder, and CS2, were discussed. Music practice and recurring internet connection issues also came up.

Total War Tactics and Flight Combat

2 h 9 min3 people

Total War focused on defensive tactics, coordinated armies, and upgrades. War Thunder followed with custom one-on-one matches, a cooperative aviation campaign, and discussion of aircraft controls and jet balance.

Games, Wi-Fi, Food, and Culture

2 h 14 min3 people

The call covered games and gameplay, along with troubleshooting repeated Wi-Fi dropouts. The conversation also touched on food and cultural topics.

War Thunder and Co-op Campaigns

3 h 49 min2 people

The call covered several War Thunder battles, frustrating maps, and a near miss on a first nuclear strike. It then moved to a chaotic Left 4 Dead 2 co-op campaign, with plenty of joking along the way.

Games and Banter

10 h 16 min10 people

Chess, Euro Truck Simulator, Total War: Warhammer III, Valorant, and Fortnite were discussed during a long call. Jokes and plans for future play also came up.

Games, Food, and Accents

52 min4 people

Conversation shifted among food, accents, and units of measurement, alongside discussion of a cooperative survival game. Plans for a future game session also came up.

Games and Copypasta

3 h 14 min7 people

Gaming sessions covered Dead by Daylight, Euro Truck Simulator, and Until Dawn, alongside copypasta readings and playful banter. Fortnite account setup also came up, including access to Persona skins.

Game Performance, Mods, and Hardware

4 h 13 min6 people

This call covered Euro Truck Simulator 2, Valorant, War Thunder, and Total War: Warhammer, with gameplay advice and discussion of performance settings. It also covered realism mods, VR headset and racing-wheel plans, and hardware.

Games, Mods, and Horror Talk

2 h 13 min5 people

Gaming chat covered a Baldur’s Gate 3 mod that crashes during level-ups and tactics for War Thunder. Horror-game recommendations, D&D, and South Park also came up.

Editing a Gameplay Video

3 h 9 min4 people

The call focused on editing a gameplay video, including motion-tracking troubleshooting and workarounds for missing voice audio. The footage was trimmed from a longer recording into a shorter edit, alongside casual gaming chatter.

Sunday Banter and Food

11 min2 people

The call included playful banter about Sundays and food, along with some audio confusion. The conversation had a loose, joking tone.

Jumping Jacks Debate

26 min2 people

Jumping jacks prompted a long, playful debate about why they seemed harder than other exercises. Chaotic banter filled out the conversation.

Minecraft Allays and PC Gaming

2 h 36 min3 people

A voice chat covered Minecraft Allays, PC setups, DCS, and other games. Creative play included designing a creepy-pasta household in a life-simulation game.