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11/20/09
In just two hours with the beta, I have already had a few "magic" moments personally, where I was just thinking "wow. THAT was awesome." Particularly, when another sniper and I were creeping along the long outer edge of the map, and saw two enemies in the distance camped out in a bus. He took the left, I the right, and we simultaneously took those players out. It was just like a scripted moment in MW2, except it was real. It could not have been more perfect. Other moments were just as exciting- piloting the UAV heli, skimming the ground so as not to get it shot down, then suddenly coming face to face with two tanks. Quickly climbing way into the air, and sending a rocket down right on top them, then zooming all the way back to the base buzzing directly over enemy players. Awesome fun.
Anyone else want to form a proper squad, and play this game a little more realistically? At the moment, everyone is just sort of running around death-match style. Still a lot of fun, but I crave a little more organization and role playing.
Hit me up on PSN: user irondef
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I am looking for other players with mics who want to form a proper squad, and play this game a little more realistically. At the moment, everyone is just sort of running around death-match style.
Hit me up on PSN: user irondef
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Im surprised, the audio has actually gotten better from BC1, which was one of the strongest points of BC1. The crispness of the sound and sound of gunshots in the distance is amazing.
Not to mention the fact that they got real destructible buildings now. Not the fake destruction in BC1.
This is game is singlehandedly going to bitch slap Modern Warfare 2- just before it brings the building down around it.
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The rest still have indestructible frames. Red Faction it isnt, but still the general destructibility of 90% of the geometry does both positively affect gameplay, as well as create a great atmosphere and lend a real feel of power to most weapons.
And once again, the sound! when a wall does blow out, the sound of rubble falling around you- even if it isnt really there- really has the effect of making the destruction feel "real".
11/19/09
Bad Company 2 is really looking and sounding attractive though. Might have to check this baby out come the PC release on Steam.
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I feel I am ahead of current as console gamers are just now wowing with Bad Company 2. When Battlefield 2 delivered the amazing experience about 4 years ago, not to mention BF1942.
I am still waiting to see if DICE implant prone in Bad Company 2 on PC though.
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PC gamers do get to benefit from console gaming a bit though, as games that normally wouldn't be released on the PC get ports from the 360. Well, it's a good thing when it isn't done poorly anyway.
I really should pick up Battlefield 2, but at the moment I've got enough games that need attention. Left 4 Dead 2 and Overlord II are the current priorities. :)
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They DEFINITELY, need to remake this!
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Good times......
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RTS games can work on consoles so long as the gameplay itself is designed from the ground up for the console. PC-Console RTS ports are probably a nightmare to play.
Luckily proper 360-PC ports mostly don't have control issues, since you can just plug in a 360 controller. I know there are keyboards+mice for the consoles which give an unfair advantage against other players, but they are supposedly disabled in many FPS games for just that reason.
11/19/09
And let us speak not of the mechassault games.
EVER AGAIN
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Gigantic machinery wreaking havok and actively demonstrating its weight by making the seemingly solid ground crumble under the pressure has a certain flavor to it that I quite like. Suddenly your weapon of choice fires and you get the feeling that the full weight and force of your mech went into that shot as any lighter machinery would be knocked flat on its ass.
This is the kind of romantic aesthetic that I think MechWarrior needs to bleed, but generally doesn't without filling the gaps with your imagination.
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Plus it's got a warhammer. <-- That's me mw purist working
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R stick for controlling the right arm, L stick for the left. The robots are controlled by a operator in 3rd person perspective, you have to press SELECT to switch to first person perspective of the operator to control the robot. Plus, the robots can transform into a tank and a jet fighter!
Unless you are not into Japanese anime type of robots, I think the game is a must play for robot fans.
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In the end, so long as it's fun it doesn't matter too much.
11/19/09
Of course I haven't played a BF game, so is that normal for the series?
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Really though, the fade to black looks more like it's caused by adjusting to the difference between the brightness outside the scope and while looking through the scope.
That's probably fine, but aesthetically it may need to be toned down a bit and it looks like the fade happens a bit prematurely. I can see how it could be distracting.
I'd still stand behind your eyelid removal advice though, if only to watch people run around complaining about all the dust and sand in their eyes.
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I thought the delay was because it is thursday and it is coming with all the other psn updates.
#speakup
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Ah, I wouldn't know then ebcause twitter is the devil to me.
Thanks for the info.
#speakup
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The guy playing is a genius, poor bastards trying to diffuse the charges, had no chance.
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Totally legit. Poor SOBs never saw it coming.
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Which is odd, because I played the last one.
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Not that I care for that of course *ahem*...*sniff*
But seriously, the only reason I was tipping this in the first place, regardless of whether this is from my tip or not, was because of the magnitude of awesomeness that this video exudes. Every time I see more of the game I get more excited. I can barely contain myself.
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You ca equip a sniper with what was previously the Specialist's remote C4?
Heeeee.
This bodes well. Very, very well.
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:: fights -MasterDex- ::
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*kicks fruitsofherwomb slyly back to fourth place*
Woops! sorry! My foot slipped on a bannana peel! :P
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@kearneybobs: Enjoy it, man! Be sure to let me know how it is...fecker!
11/19/09
I'm going to input the key in a bit.
#speakup
11/19/09
I'm in Ireland so my only hope was to get a key from someone else. If you happen to be able get a second key, please be sure and pass it on to me. Then, if we meet on the battlefield as friend or foe, I'll make sure and yield right of way.
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"Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta is available to users in
North America only.
If you reside in North America and have reached this page please contact
Customer Support. "
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#speakup
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Oh well, at least I have the PC beta to hope for. I think I'll preorder it tommorow to try to ensure I get an early code.
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Just got it working. Try again.
Downloading as a type
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@Mega-Driven: Yeah, well, I'm sure it'll be more clear once folks get their paws on the Beta and try it out.
11/19/09
I loved Battlefield 1943's play style and mechanics and adding vehicles and destructible enviroments to that along with perk progression sounds like a mighty powerful mix of win sauce.
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