I wonder if this patch will get the matchmaking in Death Matches to be a little more reliable. Nothing like getting teamed up with a bunch of level 5 dudes vs. a team of 30-40's with perks out the ying-yang... #uncharted2amongthieves
@Etto: It's also really welcoming to new players when they're pitted against level 20's and up (mostly way up).
The multiplayer is kinda fun, but evening out the teams could've been done a hell of a lot better. #uncharted2amongthieves
Congrats to the finalists! Though I have to say I can't find my favorite entry in any of the older posts. Whoever had the picture of themselves dangling from the jungle gym, BEST looking Nathan Drake I've seen yet, big props to ya!!! #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
@Hunter2458: I think it was the other guy, his picture was shot downward with him looking up with a single hand on a monkey bar. #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
good and bad news... just started demons's souls... looks like i may have to hop back online for uncharted, id like to at least level up to 30 in U2 while its "half price" :) #uncharted2amongthieves
@ppppp: Neither did I. Even the finalist posts are disappearing. And I remember that one clearly too. It was the one with the elaborate lock and key thing. #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
@Psudonym: Thanks for your support! even though its late in the game, I am glad my post stuck in your mind #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
Even though I did just notice that ppppp was talking about Greyisokay's post which is still visible. Yours is the one that's just plain old missing! How can you ever get into your house now? #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
@Psudonym: hopefully i will wither muster enough votes to join your ranks among the top 5, or I will begin another epic adventure to find another phurba dagger.
Geeze, I just spent bout an hour going through all the comments in this thread. I know it feels like my entry is more for something like a fan art contest, but I'm honest in saying that was my best way of showing how I really love the series. And heck, I'm sure I'm not even the best artist that browses through here. My sincere apologies if "skirting" the rules offended you.
I didn't post on the last day just because of some cynical attempt to remain fresher in memory. It just takes time to make these things, and I had hoped I could have made it better by the deadline. But time was running out so I put up what I had been working on.
That said, yeah I'm rather quite concerned how some of earlier the comments seem to have disappeared. And the person I would have voted for, her comment seems to have gone away. I think it was Grab Bag. Her website [uncharted2amongthieves.blogspot.com] pretty much shows a kind of dedication to the series I can hardly comprehend. And she had an awesome Nathan Drake plush doll!
For the moment, I feel as though I should hold off my vote until some things are straightened out. The disappearing posts confuses me and has incensed a lot of readers. Even if I did win, I'm beginning to feel a little bummed by the bad vibes.
ps. I am actually a huge fan of the games, and have done my best to share that with everyone I know. I've even had movie night like showings of the first game with friends over, just to say "SEE! This is what Indiana Jones IV should have felt like! This is adventure!" But even then, I still think guys like Reekme or that guy who sold a bajillion copies deserve it more than I do.
@Psudonym: I voted for you! Your entry not only took talent, hard work and dedication, but a love of the series as well. It shows. A drawing takes a lot more effort than a single photograph (no slight meant for the other contestants).
Good luck getting the prize, you deserve it! #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
@Psudonym: Sorry to hear that the community has bummed you out so much. You shouldn't listen to them though as any MATURE self-respecting Uncharted fan would surely be happy for you. I entered and didn't quite make it, but I am exceedingly happy not only to have had the chance but to participate, but also to have read so many funny posts.
I am sure that the Kotaku-side of the site was well aware of ALL the entries including those posted early on in the game. It is not like they have the limited "front-end" access we all share. So I wouldn't worry about those that have "disappeared" including mine.
All I can say is best of luck to you, and shame on all those other people that display their poor sportsmanship. They are really attacking the judges opinions and the only way they can seem to do that is by taking it out on the finalists. Yeah, it's stupid.
BTW- if you ever need/want a critique on some of your artwork feel free to ask as I am a fellow artist. #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
@yhummo: Thanks for the offer of help. But I've got a few other places to turn to first for critique. After this contest is over, I'll mull over the poster design with some friends and other places for comments. I'm grateful but, I'm not sure the comments section of Kotaku is the best place for back and forth editing.
And thanks for the compliments everyone. I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm happy to be up there. But there're some other big fans I'm rootin' for first. #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
Just as a FYI to all, the quitter punishment is 40k and 30 second delay in joining the game on the first quit, 40k and 90 second delay on the second instance of quitting and penalty rises to 100k thereafter.
I like the quitter punishment, but I've been hearing the quitting punishment has been occurring to people who get signed out of PSN involuntarily (b/c of psn issues, not connectivity issues) That's sort of unpleasant, but whatever, this is somewhat good news for me. Too many people quitting in plunder and coop. #uncharted2amongthieves
- Addressed respawn points when the artifact goes out of bounds in the Plunder gametype
- Dynamically adjust the win condition for fewer players during the course of a match
- Added features to deter players from voluntarily leaving during a match
- Added rate limit to "When a Chapter is Completed" Twitter event
- Fixed a display issue during letterboxing
- Fixed Danish Trophy description
- Fixed screenshot utility in standard definition resolutions
- Fixed the "Players Met" list not displaying recent players
- Addressed a variety of Multiplayer connectivity issues
Adjusting win conditions sounds great considering players can't join in mid game. And finally, rage quitter deterrent! The one's who quit in the middle of co-op should be scolded severely.
I hope the punishment in competitive mode is severe enough so people don't strategically quit to change win conditions for their team.
@octaslash: I'm all for deterring players from leaving mid-match (which addresses some issues with online play) but I'd hate to be dinged for losing a connection or having the system lock up... #uncharted2amongthieves
I'm up for a game again on Sunday like we did the other week.
Those who wanna play just buzz me over the weekend, you'll likely have my PSN already.
Those who don't it's in my profile. Normal etiquette for friend requests applies.
I'll be on TF2 a fair bit too, So I dunno, lets see what goes down. #uncharted2amongthieves
@Koztah: Not if you're salaried. Sad thing is i overheard my boss saying that they were charging the client 6 figures for the changes a group of 5 of us are making. So i'm essentially making my boss at least half my annual salary in one weekend, and getting nothing for it. #uncharted2amongthieves
@diagorus: Wherever you live, your labour laws are retarded. Here, any hours above 40 in a given week, even if you're salaried, have to be paid. And at 1.5x the hourly rate - if you have no hourly rate (i.e. salaried), then it's 1.5(x/40) per hour, where x is your weekly salary. #uncharted2amongthieves
@diagorus: Oh, not to mention - 32 hours in a 48 hour period leaves 16 hrs between shifts. Employers here are forbidden from scheduling shifts less than 12 hours apart, so either your employer would be breaking the law or you start later than usual on monday. #uncharted2amongthieves
@Koztah: Ah - I've thought about applying for jobs in Canada, but i just assume that the whole out of country thing would be a hinderance. #uncharted2amongthieves
@diagorus: Depends. You sound like you work in IT (" charging the client 6 figures for the changes a group of 5 of us are making"). Get a job at CGI Group Inc. and then ask to be transferred to a Canadian office along with a work permit. #uncharted2amongthieves
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Read Drake's journal after you get the dagger. Drake came up with the name. #uncharted2amongthieves
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The multiplayer is kinda fun, but evening out the teams could've been done a hell of a lot better. #uncharted2amongthieves
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Its the eleventh hour, Looks like the top 5 is still close. I really had fun reading the comments today and seeing folks reactions to the contest.
Looks like I may be camping outside again, but thanks for all the votes!
I am a huge uncharted fan and look forward to keep playing, no matter the outcome!
catch me online: anoklumberjack #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
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Even though I did just notice that ppppp was talking about Greyisokay's post which is still visible. Yours is the one that's just plain old missing! How can you ever get into your house now? #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
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Either way, I will have a great adventure!
Cheers #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
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I didn't post on the last day just because of some cynical attempt to remain fresher in memory. It just takes time to make these things, and I had hoped I could have made it better by the deadline. But time was running out so I put up what I had been working on.
That said, yeah I'm rather quite concerned how some of earlier the comments seem to have disappeared. And the person I would have voted for, her comment seems to have gone away. I think it was Grab Bag. Her website [uncharted2amongthieves.blogspot.com] pretty much shows a kind of dedication to the series I can hardly comprehend. And she had an awesome Nathan Drake plush doll!
For the moment, I feel as though I should hold off my vote until some things are straightened out. The disappearing posts confuses me and has incensed a lot of readers. Even if I did win, I'm beginning to feel a little bummed by the bad vibes.
ps. I am actually a huge fan of the games, and have done my best to share that with everyone I know. I've even had movie night like showings of the first game with friends over, just to say "SEE! This is what Indiana Jones IV should have felt like! This is adventure!" But even then, I still think guys like Reekme or that guy who sold a bajillion copies deserve it more than I do.
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Good luck getting the prize, you deserve it! #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
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I am sure that the Kotaku-side of the site was well aware of ALL the entries including those posted early on in the game. It is not like they have the limited "front-end" access we all share. So I wouldn't worry about those that have "disappeared" including mine.
All I can say is best of luck to you, and shame on all those other people that display their poor sportsmanship. They are really attacking the judges opinions and the only way they can seem to do that is by taking it out on the finalists. Yeah, it's stupid.
BTW- if you ever need/want a critique on some of your artwork feel free to ask as I am a fellow artist. #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
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And thanks for the compliments everyone. I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm happy to be up there. But there're some other big fans I'm rootin' for first. #uncharted2amongthievesfortunehunteredition...
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I like the quitter punishment, but I've been hearing the quitting punishment has been occurring to people who get signed out of PSN involuntarily (b/c of psn issues, not connectivity issues) That's sort of unpleasant, but whatever, this is somewhat good news for me. Too many people quitting in plunder and coop. #uncharted2amongthieves
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Once I start tackling multiplayer we can play if you want, PSN ID is Chimere788. #uncharted2amongthieves
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- Dynamically adjust the win condition for fewer players during the course of a match
- Added features to deter players from voluntarily leaving during a match
- Added rate limit to "When a Chapter is Completed" Twitter event
- Fixed a display issue during letterboxing
- Fixed Danish Trophy description
- Fixed screenshot utility in standard definition resolutions
- Fixed the "Players Met" list not displaying recent players
- Addressed a variety of Multiplayer connectivity issues
Adjusting win conditions sounds great considering players can't join in mid game. And finally, rage quitter deterrent! The one's who quit in the middle of co-op should be scolded severely.
I hope the punishment in competitive mode is severe enough so people don't strategically quit to change win conditions for their team.
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And then there's free candy hunting(not really, I send people to do that for me. By people I mean my 7 year old sister.)
And then a free taco at Taco Bell. Yup, giving out a free taco from 6pm - midnight on halloween... Free dinner.
I can't wait. #uncharted2amongthieves
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Those who wanna play just buzz me over the weekend, you'll likely have my PSN already.
Those who don't it's in my profile. Normal etiquette for friend requests applies.
I'll be on TF2 a fair bit too, So I dunno, lets see what goes down. #uncharted2amongthieves
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