What's happening?

shootermacg

So what are you guys up to now?
Not many posts going on at the moment, if you're playing something different, let me know, don't want you guys stealing a head start on me:D

oh and if it's starcraft I don't wanna know ^ ^

Spear

shootermacg wrote: »

So what are you guys up to now?
Not many posts going on at the moment, if you're playing something different, let me know, don't want you guys stealing a head start on me:D

oh and if it's starcraft I don't wanna know ^ ^

The playerbase is dropping off rapidly due to Dice's crappy support. It'll pick up in a few weeks with Vietnam, but I suspect it'll stay fairly quiet until BF3 proper.

In the meantime, it's Civ5 for the moment.

shootermacg

I really don't want to get sucked into any mmorpgs or grinders, I played Runes of magic a bit...a lot recently and my life suffered as a result, really need to get a shooter, those babys are the best thing for me, pick up and play a few games, throw the keyboard thru the screen and get out for a jog, can't beat it!

Also I hear Amnesia the Dark decent is sposed to be very good.

Spear

shootermacg wrote: »

I really don't want to get sucked into any mmorpgs or grinders, I played Runes of magic a bit...a lot recently and my life suffered as a result, really need to get a shooter, those babys are the best thing for me, pick up and play a few games, throw the keyboard thru the screen and get out for a jog, can't beat it!

Also I hear Amnesia the Dark decent is sposed to be very good.

There's a demo you can try. I wasn't impressed.

http://www.fileshack.com/browse.x/7742


There's Dead Rising 2 next week, finally coming to the PC.

jumbobreakfast

I've pre-ordered MOH, I heard that they fixed a lot of beta problems and you get early access to the BF3 beta.

For now though I'm playing the 2142 1.51 beta patch, the extra 4 maps and the 3 northern strike maps add a lot I think.

L4D2 with a regular team of mates is an addiction I'm finding hard to break as well

shootermacg

What's the story with dead rising? I played 5 mins of it when it was on the xbox but i didn't see anything to be impressed with.

Auvers

Civ 5 and World of Tanks

fingers crossed they don fcuk up BF3

spooky donkey

Well im playing BFBC2 on xbox and on PC while waiting for MOH to come out, ive given up on COD games.

TheFairy

CODBO for most of us. Have given up on Dice, and aint holding my breath re BF3. In fact those who think Dice will produce a decent version of BF3 for PC's are clutching at straws, IMO off course.

Ponster

TF2

Lafortezza

Still playing the occasional bit of BFBC2 on public, it still has its good moments even if they standard of play has gone way up in terms of lots of Level 50's and map glitches. Going to be playing Civ 5 and Fallout New Vegas when it comes out.

d22ontour

Spear wrote: »

The playerbase is dropping off rapidly due to Dice's crappy support. It'll pick up in a few weeks with Vietnam, but I suspect it'll stay fairly quiet until BF3 proper.

In the meantime, it's Civ5 for the moment.

If they reskinned bfv with the bf2 engine i would buy it such was it's greatness.Alas it's a bfbc expansion so i prolly wont go near it.Battlefield is on it's last legs and no shock paddle is going to save it if they continue in this format. :mad:

tonsiltickler

lads, when is vietnam expansion pack coming out? Also just wondering, how many of ye are planning on getting medal of honor since dice put in some work on its production? Looking forward to playing with ye soon

PS3 Username:davecro1

Spear

tonsiltickler wrote: »

lads, when is vietnam expansion pack coming out? Also just wondering, how many of ye are planning on getting medal of honor since dice put in some work on its production? Looking forward to playing with ye soon

PS3 Username:davecro1

They just said "Winter 2010", but I can't imagine they'd put it up against the release of CoD:BO, so later rather than sooner would be my guess.

TheFairy

The vietnam expansion isnt related in any way to BFV, just in case anyone thought it was. Which is a serious pity!

copeyhagen

play on conquest only panama canal only servers, theres about 6 32 slot servers and theyre all full for the majority of the day. queue times of only 1 or 2 though so it aint bad.

havent gotten sick of the map, in fact, have gotten to level 31 without getting bored of it

KeithAFC

Im soon going onto level 31 on BFBC2 on PC.

shootermacg

Re-installed my OS recently and haven't played any BC2, haven't even installed it. I've been playing quake live a bit, it's still the daddy, although my mad skillz have really suffered from the long break, other than that not much gaming being done at all.

Tried a bit of killzone 2 on the ps3 but i just hate the controller thingy.

Still debating reinstalling BC2, haven't had a chance to look for arma2 at all.
Good thing the american tv season has started up again or I'd be bored off me trolly.

Right, gonna reinstall l4d2 and bc2 tonight, although, I don't pedict too many games happening.

Ponster

World of Tanks !

BF2 without the infantry (almost but getting there!)

shootermacg

Ponster wrote: »

World of Tanks !

BF2 without the infantry (almost but getting there!)

Just applied for the beta, it looks like I'll have to wait a bit.

shootermacg

Just got my key, I'll be installing world of tanks tonight ^ ^. Still would like to hear from anyone who has spent some time playing arma2.

Auvers

shootermacg wrote: »

Still would like to hear from anyone who has spent some time playing arma2.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=141

shootermacg

Wow vietnam mod out

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=108476

Sounds cool, might take a look for the game at the end of the month. I actually haven't been near a games shop in months, need to knock this work on the head ^ ^.

I loved the original flashpoint so it looks like this could be a good buy. I'd say arma2 is pretty cheap now.

shootermacg

Tried world of tanks, no thanks not for me.
So MoH any1 tempted?

Spear

shootermacg wrote: »

Tried world of tanks, no thanks not for me.
So MoH any1 tempted?

Hold off until it's cheap. At full price it's not worth it. The single player is irrelevant. The multiplayer is a curious one. It's not on the scale or longevity of a BF/CoD title. Most estimates I've seen are full rank after maybe 24 hours. There's a limited weapon selection, simple series of unlocks and medals. It seems like a very budget type effort.

shootermacg

Cheers for the update spear:D

Blazer

Agreed with what Spear said...it's a pity as potentially the multiplayer could have been a fantastic game with squad based play etc..
It should have been a great tactical game if squads were introduced but DICE failed miserably and failed to do so for fear of cutting into BC2 sales.
Another scandal is the unlock for the veteran kits...the M24 sniper's vet kit has 3 twigs in it compared to the standard M24 and that's it...
Have some brilliant games on it but also some where I came oh so close to punching my hand through my 24" lcd but settled for screaming abuse at it..
It was a round where we were attacking a point and every fúckin one of my team mates were all back trying to snipe while I was the only one attempting to blow up the blockade within the time limit,..
I was on vent with my clan and they were all on the other team breaking their asses laughing at hearing me curse and scream.
My k/d at the end of that game? 12 kills/ 50 deaths while everyone else on my team had about 20 kills/10 deaths...see..now look at what you've done Spear..I'm getting pissed off again :mad:


The one good thing it has done is made me like BC2 more and appreciate a good game, it has it's faults and it's no Battlefield 2 but then again it's no MoH either...

Spear

An important lesson in why you shouldn't bunch up, it only feeds the next support action, and the next...

shootermacg

so let me get this straight Spear, you guys are playing MoH but advising me not to, I'm feeling a bit put out...

Blazer

shootermacg wrote: »

so let me get this straight Spear, you guys are playing MoH but advising me not to, I'm feeling a bit put out...

I play it for about an hour before the high blood pressure and blood red face tells me to quit

shootermacg

Haha:D

I find I'm getting less tolerant of games nowadays too, I started a game of quake live last night, spawned/died, spawn/died and just shut the game down and I love quake, think that was my 1st experience of unprovoked rage quit ever, but tbh I was probly raging before I even started the game:mad:

shootermacg

Well finally bit the bullet and ordered arma 2 and the addon, pretty cheap 40 yoyos for both.

Dublin_Gunner

Havent played BC2 in ages. Been playing World of Tanks.

Might pop on for the odd game of BC2 tonght maybe if anyone's up for it.

However, as soon as I get Gustav'd by some n00b standing on the other side of the map, I'm out.

Wonda-Boy

Would not play MOH at all....I would give it 5/10 at best. Very dull, really tried to get into it but its pure run n gun crap and sniper camp heaven. Very narrow maps with loads of choke points to camp like ****. Bad and limited weapons.....Has not got a patch on BFBC2 even with its flaws......I was pretty handy with MOH but the kills just were not fun or rewarding like in BFBC2.

I will get COD:BO when its out and really give it a good go....

Say what you like about L4D2 put its a UBER game that I just keep going back to, played with public noobs its not great but get regular 8 peeps and I swear its tense and very rewarding.

I have been playing F1 2010 with steering wheel and Civ 5 and currently playing the New Star Wars.

Wonda-Boy

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Havent played BC2 in ages. Been playing World of Tanks.

Might pop on for the odd game of BC2 tonght maybe if anyone's up for it.

However, as soon as I get Gustav'd by some n00b standing on the other side of the map, I'm out.

I have had 4 games in the last 3 days and all were very good, before that have not played it in about 3 mths. Alot more higher ranks now and the standard is pretty high so I am the noob now....lol

Blazer

I've been reading about some of the L4D2 mods and they sound fantastic especially the LoTR mod..really tempted to give it a go.

I'd be on for some L4D2 campaign modes as I've yet to finish any of them yet...

As for BC2 really starting to enjoy it more especially with my clan and the abuse I get when they meet me with my X39 and underslung shotgun attachment they're getting really sick of it

MoH is brutal....it's a pity there's no squads as it had a lot of potential but after Black Ops is released I reckon within a week no one will be playing MoH.
I'm uninstalling my copy and giving it to the brother as I just hate the game now

Dublin_Gunner

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I have had 4 games in the last 3 days and all were very good, before that have not played it in about 3 mths. Alot more higher ranks now and the standard is pretty high so I am the noob now....lol

Sure I might pop on later for a bit if you're up for a round or two

Wonda-Boy

Well me and the northside rambo (dubs gunner) had a few rounds last night on a decent enough server.....its good to be back. Need a bit of practise TBH, found myself getting killed when I should not have. :rolleyes:

There had been a few changes to the guns since I last played I think the AN-9N is not as powerful as it was before well not to me anyhow. Had a few very good rounds then I could not hit a thing.....but I was getting killed alot trying to get my defib working, is there a bug going around. My last 2 games the defib does not work for me.

I forgot how good some of the maps actually are if only they were a TAD BIGGER, will be on again tonite for a round or two before I gets me some ZOMBIES!!!!!

Dublin_Gunner

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well me and the northside rambo (dubs gunner) had a few rounds last night on a decent enough server.....its good to be back. Need a bit of practise TBH, found myself getting killed when I should not have. :rolleyes:

There had been a few changes to the guns since I last played I think the AN-9N is not as powerful as it was before well not to me anyhow. Had a few very good rounds then I could not hit a thing.....but I was getting killed alot trying to get my defib working, is there a bug going around. My last 2 games the defib does not work for me.

I forgot how good some of the maps actually are if only they were a TAD BIGGER, will be on again tonite for a round or two before I gets me some ZOMBIES!!!!!

Ah was good craic.

Haven't played in ages - and bloody hell it showed ha ha!! Think I had 1 decent round out of about 4 or 5.

Defo have been a lot of gun nerfs, the AN is weaker, the MG3 has gotten incredibly weak, and its high rate of fire doesn't help as the accuracy has obviously been toned down a fair bit.

All in all though, was fun to have a few games after not playing for so long. Will probably be back on later tonight for a few rounds Wonda.
Might see if I can get a free TS server going, as the game is MUCH better when you can talk to who you're playing with!

**edit - I've found free TS hosting!!

Here is the server:
ts2.teamspeak4free.co.uk:10801

It may expire, but I can get a new one whenever I like. I think each server lasts for 24 hours.

I'll keep the details of the admin panel to myself.

Of course, I could just set up a server on my own machine each night, and give out the address to whoever's online.... (might be easier!)

Wonda-Boy

Is it a public channel dubs....dont wanna be stuck with a load of MONGOS who's balls have not dropped yet!!!! Talking over each other.....but its much better having the banter when you playing....

You really do have to get L4D2 dubs....last time I was talking to MEATS OF EVIL it was $10 bucks on steam......:eek::eek:


EDIT****

It is only €20 euro on steam now dubs...

Dublin_Gunner

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Is it a public channel dubs....dont wanna be stuck with a load of MONGOS who's balls have not dropped yet!!!! Talking over each other.....but its much better having the banter when you playing....

You really do have to get L4D2 dubs....last time I was talking to MEATS OF EVIL it was $10 bucks on steam......:eek::eek:


EDIT****

It is only €20 euro on steam now dubs...

No, that TS server is only for me, and whoever I give the address to, its not public per se. (unless there were other people in it?? I have the admin passwords etc)

Wonda-Boy

Grand job...I will check it out laterzzzz. Will be handy when gaming online, get that L4D2 will ya ffs.

Wonda-Boy

Well Dubs and I left our mark on some GERMAN server last night.....great fun it had to be said. Dubs was doin his nut when some gimp was his nemesis with a shotgun.....chap was mental with it. To be fair he was actually in the thick of it with the double barrell jobbie instead of the glitch from across the map....but dubs finally nailed his ass.

Then some dude was sitting in one of the houses on the snow map with the VSS sniper rifle and he was "Running Amuck" to say the least. Border line Aimbot man...I swear.

Last round we had was super, 7 on each side there abouts and we HAMMERED THEM by over 200+ tickets in the end. I was running around with the most basic engineer gun and was called the usual AIMBOT ****e! Peeps just dont get how good that little gun is....but you are ****ed for RANGE & Bullets.

Dubs won the round and only killed about 3 peeps....lol. I had a K : D of 35:5 and came 2nd....WTF!!!!:P

Gonna call him "SPANNER DUBS" anymore the amount of repairs he was doin.....

Dublin_Gunner

Ha ha yeah was good craic alright! We'd a couple of great rounds last night.

The server wasn't very full, but was set to 400 tickets, which really led to some end to end fighting!

I set up my own TS server so myself and Wonda could talk (almost a requirement in BF) and we seriously ran amock!

I think we may have renewed our love for the game.

Oh, and a serious lack of n00bs & glitchers/hackers too!

Wonda-Boy

Yeah, the game is a whole lot more mature so to speak. Its like all the messers and dossers have been banned. I did notice alot of punckbuster bans for hacks n ****...all night (Missed me lol)

But I am enjoying the game alot more now, maybe its coz the standard of players seem to be better now aswell. A few new maps or maybe a gun or two would be very welcome.....they really have to stop this tinkering with weapons at this stage.:rolleyes:

Dublin_Gunner

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Yeah, the game is a whole lot more mature so to speak. Its like all the messers and dossers have been banned. I did notice alot of punckbuster bans for hacks n ****...all night (Missed me lol)

But I am enjoying the game alot more now, maybe its coz the standard of players seem to be better now aswell. A few new maps or maybe a gun or two would be very welcome.....they really have to stop this tinkering with weapons at this stage.:rolleyes:

Yeah its a right pain. It seems every time I decide to have a game they've messed up what had become my weapon of choice, after they'd messed up my previous weapon of choice!

They can't balance it any more, as 'balancing' some things inevitably unbalances others.

More content would be nice though. Maybe a grapple hook or flash bang he he!

Bring rockets back to the gunner seat in choppers. I want that!

Wonda-Boy

Grapple hook ffs.....you havin a laugh. Buy the time you threw it on the roof the whole platoon would be dead......;) Nah leave it out, night vision googles.

Flash Bangs maybe, but I would rather have a nade then a flash bang. A night level would be sweet straight out of BF:Special Forces.

Dublin_Gunner

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Grapple hook ffs.....you havin a laugh. Buy the time you threw it on the roof the whole platoon would be dead......;) Nah leave it out, night vision googles.

Flash Bangs maybe, but I would rather have a nade then a flash bang. A night level would be sweet straight out of BF:Special Forces.

Yep night level, night vision goggles (not googles, unless you're searching for something in particular lol), flash bangs and a zip line then!

He he!

Wonda-Boy

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Yep night level, night vision goggles (not googles, unless you're searching for something in particular lol), flash bangs and a zip line then!

He he!

LMAO...should not be doing this in work.....;)

youcancallmeal

I'm fairly hooked in Civ 5 at the mo, might check back in on BC2 if there are new maps. Vietnam expansion looks very nice too

Wonda-Boy

A CIV 5 is good but after a little while it gets very samey....I mean in the end you pretty much have to win it by ARMY DOMINATION.

Would love to have another scrim with you AL....look me up when you are on. I will be on later after the X FACT......a national Geographic documentary