Apex Legends

06-02-2019 11:04am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Anybody else's kill stats disappear? I'm back down to zero

And they're back...weird.

IR1SH RANG3R · 06-02-2019 11:23am

ewj1978 wrote: »

get on the discord server for boards. Can't link in from work but will do tomorrow.
Here ya go yakult: https://discord.gg/25K4WC

I'm also going to jump into this if that's ok, would be keen to get squads going on this and maybe PUBG

06-02-2019 11:54am

IR1SH RANG3R wrote: »

I'm also going to jump into this if that's ok, would be keen to get squads going on this and maybe PUBG

There was apex squads going all day yesterday and usually pubg every night

Dcully · 06-02-2019 12:35pm

Played my first game lastnight on PC finished 2nd with 6 kills , would of won but ran out of ammo :P
Its alright for a BR game probably the best yet, gunplay is exceptional.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 06-02-2019 1:11pm

Anyone on XB1 have an issue where the screen occasionally goes black - like the game has crashed? happened several times to me last night. not happening in any other game.

cherryghost · 06-02-2019 2:22pm

Won on my first try, couple of seconds. Really fun game. 3 player squads is a bit disappointing for many of my friends though.

IR1SH RANG3R · 06-02-2019 2:35pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Anyone on XB1 have an issue where the screen occasionally goes black - like the game has crashed? happened several times to me last night. not happening in any other game.

Nope has been running like a dream for myself and a few others that I played with. XB1X in case that makes a difference. We actually commented on how well it's run given that it never had an open BETA or anything

johnny_ultimate · 06-02-2019 2:38pm

I’m unreasonably annoyed by the random, two-second ‘recording blocked’ message when you log in on PS4 :pac:

Generally I’ve really warmed to the game. Kinda terrible at it, but getting there!

06-02-2019 2:57pm

I like 3-man squads. When playing pubg, 4-man squad fights become stalemates too easily. Aggressors get punished because of numerical advantage of defenders staying together. Duos in pubg allows much, much more aggressive tactics which I way prefer. It is possible to take on a duo as a solo but taking on 4 as solo is suicide Duos aren't as much fun as there are only two people. I think 3 is the perfect mix.

nix · 06-02-2019 3:29pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Anybody else's kill stats disappear? I'm back down to zero

If you change to another Legend that you havent played, they will go to 0, the kill display will show your total kills for that Legend.

Potential-Monke · 06-02-2019 3:41pm

IR1SH RANG3R wrote: »

We actually commented on how well it's run given that it never had an open BETA or anything

I really hope that this becomes the norm. I never understood why we allowed developers to use the consumer as free testers. Never made sense to me, and imo dilutes what could be a good game as you've played it before it's officially released.

How can Respawn do it, but everyone else needs an Alpha/Beta? I wish alphas/betas would die on console at the very least.

IR1SH RANG3R · 06-02-2019 4:04pm

Potential-Monke wrote: »

I really hope that this becomes the norm. I never understood why we allowed developers to use the consumer as free testers. Never made sense to me, and imo dilutes what could be a good game as you've played it before it's officially released.

How can Respawn do it, but everyone else needs an Alpha/Beta? I wish alphas/betas would die on console at the very least.

I'd imagine the reason some do it is to push the pre-orders when they bundle BETA access in with them. Also need to be aware that while the game has been amazing with no marketing I think they had 600,000 concurrent players in the first day (not 100% on this figure). I'd imagine the likes of some of the bigger games with massive hype have a few million to deal with. All purely opinion above and not based on any knowledge/research (but sure what's new there :P)

Stone Deaf 4evr · 06-02-2019 4:27pm

Alphas and betas are the new demos, the only thing is, they're usually old builds, hanging together with snot and gaffer tape, and are being used as a preorder 'bonus' for a rabid fanbase. In no world can you have a proper beta 3 weeks out from launch and expect to be able to fix issues. All thats happened here, is that respawn got the time that was needed to make a, shock horror, fully featured game that actually works. Its great to see the likes of Bethesda, rightfully getting a kicking for releasing the likes of Fallout 76, sending out stuff to launch thats in no way complete. Apex Legends probably isn't my cup of tea, but at least it does exactly what it says on the tin.

06-02-2019 4:29pm

nix wrote: »

If you change to another Legend that you havent played, they will go to 0, the kill display will show your total kills for that Legend.

That's it thanks :-)

man what is it with the big guy I can't get any kills.

06-02-2019 4:36pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Alphas and betas are the new demos, the only thing is, they're usually old builds, hanging together with snot and gaffer tape, and are being used as a preorder 'bonus' for a rabid fanbase. In no world can you have a proper beta 3 weeks out from launch and expect to be able to fix issues. All thats happened here, is that respawn got the time that was needed to make a, shock horror, fully featured game that actually works. Its great to see the likes of Bethesda, rightfully getting a kicking for releasing the likes of Fallout 76, sending out stuff to launch thats in no way complete. Apex Legends probably isn't my cup of tea, but at least it does exactly what it says on the tin.

How many times have you seen games announced as out of preview years after the hype is gone and people have stopped playing.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 06-02-2019 4:50pm

Deleted User wrote: »

How many times have you seen games announced as out of preview years after the hype is gone and people have stopped playing.

I've no problem with early access as such, just don't be selling me that sh1t as a full game on day 1.

IR1SH RANG3R · 06-02-2019 4:51pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I've no problem with early access as such, just don't be selling me that sh1t as a full game on day 1.

I'd be of the same opinion. I had no problem paying c. €20 for PUBG when it was a pre-launch title. I knew what I was getting into and it was clearly advertised in my opinion. Charging 60 odd quid for Fallout 76 is not on!

nix · 06-02-2019 4:52pm

IR1SH RANG3R wrote: »

Charging 60 odd quid for Fallout 76 is not on!

Haha charging anything for fallout 76 is not on

Vicxas · 06-02-2019 6:12pm

This is the only BR game i think i'd have any interest in, looks really good!

TerrorFirmer · 06-02-2019 7:20pm

Really cool game, runs great, looks decent, didn't encounter any bugs or issues at all. Hard to believe something so polished is entirely free. It's like if PUBG, Fortnite and Overwatch had a baby.

Dcully · 06-02-2019 7:39pm

2.5 mill players on day one :eek:

https://www.pcgamer.com/apex-legends-had-over-25-million-players-in-its-first-day/

Delighted for respawn, Titanfall2 while amazing could not live with the release of BF1 on the same day, i feared for them back then.
Oh and they are still working on a Titanfall

TerrorFirmer · 06-02-2019 8:02pm

I'm also a little confused by the release window....surely this is going to seriously hurt Anthem sales.

PS - Titanfall 2 was amazing, was gutted to see it do poorly, especially when they also put huge effort into what was an incredibly good single player campaign.

nix · 06-02-2019 8:20pm

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

I'm also a little confused by the release window....surely this is going to seriously hurt Anthem sales.

PS - Titanfall 2 was amazing, was gutted to see it do poorly, especially when they also put huge effort into what was an incredibly good single player campaign.

Well its like EA's trademark at this rate, they released Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 within a week of one another. Only thing i can think of for doing that is the head honcho's place bets on which of their games is more successful

:pac:

On another note, has anybody played Wraith alot? Her passive confuses me, ive no idea how it works or if its even working. Only thing i can think of is the voice is really quiet and i keep missing it over the sounds of gunfire

06-02-2019 8:35pm

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

I'm also a little confused by the release window....surely this is going to seriously hurt Anthem sales.

PS - Titanfall 2 was amazing, was gutted to see it do poorly, especially when they also put huge effort into what was an incredibly good single player campaign.

They've lost my anthem sale, I see no point in purchasing anthem while I'm playing this. And I think I'll be playing this for quite a while.

Having said that I'm a bit concerned as to how this is going to be monetized. Absolutely no point in paying for what's available right now. I know seasons are coming, so maybe 10 EUR a pop for those but depends on what you get for it. There's enough in the game for me as it is, I don't see what they could do that we make me feel so left out that if have to part with my money. But it will be interesting what they come up with, hopefully I'll be impressed enough to invest some cash into it.

MiskyBoyy · 06-02-2019 8:40pm

nix wrote:

On another note, has anybody played Wraith alot? Her passive confuses me, ive no idea how it works or if its even working. Only thing i can think of is the voice is really quiet and i keep missing it over the sounds of gunfire

Yeah I played her a good bit last night. I usually hear the voice warning but it does also pop up on screen "Press H to warn team mates" or something like that I believe.

06-02-2019 8:46pm

What's people's favourite weapons? Im finding shotguns pretty ineffective.

fixXxer · 06-02-2019 10:17pm

Keep getting a glitch where after a game it gets stuck on Party Not Ready. Need to keep restarting the game

The Specialist · 06-02-2019 10:40pm

Played a game of this earlier, it’s really good. Snappy gun play but I miss the wall running (something I never thought I’d say)

I know it’s F2P but the microtransaction prices are shocking. There is a skin on screen here that costs 1800 coins - for context 1000 coins are available to purchase for 10e from the in game store. That’s nearly 20e real money for a different colour gun...

KilOit · 06-02-2019 10:49pm

The Specialist wrote: »

Played a game of this earlier, it’s really good. Snappy gun play but I miss the wall running (something I never thought I’d say)

I know it’s F2P but the microtransaction prices are shocking. There is a skin on screen here that costs 1800 coins - for context 1000 coins are available to purchase for 10e from the in game store. That’s nearly 20e real money for a different colour gun...

Get a whole heap of them with Apex Packs leveling up, used my free 1000 coins on 10 packs to get loads of skins

nix · 06-02-2019 11:21pm

Deleted User wrote: »

What's people's favourite weapons? Im finding shotguns pretty ineffective.

For shotguns, check out the peace keeper, its slow at pumping out shots, but really hurts when they hit, decent range on it too.

ARs i go for R-301 or flatline, i avoid subs as never do well with them, both LMG's are amazing, i favour the spitfire though, snipers i go for longbow, unsure of triple take so far, dont use the scout. And pistols are all good from what i can see, but i ditch them for other weapons when i can, may hang on to the wingman at times, its like the hand canons in Destiny.

Vicxas · 07-02-2019 12:39am

Still trying to figure out the ping functions on console. Not a lot of people seem to use their headsets

BeerWolf · 07-02-2019 1:21am

Gave it a try - for a game that just came out out of no where it's pretty polished.

Like a lovechild between Overwatch [Delivery and Artistic Style, as well as character skills] and Fortnite [Gameplay, minus the stupid building aspect]. Pretty decent, but as aforementioned I ain't a fan of BR games so it wouldn't hold my interest long... that, and it's an EA title; I refuse to give a single cent to them!

Fans of Overwatch would most likely enjoy this though.

But the diversity thing is rather curious... the white males both have to be unlocked [long grind (12k points... 600 per level, roughly 50-60+ games), or €10 each] to be playable. :rolleyes:

BeerWolf · 07-02-2019 1:22am

Deleted User wrote: »

What's people's favourite weapons? Im finding shotguns pretty ineffective.

Most of my kills are Shotguns in close quarters fights. I just love shotguns in general.

nix · 07-02-2019 1:31am

BeerWolf wrote: »

But the diversity thing is rather curious... the white males both have to be unlocked [long grind (12k points... 600 per level, roughly 50-60+ games), or €10 each] to be playable. :rolleyes:

meh, i didnt even notice this to be honest, its silly to even take issue with it to be honest. I couldnt give a feck what race/sex the characters are, and those that do, deserve to fork out extra money or play characters they take issue with for a few days to grind the credits :P

Tbh, it doesnt take long, im at 9k credits now and ive only played 9 hours according to origin :rolleyes:

J. Marston · 07-02-2019 1:33am

BeerWolf wrote: »

Gave it a try - for a game that just came out out of no where it's pretty polished.

Like a lovechild between Overwatch [Delivery and Artistic Style, as well as character skills] and Fortnite [Gameplay, minus the stupid building aspect]. Pretty decent, but as aforementioned I ain't a fan of BR games so it wouldn't hold my interest long... that, and it's an EA title; I refuse to give a single cent to them!

Fans of Overwatch would most likely enjoy this though.

But the diversity thing is rather curious... the white males both have to be unlocked [long grind (12k points... 600 per level, roughly 50-60+ games), or €10 each] to be playable. :rolleyes:

Thought I would be seeing way more Borderland comparisons. Shooting is fun like BL and has the same colour-scheme rarity system and the exact same pick-up aesthetic with the small beam of light above weapons and ammo plus the cel-shaded look.

Canis Lupus · 07-02-2019 2:58am

Seems nicely polished although same BR issues as any other. Land, loot for 5 minutes then creep about for ages, don't see a single soul and then get shot in the back of the head when you're in the last minutes of the game. Will see how it pans out. It runs well and I like the Titanfall world.

johnny_ultimate · 07-02-2019 3:31am

Finally won a game tonight, or at least survived alongside my teammates for long enough

Really appreciating the respawn system (it lives up to the developer's name, ey?). That second chance can make all the difference - seemed like our squad was getting a hammering at first, but a few lucky revives and a respawn helped get us back in the game. An excellent extra twist to the BR formula. Although overall the way that the game has been designed around teamwork is an admirable feat of smart game design - even the initial jump feels so much better here than in its peers.

Really fascinated to see if the game can maintain the initial success it seems to be enjoying. It's a massive leap over Fortnite in terms of how satisfying it is to actually play - whether that will be enough is another thing.

ShadowHearth · 07-02-2019 3:39am

Gave it a go after work today.

It's shocking how they could put something as polished as this and without any leaks. I wonder how much they saved on marketing?!
We are doing their marketing for free! I even love idea of just releasing game like that. No bull**** hype train and haters did not had enough time to **** on everything, before people even tried it!

As for game itself. I like it a lot. Really refreshing take on BR after I sank so much time in to Fortnite. Very clever ideas.

07-02-2019 9:50am

BeerWolf wrote: »

Most of my kills are Shotguns in close quarters fights. I just love shotguns in general.

I must be using them wrong. I get one or two shots in but in the end its the damage I take while reloading makes them far inferior to me.

AdamD · 07-02-2019 10:57am

Its all about close quarters really. Nothing kills fast enough at a distance/too easy to get a res for to be worthwhile. Shotguns and The Wingman is all you need really. Burst AR is nice enough too.

Worth noting that headshot multipliers are at least 2x, so if you feel like the guns not doing much damage it may be a need to consciously go for headshots even if it means pacing your shots more.

Find it weird that none of the banners track wins

BeerWolf · 07-02-2019 1:25pm

AdamD wrote: »

Its all about close quarters really. Nothing kills fast enough at a distance/too easy to get a res for to be worthwhile. Shotguns and The Wingman is all you need really. Burst AR is nice enough too.

Worth noting that headshot multipliers are at least 2x, so if you feel like the guns not doing much damage it may be a need to consciously go for headshots even if it means pacing your shots more.

Find it weird that none of the banners track wins

Can't recall the name of the LMG that uses heavy ammo... but with the right pieces having it is relatively accurate, with 60 rounds before reload, and is a total beast at any range.

The other LMG that uses energy rounds is good too [Accurate and shoots insanely fast with a massive clip], but energy rounds are too rare imo to not make it worthwhile.

And yeah, a shotgun is my absolute requirement as backup... love the Peacemaker.

But yeah, Sniping in this game is incredibly lack lustre.

BeerWolf · 07-02-2019 1:30pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Gave it a go after work today.

It's shocking how they could put something as polished as this and without any leaks. I wonder how much they saved on marketing?!
We are doing their marketing for free! I even love idea of just releasing game like that. No bull**** hype train and haters did not had enough time to **** on everything, before people even tried it!

As for game itself. I like it a lot. Really refreshing take on BR after I sank so much time in to Fortnite. Very clever ideas.

That was probably an intentional decision to save money from Marketing on EA's behave. iirc the game was in development before EA bought over.

07-02-2019 1:48pm

BeerWolf wrote: »

Can't recall the name of the LMG that uses heavy ammo... but with the right pieces having it is relatively accurate, with 60 rounds before reload, and is a total beast at any range.

The other LMG that uses energy rounds is good too [Accurate and shoots insanely fast with a massive clip], but energy rounds are too rare imo to not make it worthwhile.

And yeah, a shotgun is my absolute requirement as backup... love the Peacemaker.

But yeah, Sniping in this game is incredibly lack lustre.

I got the golden sniper scope last night. It's something like 8x-15x with a thermal detector which TAKES UP THE WHOLE SCREEN. Insanely overpowered. I looked around with it until a red marker shows up. It's so good that I felt lost without it the next game.

AdamD · 07-02-2019 2:50pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I got the golden sniper scope last night. It's something like 8x-15x with a thermal detector which TAKES UP THE WHOLE SCREEN. Insanely overpowered. I looked around with it until a red marker shows up. It's so good that I felt lost without it the next game.

Its very good but I wouldn't say overpowered. Its an incredibly rare drop and it comes with its own ammo type which you can't pick up so you've limited ammo and it takes up a weapon slot, so when you run out of ammo you've now got a useless slot. Pretty well done I think! Fun weapon though.

nix · 07-02-2019 3:05pm

If you think the golden sniper is great, wait until you use the golden shotgun, its insane, ive taken down everybody with it in one shot, it hits like a truck..

Oh Sweet Mastiff..

Are there any other legendary guns? or just the Mastiff and Kraber?

07-02-2019 3:11pm

Nah this is specifically a golden thermal scope, not the golden sniper (Kraber). I think I got it in a drop I called down. I've only seen it once and I'm level ~25. I had it on a scout so had a ton of ammo. It's not the same scope that is on the golden sniper. That one doesn't have the thermal optics. Its like that gold thermal scope that fits on the shotgun that's 1x but it takes up the whole screen. It's insane.

The Kraber isn't great to be honest. It's firing rate is awful.

AdamD · 07-02-2019 3:18pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Nah this is specifically a golden thermal scope, not the golden sniper (Kraber). I think I got it in a drop I called down. I've only seen it once and I'm level ~25. I had it on a scout so had a ton of ammo. It's not the same scope that is on the golden sniper. That one doesn't have the thermal optics. Its like that gold thermal scope that fits on the shotgun that's 1x but it takes up the whole screen. It's insane.

The Kraber isn't great to be honest. It's firing rate is awful.

Ah I misread sorry

nix wrote: »

If you think the golden sniper is great, wait until you use the golden shotgun, its insane, ive taken down everybody with it in one shot, it hits like a truck..

Oh Sweet Mastiff..

Are there any other legendary guns? or just the Mastiff and Kraber?

There's definitely a gold SMG too, have found it twice.

nix · 07-02-2019 3:22pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Nah this is specifically a golden thermal scope, not the golden sniper (Kraber). I think I got it in a drop I called down. I've only seen it once and I'm level ~25. I had it on a scout so had a ton of ammo. It's not the same scope that is on the golden sniper. That one doesn't have the thermal optics. Its like that gold thermal scope that fits on the shotgun that's 1x but it takes up the whole screen. It's insane.

The Kraber isn't great to be honest. It's firing rate is awful.

Oh right, my bad, but eh, that scope you speak of, ive yet to see it and team mates havent got it either, so must be pretty darn rare.

I'm not a fan of the kraber's rate of fire either, but its damage is great, even if you just body shot someone, they need to run out of combat to heal, as it doesnt leave them with much..

BeerWolf · 07-02-2019 4:33pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I got the golden sniper scope last night. It's something like 8x-15x with a thermal detector which TAKES UP THE WHOLE SCREEN. Insanely overpowered. I looked around with it until a red marker shows up. It's so good that I felt lost without it the next game.

Had a good game just now with legendary armour and helm, backpack (which is OP, 50% faster healing/shield), sniper rifle and shotgun. Felt like a beast going about 1-2 Shotting people.

But they use their own unique ammo...

Dcully · 07-02-2019 5:35pm

When you see shroud getting owned because the other guy has top tier gear and he doesnt it makes it very much a race for gear instead of skill.

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