2 new battlefield games to add to the repetoir

[Firestreak]

I've only played the PSN demo but no problems on that platform, which is strange since it's usually PSN that has the fucked up launches. I like that it's a FPS unlike the other console equivalents, Star Wars Battlefront and Warhawk... it's good, but it also is a bit slower and clunkier. Also... I find the sniping problematic. It's not a lag issue, the bullets just move slower than I am used to with sniper rifles. You shoot across the map and by the time the bullet gets there the guy is somewhere else, like 2 seconds later. Maybe that's how real sniper rifles work, I don't know, but it's rough.

Splitscreen would have made this game a no brainer, but seriously. This is the kind of game I want to play with friends and it's lack of splitscreen make it bad in that respect. I've got some friends with consoles but other than my buddy who's currently hours away, if we want to play videogames we'll do it in the same room.

It's a real shame cause of my close 3 friends, 2 of us love Warhawk and 2 of them hate the 3rd person view. This would be a game all of us could play together and there'd be no bitching.

 

[Strid]

Also... I find the sniping problematic. It's not a lag issue, the bullets just move slower than I am used to with sniper rifles. You shoot across the map and by the time the bullet gets there the guy is somewhere else, like 2 seconds later. Maybe that's how real sniper rifles work, I don't know, but it's rough.

You get use to it. It's not how they work now, but it's how they worked then. The range increase in modern weaponry games is what you're not gettin' in 1943. I hated the sniper rifle at first but after spendin' some time with it, a few matches is all it should take, I had figured it out. From very long range, unless they are sittin' still or you lead and they stay on path, good luck. At a medium/long range and everything there in between it works like you'd expect it to and a certain amount of forgiveness is added. What it is, is that they didn't shoot as far as they do now, correctly, and that is what you need to get use to. Also, the bullet travels down a certain degree per distance so if someone is far far off and you're goin' for the money shot keep that in mind but the gap between their head and your crosshairs should be almost non existent. For instance, on a cross map snipe I'd say you don't even need their head out off the line, just align the top of the head with the bottom of the X-Axis instead of smack dab in the middle at [0,0].

Oh, Osy we played tonight with four people in squad, seems to be a lot better. Ever once in a while it would split us up after a game but we'd just quit out, regroup, and find another game. It's not 100% yet but it's in the 90%, at least tonight. I think the longest it took us to find a game felt like 2-3 min.

 

[masterorion]

actually, with the sniping. its really flawed in the sense that the bullet moves almost a second too fast. but what is really messed up, is the fact there is is almost no speed loss over distance. you can clearly watch the bullet travel in almost the exact line that you shot it at. on wake island is where i really noticed it. you would have someone camping out on the AA guns taking planes down. so i had sat on the boat a couple rounds and had to snipe the guy. keep in mind, its far away to the point that you cant differentiate the difference between the gun, and the player. i never have had to adjust for distance. obviously, its not a headshot, but if i wanted to adjust for headshot, i dont have to move the crosshairs nearly enough to be realistic.
and that is really my only gripe about the sniper rifles.

 

[masterorion]

This is the worst launch of a video game i personally have experienced.

you have to give it some forgiveness. it is after all, a 15$ download game. now, if it were MW2 with the same probs. then id be a little Pissed

 

[TheOsyris]

you have to give it some forgiveness. it is after all, a 15$ download game. now, if it were MW2 with the same probs. then id be a little Pissed

I forgive this game for only having three classes to choose from.

If i could, i would get my money back and never play the game again. I have honestly spent more time searching and talking to friends while searching then i have playing. I can't forgive this.

Dont get me wrong though... When the game is working it is a great experience.

 

[Strid]

actually, with the sniping. its really flawed in the sense that the bullet moves almost a second too fast. but what is really messed up, is the fact there is is almost no speed loss over distance. you can clearly watch the bullet travel in almost the exact line that you shot it at. on wake island is where i really noticed it. you would have someone camping out on the AA guns taking planes down. so i had sat on the boat a couple rounds and had to snipe the guy. keep in mind, its far away to the point that you cant differentiate the difference between the gun, and the player. i never have had to adjust for distance. obviously, its not a headshot, but if i wanted to adjust for headshot, i dont have to move the crosshairs nearly enough to be realistic.
and that is really my only gripe about the sniper rifles.

Different strokes for different folks. That's just how I think when I snipe and it works well for me. I don't shoot unless I'm goin' for a headshot though unless no one is above me and I see a decent runner. If someone is on an AA gun though, and I miraculously miss a headshot, I don't mind firin' back for the kill, it's not like he's gonna find me quick enough for it to matter. On the Xbox though you can clearly see the bullet loosin' trajectory though be it at it's end, if it's a long shot. It almost looks as if it dips to quickly even though it's a slight dip. It's really retarded to see.

 

[Strid]

The game is workin' as intended now on the Xbox I guess. I didn't have trouble at all joinin' matches today, solo or with a group. I also didn't get kicked out of my squad and transferred to the opposite team after the match when it does a balance.

 

[Anglis]

I forgive this game for only having three classes to choose from.

If i could, i would get my money back and never play the game again. I have honestly spent more time searching and talking to friends while searching then i have playing. I can't forgive this.

Dont get me wrong though... When the game is working it is a great experience.

Maybe it's changed, but I got this game last night and I've had no problems at all getting in any games with a squad of 3. We got in every match instantly.

 

[Elemmire]

I've been playing this lately and having no problem finding a game and the fact it's free (Battlefield Heroes) that is is awesome. Battlefield 1943 on the other hand is well, it's fun but it takes awhile to find a game ;(

 

[Anglis]

I've been playing this lately and having no problem finding a game and the fact it's free (Battlefield Heroes) that is is awesome. Battlefield 1943 on the other hand is well, it's fun but it takes awhile to find a game ;(

Really? I'm having no problems with 1943. I just played two matches on my lunch break as well and no problems at all. I've had non-stop playing since I've bought it.

You guys must be playing the PS3 version?

 

[Elemmire]

well to be fair I haven't played 1943 in awhile so they prolly improved it.

 

[masterorion]

Really? I'm having no problems with 1943. I just played two matches on my lunch break as well and no problems at all. I've had non-stop playing since I've bought it.

You guys must be playing the PS3 version?

ive got ps3 version. no problems on my end. havent since the day of release

 

[Strid]

Maybe it's changed, but I got this game last night and I've had no problems at all getting in any games with a squad of 3. We got in every match instantly.

It has been fixed for a while now. They fixed all of their issues a week or so after launch.

 

[masterorion]

kinda in the topic of bf. bf2 just got a new patch. couple of the big things...doesnt require the cd to be in the drive to play. also, the biggest thing, which may bring people back....you get euro force and armored fury for free.

 

[Makelith]

Well i've been searching for games on Battlefield 1943 on and off for ~4 hours now. I've only gotten "Cannot Join: The Game appears to be unavailable, Please try again"

I can't believe i actually spent money on this garbage of a game. The demo was great but i'm pretty close to not even bothering with BF:BC2 when it comes out because of how stupid this is.

 

[TheOsyris]

I just tried a few games yesterday and there was no issue. I guess i will try some today.

 

[Anglis]

Well i've been searching for games on Battlefield 1943 on and off for ~4 hours now. I've only gotten "Cannot Join: The Game appears to be unavailable, Please try again"

I can't believe i actually spent money on this garbage of a game. The demo was great but i'm pretty close to not even bothering with BF:BC2 when it comes out because of how stupid this is.

Really? I play it on and off, but my roommate plays it everyday. Instant join lol.

 

[Makelith]

I generally like the battlefield games. Bad Company was one of my favorite online games to play in awhile, and with BC2 coming soon i figured i should try out 1943. I'm very jealous of you guys being able to play, because i'm about to put my foot through the collective faces at EA.

 

[TheOsyris]

I generally like the battlefield games. Bad Company was one of my favorite online games to play in awhile, and with BC2 coming soon i figured i should try out 1943. I'm very jealous of you guys being able to play, because i'm about to put my foot through the collective faces at EA.

You are trying it on 360? I will try to play with you whenever... Just invite me. Maybe you can get into some matches if we seek as a party.

 

[Elemmire]

It could be your internet I have problems joining but that's cause my internet is garbage -_- I can barely play CS:S on my computer bahz.