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Call of Duty: Ghosts |OT| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF9GBR3B0LE

AEREC

Member
Am I crazy for still wanting to buy the PC version tomorrow? I like what I'm hearing about the MP (larges maps, more focus on gunplay over randomness).

Also it's funny hearing that PC mp is dead when it's still in the top ten on steam stats.
 
Am I crazy for still wanting to buy the PC version tomorrow? I like what I'm hearing about the MP (larges maps, more focus on gunplay over randomness).

Also it's funny hearing that PC mp is dead when it's still in the top ten on steam stats.

Meh, Blops 2 on pc barely ever hit 2500 people online for the past 10 months.
 
I dont understand how anyone can complain about "getting shot in the back" in the first few weeks of a game's launch.


NO ONE KNOWS WHERE THEY ARE GOING!

Of course everyone is running around lost, they dont know the maps. So of course you are going to die a lot, you may be standing right in the middle of the map and not even know it.

I like to camp as the day is long, but I'm dying a lot because I'm moving around too much because I dont know what trends to expect for each map.

Give the game some time and let people learn the maps, figure out paths and vantage points.
 
I dont understand how anyone can complain about "getting shot in the back" in the first few weeks of a game's launch.


NO ONE KNOWS WHERE THEY ARE GOING!

Of course everyone is running around lost, they dont know the maps. So of course you are going to die a lot, you may be standing right in the middle of the map and not even know it.

I like to camp as the day is long, but I'm dying a lot because I'm moving around too much because I dont know what trends to expect for each map.

Give the game some time and let people learn the maps, figure out paths and vantage points.

This is how I feel internally as well... "Am I camping in the middle of a mutual spawn area?" "Am I even running towards the action?"

Frustrating...

Also, I am liking some of the aspects of this, except for using points to unlock attachments on the guns... I may not like a gun right out the gate, and I have to choose to invest in the gun to see if I really like it or not with attachments. Kind of upsetting.
 
This is how I feel internally as well... "Am I camping in the middle of a mutual spawn area?" "Am I even running towards the action?"

Frustrating...

Also, I am liking some of the aspects of this, except for using points to unlock attachments on the guns... I may not like a gun right out the gate, and I have to choose to invest in the gun to see if I really like it or not with attachments. Kind of upsetting.

Agreed. I don't like the points system for unlocks. It takes a while to experiment and get everything all set up.

I'm a level 19 now and finally feel like I have the classes (all 3 of them!) where I like them.
 
This is how I feel internally as well... "Am I camping in the middle of a mutual spawn area?" "Am I even running towards the action?"

Frustrating...

Also, I am liking some of the aspects of this, except for using points to unlock attachments on the guns... I may not like a gun right out the gate, and I have to choose to invest in the gun to see if I really like it or not with attachments. Kind of upsetting.

I really hope they let us respec our points. I was in the same spot, not doing well with any of the starting guns without scopes, so I spent points buying a scope for a gun I will most likely drop.
 
I dont understand how anyone can complain about "getting shot in the back" in the first few weeks of a game's launch.


NO ONE KNOWS WHERE THEY ARE GOING!

Of course everyone is running around lost, they dont know the maps. So of course you are going to die a lot, you may be standing right in the middle of the map and not even know it.

I like to camp as the day is long, but I'm dying a lot because I'm moving around too much because I dont know what trends to expect for each map.

Give the game some time and let people learn the maps, figure out paths and vantage points.

Eh, I don't know if that's true. Last night when I was playing as a 6, I was being put up against 28s, 27s, 26s who have played way more of the game than I have. I'd imagine they have at least a basic understanding of the maps whereas I'm completely new to the game. Guess the issue stands in matchmaking.
 
For people complaining about spending points to unlock something with the potential to not like it, why aren't y'all going into local squad mode and trying them all out first? Everything is unlocked there from what I've seen
 

Fistwell

Member
more focus on gunplay over randomness
Couldn't be less true. Copious amounts of lag online + very little health. "Gunplay" has nothing to do with anything here. You either get the drop on someone or you dont (and you die, sometimes right after you spawn).
 

teokrazia

Member
I literally just bought Blops2 for PC since I already have the X360 version but not the console right now.

And immediately I'm having an immensely better time than I did with Ghosts.

Yup, Black Ops II is ways and ways more 'playable' than Ghosts.
 

Wynnebeck

Banned
Ok gents, just bought a PS3 copy last night. Really didn't like Black Ops II campaign and just barely liked the multiplayer compared to MW3 which I had a lot of fun with. Is Ghosts a disappointment or will I actually enjoy it?
 

Nebula

Member
Ok gents, just bought a PS3 copy last night. Really didn't like Black Ops II campaign and just barely liked the multiplayer compared to MW3 which I had a lot of fun with. Is Ghosts a disappointment or will I actually enjoy it?

You have a copy? Go play it then!

Seriously though I'd just dig on in and see what you like and dislike before someone else tells you what is bad and what isn't.
 

Ensoul

Member
Anybody using Sub machine guns? If so how are they working? I have been sticking with the AR because the maps are so large.
 

Wynnebeck

Banned
You have a copy? Go play it then!

Seriously though I'd just dig on in and see what you like and dislike before someone else tells you what is bad and what isn't.

lol My PS3 is doing the automatic update so I'm waiting for that to finish and then I'll jump in.
 

Garland7G

Member
Anybody using Sub machine guns? If so how are they working? I have been sticking with the AR because the maps are so large.

I've been messing around with the vector w/ muzzle brk for a bit more range. I'm liking it but only on smaller maps like that freefall map, which is an awesome map that I can only seem to find in the damned mosh pit.
 

Tak3n

Banned
Not sure if this has been covered but if like me you are fed up with wasting squad points, set up a private match, you can even password it. Add a load of bots, from Easy to Hard skill level

Everything is unlocked!! so now you can try to your hearts content :)
 
Wow, I had the 360 hooked up to my 1080p lcd 47 inch tv and it looked muddy. I plugged it up to my 720p 50 inch plasma and it looks crispier and better. It's wierd but I guess plasma is better for gameing anyway.
 
These maps have too much shit going on and the spawn system is dreadful. I look at someone and I'm done. Activision has run the franchise to the ground. We've been getting nothing but subpar quality since MW2.
 

cresto

Member
I just got it, so I'm going to keep playing it until I'm sick to my stomach.

Give it sometime. It's a chaotic mess to start, but once you get used to the paths and understand flanking routes, you'll have a better time. I suggest either doing local bot matches to familiarize yourself with the maps and weapons or just keep playing gametypes like blitz where you tend to start on one side of the map per half.
 

Fistwell

Member
Really didn't like Black Ops II campaign and just barely liked the multiplayer compared to MW3 which I had a lot of fun with. Is Ghosts a disappointment or will I actually enjoy it?
I think you have a good chance of liking it. It's comparable to MW3 and fairly different from BLOPS2 (I'm the opposite, hated MW3, really liked BLOPS2, and I hate ghost with a burning fiery passion of everlasting hatred (and great contempt)).
 
This game is fucking unplayable, I'm reinstalling Black Ops II.

I had heard those who skipped on BO2 have no trouble picking Ghosts up from MW3 and doing well with it.

When I went from MW3 to BO2, it was really tough to get good with it. Going from BO2 to Ghosts I think will be a similar struggle.
 
Ok gents, just bought a PS3 copy last night. Really didn't like Black Ops II campaign and just barely liked the multiplayer compared to MW3 which I had a lot of fun with. Is Ghosts a disappointment or will I actually enjoy it?
I like it more than BOII. The BOII maps were a letdown for me. Felt it was too small and not enough diverse terrain.

Ghosts maps are some of the best I've played, IMO. That's because I like maps with crazy terrain and design. I prefer larger maps than smaller ones. More skill involved and and more tension rather than the smaller maps where it's designed to just rack up kills. It's not Halo where skill is required.

I think Nuketown is the worst MP map. Horrible. No skill involved.
 

Artex

Banned
I like it more than BOII. The BOII maps were a letdown for me. Felt it was too small and not enough diverse terrain.

Ghosts maps are some of the best I've played, IMO. That's because I like maps with crazy terrain and design. I prefer larger maps than smaller ones. More skill involved and and more tension rather than the smaller maps where it's designed to just rack up kills. It's not Halo where skill is required.

I think Nuketown is the worst MP map. Horrible. No skill involved.

Let's not get all crazy and start talking about skill in a modern COD game.
 

nbraun80

Member
Anyone understand how operations work? I just don't get what the 13 days countdown is, and does pressing X and buying new ones do the same? How do you get second tier challenges? What the hell was wrong with the old challenge lists?

besides that I'm having fun. I hated BO2, but this is a big improvement over that imo. I can actually knife people now. Ha :)
 

nOoblet16

Member
Let's not get all crazy and start talking about skill in a modern COD game.
Skill is more than just point and shoot. Every game requires skill to be good at, if every one is able to get a 5:1 KDR or more easily in the game then you have to wonder how they'd get there if everyone could get it because if someone has to compensate for all those kills by their deaths.
 
Why, with such large maps and so few players on them, must I be spawned at the end of another player's barrel? There are probably 20 other places I could spawn where I'd have to run for 10 seconds just to find someone, and I pop up with my back to an enemy. It's baffling.
 
Why, with such large maps and so few players on them, must I be spawned at the end of another player's barrel? There are probably 20 other places I could spawn where I'd have to run for 10 seconds just to find someone, and I pop up with my back to an enemy. It's baffling.

I swear its part of their formula to keep action "intense". We don't want you running anywhere with nothing going on for 10 whole seconds. Get in there and fight!
 

robot

Member
What guns are you guys enjoying? I'm using Honey Badger (safe bet) and started messing with the MSBS.

Want to jump in to other weapon types but spending coins on a weapon you don't know about sucks. I pick up some great ones but never remember what they are.
 
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Deleted member 325805

Unconfirmed Member
What guns are you guys enjoying? I'm using Honey Badger (safe bet) and started messing with the MSBS.

Want to jump in to other weapon types but spending coins on a weapon you don't know about sucks. I pick up some great ones but never remember what they are.

K7 if it's Strikezone (?) as it's the only "CoD sized" map in the game. Generally Honey Badger though.
 

gaugebozo

Member
The maps are larger so you better get the drop on someone with these. ARs seem to be the way to go.

True, the maps are larger, but is it just me or do the SMGs fire like lasers? (Especially the vector with a grip). For that reason, I've been doing fine even on big maps with SMGs.

Other observations:

They got rid of Demolition and Search and Destroy, my two favorites, WTF?

Most maps don't have discernible routs, or the routs peak out at other ones, meaning a million lines of site to guard against, and death from any angle. This adds to the utility of SMGs. Gotta be quick.

Spawn system still fucked. They said they fixed this in MW3, which became obviously false when I and a teammate spawned in full view 3 feet in front of an enemy (he saw us pop into view). Have spawned near enemies here, but nothing that bad yet.
 

robot

Member
Give the MSBS w/full auto mod a shot. It's been working for me and I'm terrible.

Yea I'm digging this gun so far - bought the wrong sight for it which sucks. I think once I get a foregrip on there and the correct sight, should be good to go.
 

Nebula

Member
The maps and kill times have definitely nuked my interest in the games multiplayer.

Extinction is OK though. Was considering trading it in, but I'll milk extinction for a bit and then do it.
 
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