splattered
Member
They really need to remove the end match show boat and voting crap... eats a LOT of time out of the XP tokens. Complete BS that they don't pause the token duration when you aren't in matches as-is.
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Terrible game.
- Takes forever to get into a match
- Takes forever to get out of a match (player of the game and MVP screens)
- Every match requires loading into a new lobby due to SBMM
- SBMM doesn't even work anyway. Just played about 10 games (going from level 4 to 8). Lobbies have guys who are level 30+
- The worst visibility or lag. You get killed in a millisecond, but watching the kill cam, it looks like the guy actually had a slight jump on you and shot off more bullets than you think. But the game makes it look like he shot you once instantly. Other times, I get killed and in killcam the guy slipped by, but there is no way I wouldnt notice him
- Already had a post game crash to the dashboard. Stats of match didn't track so it shows if you're on the MVP "elbow to the face" screen and the game bombs, you lose progress as that isn't far enough into the post game to track it (you probably have to get out and be back at the lobby for it to count)
- Castle map is better than the old one. More colourful and a bit more tree cover in the open part of the map
- Takes forever to get into a match
- Takes forever to get out of a match (player of the game and MVP screens)
- Every match requires loading into a new lobby due to SBMM
- SBMM doesn't even work anyway. Just played about 10 games (going from level 4 to 8). Lobbies have guys who are level 30+
- The worst visibility or lag. You get killed in a millisecond, but watching the kill cam, it looks like the guy actually had a slight jump on you and shot off more bullets than you think. But the game makes it look like he shot you once instantly. Other times, I get killed and in killcam the guy slipped by, but there is no way I wouldnt notice him
- Already had a post game crash to the dashboard. Stats of match didn't track so it shows if you're on the MVP "elbow to the face" screen and the game bombs, you lose progress as that isn't far enough into the post game to track it (you probably have to get out and be back at the lobby for it to count)
- Castle map is better than the old one. More colourful and a bit more tree cover in the open part of the map
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GulfCoastZilla
Gold Member
So the operators have “favorite guns “
do we get bonus xp if we use those guns with those operators or an I reading too much into it.
Also I know reticle unlocks are borked in MP but they work just fine in zombies if anyone was trying to unlock them.
do we get bonus xp if we use those guns with those operators or an I reading too much into it.
Also I know reticle unlocks are borked in MP but they work just fine in zombies if anyone was trying to unlock them.
DaleinCalgary
Gold Member
Yes you get bonus exp if you match the operator to the favourite gun.
And yes I also see the reticle unlocks don't work. Who tested this internally???
AeonGaidenRaiden
Member
MaximusPayne
Member
What's up with the battle pass? Are we supposed to be getting blue prints unlocked? Everything is greyed out for me except some xp tokens. I haven't played Cold War in a bit but I don't remember anything being greyed out and I would earn camos/blueprints every few games. Is this broken?
AeonGaidenRaiden
Member
At least make it a photo option, not 3 separate animations including a video of gameplay of the match.
splattered
Member
Oh crap i didn't realize that... i'll have to try this and see if it makes much of a difference
Reizo Ryuu
Gold Member
Blueprints in cold war weren't unlocks, there were a few free ones in the free battle pass, and a couple free ones in the store, everything else was paid.
MaximusPayne
Member
Sorry, i meant to include i did use leftover COD points i had to purchase the battlepass for Vanguard.
Y0ssarian
Banned
Mate I picked up Cold War. I'm really pleased with it so thanks again. Awesome game. Zombies is better than Vanguard. Maybe MP too
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Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
Zombies is really good in Cold war
3liteDragon
Member
Anyone finished the campaign? If so, how is it?
TheZink
Member
I’m probably a little more than half way. It’s fine. I prefer the last few campaigns over this one. I’d probably give it a 7. Definitely not worth the purchase just for the campaign.
The_Observer
Member
I’m the odd person who plays CoD strictly for the campaigns and doesn’t care one bit about the multiplayer. I’m in the third mission and I must say the campaign is amazing so far. Production values are through the roof as always. They are one of the last bastions who care about creating a good, handcrafted single player experience. The game not only looks and sounds awesome but plays awesome too as it‘s running on the Modern Warfare engine and it clearly shows. It has that heavier feeling like MW2019 had. It sort of reminds me of Killzone 2, and that’s a very nice compliment. I don’t think anyone will regret it who is someone like me, playing CoD for the campaigns. It’s still CoD, so don’t expect anything out of the regular, but it provides the things we love in these campaigns.
BigLee74
Gold Member
After a week with this game, I’m very disappointed. Hardly touched the campaign, yet already more than half way through it, including another very boring sneak through a jungle level. Yawn.
The multiplayer is what I can only describe as rank rotten. Dull brown dirt and rubble maps, most of which are too large. And there is NO WAY this is running at a smooth 60 FPS (XSX). Dips with lots of alpha, dips with more than 6v6, just general jank and shoddiness.
Also, who thought it was a good idea to have your teammates block you physically? Fed up being jostled around by those twats
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Shaping up to be a huge waste of £50, and a swift return to Cold War (with its wide and varied list of maps, nice guns, and just a generally better setting).
The multiplayer is what I can only describe as rank rotten. Dull brown dirt and rubble maps, most of which are too large. And there is NO WAY this is running at a smooth 60 FPS (XSX). Dips with lots of alpha, dips with more than 6v6, just general jank and shoddiness.
Also, who thought it was a good idea to have your teammates block you physically? Fed up being jostled around by those twats
.Shaping up to be a huge waste of £50, and a swift return to Cold War (with its wide and varied list of maps, nice guns, and just a generally better setting).
midasmulligan
Member
Unfortunately, the character design and overall aesthetic in CW looks like it was ripped straight outta ZoolanderAfter a week with this game, I’m very disappointed. Hardly touched the campaign, yet already more than half way through it, including another very boring sneak through a jungle level. Yawn.
The multiplayer is what I can only describe as rank rotten. Dull brown dirt and rubble maps, most of which are too large. And there is NO WAY this is running at a smooth 60 FPS (XSX). Dips with lots of alpha, dips with more than 6v6, just general jank and shoddiness.
Also, who thought it was a good idea to have your teammates block you physically? Fed up being jostled around by those twats
Shaping up to be a huge waste of £50, and a swift return to Cold War (with its wide and varied list of maps, nice guns, and just a generally better setting).
Reizo Ryuu
Gold Member
Right, straight out of "Zoolander".
Excess
Member
If you look closely, you're earning things for CW and Warzone, not Vanguard. I too got tricked. You can still earn the occasional Double XP and COD Points, but "pre-season" apparently gets you jack shit in Vanguard.
AeonGaidenRaiden
Member
After a week with this game, I’m very disappointed. Hardly touched the campaign, yet already more than half way through it, including another very boring sneak through a jungle level. Yawn.
The multiplayer is what I can only describe as rank rotten. Dull brown dirt and rubble maps, most of which are too large. And there is NO WAY this is running at a smooth 60 FPS (XSX). Dips with lots of alpha, dips with more than 6v6, just general jank and shoddiness.
Also, who thought it was a good idea to have your teammates block you physically? Fed up being jostled around by those twats
Shaping up to be a huge waste of £50, and a swift return to Cold War (with its wide and varied list of maps, nice guns, and just a generally better setting).
How did you barely touch it when its like 4 and a half hours and out of that its 90 mins cutscenes
But yeah, this was as copy pasted COD as it gets.
splattered
Member
I'm playing mp today and using the what is it.
Automaton assault rifle? Got it to level 65 today and now I can work on unlocking the mind games skins which are a bunch of skull skins for the gun. Checking the requirement it says to get ads kills using the sniper barrel, empress stock, and assassin proficiency. Uhmmm I'm not seeing an assassin proficiency anywhere at all, am I missing something???
Automaton assault rifle? Got it to level 65 today and now I can work on unlocking the mind games skins which are a bunch of skull skins for the gun. Checking the requirement it says to get ads kills using the sniper barrel, empress stock, and assassin proficiency. Uhmmm I'm not seeing an assassin proficiency anywhere at all, am I missing something???
Allforce
Member
It's a bug. Gotta wait til it's sorted.
That's my favorite gun so far btw. Just feels so good to use especially once it ranks up.
If you want big XP gains join that Trifecta Playlist, bring in Decoy Grenades and the perk that gives you an extra every so often. Spam them everywhere and check your score at the end.
midasmulligan
Member
BigLee74
Gold Member
Figure of speech my good man.How did you barely touch it when its like 4 and a half hours and out of that its 90 mins cutscenes
Had it on about 3 times for short sessions, nothing memorable, and one mission in particular lasted about 10 minutes if lucky. It’s looking short, and not great.
JoeyWestSide
Member
Anybody else having a problem with guns not shooting when using trigger stops? It's only with some guns it seems.
Reizo Ryuu
Gold Member
You remember what time CW takes place? That's what people looked like in the 80s, also good job cherry picking one of the 4 "fun" skins for her, the other 30 she has are all combat based. That goes for everyone else in the game
Such zoolander
midasmulligan
Member
Do we have a Gaf clan?
IbizaPocholo
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The_Observer
Member
Finished the campaign. It was short indeed but I had a blast and enjoyed every moment of it. It reminded me of the glorious days of CoD 1 and 2. If you like CoD campaigns I don’t think you will regret it.
Artistic
Member
Alright a bit off topic, but going to ask here.
Tried to install Warzone for free through the XBL Store, and when I did, I got all the install from the Modern Warfare release installing instead. I don't own the Modern Warfare physical disc anymore?
Would I still have access? Does that matter?
Tried to install Warzone for free through the XBL Store, and when I did, I got all the install from the Modern Warfare release installing instead. I don't own the Modern Warfare physical disc anymore?
Would I still have access? Does that matter?
DaleinCalgary
Gold Member
It defiantly is messed up. Just wait till the December release and you most likely will be able to download that separately.
VN1X
Banned
Quite the high bar you have there for competitive multiplayer games.
Reizo Ryuu
Gold Member
y'all think that if this game doesn't meet activisions sales expectations, they'll go back to supporting CW for another year?
DaleinCalgary
Gold Member
I think Modern Warfare is up again next year.
I really like this years but it does have its moments. The mortars break the new Shipment map and its silly. And it's so fucked up I've gotten crashes and artifacts and unable to leave the game after. But that's the only map that buggered.
edit: and this years net code is the worst Ive seen in years
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It’s really good. Only negative is the WW2 theme again. Otherwise top tier FPS. Bar has been set.
Artistic
Member
December release?
Not that it matters much anymore, but I went ahead and bought Vanguard this past Friday. Playing like shit, but it's a lot of fun.
I saved about 200GB as well, so I'm grateful for that too lol.
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DaleinCalgary
Gold Member
The new Warzone - Pacific comes out in dec
Reizo Ryuu
Gold Member
I'm not talking about a new game.
drotahorror
Member
Uncle buys all the CoD's. He said this was the worst one since Advanced Warfare. He went back to playing Cold War. The last CoD I enjoyed was Black Ops 3, hadn't played one since BO4. But I grabbed Cold War and I'm having a lot of fun with it.
LenHendricks
Member
Your uncle nailed it. I made the mistake of buying this after reading some positive comments here and there, even though I didn't like the beta much. Vanguard is a mess and Cold War wipes the floor with it. It's much more polished technically, the graphics and HDR are better, and the game just plays better. In Vanguard, the second you're spotted, it's over. There's absolutely no way to "respond", even though in replay, it looks like I was in a gunfight with the guy who took me down. Same thing over and over. Plus Sledgehammer's maps here play "small". It's like you are constantly running through the same level, just with different backgrounds. There's nothing tactical happening, and visually it's bland as hell.
I don't understand why some people didn't like Cold War but I sank a lot of time into it and it plays even better after you've hung around Vanguard. Only Infinite Warfare for me was worse, and that one I just gave up on fast and stopped playing.
drotahorror
Member
His main issue dying so fast it felt like playing on HC basically. And I think he skipped Infinite Warfare. Lol, I forgot all about that one.
Oddly enough he enjoyed WW2 a lot, that's the only Sledgehammer CoD he liked. I personally didn't get a chance to play it.
NickFire
Member
I gave it a try over the free multiplayer weekend. I turned on 120 and it felt really good to me and looked alright too. If I had to describe it, I would say its basically the same game I played 5 and 10 years ago, running really smooth. The presentation (including character models) is just weird though, and reeks of desperation to draw in a different audience than those who made the game so popular.
I can look past the weirdness of it. But I am not sure I can pay full price for an incredibly transparent reskin of the same game.
I can look past the weirdness of it. But I am not sure I can pay full price for an incredibly transparent reskin of the same game.
chixdiggit
Member
Played the free weekend and had a lot of fun with it. Different enough from Cold War to warrant a purchase for me. Just not full price as I will only probably touch the multiplayer and will keep busy with Halo anyway.
LenHendricks
Member
Not a "Black Ops" fan either but they toned down the goofiness and it played well IMO. So much more polished than Vanguard, this feels slapped together (and it probably was)
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