morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
you talking 'bout donatello?
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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare |OT| My battle cry brings all the boys to the yard
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you talking 'bout donatello?
Haha. It's such an easy class to destroy others with in duel mode. I almost feel like I'm cheating.
Felix Lighter
Member
Lately, I've been doing better with the knight and the morning star, anyway. Spamming LMB with Vanguard, at least with the Claymore is a bad way to play even if there aren't any friendlies around. The attack is so sweeping and slow, it's easily parried or dodged and countered. Sweeping attacks only seem like the way to go when there's a crowd of enemies to keep at bay, when they're trying to flank your side or to cancel as a feint. Overhead and especially stabs are generally more effective more often and combo the best.
Yeah, as MaA I've yet to lose to a vanguard in a duel.
The one vanguard was something like 7-1 on the scoreboard and I absolutely destroyed him. Maybe the other people in the server were just terrible, but he didn't even really use parry, feint etc.
A good knight or another MaA are the toughest opponents for me.
Knight because it takes 4-5 hits to kill him, vs 1-2 to kill you, so they'll happily trade hits all day. MaA because you never really know what you're up against. Some are amazing, others just bounce around randomly and use up all their stamina so are easy targets.
Felix Lighter
Member
Cancelling an LMB sweeping attack works well because the enemy expects a big opening to close the distance. Following it up with a stab lands more often than not and than an overhead when their still trying to get their timing back.
If I ever play vanguard I open with slash feint. It's slow and easily seen so if the other player actually uses block, they'll start their parry I'd say probably 75% of the time. I follow that up with overhead-jab combo, which is enough to kill any class other than knight. At least it was pre-patch, not sure if anything changed since as I haven't played vanguard post-patch other than to try out polehammer.
I should also note that I love it when vanguards do their charge attack, as it's easily dodged, and it leaves them completely vulnerable once they commit to it.
Felix Lighter
Member
It's practically useless and very rarely lands but when I'm charging an archer dodging the incoming arrows and then one hit them with it, it's pretty hilarious. Other than obvious wide openings, your better off not using it.
Also, in all honesty, I probably am a "noob" but I do take special care not to hit allies. I do well enough to have fun. I have my on days where I'm top of the scoreboard and I'll have my off days where I end up dying more than killing.
Word. I roll with the spear, so I'll usually poke once or twice, feint, then use the thrust for a headshot. Most of the time my opponent gets unnerved and reciprocates with a quick sword thrust, so I just rotate around them and counter. If they swing, I do the same thing, but move backward at the same time. In general, I use the range of my weapon to my advantage and try not to parry unless I feel I absolutely need to.
It's a lot tougher to pull off vs. a MoA though. I live, or die, based on my ability to drain them of stamina beforehand. Just one well placed kick + sword combo will fucking own me.
Yesss. A fun thing to do if you're also a vanguard is to catch them in mid-air with a thrust of your own. It cancels their attack and confuses the fuck out of them.
Ok I just played this for the first time today at a friend's house. Wow. This is so much fun.
The combat is deep, engaging and skillful. Having to aim your parry at different angles from different angles shots feels incredibly deep. Although I only played half an hour, it very engrossing, much better than any other medieval action games action system.
Then just onto the general atmosphere of the game. It is so relaxed! When you get into a competitive FPS muti-player game, there are always moans and groans, even from me! Rage-quits and name-calling, its just ugly, PC and console alike. But here when I get killed I don't mind, I feel at ease. I sneak up one someone in a group battle in free for all and kill them all. But oh no, someones snuck up on me from behind and jumps at me . A long battle ensures and I die. But I don't feel angry, I feel like a warrior.
Although I would groans at the use of Unreal 3 here, the maps look beautiful and the mutilations are awesome . The map types are varied, though I hope the modding scene can create some interesting mission types.
Seriously, the combat system shames Skyrim and other Elder Scrolls games making them look archaic.
I can't wait to own this.
The combat is deep, engaging and skillful. Having to aim your parry at different angles from different angles shots feels incredibly deep. Although I only played half an hour, it very engrossing, much better than any other medieval action games action system.
Then just onto the general atmosphere of the game. It is so relaxed! When you get into a competitive FPS muti-player game, there are always moans and groans, even from me! Rage-quits and name-calling, its just ugly, PC and console alike. But here when I get killed I don't mind, I feel at ease. I sneak up one someone in a group battle in free for all and kill them all. But oh no, someones snuck up on me from behind and jumps at me . A long battle ensures and I die. But I don't feel angry, I feel like a warrior.
Although I would groans at the use of Unreal 3 here, the maps look beautiful and the mutilations are awesome . The map types are varied, though I hope the modding scene can create some interesting mission types.
Seriously, the combat system shames Skyrim and other Elder Scrolls games making them look archaic.
I can't wait to own this.
Piercedveil
Member
So now I'm playing as a Vanguard noob after spending most of my time as the Knight. I think I like Vanguard a bit more just due to the speed, but I'm trying to get used to being an easier target.
The shield clipping glitch made me want to play a class that wouldn't be using a shield lol. So frustrating.
The shield clipping glitch made me want to play a class that wouldn't be using a shield lol. So frustrating.
Switched to knight for a bit because I don't care how good you are at dodging as MaA, you are NOT going to come out on top when 4 knights decide to gank you.
That first hammer is badass. Never really used it that much because, well, maul, but it's 2 shots to kill most things, and 2 headshots also kills knights.
Feint slash, they parry, overhead smash. Works really well.
@Forkball: I couldn't wait to be done with that first axe - it blows. Slow & no range. Second is nice for the added range (jab-OH combo is your friend with it)
Third axe got a speed buff with the latest patch, but I haven't tried it yet.
That first hammer is badass. Never really used it that much because, well, maul, but it's 2 shots to kill most things, and 2 headshots also kills knights.
Feint slash, they parry, overhead smash. Works really well.
@Forkball: I couldn't wait to be done with that first axe - it blows. Slow & no range. Second is nice for the added range (jab-OH combo is your friend with it)
Third axe got a speed buff with the latest patch, but I haven't tried it yet.
Felix Lighter
Member
Does Chivalry GAF play together at all?
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
It usually works out that way anyway, without any explicit planning.
However, if you guys want to try and organize some games, I suggest using the Mumble Server: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399065 and joining the dedicated Chivalry room.
Felix Lighter
Member
Yeah we'll have to do that sometime.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
There is a group of usually four or five of us that play it pretty often and we don't even hang out in the main Chivalry lobby. So, yeah, we could totally mobilize a nice group of people.
Heh, jinxed myself.
Ran into a lvl 48 vanguard last night who was freakin insane. I think he went 12-2 or something in the duel server I was in. The 2 losses were me managing to eke out a win against him. Fought him probably 7 times in a row since no one else was accepting challenges or getting matched with either of us.
It was like he was on steroids - zooming all over the place. Made it really difficult to time blocks as the attack angle was always changing. At least in duel mode you get a shield so his feints weren't an issue. Good practice going up against someone like that though.
Guess I should get around to installing mumble & jumping in with you guys. Already have vent & ts so what's one more...
Felix Lighter
Member
I wish I was more consistently good when I play this. I'll be on the top of the leaderboard, doing great for a couple rounds and then suddenly I can't get a kill to save my life. I tried the dueling mode for the first time and started out well and then it just fell apart.
DyslexicAlucard
Member
Man, nothing is better than having a Vanguard charge you as a crossbowman, shooting a bolt into his chest and then pulling out a short sword and running him through before he can even finish his slash.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Wendel Clark
Member
just dropped a rock on a teammate
Piercedveil
Member
I've done this on accident a few times. I think I'm the only one I've ever seen say "it's okay" when accidentally killed by a teammate. Everyone else seems to flame you out
Wendel Clark
Member
I've been able to avoid team killing for the most part. Although I've swung at people on my team with blue shields (why) twice when I was on red. Had a funny moment when two guys were running towards me side by side and the knight takes a wide early swing and somehow decapitates the guy running next to him.
Piercedveil
Member
I'd be in for that. I definitely enjoy the game more with other people. A mumble chat/group game would be fun
For sure. I wonder what the server options for this game are?I'd be in for that. I definitely enjoy the game more with other people. A mumble chat/group game would be fun
Anyway had a first tonight, found a server with a cap on archers (5) - something we'd discussed putting on our own server. And about halfway through the round, the server (or maybe it was a hacker) was knocking everyone down to 1 hp constantly. It was super weird but at least leveling up weapons was easier
ROBOKITTYZILLA
Member
Let me know if anyone is interested in being a moderator for the Steam group to help update announcements with news, manage members, and schedule events. Preferably people that are actively playing and/or following the game and Chivalry GAF discussion.
About setting up an event, if we can decide on a date and time (and place?) I can get it added to the event schedule.
About setting up an event, if we can decide on a date and time (and place?) I can get it added to the event schedule.
o/ i volunteer! i usually play a handful of round every night with some regulars in this thread so maybe we can get a nightly or weekly thing going
ROBOKITTYZILLA
Member
Didn't see you in the Steam group so I sent you an invite. I'll update you to a Moderator when you join the group. Thanks!
DaciaJC
Gold Member
DyslexicAlucard
Member
I think they've totally fucking up the parrying system. There've been NUMEROUS times where someone swings at me, I go to parry and then their sword/pike/whatever passes right through me. I don't take damage, but since I've wasted my parry and am now totally exposed, they get a free combo in. It's bad enough that it's a deal breaker if it continues.
So frustrating.
So frustrating.
Piercedveil
Member
Happens to me ALL the time. I'm surprised it hasn't been fixed yet. It's definitely annoying.
thecosmicfly
Banned
Does anyone know what servers have low gravity on them? I've seen a ton of videos of entire teams flying around the map, but there's never enough (Or any) information for me to find them out. Tried searching this thread as well, didn't find anything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_3VZDb7pj4
I want in on that shit badly. This game man. This game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_3VZDb7pj4
I want in on that shit badly. This game man. This game.
Wendel Clark
Member
saw some guy go apeshit on a teammate for accidentally attacking him. was hilarious to see them fight each other because we were dominating the other team.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Who's down for some Chivalry tonight? We could totally take over a server
That being said, what are your preferred game modes and maps(if you can name it :lol)? Team Obj/LTS/FFA/TDM/CTF/Duel?
I'm down after I get off of work.
CountAntonius
Member
VanillaCakeIsBurning
Member
How has the server list not been fixed yet? I can't join any games now because it just does nothing at "Please wait while the game loads".
Wendel Clark
Member
that happened to me once, restarting steam fixed it
DyslexicAlucard
Member
So they're removing Trebuchet #3 from Hillside. That's insane. Plus, it only takes 7 hits from the ballistas to sink ships now instead of 10. Can't say that I won't miss Treb #3 though.
R.I.P., we hardly knew ye :'(
R.I.P., we hardly knew ye :'(
Okay, did they just add new maps? I played on the tavern map tonight for the first time and it was so much fun. It's a fists only map that takes place in and around a tavern where you can drink mead (which blurs your vision) and also has an underground fighting ring. It was a pileup down there!
edit: okay, it was recently added:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/219640/discussions/0/810919057065241900/
edit: okay, it was recently added:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/219640/discussions/0/810919057065241900/