ii Stryker
Banned
I'm interested to see how the xp scales on NG+. Leveling from 40-50 has been somewhat of a chore.
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Dead Island |OT| Island of the Dead
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The Interrobanger
Member
Wow, those are some major changes. I never found the game overly difficult to begin with but some of these would have made it slightly less annoying in spots.ii Stryker said:
Nerfing Infected...
On one hand, feels like that would take away a little bit of the terror I felt whenever I heard those screams.
On the other, THANK GOD. It was sad how quickly I'd die if I wasn't facing exactly the right direction when one came at me. And as soon as one starts hitting me and gets into his frenzy, it was death right there.
On one hand, feels like that would take away a little bit of the terror I felt whenever I heard those screams.
On the other, THANK GOD. It was sad how quickly I'd die if I wasn't facing exactly the right direction when one came at me. And as soon as one starts hitting me and gets into his frenzy, it was death right there.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
Did they patch the 360 version? Amazon has this for 39.99 and was thinking of buying.
jim-jam bongs
Member
Ricker said:
If you enjoy the gameplay, I'd suggest that you stop right now and wait for the patch which fixes the experience for challenges and NG+ side quests. The problem with leveling to 50 without it is that you need to basically do it all on kill XP because the quest/challenge reward XP doesn't scale at all. To give you an idea, after the patch a challenge which was worth 2000xp awards 20,000xp at level 50.
If you keep going without it you'll be totally burned out on it by the end like I was. One of my favourite games of the year but I just played it totally into the ground.
jim-jam bongs
Member
Just switched on my PC and got a 20mb patch when Steam started. Anyone have any idea what's that about? Some kind of Halloween content?
Just finished at under 19 hours. First half of the game was really fun. City and sewers made me kind of hate the game and I didn't enjoy it as much. Last level was so underwhelming with how I was able to run past most of the enemies. Ending was really stupid.
Really hated how one Infected running up to you from behind interrupted your melee and literally raped the shit out of you in like 3 seconds. It'd be one thing if everything was smooth but so many bugs and controls are not as tight. Compared to a game like Left 4 Dead where if you get hit on Expert you take a ton of damage but it's almost always your fault for it.
Really hated how one Infected running up to you from behind interrupted your melee and literally raped the shit out of you in like 3 seconds. It'd be one thing if everything was smooth but so many bugs and controls are not as tight. Compared to a game like Left 4 Dead where if you get hit on Expert you take a ton of damage but it's almost always your fault for it.
Arcane Hayter
Member
Finished the game last night and wanted to start over with my leveled up character...
Loading screen freezes...
damn...
Loved the game up until that moment.
Xbox 360 version. I rebooted multiple times, but it seams that loading up for a second play through can freeze the game. I jumped online and many people have experienced this. I hope they find a way to fix it. In the mean time I'll just start fresh with a different character.
I didn't see anything in the patch notes about it (or duping).
Loading screen freezes...
damn...
Loved the game up until that moment.
Xbox 360 version. I rebooted multiple times, but it seams that loading up for a second play through can freeze the game. I jumped online and many people have experienced this. I hope they find a way to fix it. In the mean time I'll just start fresh with a different character.
I didn't see anything in the patch notes about it (or duping).
ii Stryker
Banned
backflip10019
Member
Cool, I guess it's a good thing I never really finished this game.
BlindCommunication
Member
My friend and I just bought this game on PS3, we wanted to experience some co-op goodness, after hearing a lot of good things about this.
And it turned out to be one of the worst experience we had in years. I can't believe no one mentions that the game is completely unplayable online : it freezes/crashes for no reason all the time and eventually you lose all your progress. Out of 7 hours, we've only had 3 hours of actual gameplay and the game died on us like 6 times already.
I thought everything was fixed months ago and we're playing the brand new 1.04 patch. Really annoyed right now, how comes those problems aren't mentionned everywhere? Is the online in the PC version this buggy? For a game that is supposed to be all about co-op, it's unacceptable.
And it turned out to be one of the worst experience we had in years. I can't believe no one mentions that the game is completely unplayable online : it freezes/crashes for no reason all the time and eventually you lose all your progress. Out of 7 hours, we've only had 3 hours of actual gameplay and the game died on us like 6 times already.
I thought everything was fixed months ago and we're playing the brand new 1.04 patch. Really annoyed right now, how comes those problems aren't mentionned everywhere? Is the online in the PC version this buggy? For a game that is supposed to be all about co-op, it's unacceptable.
Metalmurphy
Member
A Dead Island: Bloodbath just appeared on my steam Library list, but I was getting an "unnavailable" error every time I tried to run the origin Dead Island. I rebooted steam and the Dead Island: Bloodbath disappeared.
Also a friend of mine had an 8GB updated (wat) once he booted steam. Any idea what's going on?
Also a friend of mine had an 8GB updated (wat) once he booted steam. Any idea what's going on?
LoganKnight4949
Member
So how exactly are the XP rewards scaled? I just started up my Level 42 character who is at the beginning of the third playthrough. I started the first mission and it's only worth 400XP. I need well over 100,000 more XP to level up. This doesn't seem scaled at all?
What's the deal guys? I'm not grinding to level 60 like this, hell no.
What's the deal guys? I'm not grinding to level 60 like this, hell no.
LoganKnight4949
Member
Well. My XP bar was only 1/4 of the way full and the Skills Menu indicated that I needed 70,000 more XP to level up. All of the sudden I get a LEVEL UP! on the screen and a new skillpoint to spend.
How weird. I leveled up much quicker than it said I should, and all the quests shows low numbers of XP, but for some reason I got there rather quick. I guess scaling was adjusted "under the hood."
How weird. I leveled up much quicker than it said I should, and all the quests shows low numbers of XP, but for some reason I got there rather quick. I guess scaling was adjusted "under the hood."
Amazon has it for 29.99 for Xbox and PS3 as part of Action Daily Deals.
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Island-Xbox-360/dp/B004PAGJOC/ref=br_lf_m_409566_1_1_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=videogames&tag=videogames063a-20&pf_rd_p=1335529622&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=409566&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=14JFC4JHZGMF80RJVVPB
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Island-Xbox-360/dp/B004PAGJOC/ref=br_lf_m_409566_1_1_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=videogames&tag=videogames063a-20&pf_rd_p=1335529622&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=409566&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=14JFC4JHZGMF80RJVVPB
flashbandit16
Member
I just got this game for the pc, I was wondering if there is any tweaks and problems I should know about or have the patches fix the game?
flashbandit16
Member
Thank you for the help. Will try this out when I can.
Tonner Cyn
Member
I have the 360 version in my backlog of stuff to play but for $20 the pc version is tempting. Is it worth getting? I'd probably then trade the 360 version in.
BattleMonkey
Member
Game is great but you got to have people to play it with. Game just isn't as fun single player and really is a coop game.
jim-jam bongs
Member
I disagree that it's no fun in singleplayer. It's just a game where, if you don't find the mechanics and combat enjoyable, you're going to be bored as hell because at the end of the day that's nearly all there is for like 20 hours. In SP it feels a lot more like a survival horror game.
I'd recommend grabbing the PC version and playing it with a 360 controller so that you can use the analog controls. And if you're playing the PC version that little Dead Island Helper linked above is basically mandatory.
I'd recommend grabbing the PC version and playing it with a 360 controller so that you can use the analog controls. And if you're playing the PC version that little Dead Island Helper linked above is basically mandatory.
AzureNightmare
Banned
a friend gifted me an extra copy from a 4 pack he bought. Not sure what to think of this game yet, it seems like an open world left 4 dead in a way.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
The intro is really funny. I like the camp nature of it.
Is the game best played with a 360 pad or keyboard? Usually FPS are always keyboard, but I know they have some melee combat system in this game that's a bit different so is that better with mouse or sticks? Cheers.
Hopefully I'll start this soon with a fellow GAFer. I pretty much want to play it all in co-op!
Is the game best played with a 360 pad or keyboard? Usually FPS are always keyboard, but I know they have some melee combat system in this game that's a bit different so is that better with mouse or sticks? Cheers.
Hopefully I'll start this soon with a fellow GAFer. I pretty much want to play it all in co-op!
i would say it depends on which aiming system you use (you can choose in options). if you use the advanced (or analog or whatever it is called) i heard that using a mouse is kind of wonky. i would suggest gamepad for the analog/advance aiming and m/kb for the regular aiming.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Ah I didn't know there were two. I'll just give them both a go then, I guess!
Sometimes with certain games there's just a clearly superior way
Sometimes with certain games there's just a clearly superior way
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Analog control is fun when you only have to deal with one or two zombies... but I found it incredible frustrating for most of the game.
I eventually switched back to normal controls, which made me feel a little too over powered, but at least it wasn't a cumbersome mess like analog.
I imagine the default controls would be fine w/ kb&m... some people like analog though. I think if you're in co-op, analog might be more feasible. But for soloing, like I played, it was too slow and clunky.
Also when I was playing the game is was a broken bug-riddled mess that eventually caused me to spitefully return and get shit's worth of credit for... but that's another story.
Phonomezer
Banned
Ah I didn't know there were two. I'll just give them both a go then, I guess!
Sometimes with certain games there's just a clearly superior way
You'll either love or despise analogue combat. It's incredibly tricky in certain situations and is an arsehole to get used to, but it's the most 'rewarding' way to play the game.
I just prefered vanilla combat, myself (because it's easier)!
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
The problem with analog is that it takes as much control away as it gives you... not being able to move your upper body while attacking is a death sentence when you're up against a mob.
And this game likes to throw mobs at you.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
The animations in this game are really weird. When I move and do anything it feels like I have a really low framerate and it kinda makes me feel motion sick.
I never feel that way about first person games, it's really weird.
Other than that, a lot of fun.
I never feel that way about first person games, it's really weird.
Other than that, a lot of fun.
There is this stuttering when playing with keyboard. Try with the controller if it's better. It can be fixed with this "Dead Island Helper" tool.
also try increasing the FOV (with Dead Island Helper) - the default makes me nauseous. at 1920x1080 rez 75 works pretty well for me, 80 is a bit too fish-eyed and also kinda makes me sick.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I'll download that and have a fiddle now. Cheers guys!
Edit: Ah it increases the time you need to hold "use" before it replaces current weapon. That alone is worth it! I'm giving the stuttering fix and new FOV a try now!
Edit: Ah it increases the time you need to hold "use" before it replaces current weapon. That alone is worth it! I'm giving the stuttering fix and new FOV a try now!
Just got the game, I like the ridiculous vibe to it so far.
My question: how big a difference do the character/ skills choices make in regards to weapon efficiency? I kinda want to play the game shooting at zombies so Purna would make sense, except that I keep reading that guns are scarce and almost every preview I have seen involves melee combat or throwing objects with Logan.
So I kind of picked Logan - would I really suck that much at gunplay? Or are there not even dedicated weapon styles of play and you just use whatever is available in a survivor-style of play?
My question: how big a difference do the character/ skills choices make in regards to weapon efficiency? I kinda want to play the game shooting at zombies so Purna would make sense, except that I keep reading that guns are scarce and almost every preview I have seen involves melee combat or throwing objects with Logan.
So I kind of picked Logan - would I really suck that much at gunplay? Or are there not even dedicated weapon styles of play and you just use whatever is available in a survivor-style of play?
I clearly have OCD.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Stuttering fix and improved FOV worked wonders. Thanks again!
vitaminwateryum
corporate swill
All characters can use all the weapons, certain characters have perks improving how they use specific weapon types. Also, re-downloading this to try the Bloodbath Arena, anyone want to group up?
SpaceBridge
Member
Gamestop has this for 29.99, is the game fun and more playable after the patches? I'd be playing the PS3 version.
Just got the game for x360 on saturday.
So far, I'm liking it pretty much, but have some issues and a few questions regarding the online:
- How does on-line coop actually work? When people join my session, they can do whatever quest they want? Main quests and side quests? What happens if they complete a quest and I'm not around them?
I mean, I've played a bit with random strangers, only to see suddenly messages in the screen saying "quest X complete". I don't know who did what, don't know if I missed something important//interesting...
- Is the patch live for x360? I had to download a 3 MB patch (IIRC) when I started playing, which seemed a bit small. :/
- This is one of the very few games that has given me motion sickness.
It's not as bad as with FarCry 2 or Dark Sector, but it sucks because I like the game quite a bit.
So far, I'm liking it pretty much, but have some issues and a few questions regarding the online:
- How does on-line coop actually work? When people join my session, they can do whatever quest they want? Main quests and side quests? What happens if they complete a quest and I'm not around them?
I mean, I've played a bit with random strangers, only to see suddenly messages in the screen saying "quest X complete". I don't know who did what, don't know if I missed something important//interesting...
- Is the patch live for x360? I had to download a 3 MB patch (IIRC) when I started playing, which seemed a bit small. :/
- This is one of the very few games that has given me motion sickness.
It's not as bad as with FarCry 2 or Dark Sector, but it sucks because I like the game quite a bit.
How far has the mods come? I actually had this on my GOTY list for a while, but there are a few design choices that just fuck up the game for me. I wish there were more options to customize your character. Every weapon is basically rendered useless after half an hour, either by degradation or finding something marginally better. I wish someone did a mod where each weapon was a substantial upgrade, and you could get a personal attachment to each piece of gear you had.
I'm watching Walking Dead now, and each of them have their own personal weapon. Would be super cool if a mod did the same thing for this game.
I'm watching Walking Dead now, and each of them have their own personal weapon. Would be super cool if a mod did the same thing for this game.
Just got the game for x360 on saturday.
So far, I'm liking it pretty much, but have some issues and a few questions regarding the online:
- How does on-line coop actually work? When people join my session, they can do whatever quest they want? Main quests and side quests? What happens if they complete a quest and I'm not around them?
I mean, I've played a bit with random strangers, only to see suddenly messages in the screen saying "quest X complete". I don't know who did what, don't know if I missed something important//interesting...
- Is the patch live for x360? I had to download a 3 MB patch (IIRC) when I started playing, which seemed a bit small. :/
- This is one of the very few games that has given me motion sickness.
It's not as bad as with FarCry 2 or Dark Sector, but it sucks because I like the game quite a bit.
Bumping to see is someone has an answer at least to the coop questions.
jim-jam bongs
Member
Oops, let me see if I can help:
Basically there are two types of progress in Dead Island; character and story. Character progress is persistent, so if you take your character into another game all the experience and loot you get will be saved to your character. When you join someone else's game, your story progress will only advance if they are at precisely the same point in the main story as you. So if you are in Act 2 and you join a game which is still in Act 1, you will get to keep the experience and rewards for the quests you do with your buddies, but your story progress will not advance. The same principle applies if you join a game which has progressed the story further than yours.
If you join a game which is less progressed than yours, once you reach the point in the main story that your game has reached the game will notify you that it's going to be tracking main quest progress for the rest of that co-op session. If you want to ensure that you're always in control of the main story progress when playing with randoms, just let other people join your game but don't join theirs.
Unfortunately I can't help with these. There is a little mod for the PC version which allows you to fix the crappy limited FOV which is the most likely cause of your motion-sickness, but unfortunately you're stuck with it on 360.
Basically there are two types of progress in Dead Island; character and story. Character progress is persistent, so if you take your character into another game all the experience and loot you get will be saved to your character. When you join someone else's game, your story progress will only advance if they are at precisely the same point in the main story as you. So if you are in Act 2 and you join a game which is still in Act 1, you will get to keep the experience and rewards for the quests you do with your buddies, but your story progress will not advance. The same principle applies if you join a game which has progressed the story further than yours.
If you join a game which is less progressed than yours, once you reach the point in the main story that your game has reached the game will notify you that it's going to be tracking main quest progress for the rest of that co-op session. If you want to ensure that you're always in control of the main story progress when playing with randoms, just let other people join your game but don't join theirs.
- Is the patch live for x360? I had to download a 3 MB patch (IIRC) when I started playing, which seemed a bit small. :/
- This is one of the very few games that has given me motion sickness.
It's not as bad as with FarCry 2 or Dark Sector, but it sucks because I like the game quite a bit.
Unfortunately I can't help with these. There is a little mod for the PC version which allows you to fix the crappy limited FOV which is the most likely cause of your motion-sickness, but unfortunately you're stuck with it on 360.