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[Robert J. Sullivan]

SD is gonna be at that PC Gamer E3 conference for Dirty Bomb if anyone's gonna watch it. I'll be playing video games.

 

[ashecitism]

Probably going to talk about the launch, since it's planned for summer, ~first half of this year. And maybe show a new Merc, and stuff dunno.

 

[Avinexus]

MMO Bomb still has over 900 keys: http://www.mmobomb.com/giveaway/dirty-bomb-steam-codes

All you have to do is register then go back to that page and it will give you a key right there.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

Dirty Bomb is going into open beta next month:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5jy3mXVSoM

There isn't a specific date given or anything. Could be the first of the month (doubt it) or could be 11:59pm on the 30th... but probably somewhere in between.

 

[BoosterDuck]

They'll probably launch it when Splash Damage gives their E3 presentation.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

That is pretty cool that they'll get some big stage exposure.... it is about damn time PC has a presence at e3.

 

[BoosterDuck]

PC has always had a presence at E3, just ask Microsoft

 

[ashecitism]

lol

 

[Robert J. Sullivan]

Spoiler

there's also kira but who cares

 

[ashecitism]

Is that Rhino? Can't make it out properly. What type of merc is Kira?

 

[Robert J. Sullivan]

Yeah that's Rhino. The other one is either Kira or Sparks, can't make it out either on the portrait (respectively ammo grill and medic)

 

[CryptiK]

I have zero idea why you didn't just go to youtube and watch it in a larger version

Its Kira.

Also in the same part of the video

boosters.

 

[Robert J. Sullivan]

Couldn't make up whose portrait it belonged to in 1080p either, also the boosters are probably because they're gonna bump the credit earn rate. Gotta sweeten the deal somehow, I guess they need ways to earn money.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

Still no stoker, my favorite.

 

[Robert J. Sullivan]

another stream of dirtycups :
http://www.twitch.tv/dirtycups/?series1

 

[Robert J. Sullivan]

Also during the stream a nexon employee said that there would be more occasions to get Obsidian loadout cards but they would be extremely rare. Reminder that the loadout in itself (weapons and perks) can be obtained as a bronze/silver/gold card though. The only unique thing in an obsidian card is the skin.

Edit : And if you wanna look which loadout cards exist for the current mercs :
http://dirtybomb.gamepedia.com/Dirty_Bomb_Wiki
Still missing some content.
Sawbonez
Arty
Aura
Fragger
Vasili
Sky
Proxy
Bush
Nader

Recent mercs missing (Fletcher and most of Nader's cards).

 

[derFeef]

And here comes Rhino.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A3dxJUHX7w

 

[zedge]

I got a beta code for this it's pretty fun. Any word on a console version?

 

[ashecitism]

I take it at 1:10 that was Kira playing.

 

[Valkrai]

I haven't played this in a while (still waiting for Phoenix to be implemented back in-game). How are the newest versions of the game?

 

[Robert J. Sullivan]

And here comes Rhino.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A3dxJUHX7w

http://a.pomf.se/czlyvj.webm

 

[derFeef]

Steyr AUG? Which class has that gun?
Ah, Arty!

 

[ashecitism]

I think that's Kira. You can also see "orbital laser" and "ammo station" there. Otherwise yes, Arty has a loadout that gives him that and I usually use that.

 

[derFeef]

I think that's Kira. You can also see "orbital laser" and "ammo station" there.

Ah, cool, do not know that class yet, but seehms like Arty has it too.

I will have to go back to that game this evening, seem like some good progress has been made.

 

[mkenyon]

Here's the VOD from the Finals on Sunday. zfz performing well!

http://www.twitch.tv/dirtycups/v/5411115

 

[ashecitism]

stream is live, will have giveaways: http://www.twitch.tv/DirtyBomb

 

[derFeef]

I am starting to like the 7vs7 or 8vs8 matches more, they are a bit more balanced mostly.
Also I can nuke people

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

People love playing rhino. I expect it to be popular again. FYI, while rhino has unlimited ammo and no need for ammo resupplies, a direct hit with an ammo bag will cool down his gatling some so he can fire longer before overheating.

I am a little surprised we aren't getting another medic sooner than another assault. I remember taking for granted all the mercs being available

 

[mkenyon]

Rad highlight video from zfz.sonbang showcasing some pretty outstanding work during the match.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOO03j5hwjo

 

[derFeef]

Kira Roll Call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4Mr3HVqFI

Also update inbound, no notes yet.

 

[ashecitism]

haha, they were being coy about it yesterday. "we are planning to release 2 mercs actually" "nah, we changed our minds" ;"the stream is talking about a mystery merc in the vids, oh they noticed!"

 

[derFeef]

Big update is live:
http://forums.dirtybomb.nexon.net/discussion/10978/dirty-bomb-presents-the-rhino-and-kira-update

 

[ashecitism]

Neat.

 

[BoosterDuck]

Dirty Bomb going open beta on Tuesday June 2nd.

https://twitter.com/DirtyBomb/status/603582088093278208

that was fast

 

[derFeef]

Did that patch introduce some crazy exploit or something? Everyone is playing Vasili and I am getting one shotted from bunnyhopping snipers around the clock, lol.

 

[mkenyon]

PSA: START DOING MATCHMAKING.

The game is balanced around 5v5, and more and more people are starting to queue for matchmaking. It's no longer filled with just the pros, lot of different skill levels in there.

Matchmaking >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pubs.

 

[ashecitism]

kudochop is streaming. Playing on Dome atm: http://www.twitch.tv/kudochop

 

[derFeef]

PSA: START DOING MATCHMAKING.

The game is balanced around 5v5, and more and more people are starting to queue for matchmaking. It's no longer filled with just the pros, lot of different skill levels in there.

Matchmaking >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pubs.

Game needs some balancing mechanics badly though. Last 3 matches I wanted to quit early because we got stomped so hard there was no reason to continue playing.

 

[LtOrange]

What are some good Mercs to start off with for a new player?

 

[mkenyon]

Game needs some balancing mechanics badly though. Last 3 matches I wanted to quit early because we got stomped so hard there was no reason to continue playing.

Once you get through the placement matches, no problem.

What are some good Mercs to start off with for a new player?

Whatever is free on rotation.

But right now, Fragger, Sawbonez, and Vasili are the core of any comp team. Skyhammer is good for beginners too.

 

[derFeef]

You are talking about competitive matches, not Quick Join (casual)?

 

[mkenyon]

You are talking about competitive matches, not Quick Join (casual)?

Yes.

The game is balanced around 5v5 stopwatch.

 

[NIN90]

I instantly think less of someone who doesn't have Sawbonez in their roster. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

What, people use Vassili in comp matches? Probably because he counters Fragger?

 

[LtOrange]

Whatever is free on rotation.

But right now, Fragger, Sawbonez, and Vasili are the core of any comp team. Skyhammer is good for beginners too.

Ok thanks!

 

[Miker]

Does anybody else find the game overly blurry for some reason? I can't quite place my hand on it, but it looks like the game just doesn't quite look as sharp as it should, as if it's got some heavy FXAA on despite anti-aliasing set to off.

Has anybody tried downsampling via GeDoSaTo? I don't know how the anti-cheat program would react to it, though.

 

[LtOrange]

Is the Merc Starter Pack worth it?

 

[mkenyon]

Is the Merc Starter Pack worth it?

Yes.

Does anybody else find the game overly blurry for some reason? I can't quite place my hand on it, but it looks like the game just doesn't quite look as sharp as it should, as if it's got some heavy FXAA on despite anti-aliasing set to off.

Has anybody tried downsampling via GeDoSaTo? I don't know how the anti-cheat program would react to it, though.

It's UE3. Go to the Dirty Bomb\Engine\Config\BaseEngine.ini

ctrl-f "smooth"

make sure it looks like this:

Increasing frame rate beyond the super low 62 cap will decrease blur.

I instantly think less of someone who doesn't have Sawbonez in their roster. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

What, people use Vassili in comp matches? Probably because he counters Fragger?

Vassili is just really really strong. Can wipe out almost a whole team if they get on a roll.

 

[Miker]

It's UE3. Go to the Dirty Bomb\Engine\Config\BaseEngine.ini

ctrl-f "smooth"

make sure it looks like this:

That's not quite what I was looking for. It just looks blurry to me, even when not in motion. And you may want to be sitting down for this:

I play with vsync on.

I know, I know. Long ago, I used to play with it off for the least input lag, but nowadays I'll put up with a tiny little bit to get rid of tearing.

 

[mkenyon]

To each their own.

Spoiler

BUT OMG HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THAT IN A TWITCHY ARENAESQUE SHOOTER JESUS

Weird though, I haven't really experienced what you're talking about. Maybe it's just a perceived effect from the chosen color pallet and art style?

 

[Miker]

To each their own.

Spoiler

BUT OMG HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THAT IN A TWITCHY ARENAESQUE SHOOTER JESUS

Weird though, I haven't really experienced what you're talking about. Maybe it's just a perceived effect from the chosen color pallet and art style?

For what it's worth, I'd have vsync off if I was playing UT or Quake. Dirty Bomb feels like I can get away with vsync, if that makes any sense.

And yeah, I'm thinking it's mostly the art/style. It just doesn't quite look as crisp as I expected it to, for whatever reason.