Chittagong
Gold Member
how long does this game take to learn? quite tempted seeing the EDGE score and by the fact that it's available on Mac.
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Frozen Synapse |OT| The Thinking Man's Shooter
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Tournament, Dark Extermination, We'll start after the Steam Summer Sale
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I really wish there was an export option that wasn't Youtube. Sure I have a gmail account, but I refuse to sign up for Youtube. Nailed the third bit of the first mission safely with only one casualty due to the fact you have to micromanage them not firing on sight.
Keyboard shortcuts also help, but the game's GUI and micromanagement is still a bit clunky for what it's worth.
Anyway, was sweet to have the one dude taken out by a sniper, my second machine gunner leans out from around a corner (micro-tap/move to the right of cover) takes out the sniper and we're pretty much smooth sailing between a shotgunner that takes one-two dudes out while my last machinegunner takes the last two-three people out and we escape with the double-agent out the door. Felt like a military breech.
AWESOME GAME. Even if I'm getting my ass kicked in the multiplayer due to the stupid rockets being abused the first turn by throwing it through the level to my initial spawn that takes out everyone before I have a chance to move. WTF at the design and balance of that. :/
Keyboard shortcuts also help, but the game's GUI and micromanagement is still a bit clunky for what it's worth.
Anyway, was sweet to have the one dude taken out by a sniper, my second machine gunner leans out from around a corner (micro-tap/move to the right of cover) takes out the sniper and we're pretty much smooth sailing between a shotgunner that takes one-two dudes out while my last machinegunner takes the last two-three people out and we escape with the double-agent out the door. Felt like a military breech.
AWESOME GAME. Even if I'm getting my ass kicked in the multiplayer due to the stupid rockets being abused the first turn by throwing it through the level to my initial spawn that takes out everyone before I have a chance to move. WTF at the design and balance of that. :/
TheSeks said:
I created a FS youtube account for Gaf. PM me if you want the login and pw.
And you can always, always, always escape first turn rockets. I know it seems counterintuitive to run into open space at first, or into the next building where you might have a worse stand, but thats part of it.
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
Toma said:
I shall be out in the first round.
slaughterking
Member
I don't like how the W/L ratio before each turn pretty much spoilers the outcome. :I
Toma said:
That offer was for everyone btw. If you dont have/want a youtube account, pm me and I'll send you the login information.
And most of the players in the next tourney are beginners, so ease up everyone
slaughterking said:
True, but you'll lose the overview at some point. And if you have multiple games, you wont know in which one you won, too.
slaughterking
Member
I hope so. Right now I'm always covering that part of the screen with my hand.
Toma said:
I don't think the replay of my singleplayer is saved since I moved to the next mission.
And yeah, you can. But it's just like the grenade launcher arc in the first five seconds of a round in Call of Duty: Pure bullshit.
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Tournament, Dark Extermination, We'll start after the Steam Summer Sale
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21. Broseybrose
22. Codeblue
23. SpiritOfJazz
24. Morphis
25. Dutfish
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...I definitely want to get involved with this.
Gave up trying to do the first mission and had a go at mp instead. Won my first match against another noob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUKB1-tc2bo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUKB1-tc2bo
Atrophis said:Gave up trying to do the first mission and had a go at mp instead. Won my first match against another noob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUKB1-tc2bo
The first grenade your enemy threw was cleverly placed. Not bad.
And yeah, I was playing 30 mp matches before I was finally able to beat level 1 or something. Hope you still enjoy it, even though level one kicks your butt (for now).
Level one isn't that bad once you get into the mindset of "well, the preview isn't the truth." And play defensively. Once you see which direction the AI is probably going to go, you counter. If you get caught in a cross-fire, but the bullet is still traveling: GTFO AND INTO COVER.
Honestly, the first part was okay once you got used to the shotgun range. Second was easy (for me anyway) if the room/area is spawned to where your machine gunners can mow down the scientists without having to chase them down.
The third was tricky and I failed the first random layout. The second was a lot more beneficial by giving some proper cover for the extraction team to go through while I went from room-to-room-to-room while going down the main/extraction-leading hallway to stay in the doors to diagonal aim at anyone coming toward us and to watch out for the
that spawns.
Edit: I also didn't know you could "plan moves" for the enemy. Which helped out when I read about it here. Place the enemy in cover, see if you can pop him. If not, move him to the open. See if he pops you. See if he'll ignore you. etc. etc. etc. It becomes "time consuming" but it can help your team have an advantage if you take the time to see a move like chess.
Honestly, the first part was okay once you got used to the shotgun range. Second was easy (for me anyway) if the room/area is spawned to where your machine gunners can mow down the scientists without having to chase them down.
The third was tricky and I failed the first random layout. The second was a lot more beneficial by giving some proper cover for the extraction team to go through while I went from room-to-room-to-room while going down the main/extraction-leading hallway to stay in the doors to diagonal aim at anyone coming toward us and to watch out for the
sniper
Edit: I also didn't know you could "plan moves" for the enemy. Which helped out when I read about it here. Place the enemy in cover, see if you can pop him. If not, move him to the open. See if he pops you. See if he'll ignore you. etc. etc. etc. It becomes "time consuming" but it can help your team have an advantage if you take the time to see a move like chess.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
$16!? i'm not fucking rich!
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
well then i guess i'll wait for it to go on sale again. my maximum price is $15.99
old manatee
Banned
Chittagong said:
I got it right when it came out and after about 30 minutes of matches against the ai I jumped into multiplayer with decent results. The basic rules are really simple, and the layout of the levels is random, so it's not like the people you are up against know a bunch of skill trees or map layouts that you don't.
FrenchMovieTheme said:
ReggieNotMyProblem.jpg that you didn't see the Steam Sale thread about it. >_>
Besides, it gives you two copies of the game. Split the cost of $8 with a friend and play the game together.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
its too much trouble to "sell" the copy, not worth the time for $8! give me this for $15.99 or less and you can have my money steam!
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Tournament, Dark Extermination, We'll start after the Steam Summer Sale
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21. Broseybrose
22. Codeblue
23. SpiritOfJazz
24. Morphis
25. Dutfish
26. Kunu
27. -Mikey-
28. Eiskaltnz
29. ShaneB
...I love this game the more I play, so sign me up.
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Tournament, Dark Extermination, We'll start after the Steam Summer Sale
[B]ADD YOURSELF IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE.[/B]
([URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29087678&postcount=950"]the first 20 are left out because its getting too long, click to see[/URL])
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21. Broseybrose
22. Codeblue
23. SpiritOfJazz
24. Morphis
25. Dutfish
26. Kunu
27. -Mikey-
28. Eiskaltnz
29. ShaneB
30. corto
...Presenting for duty as the sacrificial lamb.
I'l try to get better until the start of the tournament.kunu said:
Anything in-particular? A few quick general tips:
Utilize cover to its full effectiveness. Not only for firing, but you can also duck behind cover which is crucial for sneaking around the map and getting across large portions of maps without being gunned down by assault rifles. You can survive being shot at for a second or two while running from cover to cover before ducking. IIRC, you can also throw grenades over cover while ducking.
Simulate enemy movement. I don't think a lot of people realize you can not only simulate your turn, but also the enemies by telling their units where to move and what to do. This is really helpful in determining who will come out on top in certain situations.
Remember to remove aim/duck/engage. I catch slow moving enemies a ton because people forget to remove previously set instructions, don't forget to remove them and reissue them when needed.
Dead Prince
Banned
playing SP Campaign. i got lucky in that first escort mission. the last 2 enemies spawned together where my guy was aiming. Made it an easy win.
chicken_ramen
Member
Another one? Sign me up! Could I suggest we do a Dark Disputed, or Dark Charge tournament at some point too? They're less beginner friendly I understand that, especially Disputed, but also slightly more interesting.
KevinCow said:
Behind cover it will make it impossible for someone to hit you, though you will not be able to shoot over it. That also makes it pretty nice in Dark game modes where they wouldn't be able to see you at all if they didn't see you move there.
Also, sometimes I have been able to throw grenades over cover while ducked even though the enemy couldn't attack me, which is handy.
Well, this is fun. I know I'm doing horrible, and might be overlooking every inch but this is some good fun.
Had some luck with the first mission on my first try; went down to one on one. Went off to try Multiplayer after that and got killed off round one.
Fatty: The music files are in the game's file.
Program Files > Steam > steamapps > common > frozen synapse
Had some luck with the first mission on my first try; went down to one on one. Went off to try Multiplayer after that and got killed off round one.
Fatty: The music files are in the game's file.
Program Files > Steam > steamapps > common > frozen synapse
Dead Prince
Banned
it downloads with the game. the music files will be in the game directory in the steam folders.fatty said: