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Gears of War 3 |OT| BROTHERS TO THE END
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Infamous Chris
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Anybody want to trade my Mechanic Baird for their Savage Grenadier Elite or whatever it was (Walmart)?
ROBOKITTYZILLA said:
Such is Gears of War multiplayer. Although I must say I am having a lot more fun than I ever did with 2. The game supports multiple playstyles, gone are the days where the shotgun downs people from across the map. Gotta get in close to use that shotty now.
Horsemama1956
Member
Some people are just good. This game is just much easier then the other 2 even when p2p is working as the netcode is better. Why bother playing if you're just going to whine when people do good? Some people CAN get 2-3x more kill then weaker players. I typically have 2-3000 points and most have 5-900 or so.JB1981 said:
Only change I would like to see if Execution rules in TDM or atleast an option in none ranked. Far too easy and people steal kills like bitches. Not a big deal though.
JB1981 said:
I really wish there was a way to tell when you were on servers or not.
For example, some kid last night WRECKED my team... went on an 8-0 killing streak to finish the match last night. What's amazing about it was a) at one point he was between three of us - 2 shotguns shooting at him and one retro and he just one shot gibbed us in succession and b) he went 24-2 that match (or something like that) but his stats said his lifetime KD was a 1.0.
Now if I knew we were on dedi's I'd say "good game man" and accept that for that game, we sucked. But as he seemed near impervious to our gunfire and his shotgun was the screaming angel of death...well it brought back not very good Gears 2 memories.
papersleeves
Member
So I just bought the game. I've just completed Act I. It was quite entertaining. The graphics are top notch and the gameplay is just as good as ever. Funny dialogue too ! I hope the rest of the game is just as good.
On a side note, I think it is the best looking game on the 360 and right on par with Uncharted 2 or GoW III. The lighting is mind blowing. Beautiful textures and shaders all over the place.
On a side note, I think it is the best looking game on the 360 and right on par with Uncharted 2 or GoW III. The lighting is mind blowing. Beautiful textures and shaders all over the place.
Horsemama1956 said:
I am talking about a guy who just rolls through an entire fucking team like he is invincible. I am not talking about someone who is just skilled. This guy's shotgun was absolutely absurd and at range it was a BEAST. It was always 3 shots to his 2. Even his other weapons, like the Lancer, absolutely MURDERED people in 2 seconds flat.
Risk Breaker
Member
JB1981 said:
I got host after a host migration a couple of days ago and yeah... It almost feels bad pwning bitches left and right and sponging like mad.
Almost.
Stantron
Member
Retro Lancer execution should cause the enemy's head to slice off, then roll away.
I should be able to head shot an enemy while a teammate is chainsawing him. Not to steal the kill, but for effect.
Why is there an "Ahhhhhhhgg" sound effect after I've already gibbed an enemy with a shotty? He's obliterated.
I should be able to head shot an enemy while a teammate is chainsawing him. Not to steal the kill, but for effect.
Why is there an "Ahhhhhhhgg" sound effect after I've already gibbed an enemy with a shotty? He's obliterated.
About 3 hours with 5 decent players on Normal. It helps immensely if everyone has a mic and plays together instead of high score/kill stealing type behavior. I imagine it can be as low as 1.5 - 2 hours if you purposefully lose boss waves until you getBattleMedic said:
Lava Tossers (dunno their names) or Brumak instead of Berzerkers / Lambent Berzerkers / Reavers (honestly they're not so bad but you need turrets because they come out three at a time)
Two players is doable but infinitely harder because all the pressure is on the other player if one goes down and it gets nasty.
I can't tell if more simultaneous enemies show up with five players compared to two, but it is definitely much easier with five people.
Trenches is a great five player map if you build your fort in the center area. You can use the Tac/Com button to see better when the sandstorm horn goes off. Overpass is suited for two people. Again, build in the center (top of staircase)
Protip: power weapons (mortar/hammer) swap each round whether you win or lose. Power weapons cannot be replenished with ammo and do not respawn so make sure to grab a hammer on the appropriate round before each 10th round. There is a mortar/hammer behind the staircase in Overpass. You have to go all the way around to get it. Make sure you know all the tricks for killing the bosses quickly because you will be fighting them within the waves, mostly more than one at a time.
Most important tips: You keep money even if you lose (besides the -$100 for dying). And save your money. Early waves require nothing. Use your best judgement, but nearly all waves past 10 require little but one turret, and a couple level 1 barriers to keep them from swarming. But once you hit 31 and especially 41, things get out of control very quickly. You don't want to be broke at 50.
Extra tips EDIT: If you're doing 2 player, the Gorgon pistol on Overpass is a life saver if you don't have time to reload. Between one rifle and one power weapon, you can get slaughtered if your buddy goes down and you have to reload. It's only $200 and shows up every other round on the street to the left and right of the staircase. It fires fast. Last quick tip. Ammo is near the Gorgon/Boltok on Overpass and directly underneath that center Command Post area on Trenches. Ammo is $500 if you're around halfway or more. Ammo is $1000 if you are any closer to empty than that. Scorcher on Overpass is at the top of the stairs and next to the ammo I mentioned on Trenches.
Okay I'm done lol
I think I played with PXG earlier and was shocked at his level. Level 60 (!). Me, I'm at lowly level 14. Sorry for being awful PXG.
Oh, and KOTH is my new crack. Soo good. If you have the right team and everyone is rushing at the next point, it's great. But if you got dudes camping away from the next point, HUH?
Oh, and KOTH is my new crack. Soo good. If you have the right team and everyone is rushing at the next point, it's great. But if you got dudes camping away from the next point, HUH?
Seth Balmore
Member
300 CTL matches? ...-PXG- said:
Good thing I don't like Prescott.
Risk Breaker
Member
Sooo... I just did a Rampage on Overpass by using ONLY the Lancer. Kinda boring but it was oh so delicious to down and kill all those SOS headless chickens.
I'm really digging the maps. There isn't one 'bad' map in my opinion. I especially love Gridlock, Oldtown and Mercy.. So good
Oh, and the survey.
When did you start playing Gears of War, and with what game?
I played Gears of War 1 campaign in... 2007/2008. Never really bothered with multiplayer.
Of the games you've played, what is your favorite Gears of War campaign?
Gears 3 is a better game in my opinion, better firefights and no boring parts but a disappointing ending.
Gears 2 had more 'epic' moments (worm, the speech, palace) and a pretty epic ending. I think Gears 3 wins with a notch.
Who is your favorite member of Delta Squad?
Cole
Favorite character period?
Skorge
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer skin of choice?
Anya
Weapon of choice?
Retro Lancer
Favorite execution?
Lancer
Favorite multiplayer playlist?
Wingman
Top 5 favorite competitive multiplayer maps (including DLC)?
Haven't played any Gears 1 multi, and just a bit of 2. So I will just keep it at Gears 3 multi:
1. Gridlock
2. Oldtown
3. Mercy
4. Trashball
5. Checkout
Favorite Horde Mode Map?
Haven´t played any, but Sandbar will be the one to try first for me.
Anya or Sam?
Anya
Thoughts about the Sawed-Off Shotty in Gears of War 3
Annoying at first, easy to beat when you´re getting decent with the Retro Lancer.
Cheers!-PXG- said:
Oh, and the survey.
When did you start playing Gears of War, and with what game?
I played Gears of War 1 campaign in... 2007/2008. Never really bothered with multiplayer.
Of the games you've played, what is your favorite Gears of War campaign?
Gears 3 is a better game in my opinion, better firefights and no boring parts but a disappointing ending.
Gears 2 had more 'epic' moments (worm, the speech, palace) and a pretty epic ending. I think Gears 3 wins with a notch.
Who is your favorite member of Delta Squad?
Cole
Favorite character period?
Skorge
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer skin of choice?
Anya
Weapon of choice?
Retro Lancer
Favorite execution?
Lancer
Favorite multiplayer playlist?
Wingman
Top 5 favorite competitive multiplayer maps (including DLC)?
Haven't played any Gears 1 multi, and just a bit of 2. So I will just keep it at Gears 3 multi:
1. Gridlock
2. Oldtown
3. Mercy
4. Trashball
5. Checkout
Favorite Horde Mode Map?
Haven´t played any, but Sandbar will be the one to try first for me.
Anya or Sam?
Anya
Thoughts about the Sawed-Off Shotty in Gears of War 3
Annoying at first, easy to beat when you´re getting decent with the Retro Lancer.
I guess I'll go ahead and fill it out.
When did you start playing Gears of War, and with what game?
Gears 1 2007
Of the games you've played, what is your favorite Gears of War campaign?
Gears 1 Kryll had the scary factor
Who is your favorite member of Delta Squad?
A. Carmine
Favorite character period?
A. Carmine
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer skin of choice?
No Cyclops yet so Griffin
Weapon of choice?
Lancer
Favorite execution?
Lancer
Favorite multiplayer playlist?
Execution
Top 5 favorite competitive multiplayer maps (including DLC)?
1. Jacinto
2. Mansion
3. Hotel
4. Blood Drive
5. Old Town
Favorite Horde Mode Map?
Overpass
Anya or Sam?
Anya
Thoughts about the Sawed-Off Shotty in Gears of War 3
Don't like it, forces me to Lancer more than I want to.
When did you start playing Gears of War, and with what game?
Gears 1 2007
Of the games you've played, what is your favorite Gears of War campaign?
Gears 1 Kryll had the scary factor
Who is your favorite member of Delta Squad?
A. Carmine
Favorite character period?
A. Carmine
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer skin of choice?
No Cyclops yet so Griffin
Weapon of choice?
Lancer
Favorite execution?
Lancer
Favorite multiplayer playlist?
Execution
Top 5 favorite competitive multiplayer maps (including DLC)?
1. Jacinto
2. Mansion
3. Hotel
4. Blood Drive
5. Old Town
Favorite Horde Mode Map?
Overpass
Anya or Sam?
Anya
Thoughts about the Sawed-Off Shotty in Gears of War 3
Don't like it, forces me to Lancer more than I want to.
mickcenary
Member
How exactly does one get Classic Marcus? 'Tis the only skin I'm interested in, really.
EteRnal PAL
Member
I believe you need to play 500 matches of any mode - TDM, KOTH, CTL, etc.mickcenary said:
Edit: 500 matches according to StalkerUKCG... I stand corrected. Oh my gatos!
The Librarian
Banned
It's great for Horde mode.JB1981 said:
Risk Breaker
Member
Got my first hate message, talking about noobs running around with the SOS and telling me to go play GTA4 or something... lol.
PS: I LOOOOVE headshots, dem hat tricks.
PS: I LOOOOVE headshots, dem hat tricks.
I've had a really bussy couple of weeks, my wife is picking this up for me today, i'm getting a six pack on my way home after what will be a very tough meeting with a client in a couple of minutes.
This better be good, this is my favorite new ip this gen so i have high expectations.
Wish me luck on tthe meeting lol.
This better be good, this is my favorite new ip this gen so i have high expectations.
Wish me luck on tthe meeting lol.
JB1981 said:
If they placed another way of getting up to the top it would be fine. As it stands though once a half decent team gets up there youre done. Personally i grab the scorcher and smoke tag the middle pillar on the inside. I cant tell you how many times i fried entire desperate teams as my teammates get on the turret and go to work.
Adam Blade
WWKC
*puts 360 on autopilot to unlock charas*
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
We need Blood Drive, asap!
Also, thanks to that one dude's video about using the Lancer against SOS users, I decided to use his tactic of always going for the ink grenade and using it to flesh people out of tight spots (mortar/one shot spawn, the church, etc.) and I'm surprised I didn't think of it before.
Really nice way to change up stalemates on that map (which happen too often).
Also, thanks to that one dude's video about using the Lancer against SOS users, I decided to use his tactic of always going for the ink grenade and using it to flesh people out of tight spots (mortar/one shot spawn, the church, etc.) and I'm surprised I didn't think of it before.
Really nice way to change up stalemates on that map (which happen too often).
When did you start playing Gears of War, and with what game?
December 2006, Gears 1. Failed first year of university due to warzone multiplayer.
Of the games you've played, what is your favorite Gears of War campaign?
Gears 3
Who is your favorite member of Delta Squad?
Dom, by far the best character
Favorite character period?
Dom
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer skin of choice?
Grenadier
Weapon of choice?
Boomshot
Favorite execution?
retro lancer
Favorite multiplayer playlist?
TDM
Top 5 favorite competitive multiplayer maps (including DLC)?
Raven Down
Checkout
Gridlock
Canals
Helipad
Favorite Horde Mode Map?
Overpass
Anya or Sam?
Sam.
Thoughts about the Sawed-Off Shotty in Gears of War 3
Great weapon, don't cry if you don't know how to counter it.
December 2006, Gears 1. Failed first year of university due to warzone multiplayer.
Of the games you've played, what is your favorite Gears of War campaign?
Gears 3
Who is your favorite member of Delta Squad?
Dom, by far the best character
Favorite character period?
Dom
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer skin of choice?
Grenadier
Weapon of choice?
Boomshot
Favorite execution?
retro lancer
Favorite multiplayer playlist?
TDM
Top 5 favorite competitive multiplayer maps (including DLC)?
Raven Down
Checkout
Gridlock
Canals
Helipad
Favorite Horde Mode Map?
Overpass
Anya or Sam?
Sam.
Thoughts about the Sawed-Off Shotty in Gears of War 3
Great weapon, don't cry if you don't know how to counter it.
mickcenary
Member
EteRnal_PAL said:
Neato. Thanks. I've heard conflicting figures, though; some say 200, some 250 and some even say 500.
Is it possible via private matches? And can I set up matches that can be done with in a jiffy?
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
-PXG- said:
Yeah, I just wish it'd come out now.
Aside from the SOS which is garbage, I think Gears 3 is pretty damn incredible. I remember in Gears 1 and 2, I stayed the hell away from all power weapons because I was horrible with them and felt too much pressure on the off chance that I did pick one up, but in Gears 3, I'm making an effort to always go for the power weapons and try my best to learn them.
They're by no means easier to use in Gears 3, there's just something about this game that's MAKING me want to go for them and get better at them compared to the previous games where I just stayed away from them.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Try 500EteRnal_PAL said:
Tai Single player story DLC? PLEASE!
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I can't get into a game right now...anyone else having problems?
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