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[KiefbladeMaster]

i cant imagine solo would come close to replicating the fun it is to co-op the campaign. one boss fight in particular would have had me on suicide watch had i done it solo.

speaking of which, we just got to the last Act but question

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Is the end game boss as grueling as that ACT 4 boss? Oof I'm still sore from that hahaha

It isn't bad, I did it co-op though so I'm not sure how helpful the AI would be. Kinda needs two people to work efficiently together. Tip:

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Don't use the L2 block function, it's useless. Have your buddy follow closely behind and clear out all the cankers as you advance.

 

[RedStep]

Gameplay tip for the Act 4 Boss:

Spoiler

You get a checkpoint after each reactor you blow, which also grows a few more blisters. While it's easier to hit blisters when there are more of them, if you don't want to lose progress the easiest thing to do is pop all visible blisters before you blow another reactor. Combine that with a boomshot that always spawns in a snot bubble up the stairs to the left of the spawn point (and respawns when you do, even if you used it previously), and you can work through it pretty quickly.

 

[nOoblet16]

Had a strange conversation, but basically what I got out of it was that sometimes people are into earning credits and unlocking stuff and playing the game itself is secondary.

I guess different people think differently, for me I play the game for the gameplay and competition and unlocking stuff is secondary and for someone else it could be reverse.

 

[TRios Zen]

Thinking back over the campaign today.

It was really good, but the lowest point for me was the (end of act 4 spoilers)

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Swrumak. The first part with the reactors was ok, but the blisters felt like they were too pin point and there was an overdose of scions for that fight. Felt like that boss battle was made for co-op and on solo

it just dragged wayyyyy longer than it should have.

The Coalition did a damn good job though.

Regarding spoiler - funny that you say this - on my solo playthrough I had to respawn 3 or 4 times to beat that section. ON my co-op playthrough it took us like 45 minutes as instakills happened far too often.

 

[nOoblet16]

Get on discord guys ! We got 20 people so far.

I've created a discord server open to both xbox and pc players for general stuff and LFG.



Quote for invitation link

Edit: Updated to make the invitation infinite use with no expiry.

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[Grisby]

Gameplay tip for the Act 4 Boss:

Spoiler

You get a checkpoint after each reactor you blow, which also grows a few more blisters. While it's easier to hit blisters when there are more of them, if you don't want to lose progress the easiest thing to do is pop all visible blisters before you blow another reactor. Combine that with a boomshot that always spawns in a snot bubble up the stairs to the left of the spawn point (and respawns when you do, even if you used it previously), and you can work through it pretty quickly.

Thanks, good stuff for a future run.

 

[Geist-]

I think Gears is the only franchise where each campaign was better than the last (discounting Judgement). Just finished the campaign and damn, I can't think of a better way they could have continued the series. A lot of the first trilogy was just crushingly dark and every victory felt more like a loss because of how many people died, or because whatever they did didn't really stop anything. In Gears 4, sure, the Locust are back, and changed, but the victory by delta squad still feels like it changed things for the better and that less nihilistic atmosphere is characterized by the new main cast. I really like that the new characters aren't completely crushed by life yet, (relatively) youthful optimism is exactly the kind of tone I want from a game that continues the story with Marcus' son.

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And that final sequence with the giant robots was so much better than I was expecting. XD

 

[Angel_DvA]

Underrated game, deserve to be 90+, Best Gears campaign since 3 and an amazing start for the new generation.

 

[Ballistik]

Had a strange conversation, but basically what I got out of it was that sometimes people are into earning credits and unlocking stuff and playing the game itself is secondary.

I guess different people think differently, for me I play the game for the gameplay and competition and unlocking stuff is secondary and for someone else it could be reverse.

Yeah it's a bit weird... I play the game itself to have fun. The credits, unlocking, bounty cards.. I don't really care for them. I understand someone wanting to complete their collection or wanting to unlock a specific skin.. but it's not something that's in my mind when I play. I always forget to set a bounty card when I'm playing.

 

[Strootman]

Holy shit at the graphics on act V.

 

[nOoblet16]

Yeah it's a bit weird... I play the game itself to have fun. The credits, unlocking, bounty cards.. I don't really care for them. I understand someone wanting to complete their collection or wanting to unlock a specific skin.. but it's not something that's in my mind when I play. I always forget to set a bounty card when I'm playing.

I basically suggested we play private matches since he was in a group of 5 and I said I could get 4 more for a full 10 people lobby. Private matches are some of the most insanely fun part of Gears MP since you aren't just playing with randoms anymore but friends and friends of friends.

He didn't wanted to play because private matches doesn't give credits.

 

[vort3x]

I basically suggested we play private matches since he was in a group of 5 and I said I could get 4 more for a full 10 people lobby. Private matches are some of the most insanely fun part of Gears MP since you aren't just playing with randoms anymore but friends and friends of friends.

He didn't wanted to play because private matches doesn't give credits.

Private matches is what Gears MP is about. Loved it in every single gears. Its more fun to have a group of friends to beat and talk trash to lol.

 

[aBarreras]

Yeah it's a bit weird... I play the game itself to have fun. The credits, unlocking, bounty cards.. I don't really care for them. I understand someone wanting to complete their collection or wanting to unlock a specific skin.. but it's not something that's in my mind when I play. I always forget to set a bounty card when I'm playing.

i want to use a different characeterrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it is not about the skins, i want a freaking deebee and a day-e gear, D:!!!


i will say it again, characters should be unlocked by level and skins by the packs, also i tweeted rod last night, 4 fucking victor hoffmans variants, what the hell were they thinking? no classic skins, no carmines, no anya. but yeah we have 4 hoffmans and 5 reynas

 

[Ballistik]

i want to use a different characeterrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it is not about the skins, i want a freaking deebee and a day-e gear, D:!!!


i will say it again, characters should be unlocked by level and skins by the packs, also i tweeted rod last night, 4 fucking victor hoffmans variants, what the hell were they thinking? no classic skins, no carmines, no anya. but yeah we have 4 hoffmans and 5 reynas

I agree that it should be by level like Gears 3. Would be cool if you could trade, I have some skins that I would never use. But yeah the Deebee skin is pretty nice, that's what I use

I also unlocked a green gnasher, so I'm set.

 

[nOoblet16]

i want to use a different characeterrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it is not about the skins, i want a freaking deebee and a day-e gear, D:!!!


i will say it again, characters should be unlocked by level and skins by the packs, also i tweeted rod last night, 4 fucking victor hoffmans variants, what the hell were they thinking? no classic skins, no carmines, no anya. but yeah we have 4 hoffmans and 5 reynas

Gears 3 included every Gears of War character in there regardless of them being in story or not which is how it should have been. This one only has characters who show up in the game's campaign..which means just a handful of them.

We don't need 4 different no name Gears. Bring Carmine bros, Dizzy, young Baird, Barrick etc etc

 

[aBarreras]

Gears 3 included every Gears of War character in there regardless of them being in story or not which is how it should have been. This one only has characters who show up in the game's campaign..which means just a handful of them.

We don't need 4 different no name Gears. Bring Carmine bros, Dizzy, young Baird, Barrick etc etc

i like finally having the option of a female gear, on 3 Gear were male, and i like to use females on games, so the E-Day Gear i want is the female variant, also i miss the female Onyx Guard from Judgment

Bernadette shows up on the campaign, and she isnt on the multiplayer

 

[Papercuts]

i want to use a different characeterrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it is not about the skins, i want a freaking deebee and a day-e gear, D:!!!


i will say it again, characters should be unlocked by level and skins by the packs, also i tweeted rod last night, 4 fucking victor hoffmans variants, what the hell were they thinking? no classic skins, no carmines, no anya. but yeah we have 4 hoffmans and 5 reynas

I'd agree with that, don't care too much about weapon skins but I liked rolling with certain characters (and these e-day people can't touch my Carmine). I do have an Anya but I think it was some preorder thing.

At the very least they should have had a default DeeBee to start with on Swarm.

 

[Mr.Fletcher]

I've always played as Marcus (including Judgment) but I'm in the JD camp at the moment. I'm so confused!

 

[backflip10019]

Holy shit the Hammerburst is good.

 

[Jobbs]

Locust really needs a slimmer character (like the women of COG). They're more fun to play as

 

[4jjiyoon]

Holy shit the Hammerburst is good.

the enforcer and markza makes an amazing combo. switch out the markza with the overkill for close combat. i love the new weapons.

 

[nOoblet16]

Locust really needs a slimmer character (like the women of COG). They're more fun to play as

I donno if slim characters still have the advantage like they did in Gears 3 with hitbox

 

[PeskyToaster]

I went from Adam Fenix, to Griffin, to Prescott in Gears 3. Prescott had the best phrases. I love playing as the asshole.

 

[Mr.Fletcher]

I'd like to know about hitboxes too. I feel like I'm moving a tank when I'm playing as the

Spoiler

Elite Scion

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[SDMG]

Thinking back over the campaign today.

It was really good, but the lowest point for me was the (end of act 4 spoilers)

Spoiler

Swrumak. The first part with the reactors was ok, but the blisters felt like they were too pin point and there was an overdose of scions for that fight. Felt like that boss battle was made for co-op and on solo

it just dragged wayyyyy longer than it should have.

The Coalition did a damn good job though.

Maaaan this section took me awhile solo on Heroic!!

 

[BleedOrange]

Have you guys seen this? They're showing out of stock but you can still pre-order. I don't think they're released yet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LP5V5CU/?tag=neogaf0e-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LP5V6F6/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Whats the difference between the regular and 'v2' controller stands?

 

[jadedm17]

Multiplayer tip : We revive ourselves fast enough, please just provide cover fire unless you're 100% certain there are no enemies around : I'm sick of people trying to revive me and both of us dying. Situational awareness my friends.

 

[Jobbs]

I donno if slim characters still have the advantage like they did in Gears 3 with hitbox

Oh I don't think they do. I just prefer them.

I hate playing Locust because I find the characters so boring. They're not distinctive looking enough. They just all kind of look like the same monster basically. The robot is a little better.

 

[SDMG]

This is great news Oct 26 can't wait!!!

Can someone make this a thread for me I am unable to. Apologize in advance if this in anyway derails the thread.

Last month, we reported that AMD is rumored to launch their new semi-custom SoCs in 2018, which means Microsoft’s upgraded Xbox One console, codenamed Project Scorpio, could feature the existing AMD Jaguar CPU – the one currently in use by the Xbox One S and PS4 Pro. However, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has debunked those reports saying the Scorpio is going to be a “premium product” that would launch with the latest hardware technology from AMD.


Spencer: About two and a half years ago we started to look at a hardware refresh that we might want to do, which in the end led to the Xbox One S and Scorpio in terms of designs. We’d looked at doing something that was higher performance this year, and I’d say the [PS4] Pro is about what we thought–with the GPU, CPU, memory that was here this year–that you could go do, and we decided that we wanted to do something different.

So we looked at Scorpio and 4K and what I thought was a bigger step in terms of performance. It was something that we wanted to focus on.

Microsoft has confirmed Scorpio will offer eight CPU cores, over 320GB/s of memory bandwidth and six TF of GPU power. While hard specs are yet to be revealed, there is a very good chance the console will be powered by a semi-custom SoC outfitted with AMD’s upcoming Zen CPU and the latest Polaris GPU. Not only this configuration is capable of delivering 4K gaming and VR support, but it also neatly matches up with the Scorpio’s confirmed specs.

According to Spencer, development is shaping up really well for the Xbox Scorpio; in fact, they are a little ahead of the hardware timelines. The team behind the project has been looking into what it takes run games like Forza Motorsport 6: Apex at 4K on PC as they wanted to bring that capability on console. Turns out 6 teraflops is the device capability that they need in order to hit the high-fidelity 4K experiences.

So they designed the specs around 6 TFLOPs and went through some of these specs at E3 in the video. That was in part to give developers time to get themselves familiar with the hardware and make that they’re targeting that performance for their games.

Spencer: Since we’re focusing on a box that can support true 4K and a 4K frame buffer and a lot of PC games already support that; it’s not a new language or asset base for them in terms of things that we’re asking them to go do. I’m also pretty confident in the content line-up that we’ll see.

More at link

 

[Strootman]

Gotta love her

 

[jesu]

amazon uk just sent me a code that was according them supposed to be the Gears 360 collection.
Turns out it was Vintage Del, Warbird Gnasher and three bounty cards though.
Nice.
The 360 codes had already came in the box anyway.

 

[Strootman]

This is great news Oct 26 can't wait!!!

Can someone make this a thread for me I am unable to. Apologize in advance if this in anyway derails the thread.




More at link

You are like three weeks late.

 

[SDMG]

You are like three weeks late.

LOL didn't know this was posted three weeks ago didn't see the thread you have a link?

 

[Theorry]

One thing i really love about the campaign. The destruction. Sure its not Battlefield. But there is alot of microdestruction and some big destruction also.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

For some reason i cant get close to signing in on the windows store/ xbox app....Cant press next after opening the xbox app and the windows store just doesnt respond.

 

[vort3x]

Whats the difference between the regular and 'v2' controller stands?

From looking at pictures seems smaller and lighter. Also 2.0 doesnt have that hidden compartment 1.0 had hence the smaller size.

 

[TK-421]

On the rockstar site there are 4 different skinpacks listed, Hydro74 gold metal lancer, Hydro74 red metal lancer, Hernandez Luchador lancer, and Godmachine Valkyrie lancer. Walmart also has 2 other skins?

Walmart has 1 more skin, the Acid Omen skin. By following my instructions, you can get all 5 by redeeming the 4 codes in that order.

 

[backflip10019]

Which should I be buying: operations packs or elite packs?

Also my local Duane Reade doesn't sell Rockstar, but they have 15 variations of Monster. Great.

 

[Granjinha]

One thing i really love about the campaign. The destruction. Sure its not Battlefield. But there is alot of microdestruction and some big destruction also.

yeah this is really good. Some cover are surprisingly destructible too, took me by surprise a few times. Even if it doesn't always affect the gameplay, it's really cool to see debris flying everywhere.

 

[Grisby]

I've always played as Marcus (including Judgment) but I'm in the JD camp at the moment. I'm so confused!

I started with Kait since I really like her design. Moved on to Tomorrow Anya since she's my main, but her new design makes her look like a Star Wars character.

Hoping that I'll craft something or get Sam in a pack, since she's also my main.

Locust really needs a slimmer character (like the women of COG). They're more fun to play as

Yes. I feel like the locust had more appealing outfits.

Gotta love her

John Dimaggio stepped up his game here. Although Bailey is used a lot, she did a good job too.

Really, everyone was alright, although I feel like JD had a bit too much Drake in his performance. McIntyre has an awesome voice, but they need to let him explore it more. There could have been some good father/son moments if the writing would have allowed it.

 

[Doctor West]

Ok, the lag/hiccup or whatever you want to call it is out of control today. It's happening a few times in the middle of the match now, not just at the very start. Got me killed twice and kept me from killing a dude who was in the process of picking up the boomshot. They better fix this fast.

 

[Leyasu]

i completely agree. it was so much fun.

Underrated game, deserve to be 90+, Best Gears campaign since 3 and an amazing start for the new generation.

Agree with both of these. Campaign was on another level.

Get on discord guys ! We got 20 people so far.


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I just joined up.

i want to use a different characeterrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it is not about the skins, i want a freaking deebee and a day-e gear, D:!!!


i will say it again, characters should be unlocked by level and skins by the packs, also i tweeted rod last night, 4 fucking victor hoffmans variants, what the hell were they thinking? no classic skins, no carmines, no anya. but yeah we have 4 hoffmans and 5 reynas

I bought a couple of elite packs when it unlocked for me last week.. I have a DeeBee and the e-day gear. (E-day gear is my main now). I also have another legenday rifle skin to scrap plus some other stuff to give me enough for another two skins when the next lot drop in a few weeks or so.

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E-day gear looks the bollocks lol

 

[Jobbs]

Ok, the lag/hiccup or whatever you want to call it is out of control today. It's happening a few times in the middle of the match now, not just at the very start. Got me killed twice and kept me from killing a dude who was in the process of picking up the boomshot. They better fix this fast.

Been killed by stuttering/freezing at least twice today, and navigating menus continues to be hell (XB1)

so annoying

 

[yankeehater]

Walmart has 1 more skin, the Acid Omen skin. By following my instructions, you can get all 5 by redeeming the 4 codes in that order.

I dont get the walmart site at all. I tried to enter a code there but it asks for 2 codes. Anyone know what to do?

 

[aBarreras]

I bought a couple of elite packs when it unlocked for me last week.. I have a DeeBee and the e-day gear. (E-day gear is my main now). I also have another legenday rifle skin to scrap plus some other stuff to give me enough for another two skins when the next lot drop in a few weeks or so.

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E-day gear looks the bollocks lol

dont tell me that, i pre-oredered the ultimate edition, played the beta, i had a lot of fucking gear packs on day one, nothing good came out ,

 

[superNESjoe]

Are we gonna get another credit increase or what, because this progression is still outrageously slow. It'd be one thing if you played, what, 40-50 games for the customization pack and actually were guaranteed to get something you're interested in, but you could just get a bunch of weapon skins and emblems that you didn't want. There are way too many available options, it would be fine to get drops you don't really want if it didn't take so long.

 

[Leyasu]

dont tell me that, i pre-oredered the ultimate edition, played the beta, i had a lot of fucking gear packs on day one, nothing good came out ,

I had some shit as well. I flip between the elite scion and the DeeBee in multi

I want an Onyx Guard though. Hurry up and get one out please TC

 

[Sevenfold]

Anyone on PC what modes have you had the most success with? I've yet to play dodgeball and it's really annoying.

 

[bede-x]

You are like three weeks late.

Did we know that it was gonna use a new CPU and not just do some overclocking of the existing like PS4 Pro does?

 

[Gestault]

After a full campaign playthrough now on both PC and XB1, I'll be surprised if this doesn't end up a lot of people's first or second-favorite gears campaign. Which is saying something. I say this without having tried an Insane playthrough.