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I've rarely had issues hearing where I'm shot from. If it's one sniper shot then maybe, but usually by the second shot I know the rough direction. Quickly spinning your camera around when the initial shots ring out helps a lot.

I play with some people who for the life of them can't locate shots while me and brentech will instantly know exactly where they're coming from. it's strange, but i wonder if some of it has to do with general hearing abilities (or the obvious quality of headphones)

 

[twisted89]

So it's either pay for an expo with the profits from the game (that is still in development and will be for quite some time) or use that money to give each dev a gigantic salary limiting their options on what they could do in the future.

They want to do this side thing and they seemingly don't want to use the profits that are currently going right back into developing the game, so they set up a separate thing that will fund this separate event

People who suddenly get a lot of money can often do a lot of dumb shit that makes that money disappear real fast. Starting to spend a bunch of it on an expo before the game is close to finished when there's so much better things that money could go to is one of those things.

I just don't really see the problem in letting the community help to fund an event by buying keys for crates which are completely optional and doesn't actually add anything to the gameplay in the game. Just like people buying compendiums for Dota to raise the price pool for the Internationals, even though Valve is a company that has an enormous sum of money. Only with PUGB, that money is currently going straight back into the development of the game, which it should.

Quite obviously what I said was an exaggeration, my point was that they have a crap ton of money and have said the game will be finished by the end of the year which at 30 employees sure as hell isn't going to make a dent in that profit so what are they doing with it?

You've claimed that they are putting it all back into development, so what are your sources? As far as I've seen you have absolutely no base for this. The fact they're not using it for the expo is a massive contradiction to your claim.

The other problem with asking people to pay for items (in an Early access, unfinished game I might add) is that they have said before they wouldn't do it. One sure way to piss off your customers is saying you won't do something and then doing it.

 

[DunderHassan]

You on an SSD? My wife had that issue until I upgraded her to an SSD and she only has 4GB of DDR3.

Also, sometimes the inventory freeze is just server lag.

Yeah, it's installed on a SSD, using Win10 and 8GB DDR3.
When starting a game it's using roughly 3gb, but maxes out when I have opened the inventory a couple of times.
It seems like such a stupid bug which greatly affects how the game runs and I have no idea how to get rid of it. I can't even just restart the game after every round, since it maxes out within the first few minutes.

 

[mugoldeneagle03]

I'm kind of still out of the loop with all these upcoming crate changes, so can someone tell me what's the best option w/ spending BP currently? Should I keep saving, or does it not matter if I blow it after every Sunday reset? I know specific crates will require "keys" going forward but I just don't get what's happening to BP. Thanks in advance!

 

[bonesmccoy]

lmao

twisted89, you're a HOOT

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Are there supposed to be visible footprints? I have a pretty old rig so maybe I'm missing out but I have thought that it would be awesome if traversing through tall grass, bushes, etc left behind traces (like footprints) that people could use to track for hunting squads. Tire marks on grass and sand would be cool too, but I imagine that's a crazy amount of work.

Oh I meant like, if they added that in.

Oh god, picturing a snow map

Yessss

I imagine the game trying to track footprints and render them of each individual would melt everyone's PC.

Yeah...that would be rough in hindsight

 

[Holiday]

This game is way more fun than I expected it to be. Played my first solos today and got 2nd and 3rd (much luck involved). The final circles are the best kind of intensity. Love it!

 

[trs1080]

Quite obviously what I said was an exaggeration, my point was that they have a crap ton of money and have said the game will be finished by the end of the year which at 30 employees sure as hell isn't going to make a dent in that profit so what are they doing with it?

You've claimed that they are putting it all back into development, so what are your sources? As far as I've seen you have absolutely no base for this. The fact they're not using it for the expo is a massive contradiction to your claim.

The other problem with asking people to pay for items (in an Early access, unfinished game I might add) is that they have said before they wouldn't do it. One sure way to piss off your customers is saying you won't do something and then doing it.

To paraphrase AI.. "I mean, listen, we're talking about cosmetic items, not gameplay, not gameplay, not gameplay, we talking about cosmetic items. Not gameplay. Not, not … Not the gameplay that I go out there and die for and play every game like it's my last. Not the gameplay, but we're talking about cosmetic items, man. I mean, how silly is that?"

 

[shoepolishsmelling]

I play with some people who for the life of them can't locate shots while me and brentech will instantly know exactly where they're coming from. it's strange, but i wonder if some of it has to do with general hearing abilities (or the obvious quality of headphones)

I have a pretty good headset and sometimes it's hard for me to place shots. I also jump through the roof the first shot as well.

I think some people are just horrible at placing shots that's all there is to it, or just very casual playing.

 

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[Bubba77]

Ive won a bunch of squad games and 4-5 duo games. But finally a solo win. Ive probably only played 10 or so solo matches but it still feels very nice!

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[Flandy]

Seriously??? a HD800? why?

Edit: as a sound enginer, I can conform the sound in this game is shit. don't even bother with people telling you otherwise. panning is off. left right is bugged.

She's a musician and audiophile. She uses it for other things not just pubg. She's also aware of diminishing returns and some of her most used headphones are $100-200

btw she fixed it
Instructions on how to fix it
Right click the audio speaker icon. Select the headphone or DAC you are using under Playback, and right click it. Select properties. Then click "supported formats". Then at the top under Encoded Formats, make sure to uncheck "Dolby Digital". For whtever reason, PUBG fucks up stereo Speaker L/R channels if Dolby Digital is selected here

 

[Grassy]

not as good as yours but here is my shot https://streamable.com/j2xmp

very satisfying

Yeah it feels so good when you connect.

Every Kar98k kill is the most satisfying shit. It's an addiction.

Absolutely. Considering only ~2-3 weeks ago I didn't get along with the Kar98 and much preferred the SKS, once I spent some time with it and it clicked with me there was no going back. If I get a Kar98 and 4x scope I go into beast mode, find a nice sniping spot and go to work. The ability to one-shot level 2 helmets cannot be understated.

My favourite sniping spot is on the hills just south of Rozhok/east of the school. If the white circle is in the north of the map, everyone who lands in or around Pochinki has to cross that wide-open field with no cover and it's like shooting fish in a barrel.

My only decent Kar98 shots were all in squads so they feel very underwhelming as I often can't kill the person after downing them.

Yeah it always looks strange when I watch Squad games and they have to hit someone 4-5 times with an M24 to finish them off.

What's even more ridiculous is their reasoning for the paid crates! Somehow they need to raise money to fund the competition expo. You've sold 5 million copies and have 30 people working on the game.... What have you done with all that revenue?!!

DotA and Rocket League tournaments are funded in the same way and no one carries on like a pork chop about that.

Or this game employing a lot more sounds than typical shooters throws people off. Whereas usually you only have to worry about a single gun shot sound of varying volume and an impact sound, depending on distance and origin and your location, you'll hear the bullet's crack.

https://www.playbattlegrounds.com/news/65.pu

I find a lot of times that if someone is behind say a tree or rock, shooting to their left or right will make them think the bullet has come from that direction and they'll rotate around the cover and expose themselves for an easy kill.

Quite obviously what I said was an exaggeration, my point was that they have a crap ton of money and have said the game will be finished by the end of the year which at 30 employees sure as hell isn't going to make a dent in that profit so what are they doing with it?

You've claimed that they are putting it all back into development, so what are your sources? As far as I've seen you have absolutely no base for this. The fact they're not using it for the expo is a massive contradiction to your claim.

The other problem with asking people to pay for items (in an Early access, unfinished game I might add) is that they have said before they wouldn't do it. One sure way to piss off your customers is saying you won't do something and then doing it.

Are you the Videogame Financial Police? Not sure why you have such a bee in your bonnet over this.

Get a grip.

 

[Herne]

Nothing more rage-inducing than being shot at while trying to get into a car and the stupid game keeps throwing you into the passenger seat on the opposite side... five times until death finally takes you.

Argh.

 

[Erheller]

Nothing more rage-inducing than being shot at while trying to get into a car and the stupid game keeps throwing you into the passenger seat on the opposite side... five times until death finally takes you.

Argh.

Hit control-1 to get into the driver's seat while in a vehicle

 

[Ktsdaddy]

I oficially refunded my purchase today because the F key cant be used for any movement.
"Broken" Bummer!

 

[xxracerxx]

I oficially refunded my purchase today because the F key cant be used for any movement.
"Broken" Bummer!

Wait...what?

 

[Kelegacy]

Came in second tonight for first time ever. Before my best was about 6. I messed up and let the guy know my location, otherwise I could have won. Hindsight, ugh.

I think I just lost my cool because I didn't realize it was just down to 2 people for a bit and the moment I noticed I got stupid. Still, I am getting better...or just lucky.

Love the game, but few other titles can tax and stress me so, which is why I only play a game or two every couple days.

 

[Ferrio]

Wait...what?

My friends have the same problem, they can't remap F to right movement. I got it to work, so not sure why it doesn't work for them.

 

[Nabs]

Make sure you set both (Combat and Driving) to F.

 

[Blizzard]

Then we'll be fine because the average player on the Asia server sucks anal dicks.

been noticing more and more laggy ass chinese fuckholes on the NA server. Looks like they want that bullshit ping advantage

LOL so either you:

a) Play on Asia servers with the ping advantage and then complain about Asian players doing the same.

b) Never played on Asia servers and wanted to shit on them even though you've never played there.

You're a real piece of work, dude. Why do you hate Chinese so much?

Dang, nice catch. I saw both posts but didn't realize they were the same person.

 

[ThreePiMatt]

Got three Chicken Dinners in one day. My first Duo and then back-to-back Squad wins. We eatin' a feast tonight.

 

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[EmCeeGramr]

you can tell it's leaderboard reset day when you run into multiple people who walk right into shotgun range and people proning in empty fields because they think short grass conceals them

 

[Ayumi]

Every Kar98k kill is the most satisfying shit. It's an addiction.

The only time I felt good at this game was when headshotting people with a Kar98k through an 8x. Haha

 

[Blizzard]

you can tell it's leaderboard reset day when you run into multiple people who walk right into shotgun range and people proning in empty fields because they think short grass conceals them

What do you mean by short grass? There is some grass that conceals you at near range, even with very low settings, unless it's been changed.

That said, maybe they were prone because it's better than nothing in an empty field.

 

[23qwerty]

you can tell it's leaderboard reset day when you run into multiple people who walk right into shotgun range and people proning in empty fields because they think short grass conceals them

the leaderboard reset resets MMR too?

why are they even resetting it so much...

 

[BreezyLimbo]

talking about sniping

I managed to hit a...400ish meter shot with an SKS/8x the other day. Didn't kill him, but I managed to compensate properly(He was running) and hit him. Enough to freak him out, make him stop, and have other people catch up to him.

I'm getting better at the compensating shot thing.

 

[23qwerty]

talking about sniping

I managed to hit a...400ish meter shot with an SKS/8x the other day. Didn't kill him, but I managed to compensate properly(He was running) and hit him. Enough to freak him out, make him stop, and have other people catch up to him.

I'm getting better at the compensating shot thing.

yup! just takes practice! watching streams helps alot with that too tbh

a car with 4 people rolled up on me earlier, I managed to knock down 2 of then before they got out, knocked, then my friend knocked out a third while he was cooking a grenade and it ended up killing their whole squad do we didn't get any kills, unbelievable 😑

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Does anyone know if the twitch crate will go up or down in value. Just remembered I had one on the market for 35 studio but I'm starting to think I should maybe lower the price and cash out before it's too late.

 

[jtar86]

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First win, killed the guy in the ghillie suit and took it. Only had a Kar98k and M16 with a 2x and managed to slaughter everyone. Felt so good.

 

[Lupercal]

Does anyone know if the twitch crate will go up or down in value. Just remembered I had one on the market for 35 studio but I'm starting to think I should maybe lower the price and cash out before it's too late.

Put it at 20-25 for a quick sell, they're still selling but it's slowing down.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

http://steamcommunity.com/games/578080/announcements/detail/1451700696565067398


patch notes

Server Optimization

Optimized fences, doors, and windows
Optimized vehicle physics

Client Optimization

Optimized memory usage for world objects
Optimized terrain rendering
Optimized vehicle physics
Optimized User Interface

New Items

Added new weapon Mk14 EBR. Mk14 EBR is a Designated Marksman Rifle that can only be obtained from Carepackages. This weapon is chambered for 7.62mm and sniper rifle attachments

Character

Added two new face presets and hairstyles to character customization for both genders

Gameplay

Added 1st Person server options to NA and EU Solo and Duo game-modes
Players who choose 1st Person mode will be matched together
Character view is set to 3rd Person mode in starting airplane and during free fall from the airplane. This will be set to 1st Person only in a future update
Camera will stay still while looting items to prevent dizziness
Added a new feature to report players
Some people killed knocked-out teammates in order to avoid giving kill count to an opponent who knocked them down. Now the kill count will still go to the opponent in this specific case.
Added new animation when using different consumables
Improved camera transition when disabling Free look feature (Alt Key)
Decreased the reload time of VSS
Players may now re-enter games if they have been disconnected mid-game
You may now play with Xbox controllers, and we will continue to make improvements with Xbox controllers
Sound volume difference from inside and outside of building is more obvious
Added new sound effect while scoping or aiming weapon
Added new effects when a character is running or sprinting over different types of surfaces
Improved character animation without any weapon or with melee weapon
Added slight delay when using the drag-and-drop feature on items in inventory UI. We implemented this delay to provide a fair gameplay environment to all players
Improved post-process effect when a character takes damage outside of the blue circle


Items and Vehicles

Added a lower rail attachment slot to SKS
You may now honk a car horn when sitting in the driver's seat with Left Mouse Click
Decreased the chance of vehicle explosion after the vehicle gets stuck in objects
Vehicle driving sound will change slightly in FPP and TPP modes
Added new sound effects for motorcycle tire screech while driving
Eliminated firing delay of S1897 from pump action after reload
Improved effects of boats
Added spark effect to flat tires
Reduced cast time of First Aid Kit / Painkiller to 6 seconds
Reduced cast time of Med Kit / Adrenaline Syringe to 8 seconds

UI

Added more features and hot keys to the Options Menu
Added new option for V-Sync
You may now designate a maximum of two different keys for each key bind
Added new option to set toggle on certain actions and features
You may now use Mouse wheel up/down as one of your key binds
Added new keybinds, such as all mute (Ctrl+M) and switching Voice Channel (Ctrl+Y), and a new option to adjust the volume of voice chat
Added new keybinds to use specific throwables
Added Colorblind Mode
Added an FOV slider for 1st person view
Added some region names to the mini map
Added new option to display helmet, vest, and backpack equipped on HUD UI. This HUD UI will be updated further in the future
Added new option to display all equipped weapons on the right side of the screen. This UI will be updated further in the future


Bug fixes

Partially fixed client crash issues
Fixed an issue of weapons sporadically ceasing to fire despite being set to auto firing mode
You may not use consumables in vehicles underwater
Fixed bugs below while spectating another character
A character appeared to be shaking when the character moves around
Camera swing when a character scopes while walking
Camera swing when a character peeks left or right while scoping
A character appeared to be shaking when the player moves his mouse while scoping in Prone
Characters farther than 500m away from a vehicle will no longer hear the tire screech sound
Fixed post-process bug underwater in FPP mode
Fixed an issue of the reloading sound getting played repetitively after dropping a weapon while reloading
Fixed the probability of getting rainy weather to previous value
Fixed a bug where a character could not equip attachment with full inventory
Fixed a bug where weapons would continue to play looped reload animation even after canceling the reload
Fixed a bug where a character could see through the other side of wall when scoping or crouching against certain walls
Fixed a bug where a character sitting on objects inside of certain buildings could see through ceilings and walls
Fixed sporadic issue of disabling in-game UI
Eliminated bombing outside of Red Zone

thank god at the "disconnected players can now reconnect" thing. i just had that happen to xander cage in duos just now

(round was still worth it, i killed a camper prone in a field and got a guy on school roof with an ironsighted kar98)


also they claim to have fixed the full auto bug, bigger heals take less time now, the pump action glitch, SKS has a new attachment slot, and you can honk the car's horn



(also discourse alert: they're adding the tab drag delay back in)

 

[23qwerty]

reconnect is fucking huge holy shit

 

[Magwik]

Those notes are hype

 

[Blizzard]

First person server is in notes too.

Also a player report feature.

 

[therealminime]

CAR HORNS

YES!!!!!

I am genuinely thrilled I can finally honk at my enemies.

 

[Ferrio]

CAR HORNS

YES!!!!!

I am genuinely thrilled I can finally honk at my enemies.

This will be my new favorite thing.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

wait

When they say certain actions can now be toggled, I'm going to assume they mean crouching, but if they're adding the ability to swap third person/ADS so you hold ADS to toggle that would be


Well I'd probably just get more confused at this point.

 

[Blizzard]

Increased lag on drag-and-drop UI seems significant. They're slowing it down so people who don't use that feature aren't penalized.

Reduced cast time on health items seems significant.

"Fixed the probability of getting rainy weather to previous value" = SO HAPPY.

 

[Rickenslacker]

P L A I D S H I R T H Y P E

 

[Tagyhag]

I also want to point out that the full cosmetic system is still being discussed internally, and we are taking your concerns into consideration when it comes to the ability to get free cosmetics by playing the game.

I really hope Brendan isn't just bullshitting.

I understand needing premium crates, but don't say that and then take away the free to open crates.

 

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[EmCeeGramr]

I was almost excited for the SKS rail thing until I realized that it probably just means foregrips, which... eh, nice, I guess?

 

[Blizzard]

... how does this provide a fair gameplay environment?

People who didn't know how to do that were slower because they had to wait on animations.

Rather than make picking up items faster for those people, they slowed down everyone to a similar speed I imagine.

 

[23qwerty]

People who didn't know how to do that were slower because they had to wait on animations.

Rather than make picking up items faster for those people, they slowed down everyone to a similar speed I imagine.

they could learn quite easily... 😓

 

[BreezyLimbo]

I really hope Brendan isn't just bullshitting.

I understand needing premium crates, but don't say that and then take away the free to open crates.

I think I'll trust Brenden in this case

I hope atleast.

 

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[Grassy]

http://steamcommunity.com/games/578080/announcements/detail/1451700696565067398

patch notes

thank god at the "disconnected players can now reconnect" thing. i just had that happen to xander cage in duos just now

(round was still worth it, i killed a camper prone in a field and got a guy on school roof with an ironsighted kar98)


also they claim to have fixed the full auto bug, bigger heals take less time now, the pump action glitch, SKS has a new attachment slot, and you can honk the car's horn



(also discourse alert: they're adding the tab drag delay back in)

Well that's fucked...

Added 1st Person server options to NA and EU Solo and Duo game-modes

I guess us plebs on the other servers don't get first-person mode yet...I was looking forward to it.

Also, increasing the reload time on VSS...piss off man.

... how does this provide a fair gameplay environment?

As it is now you can just press Tab and move shit to your inventory with no animation, while if someone presses F they do the pick-up animation. I guess it's that.

I was almost excited for the SKS rail thing until I realized that it probably just means foregrips, which... eh, nice, I guess?

It will improve it so it can only be a good thing.

 

[23qwerty]

Well that's fucked...


I guess us plebs on the other servers don't get first-person mode yet...I was looking forward to it.

you could always just play on the NA or EU server if you really want it