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Rainbow Six: Siege |OT| Idris Elba sold separately

Auctopus

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August 29th supposedly.

 

KodaRuss

Member
Ugh all these teases, we have been waiting for new content for 6 months now just release the trailer now.

I was hoping their initial plan of Poland not getting a map would have changed but so far looks like it will not.
 

Pachimari

Member
Some of these maps I can't even remember at all, like Borders. I am completely lost and I hate when people tell you that you're a piece of shit for being a "noob" even though I've been here since launch.
 
Had some great games of casual on PC earlier. Guy on the team called out for Fuze, I obliged and proceeded to get 5 kills with cluster charges (4 in 1).

Also, Flavela runs like shit. Never knew a GTX 1080 could stutter.
 

andycapps

Member
Had some great games of casual on PC earlier. Guy on the team called out for Fuze, I obliged and proceeded to get 5 kills with cluster charges (4 in 1).

Also, Flavela runs like shit. Never knew a GTX 1080 could stutter.

Yeah it's much more demanding than the other maps. I scale mine back so I have great framerate, so that map made me scale back a touch more so I don't have to adjust it when I get to that map. I'm hoping when they rework the textures and everything on the maps that it helps with that map.
 
Need some advice, I started playing this game with a friend, should I save my coins to buy the 25k operator or buy the old ones then 25k?

I love IQ, yet I am getting killed a lot
 
Need some advice, I started playing this game with a friend, should I save my coins to buy the 25k operator or buy the old ones then 25k?

I love IQ, yet I am getting killed a lot

Each operator has their own utilities, and the DLC ones are inherently better, necessarily, so I'd say get more of the original operators for much cheaper first.
 

Disgraced

Member
Blood Orchid is the coolest title since Skull Rain.
Need some advice, I started playing this game with a friend, should I save my coins to buy the 25k operator or buy the old ones then 25k?

I love IQ, yet I am getting killed a lot
Do what you want. Blasphemy it may be, the only two characters not particularly viable are the Lord Tachanka and his only begotten son, Blitz. And even they have their uses.

What's your playstyle? How do you want to play?

IQ's a designated fragger and a minor intel gatherer. She's good for aggressive and versatile players who go for it. Maybe you should pick up somebody slower, like Fuze, Sledge, or Thatcher. Everybody appreciates a Thatcher.
 

Pachimari

Member
Is there a place where I can see an overview map of each stage? I have found that Ive had serious trouble learning the maps ever since launch. I can never remember the routes, where cameras are places and all other stuff. Frustrating.
 
Each operator has their own utilities, and the DLC ones are inherently better, necessarily, so I'd say get more of the original operators for much cheaper first.

What's your playstyle? How do you want to play?

IQ's a designated fragger and a minor intel gatherer. She's good for aggressive and versatile players who go for it. Maybe you should pick up somebody slower, like Fuze, Sledge, or Thatcher. Everybody appreciates a Thatcher.

I like playing support but my team (on casual) rush and die, then I die alone
 

Disgraced

Member
Is there a place where I can see an overview map of each stage? I have found that Ive had serious trouble learning the maps ever since launch. I can never remember the routes, where cameras are places and all other stuff. Frustrating.
http://www.r6maps.com/

The R6 Tactics phone app is also really helpful.
I like playing support but my team (on casual) rush and die, then I die alone
Well, IQ isn't exactly a strong support character, but it sounds like your problem is more the lack of a cooperative team. If you have only one friend you want/have to play with, try running a Thatcher/Thermite, Thatcher/Hibana, Twitch/Thermite, or Twitch/Hibana combo with them. That'll probably increase your chances.
 
I hate how slow the patch process is. Like, they had to take a break from operator balancing for Op Health.

Im still hoping for changes to Tachanka, and small buffs/nerfs for IQ, Capitao, Kapkan, Ash and Castle.

Id be really happy with an Ash nerf and for Capitao to get his guns buffed and his grenades back, but it seems like they don't want to do that without removing it from the other operators.

IQ is only ever useful when a Valkyrie is throwing cams outside, but that's rare. She really should be using a cool down visor.

Kapkan is too slow for his role, but I really think he needs his lasers adjusted for night maps, where they are too visible compared to day maps, Ash really needs a bigger head, and Castle could benefit from one extra barricade
 

nOoblet16

Member
Had some great games of casual on PC earlier. Guy on the team called out for Fuze, I obliged and proceeded to get 5 kills with cluster charges (4 in 1).

Also, Flavela runs like shit. Never knew a GTX 1080 could stutter.

Yeah it's much more demanding than the other maps. I scale mine back so I have great framerate, so that map made me scale back a touch more so I don't have to adjust it when I get to that map. I'm hoping when they rework the textures and everything on the maps that it helps with that map.
If you are running MSAA then you need to drop it to 2x or even none (if running higher than 1080P) if you want zero drops below 60 in that map.

The map has just too much geometry compared to other maps and as such MSAA will kill performance because of that.
 

Pegasus Actual

Gold Member
Also, Flavela runs like shit. Never knew a GTX 1080 could stutter.
It's pure crap. It runs ok on my GTX 1080 as I have settings lowered enough to get 160-ish fps on most maps, and gsync drops that stay above 100 so don't seem to bug me too much.

On Xbox though, it's another story:
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Pegasus Actual/video/35065024

Notice it gets down to 26fps on the frame counter at the tail end of a 1v1. WTF? Lots of maps hold 60fps pretty much the whole time and if they do drop it's like 55fps. There are a couple of other problem spots but Favela is just awful all around. I think armory is actually worse. I've seen it dip into the teens there.

edit: I guess it does tend to drop FPS when the round win/loss pops up so the 26fps is exaggerated but still. It feels like absolute crap.
 

Djostikk

Member
I opened an alpha pack and got Black Ice skin for Glaz's sniper rifle. It's a shame I don't use him that often, well, might start doing that!
 

nOoblet16

Member
I've not obtained a single headgear or armour skins through alpha packs.

It's pure crap. It runs ok on my GTX 1080 as I have settings lowered enough to get 160-ish fps on most maps, and gsync drops that stay above 100 so don't seem to bug me too much.

On Xbox though, it's another story:
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Pegasus Actual/video/35065024

Notice it gets down to 26fps on the frame counter at the tail end of a 1v1. WTF? Lots of maps hold 60fps pretty much the whole time and if they do drop it's like 55fps. There are a couple of other problem spots but Favela is just awful all around. I think armory is actually worse. I've seen it dip into the teens there.

edit: I guess it does tend to drop FPS when the round win/loss pops up so the 26fps is exaggerated but still. It feels like absolute crap.
26 seems a bit too much, it'll only go that low or even in high 30s when the round win/loss pops up and when the winning team is posing During gameplay at worst it goes high 40s on Xbox during instances when you are outdoor and looking at a complex geometry and even that only happens in some maps like Favela.
 

Djostikk

Member
Any good resources (YouTube channels/videos/ written guides) for someone that's just picked this up?

Can recommend these guys:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrxS4HlY-ZQjR2eQOYFlxg/videos - Serenity17 is one of the best R6 Siege players out there, lots of videos for all operators and he also did some guides in the past.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Matimi0 - nice short vids with some fancy tactics here and there

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0naqt-koUzU-BKhYOaBHFg - TheGodlyNoob is good too.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PdbEH7MwXIhm1TvMYw7mg/videos - Bedasaja.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceTn1PVvHhxxbS0gvboBQQ - AnthonyPit1 makes fun montages but I guess it's hard to learn something new from them. Still fun to watch though.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fPdns4wpC6hJ4qLkrORMA/videos - Evan Braddock, one of the few R6 Siege players on console.
 
It's pure crap. It runs ok on my GTX 1080 as I have settings lowered enough to get 160-ish fps on most maps, and gsync drops that stay above 100 so don't seem to bug me too much.

On Xbox though, it's another story:
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Pegasus Actual/video/35065024

Notice it gets down to 26fps on the frame counter at the tail end of a 1v1. WTF? Lots of maps hold 60fps pretty much the whole time and if they do drop it's like 55fps. There are a couple of other problem spots but Favela is just awful all around. I think armory is actually worse. I've seen it dip into the teens there.

edit: I guess it does tend to drop FPS when the round win/loss pops up so the 26fps is exaggerated but still. It feels like absolute crap.

Never had any issues with it on PS4. stayed a solid 59 fps according to the in game FPS counter. Same as all maps, apart from the win screens that would drop to 40ish.

I have my settings pretty low on PC too. 1080p native, no AA, most of the awful effects turned off. Only tend to have textures on high, shadows on medium, etc.
 

Best

Member
Can recommend these guys:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrxS4HlY-ZQjR2eQOYFlxg/videos - Serenity17 is one of the best R6 Siege players out there, lots of videos for all operators and he also did some guides in the past.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Matimi0 - nice short vids with some fancy tactics here and there

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0naqt-koUzU-BKhYOaBHFg - TheGodlyNoob is good too.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PdbEH7MwXIhm1TvMYw7mg/videos - Bedasaja.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceTn1PVvHhxxbS0gvboBQQ - AnthonyPit1 makes fun montages but I guess it's hard to learn something new from them. Still fun to watch though.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fPdns4wpC6hJ4qLkrORMA/videos - Evan Braddock, one of the few R6 Siege players on console.

Thanks so much! Will have a browse later.
 

jtb

Banned
I never have any problems with Favela and I'm running on a puny 1060. Everything cranked up to Ultra.

(Map is still shit, mind)
 

etta

my hard graphic balls
Is anyone else's mouse/aiming fucked up after today's minor patch? It slows down as I aim around, like the sensor reading is not linear with the movement.
 

Disgraced

Member
What do all of these marks on the maps mean? Like 1B, 2B etc?
1A & 1B are for the A and B bombs of the first site and so forth. 2A + 2B for the next site on the list, 3A + 3B, etc.

S is for the biohazard container's positions for Secure Area.

H is for the hostage positions.
The one I use is called R6S Tactics for iOS (and Android too I'm sure), mb. It has all the maps plus allows you to place icons for operators and gadgets, like Ubisoft's own Tactical Board. Except, well, it actually works.
 
are accesories a must to win? I always saw enemies with all the accesories on their weapons and using the same weapon sight. hell we were wiped by a sniper twitch
 

nOoblet16

Member
are accesories a must to win? I always saw enemies with all the accesories on their weapons and using the same weapon sight. hell we were wiped by a sniper twitch
What do you mean by this?

And do you mean attachments ? If so then yes you need attachments, a grip is pretty much required and should be equipped with every weapon that can have it and you need barrel attachment for further recoil reduction/control.

ACOG is also pretty much needed if you want to play mid-long range.
 

mf.luder

Member
Just realizing this, we're getting a patch on Aug 22 for season pass holders since they get to play with new ops 1 week early.

So just over a week for new content! Can't wait for more team killing over selecting new ops.
 
So some nobody leaked the operators on reddit without any proof. Hope its fake, but I love the idea of removing acog from 3 speeds and giving it to 1 speeds
 

Pegasus Actual

Gold Member
I've been living holographic sight Jaeger life for a little while now. Aside from resolution getting me down on Xbox some I like it. I lose track of targets too easily at near ranges with the ACOG, to the point where I think it just straight up hampers me when using a three speed operator. Holo does make quite a few peeks more difficult. And maybe a couple I don't really consider viable anymore, like Clubhouse stock room towards construction.

If the idea is to kill ACOG for 3 speed operators in general though, that's going to kill Hibana for me. Having an ACOG on her main gun and a holo on her machine pistol is what makes her worth playing for me. If the idea is to just do this for defenders, I don't think I'm opposed to the idea. 3 speed operators as dynamic roamers instead of... teleporting snipers.
 

Erban1

Member
I've been living holographic sight Jaeger life for a little while now. Aside from resolution getting me down on Xbox some I like it. I lose track of targets too easily at near ranges with the ACOG, to the point where I think it just straight up hampers me when using a three speed operator. Holo does make quite a few peeks more difficult. And maybe a couple I don't really consider viable anymore, like Clubhouse stock room towards construction.

If the idea is to kill ACOG for 3 speed operators in general though, that's going to kill Hibana for me. Having an ACOG on her main gun and a holo on her machine pistol is what makes her worth playing for me. If the idea is to just do this for defenders, I don't think I'm opposed to the idea. 3 speed operators as dynamic roamers instead of... teleporting snipers.


I doubt they'll touch offensive operators, creating sightlines and range play are big parts of attacking. It'd be very strange to cripple attackers like that. Guess we'll know soon.
 

nOoblet16

Member
I'm fine if Jager or even Bandit loses ACOG, their guns are too good as it is and they have superb mobility allowing them to keep their flanking abilities. But with the ACOG and mobility not only can they re-position quickly but also take long angles which is a bit too much. With the changes to lighting allowing defenders to see very easily outside without being too close to a hole/window it'd mean they can use their ACOG from the middle of the room to look way outside and that'd be super annoying.

I'd riot if the attackers lose ACOG though.
 
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