Anton Sugar
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No more small modes, plz. Christ.
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Star Wars Battlefront |OT| Here's Where The Fun Begins
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drotahorror
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Anyone see these screenshots of this 'graphics mod'? Looks like a lot of sharpening but...I dunno it looks good.
http://imgur.com/a/ib8nW
http://imgur.com/a/ib8nW
Yeah, I can't get the Blast kills trophy, and I've read reports of people having issues with other trophies.
Someone earlier mentioned that the Blast kills trophy can only be unlocked if you have the most kills when time runs out, which is pretty much impossible with full games.
TheAdmiester
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Looks to me like it's hiding the flaws of the base game, making it look faux-better.
When you view them fullsize they look like shit, and it'll probably look even worse in motion. Check out how blurred the HUD icon is at the bottom left of that first picture for example.
The part that IS impressive is that such a simple mod drains 30-40FPS from you.
It works with the Pulse Cannon too, much easier than with the Cycler.
Btw, it's not referring to long range kills, simply kills with a long-range gun aka. sniper.
VisceralBowl
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Looks weird. Some shots manage to look almost like VHS or something though, which is interesting.
drotahorror
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That's actually a good comparison. They have this strange filter on them all, they look real, but look as if they're real on a VHS tape, if that makes any sense.
I kinda like the effect, that is how I grew up watching the movies after all.
I wouldn't play with that mod enabled though
DeepEnigma
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Hahaha, why I love Star Wars.
Some uncanny valley shit right here. Your average nor core gamer would think this was from a fan fiction film.
Darth Smurf X
Member
I watched the Jakku teaser again. Still got chills at the crashing Super Star Destroyer. Is it Dec. 1st yet?
MADGAME
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Im having trouble with two of them.
Stay on Target - had more than 10 player kills (not AI) in Fighter Squadron
The Force is Strong with This One had more than 10 kills in one hero run in hero hunt and almost 30 for the match
I dont understand the problem with the Blast one (Playing the Objective). It says have the most kills in a match of Blast. Doesnt that mean at the end of the match? Otherwise, the person who gets the first kill would get the trophy, then everyone who takes the lead from that point on.
i HeaR MusiC
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I don't get the point if it's just for 1 map... that would be awful. On a side note i was praying this game got something similar to rush mode.
Anton Sugar
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I'm sticking with my business-logic cynicism: if it was available for the other big maps, they would have said so. Why not announce that?
The 800lb gorilla in the room is DICE made up some shit about a online FPS to be played by "casual" players and everyone has bought in to it unquestioningly. DICE artists and sound people are second to none but their game architects/designers steadfastly refuse to learn from the past.
I find it hard, if not impossible, to believe those that made game design decisions played the game long enough to validate or defend their decisions.
SpawnHell, just how far down in the sand do you have to bury your head through the entire development process to not think that's not a problem for casual Star Wars fans?
What do you have to tell yourself game after game that having so-called objective based gameplay on wide open, long sight line maps with long range weapons and player unlocks most easily achieved via kills is somehow compatible? Will someone please think about the poor Star Wars fan who keeps getting obliterated at every turn because they don't know the online FPS canon of keep moving, never stop, objectives are for noobs. Dead noobs.
What is casual about designing another game that allows players running full bore, unobstructed, jumping, tossing grenades, wiping out platoons of casual Star Wars fans as they go because there are no choke points or places to make a stand or even run and hide just to get your bearings. Also, at what point do you think that everyone who buys your game globally has lan-like internet connections to keep track of Boba the one man flying missle show mowing down that poor Star Wars fan now regretting his purchase.
For definition purposes - The best I can figure is those of us that have bumped gaming time down on their priority list by choice or by necessity are now casual players.
A game genre that needed to change if it wanted to appeal to casual players would be online mmos or RPGs. Games that required enormous time commitments to make a health potion, let alone slay a lvl 2 rat. Obviously I'm embellishing to make a point but ffxi anyone? Though not. Trying to jump on the casual bandwagon with a online FPS is just comes across as a lazy excuse that doesn't really mean anything.
I find it hard, if not impossible, to believe those that made game design decisions played the game long enough to validate or defend their decisions.
SpawnHell, just how far down in the sand do you have to bury your head through the entire development process to not think that's not a problem for casual Star Wars fans?
What do you have to tell yourself game after game that having so-called objective based gameplay on wide open, long sight line maps with long range weapons and player unlocks most easily achieved via kills is somehow compatible? Will someone please think about the poor Star Wars fan who keeps getting obliterated at every turn because they don't know the online FPS canon of keep moving, never stop, objectives are for noobs. Dead noobs.
What is casual about designing another game that allows players running full bore, unobstructed, jumping, tossing grenades, wiping out platoons of casual Star Wars fans as they go because there are no choke points or places to make a stand or even run and hide just to get your bearings. Also, at what point do you think that everyone who buys your game globally has lan-like internet connections to keep track of Boba the one man flying missle show mowing down that poor Star Wars fan now regretting his purchase.
For definition purposes - The best I can figure is those of us that have bumped gaming time down on their priority list by choice or by necessity are now casual players.
A game genre that needed to change if it wanted to appeal to casual players would be online mmos or RPGs. Games that required enormous time commitments to make a health potion, let alone slay a lvl 2 rat. Obviously I'm embellishing to make a point but ffxi anyone? Though not. Trying to jump on the casual bandwagon with a online FPS is just comes across as a lazy excuse that doesn't really mean anything.
If so, yay! But I wont get my hopes up
Phat Michael
Banned
This game is so much fun. Got to level 8 and got my first positive KDR of 16 kills 11 deaths.
The only negatives is really that I wish you could choose spawn points like BF4.
The only negatives is really that I wish you could choose spawn points like BF4.
Yeah, the Playing the Objective trophy should just be having the most kills when the Blast match ends. The problem with it unlocking right now is that it only counts if the game ends by the timer running out. With two full teams, the round usually ends long before that, and for whatever reason the trophy doesn't pop.
Straight Edge
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This new mode isn't counted with the 4 modes that the Season Pass will bring, so still 4 chances left for a possible Conquest mode
I'm praying for Conquest...
MADGAME
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Ah that makes more sense, thanks for clarifying. I'd like to know if others have a problem with the two I mentioned.
Snkfanatic
Banned
I am a big BF fan as well but isn't Supremecy basically Conquest in a way? I know the cap point system is a bit different but it's close.
I would be shocked if that was the case. Happy but shocked
Seventy_X_Seven
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Honestly, I love playing multiplayer type games with bots. The power trip is fun. Had way more fun in the original Battlefronts offline than I ever did online.
I have no idea if this is true, but applying the logic of the Blast trophy to the fighter trophy may mean you have to have 10 kills when the timer runs out as opposed to one side winning by getting 200.
Very much doubt that.
It's like a combo of Rush and Conquest.
i don't see why they wouldn't do that. having only 1 map for a mode would be very weird.
The mode will probably be used in future DLC but not retroactive. Chainlink from BF4 was only used in one DLC pack.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
That Jakku DLC sounds exciting
Turning Point sounds a lot more like Rush.
3 Phases, and with every Phase you have to capture the base.
I hope after Jakku is out for everyone, the Map will be added to the standard Walker Assault and Supremacy Playlist. And should be required to own.
Turning Point sounds a lot more like Rush.
3 Phases, and with every Phase you have to capture the base.
I hope after Jakku is out for everyone, the Map will be added to the standard Walker Assault and Supremacy Playlist. And should be required to own.
Seventy_X_Seven
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Honestly is not even remotely close, in my opinion. The big part of Conquest is tactically choosing which base is more valuable to capture and each base generally also provides additional vehicles and spawn points. Supremacy is just constantly pushing in one direction, much more similar to Rush.
Tal Shiar Agent
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I want to add two more people as moderators on the PS4 community. Jumper is the only one right now. Let me know (post your PSN) if you want to be one. You have to be a member and an active poster in this thread. I'll make a list and tonight or tomorrow morning I'll add the new mods.
That Jakku DLC sounds exciting
Turning Point sounds a lot more like Rush.
3 Phases, and with every Phase you have to capture the base.
I hope after Jakku is out for everyone, the Map will be added to the standard Walker Assault and Supremacy Playlist. And should be required to own.
The new Jakku maps are confirmed to be playable in the existing mode playlists.
http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/features/battle-of-jakku
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
Yeah sure but not everyone will own it on Dec 1. So there is a chance i wont play the map at all.
Hehe thanks buddy
Have to grind on PS4 more tomorrow or so :]
Anyone who buys a competitive multiplayer shooter and thinks they are not going to get crapped on by better players because it was labeled "casual" needs to rethink their outlook on gamer life. tryhards are everywhere and anything involving player skill means there are people far far better than you.
Anton Sugar
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Posted on this exact same page, even if you're 50 ppp
Posted on this exact same page, even if you're 50 ppp
Last Page > Ctrl F "Toddy" > "Nothing huh? Okay, let's post!"
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DeepEnigma
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Wow
EdReedFan20
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Unless it's already there and I missed it, I kind of wish the Endor map had the swinging tree trunk attack that smashes AT-STs from Return of the Jedi.
DeepEnigma
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Same here. I figured it would be a great game to jump into every now and then to absorb that Star Wars goodness, but the more I play, the more it sucks me back in, and what I thought would be an hour here and there, is several hours, not being able to wait to get home and play some more!!!
All the little touches, sounds, satisfying kills, graphics, smooth gameplay just keep me coming back for more. And Jakku next week, that Giants map is probably going to be the "go to" map from the sounds of it.
Kölsch Bloot
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Jakku isn't even a download ^^
Just some MB activation nonsense.
It'll add a new mode too
Just some MB activation nonsense.
It'll add a new mode too
DrGonzo615
Banned
Ran into my first invincible player on Hoth Walker Assault last night.
I was in a snowspeeder killing time until the AT-ATs became vulnerable and there was a tie interceptor flying around lazily so I decided to try and shoot him a few times. I ended up chasing him around the map and got at least a good 20 direct shots on him and did ZERO damage. This needs to be patched, badly.
I was in a snowspeeder killing time until the AT-ATs became vulnerable and there was a tie interceptor flying around lazily so I decided to try and shoot him a few times. I ended up chasing him around the map and got at least a good 20 direct shots on him and did ZERO damage. This needs to be patched, badly.
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