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Star Wars Battlefront |OT| Here's Where The Fun Begins
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I'm glad what they're working on seems to match up with my personal wishlist.
Balance-wise, DL-44 and A-wing nerfs would be good, as would AT-ST buffs. A sneaky Homing Shot damage nerf wouldn't go astray either (one Homing Shot is annoyin but dodging multiple Homing Shots is a chore, let alone the ones that circle back around to hit you in the ass...). Drop it to 90 to make it a double-tap kill with your blaster like Cycler Rifle body shots were in the Beta, and/or reduce splash damage.
For all the moaning about the supposed lack of content, jumpcasters, DL-44 or A-wings, the biggest thing i'd want to see from DICE is an actual server browser. Having seen mention of terrible connections for Aussie PC users, I wouldn't be surprised if I was encountering the issue on PS4 as well. Sometimes it seems like I'm firing rubber bullets that need a huge lead time, then the next map loads and I'm almost railing people with EE-3 bursts. Its almost at the point where it seems like it swaps servers between rounds? That'd be odd if true, but it feels almost like the location switching in Mario Kart 8 online MP when it happens...
I've been playing shooters online for 20 years and I'm used to the fact that almost all servers will be located on the other side of the country but in Battlefront it sometimes feels a whole lot worse than the usual 60-80ms from Perth to Sydney.
I agree, spawn camping in fighters is as cheap as it gets and BF seems to make it even easier with the entry animation. I think a lot of the problem is the ridiculous friend or foe dots on fighters at long range in Supremacy and Walker Assault that does nothing but highlight the next victim.
Lose the dots, maybe expand the scanner range and change the icon on fighters to be distinct from land vehicles to compensate. Along with some balancing, it'd go a long way to making fighters in those modes more fun.
Tal Shiar Agent
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The DL-44 should drop off to a 4 shot kill after 10 meters. No headshot multiplier after 12 meters. Overheats in 3 shots.
As if..
Didn't think battlefront would become just another movie money grab game but it is sure starting to look like it.
king picollo
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But would you be doing the strafing runs?
If you have to cycle in the enemies spawn area, you aren't going to be doing anything on the ground.
That would be my criticism.
It'd be interesting to see what DICE does, because one of the characteristics of the pistol weapon class is maintaining full damage to 20m which is where the DL-44 has such an advantage over rifles. It still does good damage outside that range but the damage drops rapidly and its big recoil begins to affect accuracy over multiple shots.
A direct damage nerf may be too harsh and dropping the damage sooner would gimp it compared to the other pistols. Weapon handling changes may be the better path imo. The TTK for the DL-44 is <280ms to 20m (as per Symthic), compared to <350ms for the (unbuffed) SE-14C and <440ms for the DH17. Tweak the TTK by reducing the fire rate slightly and maybe worsen the recoil. Vertical recoil is strong already, so perhaps just increase the horizontal to make landing a headshot tougher after the first shot.
Definitely reduce the number of shots before overheat, though 3 may be too few. If the recoil is bad enough, the user will need to space their shots just to maintain any accuracy.
A direct damage nerf may be too harsh and dropping the damage sooner would gimp it compared to the other pistols. Weapon handling changes may be the better path imo. The TTK for the DL-44 is <280ms to 20m (as per Symthic), compared to <350ms for the (unbuffed) SE-14C and <440ms for the DH17. Tweak the TTK by reducing the fire rate slightly and maybe worsen the recoil. Vertical recoil is strong already, so perhaps just increase the horizontal to make landing a headshot tougher after the first shot.
Definitely reduce the number of shots before overheat, though 3 may be too few. If the recoil is bad enough, the user will need to space their shots just to maintain any accuracy.
Alkastelca
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Having one to cycle is enough. Other two are then free to do the strafing runs.
In stage 3 the starfighters stop spawning. Then you have everyone doing strafing runs.
Now if the rebels suck and don't manage to achieve air superiority you have a bunch of tie fighters left in stage 3. If that happens the rebels are fucked.
TIEs running amok in stage 3 isn't necessarily true at all. Most rebels should be carrying Ion Torpedo, Ion Shot or Pulse Cannon in the last stage. Multiple Ion Torpedos will eventually wear down any remaining TIEs, let alone last second smart rockets on a strafing run approach.
Unopposed rebel fighters left over from early game domination is part of the balance problem in Walker Assault.
Unopposed rebel fighters left over from early game domination is part of the balance problem in Walker Assault.
Interfectum
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It's amazing how fucking awesome the A-wings are. Whenever I get it one I feel so OP I almost don't want them nerfed... (until I play empire)
phil_t98
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Finally got the season pass today. I am realy hoping they do it justice and put a shed load of content in with it and its not another batman season pass leaving us dissapointed. I realy like the game and yeah it has flaws but its realy fun to play, A wings deffo need balancing or maybe Tie's making more powerful at least the interceptor be equal to the a wing. Few more game modes wouldnt go amiss either
DrGonzo615
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Im waiting till they show at least some of what they're doing with the DLC before I drop money on it. Really no reason not to. The season pass will always be there and theres always the chance it will go on sale.
phil_t98
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They had five pound off on the store and i had some credit so it was under 30 pound for me thats what tipped me over to get it to be honest.
I have
DrGonzo615
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Yep, that stun lock shot totally effs up Vader and Palpy.
They're taking far too long to announce the DLC plans. It's ridiculous ... The fact they want people to buy the season pass having no idea what they're getting, other than some vague promises, is crazy. It's not like they don't know what they're working on.
The only reason I can think to hold back the announcement is that they think people will be disappointed -- so, they want to sell as many season passes as possible before providing the info. I bet EA is watching the pass purchase rate and will wait until it drops.
The free DLC they can leave for surprise PR bumps, but the pass? People deserve to know what they're paying for.
The only reason I can think to hold back the announcement is that they think people will be disappointed -- so, they want to sell as many season passes as possible before providing the info. I bet EA is watching the pass purchase rate and will wait until it drops.
The free DLC they can leave for surprise PR bumps, but the pass? People deserve to know what they're paying for.
DrGonzo615
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Either that or the dev cycle was so short that they're scrambling to get it ready to be shown....either way, its not a good sign.
Interfectum
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I have a sinking feeling whatever they announce is going to be met with a collective "that's it?"
ElzarTheBam
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Or Disney is being an utter bitch to deal with in terms of showing stuff when and how.
Interfectum
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Are they notorious for micromanaging? I can't imagine Disney caring what EA does with Battlefront DLC.
ElzarTheBam
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Alkastelca
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I guess we'll know more details in the weeks ahead
PintSizedSlasher
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I just hope that when they announce something this week, they don't let us wait for a few weeks before the DLC actually drops.
That would be really shitty.
On the other hand, I have a feeling in my gut that whatever it is, it's going to be awesome.
That would be really shitty.
On the other hand, I have a feeling in my gut that whatever it is, it's going to be awesome.
Also +1 for Leia. She's my go-to Hero next to Darth Vader.
Good God.I guess we'll know more details in the weeks ahead
ElzarTheBam
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Interfectum
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Posted Yesterday:
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@JohnSheppard3 Please keep an eye out on our official channels. We will have more details on the Season Pass and DLC in the weeks ahead.
I think the best villain is Palpatine Wiley for the chain lightning, health, and agility.
The support heroes are probably the best. I just love being Vader because it's Darth Vader, man.
Mother fucker!
Why are the gaming gods punishing us?
DrGonzo615
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Spent countless hours trying to imagine a fix for the air spawns. One mental breakdown and two divorces later, think I've finally cracked it:
My fee: $60.
I still dont understand what you are saying....spawn outside of the combat area I guess?
Oh no. I can't go back up to the attic. I won't!
Yes. YES! Instead of being given control inside the playable area where enemies can camp and attack from behind/the side before you can even really do anything, you spawn outside the playable area with a quick timer which allows you to like, move around (groundbreaking idea!) and use any available cover before entering.
DrGonzo615
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Yeah I agree with you. This really should have been picked up in playtesting.
That's legitimately how it feels sometimes. At least in BF4 when I pick my spawn point I know that okay I'll be spawning in this general area. In Battlefront who the fuck knows.
Forerunner
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January 31st, 11:59 PM.
This is good to hear, at least there's still something coming this month, and the free content sounds like it'll be more than the Hero Holiday rewards.
ElzarTheBam
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It's happening!!! (In the coming weeks)
"We will be adding more of what you love about the game, like new maps and Star Cards, for free in the coming months"
Yeah, I remember that, I'm just glad some of it is coming with the first drop.
Yup! Will be sweet with something other that patch-things and the Hero rewards.
PintSizedSlasher
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Nothing about the season pass content... Could that take even longer?
PintSizedSlasher
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It is looking like if there are going to be 4 content updates with the season pass, and if we assume the 4th one will drop around the 1 year mark from the game's release (mid-late November) that the first of the 4 packs will drop in February and then there will be a 2 month gap between each DLC pack (as well as the 2 month gap between release date to February). So:
Season Pass DLC pack 1 - February
2 - May
3 - August
4 - November to celebrate 1 year from the game's release.
Think that's a safe/accurate estimate? This gives them a few more weeks before they have to even release any news on the first DLC pack for the season pass if they are putting it out in late February.
Probably something like that yup. I think the first one is late feb / early march.
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