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Star Wars Battlefront |OT| Here's Where The Fun Begins
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Distant snowtroopers have always been blue, at least on PS4.
I've noticed that since the last patch, maybe even before. Thought I was crazy.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Same here, and the Playing the Objective achievement unlocked properly!
it seems like the patch implemented some skill based matchmaking or something because im finally coming up against sentient opposition who can give me a run for my money. very refreshing. The new twilight on hoth map is extremely difficult to navigate and remember so far but i love the visual appeal it has. also good cycler rifle buff.
PintSizedSlasher
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But it is a daytime portion of the large map, isn't it?
I like it as well. Wasn't expecting to get the new map for smaller modes, so a nice surprise.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
Complete opposite here... had a losing spree yesterday because 80% of my team was really really bad...
I even had a partner that was running back and was looking at map pieces.. i mean wtf
PintSizedSlasher
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Which map on which platform was that? I've been recording/scouting locations for a video, so it could've been me lol
Dont think so
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
XboxOne...
But i doubt it was you.
Maybe when all DLC is released..not before.
MADGAME
Member
Seems like an important button to have in working order.
VincentMatts
Member
Arent controllers supposed to be built for that very reason?
Nice contrast with a "firemap"New Endor map teaser in map select screen
PintSizedSlasher
Member
Everybody, do yourself a favor and fire up some Fighter Squadron, turn of your HUD and play in first person.
You probably won't do very good, but man that's how the mode should be by default. Godly.
You probably won't do very good, but man that's how the mode should be by default. Godly.
DrGonzo615
Banned
I dont play in first person but its really easy to get caught up in the spectacle of it all. It really does feel like a Star Wars dogfight (which makes no space maps all the more painful). The fact that A-wings are actually killable makes it even better.
MADGAME
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Could be very interesting if there is naturally occurring smoke in the map, preventing lock-ons, negating Scan Pulse, and providing cover while reducing visuals. Charred Ewok remains would be appreciated, Dice.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
If you fly towards the sky in the new Hoth map it's the closest thing to a space map ;-)
DrGonzo615
Banned
Dont tease me!
Seriously, it continues to be baffling how there are no space maps for fighter squadron, how hard could it be to create a space skybox with some planets in the distance?
PintSizedSlasher
Member
Dont tease me!
Seriously, it continues to be baffling how there are no space maps for fighter squadron, how hard could it be to create a space skybox with some planets in the distance?
What did they say about that exactly? Didn't they say something along the lines of "not happening for now"? So maybe there's a chance of it coming in the Deathstar DLC?
It's gotta be. They have to dammit!
i wish there was a whole separate expansion for flying vehicles .. different maps, missions, challenges, etc. its too much to ask, i know, but i'd kill to have a flight-based spinoff or game of its own using this enginge .. Battlefront's flying combat is decent, but it doesn't quite scratch the itch for me. for me a big part of the coolness of starwars flying is the more confined stuff - flying in the death star trench, flying inside the 2nd death star, the millenium falcon chase in TFA, stuff like that. the gigantic open spaces of Battlefront are fine but don't really hold a ton of excitement for me.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Its probably an engine issue with having no point of reference for the fighter physics in the ground. That said, dogfights over the Death Star would be a great compromise. The "ground" would be the Death Star and it would still be a space battle.Dont tease me!
Seriously, it continues to be baffling how there are no space maps for fighter squadron, how hard could it be to create a space skybox with some planets in the distance?
There's no way we don't get a Death Star surface map with a trench. No way.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Dont tease me!
Seriously, it continues to be baffling how there are no space maps for fighter squadron, how hard could it be to create a space skybox with some planets in the distance?
Maybe the Death Star expansion will be 'space' while above or around it.
DrGonzo615
Banned
You gotta be aiming at the ground, if you are aiming at the AT-AT, Im pretty sure it wont fire.
CD'S BAR
Member
Yeah it's the same map, just not during twilight. Which is weird. That level looks gorgeous in the larger game types.
Depends how tame you are for 3 hours.
There are people who use a controller normally and there are people who use it like they're in a John Woo action film.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
The Raider Camp one you mean? Yeah, that's a pretty shitty blast map. At first I didn't like Dropzone on it either, but it kinda grew on me and find it actually pretty good now.
Yeah Raider Camp. They got the Camp word right on that one for Blast atleast.
DeepEnigma
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OdysseusVA
Banned
Isn't we only getting 4 heroes in total?
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Some speculate 4 pairs as to how it was worded. I think it may just be 4 total, and alternating packs with pair of heroes in one, pair of vehicles in next, heroes again, then whatever the last pack is which may be Rogue One content, hence it is not talked about yet.
MADGAME
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The official season pass page (http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/season-pass) states:
It's been a debate to whether or not if means 2 more of each or 4 more of each since it is ambiguously worded. I may be wrong, but I don't think it has been specifically clarified by Dice.
Anton Sugar
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If they had 8 heroes to give in the Season Pass, there's no reason DICE wouldn't advertise that fact.
There's no way we're getting Nien Nunb and Greedo if they're only releasing 4 in total.
Right?
If I go to the Origin or Xbox site for the season pass it says "4 new iconic star wars characters"
Greedo and Nien Nunb are not really iconic in any way.
I mean, every fucking Rodian is Greedo (heck, in old EU, the whole Rodian culture was build around Greedo, ie they're trackers and kind of stupid).
I can't see Tarkin running around with a blaster, he is way too dignified and important for that, but he is far more iconic than either Greedo or Nien Nunb and more likely to be a hero.
I mean, every fucking Rodian is Greedo (heck, in old EU, the whole Rodian culture was build around Greedo, ie they're trackers and kind of stupid).
I can't see Tarkin running around with a blaster, he is way too dignified and important for that, but he is far more iconic than either Greedo or Nien Nunb and more likely to be a hero.
MADGAME
Member
This was my thought (and hope) but...per below...
I see this also, on both PS4 and X1 page. Massive buzzkill. So much potential here, I hope they decide to change it up, maybe they will include a few heroes outside of the season pass
Dice pls.
Nien Nunb must have one helluva Swedish following.
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