Ugh- I hate it but you're probably right. My working assumption was that they'd try and make their Battlefront 2 as feature complete as the original BF2, but I bet they use the inclusion of Ep 7 as an excuse to avoid doing prequel stuff. And if they don't do prequel that seems like a very big task to add in via DLC (pretty much the equivalent of BC2 Vietnam DLC in scale).
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Star Wars Battlefront |OT2| I am altering the OT. Pray I don't alter it any further.
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Ugh- I hate it but you're probably right. My working assumption was that they'd try and make their Battlefront 2 as feature complete as the original BF2, but I bet they use the inclusion of Ep 7 as an excuse to avoid doing prequel stuff. And if they don't do prequel that seems like a very big task to add in via DLC (pretty much the equivalent of BC2 Vietnam DLC in scale).
WadiumArcadium
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Ideally Battlefront 2 would be a mix of both though that probably won't be the case.
I'm a big fan of TFA but I don't think Jakku, Takodana, D'Qar and Starkiller Base provide an interesting enough variety of locations for the game after we've already experienced many of the OT planets in Battlefront. Whether you like the prequels or not, you can't deny they had some varied, interesting locations. Many of my favourite maps in the first two Battlefront's were prequel planets.
I'm a big fan of TFA but I don't think Jakku, Takodana, D'Qar and Starkiller Base provide an interesting enough variety of locations for the game after we've already experienced many of the OT planets in Battlefront. Whether you like the prequels or not, you can't deny they had some varied, interesting locations. Many of my favourite maps in the first two Battlefront's were prequel planets.
Gravemind IV
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Lol, what's going on? Force choked from ridiculous distance? Empire fielding four heroes?
How about some hotfixes?
How about some hotfixes?
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I think the most damage it has done is to the smaller modes. It's a cunt of an item no matter how it's spun, but at least the scope of the 40 player modes ensures more chaotic encounters where bacta users are likely to be pressured under heavier fire.
Playing the smaller capture modes with bacta users is a nightmare.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Tried playing Sabotage this morning, the entire enemy team was guarding C on Cloud City with an overshield.
Seems like they're only doing hot-fixes if something is game breaking (i.e Outer Rim-launch). But yeah I agree I would like to see them patch the game more often since Bacta Bomb basically is game breaking.
I dunno for sure but I think this is how they've handled BF3/4 also? Maybe patching in those got better when DICE LA took over.
I think I'll just wait this time, I can hold off for 24 hours and enjoy discovering it myself.
Unless he streams stuff about that TIE Defender, then I'm definitely watching.
Same, I'm sure someone here will post a recap. (Yes I'm looking at you MADGAME)
PintSizedSlasher
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At last it can't be worse than those two knuckleheads that did the Bespin stream...
MADGAME
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LMAO! Came here to see if there would be a stream and I was not disappointed. I've been so heavily invested in this game since launch, playing faithfully over time, taking time off for each expansion, etc.
This release will be a bit different for me though as I have so much going on both personally and professionally. Can't take time off for Death Star DLC as work is insane right now, and most likely won't be able to watch the stream until after I get home and catch up. This coming Sunday I have to travel to NY for a custody trial involving my son, so I'll only be able to play a couple evenings after it releases then I'll be gone for 5 days
Kind of a bummer because this was the pack I was most looking forward too, but I'll jump in when I get back.
Gravemind IV
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Game is driving me up the fucking wall, terrible spawns non-stop. The second I pop up in the open BOTH AT-AT's immediately blew me to bits, RNG my ass.
And for the love of god, let scout players opt out of partner spawns. Behind enemy lines, WELL HELLO THERE.
And for the love of god, let scout players opt out of partner spawns. Behind enemy lines, WELL HELLO THERE.
Live stream is live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhIq9DtXKA
Edit: From what I heard, Tie Bombers and Tie Defenders are confirmed as AI controlled pickups who will assist whoever picks them up.
Edit: From what I heard, Tie Bombers and Tie Defenders are confirmed as AI controlled pickups who will assist whoever picks them up.
Does it look good? Have they said anything about how many players there is on Battle Station and available modes on Death Star?
Looks good to me, and the transition from space to inside the Death Star was really quick. Currently playing as Chewbacca who looks better than the pre-rendered model at the trailer.
Also the rebels get B-wings and Y-wings as AI pickups.
Edit: They confirmed that the Battle Station game mode supports 24 players.
24 players confirmed
You mean the original Battlefront games?
Yeah with the Frostbite-magic
it really is great
Never thought they would do it. Great news.
PintSizedSlasher
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Forerunner
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Damn, all of this sounds great.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Details on customization? I didn't see that part of the stream.
Also, looks fantastic.
Also, looks fantastic.
You pick a head and a body.
New bodies include rebel pilot, imperial officer, and death star trooper.
Helmetless stormtroopers are gone.
You can also change color on the stormtrooper shoulders. I think it was 3-4 colors.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Did you notice if there was a rank requirement for those three?
I don't think it showed since everything was unlocked for the streamer.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Laser trip wire (more Jedi Knight stuff!), Berserker now gives a low/medium/high damage bonus when hipfiring instead of a boost when damaged.
Scout level 1 and 2 switched. Fuck. Might as well switch to Escape Artist or Berserker now.
Though it includes a radar scramble for Scout level 3.
Scout level 1 and 2 switched. Fuck. Might as well switch to Escape Artist or Berserker now.
Though it includes a radar scramble for Scout level 3.
Sharpshooter gives a damage boost while ADS, so the DLT-19X may become a OHK with it.
I can start using the gun!
Tal Shiar Agent
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Is there only the one ground map in the DLC?
There are three different DS interior maps, the Battle Station mode uses a different one for each new round.
Changes to the cards sound good, let's see how they play out.
Also the planet next to the Death Star is not geonosis as many people thought. They couldn't say the name, so it's safe to assume it's tied to Rogue One.
Wasn't aware of that either! More good news.
Also the planet next to the Death Star is not geonosis as many people thought. They couldn't say the name, so it's safe to assume it's tied to Rogue One.
They also changed the conquest-mode in BF1 till the old format. They're listening
Wasn't aware of that either! More good news.
Tal Shiar Agent
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What modes are available for the three interior maps? Also, I assume that there are two Fighter Squadron maps (fighting with the Star Destroyer and fighting over the Trench)?
Battle Station and Blast only
Tal Shiar Agent
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Damn it, I hate Blast.
Gravemind IV
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Death Star looks good, curious how it will look on Xbox One.
Trench run seems intense as fuck, seeing buddies crash or being Vader and right on their tail is gonna be good fun.
Helmetless troopers are gone, fuck yes.
Only thing that irked me was some of the trait decisions. I only use scout, but the lvl 3 trait radar scramble is going to give you away so hard. It's like Halo's radar scramble with active camo, but without the benefit of invisibility. In other words, a big heads-up to the enemy that you're close.
So pretty much a double nerf for scout is going to make me switch to Berserker, especially with that hip fire damage increase. Overall I am not sure how to feel on a lot of variance in blaster damage due to traits, but we'll see I guess.
Trench run seems intense as fuck, seeing buddies crash or being Vader and right on their tail is gonna be good fun.
Helmetless troopers are gone, fuck yes.
Only thing that irked me was some of the trait decisions. I only use scout, but the lvl 3 trait radar scramble is going to give you away so hard. It's like Halo's radar scramble with active camo, but without the benefit of invisibility. In other words, a big heads-up to the enemy that you're close.
So pretty much a double nerf for scout is going to make me switch to Berserker, especially with that hip fire damage increase. Overall I am not sure how to feel on a lot of variance in blaster damage due to traits, but we'll see I guess.