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The Last of Us Multiplayer Discussion Thread
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SuperSonic1305
Member
Finished the single player and played 3 matches of mp last night. Enjoyed it so i'll be playing most nights from now on if anyone wants to add me.
Memento_Mori15
Member
Okay, tired of playing with randoms even though I survived 12 weeks with randoms.
PSN: Sosuke15
East Coast
I usually play weekends/holidays. Depends on work load
PSN: Sosuke15
East Coast
I usually play weekends/holidays. Depends on work load
SoraanTribal
Member
Not sure if already posted, but:
The Last of Us 1.02 Patch Notes
Thank fuck the host migration fail should occur less often now...
The Last of Us 1.02 Patch Notes
Thank fuck the host migration fail should occur less often now...
MrPink93485
Member
Oh thank god for reduced voting time.
Patch sounds awesome.
Patch sounds awesome.
They should have handled it Uncharted style anyway, 51% vote for a map, voting phase is over.
Uncle Ulty
Banned
Im not able to join into a party with my multiplayer buddy after the patch. Anyone else having an issue creating a team of friends and playing together since the patch?
TimeEffect
Member
So I tried out the no party mode. Never again lol.
Round starts, our whole team ends up on the second story with the enemies right below (Bill's Town).
I move downstairs TAKE OUT THREE ENEMIES: Molotov one, Shiv the other, 1 hit melee kill the other. My team? They cower upstairs for no fucking reason. The remaining enemy finishes me, I'm WAITING FOR MY TEAM, but instead, they decide to hang around upstairs. Remaining enemy heals his whole team.
Bunch of freaking idiots.
Probably the WORST team I've had just because how dense they were.
Juxtapose this with my match last night:
Down to just the three of us, enemy team has 3 tickets left, full team running around the map
They get cocky, make rushes. We huddle together to regroup, I get taken out by a bomb they had placed earlier. Teammate frantically heals me, I patch up and they are closing in, knowing we are unprepared. I'm in the middle, two teammates on the left and right. My teammate on the left has to take out two enemies, I try to take a potshot but I can't help him because an enemy is approaching to the teammate on the right. He doesn't see me and I pop him. To my relief, my teammate on the left has killed both enemies.
No tickets remaining for the enemy, they do a full spawn. Again, we take out two of their guys, and now we have the upper hand. They are suddenly just as cautious, we close in, they throw 2-3 molotovs/bombs, we dodge them. One of our guys goes in the for the flank, ducking behind cover as he goes. They are trapped behind a car, they know they are done for. They can't pop out, because two of us are just waiting for them to pop their heads out. Teammate flanking drops one of them, we move in and finish the two off.
I love the sudden huddle teams do when they are in sudden death mode, and the quick arrogance of the enemy as they rush in to overwhelm us. Usually, we end up losing anyway, but the fact that my team and I were able to actually beat the odds just once was an amazing feeling. I haven't felt this since Search and Destroy in COD4.
Round starts, our whole team ends up on the second story with the enemies right below (Bill's Town).
I move downstairs TAKE OUT THREE ENEMIES: Molotov one, Shiv the other, 1 hit melee kill the other. My team? They cower upstairs for no fucking reason. The remaining enemy finishes me, I'm WAITING FOR MY TEAM, but instead, they decide to hang around upstairs. Remaining enemy heals his whole team.
Bunch of freaking idiots.
Probably the WORST team I've had just because how dense they were.
Juxtapose this with my match last night:
Down to just the three of us, enemy team has 3 tickets left, full team running around the map
They get cocky, make rushes. We huddle together to regroup, I get taken out by a bomb they had placed earlier. Teammate frantically heals me, I patch up and they are closing in, knowing we are unprepared. I'm in the middle, two teammates on the left and right. My teammate on the left has to take out two enemies, I try to take a potshot but I can't help him because an enemy is approaching to the teammate on the right. He doesn't see me and I pop him. To my relief, my teammate on the left has killed both enemies.
No tickets remaining for the enemy, they do a full spawn. Again, we take out two of their guys, and now we have the upper hand. They are suddenly just as cautious, we close in, they throw 2-3 molotovs/bombs, we dodge them. One of our guys goes in the for the flank, ducking behind cover as he goes. They are trapped behind a car, they know they are done for. They can't pop out, because two of us are just waiting for them to pop their heads out. Teammate flanking drops one of them, we move in and finish the two off.
I love the sudden huddle teams do when they are in sudden death mode, and the quick arrogance of the enemy as they rush in to overwhelm us. Usually, we end up losing anyway, but the fact that my team and I were able to actually beat the odds just once was an amazing feeling. I haven't felt this since Search and Destroy in COD4.
Lone Dragon
Member
I'm usually not big on multiplayer, but this game has me addicted!
GAF Username: Lone Dragon
PSN ID: Dracheo
Timezone: Central
No mic, at the moment. More casual player, but I do try to win and complete objectives. Tend to stick to the group unless I feel I can pull off a flank. Also on a rotating shift at work, so my play time varies.
GAF Username: Lone Dragon
PSN ID: Dracheo
Timezone: Central
No mic, at the moment. More casual player, but I do try to win and complete objectives. Tend to stick to the group unless I feel I can pull off a flank. Also on a rotating shift at work, so my play time varies.
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
Only thing that matters. Peace out, !
SoraanTribal
Member
What triggers "Skill Bonus" exactly? Like if you revive someone, it says "+100 Revive, +45 Skill Bonus". Is it based on what booster you have equipped?
Maybe, but the dude's I've bumped into that do this tend to be the kind that think that sprinting everywhere is awesome (like immediately after they respawn, thus giving away the team's general direction) or listening mode is useless. I prefer not to rush the 2nd supply point if I can clearly see that the other team is headed there, I cross the map to reach the other one, or I stealthily flank them if I've already gotten a bomb.
MrPink93485
Member
Done playing with randoms, too many bad experiences
MajorZero88
Central Time Zone
Mic
Got a few hours to burn tonight. Usually play at late night and during weekends.
MajorZero88
Central Time Zone
Mic
Got a few hours to burn tonight. Usually play at late night and during weekends.
You get 100% threats in weeks 6, 8, 10, 11, 12. There's nothing random about them.
Near the end you don't get any other threat challenges, only ones to gain members. I managed to get the skull mask last night, I was happy as hell. But you really need to have near perfect matches the last couple weeks. I got lucky and managed to get into a lobby where hardly anyone left and each match of Survival went the full rounds.
Memento_Mori15
Member
Thanks Zam for the games. I do have a mic but I can't find it. However, you definitely aided us to win by telling us the enemies' location. I don't think we even lost a match. Let's play again sometime. Hopefully, I find that mic soon.
Btw, if you see me randomly punching, it's because my controller is slightly broken(after dropping to so many times). I could be pressing triangle and yet, it makes me punch instead.
Btw, if you see me randomly punching, it's because my controller is slightly broken(after dropping to so many times). I could be pressing triangle and yet, it makes me punch instead.
MrPink93485
Member
Good games, much better than playing with randoms, lol. Eager to play again tomorrow night or something.
Are you sure? Because I didn't get one in weeks 6 and 10 as far as I can remember. Still, what frustrates me more is that you will lose 20% of your clan, no matter what you do. Even if you do a perfect game and set a new personal record each game that follows, while at the same time completing all stages of your misson and far exceeding the numbers you need to get, you will still lose 20% of your clan. 20% of your clan, because reasons. That's just not a fun mechanic to me.
No problem. Will play with you again. Fun times.
Andronicus
Banned
Gaf Username: Andronicus
PSN ID: Andronicus
Timezone: Est
Mic/No Mic: Mic
PSN ID: Andronicus
Timezone: Est
Mic/No Mic: Mic
List/Roster has been updated.
dark_prinny
Banned
Jumping in for some matches. Anyone playing right now?
IHaveCandy
Banned
It was hilarious how the game gave you nearly a minute to choose between two maps, but 10 seconds to choose your loadout.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Good updates!
test_account
XP-39C²
I was wondering why they didnt have this solution concidering that once you've voted, you cant change the vote. But havinga 15 second voting period probably works just as efficiently
Stick together with the team (if possible, sometimes everyone goes their seperate ways). Open the boxes around the map (which are marked as a white dot on the minimap), then press select to craft items.My mp experience so far has been......try a game each mode, have no idea whats going on, get slagged off by everyone on the team for being useless, lose the matches, quit probably never to play again
Also, its not recommended to rush, camping and waiting is a big part of the multiplayer. The multiplayer is more stealth based rather than more classic team deathmatch, so flanking and waiting out the enemy is often a better strategy. Also remember to use the listen mode (R2 button). And with all multiplayer games, you wont know the maps when you first play them. So playing them a few times gives an advantage.
Not sure if this is warranted in this thread but I thought I'd share some thoughts and tips for the multiplayer for anyone just starting out like myself.
- Craft as much as much as possible although try to avoid crafting first aid kits unless you're desperate. Chances are that you're gonna find a first aid kit in the map somewhere or someone else will support you with healing.
- Tag your enemies with R3 when aiming. At the very least your teammates are aware of the enemies position if you're unable to get a good shot in.
- Don't crouch walk everywhere! I made this mistake early on by trying to be as stealthy as possible. Only sprinting will make you visible on the enemies minimap alongside gunshots. Jogging is usually okay when traversing maps. This isn't to suggest crouch walking isn't without its merits, just know when and where to use it.
- Support and revive your teammates. As someone without a mic/way of communication, I've often found myself isolated whilst my teammates have collaborated on some sort of plan while I am on the other side of the map haha. Being the lone ranger WILL get you killed. If you also have the chance between executing an enemy and reviving a teammate, revive your teammate. Strength in numbers, and revives are equal to downing an enemy in parts.
- Only execute an enemy if it is safe to do so. If they are downed in a wide open area, you become extremely vulnerable during the execution animation. It is advisable to shoot them whilst in a safe area.
I hope these have been useful! I am only a beginner so I have found out these the hard way haha.
- Craft as much as much as possible although try to avoid crafting first aid kits unless you're desperate. Chances are that you're gonna find a first aid kit in the map somewhere or someone else will support you with healing.
- Tag your enemies with R3 when aiming. At the very least your teammates are aware of the enemies position if you're unable to get a good shot in.
- Don't crouch walk everywhere! I made this mistake early on by trying to be as stealthy as possible. Only sprinting will make you visible on the enemies minimap alongside gunshots. Jogging is usually okay when traversing maps. This isn't to suggest crouch walking isn't without its merits, just know when and where to use it.
- Support and revive your teammates. As someone without a mic/way of communication, I've often found myself isolated whilst my teammates have collaborated on some sort of plan while I am on the other side of the map haha. Being the lone ranger WILL get you killed. If you also have the chance between executing an enemy and reviving a teammate, revive your teammate. Strength in numbers, and revives are equal to downing an enemy in parts.
- Only execute an enemy if it is safe to do so. If they are downed in a wide open area, you become extremely vulnerable during the execution animation. It is advisable to shoot them whilst in a safe area.
I hope these have been useful! I am only a beginner so I have found out these the hard way haha.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
So who else is eating some crow with me.
Did not expect the MP to be this good after seeing it only had silence then two modes and a lack of infected....
Did not expect the MP to be this good after seeing it only had silence then two modes and a lack of infected....
dripdripsplash
Member
PSN: UziPinkyRing
Timezone: GMT +1
I have a mic and all that. Add me!
Timezone: GMT +1
I have a mic and all that. Add me!
TabletopTictacs
Member
Ok, I'm starting to play this online a bit with some old PSN friends but I'd love to play with Gaf as well!
PSN: coolcole93
TImezone: GMT
Mic: yes
Happy to have a laugh while playing, but want to win.
PSN: coolcole93
TImezone: GMT
Mic: yes
Happy to have a laugh while playing, but want to win.
SirIgbyCeaser
Banned
Patch is fantastic, removes all the jankyness from melee making it more reliable and improving matches.
dope4goldrope
Member
PSN: HiMyNameIsDope
Timzone: EST
Mic: Yes
Timzone: EST
Mic: Yes
I was wondering why they didnt have this solution concidering that once you've voted, you cant change the vote. But havinga 15 second voting period probably works just as efficiently
Stick together with the team (if possible, sometimes everyone goes their seperate ways). Open the boxes around the map (which are marked as a white dot on the minimap), then press select to craft items.
Also, its not recommended to rush, camping and waiting is a big part of the multiplayer. The multiplayer is more stealth based rather than more classic team deathmatch, so flanking and waiting out the enemy is often a better strategy. Also remember to use the listen mode (R2 button). And with all multiplayer games, you wont know the maps when you first play them. So playing them a few times gives an advantage.
Thanks for the tips, if only the randoms could be so helpful!
dark_prinny
Banned
I have sent you a fríend request.
EDIT: Also my friend list was full and I made some room for some GAFfers.
Mike Works
Member
Just hit level 5, really starting to get into this.
dark_prinny
Banned
I've send you a friend request.
TabletopTictacs
Member
I'll accept when I go on later tonight. I need to clear some space from my list as well.
The one thing I'm not liking about Multiplayer and the clan system is that it rewards steamrolling your opposition team instead of close-fought, tight battles. If you're demolishing opponents who are terrible then you're getting dozens of supplies and you're happy. If you come up against another good team, you have a more enjoyable match but your clan suffers as a result of it because you won't get as many supplies. Imo, this just encourages quitting. My clan went from healthy to mostly sick/hungry after four or five close-fought games against another couple of good players, despite being some of the most enjoyable matches I've had so far.
So what's the deal with melee upgrades? I upgraded my melee weapon twice yesterday and didn't get any one-hit kills.
I believe I had a machete at one point and rushed a guy from behind cover. I made contact but my character was just swinging the thing around instead of performing a one-hit kill.
I believe I had a machete at one point and rushed a guy from behind cover. I made contact but my character was just swinging the thing around instead of performing a one-hit kill.