Agreed, especially since even on diamond III I feel like sometimes my teammates are on their first game, judging by the way they're playing. Not their fault if so, but I'm not convinced that matchmaking is working as intended. But maybe there's not enough players in the higher ranks to fill up the matches, so they get replaced by players from lower ones? Hopefully this will resolve over time.
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Multiplayer |OT| Swinging To Victory
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Agreed, especially since even on diamond III I feel like sometimes my teammates are on their first game, judging by the way they're playing. Not their fault if so, but I'm not convinced that matchmaking is working as intended. But maybe there's not enough players in the higher ranks to fill up the matches, so they get replaced by players from lower ones? Hopefully this will resolve over time.
Running some really good games with just the Para 45 + extras. Eddy Raja has top-tier banter.
Between the mobile game, challenges, and trials, I've gotten a lot of stuff already. Hoping I can get close to everything that's currently available before the first content update hits.
Quick question:
Are there any multiplayer rewards tied to story mode or ranked multiplayer?
Between the mobile game, challenges, and trials, I've gotten a lot of stuff already. Hoping I can get close to everything that's currently available before the first content update hits.
Quick question:
Are there any multiplayer rewards tied to story mode or ranked multiplayer?
giancarlo123x
Banned
I see some people complaining about the random rewards, for the most part I've been really lucky and the only character I'm missing is Chloe. I wonder who they plan on adding in the future, some of these skeleton pirates can replace skellzor.
jellies_two
Member
Wow Mines are an easy way to get kills just leave them next to a diamond or In high traffic spot. Nobody is looking for them.
It's also satisfying to throw a mine then draw someone to it by being bait.
It's also satisfying to throw a mine then draw someone to it by being bait.
At the end of a slide is also a good spot.
TimeEffect
Member
I actually like mysticals
I feel they are much more reserved from beta
People diversify their purchases between strong gear (totally fun to place a mine in the enemy chest), sidekicks, mysticals, and power weapons
An el dorado is excellent at crowd control while cintimani gets you into intense scrambles
Ive had awesome 2-3 matches
Ive had some total wipeouts too, but I think most people are still learning. That and some parties absolutely wreck randoms
Negotiator
Member
I guess no one else is annoyed by the fan noise in the menus?
LunaticLMD
Member
Mines aren't bad. I can imagine when more people start using them, though. Yeeesh.
TimeEffect
Member
Are the mobile game skins exclusive?
I just started playing but feel like the relics are the most important thing to collect otherwise
I just started playing but feel like the relics are the most important thing to collect otherwise
I'm pretty sure they're not. Here they are:
Note that the ones I haven't unlocked don't even have the specific levels available yet, the app says they're "coming soon".
Reckless Onion
Member
theres always explosive awareness
what does it do? Does it highlight mines?
Chronospherics
Member
Having spent some time with of the primary weapons in the game I feel like the only weapons that are competitively viable are the FAL, AK and Mettler.
All of the other fully automatics sacrifice accuracy for an enhanced rate of fire yet they do not reduce the time to kill significantly enough to justify having to control that recoil. The primary buff that these weapons offer is within blindfire, yet blindfire doesn't typically occur especially often as the radar and emphasis on sticking together force engagements to occur at more reasonable ranges.
This applies to weapons like the HCR and MP34a, but weapons like the coperhead suffer too. The copperhead has significantly worse time to kill than FAL or Metler, and much lower accuracy too (as a scoped long gun), with its only advantage being in blindfire. The thing is though, nothing stops you aiming a FAL or Metler at a guy that's 2 feet away, and it doesn't get any less effective up close.
I was commenting yesterday how a FAL burst up close, does more damage than a shotgun blast. It also has more bursts per clip, and the potential to be used at range too. The same is true of many weapons actually, the time-to kill on the FAL and Metler is remarkable at range, but that doesn't somehow disappear up close, and these weapons retain a faster time to kill than the specialised close ranged weapons that have made several sacrifices to range and accuracy at close to close-mid ranges.
It feels as though both the MP34a and HSC need a boost to their damage, and the HSC also needs a boost to its stock ammunition and clip capacity (otherwise there's no reason to use it over even the MP34a). The shotgun is pretty useless as it stands and while I can see why it would be annoying if it were incredibly effective, it would be great if it could be a consistent two-shot kill rather than quite often three.
This is what I would say the weapon 'tier list' looks like at the moment. I'm open to being wrong, but hopeful that it might spark some interesting discussion.
S
FAL
Mettler
A
AK 47
B
HS93
Copperhead
MP34A
M14
C
HXC
12 Gauge
I've chosen not to include the bolt action sniper rifle as theoretically it can be the best or worst weapon in the game with perhaps the most variance in that performance depending on the player using it. I doubt we will see much beyond FAL and Metler at higher levels of competitive play, and that seems to be the thoughts of the community on the UnchartedMultiplayer subreddit too.
I don't necessarily have a problem with that, precision weapons should always have the greatest potential I suppose, but it would be nice for the balance between the pool of weapons to be a little tighter, in my opinion.
All of the other fully automatics sacrifice accuracy for an enhanced rate of fire yet they do not reduce the time to kill significantly enough to justify having to control that recoil. The primary buff that these weapons offer is within blindfire, yet blindfire doesn't typically occur especially often as the radar and emphasis on sticking together force engagements to occur at more reasonable ranges.
This applies to weapons like the HCR and MP34a, but weapons like the coperhead suffer too. The copperhead has significantly worse time to kill than FAL or Metler, and much lower accuracy too (as a scoped long gun), with its only advantage being in blindfire. The thing is though, nothing stops you aiming a FAL or Metler at a guy that's 2 feet away, and it doesn't get any less effective up close.
I was commenting yesterday how a FAL burst up close, does more damage than a shotgun blast. It also has more bursts per clip, and the potential to be used at range too. The same is true of many weapons actually, the time-to kill on the FAL and Metler is remarkable at range, but that doesn't somehow disappear up close, and these weapons retain a faster time to kill than the specialised close ranged weapons that have made several sacrifices to range and accuracy at close to close-mid ranges.
It feels as though both the MP34a and HSC need a boost to their damage, and the HSC also needs a boost to its stock ammunition and clip capacity (otherwise there's no reason to use it over even the MP34a). The shotgun is pretty useless as it stands and while I can see why it would be annoying if it were incredibly effective, it would be great if it could be a consistent two-shot kill rather than quite often three.
This is what I would say the weapon 'tier list' looks like at the moment. I'm open to being wrong, but hopeful that it might spark some interesting discussion.
S
FAL
Mettler
A
AK 47
B
HS93
Copperhead
MP34A
M14
C
HXC
12 Gauge
I've chosen not to include the bolt action sniper rifle as theoretically it can be the best or worst weapon in the game with perhaps the most variance in that performance depending on the player using it. I doubt we will see much beyond FAL and Metler at higher levels of competitive play, and that seems to be the thoughts of the community on the UnchartedMultiplayer subreddit too.
I don't necessarily have a problem with that, precision weapons should always have the greatest potential I suppose, but it would be nice for the balance between the pool of weapons to be a little tighter, in my opinion.
Reckless Onion
Member
highlights all explosives
LunaticLMD
Member
Yep.
Chronospherics
Member
What makes you say that? I think it's my favourite map.
Vade
Member
Well, they finally implemented the character customization we always wanted. However, the gunplay is pretty lacking compared to uc2 1.04. Six years later, ND still cannot match their peak.
Oh and we get the same glitches and laggy shitfests we have had since UC2, UC3, and TLOU. You would think after all these games they would fix things that have been appearing since game 1.
Oh and we get the same glitches and laggy shitfests we have had since UC2, UC3, and TLOU. You would think after all these games they would fix things that have been appearing since game 1.
Chronospherics
Member
Really? As far as my impressions go the gunplay is much better than UC2 and 3. The leap to 60 frame per second multiplayer makes the game feel much more responsive and the weapons generally give more feedback.
I also haven't experienced a lot of lag. When players lag beyond a certain threshhold they get the 'connection error' symbol and they're forced to stand still. Sucks to be them, but it stops those 'wtf' scenarios by preventing players from playing if they not have consistent upload in online multiplayer.
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Deleted member 325805
Unconfirmed Member
Can't say I'm really enjoying this, so far I've been favoured to lose in all my placement matches and lose I have. The last game we had no one decent and they had people dropping 3k+, how is that supposed to be fun? Is it just not viable to play solo?
Vade
Member
I have played around 12 hours of multiplayer and the majority of the time was between 9-12 EST so I would have thought connections would be decent. 1/3 of the time was the classic games you knew you would get if the other players had the clan tag [MEX] or [BR]. They get get 3-4 bullets into you after you are behind a solid wall or the classic elastic melee. It is great that they get better ping thousands of miles away, but sucks for everyone else having to deal with that.
I put 100s of hours into uc2 and a maybe 100 into uc3. Guns have a wonky feel. Reminds me of the Subway Kal7 beta. At least they toned down melee damage.
Is there a point I need to reach before I can create custom loadouts? Seems like all I can select is a pistol at the moment. Not a big fan of the unlock system so far - I had a pretty nice custom loadout within a few hours in the beta - but I guess this system is meant to be played out over a longer time
LunaticLMD
Member
Auction House is amazing. Probably my favorite map. Remnants is the worst, but it's still okay. I don't think there are any bad or terrible maps, just ones people prefer to play on. Like River or Rooftops.
Also, I just played my first game of Plunder and won. It is hype personified.
And the mp34a is my new favorite gun to use.
Okay, I'm done sharing.
dugdug
Banned
After 2 and 3, I gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed with the multiplayer suite in 4. It's weird how much they ditched from the previous two games, but, barely added anything to make it stand out from any other TPS multiplayer game.
Dumb radar, no cinema (unless I missed that?) no throwing back grenades, no emblems, no power plays. So many modes missing: co-op / FFA / Team Objective / Lab / Elimination.
I don't know. I just feel like for all the time they had to make this, they *really* flubbed it.
Dumb radar, no cinema (unless I missed that?) no throwing back grenades, no emblems, no power plays. So many modes missing: co-op / FFA / Team Objective / Lab / Elimination.
I don't know. I just feel like for all the time they had to make this, they *really* flubbed it.
SoraanTribal
Member
The base game is fun, but I'm pretty disappointed at the lack of content/modes. It feels like there's barely anything here.
TheCanisDirus
Member
I have to agree about the radar. Radars in almost all online shooters should be nuked from orbit.
LunaticLMD
Member
Can't you create custom loadouts from the very beginning? The reason they make you choose your pistol first is because it's the only thing you have to have. After that, you can pick whatever, as long as it's unlocked.
Lunafreya Nox Fleuret
Member
Is the MP still down? 
FarFromAnyGame
Banned
I don't recommend playing ranked until you think you're skilled enough.
UC2 has the worst gunplay in the series barring Golden Abyss (I honestly can't even remember this game). The feather weight feel, lack of impact, and lose reticle killed the feel of UC2's guns for me. As far as the landing shots goes, it was easier to hit people in UC2. The recoil in this game is nuts, but it feels good and makes shooting accurately feel more satisfying.
Aim assist seems a bit nuts (or is it just me?). Wish they'd turn it down. I feel like taking it off will put me at a severe disadvantage.
I have to agree, they took quite a few steps forward in gameplay, but took a bunch of steps back on the content front. The MP feels like it's missing quite a lot.
No, just locations.
However quick side note for those who are up to chapter 17/completed the game.
I played the MP after getting to chapter 8 in story mode and when I saw that Sam's drug lord cell mate wasn't payable in MP I kinda guess he was bullshitting Nate. Of course they reveal that he was in fact lying.
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Deleted member 325805
Unconfirmed Member
That's a silly thing to say, ranked isn't for elite people, it's for people who want even matches, there are lower divisions for a reason.
Psychoward
Banned
What time EST do the challenges reset?
FarFromAnyGame
Banned
I didn't say it's for elite people. It's just you shouldn't start ranked unless you think you're ready. Many newcomers would bum out and give up after losing most of their placement matches. Play for fun first and then worry about ranked.
Psychoward
Banned
To be fair they're adding more modes and maps for free down the line, along with features like replay. Doesn't really excuse them cutting stuff out, but it's a single player game first and foremost and I doubt they were gonna delay it due to mp missing features. I've never played 2 and 3 mp so I can't compare but I feel like it's okay so far.
LunaticLMD
Member
Yeaaah. I was playing with gaf and friends, and we got it like 3 times in a row. Maybe that's why I think it's "meh."
What's your favorite map?
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Deleted member 325805
Unconfirmed Member
But ranked is fun, because in theory it should be the most balanced experience. It doesn't matter if you're bronze or platinum, an even game is an enjoyable one. I don't play ranked for my rank, I play it so I'm put with and against people of my own level. The problem is when the matchmaking shits the bed and puts the Terminator into a bronze match so you have no chance. I assume it'll be more accurate in a couple of weeks once everyone is at the rank they belong.
Psychoward
Banned
I don't have a problem wth Auction House outside of the fact that the fountain is sub 60 fps and it looks odd.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Have you tried non-ranked? I haven't touched ranked but I've been having some really even games!
RyanardoDaVinci
Member
Some of these boosters/mods, man...
DTI & FF in all but name.
Marking just by shooting someone.
No noise.
etc.
:l
Where's the Map voting?
Where's Jeff, Schafer, Draza, all of Laz's soldiers, Talbot's goons?
Where's the game modes?
Oh, right... that's like, 6 months away.
DTI & FF in all but name.
Marking just by shooting someone.
No noise.
etc.
:l
Where's the Map voting?
Where's Jeff, Schafer, Draza, all of Laz's soldiers, Talbot's goons?
Where's the game modes?
Oh, right... that's like, 6 months away.
RecRoulette
Member
What's weird is that of all the changes they made to make it more like TLOU, there's no elimination (one life) mode? That seems crazy, and I bet that's the one planned mode too.
Mines net me about 1000-1500 points every Command game. They are insane.
Mines net me about 1000-1500 points every Command game. They are insane.