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Post by banana on Nov 2, 2015 10:04:28 GMT -5
With Halo failing me and Destiny being a pain to get endgame content organized, I'm really starting to look forward to Blops Trois. But Xbox One, PS4, or both? Choices, choices. PS4 gets dlc first, is 1080p instead of 900p, and is the console used for competitive now. The xbox one has nothing unless most of your friends are on there
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 2, 2015 11:14:11 GMT -5
With Halo failing me and Destiny being a pain to get endgame content organized, I'm really starting to look forward to Blops Trois. But Xbox One, PS4, or both? Choices, choices. PC is not even being considered? Having too much fun bringing keyboard/mouse to a controller fight?
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Post by Blurred Wolf on Nov 2, 2015 12:12:22 GMT -5
It makes me sad that you are right. Especially if you live in Australia.
I remember on the AW free multiplayer Steam weekend (ie probably high number of players online) I was still getting matched with the same people over and over again throughout the weekend.
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Post by Pegasus Actual on Nov 2, 2015 12:50:40 GMT -5
wittyscorpion, I have Blops Deuce on 360, PS3, and PC. The PC port was fairly competent but it just didn't that much over the console versions. Sure it looked a lot cleaner at 1920x1200, but that was really the only advantage. The consoles have far more players on COD, so generally better connections. The biggest 'cheaters' you'll find on consoles are asshole XIM players like me. BO2 wasn't bad by COD standards, but I know I've been wallhacked in it on PC, and really even if you're just watching the killcam suspecting people of wallhacks or aimbots or whatever it just makes the whole game less fun. COD also seems balanced around the console version. When you play a PC COD game you never get the feeling you're on the lead platform. I play fewer PC games in general these days partly because it's really annoying to try and use the same computer for work and gaming. I always have all sorts of shit going on in the background that will introduce stutters or overall performance issues. And let's face it, the BO3 beta ran like garbage on my GTX 770. Sure, the game probably wasn't done being optimized. But I'm not trusting it to run smoothly at good settings out of the box. I'll reassess on a free Steam weekend I'm sure. Heck, stupid as it sounds XIM is better for setting up mouse controls than the average PC game by far, especially COD. If I crank up the DPI on my mouse, in the last few COD PC games I've tried that means I need to tune down the in-game mouse setting lower than the in game configuration allows you. So to actually tweak the setting to my liking I have to do trial and error editing the config file by hand. Yuck. Then there's stuff you can't really do in the PC version. I don't want my hip sensitivity and my ADS sensitivity to be the same. That kind of customization is on a game by game basis on PC, and I haven't seen it in COD. But on XIM I can set it up the way I like for any game. This is seriously enough of an issue that if I ever do play COD on PC again I'll probably just use my XIM and abuse the controller support (and thus probably aim assist, because it seems like including controller support with aim assist is now a thing on PC) inside the game. Surround sound and voice chat also just work better on my consoles than on PC. Teamspeak is kind of a pain compared to Xbox Live or even PSN. My MixAmp gets me better positional sound than anything I have going on with my PC. I could mitigate that some by investing in better hardware on my PC, but I still think it would come up short. The consoles are always doing Digital Dolby 5.1 or DTS standard. It's built-in, all the games will support it with zero configuration.
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 2, 2015 12:54:02 GMT -5
My problem is kinda opposite of Pegasus Actual's, still enjoy playing Destiny and the Raid's hard mode has just started (there is also November update that is likely to introduce new content and make PvP more pleasant), and love Halo 5 so far but still yet to spend some quality time in MP. The questions are: should I pick up BLOPS 3 at launch? Tough call: I'll either need to juggle 3 games and don't have enough time for any one, or wait and be an Xmas' noob... Most likely I will be doing the following to squeeze out my limited play time: 1) Destiny: seriously cut down play time to at most 1-2 nights per week, raid focused; 2) BLOPS 3: wait until the Arena season 1 starts (this month is beta season) and mainly just play that. No need to worry about prestiging until later; 3) Halo 5: Play the heck out Warzone until it becomes boring, then focus on Arena;
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Post by illram on Nov 2, 2015 14:29:21 GMT -5
Player base on PC is really bad. You are basically limited to TDM and maybe Domination. AW had mosh pit or whatever it was called that seemed sort of popular but that was the only variety and there still were not many players.
On console all the game types are viable so you are actually getting what you pay for.
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Post by Slick on Nov 2, 2015 15:12:23 GMT -5
At this point does it even matter? Do you think Activision really gives a Foxtrot? It's clear who they're marketing to, as if the Mountain Dew, Doritos and Monster weren't evidence enough. Fight Against Grenade Spam
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Post by asasa on Nov 2, 2015 17:47:14 GMT -5
At this point does it even matter? Do you think Activision really gives a Foxtrot? It's clear who they're marketing to, as if the Mountain Dew, Doritos and Monster weren't evidence enough. Fight Against Grenade Spam I like fags ?
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Post by Slick on Nov 2, 2015 22:37:08 GMT -5
Fight Against Grenade Spam I like fags ? Activision has no prejudice towards any group, only loves currency. That's why that old MW2 psa was so amusing aside from the fact it was quite rude to people who prefer to copulate with those of the same sex.
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Post by LeGitBeeSting on Nov 2, 2015 22:44:26 GMT -5
I legitimately think Nuketown will ruin BLOPs 3. Once we get server browsers the only populated servers will be 128 man HC Nuketown 24/7 severs.
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Post by Pope Leo VII on Nov 3, 2015 9:58:31 GMT -5
With Halo failing me and Destiny being a pain to get endgame content organized, I'm really starting to look forward to Blops Trois. But Xbox One, PS4, or both? Choices, choices. In the same boat my man Halo 5 was a complete let down. Going all in for BO III. Next big purchase is either going to be an xim w/ mouse and keyboard or fancy computer chair. All the padding is completely worn out, forced to use a pillow to get by. Any recommendations for chairs?
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Post by Pegasus Actual on Nov 3, 2015 13:44:30 GMT -5
Well if you want to be a pro streamer you clearly need a DX Racer: ^Please don't buy that its existence makes me very sad I have some sort of Herman Miller chair that was given to me by someone with way too much money that decided he didn't like it. Very comfy. Mouse/keyboard controls in a bad chair would be a no-go now that I'm solidly in the old-man gamer demographic. Last time I went to visit family I tried XIM from a couch/coffee table. Didn't last 5 minutes before I was doubled over in old-man wrist pain. I would go with an ergonomic gaming keypad over a full keyboard for XIM. You don't need 100 keys, and you can't use it for regular typing anyway. So may as well have something smaller and more comfortable. It doesn't really apply to COD since it has a pretty high turn speed cap, but for something like Destiny or Halo, having the thumbstick on the keypad and using it in a 'turn assist' role has been invaluable. Granted, XIM4 has a turn assist feature as well now so maybe it's not strictly necessary. Just one of those oddities where you need a feature for console games that doesn't really apply to real PC mouse/keyboard controls.
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Post by dunsparceflinch on Nov 3, 2015 14:09:09 GMT -5
So apparently that announcment for modding tools on PC (by March) was enough to give BO3 a decent bump in preorder sales.
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Post by LeGitBeeSting on Nov 3, 2015 15:42:35 GMT -5
saw gameplay of it in a leaked aquarium video (go on reddit to download) and I'm not even lieing, it got 0 hitmarkers Centermass ADS shot hitmaker at barrel stuff range. Real cute Vahn. At least the Semi might be okay right guys? R-right?
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Post by iw5000 on Nov 3, 2015 17:00:03 GMT -5
With Halo failing me and Destiny being a pain to get endgame content organized, I'm really starting to look forward to Blops Trois. But Xbox One, PS4, or both? Choices, choices. Why is Halo failing you? Just curious. I was hoping to pick it up soon, planning on it.
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Post by Pegasus Actual on Nov 3, 2015 17:02:54 GMT -5
iw5000, as in the connections are literally failing me. I haven't played it enough to say whether it's a bad game or not. It's just there is some semi-rare issue with Time Warner and Halo 5 to where co-op and multiplayer lag out constantly, and I didn't buy it to play the campaign single-player.
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Post by iw5000 on Nov 3, 2015 17:03:38 GMT -5
iw5000, as in the connections are literally failing me. I haven't played it enough to say whether it's a bad game or not. It's just there is some semi-rare issue with Time Warner and Halo 5 to where co-op and multiplayer lag out constantly, and I didn't buy it to play the campaign single-player. Ok, thanks!
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 3, 2015 18:07:14 GMT -5
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 3, 2015 18:18:38 GMT -5
iw5000, as in the connections are literally failing me. I haven't played it enough to say whether it's a bad game or not. It's just there is some semi-rare issue with Time Warner and Halo 5 to where co-op and multiplayer lag out constantly, and I didn't buy it to play the campaign single-player. Ok, thanks! Side note regarding Halo 5: for bros who are interested in knowing what's happening in that game, we now have: 1) a dedicated Halo subforum: denkirson.proboards.com/board/12/halo2) our very own "Den Bros" clan (aka "Spartan Companies" in 343i lingo): www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/spartan-companies/den%20kirson%20bros
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Post by dunsparceflinch on Nov 3, 2015 19:51:02 GMT -5
saw gameplay of it in a leaked aquarium video (go on reddit to download) and I'm not even lieing, it got 0 hitmarkers Centermass ADS shot hitmaker at barrel stuff range. Real cute Vahn. At least the Semi might be okay right guys? R-right? Like I said, I suspect that the trade off is higher long range damage and tighter spread for less close range damage. Basically I'm expecting it to function somewhat more like the spas12 from MW3 or the 1887 from MW3, but with tight ADS spread. I'm guessing that the "ADS" hitmarker was for whatever reason was not fully registered as an ADS shot, as ridiculous as that may sound.
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Post by kylet357 on Nov 3, 2015 19:52:00 GMT -5
Apparently there's a pattern to the Prestige icons. I can only see some slight resemblance to Ancient Greece in a few of them.
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 3, 2015 19:58:37 GMT -5
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Post by kylet357 on Nov 3, 2015 20:00:54 GMT -5
Somebody says they are the "12 olympians"... Doesn't make sense in terms of the 6th icon. It seems to be representing the Hydra, which isn't an Olympian God or Goddess, just another monster from Greek mythology.
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 3, 2015 20:06:21 GMT -5
Prestige 7:
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Post by kylet357 on Nov 3, 2015 20:31:37 GMT -5
Looks like a Gryphon. So it doesn't look like the Greek mythology thing is correct (which sucks, because I love Greek mythology).
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Post by xswainx on Nov 3, 2015 20:57:14 GMT -5
I'm ready for the game to be here! Stone, Witty what's up bros? Are people from HSV1 actually going to play this game, unlike AW?
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 4, 2015 2:18:00 GMT -5
I'm ready for the game to be here! Stone, Witty what's up bros? Are people from HSV1 actually going to play this game, unlike AW? Swain, nice to see you again! I am definitely picking up BLOPS3, but unsure when yet (now or at the end of November). Stone( iw5000) is likely to pick it up as well, although he hasn't played much on XBL since August. Clan wise, We will see how things go after Friday's launch, especially once we have a better idea what social/clan features Treyarch is planning to support
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Post by Pegasus Actual on Nov 4, 2015 5:48:45 GMT -5
Pre-ordered PS4 and Xbox One versions. Threw in Battlefront on PS4 as well mostly for my brother. EA and Activision win again!
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Post by iw5000 on Nov 4, 2015 6:18:23 GMT -5
Pre-ordered PS4 and Xbox One versions. Threw in Battlefront on PS4 as well mostly for my brother. EA and Activision win again!
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Post by xswainx on Nov 4, 2015 8:25:00 GMT -5
I'm ready for the game to be here! Stone, Witty what's up bros? Are people from HSV1 actually going to play this game, unlike AW? Swain, nice to see you again! I am definitely picking up BLOPS3, but unsure when yet (now or at the end of November). Stone( iw5000) is likely to pick it up as well, although he hasn't played much on XBL since August. Clan wise, We will see how things go after Friday's launch, especially once we have a better idea what social/clan features Treyarch is planning to support Cool, AW wasn't quite as fun without the old crew.
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