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Post by bradqqqqq on Nov 8, 2009 16:08:59 GMT -5
Im not a PC gamer but whats the issue with dedicated servers?
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Post by Den on Nov 8, 2009 16:35:30 GMT -5
A dedicated server is basically the "home" to one person/group that maintains and administrates an always active, high-speed hub that can handle a large amount of players (many of whom become regulars) with no problem.
To be taken away, that would piss off many.
Consoles can do well with Matchmaking due to the solitary hardware, massive population and automated connectivity.
For PC, there won't be even a fraction of the population of guys who play MW2 that have a powerful system, a fast enough personal internet service and properly configurated settings that can handle hosting anywhere close to 18 players.
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Post by dog on Nov 8, 2009 21:21:46 GMT -5
And for people who lives in a country with poor upload speed (mind you, I only have 512kbps upload >_>), its pretty much impossible to play 9v9 with a local host without having your shots travel all the way to the moon and back.
You guys should be thankful that Den even bothered to purchase MW2 to give you guys some stats (and hopefully, a review of IWnet ;D).
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Post by mw0swedeking on Nov 8, 2009 21:51:35 GMT -5
don't the maps tend to be optimized for like 12 players? Because sometimes even 18 is too much... so why the hell would you want 36?
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Post by vicg on Nov 8, 2009 23:23:48 GMT -5
don't the maps tend to be optimized for like 12 players? Because sometimes even 18 is too much... so why the hell would you want 36? video games aren't just for competition. Having 36 people in one server with no lag is fun as hell. |
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Post by ssog on Nov 8, 2009 23:59:38 GMT -5
don't the maps tend to be optimized for like 12 players? Because sometimes even 18 is too much... so why the hell would you want 36? Why does a dog lick his balls? Because he can. |
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Post by dog on Nov 9, 2009 3:09:49 GMT -5
don't the maps tend to be optimized for like 12 players? Because sometimes even 18 is too much... so why the hell would you want 36? Custom maps, bro. |
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Post by imrlybord7 on Nov 9, 2009 9:06:39 GMT -5
@luft: It looks like there won't be custom maps in MW2. Also, I think Den wants to play the game enough that he is purchasing it for reasons other than giving us information. I'm not trying to sound ungrateful; I really appreciate the information (more than I would care to admit), but you made it sound like we were a burden on Den or something.
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Post by Den on Nov 9, 2009 11:49:01 GMT -5
Unless the game is a popular multiplayer game that my bros will get in on, I rarely buy "singleplayer" games on release day, waiting for a price cut or cheap used copy (of course, used copies are not applicable to PC games). But all of the guys I play with (as well as a significant population of the "dedicated" players) have abandoned buying MW2 after that announcement, so my multiplayer exposure will possibly be short and lacking. I might get two runs through Campaign, some time on all SpecOps missions and reach maximum Rank, but for sixty bucks... on a gamble - I may not be able to do what I intend to do... Here's a more up to date version of what the Flash "chart" will look like.  The top row of buttons will open up the respective weapon class. Clicking on the class will switch to that weapon's stats. Lot of open space for other things, though I'll probably condense it vertically. What else should go on here? |
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Post by imrlybord7 on Nov 9, 2009 12:34:16 GMT -5
I'm sure that there will be people of bro-worthy status on MW2 on PC. Don't give up hope!
Besides, this campaign and spec ops mode are both actually looking pretty awesome.
I will be praying to the FSM for you.
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Post by dog on Nov 9, 2009 13:51:15 GMT -5
@luft: It looks like there won't be custom maps in MW2. Also, I think Den wants to play the game enough that he is purchasing it for reasons other than giving us information. I'm not trying to sound ungrateful; I really appreciate the information (more than I would care to admit), but you made it sound like we were a burden on Den or something. Meh, that's not what I meant. With all that hype going about IW screwing us PC gamers up, most of us aren't willing to spend that sum of money just to "test" it out (no refunds!). Den took the bro-ish move and purchase it anyway, to give us a review of IWnet and of course, the old fashion "lets dig the iwd files if its still there at all". |
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Post by mw0swedeking on Nov 9, 2009 14:39:01 GMT -5
i see... and I would be jealous of you pc gamers but... you got screwed
Sorry
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Post by imrlybord7 on Nov 9, 2009 18:56:26 GMT -5
The chart is missing mobility and wall penetration. Noting which guns have full ADS movement speed would also be a good idea.
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Post by n1gh7 on Nov 9, 2009 22:29:11 GMT -5
Maybe on the chart you could put a place to toggle perks on and off like Stopping power and sleight of hand.
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Post by dog on Nov 9, 2009 23:02:49 GMT -5
Maybe on the chart you could put a place to toggle perks on and off like Stopping power and sleight of hand. Good idea. Do that for attachments as well.  |
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Post by ssog on Nov 9, 2009 23:57:42 GMT -5
Lot of open space for other things, though I'll probably condense it vertically. What else should go on here? Perhaps some sort of side-by-side comparison capabilities? |
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Post by Den on Nov 10, 2009 21:17:47 GMT -5
Perhaps some sort of side-by-side comparison capabilities? Just open up two of them! |
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Post by shadz on Nov 11, 2009 20:33:12 GMT -5
A little box about discrepancies or useful notes perhaps.
e.g. in COD4 for example, M14 + Stopping Power = 1 Shot kill to the head
I don't know any things like these for MW2, 'cept maybe the FAMAS and M16 that get the 1-burst effect.
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Post by imrlybord7 on Nov 12, 2009 0:05:33 GMT -5
The M14's OSK to the head was due to a head multiplier, it wasn't a discrepancy.
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Post by shadz on Nov 20, 2009 11:04:13 GMT -5
No it was a 'useful note'
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