All you guy's waiting for the "next" BF2...

[GullyFoyle]

I owned Frontlines: Fuel of War for over six months but never installed it due to the negative word of mouth. I recently noted some positive commentary about the latest version, so I finally installed it with the latest patches and am enjoying it quite a bit.

Being designed by the guys behind Desert Combat mod for BF1942 and BF2, it has most of the stuff that BF2 has, plus more. Jeeps, tanks, APC's, AA vehicles, choppers, planes, six different soldier classes, with independently selectable "special abilites" (like being able to call in airstrikes, or being able to use drones, etc.). There is a LOT of depth to it. I've been playing for a few weeks now I haven't even had a chance to check out two of the special abilities classes yet. Despite the many available options, I still find it simple to play, compare to say, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars.

Most of the maps are quite a bit more detailed than BF2. Some are epic in scale... I find the Frontlines game mechanic does indeed keep the gameplay focussed despite the size of some of the levels.

Of course the downside is that the player base really isn't where it should be. I find there are about a hundred people spread across 5-6 servers each night I play. It's still easier to find a good match than it is in Far Cry 2... The longer we have to wait for BF3, the greater the possibility that those numbers can be bumped up.

If you have tried it and didn't like is, I'd be interested to know why.
If you play it on a regular basis, let me know where, maybe we can squad up.

 

[DannyLove]

I'm a huge BF2 fan here, SF especially, and I did hear about this game but didn't really bite on it. I never played it so I can't give my full opinion on it. I only saw youtube videos on it. Comparing the two, I gotta say BF2 just looks a bit more 'real' if that means anything to you. It certainly does to me.

Been having fun on a few new BF2:SF servers i found. Night Flight is becoming a really good map for me.

I'm not holding my breath for BF3 in all honesty. Its bad enough that we've been waiting for this next patch for a long time.

 

[skyofavalon]

I played the demo on the 360 when it first came out and though it was horrible.I tried the pc demo many months later and thought it had potential.I've been so bored with PC gaming for so long I decided to bite and picked up a new copy for $13.99.

Its amazing ,BF2 came out in 2005 and nothing comes close to it.Unfortunatly BF3 probabaly will not be out for a long while.

 

[Bl0cks]

I was interested in buying this game when it first came out, but they postponed the demo too long. In the end I just gave up. Waiting for BF3 lol, Battleifeld Heroes is still not out, and that was projected for last summer.

 

[GundamSonicZeroX]

ET:QW > any BF released in the past 5 years

 

[Duddy]

I liked BF2, but loved BF 2142! Got it when it came out and am still playing atleast 2 hours a day.

Personally looking forward to BF 2143 and Star Wars Battlefront 3!

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: GundamSonicZeroX
ET: QW > any BF released in the past 5 years

I play ET: QW fairly regularly. I got it for $10.50 from Amazon and it's really fun but sometimes really slow. Seems like there really isn't that much user created stuff but it's really fun when you get some good people to play with.

 

[HeXploiT]

Will it let you exit that horrid third person view and play first person now?

 

[GullyFoyle]

Originally posted by: DannyLove
I'm a huge BF2 fan here, SF especially, and I did hear about this game but didn't really bite on it. I never played it so I can't give my full opinion on it. I only saw youtube videos on it. Comparing the two, I gotta say BF2 just looks a bit more 'real' if that means anything to you. It certainly does to me.

Been having fun on a few new BF2:SF servers i found. Night Flight is becoming a really good map for me.

I'm not holding my breath for BF3 in all honesty. Its bad enough that we've been waiting for this next patch for a long time.

I know what you are saying about the realism. I think it's the colors in the textures that look at little more "cartoony" in FFOW. For me, it really does fade in to background after playing for a bit. Despite the textures, I think the maps are well done and go a long way toward mitigating the issue and immerse you in the game.
If you are one of those people that likes to think you are firing a real PKM or AK-47, you'll be disappointed too. The weapons are "non-specific" near future weapons, but they still are guns...your not using laser guns or phasers.
At least download the demo and try it out. There are only two maps in it, but the city level is pretty sweet. You may be surprised. It won't cost you anything.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Originally posted by: GundamSonicZeroX
ET:QW > any BF released in the past 5 years

I have this and played it for a while. To me there was just to may things going on. It was just too complicated. I just knew I would get owned by someone that had been playing it for a while.
That's the strength of BF2, they took all these elements and made them simple.
To each his own I guess.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Originally posted by: Duddy
I liked BF2, but loved BF 2142! Got it when it came out and am still playing atleast 2 hours a day.

Personally looking forward to BF 2143 and Star Wars Battlefront 3!

If you think about it, I guess FFOW has even more in common with BF2142 than BF2, IE the future angle.

Have you tried FFOW? There is a demo available if you want to try something different.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Originally posted by: HeXploiT
Will it let you exit that horrid third person view and play first person now?

Yes, I always play in the first person. The only place I encountered a forced third person view was early on in the single player game the first time they wanted you in a jeep. I'm pretty sure there is a key you can hit to switch between first and third person, so you can go either way.

 

[HeXploiT]

Originally posted by: DanDeighan

Originally posted by: HeXploiT
Will it let you exit that horrid third person view and play first person now?

Yes, I always play in the first person. The only place I encountered a forced third person view was early on in the single player game the first time they wanted you in a jeep. I'm pretty sure there is a key you can hit to switch between first and third person, so you can go either way.

Wow! That was actually a rhetorical question as I hadn't anticipated a yes answer. I will definitely go back and take a look at this title.

 

[HeXploiT]

You know you should provide a link to the patch. Also If I were you I would rename the thread title to "Gears of War is now a first person shooter".
Seriously it would generate much interest as there are a large number of us that were disappointed in the third person aspect of GOW and ignore it altogether.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Sorry, this thread is about the game Frontlines: Fuel of War. This is a different game than Gears of War.
If I am misunderstanding your comment, please explain further.

 

[HeXploiT]

Originally posted by: DanDeighan
Sorry, this thread is about the game Frontlines: Fuel of War. This is a different game than Gears of War.
If I am misunderstanding your comment, please explain further.

Shit no wonder. Want to hear something funny? I went to buy my friend a birthday present and I meant to buy him Gears of war and accidentally bought fuels of war.
TWICE I have made this mistake now.
Go figure.
Sorry.

 

[DannyLove]

Originally posted by: DanDeighan

Originally posted by: DannyLove
I'm a huge BF2 fan here, SF especially, and I did hear about this game but didn't really bite on it. I never played it so I can't give my full opinion on it. I only saw youtube videos on it. Comparing the two, I gotta say BF2 just looks a bit more 'real' if that means anything to you. It certainly does to me.

Been having fun on a few new BF2:SF servers i found. Night Flight is becoming a really good map for me.

I'm not holding my breath for BF3 in all honesty. Its bad enough that we've been waiting for this next patch for a long time.

I know what you are saying about the realism. I think it's the colors in the textures that look at little more "cartoony" in FFOW. For me, it really does fade in to background after playing for a bit. Despite the textures, I think the maps are well done and go a long way toward mitigating the issue and immerse you in the game.
If you are one of those people that likes to think you are firing a real PKM or AK-47, you'll be disappointed too. The weapons are "non-specific" near future weapons, but they still are guns...your not using laser guns or phasers.
At least download the demo and try it out. There are only two maps in it, but the city level is pretty sweet. You may be surprised. It won't cost you anything.

I'll give it a shot but your right about the cartoony look to it. That is the difference in many of these current games, everything is starting to look too cartoony for some reason (WoW, TF2). BF2 will always have that real feel for what the game is, modern. BF2 alone is a great game, but I think not too much credit is given to what Special Forces brought to the game. The maps alone are simply awesome, both day and night. Infantry only or vehicles, completely different game styles. Its simply the best online FPS to date. call me fanboi, I don't care, I'm still working at my ranks