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pontifex

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Dec 5, 2000
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i was playing a good bit last night. doing pretty well, especially with the sniper rifle. that works great on that snowy missile silo map. the shotgun and a light mg work amazing on the junk yard map.
 

Cheex

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Jul 18, 2006
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Yeah you got it right there pal.
I have some stuff doing so I might be on later. See you then.
 

Pelu

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I hear they fix some problem of hacking and cheating in Combat Arms... is that true...???
 

astrosfan315

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yeah they did..but it doesn't take long for some jerk to come on the server and light up nothing but fantastics and end a 45 kill free for all in 20 seconds. I'm still stuck with my default weapons trying to get some cash to get my SCAR back. It's not all that bad, I just hang out and wait for someone to get smoked, take their gun and then go do my thing.
 

DangerAardvark

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Originally posted by: Pelu
I hear they fix some problem of hacking and cheating in Combat Arms... is that true...???

I still run into at least one hacker every time I play. If it gets too egregious I just relocate. I rarely stay on the same server for more than one game anyway, because getting retards to press "Ready" is like pulling teeth.
 

SandInMyShoes

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I'm doing surprisingly well with an SR25 on the snowy map, usually having the most kills on my team. Maybe I'm just on the newbie servers, though. On some other maps, I love the Aug whenever I pick it up off someone :)
 

Cheex

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Jul 18, 2006
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Hacking isn't that bad of an issue now since the last patch. It was awful. Someone shoots themself in the foot and 4 people in the game die instantly. WTF???!!

I think its all good now though. :thumbsup:

Here's a tip: The fastest way to level up and make money is to play One Man Army, the bigger the game the better. ;)


Edit: Pelu, give us your game name.
 

Maasracer

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Originally posted by: tenshodo13
Everytime I start it up, I get a black screen with a hand on it. If I could get past that, I would play

I'm in the same boat. I'm looking around the Nexon Forum now but nothing sticks out so I'll have to fine tooth it and hopefully there's a remedy in there somewhere.

Also, this black screen with the hand... wow, Complete Lockup. Can't Alt-Tab. Can't Ctrl Alt Del. Can't even Windows key it. It's been a long time since I've had to hard boot one of my boxes.

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Edit - Okay I'm a dumb@ss. I turned off the firewall (Online gaming 101) but left Program Control turned on (High or Med (Zonealarm)). Works fine now.
 

duragezic

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I didn't realize this was out. I swear it was only a month or two ago and there was a thread about the Combat Arms Fileplanet beta.

So I downloaded it and played for about a half hour. It's alright. I'll need to play some more to decide.
 

Cheex

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Jul 18, 2006
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Give us the game names people.

BTW: I created the clan. All of you should apply to: Team AT.
 

Cheex

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Thanks.

Keep them coming. There's nothing better than playing with people you're familiar with :D

Apply to the clan guys!!
 

hans030390

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Feb 3, 2005
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My name on CA is hans030390. I don't think I can apply for a clan yet, though, since I just started.

For some reason, my blood and shadows settings are locked (yes, I am over 18 and made sure I put so when I registered). What's up with that?
 

Cheex

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Originally posted by: hans030390
My name on CA is hans030390. I don't think I can apply for a clan yet, though, since I just started.

For some reason, my blood and shadows settings are locked (yes, I am over 18 and made sure I put so when I registered). What's up with that?

Okay, I'll add you to the list.

Once you level up from Trainee to Recruit, you will be eligible to join a clan. Just apply to Team AT then.

Blood and shadows are locked for everyone I think. They are for me as well. I think that those are things to be implemented in future.

:thumbsup: HAPPY FRAGGING!! :thumbsup:
 

hans030390

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I know you can enable blood by changing the "gore" setting in the player.txt file (somewhere in the game's folders) from 0 to 1. As for shadows, I still can't figure that one out.

The game is fun enough, but the graphics could really use some work...and the animations are pretty bad (blocky movement, death animations don't take the terrain into account, etc).
 
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Originally posted by: Maasracer
Originally posted by: tenshodo13
Everytime I start it up, I get a black screen with a hand on it. If I could get past that, I would play

I'm in the same boat. I'm looking around the Nexon Forum now but nothing sticks out so I'll have to fine tooth it and hopefully there's a remedy in there somewhere.

Also, this black screen with the hand... wow, Complete Lockup. Can't Alt-Tab. Can't Ctrl Alt Del. Can't even Windows key it. It's been a long time since I've had to hard boot one of my boxes.

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Edit - Okay I'm a dumb@ss. I turned off the firewall (Online gaming 101) but left Program Control turned on (High or Med (Zonealarm)). Works fine now.

Now I can get onto the login screen but when I put my Pass in, it says I lost connection to server and exists the game. My firewall was off..
 

pontifex

Lifer
Dec 5, 2000
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Originally posted by: Cheex
Originally posted by: hans030390
My name on CA is hans030390. I don't think I can apply for a clan yet, though, since I just started.

For some reason, my blood and shadows settings are locked (yes, I am over 18 and made sure I put so when I registered). What's up with that?

Okay, I'll add you to the list.

Once you level up from Trainee to Recruit, you will be eligible to join a clan. Just apply to Team AT then.

Blood and shadows are locked for everyone I think. They are for me as well. I think that those are things to be implemented in future.

:thumbsup: HAPPY FRAGGING!! :thumbsup:

I don't see where you apply for a clan
 

Cheex

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Jul 18, 2006
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Originally posted by: hans030390
I know you can enable blood by changing the "gore" setting in the player.txt file (somewhere in the game's folders) from 0 to 1. As for shadows, I still can't figure that one out.

The game is fun enough, but the graphics could really use some work...and the animations are pretty bad (blocky movement, death animations don't take the terrain into account, etc).

I should try that "gore" setting. Thanks for that info.

The game really is fun. The graphics are mediocre but what do you expect from a FREE game?? I'm not too disappointed. Maybe they will improve it with time. :thumbsup:
 

Cheex

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Jul 18, 2006
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Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Cheex
Originally posted by: hans030390
My name on CA is hans030390. I don't think I can apply for a clan yet, though, since I just started.

For some reason, my blood and shadows settings are locked (yes, I am over 18 and made sure I put so when I registered). What's up with that?

Okay, I'll add you to the list.

Once you level up from Trainee to Recruit, you will be eligible to join a clan. Just apply to Team AT then.

Blood and shadows are locked for everyone I think. They are for me as well. I think that those are things to be implemented in future.

:thumbsup: HAPPY FRAGGING!! :thumbsup:

I don't see where you apply for a clan

At the top of the screen, you should see the Clan button (its the 3rd one). Then do a clan search for "Team AT". Then click apply.
 

KeithTalent

Elite Member | Administrator | No Lifer
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Downloaded the game and created an account. What does this game compare to? I'm not too concerned about the mediocre graphics, but it sounds as if you guys are having fun, so I figure it's worth a shot. How's the in-game voice chat? I played a free FPS a while back that had brutal voice chat, so just wondering if this is any better.

Hopefully I'll have a chance to get on tonight.

KT
 

pontifex

Lifer
Dec 5, 2000
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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Downloaded the game and created an account. What does this game compare to? I'm not too concerned about the mediocre graphics, but it sounds as if you guys are having fun, so I figure it's worth a shot. How's the in-game voice chat? I played a free FPS a while back that had brutal voice chat, so just wondering if this is any better.

Hopefully I'll have a chance to get on tonight.

KT

i don't think there is in game voice chat, at least i haven't seen it being used at all.
 

Cheex

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Jul 18, 2006
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There is no in game voice chat (at least not to my knowledge). I think in this situation, Ventrilo is the way to go. I was in another clan before and that is what they used.

I have no mic though :(
 

hans030390

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Feb 3, 2005
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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Downloaded the game and created an account. What does this game compare to? I'm not too concerned about the mediocre graphics, but it sounds as if you guys are having fun, so I figure it's worth a shot. How's the in-game voice chat? I played a free FPS a while back that had brutal voice chat, so just wondering if this is any better.

Hopefully I'll have a chance to get on tonight.

KT

I'd say it compares to something like Counter Strike or Call of Duty 4, but obviously not as good. I'd also say it's not as "realistic" or "tactical" as those games, but still has a similar feel.

It's still fun to play, though. Definitely a great game for being completely free.
 

KeithTalent

Elite Member | Administrator | No Lifer
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Nov 30, 2005
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Cool, thanks guys. No chat is fine, I'm just so used to it now, so it's odd to play a MP game without it.

Anyway, looks fun. Hopefully I'll catch some of you online tonight.

KT