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KeithTalent

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Originally posted by: hans030390
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.

Hopefully more the former than the latter. If it is even remotely as fun as CS, then I think I'm in for a treat.

KT
 

astrosfan315

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Hey cheex, when I get home I'll pm or message in CA if you're on a vent server we can use, as long as it isn't more than about 10 ppl..which I seriously doubt we'll see more than 5 at a time on. If we can get 4 on at one time, we'll head into the clan server and do a battle or two. I've been wanting to do a clan CTF match just for fun realizing my team will probably lose LOL.

Fav weapons of mine:

Scar with aimpoint
M590 shotgun
SPR or MSG90
and dual pistols with aimsights for pistol server matches..carry the other in your backpack to quick switch to b/c you'll run out of ammo fast.
only armor I use is a helmet too.

Another tip, you can pick up weapons on the ground with the 'e' key. Good way to test out other weapons without paying for them :)
 

Cheex

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Hey. Unfortunately I'm not catching as much game time as I have been for the past few days because I'm working on a few reviews but I hope we meet up soon.

My favs:
AK-74U
M590 Military (I prefer the M590 QBR - when I can get one from a supply case)
HK USP .45 / Beretta M92FS (default pistol)
ANY sniper rifle :D
Heavy Vest
IBH Helmet

I hope I didn't miss anything.
 

KeithTalent

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I played for a bit last night. Pretty fun game, but I am just godawful right now. My first (half) round I ended up 6-9 and my second (full) round I ended up 12-15 or something like that.

I didn't spend any time looking at button configurations beforehand, so I was learning on the fly, but I think I seemed to get the gist of things by the end of the second round.

How do you buy weapons? I was able to grab other player's dropped weapons, but they disappear after the round ends.

At first I was disappointed there was no voice chat, then I saw what some of the idiots were typing in text chat and that made me very happy there was no voice chat. I also thought the graphics were decent enough.

I'll definitely give this another shot later in the week or on the weekend. Great game for free play. :thumbsup:

KT
 

pontifex

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the whole having to buy weapons with the type of system they have sucks. you don't get enough cash from each game you play. You'd have to play 24/7 to get any decent cash flow.
 

Pelu

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yeah that is so true... 24/7 to get the cash flow or stay with the M16.. which is kinda lame... dunno why...
 

Cheex

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Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I played for a bit last night. Pretty fun game, but I am just godawful right now. My first (half) round I ended up 6-9 and my second (full) round I ended up 12-15 or something like that.

I didn't spend any time looking at button configurations beforehand, so I was learning on the fly, but I think I seemed to get the gist of things by the end of the second round.

How do you buy weapons? I was able to grab other player's dropped weapons, but they disappear after the round ends.

At first I was disappointed there was no voice chat, then I saw what some of the idiots were typing in text chat and that made me very happy there was no voice chat. I also thought the graphics were decent enough.

I'll definitely give this another shot later in the week or on the weekend. Great game for free play. :thumbsup:

KT

Great!! I'm glad you like it Keith. Give me your game name so I can add you in the OP.
 

Cheex

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Originally posted by: pontifex
the whole having to buy weapons with the type of system they have sucks. you don't get enough cash from each game you play. You'd have to play 24/7 to get any decent cash flow.

Originally posted by: Pelu
yeah that is so true... 24/7 to get the cash flow or stay with the M16.. which is kinda lame... dunno why...

TIP: In case you didn't notice, it is cheaper to buy weapons and armour for a week instead of per day.

TIP: One Man Army is the fastest way to gain EXP and GP. In a 16 player, 45 kills game, you can gain over 400GP per match.

16 people on Junk Flea is mayhem but it is rewarding. If I'm hosting though, I usually limit Junk Flea to 12. Cold Seed is okay with 16. Lots of action.
 

KeithTalent

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Originally posted by: Cheex
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I played for a bit last night. Pretty fun game, but I am just godawful right now. My first (half) round I ended up 6-9 and my second (full) round I ended up 12-15 or something like that.

I didn't spend any time looking at button configurations beforehand, so I was learning on the fly, but I think I seemed to get the gist of things by the end of the second round.

How do you buy weapons? I was able to grab other player's dropped weapons, but they disappear after the round ends.

At first I was disappointed there was no voice chat, then I saw what some of the idiots were typing in text chat and that made me very happy there was no voice chat. I also thought the graphics were decent enough.

I'll definitely give this another shot later in the week or on the weekend. Great game for free play. :thumbsup:

KT

Great!! I'm glad you like it Keith. Give me your game name so I can add you in the OP.

<-- KeithTalent :D

KT
 

pontifex

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Originally posted by: Cheex
Originally posted by: pontifex
the whole having to buy weapons with the type of system they have sucks. you don't get enough cash from each game you play. You'd have to play 24/7 to get any decent cash flow.

Originally posted by: Pelu
yeah that is so true... 24/7 to get the cash flow or stay with the M16.. which is kinda lame... dunno why...

TIP: In case you didn't notice, it is cheaper to buy weapons and armour for a week instead of per day.

TIP: One Man Army is the fastest way to gain EXP and GP. In a 16 player, 45 kills game, you can gain over 400GP per match.

16 people on Junk Flea is mayhem but it is rewarding. If I'm hosting though, I usually limit Junk Flea to 12. Cold Seed is okay with 16. Lots of action.

i suck at one man army. i get maybe one 1:1 death ratio or less. I'm a lot better with CTF or something like that.
 

astrosfan315

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Originally posted by: Pelu
yeah that is so true... 24/7 to get the cash flow or stay with the M16.. which is kinda lame... dunno why...

The reason is it is a free game, but dump some cash into it to get GP. Like $10 for 10,000 GP or something like that.

I don't mind using the M16, like Cheex said in a full 16 player OMA junk yard map even if you are at the bottom of the group you'll still end up with a bunch of cash and after a couple nights you'll be able to get your weapon. Plus, in a 16 player junk flea map, spawn and chunk 2 grenades and you're dead anyways LOL
 

Cheex

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Well, if we are on together, even if its not a clan match we can play some Elimination. At least, we'll get some practice together for when we start clan wars.
 
T

Tim

I'm up for some games tonight. I'll apply for the AT clan as well.

my game name is "hukkage"

 

Cheex

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Originally posted by: theplaidfad
I'm up for some games tonight. I'll apply for the AT clan as well.

my game name is "hukkage"

Great!!

I hope I'll get some time to actually play tonight.
 

QueBert

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I installed it yesterday, wow I was getting owned, I'm pretty decent at CS, but I suck ass at this. The AK was worthless as was the Shotgun, I had both and at close range I was doing almost no damage. I need armor and a better weapon. Pretty good for a free game but unless they were cheating I'm that bad :( Point Blank with a Shotgun 3-4 shots and the dudes weren't going down.
 

Cheex

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Originally posted by: QueBert
I installed it yesterday, wow I was getting owned, I'm pretty decent at CS, but I suck ass at this. The AK was worthless as was the Shotgun, I had both and at close range I was doing almost no damage. I need armor and a better weapon. Pretty good for a free game but unless they were cheating I'm that bad :( Point Blank with a Shotgun 3-4 shots and the dudes weren't going down.

Heavy armour makes a world of difference. It does make you move slower though. ;)

What is your game name?
 
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Originally posted by: QueBert
I installed it yesterday, wow I was getting owned, I'm pretty decent at CS, but I suck ass at this. The AK was worthless as was the Shotgun, I had both and at close range I was doing almost no damage. I need armor and a better weapon. Pretty good for a free game but unless they were cheating I'm that bad :( Point Blank with a Shotgun 3-4 shots and the dudes weren't going down.

Maybe you were hitting some lag bubbles. I've noticed that in a match or two, guys just wouldn't go down like they normaly do... noticed the ping was pretty high in that instance.
 

Cheex

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If you realize that happening, leave him alone. While you're wasting bullets on him, someone *IS* gonna just come up and shoot you in the back. I promise you that.

:D
 

hans030390

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Originally posted by: QueBert
I installed it yesterday, wow I was getting owned, I'm pretty decent at CS, but I suck ass at this. The AK was worthless as was the Shotgun, I had both and at close range I was doing almost no damage. I need armor and a better weapon. Pretty good for a free game but unless they were cheating I'm that bad :( Point Blank with a Shotgun 3-4 shots and the dudes weren't going down.

It's possible that they just respawned. You're invincible 3 seconds after you respawn.

CA just downloaded a new patch. Any idea what's in it/what they patched?
 

DangerAardvark

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Some added weapons and an extra level in the patch.

I bought a 1911 and put a scope on it. It's so fuckin useless. The UMP is good though.

NM, the UMP = God stick.
 

pontifex

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i liked it at first but now it's starting to grow old. the whole buying weapons thing is what's really turning me off to it.
 

hans030390

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Originally posted by: pontifex
i liked it at first but now it's starting to grow old. the whole buying weapons thing is what's really turning me off to it.

If they dropped prices, or gave you more money/exp per game, that would be much better.
 

Cheex

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Maybe the reason I have so much fun with it is because I've accepted the fact that you have to "rent" your weapons. :roll:
 

hans030390

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Originally posted by: Cheex
Maybe the reason I have so much fun with it is because I've accepted the fact that you have to "rent" your weapons. :roll:

I don't mind it, but I do think they could either drop prices or up how much you get per game. I'm only averaging around $100 (or whatever the currency is) per game. That's basically with whatever game type, and however well I do.