good lord, BF2 suckage

gorcorps

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I started BF2 when it first came out, but it kept crashing and it just wasn't worth the trouble. So I just tried it again since there's been more patches, I have new hardware, so why not. Well I don't remember it being so damn difficult. I'll see somebody, start shooting, then they hit the ground and I'm dead before I know it. It's like they can accurately shoot me in the face while diving... which isn't cool. How much practice would anybody say I need? It's looking like a lot more than I have time for.
 

Kromis

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They can shoot you in the face when diving because they are going prone while running. Going prone makes you more accurate.
 

ZzZGuy

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it takes a while to figure out, but it's really fun once you do.

Basicly, i'd recomend not installing any patches at first and play only on those 4 or 6 servers, not too many pros on there. Also keep in mind you can heal yourself with as medic.
 

rstrohkirch

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Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Welcome to games that are so realistic that they're no fun. I had the same problem with it and the similar games.

It has nothing to do with realism; it's entirely about learning how the guns in any game behave.
 

gorcorps

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Originally posted by: Kromis
They can shoot you in the face when diving because they are going prone while running. Going prone makes you more accurate.

But they're shooting while diving... shouldn't the crosshairs be moving down with them and all that? I know they do with me. I don't mean they're prone and they get me, I mean I'm dead before they hit the ground.
 

getbush

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Ya, that's dolphin diving. It's not realistic and it's pretty stupid but unfortunately very effective.
 

gorcorps

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I thought they got rid of that? Or was that just jumping and shooting?
 

fire400

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I think you're just complaining about how much better other players can aim compared to you.

It's practice. And if you are sure enough that the game is worthwhile in order for you to practice at and get better at it, then keep playing.

I gave up on first person shooters long ago. For one thing, the head aches I could not handle... felt good a little bit, 'cuz it felt like a hang over without alcohol. I got over it with the solution for getting higher end video cards.

It's a lot of violence man. I mean, it's pretty realistic. You shoot at a figure and they fall over like they're dead. I was getting sick of it, like man, this makes me feel like a loser in real life if I'm just trying to have fun.

But dude, there's a guy who plays video games for a living, Fatality. Consider how good he is, and think about yourself. You don't have to compare, but you can always judge what kind of life style you wanna live before you dive into a video game and go all out.

I don't even watch TV anymore, maybe a few minutes of a movie, but that's about it. It took my a while to realize that video games are a huge waste of time though. Definetly a habbit where most of us might think twice about dropping out of college.

BF2 prgramming sucks. I cannot express it beyond words unless you figure it out for yourself by trying the game and realizing that the gameplay may seem addictive at first. but a major turn off is the EA programmed interface. they did it right when they hit the first person shooter target market. but when they developed the game to the final product.. I just thought so hard about it that I bought the game because it looked so fun. Played it for half an hour and gave it to my brother. I was like... this game is KOOOL, but it's not for me.

my blog about BF2. it sucks for a reason but can be fun if you and everyone in the LAN party has a fast comuter... like at least a 7800GT and a dualcore. I cannot play the game with anything less, it's so bloody slow!
 

gorcorps

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The biggest reason I had when I stopped playing before was the ridiculous problems resulting in crashes, but I was having fun. It's still fun, so I guess I just have to practice my 'dolphin diving' like everyone else. I had no idea that was actually a tactic in the game, but w/e.
 

BladeVenom

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Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Welcome to games that are so realistic that they're no fun. I had the same problem with it and the similar games.

They are horribly unrealistic. That's the problem.
 

clamum

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Just keep playing. I suggest joining a squad that knows what they're doing and work with them. That helps a lot because you can see how more experienced players play the game and you can accomplish objectives together instead of on your own which, in this game, is pretty much necessary (unless you fly around in a jet the whole game bombing people like a lame ass).
 

BuckNaked

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Dumb question, but how do you perform the 'rolling dive'? I am not sure if its the same as dolphin diving, but probably is...
 

JBT

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Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Dumb question, but how do you perform the 'rolling dive'? I am not sure if its the same as dolphin diving, but probably is...

thats just what the animation looks like. They aren't doing anything differently other than diving and the game shows them spinning.
 

BladeVenom

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When you do a rollover, you don't even notice it. That's why they should make the game more realistic. If your view spun around while doing it, you wouldn't be so quick to make an accurate long range shot.
 

skace

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Guys, they patched dolphin diving, nobody should be practicing it. Sure, there are scenarios when the pause required to dive outweighs the benefit of increased aim (large distances), but otherwise you should stay crouched and firing.
 

gorcorps

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Well after playing around I'm getting a bit better. I find the no vehicle servers good for me. The biggest problem is the game is only fun if your squad is any good. When I'm with a decent squad the game rocks, but otherwise its a major PITA.