Titanfall - Official thread about discussing the gameplay on Xbox One.

[LongIslandTech]

I am personally looking forward to the private match capability. I hate the multiplayer servers. I have enough friends to make our own 6 man.

 

[fbrdphreak]

There was a big patch a few days ago that added a lot more than beta private matches. A number of balancing changes made:

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ma...te-matches-and-kills-wall-hacks/1100-6418897/

 

[Wingznut]

As the time goes by, I find myself playing this game more and more.

It's just so beautifully balanced.

 

[Lil Frier]

Do you really think so? I mean, it seems like almost everyone takes a Carbine or a shotgun into combat, with a few taking the CAR (like myself, when I'm not doing gun-specific gen challenges). I would definitely call the game fun, but not balanced. There are just some aspects of it that aren't good. I'd say that the best examples there are the snipers and the non-automatic assault rifles. This game is just too fast-paced for folks to react with a DMR or Hemlock when faced with close-quarters combat, while the maps are too full of debris/cover for sniping to be truly effective on a consistent basis.

On the titan side, I can't say anything as well because I haven't tried everything out. However, the Plasma Railgun blows. I also don't like the Ogre, but that's a personal matter where I like the maneuverability of the Stryder in most games, and the Damage Core of the Atlas in Last Titan Standing. IT's not really unbalanced, but I think the reason it seems balanced is because most pilots use the same small group of setups, while there just isn't the depth of loadout selections that CoD has (not to say that's a bad thing).

 

[Wingznut]

I guess my only justification of balance is that I seem to get killed by every weapon. But yeah, I do see your points.

One thing that I find myself disliking about this game are the regeneration challenges. They force you to use a certain weapon, regardless if that is what's best for the map or mode. Or what suits your style.

"Team needs be damned, I need to get 43 more kills with this shotgun!"

 

[Lil Frier]

Yeah, it really sucks to have to put up with it. I felt the same doing Diamond camo challenges in BO II. At first, I was thinking "well, it gets you to try out different guns and truly find your preferred style." However, I really just figured out that I tailored my style to the gun I was tasked with using, and I could do just fine with whichever (that goes for the assault rifles, shotguns, and snipers, all of which I got Diamond camo for).

With Titanfall, it's more of the same. I thought it'd maybe get me to find which gun I liked most, but I just start ignoring my duties and changing how I play to finish the challenges as fast as possible. I don't feel like I'm getting better as a whole, though I'm figuring out how to use various guns.

 

[Wingznut]

...but I just start ignoring my duties and changing how I play to finish the challenges as fast as possible.

Exactly.

Sometimes I'll finish a match, not really contributing much to help the team, just thinking "at least I got a few more kills with that weapon, and am closer to completing the challenge."

And even in gameplay. Perhaps I would've gotten that kill, had I used an alternate weapon or ordinance... But I need the primary weapon kill.

 

[Lil Frier]

RE-45 Autopistol kills are ruining my enjoyment right now. The DMR and Quad Rocket aren't bad to use, but killing pilots with that thing sucks.

 

[ProchargeMe]

RE-45 Autopistol kills are ruining my enjoyment right now. The DMR and Quad Rocket aren't bad to use, but killing pilots with that thing sucks.

Mostly use it in hallways or if you come out of a building behind someone. Make sure you don't shoot it until you've aimed at the guy, then shoot every bullet into them. I was really annoyed with the auto pistol at first too but I actually really like it as a secondary. If you get good with it you could even use it as a primary weapon. I'm kinda pissed about using the spitfire, and can't even unlock it till level 39..

 

[Lil Frier]

Yeah, I've got the same issue with the Charge Rifle, which is unlocked at 33. I have to get crits on titans with it, so it'll be annoying to use.

 

[Wingznut]

Respawn has released five new screenshots from the upcoming DLC entitled Titanfall: Expedition.

 

[Udgnim]

Yeah, I've got the same issue with the Charge Rifle, which is unlocked at 33. I have to get crits on titans with it, so it'll be annoying to use.

the Burn Card Charge Rifle does not have much charge up time for it

I needed to Rodeo Titans while using Charge Rifle to help get through the Charge Rifle challenge

 

[Lil Frier]

I think you'll get killed by splash damage if you do that. I considered trying it, but I didn't think it safe.

 

[sze5003]

I think you'll get killed by splash damage if you do that. I considered trying it, but I didn't think it safe.

I've done that and yes you can get killed that way. Same thing if you use the titan grenade gun when you rodeo.

 

[Lil Frier]

I actually just tried it in my last match. I wasn't harmed by splash damage, but I also wasn't credited with any critical hits. I don't think you can crit a titan unless its shield is down.

 

[digiram]

Haven't played this for a while because that crack known as d3 has taken over my life. Played a little yesterday, and had an epic come back in pilot hunter. Down by 10, but slowly started coming back. Game tied at the end, and I threw a titan hook with my ogre on a pilot ftw .

In pilot hunter, getting to and staying alive in your titan is crucial.

 

[ProchargeMe]

Yeah, I've got the same issue with the Charge Rifle, which is unlocked at 33. I have to get crits on titans with it, so it'll be annoying to use.

The best way to finish the charge rifle challenge is to get to a high place on the map where you're less likely to be seen, wait for a titan to come in your view and wait until his shields are down and parts of it's body start glowing red, then charge up and shoot only the red glowing parts, this is the only way to get crits on any titan. The charge rifle is probably my favorite titan weapon because it can do massive damage if used correctly.

 

[Lil Frier]

Agreed, it's just inconsistent about its crediting for challenges. I shot a titan 3 times in the red yesterday, and didn't get credit for ANY crits. I know what I'm supposed to do, it just doesn't want me to do it.

 

[SAWYER]

I saw the Respawn and EA entered into a deal for future titles, MS should have locked this down. They need all the ammo they can get against the ps4 right now.

 

[Lil Frier]

I doubt EA would go for it. They probably wanted a money grab on the first one, in case it was a flop, but then they figured that commercial success would mean going multi-platform was smarter.

 

[ProchargeMe]

Agreed, it's just inconsistent about its crediting for challenges. I shot a titan 3 times in the red yesterday, and didn't get credit for ANY crits. I know what I'm supposed to do, it just doesn't want me to do it.

I'm having the same problem with the rodeo challenge for gen 6. You have to rodeo a titan and not just doom it, but kill it completely. I've done it well over 30 times but I've only gotten like 24 out of 30 completed. Arrrggghhh

 

[railven]

I doubt EA would go for it. They probably wanted a money grab on the first one, in case it was a flop, but then they figured that commercial success would mean going multi-platform was smarter.

Yerp, expect a similar thing to Mass Effect. Since it's an MP only game, I wouldn't be surprised if when a sequel hits and its on PS4, if there is a Titanfall Legacy DLC option, effectively putting Titanfall 1 on PS4.

After playing both X360 and Xbone copies, I hope they polish the engine more. The tearing is awful.

 

[Lil Frier]

I wondered how nice the visuals could be once I saw that they were pushing out a game with the Source engine. Maybe they could make it better if EA let them have Frostbite for the sequel.

 

[Wingznut]

The DLC, in addition to a rather significant patch, is out!

 

[Wingznut]

From Titanfall.com

GAME UPDATE FOUR

Featured Game Mode - We're introducing Featured Game Modes into our playlist rotation. These are game modes that will be available for a limited time only. New Featured Game Modes will be introduced periodically to replace any outgoing Featured Game Mode. Our first Featured Game Mode is Marked For Death, and Wingman Last Titan Standing will follow shortly after.

Marked For Death - A player on each team will be marked for death! Kill the enemy mark while protecting your teammate.

Titan Burn Cards – 14 new burn cards that add amped Titan weapons and enhanced Titan abilities. You won't lose your selected Titan Burn Card if you die as a Pilot, only when you die as a Titan. There is an orange highlight around Titans that have Burn Cards equipped on the Titan Counter HUD and Titans with active Burn Cards have an indicator near their health bars.

Titan Insignias – Want to show off your accomplishments? You can now select from a host of emblems to customize your Titan. Insignias are unlocked by completing challenges but if you've already completed the requirements, that emblem will be ready to use when the update installs. Two emblems come courtesy of Penny Arcade (thanks, PA!) and another recognizes users who completed the "Gooser" challenge the hard way.

Matchmaking - We've made improvements to matchmaking & team balancing. Now, teams are rearranged just before the level loads, to further balance the teams' skill and player counts. You'll notice that you're greyed out in the lobby until teams are set. You'll also notice "Connecting…" as players join a match.

Titan OS Voices – Players now have 3 Titan V.O. options to choose from including the classic "Betty" as well as Jeeves and Lisa.

More Titan OS VO - New helpful warnings and observations from your Titan.

Challenge Tracker – You can now select which challenges you want to work towards and find them easily. You can review your tracked challenges during a match by bringing up the in-game menu.

Lobby Music – The ability turn lobby music on or off.

Updated Menu Art – Menus get a new coat of digital paint with additional art. The Main Menu background movie has been updated as well.

Audio - Killing a Pilot now plays a special sound effect to the killer and unique sounds are played when killing a Pilot or Titan via Titanfall.

Auto-Titans – Your Auto-Titan will now use all Titan abilities. If you've equipped electric smoke, it will deploy electric smoke when it gets rodeo'ed. If you've equipped the particle wall, it will deploy a particle wall when it is under fire.

Rodeo - You now see the name of the Titan you rodeo.

Burn Cards – You'll notice a Triple Burn Card selector on bottom right of the HUD after you die. It's a reminder to use your cards and a convenient way to select them.

Burn Card overflow protection - To protect players who have a full Burn Card deck from losing the opportunity to earn valuable rare Burn Cards, you may now exceed your maximum deck size. However, you must discard down to a legal deck size before you arm new Burn Cards. To make this less obtrusive, the maximum base deck size has been increased from 26 to 46.

Burn Card Deck Limit tied to Gen level – Maximum deck size is increased by 6 cards per gen on top of the base 46 with a maximum of 100 for Gen 10.

Drift Guard - New "Movement Drift Guard" gamepad setting in options.

Unlocks – You'll still be able to unlock the Stryder and Ogre chassis by playing Campaign, but you can also unlock them in normal MP modes. The Stryder will unlock at level 15 and the Ogre at level 30.

Win/Loss Streak – Your win/loss streak for the last 10 matches is now displayed in the lobby over the image of the next map.

Achievements – If you bought the Expedition DLC for Titanfall you have a new set of achievements to unlock by playing the DLC maps.