Efflixi wrote on Jun 7, 2011, 20:58:
If you think you might be interested in this game, try the demo. I read all the negative comments here and almost deleted the demo without trying it. It's actually pretty fun! Don't let all the negativity around here sway you from at least trying it.

noman wrote on Jun 7, 2011, 19:52:

everyone wrote on Jun 7, 2011, 19:43:

StingingVelvet wrote on Jun 7, 2011, 18:06:
Controllers have been part of PC gaming since the beginning and there have always been PC games that worked better with a controller, from Tomb Raider to Assassin's Creed.

Tomb Raider plays great with kb+m. Better than a pad, imo.

In my opinion games like Tomb Raider and Prince of Persia (since Sands of Time) work best with game controllers. Space-sims and flight-sims have always worked best with joysticks which have been around for more than 20 years on PC. Racing games work best with wheels (with controllers as the second best option) Keyboard/mouse works best with RTS, FPS and most strategy and RPG games.

One of the biggest strengths of PC gaming is the presence of all these peripherals and how games from all genres can be enjoyed using the most optimized input method. I have never understood this dislike of non keyboard/mouse control schemes.

StingingVelvet wrote on Jun 7, 2011, 16:54:
All these complaints about the UI and such are based on PC controls, which right or wrong are not the way to play this.

entr0py wrote on Jun 4, 2011, 01:20:

bhcompy wrote on Jun 4, 2011, 00:56:

spindoctor wrote on Jun 3, 2011, 23:00:
Will they be adding what is now known as Theater mode, or demo recording in the game? I was pleasantly surprised to see it in Black Ops and enjoyed it quite a bit. It was probably the first time demo recording was implemented in a non Valve/Source game in many years. Of course, they're making it a paid feature in COD Elite which means I won't be using it again but it is a nifty thing. So, will Battlefield have it as well?

Isn't this what fraps is for?

If you haven't played Black Ops, their implementation of theater mode was a huge improvement. Every single game was recorded permanently and automatically, and could be easily played back in engine from any perspective. The timeline added automatic markers for events like kills and deaths, and generated a map of all of your deaths so you could analyze your strategy. If you just wanted to show off, you could tag games or make clips and submit them to the gallery in-game or export to youtube. It also made identifying cheaters very easy for server mods, even after the fact. All with a proper GUI interface instead of console commands.

elefunk wrote on Jun 1, 2011, 01:01:
You guys realize that part of Elite is free, right? They're not going to charge you for using a beta, and Elite itself doesn't cost money. It's some extra features that are a part of Elite that cost money, like training videos.

RollinThundr wrote on May 26, 2011, 16:51:
Bioware could learn a thing or 10 from these guys. Free DLC, timely patching, a non condescending attitude towards the fanbase, and communication on the update/patch process.

DrEvil wrote on May 25, 2011, 19:54:

Tom wrote on May 25, 2011, 17:27:
Whether or not the game is currently out on consoles is hardly relevant, I think. Playing it, especially after having played the first one, it's clearly designed with consoles in mind and will certainly be released on consoles. I don't fault the developers for that. There's $$$ in consoles, and they need $$$ to continue making games. The important thing is how much of a detriment to the game the console-minded design decisions are.

I'd say on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a horrific console port and 10 is a PC game in all its glory, this game is about a 7 maybe. With some work I think they could bring it up to an 8 or maybe even a 9.

It's a PC game in all its glory. On what other basis besides the opinion you pulled out of some dark nethers do you base your evaluation on?

Dades wrote on May 25, 2011, 18:05:

Teddy wrote on May 25, 2011, 16:55:
But it's hardly a champion of "oldschool crpg's" like some people have claimed. My personal belief is that it's because it isn't available on consoles (yet). If it was, every flaw in the game would be dragged out and raged over, pointing the finger at the evil consoles and how they're degrading a PC franchise.

There might be platform zealots who have that attitude but they exist on the consoles too so what's your point? It's a good game with a strong story, fantastic graphics engine, challenging gameplay and a decent amount of depth considering it's a non-D&D property. No one is going to go back and make Baldur's Gate again but this kind of game is much more welcome than Dragon Age 2.

briktal wrote on May 25, 2011, 15:50:
What I find so interesting with this game is that the game is full of things that people tend to dislike in other games in the genre. It's Mass Effect with swords and nobody really cares. I hope Deus Ex 3 is a real good game too and will have a similar effect on some of it's mechanics.

SectorEffector wrote on May 25, 2011, 02:01:
What you have here with the BF3 vs COD is simple.

Finally gamers are funneling towards the developer that clearly likes making fun games that make money, while one likes having fun making money making games. Not the same.

I'm not making a blanket statement to all the artists involved, but a buddy at my studio met a lead animator at Infinity Ward and he said he was a ginormious douche. He said he was utterly cocky, and upfront about it.

;/

Some of the more common programs that can cause "Disallowed Program Driver" are:

Steam - Disable "Ingame Community Chat" in settings
TeamSpeak, Ventrillo, or Mumble overlays - Disable
EVGA Precision - Disable
ATI Tray Tools - Disable
Riva Tuner - Disable
Fraps - Update to latest version

Jonny5 wrote on May 24, 2011, 01:03:
Actually i twitched a lil while typing in the ZORK games....wait for it......JK

[VG]Reagle wrote on May 23, 2011, 21:41:

Jonny5 wrote on May 23, 2011, 21:34:

Doesnt matter that they are different games Asshat, Anyone that buys this title is a tool, period!

Must be COD fan I take it, sorry lil boy

The reason why YOU don't like COD is becuase people like me OWN YOUR ASS the second you log on to a server. So you run around on forums like this hating on the game. I bet your KD is above 0.5 and your probably GAY TOO.

eunichron wrote on May 23, 2011, 23:41:
You realize that twitch shooters started PC multiplayer gaming, right?

Ray Marden wrote on May 21, 2011, 06:57:
Also, though I guess it is intentional, it feels really weird that there is no penalty for stealing. I think you should be able to do it if you are seaky about it, but it's another matter to be standing right in front of a person as you sift through all their belongings and take what you want nilly willy.

Ray

necrosis wrote on May 20, 2011, 10:04:

Darks wrote on May 20, 2011, 10:02:
The answer is no, there is no online element for this game. Im hoping that the next one they come out with they will add some type of two player Coop.

What? Its a single player RPG. I can not even fathom how co-op would work without drastic changes to core game mechanics.

Darks wrote on May 19, 2011, 15:54:
Dude, did you not read what I wrote accurately? That I what I said, the new M16A2 version was designed purposely with the three round burst. Read what the hell I wrote, I did tell it accurately, you just can’t read accurately. The newer M16s where made to keep soldiers from wasting ammo.

In fact I know this first hand, I spent 11 years in the Corps and that is one of the first things you learn about the weapon when going through weapon training.