Titanfall (Xbox One, PC, 360)

[Kalyx triaD]

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So hype for this fucking game. Jesus.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I was mocking Call of Duty for still using the same engine on next gen, then this leaked before E3 and it came out that it was using the Half-Life 2 Source engine so I was thinking, what in the fuck? But it turns out that Infinity Ward had wizards working there and they got moved onto Respawn as well, because it looks fucking gorgeous.

I forgot that the current Call of Duty engine was a heavily modified Quake 3 engine fiddled about with by the same guys. Putting CoD Ghosts footage and this side-by-side makes me think that Activision really shouldn't have fucked these guys around.

[VSG]

That Source engine is fucking brilliant, did you not see what the Black Mesa guys did with it?

[Kalyx triaD]

Vision beats paint-by-numbers 100% of the time. Respawn is making a point, IW is meeting fiscal quotas. The difference is clear.

[Kalyx triaD]

Holy God

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[alvarado52]

Yeah, this is the killer app for me.

[Miotch]

oh man I was skeptical, thinking CoD with mechs and the like, but this looks incredible

[Extreme Angle]

Hmmm, I may need an Xbox One... Sure it's on PC. But I can't couch play with that...

[VSG]

That ending got real tense real fast

[VSG]

Hmmm, I may need an Xbox One... Sure it's on PC. But I can't couch play with that...

What? Just use a controller if you want to couch play.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just so we're clear, this is a timed exclusive. PS4 will get some love after a while.

[Extreme Angle]

What? Just use a controller if you want to couch play.

I have my PC in a study room at a desk :-\, not the most comfortable...
I use a controller for some PC games, but it doesn't feel the same as having a nice console setup and being able to play local multiplayer...

Just so we're clear, this is a timed exclusive. PS4 will get some love after a while.

Pretty sure they said that they haven't ruled out Titanfall for PS4 and would like to cater to all gamers.

[Kalyx triaD]

Did you read what I said?

[Extreme Angle]

Did you read what I said?

Aha, read it wrong...

[Fignuts]

You can definitely see the influence of CoD in there, but obviously the jet packs, wall running and mechs change the whole dynamic.

[Kalyx triaD]

Titanfall's like CoD if CoD was cool like Titanfall is.

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn Entertainment states the game will not have micro-transactions but are currently considering DLC packs to be possible.

Also stated there is no cross-platform play for the Xbox 360 version of the game.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/gamescom-respawn-confirms-details-micro-transactions-and-cross-platform-play

[Emperor Smeat]

Release date was announced to be on March 11, 2014 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.

Collector's edition was also announced and costs around $250.
The studio has also detailed its ridiculous collector's edition, a whopping $249.99 package that includes the game, a 190-page art book, a schematic poster for the Atlas Titan, and an 18" Titan statue "with diorama and battery-powered LED lighting."
http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/9/93998/2562408-tfce_web.jpg
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/titanfall-will-be-released-on-march-11/1100-4769/

[alvarado52]

As cool as that statue is, they best include DLC in that edition for any gamer to really consider it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Woooooooo

[Extreme Angle]

Who's getting this on what then? PC PC PC

[Kalyx triaD]

360 at launch, Xbox One eventually.

[VSG]

PC of course, I am just getting all my parts together for a ridiculous build now.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

This has been confirmed a full exclusive for MS and not a timed one. Respawn didn't even know about it apparently.

http://i.imgur.com/IJkje0R.png


Sure MS marketing loves the fact he used a sad face on it.


http://abload.de/img/tfxk6dwr.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/lYB49JZ.png

[Kalyx triaD]

That's certainly a card in X1's hat. Too bad for PS4 owners.

[Kalyx triaD]

Multiplayer caps at 6v6, to allow each player to have Titans and have AI bots running around.

[Kalyx triaD]

Forgot to post this.

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[Miotch]

I was hanging out with this girl that writes reviews for video games this weekend and she's had some hands on time with the game. Not surprisingly she says it's fucking amazing.

[Kalyx triaD]

Wii want to plaaaaaaay.

[Emperor Smeat]

Titanfall is set to begin its beta testing phase on February 14, according to a retail source close to the French publication Xboxygen.

The beta will be available exclusively from Zappos in France and Gamestop in the U.S., according to the publication. Posters advertising the beta, with its start date clearly shown, were also posted by the website. The beta is set to run until February 19.

Earlier this month EA sent out invitations to a closed alpha stress test for Titanfall on Xbox One, which developer Respawn Entertainment described as a “limited technical test.”
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/report-titanfall-beta-set-to-begin-february-14/

[alvarado52]

Some Alpha footage that managed to stay up.

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[Kalyx triaD]

There's a few clips out and about, I think Respawn generally doesn't care - the footage is badass. Will so be in on that beta.

[Eklipse]

I just reserved it for Xbone. Can't wait!

[Miotch]

Why did you choose reserving it on Xbone over PS4?

[alvarado52]

...tell me thats a joke Miotch.

[Eklipse]

Why did you choose reserving it on Xbone over PS4?

Would be silly to reserve it on a system I don't have, you silly goose.

And as for why I chose Xbone over PS4....the controller. Xbox's controllers are more comfortable to me for FPS, which is what I mostly play. May seem like a stupid reason, but it's true.

[alvarado52]

Would also be silly to reserve it on a system it isnt coming out for.

Go ahead and Preorder Smash Bros for the Xbone while you're at it.

[Miotch]

...tell me thats a joke Miotch.
It was literally dripping with sarcasm.

[alvarado52]

If anyone wants in on the Beta, keep refreshing Vince Zampella's twitter account. He announced that the website will be up today 6pm PST with the url being posted sometime before then

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tonight at 6pm PST there will be a website to sign up for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23titanfall&amp;src=hash">#titanfall</a> beta access. The website will be announced shortly before 6.</p>&mdash; Vince Zampella (@VinceZampella) <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceZampella/statuses/433369336334393344">February 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Kalyx triaD]

There is a fuck ton of media out officially today. I will post some tomorrow, and try to get the best stuff.

This game is boss.

[alvarado52]

My homie just hooked it up with a Beta code. Downloading now...this...may get in the way of homework.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh fuck, have fun.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[alvarado52]

I will tell you one thing right off the bat...they need to nerf the smart pistol badly. Its an auto lock instant kill no matter where your gun is aiming. Fine against bots, but the lock on needs to be harder against human players.

[RoXer]

Don't you need to lock on three times against humans?

[RoXer]

Here's a GB Quick Look of some footage:

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They'll be doing a live stream also in about 3 hours

[alvarado52]

Don't you need to lock on three times against humans?

You do, but its still a very fast lock on, and even if youre moving to break the lock, it sticks well.

[alvarado52]

I should clarify that it locks on three times on its own...its not like: lock on, wait, lock on. all three points lock on at almost the same time. Almost all my deaths have come from that pistol.

[alvarado52]

Im lovin' it

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[RoXer]

Stream is live for those of you interested and are not doing anything

http://www.giantbomb.com/chat/

[Purgatory]

TitanFall beta opens to all Xbox One users without a code today/tonight/whatever. I haven't even thought to look, as I just spotted the announcement on Twitter.

Update: Still says unavailable.

[Kalyx triaD]

Gonna play this in a sec,

[Extreme Angle]

I emailed EA asking for a PC beta code, then they gave me access within 15 minutes! Just had a game, it's pretty awesome stopping the enemy team from escaping after beating them.

[Kalyx triaD]

This game is balls out action, a lot of fun, and just plain badass. It may be trying to do too many things at once, and Respawn should let go of their older conventions to make this more elegant.

Infantry:

- The Smart Pistol isn't OP at all, Carbine smashes it head to head. It's insta-kill when you get the drop on somebody, but that's every weapon in every FPS ever. The lock-on time balances it out, imo.

- The SMG on the other hand, is fucking strong. Once I got that and went into my FPS groove people were dropping like flies.

- The anti-Titan weapons are pretty good. Once I get even better at traversing the map for some frosted flanks, it may get to a point where I rather go infantry against a Titan.

Titans:

- Two dashes at the ready is way too good, should be one dash. I used the dashes to pretty much remove the melee knock-back for three hit combos. And when you know your surroundings you can become a fucking ninja with the thing. I can't imagine how crazy the light Titan type will be with two dashes.

- Putting your Titan in Follow Mode is better than you think. Great for weeding out players too eager for Titan hunting. Toggling feels strange, though. I'd like to just hold down on the dpad and have a radial come up so I can choose Follow faster.

- Riding on a partner's Titan is fun until the fucker shows no interest in heading to the Conquest point. Ugh.

General:

- I play FPS games with very low sensitivity, and Titanfall's "Low" setting is still way to loose for me. They need to an added "Even Lower" setting or something. Feels too twitchy.

- No splitscreen guest play? No splitscreen anything?!

- The bots are cute but... I'd like some added function to them rather than 'newb food'. I would love to be able to have them follow me. They do get the drop on you if you're not careful, though. They could still stand to be a tad more aggressive.

- The post-match epilogue is very cool.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to some file digging done by PC beta users, the game is currently rumored to be launching with 14 multiplayer maps and splitscreen for local multiplayer.

Also the modes for multiplayer were also leaked with some speculation what certain modes might be.

AT - Attrition?
TDM - Team Deathmatch?
CTF - Capture the Flag?
LTS - Last Titan Standing?
HP- Hardpoint Capture?
VM - Variety Mode (a mix of all the other modes listed)


http://www.screwattack.com/news/rumor-titanfall-beta-pc-code-reveals-number-interesting-facts-about-respawns-first-ip
http://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-s-modes-weapons-and-map-details-revealed-270709.phtml

[alvarado52]

This game is balls out action, a lot of fun, and just plain badass. It may be trying to do too many things at once, and Respawn should let go of their older conventions to make this more elegant.

Infantry:

- The Smart Pistol isn't OP at all, Carbine smashes it head to head. It's insta-kill when you get the drop on somebody, but that's every weapon in every FPS ever. The lock-on time balances it out, imo.


Beg to differ. Almost everyone Ive talked to in lobbies agree's that the Smart Pistol is OP. I have been killed numerous times with NOBODY getting the drop on me and in head to head gun battles. The issue is that so long as you are in that 'target area', it doesnt matter how much strafing or jumping I do OR the dude with the gun does, its still gonna lock.

And speaking of the carbine, they sure could use some recoil on that thing. I know this game is too fast paced to snipe, but losing out in a long ranged battle from three roof tops away to a carbine with zero recoil at that distance is ridiculous.

[Eklipse]

I can't remember the last time, if ever, that I had this much fun playing CoD. This game is amazing!

[Requiem]

I thought the smart pistol was OP until I started using the shotgun. It put me in a totally different mode tactically, and I realized that all weapons encourage a totally different style and are all good in their own ways. Haven't looked back since. Smart pistol requires you to have the PATIENCE to wait out the lock, in a head to head battle. It will always out-kill minions no problem, so it certainly has advantages in certain game types. But, I'd say 3 out of 4 times, the smart pistol will lose in a head to head battle where both players become aware of each other at roughly the same time. Usually, I notice people 'jump the gun' and pull the trigger too quickly and start going into straight-up fire mode. Smart pistol will lose in head to head unless you fire it manually, or unless you've already got the jump on someone and been targeting them before they know you're there. And in those cases, the other weapons COULD HAVE killed them already in the time it took to lock the 3 required shots. That's even WITH the targeting attachment unlocked. It's a great gun, but it promotes a certain playstyle that is easily countered.

Main thing to note is that I don't get killed by the smart pistol any more than other weapons.

This game is sick. I am getting pretty good, and some of the insane carnage I can chain together is incredible.

[Requiem]

Sniping is definitely underpowered though, I will admit that. I see snipers rarely, but I can't recall ever actually getting killed by a sniper rifle. At all, since I started playing. I tried it once, didn't like it. The current maps aren't built for sniping.

Although, I have seen videos of someone using the sniper with a holo sight, and it was a totally different gun pretty much. Actually had viability.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah because the maps heavily feature interiors to make infantry gameplay viable (and the exteriors are essentially meta-maps for Titans), I'd think the typical sniper stuff would be hard to do, unless there's some maps we haven't seen yet that make them good choices for loadouts.

[Blitz]

Realized my comp can run the beta today, so I tried it. Day one purchase. Wow this is fun.

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn Entertainment hinting at both a Season Pass and a possible "no mechs" mode being possible for the game.

http://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-could-get-no-mech-mode-season-pass-271456.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

A no mechs mode would almost certainly be CoD with double jumps and wall running, though that doesn't sound completely terrible. Still, I would ask anybody who wants this why they'd bother being interested in the game at all. Options are always good so whatever.

[alvarado52]

Its a good change of pace, but I'd rather have a no minion mode. Straight 6 v 6 pilots.

[Emperor Smeat]

Season Pass was confirmed to be happening although nothing is guaranteed for the Xbox 360 version of the game.

Zampella explains, "We're going to do paid DLC, we're also going to do free updates. There are things that we want in the game that we didn't get to ship in the final game. So we'll add private matches and things like that for free. There will be some paid DLC. We're going to do a season pass just because if you buy it up front, it's a deal. We're not going to do microtransactions. So a season pass is just buy it up front, and you get a better price."

Okay, so pretty standard (and disappointing) stuff for FPS games, but what about that barely talked about Xbox 360 version? Well, he had some less exciting news on that front, admitting, "[regarding DLC and patches] We'll have to sit down with EA and talk about that. My assumption is yes, but I don't know if I'm the best person to speak for that."
http://www.destructoid.com/respawn-co-founder-confirms-titanfall-season-pass-271497.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn Entertainment stated DLC is currently being planned for the game and will be based on fan feedback. They also revealed there is no on-disc DLC since they decided doing that wasn't worth the hassle and negative backlash from consumers.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/titanfall-dev-avoided-on-disc-dlc-wants-future-content-to-reflect-player-feedback/

1st post-launch patch was recently released dealing with server issues and faster loads for private matches.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/titanfall-patch-released-to-address-launch-issues/

The game's resolution was also revealed to be getting upgraded in the future with Respawn looking at either 1080 or 900 resolution depending on which will provide better performance for the game.

“We’re going to experiment,” Baker said. “The target is either 1080p non-anti-aliased or 900p with FXAA [Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing]. We’re trying to optimise…we don’t want to give up anything for higher res. So far we’re not 100 per cent happy with any of the options, we’re still working on it. For day one it’s not going to change. We’re still looking at it for post-day one. We’re likely to increase resolution after we ship.”
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/titanfall-running-at-792p-at-launch-might-be-bumped-up-down-the-line/

[Kalyx triaD]

People don't mind DLC that cost more, so I say tax those fuckers. They may never know why on-disk DLC was a good thing, but at least Respawn can get some extra funds out of it and profit for the future.

[Fignuts]

Won't have this til thursday. Even then, I'm getting the Titanfall bundle to save $60, so I'll have to wait for my third world country internet to download the game, which will take all day.

Fuckin' white people problems man.

[Fignuts]

I do find it odd that for a game based entirely on multiplayer, there aren't many game modes to choose from.

Can't imagine I'll ever touch the "everybody gets a titan" mode, as that seems like it would strip the novelty of it pretty quick.

Hope they have more modes in the DLC.

[Kalyx triaD]

I take it more modes would come, but I do like the community converging in fewer modes first.

[teamXtremist]

Just picked up my copy looking to get down tonight

[Kalyx triaD]

Fuck you all.

[Fignuts]

Well I may not get it either Kalyx. Only place that sells games in town is walmart and they're sold out.

Chance that they sold some of the on shelf copies to people who preordered, and I can snag the actual preorder copy, but I might just have to settle for Killer Instinct tomorrow.

[Kalyx triaD]

Why not get it digitally?

[Miotch]

Played a tiny bit tonight. Pretty cool.

[alvarado52]

Why not get it digitally?

Thats what I ended up doing. Beats getting off my lazy ass to change the disc from Battlefield to Titanfall.

Only thing to keep in mind is that the One doesnt do downloads when the console is 'off' like the 360 could, so be sure to leave the console on overnight or whatever when you attempt to download it.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's a strange tidbit.

[Fignuts]

Didn't know it was available digitally. Doesn't matter anyway as they still had a copy. Good thing too, because with the third world internet speed we have up here in the mountains, I wouldn't have been able to play it for a week.

Xbone is doing it's big update, and then I'll be on. Still gonna get that KI Ultra pack too.

Kalyx, when are you buying one of these? I need me some competent teamates for this and BF4.

[Fignuts]

Aw for fucks sake, 840+mb update? Seriously?

Fuuuuuuuuuuuck gonna have to wait another hour or so to play I guess.

More white people problems.

[Hanso Amore]

Picked up my Xbone Tuesday with this. Amazing. Love it so far. Had a friend over and we were just taking turns every round like a nintendo game. Up to level 32 or so playing with other friends online.

Had to download for like 6 hours launch day because so many people were downloading.

BF 4, Fifa and my 2nd controller should arrive today

[Fignuts]

Holy fuck balls this is fun.

Loving it so far.

[Hanso Amore]

Why dont they teach you to wall hang in the tutorial?

Double Jump + Wall Hang + 2nd Double jump = Parkour God

[Miotch]

HARD CORE PARKOUR

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn states a crackdown on cheaters/hackers will occur soon for the PC version of the game. They are currently working on the list for the first wave of mass bannings.

http://www.destructoid.com/respawn-addressing-titanfall-pc-cheaters-shortly-271868.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

Kalyx, when are you buying one of these? I need me some competent teamates for this and BF4.

Summer. I'll kick your ass in KI and work with ya in B4 and TF.

But stay sharp, I do pop up time to time.

Note: All X1 games release digital same day.

[ClockShot]

Want some paint for my Ogre. Color him green and call him Shrek. :p

[teamXtremist]

Yes awesome game can't put the controller down

[Fignuts]

Went through the campaign with just the basic carbine set up. I was having fun, but I wasn't doing very well 2nd last every time.

Switched to smart pistol, with cloak, and I have been fucking beast moding Hardpoint ever since. Got 1st place on my team three games in a row.

And before anyone says it's cause I'm using the smart pistol, that gun is only good against the bots really. I mean it totally decimates them, but against pilots, not so good. Lock on takes forever.

But I think a lot of people are playing this like COD. Not many people are embracing the new movement options. I wall ran right over three pilots to get to point A. Didn't even see me.

Been racking up huge numbers in hardpoint just parkouring from capture point to capture point.

Key to this game, at least on the pilot side, is mastering the movement of each map, and careful utilization of the special abilities.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's what I like to hear. Speaks my language. I jumped around a lot during the beta.

[Fignuts]

Favorite way to capture a point is to wall hang somewhere and cloak. Someone inevitably comes in, and I drop right behind them and break their neck.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh fuck you.

[teamXtremist]

Only disappointment is the lack of talking in general there is basically zero communication between teams

[Hanso Amore]

I talk to my friends on my party. Otherwise I have no desire to ever talk to any randoms. Its not needed.

[alvarado52]

Same here. I usually have a core group of buddies we play with, and communication is great, but I feel like random aren't even worth the effort of plugging in my mic

[Malfeitor]

Just ordered an Xbox One. Can't wait to get this game once it arrives.

[Fignuts]

I'm used to at least some chatter with randoms, but since I bought it not one person has said anything.

I'd almost think there was something wrong with open chat.

[teamXtremist]

I'm used to at least some chatter with randoms, but since I bought it not one person has said anything.

I'd almost think there was something wrong with open chat.

That's what I'm saying I mean I'm sure some people are partying up which is cool but I've also heard next to nothing from anyone.

either way I've already purchased season pass looking forward to some actual monsters walking around with titans

[Kalyx triaD]

Probably gonna play Sunday night. May capture stuff for YouTube. BOLO.

[Fignuts]

Loving the maps, btw. Not a single one feels like a dud.

[teamXtremist]

Loving the maps, btw. Not a single one feels like a dud.

The only complaint I've heard is their not very distinct from each other but I like them they feel very halo like .the abundance of maps is nice though

[Kalyx triaD]

Whenever I hear stuff about maps not being distinct it's almost always about the lack of a 'sniper map'.

[Miotch]

There are plenty of sniper spots.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://www.twitch.tv/kalyxtriad

Streaming now for a bit.

[Fignuts]

I'll be on in a few minutes.

[Kalyx triaD]

KI now!

[Fignuts]

Haven't even finished the basic tutorial in KI.

I'd get raped.

[Kalyx triaD]

You'd wreck shop. It speaks your language.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://kalyxtriad.wordpress.com/2014/03/19/titanfall-xbox-360-update-the-cross-gen-gambit/

[Heisenberg]

I like running down people trying to evac the map and vice versa, something about watching someone jumping towards the ship and getting blasted is fun to watch.

This game really stresses communication and I'm not getting anywhere jumping into random games.

I have only been doing Attrition, but I saw there is Hardpoint which I like from CoD. I'm confused about the Campaign portion, is it worth doing? I just go into another lobby like multiplayer and don't feel like sharing a story mode with others unless I hear that it's a good experience and what not.

[Miotch]

Story mode is basically multiplayer with a thinly veiled script before and throughout. It switches between hardpoint and attrition. It's totally worth running through, and even if you and your team lose you still progress.

[Fignuts]

You unlock the Ogre and Strider titans for customization by completing both sides, so yeah, totally worth it from a rewards standpoint.

The experience itself is the same as playing random matches, just with some dudes talking once in a while during the match.

[Heisenberg]

Thanks guys, I will sit down and go through it. I am enjoying it as I left FPS behind for a bit and calling in a big ass mech from the sky is a rush.

One thing I have been good at was trashing grunts for xp. That stuff adds up after a bit. Also it kind of baits the real players to me and I kick them to death.

[teamXtremist]

Not gonna lie wish there were more weapons and attachments but overall games definitely has replay ability

[Emperor Smeat]

EA announces they will be doing some server maintenance tomorrow while the Xbox 360 version has been delayed again.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Update: EA will be performing EA infrastructure maintenance on 3/20 at 12AM PDT / 7AM GMT. Full details here: <a href="http://t.co/IhNas6wyle">http://t.co/IhNas6wyle</a></p>&mdash; Titanfall (@Titanfallgame) <a href="https://twitter.com/Titanfallgame/statuses/446379362326032384">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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For those who haven't been following along, Respawn Entertainment has never showed the press or the public the Xbox 360 version of Titanfall, which is being handled by Bluepoint Games. Then, it was delayed a few weeks after the release of the Xbox One and PC versions. Well it's been delayed again, which can't be good news for its quality.

EA has announced that the 360 port will see another two week delay, and is now dropping on April 8th in the US and the 11th in Europe.
http://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-delayed-on-xbox-360-again-272166.phtml

[teamXtremist]

Yeah 360 gamers are in full panic

[Kalyx triaD]

No they're not.

[Fignuts]

Not gonna lie wish there were more weapons and attachments but overall games definitely has replay ability

I honestly like that there aren't a lot of weapons and stuff. Part of the reason I lost interest in COD is that it just had too much shit in the weapons department.

COD 4 has always been my favorite just because of it's simplicity. Weren't a hundred different guns and perks and stuff to upset the balance.

That said, I still think that for 65 bucks, they should have tried to get a few more game modes, split screen, and private matches. Especially if they weren't going to bother with single player.

I'm having fun and I don't regret my purchase, but I certainly don't blame those who feel they didn't get their money's worth.

[Kalyx triaD]

Private Matches will be added in an update, that much as been confirmed. The splitscreen thing is a huge downer, considering their past work. CTF is coming, I guess. Pilot exclusive mode will likely come eventually.

[Fignuts]

CTF is already in there.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh shit.

[alvarado52]

CTF is there. And it. is. amazing.

[Eklipse]

Playing yesterday on Xbox One, I experienced server connection issues. I would spawn, take a few steps, and it would freeze up. By the time I reconnected, I was watching a killcam. Repeat process. I left the game, but I'm pretty sure the server was modem pausing or something, like they used to do on Halo 2 back in the day.

[teamXtremist]

Yeah I was getting tons of connection to server messages and tons of lag yesterday night

[Fignuts]

Same.

[Kalyx triaD]

I really wish recorded the shit I pulled. Got some epic fails, too.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, XBone definitely could have benefited from something like PS4's share button.

[Kalyx triaD]

Well that too, but I was more blasting myself for not connecting my capture device like I totally said when I got home.

[Blitz]

Anyone playing on PC? Been torn on whether or not to get it on there. Worried my computer will have trouble running it. I ran the beta fine. There a slight bit of slowdown when things got really fucking crazy, but otherwise it ran fine on low/medium settings, which is all I need. Is there anything more intensive in the final game?

[Kalyx triaD]

Not really (I've been on X1). There's less going on than a game of Battlefield 4. And you were spared the launch day issues which have been smoothing out.

[teamXtremist]

Damn xbox live
issues

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn Entertainment states they have started to move cheaters from the PC version into their own server which they described as the "Wimbledon of aimbot contests."

They also warned people to not join parties with someone on the list or else they also get moved to the cheaters server but can play normal servers by leaving the party.

Respawn has been using the FairFight system to detect cheaters on the PC since the game's launch, and if you're caught you will be banned from the general population. You can still play the game, but you'll only be able to play against other cheaters.

"You can play with other banned players in something that will resemble the Wimbledon of aimbot contests. Hopefully the aimbot cheat you paid for really is the best, or these all-cheater matches could be frustrating for you. Good luck."

Note that if you join someone's party that has cheated you will be stuck playing against only cheaters too. Once you leave their party you'll be back to your own happy world of not assholes.

http://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-cheaters-can-only-play-with-other-cheaters-now-272499.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn states they have tweaked the “Gooser" Gen 5 challenge requirement from needing 50 pilots to be killed in mid-air to now just 5 are needed.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/infuriating-titanfall-gooser-challenge-to-be-reduced-from-50-to-5/

[Fignuts]

Thank fuck for that.

[Malfeitor]

Got the One a couple of weeks ago. Titanfall is amazing.

[Kalyx triaD]

360 Version:

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Not bad.

[alvarado52]

Figured it would look fine. Titanfall isnt breaking visual barriers. The 360 shows its age with frame rate on this one im sure...hell, even the One struggles when there's a good amount of Titans in one big brawl.

[drave]

How's this title holding up a few weeks post launch? Need to get a new title for Xbone but wasn't sure if the longevity is "there".

The beta was super fun.

[Fignuts]

Titanfall on Xbone is still going strong. Imagine it will stay that way for some time.

[Emperor Smeat]

Respawn has posted the full patch notes for the update on the game’s official website. The number of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and new features is too much to list in full, but here are a few of the biggest changes:


Private match beta support added, allowing you to start rounds with as few as two people and manually select game modes and maps. You won’t earn XP, challenge progress, or achievements while in a private match, however.
Members of your party now have their names highlighted in green so you can better tell them apart from your other allies at a distance.
A wallhack exploit has been fixed.
The Gen 5 “Gooser” challenge has been reduced from 50 to five.
The 40mm cannon default and extended magazine capacity has been reduced from 20 and 25 to 12 and 16, respectively.
The Quad Rocket now does more damage against Titan shields, and the default and extended magazine capacities have been bumped up by one apiece. The Rapid Fire mod’s capacity for the weapon has been increased by two.
The Amped Kraber burn card now gives the weapon a huge (eight times!) damage boost against Titans, making it an effective anti-armor option.
XP/score rewards have been altered for Hardpoint and Capture The Flag game modes to reward offensive actions—capturing a point or capturing a flag—and lessen the gains for defensive actions—defending a point, killing a flag carrier, and returning your team’s flag.


Again, though, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. For the complete rundown, check out the full list (http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/pc/titanfall-patch-releasing-today-adds-private-matches-tweaks-gooser-challenge/).

http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/pc/titanfall-patch-releasing-today-adds-private-matches-tweaks-gooser-challenge/

[teamXtremist]

Hate they nerfed the 40 mm cannon and then they add to the allready op quad rocket?!

[Disturbed316]

Anyone picked up the 360 version yet? What's it like?

[Kalyx triaD]

I may get it but vids pretty show it's a lower resolution Titanfall that runs at 30fps.

[Kalyx triaD]

Nice. I may be on tonight.

[Emperor Smeat]

During Respawn's Titanfall development retrospective panel at PAX East, the game's development team announced the first batch of DLC for the popular Microsoft exclusive mech shooter will be available next month.

The "Expedition" pack contains three brand-new maps set after the story of the main campaign. The first map, Swampland, is just that, a swamp but with plenty of trees for wall running and archaic alien technology to use for something(?). The second is Runoff, another water themed area that's a bit more industrial, as it swaps the trees for pipes. Map number three is War Games, which takes place inside of a Danger Room-esque training simulator.

The developers also said free updates such as additional game modes (like 2v2 Last Titan Standing) and new Titan burn cards will continue to roll out over the coming months.

As for other additional features, players can expect a #hashtag-based match making system, Titan customization options, and daily challenges at some point down the line. A Hud-free option for Spectator Mode is currently under consideration.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/respawn-reveals-titanfalls-first-batch-dlc-pax-east

[Emperor Smeat]

Game was never meant to be an Xbox One exclusive but happened that way because of two reasons: Sony wanted a Vita version instead and refused to help on a possible PS4 version.

According to Geoff Keighley’s Final Hours of Titanfall app, Respawn approached Sony to see if they would offer up the PlayStation 4′s specs in the hopes of bringing the game to that system. Instead, the hardware manufacture said they weren’t ready to discuss those numbers and tried to push Respawn towards their handheld instead.

Curiously, Sony’s reticence seems to have played a major role in the game’s eventual exclusivity. Microsoft was apparently willing to invest in making sure that Titanfall was a timed exclusive, but Keighley writes that the lack of early info on the PS4—coupled with the small size of the team at Respawn—were what made Xbox One exclusivity “a virtual certainty” during the game’s development.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/sony-wanted-a-vita-version-of-titanfall/

[Fignuts]

Cleaned up with the smart pistol tonight.

49 minion kills in one game.

Doesn't work on larger maps, with more open spaces though. Needed to run Carbine on those ones.

Seriously though. Smart pistol + Silencer + Cloak + Bot Finder just DESTROYS the other team's support.

[Kalyx triaD]

Grinding the bots adds up after a bit.

I was having a harsh time since I restructured my classes. My Titan classes are fine, but I'm still trying to nail my Pilot classes. Nothing feels quite as at-home as when I finalize classes on Halo, Battlefield, or Transformers. When I find the right combo I should get with the program. Sensitivity is still too damn high for my tastes, even at their version of low.

Fignuts will never know how I saved his life from half the map away with my Titan's charge sniper thing. When that guy's shields suddenly dropped and then he was Doomed a few moments later for you to finish; ME.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Fignuts]

Soooooo still no release date? We're already hitting the middle of may.

Swampland looks cool though. Was hoping for another game mode with this. Maybe in a free patch.

[Kalyx triaD]

The update drops today so I'm thinking next week.

[Eklipse]

The new maps are awesome. Swamplands is my favorite. Perfect for Titan battles.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah they have better flow than the launch maps.

[Emperor Smeat]

PC version had CTF and Pilot Hunter removed as their own playlists with the official reason being too few players were playing those modes. Respawn Entertainment did state those 2 modes are likely to return in the future with some new tweaks to make them more interesting to play.

Respawn has announced that it removed the CTF and Pilot Hunter as separate playlists in the PC version of Titanfall because the number of players accessing them was too low compared to other modes.

“We have an amazing and large PC audience with the vast majority of users predominantly playing Attrition and Hardpoints game modes. CTF and Pilot Hunter have not been widely used modes on the PC versio,” the developer wrote in a blog post. “Players trying to access these modes had overlong wait times to find other users and it was making for a poor experience.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/respawn-removes-ctf-and-pilot-hunter-from-titanfall-pc-playlists/

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah I also took advantage of the sale and got Titanfall and the DLC packs so I will be down for this in due time. The base game is going for $10 and the Season Pass for all the available DLC is $6.25.

I'm thinking this means a sequel will be announced at E3 or whenever but for now prepare for Titanfall.

[drave]

They had the Deluxe edition for $12.50 which I thought contained the base game and all DLC?

Either way, after the bit that I have played, I would be down for a sequel. Game is great.

[Kalyx triaD]

Didn't think the deluxe was also marked down, but I still ended up spending $11 in the end.

[drave]

This game is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.

Love the fast pace, twitchy feel. Auto Titan = winning on Hardpoint matches. Managed to hit level 29 this weekend :D

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah I missed running about. Best possible interpretation of CoD's style.