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TheBlackDog 8 Feb 2016 09:53:08 1,114 posts
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I've been looking forward to playing this too but even after reading reviews, I don't get how the co-op /multiplayer works.

Can I play 2 player couch co-op AND with some randoms online at the same time? Or is 2 players enough?

Gregolution 8 Feb 2016 10:21:04 11,084 posts
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TheBlackDog wrote:
I've been looking forward to playing this too but even after reading reviews, I don't get how the co-op /multiplayer works.

Can I play 2 player couch co-op AND with some randoms online at the same time? Or is 2 players enough?

yes you can do that

2 players is enough for some levels. The really top difficulty are a proper struggle with 4.

TheBlackDog 8 Feb 2016 11:30:53 1,114 posts
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Cheers Greg.

Will add a few of you then if that's alright. I'm HomerIsMyIdol on PSN

BeebleB 8 Feb 2016 12:03:54 1,340 posts
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I feel the need to get back to this..Anybody want to play a few levels tonight? 8ish perhaps?

TheBlackDog 8 Feb 2016 12:10:39 1,114 posts
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I'll try and get 30 minutes on this to familiarise myself with the controls (I'm assuming it isn't rocket science - what could go wrong

) , and if there is a space left in your party I can be on at 8pm

Vortex808 8 Feb 2016 12:18:40 15,593 posts
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TheBlackDog wrote:
I'll try and get 30 minutes on this to familiarise myself with the controls (I'm assuming it isn't rocket science - what could go wrong )

indeed.

In this, the best times are when it DOES go a bit wrong!

Unclebenny 8 Feb 2016 13:44:51 841 posts
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TheBlackDog wrote:
I'll try and get 30 minutes on this to familiarise myself with the controls (I'm assuming it isn't rocket science - what could go wrong ) , and if there is a space left in your party I can be on at 8pm

The tutorial covers all the basics excellently. After that its just a case of not dying in a world where nearly everything can hurt you. Simple.

Progguitarist 8 Feb 2016 14:53:23 10,778 posts
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Great game. Really comes alive in co op.

Kerblammo 8 Feb 2016 19:07:32 50 posts
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I picked this up on release but never actually played it. Be good to get some games in once I've downloaded it and done the tutorial - PSN is MrKerblammo.

BeebleB 8 Feb 2016 21:43:01 1,340 posts
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Cheers for the games @theblackdog lots of amusing times with turrets

TheBlackDog 9 Feb 2016 06:45:50 1,114 posts
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@BeebleB Thanks for showing me the ropes, and yeah, sorry about the turrets, although I didn't put that one right in the doorway of the evac ship

Kerblammo 9 Feb 2016 20:39:39 50 posts
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Friend request received blackdog - will try and work through the tutorial tomorrow night. I apologise now for any friendly fire incidents, of which there will no doubt be many. Will also add a few more names from here as well.

Gregolution 9 Feb 2016 21:25:03 11,084 posts
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Almost joined some of my new Helldivers friends but you were playing on level 1 difficulty!

Get trained up and let's get serious

sid92 9 Feb 2016 23:04:58 3,595 posts
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Gregolution wrote:
Almost joined some of my new Helldivers friends but you were playing on level 1 difficulty!

Get trained up and let's get serious

I would be up for playing at some point, I haven't played in ages but my character was relativity high (24 I think).

Gregolution 10 Feb 2016 08:40:13 11,084 posts
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@sid92

Lets do it! I'm level 19. Really keen on getting back into it, that DLC pack has inspired me.

FYI for the new players - you can do the higher difficulty stuff as soon as you get a recoiless rifle (or other anti tank equivalent) and a couple of upgraded guns - level has no impact on your base stats.

Unclebenny 10 Feb 2016 08:52:28 841 posts
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Ill try and add some of you guys as well and get involved. Might be next week for me though. We might need multiple spuads at this rate.

Gregolution 10 Feb 2016 09:39:35 11,084 posts
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Moving around in the mech suit is the best example of how far the rumble has come in the DS4. Although I prefer some things about the xbox one controller, for feedback effects the DS4 shits all over it.

TheBlackDog 10 Feb 2016 11:53:24 1,114 posts
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I'm level 5

Hopefully be reaching the grand heights of level 19 over the weekend.

Gregolution 10 Feb 2016 12:43:22 11,084 posts
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@Fourfoldroot

Shooting everything is not a valid tactic in this game. You have to clear a path and move asap. You'll never get through high levels sitting around and trying to commit bug mass genocide. That's not the way the game's designed.

Calling in supply drops is a big part of it too, if you find that tedious you're probably not going to enjoy it for long.

Complete objectives as fast as you can and get the fk out. That's the game. Start trying some level 6+ planets and you'll probably get more of a feel for it.

Edited by Gregolution at 12:44:03 10-02-2016

-Amelia 10 Feb 2016 12:45:46 3,164 posts
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I'll get on this soon after I've finished my current games, anyone willing to hold my hand?

Gregolution 10 Feb 2016 12:46:21 11,084 posts
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@Kichi

/hand

-Amelia 10 Feb 2016 12:46:48 3,164 posts
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\o/

Gregolution 10 Feb 2016 12:46:54 11,084 posts
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Gregolution wrote:
@Kichi

/hand

This seems rude some how.... sorry

Gregolution 10 Feb 2016 13:36:38 11,084 posts
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@Fourfoldroot

I don't really know what you mean by it's a shame? you need to use the great combat mechanics to survive, but with endless waves of enemies and limited ammo and supplies you also need to be tactical. You can enjoy the great combat mechanics and have to play a bit smarter than a mindless shooter. That's why it's so good

Embrace it!

Kerblammo 11 Feb 2016 20:03:40 50 posts
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OK, tutorial and a few single player missions done to get the basics - hopefully be around for some games over the weekend.

sid92 11 Feb 2016 20:13:52 3,595 posts
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Just played this for a few hours for the first time in probably 6 months, such a fun game. You can't help but smile while playing it

captain_sugg 2 Mar 2016 12:33:49 43 posts
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Such an awesome game when playing with higher level players that know how to co-operate

- wait for picking up one time calldown weapons unless danger high
- Objectives are the objective, no random shooting for reaons other than defense or breakthrough
- Cover your flank, trust others to cover theirs
- Pickup only what you need, don't ammo-loot
- the right stragegems for the right objective/situation
- Watch your step: don't mech-trample or move car when ally next to it
- provide cover for minesweeper guys and slow reloading, move with them
- only throw reinforcement strategems in the hope of crush at the biggest targets.

One of the easiest ways to spot bad team-player is guys that sprint towards samples and ammo without checking team-mates needs and turn to shoot in an already covered direction. Loot-ninja and kill-streak minded people that doesn't get what game they are in.

Edited by captain_sugg at 12:36:39 02-03-2016

Edited by captain_sugg at 12:40:09 02-03-2016

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