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Darren 6 Nov 2009 11:00:22 9,637 posts
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True, Whizzo, it's not really that good. ArmA II might be more complex and a hell of a lot more buggy and demanding on hardware but it's the far better game. Hopefully it'll eventually appear on the consoles as it was supposed to be doing.

Deleted user 6 November 2009 11:27:29

I think this game is getting a lot of unjust negativity.

I've been playing through it co-op with mates over live, and we've been having a hoot. I've not encountered any of the bugs. I can't really comment on squad AI as we've been co-op, but its been good fun. Especially the time we were all in a humvee and were minding our own business, when out of nowhere a rocket hits us, and we all jump out in panic, no idea where the enemy's are (were playing hardcore). Moments like this are SO SO few in most modern games.

krushing 6 Nov 2009 11:32:13 803 posts
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superdelphinus wrote:
though it does seem all you have to do to complete missions is to avoid the waypoints like the plague

So it seems. All the talk about the "war going on around you" pretty much boils down to reining in your team so they don't run forward and get themself killed against the numerous enemies. I've actually been thinking about this for some time - how hard is it to make enemies that have some sense of self-preservation? Like not sticking out your head when a bunch of people are firing at you or "advancing" our from the safety of a stone-walled building into the open...

Regarding the game's flaws, I'd actually be pretty content with some better-designed missions (with no stupid time limits). I think the game itself - besides the rather idiotic AI - works pretty well. And even the AI works at times, it just seems to be incredibly buggy.

Whizzo 6 Nov 2009 11:34:18 44,810 posts
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HenryVIII wrote:I think this game is getting a lot of unjust negativity.

I would suggest you never played the original PC or Xbox Operation Flashpoints? If you had you'd know just how limited this game is.

malteaserhead 6 Nov 2009 11:47:44 13,443 posts
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Yeah. The game itself is OK and I've had fun in co-op (although it does have problems)
but it does kind of make a mockery of the name it uses to sell itself. I think people feel a little cheated with that and the way the ads sold the game early on.
That adds to the criticisms.

gizmo 6 Nov 2009 11:50:21 2,100 posts
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CM should definately not used the OP Flash name.

It quite simply falls short of that almost 10 year old game in so many areas. Hell, even the xbox 1 verstion of OP Flash elite did SO MUCH that this game cannot do (graphics aside) - it even included a mission editor!

coastal 7 Nov 2009 15:32:58 5,433 posts
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fs, gun wouldn't reload in MP. just fired off my 30 then had to stand there like a lemon. having a ping of 400 didn't help either. bf2 gives me pings of about 10. are there no uk servers for this?

khaz 7 Nov 2009 15:35:04 2,836 posts
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Darren wrote:
I see this console DLC has been released free for the PC version as it was included in the 243 MB patch I installed this morning. Sucks to be a console owner.

Now if only codemasters had provided the dedicated server support option so there would actually be a multiplayer scene.....this p2p nonsense on the pc for fps games...I swear...

coastal 7 Nov 2009 15:37:36 5,433 posts
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That's what's going on for PC games? ffs. Game is going on ebay then.

Whizzo 7 Nov 2009 15:39:39 44,810 posts
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Take a look at the back of the box for the hilarity of the internet requirements for hosting. :-O

gizmo 10 Nov 2009 11:11:14 2,100 posts
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So, is this worth dropping the 400 points on for the DLC, or should I just move on?

FWB 11 Nov 2009 22:59:07 56,369 posts
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Apparently the DLC is 9mb. How's that for a fuck up the arse?

superdelphinus 13 Nov 2009 13:37:16 10,507 posts
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I, for one, am loving this game

just wish there were fewer Rambos to play it with online

figgis 13 Nov 2009 13:39:58 7,721 posts
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When did CM turn into cunts?

Zidargh 17 Nov 2009 16:14:27 2,048 posts
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Whilst I agree with a lot of the complaints with this game, I've found one way to extract more playability out of it via this Tactical Gaming community I joined.

I don't usually join these things but it certainly attracts a group (1,600) of likeminded gamers who want to get the most out of their games. If any of you are interested send me a PM and I'll put in a recommendation for you.

RunningMan 15 Feb 2010 11:33:53 3,098 posts
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Boing, has anyone tried the console version after the patch updates? Did the AI improve at all? It was dreadful in the initial game.

Thanks

StarchildHypocrethes 5 Mar 2010 09:40:06 33,974 posts
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Was this so rubbish in the end that it's not worth the �5 Steam is charging for it this weekend?

Res 5 Mar 2010 09:44:19 1,814 posts
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It's fun to play through in co-op, rubbish at everything else. PC port wasn't very good either (controls/interface, performance is fine). AI also manages to spot you through grass.

StarchildHypocrethes 5 Mar 2010 09:50:15 33,974 posts
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Hmmm. Might give it a miss then.

RunningMan 5 Mar 2010 10:35:34 3,098 posts
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I've heard that the PC version AI is way better than the consoles so might just give this a go again.

jellyhead 5 Mar 2010 11:39:01 24,356 posts
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The game is dead on PC as CM have abandoned it. Most of the community that are left are playing the mods/patches put out by one of the members who apparently is a minor God because of the improvements he's made that CM couldn't be arsed with.

Check the Dragon Rising forums on Steam and CM site before buying.

Deleted user 6 March 2010 12:45:29

Bought it for �5, I'm sure I can glean that entertainment out of it, it didn't get bad scores.

MrTomFTW Moderator 6 Mar 2010 12:46:43 47,501 posts
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Yeah, me too. If anyone wants to play... Add me as a steam friend. Since there's no friend limit I'm an easy lay... errr... add.

FWB 6 Mar 2010 13:00:25 56,369 posts
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You can get much cheaper toilet paper, you know?

MrTomFTW Moderator 6 Mar 2010 13:01:25 47,501 posts
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I wouldn't want to try wiping my arse on a digital download.

BravoGolf Moderator 6 Mar 2010 13:02:40 12,787 posts
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DDevil wrote:
I wouldn't want to try wiping my arse on a digital download.

Hey, don't judge it before you try it, digital download as toilet paper is a revelation

Immaterial 6 Mar 2010 15:05:41 2,626 posts
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Gambled five whole pounds on this too. Maybe see someone in a co-op game?

Bloodloss 6 Mar 2010 15:12:24 4,497 posts
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Me three! Hopefully I can also get at least a bit of entertainment from it.

INSOMANiAC 28 Apr 2010 00:49:14 4,732 posts
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Seems like you lot didnt lol, Ive just bought the game on 360, only played a single player campaign so far but seems pretty good, have to wait till a couple of mates get it before I really judge it

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