CoD4 MP: First impressions.

Post by **HereComesPete** » November 9th, 2007, 16:36

I spent an age trying to get out the field alive, then discovered that if you go right, you can avoid all enemies until half way down the hill by hiding behind a hedge. So I stayed there for a bit and bombed the crap out of everything, just because the explosions are pretty!

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » November 9th, 2007, 16:39

cunning, yet dull.

I ran forwards, used the last of my m249 arrow, jumped the fence and hid until i stopped bleeding, then ran again

also. co4 icon/scheduler thingy, kthx.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » November 10th, 2007, 0:17

This game fucking rocks. 100% fact. I'm going to go out and buy it tomorrow. It's a beautiful mix of all the games we love best.

Post by **FatherJack** » November 10th, 2007, 0:51

I didn't like that Pripjat level with the two facing blocks of flats - until I learn the level and where people can possibly be due to accessible areas - it's like an infinite selection of possible sniper spots.

Generally, learning the level layout and all possible locations seems to be key in CoD MP games - too often I was spawn-sniped while trying to get my bearings - so it's not quite a "jump in as a noob and enjoy" game, plus seasoned players get advantageous kit selections from the get-go.

It requires a different mindset than my usual run-directly-at-them-and-dodge-a-bit approach, but I may find my niche with grenade-launchers, as I did with BeeF. Cleverly defending locations and remaining undetected seem succesful tactics - neither of which have ever been a forte of mine, but TeeF has taught me that there is always time to learn new tricks.

Post by **Roman Totale** » November 10th, 2007, 19:56

I am liking this game a lot so far. Really enjoyed the retro mission where you're dressed up in a ghillie suit.

Only thing I don't particularly like is the change weapon controls. I've customised it so that mouse wheel up is switch between guns, but it's a pain in the arse to press different numbers for flashbangs/claymores/c4 etc.

Post by **Dog Pants** » November 10th, 2007, 21:24

Wasn't COD2 like that?

Also, I've just realised today, what happened to COD3?

Post by **FatherJack** » November 10th, 2007, 21:48

Dog Pants wrote:Wasn't COD2 like that?

Also, I've just realised today, what happened to COD3?

It was console-only.

Post by **deject** » November 10th, 2007, 23:03

Finished the single-player, it was fucking BRILLIANT.

However, fuck dogs and hand grenades HARD.

in the butt.

twice.

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » November 11th, 2007, 0:29

like i just said, it's feels like cod:uo and beef combined. absolutely fantastic!

as for the sp; short, but excellent storytelling, a bit less cliché than i expected

spoilers wrote:didn't expect the merkin to die, as pretty much any other main character

and it looks absolutely fantastic. in other words: HUGE SUCCES!

Post by **deject** » November 11th, 2007, 0:49

spoiler wrote:R.I.P. SSgt Griggs :(

Post by **deject** » November 11th, 2007, 0:51

Question:

spoiler wrote:Is there any way to not die as the Sgt. Paul Whoever after the nuke goes off? As in, when you wake up in the downed helicopter and you're stumbling about for a bit, can you survive somehow?

Post by **FatherJack** » November 11th, 2007, 1:14

Dunno maybe start an SP thread?

MP-wise I'm liking this a lot more than I did yesterday. While the gun filling up half the screen and therefore obscuring people who duck a lot being an issue, having a 5punky server pretty much alleviates any potential rage-inducing moments - as anyone who's being a cock can quickly be told so - continued enjoyment for all 5punkers is after all a loftier goal than attaining a few more points.

BeeF-like I'm liking the 'nade launcher on the AK, but it quickly becomes a nice gun to use after you've shot your two fatloads, although I've ran out of ammo a few times, and something meatier than the stock pistols will be nice to fall back on when I get them. I know you can switch the pistol with dropped weapons, but they always feel a little dirty after you lot have been fingering them.

I hope interest keeps up to maintain a decent 5punky presence on Tuesdays at the least, it's not a game I relish playing with randoms.

Gunslinger42 · Post by **Gunslinger42** » November 11th, 2007, 2:16

CoD 4 mp = Win.

It's the only game that's managed to really pull me away from TF2, and that's quite a feat.

To me it feels quite different to old cod, it's shinier and the guns sound/work better, but there's enough little things that are the same to make it feel right

Shada · Post by **Shada** » November 11th, 2007, 2:26

Are there any control point capping modes? Or something that's just better than Team Deathmatch? I didn't really enjoy it all that much.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » November 11th, 2007, 2:29

Shada wrote:Are there any control point capping modes? Or something that's just better than Team Deathmatch? I didn't really enjoy it all that much.

probably, have a look at modes, and start votes next time we're playing.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » November 11th, 2007, 10:28

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » November 11th, 2007, 10:34

amblin wrote:I'm gonna have to buy this game aren't I? Damn you lot...

Not quite yet.

See StapleBork for brooms

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » November 11th, 2007, 10:47

I swept, but the game fully deserves my monies, and will get them.

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » November 11th, 2007, 11:06

Lateralus wrote:I swept, but the game fully deserves my monies, and will get them.

Woo Elephant Yeah · Post by **Woo Elephant Yeah** » November 19th, 2007, 17:50

Now listen here you fuckers, I am now a sad assed casual Wii gamer, and you keep tempting with all these fantastic looking new games, stop it right now!

Seeing as I am currently addicted to TF2 (when I get chance to play games) I may have to buy this as well, and knock a few of the Wii games I wanted off my Xmas list

It's the "like the bastard son of COD:UO & COD2" comment which has got me excited, and I have to admit the demo was really good, so I think I will be popping out to buy this later on in the week.

Is COD4 the new "Tuesday COD night" game?