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[Kayant]

It better use Microsoft's dedicated servers on Xbox One as well.

Well u better hope Activision is willing to pay for them.

Anyone managed to redeem PC beta from black ops beta website?

 

[Chris1]

You get 2 Advanced Supply Drops and an exclusive personalization pack in AW as a digital BO3 pre-order bonus. Kinda like when Destiny players got an exclusive shader (best one in the game IMO) for pre-ordering AW. Supply Drops won't be in BO3.

Ahh good point

I won't lie, I was skeptical but all the small tidbits of info coming out makes me really looking forward to this game (if they're true). Treyarch hasn't let me down yet, so I hope that continues with BO3.

 

[TheSinkingKnight]

With that cliffhanger ending I doubt there won't be a Ghosts 2 in that same time period tbh.

Yeah, there was a big cliffhanger, but with the way the game was received, I can totally see that storyline being shelved completely.

 

[tattooed_dwarf]

I almost want to play as the bad guy so I can kill hesh.

"logan get riley" "don't forget riley"

Fuck you hesh!! You haven't shot anybody this entire level! You pick up the dog...

Spoiler

asshole

I want to play whole game as Riley who has been left behind enemy lines by accident. Then you would be forced to use combination of stealth, your nose and you teeth to get back alive.

 

[E92 M3]

You missed out on (IMO) the best maps in the series

Best CoD.
Shake head..

Don't want to derail thread, but I didn't like the WW2 setting.

 

[Nokterian]

Some cool tweets from PCdev at Treyarch.

BlackOps3 PC will use 100% dedicated servers for all ranked matches. (Same as previous BlackOps PC titles.) This is how we do it.

https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592767945794785283

I wonder if there is a server browser but most likely that will not happen because Blops 2 didn't have it also but it also had ranked dedi servers.

BlackOps3 will ship with an adjustable FOV slider. (Same as previous BlackOps PC titles.)

https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592769557581996032

Yet again good news.

I don't like FPS caps on PC, unless necessary for balance or server performance in ranked matches... (1/2)

https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592772488406380544

BlackOps2 = uncapped in SP/ZM, max 200 in MP. It's too early to say what we can do in BlackOps3, but that's my thinking on the topic. (2/2)

https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592772896155631619


All in all PC version is going to be great as expected from Treyarch.

 

[EL CUCO]

some co-op and campaign info from Drift0r

 

[Duxxy3]

some co-op and campaign info from Drift0r

Ew... Dead Space 3 did this and it was awful. Was hoping co-op was separate from the main campaign.

 

[Chris1]

Yeah, there was a big cliffhanger, but with the way the game was received, I can totally see that storyline being shelved completely.

Yep, if there is a ghosts 2 which I doubt, it'll only be the campaign story that has anything to do with Ghosts1 and it'll be called something different. The Ghosts subtitle is dead.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

some co-op and campaign info from Drift0r

"It can be co-op splitscreen"

Blessed.

 

[Alienous]

"It can be co-op splitscreen"

Blessed.

4-players doe?

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

4-players doe?

He's a bit unclear on numbers, but possibly - there are 3 squadmates you have when you're solo and it seems like friends can fill those spots. Doesn't specifically state that you can have all 4 spots filled in splitscreen, but I think it's a safe bet.

Keeping my eye out for official confirmation, though

 

[EatMyFace]

It better use Microsoft's dedicated servers on Xbox One as well.

If it uses Azure on XB1 it'll use them on PS4 as well.

 

[TomShoe]

DAE leave when your team gets a nuke called on you? I normally ditch so fast because at that point I realize that this game is hopeless.

 

[Broadbandito]

I really hope that they find a way to utilize dedicated servers across all platforms. Halo 5 is doing it for all MP (including customs which I'll wait and see to judge accordingly but still awesome). AW and Ghost lag was super bad IMO on ps4

 

[xXxDieselxXx]

Just got the beta code from Amazon (US) the COD site is hammered right now.

 

[Lord of Castamere]

Just got the beta code from Amazon (US) the COD site is hammered right now.

Yeah. Unexpected Errors everywhere.

 

[EL CUCO]

Ew... Dead Space 3 did this and it was awful. Was hoping co-op was separate from the main campaign.

I was thinking more along the lines of Gears. Sounded like the AI squadmates are always with you, too.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

Sounds like there's a Terminal (a la BO1) back in BO3 - this time with less logging in and more actual information. AWESOME.

 

[Rizific]

Some cool tweets from PCdev at Treyarch.



https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592767945794785283

I wonder if there is a server browser but most likely that will not happen because Blops 2 didn't have it also but it also had ranked dedi servers.



https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592769557581996032

Yet again good news.



https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592772488406380544



https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/592772896155631619


All in all PC version is going to be great as expected from Treyarch.

But will we still get cell phone reception bars in place of ping numbers?

 

[Creaking]

He's a bit unclear on numbers, but possibly - there are 3 squadmates you have when you're solo and it seems like friends can fill those spots. Doesn't specifically state that you can have all 4 spots filled in splitscreen, but I think it's a safe bet.

As much as I trust Treyarch, after Ghosts dropped the split-screen count to 2 players, and Advanced Warfare did the same, I don't think it's an entirely safe bet.

However, Treyarch, in their last game, upped the split-screen count for zombies, even though it ran like the devil's diarrhea on PS3. Plus it's pretty clear that they aren't shooting for bleeding-edge graphics with Black Ops 3. Hopefully they do right by us folks who still game on the couch with their buddies.



At the very least, I hope you can have hybrid local-play/online parties for campaign. Then we can set up two TVs, consoles, and copies, and make it work from there.

 

[djshauny]

Redeemed my beta key but ive had no email. Normal?

 

[Votron]

Another futuristic bullshit...

 

[lamaroo]

I hope they bring back the Chicom CQB sub machine gun. Such a freakin badass weapon, burst fire but you can spam the fire button so fast and there's no delay in between bursts, it didn't matter. Plus, the best gun sound effect in any COD game imho, pretty unique... It's easy to know when I'm tearing people apart when you keep hearing it non-stop. So much memories with that weapon:

https://youtu.be/jUmNioylq6s

My favourite CoD gun ever too!

 

[Overboost]

some co-op and campaign info from Drift0r

Drift0r bringing the goods. Most important new info from this video:

• All-new Friends system that you can create outside of XBL/PSN/Steam without being friends on those platforms
• Groups can switch between co-op/MP/Zombies without having to back out and load into a different mode (!!!!)
• Every single moment of the campaign is co-op, hop-in/hop-out; AI bots when playing alone
• Your teammates can see what you see via "omni-aware vision"
• Co-op won't lock out friends who haven't unlocked the map you're on yet

 

[Nabs]

But will we still get cell phone reception bars in place of ping numbers?

Both Black Ops 1 and 2 feature ping numbers.

 

[EL CUCO]

Drift0r bringing the goods. Most important new info from this video:

• All-new Friends system that you can create outside of XBL/PSN/Steam without being friends on those platforms
• Groups can switch between co-op/MP/Zombies without having to back out and load into a different mode (!!!!)
• Every single moment of the campaign is co-op, hop-in/hop-out; AI bots when playing alone
• Your teammates can see what you see via "omni-aware vision"
• Co-op won't lock out friends who haven't unlocked the map you're on yet

He's currently doing a video dump. Just put up 2 more. A short one on the "Safehouse" the other on the new melee system. All seems like new info to me.

 

[lamaroo]

No more panic knifing. Has this been discussed yet?

I'm in favour of this big time, I rarely knife anyway and haven't tuned myself to panic knife.

 

[ThirstyFly]

Has anyone commented on the equipment available in MP yet?

So far it sounds like they've addressed (and seemingly fixed) all the major issues I have with AW, but I haven't heard anything on about lethal and tactical equipment yet, which was really disappointing in AW.

The Black Hat better be returning.

 

[E92 M3]

No code from Amazon yet.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

Has anyone commented on the equipment available in MP yet?

So far it sounds like they've addressed (and seemingly fixed) all the major issues I have with AW, but I haven't heard anything on about lethal and tactical equipment yet, which was really disappointing in AW.

The Black Hat better be returning.

There's not too much room for discussion about specific MP loadout perks / equipment because it's all subject to change.
Friend who was at the preview event has mentioned that they were specifically told that certain pieces of equipment might not even make it into the game proper.
Generally, stuff like this that might get dropped entirely from the game isn't talked about to great extent, because it complicates matters if they want to use it in a future title.
Also not likely to make people too happy if they go around saying BOUNCING BETTIES ARE BACK WOOOO and then they suddenly are nowhere to be seen in November

 

[EL CUCO]

No more panic knifing. Has this been discussed yet?

I'm in favour of this big time, I rarely knife anyway and haven't tuned myself to panic knife.

He said the melee is now done with the back of the weapon you have equipped at the time of action and no longer a OHK, unless you dont have a weapon equipped. In which case, it'll default you to combat knife which is still OHK.

 

[Overboost]

Good lord, way too much info today already. Updating a recap list now... splitting up into categories now since the list is getting too long. Crazy to think this is mainly just for two of the three modes. Can't wait to see what's up with Zombies.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

He said the melee is now done with the back of the weapon you have equipped at the time of action and no longer a OHK, unless you dont have a weapon equipped. In which case, it'll default you to combat knife which is still OHK.

Correct. Two weapon butts or one actual knife to kill. If your gun's out, you're gonna butt 'em.
Very pleased with this

 

[TomShoe]

Correct. Two weapon butts or one actual knife to kill. If your gun's out, you're gonna butt 'em.
Very pleased with this

Good. No more panic knifes.

 

[ThirstyFly]

There's not too much room for discussion about specific MP loadout perks / equipment because it's all subject to change.
Friend who was at the preview event has mentioned that they were specifically told that certain pieces of equipment might not even make it into the game proper.
Generally, stuff like this that might get dropped entirely from the game isn't talked about to great extent, because it complicates matters if they want to use it in a future title.
Also not likely to make people too happy if they go around saying BOUNCING BETTIES ARE BACK WOOOO and then they suddenly are nowhere to be seen in November

I figured as much since I couldn't find anything on it. Thanks for the info.

I had the most fun in BO2 messing around with the equipment like the Black Hat, EMP grenades and Shock Charges, so I'm really hoping they keep that stuff in and the way it worked before.

I don't even bother with the stuff in AW. It seems like a waste of a slot.

 

[Salsa]

I get that paint it black as the theme made sense on the first game and all that but jesus it's so stupidly out of place now

makes the whole thing look like a weird parody trailer. change the music and it's 10x better

 

[lamaroo]

He said the melee is now done with the back of the weapon you have equipped at the time of action and no longer a OHK, unless you dont have a weapon equipped. In which case, it'll default you to combat knife which is still OHK.

Yeah I should have posted this, I know some people can't watch videos, sorry about that.

He said he did OHK a guy with a melee in the back of his head while he was prone, but couldn't confirm if it was a OHK due to the guy being hurt, smacked in the back of the head, or being prone.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

Drift0r bringing the goods. Most important new info from this video:

• All-new Friends system that you can create outside of XBL/PSN/Steam without being friends on those platforms
• Groups can switch between co-op/MP/Zombies without having to back out and load into a different mode (!!!!)
• Every single moment of the campaign is co-op, hop-in/hop-out; AI bots when playing alone
• Your teammates can see what you see via "omni-aware vision"
• Co-op won't lock out friends who haven't unlocked the map you're on yet

Lol so basicly the old H2 Clan system from back in the day.

 

[Armadilo]

seems like their is no more Drop shooting, when someone prone's to the ground and shoots you, one of the most annoying thing that has happened to COD in the last couple of years

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

I figured as much since I couldn't find anything on it. Thanks for the info.

I had the most fun in BO2 messing around with the equipment like the Black Hat, EMP grenades and Shock Charges, so I'm really hoping they keep that stuff in and the way it worked before.

I don't even bother with the stuff in AW. It seems like a waste of a slot.

Np, there are some little things that have been confirmed e.g. C4 is back, but there's obviously a lot more to be announced.

They were also playing on a very early build, so they only had access to something like 2 ARs, 2 SMGs, 1 LMG, 1 Sniper, 1 Shotgun. Lots that they couldn't access yet.

 

[GeoramA]

Just saw an ad for this on Hulu. This game's everywhere and was the talk of work today.

 

[Nokterian]

But will we still get cell phone reception bars in place of ping numbers?

Blops 1 and 2 had ping indicators with 23ms for example should be the same in blops 3.

 

[Hazaku]

The Black Hat better be returning.

All the lost care packages which were saved (or stolen) because of the wonderful Black Hat

Based Treyarch. Do bring it back.

 

[Irishmantis]

Wasnt tryarch always the lesser of the 3 on the graphics department, but also the much better at the multiplayer side.

im okay with this trade

P.s any word on bringing back league play, that was a blast

 

[faridmon]

Ew... Dead Space 3 did this and it was awful. Was hoping co-op was separate from the main campaign.

While it would be great to spareate them, Dead Space 3 was managed by a team that was way past it and Treyarch can absolutely a better campaign than that doss of a game.

 

[The Lone Courier]

I get that paint it black as the theme made sense on the first game and all that but jesus it's so stupidly out of place now

makes the whole thing look like a weird parody trailer. change the music and it's 10x better

I feel it fits its kinda of a throwback to the reveal trailer for Black Ops 1 where they used Gimme Shelter which is also by The Rolling Stones.

 

[Ont]

What makes you think this will happen?

After seeing how amazingly well Titanfall ran on Microsoft's servers it would be baffling to continue to use peer-to-peer servers on X1.

But because it is a multi-platform game, they probably end up having same server model for all console versions, sadly.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

No code from Amazon yet.

Waiting here too. No emails yet

 

[RenegadeXV8]

Waiting here too. No emails yet

I got my code about an hour ago but there's still no option for PC on the beta site.