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SOCOM Confrontation - The thread (bringing back the REAL!)
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Ramirez said:
I'm definitely down for it, and I'll be on it at just about every chance. I love this series (up until S3 at least) with it's perfect balance between strategy, simulation, and game-fun. I just hope all the run and gun respawn-fests hasn't dumbed down my SOCOM skills.
My SR-25SD calls me forth!
J-Rzez said:I'm definitely down for it, and I'll be on it at just about every chance. I love this series (up until S3 at least) with it's perfect balance between strategy, simulation, and game-fun. I just hope all the run and gun respawn-fests hasn't dumbed down my SOCOM skills.
My SR-25SD calls me forth!
Yea no shit, playing Socom like I do COD4 would result in bad times.
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
Doel said:
penis up, hoes down
Safe Bet said:
You guys are out of your fucking minds if you think they're not going to release maps at $2-3 a pop. The first two games had a combined total of 25 maps. How hard is it to expand a few of those to allow for the increased number in players and cash in? Hell, they asked/made you go out and buy three copies of OPM to get the added maps for Socom II!
Just look at what they're doing with Crossroads. Don't you think they could add - I don't know - Chain Reaction as DLC and have the entire roof be playable? Everyone would be all over that.
All I'm saying is, if this game is good and catches on with the hardcore players again, be prepared to pay over $100 to see everything it has to offer.
http://www.shopto.net/page.php?page=dettagli&codart=PS2SO01&n=Socom%202%20with%20Headset&p=PS2
For UK Members
Socom 2 with headset for £9.99!
Total bargain and i am sure the headset will work with Confrontation.
For UK Members
Socom 2 with headset for £9.99!
Total bargain and i am sure the headset will work with Confrontation.
Mammothtank
Member
Ratchet: Quest for Booty?
I thought this was a online only game?
As we revealed early this month, the May issue of EGM has a blow-out cover story on SOCOM Confrontation. Along with the loads of other Confrontation info in the story, you'll find a list of all the different special forces included in the game. Joining a special force is now a perk associated with joining a clan; solo players will still be able to play as either commandos or mercenaries, but special forces (and their associated uniforms, gear, and weapons) will only be available to clan members.
Only, er, we got the list a little bit wrong in the mag. So here, for the first time anywhere, is the complete, correct lineup of special forces available at launch, complete with links to Wikipedia entries for the real-life organizations.
* Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEALs, United States)
* Special Air Service (SAS, United Kingdom)
* Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK, Germany)
* Unidad de Operaciones Especiales (UOE, Spain)
* 1er Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa, France)
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167041
As we revealed early this month, the May issue of EGM has a blow-out cover story on SOCOM Confrontation. Along with the loads of other Confrontation info in the story, you'll find a list of all the different special forces included in the game. Joining a special force is now a perk associated with joining a clan; solo players will still be able to play as either commandos or mercenaries, but special forces (and their associated uniforms, gear, and weapons) will only be available to clan members.
Only, er, we got the list a little bit wrong in the mag. So here, for the first time anywhere, is the complete, correct lineup of special forces available at launch, complete with links to Wikipedia entries for the real-life organizations.
* Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEALs, United States)
* Special Air Service (SAS, United Kingdom)
* Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK, Germany)
* Unidad de Operaciones Especiales (UOE, Spain)
* 1er Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa, France)
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167041
ZeroTolerance
Junior Member
I'm not liking the sound of that, and I fully expect to be in a clan.evilone said:
Just giving any player some sort of advantage like that is ridiculous, and against what SOCOM is about. Everyone should be on a level playing field and your experience, playing style, and skill is what should set you apart.
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
fuck M14
botkiller said:
Very true. When they gimped the M60 in Socom 2, the Terrorist weapons pretty much sucked outside of the STG (which you unlocked through single player IIRC), and AK-47. M14 was available on both sides, so they canceled each other out.
Edit: The IW/M14 were pretty much banned in competitive play after a few months, so the Terrorists always had an uphill battle in Socom 2. Socom 1 had the best weapon balance, and that's all Confrontation needs to do, regardless of the classes.
DesertEasy
Member
Don't forget the M16 which was a beast, though like the M14 it was for both seals and terrorists.
DesertEasy said:
Yeah, the M16 was a good weapon for both sides. No one used the M16 for the first few months, but after the M60 was nerfed and the IW/M14 was banned, people had to start experimenting and they found a hidden gem. Everyone disregarded it at the start, but fell back on it months later.
I just want some good unique balanced weapons on all sides, so it feels a bit different when you play as a Seal or a Terrorist.
Edit: And boy do I wish they made a Socom game that looked as good as that art shot.
Ahh yes. I remember the first time I tried out the M14 in I think it was S2 in The Ruins, everyone thought that gun was junk. I went 6-0 the next round, 8-0 the following, and 4-0 the one after that. Then at that point, that's all you heard was that distinctive and loud sound coming from everywhere, with everyone using it.
Weeks later "Xroads no M14s"... :lol
I also liked the RA-14 in S2. But still, nothing beats that sweet sweet SR-25 to me
Weeks later "Xroads no M14s"... :lol
I also liked the RA-14 in S2. But still, nothing beats that sweet sweet SR-25 to me
J-Rzez said:Ahh yes. I remember the first time I tried out the M14 in I think it was S2 in The Ruins, everyone thought that gun was junk. I went 6-0 the next round, 8-0 the following, and 4-0 the one after that. Then at that point, that's all you heard was that distinctive and loud sound coming from everywhere, with everyone using it.
Weeks later "Xroads no M14s"... :lol
I also liked the RA-14 in S2. But still, nothing beats that sweet sweet SR-25 to me
The RA was a nice gun, totally forgot about it. You really had variety as a Seal, you could fuck around with a bunch of weapons and have success.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
I was an M14 fan since Socom I. You could aim it centermass, hold down the trigger, and the recoil would get you a headshot... :lol
It was too powerful in Socom II though. Too bad because it's my favorite weapon and people always complained when you used it. They could've nerfed it and I still would've used it. It's an M14!
It was too powerful in Socom II though. Too bad because it's my favorite weapon and people always complained when you used it. They could've nerfed it and I still would've used it. It's an M14!
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Arsenic said:
Except for that one fucking snowy extraction map in Socom II where the terrorists spawned at the midpoint of the map. For like... no good reason. They spawned up on the hill instead of back by the extraction. Unless you were playing against shitty terrorists... Seals got murdered. Usually.
Edit: I'm talking about Guidance, the Russian Extraction map. What shit that was. It was actually an awesome map, but the terr spawn was just retarded. Especially when they can just kill the hostages.
recklessmind said:
Yeah, Guidance was a bitch because half the terrorists spawned on the mountain and the other half back at their base. Key was to quickly lock the hostages in that small hanger/room, and try to pick off whoever rushed while praying that their sniper sucked.
Talking about the game brings back memories.
recklessmind said:
Yeah, I remember that map. We'd usually take 1 vip left then hid them behind a hill, 1 under a bridge, and the other inside that starting bunker. You'd then try to take out a couple terrorists and hopefully outnumber them fast. Then make a break right up that hill or to the left using c4 on that sewer grate iirc.
LJ11 said:
I know right? I can't wait to get more details on this and see some video's. It's killing me this wait.
yeah but guidance almost never showed up. was always the last map on Medley rotation? and in wars, those disadvantages had to be overcome. but, there was also a trick on that top mountain, where if u point the turret the right way, u can kill the VIPs in the very beginning.recklessmind said:
but it was like frostfire for seals. and as socom went along, frostfire became a balanced map. people knew how to play it.
and yes, talking about socom brings back so many goddamn memories. i seriously want to go back in time
The terr weapons weren't THAT bad. People underestimate the AKS-74 and 552/552SD. The 552 was a head shot machine on burst, and the AKS-74 could be used effectively, but it was somewhat inconsistent.
I just hope Slant Six dosen't focus most of their attention on customization and special team specific weapons. They just need to keep it SIMPLE. Balance and simplicity is better than a wide variety of weapons that are either super weak or super powerful.
I just hope Slant Six dosen't focus most of their attention on customization and special team specific weapons. They just need to keep it SIMPLE. Balance and simplicity is better than a wide variety of weapons that are either super weak or super powerful.