prag16
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What? No it doesn't. This sounds drastically better. The battle points system seems pretty solid and reasonable on the whole, from what we've seen so far.
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Battlefront 2 Alpha Impressions
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What? No it doesn't. This sounds drastically better. The battle points system seems pretty solid and reasonable on the whole, from what we've seen so far.
Yes and yes. Some rebalances are needed here and there but that's typical of an alpha. Gameplay is A+
Psychoward
Banned
Ugh. Is it at least a better walker assault and more like battlefield rush?
Ugh
There is but I can also see them not having a lot of those in battlefront 2 because it's "casual" and people "don't like settings" or some other excuse. Also if the 3rd person FOV is super low by default that means that getting it to the original games would probably have a pretty big impact on framerate.
I'm generally here to be positive (you can check my history, I don't complain much), but I don't like this either. I think it stems from the precedent that the Battlefield games set. It's pretty awesome to be able to get in and out of vehicles. you can see all the ridiculous videos on youtube of people doing absurd shit in planes/choppers/ground vehicles by being able to jump in and out. It adds many layers to the gameplay. I think its unfortunate that they don't have it.
That's actually only half true. The beginning of the match is basically WA, but if the Droids reach the Palace, it becomes zone defence
Oh fuck if that's the case I'll pee my pants in excitement.
The seperatists better have droidekas as well.
Vic_Viper
Member
This is how the first game was too lol. Yeah its not the best way to do vehicles imo but it works fine imo. If anything the old way caused getting vehicles, especially flight, a pain in the ass since people would just rush them or spawn directly in them. This way they spread them out more and is easier for everyone to get a chance to try it out.
I like that they are giving everyone the Maps this time instead of having them be pay for DLC.
Kibbles
Member
Sweet get me in on this "widely available" alpha please
There is a star card that temporarily reveals enemies
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
Lack of destruction in this was a backwards choice by DICE. Pathetic how you can get in a tank or Starfighter and have zero impact on the environment. What kind of progress is this for a SW fps?
Mr.Deadshot
Member
The eurogamer article stated that the best cards (legendary) can only be obtained via RNG.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Destruction would ruin the Star Wars aesthetics (and they do include it for foliage in Endor).
Orochinagis
Member
Do factions have specific traits or a normal droid does the same as a normal clonetrooper/stormtrooper?
Nah it seems normal droid and normal trooper are identical, but obviously specialist classes like Battle Droid and jump trooper have their own unique attributes
SmoothRunningGun
Member
Gaf Police.
Do you know if the Alpha is just PC atm or consoles as well?
As far as I know, just PC at the moment
PedroLumpy
Member
The argument over how much RNG, or P2W grind is 'okay' misses the point. For the player, the best amount of RNG or P2W grind is zero.
But watch those goalposts move. Clearly I should think about EA's need to make money first, not about how it impacts my experience with the game.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Do you know what would impact your experience more? Paywalled maps, heroes, and weapons.
prag16
Banned
Not sure if this has been answered, but how dramatically has the gunplay changed? Did the changes to ADS, etc, turn it into a Battlefield clone in terms of the shooting?
Yep. Some people will never be happy.
Yep. Some people will never be happy.
InsaneTiger
Member
Sounds fun but we must protect EA and their precious NDA, right citizen?
I am playing on a two year old laptop (was pretty top of the line when I got it admittedly) and the game runs fine here with all settings at least medium. Never dropping below 30 FPS.
Check the resolution slider. I had the same issue.
Mr.Deadshot
Member
There are many fair micro transaction systems out there. Best items that make you stronger only per RNG seems shitty. But let's wait for the release for final judgment.
Make it so the enemy team literally cannot enter the vehicle instead of exploding it, maybe? Is that really too hard to conjure up in the imagination of a professional AAA game studio.
Come on.
Lifejumper
Member
Official alpha vid from Dice: https://youtu.be/87bae5D5_cQ Based on datamining clone commando's will be in the final game as special characters.
ScaryShark
Banned
Yeah I really hate someone getting to use a vehicle based on merit rather than whoever memorizes spawns and then hogs the thing the entire match.
Do you have gsync? Everything is amazing for me.
Spartancarver
Member
Is there any sign up site or option to enable in Origin to increase my chances of an Alpha invite?
Falchion
Member
Hell yes. I'm excited now!
Alexander DeLarge
Member
Sounds too arcade-y for me. Shame we'll never get Squad: Star Wars edition.
Psychoward
Banned
Came for this answer as well.
Oh and answered. Still sounds like vehicles are powerups rather than part of the map. Not a fan.
Rarity of the "cards" is tied to their stats in game? I know we had a thread about that yesterday but still... not sounding good.
I personally think the emergent gameplay that occurs from having vehicles on the map outweighs the occasional shitty room that you can always just jump out of.
Psychoward
Banned
they've got cards for fighters and heroes now?
that could go poorly
weapon attachments lol
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I'm not happy about the weapon attachments, but it looks like you can only have one modification. So at least it won't be bananas like COD and BF4.
The cards for heroes only enhance their latent abilities. For example Maul has a card that when equipped increased the damage and distance thrown of the choke throw ability.
Well, in that case, are you alright for a supplier to refuse to give you $20 worth of products you ordered after you already paid for them? If they do it on the basis that they've decided a lot of people don't like you? Wouldn't want to put the supplier on blast for breaking a contract for that involves a fairly insignificant amount of money and a buyer who many people don't like! It's only a contract, after all. No need for anyone to get too bothered.
I think streamers and screenshoters have a lot more to worry about than a random forum poster answering questions which 70% of the time I'm sure are already public record