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[Ermac]

There already is a gaf clan. I'll check to see if I can send out invites, if I can I'll add some of ya guys.

PS this game is great f the haters.

 

[oneHeero]

I wouldnt mind a invite to gaf clan!

Wise_ is my PSN. Will be on tonight if Click and other gaf clan mbrs wanna add me.

 

[ChrisD84]

Quick question, is this the exact same headset that comes with socom?

Clicky

If it is i might just order it seperately to make sure that i have one for when KZ2 comes out, because i can't see this being out over here before KZ2 if they still can't even tell us when it might be out over here (UK).

 

[levious]

it is the same one

 

[ChrisD84]

Okay thanks

 

[Kittonwy]

I wanna play but I'm kind of intimidated by the ranked games.

 

[GQman2121]

I wanna play but I'm kind of intimidated by the ranked games.

What, the fact that they're completely random and made up of modes that no one wants to play?

 

[Kittonwy]

What, the fact that they're completely random and made up of modes that no one wants to play?

I don't know, I see Beatbox and Click on, that's it, I just want to join a group of five or six and just have fun playing against other people, I'm not sure if there's a good group going which is why I don't go online much.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Things get pretty intense in ranked games. People get really angry when they are on a losing streak sometimes. Start blaming everything on everyone :lol

 

[CHRP718]

Things get pretty intense in ranked games. People get really angry when they are on a losing streak ssometimes. Start blaming everything on everyone :lol

so freakin true.
thats one bad thing about everyone having a mic.

 

[GQman2121]

Things get pretty intense in ranked games. People get really angry when they are on a losing streak ssometimes. Start blaming everything on everyone :lol

I get angry when I have someone in my scope and then the game pauses for 2 seconds and they're gone. It's at that point I turn the game off and wait until the next patch. This has become a recurring theme with this version of Socom.

 

[-tetsuo-]

I get angry when I have someone in my scope and then the game pauses for 2 seconds and they're gone. It's at that point I turn the game off and wait until the next patch. This has become a recurring theme with this version of Socom.

Whats strange is, when the patch first came out, that problem was completely gone.

 

[Fersis]

I wanna play but I'm kind of intimidated by the ranked games.

Search for a clan called L2K, they are all good folks.

 

[Greg]

I don't know, I see Beatbox and Click on, that's it, I just want to join a group of five or six and just have fun playing against other people, I'm not sure if there's a good group going which is why I don't go online much.

I've been so fucking busy recently, but I'll try to get on if you want to play one of these days.

And I think Click('s PS3) is dead - haven't seen him online in forever. :lol

 

[GQman2121]

Whats strange is, when the patch first came out, that problem was completely gone.

Nonsense, its been apart of the game since the closed beta........It's almost become it's own feature, as it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. The developers fail acknowledge it's existence in every post on the games official blog.

 

[Kittonwy]

I've been so fucking busy recently, but I'll try to get on if you want to play one of these days.

And I think Click('s PS3) is dead - haven't seen him online in forever. :lol

Maybe he's busy with school, I see efertlis on but it's just him on my list.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

im getting this game this spring or sometime. Hope the community is still there

 

[JardeL]

When is the Euro release date ?. I thought it was Feb but Shopto.net shows 27/03 now .. I need that headset bundle b4 KZ2 ...

 

[Gibb]

definitely March.. March 20th I think..

 

[Joe211]

definitely March.. March 20th I think..

SCEE sucks

 

[industrian]

When is the Euro release date ?. I thought it was Feb but Shopto.net shows 27/03 now .. I need that headset bundle b4 KZ2 ...

Play.com says the 27th February, Amazon.co.uk says the 13th February, and IGN UK says the 13th February as well. My money's on the 13th.

And if you're just looking for the headset bundle, try finding a cheap copy of EndWar.

 

[Kingsora]

Saw this on the SOCOM boards, this exactly decribes that the SOCOM community just want to hate Slant Six, not because the game is bad, but because it is cool :lol

Beneath is a list of complaints I used the hear daily on Socom II (which I played religiously) after them complaints for Confrontation. Tell me isn't this getting a bit ridiculous?



S2-Some people only play as terrorist on desert glory, they should have made it so we had to switch sides every game.

SC-It should be the way it used to be and none of this switching to terrorist or seals in between games



S2-Man it is so cheap how people camp the bomb on demos after its dropped, all they do is hide in the bushes so you can't pick it up.

SC-Why does the bomb respawn, that is so stupid it needs to stay where it drops like it used too.



S2- The need to do something about custom ranked rooms, so many people are using them to rank up.

SC- Why are there no custom ranked rooms?



S2-The m14 is way to power full and accurate. All it does is instantly headshots, its such a newb gun. (I never did use this gun and it is my most hated ever)

SC-Insert famas name (I did use this gun once, got 15 kills in 3 rounds left and realized not my style)



S2-Those scrubs all the do is soft shoot the corner and you can't even hit them because all you can see is the muzzle of their gun (a great old trick)

SC-Why can't we lean out around corners without or hole head sticking out. I can't even shoot around corners now.



If anybody remembers any of the other old complaints heard daily on S2 that correspond to confrontation please feel free to add. So did /6 ruin socom or do we just not know what we want?

 

[Donos]

Beneath is a list of complaints I used the hear daily on Socom II (which I played religiously) after them complaints for Confrontation. Tell me isn't this getting a bit ridiculous?



S2-Some people only play as terrorist on desert glory, they should have made it so we had to switch sides every game.

SC-It should be the way it used to be and none of this switching to terrorist or seals in between games



S2-Man it is so cheap how people camp the bomb on demos after its dropped, all they do is hide in the bushes so you can't pick it up.

SC-Why does the bomb respawn, that is so stupid it needs to stay where it drops like it used too.



S2- The need to do something about custom ranked rooms, so many people are using them to rank up.

SC- Why are there no custom ranked rooms?



S2-The m14 is way to power full and accurate. All it does is instantly headshots, its such a newb gun. (I never did use this gun and it is my most hated ever)

SC-Insert famas name (I did use this gun once, got 15 kills in 3 rounds left and realized not my style)



S2-Those scrubs all the do is soft shoot the corner and you can't even hit them because all you can see is the muzzle of their gun (a great old trick)

SC-Why can't we lean out around corners without or hole head sticking out. I can't even shoot around corners now.



If anybody remembers any of the other old complaints heard daily on S2 that correspond to confrontation please feel free to add. So did /6 ruin socom or do we just not know what we want?

:lol :lol :lol Reads like typical Counterstrike complaints

 

[Kingsora]

yeah I know people are never happy

 

[elohel]

is there anyone that still plays in the GAF socom clan?

i never got an invite

QQ

PSN ID elohel

 

[Crisis]

Does anyone else have stat tracking problems? I've done some stuff in the ranked games that haven't been reflected in my stats.

 

[GQman2121]

Does anyone else have stat tracking problems? I've done some stuff in the ranked games that haven't been reflected in my stats.

If stat tracking is your only problem, then consider your self luck.......

 

[Crisis]

If stat tracking is your only problem, then consider your self luck.......

:lol

No there's other issues too. I'm about ready to give up on this game. The stats have to be recording properly for the trophies to work. Not that I'm necessarily a trophy whore or anything but I'd kind of like them if I earn them.

 

[Kingsora]

Does anyone else have stat tracking problems? I've done some stuff in the ranked games that haven't been reflected in my stats.

Yep I have the same problem, according to my stats I already lost 1800 games while I only played about 150games.

Anyhow a couple of days ago /6 reported they are aware of this problem and will fix it asap without the need of a patch, they can track down everyone who has this problem and fix it apparently

But hey that's my only problem and I am still loving it^^

 

[AranhaHunter]

I'm thinking about buying SOCOM, for people that were in the Beta, did they fix the issues that were present there?

 

[FourSerioux]

I picked this up last week myself, to be honest mostly for the headset but there was no reason not to get the Socom pack for only $10 more.

Anyway, as someone who loves tactical shooters but has never played Socom, I've very much enjoyed my time with it. I've played mostly custom games of infinite spawn suppression in order to figure out the maps and feel out the different guns. The controls definitely take some adjustment to get used to, there's a few little quirks that I find just plain weird, but oh well.

I've had a lot of fun with it though, the maps stand out as really well designed, and it's just an absolute blast when you find a team that talks and works together. I'll start up playing some different objective matches to figure those out as well.

As for all the issues I read about with freezing and massive lag, well I haven't had too much of it. I've had some lag in a handful of matches, but it was nothing that was actually detrimental. It still doesn't seem fully polished, but it's still fun none the less.


Oh, plus the headset is fantastic.

 

[Q-bert]

I'm thinking about buying SOCOM, for people that were in the Beta, did they fix the issues that were present there?

They fixed some issues, and they created some new ones. Overall it's much better.

The main standout issue in the beta for me was the game join time, which has been fixed. It's now somewhere between a quick pee break and running downstairs for a drink, compared to go make a sundae and eat half of it during the beta. I've tightened my belt two notches since the beta.

 

[snacknuts]

Already posted in the buy/sell/trade thread, but I am selling my copy of SOCOM: Confrontation (game only, no headset) for $15 shipped.

 

[ChrisD84]

I posted this the other day in the thread in the online section, but i don't think anyone noticed

It seems like they finally confirmed a release date for UK/Europe, March 13th

Click

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

http://www.youtube.com/user/Blackwido88

Holy shit, is the game actually like this? I'm picking up a PS3 in a week or so and this was going to be purchase 1 but I think I will rent now :lol

 

[Dibbz]

Posted on the PS Blog

SOCOM.com Phase 2.0!

Posted by David Brothers // SOCOM.com

The new SOCOM.com has officially launched!

While SOCOM.com is still in beta, it’s open to the public and has many new features for SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation fans. There are a lot of changes to check out, so let’s get into it from top to bottom.

At the very top of the site is a scrolling ticker. It’s a live feed from My SOCOM, and it lists the top rated players in a variety of categories, number of players currently online, and even a feed of the titles of the latest blog posts. If you see something you like, click it to get more info!

Just below that is our new menu bar. Mousing over Community or My SOCOM reveals a couple of drop down menus. Community gives you direct access to the forums and the blog.

My SOCOM is pretty meaty. You can access My SOCOM itself, which is your gateway to the Leaderboards, your clan, profile, and many other options. If you need to check your mail, get the latest in clan updates, or compare your stats to a standout player, you can do that here. You can even recruit new clan members or view the manual for SOCOM: Confrontation.

To fully appreciate SOCOM.com, you’re going to have to log in with your PSN ID. Use the same email address and password you use on your PLAYSTATION 3. By doing this, you can use your PSN ID on the forums and in My SOCOM.

SOCOM.com is in beta and we’ve got some cool new features coming your way in the near future. Stay tuned, and come on over and check us out.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/02/10/socomcom-phase-20/

Clicked the link and in true Socom fashion I get

Error 404 - Not Found //

:lol

 

[Kingsora]

Works perfect for me ^^ and actually the site is pretty awesome Every game should have a site like that

 

[Q-bert]

Not sure what you're clicking on, but the new site has been working fine for me.
stats, messaging, etc.

 

[Beardz]

I love socom, I hope they release new/classic maps soon; I want to play some fox hunt/sujo/fish hook...

 

[Arsenic]

Saw this on the SOCOM boards, this exactly decribes that the SOCOM community just want to hate Slant Six, not because the game is bad, but because it is cool :lol

Heh, those are weak complaints. I know the majority didnt complain about being terrorists on DG, or seals on FF....you just had to learn how to play against it. As a clan atleast.

But the biggest complaint...uncontested...(theres more but..eh) is the rules for Escort. Just unbelievable for a seal.

 

[CitizenCope]

http://www.youtube.com/user/Blackwido88

Holy shit, is the game actually like this? I'm picking up a PS3 in a week or so and this was going to be purchase 1 but I think I will rent now :lol

Thanks for the laugh. Listened to the first 10 episodes of Socom is Dead. :lol

 

[Q-bert]

Just in case you thought SOCOM was dead:

Second, after the release of the 1.30 update the on-line player counts increased by 50% and the number of hours per player increased by 33%. SOCOM: Confrontation is the number one SCEA online title and we would like to thank everyone that plays. You are not taken for granted.

For all of the issues that SOCOM has, for it to be the #1 SCEA online title at this point I think is either a very good endorsement of the games core gameplay, or a condemnation of the PS3 user base.


And in the interest of having a fair and balanced post:

Spoiler

Everybody's favorite character from the KZ2 thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc2cpCJXG70
"A GAME THAT MAKES GEARS OF WAR LOOK LIKE A MASTERPIECE"

 

[Q-bert]

FYI, the new 1.41 patch is out now. 529MB

http://blog.socom.com/en-us/post/2009/03/SOCOM-Confrontation-Patch-141-Release-and-Server-Update-Notes.aspx

Earlier this week we performed a server update. This was the final step in fixing the latency (lag) issue some players were experiencing (Medley games being created on non native servers) - We have verified that this issue is now fixed.

Patch 1.41 will be deployed 2am on Monday, March 9th in preparation of the upcoming release of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation in Europe. In addition to synchronizing all players with the European release, the 1.41 patch includes the following changes:

XMB presence - Medley Game information has been abbreviated, displaying all information required to identify the location of the player.

Late Join 'Hitch' improvements - addresses the pause experienced by players when someone late joins a game.

Navigating Screens With Large Clans – slow down issue fixed

Increased speed of fade at the beginning of the round.

Quick Match -

Increased countdown timer in Quick Match Pre Game lobby from 20 to 60 seconds.

Enabled Quick Match team switching.

Ranked, Unranked and Unranked Respawn games, each contains 6 different playlists: 3 8vs8 and 3 16vs16 players.


Claymores can now be detonated when player is in the prone position

Note: So where did 1.40 patch go! The 1.40 was intended to support the European release, we combined the 1.40 and the 1.41 together to speed the deployment of the above fixes.

Development continues on patch updates, additional content and improvements to the game. We thank everyone for their feedback on the title. Player counts remain very health and we look forward to the contribution that the European players will make to the Community.

Thanks for reading,
THE SOCOM: Confrontation Online Team

I haven't played since KZ2 came out, but I'll probably fire it up tonight to see if it's really removed the lag or not.

 

[Beatbox]

XMB presence - Medley Game information has been abbreviated, displaying all information required to identify the location of the player.

Late Join 'Hitch' improvements - addresses the pause experienced by players when someone late joins a game.

Increased speed of fade at the beginning of the round.

Good stuff.

 

[Fersis]

FYI, the new 1.41 patch is out now. 529MB

529 MB?! Daaaamn, those tiny little changes 529 MB?

 

[GQman2121]

529 MB?! Daaaamn, those tiny little changes 529 MB?

I'm sure they only have a few more thousand MB's left to add, before the game can actually be considered complete.

 

[Smokey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1lgQkzSoD8&feature=channel_page


:lol :lol

I just got the bundle b/c of the headset but damn lol.

 

[Greg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1lgQkzSoD8&feature=channel_page


:lol :lol

I just got the bundle b/c of the headset but damn lol.

He plays using the terrible camera, so everything he says isn't true. :lol

 

[gantz85]

529 MB?! Daaaamn, those tiny little changes 529 MB?

It's possible that they're rewriting a large portion of the current code. Not literally rewriting on disk but redirecting how things work..

The game was SO broken :lol

 

[vercity82]

Just went to pla ya game and got this update its taking ages just when i wanted a quick game they need to put background downloading on these updates SONY do as it means i have to leave my ps3 standing and always get loadsa of messages and cannot reply doh!