Well, since it's online competitive multiplayer only, I'd say it's worth discussing.
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Titanfall has maximum player count of 12 (alongside AI) [Respawn comments post #558]
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Well, since it's online competitive multiplayer only, I'd say it's worth discussing.
Here I was thinking to myself "well, there's not really any way for this thread to get any worse"... and yet, here we are. Amazing.
Sword Of Doom
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A lot of people play the campaigns and believe it or not some people never touch the MP. But I think the issue people have with this game goes deeper than player count or MP only. The big elephant in the room is the game not coming to all platforms. People are still unhappy about that even though they won't admit it or act like they have no interest in playing the game.
Interfectum
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This reads like a parody.
If someone doesn't play multiplayer, then this game isn't for them really... I don't see the point in complaining about the lack of a mode in a new franchise, it's not like it was pulled out from a previous iteration or anything.
That's like me walking into MMO thread and complaining about the lack of single player. You're asking for a different game at that point.
I agree though, I definitely think the game not coming to certain platforms is driving a decent number of these posts. Which is a little sad to be honest.
You have to consider that you are a lot more mobile than in most FPS games. Think of it like comparing a level on Mario 64, to one in Sonic Adventure 2. The levels will probably need to be a bit bigger to account for the increased traversal.
That's like saying Dota 2 has more than 10 characters on the map because there are also creeps.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=96300305&postcount=589
http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/10/titanfall-beta-definitely-being-thought-about-at-respawn/
Zampella could be hinting to an open beta or a demo. Or maybe neither. We'll know soon enough.
GuitarAtomik
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It's not like we haven't seen it in action. Watch the either of the gameplay demos they've shown. Do they look sparsely populated? Is there not enough action going on? A lot of those soldiers are AI.
EA would essentially be sacrificing Origin sales to allow the XB1 to get more attention.
No way in hell that's happening.
Flying Toaster
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There is a place for arena shooters and perhaps this will buck the trend a little. I am taking a wait and see approach before I draw a line in the sand and refuse to walk over it.
Honestly I am psyched for this game, and I am not even a little disappointed with the smaller team sizes.
Hmm would certainly be good news to get the word out and get people addicted early.
Early beta did wonders for MW I hope we get one.
I dunno, I see the 360 and Xbox One version of the game selling way more than the PC version. Probably because its EA and Origin and that combo is currently all over the place for many gamers.
Fatmanp
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Proper competitive FPS games on PC and console i.e CS, Halo and COD only work with smaller team sizes. It is impossible to get a team of 16 together for a Clan rush tourney on Battlefield and it would be the same way on Titanfall.
I am also pleased because it means the game will be targeted towards team work and competition instead of ZOMGS 4 MILE SNIPEZORZ.
I am also pleased because it means the game will be targeted towards team work and competition instead of ZOMGS 4 MILE SNIPEZORZ.
It will be 360>PC>XB1 in terms of sales for sure.
Clarkus Darkus
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Gutted its not being released on the ps4, But since its only 6v6 I might aswell get it for the 360 as im used to that on current gen anyway.
I just love the mayhem in B4 32v32.....all real players really adds to the experience but i'll take the mans word for it.
I just love the mayhem in B4 32v32.....all real players really adds to the experience but i'll take the mans word for it.
That is correct. I also hope this game have a proper spectator mode and also some recording features. The fps games today have so terrible features for those watching. Even CS had better, 15 years ago...
All we know is that Zampella has said there will be "key differences" on 360, and that It's being made by a different studio, still yet to be named.
I'm not saying it's going to be a completely dissimilar experience, but I really doubt the Xbox One version is being held back by the 360 hardware. I don't expect the versions to be as similar as COD: Ghosts on 360 and Xbox One are, for example.
GuitarAtomik
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No, they are not meant to be replacements for human players. They're weaker, can't double jump/wall run, can't call in titans. They are by design more like minion creeps in a MOBA though that's not a perfect comparison.
The right balance for their game design, which is a online MP mode but with elements of SP gameplay in there. Without that its just another shooter.
It depends on what the AI's purpose is. They may have roles that are undesirable for human players, but important to the flow of the game.
Zuhzuhzombie!!
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6v6 with a gun that can auto aim and kill 3 people and a ton of dumb AI running around to keep the slot numbers rolling on screen for the casuals.
Sounds like a killer app and competitive FPS to em.
Sounds like a killer app and competitive FPS to em.
That's what I thought but I've since been told that the AI aren't designed to replicate human behaviour. People have made comparisons to the creeps in Dota but I don't know how accurate that is. Respawn are trying something new so it's a good idea to reserve judgement.
The entire stated idea has been to blend SP and MP together into one experience. The "bots" are actually more like enemies you would fight in a SP campaign, they don't have the same abilities as the player controlled pilots.
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SEGAvangelist
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6 vs 6 is perfect. Playing BF4 last night I was reminded of how useless I feel in games of that size. There is also a better sense of community in smaller group sizes. I can't wait for this game.
I hope that's sarcasm. They put on the money hat and gave it to microsoft in the first place.
Interfectum
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It's true man. Imagine if Dota 2 or Left 4 Dead wasn't 10 vs 10. They'd be awful.
So you'll never play a multi game with less then 10vs10 players?
Literally every trailer Respawn has released thus far is pure gameplay.
cart00nero
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Depends on each player, I prefer a slower game where everyone takes their time to advance a position and check every corner instead of running wildly shooting and dying every 5 seconds.
Bumblebeetuna
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I wonder if the AI can control and destroy objectives and shit like in a MOBA game. Which would make them pretty important to take out. And that, in turn, would direct traffic from the human players around these AI creepers and would keep the action pretty constant. It might actually be a really incredible blend of the two genres.
Neuromancer
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This game gave me heart problems - Respawn
I would frame it and hang it up in my living room.
Bumblebeetuna
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Wow it's 6v6 people, there's mechs too and other AI, Maps are designed around this size of encounter and it seems to be fun. You shouldn't base your viewpoints on something so arbitrary as 6 human players per side. Personally I'm not into the game but the pre-judgement based on something like this shouldn't sum up the entire game.
because you know all this based on your hands on experience with the game right. Stop clowning around game has been winning awards with less than 10vs10 since E3, if it didnt feel epic, it wouldnt have gained the awards from critics and buzz from gamers.
it's in game, but i wouldnt call it gameplay + the latest trailer shown was with at least 8 players per team
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This thread is painful to read.
You are probably mistaking bots for players. If it says militia or has a blue dot over their head, than that is a not.
Unless you are referring to the vgx trailer, which was all bots.
The first ~15 pages made you want to tear your hair out.