I heard the PS3 multiplayer was more of a hot mess then the PC version (this was earlier this morning when I read this info). But no, not I; something about playing an FPS with a controller is just downright sacrilegious

 

As for the PC version, I've had some better luck. There is still some choppiness, but, for the most part, the persistent lag is gone. I don't know if the choppiness that still exists is due to server lag (to include me not tweaking my game via console commands/player config), or if there are still bugs in the game. I tested out the single player campaign and zombie modes, and I didn't suffer from any lag-- so, my guess is that its a server-side issue.

Anyone playing on PS3?

 

 

Me!

 

Im Sgtstupid

 

Anyone else HATE nuketown? For some reason anytime that damn map is in the vote it gets a massive amount of votes.. everytime. If it were 4 times the size it is it would be my favorite map I like the theme, but it's too damn small. Playing TDM both teams were literally spawning in the same backyard. It's really not fun to spawn and die constantly. It's one part of why I refused to play MW2 after a month. I like every map except freaking nuketown it should be purged from the game and killed with fire.

 

 

Now that that's out of me I can say I loved single player, thought the story was one of the best out of an FPS in a long time. Zombie mode is pretty much what I expected but the Presidential mode where you can be Nixon/Kennedy/Castro/McNamara is great. The dialogue can be real funny, especially Nixon but then his voice always made me laugh a little, probably because of Futurama. Multiplayer is real great compared to other CoD's. MW2 was always so frustrating there were so many opportunities to be overpowered, they did a terrible job keeping things balanced. Treyarch did a great job keeping things balanced. They made a lot of adjustments some small some big and I can't think of a single one that didn't make the game better than it's predecessors. With MW2 it's a miracle none of my controllers broke in half, with Black Ops I only want to punch a hole in the wall when I play nuketown, so usually I leave and join somewhere else before the round starts. I'd call that a pretty good improvement.

 

As far as any technical difficulties I won't go there as I can only assume they will mostly be gone after a while. I will say "haha" to all you PC players though because it does seem like the Xbox 360 version is playing MUCH better, considering the ONLY thing I found wrong with it so far after 21 hours of playtime is its matchmaking system which I talked about earlier in this thread VS all the stuff you guys are saying is wrong on PC.

 

BTW my Gamertag is RAPSUCKSZ.

Nuketown is terrible on the PC because even though its the smallest of the maps, like you noted, it causes the most amount of graphical lag. Only explanation I can think of is that they did a texture overload for whatever reason... which seems like an issue on a lot of the maps. And its odd to think that the textures are this bad when you consider the fact of how bland these maps are in comparison to MW2's. Most maps consist of brown, gray, tan, green... the snow map of course adding a significant amount of white to that. The more I play BO, the more I realize MW2 was a far superior game graphic-wise.

 

As for the spawn points, don't get me started . I'd say this is the biggest issue (aside from graphic/netcode issues) because as much player and map balance Treyarch adds, as long as they keep the horrendous spawn system, this game is going to be absolutely terrible. Of course this is only an issue for game-types where players do continually spawn-- but considering TDM and FFA are the more popular of the types, I would say its a gaping hole in the game. There is something about spawning in the same spot multiple times in a row right in the pack of the opposition-- nowhere near anybody from your team. Is that a product of having 18 players on such small maps? Maybe. Would that argument open another door about how crappy their map development is? Yes.

Anyone playing on PS3?

 

PS3 all the way. My tag is SHUG_XD40 but just got the game this past Saturday so haven't played multiplayer yet. Been so into Battlefield Bad Company 2 but will try tonight.

OK one thing I will have to give them credit for, Hard Core free for all! Something I always wanted. Now that I made it into hard core modes. Im liking the game a little better....

OK one thing I will have to give them credit for, Hard Core free for all! Something I always wanted. Now that I made it into hard core modes. Im liking the game a little better....

 

 

I enjoy playing barebones. No perks, no attachments, no kill streek rewards.

I enjoy playing barebones. No perks, no attachments, no kill streek rewards.

 

 

I agree. I love barebones. Just wish they let you do contracts in it.

Me!

 

Im Sgtstupid

 

 

Cool, i'll add you.. DSyndicateSniper is mine..

Im SniperUp on Xbox. I pretty much only play HC but Ill give barebones a try. I never talk online just an FYI. I always play late when everyones sleeping.

Im SniperUp on Xbox. I pretty much only play HC but Ill give barebones a try. I never talk online just an FYI. I always play late when everyones sleeping.

 

lol not everyone ill be up playing til 4-5am most days

WHOA. Play a round on Nuketown and check the sky.

 

What does it mean?!

I never looked at the sky in Nuketown. Surprising given the fact that half of my online playtime is on that map, EVERYBODY always votes for that map

 

Edit: Im not sure what you are referring to, possibly the double rainbow?

anyone interested in making a njgf clan on black ops xbox 360? Post gamer tags here. we can all team up. my xbox gamer tag chris3271. add me and if we get a few of us we can make a clan.

I agree. I love barebones. Just wish they let you do contracts in it.

 

Barebones is the only thing keeping Black Ops from coming out of my Xbox. That's all I play, besides One in the Chamber which is great too. Anything to get me away from those annoying RC cars.

What is "barebones"?

If anyone wants to add me just send me a pm too with your tag. FOr some reason I get a ton of requests but only add ones I know.

 

Wolfy its basically no perks, no attachments.

I'm on ps3

 

njbudman81

Figured I'd bring this back since I played for a few today. Let me know if anyone wants to play a few rounds.

I play on xbox occasionally..anyone that adds me just say your from njgf

 

Gamertag:

tk x fataliity

I usually play once or twice a week. Been playing World At War this week a bit. Gamertag is Nitrospaz23 I believe.

Guys, do yourselves a big favor. First, take your COD Black Ops dics out of your game system. Next, place the game disc on your coffee table. Next, go get yourself a cold one. Next, take a few chugs. Next, rest your cold on on the COD Black Ops disc and use as a coaster. Do this while thinking of how much fun you are going to have playing BATTLEFIELD BAD COMPANY 2 in a few hours after the beer is out of your system and you can go buy it from Gamestop

 

But seriously guys, Battlefield Bad Company 2 is INFINITELY better than Black Ops. Once I played Battlefied, I haven't played Black Ops since! Its just that much better!

 

 

Check out this vid. Its pretty funny!

 

But seriously guys, Battlefield Bad Company 2 is INFINITELY better than Black Ops. Once I played Battlefied, I haven't played Black Ops since! Its just that much better!

 

 

i agree. i <3 bc2 a lot. helicopters are the only thing that make me angry but in bc2:vietnam the helicopters are made of paper. so thats a good thing. CoD on the other hand when i spawn in someones cross hairs 10 times in a row and then finally live to move 2 steps and get shot by someone camping prone in a corner makes me want to choke the life out of the nearest person.

I have em all. I think COD BA is better than BC2. I could never get used to the jerky non linear movement of BC2.

I've come to the conclusion that Black Ops is pretty terrible, ha.

Moving forward though, Modern Warfare 3 is current in development by the original Infinity Ward. Some of you probably know that it was gutted out in the aftermath of the huge fiasco in which the majority of the leadership left for a new dev team... so, what Activision (ugh) has done is sign on two other studios to help with the development. I don't doubt that it'll make money; I do doubt that it'll be worth $60~. I'm holding out for at least a couple weeks/month for MW3.

Battlefield 3 is also in dev, and should be out Q4 for 2011. This is a continuation of Battlefield 2 made in 2005, and not a continuation of the Bad Company story lines (which have been excellent IMO). Most of you who have been around the block know that BF2 was one of the better of the Battlefield series, which is saying a lot. BF3 will reintroduce things like being able to go prone (for PC only), massive battles-- 64 total I believe (for PC only), and jets! (finally.) I have my beta key lined up, so, I'm looking forward to seeing how it looks early on.

 

I also heard that there is a sequel for EA's reboot of Medal of Honor. The first one was interesting; and more interesting that different studios handled different aspects. To me, Danger Close studio did a great job with the campaign, and DICE really screwed the pooch with the multiplayer. Hopefully EA has learned from this, and *if* MOH2 sees the day of the light, it'll be a more, longer, complete package.

 

With that said, I'll be hitting up PAX East next month-- so, hopefully I'll see some of the Q3/Q4 stuff for 2011, and probably some 2012/2013 stuff as well!

I have em all. I think COD BA is better than BC2. I could never get used to the jerky non linear movement of BC2.

 

Not trying to start a flame war or anything like that but BF2's movements are hardly linear or jerky IMHO. Its movements are buttery smooth compared to Crap of Dooky Black Ops lolololol!

 

Also, prone is coming to consoles too in BF3.

We should get a match going today for those that are home.