Who's picking up Star Wars Battlefront?

[Draven]

Release date is Sept 21st I believe.

I've been keeping an eye on this title for awhile and I'm starting to get really excited about it. I was a huge BF1942 fan and I'm itching to get back into that type of game. It looks like the vehicle and character list is pretty sizable which is a big plus.

I wasn't sure I was going to get it but the so-so Fable reviews have pushed it to the top of the September list. I've watched the IGN video preview and checked out some other info and it looks pretty tight.

And you can play as a Droideka! That right there is reason enough for me to get the game.

Who's with me?

[Kicker_of_Elves]

I'll be picking it up as well for the Xbox. I wanna drive an AT-AT and stomp on people.

[outer-edge]

I'll pick it up for Xbox, but may have to wait for a good sale to get it.

[Groucho]

Fable only has two reviews out there. It got a 9.1 from TeamXbox, and a 9.3 from IGN. How is that "so so"? Especially considering that the only review for Battlefront is a 8.0 from PSM (PS2 version).

Anyway, back on topic. Depending on word-of-mouth, I'll probably pick up the PC version of this down the line.

[Jackskeleton]

I've played it at E3 and comic con and I love it. Battlefield 1942 meets star wars. the simple fact that you can kill ewoks sold me.

A++++ will play again.

[AGuyNamedMike]

I'm a SW geek, and an FPS freak, so I'm there. I vow to actually play the first time in TK armor.

[Gromit]

I plan to get the Xbox version. I'll be in San Francisco the week of the release. I wonder if they'll have any cool events at the Sony Metreon?

[jediwicz]

I preordered the Xbox version so I could get the figure and I'm cancelling my order after that. I have no use for online games.

[Draven]

Originally posted by Groucho
Fable only has two reviews out there. It got a 9.1 from TeamXbox, and a 9.3 from IGN. How is that "so so"? Especially considering that the only review for Battlefront is a 8.0 from PSM (PS2 version).

"So-so" was a bad choice of words. For me personally, I was expecting a much longer quest than what it apparently is.

I haven't found a good Live game that I enjoy playing with random people, so that's another reason I'm looking forward to SW:Battlefront.

[Michael Corvin]

Originally posted by jediwicz
I preordered the Xbox version so I could get the figure and I'm cancelling my order after that. I have no use for online games.

what figure?

[Decker]

Originally posted by Michael Corvin
what figure? This one

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/article/523/523740/star-wars-battlefront-20040616105611978.jpg

It's free with pre-order.

Here (http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/article/523/523740/star-wars-battlefront-20040616105617478.jpg) is a bigger picture of the figure.

[Michael Corvin]

cool. so the next logical question is, where? Anywhere?

[Vryce]

I've got it pre-ordered along with Halo 2.

Can't wait for next month and then november.

[msdmoney]

Star Wars is too often used to sell mediocre games, I will wait until the reviews come in before I even consider this title. I learned my lesson from SWG. Plus I am not that big of a Star Wars fan, who is droideka by the way?

[noonan4224]

The latest PSM gave the PS2 version an 8. Here's a quote from the review:

"Star Wars fan or not, Battlefront does a laudable job of first creating a fine mass-scale shooter, and then integrating it seamlessly in the Star Wars universe."

[AgtFox]

If I get it, I will get it on PC...more players online than the Xbox or PS2 version can play at one time. That's reason enough to pick the PC version in my mind.

[Draven]

Originally posted by msdmoney
Star Wars is too often used to sell mediocre games, I will wait until the reviews come in before I even consider this title. I learned my lesson from SWG. Plus I am not that big of a Star Wars fan, who is droideka by the way?
http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/5swbattlefront_052405_CIS_Droideka.5in_1085439793.jpg

I love these things.

After watching the video preview on IGN, I'm even more excited about the game. It looks like a Star Wars version of BF1942, which is exactly what I'm looking for.

[AgtFox]

This game is also made by "hot developer of the moment" Pandemic Studios, who did Full Spectrum Warrior and has Mercenaries (also LucasArts produced) and Destroy All Humans! in the pipe.

[fujishig]

So, uh, did anyone answer the question as to where you get the free fig by preordering? Only specialty shops, or BB/CC too? version?

[milo bloom]

I've only seen the figure for offer at places like EBGames and Gamestop.

[Michael Corvin]

thanks for the help guys. Pre-odered on my lunch break at EB and will be getting the figure. :up:

[AGuyNamedMike]

I will only get the PC version, and probably pick up the figure on fleaBay.

[xmiyux]

Already have mine pre-ordered for the xbox and paid for with some gift cards i had laying about. I'm actually more excited for this than any other game i have pre-ordered right now. We will definately have to hook up for some dvdtalk games when i't's out.

[Get Me Coffee]

Thinking about waiting and getting it pre owned...

[Dean Kousoulas]

I was considering getting this on the XBOX, but after playing Rainbow Six 3, I've kinda been turned off to online gaming. I've met nobody but immature kids and racists (not to mention the guys who play the game 24 hours a day, and think they are God).

I'm gonna wait for the reviews before I buy. I'm just looking for a game to play a couple hours a week, not become my 2nd job.

[Gromit]

Anyone else play the demo on the latest OPM disc (the one with Def Jam Fighting on the cover. Actually, there are *40* different covers. I got some guy named 'Fat Joe Ass Crack' or something like that).

Anyway, I thought it was pretty good although a little hectic as I didn't know what I was doing. At the very least, you can release some stress by shooting ewoks.

[DamingR]

I seem to have missed the boat on this game. So it's just a shooter? Does it have a good 1 player, or is it prety much a Live title? Is it a run and gun or a team based game?

[Dean Kousoulas]

I seem to have missed the boat on this game. So it's just a shooter? Does it have a good 1 player, or is it prety much a Live title? Is it a run and gun or a team based game?

The main portion of this game will be played online. Basically you pick your side (Rebel/Alliance/Trade Federation) etc, and battle against another side. From playing the demo, I think the idea behind the game is to capture all of the battlefield and/or kill X amount of soldiers.

I doubt there will be much teamwork seen in the battles. It's pretty much just kill your opponents as quickly as possible. I thought it was kinda cool that you could pilot vehicles too.

Like I said earlier, I'll be awaiting feedback before I purchase.

[dgc]

I may preorder and sell the action figure on ebay. The action figures seem to be going for close to $30.

[Gallant Pig]

Isn't your Polystone crack addiction enuff?? :eek:

[dgc]

Originally posted by Gallant Pig
Isn't your Polystone crack addiction enuff?? :eek:

rotfl

Nah, crackers are my real addiction -cracker-

[kdubby]

This is a game that I have been patiently waiting for. I will buy it the first day and play it until my computer melts.

Unless it sucks that is. I really wish that there was a PC demo out there.

Best of all, no freakin' Jedi running around.

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Gromit
Anyone else play the demo on the latest OPM disc (the one with Def Jam Fighting on the cover. Actually, there are *40* different covers. I got some guy named 'Fat Joe Ass Crack' or something like that).

Anyway, I thought it was pretty good although a little hectic as I didn't know what I was doing. At the very least, you can release some stress by shooting ewoks.

So are you saying there is a demo to Battlefronts on this disc because i can't find it anywhere on the disc.

[Michael Corvin]

for what it's worth X-play gave this the best cross platform game on their E3 2004 show.

[Jackskeleton]

If you aren't familiar with the game style pick up Battlefield 1942 or just check it out. It's pretty much that game in the star wars universe. I'm all for it. :)

[damn_skippy]

What do you guys think though


the PC version or the Xbox version.

[Draven]

Originally posted by damn_skippy
What do you guys think though


the PC version or the Xbox version.

I'm going Xbox for the following reasons:

1. Xbox Live subscription is already paid for...might as well use it.
2. 50-inch widescreen television
3. Computer is getting a bit outdated. I'm moving away from gaming on it.

[Jackskeleton]

PC:

I hate FPS on Console. I could never get into them and the controls sucked with my keyboard background.

mods and updates.

[Gromit]

Originally posted by xmiyux
So are you saying there is a demo to Battlefronts on this disc because i can't find it anywhere on the disc.

Yeah, there's a playable demo on the disc. It only lets you play the Endor level, but you can choose the rebel or Empire side.

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Gromit
Yeah, there's a playable demo on the disc. It only lets you play the Endor level, but you can choose the rebel or Empire side.

Where on the disc is it? Or do you have the issue after October (issue #36) because my demo disc is listing def jam, silent hill, blinx 2, second sight, galleon, and collin mcrae - nothing anywhere about Battlefront.

[Gromit]

It's the October issue. I know there's a playable demo for Def Jam on it too. It's just in the playground section. I have a subscription. Maybe it was a subscriber only thing? Page 16 lists it in the 'Play It!' section.

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Gromit
It's the October issue. I know there's a playable demo for Def Jam on it too. It's just in the playground section. I have a subscription. Maybe it was a subscriber only thing? Page 16 lists it in the 'Play It!' section.

This is somewhat odd - maybe i'm just high and can't see it but i'm also a subscriber, have the october issue with disc and can't find it. I'll pop it in here in a few and look for it again - hopefully i'm just missing it somehow.

[xmiyux]

Ok, i snagged my copy of the magazine and page 16 isn't the list of what is on the disc (page 18 is). The demo disc sleeve has Def Jam on it but the cover of the magazine is Halo 2 (this is the October issue) and the website http://www.officialxboxmagazine.com/issues/magazine2004-09-03.htm doesn't list Battlegrounds as being a demo on the disc.

Color me extremely puzzled.

[Groucho]

I think I see the problem...

xmiyux, you are looking at "OXM".

gromit is looking at "OPM".

[Kicker_of_Elves]

"Mesa dinking, some fucken ewoks gunna die!!"

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Groucho
I think I see the problem...

xmiyux, you are looking at "OXM".

gromit is looking at "OPM".

rotfl

Ok, i score very low on the reading comprehension. Although i am glad to see i wasn't totally going nuts because i was going through the demo disc with my wife going "tell me if you see it listed" - she also thought i was nuts.

[Gromit]

And I was starting to doubt if I had actually played the demo. ;)

[Cusm]

Any word on the best price for this yet?

[fujishig]

36.99 at Fry's. if you don't have a Fry's near you, I think CC and Target both have 10 dollar Gift Certificates with purchase (50 bucks retail).

So when are we setting up an Xbox Live thread for this one?

[Preacher]

Gromit and xmiyux

rotfl :lol: -smile- :lol:

That was classic and I jsut burst out laughing at work when Groucho figured it out.

[ravan]

I got it for PC and i have to say that it its mediocre at best right now.

Graphics are not too good, obviously a direct console port.

Gameplay seems rough.

And i'm having super lag consistently..

extremely disappointed so far.

[Preacher]

Got a friend raving about it.

[Mok]

got my copy at CC + 10 dollar Gift Certificates. Can't wait to get home and play. Cool the game comes with a 2 month free trial to XBox Live.

[kms_md]

if the "endor shootin' ewoks" level is the xbox level included on the dvd release, i will be satisfied for the time being.

kms

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Preacher
Gromit and xmiyux

rotfl :lol: -smile- :lol:

That was classic and I jsut burst out laughing at work when Groucho figured it out.

I liked the fact that we were both somewhat doubting our sanity. I wanted to play a demo of this so bad so i was scouring the net for codes on the new Xbox demo disc and everything. Luckily Groucho was there to assure us both of our sanity and remind me to practice reading comprehension.

[BigDaddy]

I picked it up at Frys today along with the trilogy. I played co op with my buddy on his big screen and it is a lot of fun. You can drive or fly anything that is on the screen. Also blasting jawas is fun. :)

[xmiyux]

Just got on live for the first time tonight and immediately had a teammate squish me with his AT-AT walker. Pretty funny really.

I do keep getting an icon in the lower right quadrant of my screen that looks like a network cable being unplugged - but my game doesn't slow down or anything, i'm not hosting the game, and i'm on DSL. Any ideas? Is it signifying i have a bad connection to the host or what?

Also, we have to organize some dates and times or at least a big list of people who are playing it on Live so we can get some dvdtalk action :)

[xmiyux]

Is anyone else having problems with this? Every time i try to quick match this evening it times out and tells me there are no games. I try to optimatch and it times out joining the session again. I ran a speed test online and it says my dsl connection is pretty hoppin so i'm very confused as to what is going on.

It is extremely frustrating.

[Michael Corvin]

Originally posted by xmiyux

I do keep getting an icon in the lower right quadrant of my screen that looks like a network cable being unplugged - but my game doesn't slow down or anything, i'm not hosting the game, and i'm on DSL. Any ideas? Is it signifying i have a bad connection to the host or what?

i think it flashes when your signal drops. Just pause it and you can turn it off on the menu.

[edstein]

I was thinking about getting this but, after playing the demo on the trilogy disk I think I am going to pass. The graphics suck on the xbox version. I'll play the demo a bit more but, I may have to try the PC version demo to see if it's any better.

[Draven]

My one word review so far is: lag.

I only played about 10 games tonight and every single one of them lagged. It's not really a lot of fun when you can't shoot anyone because they lag out of the way.

My evening ended with a hard lockup on the Hoth level. I decided to call it a night.

So far I'm not too impressed...

[shaggy]

Originally posted by edstein
I was thinking about getting this but, after playing the demo on the trilogy disk I think I am going to pass. The graphics suck on the xbox version. I'll play the demo a bit more but, I may have to try the PC version demo to see if it's any better.

Don't judge by the demo, it looked like crap which scared me. I bought the xbox version today and its amazing both graphics and gameplay. The key to get a good room with no lag, some games i played were choppy as hell, others played perfect. I don't know if i have ever had more fun playing a game. The battles are huge, and you really feel apart of the action.

[Draven]

Oh, I also don't like that I can't seem to tell when I'm fighting a human or a bot.

Some indication would be nice. If it's there I haven't seen it.

[nickdawgy]

My friend got the PS2 version, looks great on the big screen :D

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Draven
Oh, I also don't like that I can't seem to tell when I'm fighting a human or a bot.

Some indication would be nice. If it's there I haven't seen it.


Doesn't the game put a name over human players when you aim at them? I saw that the host can turn this on or off when setting up his/her room.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Draven
My one word review so far is: lag.

I only played about 10 games tonight and every single one of them lagged. It's not really a lot of fun when you can't shoot anyone because they lag out of the way.

My evening ended with a hard lockup on the Hoth level. I decided to call it a night.

So far I'm not too impressed...


It's the 1st day so everyone and their mother is on. I think it's going to get better.

[Jackskeleton]

First day will indeed have massive lag because everyone is on it and the name identification is indeed server side option.

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Jackskeleton
First day will indeed have massive lag because everyone is on it and the name identification is indeed server side option.

What worries me about this is wondering how it will be when Halo 2 comes out because good Lord there will be way more people than on Battlefronts.

[Miami Joe]

So would ANY body recommend this game for someone who is not on XBox Live... Yep, I don't have it and have been wanting a SW shooter forever. Everything I read says single player is worthless. Is there any hope?

[wlj]

I am in the same boat...they don't offer DSL in my area so I think it would be pointless to get the game...Everything I have read has said there is pretty much no one player game. It sucks because I think this game would be cool. Damn Rural Areas!!



wlj

[spankyj]

I'd like to know as well. I would only get it for the 1 player aspect, but if it's useless, well then I'm out of luck.

[kdubby]

I have been playing single player and found it to be pretty tough on the hard difficulty.

The campaigns seem short, but definitely worth it in my opinion.

[Michael Corvin]

You can always wait for Republic Commando. That is supposed to be a true FPS.

[actyper]

The gameplay itself 9/10 Controls, fun factor, everything is amazing.

Menu screens, lack of friends/clan lists, bad servers is really frustrating though.

[fujishig]

Have the game, but I didn't get to go on Live yesterday...

If there's no lobby, is there a way you can play with your friends? For instance, if we wanted to setup a DVDTalk game, is there a way to do so, or do you just get thrown into whatever game?

[nemein]

Originally posted by Miami Joe
So would ANY body recommend this game for someone who is not on XBox Live... Yep, I don't have it and have been wanting a SW shooter forever. Everything I read says single player is worthless. Is there any hope?

I played the demo on the bonus DVD this morning and I thought it was pretty fun. I can definately see where it would be more so on X Live but I didn't think single player was completely useless.

I certainly didn't feel the need to rush out and buy it though ;) I can wait until it hits the "platinum/$20" level.

[Tamrok]

Originally posted by xmiyux
What worries me about this is wondering how it will be when Halo 2 comes out because good Lord there will be way more people than on Battlefronts.

I'm pretty confident that the guys at Bungie have a lot better network code. For one thing, Halo 2 will always pick the player with the best connection as the host. That should weed out all the people with poor connections who try to host games.

[Fok]

Is it free to play online with PS2?

How's is it on PS2?

[ivelostr2]

I expected more of a socom feel, but it just chaos from start to finish. I hope we get more organized as people get used to it.
Some asshole on my team kept shooting me last night. over the course of 4 hours, i bet he killed me 75 times.
The first time we played a hoth board, I was a snowtrooper, and i got stepped on by an at at within like 30 seconds.
Also, I was a rebel on the endor board. like everyone immediatly said, "cool speeder bikes yes." that was followed by about 8 explosions from us each flooring it into surrounding trees.

I really like the game, but I'm afraid it will ge told if people don't start working together and actually statagize...

[ivelostr2]

Originally posted by Fok
Is it free to play online with PS2?

How's is it on PS2?
it is free...

[Michael Corvin]

I don't see how everyone keeps getting squashed by an AT-AT. They are slow and pretty easy to avoid.

When I log onto Live it shows which friends are on and I jumped right into the middle of their game. Easy enough, I don't see the problem there either.

[ivelostr2]

I don't think i can see where friends are on ps2, I will try later.
<br>
I only got squashed by an AT-AT the first time i played that board. I didn't realize they were there.
<br>
We need to get clans together for each system so we can play together, but I don't even know if that is possible on PS2. maybe wee need a separate thread for that type of thing...

[tavarua88]

it seems like more people are getting this for the console rather than the pc. any reason why? i ask this since i'm on the fence for which platform to get.

[ivelostr2]

Originally posted by tavarua88
it seems like more people are getting this for the console rather than the pc. any reason why? i ask this since i'm on the fence for which platform to get.
<br>
My ps2 chair is more comfortable than my ps2 chair. -wink-
<br>
seriously, that is half the reason. If i sit at my desk too long my knees ache. I also am used to getting these games on PS2, because my dell sucked for games, it kept overheating and shutting off the games. I couldn't afford a new pc so I just stopped playing games since dell wouldn't fix it. Now I have a new pc, but i didn't even consider SW BF on pc. Maybe I should 've. is there an improvement over the console versions?

[Fok]

With hardware and software conflicts on PC's, I'm leaning towards getting this on PS2 as well.

[Tarantino]

If I buy it, it'll be for the XBox...I'd rather play on a 57" screen than a 17" one...:)

[JoeyOhhhh]

I'm having problems installing this on my machine, during the second disc install, Windows displays a Wrong Volume Error.

Anyone else experience this? Sorry to hijack this thread, but I was really looking foward to playing this tonight and now the damn thing won't install :(

[Mr. Music]

Yeah, you just have to put disk 1 back in and hit try again.

It will do it again after disk 3. Nice quality control testing.... :P

[JoeyOhhhh]

Yeah, I ended up leaving the first disc in my DVD-Rom, and put disc 2 and 3 in my other CD-Rom

I like the game, my only problem with it is the moving around settings and looking around, I'll get the hang of it tho.

[burninator]

Originally posted by fujishig
Have the game, but I didn't get to go on Live yesterday...

If there's no lobby, is there a way you can play with your friends? For instance, if we wanted to setup a DVDTalk game, is there a way to do so, or do you just get thrown into whatever game?

You can set up a private game, where only the people you invide (friends) can get in.

[Draven]

Hmmm...I'm going to shit in my own thread. I played again for a few hours last night and I just...don't like it.

I was a HUGE BF1942 player (in a clan, practiced nightly, etc...) and I was hoping this would be comparable. I never realized how much I DON'T want to hear people talking about stupid shit during the game. One guy last night was shrieking "Dude, I'm in the middle. I'm in the middle and there is a fucking AT-AT here. I'm in the middle! There's an AT-AT here!!! I'm in the middle!" Every one of us could see the damn AT-AT from where we were. Shut up!!!

I ended up taking my headset off to play. I miss text messages.

I did have some decent games but it's just not doing it for me. I kept playing to see all the maps rather than because I was having a good time. I'm pretty disappointed overall with the loose controls, shitty net code and opti/quickmatch system, and the crappy AI.

This is my first Live game that I played with random people and not my friends (who aren't interested in this game) and it actually got me less excited about Halo 2 on Live.

[damn_skippy]

IMO this is not like bf 1942.

this is more like the jeepathon maps in CS. ;) The vehicles are a pain in the ass. It's gonna take awhile to get used to them.

My mind still isnt made up yet.

[Gallant Pig]

I'm thinking about getting this for the online. Is it always 3rd person perspective (not FPS)? How is the online play, good?

[Draven]

Originally posted by Gallant Pig
I'm thinking about getting this for the online. Is it always 3rd person perspective (not FPS)? How is the online play, good?

You can pick either 3rd person or 1st person perspective from the options menu.

In my two evenings of play, the online play is laggy, confusing (I've picked "Optimatch" and had it say "The game is full." WTF? I didn't pick the game, you did!) and filled with morons.

I had some fun moments though. I was playing on the rebel side and came running around the corner of my base to see a 75-ft tall AT-AT standing in the middle of the square, laying waste to everything in sight. That was a "holy shit" moment. And clearing out the CIS forces with Mace Windu at my side was kinda fun too. But those moments have been few and far between.

[fujishig]

Well, it is an online game after all. A weakness of all online games is that they're filled with morons, at least until people learn how to play and/or start playing more with their friends (who may still be morons, but at least are more tolerable since you know them).

So when are we setting up a DVDTalk game? Are there even enough people on here that have this game to do so?

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by fujishig
Well, it is an online game after all. A weakness of all online games is that they're filled with morons, at least until people learn how to play and/or start playing more with their friends (who may still be morons, but at least are more tolerable since you know them).

So when are we setting up a DVDTalk game? Are there even enough people on here that have this game to do so?

I've been checking the gamertag list and sending an invite to everyone who has this games listed (as well as Burnout 3). I'm hoping to find a few more mature gamers to play with. I had one game where some wang was teamkilling and talking about it and another one where we had a group of like 6 people and everyone was cool. In the group of 6 we played like 2.5 hours and had a great time because even though it was just 3 on 3 there was little lag and no matter who you teamed with they were all nice. That will make this game fun. So send me an invite! ;)

[Decker]

I'll pick up this game by the weekend. I'm in for a game sometime (though fair warning here: I suck and will probably be of less use than the AI troops).

[StarsHockey]

I actually played more alone then on live and actually liked it. Was trying to get a hang for it before I went out and got my butt splattered by kids half my age. I would be up for playing with friends from the board so add me to your list if your looking for players. I atleast can help your kill totals.

[Draven]

I'd play with better people.

I can put up with morons online a lot better when I can't hear them shrieking in my ear.

[Giantrobo]

Draven add me to your list.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by xmiyux
I've been checking the gamertag list and sending an invite to everyone who has this games listed (as well as Burnout 3). I'm hoping to find a few more mature gamers to play with. I had one game where some wang was teamkilling and talking about it and another one where we had a group of like 6 people and everyone was cool. In the group of 6 we played like 2.5 hours and had a great time because even though it was just 3 on 3 there was little lag and no matter who you teamed with they were all nice. That will make this game fun. So send me an invite! ;)

I saw you online but your game was full. I tried several times(to join you) while playing other games but you guys were locked up.

[Gallant Pig]

robo! you liking this game?

[Trevor]

I was really looking forward to this game, and am surprised that I didn't buy it day one.

But after playing the demo from the trilogy boxset, and my roommate's PS2 copy, I think I might wait until it hits $20.

[Captain Harlock]

I picked it up. Takes some getting used to but it's pretty fun.

There was some audio skipping on the menu music after I got the tar beat out of me during the Battle of Bespin though. Just might be my PS2.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Gallant Pig
robo! you liking this game?


I'm diggin it so far. :up:

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Giantrobo
I saw you online but your game was full. I tried several times(to join you) while playing other games but you guys were locked up.

Sorry to hear that. You caught me when i was playing with that group of decent guys. I actually saw you online right when i was logging off. Well, we will have to hook a game up another night!

[Michael Corvin]

I played for another couple hours and have a problem. Hosts dropping the game once they start getting whipped. I had about 3-4 games dropped last night, and another where it was a group of friends trying to boot everyone but themselves. Set up a private game morons if you don't want others in it. Sheesh.

I just do quickmatch and I'd say 95% of the time it is always CIS vs. the Republic. Were is the love for the Empire and Rebels? I played as CIS once last night and couldn't stand it.

[tavarua88]

i got it for the PC, i figured with all the problems people have been mentioning, it might be worth it to get it on PC where you can download patches for the game. overall its been pretty fun. i've been using the dark troopers a lot.

[ivelostr2]

I just got booted from the server twice, I'm going to bed...

[Decker]

OK, I have a question:
I'm getting the game at EB Games. They have a rebate where if you buy the game and the strategy guide, they'll mail a $15 voucher (like getting the guide for "free"). Do you think there's any need for the guide, or should I just hang onto my money?

[Trevor]

Decker,
I think the universal answer to your question is..

You have the internet, why do you need a guide?

[Fok]

In terms of control, which is easier, PS2 or PC?

[shadowhawk2020]

Is there any way to have 2 people on xbox live with one account? If not I am glad I didn't buy it...

[Captain Harlock]

Hey guys. Are any of you thinking that the single player could have benefitted from a little more "structure". You know, things like more clearly defined objectives (other than "capture the command post"), little more intricate squad commands, better presentation, those kind of things.

It's a good game, just the single player seems a little on the chaotic side.

[Draven]

Okay, I had a little better experience this afternoon. Some serious platform fighting on Kamino (I love the jet pack trooper) made up for some bad experiences.

I'm still getting a lot of lag, but I just jump out of the game if it's bad and try another.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Captain Harlock
Hey guys. Are any of you thinking that the single player could have benefitted from a little more "structure". You know, things like more clearly defined objectives (other than "capture the command post"), little more intricate squad commands, better presentation, those kind of things.

It's a good game, just the single player seems a little on the chaotic side.


It seems XBOX games today are making half assed single player and with the idea that most will want to go online. I know I buy games based on being able to go Live...

With that said, I like the single player game. I'm not a hardcore gamer so that may figure into my like of the game.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Draven
Okay, I had a little better experience this afternoon. Some serious platform fighting on Kamino (I love the jet pack trooper) made up for some bad experiences.

I'm still getting a lot of lag, but I just jump out of the game if it's bad and try another.

The Jet Pack Clone Trooper equiped with the EMP rifle kicks ass! Maybe it's just me but he seems to stay in the air longer than the Dark Trooper.

[xmiyux]

So if i see someone on my buddy list is online playing the game is there a way i can try to instantly join his game? When i click on his name it just kept giving me options to remove him from my list - maybe he wasn't in a game yet? (this is on Live btw)

[Michael Corvin]

^^ then his session is full. Or hell, he could be playing another game on Live.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by xmiyux
So if i see someone on my buddy list is online playing the game is there a way i can try to instantly join his game? When i click on his name it just kept giving me options to remove him from my list - maybe he wasn't in a game yet? (this is on Live btw)


Yes, if they're playing Battlefront. I joined in with "shap attack" a few days ago.

btw, sorry for the friendly fire shap. :lol:

[Draven]

Originally posted by Giantrobo
The Jet Pack Clone Trooper equiped with the EMP rifle kicks ass! Maybe it's just me but he seems to stay in the air longer than the Dark Trooper.

It does rock. The Dark Trooper's jet pack only boosts his jump. The Clone Trooper can actually fly, hover and gain altitude.

It's awesome on Kamino.

[Captain Harlock]

Originally posted by Giantrobo
It seems XBOX games today are making half assed single player and with the idea that most will want to go online. I know I buy games based on being able to go Live...

With that said, I like the single player game. I'm not a hardcore gamer so that may figure into my like of the game.

I think you hit the nail on the head. This is pretty much designed to be an "online" game.

[xmiyux]

Originally posted by Michael Corvin
^^ then his session is full. Or hell, he could be playing another game on Live.

Yes he was playing Battlefronts according to the listing. Sheesh, what do you think I can't read? I mean it's not like i would get all confused over a demo disc for the PS2 instead of the Xbox! :P

[Trigger]

I'll have to try it again tomorrow, but so far my impression of the Xbox version is this...

Battlefront is a pile of steaming festering shit with maggots and mushrooms. Worst net-code ever. This one is more unfinished and buggy than True Crime or that Bruce Lee game. The AI sucks, the net play is garbage, the single player is pointless. I like BF1942 and I even kinda like BF Vietnam, and I can see this possibly being fun if they had finished making it. I heavily regret not getting the PC version instead of this mess. Hopefully they are going to release some sort of XBL patch - otherwise, I'm selling this asap and staying away from Lucasarts forever. This release was the last straw for them after cancelling Sam and Max and Full Throttle etc... but whatever, gotta make a release date.

I also fully agree with the poster who complained about the people talking. Half the people on this game don't know how to use their mic and it's a nuisance and a headache. Worst game I've played so far this year. If it's not possible to patch up the net code and fix it so the game doesn't constantly crash, then it's complete rubbish.

[Michael Corvin]

I got sick of listening to people jabber, so I'm back on my logitech wireless.

I haven't had too much lag issues lately. My cable company just boosted bandwith, doubled the upload speed. Just an occasional jump here and there. But even with that I still can't host a game with more than 4 players. What's up with that? I'm hardwired to my router, no wireless. Very strong connection.

[Trigger]

I don't get that either... only 4 players here too. Maybe only college dorm students with T1 access can host with more people. The jabber of people is... annoying isn't strong enough a word really.

Played more today and didn't have any crashes oddly enough. Had trouble finding a decent server, but not as bad as yesterday. Things will either smooth out or they won't. I'll hang on to the game for awhile anyway in case they do iron out the kinks.

[Draven]

I had another evening of poor servers, crashes and serious lag. I've decided to eBay my copy. I feel like I'm playing it because I paid for it, not because I want to.

Maybe I'll pick it up again when it drops in price, but I've got better games I could be playing.

[Giantrobo]

Why are the vehicles, specifically the flying ones, so damn hard to control? is this part of the realism? I mean I guess some of those might be difficult to fly if they were real but they all seem to be fighting with me. :confused:


Anyway, the few "good games" I've had with decent online folks more than paid for this game for me. Unlike Rainbow Six 3, there seems to be more of a fun environment in SW:B. Unlike, the "Kill you and have sex with your intestines" vibe of RS3. :lol: There's nothing cooler than a long game where the numbers are close and then suddenly one side starts to coordinate and kick ass.

I'm sorry so many here are having trouble with it online. I admit it is hard to get on. My advice is to try the early morning games. :(

[StarsHockey]

Originally posted by Michael Corvin
I got sick of listening to people jabber, so I'm back on my logitech wireless.

I haven't had too much lag issues lately. My cable company just boosted bandwith, doubled the upload speed. Just an occasional jump here and there. But even with that I still can't host a game with more than 4 players. What's up with that? I'm hardwired to my router, no wireless. Very strong connection.

You may want to go into options and bump up your connection. The first time it said I could only hold four, but when I raised my speed it allowed 13 on my cable modem. Check it out under online options.

[actyper]

The only problem I've had so far on the PS2 version, is when I host a PC dedicated server, my mic doesn't work. I haven't crashed once yet, and lag is about average with any other online game.

[Michael Corvin]

Originally posted by StarsHockey
You may want to go into options and bump up your connection. The first time it said I could only hold four, but when I raised my speed it allowed 13 on my cable modem. Check it out under online options.

thanks for the tip.

[JM]

The upload requirements of SWBF are pretty hefty, 40kbps per player according to one of the developers. Since many (if not most) cable/DSL users have either 128kbps or 256kbps uploads, this equates to being able to host only a small number--4 or 6 people respectively. If you are one of the lucky few with high upload caps, you will have to change the connection speed setting under the SWBF options to get it to allow you to host more than that. DO NOT do this unless you actually have the upload speed for it though because, if you don't, the game will be bad for everyone.

[ivelostr2]

where do I check cummulative stats at?
is that possible?

[JM]

Originally posted by ivelostr2
where do I check cummulative stats at?
is that possible?

No, and thank goodness. Stat whores are ruining a lot of XBL games IMO. This game isn't about individual stats anyway. To succees, you must play as a team.

[Josh H]

Finally played the demo last night (wasn't in a hurry as I wouldn't pick it up anyway since I don't do online gaming).

The game did nothing for me. It seemed slow, the controls weren't great and the graphics were mediocre.

[ivelostr2]

Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Finally played the demo last night (wasn't in a hurry as I wouldn't pick it up anyway since I don't do online gaming).

The game did nothing for me. It seemed slow, the controls weren't great and the graphics were mediocre.

when I first picked up socom, i hated the controls. now, I am so used to them, it is like second nature to play the game.
I can see how someone could be discouraged by the controls, but trust me you get used to it...

[Giantrobo]

Oh shit! I didn't know you can have a pilot and co-pilot/gunner in the huge At-Ats :eek: I've heard people say you can't but I read you could in the Strategy Guide and I did it yesterday and pretty much opened a can of whup ass on HOTH. :up:

It's slower than the Clone walker transport with the cannon on top but it kicks ass.


I also didn't know...most of you probably already knew this:

1. you CAN kill the Heroes. It's not easy...or even recommended but you can.

2. Those r2 units in field repairs vehicles and they're the only way to replenish ammo on the vehicles.

[fujishig]

I think grenades are the only way to kill heroes, the easiest (maybe the only) way being to bomb them off a cliff. Still, I think there are better ways to use the conquered planet benefits than using heroes... they're just cooler.

I still hate the way the Xwings control...

How is online play now? I haven't played in a few weeks, but it was very glitchy and people tended to play unorganized. Has it changed any? (I'm mainly talking about play on Xbox live, but any conversation is welcome)

[Giantrobo]

Every once in a while you can find a group that's kinda organized otherwise I think it's rare unless you have people you know. Some days some rooms lag others it's a bit better.

[Mopower]

I killed Vader. It took 8 direct hits from an AT-AT but I killed him. ;) I like the game but flying is pretty much impossible. How the hell do you fly these things? Once I get able to actually aim at something I'm too close to it and just ram it. It's so damn frustrating.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Mopower
I killed Vader. It took 8 direct hits from an AT-AT but I killed him. ;) I like the game but flying is pretty much impossible. How the hell do you fly these things? Once I get able to actually aim at something I'm too close to it and just ram it. It's so damn frustrating.

Yeah flying sucks. It seems every plane has different controls.Most of the time the best method is stopping over a target and firing down. At least in the Clone Trooper transport plane the other gunner spots allow you let them do the damage. But the single pilot planes suck.

[raven56706]

flying is much better getting kills in the game......i destroy everything......

[Giantrobo]

Sharpshooter Remote droid airstrikes also rule :up:

[Rob V]

I've yet to see Vader, Luke, Mace, etc. How do you know when they are present? Is there any signal on the map or music that plays?

[actyper]

When you see a big black dude waving his big red schwartz at you, you'll know. :)

[Get Me Coffee]

Originally posted by Rob V
I've yet to see Vader, Luke, Mace, etc. How do you know when they are present? Is there any signal on the map or music that plays?

Many times the server will turn off Heros....so you wont see them.

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Rob V
I've yet to see Vader, Luke, Mace, etc. How do you know when they are present? Is there any signal on the map or music that plays?


Yeah most of the time the "heroes" option is off online but you can see them every once in a while. If you have them on in single player you'll always see them. You'll also know because their presence is announced at the start of the round. "Lord Vader has entered the battlefield" etc. If you have 5.1 stereo you can also here the Saber hum from whatever direction the hero is standing/running.

If you shoot at them from a short range they'll target you and kill you with their Saber. On the snow maps Luke has a pilots outfit on and the only thing that distinguishes him from other pilots is his saber.

[Rob V]

I finally saw Vader and Luke tonight on Hoth. About 6 of us were blasting Vader with blaster and thermal detonators but the SOB wouldn't die! He'd just flop around in the air like a fish out of water - it looked pretty stupid IMO.