Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
11-11-13, 02:45 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
I've been running with the AK and Vector mostly. Silencer on both. Armor piercing rounds on the AK. A grip on the Vector.
Favorite perks are Off The Grid, Focus, Quickdraw, Resiliency, and Dead Silence.
I also don't use a secondary, lethals, or tacticals so I can have as many perks as possible.
I run with specialist as well to get even more perks.
Favorite perks are Off The Grid, Focus, Quickdraw, Resiliency, and Dead Silence.
I also don't use a secondary, lethals, or tacticals so I can have as many perks as possible.
I run with specialist as well to get even more perks.
11-11-13, 04:21 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
My Prestige edition (from Gamestop) was delivered today ... so, only about 2 weeks to stare at it until I can actually play it 
11-11-13, 04:29 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
One of the multiplayer maps is recycled from Modern Warfare 3, too. Stupid that they've done stuff like this; but I've never played the games that the material is recycled from, so whatever.
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11-11-13, 04:30 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
So I consider myself new to COD MP. I need some tips, help on how to get better.
Right now I'm Level 18. I've played mostly MP. I think I've never got more than 7-8 kills. My KD was really low at the beginning, of course, but in the last day it was around 0.8, for the day, my global is still really low.
So I'm looking for tips on what kind of weapon, perks, attachments, ammo, etc. I should consider using. I mostly use an assault rifle. I tried the sniper, but wasn't really good.
Right now I'm Level 18. I've played mostly MP. I think I've never got more than 7-8 kills. My KD was really low at the beginning, of course, but in the last day it was around 0.8, for the day, my global is still really low.
So I'm looking for tips on what kind of weapon, perks, attachments, ammo, etc. I should consider using. I mostly use an assault rifle. I tried the sniper, but wasn't really good.
11-11-13, 05:20 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
I know no one cares about or even plays the campaign, but is it too much to ask that a videogame's story not end in a cliff-hanger? Open for a sequel, sure, but a full-on cliff-hanger is fucking bullshit.
11-11-13, 05:33 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
Forgive me f this was asked before and answered. I tried to find it and tried to search for it, but didn't find a site with the answer I needed.
I bought the XBox 360 and XBox One digital version of Ghosts. Inside it had a code that let me download the game for the 360. It says that its tied to my account for the One when that system comes out and I will be able to download it to that system.
Inside it also came with the code for Free Fall Dynamic Bonus Map for the 360.. Will that work the same way for the One version? Or if not, how will I get the map for the One then?
I bought the XBox 360 and XBox One digital version of Ghosts. Inside it had a code that let me download the game for the 360. It says that its tied to my account for the One when that system comes out and I will be able to download it to that system.
Inside it also came with the code for Free Fall Dynamic Bonus Map for the 360.. Will that work the same way for the One version? Or if not, how will I get the map for the One then?
11-11-13, 06:08 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
So I consider myself new to COD MP. I need some tips, help on how to get better.
Right now I'm Level 18. I've played mostly MP. I think I've never got more than 7-8 kills. My KD was really low at the beginning, of course, but in the last day it was around 0.8, for the day, my global is still really low.
So I'm looking for tips on what kind of weapon, perks, attachments, ammo, etc. I should consider using. I mostly use an assault rifle. I tried the sniper, but wasn't really good.
Right now I'm Level 18. I've played mostly MP. I think I've never got more than 7-8 kills. My KD was really low at the beginning, of course, but in the last day it was around 0.8, for the day, my global is still really low.
So I'm looking for tips on what kind of weapon, perks, attachments, ammo, etc. I should consider using. I mostly use an assault rifle. I tried the sniper, but wasn't really good.
11-11-13, 06:20 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
I was getting absolutely destroyed in the first few hours, but getting familiar with the maps has helped immensely, and I'm routinely 1:1 or 1.5 to 1 and averaging about 15-20 kills per game. Not that impressive compared to many of you, I know, but it puts me in the middle of the pack in most games.
Avoid running-and-gunning at first and take the time to learn the map's nuances, like popular camping/sniping spots, optimal routes to objectives, etc. I've also found that sticking to the map's edges works well too. Also, while I prefer to lone wolf it in most games, there is a lot of value in following a couple of teammates into the fray. They'll draw enemy fire, enabling you to take out the enemy.
USE THE DOG. Even with a light machine gun, it takes a ton of effort to take one out, and when you "equip" one, you can get quite a few extra kills.
11-11-13, 09:25 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
They nerfed shotguns all to hell in this one.
I used to be a shottie guy all through BlOps2 and did well on virtually every map. This one... not so much.
I used to be a shottie guy all through BlOps2 and did well on virtually every map. This one... not so much.
11-12-13, 11:20 AM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
Well shit, I backed the wrong horse on this one. Time to return the PS4 version to Target.
CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS REVIEW UPDATE: XBOX ONE
While the Xbox One version of Call of Duty: Ghosts has been confirmed by Activision to run at a lower resolution than its PS4 counterpart (720p upscaled to 1080p native, respectively), that numerical difference is less meaningful than you might imagine.
The two versions look nearly identical. Viewing the Xbox One release next to the PS4 , I had difficulty telling them apart. It's possible that the PS4 version looked somewhat sharper, but that may have just been my imagination after confirming the hard resolution difference. The next-gen releases of Call of Duty: Ghosts are so close together that gun to my head, I'd have no confidence in being able to discern which version was which — at least, while the two are standing still.
The Xbox One release's framerate was far more noticeable. As mentioned in the initial review, Call of Duty: Ghosts suffers from consistent framerate drops on the PS4, especially during multiplayer when action got especially hectic. The Xbox One version suffered no such drops, maintaining a steady 60 frames per second throughout.
For a multiplayer shooter, framerate consistency is paramount. Given its relative visual parity with the PS4 release, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a more playable, slightly superior (albeit disappointing) game on Xbox One.
While the Xbox One version of Call of Duty: Ghosts has been confirmed by Activision to run at a lower resolution than its PS4 counterpart (720p upscaled to 1080p native, respectively), that numerical difference is less meaningful than you might imagine.
The two versions look nearly identical. Viewing the Xbox One release next to the PS4 , I had difficulty telling them apart. It's possible that the PS4 version looked somewhat sharper, but that may have just been my imagination after confirming the hard resolution difference. The next-gen releases of Call of Duty: Ghosts are so close together that gun to my head, I'd have no confidence in being able to discern which version was which — at least, while the two are standing still.
The Xbox One release's framerate was far more noticeable. As mentioned in the initial review, Call of Duty: Ghosts suffers from consistent framerate drops on the PS4, especially during multiplayer when action got especially hectic. The Xbox One version suffered no such drops, maintaining a steady 60 frames per second throughout.
For a multiplayer shooter, framerate consistency is paramount. Given its relative visual parity with the PS4 release, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a more playable, slightly superior (albeit disappointing) game on Xbox One.
11-12-13, 11:49 AM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
Where's that review from?
Also, I downloaded the digital version of Ghosts on the 360, so I can upgrade to the One version for $10. But, the fine print says I have to wait 2 to 3 weeks for the Free Fall download code. What the shit?
Also, I suck at multiplayer, too. It was nice to get extra XP all weekend, and I've gotten enough squad points to do some upgrades, so there's that. I tend to get frustrated too quickly, and just run & gun, which doesn't end well... ever. My KDR is a measly 0.5.
Also, I downloaded the digital version of Ghosts on the 360, so I can upgrade to the One version for $10. But, the fine print says I have to wait 2 to 3 weeks for the Free Fall download code. What the shit?
Also, I suck at multiplayer, too. It was nice to get extra XP all weekend, and I've gotten enough squad points to do some upgrades, so there's that. I tend to get frustrated too quickly, and just run & gun, which doesn't end well... ever. My KDR is a measly 0.5.
11-12-13, 11:52 AM
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11-12-13, 12:05 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
Here's IGN's take, which seems to favor the PS4 version
When comparing the PS4 and Xbox One versions side-by-side, there’s little to no variation in textures and effects, but there is a discernible difference in resolution. While both are displayed at 1080p, the Xbox One version upscales the game from 720p resolution. In contrast, the PS4 version runs natively at 1080p, which makes character models, weapons, and environments look noticeably sharper and more detailed. The difference is especially apparent on larger-sized TVs, where pixel density weighs more heavily in picture quality.
It’s certainly going to be a sticking point for those who demand the highest fidelity experience, but the difference is harder to identify in absence of a side-by-side comparison.
Oddly, the Xbox One version makes no use of the haptic feedback motors built into the controller’s triggers, and the DualShock 4’s trackpad is used solely as a button to toggle the in-game scoreboard during multiplayer.
It’s certainly going to be a sticking point for those who demand the highest fidelity experience, but the difference is harder to identify in absence of a side-by-side comparison.
Oddly, the Xbox One version makes no use of the haptic feedback motors built into the controller’s triggers, and the DualShock 4’s trackpad is used solely as a button to toggle the in-game scoreboard during multiplayer.
11-12-13, 12:10 PM
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Yes, but also in that IGN review:
I know everyone has their preferences, but for me, framerate will always trump resolution.
On the current-gen versions Ghosts looks nearly identical, though I did encounter occasional framerate issues during the single-player campaign on PS3 and PS4, whereas my time with the Xbox One version was stable throughout.
11-12-13, 12:12 PM
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240p @ 120fps!
edit: I can understand people going either way on this one if they're planning to own both systems. Neither option is "wrong" IMO.
edit: I can understand people going either way on this one if they're planning to own both systems. Neither option is "wrong" IMO.
11-12-13, 12:13 PM
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Glad to see that there are not frame rate drops in MP for the X1. Playing a lot in the 360 this past weeks and have seen a few cases when that happens and really hate it.
11-12-13, 12:22 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
Reviews are all over the place, and with Arthur Geis as the helm, I can't take Polygon seriously. According to Polygon:
BF4 has an objectively higher framerate and higher resolution on PS4 = Same score
CoD has occasional dips in framerate and higher resolution on PS4 = minus .5
IGN presents it as a mixed bag with PS4 dips in single player but with the same score.
Videogamer.com gives the edge to PS4 across the board but doesn't adjust score.
I'd say the best course of action would be to wait for Digital Foundry.
BF4 has an objectively higher framerate and higher resolution on PS4 = Same score
CoD has occasional dips in framerate and higher resolution on PS4 = minus .5
IGN presents it as a mixed bag with PS4 dips in single player but with the same score.
Videogamer.com gives the edge to PS4 across the board but doesn't adjust score.
I'd say the best course of action would be to wait for Digital Foundry.
11-12-13, 12:29 PM
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Non-resolution-related question : Is Extinction Mode playable with 2 players the way L4D is, or is it one of those game modes where you really need a team of four?
11-12-13, 12:34 PM
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Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts (November 2013)
One thing I hate hate hate (HATE!) is getting dropped into a match (particularly Team Deathmatch and Free-for-all, but it happens in all modes) with only 2 minutes or less remaining on the clock. What a waste of time. I was hoping this would finally be considered when looking for matches in this game, but so far, it happens to me at least a few times over the span of a couple hours. I like to switch between TDM, FFA, and Infected pretty regularly (every other match or so), so maybe I just notice it more than others.
I'm loving Infected, though.
I'm loving Infected, though.
11-12-13, 01:11 PM
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I'd say you are better off with more than two players, but you can definitely give it a go and probably be ok for a little while.
11-12-13, 01:16 PM
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So like Zombies, then?