Originally Posted by james2025a (Post 12293330)

I really wish that more FPS with multiplayer allowed offline play with Bots. Not having a decent internet connection eliminates a good part of the enjoyment of these games. I used to love (and still do actually) playing Unreal Tournament and Counter Strike against bots. Sure its not as good as playing against real people, but it still counts for a lot. Actually, having a hard time thinking of many FPS these days that allow bots. Developers i guess just assume that most gamers have net access....and good net access at that.

Still, might pick this up as it seems to be a return to form for the series.

Originally Posted by james2025a (Post 12293330)

I really wish that more FPS with multiplayer allowed offline play with Bots. Not having a decent internet connection eliminates a good part of the enjoyment of these games. I used to love (and still do actually) playing Unreal Tournament and Counter Strike against bots. Sure its not as good as playing against real people, but it still counts for a lot. Actually, having a hard time thinking of many FPS these days that allow bots. Developers i guess just assume that most gamers have net access....and good net access at that.

Originally Posted by uteotw (Post 12293383)

It can be most of the fun without most of the extreme aggravation of real online MP

Originally Posted by uteotw (Post 12293383)

The bot system on this one is awesome, the "Combat Readiness Program." Here is a fairly funny article about it:
http://kotaku.com/a-haven-for-horrib...ers-1654115681

It's extremely customizable--you can have as many or as few bots as you want, from Recruit to Veteran (or mixed). It can be most of the fun without most of the extreme aggravation of real online MP, and it definitely helps with getting familiar with the maps.

Originally Posted by lopper (Post 12294676)

Question about matchmaking: If I pick this up today, will I be matched only with players who are at my same level, or is there a chance some higher level players will be in that match? Is it pretty well balanced?

Originally Posted by lopper (Post 12294676)

Question about matchmaking: If I pick this up today, will I be matched only with players who are at my same level, or is there a chance some higher level players will be in that match? Is it pretty well balanced?

Originally Posted by rocketsauce (Post 12295355)

Is there generally a match type in MP that lends to faster leveling or getting more XP?

Originally Posted by dsa_shea (Post 12295506)

I've been playing the storymode and I have to say that it is a bit disappointing. They still funnel you from section to section with very little option for alternate routes to take care of an objective. Plus, they allow you to use the advance tech in some moments and then in other moments they are not available. My last complaint will be how in the environments only some things will show damage. I was shooting the hell out of some of the lights in that first level leaving no damage at all. And if I have to see that damn red suitcase again.

Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel (Post 12295524)

On hardcore? Domination or Search and Destroy.

Standard? In addition to those two, Hardpoint.

Originally Posted by spainlinx0 (Post 12295896)

In multi-player, the cars aren't destructible? A guy was hiding behind it, launched a grenade to blow it up, nothing.