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Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|MightyMax on May 06, 2007, 04:54:49 AM I did it awhile ago when it was announced. From ebgames in store. I got a DVD case full of paper ... sigh ... But June is not that far off.
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B646561A (http://www.ebgames.com/common/images/lbox/b646561ab.jpg) The community site was just launched too... http://community.enemyterritory.com/ Check out the latest posted screenshots .... http://community.enemyterritory.com/index.php?q=node/37 Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Ripper on May 06, 2007, 02:03:51 PM i did i did!! (raises hand)
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: stalk282 on May 06, 2007, 06:42:03 PM i did and im still waiting on my damn flash drive lol
7911058 Front Detail Reg. Price: $49.99 You Save: $2.50 Sale: $47.49 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7911058&st=quake&type=product&id=1149207793395 Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Ripper on May 06, 2007, 09:03:17 PM quake wars interview:
Yahoo! Video Games: The two sides in Quake Wars are very different. Why is that an important part of the way the game was designed? Kevin Cloud: When you're dealing with asymmetrical combat, whether it's defending a choke point on a map or how to use a tank against a walker, it creates more depth and more strategy. That type of thing has always interested me going way back to board games. I think of going back to Advance Squad Leader and those types of board games that I just loved playing as a kid. They took these combat scenarios and rather than trying to break them up as these even teams, you had a mission and the teams had their advantages and disadvantages. That created more complex strategy and depth of the gameplay. YVG: How have these asymmetrical sides developed over the course of the design process? KC: In terms of the actual character components, one of the issues we have to balance is familiarity with asymmetry, right? And so, when a player comes in and he's a constructor as opposed to an engineer, basically they have similar responsibilities. If they didn't, the players would get confused. "What does that guy do?" So we kept [the basic responsibilities] the same, and then we wrapped in the different types of tools and different ways of approaching things. So let's say the constructor, if he plays a campaign and builds up his experience points, he can repair things by launching his repair drone, which will actually follow a vehicle and repair it. The GDI medic revives very quickly and he's very effective at that. The Strogg technician is slower at reviving, but then can create spawn hosts. So the basic jobs are there. They're the same. But [each side] approaches them in different ways. YVG: How are you incorporating AI controlled bots into the game? KC: The bots play. They do all the things they need to do. You can set up a game against bots and play it that way. The goal is to make those AI play just like the players, so that when I'm playing against them, I can't tell the difference between an AI and a player. We're not just trying to create soldiers, we're trying to create other player opponents. So in warmup, you'll notice everyone just shooting each other [instead of accomplishing map goals]. The bots will do that. The bots will taunt you. Sometimes you'll notice some guys might bunny hop to try to get a little speed. The bots might do that. YVG: In the Battlefield games, the gameplay is wide-open, with non-linear maps. Quake Wars, on the other hand, has a very focused objective system for both teams. What are the advantages of that approach? KC: When you actually end up spreading out the map, what you can have is a lot of people in the game, but not a lot of interaction. In a lot of cases, people will go to where there's nobody, because it's easier that way. But here, you're goal is to play against other people. Your goal is to mix it up. We're creating a gameplay where that's what you do. You don't have to figure out where the fight is. You know exactly where it is. Also, it feels more like a military objective. And an important thing to remember is that when everybody is working towards that common goal, not everyone has to sit in the same place or do the same job. Everybody's doing different jobs in a lot of places to accomplish this objective. YVG: How does experience work? KC: The idea is that you join a campaign mode of three maps, played as a storyline. Aross that campaign you can build up experience points. Our goal is that you'll need to get the third map before you max out and unlock everything for your class. Once the campaign is over, the unlocks are gone. We don't want to disadvantage people that come into the game six months later. Experience points are based on the class structure. You do get points for shooting and killing opponents, but you also get points for reviving and passing out health and for taking on targets other player identify. All of that is based around creating these 'carrots' to encourage people to work together as a team. If I want to pass out the best health packs, and have a better weapon, and run faster, as a medic on my third map, then I've got to go out there and help my team. YVG: Each side has unique weapons, and they're available to multiple classes. Can you break down the weapons for us? KC: The core weapon for the Strogg is the Lacerator and the core weapon for the GDF is the Assault Rifle. On a fundamental level, they're both just rapid fire weapons. But let's take a look at their differences. The GDF works with ammo and clips like people would expect. You run out of ammo, you have to reload. The Strogg work with energy called stroyent and weapons that overheat. They have a power bar that's shared between their different weapons, so they're basically pulling from a global pool. You can also, as a Strogg, transfer health and ammo. There's a penalty to do it, you lose a little when you transfer over, but you're pulling from that stroyent pool. Then you move to the difference between the [Strogg] NailGun and the [GDF] Shotgun. They're very similar concepts, but in terms of damage and heat, they're different. But then you go out to something like a [GDF] Sniper Rifle and [Strogg] Railgun. Just the difference between the railgun having that visible ray, and the sniper rifle not having it, this is a huge difference for the tactics you're going to take. The sniper can kill someone and stay relatively hidden. You have to hunt him out. But the Strogg, they're supposed to be out there kicking butt. They're going to get in your face. If you shoot a Railgun, people are going to see where you are. YVG: I presume this applies to vehicles. I got into a few shootouts between a tank and a walker. What are their differences? KC: There are differences between their maneuverability. The Titan tank is a lot more maneuverable and has a lower profile. But the weapons on the walker, the Cyclops, are more powerful than the Titan, especially when you go into hunker down mode. It takes a position so it can't move around and it fires more rapidly. The walker also has no supporting machine gun. The tank has a driver who's also a gunner, and then you can have someone on a turret. But the walker trying to get players away from it can stomp. This sends out a shockwave. YVG: With a few months before the release, you guys must be playing a lot. KC: We play three times a day. We've got games with the UK [where Splash Damage is located] at 3 o' clock central time, then a 5:30 game, then a 10 o' clock game. We get the feedback, we monitor the outcome of the games, how fast the objectives are being met, who's playing what objectives, and we're balancing all that to the general skill level. It's more of a scientific approach. We're just trying to collect as much information as we can. YVG: Do the Splash Damage guys have an advantage? Are they better than you guys at id since they made the game? KC: No, no. Of course not. What are you talking about? That's terrible. YVG: I would think they'd have an advantage. KC: The thing is that they've really got some tremendous players over at Splash Damage, but, well, let's just say we've got some pretty good players at id. Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Ripper on May 06, 2007, 09:17:31 PM http://pc.ign.com/articles/777/777532p1.html
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|buzinator on May 07, 2007, 08:14:19 AM Have they said much about system requirements lately?
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|MightyMax on May 07, 2007, 08:21:34 AM The last general statement I heard was ...
If you can run Quake 4, you should have no trouble with Quake Wars. Officially though ... Not so much info yet... Here is the latest FAQ http://community.enemyterritory.com/index.php?q=node/23 Quote How about hardware - can you tell us about the system specs to run ETQW? Minimum system specification optimisation is not yet complete, but you’ll definitely need a 3D graphics card : ) The goal is to keep the minimum specification requirements as low as is feasible while maintaining a reasonable framerate for those players on low-spec systems (framerate being, even more important for a multiplayer game than a single player one.) The game will also support the very latest hardware, including the next generation of graphics cards, processors, sound cards, widescreen displays and analogue controllers, allowing high-specification system owners to get the most from their game system. Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|buzinator on May 07, 2007, 08:29:33 AM Thx MM.
nice to see them talking openly about widescreen support. i'll go check out Q4 specs i guess. Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Ripper on May 07, 2007, 09:03:28 AM Quote from: "buz" Have they said much about system requirements lately? not yet im waiting for it Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|forkev on May 07, 2007, 09:24:54 AM OOOO Bust Buy is 2.5 cheaper. BUT Who can rely on Best Buy?
Have "they" released the system requirements for QW? I might need a new video card. Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|MightyMax on May 07, 2007, 09:49:27 AM Quote from: "forkev" OOOO Bust Buy is 2.5 cheaper. Beware the shipping costs though .... If you are not getting it in the store.... and want it when everybody else is getting it shipping will be and additional $9.99. And the recommended specs for the game are forthcoming .... Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Mofficer on May 07, 2007, 04:03:52 PM I just preordered mine. wooohooo! I think i'll upgrade my video card for this game if I feel it looks too crappy.
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: stalk282 on May 07, 2007, 04:18:41 PM i bought mine threw best buys shiped is total $49.98
Delaware no sales tax :) Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Jackal on May 07, 2007, 04:50:03 PM Fuck! Does this mean I have to buy a game again???
I am still waiting for Ripper to send me my refund for Armored Assult. Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Ripper on May 07, 2007, 05:52:33 PM Quote from: "Jackal" Fuck! Does this mean I have to buy a game again??? I am still waiting for Ripper to send me my refund for Armored Assult. LOL YOU CAN crap in one hand and wait for the refund with the other and see what fills up first!!! lmao Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Jackal on May 07, 2007, 07:09:53 PM LMAO!
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: Riptor27 on May 07, 2007, 09:05:39 PM is there a release date set yet?
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|MightyMax on May 08, 2007, 04:29:09 AM So far ....
06/05/07 is the date. Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Zuler on May 08, 2007, 12:12:19 PM Ordered the "Colecter's Edition"..what ever the hell that is...maybe I'll get another flash drive...
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|forkev on May 08, 2007, 01:40:44 PM I'll pre-order some time next week (about mid month).
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|MightyMax on May 08, 2007, 08:00:59 PM Some new stuff to look at ...
A hands-on report on multiplayer... http://videogames.yahoo.com/gamepreview?cid=1991843881&tab=previews&page=0&eid=514176 A very good read: I fund this to be interesting Quote Then there are the covert ops classes. They place radar, call out targets to team members, and steal disguises from dead enemies so they can blend in with the other team. You just have to hope the other team doesn't notice there are two copies of a particular player name running around. Also, take a behind the scenes look at the development of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. ( HD movie file ) http://videogames.yahoo.com/predownload?eid=514169 Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 08, 2007, 08:14:19 PM Quote from: "forkev" I'll pre-order some time next week (about mid month). (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/comeagain.jpg) Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: Riptor27 on May 09, 2007, 09:17:36 AM yea ill probably pre order mine a little later, once i start getting some more funds in the bank.
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|Ripper on May 09, 2007, 08:26:38 PM Base Structures
• GDF Command Centre • Strogg Domination Hub Deployables Intelligence • GDF Radar • Strogg PsiBlade Defense Turrets • GDF Anti-Personnel Turret • GDF Anti-Armour Turret • GDF Anti-Missile Turret • Strogg Anti-Personnel Turret • Strogg Anti-Armour Turret • Strogg Anti-Missile Turret Fire Support • GDF Artillery Gun • GDF Rocket Artillery • GDF Hammer Missile • Strogg Plasma Mortar • Strogg Rail Howitzer • Strogg SSG Vehicles Ground and Amphibious Vehicles • GDF Husky Quad • GDF Badger Truck • GDF Trojan Amphibious Personnel Carrier • GDF Titan Tank • GDF Platypus Assault Boat • Strogg Hog Scout Vehicle • Strogg Desecrator HoverTank • Strogg Goliath Heavy Walker Flying Vehicles • GDF Anansi Attack ‘Copter • GDF Bumblebee Assault ‘Copter • Strogg Icarus GravPack • Strogg Tormentor Attack Craft NPC Vehicles • GDF Vampire Strike Bomber • GDF Jotun Cargo Plane • GDF Magog Sky Crane Character Classes, Item and Tool Load-Outs GDF Soldier • GDF H.E Charge • GDF Arming Tool GDF Medic • GDF MedPack • GDF Defibrillators GDF Engineer • GDF Pliers/Disarming Tool • GDF Deploy Tool • GDF Land Mine GDF Field Ops • GDF Deploy Tool • GDF Targeting Monocular • GDF Ammo Pack • GDF Airstrike Marker GDF Covert Ops • GDF Deploy Tool • GDF Hacking Tool • GDF Spotting Binoculars • GDF Third Eye Camera Strogg Aggressor • Strogg Plasma Charge • Strogg Arming Tool Strogg Technician • Strogg Stroyent Extraction/Create Spawn Host Tool • Strogg Stroyent Cells Strogg Constructor • Strogg Repair Drone/Disarming Drone • Strogg Deploy Tool • Strogg GravMine Strogg Oppressor • Strogg Deploy Tool • Strogg Violator Beacon • Strogg Tactical Shield • Strogg Target Designator Strogg Infiltrator • Strogg Deploy Tool • Strogg Spotting Trinoculars • Strogg Disguise Tool • Strogg Flyer Drone • Strogg Teleporter Handheld Weapons Melee Weapons • GDF Combat Knife • Strogg Spikes Side Arms • GDF Pistol • GDF Akimbo Pistols • GDF Silenced Pistol • GDF Machine Pistol • GDF Akimbo Machine Pistols • GDF Silenced Machine Pistol • Strogg Blaster • Strogg Lightning Pistol Primary Weapons • GDF Shotgun • GDF Assault Rifle • GDF Scoped Assault Rifle • GDF Assault Rifle + Grenade Launcher • GDF Sniper Rifle • GDF GPMG • GDF Rocket Launcher • Strogg NailGun • Strogg Lacerator • Strogg Accurised Lacerator • Strogg Lacerator + Rail Chucker • Strogg HyperBlaster • Strogg Obliterator • Strogg Railgun Grenades • GDF Frag Grenade • GDF EMP Grenade • GDF Smoke Grenade • Strogg Shrap Grenade • Strogg Scrambler Grenade Map Objectives - Unique Names The Ark • Strogg Objective 1 – Destroy the GDF Jamming Array Generator • Strogg Objective 2 – Construct the Strogg Mining Laser • Strogg Objective 3 – Destroy the Strogg Test Subjects • Strogg Secondary Objective 1 – Capture the Forward Spawn at the Biodome Valley • GDF Objective 1 – Construct the Bridge • GDF Objective 2 – Deploy the GDF Mobile Command Post at Outpost • GDF Objective 3 – Hack the Strogg Strategic Shield Generator • GDF Objective 4 – Destroy the Strogg Contaminator • GDF Secondary Objective 1 – Capture the Forward Spawn in the Tunnel • GDF Secondary Objective 2 – Capture the Forward Spawn at the Dam Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 10, 2007, 12:11:49 PM (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/postpics.gif)
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|forkev on May 10, 2007, 01:21:25 PM I think kav is on a Emoticon kick
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 10, 2007, 01:25:34 PM (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/update/exactly.gif)
(http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/update/duel.gif) Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: SereneKaos on May 10, 2007, 02:27:24 PM This game is going to be just like BF2142. But I'm an old school doomer/quaker....If they bring that kind of fast paced gameplay to the table correctly..........I will pre-order tonight :p
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 10, 2007, 02:53:14 PM (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wc.gif)
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|forkev on May 10, 2007, 03:04:18 PM (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/thewave.gif)
Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 10, 2007, 09:08:54 PM Quote from: "forkev" (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/thewave.gif) i see you found my smileys!! :lol: Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|forkev on May 13, 2007, 09:47:07 PM not "YOUR" smilies - it's ford australia forum's
so I guess there Buz's smilies :lol: Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 14, 2007, 06:14:05 AM Quote from: "forkev" not "YOUR" smilies - it's ford australia forum's so I guess there Buz's smilies :lol: (http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/forum/images/smilies/update2/umno.gif) Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|buzinator on May 16, 2007, 07:18:26 PM http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat116700050046
Quote If you pre-order this intense test of combat skill now, we'll send you a free pre-order bonus pack, free shipping included. Bonus pack items include: * Advanced username registration * Two oversized collectible cards * Best Buy exclusive game poster Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on May 16, 2007, 08:15:43 PM Quote from: "buz" http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat116700050046 Quote If you pre-order this intense test of combat skill now, we'll send you a free pre-order bonus pack, free shipping included. Bonus pack items include: * Advanced username registration * Two oversized collectible cards * Best Buy exclusive game poster thanks for the link almighty buz!!!! all hale buz!!! i for one welcome our new Buz overlord!!! :lol: Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: stalk282 on May 17, 2007, 05:21:11 AM Yea i am still waiting on the flash drive from 2142... ITs a hack....
only 5 people will be that nice cool poster and playing cards... Again what does that have to do with the game again???? Title: Quake Wars: Who else pre-ordered it? Post by: rip|buzinator on May 17, 2007, 06:00:16 AM @ Kav ... what do you mean, "new"?
I got my 64MB 2142 usb drive, np. Still got my BF2 headset too. Don't use either ... :lol: |