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Star Wars Battlefront |OT| Here's Where The Fun Begins
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I think it's a lot better than not finding any games on DLC servers like in BF4. Please continue this, DICE.
Jag
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People are bailing on HvV in every game. It's completely broken.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I'm not even bothering to play the DLC maps because of HvV being in rotation.
Heroes vs. Villains in Outer Rim fails for a few reasons:
-Takes place right after extraction. Most people just want to play the new mode and will drop from HvV to find a new extraction match.
-Since people drop there are too few players to start.
-Players take forever to pick a hero.
-Players drop during the match if the teams aren't even, and they usually aren't.
-HvV lends itself to slower more balanced gameplay, which feels like it takes forever to end.
-Takes place right after extraction. Most people just want to play the new mode and will drop from HvV to find a new extraction match.
-Since people drop there are too few players to start.
-Players take forever to pick a hero.
-Players drop during the match if the teams aren't even, and they usually aren't.
-HvV lends itself to slower more balanced gameplay, which feels like it takes forever to end.
PintSizedSlasher
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In what order do the modes rotate in the Outer Rim playlist?
Gravemind IV
Member
Man, the difference between playing during the day and in the night is staggering (at least today). Tonight has been nothing but shoddy hit detection (rubberbanding for days), bad luck (AT-AT AI seems to like me, also seeing hero icons and getting shot a second before I get there) and all around less fun than I had during the daytime.
Also, friendly fire.. please.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Gravemind IV/video/16152455#t=17
And that's it for me. Fucking done, 7 deaths in without being able to fucking move. Orbital strike, two X-wing runs (guy kills me, I spawn, kills me again), Luke up my ass. Fuck it, meanwhile at the end of the game, I am counting 6 pulse cannon shots where the enemy freaking flinched and received zero damage.
While we're on the topic of retarded rebel fighters. Anybody care to enlighten me as to why, when I have a fighter, I have to shoot people on the ground for a good while. Meanwhile, I literally get one shotted out of thin air, no rumble, no suppression, nothing; is it possible to headshot people with them? Is that why I dropped dead out of fucking nowhere and with the first blaster he shot at me.
Also, friendly fire.. please.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Gravemind IV/video/16152455#t=17
And that's it for me. Fucking done, 7 deaths in without being able to fucking move. Orbital strike, two X-wing runs (guy kills me, I spawn, kills me again), Luke up my ass. Fuck it, meanwhile at the end of the game, I am counting 6 pulse cannon shots where the enemy freaking flinched and received zero damage.
While we're on the topic of retarded rebel fighters. Anybody care to enlighten me as to why, when I have a fighter, I have to shoot people on the ground for a good while. Meanwhile, I literally get one shotted out of thin air, no rumble, no suppression, nothing; is it possible to headshot people with them? Is that why I dropped dead out of fucking nowhere and with the first blaster he shot at me.
MADGAME
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Love the card also. It's powerful up close and shreds droids and shields, but loses the ability to kill at range, is useless against vehicles and has a high cooldown. I think (hope) it's safe from a nerf.
Ah, well I highly recommend.
Two-shot One-shot™
As a general rule, i detest small modes (and maps) in Battlefront, some Cargo games aside.
The DLC is not worth more than 5 at most to me.
Grab a beer
I don't think that's a good combo.
It's Droid Run, Extraction, Heroes vs Villains. Not sure about the other two modes because I always start with Droid Run and never play through HvV.
I always start with cargo and then it goes extraction, hvv, blast
PintSizedSlasher
Member
So it's safe to assume that if you want to go through a full rotation without having to play HvV halfway through, you have to start with a match of blast?
The data is incomplete! Looks like results are varied to a certain extent. I'll try to start with Blast next time and see what it transitions into.
Gravemind IV
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When somebody nicks a hero token before your eyes.
i start with blast and then get two rounds of extraction, then HVV (when i quit). every time.
i really don't like this. kinda taken a break from the game recently tbh. playing mass effect again
Jag
Member
When somebody nicks a hero token before your eyes.
Nien is awesome, but I love Greedo's radar pulse.
PintSizedSlasher
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i start with blast and then get two rounds of extraction, then HVV (when i quit). every time.
i really don't like this. kinda taken a break from the game recently tbh. playing mass effect again
Just checked and it looks like it's:
Blast-Extraction-HvV-Droid Run-Cargo
So you're best of starting with droid run.
Based on this input I think they have it set up so that it's like this:
Cargo, Extraction, HvV
Blast, Extraction, HvV
Droid Run, Extraction, HvV
This way you play extraction and HvV more than anything else to emphasize the new mode and heroes. I've never played an entire cycle to find out but it's clear we all play a mode of choice (Droid Run, Cargo, or Blast) that is followed by Extraction and HvV.
PintSizedSlasher
Member
I think this could be correct.
Just played Droid Run and after that Extraction.
The question is: will they make changes to HvV in the Outer Rim playlist, or will they remove it completely?
PintSizedSlasher
Member
That's when the plebs will get Outer Rim right? They'll probably release a small patch I think.
there's probably some obvious logical reason why they can't do this, but ..
as more and more DLC maps keep coming, why not just break down all DLC maps into their own mode-specific playlists? ie "i want to play all DLC blast maps" playlist?
also i feel like once all the DLC is present there should just be one big incorporated playlist for every mode. ie "i want to play all blast maps, original and DLC".
as more and more DLC maps keep coming, why not just break down all DLC maps into their own mode-specific playlists? ie "i want to play all DLC blast maps" playlist?
also i feel like once all the DLC is present there should just be one big incorporated playlist for every mode. ie "i want to play all blast maps, original and DLC".
Jag
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I was shocked this wasn't included with the DLC right away.
A few people using Ion Shot and heavy blasters can put a big dent in them, especially as they line up for a strafing run.
I feel like it should've been that way from the get-go. A playlist dedicated to Outer Rim as we currently have it.
Then the DLC maps gets mixed in with the rest of the original game modes. I guess that'll fracture the community, but that never seemed to be an issue in Halo or COD.
Forerunner
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Yeah, but I don't think too many people run Ion Shot.
Personally I love Ion Shot, it's so good for WA. Melts any type of turret or droid. Good against aircraft and ATAT/ATST. It's also great for all the Personal Shield people running around.
For sure. I carry Ion Shot on most WA and Supremacy maps simply for melting turrets. Blowing up a turret the second an enemy enters it is one of the most satisfying experiences in the game.
In theory the AT-ST is supposed to take them on, but usually the people who get them go after infantry and blow up quickly.
So last night was one of the very rare times I tuned in to the SW Rebels show last night because it was a very important episode.
And after seeing this hilariously stupid shit (spoilers if you care), I'm definitely sure we should never consider the Inquisitors as potential heroes for this game ever again.
And after seeing this hilariously stupid shit (spoilers if you care), I'm definitely sure we should never consider the Inquisitors as potential heroes for this game ever again.
DrGonzo615
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Lol thats their jump animation for Battlefront
DustyVonEric
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Man, the Rebels finale was awesome and it's a good show overall. Better than the prequels anyways (though I don't know how much of an accomplishment one would consider that hah). I'm currently watching The Clone Wars due to Rebels, Battlefront, and how good I thought TFA was. It's great being into Star Wars again after I've felt so much disappointment in it from the Special Editions and Prequels.
On topic though, I've finally unlocked the Dioxis Grenade upgrade to complete the Hutt Contracts. Took me days to get my Dioxis kills for the upgrade. I just spammed Extraction finally, because of the defenders usually crowding around the objective in close quarters, often indoors, made for easier use.
I wish the maps and play-modes were available to all players though. I know I paid for the season pass, but I'd be happy with exclusive weapons and star cards, heroes, skins, emotes, and a bunch of credits. As long as the dlc maps don't have a smaller player base. I don't know if Dice can, are willing to, or even want change it at this point though.
Edit:
Oh! I finally noticed the slain and jailed Gamorrean guards in Jabba's Palace! Fangasm. Thanks for the heads-up, Gaf. Then I saw the empty carbonite... 8o
On topic though, I've finally unlocked the Dioxis Grenade upgrade to complete the Hutt Contracts. Took me days to get my Dioxis kills for the upgrade. I just spammed Extraction finally, because of the defenders usually crowding around the objective in close quarters, often indoors, made for easier use.
I wish the maps and play-modes were available to all players though. I know I paid for the season pass, but I'd be happy with exclusive weapons and star cards, heroes, skins, emotes, and a bunch of credits. As long as the dlc maps don't have a smaller player base. I don't know if Dice can, are willing to, or even want change it at this point though.
Edit:
Oh! I finally noticed the slain and jailed Gamorrean guards in Jabba's Palace! Fangasm. Thanks for the heads-up, Gaf. Then I saw the empty carbonite... 8o
CloudyTuba
Member
Played a game of Hero Hunt where Nien and Han teamed up against us stormtroopers. Wasnt expecting that.
Ya, but you broke 100 kills, haha. You almost got 100 a second time as well.
Newly broken.
An early goal I had was to get 1000 kills with the base blasters, except those that I just don't like such as the DL-44, DLT19, and T-21B. After some delays, and 133 hours, I finally finished that up tonight. Here's where I'm at currently:
DH-17-----1707
DL-18-----17
DL-44,----301
DT-12,----179
SE-14C----2470
A280C-----1039
E-11------2190
EE-3------1006
DLT-19----215
RT-97C----1008
T-21------1038
CA-87-----1002
DLT-19X---0
RELBY-V10-5
T-21B-----88
DH-17-----1707
DL-18-----17
DL-44,----301
DT-12,----179
SE-14C----2470
A280C-----1039
E-11------2190
EE-3------1006
DLT-19----215
RT-97C----1008
T-21------1038
CA-87-----1002
DLT-19X---0
RELBY-V10-5
T-21B-----88
More shock blaster goodness on Walker Assault-Endor. Got up to 75 in this one, though the AT-ST got me about 20 early on.
https://youtu.be/fZXMNSS1vQo
https://youtu.be/fZXMNSS1vQo
March 31 update from community manager: https://forums.battlefront.starwars.ea.com/discussion/37495/star-wars-battlefront-outer-rim-3-31-16
Bug list: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/bat...ug-reports-updated-3-31#latest#Comment_213439
In general: there are a lot of bugs and it will take time to investigate/resolve them.
Bug list: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/bat...ug-reports-updated-3-31#latest#Comment_213439
In general: there are a lot of bugs and it will take time to investigate/resolve them.
ElzarTheBam
Member
Holy moly at dat 5 post streak
It was great. The AT-ST was handling in my favor and when I got Nien Nunb, I was absolutely buttfucking them on choke points with the orbital strike and turret. Nien is fantastic for defense.
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