figmentPez
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"free on the PC"
That's what I wanted to hear.
That's what I wanted to hear.
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Chibibar
that is why is going to be a good day
I'm a bit iffy about this mutations thing though. Sounds like they rotate them in and out every week. So I might end up playing something awesome (say, Chainsaw Massacre) one week, and then suddenly it'll be unavailable and who knows when it'll turn up next.
I assume "regular" campaign and versus will still be available though, so at least I won't be forced to play mutations I don't want to play. Realism Versus sounds... imbalanced.
I assume "regular" campaign and versus will still be available though, so at least I won't be forced to play mutations I don't want to play. Realism Versus sounds... imbalanced.
It's actually to help with some of the unbalanced problems in Versus... namely the Survivors have huge advantages over the Infected, as Healthpacks can undo an entire assault's worth of damage, Defibs undo the hardwork of the Infected, and they have many more tools at their disposal. It's also why Healthpacks and Defibs are going to be looked into in the next patch.
Pirate...
figmentPez
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About your spoiler:
I thought the dead L4D cast member was supposed to die before the events of The Passing even began. How can a screenshot prove anything?
Dying before the events of the Passing begin and his corpse being there during the Passing are not mutually exclusive. For all we know, the sacrifice took place in the same place the Passing takes place at.
The screenshot is from the 360 version of the game, where the Passing has been released already. They're saying it's Bill every time. Dunno if the same will apply with the PC version.
The screenshot is from the 360 version of the game, where the Passing has been released already. They're saying it's Bill every time. Dunno if the same will apply with the PC version.
ElJuski
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I totally missed his corpse but Bill is definitely not there.
I'm kind of disappointed this time around. I know a lot of it is because I was just playing offline by myself, but the new campaign didn't really tickle my fancy. And I really wish there was more interactions with the original cast. Some of the new conversations were pretty funny, and there's a room in the middle of the second mission that is an homage to all zombie video games past.
"If you need an m60 come find me"~Crazy Dave
When the fuck is this supposed to be out for PC? I mean seriously... it's crap if they gave it to the 360 folks early.
figmentPez
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It's supposed to be out sometime today, April 22.* Personally I'm fine with the 360 getting it a few hours early, since they're having to pay for it.
*Valve time
*Valve time
figmentPez
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Ahahahahahaha! Kotaku has some hilarious video of Francis and Rochelle! It's a little teaser ad, presumably made by Valve. Left 4 Dead's Survivor Party Isn't Going So Well
EDIT: The Passing is out for real now. Good luck getting it, Steam is getting hammered. I'll try and download it myself later.
EDIT: The Passing is out for real now. Good luck getting it, Steam is getting hammered. I'll try and download it myself later.
I have it downloaded, but it won't let me play. Says the servers are too busy.
figmentPez
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My update stalled at 68%, er 70%. I guess it's not stalled completely, just moving in fits and starts.
figmentPez
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Damn that was awesome, I can't wait to play it with other Halforumites. The heavy machine gun mows down zombies. The foot lockers are kinda odd, but nice.
I'd rather have lockers full of pills/adrenaline spawn in Versus than extra health kits. It'd help with the imbalance problems in Multiplayer.
figmentPez
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What I like:
- The fallen survivors are neat concept. Kind of like a supply cache that you can miss. If you haven't run into them, they're zombies that carry med kits and grenades (maybe other stuff), but they're really tough and once they get shot they try and run away.
- The M60 / heavy machine gun is awesome. It chews through zombies like nobody's business. Fun weapon to use.
- The zombies in tuxedos made me laugh.
- The level design seems pretty solid, if a little bland visually.
What I'm not sure about:
- Levels in The Passing seem designed as a meat grinder for the survivors in versus matches, not so-much for a fun co-op level.
What I don't like:
- The new weapons and zombies don't spawn in any other campaigns. Boo! I want an M60 for The Barns. (Hey, Dave, can you do something about that?)
- The fallen survivors are neat concept. Kind of like a supply cache that you can miss. If you haven't run into them, they're zombies that carry med kits and grenades (maybe other stuff), but they're really tough and once they get shot they try and run away.
- The M60 / heavy machine gun is awesome. It chews through zombies like nobody's business. Fun weapon to use.
- The zombies in tuxedos made me laugh.
- The level design seems pretty solid, if a little bland visually.
What I'm not sure about:
- Levels in The Passing seem designed as a meat grinder for the survivors in versus matches, not so-much for a fun co-op level.
What I don't like:
- The new weapons and zombies don't spawn in any other campaigns. Boo! I want an M60 for The Barns. (Hey, Dave, can you do something about that?)
Just tried the Passing on single player.
First impressions:
It's solid. It's good, but nothing spectacular. Some of the level design felt a bit iffy at first, because I couldn't always tell where I was supposed to be going. The crescendo in the sewers was exciting though, and some of the new lines were nice.
Wish there was more interaction between the two sets of survivors though.
First impressions:
It's solid. It's good, but nothing spectacular. Some of the level design felt a bit iffy at first, because I couldn't always tell where I was supposed to be going. The crescendo in the sewers was exciting though, and some of the new lines were nice.
Wish there was more interaction between the two sets of survivors though.
Yeah, roommate and I ran through Passing on co-op, and while it was entertaining, it wasn't the best scenario I've played.
Also:
Also:
GODDAMNIT WHY DOES BILL DIE 
GODDAMNIT WHY DOES BILL DIE
Because killing Zoey or Francis would have ended up in a flame war and killing Loius would have been cliche. Besides, Bill is the Older Mentor Figure (tm)! He's supposed to die at the end of the story!
figmentPez
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GODDAMNIT WHY DOES BILL DIE
Because the voice actor was too busy doing other work, so they decided to write the character out.
GODDAMNIT WHY DOES BILL DIE
Because the voice actor was too busy doing other work, so they decided to write the character out.
That to. Hopefully the upcoming L4D1 DLC is good and that the comic series isn't terrible.
I guess the voice actor loss would make sense. Because the death is pointless and completely anti-climactic from a story point of view. Zoey and the gang barely even mention it in the version I saw. They basically just kinda mentioned it "oh. We lost someone by the way." It's kinda sad to see them so unemotional about it.
Now, if Bill dies during a cut scene, or during the battle at the end while saving the rest of us, I would be impressed.
Now, if Bill dies during a cut scene, or during the battle at the end while saving the rest of us, I would be impressed.
Dude... SPOILERS. Seriously.
Because we know that @lien hadn't played it yet at least?
I guess, based on some articles and the wiki post that I've read, that Bill's death is a choice he made to save the others. Later this year another DLC will be made available for L4D1 that will take place during the events that lead to Bill's death, but Bill can be substituted for by any of the other three characters during that level's finale. Bill's death is the canon version however.
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Tried to now, but all i got was either to much lag or noobs... i'll have to wait for some local people i know to show up..
Well, as long as Nick never dies ever, I'm okay. He's the best character of either games. :3
figmentPez
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Who is up for Halforums Realism Versus in The Passing? I'm thinking tomorrow, Saturday April 24th at 6pm-ish Central (7pm Eastern, 4pm Pacific).
If I'm able, I'll come.
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