CoD 4 Thread

[Kantham]

Discuss.

EDIT: FYI, some guy named Michael Barnes made some brilliant videos. They are filmed from the campaign, I could swear I had the feeling he exported everything to make it his own way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrUchGucJvU&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ad08LwoKGU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf9dXeLaURc

[SleepyHe4d]

Levels? Wow, I thought it was a game of skill. If I wanted a RPG then I'd get a 100% rpg built game like Fallout, not Fallout 3, dammit Beth. I couldn't decide whether to get this game or not for a long time but now you've just unsealed the deal. Btw what the hell is no run? Can you seriously not run? Sounds like a noob server.

[T2A`]

No run or ban? As in if you sprint away to cover you get banned?

I haven't played the game online yet but I hope that's not what's going on...

[GGA_Nate]

I tried the single player demo and didn't like it. COD single player has always been too scripted and Half Life is getting to be the same way (playing through episode 2 reminded me that Valve's been releasing the same shooter since 2004). I've never gotten into the more realistic war games. Crysis is different; the nanosuit and non-linear gameplay spiced things up enough to keep me interested.

I think counter-strike (original, not source) was the last semi-realistic multiplayer shooter I got into.

[Kantham]

@T2A: Some servers has that rule thing going on. Not all of them. But lately they are growing like the plague. That is correct, if one see you sprint while under fire or not, they will warn you. If they see you do it again they ban you. I imagine they don't have any mutators that can allow them to turn sprint off.

When getting a higher level you unlock things like 3 Nades instead of 1 when spawning, makes the uber pro player a lot better, but hey, you can also get martyrdom perk with that... makes it 4 grenade, 1 that you can't do **** with until you died.

Most of the map design is really simple. Imagine this as a bunch of crates in a huge box, a couple of walls and lots of uncool spam. They get played a lot and they are not fun, since almost every server that have players in them are almost always full and 20+ slot servers.

I hope to see some quality maps like Overgrown, because that's the only map I can fully enjoy personally.

[dragonfliet]

I haven't run into any of the weird servers you have, which is nice. What a strange, stange rule. I really enjoy the game, I like the leveling as it's very steady and gives you an incentive. I've had no problems with the default weapons not being good enough, so it hasn't been a hinderence and when I unlock something, well, it feels good.

I hate the silly crates and small proximity maps, but I generally don't get stuck on them and it's a generally fun experience for me. I think that the style of gameplay is a good balance between realism (ie you need to use iron sights (or whatever scope) and not be running to be accurate at all) and arcade fun (martrydom, last stand, you heal if you stay put for 3 seconds, etc.) is quite enjoyable. Honestly, most of my multiplayer time lately has been between COD4 and TF2 since Insurgency added their silly, obtrusive HUD element.

~Jason

[SnaKe-Fu]

Wetworks, Showdown and Shipment are retarded maps I agree. Overgrown happens to be my favorite map as well. Most of the maps are smaller which makes it more intense fighting imo. I've never played on a server where they would kick you for sprinting. Keep in mind I rarely play anything other than Search and Destroy and when I do it's usually on a select few servers. A couple servers I play on do have rules which make the game a bit more fun. Rules such as: No nades in the first 20 seconds (because everyone wants to spam them), no cursing, no martyrdom etc. Martyrdom is the worst perk in the game me thinks. Also I play Hardcore because to me it's more realistic. With the regular mode you have to pump a full mag into someone before they die unless you headshot them. Hardcore mode is simple... you just have to shoot them a few times, if that many, to kill them. Plus they get rid of the hud/gps so you have to keep track of your ammo somewhat. You can still get the gps to pop up when you use an UAV so it's not entirely gone. BTW - Headquarters is a fast way to jump up the ranks. Get on a winning team and you can easily get 1500+ xp per round.

Look me up on xfire if any of you wanna play.

[dragonfliet]

Huh, just realized that I could play multi in hardcore. Very nice. Now if only that was one of the search filters i would be in heaven. Much more interesting that way.

[Iron Archer]

I've already passed level 28 three times. I'm on my third run up to level 55, in prestige mode. I'm sorry but you can definitely tell the difference between people that have played it only a little and those that have higher levels. You keep getting better.

The only problem I have is idiot kids on Xbox Live who think getting on top of a house is "glitching" when they plainly put dumpsters next to the wall that allow you to scale it. If they did not want people to go somewhere they would have just put clipping there. Stupid kid didn't even get my analogy when I said "I can go outside my house and get on the roof, why shouldn't I be able to in COD4?" The idiot said "You can't glitch in real life! fag!!" which made no sense whatsoever. Gee really?

[hal]

I've been playing it a lot since I bought it a few weeks ago. I'm at level 35 (Major) and I've only run into one server that had a "no-running except under fire" rule, though I have seen maybe a couple that request that you don't bunny-hop. I gather it's to make things feel a little more realistic. I actually ended up playing quite a while on the one I ran across. Of course there are hundreds of other busy servers that all ping around the 20's for me, so I can always choose to just play TDM, HQ, or S&D.

Kantham, you make it seem as though the P90 is the only good gun in the game. I've found several that are pretty potent, especially with the right attachment.

You may not like it, but I think you're definitely in the minority. I find it to be refreshing and addictive.

[Kantham]

Originally Posted by hal

You may not like it, but I think you're definitely in the minority. I find it to be refreshing and addictive.

Level design put me off. I don't want to play in levels build for 4 players.
As for you guys never seen the server rule thing, they probably are retarded Montreal servers. I think people in my region are silly gamers that ask too much "realism". Can I come live with you guys in the US please please?

And the P-90 is powerful yes, with perk steady aim and fast reload, it's hard to face that, especially since the P-90 seems to be really accurate, has a large magazine, and can stand good medium range damage. Every time I pick a P-90 on the ground I mostly go on a rampage.

If you guys are having fun with the game, please let me know what kind of server you guys play on, maps, and number of players because I'm hungry to know about it.

EDIT: Seriously, Am I the only one that gets serious issues with the server browser? Every time I connect to one I have to leave the game and wait at least 6 minutes before trying to do a refresh. What the hell is going on, it keeps telling me my key is in use, like if when I disconnect to a server my ID remain there for a while. If I refresh I only ping 1000+ servers.

Originally Posted by Iron Archer

The only problem I have is idiot kids on Xbox Live who think getting on top of a house is "glitching" when they plainly put dumpsters next to the wall that allow you to scale it. If they did not want people to go somewhere they would have just put clipping there. Stupid kid didn't even get my analogy when I said "I can go outside my house and get on the roof, why shouldn't I be able to in COD4?" The idiot said "You can't glitch in real life! fag!!" which made no sense whatsoever. Gee really?

Reminds me of GoW on the 360 where some idiot kid exploited Tyro Station getting out of the map with the Torque bow, I did the same to reach him by the other side, killed him with the Torque and he kicked me all upset kicked. Then send me a complementary "Fag" PM. I think I'll be on crack if I ever play GoW online again.

Xbox 360 is for idiots mainly (No offense), the best community I found yes has to be TF2 overall, kids tend to stay on consoles because mom can't spend $1000 on a computer.

Originally Posted by NubBlubber

sounds like you just arent good at the game... *Facts*

I played shooters for years, and learned this game. I know how to play it.

[Iron Archer]

Originally Posted by Kantham

Xbox 360 is for idiots mainly (No offense), the best community I found yes has to be TF2 overall, kids tend to stay on consoles because mom can't spend $1000 on a computer.

Yeah, if it were not for the party system on cod4 and playing with friends and people in your own age group, I don't think I'd be playing on XBL.

[I_AM{skullface}]

I love COD4 MP, and play it on an almost daily basis.

I don't play it on the PC though, but on Xbox live. I'm in my 2nd Prestige mode, and really enjoy unlocking the weapons again. Fun stuff!

I actually don't mind Shipment or Wetworks. Although Shipment can be a madhouse of gunfire, airstrikes, and helicopters, it's a great map to get a ton of exp and kills on, regardless what your K/D ratio is. Headquarters and Domination on Shipment can be fun.

I can't share your frustration on servers - with Live you really don't have much of a choice what server you get put into.

-I_AM

[NubBlubber]

Originally Posted by Kantham

Level design put me off. I don't want to play in levels build for 4 players.

some people like lots of players only the small map with cargo crates is rediculous, but thats a 1vs1 map. you say you been playing fps for years, don't join a server with a high maximum amount of players theres plenty o servers with 10 peep max

"And the P-90 is powerful yes, with perk steady aim and fast reload, it's hard to face that, especially since the P-90 seems to be really accurate, has a large magazine, and can stand good medium range damage. Every time I pick a P-90 on the ground I mostly go on a rampage."

i really doubt that rampage part based on a few things but its most likely just a good run not the weapon. its bullets do less damage then any other smg its no more accurate and reloads slow compensation for bigger clip. every gun is balanced

"If you guys are having fun with the game, please let me know what kind of server you guys play on, maps, and number of players because I'm hungry to know about it."

try playing search and destroy with a 10 peep maximum.

"EDIT: Seriously, Am I the only one that gets serious issues with the server browser? Every time I connect to one I have to leave the game and wait at least 6 minutes before trying to do a refresh. What the hell is going on, it keeps telling me my key is in use, like if when I disconnect to a server my ID remain there for a while. If I refresh I only ping 1000+ servers."

1000+ is usually enough to find a good game i too want to see all 15000 servers the problem is their server cant handle all the connects its more popular then they anticipated if you go the the official forums they actually will talk about fixing something instead of being scientology like about it

"I played shooters for years, and learned this game. I know how to play it."

you could play ut and quake for ten years and still suck at this game i admit im level 55 for some time and i am horrible at cod4 alot of times ill get first or do really well but as soon as someone with alot of cs experience joins im toast. can you post a screenshot of your rank page?

Originally Posted by hal

I'm pretty sure that finishing the SP game unlocks at least one other mode. I think it's an arcad-ish mode that allows you to get big points for spectacular kills.

he is right arcade mode is pretty fun anyone know a good site to compare arcade level scores?

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by hal

I've been playing it a lot since I bought it a few weeks ago. I'm at level 35 (Major) and I've only run into one server that had a "no-running except under fire" rule, though I have seen maybe a couple that request that you don't bunny-hop. I gather it's to make things feel a little more realistic. I actually ended up playing quite a while on the one I ran across. Of course there are hundreds of other busy servers that all ping around the 20's for me, so I can always choose to just play TDM, HQ, or S&D.

Kantham, you make it seem as though the P90 is the only good gun in the game. I've found several that are pretty potent, especially with the right attachment.

You may not like it, but I think you're definitely in the minority. I find it to be refreshing and addictive.

I got it on Sunday and am already a Gunnery Sergeant II. I'm pretty fond of just playing as an assault guy haven't wondered in to a custom class yet. I've got a couple of servers on my Fav' list already none of which have stupid rules about dropping nades etc.

[Sir_Brizz]

I've played it a few times. I have to force myself not to play it because I fear it is way too addicting.

[SnaKe-Fu]

It is highly addictive... Over break I was averaging 22+ hours a week on this game. Yeah and Kantham the mp5 is better than the p90 imo.

[T2A`]

Oh, snap! If Brizz is willing to admit something not UT is additive, it must be purty gewd!

Quick note from the Grammar Police: Saying something is addicting is wrong. Bombs aren't exploding, they're explosive, and some activity is not addicting, it's addictive.

[dub]

I played it to death when I first got it and shot to the highest rank (55 unless you can go higher) in a couple of weeks. Recently I haven't really played much online though. In fact I went for playing it super intensely to pretty much not playing it at all and must have only played it a couple of times since the new year. (Partially has to do with the amount of work I have atm. too)

Whilst I don't really play for awards you do miss something when you got most of them. (that guitar riff is too fun to hear )
I think what set this game above your average Realism shooter are the perks and awards, among other things. I also quite like the game speed.

Though I did go back to the single player over and over and completed that on the hardest setting.

What's everybody's choice of perks and weapons?
My bread and butter loadout is: RPD with grip (loosing a perk slot for the grip) with Stopping Power and Deep Impact. Gold Desert eagle as sidearm. In fact here, have a screenie.


Never been on a server in all my time playing that forbid you to run... sounds whack. Some people dislike you bunny hopping but again, not been on a server where this was an actual rule. Also never been on a server where they banned martyrdom. These all sound like some weird ass servers

Both the P90 and the MP5 are good run and gun weapons but I've met some people who are absolutely lethal with the P90. (atm I have both in my loadout) But I'd say that overall the P90 is more efficient and also slightly better at a distance. (P90 is my close-quarters weapon of choice)
Shipment is just a spam fest. :]

[NubBlubber]

sounds like you just arent good at the game. levels are meant to let you use all the weapons slowly instead of throwing everyweapon and perk at you in the begining not to give anyone an advantage. p90 is the most overated gun in the game. its not much better or worse then the rest of the smg's. i got 55 hours in game and havent been kicked once for sprinting. ive seen people complaing about jumping which i dont understand. as for martyrdom if you are playing on a ff server i see no problem in perma banning someone using it after one warning especially if they have a rank higher then 20. you should know better. its not really fair to blow up half your team when you die. server browser def needs some work but its more than sufficient for the time being to find a good low ping game of your choice.