Battlefield: Vietnam
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Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
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<div class="IPBDescription">rocks</div>I picked up BF:Vietnam today and wow, its really good. Definately more than just a bf1942 mod, it has a lot of different gameplay changes that I really like.
For starters it looks really good. And you wouldn't think it, but the ability to broadcast the music from inside vehicles really changes the game, its so awesome. :D
As far as gameplay goes, I really like what they did w/ the capturing system. Rather than having 1 person be able to take a flag by themselves, you now have to have at least 1 more person in the capture areas (which are bigger) than the other team to even begin capturing. And if you have a *LOT* more you can capture very very quickly, like within seconds.
Hueys are easier to fly than in BF1942 mods though I find that the whole using a chain to link things is neigh IMPOSSIBLE :x
I'd write a longer review, but I'm gonna go back to playing it. :D
For starters it looks really good. And you wouldn't think it, but the ability to broadcast the music from inside vehicles really changes the game, its so awesome. :D
As far as gameplay goes, I really like what they did w/ the capturing system. Rather than having 1 person be able to take a flag by themselves, you now have to have at least 1 more person in the capture areas (which are bigger) than the other team to even begin capturing. And if you have a *LOT* more you can capture very very quickly, like within seconds.
Hueys are easier to fly than in BF1942 mods though I find that the whole using a chain to link things is neigh IMPOSSIBLE :x
I'd write a longer review, but I'm gonna go back to playing it. :D
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My rig can stand the ut2k4 demo on low-esque settings. but I just re-tried the bf: seceret weapons demo and wasn't that satisfied. i'm guessing they haven't made it less cpu intensive, but for ut2k4, i don't quite have 5+ gigs to blow <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
There a lot of smacktards in Vietnam? If no, I may consider picking it up.
w00t!
Ill get back to everyone later after I somehow get away from my soon to be coming new addiction lol <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<a href='http://tacticalvietnam.com' target='_blank'>http://tacticalvietnam.com</a>
Keep the teamwork. Lose the children.
Wyzcrak
There a lot of smacktards in Vietnam? If no, I may consider picking it up. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
So far, no. There are 2 or 3 huey campers on the server but most are actually pretty good at flying it when they eventually get in it. Hell I've only seen 2 or 3 "APC/Huey take off with 1 person in it while 5 people yell for pickups" incidents.
Since the points capture soo much faster w/ more people around you it really almost forces people to use teamwork, which is great. :D
My problem exactly
If they make a DC mod for BF:V that would be supurb, as there are lots of gameplay features in BF:V that could really shine in a mod. But BF:V as a stand-alone product? Not my cup of tea I'm afraid.
When i upgraded my ram the maps when faster
Strange that you have this problem
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Im still waiting for the game to arrive
i ordered last friday <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->
If they make a DC mod for BF:V that would be supurb, as there are lots of gameplay features in BF:V that could really shine in a mod. But BF:V as a stand-alone product? Not my cup of tea I'm afraid. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
But DC don't surf.
If they make a DC mod for BF:V that would be supurb, as there are lots of gameplay features in BF:V that could really shine in a mod. But BF:V as a stand-alone product? Not my cup of tea I'm afraid. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
But DC don't surf. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Classic!
You heard doom. Its not a mod, not a expansion, it truly is a new game. While it may not be a full blown sequel, its as close as were gonna get.
Going to a 500 player lan this weekend. Can't wait~~
Though I do recommend a few games in private just to get the hang of the helicopter. I also recommend staying in 1st person view....
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Its similar in length, though I think BF:V is actually a bit faster. Or maybe the kickass soundtrack just makes me not notice ;)
Some people on Shacknews were saying they went out and bought a stick of RAM to upgrade their system to 1GB and that BF:V loads a whole lot faster and runs better. Only $40 so I think I'll be doing that too, I've been needing a gig for awhile :D
P.S. anybody else really like the propaganda speakers? :D
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Oh and:
<img src='http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2004/20040317l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
BF does have a bit too many keys to bind. ;)
I'm tempted by it but I might keep my cash for Metal Gear: Twin Snakes.
I take it there isn't masses of jungle like vietcong? That game made my eyes ache.
did they get any hendrix? :o
did they get any hendrix? :o <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
and did they get claptoN!?!??!
as for damage...it rocks!!
its kind of like dod-ish
a nice small burst of 4 or so shots usually kills! FINALLY!!
my problem is fps... for some reason with max or min detail i get like 1 fps
athlon xp 2000+
geforce ti4400
512 ddr ram
audigy 1
Necro: Make sure you're running the absolute latest nvidia drivers. I had to upgrade mine to get it to work. And what res are you in? I get a pretty smooth framerate most of the time at 800x600 medium quality no FSAA no Antisophicthingies
Edcrab: The netcode is the same as BF1942's after the latest patch. If you still have it, reinstall and patch it up and if turns fine (the code was reworked a whole bunch and is a LOT better than 2 years ago) then you should be okay for BF:V.
I found some excellent FAQ's and Tip pages for BF:V!
<a href='http://www.gamespy.com/articles/march04/bfvtips/index.shtml' target='_blank'>Some really good tips from Gamespy</a> (Yeah I know, but still they're good tips)
<a href='http://www.planetbattlefield.com/bfv/game/intel/communityfaq.shtml' target='_blank'>General FAQ</a> on PlanetBattlefield
<a href='http://www.planetbattlefield.com/bfv/game/intel/traps/' target='_blank'>Guide to Booby Traps</a> also on PBF
<a href='http://www.planetbattlefield.com/bf1942/strategy/artillery/' target='_blank'>Guide a Mortar Fire</a> which is actually for BF1942, but the two mortars are identical so it still works for BF:V
Now if you'll excuse me, its time for more BF:Vietnam :D
Huge classic rock fan, so the soundtrack I got as a bonus is awesome too. I always bump CCR when I hop in a jeep, it adds so much to the atmosphere, same with the PA speakers. One of the maps has an American military base under siege and throughout the base you hear a disc jockey on the PA making jokes and announcements and stuff.
We all need to invade a server sometime. <!--emo&::marine::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/marine.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='marine.gif' /><!--endemo-->
It ain't me. It ain't me. I ain't no senator's son...
If only they had "Goodbye my darlin hello vietnam" :(