["The sig above you" thread]

^^8/10

The blending is nice.

[SOCOM 3]

I played SOCOM2 a few times at my brother's crib. I loved the game. Its deep in gameplay and for some reason i cant recall, the game felt authentic.

[Kill Cam & FPV Clarification]

Will we be able to see our guns on screen during FPV? It doesnt matter to me but, im just curious.

["GRAW Q&A" by Chris Leyton]

Good interview. But i was hoping for an explanation of the cover system. Will it hinder you when you are suddenly attacked? Will it be easy to get out of cover? Is there a button to press? Those sre the things i want to know.

[OFP:Elite - Gamespy preview.]

Whats the release date?

[OTS or FPV]

FPV....

[5 Rectangles?]

Ghost Recon 2: Where the health bar and ammo ism What are those 5 green rectangles for?

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It think its the halth status of your teammates or Rate of fire mode.

[NEW Gameplay from X05]

I cant get video here at work, but i heard the audio....NICE! I thought it was a clip from black hawk down. I like it.

[Action-Oriented or Tactical]

Wait a minute. Didnt we have an option to play an "ARCADE" version in GR1 and GRIT? Why dont they do that for 3?

[X05:Ghost Recon 3 Close Look]

Nasty Owl,

   I understand exactly what you are saying. This happens sometimes in Splinter Cell 1,2, and 3 and it prevents the cheat view. Not always but it does happen. I am unsure if this is accidental as the camera work is always pretty good in the SC series. But you could be onto something as it is a good idea.

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Thanks,

I remember seeing this view also in a GRIT trailer,I think( im problaly wrong) it was a special features option in Splinter Cell one.

[X05:Ghost Recon 3 Close Look]

The larger point is not whether inadequacies exist in OTS. They do. And they will in everything until they invent a MATRIX jack in or until you get off your ass and do it for real. The fact is that, from the perspective of real operators, OTS has it's issues, but it's realism far outweighs simple FPS view. After my earlier post I called 5 fellow operators and we discussed this at some length. The verdict wasn't even close.

There are other issues to be fixed. If you like FPS views more, then I am all for having a choice. If you simply like the gameplay of an FPS view then that is all well and good also. But it is a waste of time to suggest that even with it's issues, OTS is less realistic than normal FPS views.

Regarding respawns I like having the choice. There are occasions I run Respawns. Not often, but I still like the choice. If I have 30 minutes to jump online then Respawns are a good choice. If I have a few hours then running a game without Respawns and paying dearly for mistakes is more of an option. The fact is that running a respawn on occasion will make you a better gamer in non-Respawn rooms as you are able to attempt a greater number of techniques and without penalty in a short amount of time.

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I understand completly what you are saying. I also like the choice. But prefer one if it was up to me. I still think that the devs can touch on this a little more and try to accomodate for everyone.

Anyways this is what i was trying to explain earlier about OTS aproaching a obstacle: http://www.1up.com/media?id=2295164

KInda small tho.

[X05:Ghost Recon 3 Close Look]

I didnt mind the transition from FPS to 3rd person. I loved it and because of it i was waiting impatiently for GR2. BUT, it wasnt the same feeling I got when i played GR1 and GR:IT. It became a " I gotta find a corner or rock quick!" I would run to a rock or corner the instance we picked our weapons. I felt like a robot on every board that i played. Doing the same ole tactics. I dont even walk anymore in GR. I used to walk alot,use my head, plan a path of attack or look for a nice cover spot to buy me some time, and gather my thoughts on my current situation, whether i was attacking, defending or covering. I couldnt even play [GR] drunk! I cannot play [GR] drunk. I couldnt think well and my reaction time suffered badly. Now thats what i call realism. But in GR2 since, IMO got socomed/halofied. I can play drunk with the best of them...crazy. I just sit behind a rock all game, or just run and gun it. Spraying like some fool yelling " ###### YA'LL!!!"

Anyways i think RSE can fix the OTS issue. Here is a suggestion..Mind you im not a game developer, im just a security guard. But look: Why dont RSE make it so if youre in OTS, and a person happens to approach a obstacle (Wall,rock,etc...) the camera pans in and down where the player cannot see over the obstacle. All the player can see is his/her head and shoulders. I think i seen it in done in a pick i recently seen. Ill find it then try to explain better.

[Best all round weapon?]

For me, M4 Scoped it´s the best all aroud weapon.

Good range, good balance. This is the gun.

Aranha

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Same here. I wished the game would also give us the option on usin the SOCOM M4.

[GR:AW 360 DELAYED - Feb 2006.]

Whussup!?(first post) Anyway, i was real upset that the game got delayed. GRAW was the main reason that i was getting a 360. But then again if the devs are gonna use the extra time to develop a great game,then i guess its cool. The delay also helped me out because, i was trying to figure out how i was gonna buy a 360+ a game, along with the deposit money for an a apt. Now i guess ill just wait till february.