Whisper_44 Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I think all us VBS'ers would love the company besides it will give the CSHAG boys something to look at besides those camels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebb Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'm tempted but i'm not going down that route....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specter Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'm tempted but i'm not going down that route....... ← Now now boys. Let's behave, shall we? You wouldn't want to make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pave Low Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I foresee another n00b in your midst in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightCrawler Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Oh come on zjj, you was pushin my buttons earlier with the Iowa jokes, you can take a joke too, can't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specter Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Cmon now, NC. Don't go all serious on me all of the sudden. Sheeeeeesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightCrawler Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Well!! She deserves to be treated with some respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkriley Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Well, the plan was for more than just Phantom, but since you all don't want me joining in your little group, I'll take my copy and go somewhere where I am appreciated for my n00bness. :'( ← Hey Zjj you got a sister?? I want this game too...... JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJJ Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I want this game too...... JK ← I could hook you up, but you would have to move here or at least play VBS from this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJJ Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 It was just confirmed that my LAN version is "in the mail." Do I need to forecast some time off of work so I can learn to play this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Ranger Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 You could download an OFP demo, that would pretty much set you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Geezer Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 You could download an OFP demo, that would pretty much set you up. ← I have seen this mentioned so many times in this forum it is causing me to re-evaluate my interest in VBS1. Could I ask some of the experienced VBS1 players a question? In terms of single-player experience, is VBS1 far superior to OFP Resistance with all the missions out there for it, or would I really be paying $500 for what is essentially the same thing with nicer graphics? The impression I am gathering here is that VBS1 is the ultimate multi-player experience, and have seen few posts extolling the virtues of the single-player experience. To be honest, I've only played the original (classic) OFP and after buying installing the GOTY edition last night and cranking up the visuals, it really aint all that bad! As someone who is interested primarily in single-player squad combat, would VBS1 be a good idea? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Ranger Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 (edited) If it's single player you're after, then you'd be better with OFP, as you have three good campaigns to play. Personally I've found that most of the VBS1 missions out there (currently) are quite poor. Unless you have no problem making your own missions with the VBS editor, Flashpoint would be a better decision. The main advantage VBS has over OFP (other than graphically), is that most of the extra content is made by the developers, and is therefore of very high quality, and you don't have to deal with the palaver of downloading loads of different mods, a la OFP. Of course, having lots of nice addons is pretty useless unless you have some good missions in which to use them. Edited January 25, 2005 by 2nd Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Geezer Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 (edited) Thanks for your honest opinion Ranger. I believe I'll take your advise and stick with OFP for now. I have noticed how alot of missions available for VBS1 out there are actually OFP missions that have been converted...that's when I thought "wait a minute..." I just have to delete that drool-inducing movie that I downloaded from their site and stop teasing myself with it, heh heh. Watching that smoking helicopter spiralling downward made me feel like a kid at christmas anticipating a bb gun! edit: For the record, I still won't be able to stop envying you folks...I seriously hope that CT are like the rest and don't get back to me with the info I requested...if that fellow replies I fear he may snag me hook line and sinker Update: I feel morally obliged to mention I just recieved a reply from Codemasters in regards to an info request for [OFP: DR]...a request I made last night! And while they were not able to answer my questions, the letter was well thought out and obviously written by someone who read my entire e-mail...apparently customer service is still important to them. Kudos to Codemasters. Edited January 25, 2005 by Old_Geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP33 Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Having not played OFP ever, I'd still stick by what 2nd said. The beauty of the thing is getting online and playing. Single player? It's passable if you don't have anyone to play with, but it seems at least several of us are generally online, no matter the time of day, so that's not really an excuse. I'm sure Chook, Gordon and SC (to name at least 3) can be found there at all hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 i dont think gordos MSN name changes from "Gordon: TS on, VBS server on." anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodasplat Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Wow there's a whole crowd of recent additions to VBS1 here ... Do you guys have a regular server going or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper_44 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 MP Server listing..Gordo_Viper is the big host, and we are using a TS server belonging to GR.net, they gave us our own channel, there are several International Dedicated servers that are set-up as well.. Very easy to connect to0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP33 Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 Personally I've found that most of the VBS1 missions out there (currently) are quite poor. ← Hmm. Most everything I've played thus far is damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Ranger Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 (edited) Then maybe we just have different standards. I've just found that too many of them use an overabundance of frills and extras - like camels. One mission I played has bloody patrols of camels in an already OPFOR-crammed town. Too many of them use SASR for my liking. Most of them are SF-based things with samey objectives, and some of them are just ludicrous in respect to the number of objectives you have to complete. Others have been released seemingly without having been completed. You'll complete one objective only to find that the rest of the map is empty. I just tire of playing identical missions over and over. I'm quite the realism fan, and that is something that is lacking from most missions in terms of realistic objectives (and number thereof), and very few of them I've played have come anywhere close to simulating actual scenarios, which is something I was looking forward to with VBS. Edited January 26, 2005 by 2nd Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekela Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 so 2nd ranger, why do you still play VBS, you do nothing but run it down. no it's not OFP, maybe you should stick to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarfaceSAS Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 (edited) Then maybe we just have different standards. I've just found that too many of them use an overabundance of frills and extras - like camels. One mission I played has bloody patrols of camels in an already OPFOR-crammed town. Too many of them use SASR for my liking. Most of them are SF-based things with samey objectives, and some of them are just ludicrous in respect to the number of objectives you have to complete. Others have been released seemingly without having been completed. You'll complete one objective only to find that the rest of the map is empty. I just tire of playing identical missions over and over. I'm quite the realism fan, and that is something that is lacking from most missions in terms of realistic objectives (and number thereof), and very few of them I've played have come anywhere close to simulating actual scenarios, which is something I was looking forward to with VBS. ← That is why there is a misson editor...have at it. You really can't complain, unless you paid for the missons. Dekela, hotshot, etc make the missions for free just so their vbs mates can have more fun. I find that there are a wide variety of missions available. From single objective missions, ie capture the airfield, to multiple objective missions with all kinds of stuff throw at ya. And I like them all. Edited January 26, 2005 by ScarfaceSAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightCrawler Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Guys I think he's just tryin' to give another angle, I know he likes the game. And everyone is entitled to an opinion even if it angers someone else. And 5 will get you 10 he's already working on some missions of his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekela Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 And 5 will get you 10 he's already working on some missions of his own. well then, we can sit back and judge what he does, now that will be interesting. if he can do better than the likes of me and vipe's, than fine, try as he may, from all his experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarfaceSAS Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 (edited) Personally I've found that most of the VBS1 missions out there (currently) are quite poor. Of course, having lots of nice addons is pretty useless unless you have some good missions in which to use them. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but saying the above about missons that people create for free and using much of their own free time to do so is tactless...IMO of course I'm quite the realism fan, and that is something that is lacking from most missions in terms of realistic objectives (and number thereof), and very few of them I've played have come anywhere close to simulating actual scenarios, which is something I was looking forward to with VBS. 2nd, just out of curiosity how many actual combat scenarios have you been involved in? I'm not trying to berate you or something just trying to see where you are coming from. I have been in no actual combat or even the military, so I have no clue. I have read a few books (mainly vietnam LRRP and mobile gorilla force ones) and the current vbs missions don't seem too far off base. The MGF would be in their AO for months just taking out targets and doing recon. That is of course unless the ###### hit the fan then they would be exacted or killed one. Edited January 26, 2005 by ScarfaceSAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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