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Star Wars Battlefront II |OT| The Circle is Now Complete

ManatuBear

ManatuBear

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
239
Portugal
I just made a guy waste 8k battle points. Poor guy.
On the 2nd stage of the archives (outside) I picked Yoda and was running to one of the platforms and then a guy spawns with Maul and comes running from the spawn point straight at me. I used unleash force to try to get him away from me and run away because I suck with heroes but Yoda lifts him in the air and throws him over the edge and he died straight away. I felt bad for him :(
 
bugulu

bugulu

Member
Oct 25, 2017
145
PintSizedSlasher said:
There are rumors floating around the official forums that EA is contemplating two ways of implementing MT's. First is cosmetics only, second is the option to buy shortcuts to the starcards (like you could in the first game). Could be tales from someone's ass, but you never know.
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A cosmetics only loot boxes would be a great addition. I would pay quite a lot depending on how they look and how much they make me stand out from other players.
I can't say I'm not particularly fond of shortcut loot boxes as in previous Battlefield titles, but I survived those, so I'm quite certain I'll survive this time too.
 
Raijinto

Raijinto

self-requested ban
Banned
Oct 28, 2017
10,091
So I'm just focusing on the campaign and have just done the
Bespin
level and am about to do the
Sullust level with Lando
.

It's very...OK. Plays well, space battles are consistently great, looks amazing, some great set-pieces and cinematography and feels totally like Star Wars. But unfortunately the story is really weak and predictable, there's a few too many poor mission/level designs and objectives thrown onto clear multiplayer maps, poor voice acting for returning characters and way too many forced slow-walking scenes and too big an emphasis on stealth, which is just boring and unsatisfying even if you succeed.

I apparently don't have long left and the ending is apparently weak so yeah... I will probably end up disappointed by this. It just feels disjointed and lacking somewhat, which is surprising and a shame considering it was a sole focus of the group of people who made it.
 
Dog

Dog

Cat
Member
Oct 25, 2017
12,075
Seductivpancakes said:
Watching Palpatine float through the air the throne room in Theed while, shooting lighting and laughing is the most majestic thing I've seen in video games.
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I went on a bit of a rampage with him in that very area yesterday. Once I figured out how to use his powers correctly. Didn't know he could float like a butterfly tho, gonna have to reign terror from the air lol.

He's actually really fun and I am glad I bought him now.
 
Mr.Deadshot

Mr.Deadshot

Member
Oct 27, 2017
20,285
ManatuBear said:
I just made a guy waste 8k battle points. Poor guy.
On the 2nd stage of the archives (outside) I picked Yoda and was running to one of the platforms and then a guy spawns with Maul and comes running from the spawn point straight at me. I used unleash force to try to get him away from me and run away because I suck with heroes but Yoda lifts him in the air and throws him over the edge and he died straight away. I felt bad for him :(
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That's my biggest gripe with heroes. If you fuck up or get unlucky, you lose 8000 battlepoints. That's (almost) 3 wookies, 5 Tanks/AT-ST/AT-RTs, 4 jettroopers, 20 MTTs/AT-ATs ... lol.
 
Klyka

Klyka

Member
Oct 25, 2017
18,505
Germany
Mr.Deadshot said:
That's my biggest gripe with heroes. If you fuck up or get unlucky, you lose 8000 battlepoints. That's (almost) 3 wookies, 5 Tanks/AT-ST/AT-RTs, 4 jettroopers, 20 MTTs/AT-ATs ... lol.
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I actually really like that. The heroes are strong and they can be total gamechangers and win a round for your team if used correctly but at the same time if you fuck up with them you usually don't have a "get out of jail free" card.
It's kinda "realistic" in a sense. If a rebel squad had Luke with them, they would clearly be a stronger force (pun intended). But if Luke suddenly went "I'm gonna solo this Stormtrooper battailon" he isn't gonna last very long. Plot armor removed of course.
 
LuisGarcia

LuisGarcia

Banned
Oct 31, 2017
3,478
There will be content after the last jedi dlc 100 percent.

They have pretty much confirmed Greivous and Kenobi.
 
Sauce Marlow

Sauce Marlow

Member
Oct 31, 2017
969
Melbourne, Australia
I don't know what you guys think, but I feel like the rocket and thermal detonator need a huge buff. There's no reason why they shouldn't be an instant kill 100% of the time if they blow up literally right next to an enemy. Multiple times I've basically shot someone in the face with a rocket and they still don't die. Am I also correct in assuming if a rocket or grenade hits right next to two enemies it disperses the damage over both of them? Seems like it's impossible to kill multiple people at once.

Also, those shields need a slight nerf. I haven't found them too bad because I just straight away start shooting for their feet.
 
II JumPeR I

II JumPeR I

Banned
Oct 26, 2017
2,770
Germany
Sauce Marlow said:
I don't know what you guys think, but I feel like the rocket and thermal detonator need a huge buff. There's no reason why they shouldn't be an instant kill 100% of the time if they blow up literally right next to an enemy. Multiple times I've basically shot someone in the face with a rocket and they still don't die. Am I also correct in assuming if a rocket or grenade hits right next to two enemies it disperses the damage over both of them? Seems like it's impossible to kill multiple people at once.

Also, those shields need a slight nerf. I haven't found them too bad because I just straight away start shooting for their feet.
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Nah. The game already has a explosive spam issue (like every DICE game lol). We dont need stronger grenades
 
Barrel_Roll

Barrel_Roll

Self-requested ban
Banned
Oct 30, 2017
963
Mr.Deadshot said:
The repair-droids are great to extend your life. Also try to fly into crowded space like asteroid fields or debris or very near to surfaces of big ships. Use your boost. Make rolls and turns to lose follower. And then there is quite a bit of luck involved. A good player will chase you down anyways and there is always the possibility to get chased by more than one player. And it depends on your ship type. Bombers can take some damage but they are an easy target. Interceptors are the hardest to hit because they are very quick.
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And if you ever pick a unique Hero ship like the Falcon or Slave I, prepare to have every enemy fighter try to chase you down. Hopefully in that situation you will have a good team that can pick of pursuers, since the Falcon in particular isn't that elusive a ship.
 
Dog

Dog

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Oct 25, 2017
12,075
Should I buy Leia? I am nearing 10K again and can't decide between crates or her. She was fun in the story, but is she good?
 
Hollywood Hitman

Hollywood Hitman

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
2,272
Pittsburgh
Decarb said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq3Du4oStfc

Not my best since this was my 3rd or 4th SA match ever (I mostly fly in GA) so I didn't go after objectives. But you can see that slowing down your fighter all the way to minimum gives you all the time in the world to lineup your shots.
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That's pretty much how I play, Killing isn't the issue for me. You were left alone a good bit, it seems every match I'm in I have guys who are so aggressive to where there's multiple people shooting at any ship nonstop..

And your pursuers at times seemed to quit the second you shifted upwards to get out of dodge. I will do the exact same while kicking on some jets, a complete hard turn somewhere and it won't matter. I'll have to post a video because I'd be loving life if I had that much time to fly and kill people, but I swear every match people are insane in just bringing me down relentlessly
 
Nephilim

Nephilim

Member
Oct 28, 2017
5,285
We don't know how the game performed, so i wouldn't jump to quick conclusions when it comes to post release content.
I think they will support the game and don't shit at million and millions of fans/customers only for a bad metascore or lootbox fiasko.
 
Sinister Slurpy

Sinister Slurpy

Member
Oct 25, 2017
102
Minneapolis
I've unlocked everyone except Luke. 14k grind and I'll be done with the heroes and can move on to crates. Woooo

Also thanks for the tip on shooting the MTT with the LAAT. Some good points there if your team can actually unlock the MTT.
 
WadiumArcadium

WadiumArcadium

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
5,238
UK
Klyka said:
The next mission is released on 13.12. cause it spoils The last Jedi
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It won't spoil anything story-wise. The game's narrative basically lives off existing stories like Shattered Empire and the Aftermath trilogy. They're not going to reveal anything all that important in it. The only thing that will probably come into play in The Last Jedi is
the compass.
 
Nephilim

Nephilim

Member
Oct 28, 2017
5,285
Specialist is my class to go. I have only unlocked the second rifle, but that seems pretty solid. It's a great feeling to do well with this class.
When it comes to specialtroopers i think the flametrooper needs a slight buff.But overall i think the specialtroopers are well balanced.
 

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Oct 27, 2017
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WadiumArcadium said:
It won't spoil anything story-wise. The game's narrative basically lives off existing stories like Shattered Empire and the Aftermath trilogy. They're not going to reveal anything all that important in it. The only thing that will probably come into play in The Last Jedi is
the compass.
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Then why did I get
lineage
vibes near the end there?
 
PanzerKraken

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Nov 1, 2017
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PintSizedSlasher said:
There are rumors floating around the official forums that EA is contemplating two ways of implementing MT's. First is cosmetics only, second is the option to buy shortcuts to the starcards (like you could in the first game). Could be tales from someone's ass, but you never know.
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Would make more sense, because if they do face the issue with crates being banned in certain regions like some of Europe wants to do, they would have a small disaster with what to do with the game. They are likely gonna have no choice but to completely remove random loot crates with how things are going, and can't risk putting them back in just to have to take em out again.
 
zenspider

zenspider

Banned
Nov 7, 2017
1,583
mojo2 said:
Me neither. They'll fix the progression system and lootboxes (somewhat) and that's it. And no Battlefront 3 either, this series is as good as dead for a decade or so.
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Okay.

Nephilim said:
Specialist is my class to go. I have only unlocked the second rifle, but that seems pretty solid. It's a great feeling to do well with this class.
When it comes to specialtroopers i think the flametrooper needs a slight buff.But overall i think the specialtroopers are well balanced.
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I feel like it's up to your teammates to get the slow ass flametrooper into a strong position, and then it's party time. Maybe a mobility card but I wouldn't so much to the actual weapon.
 

Salz01

Member
Oct 27, 2017
23
The actual core gameplay isn't as good as the first one I think. I don't like the classes. The strike playlist isn't really that inventive. GA, doesn't seem as good as the battlefield version of it. I'm just not having fun with it. The only mode that seems decent is Starfighter Assault, but that only has 5 maps. The whole game just feels like a step back. Playing on PS4 Pro and I feel the first one even looks better. I have no idea how to craft shit. I can't believe it's 2017 and we can't get an awesome Star Wars game. It shouldn't be this hard. I don't care about the loot boxes, since I haven't even spent time on what to do with my points. Don't get me started on the single player and switching sides after two missions. So stupid. The game is a total disappointment. It's even making me sick of Star Wars. Nice Job EA.
 
Francesco

Francesco

Member
Nov 22, 2017
2,521
Are you guys unlocking every character before you jump into boxes? I haven't spent a dime after the first 15,000 because i'm afraid they'll change the economic system and lower prices all around. Now i have 30,000 credits, and thinking I'll only get two characters (Luke + Vader) out of that makes me incredibly annoyed.
 
Toa TAK

Toa TAK

Member
Oct 25, 2017
266
I'm working on unlocking the heroes before going into hero loot boxes.

So much grinding. At least there's an easy 500 through Arcade everyday.
 

pray_bentos

Member
Nov 13, 2017
343
The campaign was mostly garbage. A few nice set pieces but so much padding for 5-6 hours, especially in the last few levels where you're just swamped by endless stormtroopers with no variation.

It's not even finished! The ending is a complete anti-climax.
 
Gunny T Highway

Gunny T Highway

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Oct 27, 2017
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PintSizedSlasher said:
There are rumors floating around the official forums that EA is contemplating two ways of implementing MT's. First is cosmetics only, second is the option to buy shortcuts to the starcards (like you could in the first game). Could be tales from someone's ass, but you never know.
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Those do seem like possibilities. If they are going the first route then I guess they have to make Starcards purchasable only via the in-game crafting parts like you can now (I hope they increase the crafting part acquirement then). If they go the second route it will be just like that last few battlefield games where you can buy shortcuts to get those Starcards and weapons sooner rather than later.
 
WadiumArcadium

WadiumArcadium

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
5,238
UK
Francesco said:
Are you guys unlocking every character before you jump into boxes? I haven't spent a dime after the first 15,000 because i'm afraid they'll change the economic system and lower prices all around. Now i have 30,000 credits, and thinking I'll only get two characters (Luke + Vader) out of that makes me incredibly annoyed.
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I have about the same amount and haven't spent any either. Not sure what to prioritise.
 
zenspider

zenspider

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Nov 7, 2017
1,583
Nephilim said:
Go for Battlefront 2. Fantastic game if you see past the progression system. Lootbox vicenda is overblown. The progression system is the real black sheep. Game is simply great.
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Agreed. I'm so hooked on the game. The game looks and feels great, the objectives this time around focus the fight so much better, and no getting sniped from the goddamn moon by a Han Solo pre-order pistol.

Save the ridiculous progression system, the game feels so much better balanced overall.

Most fun I've had in an online shooter since Titanfall 2.
 
Gunny T Highway

Gunny T Highway

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Oct 27, 2017
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Francesco said:
Are you guys unlocking every character before you jump into boxes? I haven't spent a dime after the first 15,000 because i'm afraid they'll change the economic system and lower prices all around. Now i have 30,000 credits, and thinking I'll only get two characters (Luke + Vader) out of that makes me incredibly annoyed.
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I actually have been just unlocking the heroes. The only hero I have not unlocked is the Emperor. I still have plenty of challenges that I have not finished so I am not too worried about having to grind for boxes after unlocking the last hero.
 
TheChungusAmongUs

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Oct 25, 2017
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So, I was pretty much ready to write of the heavy class as the "Authentic Stormtrooper Experience" as their main weapons seemed to literally go everywhere but where you want to be shooting at a range and the rate of fire is so slow that trying engaging at mid range with an assault is a 30/70 in their favor.

However, I got their last weapon from a loot crate and its a complete game changer.

Honestly, this kinda highlighted to me how awful this games progression is especially when people with the deluxe edition get one of these later guns plus an attachment, while people who didn't buy it need to resort to the grind of getting 200 kills with those awful guns, or hope to get lucky with a loot box.
 
Spartancarver

Spartancarver

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Banned
Oct 27, 2017
3,453
Apparently AFK credit farming is quite lucrative w/ keyboard macros given that all the rewards are time based anyways.

May look into this if they don't announce some changes to the end game rewards / progression system in the next few days.
 
LuisGarcia

LuisGarcia

Banned
Oct 31, 2017
3,478
Oh man I just went on a 13 kill streak with a Wookie Warrior in about 30 seconds and pretty much defended the point and won the game myself.

Pressed record but for some reason the PS4 didn't save it. Never going to be able to that again haha
 
Xzan

Xzan

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Nov 20, 2017
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Australia
The TL-50 is good but don't write off the DC15-LE. The base weapon, like the default clone trooper version, has horrible recoil and damage but once you unlock the recoil mod it becomes a different gun - a really strong at mid-range. I unlocked the second mod in half the time due to the massive performance improvement.
 
Francesco

Francesco

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Gunny T Highway said:
I actually have been just unlocking the heroes. The only hero I have not unlocked is the Emperor. I still have plenty of challenges that I have not finished so I am not too worried about having to grind for boxes after unlocking the last hero.
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The thing is 95% of the time i spend with regular classes. To unlock every hero i'll need what, 70,000 credits? Feels like such a waste to spend weeks grinding for that 5% gameplay.

On the other hand, if I don't unlock every hero now, i'll have so much content locked forever.

Also, what if they change their economy by releasing all heroes for free? Or lowering prices instead of increasing gains?

This shit is breaking the game, but it could be SO good otherwise.

Wish character customization would become a thing, and more people could jump in to keep the support of the game going. Would love to see more content for it. Free or otherwise.
 
Gunny T Highway

Gunny T Highway

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Francesco said:
The thing is 95% of the time i spend with regular classes. To unlock every hero i'll need what, 70,000 credits? Feels like such a waste to spend weeks grinding for that 5% gameplay.

On the other hand, if I don't unlock every hero now, i'll have so much content locked forever.

Also, what if they change their economy by releasing all heroes for free? Or lowering prices instead of increasing gains?

This shit is breaking the game, but it could be SO good otherwise.

Wish character customization would become a thing, and more people could jump in to keep the support of the game going. Would love to see more content for it. Free or otherwise.
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The thing is I have not been really grinding. I have played maybe about 1 or 2 hours a day since the Deluxe Edition launch and I am on my way to unlocking the last hero. That is little over a week and a half of playing. To me that seems pretty reasonable.
 
Nephilim

Nephilim

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Oct 28, 2017
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Salz01 said:
The actual core gameplay isn't as good as the first one I think. I don't like the classes. The strike playlist isn't really that inventive. GA, doesn't seem as good as the battlefield version of it. I'm just not having fun with it. The only mode that seems decent is Starfighter Assault, but that only has 5 maps. The whole game just feels like a step back. Playing on PS4 Pro and I feel the first one even looks better. I have no idea how to craft shit. I can't believe it's 2017 and we can't get an awesome Star Wars game. It shouldn't be this hard. I don't care about the loot boxes, since I haven't even spent time on what to do with my points. Don't get me started on the single player and switching sides after two missions. So stupid. The game is a total disappointment. It's even making me sick of Star Wars. Nice Job EA.
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How long did you play? Give it more time, maybe you are not doing good what absolutely can hinder the fun in such type of games. It's a deeper game then the arcade nature of the first one so maybe you must adapt and learn the details of the game progressively. But once it clicks the improvements are evident.
The game has high star wars athmosphere trough and trough, so i honestly can't agree the game not being a proper Star Wars expirience. Just my opinion:)
 
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