Day of Defeat Source

[Faultline]

Day of Defeat Source is scheduled to release in 2 weeks. Anyone out there plan on giving it a try? I've seen some screens that look great. I've also heard their adding iron sights to the game as well. Could be loads of fun. The original was a blast but it's dated and showing it's age. New Source look and some slight changes should really turn it around and give it new life.

[Mateo]

I'll probably be in on this....depends on how much it costs me.

[Faultline]

If you have HL2 and purchased it over Steam with the Silver or Gold package then you'll get DoD:S free over Steam. Otherwise I think it will cost $20 in stores and probably the same over Steam.

[Mateo]

FYI: I just put in my preorder.

The deal, for those of you interested, is that the game will cost $19.99 via steam the day of release.

If you've preloaded, you can pre-order for 10% off ($17 and change).

Overall, that seems cheap to me.

[Acid]

i have the silver so i get it automaticially. i pmed apo about this subject about if we are going to include this as TG game. ill set up a temporary dedicated server from my machine and post the server ip here for you guys.

[FriedFish]

DoD:S looks interesting and from my understanding the preorder $17 and change package is a standalone game. Is that right or do I need HL2?

Also what is your guys opinion on the tactical play in DoD:S? Is it fast paced like CS:S? One of the reasons I don't play CS:S is that it seems too fast paced for me. If you guys say it'll be just like CS:S but with WWII weapons, I'll probably pass on DoD:S.

[CingularDuality]

Originally Posted by FriedFish

Also what is your guys opinion on the tactical play in DoD:S? Is it fast paced like CS:S? One of the reasons I don't play CS:S is that it seems too fast paced for me. If you guys say it'll be just like CS:S but with WWII weapons, I'll probably pass on DoD:S.

Well, none of us has played DoD:S, but DoD was a bit slower than CS, although quite a bit faster than, say, GhostRecon. The game is a respawn game, like BF2, so it's not quite as frustrating if you die ten seconds after the round starts, 'cause you'll just respawn 15 seconds later.

I always thought of DoD being a slower-paced game overall, but thinking back, I suppose that the individual gameplay was not really that much slower than CS. The epic feel of the overall battle always compensated for that and made it seem much slower, just like BF2.

Hmm, I said "like BF2" a few times, didn't I? Maybe there's something to that...

[Brennus]

Count me in!

[Mateo]

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

Well, none of us has played DoD:S, but DoD was a bit slower than CS, although quite a bit faster than, say, GhostRecon. The game is a respawn game, like BF2, so it's not quite as frustrating if you die ten seconds after the round starts, 'cause you'll just respawn 15 seconds later.

I always thought of DoD being a slower-paced game overall, but thinking back, I suppose that the individual gameplay was not really that much slower than CS. The epic feel of the overall battle always compensated for that and made it seem much slower, just like BF2.

Hmm, I said "like BF2" a few times, didn't I? Maybe there's something to that...

The similarities are many....I think that DoD is attractive simply because it will run on systems that already run CS:S and HL2...whereas BF2 can be a resource hog. So the players that cannot, or will not, upgrade to play BF2 will have an alternative title to play.

And we don't have a WW2 title hosted currently, so it's something different.

The price is attractive as well.

[Acid]

especially for us silver packages. price= $0

[RandomGuy]

Originally Posted by FriedFish

Also what is your guys opinion on the tactical play in DoD:S? Is it fast paced like CS:S? One of the reasons I don't play CS:S is that it seems too fast paced for me. If you guys say it'll be just like CS:S but with WWII weapons, I'll probably pass on DoD:S.

I wouldn't say it's like CS:S, but DoD is a fast-paced game. On our servers, CS is slower than on pubs because you don't have people running all over the map and playing like team deathmatch, people cover each other's backs and call out enemy positions. That's why 7-minute rounds are reasonable. The same style of play will have a similar slowing effect in DoD, especially if teams work together to use machine guns tactically.

The weapons in DoD are even deadlier than in CS but there is also more recoil. Running and jumping carries a heavier penalty. Going prone or crouching is more common so in that way it's slower than CS. Still, your lifespan is pretty short. As mentioned, it's not like AA or GR. It's more quick aim, reactionary tactics and situational awareness than troop movements, formations and larger strategy.

[slugslinger]

Originally Posted by black death5

especially for us silver packages. price= $0

yea man silver package all the way

[Vulcan]

monday at 3 PDT! Can't wait, i hope they have all the issues fixed with the current update by then. Oh yes i also hope Apo puts up a server!

[RGM-79N_GM_CUstom]

My M1 is ready. (Gold Package.)

[Acid]

ok, im posting the IP here too:

SERVER IP FOR Tacticalgamer.com DoD Server #1: 10.97.81.130:27015

have fun on it guys.