Thoughts so far?

**Faultline** · 09-28-2005, 09:55 AM

Pretty good overall. Graphics are nice, sounds nice. When more gameplay modes and maps are released it will be alot better I think. Still not much different from the original other than sounds and graphics. I hope they can change this.

My biggest gripe so far is I'm really disappointed in the implementation of iron sights. You get them on only the rifles and they feel clunky as hell. Not only is it too slow to sight up but once you are sighted in you can't move (well, so slow you can't notice that you're moving). I understand not being able to sprint while in sight but some walking wouldn't hurt would it?
MOH:PA, a turd by itself, had similar problems. Makes having iron sights pointless.

**Apophis** · 09-28-2005, 10:10 AM

I wasn't overly impressed. But that's more to due with my personal preference in games than any problem with the game itself.

For me, DoD Source performed great. Nice and smooth, pretty graphics and good sound effects. The small maps, rapid gameplay, and preference towards twitching speed is what drives my overall opinion.

It does look to be an excellent game for those that like this style of game though!

**Faultline** · 09-28-2005, 10:15 AM

There were a couple of maps and game modes that were definitely more tactically oriented in the original that, if implemented, will make this game great.

I can't remember the name of the map but it had a downed plane that the allies had to retrieve documents from. Seems like the axis had an objective to destroy armor on it as well and it made for some great offensive and defensive maneuvering.

**DigitalAssassin** · 09-28-2005, 10:21 AM

I'm so used to BF2 that it is definitely a major pace change. Having said that, I played on a couple of regular servers while waiting for the TG server to be available and found it fun enough I'd like to try it on a TG server. For some odd reason I was doing just stellar as a sniper.

TG_PolishBoogieman · 09-28-2005, 10:29 AM

I like it so far. I agree with the comment about the iron sights - they just aren't "right." Hopefully this will get fixed. But it's as fun as it ever was, and I hope it lives a long productive life here at TG!

**RandomGuy** · 09-28-2005, 10:30 AM

They did a good job capturing the feel of DoD just like they did with CS and CS:S.

The iron sights seem to be only useful in limited circumstances when you need to act like a sniper. The rifle grenades on the other hand work great and are a nice enhancement.

**Trooper** · 09-28-2005, 12:21 PM

okay newbie question..is DOD source standalone or do i need to buy HL2.....cause if its stand alone i may purchase it, but if i need half life 2 not a chance....

Mateo · 09-28-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Trooper[SNPR]

okay newbie question..is DOD source standalone or do i need to buy HL2.....cause if its stand alone i may purchase it, but if i need half life 2 not a chance....

Sorry troop, it requires the whole thing....that is half life 2 silver or better, or the retail version + day of defeat.

That said, if you haven't played HL2, you are missing out. There are some truly memorable sequences.

And the whole package comes with CounterStrike Source. Whatever your preconceptions are of the game, drop them, and play it here.

I thought CS:S was dead to me before I came here. Now I'm an admin. The game is that good, when played the PCS way.

And, like UT2004, there are a plethora of mods: dystopia, substance, plan of attack, etc...all quality stuff.

It's definitely worth the purchase.

**Vulcan** · 09-28-2005, 12:33 PM

I think the game feels good. It seems to prefer people working together than the lone gunman which is a plus.

Trooper i think you can, you'll have to install steam to find out.

**Trooper** · 09-28-2005, 12:52 PM

i know its fun ive heard great stuff about it..i just dont have the funds right now to get it....if i get the silver package is it included or do i have to buy it seperatly?

i would love to play and have a couple of friends who would play as well....

**CingularDuality** · 09-28-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RandomGuy

They did a good job capturing the feel of DoD just like they did with CS and CS:S.

That's why I'm not impressed. It's just DoD with new graphics. And they took the bayonet off of my Kahr!

Mateo · 09-28-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trooper[SNPR]

i know its fun ive heard great stuff about it..i just dont have the funds right now to get it....if i get the silver package is it included or do i have to buy it seperatly?

i would love to play and have a couple of friends who would play as well....

Silver gets you DoD and Lost Shores. Gold gets you everything Valve has ever done.

**Trooper** · 09-28-2005, 01:08 PM

i looked and i like the price so maybe with my next paycheck i will do so and get it......thx guys hope to see you in game sometime soon

http://www.steampowered.com/?area=product_packageoffers

FriedFish · 09-28-2005, 01:10 PM

Actually I think it is a stand alone game for $20 from steampower.com you can get just DOD:S by itself without having HL2.

See this sticky from the valve's forums:

http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...hreadid=343666

I'll probably get DoD:S standalone since I have no real interest in their other games and there are so many other games coming out soon that my gaming budget is strained.

**Trooper** · 09-28-2005, 01:20 PM

i may have to look into that fried that would be even better....

09-28-2005, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Faultline Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Age: 29 Posts: 1,559	Thoughts so far? Pretty good overall. Graphics are nice, sounds nice. When more gameplay modes and maps are released it will be alot better I think. Still not much different from the original other than sounds and graphics. I hope they can change this. My biggest gripe so far is I'm really disappointed in the implementation of iron sights. You get them on only the rifles and they feel clunky as hell. Not only is it too slow to sight up but once you are sighted in you can't move (well, so slow you can't notice that you're moving). I understand not being able to sprint while in sight but some walking wouldn't hurt would it? MOH:PA, a turd by itself, had similar problems. Makes having iron sights pointless. __________________

09-28-2005, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 35 Posts: 8,736	Re: Thoughts so far? I wasn't overly impressed. But that's more to due with my personal preference in games than any problem with the game itself. For me, DoD Source performed great. Nice and smooth, pretty graphics and good sound effects. The small maps, rapid gameplay, and preference towards twitching speed is what drives my overall opinion. It does look to be an excellent game for those that like this style of game though! __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

09-28-2005, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Faultline Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Age: 29 Posts: 1,559	Re: Thoughts so far? There were a couple of maps and game modes that were definitely more tactically oriented in the original that, if implemented, will make this game great. I can't remember the name of the map but it had a downed plane that the allies had to retrieve documents from. Seems like the axis had an objective to destroy armor on it as well and it made for some great offensive and defensive maneuvering. __________________

09-28-2005, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,569	Re: Thoughts so far? I'm so used to BF2 that it is definitely a major pace change. Having said that, I played on a couple of regular servers while waiting for the TG server to be available and found it fun enough I'd like to try it on a TG server. For some odd reason I was doing just stellar as a sniper. __________________

09-28-2005, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
TG_PolishBoogieman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 389	Re: Thoughts so far? I like it so far. I agree with the comment about the iron sights - they just aren't "right." Hopefully this will get fixed. But it's as fun as it ever was, and I hope it lives a long productive life here at TG! __________________

09-28-2005, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
RandomGuy Join Date: May 2003 Location: K-W, Ont. Age: 27 Posts: 1,693	Re: Thoughts so far? They did a good job capturing the feel of DoD just like they did with CS and CS:S. The iron sights seem to be only useful in limited circumstances when you need to act like a sniper. The rifle grenades on the other hand work great and are a nice enhancement.

09-28-2005, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,293	Re: Thoughts so far? okay newbie question..is DOD source standalone or do i need to buy HL2.....cause if its stand alone i may purchase it, but if i need half life 2 not a chance....

09-28-2005, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 29 Posts: 6,767	Re: Thoughts so far? I think the game feels good. It seems to prefer people working together than the lone gunman which is a plus. Trooper i think you can, you'll have to install steam to find out. __________________ TG Primer - CSS SOP's - INS SOP's

09-28-2005, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,293	Re: Thoughts so far? i know its fun ive heard great stuff about it..i just dont have the funds right now to get it....if i get the silver package is it included or do i have to buy it seperatly? i would love to play and have a couple of friends who would play as well....

09-28-2005, 01:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,293	Re: Thoughts so far? i looked and i like the price so maybe with my next paycheck i will do so and get it......thx guys hope to see you in game sometime soon http://www.steampowered.com/?area=product_packageoffers

09-28-2005, 01:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Thoughts so far? Actually I think it is a stand alone game for $20 from steampower.com you can get just DOD:S by itself without having HL2. See this sticky from the valve's forums: http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...hreadid=343666 I'll probably get DoD:S standalone since I have no real interest in their other games and there are so many other games coming out soon that my gaming budget is strained.

09-28-2005, 01:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,293	Re: Thoughts so far? i may have to look into that fried that would be even better....

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