Northern Strike worth the purchase? - Page 2

**Lorax74** · 09-24-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoopy_T

I think on TG servers, squad leaders expect you to have an IDS and Motion Mine Bait at all times. I know I do.

Pretty much.

The extra unlocks add greatly to the game and you'll eventually get tired of relying on field upgrades to load you kit the way you want it to be loaded. Also, Frosty Pfriday is something you'll be able to participate in as well, which has been great fun over the last few months.

Gator762FMJ · 09-25-2007, 08:41 PM

Well I picked it up. Right now I'm Sgt Major Gold, and it seems I got 1 extra unlock for it.
(An unlock without gaining rank).

Maps are pretty nice looking, too bad it's probably the only mini expansion.

BeSiege82 · 09-25-2007, 11:21 PM

it would be nice if a big expansion pack came out that had the NS integraded with the new expansion pack.

Bagheera · 09-25-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anospa

I think I have two unlock credits I need to get in northern strike still, one for the beacon, the other radar grenade. I don't see myself pushing for these quickly. On the other hand, every single one of the unlocks I've gotten has been so much for the better. The IDS is immeasurably useful, the extra rocket is fantastic, the recon decoy/extended camo are probably the dirtiest two pieces of equipment you can put together, the motion mine bait and extended smg clip more than speak for themselves, and the clark RDX is a barrel of exploding laughs waiting to happen.

Is the Recon decoy really worth it? I sometimes see it when I get the squad upgrades, but I never add it to my kit, as I feel there are other things that are worth having more. Opinions?

**Razcsak** · 09-26-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bagheera

Is the Recon decoy really worth it? I sometimes see it when I get the squad upgrades, but I never add it to my kit, as I feel there are other things that are worth having more. Opinions?

It helps doing cloaked runs if you're trying to break through a locked down point like Toll Station, since I believe it basically removes the effect of the support helmet and other detectors as long as you remain in the radius of the beacon. Its a very, very specific piece of gear, but can be useful in the right situations.

**Lorax74** · 09-26-2007, 08:18 AM

Ever see diamonds on your HUD that don't belong to anyone, they just float there or show up randomly? That's the decoy in action.

Zoopy_T · 09-26-2007, 09:52 AM

I was under the impression the the decoy only removed your red dot from the minimap while in the radius? Meh.

**Lorax74** · 09-26-2007, 10:00 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe if you move around while the decoy is deployed and you are within a certain radius, you will leave a trail of diamonds, but none of them mark your actual position. At least this is what we found during a practice session one night. It also removes your red dot from the map as well, which is extremely handy.

**Anospa** · 09-26-2007, 10:36 AM

From tinkering with it and trying to find out what it does, this is what I've learned:

Once dropped, the Decoy will absorb your radar signature and net-bat diamond, as long as you are within 60m of it. If you cloak/uncloak within that 60m radius, you netbat diamond will be placed on the decoy. If you run outside the 60m radius and decloak, you will get a diamond on yourself and the beacon is pretty much just left sitting there. 60m is plenty of playroom for most flag rushes/recon runs. Also, if someone tries to manually spot you, they will either not be able to spot you at all, or your "spotted," icon will appear over the decoy (haven't really gotten good results on this part).

**Pfeil22** · 09-26-2007, 03:26 PM

At the price of a movie ticket, Northern Strike is well worth the cost. The maps are a lot of fun and some great rounds are played on the second server when it hosts the booster pack.

**draeh** · 09-26-2007, 06:41 PM

Port Bavaria... Assault Lines as EU. Nothing is better than having to pod up and take over one of the docks.

**rage4order** · 09-27-2007, 10:04 AM

Easy math...$10 for one more ROCKET, Priceless.

**Skylark** · 09-30-2007, 02:03 AM

after I bought it... some servers wouldn't let me on.

"this server doesn't allow those with modified content on" or something such.

If this is an official expansion, why doesn't it allow it to just auto-off or something?

**ThaDoctah** · 09-30-2007, 04:53 AM

The server you were attempting to connect to probably only supported BF2142 pre-expansion. So technically your "expansioned" BF2142 client has modified content. Just a guess but an educated guess.

**rage4order** · 09-30-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylark

after I bought it... some servers wouldn't let me on.

"this server doesn't allow those with modified content on" or something such.

If this is an official expansion, why doesn't it allow it to just auto-off or something?

Once you have installed Northern Striike you have to re-patch 1.25 again and then you will no longer have modified content.

09-25-2007, 08:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gator762FMJ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 78	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? Well I picked it up. Right now I'm Sgt Major Gold, and it seems I got 1 extra unlock for it. (An unlock without gaining rank). Maps are pretty nice looking, too bad it's probably the only mini expansion.

09-25-2007, 11:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,335	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? it would be nice if a big expansion pack came out that had the NS integraded with the new expansion pack. __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A platoon leader... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis Platoon Leader of Irregular's platoon Alpha

09-26-2007, 08:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,401	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? Ever see diamonds on your HUD that don't belong to anyone, they just float there or show up randomly? That's the decoy in action. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

09-26-2007, 09:52 AM	#22 (permalink)
Zoopy_T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,641	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? I was under the impression the the decoy only removed your red dot from the minimap while in the radius? Meh.

09-26-2007, 10:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,401	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe if you move around while the decoy is deployed and you are within a certain radius, you will leave a trail of diamonds, but none of them mark your actual position. At least this is what we found during a practice session one night. It also removes your red dot from the map as well, which is extremely handy. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

09-26-2007, 10:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
Anospa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeastern University (Boston) Age: 21 Posts: 3,818	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? From tinkering with it and trying to find out what it does, this is what I've learned: Once dropped, the Decoy will absorb your radar signature and net-bat diamond, as long as you are within 60m of it. If you cloak/uncloak within that 60m radius, you netbat diamond will be placed on the decoy. If you run outside the 60m radius and decloak, you will get a diamond on yourself and the beacon is pretty much just left sitting there. 60m is plenty of playroom for most flag rushes/recon runs. Also, if someone tries to manually spot you, they will either not be able to spot you at all, or your "spotted," icon will appear over the decoy (haven't really gotten good results on this part). __________________ 3rd SFD \| 2142 Guide Index Check out my live broadcasts! \| Submit a Ribbon Nomination Proud to have been an IRRegular! "Brittle?! Dude you just took a localized tactical warhead to the face." -Eroak

09-26-2007, 03:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
Pfeil22 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts, US Age: 35 Posts: 1,881	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? At the price of a movie ticket, Northern Strike is well worth the cost. The maps are a lot of fun and some great rounds are played on the second server when it hosts the booster pack. __________________

09-26-2007, 06:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
draeh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austintown, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 2,436	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? Port Bavaria... Assault Lines as EU. Nothing is better than having to pod up and take over one of the docks. __________________ Ikariam (Alpha) Toruos[44:84]>Non Sequitur(c)-Sulfur :: Nyyos[44:85]>Obesa Cantavit-Wine Tiaayos[43:84]>Stercus Accidit-Marble :: Emytia[45:85]>Vacca Foeda-Crystal Nyyos[44:85]>Obesus Porcus-Wine Dirtboy's 2142 Evolution - Improving Situational Awareness! My Screenies - My Webpage - Xfire

09-27-2007, 10:04 AM	#27 (permalink)
rage4order Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 3,244	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? Easy math...$10 for one more ROCKET, Priceless. __________________ \|TG-8th\|RAGE *SigPic provided by www.davidclair.com* New to TG start HERE * 8th Mercs * Admin List * Supporting Membership *I am a proud former IRRegular!* *****

09-30-2007, 02:03 AM	#28 (permalink)
Skylark Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kansas City area (U.S.A.) Age: 36 Posts: 1,004	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? after I bought it... some servers wouldn't let me on. "this server doesn't allow those with modified content on" or something such. If this is an official expansion, why doesn't it allow it to just auto-off or something? __________________ "I've TKed better men then you, and I wasn't even trying!" Skylark \|TG PCS\|

09-30-2007, 04:53 AM	#29 (permalink)
ThaDoctah Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, ONT Age: 26 Posts: 1,311	Re: Northern Strike worth the purchase? The server you were attempting to connect to probably only supported BF2142 pre-expansion. So technically your "expansioned" BF2142 client has modified content. Just a guess but an educated guess. __________________ \|TG-8th Mercs\| * New to TG? Start here * Become a Supporting Member <Live to win! 'til you die! 'til the light dies in your eyes!... Then hit the Squad Beacon.>

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