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ambient oatmeal
Jun 23, 2012

Probad posted:

It will also record everyone using game chat if that's what you're on. Or at least I have a Destiny clip saved where you can hear everyone because of that.

Yeah, it only records in-game audio, and since we never use that it's just us talking to ourselves in saved clips.

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Chemmy
Feb 4, 2001


Eat poo poo and die.

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



So are there any maps in this game that aren't complete and utter garbage? Locker makes Metro or Firestorm look incredible by comparison. That's the worst of the lot so far but it is by no means the only one.

Lazyfire
Feb 4, 2006

God saves. Satan Invests

Manatee Cannon posted:

So are there any maps in this game that aren't complete and utter garbage? Locker makes Metro or Firestorm look incredible by comparison. That's the worst of the lot so far but it is by no means the only one.

Outside of Locker and Floodzone almost all the maps in this game are better than the BF3 maps. Maybe Dawnbreaker isn't great as well, it comes up so rarely in most server rotations now that I have no idea if it is as terrible as I think it is.

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



All of the maps I've played have been completely, irredeemably bad. It's amazing to me that they still haven't learned that maybe these big buildings with sightlines across most of the map are maybe a bad idea.

Laserface
Dec 24, 2004

Manatee Cannon posted:

All of the maps I've played have been completely, irredeemably bad. It's amazing to me that they still haven't learned that maybe these big buildings with sightlines across most of the map are maybe a bad idea.

The majority of wookies cant hit poo poo beyond 50m so I dont see what the big deal is.

I had a guy standing maybe 10ft from me who took six shots to nail a headshot. I wasnt even holding the controller as I was checking something on my computer.

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



I don't know why you think you need to be a wookie to be in a building.

Raskolnikov2089
Nov 3, 2006

Schizzy to the matic

Chemmy posted:

Wish we could embed Xbox Clips here, but I did this tonight when we were running out of tickets and the other team was all over the last point in Rush:

http://xboxclips.com/video.php?uid=2682054420952460&gamertag=Iscariote&vid=c0cbc3e9-4a26-4025-8385-09a5ae7433d0

The killfeed couldn't catch up

Chalupa Joe
Mar 4, 2007

Lazyfire posted:

Outside of Locker and Floodzone almost all the maps in this game are better than the BF3 maps. Maybe Dawnbreaker isn't great as well, it comes up so rarely in most server rotations now that I have no idea if it is as terrible as I think it is.

Dawnbreaker isn't too bad, it needs to have more paths through the buildings instead of the majority of them being solid blocks, but seems to have a decent mix of cover and open space. There being at least 4 jets available is completely pointless though.

Silk Road is an Armored Kill map done properly. so I guess that counts as good.
Operation Mortar is ok, because it has some semblance of cover from the gunship... well except it's the only map in the Naval Strike pack which doesn't have it.

Fateo McMurray
Mar 22, 2003

If buildings didn't exist how could I be a rooftop SRAW sniper?

Laserface
Dec 24, 2004

Manatee Cannon posted:

I don't know why you think you need to be a wookie to be in a building.

I imagine they do it so you get a better sense of scale of the battle. If you want a corridor shooter go play COD I suppose? its not like Battlefield has ever made it a secret that big, open maps are its thing.

CV 64 Fan
Oct 13, 2012

It's pretty dope.
Caspian Border 2014, Dragon Pass, Operation Mortar and Guilin Peaks own. Lost Islands is alright. I still haven't made up my my mind about Silkroad.

Also, I remember wondering what Metro would be like with more than 24 players. Now I know :getin:

veni veni veni
Jun 5, 2005


I don't think any of the maps suck. siege and dawnbreaker are kind of meh and so are about half the DLC maps. Everything else is cool. Caspain Border is the only great BF3 map. Gulf of Oman is the biggest joke in the game on conquest.

CV 64 Fan
Oct 13, 2012

It's pretty dope.
I wish they subbed Metro and Firestorm with other BF2 maps, even though Oman feels really weird with BF4 gameplay.

Dawnbreaker is a pretty map and I like it. It could've been a lot better though. The only vanilla BF4 map I strongly dislike is Flood.

Laserface
Dec 24, 2004

The only map I dont really like is probably Dawnbreaker. I havent really figured out a good loadout for Paracel storm but I can do OK with my usual Support kit of M60/UCAV or Recon and TUGS/C4.

Shanghai is pretty boring too but its not as bad as dawnbreaker.

Lazyfire
Feb 4, 2006

God saves. Satan Invests

Laserface posted:

The only map I dont really like is probably Dawnbreaker. I havent really figured out a good loadout for Paracel storm but I can do OK with my usual Support kit of M60/UCAV or Recon and TUGS/C4.

Shanghai is pretty boring too but its not as bad as dawnbreaker.

Paracel is all about being in a vehicle for the entire thing. RHIBs or Transport Choppers are totally worth it for the miniguns and the murder boats, planes and little birds are all good options. If you can snag the MAA you can more or less hold down the main island on your own if that is your thing.

Shanghai is a hit or miss map. If you end up on the D/E side of the map you are probably going to win if the tower stays up for half the round or so. If you end up on the B/A side you'll be more likely to win if you can down the tower before the other team starts dropping off the roof onto the building next to B and setting up spawn beacons. It is also one of the few maps where the attack heli matters at all, so making a pass or two with it can clear out attacking tanks or clear off the D building roof.

Raskolnikov2089
Nov 3, 2006

Schizzy to the matic
Sorry I had to bail last night Vince.

We should try the heli with LAWs instead of the JAV. It would mean I could maneuver quickly without having to worry about breaking the JAV lock. Less damage, yeah but since you'd have infinite rockets, no biggy.

yellowcar
Feb 14, 2010

gently caress RoofFloodzone and Metro.

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



Lazyfire posted:

Paracel is all about being in a vehicle for the entire thing. RHIBs or Transport Choppers are totally worth it for the miniguns and the murder boats, planes and little birds are all good options. If you can snag the MAA you can more or less hold down the main island on your own if that is your thing.

Shanghai is a hit or miss map. If you end up on the D/E side of the map you are probably going to win if the tower stays up for half the round or so. If you end up on the B/A side you'll be more likely to win if you can down the tower before the other team starts dropping off the roof onto the building next to B and setting up spawn beacons. It is also one of the few maps where the attack heli matters at all, so making a pass or two with it can clear out attacking tanks or clear off the D building roof.

Shanghai is my least favorite map after Locker.

WoodrowSkillson
Feb 24, 2005

*Gestures at 60 years of Lions history*

Manatee Cannon posted:

Shanghai is my least favorite map after Locker.

this statement boggles my mind immensely. Metro is terrible. It is a lopsided slaughter based on who caps B. A side will just about always cap it initially and then C side has to hope to god they are able to wrest it away in time, in which case it instead turns into a lopsided slaughter the other way.

Bro Nerd Alpha
Aug 27, 2012

going on pussy patrol
Any Ps4 Goons on this afternoon ? I'm home sick, got a 6 pack and time to kill. I am getting "better" (finally got my support vet ribbon) and liking it more now that I know what is going on. I just got the mortar item but cant seem to kill for poo poo with it. PSN ID Off1cerWinslow

Lawnie
Sep 6, 2006

That is my helmet
Give it back
you are a lion
It doesn't even fit
Grimey Drawer

Bro Nerd Alpha posted:

Any Ps4 Goons on this afternoon ? I'm home sick, got a 6 pack and time to kill. I am getting "better" (finally got my support vet ribbon) and liking it more now that I know what is going on. I just got the mortar item but cant seem to kill for poo poo with it. PSN ID Off1cerWinslow

The regulars of BUTT clan are usually on after about 9pm eastern. Suggest you join us for shenanigans around then.

Bro Nerd Alpha
Aug 27, 2012

going on pussy patrol

Lawnie posted:

The regulars of BUTT clan are usually on after about 9pm eastern. Suggest you join us for shenanigans around then.

Ive read about BUTT and it seems like the perfect group for me to play with. I do not take this game serious. I like to shoot people and win but if I don't I will be OK.

Tomorrow afternoon will be open for me as well (I'm running a fever and off work, so not leaving my room)

Auxiliary Treats
Jun 26, 2013

Bro Nerd Alpha posted:

Any Ps4 Goons on this afternoon ? I'm home sick, got a 6 pack and time to kill. I am getting "better" (finally got my support vet ribbon) and liking it more now that I know what is going on. I just got the mortar item but cant seem to kill for poo poo with it. PSN ID Off1cerWinslow

Lawnie posted:

The regulars of BUTT clan are usually on after about 9pm eastern. Suggest you join us for shenanigans around then.

Yes, BUTT clan is where the cool dudes are on PS4. They're all pretty chill.

When you're using the mortar it's a good idea to time your shells so that the crosshair is centered each time, otherwise they spread out in the general area you want to hit. Once you learn the maps there are certain spots that are almost guaranteed to have a sniper or two hanging around. You could always ask if someone could run a MAV too so you have doritos to aim for.

Raskolnikov2089
Nov 3, 2006

Schizzy to the matic
EA access is now live. Looking forward to playing nicely with all the new BF4 noobs.

red19fire
May 26, 2010

Bro Nerd Alpha posted:

Ive read about BUTT and it seems like the perfect group for me to play with. I do not take this game serious. I like to shoot people and win but if I don't I will be OK.

Tomorrow afternoon will be open for me as well (I'm running a fever and off work, so not leaving my room)

BUTT/OWND/DINO/LLJK krew checking in. The key with the mortar is to realize there's a 5 second delay between firing and splash, so you have to aim at the most likely spot a moving target will be. But it's easy to dominate recons hiding out in the hills. Also you have to compensate for elevation, so you have to aim past things that are higher up than the mortar.

Engineer is pretty much the perfect class for Paracel. Hide mines under bridges and between islands, use SRAW's to destroy helicopters and boats.

Charles Martel
Mar 7, 2007

"The Hero of the Age..."

The hero of all ages

Snackpack Backpack posted:

When you're using the mortar it's a good idea to time your shells so that the crosshair is centered each time, otherwise they spread out in the general area you want to hit. Once you learn the maps there are certain spots that are almost guaranteed to have a sniper or two hanging around. You could always ask if someone could run a MAV too so you have doritos to aim for.

When you say centered, do you mean two quick shots when the crosshair isn't moving? I'm doing one of.the Dragon's Incisors assignments that needs 20 mortar kills.and I can't seem to hit anything with it as of yet.

TheOneAndOnlyT
Dec 18, 2005

Well well, mister fancy-pants, I hope you're wearing your matching sweater today, or you'll be cut down like the ugly tree you are.
I've posted some crazy shots with the .44 Magnum in the past few weeks, but I think this one takes the loving cake.

http://1drv.ms/1kXX199

:smug:

Lawnie
Sep 6, 2006

That is my helmet
Give it back
you are a lion
It doesn't even fit
Grimey Drawer

Charles Martel posted:

When you say centered, do you mean two quick shots when the crosshair isn't moving? I'm doing one of.the Dragon's Incisors assignments that needs 20 mortar kills.and I can't seem to hit anything with it as of yet.

When you fire, the crosshairs get significantly larger then begin to shrink again. Wait until they're back very close together before shooting again.

It works the same way the crosshairs on guns do: the larger the crosshairs, the larger the spread of fire.

Skater h8er
May 11, 2013
Well finally got all the dlc downloaded into the xbox one but then has some heavy rain today and basement flooded very bad so no having fun with anything tonight

DiverTwig
Jul 23, 2003
I ignore all NWS Tags, my Boss's like porn

Snackpack Backpack posted:

You could always ask if someone could run a MAV too so you have doritos to aim for.

Deep within the earth, the old creature stirred. From within a cave that had been forgotten before the gods were children, its ears twitched. With the slow, laborious movement of continents drifting, the creature began to wake. It had been so long, so many ages had passed since it began it's slumber. Now, the time had come, it must venture forth and provide the horror of death, the destruction of knowledge, and the power of sight to those with the ability to see.

Far above, in the world of light, someone had dared to utter the one phrase the creature would always hear. The specific set of words that could bring it forth from its darkness. Someone had called it.

Raskolnikov2089
Nov 3, 2006

Schizzy to the matic
35-3 in the Littlebird on Golmud.

Y'all need miniguns in your life.

thenicko33
Sep 2, 2011
no

25mm master race

revolther
May 27, 2008
It's really disappointing how the ballistic shield was implemented. The devs seem to bend over backwards with game breaking poo poo for recons, planes can still bounce off buildings/choppers/anything with impunity, but support strapping shields on their backs rather than magically disappearing when not used or only taking up a side arm slot; why then people would actually use it and still be getting headshot from straight on with pistols.

Jejoma
Nov 5, 2008
I see LAV shells are still flipping transport helicopters upside down. Neat. I thought they singled this out specifically as a "not working as intended" issue, and patched it out.

CellBlock
Oct 6, 2005

It just don't stop.



red19fire posted:

BUTT/OWND/DINO/LLJK krew checking in.

Don't forget BONR. There was a BONR in the squad the last time I played (a few days ago, I think).

Butts and boners everywhere. (Battlelog doesn't let you use DONG.)

Raskolnikov2089
Nov 3, 2006

Schizzy to the matic
If you're flying your transport helicopter low enough for an LAV to hit you, you might be doing it wrong.

You should be flying up near my Littlebird where I can kill everyone inside before they even have a chance to bail out.

Please. Think of the Littlebird pilots.

WoodrowSkillson
Feb 24, 2005

*Gestures at 60 years of Lions history*

Littlebirds are far more fun when you are reckless and stupid. Also using them to stealth cap the cave flag on lost island by entering through the caves in back and out the waterfall.

ambient oatmeal
Jun 23, 2012

CellBlock posted:

Don't forget BONR. There was a BONR in the squad the last time I played (a few days ago, I think).

Butts and boners everywhere. (Battlelog doesn't let you use DONG.)

BONR is what I use, but there's just too many BUTTs for one BONR.

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Bro Nerd Alpha
Aug 27, 2012

going on pussy patrol
How does one go about becoming a member of BUTT or BONR ?

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