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Gears of War 2
- Thread starter Abe Froeman
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Zx30
Beto
I haven't. But I doubt it's playable yet..
It goes live on March 24th I think.
Joey
New Member
I thought I just read it went up, my bad.
So how is the new ranking system after the title update? I should be around to play tonight if anyone wants to get together.
androidkaita
Drop The Gun
The new update is pretty cool, Im a lvl 6 already. Im a lot better with the shotgun now haha
Joey
New Member
All the weapons appear to be fixed. I can actually down people with the Hammerburst again, and the hit detection on the Shotgun appears to be a lot better.
I don't get the ranking system though. I've been matched up with level 20-30 guys, so it's not for matchmaking, and you don't unlock any weapons or anything, ala Call of Duty 4. Out side of new achievements, it seems completely useless.
But yeah, the combat seems fixed, and I was back to my ass kicking ways. At least until douchebags like Hippie figure out how to game the system, and find something else to exploit.
I'm still at level 1 after 3 games, but that was because after the second game, I quit before everybody was booted back to the lobby, and I got an "early quit penalty", even though I already got the pop-up saying I leveled up, and got the experience points. It seems like once that registers, I should be able to bounce. Not so.
I don't get the ranking system though. I've been matched up with level 20-30 guys, so it's not for matchmaking, and you don't unlock any weapons or anything, ala Call of Duty 4. Out side of new achievements, it seems completely useless.
But yeah, the combat seems fixed, and I was back to my ass kicking ways. At least until douchebags like Hippie figure out how to game the system, and find something else to exploit.
I'm still at level 1 after 3 games, but that was because after the second game, I quit before everybody was booted back to the lobby, and I got an "early quit penalty", even though I already got the pop-up saying I leveled up, and got the experience points. It seems like once that registers, I should be able to bounce. Not so.
I only had time to play for about a half hour last night and I agree that the combat is better. There was just too much good basketball on to not watch it.
Joey
New Member
Yeah, I'm debating weather I want to watch UL, Arizona, or play more Gears tonight. I doubt I could do both.
I'm all over the UNC/Gonzaga game. I've got Gonzaga going to the final four on one of my brackets this year and if they make it, I'll be a lock for some winnings. (I've got Louisville winning it all, but UCONN looks pretty damn strong at the moment.)
Joey
New Member
Gonzaga is one of the most confusing teams I've seen. They're probably the most talented team I've seen this year, yet they kept losing to teams like Utah, and Portland State.
I love that Heytvelt kid, and it seems like Jeremy Pargo's been there for 8 years.
The only reason I want to see the Arizona, Louisville game though, is because UNLV beat both of them, and I'm a fucking masochist.
Robby
Los Doyers!
They use trueskill to match you up with players. You cant see your trueskill rank no more though. Just experience rank. So just because they are level 20 doesnt mean they are good, they could have just played alot.
Joey
New Member
I know, but I don't understand what the point of the number is... If they're not going to do anything with it, then they shouldn't have even bothered with it.
I love this update. It plays much more like the first game.
I'm hooked again and can't wait for the new maps.
I'm hooked again and can't wait for the new maps.