Poll: Bad company 2 or MW2 ?(for multi)
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That's a good question! Or well.. not really, but it's a question I've recently been asking myself as well. You see, I bought MW2 when it was first released, and I played it all the way to level 70. Even though I put a lot of hours in the game I didn't particularly enjoy it. For me the multiplayer is all but ruined thanks to campers, killstreaks, double shotgun whores, people who run around really fast knifing everybody etc etc etc etc...
So naturally, after that mostly negative experience I was very hesitant to buy the next "realistic online shooter", Bad Company 2. However, recently I saw it somewhere for so cheap (1/3 of normal price) that I couldn't resist and bought it anyway. So I've been playing BC2 multiplayer for the past few days, and compared to MW2 it's definitely... different.
There's no killstreaks, melee attacks are not ridiculously overpowered, I'm free to be in an Xbox LIVE party while I play the game (what the fuck was IW thinking), and generally the game doesn't frustrate me as much as MW2 did. On the other hand, it has unlimited running which is really weird, some of the maps are so big that I can't find any enemies until one shoots me in the head, and noone works together with their team despite the game being obviously intended for that. I also think there's a lack of variety in weapons (although I guess that's because I haven't unlocked most of them yet), and I find myself kind of missing the perks from MW2, they made things a bit more interesting.
So yeah. I'm still on the fence about this one. So far BC2 doesn't annoy the fuck out of me like MW2 usually did, but I also haven't had any really good games playing BC2 yet. Usually after I play one or two rounds I've kind of had enough already. I guess I'll have to play BC2 for a few more weeks before I can finally say which of the games I like better, but I'm interested to see what others have to say.
P.S.: TF2 > all of course, I've been playing that game almost daily for 1,5 years now!
So naturally, after that mostly negative experience I was very hesitant to buy the next "realistic online shooter", Bad Company 2. However, recently I saw it somewhere for so cheap (1/3 of normal price) that I couldn't resist and bought it anyway. So I've been playing BC2 multiplayer for the past few days, and compared to MW2 it's definitely... different.
There's no killstreaks, melee attacks are not ridiculously overpowered, I'm free to be in an Xbox LIVE party while I play the game (what the fuck was IW thinking), and generally the game doesn't frustrate me as much as MW2 did. On the other hand, it has unlimited running which is really weird, some of the maps are so big that I can't find any enemies until one shoots me in the head, and noone works together with their team despite the game being obviously intended for that. I also think there's a lack of variety in weapons (although I guess that's because I haven't unlocked most of them yet), and I find myself kind of missing the perks from MW2, they made things a bit more interesting.
So yeah. I'm still on the fence about this one. So far BC2 doesn't annoy the fuck out of me like MW2 usually did, but I also haven't had any really good games playing BC2 yet. Usually after I play one or two rounds I've kind of had enough already. I guess I'll have to play BC2 for a few more weeks before I can finally say which of the games I like better, but I'm interested to see what others have to say.
P.S.: TF2 > all of course, I've been playing that game almost daily for 1,5 years now!
That's a pretty ridiculous thing to say. Why'd have to go and say that?ciortas1 said:
OT: I'm not so sure about BF:BC2 becaus I haven't played it all that much, although it is worth mentioning I've had fun with MW2, so perhaps you will aswell, so long as you can get used to some pretty annoying balance issues.
God damn it. I don't much care if you are gonna spell wrong, but if you are the OP than you gotta put a little effort into it. Especially if it is a versus thread.
I have said it once and I will say it again, you cannot pit these two games together. they are completely different. Bad Company 2 is nothing like Modern Warfare 2.
I have said it once and I will say it again, you cannot pit these two games together. they are completely different. Bad Company 2 is nothing like Modern Warfare 2.
It's one of those things that you gotta kinda figure out seeing how both the games have been out for a while.Jewrean said:
Do you honestly think no one has done a thread like this before? Plus, when has a versus thread ever been a good idea. Especially one involving Modern Warfare?
Of course it's been done before. But using that logic then there wouldn't be ANY threads because everyone would be too afraid to bring up a topic on the grounds that it may have been done before. There is nothing wrong with duplicate threads, they simply prove that:Tdc2182 said:
1) The issue appears important to numerous people:
Bringing up controversial topics, segregating opinions or grouping them together is the fun part of a public forum. Seeing duplicate threads enforces this.
2) The issue has longevity:
The fact that people are STILL talking about it and bringing it up proves that people still want to talk about it. Sure... a select few people might be sick of talking about it. That's fine, but they don't have a right to enforce other people to stop talking about it. After all, just because some people have been on these forums for a long time, others may be fairly new.
People need to realize that your post count and join date do not signify rank and importance. Seeing threads you don't like is a necessary evil if you want to sift through forums. Learn to deal with it.
Case in point: Telling someone off for an unoriginal thread is selfish.
It depends on the mood you're in. If you just want some quick shooter action, play MW2. If you're willing to dedicate hours to deep team based gameplay, play Bad Company.
Bad Company 2.Dan Weinstein said:
The community aren't a complete bunch of retards and fucking 12 year olds.
I don't know what Bad Compeny 2 is, but it's bound to be better than MW2.
Even a handicapped hamster squealing for peanut butter is better than MW2.
Even a handicapped hamster squealing for peanut butter is better than MW2.
Screw this:
1. You cannot compare the games. Why, I hear you say? Here's why:
MW2 is more of a solo-Ramboesque no-communications game.
BC2 is more of a team-strategy communications game.
Completely different, even though they are part of the shooter genre
2. If you can't decide, get both, play them, trade in the worse one. Simple as that
3. Time to derail the thread:
What is YOUR favourite flavour of ice-cream?
1. You cannot compare the games. Why, I hear you say? Here's why:
MW2 is more of a solo-Ramboesque no-communications game.
BC2 is more of a team-strategy communications game.
Completely different, even though they are part of the shooter genre
2. If you can't decide, get both, play them, trade in the worse one. Simple as that
3. Time to derail the thread:
What is YOUR favourite flavour of ice-cream?
You have a good choice of flavours, my fellow Escapist.Jewrean said:
To be honest, mine is a mix of chocolate, M&M's mashed into an almost liquid paste, coated in Milo/hot chocolate and chocolate syrup......
Yeah, I'm a chocolate addict, but it's good.........
Actually, you got that completely wrong. No one wants to talk about this because its been done to death.Jewrean said:
Second, Versus threads don't accomplish anything except start flame wars. The reason there is the "recent posts" is so that there is never any need for repeat threads.
Unless you have lurked here for a while than rank and date do matter, as much as it sounds harsh. I hate to sound like an elitist, but around here we like to avoid stupidity. You are completely right, we don't have a right to enforce what we want. And you are completely fine to ignore us as long as you don't mind this happening on every single thread that you post that is not well thought out. You won't get many proper answers, because it doesnt deserve it.
It seems we have missed my original point. Assuming "No one wants to talk about this" would be a little exaggerated. Obviously I do, and so does the original poster. So did everyone else who replied meaningfully. But the over-arching point I was trying to make was that not everyone has been here as long as others. I for example have never had a forum discussion on this particular topic. Just because you have numerous times, doesn't mean the discussion should never be 'discussed' ever again.Tdc2182 said:
Similar Example:
Andy: "I've played Halo 3 through about 5 times now."
Barry: "Hmmm I've never played it, I think I'll play it too."
Andy: "No point, I'm kind of sick of it now. Play something else."
Is this directed at me or the original poster?Tdc2182 said:
1) I'm not new to forums. Just these forums.
2) Unless you get rewards then no posts and date don't matter. However, the advice you give does allow trust and face-value. The amount of trust-worthy advice therefore would be equitable to some type of 'rank'. Proof of this? A long time poster that everyone (or a fair few people) hates. I'm sure one must exist on this forum if not every forum.
3) Avoiding stupidity? This is counter-productive. How exactly do you define stupidity in a forum filled with different ideas and opinions?
Andy: I think stratedgy A is better. You are an idiot for not following me!
Barry: I think stratedgy B is better. You are an idiot for not following me!
The only fair way to continue is for stupidity to not have a definition OR to have the owners of the website nominate their own moderators to decide what is and isn't stupid. Unless you are a moderator then there is no point trying to decry someone's opinion as idiotic or inappropriate. Their opinion has just as much right to be expressed as yours does and my own. There are threads on here that I don't like but I accept that as part of the natural order of a forum. I'm not going to put them down because it will simply make them feel unwanted and not a part of this community when they clearly are.
4) Every post I make is well thought-out from my perspective. Most people would say the same in their own defence. Obviously we aren't all right. Maybe there is no right answer. There are however disagreements which is the nature of humanity to fear what is different.
..... Erm... [/rant] lol
EDIT: I'd just like to add, even if you did convince this guy to not post 'stupid' things again and to even never post here ever again what's to stop a new person doing it tomorrow or in 5 minutes time? There's no point complaining, just don't click the topic.
I'd recommend BF: BC2 just because of the realism. It is that middle ground where the
realism makes the game seem awesome (things like being able to destroy buildings and bullet drop are good examples) but it isn't realistic enough to get in the way. It's a fun experience and the multiplayer is constantly updated with things overpowered weapons being fixed and the community online is just awesome.
realism makes the game seem awesome (things like being able to destroy buildings and bullet drop are good examples) but it isn't realistic enough to get in the way. It's a fun experience and the multiplayer is constantly updated with things overpowered weapons being fixed and the community online is just awesome.
I made a bit of a mistake, I thought you were the original Poster of this thread, so I will lax up a bit.Jewrean said:
If you are new to the forums, than you are definitely going to make mistakes. In my first 20 or so posts I did the exact same thing. Being harsh about it is unfortunately the best way to deal with it. You have the advantage of being alot more comfortable in posting and alot more literate than most of the older guys here.
I sound selfish right now, but I like the fact that we at the escapist are better than the average forum, because we avoid most threads like these.
Now don't take this personally because it will sound like I am ignoring most of what you wrote, I did read all of it, i just want to go on the main point.
You sound a lot smarter than the average beginning poster, much more than me to be honest, but this doesn't make much sense.Jewrean said:
This topic wasnt well thought out. Comparing two popular games to one another is never going to work. The OP really just seemed to want to take advantage of the simplicity of the topic for quick views and post, which (warning; another elitist statement) we have the advantage over other forums by not having short thought out topics.
I never did like the message of there is no wrong answer, because there is.