Poll: Left 4 Dead, PC or Console?

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Korhal

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Honestly I don't see a difference between the two versions, I play the XBox at 1080i, and I play the PC version at 1440x900...

And you may notice I mentioned mod content as why the PC version, yes, is better. But until that content surfaces, and out of the box, the two versions are the same in terms of excellent quality and gameplay. And I play with default controls because they happen to be damn similar to what I change most games to be, so that doesn't do a lot for me either.

The bottom line: Yes it will be better on the PC, but it's still amazing on the XBox, and for now you won't notice a difference. And hey, at Gamestop the prices are the same too :p
 

edinflames

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The Rogue Wolf said:
PC: Come for the ease of customization, stay for the Mods.

Seriously. If some of the quality independent maps I've seen for Counter-Strike: Source and Day of Defeat are any indication, Left4Dead is going to see a nice selection of user-made "movies" come out in very short order. Especially since so many mappers already have years of experience working with Hammer, Valve's map editor.

Of course, this also means we'll see a boatload of crappy "iceworld" type maps too, but variety is the spice of life.
There's already a project to recreate 'dawn of the dead', this is what source engine is all about
 

ElArabDeMagnifico

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Korhal said:
Honestly I don't see a difference between the two versions, I play the XBox at 1080i, and I play the PC version at 1440x900...

And you may notice I mentioned mod content as why the PC version, yes, is better. But until that content surfaces, and out of the box, the two versions are the same in terms of excellent quality and gameplay. And I play with default controls because they happen to be damn similar to what I change most games to be, so that doesn't do a lot for me either.

The bottom line: Yes it will be better on the PC, but it's still amazing on the XBox, and for now you won't notice a difference. And hey, at Gamestop the prices are the same too :p
That content is already there. They even have movie posters for the new maps.



 

Korhal

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Such as? All I see are plans and speculation and waiting for an SDK.

Also those posters were a photoshop contest.
 

ProfessorLayton

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PC ftw. If there is even a choice between PC and 360, pick PC. Better online, better controls, better community.
 

ElArabDeMagnifico

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steeltrain said:
I've never experianced these 13 year olds who call you a fag in my time playing 360. Only time i've ever had that experiance is playing counter-strike source.
Yeah both L4D communities seem to be relatavely mature. It's because of how well the teamwork is implemented in the game. Also, the griefers play versus mode. It was made for them!
 

Fineldar

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Even though I'm a supporter of computer games, I played the demo on Xbox and am going to buy it for Xbox. For whatever reason all Steam games lag terribly for me and loading maps takes 15 minutes, while any other internet games are fine. Also I had server system. There's nothing like spending five minutes trying to find a server that isn't full, empty, or almost empty, only to finally find a map, except it has an annoying song playing constantly and the entire thing is a fortress, made out of porn.

But there modding with Hammer for PC. If you aren't one of those people who, for whatever odd reason, who prefer controller to mouse, and your Steam is borked, get it for computer.

steeltrain said:
I've never experianced these 13 year olds who call you a fag in my time playing 360. Only time i've ever had that experiance is playing counter-strike source.
Really? That happens to me almost everytime there are people with mikes. It isn't very often though because not many people have a mic in COD4 and I just play weird game types with my friends in Halo. Oh, and they can be older than 13.
 

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SomeBritishDude said:
I'm condemning myself to eternal mistrust on this forum but I brought the 360 version, because I don't like PC controls. Sure, you better aim with the mouse, but the keyboard just feels weird to me when playing games. There not built for it.

Also, all my friends on 360. And this game needs to be played with friends.
what do you mean they're not built for it ? The PC created the FPS genre ! That's an outrageous comment and even still. If you're talking the 'WASD' form you can always rebind your keys.
 

ElArabDeMagnifico

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mg66368 said:
ElArabDeMagnifico said:
steeltrain said:
I've never experianced these 13 year olds who call you a fag in my time playing 360. Only time i've ever had that experiance is playing counter-strike source.
Yeah both L4D communities seem to be relatavely mature. It's because of how well the teamwork is implemented in the game. Also, the griefers play versus mode. It was made for them!
Whoa! Really? The L4D community is actually mature? That's news to my eyes.

BTW, I've always ALWAYS experianced gamers talking like idiots on Counter-Strike on the P.C.
Well, Mature enough, you'll still get the occasional asshat on both. Moreso on 360 but those people are kicked out very quickly.
 

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SomeBritishDude said:
Richard Groovy Pants said:
SomeBritishDude said:
I'm condemning myself to eternal mistrust on this forum but I brought the 360 version, because I don't like PC controls. Sure, you better aim with the mouse, but the keyboard just feels weird to me when playing games. There not built for it.
Connect a Xbox gamepad to your usb port. Problem solved.
No, its not. Everyone I play against would have better aim.
So your problem isn't so much that the keyboard annoys you but the other people not being handicapped by a defective and inappropriate controller allows them to reach a higher skill level than your own?

Also, a mic for the PC is what? 2 - 5 bucks? And the graphics are, AT LEAST, as good on PC providing your PC can run it. You probably played it with lower graphic settings.

ElArabDeMagnifico said:
I'm sorry Groovy Pants, I know where going to disagree on this, but the age of the PC is coming to an end. Consoles are the future.
Why? The best titles keep coming out for PC and even when they're not PC exclusives, they're better and cheaper on a PC anyways.
 

ElArabDeMagnifico

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Korhal said:
Such as? All I see are plans and speculation and waiting for an SDK.

Also those posters were a photoshop contest.
Not all of them. Not only is the SDK already out since it uses source, but the posters are being used for the user mad maps. Do you want me to list every single mod for you or something? There are mods out already, get over it. Even if some sort of fuck up happened in the cosmos, there are still going to be mods later anyway.
 

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Richard Groovy Pants said:
Incidentally a graphic card that runs Left 4 Dead on minimum costs 20$ [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187048]
Why do you and Eggo always assume that the graphics card is the problem?