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Some beginner advice for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
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Yeah I think I remember playing with you, that was a game, can't wait for the 1.5 patch.
Awesome game tonight TFMASAD!! That server has the toughest bots EVER. The "[ETPG] Quake Wars!!" also has bots in the server, but they arent that hard, I would say they are set to medium, but that ABC clan one or w/e we were playing on, damn, that had tough bots. I switched to strogg for the quarry one
, we kicked badly, GDF was mostly human i guess thats why. But when playing in the [ETPG] Quake Wars!! and for example strogg is all bots, and GDF is all human, humans will kill, so thats why I say they are at medium, its still hard though, but tonight's was something...*awaits the 1.5 patch*
EDIT: Here is the 1.5 update post on the community site: http://community.enemyterritory.com/index.php?q=node/263
They say the mac version is "rumbling" through aspyrs department, then they say "few days"...
Uggh.
Yes, awesome game indeed. Can't wait to play the "real thing" though. I never played without bots so far. Got the game yesterday and so far I am enjoying it a lot.
These bots were hard!! When we were trying to blow up that damn barricade, they disarmed it probably 15 times or so!!
Aspyr better hurry up!! I really don't want to install Windows. Can't stand it!
These bots were hard!! When we were trying to blow up that damn barricade, they disarmed it probably 15 times or so!!
Aspyr better hurry up!! I really don't want to install Windows. Can't stand it!
in game name
Hi all
My in game name is Dan.Dare. Please feel free to add me to your buddy lists.
I'll try and get a game in on Saturday night (>9pm GMT).
Cheers
DD
Hi all
My in game name is Dan.Dare. Please feel free to add me to your buddy lists.
I'll try and get a game in on Saturday night (>9pm GMT).
Cheers
DD
Sounds good to me: they say "QA"--and that means the patch is built at least, even if not debugged and final. If it comes out in a few days after all, then our fears were not realized.
"The Mac version of the update is still rumbling through Aspyr's QA department and should be released within the next few days."
(Also, kudos to Activision for acknowledging the Mac version's existence. For once.)
Damnit, my favorite server just shut down, [ETPG] Quake Wars, were running low on servers fast, I NEED THAT 1.5 PATCH!!
EDIT: it was temporarily, it came up after a second. the ABC one seems to be officially down, at least ETPG is up and full.
@TFMTASAD: what does the [MAC] mean before your name? is it a clan or just saying ur a mac user?
EDIT: it was temporarily, it came up after a second. the ABC one seems to be officially down, at least ETPG is up and full.
@TFMTASAD: what does the [MAC] mean before your name? is it a clan or just saying ur a mac user?
[MAC] is the tag my clan, "Apple Corps" (aka MacClan.net) uses--and TFMTASAD recently joined. MAC stands for "Mac Apple Corps" I guess. We used it in Descent 3, which was the game we were founded to play: all characters looked like uppercase in D3. (Sometimes you see other people using MAC, which we can't control, and there's another clan that uses lowercase [mac] for some games.)
I haven't (yet) dared stick my clan tag [MAC] in front of my name because I fear I still suck at QW But our members are encouraged to do so and I probably should! I certainly will once I feel like I've learned all the classes enough not to humiliate myself. Which means, one-and-a-half classes left to learn! (Not counting GDF--I've never played GDF yet.)
There aren't many of us [MAC] folks in QW yet. We've always been a very informal clan, not getting much into clan wars or anything--though it would be very cool to see that change!
I haven't (yet) dared stick my clan tag [MAC] in front of my name because I fear I still suck at QW
But our members are encouraged to do so and I probably should! I certainly will once I feel like I've learned all the classes enough not to humiliate myself. Which means, one-and-a-half classes left to learn! (Not counting GDF--I've never played GDF yet.)There aren't many of us [MAC] folks in QW yet. We've always been a very informal clan, not getting much into clan wars or anything--though it would be very cool to see that change!
[MAC] is the tag my clan, "Apple Corps" (aka MacClan.net) uses--and TFMTASAD recently joined. MAC stands for "Mac Apple Corps" I guess. We used it in Descent 3, which was the game we were founded to play: all characters looked like uppercase in D3. (Sometimes you see other people using MAC, which we can't control, and there's another clan that uses lowercase [mac] for some games.)
I haven't (yet) dared stick my clan tag [MAC] in front of my name because I fear I still suck at QW
There aren't many of us [MAC] folks in QW yet. We've always been a very informal clan, not getting much into clan wars or anything--though it would be very cool to see that change!
you never playd GDF????? whoa man, ur missing out
. I think ill join your clan... AND PUT THE TAG IN fRONT OF MY NAME!! lol.But the rules...
DANG!
1ncr3du10u5, I know you love anansi's a lot and are really good with them, but while the hell didn't you tell me you were number 1 in the stats???? check it out here:
http://stats.enemyterritory.com/leaders/vehicles/weapons_xp?filter=anansi&page=1
6 days?????????
Wow.
1ncr3du10u5, I know you love anansi's a lot and are really good with them, but while the hell didn't you tell me you were number 1 in the stats???? check it out here:
http://stats.enemyterritory.com/leaders/vehicles/weapons_xp?filter=anansi&page=1
6 days?????????
Wow.
sorry for the 3rd post
But, there is this thread at the community site that I enjoy reading, I found this HILARIOUS picture on it:
He says: "Windows can be a problem during a war:"
Here is a link to the thread: http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6405
To the post: http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showpost.php?p=162789&postcount=404
But, there is this thread at the community site that I enjoy reading, I found this HILARIOUS picture on it:
He says: "Windows can be a problem during a war:"
Here is a link to the thread: http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6405
To the post: http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showpost.php?p=162789&postcount=404
I like Strogg!
But I will play as GDF someday, and it will be like getting a whole new game.
Meanwhile, if I switch back and forth I will TK all over the place, I just know it. My instinct is to attack GDF on sight! Eventually I will be more flexible, and I'll just join whoever is losing/smaller. (For now, if Strogg already has too many, I just find another server.)
You recommended being a GDF Medic... I can't trust a source if it was never one
. lolYou see the BSOD on the covert ops 2 posts up? That had my day...LMAO. I don't have secondary click enabled on my mighty mouse, does CTRL clicking do those things? I have alt fire set to Z... I'm just wondering.
There is not much difference between Strogg/GDF. I've had the for 4-5 days now and I've done a lot of switching. I don't know which side I prefer right now but I do know that as I am a Field Op or an Opressor....I am an happy man.
What is your favorite class (so far) guys?
covert ops or infiltrator, I wanna see if I can put a 3rd eye camera on a flying drone as it passes by me in the energy core level and destroy it
. I still can't get over the BSOD on the hacking tool...doesn't anyone find that ironic???
Yes, that's pretty funny.
And my choice is Infiltrator! Infs have the BEST toybag in the game Covops sounds fun too, but I mean... smoke grenades instead of translocator? No contest.
If you manage to stick a 3rd eye on a flyer, I have an even harder challenge I've been wondering about: stick one (or a mine) on a Vampire It would take some very precise (or lucky) bailing out of an aircraft. And it would be TOTALLY useless. But if you can stand on a flying vampire, than you have a brief moment to plant... just to say you did. Probably impossible though.
I also wonder if you could stand on a Magog, and let it carry you off... until you were auto-killed.
And my choice is Infiltrator! Infs have the BEST toybag in the game
Covops sounds fun too, but I mean... smoke grenades instead of translocator? No contest.If you manage to stick a 3rd eye on a flyer, I have an even harder challenge I've been wondering about: stick one (or a mine) on a Vampire
It would take some very precise (or lucky) bailing out of an aircraft. And it would be TOTALLY useless. But if you can stand on a flying vampire, than you have a brief moment to plant... just to say you did. Probably impossible though.I also wonder if you could stand on a Magog, and let it carry you off... until you were auto-killed.
Yes, that's pretty funny.
And my choice is Infiltrator! Infs have the BEST toybag in the game
If you manage to stick a 3rd eye on a flyer, I have an even harder challenge I've been wondering about: stick one (or a mine) on a Vampire
I also wonder if you could stand on a Magog, and let it carry you off... until you were auto-killed.
What's a magog?
Nagromme...YOU HAVE TASTE IN CLASS! lol. Infiltrator is one of my faves.
Magogs are the big triple-helicopters that deliver heavy equipment. They move slowly and hover low enough to fly above them... surely it's possible to jump on top of one
And the big cargo planes are called Jotuns, I believe.
ahh, magogs, I flew to one before, they look funny
, I crashed into it (I had no skills, I've gotten much better, still doesnt beat 1ncr3du10u5's #1 in the world for anansi . you can't plant explosives on people (I tried), so I'm not sure if it would work if I stick a 3rd eye on a flying drone, if its possible, it would be killer.
Here is something you can do with the 3rd eye cam though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGQx0Ows3Hs&NR=1, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRbPUKHOwFg&feature=related
Too bad they fixed it in 1.5, I better use this trick while it lasts
While I agree the Covert Op / Infiltrator are pretty nice....there is just nothing as satisfying as raining death on the enemy the way a Field Op/ Opressor can .
The field op/Opressor is probably the most dangerous class when played by someone who knows what he's doing.
.The field op/Opressor is probably the most dangerous class when played by someone who knows what he's doing.
still doesnt beat 1ncr3du10u5's #1 in the world for anansi
Wow! That IS impressive!
http://stats.enemyterritory.com/leaders/vehicles/weapons_xp?filter=anansi&page=
Congrats, 1ncr3du10u5!
OK, I'm inspired. My goal is to become the #1 in Platypus--not overall, just in vehicle kills. The top-ranked Platypus driver now has only 13 vehicle kills
(And the MG on board is not half bad really.)
Wow! That IS impressive!
http://stats.enemyterritory.com/leaders/vehicles/weapons_xp?filter=anansi&page=
Congrats, 1ncr3du10u5!
OK, I'm inspired. My goal is to become the #1 in Platypus--not overall, just in vehicle kills. The top-ranked Platypus driver now has only 13 vehicle kills
Who gets the points? you or the gunner?
Meh...
I mentioned that a couple posts up with the link:
Hehe, I spy Nagromme on the ETQW forums, Here: http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26464, I joined, my refferr is you
...not really lol, but w/e.Anybody see the 3rd eye cam tricks yet? And do you recommend advanced flight controls?
Heh!
Yeah I kind of whored the Anansi for a while, as I got sick of seeing the decent Tormentor pilots blasting the crap out of the GDF and I just thought it would be cool to deal some death from the air. I probably did the flying thing backwards as I'm sure most decent pilots learn the Tormentor first and then move onto the Anansi but in a one-on-one, the Anansi is best as it can hover and it's rockets fire faster.
You mean the 3rd eye cam trick for transmitting data remotely (a bug) that's been fixed in 1.5?
I'd definitely recommend the advanced flight controls, as soon as you can keep the aircraft from rolling over.