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1)   2 Sep 2010 03:51

Sorry guys, the other thread was getting a bit too confusing and cluttered so I'm just starting a new one with all of the new info on the game here so I can keep you guys updated more easily. Feel free to lock the previous one, mods if you feel it's cluttering up the board.

I have to say it looks freaking awesome, I'm getting kinda psyched for it now. Some pretty huge changes being made.

Wager mode trailer:

All the info:

In game currency: COD Points. Earn them with kills, flag captures etc...

Spend in game currency on customising weapons, attachments and loadouts

Record, edit and share your games, works like Halo theatre mode

Custom emblems

One bullet mode, each player gets 1 bullet, if you miss, your opponent gets your bullet

'Gun game' CSS style playlist: Everyone starts with same gun, the gun switches randomly

No Stopping Power or Juggernaut

Takes longer to kill people - very good news

Sprint + Go prone = dolphin dive into prone

Shotguns are primaries (great news)

Various zoom scopes for snipers

Fully customisable appearance

Vote between two maps and a random third in lobbies

Customisable Red Dot Sight

Flamethrower

One hit kill melee only game-mode including a Tomahawk throwing axe

Wager your in game currency in matches against other players!!

Death Machine Heavy Machine Gun - Killstreak

Care packages contain interactive killstreaks -RPGs, Turrets ect...

No word on a Beta yet... this makes me concerned.

Here's the full list of perks and killstreaks, thanks to Funkiest Monkey for these:

Perk 1
Scavenger - Pick up ammo from fallen enemies. Replenish lethal grenades. (Pro)
Ghost - Undetectable by the Spy Plane and the Blackbird.
Flak Jacket - Reduces explosive damage.
Hardline - Killstreaks require 1 less kill.

Perk 2
Hardened - Bullets penetrate better.
Scout - Hold breath longer.
Steady Aim - Increased hip-fire accuracy.
Sleight of Hand - Faster reloads.
Warlord - Equip two attachments to your primary weapon.

Perk 3
Marathon - Longer sprint.
Ninja - Silent movement.
Second Chance - Pull out your pistol before dying.
Hacker - Ability to detect enemy equipment and explosives.
Tactical Mask - Reduces the effect of flash and concussion grenades.

Killstreaks

* 3 Spy Plane
* 3 RC-XD (remote bomb)
* 4 Counter Spy Plane
* 4 SAM Turret
* 5 Care Package
* 5 Napalm Strike
* 6 Sentry Gun
* 6 Mortar Team
* 7 Attack Helicopter
* 7 Valkyrie Rockets
* 8 Blackbird
* 8 Rolling Thunder
* 9 Chopper Gunner
* 11 Attack Dogs
* 11 Gunship

Feel free to celebrate, bitch, discuss and add anything else you hear of!

And here's a good, honest gameplay commentary from the one and only Hutch, playing TDM:

Check out that RC Car, it's frickin hilarious!

2)   2 Sep 2010 04:04

Spiffy new thread, I like it.

Remember not to get your hopes up too high. Disappointment is cheap and easy to come by.

This one looks awesome though :D

3)   2 Sep 2010 04:05

It also features offline multiplayer against bots. I guess that might please some people.

It also looks like dogs are a killstreak again as well.

4)   2 Sep 2010 04:11

ShockValue:
It also features offline multiplayer against bots. I guess that might please some people.

anybody have good enough eyesight to see the perks list there? or have a full perks list in each category?

5)   2 Sep 2010 04:11

IM buying it cause im a zombie

6)   2 Sep 2010 04:14

pha kin su pah:

ShockValue:
It also features offline multiplayer against bots. I guess that might please some people.

anybody have good enough eyesight to see the perks list there? or have a full perks list in each category?

Yeah all I can see in that is Hardline, light weight, scavenger, and flak jacket. Unfortunately I couldn't find a full list or any clearer pictures so far.

7)   2 Sep 2010 04:15

ShockValue:
It also features offline multiplayer against bots. I guess that might please some people.

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I flipped when I saw 'Commando', then I realised it was the name of the gun and let a huge sigh of relief...

8)   2 Sep 2010 04:16

MiracleOfSound:

I have to say it looks freaking awesome, I'm getting kinda psyched for it now. Some pretty huge changes being made.

I agree. I wasn't sure about getting this after I became so frustrated with MW2, but I like what I'm seeing and think this could actually be a lot of fun. All the wager match game modes sound really cool (One in the Chamber FTW) and are an interesting new feature. Treyarch seems really committed to doing something different, and if they can deliver on that they've got my $60.

9)   2 Sep 2010 04:17

pha kin su pah:

ShockValue:
It also features offline multiplayer against bots. I guess that might please some people.

anybody have good enough eyesight to see the perks list there? or have a full perks list in each category?

I can See
Lightwieght
(cant see)
"Ghost" *Could be similar to ninja
Flak Jacket
Hardline

10)   2 Sep 2010 04:23

Hmm, sounds like Counter Strike: Source.

Currency for upgrades, gun game?

11)   2 Sep 2010 04:25

DAVEoftheDEAD:
IM buying it cause im a zombie

A Nazi Zombie? Really looking forward to that mode returning. Hopefully with more maps available from the getgo and dedicated Zombie map packs. I'd have bought the Zombie maps for WaW separately but I had no interest in the rest of the multiplayer maps.

12)   2 Sep 2010 04:34

Zenode:

"Ghost" *Could be similar to ninja

What I heard is that it's like Cold Blooded and that Ninja is back in slot 3.

13)   2 Sep 2010 04:34

The Lost Big Boss:
Hmm, sounds like Counter Strike: Source.

Currency for upgrades, gun game?

Apparently the mode came 'straight from the community'

14)   2 Sep 2010 04:35

Zenode:

I can See
Lightwieght
(cant see)
"Ghost" *Could be similar to ninja
Flak Jacket
Hardline

ShockValue:
Yeah all I can see in that is Hardline, light weight, scavenger, and flak jacket. Unfortunately I couldn't find a full list or any clearer pictures so far.

ok so thats

Scavenger
lightweight
Ghost <- mebe
Flak Jacket
Hardline

interesting how they are mixing them around, and flak jacket seems suitable, comparing it to WaW flak jacket.

15)   2 Sep 2010 04:37

Second chance is back... NOOOOOOOOOOO

16)   2 Sep 2010 04:38

MiracleOfSound:

The Lost Big Boss:
Hmm, sounds like Counter Strike: Source.

Currency for upgrades, gun game?

Apparently the mode came 'straight from the community'

I smell bullshit.

17)   2 Sep 2010 04:50

The Lost Big Boss:

MiracleOfSound:

The Lost Big Boss:
Hmm, sounds like Counter Strike: Source.

Currency for upgrades, gun game?

Apparently the mode came 'straight from the community'

I smell bullshit.

I smell fish, get it? Cod?

18)   2 Sep 2010 04:57

Awwww Fuck!

I really didn't want to get excited for this game....

b-b-but that damn crossbow.

Plus all the other weapons just look insane.

I'm probably going to end up getting this.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

19)   2 Sep 2010 05:05

dathwampeer:
Awwww Fuck!

I really didn't want to get excited for this game....

b-b-but that damn crossbow.

Plus all the other weapons just look insane.

I'm probably going to end up getting this.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

That's exactly what I was thinking, I mean, those new game modes look fun and due to the weapon limitations, balanced too.

And then there's also commie zombies, dedicated servers, mod tools and awesome weapons.

DAM YOU COD, WHY CAN'T I STOP LOVING YOU?

20)   2 Sep 2010 05:07

rabidmidget:

dathwampeer:
Awwww Fuck!

I really didn't want to get excited for this game....

b-b-but that damn crossbow.

Plus all the other weapons just look insane.

I'm probably going to end up getting this.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

That's exactly what I was thinking, I mean, those new game modes look fun and due to the weapon limitations, balanced too.

And then there's also commie zombies, dedicated servers, mod tools and awesome weapons.

DAM YOU COD, WHY CAN'T I STOP LOVING YOU?

I know man..

We should make a groupe for people like us.

People who don't want to love the ellusive, dissapointment filled wench that is cod... but just can't friggin help it.

D:

Woe is us.

21)   2 Sep 2010 05:24

Ugh, I said goodbye to CoD after MW2, but...this one looks all cool and stuff...must resist...

Damn it, I'll probably be getting it.

22)   2 Sep 2010 05:31

They have put it on steam... all of my high expectations for this game are gone. BUGGER OFF STEAM!

23)   2 Sep 2010 05:45

After watching the video and reader some more, I actually kind of give a shit =P. But seriously, it looks like they tried to balance the game better and the new game modes look very entertaining.

24)   2 Sep 2010 06:05

I can see me sinking WAY too many hours into the wager gameplay modes

*off to practice with pistols in MW2*

25)   2 Sep 2010 06:12

Looks like some pretty inventive game types right there, with plenty of potential for great fun. But the gambling part? The use of such a cheap addiction tactic rings of a lack of confidence in the gameplay. I don't like that part at all.

26)   2 Sep 2010 06:20

Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. Seriously, can't wait.

Good thing Reach comes out soon to keep me held over until this.

27)   2 Sep 2010 07:49

latenightapplepie:
Looks like some pretty inventive game types right there, with plenty of potential for great fun. But the gambling part? The use of such a cheap addiction tactic rings of a lack of confidence in the gameplay. I don't like that part at all.

And the leveling in CoD never bothered you either? It's just a cheap addiction tactic too.

28)   2 Sep 2010 07:52

MiracleOfSound:

The Lost Big Boss:
Hmm, sounds like Counter Strike: Source.

Currency for upgrades, gun game?

Apparently the mode came 'straight from the community'

The wager mode for online competitive is also from KillZone 2's valor system, where you gamble how much of your valor you put down for a match, makes the clan matches really tense when there's 500,000 of your own points at stake.

29)   2 Sep 2010 07:54

I was going to buy this game simply out of loyalty to the Call of Duty series, but now I have an actual reason to want to get it.

EDIT: Wait a sec... they still have akimbo, awwwww.

30)   2 Sep 2010 07:54

It looks like the full list of perks will look like this.

Tier One Perks: Lightweight. Scavenger. Ghost. Flak Jacket. Hardline
Tier Two Perks - Hardened. Scout. Steady Aim. Sleight of Hand. Warlord.
Tier Three Perks: Marathon. Ninja. Second Chance. Hacker. Tactical Mask

Ghost is probably like cold blooded. Hardened will be a perk form of FMJ. Warlord is bling.

31)   2 Sep 2010 07:55

New gameplay vids in the OP!

32)   2 Sep 2010 07:56

ShockValue:
It looks like the full list of perks will look like this.

Tier One Perks: Lightweight. Scavenger. Ghost. Flak Jacket. Hardline
Tier Two Perks - Hardened. Scout. Steady Aim. Sleight of Hand. Warlord.
Tier Three Perks: Marathon. Ninja. Second Chance. Hacker. Tactical Mask

Well I'm delighted there's no Martyrdom or Commando, but man Second Chance is gonna piss me the fuck off.

33)   2 Sep 2010 07:57

latenightapplepie:
Looks like some pretty inventive game types right there, with plenty of potential for great fun. But the gambling part? The use of such a cheap addiction tactic rings of a lack of confidence in the gameplay. I don't like that part at all.

Just added some gameplay vids, after seeing them I'm starting to think positively that the gameplay really could be great.

[says prayer for balance]

34)   2 Sep 2010 07:59

MiracleOfSound:

ShockValue:
It looks like the full list of perks will look like this.

Tier One Perks: Lightweight. Scavenger. Ghost. Flak Jacket. Hardline
Tier Two Perks - Hardened. Scout. Steady Aim. Sleight of Hand. Warlord.
Tier Three Perks: Marathon. Ninja. Second Chance. Hacker. Tactical Mask

Well I'm delighted there's no Martyrdom or Commando, but man Second Chance is gonna piss me the fuck off.

Hehe, I'm quite sure we all hate second chance. Although I wonder if it will be like it was in WaW where you could revive someone else who had it as well.

35)   2 Sep 2010 08:02

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