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Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
I'm not saying launchers have been nerfed to poo poo, but I just woke up from a dream of 2v2 in some bullshit arctic map, where I shot a pubby directly in the loving chest, and he didn't die. Stupid game...

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Happy Noodle Boy
Jul 3, 2002


If you're dreaming about cod you may want to evaluate your life

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
It proves the real world is a simulation... you lag in the dream, you lag in real life. :tinfoil:

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

Nerf the vulture.

Mill Village
Jul 27, 2007

Mister Macys posted:

It proves the real world is a simulation... you lag in the dream, you lag in real life. :tinfoil:

You better go to the doctor, sounds like you're starting to get Parkinson's.

Soul Glo
Aug 27, 2003

Just let it shine through
Apparently there's an emergency patch out for Xbone that can't actually be downloaded so that's neat :thumbsup:

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:

Mill Village posted:

You better go to the doctor, sounds like you're starting to get Parkinson's.

I dunno, sounds more like ether to me.

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

The akimbo butcher is like shooting people with two ejaculating dicks. 5 shots at the range where we could feel one another's breath before the guy put me out of my misery.

gently caress that gun.

Bonby
Jan 13, 2008

Annoying Dog
What do you guys think are the best epics (orange) ? So far flatline seems decent if you intend to be midrange most of the time (up close it wont compete against regular nv4) but I'm really curious which ones are just THE best.

Gordon Shumway
Jan 21, 2008

I'm actually having fun playing this game after the fixes they've made to it. It's still not objectively good, or as fun as BLOPS 3, but I at least have some fun playing it now. Unlocked C4 with my unlock refund, then proceeded to unlock the Volk. I got the Volk variant that is the single shot fire, and it's beastly.

Does anyone even still play this on Xbone?

victrix
Oct 30, 2007


Invective, Mammoth, maybe Ripper or Flatline.

Most of the others are gimmicky, though the EBR Bomber sniper, and all three of the epic pistol variants are interesting, but you don't want to burn salvage on pistols. The Reaver Rodeo is pretty good too, but same issue as the pistols.

The Invective is basically free high cal on a solid AR, the Mammoth is a unique weapon, the only 2sk LMG in the game and pretty crazy for it. The Ripper is marginally more dangerous than the base RPR which is already one of the best weapons in the game if you can handle it. Flatline is good at what it does, though I don't think its worth the salvage over any of the rare or legendary variants of the NV4.

I think Javes has 3/4 of those now that I think about it, the dirty tryhard.

Meanwhile I got three copies of the same epic pistol in one night :downs:

(honestly for most guns, different rare or legendary variants are the most effective versions, the only epics that really interest me are the ones that do something totally unique like the Mammoth, Bomber, Goliath, pistols, etc)

Javes
May 6, 2012

ASK ME ABOUT APPEARING OFFLINE SO I DON'T HAVE TO TELL FRIENDS THEY'RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY VIDEO GAME TEAM.
Invective and Mammoth are the best epic variants you can craft. The Ripper probably isn't worth the 4,000 salvage but the increased smg RPM is nice and reduced idle sway is helpful in AR mode.

Edit: beaten

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

Javes posted:

Invective and Mammoth are the best epic variants you can craft. The Ripper probably isn't worth the 4,000 salvage but the increased smg RPM is nice and reduced idle sway is helpful in AR mode.

Edit: beaten

Yeah what these two said. The invective is pretty disgusting.

E: it's cool that now the fixes have been made to many AR's, MLG is as NV4 rampant as the rest of the game.

E 2: although elevate and envy are K-bar happy.

Puckish Rogue fucked around with this message at 00:17 on Dec 18, 2016

Vicissitude
Jan 26, 2004

You ever do the chicken dance at a wake? That really bothers people.

Narcissus1916 posted:

I basically missed Black Ops 3, so I'm okay with Infinite Warfare basically being that game + a handful of improvements.

Do the mission team objectives help with overall XP, or is it just some nominal grindy bull for random variant weapons?

Because I've been doing my usual Free For All and Team Deathmatch and my level progress inches along.

Agree 100% about Advanced Warfare's weird clumsy boosting. I loved the addition of the double jump that really opened up the maps (That greek hotel thing level was pure magic).

Blops 3 is, in my opinion and those of many others, the superior game. Smoother, more balanced, and generally more fun with the Specialists over the RIGs.

Mission Team XP is separate from your normal XP. Every game you play gives you 1k XP for the mission team, +250 for achieving the mission you selected. Every medal you get for that mission gives you another +250, up to a total of 2k mission team XP for a game.

widespread
Aug 5, 2013

I believe I am now no longer in the presence of nice people.


Speaking of Blops 3, MANOWAR IS FINALLY GOLDED, gently caress.

And as I go to core, my KDR goes to poo poo.

... wonder what gun I should work on now. What's close to terrible in terms of gun stuff? Gorgon?

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
Gorgon is easy. I got nine headshots in one game of Fringe.

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
You want pain? LCAR, and the RK5

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

Knife.

victrix
Oct 30, 2007


Puckish Rogue posted:

Yeah what these two said. The invective is pretty disgusting.

E: it's cool that now the fixes have been made to many AR's, MLG is as NV4 rampant as the rest of the game.

E 2: although elevate and envy are K-bar happy.

Good, more impetus for them to nerf that loving gun, since they seem to love to ride the mlg dong

NV4 Fallout Reactive Armor is the nerd tryhard gear of choice. We pooped on a clan using that setup the other night in Dom (despite losing to a team of five newbies), that was satisfying. I hope the diamond shotgun I was using on them made them extra salty.

Killtime on the NV4 is lower than the other ARs, but, the delta between best and worst AR is pretty small (ignoring the OSA which is a sub in AR form :P), and more importantly, because of its stupid good accuracy, it hits its actual ttk more often than other guns with, you know, recoil.

Since flinch is minimal in this game its tough to throw someones aim off even if you hit first, which makes fighting the NV4 at any distance miserable, and I'll never get tired of dying to a hipfired hollow point NV4 when I'm using a sub or shotgun :allears:

Mostly I'm just sick of seeing it everywhere. All newbies use it because its the first unlock and its easy to use, and a shitton of pubstars use it because it (was) the only easily accessible nuke variant, and then a good number of actually skilled pubstompers use it because, well, its good.

End result: Not unusual to see half the killfeed being the NV4. Blech.

(despite my bitching, the NV4 is the only remaining standout gun that bugs me, and its not even close to the level of the pre-nerf BO3 Vesper - pretty much all of the ARs/subs/LMGs/pistols are good and usable, and the Longbow and Reaver are both strong, the NV4 is mostly just annoying)

Narcissus1916
Apr 29, 2013

Now that I'm using the synaptic's ability for a speed burst after every kill I see why one-kill melees are no longer a thing. As it is I've paired that ability with the dual submachine guns and I'm much much improved. I am a whirling dervish of awful hip firing death.

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

victrix posted:

Good, more impetus for them to nerf that loving gun, since they seem to love to ride the mlg dong

NV4 Fallout Reactive Armor is the nerd tryhard gear of choice. We pooped on a clan using that setup the other night in Dom (despite losing to a team of five newbies), that was satisfying. I hope the diamond shotgun I was using on them made them extra salty.

Killtime on the NV4 is lower than the other ARs, but, the delta between best and worst AR is pretty small (ignoring the OSA which is a sub in AR form :P), and more importantly, because of its stupid good accuracy, it hits its actual ttk more often than other guns with, you know, recoil.

Since flinch is minimal in this game its tough to throw someones aim off even if you hit first, which makes fighting the NV4 at any distance miserable, and I'll never get tired of dying to a hipfired hollow point NV4 when I'm using a sub or shotgun :allears:

Mostly I'm just sick of seeing it everywhere. All newbies use it because its the first unlock and its easy to use, and a shitton of pubstars use it because it (was) the only easily accessible nuke variant, and then a good number of actually skilled pubstompers use it because, well, its good.

End result: Not unusual to see half the killfeed being the NV4. Blech.

(despite my bitching, the NV4 is the only remaining standout gun that bugs me, and its not even close to the level of the pre-nerf BO3 Vesper - pretty much all of the ARs/subs/LMGs/pistols are good and usable, and the Longbow and Reaver are both strong, the NV4 is mostly just annoying)

The minimal flinch and baller accuracy combo is such a pain with the NV4. Basically you need to get in their face with an OSA because an smg won't kill it in time even in a hip fire battle.

gently caress the NV4. (First gun I got gold camo on in this game. :D)

Now, the real heroes are the men (there are no women in IW) who wrestle the OSA recoil like a crocodile because if you are near someone, they will die. Akimbo HVR? Epic reaver? Reactive armour and an NV4 with laser and hollow? OSA is going to take you roughly from behind.

Godzilla07
Oct 4, 2008

victrix posted:

Good, more impetus for them to nerf that loving gun, since they seem to love to ride the mlg dong

NV4 Fallout Reactive Armor is the nerd tryhard gear of choice. We pooped on a clan using that setup the other night in Dom (despite losing to a team of five newbies), that was satisfying. I hope the diamond shotgun I was using on them made them extra salty.

Killtime on the NV4 is lower than the other ARs, but, the delta between best and worst AR is pretty small (ignoring the OSA which is a sub in AR form :P), and more importantly, because of its stupid good accuracy, it hits its actual ttk more often than other guns with, you know, recoil.

Since flinch is minimal in this game its tough to throw someones aim off even if you hit first, which makes fighting the NV4 at any distance miserable, and I'll never get tired of dying to a hipfired hollow point NV4 when I'm using a sub or shotgun :allears:

Mostly I'm just sick of seeing it everywhere. All newbies use it because its the first unlock and its easy to use, and a shitton of pubstars use it because it (was) the only easily accessible nuke variant, and then a good number of actually skilled pubstompers use it because, well, its good.

End result: Not unusual to see half the killfeed being the NV4. Blech.

(despite my bitching, the NV4 is the only remaining standout gun that bugs me, and its not even close to the level of the pre-nerf BO3 Vesper - pretty much all of the ARs/subs/LMGs/pistols are good and usable, and the Longbow and Reaver are both strong, the NV4 is mostly just annoying)

The NV4 itself doesn't really make me mad in the way that top-tier guns in CoDs past did. What does annoy me is that if you're playing against a good NV4 user, they're practically unidentifiable since there's no reason to not use Suppressor and Ghost on the NV4, and they're probably using Dead Silence too. Good luck!

And eh, I don't see a point to SMGs in IW. The KBAR has a very competitive TTK within 20m, SMGs don't have their handling advantages with ADS/sprintout, and most importantly for me, I cannot reliably challenge AR users at midrange. I can live without aim assist but TTK is really poor past 20m and the recoil is unpredictable on most of the SMGs. And why use the other LMGs when the RAW has superior TTK, recoil, and is a 3HK suppressed at most ranges you'll see?

I got BM in BO3 and a reason why I liked going for it was that I felt like nearly every weapon was viable, or at least had its niche. In IW, I can only really justify using ARs (Type 2 excepted) or the RAW.

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

The best SMG is the HVR Gemini.

The second best SMG is the OSA. It's what the FHR dreams of being before waking up impotent and alone.

IM DAY DAY IRL
Jul 11, 2003

Everything's fine.

Nothing to see here.
if you want a note shoot-mans game to play (maybe even with another person who doesn't play games?? idk) until dawn is on PSN for $8

i paid full price when it came out and it was worth it so if you like horror movies you should get it

Vicissitude
Jan 26, 2004

You ever do the chicken dance at a wake? That really bothers people.

Honestly, knife-running in Blops was actually not that bad. You can see me doing it in some of the videos that've been posted in the past (though I still can't figure out why nobody can hear me...). It went surprisingly quick, and a lot less painful than I thought it'd be. I was running Firebreak and a lot of stealth perks plus Gung Ho. I dunno if it helps with sliding knife attacks, but it made me feel better at least. Placebo effect, probably.

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

Vicissitude posted:

Honestly, knife-running in Blops was actually not that bad. You can see me doing it in some of the videos that've been posted in the past (though I still can't figure out why nobody can hear me...). It went surprisingly quick, and a lot less painful than I thought it'd be. I was running Firebreak and a lot of stealth perks plus Gung Ho. I dunno if it helps with sliding knife attacks, but it made me feel better at least. Placebo effect, probably.

I always have fun with the knives. I pretty much did all of it in IW without realising thanks to the Wraith missions. I know most hate it though.

Knife with FTL power slide, the jump and then momentum is so much fun on this game. On BO3 I did somewhat camp it up at times with the knife and have no regrets.

E: I have changed my mind from the K-bar to the Mammoth for best epic weapon. It's so dirty and hilarious. Throw on man at arms and you can get rid of scavenger and have a cute little sight too! Thanks, man at arms.

Puckish Rogue fucked around with this message at 14:09 on Dec 18, 2016

Happy Noodle Boy
Jul 3, 2002


I had COD points lying there doing nothing so I used them up today and opened 40 crates.

Got 3 legendary weapons and 6 epics!!!!

the epics were 2 taunts, 3 calling cards (1 dupe) and the epic hailstorm

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

Was one of them the cool taunt where the Phantoms shoots down the UAV?

poo poo's cool.

Happy Noodle Boy
Jul 3, 2002


Puckish Rogue posted:

Was one of them the cool taunt where the Phantoms shoots down the UAV?

poo poo's cool.

Actually yeah. Also got one for everyone where they cook a grenade and then throw it behind them.

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
So, dies anyone know what the body multipliers are for that epic burst revolver?

Because it is seriously the most inconsistent piece of poo poo I've ever used.
I've lost count of the number of times I've heard three ticks at point blank and my target has lived to kill me dead.
Swear to God, if you don't hit the heart, the enemy doesn't die.

Also, loving :lol: at it having a "rapid cycle rate" when it's slower than the RK5, less accurate, and only carries 12 rounds per load, vs. 15.

Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 19:49 on Dec 18, 2016

Bonby
Jan 13, 2008

Annoying Dog
Alright it seems most big dick CoD youtubers have either decided to move to overwatch or were found being conniving pieces of poo poo. So I found a guy's who pretty decent with up to date info on cod IW and isn't absolutely obnoxious to watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaN1rig0bL7SUod2WN0P8XA
Learned interesting thing from him when it comes to variant having hidden stats, I'd reccomend him over the other cod superstars atm.

I also bought cod point and I wish for my inevitable demise.

Bonby fucked around with this message at 20:07 on Dec 18, 2016

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
I only watch Versus and Shiro now. :colbert:

Bonby
Jan 13, 2008

Annoying Dog
Yeah and if you were streaming I'd watch you too, but mister macys is too good for the common pleb :smugbird:

Mister Facetious
Apr 21, 2007

I think I died and woke up in L.A.,
I don't know how I wound up in this place...

:canada:
I should've streamed last night. I had some decent performance and a great final kill cam in the last match.

widespread
Aug 5, 2013

I believe I am now no longer in the presence of nice people.


BobbyBaudoin posted:

Alright it seems most big dick CoD youtubers have either decided to move to overwatch or were found being conniving pieceS of poo poo. So I found a guy's who pretty decent with up to date info on cod IW and isn't absolutely obnoxious to watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaN1rig0bL7SUod2WN0P8XA
Learned interesting thing from him when it comes to variant having hidden stats, I'd reccomend him over the other cod superstars atm.

I also bought cod point and I wish for my inevitable demise.

He seems reliable, yeah. The Exposed series he did is a pretty neat insight on the maps and sight lines.

Also I would buy Cod Points but that free $15 I got from preordering IW is either gonna go to KF2 or a different game.

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

Happy Noodle Boy posted:

Actually yeah. Also got one for everyone where they cook a grenade and then throw it behind them.

Same two I have. Probably why I use the Phantom far more than I need to.

E: I have NFL redzone on one screen and faze vs optic gaming on another. a perfect harmony of body and mind

Puckish Rogue fucked around with this message at 21:55 on Dec 18, 2016

Lumpy the Cook
Feb 4, 2011

Drippy-goo-yay, mother-gunker!

Happy Noodle Boy posted:

If you're dreaming about cod you may want to evaluate your life

I used to have dreams about CoD2 CTF in my high school days

Bonby
Jan 13, 2008

Annoying Dog
Need to get a party on tonight, I'm back in my hometown for the holidays and got all my stuff set up properly. I want to get myself a Epic quality gun with salvage and have some fun.

Puckish Rogue
Jun 24, 2010

this faze-optic match is legit amazing

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widespread
Aug 5, 2013

I believe I am now no longer in the presence of nice people.


Wait wait wait, a FaZe/Optic match in COD? In TYOOL 2016?

This is weird since I saw the one in CSGO before today and yeeeeeesh.

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