MAG

Grayditch

It's about that price second hand in HMV, but I understand if people don't want sticky boxes and ketchup stains on their manual.

sarumite

Grayditch wrote: »

It's about that price second hand in HMV, but I understand if people don't want sticky boxes and ketchup stains on their manual.

If I can buy something new or used for the same price, its a no brainer!

Grayditch

I just mean it's been like that for a while. I hope this brings more players in. Going to get back into it this week.

Grayditch

I can't find the other thread at all, merge away if you do, mods.

So we're on V2.1 at this stage and I have to say, this game getters better with age. I spend the last 2 days playing Black Ops and it's awfulness just made me love MAG more. I love how much stuff has been overhauled, it's impressive that a developer would do this.

Did anyone try the last DLC, Escalation? Great new maps and weapons. I hope this game is kept alive by the current fan base, at least until a possible MAG 2.

WolfForager

Hmmm, haven't played it in a while, might download the updates soon and give it a shot again! Loved it when it was first released.

Grayditch

I'm renting another character slot. I know it's a bit much, but I've fallen in love with this game again. The new system is just so much better. You can own all of the equipment you like, but the skill points determine how effectively it works.

It would probably be a nightmare to get into this game for the first time now, though. The learning curve did just get a bit steep.

Grumpypants

Yea i think its time i got back into this game every time i put it on i am amazed i ever stopped playing it.

Grayditch

I still haven't delved into the whole Platoon leader side of things. I wish there was training or something, I'd have no idea about using the mortars etc.

The new assault rifles with thew DLC are amazing. 45 bullets. Handles like a catherine wheel on a stick, but it can take down a room if you get a nice head line spray, hehe.

WolfForager

Tried playing with the Move this morning, gave up after half an hour of fiddling around with the sensitivity.

Headshot

is this a few GB's to download lads ?

WolfForager

Headshot wrote: »

is this a few GB's to download lads ?

Dunno when the last time i updated it was, but this time around it was 150mb title update followed by a 650mb ingame download.

Grumpypants

WolfForager wrote: »

Tried playing with the Move this morning, gave up after half an hour of fiddling around with the sensitivity.

I tried it once and it was very difficult to get to grips with, Gothpunk did post the settings in the old MAG thread but i cant find it. I never got to try them but they are meant to be the best settings for it.

F1ngers

Bumpity bump and moving to Games forum so that all threads can be merged.

Grayditch

Cheers for that, I thought it was already in Games, hidden somewhere.

I saw this in the PSN store today for 29.99. Super idea, but as I said, it's not n00b friendly at all. The MAG forum has a few threads dedicated to making things easier when first starting, I suppose.

The update alone for 2.1 is over a gig if it's been a while since you've done it, I think.

WarZoneBrother

Grayditch wrote: »

Cheers for that, I thought it was already in Games, hidden somewhere.

I saw this in the PSN store today for 29.99. Super idea, but as I said, it's not n00b friendly at all. The MAG forum has a few threads dedicated to making things easier when first starting, I suppose.

The update alone for 2.1 is over a gig if it's been a while since you've done it, I think.

Yeah I seen it there 30 quid aint bad... Especially since say 5 friends could create account and game share it which would be 6euro per person like... Not sure if that works with this game though...


I got the game again back when Black Ops was released and holy cow I suck ass at it like...I use to get like 600-700 points a match now I strugle to get 200 ... Very hard game to play now I find...

Grayditch

When I went back to MAG, I was getting destroyed too. It seems it's only the good players left, but I stuck back with it.

With the new Multiqueue bonus stacked with happy hour, it can be points city, which is a decent incentive, between games where you're getting smashed.

AdMMM

Bought this yesterday and got it set up today. Finding the control scheme a bit awkward but there's a lot of fun to be had with this

Grayditch

Yeah, the controls really are half the battle. I always set up my loadouts with the medkit first and grenades second so it's a double tap to take them out.

The more you put into MAG the more you get out of it. It's ridiculously frustrating early on, though.

I'd suggest being a medic/repair guy to get some points and take the pressure off. You get a good idea of the maps then. Get up to level 8 or so and play Dominion. It's great.

Grumpypants

Heads up for anyone tempted to pick it up or looking to re-buy its 18euro in the Game sale at the moment.

Grayditch

Nice!

AdMMM

This game is absolutely awesome. I was a bit of a lone wolf at the start and didn't really understand the benefits or reasons to stick with your squad but I'm now loving the game. Happy Hour and Multi-Queue has helped me level up quickly so I'm able to play Dominion. I have to say that the last few minutes of a Dominion game can be nail biting stuff as you desperately try and hold off the attackers.

I haven't had a problem with finding games but I do see a lot of the same names so I'm wondering is the community waining a lot?

RedRebel

Any Raven clans recruiting? Been playing last two weeks, up to level 23 and loving the game so far but think I need to join a clan to get the most out of the game at this stage.

RedRebel

RedRebelCork is gamer tag btw

Grayditch

That looks to be the greatest typo in history.

Best bet is to chat away to guys in other clans and see if there's an invite in the bottom left of the screen after the game.

RedRebel

Thanks grayditch, joined a couple clans that way already but they seemed a bit hodge-podge. Not sure if that was due to timezone issues but would like a clan that actively play together, preferably Irish. I take it getting a headset is a must?

Grayditch

Yeah, you really have to have one for being in a clan anyway. I was with a very busy Clan in Raven until recently until people left to join other PMCs including me. I joined SVER again. I still have a Raven account. I dont think I'll ever have a Valor one, haha.

Also Black Ops came out and ruined number even more.

RedRebel

Well, I've leveled up a lot and have got to grips with the game now. Takes some doing but well worth it once you begin to realise what is going on around you and how to win the battles.

I've applied to join Deadly Blue Dots clan of Raven. Supposedly pretty good by all accounts so we shall see.

Gamer tag: RedRebelCork if anyone on raven wants a game.

Grumpypants

RedRebel wrote: »

Well, I've leveled up a lot and have got to grips with the game now. Takes some doing but well worth it once you begin to realise what is going on around you and how to win the battles.

I've applied to join Deadly Blue Dots clan of Raven. Supposedly pretty good by all accounts so we shall see.

Gamer tag: RedRebelCork if anyone on raven wants a game.

I had a game the other night it has gotten a lot better, im still Raven so add me i might be on some nights PSN Bubs78

Grumpypants

Multiqueing is a great idea you can now set it to join all 5 games types (or less) and which ever one is ready first.

The new skill tree and weapons is a lot better too, although i had to re do all my loadouts as it reset them all. I still find it very difficult to get it just right.

At release date i did a review a month later i did an update think its time for a MAG 12 months later article.

Grayditch

It might have been mentioned before but MAG is now free for PLUS subscribers in the U.S. It has a level cap of 8 before you have to purchase, but I can see it bringing in a lot more players.