Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad closed beta

[Crazed Rabbit]

Got it, enjoying the beta so far. Had a couple nice reflex shots with rifles.

The game runs well on my rig - which was made three years ago.

Figuring out the 'use' key was a pain.

CR

[naut]

Figuring out the 'use' key was a pain.

CR

Tripwire's default keys are retarded. Left Ctrl for use?! Really?!?

[Drunk Clown]

Yes.

However, my sensitivity is not consistent. I don't mean it is lagging, but the movement is slow, fast, slow, fast, repeat ad infinitum. =/

Mouse acceleration?

[naut]

Mouse acceleration?

Nope. Turns out bloom was causing it.

Impressions: Firefight is a horrible game-mode. Ugh. Otherwise it's fun, punishing but fun. What I expected.

[Graphic]

I'm glad firefight is in, just so I can sample weapons in the restricted classes, but mostly so my friend (who's new to PC games and only FPS experience in the last few years is Goldeneye Wii and Bad Company 2 on PC) can ease himself into the game in a less punishing environment.

[PanzerJaeger]

I finally found a server where both sides generally had their act together and were interested in taking caps (instead of messing with the new controls, playing around with the guns, or dicking around the map) and I was really impressed. I was initially apprehensive about some of the new features, but the game still rewards tactical game play and teamwork, possibly even more than the first. There's surely no run n' gun on Fallen Fighters. People were actually choosing to go bolt with plenty of assault class slots open, as the SMG is the harder weapon to be successful with.

[Graphic]

The deed is done.

But since I'm poor/cheap, I'll have to wait until the release day to play it. Cya then.

[naut]

Impressions: Firefight is a horrible game-mode. Ugh. Otherwise it's fun, punishing but fun. What I expected.

Changed my mind. Firefight is fun in a 32 person server. Terrible in a 64 person server.

Fallen Fighters on Territory has to be my favourite in Beta so far. Sniping with either the sniper or anti-tank is sooo satisfying.

[Veho Nex]

29th has their RO2 beta server up, you guys can usually catch me in there: 70.42.74.213:7777

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Broke down and installed the beta. The core game seems fine - bolting Russians and Germans feels good as does hunkering down behind cover in panic because you're surrounded.

The silly weapons and class progression stuff seems broken / simply not there. It feels really incomplete for a game that's going to be launched in a few weeks. It's not like it's missing content, which would be very understandable. These are systems that are supposed to be in place for the game and Tripwire basically just hasn't gotten around to them yet. What's up with that?

[Veho Nex]

Unlocks are not added to the game since it still is beta. Also, they are testing small amounts of stuff at the same time.

[Graphic]

8 days

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

The latest patch added new maps and random crashing after I play for more than 30 minutes.

I'm considering canceling my pre-order.

[Veho Nex]

Yes, judge the final release based off of the beta. Have fun not playing when it comes out

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Yes, judge the final release based off of the beta. Have fun not playing when it comes out

I don't think it's insanely crazy to judge the final release based off the beta's state 8 days before the final release is due.

If Tripwire needs more time (and they do) they should push the release back to a realistic time.

As for not playing it, canceling my pre-order will get me my $45 back to put into working games and/or computer hardware, and then I'll get RO2 when it's on sale a few months later (and when it's actually playable).

[Graphic]

I think someone on the RO2 forums put it best: "people were expecting an early release and are shocked to find that the beta is actually in a late beta phase."

It reflects positively on TWI that they're actually treating it like a beta by taking bug reports and patching the game. So many developers treat beta as a synonym for "demo."

[naut]

What's the difference between a Beta release and a General Production release?











About 2 weeks.

[Graphic]

Pre-load activate. Main screen turn on.

[edyzmedieval]

Thoughts on the game so far?

[Monk]

Loving it - but its not for everyone. Action happens in short bursts and its easy to fall into a dying spree if you're careless or the enemy has taken an advantageous position. The weapons take some getting used to, sniper rifles especially - i dont think i've hit a single person with one. There are a few bugs here and there. A lot of servers seem to be struggling with high ping rates, and it can be hard for me to find a good one, but all that said, i've found it a great game. Its one that you really have to put time into - and I dont mean like grinding. Think of it like battlefield, except about 10x as hardcore when it comes to the "Dont run around like an idiot" line of thinking. Unless you're moving from cover to cover, sprinting around is a good way to get capped.

Each kill i've managed to make has been incredibly rewarding, and sometimes a harrowing experience. Like when you're desperately holding the last point on a territory map and the enemy just doesnt stop coming. Or when you drop a machine gunner only for a tank to roll around the corner and make your position...

[Graphic]

Core gameplay is great.

Still needs lots of work though; sooo many bugs and performance issues. Also some of the maps are atrociously imbalanced, Commissar's House most of all. If the Axis team has any idea what they're doing, Soviets are lucky to make it out of their spawn. Pavlov's House and Red October Factory are also really bad for Soviets. Grain Elevator is the Axis Commissar's house but still not as bad.

Also the performance varies wildly between maps. Barracks is a really really bad one for frames.

Mkb 42 is way too good and way too common.

T-34 sucks badly and has to get lucky to kill a PzIV in a head to head fight. It only shines on Gumrak where it can drive around.


I AM having fun, though, under the right conditions. Its worth buying but if you havent bought it yet, I'd recommend you wait a month or two until its fixed. Its a rough diamond.

[PanzerJaeger]

I'm really enjoying the game, new release bugs and all (and there have been some big ones). A lot of the vets from RO1 are blowing up the forums with COD this and Battlefield that, but I think they are just upset that they aren't experts anymore. I went into the game expecting that I would have to dramatically alter my game play style, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how much RO2 plays like RO1. Any deviation from the latter's script is seen as treasonous by some, though - same as with any sequel I guess.

Mkb 42 is way too good and way too common.

I thought it was really nerfed compared to RO1. I played around with it and went back to the MP40 when playing assault. Apparently it got unlocked for a lot more classes than it was supposed to, so expect to see less of it in the future. However, it will not be limited to the 'one per map' hero status that had been assumed. It will be availible to the assault class only.

[naut]

It tells me to hold F and LMB to move fire teams, but all that does is make me shoot.... lol

Skipping to MP. =)

[naut]

Levelling is broken. Squad leaders gain no xp. Achievements are broken. Etc.

[Hamata]

one thing i hate about it is that it has a server browser and i did not download it through steam and i cant creat teh lan servers.


please note i'm not trying to premote piracy or any means of illigel activities

[PanzerJaeger]

Levelling is broken. Squad leaders gain no xp. Achievements are broken. Etc.

I kind of hope it stays that way.

Another update out today, just downloaded it.

We've got an update uploaded to Valve that should be released today. The update includes the following changes:

- fixed DDE content being awarded when it should/shouldn't be
- fixed RO1 content being awarded when it should/shouldn't be
- fixed the server browser not responding after disconnecting from a game
- removed MKB/AVT from Squad Leaders/Commanders, only Assault gets it now
And an update released yesterday included an undocumented change:
- improved performance for the Ultra setting

And before anyone asks - no it does not fix/change every other possible thing under the sun It fixes what it says it fixes, nothing more, nothing less. We're chewing through the issues as fast as we can, and you'll probably see another update on Monday.

[Graphic]

I thought it was really nerfed compared to RO1. I played around with it and went back to the MP40 when playing assault. Apparently it got unlocked for a lot more classes than it was supposed to, so expect to see less of it in the future. However, it will not be limited to the 'one per map' hero status that had been assumed. It will be availible to the assault class only.

Whats really bugging me at this point is the ridiculous pings the game forces on players. Its almost as bad, if not AS bad as Bad Company 2 right now. I feel like I have to get lucky in close quarters fights. You have to aim WAAAAAAY ahead of people who are moving in order to hit them.

[naut]

Whats really bugging me at this point is the ridiculous pings the game forces on players. Its almost as bad, if not AS bad as Bad Company 2 right now. I feel like I have to get lucky in close quarters fights. You have to aim WAAAAAAY ahead of people who are moving in order to hit them.

My ping is fine. 30-50. Actually, I'm experiencing the reverse. Excellent latency. I had a steady 100 ping with my net capped...

[PanzerJaeger]

You could play Danzig in RO1 the exact same way with the StG.44. I could hit better in fully automatic at longer ranges with the Stg.44, though. In RO2, it seems like they've bumped up the recoil enough to where you really need to engage the single shot action to hit well with the MKb 42.

[Hamata]

I like what he says at the end of video