Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad closed beta

[PanzerJaeger]

Installed and checking it out now...

edit: ok need to refresh my tankgunner skills but at least I have not forgotten how a MG is used. Had to install some server files or my server list would stay empty.

I had to delete files to make my controls work!

How did you like the game? Took me a bit to mess with the controls, but I really enjoyed it. I think they kept the realism pretty much intact. I played on some realism servers, and there are some new gamey things (the shift key extra zoom), but there are also some realistic improvements, so it pretty much balanced out. I think the SMGs probably need to be nerfed a bit in accuracy and possibly even damage.

Also, knowing the Danzig copy by heart was... helpful.

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[CBR]

Only got around to play on two maps which were at the opposite ends really: one a tank map and the other gritty close combat, can't remember the names. I was happy just to see a server list and jump in so did not think about realism servers.

Overall it felt OK but I guess it is still early and there are still some controls I have not checked out.

[naut]

Need to get used to the controls, plus the sensitivity is very, very odd.

[CBR]

Need to get used to the controls, plus the sensitivity is very, very odd.

As in the mouse? That can be adjusted under settings

[Veho Nex]

My internet for august is capped, I have to wait till tomorrow to even think about downloading it. How large is it btw?

[CBR]

4-5GB IIRC

[naut]

As in the mouse? That can be adjusted under settings

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. =/

[Graphic]

People with similar system's posts about performance have reassured me enough that I can buy this without hesitation within the next few days.

You have to tread carefully with a dual core in 2011.

[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

[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.