» Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:27 am
The multiplayer portion of the game is really good. I would definitely say it's on par with the SP. However, right now, it is being absolutely DESTROYED by the problems it has. The fact that they're not putting out a hotfix for the progress losses and disconnects is just ridiculous, in my opinion.
On top of this, there are some really awful hit detection and ping issues with the dedicated servers (it's probably a lot worse on P2P console networks, although, I don't know for sure). This basically ensures that most automatic weapons (aside from the Mk.60 and SCAR) are virtually unusable, since the servers can't seem to detect all the bullets (if the weapon had a higher rate of fire (which means that the damage would mostly be lower)), adding insult to an already alarming injury.
Plus, at certain times, a lag spike could leave you stuck on someone's perspective. This would essentially mean that they could easily kill you while in actuality you were on the other side of the map. To make matters worse, if they hit you enough times, you would be killed multiple times. Of course, when such an event happens, you would seemingly be killed randomly. And the kill cam would actually show the enemy's perspective. At least you know when and how it happens, then.
These are just some of the technical problems, there are issues with the gameplay itself as well. Albeit, they're not nearly as awful.
This is the sort of stuff (especially the problems with progress losses (some of which, by the way, were even in the God damn demo)) that requires immediate attention and a hotfix. Yet, we haven't heard anything other than a possible patch at the end of this week. We don't even know if any of these problems will be fixed.
This is really disheartening. And God knows that those moron PR managers at EA won't allow any disclosure on any patch information. Not to mention any extra features such as Advanced Graphics Options or DX11. Oh no, how could they do that? No, everything has to be a f***ing marketing poly. That's right.
Crytek needs to step up for their game and Nathan Camarillo needs to grow some balls, instead of just taking orders from people that clearly don't know sh*t about games, development of games, or God forbid, actual community needs. So, I'm calling out for you Nathan, grow some balls and address community concerns. Step up to those idiots who only care about marketing polys and make them understand that there's more to it than just making a quick buck. OK? How about that?
Thanks
Iceman