Titanfall (Xbox One/360/PC)

**Phobia** · 03-16-2014, 10:01 PM

Titanfall (Xbox One/360/PC)

On the topic of the game maybe not having the longest legs.

I'll agree the game might not have all the weapons, unlocks, and so forth. Some standard features that are common in modern shooters are not present here.

BUT!!!!!!!!

The gameplay is flat out crack. I'll explain what I enjoy about the lack of weapons and unlocks. Let's go back to classics that were just a blast to play and didn't have all these unlocks. 007 Golden Eye, Quake, Halo, and so forth.

What made those games classics was fun gameplay but the reason it was fun due to balance. The weapons, abilities, and mechanics were so balanced it was enjoyable to play. I feel like TitanFall fits that to a T. The weapons all feel really balanced to me and you don't see the issues which battlefield 4 is in constant flux with......weapon balancing!

If I go strictly on how much I enjoy to sit down and play the game, plus that "just one more round" tug of war I go through. I'd have to say those added longevity items of unlocks are not needed. Just adding more for the sake of it is not always a positive. In this situation I'm extremely satisfied with the gameplay and the strategy involved with it. That alone will keep me playing this for a long time!!

On the between round timer...I really like not feeling rushed. Going through burn cards, loadouts, and weapon attachment tweaks while not getting halfway through when a round starts like other games is really nice. Plus the ability to go grab a beer and not having to run around the house is a win also :P

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**Candyman5** · 03-16-2014, 10:43 PM

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I'm heading online if anyone else is.

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**oldman** · 03-16-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by Candyman5

I'm heading online if anyone else is.

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I just logged off. Add me. I'll be back on tomorrow night.

**oldman** · 03-17-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by Phobia

On the topic of the game maybe not having the longest legs.

I'll agree the game might not have all the weapons, unlocks, and so forth. Some standard features that are common in modern shooters are not present here.

BUT!!!!!!!!

The gameplay is flat out crack. I'll explain what I enjoy about the lack of weapons and unlocks. Let's go back to classics that were just a blast to play and didn't have all these unlocks. 007 Golden Eye, Quake, Halo, and so forth.

What made those games classics was fun gameplay but the reason it was fun due to balance. The weapons, abilities, and mechanics were so balanced it was enjoyable to play. I feel like TitanFall fits that to a T. The weapons all feel really balanced to me and you don't see the issues which battlefield 4 is in constant flux with......weapon balancing!

If I go strictly on how much I enjoy to sit down and play the game, plus that "just one more round" tug of war I go through. I'd have to say those added longevity items of unlocks are not needed. Just adding more for the sake of it is not always a positive. In this situation I'm extremely satisfied with the gameplay and the strategy involved with it. That alone will keep me playing this for a long time!!

On the between round timer...I really like not feeling rushed. Going through burn cards, loadouts, and weapon attachment tweaks while not getting halfway through when a round starts like other games is really nice. Plus the ability to go grab a beer and not having to run around the house is a win also :P

Sent from da lil phone.

You are exactly right. This game is so much fun. With bf4 if I don't play for a while there are so many unlocks that I feel behind when I jump back in. With this game I think I'll be able to drop the game for a few weeks when life gets busy and jump back in and be on top of my game.

**Trevelyan** · 03-17-2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally posted by eF 5ive

IMO it's just user preference.

I think you need to tactically drop a Titan. Too early and the opposing team could take you out and counter attack with multiple drops at once on you.

Elevation is key for pilots. From there you can see where the NPC is shooting at and get a fix on human players. Also satchels from the top, or a better chance of getting the rodeo, and just easier to hit weak points.

I enjoy both sides of the fight, it just depends on the situation. Some maps I'll just use my Titan in guard mode for a distraction to get enemy pilot kills.

The game (IMO) doesn't revolve around "if you're in a Titan you'll win".

An early titan is an huge advantage in the right hands, thats why the reserve titan burn cards are so rare.

I agree that the game isn't "if you're in a Titan you'll win", however, a team of well coordinated titans is devastating. If one team has 3 or 4 titans up before you have any, you're so far behind at that point the other team would have to make tons of mistakes for you to catch up. All you have to do is watch for titans coming in, call them out and quickly eliminate them as they pop up.

I don't want to make it sound like the pilot play doesn't matter, because its critical. I can't believe how many people I see run out in front of my titan, or stand on top of a rooftop badly exposed. I'm not sure if its because the skill gap is so large in this game, or if people are still getting used to the chaos around them.

A great tip for pilots trying to take down titans is to use the mag launcher. If you're on top of a rooftop, you can stand out of the titan's sight and just fire the weapon blindly and the grenades will roll towards the titan a little bit. If doesn't do the damage other anti-titan weapons do, but its probably the safest method to take one out.

**Candyman5** · 03-17-2014, 10:10 AM

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I'm about to be on around 12 for a marathon session.

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**sbauer318** · 03-17-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by Super Glock

Hmmm couldn't disagree with you more regarding the Auto Titan. My Auto Titan racks up the kills for me and usually provides me with great defense on hard points.

Oh, don't get me wrong. My auto titan will kill the occasional grunt or two. They're just completely useless against real players. I circled around an auto titan the other night (which is why I posted it) and it didn't even shoot at me. I can put so many shots into them with a rail gun before they even turn around.

**DaveDQ** · 03-17-2014, 12:20 PM

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I love how crazy out of control things can be when there are multiple titans going. It can be very chaotic.

I am one that wants to see destructible environments. It is silly that I can hide behind a parked vehicle while a titan is unloading it's arsenal. However, if environments were destructible, there would be nothing left. It would all be completely annihilated.

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**thaima1shu** · 03-17-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by DaveDQ

I love how crazy out of control things can be when there are multiple titans going. It can be very chaotic.

I am one that wants to see destructible environments. It is silly that I can hide behind a parked vehicle while a titan is unloading it's arsenal. However, if environments were destructible, there would be nothing left. It would all be completely annihilated.

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Yeah destructible environments would really be wild. But then like you said, everything would end up destroyed. Not sure how they pull it off but hopefully they figure out a way in future releases.

**Gotmadskillzson** · 03-17-2014, 02:05 PM

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A Titanfall player has managed to hit the maximum possible level in Respawn's shooter after playing for just three days, nine hours and five minutes.

Reddit user DownTuClown claims he hit Generation 10 in Titanfall within that time period. For those not clued up on the game, Generations are the Titanfall equivalent of Call of Duty's Prestige levels; when you advance a Generation, your level is reset and your unlocks are wiped, though you then gain experience quicker.

"Most of the people I played with were individuals I met in random games," DownTuClown explained on Reddit. "A couple of others are long time friends. There were less than a handful of times we communicated 'seriously'. Those were mostly CTF games against people with clan tags we got matched up against. And some random times where we just wondered what it'd feel like to try and coordinate seriously. It was mostly just a group of guys talking about random stuff like latest episodes of The Walking Dead. So it was mostly individual skill I'd say."

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/17/titanfall-player-hits-max-level-in-under-four-days?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

That is INSANE to do it that fast....

**XtremeDunkz** · 03-17-2014, 02:06 PM

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I just started playing this game yesterday and have been playing pretty well. Add me if you want to party up. I usually play nights. GT XtremeDunkz

**Flightwhite24** · 03-17-2014, 02:27 PM

Titanfall (Xbox One/360/PC)

Originally posted by Gotmadskillzson

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/..._medium=social

That is INSANE to do it that fast....

I bet this cat is womanless or a virgin.

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**blackceasar** · 03-17-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by FLIGHTWHITE

Going on hour #8 with no internet. Cox is slowly pushing me over to Verizon Fios.

Y'all pray for my internet

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Honestly if you already have both options in your area, I would have had Fios to begin with. While I don't think Fios is the be all end all, next to Cox it feels like the scientific breathrough of the 21st century.

I'm relocating to Kansas City and will be living in the downtown area probably.. scouting my Google Fiber apartments and lofts as I write this

**blackceasar** · 03-17-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by FLIGHTWHITE

I bet this cat is womanless or a virgin.

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I would love to see a picture of this dude. I bet he's either fat and ugly and living in his mom's basement (Southpark WoW parody).. or he looks like an older McLovin.. Or.. he's a normal looking guy but very VERY seriously socially awkward.

**blackceasar** · 03-17-2014, 02:46 PM

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I played they beta on PC while it was out.. I have a monster gaming rig so I cranked everything up at 2560x1440 on my 27 inch display. Game looked amazing... but I found myself only playing it in small chunks. Its like I could do 2-3 matches and then I was bored with it, then 4-5 hours later id be back for a couple more matches. I dunno, and I'm a bigtime FPS person but there's just something about this game that just doesn't seem to give me a woody like it's giving everyone else. To me its cool, and "different".. then again I only played the beta for a week.

Titanfall (Xbox One/360/PC)

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