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Re: choices.

donotreply@activision.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:14:46 GMT

I have owned both but gave up on the 360 after my 4th one died and i cant say i miss it PS3 controllers are more responsive and we get better exclusives (Killzone Uncharted Infamous and God of War to name a few) on top of that i save on a yearly subscription.
But having said that the 360 does seem to get a slightly better online connection and being able to easily remove the hard drive was handy if gaming at a friends plus party chat made avoiding the online idiots easy.

At the end of the day the PS3 is the better gaming machine thats fact but the 360 has a load of useful features you dont get on the PS3 so really its a question of hardware vs software.

Re: Spawn trapping on Aground

donotreply@activision.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:52:09 GMT

Well MW2 never had theater mode so now every game gets recorded which makes catching cheats easier plus its free.

Never had any reset issues and im Elite premium so i have all of them nor have i had reset problems on any other CoD game.

As for lag yes i get the occasional bad spot but normally its no worse than any other game so hardly an issue im from the UK and regularly play against US players with no problems.

Lastly IW is just a name now a lot of the key staff left after getting screwed by Activision (the main reason MW2 never got fixed) Wait until Respawn entertainment releases their first game they started CoD i think its only fitting they kill it too

Spawn trapping on Aground

donotreply@activision.com — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:23:57 GMT

Ok i have to ask how the hell can you screw up a spawn system so badly that you can be spawn trapped in a god damn 1v1?

Re: FACE OFF KICKS A**!!! What do ya think?

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:17:25 GMT

Loving the 1v1s apart from the fact that most people cant take being obliterated by a guy with a handgun, As for the campers they are easily removed with a few XM25 rounds. The 1v1s are all about adapting to your opponents playstyle once you do that most people cant touch you. Best of all im back to getting hatemail every other game

Re: Just Realised Why There is so much complaining about guns etc ... Core-v-Hardcore

donotreply@activision.com — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:22:17 GMT

Used to love Hardcore back in the days of CoD4 & W@W but now i hate it everyones turned into cowards hiding in bushes and camping in corners. Its now pretty much impossible to do well in Hardcore without being incredibly cautious which is totally boring. I play CoD for the fast paced action not because i want to be thinking tactically if i wanted a tactical game id play BF3 Hardcore suits that game way better than it suits CoD

Re: Best way to support your team?

donotreply@activision.com — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:08:33 GMT

It depends on your personal strengths and the game modes you usually play but as a basic guide on giving your team the biggest advantage possible heres what id change.

Swap Scavenger for Recon as knowing where your enemies are can be a huge advantage (Id also use the XM-25 until Recon pro is unlocked)

Your 2nd perk is more about personal preference but id probably use Hardline pro as all the assists gained from Recon will help earn your point streaks faster.

Swap Dead silence for Sit Rep this allows you to warn your team about hostile equipment and is the only way to tell a Care package from an Airdrop trap.

Lastly i would swap Stealth Bomber for CUAV, Ballistic vests or EMP

As for the best game mode for support well there isnt 1 as there are different kinds of support ranging from scouting the map to being a support gunner and laying down suppressing fire. They all help your team in different ways the key is finding a role that suits you best and still allows you to get some points on the board yourself.

Re: TIPS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR GAME!!!!!

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:47:37 GMT

Dont just stick to 1 class no matter how good you think it is every class will have a weakness that a smart player can and will exploit. As an example A_L_L_S_T_A_R_03s run & gun class has no protection from claymores bouncing betties (except dropping to prone) the IMS or any other killstreak. The lack of a silencer gives a warning to anyone watching their minimap and lastly as with any SMG you leave yourself at a disadvantage to weapons with longer reach.

Yes all of these weaknesses can be reduced by playing smart and sticking to your strengths but they are still there and can still be used against you. The best road to success in CoD is to be versatile. Most players dont like changing tactics and so by exploiting their weaknesses you can gain an advantage which can sometimes help put you on a more even footing with the more experienced and skilled players.

Re: Most Difficult Gun To Use

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:46:58 GMT

Id say any LMG as most of the maps are more CQC oriented being slower on the draw and inaccurate off the hip usually means your an easy target for the SMG and Assault users apart from that unless the connection is good the Spas KSG and Model 1887 are all a nightmare to use

Re: Are you ELITE members enjoying the new maps?

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:56:13 GMT

Piazza no because its just too hectic for my liking your pretty much exposed from multiple directions at all times, Trying to play more cautiously just leads to being shot in the back because theres so many little paths you can go from 1 side of the map to the next in about 30 seconds. Just to top it off theres very little variation in the map its pretty much all CQC i had no problem getting kills with the MP5 on all areas of the map and in most areas the USAS can easily get 1-2 hit kills.

Liberation on the other hand is just what MW3 needed it offers a nice blend of long relatively open sight lines perfect for snipers and LMGs with flanking routes for the Assault Rifle and SMG users.

Re: Assassin Pro is overpowered

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:38:02 GMT

I personally dont see a problem with assassin i found Cold Blooded/Ghost worse because of killstreak immunity. As for the people who think putting stopping power back is a good idea your forgetting 1 key issue. If Stopping Power returns Juggernaut also needs to return in order to counter and balance out the extra damage. I Personally dont want juggernaut back and im guessing most of you dont either. But i also dont want to add an overpowered perk just to lure people away from a perk that can actually be countered.

Re: Balance Assassin / Future Stealth perks by scrambling their minimap

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:01:21 GMT

I dont think Assassin is in any way overpowered there are counters for it (Recon Drone and Recon perk) they may not be as powerful as the blackbird in BO but i personally found the blackbird overpowered.
There have always been stealth perks in CoD and they are needed without a way to keep hidden some playstyles cannot be used effectively. I myself have made use of stealth perks since CoD4 because a single red dot behind enemy lines tends to draw a load of attention.
Assassin users are not that much of an issue and if they are causing most of your deaths my advice to you would be stop relying on the Radar so much and take a more cautious approach. If your really struggling play hardcore for a while it helps with situational awareness and gets you into the habit of sweeping an area instead of charging in blind.

Re: why no one uses pistols.

donotreply@activision.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:55:34 GMT

Yes you do get to Lvl 10 with any secondary and you get the gold title with a skull on either side thats the proficiency title and you say i dont play the game much. Next time check your facts before posting it usually stops you from looking stupid.

Oh and just to prove it heres a link http://www.mw3perks.com/mw3-titles-and-emblems/

Re: First time using M16

donotreply@activision.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

The M16 is still a great gun but only in the hands of experienced marksmen I have it in Gold and have no problem dominating TDM matches with it. Problem is most people cant aim straight so they need a gun with a high rate of fire so they can spray like noobs.

Trust me in skilled hands the M16 is incredibly effective just like it has always been only difference is now the people who cant aim cant make good use of it

Re: Are SHOTGUNS The Easiest Weapons In COD?

donotreply@activision.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:47:44 GMT

It all depends on how you use them shotguns suit my playstyle perfectly but i still never use a shotgun unless im using overkill. Truth is they just are not effective as primary weapons but when used with say an M16 they make a great CQB backup, Shotguns are great at 2 things building clearance and ambushing apart from that they are at a disadvantage at best.

Re: MW3 needs weapon DLC!

donotreply@activision.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:36:26 GMT

If they add any guns i want my Mosin Nagant from W@W back with the scope as an optional attachment just so i can go on bolt action run & gun killing sprees and show up all the wannabe marksmen again

Re: Your pistol preferences?

donotreply@activision.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:26:16 GMT

I have always been a USP.45 user its always been a great backup and its no different in MW3. Problem is every other handgun beats it on something it really depends what you value most in your sidearm

If your after power your best bet is the .44 magnum as its both accurate and powerful. However if your after speed the Five-Seven is the best option it has the lowest recoil largest magazine fastest draw speed. The most balanced is probably the P99 as its slightly more powerful than the USP and has a higher fire cap the only thing the USP beats it on is reload speed

Re: What is your goal in every match?

donotreply@activision.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:09:46 GMT

I play mostly TDM solo so my goal is having the highest KDR. No point aiming to win when pretty much every game theres at least 1 guy with 0-3 kills and 15+ deaths so i just aim to be the most useful player

Re: why no one uses pistols.

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:09:26 GMT

Im Prestige 10/80 played roughly 7-1/2 days and have the proficiency title with every machine pistol and handgun. I think that shows i have plenty of experience to draw from the FMG has heavy recoil and when used akimbo you cant aim. That means Short range is all its good for an accurate player with a handgun will have no problem taking out a target at medium or in the case of the .44 Magnum maybe even long range. In comparison since they got nerfed i have never been killed by an FMG outside of Shotgun range

Re: why no one uses pistols.

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:54:11 GMT

The FMG9 need 3 hits at incredibly short range the MP412 needs 2 out to a longer range anyone with a quick trigger finger can easily get 2 shots off before an FMG user can land 3 hits even with 1034 RPM.
If your talking akimbo however the magnums still win 1 press on each trigger = dead theres no delay for the 3rd hit unlike the FMG9. Add the fact that i can kill you in 2 shots at a range where the FMG9 will need 4 or maybe even 5 hits and well sorry but i can drop you faster over a longer distance. As an added bonus the Magnums are still good at Medium range the FMG9 however becomes pretty pathetic outside of CQC

Edit - Forgot to mention the P99 it also kills in 3 hits ( or 2 Headshots) but its capable of a faster fire rate with much lower recoil ( Fire cap is 1200 RPM) meaning it can also kill faster than the Machine pistols although its unlikely without the use of a rapid fire controller

Re: why no one uses pistols.

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:34:07 GMT

I use Handguns on all of my classes except my Anti air class and they are far from useless. Last night i went 25-7 on Bakara using just a USP.45 Tactical Knife just earned the 500 kills title with it too. The only pointless Handgun is the Desert Eagle apart from that they all have their uses.

The Five-Seven is the fastest drawing weapon in the game perfect for when you need a quick drawing backup

Both the .44 Magnum and MP412 are capable of faster kills than any Machine pistol.

Handguns take more skill to use than Machine pistols but they are far from outclassed you just need to know how to use them