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ideas to regenerate COD

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:12:13 GMT

Okay chances are Treyarch have started the story/script for Black ops 2, I know it's early but tbh I don't have faith in sledgehammer it's going to be another epic fail, and Iw studio has well been nuked tbh, half of the work force gone, meh.
So let's be optimistic, people are already talking about the fall of COD, and the next game to beat it, Bets are being put on Battlefield 3, I am a DICE and Treyarch fanboy can't wait for bf3 but even I am finding black ops a little and I hate to say this or bring it up again but boring. I've been pondering over it thinking why isit, why did we play the mess of modern warfare 2, and still I can't put my finger on it. But I have a short list.

The RPG aspect of headshot's = camo's that I HATED for the record, but maybe that was addicting or the way we got attachments,
Things are too cheap imo for instance I never have to save up for something, maybe increase price of stuff for next game and then the cod points per level up increases, increasing the rpg aspect of leveling up.
I think what treyarchs done is brilliant, put it this way the game's so good we're complaining it's boring basically. My only slight issues are maps need a little more verticality for instance more triple stories would be nice. Paulo88 and the map team have done a great job on the maps really balanced and good, i'm nick picking here.

But back to the point, COD needs to regenerate that just add new kill streaks and tune a few things up, I suggest:

New modes such as "Race" (i'll explain later)
a Survival or Tournament similar to game battles built into the game
Skill level? - Not sure on this but similar to Medal of Honor's/Bc2 system but better.
I know your doing your best but there's a issue with Black ops where it feels the host has 50ms advantage over me that was there in mw2 but more noticeable.
Now Theater mode is in Black ops = good but would be nice for enhance it's capabilities
Mod tools for console, this is what keep people coming back and back take counter strike, If you consolise mod tools, make it n00b friendly you've technically started with the new private match settings but increase this for instance we could do some of those EPIC cod4 mods for PC we see. It'll seriously increase the game's life cycle and regenerate to a new audience.
Map Creator - simple and easy brilliant, to enhance then I doubt it could happen but Killzone 2 type of set up, I don't know the technicalities but in Kz2 if you searched it would give you a list of games then you could join with custom rules etc etc, well imagine we could so the same on a seperate playlist, play other peoples maps, even a slogan ready for you.

Shoot, Create, Share.

Now Nfs:Hot Pursuit has got this going but let's steal it, Like a facebook social networking in game, where you can share maps, custom games, talk to, share games and pictures etc etc.

Those are my ideas, sorry for dragging on but if you agree or disagree let me know!

New Tournament Idea

donotreply@activision.com — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:40:46 GMT

To start the general opinion in the community is that black ops is getting a little boring, as listening to certain youtube commentators, don't get me wrong I love this game, but I do find it's the same **** different game. Kill one person kill another do that 3 times, get my uav another time for a counter then 4 more times for my black bird.

The gameplay tuning has increased the experience and less frustrating but it's a little repetitive now.

Let's take a game such as Metal Gear Solid 4, the 2008 hit.

MGO (Metal Gear Online) is a third person tactical shooter, it has free battle which is the same as "Core" you could say in black ops

But then it had something called Survival and Tournaments.

I'll start with Survival,

You would go into a specific lobby and happily find a team of 6, then you would be paired up agasin't another team and play a match. If you won you would survive onto the next game, you would try and win 5 games in a row. By doing this winning 5 games in a row you would win reward points that could be spent on new clothes and gear for your character. It created a really addictive gameplay and a game that is still being played, it's certain that MGO wouldn't have had such a long illustrious success if it wasn't for Survival and Tournaments.

Onto Tournaments

This as you can guess was a knock out between around 32-64 teams of 6 each playing each other then going onto the next round and then the winner would get a special Beret colour and reward points. Cod could do the same with new facepaint or new camo.

It would give us hardcore guys something to achieve and aspire to, it's something really addictive and really fun. I think this would really increase the fun in black ops.

I understand treyarch tried something like this as I remember Dan Bunting mentioning they didn't like the fact that you could loose COD points by stupid teammates so they stuck to free for all. But take the aspect of having to give up Cod points, then i'm sure it'll better?

Anyway this is my opinion and it would be really cool to have this feature. What do you guys think?

Can Ghost be switched to Perk 2

donotreply@activision.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:13:21 GMT

Before I get flamed i'm not usually one to complain I'm enjoying black ops, Now i'm not a total dunce when it comes to computers, but i'm not exactly a programmer I just about can cope with CSS, but anyway could it be possible to change ghost and scout.

Since this is a observation not a complaint, the pacing of the gaming has slowed considerably with ghost being so evident, Now we all know Treyarch (thank heavens) don't want to the game to be so "lethal" and quoting from Mr Vonderhaar himself "More of a dog and pony" clearly stating more of a chance to get away more recoil and less lethal. Which in my opinion dramatically improved the game and it's mechanics generally from the point of view of the Design of black ops, it is the best COD, they've done what we've asked for and I appreciate that genuinely.

I think we as a community would like some clarity on are treyarch are happy with the pacing of the game? or were they expecting this to happen.

I think if we had some clarity it would generally straighten things up and we'll get on with our day and play black ops as the developed intends which is fine by me.

But back to the question would it be possible to simply change the perk structure.

Since going back to COD4 Ghost or the equivalent has been always a perk 2 slot due to how powerful it is.

Regards,
Avaton

Re: Unfair losses due to failed host migrations,

donotreply@activision.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:14:41 GMT

I Play xbox don't notice these rage quitters as much, mind you I dont play in a full party of 6, and we normally go to work on the little noobs =D

other than that from a design perspective black ops is near perfection, networking/engineering side meh.

So Vahn you've done your job (Y)

Treyarch engineers

Treyarch and Black ops

=D

Re: Unfair losses due to failed host migrations,

donotreply@activision.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:05:38 GMT

Nice to see you again darkshadow

and no I play on ps3 and 360, but this problem is on PS3 with actual host migrations with people leaving because we've killed them so many times, I think there needs to be anti way to do this, since Reach did it and I have to be honest it was and successful since the patch on ps3 matchmaking in my experience is worse and alot more failures. The "Rage Quiting" is creating a serious problem imo. That will increase over time, It's one of these bad habits that's developed over time, fair enough to back out one or twice, but it seems all the time host migrations, now this isn't escalated in anyway shape of form, but also we've been running into match making difficulites but tonight but 8/9 games tonight have had a host migration in one Headquarters 3 times and on the 3rd it wouldn't connect me.

Worked hard for a win 240-0 then a get a loss?

I'm not a stats whore, but when you work hard for a win and get a loss at the end of it, it's slightly frustrating.

On 360 I don't notice much rage quitters.

Re: Unfair losses due to failed host migrations,

donotreply@activision.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:04:20 GMT

Unfair losses due to failed host migrations,

donotreply@activision.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:48:37 GMT

Since the patch personally more host migrations seem to happening with people rage quitting, rage quiting isn't really a problem imo unless you get reapeated offenders, but when a host migration fails, and you the player get a loss afterwards this is unfair.

I run with a clan of 6 and we mostly win all of our matches now, we all have a 1.5 w/l which isn't much it was something like 2 but due to these unfair losses of people backing out and then the game and host migration failing we get the loss. I ask you treyarch is this fair, we're just now seconds ago in headquarters I hold the base off the whole entire enemy team for the whole time of the hq with then a 240-0 point lead a host migration fails and I get the loss, I ask you, is this fair? answer. No.

Treyarch I really wish you could fix this.

Since it's incredibly annoying, worse than any other problem imo.

The amount of host migrations are stupid and people need to be punished by Xp losses for backing out more than 3 times in one day or 3 hours i/e.

Host Migration Fails.

donotreply@activision.com — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:24:11 GMT

It's a shame really, a team bad mouthing us 5 VS 3, we get into the game and start playing good, we rush to B my team and we take it, I build up a 7 killstreak in 30 seconds, then before having chance of calling in my black bird the host leaves, I loose connection to the host, but worst of all; I get a loss. That what annoyed me, getting a loss when it's not your fault,

I was wondering if anyone is having the same problem because it's unfair being punished for doing well and the other team leaving because they can't deal with good players...

Re: I may have the solution for lag!

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:03:57 GMT

I doubt it's theatre, the problems are as follows

Host Picking;
Spawns
Knifing
Lag

Re: Retail - Ghost perk changed, rest stays same as in Beta.

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:36:05 GMT

NullerGnuen wrote:

tactical mask showing the position of stunned and flashed enemies? ..
Sounds wierd, are they gonna be shown on the radar, shine in a red light in your mask or are they shown through wall? .. :p
I wanna know...

I think it's genuis,

if your not sure if campers are in there throw it and BOOM! there they are on your radar and you know where to aim and fire.

Re: Turning on SERVERS?

donotreply@activision.com — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:16:23 GMT

jbeach09 wrote:

Hopefully, 00:01 9/11/2010 (11th Nov for you different-dated yanks (Y)) so that any people who get it before release don't have any advantages

That's a little self centred narrow minded to be honest..

But yeah from what I know mw2 was up relatively early like a weak before since glitches were already being posted November 5th on youtube.

Re: Turning on SERVERS?

donotreply@activision.com — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:09:42 GMT

Servers are probably up for the gaming press and reviewers to play online,

Re: Multiplayer letdown?

donotreply@activision.com — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:40:34 GMT

DeadOps101 wrote:

GKNova6- wrote:

Napalm Strike = Harrier (same)

Please don't insult my intelligence by calling the Napalm strike a Harrier - please.

It's a Phantom F-4 American Fighter used in Vietnam primarily, it doesn't even look like the harrier since the harrier has half moon air intakes and a phantom rectangle, also the phantom has triangle winglets in a certain angle which again is different to the harrier.

Please do your research since it's like calling a Ak47 a M16

Re: hardened pro description on Xbox live vid

donotreply@activision.com — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:47:59 GMT

Xaivior wrote:

I GOT IT!!!! i used a program on my computer to shrink the photo which made it more legible. It says

"Bullets do extra damage to aircrafts and turrets and reduced recoil when you are shot."

the reason why it looked like recoil says "blood"

is because when its blurry you misconstrue the C as an O

Make's sense it's the perk that lowers Damage View Kick then,

Perk 2 slot is going to be very hard to choose, I hope treyarch have fine tuned it so it's not too much loss of dvk but enough to have a slight advantage.

Re: Steady aim pro confirmed by source - Spoiler!

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:40:43 GMT

Guardian5387 wrote:

Lol. I don't believe it...

totally, the guy could have been bluffing me, so we all think no?

that's that then.

Re: it doesnt say reload

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:36:06 GMT

croyboy20 wrote:

when u have low ammo left or a few bullets tht annoyin thing doesnt come saying reload X or watever
tht was so annoyin and im glad its gone
i watched a few videos and they didnt say tht
YES
BLACK :P OPS

Thank god =D

Re: Steady aim pro confirmed by source - Spoiler!

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:29:24 GMT

GoldonArRow wrote:

Avaton wrote:

ii darkshadow oO wrote:

Oh, I see, you asked a "friend"

FAKE.

As we used to say back in the ol' day...pics or GTFO!
And if you post pics from the beta, then you'll be banned!
It's a lose-lose situation!

quite simply, no point lying,

these a pictures of the message therefor not breaking any rules simply posting pictures of the xbox interface and dashboard:

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/_Avaton/Photo-0063.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/_Avaton/Photo-00621.jpg

Oh yeah that proves it.

as I said in my first post, I think it's credable, but I also have MY DOUBTS. that's why I asked you guys here - I wasn't expecting to get slaughtered by doing some investigating work, that's what I found out, I don't know if it's fact - if it is; it is. If it isn't; it isn't.

those are the pictures if you don't believe me any further then don't. But that is the information I found out, here it is, there are the pictures - what do you make of it.

Re: Steady aim pro confirmed by source - Spoiler!

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:19:16 GMT

ii darkshadow oO wrote:

Oh, I see, you asked a "friend"

FAKE.

As we used to say back in the ol' day...pics or GTFO!
And if you post pics from the beta, then you'll be banned!
It's a lose-lose situation!

quite simply, no point lying,

these a pictures of the message therefor not breaking any rules simply posting pictures of the xbox interface and dashboard:

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/_Avaton/Photo-0063.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/_Avaton/Photo-00621.jpg

Steady aim pro confirmed by source - Spoiler!

donotreply@activision.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:20:16 GMT

Was talking to a dude that has the beta, so I asked in my nicest manner what was steady aim pro?

His first reply was
@(classified) What's steady aim pro?
@Me: it's weaker form of commando
@(classified) seriously? so it extends melee range but not like mw2
@me, no. it only increases knife speed and not range,

I then asked him about ballistic knife and his answer was:
Hard to say, find out for yourself on november 9th.

So I left it at that,

I personally believe this is the truth, but I also have my doubts anyone else can input here?

Re: Only Three Sniper Rifles?

donotreply@activision.com — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:15:49 GMT

TheOriginalVegaObscura wrote:

The-Jok3r wrote:

Stance Punk wrote:

WA200
Dragunov,
L96
M40

are the sniper rifles.

Since when was the M40 in the game???? Nice wishful thinking there

The M40 was a pretty popular gun during the 60's and onward.

they put that M40 in the game it will fail,

been on COD4 recently?

omg, it's bad everyone uses it, I don't understand why people become so attached to it, that's why IW made a great move putting the intervention in. People are complaining about snipers not being a 1s1k that's good, Iw got that right, if they increased health to 125 taken out commando and oma. plus those gay hackers and jtag'ers viola very good game.
It was so close, maybe they needed more time, or perhaps a BETA
:facepalm: