AVP, Borderlands, or warband?

kiwi_2005 · 10-11-10, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

I'm REALLY bad at explaining things, so you better go read a review or two to see what it's all about.

EDIT: DO NOT TOUCH R.U.S.E.

Okay RUSE SUX. Forget my post above Ducimus! Back to my cave for me.

PS: how come its sux is it the gameplay? ubisoft, a console port or all of em?

Dowly · 10-11-10, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

PS: how come its sux is it the gameplay? ubisoft, a console port or all of em?

It's extremely arcady and suffers from idiotic things like AT guns only being able to shoot armored targets etc.

Ducimus · 10-11-10, 04:41 PM

Warband sounds alot like Rome TW then. Just a bit more... interactive on a personal level i guess.

So what would be the 2nd runner up then? I'm guessing AVP. Borderlands.... aside from the cel shading (WHY?!), sounds alot like Farcry 2 to me, and probably repeditive after awhile?

edit: BTW dowly, your comments on AvP compared to L4D is what got me started on this kick. lol.

Dowly · 10-11-10, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

edit: BTW dowly, your comments on AvP compared to L4D is what got me started on this kick. lol.

Hehe, aye figured as much when I saw you asking around in the AvP thread.

Tho, I was talking about AvP2 in the L4D thread. The MP is pretty much the same in AvP3, but with very few good maps and it has the match making BS that seems to be the trend in games these days.

Raptor1 · 10-11-10, 05:03 PM

I played RUSE back when it was in closed beta, it sucked very much, as I've said a few times around here.

I haven't played Borderlands, but I can say that Warband is awesome. It also has a ton of replay value and it's extremely moddable.

Ducimus · 10-11-10, 05:05 PM

There's an AVP3??!

So im guessing "AvP Classic" is what i played. Early 2000 i think. Quake 2 engine i think it was. I know theres a newer AVP. Im guessing that one is AVP2?

The "few good maps" bit, i think i saw on a video review. Since you just said the same thing, thats making me lose interest already.

Now, id be lying if i said Borderlands still doesn't get my interest, despite misgivings. Espeically since its a FPS & RPG. I seem to be a sucker for those. I figure the solo play will probably become dull, but how's the multi on steam? As you probably already figured out, i really like co op multiplayer against a tough ass AI that will WTF PWN you if you don't have your teamwork together. Probably only reason why L4D1 and 2 remains on my hard drive.

edit: BTW, i had a blast yesterday in L4D2. I love that AK . Get one of those with a laser sight, and i think its the best AR in the game.

Dowly · 10-11-10, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

There's an AVP3??!

Well, it's called just AvP or AvP 2010, that'd be #3. The thread you asked around in was for that game.

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So im guessing "AvP Classic" is what i played. Early 2000 i think. Quake 2 engine i think it was. I know theres a newer AVP. Im guessing that one is AVP2?

Yes, AvP Classic is AvP1, think it was released in '99, AvP2 came shortly after in 2001.

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edit: BTW, i had a blast yesterday in L4D2. I love that AK . Get one of those with a laser sight, and i think its the best AR in the game.

Aye, used the AK today as we played with Raptor, the sound makes it feel accurate in some weird way. Great weapon.

Ducimus · 10-11-10, 05:30 PM

Just FYI, i just read that the GOTY edition of borderlands is due out tommrrow. I might wait and see if steam has a sale on that or not. Otherwise, i might get Warband.

kiwi_2005 · 10-11-10, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

It's extremely arcady and suffers from idiotic things like AT guns only being able to shoot armored targets etc.

I was pretty impressed with the video out earlier this year, yeah but I should of known better.

NeonSamurai · 10-11-10, 06:51 PM

The heck? Warband is almost nothing like the total war series.

Warband is an RPG sandbox game, with sorta realistic combat. You can recruit people to form armies which you can loosely control, join a kingdom and gain a fief to support your armies, do quests, trade, and what ever the heck else you want. It also has limited skirmish type multiplayer if I recall.

Simplest thing is just to download it from taleworlds.com and I think you can play to level 5 to get a feel of it for free.

As for AvP from playing it at my friends house i don't think it has much replay value to speak of.

Borderlands is fun but rather repetitive after a while. Best played with friends though, and not pickup groups.

If you want a single player game, Just Cause 2 has a ton of stuff to do (its a huge sandbox world) and you can do lots of crazy things in it, but its not realistic.

Anyhow some reviews for the last 3 from ZP
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...ns-vs-Predator
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...48-Borderlands
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...2-Just-Cause-2

Spike88 · 10-11-10, 08:44 PM

Even though I only own the Original Mount and Blade, I'd suggest Warband.

The mods for the original mount and blade ranged from Feudal Japan, to Star Wars, to the Wild West. Modding greatly improves the replayability of this game.

Combat is realistic, and fun.

In fact I feel like buying Warband now.

ajrimmer42 · 10-15-10, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

The heck? Warband is almost nothing like the total war series.

Warband is an RPG sandbox game, with sorta realistic combat. You can recruit people to form armies which you can loosely control, join a kingdom and gain a fief to support your armies, do quests, trade, and what ever the heck else you want. It also has limited skirmish type multiplayer if I recall.

Simplest thing is just to download it from taleworlds.com and I think you can play to level 5 to get a feel of it for free.

As for AvP from playing it at my friends house i don't think it has much replay value to speak of.

Borderlands is fun but rather repetitive after a while. Best played with friends though, and not pickup groups.

If you want a single player game, Just Cause 2 has a ton of stuff to do (its a huge sandbox world) and you can do lots of crazy things in it, but its not realistic.

Anyhow some reviews for the last 3 from ZP
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...ns-vs-Predator
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...48-Borderlands
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...2-Just-Cause-2

+1 for Just Cause 2, actually think it's the most fun I've ever had on a game, ever, seriously. It's awesome.

10-11-10, 05:03 PM	#5
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I played RUSE back when it was in closed beta, it sucked very much, as I've said a few times around here. I haven't played Borderlands, but I can say that Warband is awesome. It also has a ton of replay value and it's extremely moddable. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

10-11-10, 06:51 PM	#10
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	The heck? Warband is almost nothing like the total war series. Warband is an RPG sandbox game, with sorta realistic combat. You can recruit people to form armies which you can loosely control, join a kingdom and gain a fief to support your armies, do quests, trade, and what ever the heck else you want. It also has limited skirmish type multiplayer if I recall. Simplest thing is just to download it from taleworlds.com and I think you can play to level 5 to get a feel of it for free. As for AvP from playing it at my friends house i don't think it has much replay value to speak of. Borderlands is fun but rather repetitive after a while. Best played with friends though, and not pickup groups. If you want a single player game, Just Cause 2 has a ton of stuff to do (its a huge sandbox world) and you can do lots of crazy things in it, but its not realistic. Anyhow some reviews for the last 3 from ZP http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...ns-vs-Predator http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...48-Borderlands http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...2-Just-Cause-2 __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

10-11-10, 08:44 PM	#11
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Even though I only own the Original Mount and Blade, I'd suggest Warband. The mods for the original mount and blade ranged from Feudal Japan, to Star Wars, to the Wild West. Modding greatly improves the replayability of this game. Combat is realistic, and fun. In fact I feel like buying Warband now. __________________

10-11-10, 04:41 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Warband sounds alot like Rome TW then. Just a bit more... interactive on a personal level i guess. So what would be the 2nd runner up then? I'm guessing AVP. Borderlands.... aside from the cel shading (WHY?!), sounds alot like Farcry 2 to me, and probably repeditive after awhile? edit: BTW dowly, your comments on AvP compared to L4D is what got me started on this kick. lol.

10-11-10, 05:05 PM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	There's an AVP3??! So im guessing "AvP Classic" is what i played. Early 2000 i think. Quake 2 engine i think it was. I know theres a newer AVP. Im guessing that one is AVP2? The "few good maps" bit, i think i saw on a video review. Since you just said the same thing, thats making me lose interest already. Now, id be lying if i said Borderlands still doesn't get my interest, despite misgivings. Espeically since its a FPS & RPG. I seem to be a sucker for those. I figure the solo play will probably become dull, but how's the multi on steam? As you probably already figured out, i really like co op multiplayer against a tough ass AI that will WTF PWN you if you don't have your teamwork together. Probably only reason why L4D1 and 2 remains on my hard drive. edit: BTW, i had a blast yesterday in L4D2. I love that AK . Get one of those with a laser sight, and i think its the best AR in the game.

10-11-10, 05:30 PM	#8
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Just FYI, i just read that the GOTY edition of borderlands is due out tommrrow. I might wait and see if steam has a sale on that or not. Otherwise, i might get Warband.