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Excellent - both of 'em.
I've played the Mall mostly, on both teams. Very big and a real trek for the mercs. The whole 'track spies from the comfort of the Security office' thing is utterly pointless - you simply don't want to be sat in the room waiting for a section to flash red - you'd rather be out there patrolling.
It's tricky for the spies too though - they don't have it easy. Forced routes through secure areas, ventilation fans in the vents posing a risk of death if you go near them etc.
There are lots of hiding places and secret routes that take you virtually everywhere, but the neutralisation time is long enough to give the mercs a fighting chance, so you'll need to keep your wits about you - whichever side you choose.
All in all, a fairly matched map (it was said that the mercs had the advantage, but that's balls) and most probably my new favourite :)
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As for the Bank, well, I've only played as a Merc on this one. Quite easy to get lost and the first section makes you feel like you're going round in circles and missing out the rest of the map. I' say the spies had the advantage here as there are loads of vent routes and plenty of dark areas to hide in. I've yet to play as a spy so I can't confirm if it is advantageous or not...
Again, a large map, but this time you're helped out by the fact that the 2nd section is closed off until the first one has been neutralised, a-lá Warehouse. Great map, but once in the 2nd room, it's pretty hard for the spies to neutralise.
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Er, overall, I'd definitely recommend you purchase this DLC - it's well worth it and will add some more life to an already brilliant game. Only problem is, the whole "I wanna be a spy!" thing comes back into play and people start whining/leaving when they have to be a merc.
£3 well spent :)
Discuss
I've played the Mall mostly, on both teams. Very big and a real trek for the mercs. The whole 'track spies from the comfort of the Security office' thing is utterly pointless - you simply don't want to be sat in the room waiting for a section to flash red - you'd rather be out there patrolling.
It's tricky for the spies too though - they don't have it easy. Forced routes through secure areas, ventilation fans in the vents posing a risk of death if you go near them etc.
There are lots of hiding places and secret routes that take you virtually everywhere, but the neutralisation time is long enough to give the mercs a fighting chance, so you'll need to keep your wits about you - whichever side you choose.
All in all, a fairly matched map (it was said that the mercs had the advantage, but that's balls) and most probably my new favourite :)
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As for the Bank, well, I've only played as a Merc on this one. Quite easy to get lost and the first section makes you feel like you're going round in circles and missing out the rest of the map. I' say the spies had the advantage here as there are loads of vent routes and plenty of dark areas to hide in. I've yet to play as a spy so I can't confirm if it is advantageous or not...
Again, a large map, but this time you're helped out by the fact that the 2nd section is closed off until the first one has been neutralised, a-lá Warehouse. Great map, but once in the 2nd room, it's pretty hard for the spies to neutralise.
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Er, overall, I'd definitely recommend you purchase this DLC - it's well worth it and will add some more life to an already brilliant game. Only problem is, the whole "I wanna be a spy!" thing comes back into play and people start whining/leaving when they have to be a merc.
£3 well spent :)
Discuss
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Played earlier with Tilta and Bullet. Seem good. Bank is lame compared to the shopping centre, but both are welcome.
Just got up to level 2, only to lose and go to 1 again. Grrr.
Just got up to level 2, only to lose and go to 1 again. Grrr.
Any idea how much memory cards hold? Does anyone also know If it's possible to get the two maps over via MC onto my other Xbox? as I don't fancy paying for the content twice.
Will be on later, gotta rebuild my comp as I've sold my radeon 9800 pro for £110 and am waiting for a an X800 XT to come out, SR is a little pricey on these compared to overclockers! (£13 roughly) anyway handed in all of my funking college work today so I've only had 3 hours sleep! Will be on tonight to test out these maps, bring it on because I wanna get my ass kicked!
ßulle†† wrote:
> or were too tightarsed to pay the £3
*cough* Stridman *cough*
Anyhoo, I did come on for a game or two last night, just to try out the mall and the new holograph thing.
> or were too tightarsed to pay the £3
*cough* Stridman *cough*
Anyhoo, I did come on for a game or two last night, just to try out the mall and the new holograph thing.
yey. It was a little quiet last night, presumably because most people didn't/don't know about them, or were too tightarsed to pay the £3.
I'm home for the afternoon now, so I'll come on with yer
:-)
:-)
Yup, gotta go out for a a bit but I should be on early afternoon.
I had to read the whole of that to make sure you weren't referring to me :D
You going on later today? I can get some gaming in until about 5/5:15...
You going on later today? I can get some gaming in until about 5/5:15...
That made me laugh, Tilta, well done.
ÂLŠ†ÂÎR wrote:
> Will probably do a fair few more Free games before jumping into a
> ranked game on the new maps though as there is nothing more annoying
> than a player who doesn't know a map jumping into a ranked game.
I had an experience of that last night. I'm in the gold vault attempting to protect against 2 gimp spies who kept trying to jump on my head, while my retard of a team mate is stuck on the top level failing to find the way down. I wouldn't have minded so much if it wasn't for the fact that he was walking round saying things like "WOW this level's amazing" as he walks into a wall.
> Will probably do a fair few more Free games before jumping into a
> ranked game on the new maps though as there is nothing more annoying
> than a player who doesn't know a map jumping into a ranked game.
I had an experience of that last night. I'm in the gold vault attempting to protect against 2 gimp spies who kept trying to jump on my head, while my retard of a team mate is stuck on the top level failing to find the way down. I wouldn't have minded so much if it wasn't for the fact that he was walking round saying things like "WOW this level's amazing" as he walks into a wall.
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