FTW!
Ska said:
I suck so much at this game online. To the point I don't even have the urge to play it.
It all moves too fast for me to aim/keep up.
I was never great at
Among Thieves' on-line component. (Michael says I did pretty well.)
While it wasn't a blatant cheat-fest, far too many players exploited the game's design flaws to make it enjoyable for very long;i.e., getting killed from all the way across the map by a pistol. Yes, a pistol. I grew bored after a couple of months. Especially when it became pretty obvious that
everybody was using the same three or four "boosters." As a purist, this put me at an immediate disadvantage.
In the end,
Among Thieves' multi-player component became what I hate about online gaming -- the strength of your internet connection multiplied by who saw who first determines the winner.
With that said, the online component for
Drake's Deception is shaping up to be interesting. For example, each map plays differently. You'll have to adjust your play style depending on the map. What seem like obvious power points (see the towers on the Yemen map), quite often aren't. Where a good team could hold that point in
Among Thieves, they can now be flanked and/or out maneuvered if you're paying attention.
It still moves fast, but with my "ambush predator" style of play, I never felt like I was unable to compete unless I momentarily forgot myself and tried to engage in a shootout with my G-MAL against a fully automatic AK-47! During the Beta I was unable to get a couple of
Connect 4's, and one
Five Not Alive. Something I was never able to do in
Among Thieves. If they can maintain that delicate balance, it might be enough to entice me to stick around this time.
michael said:
The map, Yemen, was just incredible. Also fell in love with the Treasures/Rewards system. I see a treasure drop, I'm determined to grab it. Buddy System is also really, really fun. The high-fives are awesome.
Yemen was a blast on Plunder. The amount of chaos that could happen around the two chests (the Villains especially) was intense. I didn't care for it though on TDM, but my opinion is biased because I don't like Deathmatch. Despite the obviousness of the towers, nearly everybody hung out in them during the entire match.
I'm definitely impressed by the Treasures/Reward system. When I was reset, I most bothered by the loss of my treasures. I was nearly finished completing all the sets, but couldn't remember the last few I needed! In the final game, I hope it's used for more than just unlocking new bits of clothing.
michael said:
AK-47 blindfire needs to be reduced. There needs to be SOME skill involved, you didn't even have to press L1 and could put up ridiculous ratios.
I've never used the AK-47 so I can't personally comment, but all the kvetching about it didn't go unnoticed. I used to get Spray n' Pray medals all the time in
Among Thieves, but I don't think I earned a single one during the Beta. The G-MAL obviously isn't worth the dickens, and the Auto Pistol never seemed to do much for me.
WitAndAWhip said:
Glad to see Chloe's back too.
I second that notion!
In the early days of this thread
I mentioned that Naughty Dog would be releasing a series of vinyl Nathan Drake figurines. Days turned into months and they never saw the light of day. I imagine that they gradually were forgotten about by everybody until the other day....
ESC Toys said:
Uncharted 3 Drake Vinyl figure Pre-Orders!
Finally the Uncharted 3 Drake vinyl figures are now available for pre-orders. The 7" figure will be a combination of vinyl and PVC materials with minor articulation. Each figure will be packaged in blister tray with window box.
The following is available for Pre-orders-"OG" colorway standard edition and "Naughty Dog" colorway limited to 500pcs. You can pre-order the figures here at the ESC-Shop. Estimated delivery will be mid October 2011. All collectibles are for ages 15 & UP! Contains small parts! Choking Hazard!
Bonus offer-DLC content for Uncharted 3 PS3 game!
Included with each figure will be a unique serial code exclusive DLC content for Uncharted 3 PS3 game. You do not want to miss this!!!.
Instead of four variants, they've gone ahead with production on two. The standard color scheme and "Naughty Dog" colorway. I've ordered mine. Follow
this link for details, and
this link to place your order.