Meh, I have prime, so release date shipping is "free." But even if I didn't, I would pay the extra and look at it like it's that tax that you would've spent elsewhere. My copy was at my doorstep when I got home from work tuesday. :awe:
Hmm, well this is bullshit. I ordered the game through Amazon and chose the free shipping. With Forza 3, this meant it shipped via slow mail on the release date, and I got it the Monday after release. I figured I can wait an extra week to play this game; I have other games to play anyway and it's not worth the $7 or whatever they charge for release day shipping.
Well my copy hasn't even shipped yet. It said the estimated ship date was Nov. 16th (this coming Monday). With Forza 3, it gave the estimated ship date as Monday, November 2nd, which ended up being the day I got it. But MW2 hasn't even shipped yet. And I just noticed that they have a separate estimated delivery date now of November 23rd to December 1st! I know MW2 was a much bigger release than Forza 3, but this is ridiculous. I figured they'd at least put it on the slow boat to me within a day or two of the official release, but now they're waiting an entire week to even send it out? Grr.
What really ticks me off is I used my $10 FM3 gift card to order MW2, and I'm guessing if I cancel my order I won't get it anymore (nor will I have the $20 MW2 gift card Amazon is offering). So if I were to cancel my Amazon order and buy from Gamestop instead, I'd basically be losing $30, possibly in addition to the return shipping cost (since they say I can't cancel my order because it's "shipping soon").
Sorry, weak rant. Go back to enjoying MW2. I'll just play more Forza.
jbourne, i agree with teh whole veritcalness of this game. the one level that i really dislike partially because of that is quarry. that is probably my least favorite map. i'm starting to enjoy estate more however, but i didnt like it initially because of the verticalness of it.
Well, I can say that after 25ish hrs of MP, the verticality really becomes less of a problem. You just have to get used to the maps, and you'll realize there's a limited number of viable vertical spots, all of which tend to make you a sitting duck. On certain maps, like favela or Karachi, you simply have to get up high, since that's where everyone else will be.
I've had it since Friday, it's only like 5 hrs a day.
I've been told to get a life several times by people on Tuesday though, as they stood in awe of my seemingly impossibly high level.
Well, I can say that after 25ish hrs of MP, the verticality really becomes less of a problem. You just have to get used to the maps, and you'll realize there's a limited number of viable vertical spots, all of which tend to make you a sitting duck. On certain maps, like favela or Karachi, you simply have to get up high, since that's where everyone else will be.
I'm happy to hear this, as I've not yet given up hope!
A few questions that maybe folks can answer:
1. Do the RDS and Holographic really remove recoil from the AR's?
2. Is the laser from the RDS visible on a Thermal site?
3. Does FMJ only affect bullet penetration through objects, or does it also inflict more damage?
I've seen conflicting claims on all three of these items.
I'm happy to hear this, as I've not yet given up hope!
A few questions that maybe folks can answer:
1. Do the RDS and Holographic really remove recoil from the AR's?
2. Is the laser from the RDS visible on a Thermal site?
3. Does FMJ only affect bullet penetration through objects, or does it also inflict more damage?
I've seen conflicting claims on all three of these items.
My favorite perk right now is bling. Having 2 attachments is great.
I like Bling, too, but all of my loadouts use Scavenger. I run out of ammo so fast without it it's sick!!!
BTW, the P2000 = kickass
1. No, because the ARs don't really have any noticeable recoil
to begin with. Shots will spread and lose accuracy when you hold the trigger for some, but it's not recoil that continually climbs the gun and requires you to recenter it. Perhaps the rds might make it seem like less, but it's never really there to begin with with the ARs, with the exception of the semi auto FAL. The smgs really kick when held down, as do the lmgs without a grip.
2. No, not at all.
3. Not that I can tell, although adding it raises the damage bar a tiny little sliver. If it does, it's very slight and not apparent at all.
Yeah I have the same problem.. in COD4 i always had bandolier set up in my classes. I might give that one a shot. I had to stop using the M4 because that thing unloads ammo WAY too fast.
I loved the F2000 in SP, haven't unlocked it yet in MP i don't think. not sure.
I switched from the M4 to the FAMAS for the same reason, and I'm really liking it. I'm getting more long-range kills like I did in CoD 4. And since I don't need my secondary weapon as much I replaced it with a launcher, and I was taking down UAVs left and right. Didn't get an opportunity to try to shoot down a chopper or harrier; I'm not sure if it's one shot like it is with the UAVs. The launchers are a lot more useful than the RPGs were in CoD 4.
Can you shoot down your own UAVs? How do you know which are yours? Is there any visual difference between a UAV and counter-UAV?
As for #3, I don't think it adds to the damage. Reason I say this is I tried using a .50 cal with a silencer and then the FMJ on there to make up for power difference because of the silencer. I wasn't 1 hitting people nearly as often as without the silencer and no FMJ. In short, I think the FMJ just helps with getting through objects.
I used the standard launcher (not the stinger) on a attack chopper and it didn't take it down with one shot. A teammate shot at it with their rifle and it went down so it was pretty close. I wonder if the stinger takes them down faster?