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Tim S · 14th Jun 2007, 07:45

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2007/...wars_preview/1

We sit down with Todd Hollenshead and Paul Wedgwood from id Software and Splash Damage and get hands on with Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, whilst talking about Mega-textures and a Quake movie...

BioSniper · 14th Jun 2007, 08:02

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Bots acted semi-intelligently on each team and provided a nicely realistic challenge for our go at the game. Not only did they run around slaughtering each other in the warm-up phase of the game, just as real players tend to, but we also saw them perform some of the more insightful tactics such as clearing minefields with grenades so other team members could drive vehicles through and get to the frontline of the battle.

We found evidence of them dropping proximity mines around some of the extra objectives too, so that they could get down to the main battles while still hindering the opposing team.

We’re happy to report back then that not only does the game play smoothly – though all we could see of the game systems we used were the Logitech G15 keyboards – but that the artificial intelligence we went up against was flawlessly put together. Bots emulated humanity to perfection, even running around shooting each other in the warm-up period just for kicks.

Saying the same thing twice there, sorry for the large quote but it puts it into context a little more.

Still, I must say the game sounds as if its shaping up really rather well, I just hope they don't go overboard on the realism aspect of things. If there is one thing I can't stand it's dying in 2-3 bullets and not having a chance to fight back, which is why Quake games have always appealed to me.

perplekks45 · 14th Jun 2007, 08:04

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Bots acted semi-intelligently on each team and provided a nicely realistic challenge for our go at the game. Not only did they run around slaughtering each other in the warm-up phase of the game, just as real players tend to, but we also saw them perform some of the more insightful tactics such as clearing minefields with grenades so other team members could drive vehicles through and get to the frontline of the battle.

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We’re happy to report back then that not only does the game play smoothly – though all we could see of the game systems we used were the Logitech G15 keyboards – but that the artificial intelligence we went up against was flawlessly put together. Bots emulated humanity to perfection, even running around shooting each other in the warm-up period just for kicks.

Pretty much the same IMO.

Anyways, great article, interesting read and I hate you for that! Now I'm even more looking forward to getting my hands on this game. Any news on a demo before release?

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Damn BS... you were about 2 mins faster.

Pricester · 14th Jun 2007, 09:12

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Bots acted semi-intelligently on each team and provided a nicely realistic challenge for our go at the game. Not only did they run around slaughtering each other in the warm-up phase of the game, just as real players tend to, but we also saw them perform some of the more insightful tactics such as clearing minefields with grenades so other team members could drive vehicles through and get to the frontline of the battle.

Darn it... that's one of the most annoying things I find about playing games like CS!

Buzzons · 14th Jun 2007, 09:13

looks sweet though

when they say the source code comes with it, is that for the game? or just for the map gens/sdks?

Colossous · 14th Jun 2007, 09:22

Drool ! Cant wait for this to be in my hands !!

b1g-d0g · 14th Jun 2007, 09:38

Aye me to look`s good

Tim S · 14th Jun 2007, 10:18

sorry, fixed the typo/repeat

CardJoe · 14th Jun 2007, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Tim S

sorry, fixed the typo/repeat

qft, just got alerted to it myself. Sorry for the mistake

capnPedro · 14th Jun 2007, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Hugo.B

That's also why I play TC:E, because one shot under the rim of his helmet with a glock will do it.

QFT. And you can't move/shoot (only look) during the warmup. Thank God.

Considering a large portion of the article was dedicated to praising the super-duper-uber-awesome-totally-sweet-mega-kicks-other-graphics-engines'-collective-asses graphics, those 800x600 screenshots don't really do a great job of showing it off. Any chance of getting some 1600x1200 or 1280x1024 on the scene?

DXR_13KE · 14th Jun 2007, 11:12

looks fun

airchie · 14th Jun 2007, 11:33

Sounds like its shaping up nicely...

djDEATH · 14th Jun 2007, 13:06

i want this game so badly. I might just save up for that 8800GTS and buy them together when this comes out. oooh how exciting. I will finally be able to stop wasting my time on buggy-crashy-glitchy 2142 servers.

xPaladin · 14th Jun 2007, 15:12

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Originally Posted by MajorGN

It's called skill, that what made Enemy Territory one of the only games around where aim is everything. You have to be spot on. And if you can't get three headshots on a person, then you are a little noob tbh. When you run out, swap straight to pistol or even knife in the person is low on health.

True story. The best ET:W players (and RTCW players for that matter) were able to annihilate most players in the two or three headshots and never needed to unload unless they were caught off guard.

Nite_Moogle · 14th Jun 2007, 16:05

Not even a hint of a release date?

Ramble · 14th Jun 2007, 17:04

Looks nice, I used to play classic ET big time and it was a good game, nice and balenced.

They say they have easy vehicle control, I hope that means they're not ****ing around with my driving. Ideally they'd have the same system as BF2, which was the best vehicle control I've ever seen (even if it takes a while to fly).

wafflesomd · 14th Jun 2007, 17:49

Got mine pre-ordered.

The weapons are so cool.

devdevil85 · 14th Jun 2007, 18:24

Is the game DX10 based? I'm guessing an implied 'yes'?

Phil Rhodes · 14th Jun 2007, 18:45

Isn't it about time there was some sort of handicap system in these games for experienced players?

I haven't played a multiplayer FPS since "Alien verus Predator" for the very simple reason that I'm out of practice. There's not a lot of fun in being killed in the first three seconds of life, time after time after time, and when that's happening, you never really get a chance to work your way out of it.

I'm sure this problem is costing them players.

Phil

Tim S · 14th Jun 2007, 19:04

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Originally Posted by devdevil85

Is the game DX10 based? I'm guessing an implied 'yes'?

Nope, it's based on a tweaked up version of the Doom 3 engine (with megatexturing, improved shaders, etc)

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Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	looks sweet though when they say the source code comes with it, is that for the game? or just for the map gens/sdks?

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djDEATH gert rubbish or summat Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BRISTOL Posts: 370	i want this game so badly. I might just save up for that 8800GTS and buy them together when this comes out. oooh how exciting. I will finally be able to stop wasting my time on buggy-crashy-glitchy 2142 servers. __________________ BEASTIE Lian-Li PC-07b ASUS M2N-E nForce 570 Ultra OCZ StealthXtreme 600W PSU Phenom X3 8750 BLACK EDITION @ 3.103 Ghz (14.5 x 214 FSB, HTT @ 1070 Mhz) Gainward 8800GT Golden Sample @ 730/1825/1000 Mhz 4GB (2x2GB) OCZ Blade PC8500 CL5 Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB WD Caviar SE 250GB

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Nite_Moogle What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Not even a hint of a release date?

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Ramble Ginger Nut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Exeter, Devon/Wantage, Oxfordshire Posts: 5,235	Looks nice, I used to play classic ET big time and it was a good game, nice and balenced. They say they have easy vehicle control, I hope that means they're not ****ing around with my driving. Ideally they'd have the same system as BF2, which was the best vehicle control I've ever seen (even if it takes a while to fly). __________________ Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Ensign Ricky are beaming down to the planet. Guess who's not coming back.

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devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	Is the game DX10 based? I'm guessing an implied 'yes'?

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Phil Rhodes Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 579	Isn't it about time there was some sort of handicap system in these games for experienced players? I haven't played a multiplayer FPS since "Alien verus Predator" for the very simple reason that I'm out of practice. There's not a lot of fun in being killed in the first three seconds of life, time after time after time, and when that's happening, you never really get a chance to work your way out of it. I'm sure this problem is costing them players. Phil