I really didn’t much care for it regarding all the hype and right up until that unveiling had no real plans of returning to the series. However, it is one of my favorite series of all time and in spite of it’s $70 price tag and EA’s shittiness in general as a company some things have got me considering it. For one the robust support for custom game modes and the inclusion of the upgraded map editing tools, the possibilities for tailoring servers to a more old school “hardcore” ruleset, and perhaps most impressive of all: FINALLY DITCHING EA’S BULLSHIT CLIENT REQUIREMENT.

So yeah by the time it releases I will probably be well on my way to rebuilding my savings and I would be lying if I didn’t say the idea of playing a better version of BF4 doesn’t sound VERY enticing.

Also I am a sucker for the unmatched environmental destruction. Also as someone that always loved playing a medic/support role I do really love that slick new ability to drag downed teammates to safety.

I will probably be skipping the open beta and waiting for a broader consensus when it is in the hands of the public but this will also be the first time I actually have a rig that can run a battlefield game at its full potential since Battlefield 2142 (Which if they ever give a proper sequel to I will 100% buy no matter what).

So how about the rest of you all? Anyone else kinda sold on it especially given we won’t have to fuck with the stupid Origin nonsense for the first time in nearly two decades?

  • ProfessorOwl_PhD [any]@hexbear.netBannedEnglish
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    24 days ago

    I kinda stopped playing online games overall and its been pretty good for my mental health

    I already preferred the PvE modes in online games but switching to specifically cooperative games like Vermintide and Deep Rock Galactic worked for me. Even without any direct communication they have much more of a sense of community.

    • macabrett2 [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
      3·
      24 days ago

      I occasionally play cooperative games, but I am often an anchor that holds groups back, so I only ever really do it with friends. I’ve got several chronic illnesses that make long sessions hard and make me a frequent flake, so its easier to just mostly stick to single player.

      I just happened to stop playing competitive games well before chronic illness complicated things

      • ProfessorOwl_PhD [any]@hexbear.netBannedEnglish
        3·
        24 days ago

        Have you ever tried Warframe? The level/modding system gives a lot of room for low and high skill players to play together (it’s a straight up power fantasy in the best way), and the “base” mission time is 5 minutes - either a mission takes around 5 minutes to complete or there’s the option to leave or continue every 5ish minutes - so you should be able to easily leave without interrupting anything. It isn’t forced co-op in the same way as Vermintide and DRG, so much of the content can be solo’d if you prefer, but it’s really community minded so you’re overwhelmingly more likely to get help than abuse if you’re flagging for any reason.