Unfortunately MAG has become nearly unplayable for me. I'm having a freeze, requiring reboot almost every other game the last 3-4 days. Nothing better than playing 28 minutes of domination defense only to freeze up with 2 minutes left on the clock and lose all progress. I don't know what's going on but it's caused me to lose 3k to 4k xp. I know the patch has made it more unstable, but has anyone else had issues this bad.
You do realise that the game saves all XP that you earn before leaving a match, right? (despite what causes it)
At least that's what I've heard the most...
But yeah, you're not getting any bonuses if that happens.
Bonuses can really add up. I hate crashing out of matches.
True - but if what I say is true, at least you get something... :P
Yah, the bonuses are usually the biggest part that pisses me off, doubles my score alot of the time. But it's weird, I've had matches where it crashes out and I lose, for example, 35 shotgun kills I had. After checking these last few times, I am keeping my kills, so you are right about that, for now
I've crashed twice now, although I just got the game so I don't know if it's more or less stable than before the patch. The first time was when I was loading a match, and the second was when I tried to back out of the map. I was doing really awesome, too, so hopefully it does save your status even if you crash in the middle of a match.
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Long story short, you wouldn't be handicapped on those grounds. Most likely when you start you'll feel lost, but that's normal with MAG. That'll be the biggest hurdle. I can't tell you if it's worth it for you, but I can say it's still constantly fun experience once you get the mechanics down. And it's even better when those around you have as well.
This MAG is sublime when you and your squad mesh support and work togther against lunatic odds. Never had an fps give me that except in my 20s with counterstrike and that was in a clan with fellow soldiers (so we just brought over our "hive" think to a game).
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Philippe about the tactical deployment of german Kradschützen during the battle of Kursk:
"I think I can comment on this because I used to live above the Baby Doll Lounge, a topless bar that was once frequented by bikers in lower Manhattan."
Long story short, you wouldn't be handicapped on those grounds. Most likely when you start you'll feel lost, but that's normal with MAG. That'll be the biggest hurdle. I can't tell you if it's worth it for you, but I can say it's still constantly fun experience once you get the mechanics down. And it's even better when those around you have as well.
This MAG is sublime when you and your squad mesh support and work togther against lunatic odds. Never had an fps give me that except in my 20s with counterstrike and that was in a clan with fellow soldiers (so we just brought over our "hive" think to a game).
Planetside was like that and I miss that game dearly.
I think I'll stop by Gamestop sometime today and pick it up. MAG, that is.
I honestly have no idea what my schedule is tomorrow. Startin' a new job tomorrow but have every intention of being around at some point, likely prime time EST.
Also, it's about goddamn time PB! :P
Quickly level sixty's, choose a new faction to vet to!
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Long story short, you wouldn't be handicapped on those grounds. Most likely when you start you'll feel lost, but that's normal with MAG. That'll be the biggest hurdle. I can't tell you if it's worth it for you, but I can say it's still constantly fun experience once you get the mechanics down. And it's even better when those around you have as well.
This MAG is sublime when you and your squad mesh support and work togther against lunatic odds. Never had an fps give me that except in my 20s with counterstrike and that was in a clan with fellow soldiers (so we just brought over our "hive" think to a game).
Planetside was like that and I miss that game dearly.
I think I'll stop by Gamestop sometime today and pick it up. MAG, that is.
At least once every 3-4 games you'll find your 8 man squad (usually when we have at least half PA) facing off against 20-30 opponents because you are the only bunker left standing. It's one of the most satisfying things in this game. As is when a squad of PA sweeps down the bunker line annihilating every objective in it's path while the other THREE squads do their best french impersonation.
An ace bomb squader like Vander (4 disarms in 90 seconds IIRC, haha) is invaluable in these situations when the enemy continually plants charges
I wish I wasn't going to be out of town until Friday missing all the Interdiction action. My freezes seem to be happening mostly in the evening (EST), so maybe its when their servers are busiest? It lets me play with as many Russian and Japanese players as I can handle.
An ace bomb squader like Vander (4 disarms in 90 seconds IIRC, haha) is invaluable in these situations when the enemy continually plants charges.
That was awesome. They got so upset they "wasted" their precision strike on us. Seriously, there was a half-a-dozen better targets to strike any they got so frustrated that they couldn't blow up a bunker they had completely surrounded - and as such killed most of us as we spawned - they blew us up despite it only being a matter of time before we stopped getting lucky.
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Planetside was like that and I miss that game dearly.
I think I'll stop by Gamestop sometime today and pick it up. MAG, that is.
I freaking loved Planetside. I was like battle rank 23, command rank 3 - Terran Republic on the European server. (They've all merged since)
This game gives you a similar experience though not as good (IMO). However the gunplay is better in MAG...it just lacks the huge worlds and vehicles. (I used to love giving our faction courage by rolling out my huge Battle Frame Robotics mech)
Vander and I are shootin' dudes. We just had to finish up a Catan grudge match where-in I settled all over the island. Boo-yah!
Edit: ...And I just crashed out.
We (PBC and I) figured that's what happened, but then you didn't come back! Anyways, I should be on tomorrow for the update, but it will probably hit at like 7pm eastern though. Also, finally got the bridge repair medal
Vander and I are shootin' dudes. We just had to finish up a Catan grudge match where-in I settled all over the island. Boo-yah!
Edit: ...And I just crashed out.
We (PBC and I) figured that's what happened, but then you didn't come back! Anyways, I should be on tomorrow for the update, but it will probably hit at like 7pm eastern though. Also, finally got the bridge repair medal
I was on ~30 minutes ago, and no one else was. After I crashed out of an attacking dom, I figured it MAG was sending me a message. I'll be on for the Interdiction Introduction tomorrow ~5:20 Central.
Since Sony are stupid and don't update the store at midnight - like Microsoft, I will have to shift my plans to tomorrow. I guess I'll be awaiting your reviews here...
Tomorrow is the day that MAG fans have been waiting for as our first major DLC, “Interdiction,” will be made available for purchase from the PlayStation Store for €7.99\£6.29.
If you missed our post detailing Interdiction a few weeks back, allow us to sum it up for you:
MAG Interdiction is a brand new game mode built for 128 players. In it, two rival attacking factions fight to gain control of three different command posts while using armoured convoys for every squad on the map (that’s right, 16 APCs onscreen at once!). To earn the victory, teams must capture and hold as many objectives as possible to increase their score while simultaneously decreasing their opponents’ score across three all-new “faction neutral” maps (Iron Creek Quarry, Lake Bayano Spur, and Sovot Motorway).
In addition to the new maps and gametype, Interdiction will also include the most powerful protection in the game, the “Heavy Improved” armour set, as well as a number of new in-game ribbons, medals and trophies. Here’s a reminder of what you can expect:
Ribbons
* Jump Start – Capture 2 Command Posts in a round of Interdiction
* Mowing the Grass – Get 10 kills with a vehicle turret in one round
* Dashed Hopes – Destroy 2 mines with gunfire in one round
* Cannonball Rally – Become an MVP (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in a round of Interdiction
Medals
* Roadside Assistance – Capture 10 Interdiction control points over your career
* Landscape Architect – Get 50 kills with a vehicle turret over your career
* BOD – Destroy 20 mines with gunfire over your career
* Designated Driver – Earn 5 Interdiction MVPs over your career
Trophies
* King of the Hills (Bronze) – Earn the Roadside Assistance medal while playing Interdiction
* Red Ball Express (Silver) – Earn the Designated Driver medal while playing Interdiction
* Road Runner (Gold) – Capture 3 Interdiction control points in a single round
As a special “thank you” to everyone who’s playing MAG this week, we’re also bringing back our popular “Double XP” promotion over the weekend. That means that whether you purchase our new Interdiction DLC or not, you can expect to grab twice as much experience for your battlefield efforts starting Friday, June 25 (at 7:01am GMT\8:01am CET). Just be sure to finish any game you start in order to benefit from the additional XP, as folks who leave a game early won’t receive the bonus. Our Double XP Weekend ends on Sunday, June 27 at 11:59pm Pacific Time (6:59am GMT\7:59am CET).
Oh, and one final note: All MAG players will have to download a small “Interdiction Activation Patch” starting today. It’s only 4MB in size and prepares your copy of MAG to be compatible with the Interdiction game mode. Again, Interdiction itself can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store for €7.99\£6.29 and weighs in at 440MB.
Thanks to all our fans for keeping us going these past five months – see you on the Sovot!
Sorry, I've been away (Sable Island for us Canukistanians) and playing DRD. I swear I'll get back on and start being a target soon enough (I'm on Valor). Especially since double xp is up this weekend.
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You do realise that the game saves all XP that you earn before leaving a match, right? (despite what causes it)
At least that's what I've heard the most...
But yeah, you're not getting any bonuses if that happens.
I want to know more PA people on Twitter.
True - but if what I say is true, at least you get something... :P
Yah, the bonuses are usually the biggest part that pisses me off, doubles my score alot of the time. But it's weird, I've had matches where it crashes out and I lose, for example, 35 shotgun kills I had. After checking these last few times, I am keeping my kills, so you are right about that, for now
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ps, Whos going to be around tomorow for interdiction? just to get a rough estimate.
its my weekend so i have all day tomorow to dedicate to MAG.
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Also, it's about goddamn time PB! :P
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Hopefully us poor bastards with no access will get to see some quick reviews on here:winky:
That was awesome. They got so upset they "wasted" their precision strike on us. Seriously, there was a half-a-dozen better targets to strike any they got so frustrated that they couldn't blow up a bunker they had completely surrounded - and as such killed most of us as we spawned - they blew us up despite it only being a matter of time before we stopped getting lucky.
I freaking loved Planetside. I was like battle rank 23, command rank 3 - Terran Republic on the European server. (They've all merged since)
This game gives you a similar experience though not as good (IMO). However the gunplay is better in MAG...it just lacks the huge worlds and vehicles. (I used to love giving our faction courage by rolling out my huge Battle Frame Robotics mech)
I'll probably be on UNTIL 5-7pm british time. (I'm not sure when my folks will get in as they want me to be revising) :P
RAVEN!
Jerks!!! just wait till im in some form of command, im definatly going to abuse my power :P feel the rain?
Vander and I are shootin' dudes. We just had to finish up a Catan grudge match where-in I settled all over the island. Boo-yah!
Edit: ...And I just crashed out.
We (PBC and I) figured that's what happened, but then you didn't come back! Anyways, I should be on tomorrow for the update, but it will probably hit at like 7pm eastern though. Also, finally got the bridge repair medal
I was on ~30 minutes ago, and no one else was. After I crashed out of an attacking dom, I figured it MAG was sending me a message. I'll be on for the Interdiction Introduction tomorrow ~5:20 Central.
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So desu ka?
*Headbutts wall*
Stupid infectious Japanese...
Also, Crackdown 2 demo is pretty fun. I can't wait for the full game!
DL any patches for me, goose.
I want to know more PA people on Twitter.
Had just enough time when I got home to patch, install, patch, and play the tutorial before going to bed.
We're playing SVER, right?
I should be on tonight doing my duty of being a bullet sponge.
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http://www.tic2000.ro/magleaderboards/core/all
It is set out as the following because copy and paste doesn't work very well with this:
"*Topic* : All Time score - This month's score (respectively)"
SteadiestShark
XP: 231661 34359
Wins : 209 34
Losses: 197 24
MVPs: 78 12
Kills: 11909 1882
KDR: 23173.00 32061.00 (2.3 and 3.2 respectively)
Headshots: 2517 498
Knife Kills: 1048 206
Tactical Abilities Called: 400 78
Tactical Strike Kills: 476 88
Strategic Manuevers Called: 7 0
Air Strike Kills: 243 22
Mortar Bombardment Kills: 233 66
Leadership Points: 1139 262
Squad Leader Wins: 63 9
Squad Leader Losses: 69 9
Platoon Leader Wins: 63 9
Platoon Leader Losses: 24 5
Team Leader Wins: 0 0
Team Leader Losses: 2 0
I apologise if that still looks terrible on your computer...
*EDIT*
Oh, apparently me adding spaces didn't make a difference on my screen, looks nice and neat on the "edit" screen.
Source: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/06/22/get-mag-interdiction-tomorrow-double-xp-this-weekend/
Tomorrow is the day that MAG fans have been waiting for as our first major DLC, “Interdiction,” will be made available for purchase from the PlayStation Store for €7.99\£6.29.
If you missed our post detailing Interdiction a few weeks back, allow us to sum it up for you:
MAG Interdiction is a brand new game mode built for 128 players. In it, two rival attacking factions fight to gain control of three different command posts while using armoured convoys for every squad on the map (that’s right, 16 APCs onscreen at once!). To earn the victory, teams must capture and hold as many objectives as possible to increase their score while simultaneously decreasing their opponents’ score across three all-new “faction neutral” maps (Iron Creek Quarry, Lake Bayano Spur, and Sovot Motorway).
In addition to the new maps and gametype, Interdiction will also include the most powerful protection in the game, the “Heavy Improved” armour set, as well as a number of new in-game ribbons, medals and trophies. Here’s a reminder of what you can expect:
Ribbons
* Jump Start – Capture 2 Command Posts in a round of Interdiction
* Mowing the Grass – Get 10 kills with a vehicle turret in one round
* Dashed Hopes – Destroy 2 mines with gunfire in one round
* Cannonball Rally – Become an MVP (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in a round of Interdiction
Medals
* Roadside Assistance – Capture 10 Interdiction control points over your career
* Landscape Architect – Get 50 kills with a vehicle turret over your career
* BOD – Destroy 20 mines with gunfire over your career
* Designated Driver – Earn 5 Interdiction MVPs over your career
Trophies
* King of the Hills (Bronze) – Earn the Roadside Assistance medal while playing Interdiction
* Red Ball Express (Silver) – Earn the Designated Driver medal while playing Interdiction
* Road Runner (Gold) – Capture 3 Interdiction control points in a single round
As a special “thank you” to everyone who’s playing MAG this week, we’re also bringing back our popular “Double XP” promotion over the weekend. That means that whether you purchase our new Interdiction DLC or not, you can expect to grab twice as much experience for your battlefield efforts starting Friday, June 25 (at 7:01am GMT\8:01am CET). Just be sure to finish any game you start in order to benefit from the additional XP, as folks who leave a game early won’t receive the bonus. Our Double XP Weekend ends on Sunday, June 27 at 11:59pm Pacific Time (6:59am GMT\7:59am CET).
Oh, and one final note: All MAG players will have to download a small “Interdiction Activation Patch” starting today. It’s only 4MB in size and prepares your copy of MAG to be compatible with the Interdiction game mode. Again, Interdiction itself can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store for €7.99\£6.29 and weighs in at 440MB.
Thanks to all our fans for keeping us going these past five months – see you on the Sovot!
Add me.
US only right now I think!
http://forums.mag.com/t5/MAG-Discussion/Interdiction-is-OUT/td-p/557546
Just got in from work, and it is currently downloading in the background. So it is out.
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I'm watching that stream - because us Europeans are being shafted again.
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