Operation Flashpoint 2 preview and screenies

[KrazyKraut]

I don't really see any use in bashing it. I will simply say why I don't like it and not buy it. The rest is for them to figure.

 

[NoxNoctum]

Some comments from the exec. producer of DR regarding the uproar over the E3 vid:

http://community.codemasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359683

I'm curious to see hardcore mode in action... we'll see. Not holding out too much hope at this point though.

 

[Fedorov]

good thing i was right that post problems were because it was being played on easy mode and I'm also glad that the coloring is stil in the works but...

RO does not have explosive barrels, not even Killing Floor has explosive barrels, so that statement about it sounded like a bad excuse

 

[SiC-Disaster]

Nor do Ghost Recon, Operation Flashpoint, ArmA, ArmA 2 etc etc...
Their point is mute. It's a lame list of excuses, even if those vids are on easy.
They cant possibly think they can show this vid and not bring down 'the wrath' of the old fans, anyone who does think so is, not so bright to say the least.

They said at the start they knew what the original fans wanted and expected, but nothing of that has shown so far.
Regardless of this list of promises and excuses, i still see no hope for this to become a true sequal to OFP. Maybe a good game, but not OFP.

 

[Fedorov]

I still see no hope for this to become a true sequal to OFP. Maybe a good game, but not OFP.

I don't think anyone here thinks or have ever thought for a moment that this game is gonna be the true sequel to OFP. And it migt be a good game, I don't discard anyting yet, however, this guy sounds too much like a salesman, and I hate that, there is always something fishy about salesmen. But I'm looking forward for the hardcore video, lets see if they can fix it.

And I do recognize ArmA as it is, the true sequel of Operation Flashpoint, for the good and for the bad, sadly more for the bad IMO.

the chances are I won't like any of them

 

[Pharnakes]

often in the demo I would need to fire a couple of bursts to get it to explode

So wait, this makes what difference exactly?

 

[NoxNoctum]

I just wish BIS had tossed the engine and developed something new... there's SO many things in Arma2 that just scream it's based on something a decade old.

 

[Moyako]

YouTube - Headshots - Not as deadly as you might think

hehehehehe

 

[PNV]

So wait, this makes what difference exactly?

Because, because, in real life it obviously takes several bullets to cause a reaction that will ignite the flammable liquid inside of all barrels that are painted red. Oh, what am I saying.

 

[KrazyKraut]

I just wish BIS had tossed the engine and developed something new... there's SO many things in Arma2 that just scream it's based on something a decade old.

Yup, that's what I've been thinking aswell. However, modifying what is essentially a rallye game engine was probably not the best idea either.

 

[fiftyone]

I've seen a barrel shoot 30 meters straight up in the air spewing liquid flames and fire.
But that was in real life.

 

[KrazyKraut]

I assume it was painted red and placed in a strategically important place?

 

[Mr. Explosion]

Can't resist pointing out that ArmA does have exploding barrels... just play 'Blood, Sweat and Tears', and behold them in their explosive, red, barrely glory

The moment BIS and CM parted ways was the moment OFP2 was denied a fair chance by die-hard OFP fans. With no expectations to meet, the game at least won't disappoint.

 

[SgtH3nry3]

Fluids don't ignite per definition. Only gasses do, and vapours.
Because you can ignite vapours people often think you can ignite fluids.
If you are igniting a pool of petrol, you are actually vapourizing the petrol and burning the fumes.

Also, due to the velocity of bullets the temperature isn't high enough to ignite most gasses.
Sparks caused by deflection could, since they travel much slower.

In theory if you constantly keep shooting a barrel containing flammable fuel, it should explode.
But that isn't the case in real life most of the times.

 

[KrazyKraut]

Can't resist pointing out that ArmA does have exploding barrels... just play 'Blood, Sweat and Tears', and behold them in their explosive, red, barrely glory

lol I just tried and it's completely true. They explode after a single shot too

The moment BIS and CM parted ways was the moment OFP2 was denied a fair chance by die-hard OFP fans. With no expectations to meet, the game at least won't disappoint.

Agree on the first sentence, but disagree on the second. I judge the game all by itself, but the latest showings do disappoint me.

 

[Lt_Kettch]

 

[Murphy]

As you can see, someone switched weapons in real-time and hit my weak points for massive damage. It's nothing serious but I am bleeding badly.

 

[JoshuaC]

Looks like a rather decent action game but not a sim. Reminds me of BF bad company.

 

[SiC-Disaster]

Aah Kettch, i just wanted to post that!

 

[ERK]

New "hardcore mode" video.
YouTube - Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - "Hardcore Mode" developer video (US)