BF:Vietnam Hit or miss

Dr.Phil · 02-25-2004, 10:08 PM

hit or miss?

Personally I think it is a tough call.

So i voted for undecided.

Sit down have a drink and Share your input with us

yetix · 02-25-2004, 10:11 PM

better be a hit. i think it will be, especially if they deliver a decent smooth game.
there will be some bugs, but if they get it right outta the box, it'll be $$$ again for EA.

never played a game this consistantly, for this long.
whole new game (not expansion) i'll buy it to judge myself.

Mad Monk · 02-25-2004, 10:12 PM

Hit.

Aerovoid · 02-25-2004, 10:14 PM

It's kinda hard to say since the game isn't out yet. I don't think it will be a hit the same way bf42 was, just because bfv won't be something totaly new. I'm sure it will do fine, but it won't take people by surprise or anything like that.

NavalLord · 02-25-2004, 10:20 PM

most BF players will think that BFV is great, well thats what i think
i think it will be a hit, this is the first game ive ever pre-ordered and been anticipating so much, so it had better be a hit or else ::shakes fist::

Dr.Phil · 02-25-2004, 10:29 PM

yeah i'm going to wait to see what people on these boards say

I don't have alot of money right now

so i have to be very careful what i buy.

It looks extremely fun and enjoyable with the same appeal as Bf1942. I'm a big skeptic at heart so hehe

Guru Imakuni · 02-25-2004, 10:37 PM

It will be a hit even if the game itself stinks.

I think about 75% of BF owners will pick it up soon after its release though.

Dr.Phil · 02-26-2004, 01:28 AM

If i didn't have Tuition, Rent, and bills to pay i would of preordered thisgame no questions asked.

But since i only have around 340 dollars in my account I have to be cautious to what i buy

It will be worth it when i graduate i can buy you all games

Monkeyfeng · 02-26-2004, 01:07 PM

thats what i will do, first thing on that day is to get BFV, can't wait. BF series rulz!

Dick_Justice · 02-26-2004, 01:37 PM

Well it all depends if DICE have leran´t from their previous mistakes with BF concering bad Mod support (at first), unflexible engine (not changed) and the bug issues. Also I don´t want to wait for a patch to get a decent filter and a decent vote HUD.

If they sort out that, then BF: Vietnam will be a hit. I probably won´t play it as much as BF, but EA dosn´t care howmuch I play.
The MOD support will have a significant impact on BF: Vietnam. If DICE manage to release a SDK for it, it will exremley boost the popularity...

NavalLord · 02-26-2004, 09:38 PM

if EA/DICE had any sense at all, they would take the basic design and changes that they mad to reg BF and put that in BFV, the voting and server filters and hit detection crosshairs and such

† Christ † · 02-29-2004, 05:14 AM

I don't think it'll be big. I think 1942 will be best. Plus all the mods, who would want to leave?

Copperhead · 02-29-2004, 09:37 AM

Well since its EA i probably wont get it, unless im really really bored and have nothing to do.

I try to avoid EA games as much as possible, simply because i think they are a shitty company. Same with Sony Online which exists only for money, and not to please customers, as seen with SWG which is rather Sub-par as where MMOGs are concerned.

Call me a hippy or whatever, but i can support better companies than EA.

On topic though, i doubt anyone will be blown away. The screens make it seem like a BF with different skins and weapons, and not much more.

Dick_Justice · 02-29-2004, 11:15 AM

Well, Gamestar, the most read PC Mag. in Europe rated BF: Vietnam with 91 %.

That is 3 % better than Vanilla BF had in LAN Mode, and 1 % better than in I-Net.

The Pros and Cons of Vietnam were:

Pro: Good graphics, new class system, balance, faster paced game-play (you don´t need to walk around for ages to get into action)

Con: only 14 maps (some replayed), no big changes (still similar to BF)

There were some other minors ones aswell and I might add them as soon as I look them up.

Surprisingly Gamestar, in comparisson to PC Gamer said the Harware recomendation was moderate.
They said the lowest rig only needs 800 Mhz, 256 RAM and a DX 8.1 card.
Obviusly adding more RAM gives the best performance increase...

English · 02-29-2004, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copperhead

On topic though, i doubt anyone will be blown away. The screens make it seem like a BF with different skins and weapons, and not much more.

Yeah, id agree with that. It just seems like a new mod for bf. But they can make more money if they say its a new game. Sure you can say its using a "new" graphics engine, but how much has changed? You could change one line of code and say its a new version.

They should have waited for longer and put more work into it.

CJMello63 · 02-29-2004, 01:44 PM

Retry the poll after its release.

solomon · 03-01-2004, 01:30 AM

copperhead,who will you support?
i.ve been supporting ea since 1984 or 85
and they've not dissapointed me.
i'll stick with a proven success.

carramrod01 · 03-01-2004, 01:56 AM

For some reason it just feels like it IS going to be another expansion. As far as gameplay and everything its just like bf 1942 with vietnam era vehicles and weapons which could easily be done in a 3rd party mod for free. Don't get me wrong it should be good but it doesn't seem like its going to change much, not $50 worth.

Copperhead · 03-01-2004, 02:16 AM

I agree Solomon, but i just dont like giving out 70 of my dollars to a company that doesnt care about how satisfied i am. It will take more than a monthly newsletter to prove to me that they care about their customers.

I believe the only EA game i ever bought was BF. There are other companies that make excellent games out there and have better overall service than EA does.

Caslon · 03-01-2004, 05:24 AM

My only concern is that some maps are going to be like the Phillipines map.
Incredibly long boring treks on foot, or waiting for boat spawn to get to the action, I sure hope not.

The demo supposedly coming out the same day as the full.
DICE usually picks a damn good map for their demos, and they'll be plenty
of demo servers to check it out.

I didn't put down a store deposit on BFVN, I usually do if i intend to get it the first day of release.
I have a feeling they'll be plenty first day of release. EB stores.

On the other hand, I'm not taking a chance with Far Cry and HL2 first day release. Deposit.

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02-25-2004, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	BF:Vietnam Hit or miss hit or miss? Personally I think it is a tough call. So i voted for undecided. Sit down have a drink and Share your input with us __________________

02-25-2004, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
yetix Major Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bob's Panzer Garage, BFE Arkansas Posts: 3,191	better be a hit. i think it will be, especially if they deliver a decent smooth game. there will be some bugs, but if they get it right outta the box, it'll be $$$ again for EA. never played a game this consistantly, for this long. whole new game (not expansion) i'll buy it to judge myself. __________________

02-25-2004, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mad Monk Major Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: O-O-O-O-Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Posts: 3,033	Hit. __________________

02-25-2004, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
NavalLord Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,101	most BF players will think that BFV is great, well thats what i think i think it will be a hit, this is the first game ive ever pre-ordered and been anticipating so much, so it had better be a hit or else ::shakes fist:: __________________

02-25-2004, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aerovoid Private Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 51	It's kinda hard to say since the game isn't out yet. I don't think it will be a hit the same way bf42 was, just because bfv won't be something totaly new. I'm sure it will do fine, but it won't take people by surprise or anything like that.

02-25-2004, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	yeah i'm going to wait to see what people on these boards say I don't have alot of money right now so i have to be very careful what i buy. It looks extremely fun and enjoyable with the same appeal as Bf1942. I'm a big skeptic at heart so hehe __________________

02-25-2004, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Guru Imakuni Captain Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,309	It will be a hit even if the game itself stinks. I think about 75% of BF owners will pick it up soon after its release though.

02-26-2004, 01:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	If i didn't have Tuition, Rent, and bills to pay i would of preordered thisgame no questions asked. But since i only have around 340 dollars in my account I have to be cautious to what i buy It will be worth it when i graduate i can buy you all games __________________

02-26-2004, 01:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Monkeyfeng Captain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Taiwan, can you find it on the map? Posts: 2,785	thats what i will do, first thing on that day is to get BFV, can't wait. BF series rulz! __________________

02-26-2004, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dick_Justice Major Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marl, Germany Posts: 3,350	Well it all depends if DICE have leran´t from their previous mistakes with BF concering bad Mod support (at first), unflexible engine (not changed) and the bug issues. Also I don´t want to wait for a patch to get a decent filter and a decent vote HUD. If they sort out that, then BF: Vietnam will be a hit. I probably won´t play it as much as BF, but EA dosn´t care howmuch I play. The MOD support will have a significant impact on BF: Vietnam. If DICE manage to release a SDK for it, it will exremley boost the popularity... __________________ Plays BF 2 in Europe under the name of \"Erich_Felsner\"

02-26-2004, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
NavalLord Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,101	if EA/DICE had any sense at all, they would take the basic design and changes that they mad to reg BF and put that in BFV, the voting and server filters and hit detection crosshairs and such __________________

02-29-2004, 05:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
† Christ † Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12	I don't think it'll be big. I think 1942 will be best. Plus all the mods, who would want to leave?

02-29-2004, 09:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Copperhead Major Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,673	Well since its EA i probably wont get it, unless im really really bored and have nothing to do. I try to avoid EA games as much as possible, simply because i think they are a shitty company. Same with Sony Online which exists only for money, and not to please customers, as seen with SWG which is rather Sub-par as where MMOGs are concerned. Call me a hippy or whatever, but i can support better companies than EA. On topic though, i doubt anyone will be blown away. The screens make it seem like a BF with different skins and weapons, and not much more.

02-29-2004, 11:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dick_Justice Major Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marl, Germany Posts: 3,350	Well, Gamestar, the most read PC Mag. in Europe rated BF: Vietnam with 91 %. That is 3 % better than Vanilla BF had in LAN Mode, and 1 % better than in I-Net. The Pros and Cons of Vietnam were: Pro: Good graphics, new class system, balance, faster paced game-play (you don´t need to walk around for ages to get into action) Con: only 14 maps (some replayed), no big changes (still similar to BF) There were some other minors ones aswell and I might add them as soon as I look them up. Surprisingly Gamestar, in comparisson to PC Gamer said the Harware recomendation was moderate. They said the lowest rig only needs 800 Mhz, 256 RAM and a DX 8.1 card. Obviusly adding more RAM gives the best performance increase... __________________ Plays BF 2 in Europe under the name of \"Erich_Felsner\"

02-29-2004, 01:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
CJMello63 Major Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raynham, MA Posts: 3,803	Retry the poll after its release. __________________

03-01-2004, 01:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
solomon Specialist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita ,Ks Posts: 249	copperhead,who will you support? i.ve been supporting ea since 1984 or 85 and they've not dissapointed me. i'll stick with a proven success.

03-01-2004, 01:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
carramrod01 First Sergeant Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: a little to the left Posts: 573	For some reason it just feels like it IS going to be another expansion. As far as gameplay and everything its just like bf 1942 with vietnam era vehicles and weapons which could easily be done in a 3rd party mod for free. Don't get me wrong it should be good but it doesn't seem like its going to change much, not $50 worth.

03-01-2004, 02:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
Copperhead Major Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,673	I agree Solomon, but i just dont like giving out 70 of my dollars to a company that doesnt care about how satisfied i am. It will take more than a monthly newsletter to prove to me that they care about their customers. I believe the only EA game i ever bought was BF. There are other companies that make excellent games out there and have better overall service than EA does.

03-01-2004, 05:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,803	My only concern is that some maps are going to be like the Phillipines map. Incredibly long boring treks on foot, or waiting for boat spawn to get to the action, I sure hope not. The demo supposedly coming out the same day as the full. DICE usually picks a damn good map for their demos, and they'll be plenty of demo servers to check it out. I didn't put down a store deposit on BFVN, I usually do if i intend to get it the first day of release. I have a feeling they'll be plenty first day of release. EB stores. On the other hand, I'm not taking a chance with Far Cry and HL2 first day release. Deposit.