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This game is set to release tommorow July 6, trying to see if anyone is going to be playing this live besides on the PC? Xbox 360 exclusives including an intuitive controller scheme, brand-new multiplayer modes, and voice over IP. Multiplayer battle options such as King of the Hill, Capture and Hold, or Hero Versus Hero, all exclusive to Xbox 360.
Give it up dude, no one wants to play this game. :lol:
I believe you may be right LOL! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Glass Joe
Actually, I'm probably going to pick it up. A few reviews have trickled in and it sounds quite good. Plus, I like the LotR theme.
Cool, my Gamestop said they would have it tommorow so I'll scoop it up then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince Planet
I'm counting on Fry's to blow this out for MSRP minus $10 - $15.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRAD73
It sounds kinda cool and I havent played a RTS since Command and Conquer on PSone so I wouldnt mind seeing it. Probably not a buy for me though. I'll rent it for sure, question is when.
I'm glad more people are starting to pick this game up. Definetly a game that will last me till the fall, good games JM and ElCapitan. The online play in this game is great and makes me constantly think about what is going on at all times, because if you don't you will lose the match.
I have to say, I am surprised at how well this plays on the 360. I've never really been a fan of RTS's on consoles, but LOTR:BFMEII plays pretty well.
Brad beat the crap out of me the first match, but after figuring things out and turning tool tips back on, I was able to squeeze out a win.
Yea, you were pretty damn sneaky spreading out your structures, but JM told me how to over come that stradegy today ;) .Quote:
Originally Posted by ElCapitan
I got this yesterday and played Brad for 3 rounds. It is much better than I ever though it would be. I really wasn't that interested in the game so the fact that I enjoyed it so much really is a testament to how good it is.
JM aka Latro and I played a match last night that must have lasted an hour and a half. Definetly the most intense match I've played yet. I used the Dwarve army and JM used Mordor. We got so high up on powers we were attacking each others fortress with Barrage and Earthquake. JM even managed to produce some Mumakil(elephants) while I was attacking his fortress that caught me by suprise. After getting my fortress destroyed and most of my structures, I only had one builder left and managed to rebuild my fortress and press on with more fighting. I noticed when your fortress is gone you can't use your ring powers anymore also. Building my fortress back up and using the Earthquake on his destroyed much his fortress and all surrounding soldiers and structures to seal the my first victory against JM. Good matches yesterday JM, Prince Planet and GlassjoeBMF. I want to try some 2 vs 2 matches soon with El Capitan in the mix to see how that works out.
This game owns. A little overwhleming at first (since I haven't played an RTS in forever), but enormously fun once you get the basics down. A huge variety of maps, and enough factions, units, upgrades, and spells to keep it interesting for a long, long time. Aside from some occasional server glitches when setting up the match, the game plays very smoothly over Live. Who's got this besides Brad, Latro and El Capitan? I thought I saw Grant (Elfneedsfood) online with this. We really need some 2 v. 2, free-for-alls, etc.
Yeah, I have it. I really like it, but I'm pretty sure I suck royally at this game. I haven't played an RTS in years, and I wasn't good at them back then either. I'm down for some games if anyone wants to play. It should be an easy win for you.
I think you're overestimating the competition, or me at least. I'm sure I'll be playing pretty much every night (PST) this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by elfneedsfood
I need to practice in skirmish mode -- I really need to start getting more focused on my battle tactics (flanking, etc.). The first step is getting my troops organized and bookmarked; it's presently taking me way too long to find the troops I need, isolate them, and give them meaningful commands. Hence, my battles too often involve my entire army simply going mental on 1 or 2 targets, usually resulting in my army eventually getting slaughtered.
Yeah, that's the same problem I have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince Planet
The only real negative I have to say about this game is that the manual is a fucking insult. How do you have a game with so much to it and give you a manual with less instruction than a Mario manual? The strategy guide is a must. Brad went from a scrub ;) to a monster overnight with that strategy guide. :lol:
Everyone in here feel free to add me to your friends list if you get on before I do.
I haven't played much skirmish yet. Only 2 matches with Brad and 1 with Brad and Lattro. Mainly slowly playing though single player, but I'm gonna take some time to learn more about the different races and some better strats. We should try to get some 2 on 2 games going very soon.
I'll get on around 8:30 central tonight, I've been trying to learn the Elves since they are the hardest to master. Prince Planet, instead of Bookmarking just push left on the directional pad and then pull your right trigger to give different troops certain task. Seems to work pretty well and so far proves to be quicker than bookmarking. I'll add elfsneedfood to my friends list also.
Yeah, that's what I've been doing. It does work well, but bookmarking has the advantage of being able to put separate-but-complimentary units together for tandem operations, e.g., pikeman and archers. But even then, I really don't see how I can make them move properly with a single command -- for example, with pikeman moving out first to protect the archers from a calvary charge. Whatever...still fun as hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRAD73
Edit: And hell yes re: the strategy guide. Absolutely necessary unless you're some sort of RTS prodigy. I'm not.
I'me gonna watch a movie right now, but will be on afterwards.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRAD73
I tried to add you to my friends list but I entered your gamertag in wrong so I'll add you tommorow.Quote:
Originally Posted by elfneedsfood
Forget everything I said bad about the elves, they are really awesome to use. You just have to play extremely defensive with them till you level up to Silver Thorn Arrows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince Planet
After two lengthy skirmishes last night, I realize I've got a good early defensive game, and almost no subsequent offensive game. I have an especially tough time leaving my defenses to fend off waves of bad guys while micro-managing a surprise offense with separate units. Also, I need to get a lot more consistent with spells -- they often turn the tide of battle quickly, but you have to be fast and precise.
I think it boils down to generally being too fucking slow.
The term for that is "turtling".Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince Planet
I guess so, but I think of turtlers as intentionally being pussies. With me, it's not intentional -- I just suck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diff-chan
Good games last night JM and GlassJoe!!! We've got to get a 4 player room in with Prince Planet or El Capitan to see what that shit's like.
I really want to play with you guys, but I have been real busy lately and the nights I am on, you aren't. I can't promise anything, but I might be able to get on tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRAD73
I don't think I'm playing tonight Cap, I promised my son I'd do something with him. Maybe if you're up for some rounds tommorow night that would be cool just post up here if you want to play then.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElCapitan
Joe and I are trying to get a 4 player match for tonight if anyone is interested.
I'll likely be on starting at 8 or 9 p.m., PST. Should be interesting.
Sounds cool, I can definetly go one round that late for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince Planet
I don't forsee myself starting a match at 11 or 12 EST. I can gladly pull those times off on the weekend, but not during the week.
Understandable. If I get on earlier, so be it. If not, I guess it's versus with Brad and whomever else wants to play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glass Joe
I got this for my Birthday today. I really liked the demo so getting this was a nice surprise. Maybe I can get a match in this weekend sometime with you guys and you can show me what the fuck is going on.
I can play tommorow night or maybe Sat during the day if you'd like to hook up. In the mean time if you can swing it BUY THE STRATEGY GUIDE!!! It's hard to figure things out without it because of the shitty manual. And practice skirmish starting with the troll army which is hard to tell who is who without the guide.Quote:
Originally Posted by SamuraiMoogle
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Originally Posted by BRAD73
Yeah, I probably wont be on either of those times now. Stupid real life gets in the way of my Live life.
Every time I play someone online, it lags out. My connection is fine otherwise. Anyone else having trouble?
Are you just getting some gameplay lag or are you getting dropped all together? We definetly get game play lag when both party's army get pretty large but it runs smooth for the most part.Quote:
Originally Posted by Super-Eggroll
The game just pauses. Sometimes it kicks back in after awhile, other times it just sits there.
Doesn't happen everytime, so possibly it's just the fault of someone I'm playing with.
The C&C servers aren't any better, so it could also just be EA.
Hey Brad, sorry I didn't join up. One of the family friends is hosting a sudent from Slovakia so I couldn't just quit and play by myself. I really don't know if I'll have the time to get on Live with this game any time soon. With work and a few other games that I like a bit better, this one takes a back seat. Next week should be a bit more free though.
That's cool I completly understand, let me know if you want to play sometime. How is NBA 2K6? I used to play the shit out of that series on the Dreamcast.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElCapitan
Haven't had any problems with it just locking up completly, just trying to connect with others on my friends list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Super-Eggroll
To be honest, I'm not a sports fan at all. The only reason I got it was to appease friends and the easy achievements, but I am really enjoying. I suck ass at it, as I do at all sports games, but I had some really great games last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRAD73
What a crazy match we had last night. Brad, JM, and I had the mother of all wars. Poor Brad was out within the first hour and then JM and I fought for about another 3 fucking hours. Whew! I'm still exhuasted. :lol:
Although it is fun with 3 people, one person always gets the short end of the stick and gets bombed from both sides and taken out early. I am dying to play this game with 4 people doing a free for all and also with 4 people making teams of two.
Agreed, that shit was fun!!! I agree what we talked about limiting the fortress building, I think that would solve the matches from lasting so long. I wish we had a forth person this game is still the shit. Best Xbox 360 game this summer!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Glass Joe
Add me. The wife's closing tonight and I got nothing to do.
Sorry Eggroll I didn't see your post. Everyone was doing other things last night so I rented Fight Night and some movies. I will add you to my friends list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Super-Eggroll