Warhawk Omegathread

[Jafo]

woops, my bad, I misread/understood

Good times today with Vektar & CYMBOL...loved mining their last Zone all up.

[vektar]

Originally Posted by Jafo

woops, my bad, I misread/understood

Good times today with Vektar & CYMBOL...loved mining their last Zone all up.

yeah it was a great game, goodtimes!!!

[movies3]

cant wait for the new expansion, needs something new

[Havok83]

this has to be the best game out right now on the PS3

[CYMBOL]

Originally Posted by Jafo

woops, my bad, I misread/understood

Good times today with Vektar & CYMBOL...loved mining their last Zone all up.

Yeah, you two were doing great - I was bummed, though, cause I didn't turn my mic on before the game I started and once I got in with you guys I didn't want to get out and re-set it or risk losing my spot - unfortunately, something came up and I had to leave earlier than I would have liked, anyway.

Always great playing with you guys.

Ps. Dadds, can you change the Blu-clan message - it's outdated and may confuse any new folks.

By the way, when's the next big Blu-clan get together?

Take it easy, all.

[cartier]

Originally Posted by CYMBOL

I was bummed, though, cause I didn't turn my mic on before the game I started and once I got in with you guys I didn't want to get out and re-set it or risk losing my spot.

If it is the headset that came with the game in the box you can turn it on while playing and then just hit the main "power" button to have it recognized in game. At least that is how it works for me, because I usually never turn it on until I am in game.

[partridge]

Thanks for the explanation!

[Dadds]

Sorry everyone i was in KY this weekend so i didnt get to update everything. BTW the clan is still not fixed. We need the 1.1 update before I can new people. Ok its 5:15 in the morning and I just got done driving 640 miles. Good night

[ps3andlovinit]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/...atch/#comments

Woohoo, lots of stuff I 've been thinking would be nice...and there they are..

[Shin-Ra]

If I've got time (so many games now!) I'll try and get back into Warhawk with these updates.

[assur191]

How can I join the blu-clan? Is there room?

[Copywriter]

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/...atch/#comments

Woohoo, lots of stuff I 've been thinking would be nice...and there they are..

Yes!

CTF is going to get a complete makeover with the new "behavior." Gone are the days of using binocs or homing missile to kills flag savers to reset the clock. It no longer resets when you leave it.

Also no more stalemates thanks to this sudden-death mode.

And the flag carrier isn't visible on foot unless spotted by a 2-crew Warhawk.

Fun stuff.

I'm also anxious to try those close battle maps. Although, I'd like to see a couple really big maps come out (especially if a dropship comes).

The bad news is the 1.2 patch isn't coming until December.

[Luis_A51]

Can someone post the info? THose of us at work cant go to that website

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Can someone post the info? THose of us at work cant go to that website

Ok … so last week I posted about our v1.1 patch which mainly dealt with core stats and connection issues. Today, I’d like to let all of you know what’s included in the v1.2 patch that is being tested right now.
Patch v1.2 addresses some main requests that our community has made as well as fixes the primary exploits and glitches … and adds some new layouts!

Patch v1.2 includes:
* 5 New layouts.
* Clan game server option.
* Buddy slot reservations.
* Integrated Warhawk Store.
* Updated CTF capture/return behavior.
* Internal stat padder protection.
* Booster Pack status display at join game list.
* DualShock3 integration.
* Separate SIXAXIS motion control on/off per mode (ground, hover, flight).
* Detailed Player Score display at end of game fixed.
* Added new server type filters (player, ranked, dedicated, clan, Official Warhawk, etc).
* Added new server full/open filter.
* Fall damage exploit fixed.
* Dismount into walls exploit fixed.
* Invisible Tank, Turret & Warhawk exploit fixed.
* Auto-kick of idle players.
* Add to Favorites button added to end game screen.
* Increased VOIP volume when not using headset.
There are a couple of items on this list that probably need a bit more clarification


The new clan-game server option lets you set 2 clan names, one for the Eucadian team and one for the Chernovan team. Then, when you launch the game, the server will auto-sort the clans on the correct teams. The server will also only allow members of those 2 clans to connect. Clan games are also displayed in a different color at the join game list.


Buddy slot reservations allow you to specify a number of player slots on the server that *only* players in your PSN buddy list can join. So go ahead and kick up a game and you can always make sure that you friends can jump in with you and get their Warhawk on!
We also fixed what a lot of players refer to as the “tank” glitch. This actually could happen to turrets and Warhawks too. It is an annoying exploit and we’re happy to have it fixed – I’m sure all of you will be too!


We enabled DualShock3 functionality in the V1.2 patch too … maybe you all have heard something about this or read about it on the internet? Ha Ha
The Warhawk Store is also going to be enabled in v1.2. This allows players to purchase Warhawk content, Booster Packs, etc from within Warhawk, rather than going through the XMB and then to the store – this is mainly for convenience.


And of course some new layouts – as you’ve seen from the images scattered throughout this post!
We have found that while a lot of players like playing the really large games, there was a pretty big segment that was playing smaller games. With that trend, we wanted to rig some new layouts that are more geared for smaller games; 4 to 8 players. The new layouts are:
* Eucadia: High City
* Island Outpost: Standoff
* The Badlands: South City
* Destroyed Capitol: Garden Showdown
* Archipelago: Close Corridors


So there you have it. The update list for patch v1.2 that is currently being tested right now and we are tracking an early to mid December global release.
And of course I can’t end this post without mentioning the Booster Pack. So there, I said it…”Booster Pack”
LOLOLOL
No seriously … my next post in just a few days will give you all a glimpse of an internal gameplay session we had with the Booster Pack. It’s just a glimpse because as I’ve said before, our top priority has been on the v1.1 and v1.2 updates.

[Luis_A51]

Thanks!

That all sounds awesome.

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Can someone post the info? THose of us at work cant go to that website

Here is a bit more from Dylan answering questions

"Here’s the new behavior:
There is one flag timer – it counts up when being carried away by the opposing team and counts down when dropped. It counts down faster as more members of the team surround it. The timer does not automatically reset if you leave the capture radius. Nor does it reset if you fought to almost get the flag returned and then were killed.
The timers are basically persistent now.


There is a new mode activated after both flags are away from the base for some time to prevent stalemates – “Sudden Death mode” where both flags are visible to everyone and the flag counts down very fast.


The flag carrier is visible only when in a vehicle, someone observes from the warhawk passenger slot or Sudden death mode is in effect."


And it's free including the new layouts unless that wasn't clear

[CYMBOL]

Originally Posted by assur191

How can I join the blu-clan? Is there room?

There is a glitch in the game preventing Dadds from adding anymore people at the moment. Perhaps after the glitch is fixed, if there are enough slots open. Best thing to do is PM Dadds or visit the BluClan website.

Hope that helps.

[ReduxInflux]

i take it most of you are on the east coast as every time i log on (mostly around midnight on weekends), no one is online? curious...

[partridge]

Anyone interested in a blu-ray-uk clan? or blu-ray-europe?

[partridge]

...did anyone else read on the playstation blog about new map layouts on the way soon? AND support for dual shock 3!