HL2 - The Surprise is coming...

Jonbo298 · 12-01-2004, 11:06 AM

I've played around in it a bit. Quite a few servers are laggy right now but still playable.

First impressions. 2 levels. Both are fun. Nice to pickup whatever you want (except cars...yet

) and chuck it at people. It's fun for a quick DM but the mods I can't wait for now.

Blackmane · 12-01-2004, 11:21 AM

Getting it downloaded right now. They really shouldn't have waited to bring it out like you said. The only reason they got a lower score and not perfects was because of the lack of a HL2 multi mode.

Jason1 · 12-01-2004, 10:18 PM

Ive played it a little bit. I definatley noticed some lag problems, but the game is still mad fun...I love on that city map, when you go upstairs and get the rocket launcher, then just launch at the pitiful people down below...awsome. Maps could be a little bigger though...

Null · 12-01-2004, 10:40 PM

from what i've read, it should be thought of as a beta really.

its going to get patches to fix a lot of issues, and bigger and more maps will come out.
im really waiting for servers to get setup correctly to cut out the lag before giving it a real go.

Jonbo298 · 12-01-2004, 10:54 PM

I don't look at this as a beta. It works. There are a few kinks in it but its not a beta. It's like calling Half Life 2 a beta because of the fact that some people have issues. Or calling CS:Source a beta because some people have problems.

Null · 12-01-2004, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

I don't look at this as a beta. It works. There are a few kinks in it but its not a beta. It's like calling Half Life 2 a beta because of the fact that some people have issues. Or calling CS:Source a beta because some people have problems.

CS Source had its beta. its first release and was tested.

Half Life 2 was tested Heavily in its beta form.

this is the Deathmatch's first release, comes with a couple test maps and thats it. Yea, id defently consider it to be more of a beta release then a final release.

And why does it sound like you think thats a bad thing? Beta or test releases are very good, most of the time it means they're open to suggestions and tweaks from people which make the game better.

Jonbo298 · 12-01-2004, 11:01 PM

I know CS:S was in beta. I played it