Gears of War FAQ

**Dragonuk** · 10-08-2006, 10:20 AM

can you tell me is this right.
And they have just annouced you canot take part in ranked matches with your friends, and have to play with randoms.?

**owninglegend** · 10-08-2006, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Dragonuk

can you tell me is this right.
And they have just annouced you canot take part in ranked matches with your friends, and have to play with randoms.?

Whats up dragonuk and yes they have just announced that.

**Dragonuk** · 10-08-2006, 10:42 AM

Thanks owninglegend good to hear not like GRAW

**Raidea** · 10-08-2006, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Madfish

Game types
The following game types have been confirmed at this point (thanks to DFS).

Warzone: 4v4 Elimination (aka Team Deathmatch with no respawns)
Assassination: Your team needs to kill the opposing team's leader
Execution: You must perform an execution mode to finish off your opponent (we presume this a "curbstomp" or similar).

Epic are being quite quiet about multiplayer; that could mean they have some surprises or that it's going to remain quite limited game type wise. Unfortunately bots will not play a part of multiplayer on release - the hope is they may be available as part of the downloadable content strategy.

I've seen a couple of interviews with CliffyB when he calls the other two modes Execution and Ressurection, and he doesn't mention Assassination.

**Madfish** · 10-08-2006, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Raidea

I've seen a couple of interviews with CliffyB when he calls the other two modes Execution and Ressurection, and he doesn't mention Assassination.

Perhaps more modes? I believe Assasination came from a recent magazine article, so won't be public domain yet (ie they would have paid for the exclusive). Execution and Resurrection sound like they could be the same game type to me - ie once your down but not out normal damage won't kill you.

**pad the bear** · 10-09-2006, 01:25 PM

will the charcters shout out when you run and gun like in the trailer. that would rock big time

**Madfish** · 10-10-2006, 02:32 AM

They're mouths do move and they make noises (grunts of exersion etc) but I don't think we know if they actually shout out. Some of the one liners from your squad mates are gonna be awesome though

**Madfish** · 10-10-2006, 03:12 AM

Added Resurrection as a game type (though we have no info, probably respawn related) but didn't remove Assasination.

Reviewed the lobby info - haven't added to Ranked matches that friends can't play; I'll wait for release to update that.

Added confirmation you can system link co-op.

If you're new, please please read this FAQ! We've had a lot of new people asking questions answered quite planly in this FAQ - it's tiresome for the existing forum members and whats more makes me sad *sniff*

**LSU** · 10-10-2006, 10:46 AM

in the "controls" section, i see no action to switch the cam from left side to right side...if this doesnt exist, wouldnt it feel restrictive to have a better view from one side of the player than the other? that would mean that i would always favor moving around obstacles from left to right where i have a better view of whats around the corner. (i know you can switch while in cover, thats not what im asking about). and i f the cam is actually "centered" giving no favor to one side or the other, there is still the fact that your character blocks some of your view on that side.

**Madfish** · 10-10-2006, 10:52 AM

I'll update the FAQ LSU. Basically, the idea is you're always stuck to cover - the camera when you zoom in the with left trigger will automatically switch to the correct side of your character (and they'll use the gun on the correct shoulder).

So, if I'm on the left of cover (with the bloke on my right) the camera will be on by left side. If I'm on the right of cover (with the bloke on my left) the camera will be on my right. I guess they had to do this so the cover doesn't bloke your view, and also from a realistic point of view Marcus wants to expose as little of himself as possible.

**LSU** · 10-10-2006, 11:29 AM

thanks, but what if your not in cover? i take it you cannot switch sides ala GRAW?

**Unreal Havoc** · 10-10-2006, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by LSU

thanks, but what if your not in cover? i take it you cannot switch sides ala GRAW?

Doesn't look like it, you're playing the character as right handed.

**Powder Munki** · 10-12-2006, 11:12 AM

Great Info. Thanks

**Madfish** · 10-15-2006, 04:03 AM

Added the model list for multiplayer and added some extra info in the Head shot section under game play.

**Unreal Havoc** · 10-15-2006, 07:25 AM

The Gatling gun and the Hammer of Dawn are both COG weapons. The Hammer of Dawn is obvious now seems it's the COG military airstrike, and the Gatling Gun can be found on the King Raven Helicopter.

**Critical Timing** · 10-17-2006, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Madfish

Added the model list for multiplayer and added some extra info in the Head shot section under game play.

Nice one, you mind if I borrow yoyr FAQ for are clan site if I leave the credit with you?

**Madfish** · 10-17-2006, 12:38 PM

No, go ahead! I might be looking for a mature UK clan post release too

**Unreal Havoc** · 10-17-2006, 07:13 PM

Feel free to check us out if you want mate, you know where to find us!

**Critical Timing** · 10-18-2006, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by Madfish

No, go ahead! I might be looking for a mature UK clan post release too

Cool, were new so looking for new memebers, its basically a bunch of ppl from another clan that wanted to move in a differnt direction (so its acctive & well run, but needs more ppl). Your more than welcome to drop in, say you have spoken to me. If you wish to join you just basically have to get in some games with ppl, and as long as you dont affend anyone, you be cool. You just gotta be over 18, & from the UK. Click the link in my sig

**Madfish** · 10-20-2006, 03:25 PM

Added Achievements under the game play section.

**mithrandir2398** · 10-24-2006, 01:29 AM

Hate to be a ditto kind of guy, but yeah you're a badass. I love getting new info on games that I am nutting for.

**wtf117** · 10-25-2006, 08:20 PM

hey madfish in ur faq u said u dont know what locust spawns look like well.....
check this out, its the X06 cliffy b demonstration
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/7...91/vids_1.html

**Madfish** · 10-26-2006, 09:01 AM

Yeah, saw that. They look fricking awesome. I did say in the FAQ that I don't know what they look like, but I did say I assume they look awesome - I didn't bother to update it

**Unreal Havoc** · 10-26-2006, 12:06 PM

COG weapons: Rocket Launcher, Shotgun, Lancer (assault rifle with chainsaw bayonet), Longshot (sniper rifle), Snub pistol, Frag Grenades, Smoke Grenades, Flash Grenades.
Locust weapons: Hammerburst (assault rifle), Boomshot (basically the equivalent of a brute shot, except when shot, the one grenade splits into multiple grenades), Torque bow (Crossbow that shoots remotely detonated arrows (that stick?)).
Unknown faction but confirmed weapons: Hammer of Dawn (basically satellite controlled laser), Gatling Gun.
Unconfirmed weapons: Flamethrower

This needs changing, the Hammer of Dawn and the Gatling gun are both confirmed COG weapons. The Torque Bow arrows do not remote detonate either. You can also find alot more info about these weapons in my FAQ as it has been greatly updated just recently.

No clear information on how Ranked matches will take place; certainly you will not be able to choose the opposition, but it is not clear if you will not also be able to choose your squad mates.

This also needs changing, you can't have friends on your team in ranked multiplayer.

**Magnum 50 Cal** · 10-26-2006, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Unreal Havoc

This needs changing, the Hammer of Dawn and the Gatling gun are both confirmed COG weapons. The Torque Bow arrows do not remote detonate either. You can also find alot more info about these weapons in my FAQ as it has been greatly updated just recently.

This also needs changing, you can't have friends on your team in ranked multiplayer.

these weapons are badass

**Madfish** · 10-26-2006, 05:07 PM

Updated the MP game types and adjusted the weapons list (Thanks Havoc).

**Unreal Havoc** · 10-27-2006, 07:45 AM

Hey you still didn't edit the Torque Bow! It doesn't fire remote detonated arrows, they explode on contact ya.

**Madfish** · 10-27-2006, 05:36 PM

Poo - updated!

Also updated with the multiplayer map list.

**Unreal Havoc** · 10-27-2006, 07:26 PM

Good job, oh and did you add the Magnum to the weapons list?

**Madfish** · 11-02-2006, 02:16 AM

Added the option to turn off blood and gibbs. If you're a sissy that way.

**alzapa** · 11-05-2006, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Madfish

Mature Content
Lots of blood, lots of swearing, with kick a$$ dialogue! Volumetric blood and blood splats on the "camera" will ensure a gore-tastic experience! It has been confirmed however that there is an option to turn off "Extreme" content - blood become sparks, and gibs are removed - which works in MP and SP.
Source for blood splat on "camera" post here by CliffyB

are you 100% sure that there will be this feature and it will do what you say it will??

**Madfish** · 11-05-2006, 03:11 PM

Yep, Rod Ferguson (producer) confirmed it.

**Mr Horsefly** · 11-06-2006, 04:42 AM

There's another locust weapon that's been shown in a couple of the earlier screenshots. It looks to be like the locust equivilant of a SAW, and it may be exclusive to the higher ranking drones. I guess you could list it in the FAQ as a "locust machine gun" for now.

Linky to the screeny

**Madfish** · 11-06-2006, 07:50 AM

I think that's just a hammerburst and a boomshot on the right...

**Madfish** · 11-09-2006, 03:27 AM

Moved voice control for NPC's into the feature grave yard. *sniff*

**Madfish** · 11-13-2006, 01:01 PM

Updated by Rod F with help on connectivity issues. Note I'll be updating the FAQ once I've been able to play it myself (once I've had time to have a good bash, it should be next week).

**Unreal Havoc** · 11-13-2006, 01:02 PM

Speaking of which are we going to kick some ass on Gearladder?

I'm organising the European teams after the weekend when we've all had some serious play time ya.

**Artmic** · 11-15-2006, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by Madfish

We haven't heard anything, but it comes down to $$. Like the Halo model; if after 1 year Gears isn't selling Xbox anymore, move it to PC to just sell more units of the game. With Windows Vista coming along and the Windows Games platform we'll be able to play with PC players in co-op or mp (huge assumption from me there, but it is now technically possible and announced as Microsofts intentions).

Personally I'm cool with it moving to PC later; we have to see XBOX and PC as the same community - that'll be Microsofts drive.

I hope this game gets ported and updated for Vista and dx10, i think with the better graphics and available system memory as well as dualcore-quadcore cpu's that will be available for everyone, this game would look even nicer running on PC.

**marucho8d7** · 11-15-2006, 11:33 PM

i think i saw two different versions of the Lancer rifle

1. under the weapon image, it shows the individual bullets (although it's 2 bullets for each bullet image)

2. under the weapon image, it's just a line that depletes as you fire

is it just that the images aren't hi-res enough, or is it that there really is a different version?

**Platow** · 11-16-2006, 03:59 AM

Yes i Hope for some clan support soon. Love the game.

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