--- Questions For Epic --- GoW:J --- Reorganized

[bchaps]

TAO:
I added it because I'm not 100% sure...but I believe they said CMS was the same as GoW3...but with the new mechanics, the game feels faster
And, the Stim-Nade speeds up health regen (a lot). It isn't just an instant health boost...but when you are standing in the 'mist' (or whatever it is called) you are pretty much invulnerable (besides a 1-shot-kill)

[ParasiteNL]

You got to be kidding me, not only could you tell them apart from there visual and audio ques, but when they approach you, like run towards you can actually hear a different running sound, like thumps instead of the chain sound you hear with the COG.

How is making it Red COG vs Blue COG making it any better, its more like a step backwards. I can see players getting easily confused because each team is so similar, both visual and audio.

I didn't even thought about this yet. This could really be a problem for every other mode than FFA and Overrun.

And how can you not see the difference between Locust and COG? :/ Unless you're a Berserker that is...

[TAO Devil]

TAO:
I added it because I'm not 100% sure...but I believe they said CMS was the same as GoW3...but with the new mechanics, the game feels faster
And, the Stim-Nade speeds up health regen (a lot). It isn't just an instant health boost...but when you are standing in the 'mist' (or whatever it is called) you are pretty much invulnerable (besides a 1-shot-kill)

thanks for the info. I hadn't been staying quite as active on the info until last week.

[bchaps]

thanks for the info. I hadn't been staying quite as active on the info until last week.

Ya...I've been going through some pretty crazy times with school...so I've missed all of the info over the past couple of weeks. I finally got to sit down the other day for a bit and catch up. I'm still missing some info...but I think I've got most of it

The Q/A threads are great for me to...when reading through it and gathering the questions, I really learn a lot of stuff I would have missed otherwise

[DaRkNeSs]

A question regarding the Red vs. Blue COG - how will Onyx Guard and Sofia be distinctive to their respective teams?

[Black RL]

People just talk about faster and faster and faster and FASTER! Sometimes I think this is turning into a racing game or whatever

[R3D Diesel]

I have a GREAT question that has slipped my mind.

Have they fixed the round score reset following host migration on Ranked Matches?

[bchaps]

I have a GREAT question that has slipped my mind.

Have they fixed the round score reset following host migration on Ranked Matches?

What do you mean? (don't play Ranked much...)

[Father Russia]

Epic points were mentioned in that latest kotaku article,

My question is, "What are Epic Points?"

[bchaps]

Epic points were mentioned in that latest kotaku article,

My question is, "What are Epic Points?"

That's another good question...
We've heard of 'Valor Points' in the past...but not about 'Epic Points'
I'm guessing the name was just changed.

I believe that in the last Podcast, they talked about these 'Epic Points'. If I recall correctly, Epic Points are points you gain for doing certain 'skillful' things.
You can then later use the points to unlock stuff. (they haven't talked about what that stuff is yet though)

Listen to the last podcast again...I think they mention them in there. (I don't have time to re-watch right now)

[R3D Diesel]

What do you mean? (don't play Ranked much...)

On Ranked Team Deathmatch, the round would reset to 15-15 anytime a host migration occurred, rather than remain the same score.

[Father Russia]

I know what your talking about, valor points are for stringing kills and doing creative things in campaign, from the kotaku article I read Epic Points were seen and you could use them to buy double xp bonuses for versus games, the Kotaku article said the devs "weren't quite ready" to talk about it yet, so I decided to post that here and maybe they'll answer it.

[bchaps]

On Ranked Team Deathmatch, the round would reset to 15-15 anytime a host migration occurred, rather than remain the same score.

I'll add it...but I think that was intended...not a glitch.

I think they added it because normally when there is a host migration, some people will have a large advantage for a short time...so to get rid of this, they just restarted the round.

I know what your talking about, valor points are for stringing kills and doing creative things in campaign, from the kotaku article I read Epic Points were seen and you could use them to buy double xp bonuses for versus games, the Kotaku article said the devs "weren't quite ready" to talk about it yet, so I decided to post that here and maybe they'll answer it.

I'll put it in there...but I'm pretty sure they are one in the same. (just had a name change)

[PTFD243]

When should we be looking for the next podcast?

[AwkwardP3nguin]

Will I be able to choose which character I want to play as in Campaign instead of it being determined based on which player you are. I want to be Sofia all the way. :3

[SQuirrel147]

Hey BChaps, I don't see my question in the OP. Did you not put it up yet, or am I just missing it?

[bchaps]

Hey BChaps, I don't see my question in the OP. Did you not put it up yet, or am I just missing it?

Which one?

[Fx Stryker]

Canon question here. I don't know if this has been addressed. If it has please anyone feel free to fill me in. Another member refered me to the podcasts, but I feel there was no direct answer.

Now my question has to do with the MK2 Lancer. GoW:J is set 30 days after E-Day, but it wasn't until a few nights before the Hammer Strikes, a year into the war, Tai used a chainsaw on a Locust in Jannermount. How are you explaining that the CoG is using a weapon that will not be developed for another year?

[bchaps]

Canon question here. I don't know if this has been addressed. If it has please anyone feel free to fill me in. Another member refered me to the podcasts, but I feel there was no direct answer.

Now my question has to do with the MK2 Lancer. GoW:J is set 30 days after E-Day, but it wasn't until a few nights before the Hammer Strikes, a year into the war, Tai used a chainsaw on a Locust in Jannermount. How are you explaining that the CoG is using a weapon that will not be developed for another year?

They've agreed that this breaks canon.
They've also stated that gameplay/fun >> Canon

So, yes, it sucks for following canon, but they'd rather have a fun game.

[Fx Stryker]

They've agreed that this breaks canon.
They've also stated that gameplay/fun >> Canon

So, yes, it sucks for following canon, but they'd rather have a fun game.

Hmmmm. Thanks, I wonder if they ever considered just leaving it out campaign wise, but keeping it in MP. It would be neat to experience Retro charging a locust only for your bayonet to break.

[bchaps]

Hmmmm. Thanks, I wonder if they ever considered just leaving it out campaign wise, but keeping it in MP. It would be neat to experience Retro charging a locust only for your bayonet to break.

No problem.
I doubt they even considered not having it in the campaign.
I'm pretty sure that some fan brought it up one time...and they said, "oh well...it wouldn't have been fun without it though"

[Fx Stryker]

No problem.
I doubt they even considered not having it in the campaign.
I'm pretty sure that some fan brought it up one time...and they said, "oh well...it wouldn't have been fun without it though"

Yea, I guess I can see their point. Only wish canon was followed a little closer.

[ValeraPitiesDaFool]

With both sides being CoG, is it possible for the game to load all the MP skins, that way we won't have a default character?

Don't wanna nag about this but did you see my question. Chaps? :3

[lll VIKING lll]

i dont know if this has been asked yet , but im going too ask it any ways , will FFA , Overrun and the other MP modes announced be playable in private ? this would be huge for running tourneys and events , if you recall Guardian was not playable in Gears 3 and therfore we could not do guardian tourneys

[The Anya Bunni]

i dont know if this has been asked yet , but im going too ask it any ways , will FFA , Overrun and the other MP modes announced be playable in private ? this would be huge for running tourneys and events , if you recall Guardian was not playable in Gears 3 and therfore we could not do guardian tourneys

Hmm good question also will overun have bots ?

[bchaps]

Don't wanna nag about this but did you see my question. Chaps? :3

Sorry...that is one that I actually wanted in there

I doubt it (there are a TON of CoGs)...but it would be nice.

I'll get it in there next time I update the OP (tomorrow sometime)

[ValeraPitiesDaFool]

Sorry...that is one that I actually wanted in there

I doubt it (there are a TON of CoGs)...but it would be nice.

I'll get it in there next time I update the OP (tomorrow sometime)

Oh, it's fine I was just wondering.

Thanks!

[bchaps]

i dont know if this has been asked yet , but im going too ask it any ways , will FFA , Overrun and the other MP modes announced be playable in private ? this would be huge for running tourneys and events , if you recall Guardian was not playable in Gears 3 and therfore we could not do guardian tourneys

Hmm good question also will overun have bots ?

I didn't ask about FFA...I'm guessing it will be.
Guardian wasn't in GoW3 because it was DLC, and they pretty much just hacked their CTL code (form what I understand)

It is in there for Overrun though...I doubt it will be available from PM, but IDK.
Anya: the bot question is in the OP with the private overrun one

[lll VIKING lll]

thanks for anwsering the question chaps

[demoneyeone]

Theres no DNBO so I can't take a meatshield, we can use our primary weapon with boomshield. So why are we forced to have a snub? Why not let us choose our secondary weapon?

[the rattle5nake]

Might as well ask the question that Rod answered for me in the build up to Gears 3 on one of his web casts

"will Kim be making an appearance in a) Judgment and b) multiplayer

[vVv Fang vVv]

Has it been announced if Guardian will make a return yet?

[bchaps]

Has it been announced if Guardian will make a return yet?

Doubt it....
With no DBNO, it isn't likely.

[Mr shWo]

are there any new weapons we haven't heard about?

[bchaps]

are there any new weapons we haven't heard about?

It's already in there.
C'mon it's not hard to find...it's not like there are that many questions or anything

[BlueDodger]

--What about people who are Color Blind? (any color blind assist option?)

Wow, I never thought of that O_O

This should definitely be a part of those questions...

[lewisnic1]

What time is the Podcast on Friday?

[Coleyman]

With both sides being CoG, is it possible for the game to load all the MP skins, that way we won't have a default character?

This is a loading issue, not an issue to do with the differences between COG and Locust models. The game is limited to how many character models it can load at any one time by the amount of RAM the Xbox console has (which is only 512MB, incredibly low for technology in 2012/13). As such, to save on memory, only a maximum of 12 character models were loaded at any one time in Gears 3 MP (one model for each player, plus Marcus & Drone).

With there being only the COG now, it's likely that there's going to be a huge load more character models for them. Couple that with alternate armour colours and customisations for these characters, and it sums up a lot of data to load. We will almost certainly see default characters return in Judgement; it simply isn't feasible to load every single character model and their customisations at the same time.

[vVv Fang vVv]

Doubt it....
With no DBNO, it isn't likely.

Thats honestly heartbreaking... To see the heart and soul of Gears ripped out of the franchise piece by piece is just sad...

[Mr shWo]

It's already in there.
C'mon it's not hard to find...it's not like there are that many questions or anything

sadly I may have already asked it,I couldn't remember and I just wanted to make sure, I can't get through 40 pages, well at least not at work LOL