I would first like to say how impressed I have been with the level of support Treyarch have given black ops on pc and I hope they can continue this support as they develop the next call of duty also. I have compiled a number of request I and others in the black ops pc community have been asking about and I hope as much of these questions can be answered as is possible.
- Call of Duty Elite - Would it be possible to get a release date (or if this is not possible an estimate) of when cod elite will release for black ops and mw3 on pc, and which features will the pc version see and which will not be included (we know that it will be scaled down from the console version of elite). Will these features be different for black ops than mw3.
- Black Ops Map Editor - I have asked the question before of whether a radiant editor will be released for pc, which I have been told is still viable. I believe that the effect that releasing this would have on map pack sales will be negligible however releasing these files would mean a huge amount to the cod mapping community and would I feel create more loyalty towards Treyarch for seeing through intentions of full mod support.
- Black Ops Single Player Dev Console - I would hope that a patch could address the single player not having the dev console that the multiplayer has. I feel that it badly needs it for customising variables in zombies in particular such as fov, binds, etc. Those that abuse the system could be locked down for online zombies.
- Black Ops Colour Pre Match - Simple request which I have heard a lot. Make the ready up screen colour as it can be annoying waiting for minutes playing in black and white. Red marker is enough to indicate ready up.
- Black Ops server rcon limitations - I have noticed after a recent patch that certain rcon commands such as rcon login are no longer possible through keyboard binds where they previously were. Other commands such as rcon say are working so I hope that this can be fixed.
- Black Ops Quick Weapon select binding - I would ask if you could find out how to bind selecting classes to keys. I assume that this is relatively simple as selecting in menu opens a function of some sort. This would make a big difference if it was made available to the competitive scene and it has been made available in call of duty 4 but the same techniques do not work in black ops.
- Black Ops in depth server browser - I have been asked to request some modifications to the server browser for more refined searching such as searching by servers with specific dlc’s running, (eg: dlc 1 on, dlc 2 off, dlc 3 on), searching by specific name, how popular the server is overall (over last month, since release..) maps included in rotation, etc.
- Black Ops 2 Pc Support - Overall I and most pc players have been very happy with black ops level of balance and support which appeals to all groups in the pc community (competitive, modder, casual, etc) and we appeal to Treyarch to keep the same level of support for their next call of duty title (don’t expect any naming here but I know its in the works). The pc community has taken to black ops much more favourably than mw3 as a result and we hope that this continues.
- ** UPDATE ** Inpermeable Walls - Please fix the impermeable walls where it should be allowed to shoot through in game such as balustrudes in levels such as hanoi, gris, etc. This is important as the tactical advantage is always given to those on the balcony due to this glitch. Brushes need to be cut out where needed.
- ** UPDATE ** Wager Match Servers - Please edit official wager match servers so that some servers do not run map pack levels. All servers are running map packs on the rotation and many players are kicked whenever the map changes over. This is not a problem in multiplayer as we can check on server info if a map runs dlc and many admins state if dlc if inclusive or not in server name. It would help if those wager match servers that run no map packs were titled accordingly to help players.
If you would like to add to this please leave a comment and I will edit the document. Thanks for reading and have a merry Christmas.
- ** UPDATE ** Lean Exploits - Some walls/objects can be seen through by players when leaning to give an advantage. I have screenshotted all known ones in stock mp maps and uploaded them into the following album (http://s870.photobucket.com/albums/ab268/carlosraynorris/Black%20Ops%20Fixes/). Recommend restricting players the capability of seeing snything when leaning in these places.
- ** UPDATE ** Multiplayer Ingame Binding - Please bring back the capability to bind functions to keys in game via the dev console as was possible in previous Call of Duty games so it can be done other than in the config file.
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These would be great!
ReplyDeleteCould I make one suggestion?:
Have an option to turn fog off for Call of the dead. The game looks MUCH better without it! (I noticed it was probably put in the increase fps on consoles but it isnt needed for pc.
Syndicate (pro zombie player) wants this too.
There is currently a glitch where if you start a private match, as long as you are not the host, the fog does not turn on - and the map looks great! However, the fog comes back after the first round(ish).
Oh and could you put the DLC on sale on steam? It wasnt in the xmas sale and I was v disappointed. I own all but the last of the map packs but i think putting them on sale would increase the amount of people playing...
Thanks,
Twitter: MikePembo951
Hey Mike,
ReplyDeleteWhile I appreciate your comment and willingness to add to the game, I'm not sure if your proposed fixes would be suitable.
The fog you mentioned in Call of the Dead seems to be an important part of the level as characters mention it in game dialogue. It is deliberatly supposed to limit your sight and I think one reason for this is to make the achievement Shooting on Location harder (made it harder for me anyway). This is just my perspective. However maybe it could be an option to disable fog in the menu for those that want this.
pcdev has already stated that he does not control the pricing of Call of Duty dlc, and I would imagine it isnt his job to lobby for sales either. I think it is Activision and Valve who are responsible for this.
Great list, I couldn't agree more! Keep us updated, because I saw he DM'ed you :).
ReplyDeleteThe thing about the fog is that im pretty sure it wasnt specifically implemented for the achievement but instead to improve framerate on consoles. I think they could relax the rules a bit since MW3 is out. @ProSyndicate said himself that he would play the map more if it didn't have the fog. I know its not as important as the other suggestions but it would be nice to see as a feature.
ReplyDeleteI tried to post screenshot of Call of the Dead without fog and it really does look VERY good, with the fog it just look dreary and depressing, I'll try and post screenshot sometime on the weekend and i'll post the url on this blog.
And yes! Keep us updated!
Thinking about posting a link to this blog on the black ops PC forums...
Can we have 'party' making like on xbox and PS3 where i can have two friends join me in zombies and then the three of us join a public match to find another player.
ReplyDeleteReally annoying that @PCDev isnt replying again... I would rather he spent time finishing black ops than making black ops 2.
ReplyDeleteHI Patton! Are you still playing in the Breakthrough?
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