Clancy games (Rainbow 6, Ghost Recon) - Page 2

Eleazar · 06-20-2005, 12:26 PM

Anybody play these?

Back when the very first Rainbow 6 came out on PC I picked it up, played through it and the expansion both, as well as Rogue Spear. Great games, love the realism and strategy elements.

Then, just a little while back I picked up Ghost Recon (first one) for xbox (one of the $20 games) and got into the series again. The game is sweet, I like the counterterrorism type missions in the Rainbow games, but these more outdoor military style ones in Ghost I can get into as well.

Anybody else play them? What are they like for xbox live? Any comments on the other Clancy titles for xbox? Which ones should I pick up?

Hammock Parties · 06-22-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I might have to get it now. Do you belong to one of those "clans"? I hate those.

That's probably because you blow at those games. Clans are the reason MP FPS are good. Sure it's fun going pubbing and owning stupid nubs once in a while, but the best way is to have an organized clan and play in matches (and if you have enough time in your life, maybe even in leagues).

Hammock Parties · 06-22-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

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I bought BF2 at lunch today.... been playing it.... uber frickin badass!!
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I heard the system requirements are insane.

AeroSquid · 06-22-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

I heard the system requirements are insane.

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System Requirements
=====================================

- Operating System
  Windows XP (32 Bit Version)

- CPU
  Battlefield 2 supports the following processors:
  Intel Pentium 4
  Intel Xeon
  Intel Pentium Extreme Edition
  Intel Celeron D
  AMD Athlon XP
  AMD Athlon 64
  AMD Athlon 64-FX
  AMD Sempron processor

- Minimum Specification:
  CPU: 1.7 Ghz
  RAM: 512 Mb
  Video Card: NVidia GeForce FX 5700, ATI Radeon 8500 or ATI Radeon 9500
	      with 128 Mb of RAM

- Recommended Specification:
  CPU: 2.4 Ghz
  RAM: 1 Gb
  Video Card with at least 256 Mb of RAM

- Video Cards
  Battlefield 2 only supports the following video cards:
  Radeon X700 (PCIe)
  Radeon X600 (PCIe)
  GeForce 6600 (PCIe)
  GeForce PCX 5900 (PCIe)
  GeForce 5800 Series (AGP) 
  ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition
  ATI Radeon X800 PRO
  ATI Radeon 9800 Series
  ATI Radeon 9600 Series
  ATI Radeon 9550 (RV350LX)
  ATI Radeon 9500 / 9700 Series
  ATI Radeon 8500 Series
  ATI Radeon X300 Series 
  NVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra
  NVidia GeForce 6800 GT
  NVidia GeForce 6800
  NVidia GeForce FX 5950 Series
  NVidia GeForce FX 5900 Series
  NVidia GeForce FX 5700 Series

minimum NVidia card i would play with is 6600 series.

Hammock Parties · 06-22-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroSquid

Code:

System Requirements
=====================================

- Operating System
Windows XP (32 Bit Version)

- CPU
Battlefield 2 supports the following processors:
Intel Pentium 4
Intel Xeon
Intel Pentium Extreme Edition
Intel Celeron D
AMD Athlon XP
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64-FX
AMD Sempron processor

- Minimum Specification:
CPU: 1.7 Ghz
RAM: 512 Mb
Video Card: NVidia GeForce FX 5700, ATI Radeon 8500 or ATI Radeon 9500
with 128 Mb of RAM

- Recommended Specification:
CPU: 2.4 Ghz
RAM: 1 Gb
Video Card with at least 256 Mb of RAM

- Video Cards
Battlefield 2 only supports the following video cards:
Radeon X700 (PCIe)
Radeon X600 (PCIe)
GeForce 6600 (PCIe)
GeForce PCX 5900 (PCIe)
GeForce 5800 Series (AGP) 
ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition
ATI Radeon X800 PRO
ATI Radeon 9800 Series
ATI Radeon 9600 Series
ATI Radeon 9550 (RV350LX)
ATI Radeon 9500 / 9700 Series
ATI Radeon 8500 Series
ATI Radeon X300 Series 
NVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra
NVidia GeForce 6800 GT
NVidia GeForce 6800
NVidia GeForce FX 5950 Series
NVidia GeForce FX 5900 Series
NVidia GeForce FX 5700 Series

minimum NVidia card i would play with is 6600 series.

Pretty steep for a casual gamer.

Pants · 06-22-2005, 07:12 PM

BF2 runs great on my XP 2200 and Radeon 9600 Pro.

AeroSquid · 06-22-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

BF2 runs great on my XP 2200 and Radeon 9600 Pro.

what are your settings?

Pants · 06-22-2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroSquid

what are your settings?

1024x768, medium detail

It's not very fun though, too many reeruns.

Hammock Parties · 06-22-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metrolike

1024x768, medium detail

It's not very fun though, too many reeruns.

Pubbing usually isn't.

**Saulbadguy** · 06-22-2005, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gochiefs

That's probably because you blow at those games. Clans are the reason MP FPS are good. Sure it's fun going pubbing and owning stupid nubs once in a while, but the best way is to have an organized clan and play in matches (and if you have enough time in your life, maybe even in leagues).

There in lies the problem. Clans make you devote too much time to the game.

Hammock Parties · 06-22-2005, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

There in lies the problem. Clans make you devote too much time to the game.

Yes, they can. Just like any other hobby.

Eleazar · 06-22-2005, 09:10 PM

I loved playing the first BF1942 online. The Vietnam one wasn't as good.. the weapons were too deadly and the vehicles weren't as cool or useful. Frequently I would just sight someone up and all of the sudden you're dead.

The clans are alright, at least they operate servers where they kick TKers or grenade spammers, spawn cheesers, etc.

Hammock Parties · 06-22-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I loved playing the first BF1942 online. The Vietnam one wasn't as good.. the weapons were too deadly and the vehicles weren't as cool or useful. Frequently I would just sight someone up and all of the sudden you're dead.

The clans are alright, at least they operate servers where they kick TKers or grenade spammers, spawn cheesers, etc.

Plus, playing in matches means that there is team work and strategy involved, which instantly makes the game 17x better.

Eleazar · 06-22-2005, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gochiefs

Plus, playing in matches means that there is team work and strategy involved, which instantly makes the game 17x better.

A lot of them were dicks but they'd be nice to you if you were helping out instead of flying planes around in circles or blowing up stuff just for fun.

I liked picking the engineer and just following their armor around giving repairs. You'd be amazed how many noobs they could blow through with a wrench following them.

Valiant · 06-22-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

Pretty steep for a casual gamer.

maybe for two years ago.. you can buy a athlon 64 computer with 512ddr2 and a pcie vid card for 650 not counting rebates... Upgrade the memory and get a new vid cardfor 250-300 dollars... IF you have not gotten a new computer within the last 4-5 years you are due for a new one to be a casual gamer...

HC_Chief · 06-23-2005, 10:11 AM

FYI I'm playing BF2 @ 1280x960, all graphics on High, 2x anti-aliasing. Runs smooth... I'd estimate 50+ fps

AMD XP 3200+
1 GB 3200 DDR RAM
Asus mobo w/ integrated nVidia audio
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (128MB) - THIS is the important piece in gaming. Note that video RAM can be misleading - a smaller amount of faster RAM will perform better than a card with a ton of slower RAM. In other words, check the video RAM speed before grabbing a 9600 w/ 256MB RAM over a 9800 w/ half that amount. The 9800 RAM is way faster - as is the GPU; making it twice the card for a little more $.

06-20-2005, 12:26 PM
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Clancy games (Rainbow 6, Ghost Recon) Anybody play these? Back when the very first Rainbow 6 came out on PC I picked it up, played through it and the expansion both, as well as Rogue Spear. Great games, love the realism and strategy elements. Then, just a little while back I picked up Ghost Recon (first one) for xbox (one of the $20 games) and got into the series again. The game is sweet, I like the counterterrorism type missions in the Rainbow games, but these more outdoor military style ones in Ghost I can get into as well. Anybody else play them? What are they like for xbox live? Any comments on the other Clancy titles for xbox? Which ones should I pick up?
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06-22-2005, 07:12 PM	#20
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3659900	BF2 runs great on my XP 2200 and Radeon 9600 Pro. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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06-22-2005, 09:10 PM	#26
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	I loved playing the first BF1942 online. The Vietnam one wasn't as good.. the weapons were too deadly and the vehicles weren't as cool or useful. Frequently I would just sight someone up and all of the sudden you're dead. The clans are alright, at least they operate servers where they kick TKers or grenade spammers, spawn cheesers, etc.
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06-23-2005, 10:11 AM	#30
HC_Chief That's just f***in' stupid Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: suburbia Casino cash: $3687107	My System FYI I'm playing BF2 @ 1280x960, all graphics on High, 2x anti-aliasing. Runs smooth... I'd estimate 50+ fps AMD XP 3200+ 1 GB 3200 DDR RAM Asus mobo w/ integrated nVidia audio ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (128MB) - THIS is the important piece in gaming. Note that video RAM can be misleading - a smaller amount of faster RAM will perform better than a card with a ton of slower RAM. In other words, check the video RAM speed before grabbing a 9600 w/ 256MB RAM over a 9800 w/ half that amount. The 9800 RAM is way faster - as is the GPU; making it twice the card for a little more $. __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room!"
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