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sixtyfps
08-04-2009, 10:40 AM
http://evavhost.com/i/news/crashcourse.jpg

Straight from the Steam News Blog (http://store.steampowered.com/news/2708/):

Entitled "Crash Course," the latest DLC delivers new single-player, multiplayer and co-operative gameplay to both platforms. Targeted for release in September, "Crash Course" bridges the gap between the end of the "No Mercy" campaign and the beginning of "Death Toll" in the original game, expanding the game universe with new locations, new dialogue from the original cast, and an explosive finale.

While containing both Survival maps and a Co-operative Campaign, the primary goal of "Crash" is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game's existing Versus campaigns. A recharge timer for infected teammates has also been added, and item spawn behavior has changed for more balanced gameplay.

It looks like the nerd whaaaaaaaaambulance delivers results. You can either assume the delivery of a leaner L4D2 experience as a result, or operate under the assumption that this DLC had been planned all along. :D Either way, sound the nerd sirens: "Wheeeeeee-oooooooo!"
modeps
08-04-2009, 10:43 AM
Either way, more Left 4 Dead is good.

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Syl
08-04-2009, 10:44 AM
Interesting, i wonder how this will play.
yutt
08-04-2009, 10:46 AM
...the primary goal of "Crash" is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game's existing Versus campaigns.Meaning they had no plans to create this and had to rush it out the door as a result of their L4D2 fiasco.

In any case, more content is good. Still doesn't resolve the issue of a fractured community, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see what else they have planned.
modeps
08-04-2009, 10:53 AM
Meaning they had no plans to create this and had to rush it out the door as a result of their L4D2 fiasco.

In any case, more content is good. Still doesn't resolve the issue of a fractured community, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see what else they have planned.

Welp, right now depending on skill of players... in order to get through a full campaign in VS takes anywhere from 1h15m - 2h. A 30 minute campaign is a welcome addition.
Syl
08-04-2009, 10:56 AM
Welp, right now depending on skill of players... in order to get through a full campaign in VS takes anywhere from 1h15m - 2h. A 30 minute campaign is a welcome addition.
Yeah, this is actually what i was thinking. my L4D lately has mostly been limited to survival simply because the time constraints are much easier for me at the moment.

I welcome the idea of mini-episodes.
yutt
08-04-2009, 11:02 AM
Welp, right now depending on skill of players... in order to get through a full campaign in VS takes anywhere from 1h15m - 2h. A 30 minute campaign is a welcome addition.
I suppose there is that. I guess that could be why I rarely play L4D on week days.

Not that there is anything preventing people from playing for a single map currently, which would equate to roughly the same amount of play time.
pwnophobia
08-04-2009, 11:02 AM
Either way, more Left 4 Dead is good.

Join us Thursdays:
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/EvAvL4D

My brain says: BUY ME! my wallet says: :(
lockwoodx
08-04-2009, 11:08 AM
and they are charging the 360 players for it....
Rarely Operable Brain
08-04-2009, 11:26 AM
I think the idea of a smaller episode is a great idea, as often I don't feel like working all the way through one of the current episodes. 30 minutes would be just right for a change of pace.
Isamura
08-04-2009, 11:54 AM
30 minutes is half a campaign, not sure why you guys would prefer that over a full blown campaign. Did you know you can load from any one of the 5 chapters?
Aneurhythmia
08-04-2009, 11:57 AM
Meaning they had no plans to create this and had to rush it out the door as a result of their L4D2 fiasco.
If internet rage can somehow speed up Valve development time, shouldn't the brouhaha over the HL2 leak and delay caused enough acceleration of work to actually push the release date back in time?
modeps
08-04-2009, 11:59 AM
If internet rage can somehow speed up Valve development time, shouldn't the brouhaha over the HL2 leak and delay caused enough acceleration of work to actually push the release date back in time?

SHUT YOUR LOGICAL TRAP TIME TO BE ANGRY IS NOW!!!!11!eleven1!!
Venkman
08-04-2009, 12:09 PM
30 minutes is half a campaign, not sure why you guys would prefer that over a full blown campaign. Did you know you can load from any one of the 5 chapters?

They did say 30 minutes for a versus campaign. I dunno if that applies to the single player/co-op play time.
Syl
08-04-2009, 12:28 PM
They did say 30 minutes for a versus campaign. I dunno if that applies to the single player/co-op play time.

Versus campaigns tend to go MUCH longer than singleplayer campaigns if both teams somehow make it to the end of each set.
Demo_Boy
08-04-2009, 12:33 PM
Internet fanbois: "WAAAAAAAAH!!!"

Valve: "ok, we will make your damn expansion pack for L4D. But you will PAY!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!!"
MasterEvilAce
08-04-2009, 01:12 PM
Petitions don't work.

You have to whine and complain.
It works.
zipR
08-04-2009, 01:24 PM
If whining caused Valve to do this, why don't people start whining and petitioning for HL2 Episode 3?
Aneurhythmia
08-04-2009, 02:55 PM
If whining caused Valve to do this, why don't people start whining and petitioning for HL2 Episode 3?

Oh, they have.
vivalahazy
08-04-2009, 02:59 PM
Yey for new maps

but I would rather have HL2E3
WpnX
08-04-2009, 03:05 PM
Crash Course is a synonym for "rush job". Why aren't more people picking up on this?

It's half the size of a normal campaign. But Valve insists they're doing me a favor. I purchased this game under the assumption it was a finished product with (developer promised) significant DLC.

While technically, Valve delivered, I don't feel they went out of their way to make me feel good about my purchase. I'm not trying to be emo about this, but I won't eat the slop Valve seems to want to serve and call it Lobster, as the rest of the internet seems content to do. Less isn't more. MORE is more. Two chapters is three maps shy of a campaign.

They have lots of time to finish up L4D2 though. All new campaigns. All new purchase.
Aneurhythmia
08-04-2009, 03:17 PM
I purchased this game under the assumption it was a finished product with (developer promised) significant DLC.
Wait, you expected the DLC to be finished by the initial release?
Emabulator
08-04-2009, 03:31 PM
Looking forward to it. Valve for the win!
lost
08-04-2009, 03:42 PM
Internet fanbois: "WAAAAAAAAH!!!"

You can be just a Valve fanboy now? I can't keep up with todays kids.

I'm declaring myself a Data Design Interactive (http://www.popcorn-arcade.com/) fanboy. Come on Billy the Wizard!
Exodus
08-04-2009, 04:07 PM
Simply awesome!
WpnX
08-04-2009, 04:34 PM
Wait, you expected the DLC to be finished by the initial release?

No - sorry - I expected versus mode available in all four maps (didn't happen for 6 months). I also expected significant DLC, which was certainly promised.

Was it delivered? That can be debated, but I fall on the "No" side of things.
ascl
08-04-2009, 06:40 PM
Awesome, more L4D1 is a good thing.
MasterEvilAce
08-04-2009, 06:54 PM
Guys stop complaining about L4D1 DLC!!! Valve is too busy trying to rush L4D2 to care!
Aneurhythmia
08-04-2009, 09:10 PM
No - sorry - I expected versus mode available in all four maps (didn't happen for 6 months).
But it was clearly stated ahead of release that only two of the campaigns had versus at launch.
Suicidal ShiZuru
08-04-2009, 09:33 PM
Left 4 Dead: Crash Course is targeted for release in September and will be available free of charge on the PC and for 560 Gamer points on Xbox Live.


Hahahahaha
Venkman
08-05-2009, 07:53 AM
Crash Course is a synonym for "rush job". Why aren't more people picking up on this?

It's half the size of a normal campaign. But Valve insists they're doing me a favor. I purchased this game under the assumption it was a finished product with (developer promised) significant DLC.


Isn't the content free? Sweet jesus, you people can complain about everything. Don't download it. Don't buy it if they charge for it.

Or god forbid, PLAY SOMETHING ELSE.


While technically, Valve delivered, I don't feel they went out of their way to make me feel good about my purchase.

I don't think Valve ever promised to satisfy your narcissism.

Jesus christ, if you want to be cradled and babied, crawl back into your mom's womb and be born all over again.
Yama
08-05-2009, 08:10 AM
The only reason people whine so hard about stuff like this is that they love the game. Otherwise they wouldn't spend hours on forums raging about it, and would go do something else. So the constant whining about L4D2 and DLC should point out what a success L4D is. Go Valve, may your forums always be full of complainers crying out for more. ;)
ldi222
08-05-2009, 10:58 AM
Because of this I just bought L4D from Gamestop new for PC for $29
the soUL TRAder
08-06-2009, 11:46 AM
There is entirely too much crow left on your plates, down the hatch clowns!