Gears of War 2 New Experience System on 3/24, Maps on 3/31

modeps · 03-13-2009, 06:55 AM

Epic is still trying to address player complaints and are poised to roll out a new experience system on the 24th of March. Additionally they're releasing the Snowblind map pack on the 31st. It contains four maps, three of which are brand spanking new... and one is a remake of Fuel Depot. Kotaku:

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The title update - due on March 24 - is geared at making player's progression up the ranks more transparent. The contentious, confusing "TrueSkill" system will remain in place, though its scoring formula will be kept "under the hood". For more visible feedback, "players will earn experience points for scoring in public matches". The more points in a public multiplayer match you score, the more experience points you accrue (with a total of 250 on offer as part of the update), the higher up the food chain you move.

I really like Gears, but haven't played multi in a looooooooooooooooong time.

pwnophobia · 03-13-2009, 07:26 AM

Good deal. I just played some Wingman the other day....looking forward to the new experience system.

BalekFekete · 03-13-2009, 07:59 AM

This falls into the "little too little, little too late" for me. I've moved on from Gears2 MP to Killzone2 and don't plan on going back.

Antimony · 03-13-2009, 08:33 AM

Man, am I the only person in the world who hated Gears of War?

Johan · 03-13-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Antimony

Man, am I the only person in the world who hated Gears of War?

Not at all! I enjoyed it, but it's definitely not for everyone.

I also HATE the cover control. I'm constantly fighting getting stuck on stuff.

MADxMrMike · 03-13-2009, 10:20 AM

Maybe this will help me get back into it. I just lost interest.

oldjadedgamer · 03-13-2009, 10:34 AM

All my friends have moved back to COD4 lately.

Johan · 03-13-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by oldjadedgamer

All my friends have moved back to COD4 lately.

Still such a great game, too. I was playing a few private matches myself a few nights ago. Such a great game.

sgtslappy · 03-13-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Antimony

Man, am I the only person in the world who hated Gears of War?

Yeah, I hated it too. I've been trying to like it though, so. :\

dr_wily · 03-13-2009, 03:40 PM

i sucked at multi on gears1.. i hate the whole die and wait theme like CS. plus with the super slow controls and the 4 second pure bullet spray it takes to kill someone it just didnt get me. Ill stick with the COD style games thanks.