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‘The conscious is cancerous if allowed to linger’
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
Posted by: vanert
I downloaded the gametype, does it work well with multiple people?I know that I initially shot this down, but I feel a need to revise my thoughts.
Yesterday I played the gametype with a second player and we both had a great time. It was the first time I've ever actually had enjoyable Firefight games over XBL, as the netcode was actually tolerable.
-------Edit 1: I think I have had some misconceptions about the connection quality of Firefight. The connection can be bad, but it can be more than tolerable provided you find people with whom you share a good connection. I have been able to find a number of of decent connections, one of which was virtually LAN quality, by preferring good connection in Firefight doubles.-------
I did make a multiplayer version of the gametype for 3-4 players, with some alterations (e.g. shield and health recharge down to 110% each to place greater emphasis on teamwork and reduce the individual capabilities of the players -- link for interested). However I am concerned that a 4 player environment would almost make decent connection a statistical impossibility. I think this is part of the reason why Limited is doomed to a small population and why full lobby Firefight needs ridiculous arcade gametypes to draw numbers.
As per the removal of Firefight Limited, Limited lovers need to take more notice of Firefight Doubles. The population is more substantial, a nice selection of gametypes are on offer, and players are far more likely to find a game with a good connection; it is the best of both worlds.
-------Edit2: multiplayer link is now broken, see here for revised setup. Having tested it I must again profess my misconceptions about the connection quality. You can still find high quality matches with a full party. The only issue is that a significant player population may be needed to ensure preferring good connection is not met with unbearable search times.-------
Summary: If you have a player on your friends list with whom you have a good connection then you will find enjoyment in this gametype.
-------Edit 3: Alternatively you can do what I did above and drag people from Firefight Doubles and Arcade :D
[Edited on 11.12.2011 4:24 PM PST]