Anyone buy into Squad on Steam yet?

Discussion in 'Other Games Main' started by IOLAR2011, Feb 10, 2016.

Anyone buy into Squad on Steam yet?

Discussion in 'Other Games Main' started by IOLAR2011, Feb 10, 2016.

  1. IOLAR2011

    IOLAR2011 Shoutbox Operator Extraordinaire

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    The title kind of covers it. I couldn't find any thread going on it so started one myself.
    I remember hearing a few people talking about before but haven't heard anything in a while.

    Did anyone buy into it on steam? It is early access but I don't know what support and the frequency of updates is like.

    I enjoy some combat sims like this so I am intrigued. I enjoyed Arma but the game does get clunky at times and I kept forgetting the hotkey for picking your nose :P I could remember the one for leaning slightly more to the left though.

    I was hoping squad would run better and be a little lighter on content while still delivering a more in-depth combat experience.

    This is the steam listing for those interested.
     
  2. SeansBacon

    SeansBacon More DPS, who needs anything else?

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    I have it. It's fun if you're playing with friends/a cohesive squad, mediocre if your team is bad or you get stuck with a stupid SL
     
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    IOLAR2011 Shoutbox Operator Extraordinaire

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    Stupid SL? Sounds like a pretty accurate commissioned officer simulator so :P

    How fast does it seem to be developing so? Just wondering if there's enough content in it right now rather than playing the same map or two over and over.
     
  4. SeansBacon

    SeansBacon More DPS, who needs anything else?

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    There's 6 maps (I think, don't quote me on that) that range in size. You can be playing insurgents vs U.S, insurgents vs Russia, or Russia vs U.S.. From what I've seen it seems to be coming along pretty well for the size of the dev team, and from what I remember they're hoping to get the first set of vehicles (Humvee's and pickup trucks) in within a month or two.
     
  5. IOLAR2011

    IOLAR2011 Shoutbox Operator Extraordinaire

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    That sounds pretty good. Might pick it up over the next month or two if I can.

    How big are teams at the moment? Any plans on expanding them?
     
  6. SeansBacon

    SeansBacon More DPS, who needs anything else?

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    They want to get 100 man servers, but are currently limiting it to 72 player servers for stability
     
  7. IOLAR2011

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    That's not too bad. I was worried it was only 36 man servers or something right now.

    How do maps feel in size? I know that you said they are different sizes but I assume each size fits the maps terrain and cover to produce a fairly good pace of combat. I know it won't be arma size scale, but are they at least pretty big to give you room to play in and maneuver?
     
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    SeansBacon More DPS, who needs anything else?

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    The biggest map right now is 8km by 8km, there are also some smaller, more urban ones for lower player count servers
     
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    What size are the lower player count servers then? And are players cramped together in them?
     
  10. HIGHLANDER

    HIGHLANDER Administrator,Motivational speaker,van dweller

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    I think the was the game that back in the GUlf came out, it was an off shoot of Arma /Operation Flashpoint . The timing was horrible and it flopped. THe game play itself wasnt bad. I wonder if is the same game, just with a different engine.