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Giraffe }{unter wrote:New maps are out and available for download. Also apparently there is DOUBLE XP on the new maps for a limited time

FYI everyone is pissed that there is no Hardcore mode

wait, no hardcore mode for these new maps? WTF

The only modes of play are Variety Pack Team Deathmatch or Variety Pack Team Objective. I assume that if the whole list of players in a lobby have the DLC, then the new maps will randomly appear in the rotation, but I have no idea. 3 of the 4 stages rotate in the Variety Pack game modes while the last stage, Killhouse, appears in Cage Match and Team Tactical map rotations. I've played the former 3 stages.

Creek is mainly a wide open map with dense foliage for snipers. One bomb-planting location in Sabotage is at the bottom of a small hole. It's ideal for people to pick you off from while sitting on the ledge above, while another location is out in broad daylight ideal for snipers. In Domination that second location turns out to be a great spot to try and control. But god, that stage reminds me of why I hate snipers.

Broadcast is simply the broadcast station from one of the middle east missions in the single player game recycled. Most of the inside stuff is the same, but a few things outside were changed for balance. It plays well enough in different game modes, but it's not "new" like Chinatown is.

Chinatown is really cool. It's very close-quarters when you're in buildings, which are easy to get lost in because of all the hallways that double back or exit in odd places. There are several levels to most houses, with a few Headquarters spots on the second floor or basement. The upper floors offer good spots to shoot people from who run through the streets. HQ plays very well so far, as does Domination. The visuals in the stage are my favorite part. Dark atmosphere, but not night-vision dark like Wet Work is. The lanterns around the streets plus the lights from the houses illuminate the stage well, but leave a few spots for people to sneak around in.

All in all, I'd say the map pack was too expensive for what was offered. If all the stages were as original and well thought out as Chinatown, it would have been more than worth the $10.

lol idiots paying for maps...

Transient wrote:
Chinatown is really cool. It's very close-quarters when you're in buildings, which are easy to get lost in because of all the hallways that double back or exit in odd places. There are several levels to most houses, with a few Headquarters spots on the second floor or basement. The upper floors offer good spots to shoot people from who run through the streets. HQ plays very well so far, as does Domination. The visuals in the stage are my favorite part. Dark atmosphere, but not night-vision dark like Wet Work is. The lanterns around the streets plus the lights from the houses illuminate the stage well, but leave a few spots for people to sneak around in.

All in all, I'd say the map pack was too expensive for what was offered. If all the stages were as original and well thought out as Chinatown, it would have been more than worth the $10.

What makes this funny is Chinatown is recycled from COD 2

i never played cod2 so it's new for me yay

Grandpa Stu wrote:i never played cod2 so it's new for me yay

No reason not to play CoD 2 as well. Great game.

I don't remember that from CoD2 at all. Not SP at least. I take it that was an MP map?

Tried at 6pm and now at 8pm Xbox Live is fucked.

Can't buy points, can't load COD4 downloads to get the maps. It took me abou 9 tries before it took the COD4 update.

Why the fuck can't they make this shit more stable!!!! durring big releases it's a fucking pay service for fucking fucks sake

FUCK!

I've heard people in-game complaining about not being able to get points or download the map pack. I got in before the rush, I guess.

Exact same problem I just ran into. Finally get the wife and kid the fuck out of the living room, crack a beer and prepare for 60" of CoD4 new map goodness and FUCK YOU SAYS XBOX LIVE.

You have a 60" telly?

I was looking at a 50" HDTV the other day and considering getting that one but if there's a good 60" out there, let me know more details.

I have a 60" Panasonic rear-projection HDTV. At the time it was the best deal for the money, LCD, DLP, and plasma sets were stupid expensive. I don't know if they even make the model I have anymore. I bought it because it looked as good if not better than all the other aforementioned sets on the same shitty coax cable in the store, for a lot less bread. Plus, rear-projection is a mature technology and hence less risk.

Hardcore TDM and S&D are now available for the map pack, and the new maps will be in regular rotation next week.

Maybe now that the playlists have updated, you guys can download the pack? Of course it's midnight EDT now...

Still trying...

nah still no go... I did get the game update though so I can play the original maps for now,

NS, what's your gamer tag? SmartAsp? I probably have you on my list and just don't know it's you. I want to play CoD4 with people from Q3W.

Hagnuf

Yes, SmartAsp.

70 thousand kills...jellus?...

Yes.

Transient wrote:NS, what's your gamer tag? SmartAsp? I probably have you on my list and just don't know it's you. I want to play CoD4 with people from Q3W.

Hagnuf

Added

Finally got the maps too

all i know is u morons r lucky u can't play me...

Correct.

And grateful.

Can't emphasize that enough.

and most of all...SCARED...