Official Modern Warfare 2 thread

[cyphilis]

All this talk of the M4A1, and ACR I need to go back and try those again. I tend to look at the guns stats, mainly the damage, but finding its not super accurate.
I use the RPD almost all the time, with thermal and grip. I find its good as sniper gun, as well as something to lay on the ground and just unload magazines into the other team. I just opened up the M240 last night, and liking it so far.

Sub machine guns I like the UMP45 in akimbo, along with the P90 in akimbo with my run and gun setup (lightfooted, marathon, commando). I have just started with the mini Uzi, and once I have the akimbo unlocked on it, I may like it better then my other setup.

 

[iamwiz82]

My favorite moment so far was a headshot with an unexploded grenade via noob tube.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Sub machine guns I like the UMP45 in akimbo, along with the P90 in akimbo with my run and gun setup (lightfooted, marathon, commando). I have just started with the mini Uzi, and once I have the akimbo unlocked on it, I may like it better then my other setup.

If you're using Akimbo I'd try out Steady Aim. Since you can't aim Akimbo weapons down the sights, Steady Aim will help a lot.

I might want to try an Akimbo class. Currently the only guns I have it for are the MP5k, Ranger, and USP. I wonder if P90s or Vectors would work better than the MP5k, which tends to kick a lot.

 

[Kabob]

All this talk of the M4A1, and ACR I need to go back and try those again. I tend to look at the guns stats, mainly the damage, but finding its not super accurate.
I use the RPD almost all the time, with thermal and grip. I find its good as sniper gun, as well as something to lay on the ground and just unload magazines into the other team. I just opened up the M240 last night, and liking it so far.

Sub machine guns I like the UMP45 in akimbo, along with the P90 in akimbo with my run and gun setup (lightfooted, marathon, commando). I have just started with the mini Uzi, and once I have the akimbo unlocked on it, I may like it better then my other setup.

Yeah the M4 and ACR do less damage but are alot more accurate and they shoot faster. Not quite as quick at disposing of enemies (w/stopping power it's 3 vs 2 rounds at close distance, 4 vs 3 at long range), but the accurace and rate of fire make up for it, especially with the ACR which might as well be shooting lasers with no recoil.

Out of curiosity though why use commando with akimbo? I'd think that steady aim would be the obvious choice for accuracy.

 

[digiram]

My favorite moment so far was a headshot with an unexploded grenade via noob tube.

By the way. Does anyone know why some of the nube toob nades don't explode? Does the game just give you random duds to even things out or something?

 

[cyphilis]

Out of curiosity though why use commando with akimbo? I'd think that steady aim would be the obvious choice for accuracy.

Because thats my run and gun kit. I just sprint the whole map shooting and stabbing, switching back and forth between the akimbo UMP45's, and akimbo rangers. The commando is nice for doing those 10 foot lunges if I'm out of bullets. Usually I can take down 3-4 enemies in a tight group by myself, unless they spot me from far away or have a shotgun ready. I only use this kit if the other team is doing the same, running around like rambo instead of real combat. I may have to try out steady with it, but hate to sacrafice the ability to "warp" at guys and stab them.

 

[Kabob]

By the way. Does anyone know why some of the nube toob nades don't explode? Does the game just give you random duds to even things out or something?

That's how they work in real life. They arm themselves in mid-air after a certain distance in case you accidentally launch one or launch one too close to the blast radius.

 

[digiram]

That's how they work in real life. They arm themselves in mid-air after a certain distance in case you accidentally launch one or launch one too close to the blast radius.

Oh...Thanks for the info man.

 

[GCS]

Ok so I am working my way through the Spec Ops missions.

I have completed all of Alpha and Bravo and 2 on Charlie on the 1 star level (a couple of them on the hardest level). My only gripe with this part is that there are some missions I don't get to do because they are 2 player only. I have np with that but give me the chance to choose a "computer" partner in order to appreciate these missions.

Kinda dumb to not allow this seeing how these are a protect your buddy kind of mission.

So far my favorite weapon is the Intervention (I like sniping). This sucker puts them down in 1 shot, 5 shots a clip and reloads pretty easy. I am actually pretty deadly with this rifle.

I also like the one that is Thermal (is that the SCAR??). That is a nice touch when you are crouching and need to tag someone from long distance and it's a bit dark out.

Favorite Spec Ops missions so far are (I don't recall the names .. sorry)

1 - Sniping from the top of the building through waves of bad guys. Alpha mission as I recall. You can use the predator drones which are pretty darn cool.

2 - Evasion I think it is called -- sneaking around in the snow with silenced weapons. Very cool indeed. My wife hates that I am shooting dogs though.

3 - Breach and Clear - Bravo mission I think. I really dig the slo-mo breach on this mission. Very nice. I usually grab the sited AK47 with the M4(is that right, it's the one with the M203 attached) as it does very well for picking off guys at a distance on the breach and then sniping the guys on the second level. Of course tagging the shielded guys with an M203 is a blast also LOL!

Another favorite but I also HATE it is the Bravo Juggernaut mission. Those f**kers piss me off. Just when I think I have them they keep coming and it never fails that I am just about done with one when I have to reload and bam they stand up and wipe me out, rats!!


Overall a very cool game. The spec ops missions are nice but they get a little to repetitive when you need to keep playing to complete them.

Anyway lmk when you guys are back online again and are willing to take it easy on a newbie (unless you give me a sniper rifle and some cover, LOL)

Greg

 

[Kabob]

blowfish, just sent me a message whenever you see me online playing MP. I'll team up with you.

 

[gorcorps]

Oh, and isn't it amazing that with all the extras with this game that MW2 doesn't have a website for stat tracking? Granted, it would probably have crashed and burned if it was released alongside the game like the BF1943 site did...but still.

I believe they're working on it.

www.modernwarfare2.com

If you look on the bottom right it says something about VIP stuff for owners of MW2 coming soon.

 

[basslover1]

Oh...Thanks for the info man.

On another note if you feel you're too close for the nade to explode, try to hit the player directly with it, it's an instant kill.

 

[Queasy]

On another note if you feel you're too close for the nade to explode, try to hit the player directly with it, it's an instant kill.

Hmmm...I shot a grenade at a player who was to close for it to explode and it appeared (to me at least) that it went straight through him instead of taking him out.

 

[stag3]

i've gone back to the scar after using the ACR as well.
the acr is more accurate but the extra 1-2 bullets it takes to take someone down
is annoying.

load out now is
scar + extra mags
marathon
lightweight
ninja

i stopped using the red dot sight and holographic sights as it seems everyone is using emp's A LOT now.
i don't mind the iron sights at all now that i'm used to it.

 

[digiram]

Hmmm...I shot a grenade at a player who was to close for it to explode and it appeared (to me at least) that it went straight through him instead of taking him out.

Yah...The game is weird like that. Sometimes it will hit them for an instant kill, and sometimes go through them. I think lag probably has something to do it on the latter situation.

 

[Kev]

Yeah I've tried the ACR but I just can't get away from my silenced SCAR.

stag... you use extended mags? IMO that is the most worthless attachment. I thought it would give you extra clips but all it does is give you the same amount of ammo but a few extra bullets fit into a clip. If I didn't have scavenger I would blow.

 

[PricklyPete]

Once I unlock Ninja I use it on most classes but there's always room for Steady Aim on one or two of 'em.

I will have to try Ninja out one of these days. I believe I've unlocked it...just haven't given it a whirl yet.

 

[PricklyPete]

Because thats my run and gun kit. I just sprint the whole map shooting and stabbing, switching back and forth between the akimbo UMP45's, and akimbo rangers. The commando is nice for doing those 10 foot lunges if I'm out of bullets. Usually I can take down 3-4 enemies in a tight group by myself, unless they spot me from far away or have a shotgun ready. I only use this kit if the other team is doing the same, running around like rambo instead of real combat. I may have to try out steady with it, but hate to sacrafice the ability to "warp" at guys and stab them.

I freak'n hate when people do this...but it's as valid as any other way to play...just gets me going.

 

[smackababy]

I freak'n hate when people do this...but it's as valid as any other way to play...just gets me going.

IF the melee system was decently made, this wouldn't be as annoying. I'm sorry, but after I've hit you with 3-4 ACR rounds, you're not stabbing anyone, let alone someone 10ft away.

 

[Kabob]

i've gone back to the scar after using the ACR as well.
the acr is more accurate but the extra 1-2 bullets it takes to take someone down
is annoying.

load out now is
scar + extra mags
marathon
lightweight
ninja

i stopped using the red dot sight and holographic sights as it seems everyone is using emp's A LOT now.
i don't mind the iron sights at all now that i'm used to it.

Yeah, but the amount of time it takes to kill a person is probably pretty close between those two guns. The ACR does less damage but it also throws lead faster than the SCAR does and it doesn't have any recoil, in the end the ACR is the best gun in the game for me.

Yeah I've tried the ACR but I just can't get away from my silenced SCAR.

stag... you use extended mags? IMO that is the most worthless attachment. I thought it would give you extra clips but all it does is give you the same amount of ammo but a few extra bullets fit into a clip. If I didn't have scavenger I would blow.

Extended Mags are great, are you kidding? Yeah, it doesn't give you extra ammo (course, I use scavenger) but the biggest weakness of the SCAR-H is the small magazines, going from 20 to 30 is a big jump and a big help.

 

[smackababy]

I use Extended Mags when I am assualting something. Having that extra amount to put out before having to reload does wonders with the ACR. Other than that though, I am using it with a silencer.

Oh, and got my 2500 ACR kills last night. Only took 16 levels on my first prestige. 48 to 64.

 

[Cuda1447]

Is anyone interested in getting an AT crew together to play objective based games. I'm looking for a few people I can work with on a consistent basis for CTF games in particular. You don't have to be the best, just willing to work as a team/communicate.

XBL is Cuda1447 if anyone is interested.

 

[Kabob]

I only use extended mags on the SCAR-H, the others don't really need it.

You got your 2500 kills on your first prestige? My first prestige I had to start all of the prestige challenges at 0, how'd you start already partway done?

 

[Kabob]

Is anyone interested in getting an AT crew together to play objective based games. I'm looking for a few people I can work with on a consistent basis for CTF games in particular. You don't have to be the best, just willing to work as a team/communicate.

XBL is Cuda1447 if anyone is interested.

I enjoy CTF and I'm already on your friends list. Can't promise I'll join every time you send an invite but I'll try to join when I can! ()

 

[GCS]

I enjoy CTF and I'm already on your friends list. Can't promise I'll join every time you send an invite but I'll try to join when I can! ()

CTF? (for us MW2 uneducated)