The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

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  • [MyIS]Tim
    Member
    • Jul 2008
    • 507

    #1

    The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

    This just in from the BF Blog:



    First off, thanks to all of you for giving me such a warm welcome into the community. I have already had a chance to play Bad Company 2 with a few new friends this weekend, which was good fun. Next time, I will make sure to find my headset for maximum teamplay.



    Today, I will begin an in-depth look at our DLC Onslaught Mode (for X360 and PS3). This first part in my new blog series will cover the basics of this new game mode.



    So what is Onslaught? Here is the trick: it can be different things for different people. It tasks 1-4 of you to brave forwards and conquer a number of bases (much like in Conquest Mode) on four maps. Once you have taken all bases on a map, your time will be posted to the Onslaught specific leaderboards.



    The enemies are A.I. controlled, and the difficulty can be set to Easy. This means that Onslaught Mode can be a relatively stress-free (and I use the term "stress-free" rather loosely) way of learning the ropes. If you or any of your friends are newcomers to the game or the genre, teaming up in Onslaught Mode is a good way of experimenting with the different classes and their special abilities, easing into the frantic multiplayer mode.



    For the experienced players, the challenge lies in clearing the maps as quickly as possible. Also, specific achievements/trophies for clearing the maps on Hardcore difficulty means there is a sweet reason to accept this very tough challenge.



    In the days to come, I will give you specific tips on each of the four Onslaught maps. Stay tuned. In the meantime, remember to keep your squad tight.



    Fridens liljor,
    Tommy "H Brun"



    P.S.
    Almost forgot to link to a nice piece on Onslaught Mode by Mitch Dyer over on Bitsmob. Excellent stuff.



    P.P.S.
    Onslaught Q+A below.


    Q: Do I level up?
    A: No. It would be too easy to boost your stats playing Onslaught Mode on Easy.



    Q: How many players is it for?
    A: 1-4. You will probably not have much luck playing it solo, though (challenge accepted, anyone?).



    Q: How difficult is it?
    A: There are four difficulties ranging from Easy to Hardcore. Easy is pretty relaxed, considering an entire army is out to get you. Hardcore setting is only recommended for four seasoned veterans.



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  • Dangerdog
    Member
    • Oct 2007
    • 1011

    #2
    Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

    I don't care if Onslaught ever makes it to the PC or not. If it did I might play through the maps once and never return to it.

    I certainly wouldn't pay for it.

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    • BIFF EXPLODER
      Member
      • Jul 2007
      • 1136

      #3
      Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

      they need to put some goddamn good maps on this game

      i can't play it for more than 5 minutes...

      1st BF game i actually regret of buying...

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      • CptainCrunch
        I am the 1%
        • Oct 2007
        • 12976

        #4
        Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

        Im a bit surprised they are spelling out what Onslaught mode is. The videos and other articles they released pretty much sums it up well. I guess its not being purchased by the console crowds? Is this a purchase?

        Crunch
        Twitter: @CptainCrunch
        Battlelog/Origin: CptainCrunch

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        • troybob
          Member
          • Sep 2007
          • 2823

          #5
          Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

          I started playing the single player because the maps are so small and awful in this game. The single player isn't awful - and it's certainly better than the multiplayer MW2 clone.

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          • Nate79
            Member
            • Sep 2009
            • 107

            #6
            Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

            MW2 this is not. That said, when is onslaught coming to PC? Playing coop w/ my buds sounds like a blast.

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            • RocketChild
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2005
              • 3949

              #7
              Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

              well, though I don't think I'll be playing it...I'm glad to see that DiCE is tinkering with different types of levels and layouts. The knowledge they get from what works and does not work will translate into better playing modes in BF3. It was a big issue back with BF2 that there was really only 'one' map mode. We still have not seen CTF in BC2...and I'm wondering if we have that instore down the road.

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              • Minmaster
                I DON'T PLAY CS!
                • Nov 2006
                • 4112

                #8
                Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

                even MW2 didn't charge for spec ops mode, which is what onslaught is basically
                shame on u dice

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                • Rambo
                  TBF FOREVER!
                  • Aug 2005
                  • 3022

                  #9
                  Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

                  Enjoy the next 5 years of modes,Dice has replaced the word "map" with "mode" in they're dictionary(ohno)

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                  • johnrondot
                    Member
                    • Jun 2005
                    • 241

                    #10
                    Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

                    so sick of no new maps and this console bs...this game is over for me

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                    • imported_Rafterman
                      Member
                      • May 2005
                      • 1105

                      #11
                      Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

                      Sorry, if I wanted to play against bots, I'd dust off BF1942.

                      No AI is going to effectively simulate playing against live opponents and I hate getting shot from across the map by a bot with a pistol. It's like playing against a team of aimbotters.

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                      • jimykx
                        No, I AM your father!
                        • Jan 2010
                        • 6641

                        #12
                        Re: The Onslaught Continues, #1: What is Onslaught Mode?

                        well i want it to come for pc. cause if it comes to pc it MUST be free, cause if it aint i wont be buying and ill be disapointed with dice

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