Dafuk?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/HuntingGrounds/comments/jik6r7/somebody_goofed/
Well this is disappointing... I want Mr. Scar. Seems like they're trying to ride of the hype of the new Assassin's Creed release.
I'm sure Narin fans will appreciate the axe though.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 26, 2020, 07:10:34 PM
Dafuk?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/HuntingGrounds/comments/jik6r7/somebody_goofed/
Dafuk? seconded!
QuoteWell this is disappointing... I want Mr. Scar. Seems like they're trying to ride of the hype of the new Assassin's Creed release
Some said the same thing with the Samurai / Ghost of Tsushima .
Whoa!
Looks cool, though the patterning under the eyes makes it look a bit too busy imo. But that could just be this pic. But definitely not what I was expecting the next DLC character to be!
If they really wanted to get in on the hype for the hottest new video game release though they'd have done a Cyberpunk Predator instead! :laugh:
Looks like it isn't available on the Epic storage anymore. But I agree with RidgeTop: disappointing.
I really hope an updated roadmap is offered at the official release of the DLC.
Quote from: Kailem on Oct 26, 2020, 08:26:23 PM
Whoa!
Looks cool, though the patterning under the eyes makes it look a bit too busy imo. But that could just be this pic. But definitely not what I was expecting the next DLC character to be!
If they really wanted to get in on the hype for the hottest new video game release though they'd have done a Cyberpunk Predator instead! :laugh:
:laugh:
While I really like the idea of a Viking Predator, it does make me wonder if they can't use Scar due to the Alien connection and they had to change Predators.
Quote from: SuperiorIronman on Oct 26, 2020, 09:24:50 PM
While I really like the idea of a Viking Predator, it does make me wonder if they can't use Scar due to the Alien connection and they had to change Predators.
I'm suspicious of the same. Maybe they hoped to use it, but due to AvP licensing, ultimately couldn't.
if it's due to licensing, they could still turn Scar into some other new Predator with what they already have
What's killing me guys is why hasn't Illfonic increased the percentage in the map randomization for the new Excavation map... at least for the first month. I've spent a couple hours playing Fireteam more than once without ever landing on the new map and it boggles my mind why it was released this way.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Oct 26, 2020, 10:02:15 PM
What's killing me guys is why hasn't Illfonic increased the percentage in the map randomization for the new Excavation map... at least for the first month. I've spent a couple hours playing Fireteam more than once without ever landing on the new map and it boggles my mind why it was released this way.
With illfonic it's 3 steps forward and 2 backward
Quote from: PAS Spinelli on Oct 26, 2020, 09:56:45 PM
if it's due to licensing, they could still turn Scar into some other new Predator with what they already have
I suspect that may be what Viking is but I guess we wont know for sure until he drops. Looks like the skin the promo uses is the default. I did kind of hope for a more unique face but if it wasn't the case for Samurai I guess it wont be the case here.
It might be the angle but I think he has longer dreads.
It just also looks out of place, a Viking Predator out in the jungle. I suspended my disbelief for the Samurai as it is, but now its kind of silly.
Quote from: Kailem on Oct 26, 2020, 08:26:23 PM
Whoa!
Looks cool, though the patterning under the eyes makes it look a bit too busy imo. But that could just be this pic. But definitely not what I was expecting the next DLC character to be!
If they really wanted to get in on the hype for the hottest new video game release though they'd have done a Cyberpunk Predator instead! :laugh:
Bring back Scarface with the Dark Blade Clan armor. That already looks very cyberpunk futuristic than any Pred design I've ever seen.
Awwww now a Cyberpunk world would be an ideal story background for a Predator game/story. Like you seen all that crazy new tech, gear, and weapons with just the city environment in Cyberpunk 2077, how can a Predator resist such ripe hunting grounds?
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Oct 27, 2020, 02:17:32 AM
Awwww now a Cyberpunk world would be an ideal story background for a Predator game/story. Like you seen all that crazy new tech, gear, and weapons with just the city environment in Cyberpunk 2077, how can a Predator resist such ripe hunting grounds?
Actually, I think we pretty much got that in the Predator: Concrete Jungle video game. Just thinking about it makes me want to revisit it. :)
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Oct 27, 2020, 02:30:32 AM
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Oct 27, 2020, 02:17:32 AM
Awwww now a Cyberpunk world would be an ideal story background for a Predator game/story. Like you seen all that crazy new tech, gear, and weapons with just the city environment in Cyberpunk 2077, how can a Predator resist such ripe hunting grounds?
Actually, I think we pretty much got that in the Predator: Concrete Jungle video game. Just thinking about it makes me want to revisit it. :)
Yes technically.......but no.
Don't get me wrong, I love Concrete Jungle, but it never actually hit much on the cyberpunkness that I always seen on artwork or other games that makes me wanna go in and explore. It was only at the near end of the game where we get some form of actual futuristic atmosphere instead of a run down section of a city with some crumb elements like flying cars or battle robots here and there, and even then that doesn't last long as not only its linear but we head inside the Borgia Industries building soon after.
I mean give me an actual game with a visual world like Cyberpunk 2077. Combine that with a gameplay style like the Batman Arkham series and we have something delicious cooking up!
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Oct 27, 2020, 03:16:20 AM
I mean give me an actual game with a visual world like Cyberpunk 2077. Combine that with a gameplay style like the Batman Arkham series and we have something delicious cooking up!
Well when you put it that way... Hellz yeah! Sign me up! ;D
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 26, 2020, 07:10:34 PM
Dafuk?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/HuntingGrounds/comments/jik6r7/somebody_goofed/
Well this is disappointing... I want Mr. Scar. Seems like they're trying to ride of the hype of the new Assassin's Creed release.
I'm sure Narin fans will appreciate the axe though.
I find myself a little apathetic here. I just don't find this one exciting at all. The game lost me about 2 months ago, and nothing it's done has pulled me back in yet.
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/10/27/october-free-update-and-new-paid-dlc-arrive-in-predator-hunting-grounds/
https://forum.predator.illfonic.com/t/patch-notes-2-08/15883/
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It is up on PSN and the new update is downloading now.
Viking according to the PS store says that the Vikings encountered it and kept encountering it due to the expansion of borders. They would also send warriors to face it in combat so I'd imagine this one looks the way he does because of it. If it was present so regularly it might look the way it does because it's getting into the role though Predators with scrollwork isn't uncommon so perhaps this in-universe is just a coincidence. It does have only one eye though which is a kind of cute Odin reference. I was wrong about the dreads though as they're the thicker variant and it indeed does use the normal Predator head like Samurai.
Did some minor stat testing for Viking.
Cloak lasts for 1:10
Thermal lasts for 1:27
Both active for 55 seconds
Generally not bad stats.
The new "Want some candy?" line will cause some clicking so if your already noticed via vocal mimicry you're definitely going to get noticed with this. Sound mixing sounds alright here.
Viking can do two leaps in a row this will probably be changed with perks.
Battle Axe stealth is pretty wuick and attacks are pretty fast as well.
I see a lot I like in this update. Gonna run some FT and see how specializations are doing but overall I'm expecting the Viking to be a challenge.
Looks like the firetesm got some major changes this patch, the classes all do something even more significant with more of a reason to be those specific classes.
Seems like there's some new important stuff in the files, posted some of it on the Datamine thread, but basically, we are getting a new map and a new mode soon.
They've got some cosmetics in the DLC roadmap image, but the patch notes don't mention any?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 27, 2020, 04:26:56 PM
They've got some cosmetics in the DLC roadmap image, but the patch notes don't mention any?
The cosmetics are mentioned in a second post in the Patch Notes thread
They are as follow:
Predator War PaintRise War Paint
Predator Skin PatternsSkin Pattern Terror - Scout
Skin Pattern Terror - Hunter
Skin Pattern Terror - Berserker
Skin Pattern Terror - Alpha
Skin Pattern Terror - Elder
Skin Pattern Terror - JH87
Skin Pattern Terror - CH90
Skin Pattern Terror - Samurai
Skin Pattern Slice - Scout
Skin Pattern Slice - Hunter
Skin Pattern Slice - Berserker
Skin Pattern Slice - Alpha
Skin Pattern Slice - Elder
Skin Pattern Slice - JH87
Skin Pattern Slice - CH90
Skin Pattern Slice - Samurai
Skin Pattern Virus - Scout
Skin Pattern Virus - Hunter
Skin Pattern Virus - Berserker
Skin Pattern Virus - Alpha
Skin Pattern Virus - Elder
Skin Pattern Virus - JH87
Skin Pattern Virus - CH90
Skin Pattern Virus - Samurai
Predator Armor TintsArmor Color Requiem - Scout
Armor Color Requiem - Hunter
Armor Color Requiem - Berserker
Armor Color Requiem - JH87
Armor Color Requiem - CH90
Armor Color Requiem - Elder
Armor Color Requiem - Samurai
Predator Skin Pattern TintsSkin Pattern Mottle Grape - Scout
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - Hunter
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - Berserker
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - Alpha
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - Elder
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - JH87
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - CH90
Skin Pattern Mottle Grape - Samurai
Skin Pattern Mottle Dread - Scout
Skin Pattern Mottle Dread - Hunter
Skin Pattern Mottle Dread - Berserker
They buffed the fireteam again on this update huh. Because the nerfs the Predator had over the last months weren't enough. The Viking seems like a Berserker that cant carry gear, looks interesting but it might be a pain in the ass to use.
#makethepredatorgreatagain
Quote from: Samhain13 on Oct 27, 2020, 05:23:26 PM
#makethepredatorgreatagain
:laugh:
I hope the Viking is fun to play though, because I really love its look! That armor! Those horns!
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Samurai, Shamurai... Give me some Viking!
I bought the DLC on PC but I have yet to receive it, seems like a bug for all PC players.
Battle Axe seems fun, it's odd how the Viking mask with gold accents can't be selected, it's featured in the marketing images. Can't be used on females either.
Also, some people on their forums are upset with the Jungle Hunter nerf, seems like a strange decision.
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Out of all the Predator classes they could f**k it... The goddamn original one. Screw our Preorder bonus.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Oct 27, 2020, 06:26:59 PM
Out of all the Predator classes they could f**k it... The goddamn original one. Screw our Preorder bonus.
Apparently it's not. The UI had been updated to better reflect its real stats.
So I have been using a nerfed Hunter as my main this entire time? :-\
Why make him weaker in the first place? Its the goddamn original Predator.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Oct 27, 2020, 06:48:34 PM
So I have been using a nerfed Hunter as my main this entire time? :-\
Why make him weaker in the first place? Its the goddamn original Predator.
I feel like he should be stronger than base hunter in some stats, the Pred from the first movie wasn't a young blood, he was hunting by himself with no Elders watching him, he is more experienced
Man I like the Viking predator look I wonder if they will do one base on a Roman solider since we a Viking and samurai predator now.
An update for Voodoo here :laugh: :
Quote from: Patch notesAdded a new line to the predator mimic wheel "Want some candy?"
I like the look of the Viking, especially with all the ornamental designs he's got going on with his armour. And yeah now that we can see a bigger pic, the covered eye is totally a nod to Odin. I like that touch.
The fireteam "bonus perks" are going to be interesting. I like that they should help make each class seem more distinct, though I worry that giving everyone an extra perk might tip the balance too much in their favour again. I guess we'll have to see how that pans out.
Quote from: Kailem on Oct 27, 2020, 07:48:42 PM
An update for Voodoo here:
Quote from: Patch notesAdded a new line to the predator mimic wheel "Want some candy?"
I like the look of the Viking, especially with all the ornamental designs he's got going on with his armour. And yeah now that we can see a bigger pic, the covered eye is totally a nod to Odin. I like that touch.
The fireteam "bonus perks" are going to be interesting. I like that they should help make each class seem more distinct, though I worry that giving everyone an extra perk might tip the balance too much in their favour again. I guess we'll have to see how that pans out.
Imo the Pred should also have some bonus perks, even if not in all of it's classes
Quote from: Kailem on Oct 27, 2020, 07:48:42 PM
An update for Voodoo here :laugh: :
Quote from: Patch notesAdded a new line to the predator mimic wheel "Want some candy?"
Do you believe Hicks wouldn't let me title the article:
Now Predators Can Say "Want Some Candy" - And Other Patch Stuff.? ;D ;)
I told RidgeTop you're going to hear me coming a mile away when I'm playing Predator now.
Want some candy?
Want some candy?
Want some candy?🤪
Oh hey, does that mean you did your first news post then?
Still have a hard time getting the new map to load without having to play the other maps first.
Selecting the wrist launcher will show it on Viking.
Kind of sad this doesn't work with the other Predators but I like that little detail. It doesn't change colors with armor unfortunately.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 27, 2020, 10:03:09 PM
Oh hey, does that mean you did your first news post then?
Yep! :)
Quote from: Enjoy on Oct 27, 2020, 11:18:25 PM
Still have a hard time getting the new map to load without having to play the other maps first.
Does it just freeze up?
Axe is slow with short range. I miss concrete jungle's Maul. That had speed and range and power.
Loving the aesthetic, but not loving the gameplay of the Predator Viking. :-\
He is slow as f**k, the swings on the Axe leave you so vulnerable, its the new Warclub, the fireteam can run faster than this Predator so its kind to hard hit them like this. Also 2 crashes in a row while trying to play as the Viking.
If only Illfonic could use those patches to fix the game instead of f**king it over.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Oct 28, 2020, 01:45:55 PM
He is slow as f**k, the swings on the Axe leave you so vulnerable, its the new Warclub, the fireteam can run faster than this Predator so its kind to hard hit them like this. Also 2 crashes in a row while trying to play as the Viking.
If only Illfonic could use those patches to fix the game instead of f**king it over.
I just said that to Kailem last night. The axe is the new clunky war club! >:(
This is a cool idea but the design is almost unrecognizable as a Predator. Too much of an emphasis on the Celtic interlay in my opinion. Don't know if I'm gonna pick this one up, still never picked up the 87 Dutch.
In other news, can you guys tell me how to use the vocal mimicry or roar? I'm on PS4 and can't figure it out.
I find attacking remaining FT and FT just far enough from the team with it makes a world of difference due to how hard it hits. It's definitely not worth it to charge in but when FT get clumped up and running past you can get a good swing in and it makes the FT hurt. Playing on Backwater and a bunch of people camping in the pumping station got wrecked.
Viking definitely has to play cautiously though. Though I'm a bit used to Berserker so a lot of this was pretty easy to pick up on helped that I tried him in private first to learn his quirks. I definitely recommend carrying the bow because while I don't find PC drain to be that bad, it's definitely not worth it since cloak will be needed to take out FT. In this sense I prefer bow or the spear. Bow though I'd say works better since you can keep the pressure on and be reasonably far from FT to retreat if needed. Viking I don't think is as broken as City Hunter was but I'd say he's a good Berserker if you want to change things up and don't care for Samurai.
The ax I think needs to be sped up a bit but I think it does have a point in it's favor unlike the mace since it can hit a few FT at once. It's not going to dethrone the spear which unfortunately is still top-tier, but unlike mace where you're essentially flexing, this weapon feels like it has a learning curve and could be really deadly in the right hands.
That Axe is pretty devastating when it hits with the long attack. Kailem and I ended up playing against a Viking who just wrecked the entire team on Backwater. Just slammed in, got the long hit with the Ax and bounced back out. Rinse and repeat. Was really damn effective. It's just when they try and rush into the middle of 4 FT, it just doesn't work for them.
You have time for this but you don't have time for:
Spoiler
AvP 2 Marine Campaign ?
>:( >:( >:(
!!!OUTRAGEOUS!!! >:( >:( >:(
Hey don't look at me, I keep bugging Aaron about that one.
Saw the Viking Pred in action, looks dope. Fur coat on the back is an awesome touch.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 30, 2020, 09:18:07 PM
Hey don't look at me, I keep bugging Aaron about that one.
I know ;)
i'm an old predator player in that game, the viking look amazing, but god damn is he trash in game. not talking about that FT is god tier right now and easly kill predator now. so yeah predator is sadly a joke in the game
Quote from: Kradan on Oct 31, 2020, 06:50:46 AM
Quote from: RidgeTop on Oct 30, 2020, 09:18:07 PM
Hey don't look at me, I keep bugging Aaron about that one.
I know ;)
It'll come. It's just about having the time to go replay them first and do prep in terms of reading old articles/magazines etc.
I like how he's got an eye patch, like Odin.
Viking Predator concept art by Ivan Dedov (https://www.artstation.com/artwork/68Oy1r)
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Quote from: Lost_Hunter on Oct 31, 2020, 01:36:01 AM
Saw the Viking Pred in action, looks dope. Fur coat on the back is an awesome touch.
He might look good but the class is pretty useless against even a single experienced FT member - easy to dodge the heavy attack and just unload bullets into it. And if it is second winded, then it is super easy to run it down.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Nov 05, 2020, 08:08:54 PM
Viking Predator concept art by Ivan Dedov (https://www.artstation.com/artwork/68Oy1r)
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This guy's Predator art is magical.
Quote from: The Shuriken on Nov 16, 2020, 01:07:09 AM
This guy's Predator are is magical.
I wouldn't mind some magic introduced in Hunting Grounds...
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Countered by a playable King Willie!
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