Been playing the beta for the past few hours.I'm at the max rank: 11.
Surprisingly,it plays,feels,and looks like COD 4.I'm impressed.But,
the whole WWII setting is going to get boring fast,especially the weapons.I'm really gonna miss the red dot.Driving the tank is cool.A seven kill streak sends in a bunch of annoying attack dogs,that can be killed really easily.
This is a pretty awesome game.

How did you get in the beta?

http://www.callofduty.com/

I tried migrating my account to the current CoD site and for some odd reason it didn't work even after having confirmed my login & password through e-mail. So I guess the only other way to get into the beta would be by pre-ordering at Gamestop.

I recieved an email from Gamestop yesterday with the Beta invite.It was a pleasant surprise.I preordered COD 5 about 3 months ago,and I didn't think I was gonna be in the Beta.I heard they were only giving out about 20,000 invites.

The hell??????

How come I didnt know about this!

DAMMIT!!! I just pre ordered a few mins ago. I hope I get the invite:mad:

well, I went through the french link someone posted yesterday with some keys and got accepted. Then I got this message in my confirmation email:

Opération exclusive - Bêta-test Call Of Duty : World At War


Bienvenue sur le programme d’inscription afin de jouer à la bêta-test de Call of Duty : World at War, en mode multijoueur sur le XboxLive.


Tous les tokens sont réservés pour l'instant.


Vous êtes bien inscrit pour recevoir une clef pour la bêta de Call of Duty World At War sur le Xbox Live.

I just pre-ordered, we'll see what happens. I can always cancel if I dont get in. But I want the game anyway...so I wont cancel ;)

well, I went through the french link someone posted yesterday with some keys and got accepted. Then I got this message in my confirmation email:

Opération exclusive - Bêta-test Call Of Duty : World At War


Bienvenue sur le programme d’inscription afin de jouer à la bêta-test de Call of Duty : World at War, en mode multijoueur sur le XboxLive.


Tous les tokens sont réservés pour l'instant.


Vous êtes bien inscrit pour recevoir une clef pour la bêta de Call of Duty World At War sur le Xbox Live.

Tranlsated....... you struck out-

"Exclusive operation - Beta-test Cal Off Duty: World At War Welcome on the program of inscription in order to play off beta-test of Cal Duty: World At War, as a multijouor mode on XboxLive. All the tokens are reserved for l' moment. You are well registered to off receive a key for beta of Cal Duty World At War on Xbox Live."

I struck out too on the french site. I LOVE WW2 based games and movies just as much as current conflict times. I'm just not all that into futuristic stuff.

played some this morning....... it feels alot like COD4 but prettier. The game play is smooth and the maps that I played seemed maybe a tad bigger than the postage stamps in COD4.

On one map (the train yard… don’t know it’s official name), I got in a tank, but couldn’t maneuver it at all in the tight confines. Needless to say, I got one kill before eating a bazooka round. I’m hoping for some larger maps with vehicles so we can utilize them better.

I just had to laugh at Keifer Sutherland doing the announcing for the American squad. It felt like I was in an episode of 24 that time-warped back 60 years.:D

I got the feeling that Treyarch (or whatever their name is) maybe played with the hit detection some (like they did with COD3)..... with my laggy connection, I felt like I was at an even level with the competition in standoffs or face to face confrontations. Whatever they've done (assuming they did), it's an improvement IMO.

Looks like it's going to be a good game. I'll be keeping my copy pre-ordered with Gamestop.

thanks for the translation ramsrule. I'm also glad that you're liking the game. I'm interested to see how the jungle levels are with the flamethrowers, climbing trees, swimming, etc. Have you played with the Kar German gun in this game? That was my favorite in cod3. One shot above the waist and you're dead. Sure, if you miss then you're dead, but that's half the fun. Oh and the hit detection, that was one area where cod 3 was much better than 4 or 2. You never see double kills in cod 4, even though there are times where you swear you got that shot off...

thanks for the translation ramsrule. I'm also glad that you're liking the game. I'm interested to see how the jungle levels are with the flamethrowers, climbing trees, swimming, etc. Have you played with the Kar German gun in this game? That was my favorite in cod3. One shot above the waist and you're dead. Sure, if you miss then you're dead, but that's half the fun. Oh and the hit detection, that was one area where cod 3 was much better than 4 or 2. You never see double kills in cod 4, even though there are times where you swear you got that shot off...

I took a quick look through the weapons after unlocking create-a-class @ level 5 and I didnt see the Kar. Maybe I missed it or it's called something else? (just looked it up and it's a sniper rifle. With my connection, there's no way I can snipe.... LOL, hence me over looking it)

I doubt they give us enough ranking to get to the flame throwers since it looks like they're following the COD4 beta rank limits. I think with COD4's beta, we could originally get to level 11 (current limit in COD5), then they opened it up all the way to 21 or so. The flame thrower perk is unlocked at level 65 (or so I've read).

I took a beating this evening. Played about an hour and my connection was letting me down. I dont need any help at being somebody's frag-biotch, but I was in the red about 75 percent of the time and ended up with a .30 KDR. Ugh! :eek:

http://www.callofduty.com/

I tried migrating my account to the current CoD site and for some odd reason it didn't work even after having confirmed my login & password through e-mail. So I guess the only other way to get into the beta would be by pre-ordering at Gamestop.
I migrated my account and still got no beta code.

So what could it be?

EDIT: Found it! I currently download it right now.

i also migrated mine, wheres my code? mabye in my spam box? whos the email from

Man I really want to try the beta :(

CoD site came through.
Played for about 15 minutes just now since I got my code and it's not that bad. The visuals aren't anything to brag about and the audio is a bit flat. As for game itself, the best way to sum it up would be to think of CoD3 gameplay with CoD4 features. Oh yea and for some odd reason recoil is non-existent in this game. My first matchup I went 18-6.

CoD site came through.
Played for about 15 minutes just now since I got my code and it's not that bad. The visuals aren't anything to brag about and the audio is a bit flat. As for game itself, the best way to sum it up would be to think of CoD3 gameplay with CoD4 features. Oh yea and for some odd reason recoil is non-existent in this game. My first matchup I went 18-6.

Sounds ground breaking and original. :D

who else here migrated there account and did not get a vip badge? changed the banner and still nothing... lame!

i also migrated mine, wheres my code? mabye in my spam box? whos the email from
Here are the instructions for all VIP's.

How do I know if I'm a VIP?
1] You registered between 6/25/08 and 7/25/08
OR 2] You migrated your account from CharlieOscarDelta using the callofduty.com/points page

NOTE: If you redeemed your CharlieOscarDelta points / migrated your account recently, you will probably be in our NEXT batch of token distributions. So please be patient.

How do I get my code?
If you didn't get the e-mail, follow these steps:

1] Log into CallOfDuty.com
2] Click "My Account" on the Dog Tags at the top.
3] Click the "Account / Profile" sub-tab from your account page.
4] Right at the top should be the "Call of Duty: World at War BETA" section.
5] Enter that code into the "Redeem Code" section of your Xbox LIVE Marketplace on your Xbox 360.

For anybody not a VIP, we will be issuing the remainder of our codes in the order in which you registered shortly. We want to make sure all pre-orders and VIP's get their keys first before we do that.

Regards,
-JD


I got it from the COD forums.

had to email support, activision has no record of my email address when i try to recover the password, but i have about 15 emails from them to this account reguarding cod4 news updates and such in the past year, including my cod4 beta key, so i know this is the right email address...

You have to create an account with the current CoD page and then link your CharlieOscarDelta account. Did it late last night at around this time and got it about 2 hours ago.

they should have just automatically sent you the beta code if you had the cod 4 beta...

i emailed support@callofduty yesterday with no response about not having vip when i should - seems only 50% of people are getting it

I took a quick look through the weapons after unlocking create-a-class @ level 5 and I didnt see the Kar. Maybe I missed it or it's called something else? (just looked it up and it's a sniper rifle. With my connection, there's no way I can snipe.... LOL, hence me over looking it)
:

the kar in cod 3 was both scoped and unscoped. Both were incredible weapons. The unscoped Kar had this notch for an aiming sight, you just waited for the enemy to fall in there, anything waist up and pull the trigger. Dead. It's kind of good they don't allow flamethrowers until you're ranked higher. Nothing would be more frustrating imo than a crew of newbs with these. If it's like the wolfenstein 3d flamethrower which I suspect it is, then it isn't very stong, but it throws a wall of flame over your sight which makes you a sitting duck. Not to mention you are still on fire!

my account wouldn't migrate it gave me points but no VIP badge

DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ESTRA CODE PLEASE

If so email me at manwillracing@msn.com

Here is what the screen looks like:

http://www.bmajr.com/downloads/cod-waw-beta.jpg

Anyone that needs a beta code can have mine. I don't have a gold account anymore on my xbox so it's pretty well useless for me to be a beta tester ;)

First person to PM me gets it.

PM sent. :D

PM sent. :D

And replied! Enjoy!



Beta code is spoken for!

doh

Blah.

So far, the game plays EXACTLY like COD 4 but with a WWII feel. Even the menus and matchmaking system are exactly the same. The graphics are better, they added a bit more detail in everything seen on the map, especially on this one map called Makin, which is like a beach type setting. The vehicles add more depth to the game plus now when you get a 7 kill streak, a pack of dogs will come and sniff you out. You can kill them, but it is kinda tough since most of the time, there are 3-4 dogs attacking at once.

So in my opinion, the game is slightly better than COD 4. Like I said earlier, the tanks and vehicles add a lot to the game plus I find it a bit more tactical than COD 4 since the game is a bit more slowed down and the maps are more open.

I don't get the rationale behind having dogs come and sniff you out?

I have to say, I'm kinda getting bored with COD4. If the game play is the same, it may be a short lived title for me...

Anyone know how long the ßeta is said to last?
Also anyone feel like partying up later?

So far, the game plays EXACTLY like COD 4 but with a WWII feel. Even the menus and matchmaking system are exactly the same. The graphics are better, they added a bit more detail in everything seen on the map, especially on this one map called Makin, which is like a beach type setting. The vehicles add more depth to the game plus now when you get a 7 kill streak, a pack of dogs will come and sniff you out. You can kill them, but it is kinda tough since most of the time, there are 3-4 dogs attacking at once.

So in my opinion, the game is slightly better than COD 4. Like I said earlier, the tanks and vehicles add a lot to the game plus I find it a bit more tactical than COD 4 since the game is a bit more slowed down and the maps are more open.

great report! I have a few questions for you guys:
1. What vehicles are you seeing? How are the machine guns on these vehicles?
2. Any flamethrower sightings yet?
3. How destructive are the new artillary strikes?

great report! I have a few questions for you guys:
1. What vehicles are you seeing? How are the machine guns on these vehicles?
2. Any flamethrower sightings yet?
3. How destructive are the new artillary strikes?
1: I only see tanks, and that is on a map called Roundhouse.
2: I haven't seen anyone with a flamethrower yet, if it is even in the beta.
3: The artillery strikes are a lot stronger than the air strikes in COD 4, mainly because it focuses on a precise area than spreads it out.

if anyone ends up with an extra code i'll trade an endwar beta code for it :)

1: I only see tanks, and that is on a map called Roundhouse.
2: I haven't seen anyone with a flamethrower yet, if it is even in the beta.
3: The artillery strikes are a lot stronger than the air strikes in COD 4, mainly because it focuses on a precise area than spreads it out.

There's two spots on the tank- one is for the driver and main tank gun and the other is for the machine gunner. I've done both and like being the machine gunner better. I've also got the water cooling vehicle perk running so the machine gun doesnt overheat as quickly. It's pretty easy to handle.

Flame thrower perk is at level 65, so we wont see it in the beta (it's currently capped at level 11)

if anyone has a extra beta code please pm me

Thanks

The new COD site doesn't even recognize my old login and when I tell it to email me for the password, nothing reaches my email.

The new COD site doesn't even recognize my old login and when I tell it to email me for the password, nothing reaches my email.

Create a new account at www.callofduty.com. Then go to www.callofduty.com/points Put in your new log in/password at the top and your charlieoscardelta log in/password at the bottom. That will transfer your points and also badges (VIP most importantly).

The send e-mail feature never worked for me either. I did the above and got the beta code in about 2 days.

Create a new account at www.callofduty.com. Then go to www.callofduty.com/points Put in your new log in/password at the top and your charlieoscardelta log in/password at the bottom. That will transfer your points and also badges (VIP most importantly).

The send e-mail feature never worked for me either. I did the above and got the beta code in about 2 days.K I did it. Now just waiting:mad:

good luck guys! I hope everyone scores a code. It'd be kind of cool to get an AVS group together and slaughter some dawgs. :eek:

Where's PETA when you need them. :D

I think the dogs are great, and I think I get what they were thinking behind it. I dont think the whole idea was for the dogs to be ohhhh so scary or be uber deadly. They are a great distraction device, all the while the enemy is worried about shooting the dogs, your free to take them out, no longer can people just hide away from choppers or airstikes. Now they have to move and shoot, giving away their position. and so far, I like the game!

I think the dogs are great, and I think I get what they were thinking behind it. I dont think the whole idea was for the dogs to be ohhhh so scary or be uber deadly. They are a great distraction device, all the while the enemy is worried about shooting the dogs, your free to take them out, no longer can people just hide away from choppers or airstikes. Now they have to move and shoot, giving away their position. and so far, I like the game!

Yeah, I too thought that the dogs would be lame initially, but as you stated, they're tough to avoid and once on you it's two bites and you're toast. Much tougher to avoid than the helicopter. I've been able to run away from them a couple of times by listening for their barks and running in the opposite direction.

And I'm pretty sure I've killed one with a knife, even though I've read that you couldnt (which IMO wouldnt make any sense). They've done away with the neck breaking move though, which is a bummer.

What a shame. I probably have a code waiting for me and cannot get to it. I do not remember my password for charlieoscardelta.com to migrate on over to callofduty.com I also do not remember my password to callofduty.com I put in for the forgot password feature and in the emails for password it has a period and that's it.

Yeah, I too thought that the dogs would be lame initially, but as you stated, they're tough to avoid and once on you it's two bites and you're toast. Much tougher to avoid than the helicopter. I've been able to run away from them a couple of times by listening for their barks and running in the opposite direction.

And I'm pretty sure I've killed one with a knife, even though I've read that you couldnt (which IMO wouldnt make any sense). They've done away with the neck breaking move though, which is a bummer.

I definately killed one wth my knife this morning, its tough though and I got extremely lucky. I swong the knife the same time the dog was lunging for me and I got it. Ive tried it many more times, only to be killed every stinkin time, lol.

And apparently the dogs dont like water, so you can chill out out there while the muts are causing a ruckus

sounds like the beta is pretty solid, over at xbox.com's forum most seem to think it's a well made game thus far. Sounds like the respawns are terrible and need to be fixed, and some wonky hit detection. These are usually easily fixed, either by last minute tweaks or an early patch. I'm hearing some of the cool stuff from cod 3 is back and well received too, such as being able to bipod machine guns on low walls and war mode is back. War is going to be a great experience with all these vehicles and flamethrowers. Imagine your whole team sitting on one flag, only to have someone molotov or douse the team with the flamethrower. Cool stuff. Can you use any country's soldiers when you load out? For instance, in the japanese level with the buildings, is there a japanese team and russian team and you have to use their guns?

if anyone has a extra beta code please pm me

Thanks

i dont think begging and reposting will help your cause any.

Can you use any country's soldiers when you load out? For instance, in the japanese level with the buildings, is there a japanese team and russian team and you have to use their guns?

Just like COD4, you use whatever weapons you have unlocked. Create a class starts with 5 custom classes and increases to 10 custom classes once you reach the 10th prestige. Graphics are slightly better than COD4. Network code needs to be fixed before final release, at three bars you are at a distinct disadvantage. You can put half a clip into someone as they come around a corner, you die, and as you watch the kill-cam you'll see that you never fired a round: this is frustrating. On a good connection weapon damage works as expected and makes for even standoffs. The new artillery strike (mortar strike) dazes you significantly more now than before, when it hits you things go blurry and you almost stop moving; you're a sitting duck if you get hit. Pray that your teammates are smart enough not to continuously drop these on your head.

WAW plays like COD4 as one would expect. I still haven't decided if that is good or bad. Whether you stick with the series, stay with COD4, or move onto a different game depends on what weapons and maps you prefer.

Treyarch definitely needs to up the max level soon though, everybody was an 11 after an hour of playing. Gamestop needs to send out the rest of the pre-order beta codes stat, they're hurting things, because there is nobody online.

Thanks for the instructions, guys. Now I just play the waiting game.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/Aristo7905/COD5.jpg


The game so far is fun. Def have to get used to it.

-J

My first impression of this game is ehhh. Back to WWII and killing Nazis. Its getting pretty old. However, the graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is pretty similar to that of CoD4 with a few minor tweaks. After playing the Beta, I think I'll have to pass and wait for CoD6 to come out.

My first impression of this game is ehhh. Back to WWII and killing Nazis. Its getting pretty old. However, the graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is pretty similar to that of CoD4 with a few minor tweaks. After playing the Beta, I think I'll have to pass and wait for CoD6 to come out.

I agree w/ your statement.. except i think i am still going to buy it. I can see it getting old. I am sure the Single player will be a blast, the multiplayer however seems like it will get stale.. i can see myself going back to COD4 for most of the time.

-J

If anyone is really hard up for a beta key they are being sold on ebay.

If anyone is really hard up for a beta key they are being sold on ebay.

sorry if i offend any beta scalpers, but i've begun reporting all the beta auctions

sorry if i offend any beta scalpers, but i've begun reporting all the beta auctions




lol
From SD
reporting every auction i find, i suggest you all do the same!



I repped you on there for that.. I am too. FARK THEM.

-J

haha, didnt realize that was you. if i can find one of your posts ill rep back

I agree w/ your statement.. except i think i am still going to buy it. I can see it getting old. I am sure the Single player will be a blast, the multiplayer however seems like it will get stale.. i can see myself going back to COD4 for most of the time.

-J

So let me see if I understand that sentiment. A game with better graphics, same gameplay as COD4 with new and improved perks, and more options in multiplayer (vehicles, and arent there classes again?), yet you can see it getting old and wanting to go back to COD4? Does having a red dot on a weapon really mean that much?

The new COD site doesn't even recognize my old login and when I tell it to email me for the password, nothing reaches my email.

Same here. I tried the password reset option too and I never received an email.

Same here. I tried the password reset option too and I never received an email.

Yep, same thing for me too. Went ahead and pre-ordered from GameStop yesterday, since I'm sure I'll play the game enough to warrant owning it. So far, though, no beta key from GS either :rolleyes:.

Those never recieving email.. check your spam folder.. 99% of the time its in there

So let me see if I understand that sentiment. A game with better graphics, same gameplay as COD4 with new and improved perks, and more options in multiplayer (vehicles, and arent there classes again?), yet you can see it getting old and wanting to go back to COD4? Does having a red dot on a weapon really mean that much?

It is much much more than just having the red dot. Its the fact that I've landed on the shores of Normandy so many times before, fought and kill many German Nazis, used the same ol weapons over and over again. Its time for a change in environment. Give me some better weapons to play with, a jet, helicopter, hummer, whatever. The WWII weapons and tech gets old after its been done a dozen times before by previous WWII games.

So let me see if I understand that sentiment. A game with better graphics, same gameplay as COD4 with new and improved perks, and more options in multiplayer (vehicles, and arent there classes again?), yet you can see it getting old and wanting to go back to COD4? Does having a red dot on a weapon really mean that much?

Have you played the Beta yet?
The game is good. but older style guns get a little boring. I dont see a huge improvement on graphics (maybe because this is a beta) the game itself is very dark, which is cool, but can get annoying. Not a big fan of Vehicles personally). IMO the game itself is not a step behind, but its not a step ahead. But again, that is my opinon, and i still plan on keeping my pre-order w/ amazon.
-J

Those never recieving email.. check your spam folder.. 99% of the time its in there
I did that, and still am. But I was able to create/transfer my login with the instructions provided in this thread, and I got that email just fine.

It is much much more than just having the red dot. Its the fact that I've landed on the shores of Normandy so many times before, fought and kill many German Nazis, used the same ol weapons over and over again. Its time for a change in environment. Give me some better weapons to play with, a jet, helicopter, hummer, whatever. The WWII weapons and tech gets old after its been done a dozen times before by previous WWII games.

I acknowledge the old "to each his own", but I just want to keep playing devil's advocate cuz its fun ; ) Multiplayer, which I think most people can agree is the reason we all still play COD4, will be fun regardless of the setting. Hell COD4 could have been based in WW2 for all I knew if it wasnt for the weapons and helicopters. Its all been done before, so I dont mind doing something again, just better. With respect to the weapons, crazy new weapons have been done before as well.....just not in a COD game.

....and no, I havent played the beta! Just going by the articles highlighting the new features and past games. Just my opinion...its like an @$$hole, we all got em and they all stink ; )

I got an email today from that french site. Quickly glanced at it without trying to figure out what it says (I sort of read French and haven't translated it) but there's a code there and I'm assuming I'm in :D

I also got an email reply day of signing that said sorry it was full

I got an email today from that french site. Quickly glanced at it without trying to figure out what it says (I sort of read French and haven't translated it) but there's a code there and I'm assuming I'm in :D

I also got an email reply day of signing that said sorry it was full

this was true for me as well.

It is much much more than just having the red dot. Its the fact that I've landed on the shores of Normandy so many times before, fought and kill many German Nazis, used the same ol weapons over and over again. Its time for a change in environment. Give me some better weapons to play with, a jet, helicopter, hummer, whatever. The WWII weapons and tech gets old after its been done a dozen times before by previous WWII games.

Well, there shouldn't be any Normandy invasion or killing Nazis, as I think the game is set in the Pacific Theatre. So, it isn't exactly the same thing. I can understand that the same weapons get old, but they've added a few more weapons that I am aware of.

got my access key from the french site.....Just waiting to get off work so I can try is out. I assume this code is legit!

if anyone have an extra beta code, can i have it??

What's so bad about WWII?

I enjoy it a lot more than "Modern Warfare". There usually tends to be more explosions and action in WWII games as well.

got my access key from the french site.....Just waiting to get off work so I can try is out. I assume this code is legit!

I wonder how many french people actually got the beta keys??? :D lol I know between me and my friends that is 3 less French people playing cod 5 lol.

I have my code for my wife's box but she will be oot for 2 weeks and prob wont get much use. I wont give away as we dont leave till end of week so if you want it maybe offer up some fodder such as MS points or paypal and that code can be yours today!

If i had expendibles i would offer them up for free but figuring my wife can suffer 4 days of not playing it plus the 2 weeks or get something out of it.

PM me let me know.

it definitely is cod4 set 60 years earlier.
i like the hit detection and the grahpics.
so far, people have learned to camp and call out the dogs.
those dogs are tough.....you can stab them though. the problem is they hunt in packs, so if there is one and you stab him the second gets you.

definite buy. has the same smoothness as cod4.

Cannot create a new account, everytime I get to the 3rd page "Avatar design", it will not save & I can't go to the next page. The CharlieOscarDelta site also will not email me my old password...

Oh well, I'll wait ;)

their servers must be getting hammered. I have been downloading for an hour and a half and i oly have 11 percent complete.

Cannot create a new account, everytime I get to the 3rd page "Avatar design", it will not save & I can't go to the next page. The CharlieOscarDelta site also will not email me my old password...

Oh well, I'll wait ;)

Same here - glad it's not just me.

The dogs can be shot. I got a few of 'em tonight, 3 points each. But it takes a lot of ammo (3 or 4 shots per dog), so if a pack gets on you it's pretty much over.

Same here - glad it's not just me.That happened to me also. I tried IE and Firefox, still the same. Then I followed the exact instructions earlier in the thread and it worked a day later. Wtf?




**UPDATE** I got my email from Gamestop Pre-Order. WEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! Downloading beta now :)

Playing the COD5 beta now..

join me.

I have my code for my wife's box but she will be oot for 2 weeks and prob wont get much use. I wont give away as we dont leave till end of week so if you want it maybe offer up some fodder such as MS points or paypal and that code can be yours today!

If i had expendibles i would offer them up for free but figuring my wife can suffer 4 days of not playing it plus the 2 weeks or get something out of it.

PM me let me know.

Yeah charge for something you got for free...

Total class move. lol

Yeah charge for something you got for free...

Total class move. lolNo doubt. Trying to make a buck from a beta demo.... Sheesh:eek:






Holy crap this taking forever to download.....

I'll be the first to say it, the beta is not all that great anyway. At most it's just rental for co-op play. Plus within the next couple of weeks it's gonna be difficult sorting out which titles are worth playing. Total videogame overload.

How many maps are in the demo?

How many maps are in the demo?
3 are in the beta, rumor that there is a hidden 4th one that will be accessible near the end of the beta.

Roundhouse
Makin
Castle
Air Field(Rumored Map)

I can't find any info or pictures on the map, if I do later, I will post them.

Not so sure Imma buy it.. it sux in my opinion. The graphics on COD4 look better and I really miss the updated weapons.

Oh yeah.. and the dogs.. are cheesey as ****. I much rather prefer the chopper.

Got my code today off the French site also and I am very impressed with this new outing. Nice graphics with a little bit of gore. Boards are well done too. One more thing, "I hate those damn dogs." They are quite efficient at their job though. Looking forward to the release for the co-op. It is a purchase for me.

Not sure whats going on, but My download froze at 20%. Started the download again and it got to 20% and froze again. Oh well....

Just got a call from Gamestop and they stated there version of the beta code is going out (or more of anyway) Too bad Ive already been playin with my code from COD.com!! so more people may be getting on and Dling, while playing tonight I saw the most people on so far, at over 9k.

BTW, the dogs rock, waaaaay better that that freekin magical chopper!

Ok, my first impressions are meh. :( It does not seem as polished as when the COD4 beta came out. The graphics don't look as nice for the most part. I do like how "Roundhouse" looks.

Likes:
Artillery strike



Dislikes:
Player movement seems unnatural
Graphics are not that great( except Roundhouse )
Tired of WWII era based games(Beating a dead horse, I know)
Hit detection seems off
Not as smooth an experience as COD4
Dogs are OK but are killed easily and also kill you too easily( I was killed by a dog in one bite LOL!!! )


Just my two cents:rolleyes:


I will keep playing the demo just to see if I change my stance. I just remember not being able to put down the COD4 beta. Not feeling that so far with this one.

Oh yeah.. and the dogs.. are cheesey as ****. I much rather prefer the chopper.
But there were no choppers in WWII. Choppers are gay, plus they are unstoppable. Dogs are more suitable.

WOOT! Got my code and just finished downloading

Choppers are gay, plus they are unstoppable.
i take it you get killed by them a lot, never earn them, and haven't figured out that all you have to do is either hit one with a rocket or just pull out a LMG and shoot it down...

Does anyone have an extra code by chance? My account won't migrate because the call of duty site is a buggy mess.

Does anyone have an extra code by chance? My account won't migrate because the call of duty site is a buggy mess.

they will fix it, it took them 2 days to fix mine, but i got the email tonight.

I might have an extra one as I got one from COD.com, got another from eurogamer (COD.com one didn't come in yet). I gave the one from COD.com to a bud but I should be getting another from my pre-order. So I will post here when I get it....

i take it you get killed by them a lot, never earn them, and haven't figured out that all you have to do is either hit one with a rocket or just pull out a LMG and shoot it down...
I earned plenty in my time when I played COD 4.
I got killed by them a lot, I will get spawned and get shot down and even when I hide in the house, the helicopter would shoot through walls and cracks to kill, very cheap.
They shouldn't force you to use weapons to take it down, plus I don't remember it being only one rocket.

I earned plenty in my time when I played COD 4.
I got killed by them a lot, I will get spawned and get shot down and even when I hide in the house, the helicopter would shoot through walls and cracks to kill, very cheap.
They shouldn't force you to use weapons to take it down, plus I don't remember it being only one rocket.

How else would you plan on taking it down, asking politely?:) It takes 2 RPG's or a about a clip from an LMG to bring a heli down. If everyone on your team shoots at the heli it's down in 5 seconds. It's down in a few bursts on a turret. The fact of the matter is you can dispatch the heli pretty easily with teamwork or decent shooting ability. In WAW the dogs are called in for 60 seconds and there is nothing you can do, I've killed 6, 7, 8 dogs in one attack.

As far as this beta (demo) is concerned, I've already posted my take a few pages ago. I've been playing since Friday and WAW is forgettable.

I only had enough time last night to play each map once, but here's my initial impressions.

Pros:
Beautiful maps

Cons:
Horrible, horrible sound - the first time I threw a grenade I thought it was a dud, your own gunfire comes out of the rear speakers, almost nothing from the front or center
Glitchy still - in the train yard, one player was shooting people from under the map
Dogs don't show on radar - minor quibble
Maps a little too busy - like they wanted to cram more buildings, rooms, and blind corners into it. Seems like whereas an area in COD4 might have 2-4 ways in, most main areas in WaW seem to have 4-6.

[QUOTE=sirjonsnow;14861202]I only had enough time last night to play each map once, but here's my initial impressions.

Pros:
Beautiful maps

Cons:
Horrible, horrible sound - the first time I threw a grenade I thought it was a dud, your own gunfire comes out of the rear speakers, almost nothing from the front or center
Agree, the sound is no where near as dramatic as cod 4
Glitchy still - in the train yard, one player was shooting people from under the map
Um its the beta, the whole point is to find these areas
Dogs don't show on radar - minor quibble
The dogs bark like crazy, more than enough notification
Maps a little too busy - like they wanted to cram more buildings, rooms, and blind corners into it. Seems like whereas an area in COD4 might have 2-4 ways in, most main areas in WaW seem to have 4-6.
To me this is a good thing, makes everyone have that not so comfortable feeling and not able to just run around like morons. I truely think the campers are gonna hate this game, put out the campfire, and hide the marshmellos bitches, the dogs are commin!/QUOTE]

Okay.. so I do like the fact the dogs will find the campers.

But thats it. Back to COD4.

I have a code from the french website, but I won't be getting to the beta due to a very serious family matter. I left a message last night for a buddy of mine to see if he wants the code. If I don't hear back by about 3 or 4 today, I will dish out the code

Glitchy still - in the train yard, one player was shooting people from under the map
Um its the beta, the whole point is to find these areas
well yeah, but I was expecting more smaller errors than something like this.

Right now the biggest issue for me is the sound, it won't ever be more than a rental for me unless they fix that.

Pros:
Beautiful maps

Cons:
Horrible, horrible sound - the first time I threw a grenade I thought it was a dud, your own gunfire comes out of the rear speakers, almost nothing from the front or center


Yah the guns sound pathetic 3 or 4 of the guns were in cod 4 why can't they use the same libraries its not like the same gun sounds different.

The 3d effect is gone as well you cant really track footsteps or gunshots accurately.

Then again I remember the beta of cod4 having slightly poorer sound effects (not as bad as this) maybe it is due to compression to keep it under a gig.

Anyone think the character models look a little too scrawny its like shooting at scarecrows.

HX473-3MFMT-34R4D-QTY8K-8R39T

Lets see how fast your fingers are.

i personally like the beta. it is as smooth as cod4, the maps are paced like cod4, the characters, movements, game info, etc. is like cod4. the party system is better(clans), the perks are better, and it seems like they did away with alot of the camping.
i cant ask for a whole lot more. they took the game of the year and maybe the best shooter of all time and improved little things here and there without messing up the essentials.
i would like to know how much Infinty Ward had a hand in this game...

HX473-3MFMT-34R4D-QTY8K-8R39T

Lets see how fast your fingers are.

thanks, man! it's downloading now!

see you in the trenches!

where can i get a beta code?

where can i get a beta code?

Its too late but since I like your GT. I can give you an extra one I have. Just shoot me a PM.

Edit: wait. You're a Giants fan? SF or NY Giants?

I had about 45 min to play yesterday, and to me it feels like an expansion pack or a mod; there's no way I'd pay $60+ for this. I'll put some more time in and play around with the guns and classes so I can give more detailed feedback, but based on initial impressions it feels like I'm playing the same game with some small tweaks. I guess that's fine for some people, but for some reason I was expecting more.

A couple quick thoughts:
- Looks like assist points are no longer flat, meaning the more damage you deal the more points you'll earn if you don't get the kill.

- Tanks seem too strong...a friend and I unloaded with various explosives (rpg, sticky, c4) and they'd still keep rolling along.

- Dogs are an interesting concept, but put a different breed for each team for f- sake. There may have been some subtle color differences I missed, but I'd find myself shooting at nearby dogs that were actually seeking out the enemy (minor annoyance). Also, killing dogs earns you points; not sure if they were exp points or actual game points, so can you cost your team the game by calling in dogs? Hope not...

I'd love to try out the beta if anyone's got an extra code. The callofduty.com site was still hosed as of this morning...so no luck there.

I'd like to try it as well if anyone has got an extra!

I had about 45 min to play yesterday, and to me it feels like an expansion pack or a mod; there's no way I'd pay $60+ for this. I'll put some more time in and play around with the guns and classes so I can give more detailed feedback, but based on initial impressions it feels like I'm playing the same game with some small tweaks. I guess that's fine for some people, but for some reason I was expecting more.

A couple quick thoughts:
- Looks like assist points are no longer flat, meaning the more damage you deal the more points you'll earn if you don't get the kill.

- Tanks seem too strong...a friend and I unloaded with various explosives (rpg, sticky, c4) and they'd still keep rolling along.

- Dogs are an interesting concept, but put a different breed for each team for f- sake. There may have been some subtle color differences I missed, but I'd find myself shooting at nearby dogs that were actually seeking out the enemy (minor annoyance). Also, killing dogs earns you points; not sure if they were exp points or actual game points, so can you cost your team the game by calling in dogs? Hope not...

After spending about 1.5 hours I agree completely. This is like a re skinned map pack. At best it's worth $30. Shame of the people who'll spend $60 just because it says "Call of Duty 5" on the box.

Count me in on begging for a code...

So, after the beta and the real game is out, will you start over at level 1 in multiplayer with all your stats reset to 0?

this download is taking forever! I am going on over 2 hours and its only halfway.

Start over.

this download is taking forever! I am going on over 2 hours and its only halfway.



same here. sounds like youre doing better than me though.

i started the download at 12:30pm and at 4:15pm am only at 30%

geez... i MIGHT get to play it tonight? :(

So, after the beta and the real game is out, will you start over at level 1 in multiplayer with all your stats reset to 0?
That's correct.

i just checked my connection and am running at 1.5 MbPS, so it's definately on xbox live's side.

How else would you plan on taking it down, asking politely?:) It takes 2 RPG's or a about a clip from an LMG to bring a heli down. If everyone on your team shoots at the heli it's down in 5 seconds. It's down in a few bursts on a turret. The fact of the matter is you can dispatch the heli pretty easily with teamwork or decent shooting ability. In WAW the dogs are called in for 60 seconds and there is nothing you can do, I've killed 6, 7, 8 dogs in one attack.

As far as this beta (demo) is concerned, I've already posted my take a few pages ago. I've been playing since Friday and WAW is forgettable.
I meant to say is that they shouldn't force you to use CERTAIN weapons just to destroy it, not everyone has a LMG or Rockets in their kits. Sometimes the thing is unhittable by how fast is flies across the map.

- Dogs are an interesting concept, but put a different breed for each team for f- sake. There may have been some subtle color differences I missed, but I'd find myself shooting at nearby dogs that were actually seeking out the enemy (minor annoyance). Also, killing dogs earns you points; not sure if they were exp points or actual game points, so can you cost your team the game by calling in dogs? Hope not...

There are two different breeds - one looks like a German shephard, and the other looks like a Rottwieler or something. I found it pretty easy to distinguish which one is yours, not to mention that your team calls out that they're letting the dogs loose.

I personally like the dogs as a different aspect. I've played for a couple hours and thought it gave off a great first impression. I think they went by the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' mentality.

I meant to say is that they shouldn't force you to use CERTAIN weapons just to destroy it, not everyone has a LMG or Rockets in their kits. Sometimes the thing is unhittable by how fast is flies across the map.

What else would you use to shoot down a Helicopter with.. besides rockets or a large machine gun.

A sniple rifle, shotgun, submachine gun, or pistol wouldnt do much damage..

At the minimum you need an assault rifle to do damage to something that big, that well armoured and that far away.

well yeah, but I was expecting more smaller errors than something like this.

Right now the biggest issue for me is the sound, it won't ever be more than a rental for me unless they fix that.

I agree with you about the sound differences, the sound of a sniper rifle being fired in COD4 makes you bout crap yourself, lol. But Im curious, could that be a thing they cut down on or put in a different format to keep the file smaller?? At only 900 mbts I cant imagine your getting the whole experience, just a thought...

How else would you plan on taking it down, asking politely?:) It takes 2 RPG's or a about a clip from an LMG to bring a heli down. If everyone on your team shoots at the heli it's down in 5 seconds. It's down in a few bursts on a turret. The fact of the matter is you can dispatch the heli pretty easily with teamwork or decent shooting ability. In WAW the dogs are called in for 60 seconds and there is nothing you can do, I've killed 6, 7, 8 dogs in one attack.

As far as this beta (demo) is concerned, I've already posted my take a few pages ago. I've been playing since Friday and WAW is forgettable.

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet or not but by killing the dogs you actually gain points for your team to win. This helps counteract the fact that they are out for so long as well as annoying.

What else would you use to shoot down a Helicopter with.. besides rockets or a large machine gun.

A sniple rifle, shotgun, submachine gun, or pistol wouldnt do much damage..

At the minimum you need an assault rifle to do damage to something that big, that well armoured and that far away.
You're not understanding the point.

My code was in my mailbox this morning. Started the download before I went to work. Probably will get to try tonight.

Blah...it keeps prompting me to install flash

My code was in my mailbox this morning. Started the download before I went to work. Probably will get to try tonight.


it *may* be downloaded by the time you get home.

i started mine downloading at 12:30pm today and i'm still waiting at 93% as i type this at 8:15pm :confused:

the longest wait i've ever experienced on xbl.

it *may* be downloaded by the time you get home.

i started mine downloading at 12:30pm today and i'm still waiting at 93% as i type this at 8:15pm :confused:

the longest wait i've ever experienced on xbl.
Mine was done within 20 minutes :\

Mine took about 10 mins

THis is such BS. I use outlook express to get my comcast.net email. COmcast blocked my damn beta email at their server before it even hit my WEBMAIL mailbox. Regular support can't freakin recover it and I sat on hold for 45 mins waiting on their legal security department which probably won't even be able to recover my "spam" emails.. I'm wondering how much other stuff I've missed because of this? I AM NOT HAPPY!!
I never requested any address to be put on a blocked list. I don't like this at ALL.
Any ideas on how to recover emails from comcast's spam filter? My screened emails on webmail wasn't setup at the time cuz I never use webmail, so I'm guessing it's probably permanently deleted.. this is such bs. It's not that the demo is that big of a deal but since I preordered from GAMESTOP to get it, I feel like I basically PAID for it.

hey eck, how's it going? Want to get some poker in one of these days?

thanks, man! it's downloading now!

see you in the trenches!

beatnik, you should have replied to the thread on DP, we have about 9 left:confused:

I've got an extra beta key, send me a PM if you'd like it.

UPDATE: it's been taken.

beatnik, you should have replied to the thread on DP, we have about 9 left:confused:

I'll take one...

AWESOME! i got mine with in a day! first time signing up at the COD headquaters yesterday and got it within 24hrs! downloading now going pretty fast! hit me up on xbl: gamertag ExplosivesXPRT

I gave my beta code to a local friend that only has 1 360 game (COD2 and he luvs it) because that is all he can afford so if anybody has an extra to spare it would be much appreciated ( he says he is having a blast with the beta so it feels good to have given it away ;) ).

Thank You ,
- Jason

I'll take one...

hadn't finished passing them out to members yet, beatnik is a member but must have missed the thread

i have a friend who would like to play, so if anyone has an extra, i'll trade you an endwar beta code for it.

There are two different breeds - one looks like a German shephard, and the other looks like a Rottwieler or something. I found it pretty easy to distinguish which one is yours, not to mention that your team calls out that they're letting the dogs loose.

I personally like the dogs as a different aspect. I've played for a couple hours and thought it gave off a great first impression. I think they went by the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' mentality.

Dogs you want to shoot are ALL BLACK, while dogs on your side are half black and half brown.

Hit level 11 tonight. I much rather they release a new large map pack for CoD4 with maybe a few playlist options for $30 than have to buy this for $60. I remember playing the CoD4 beta and being hooked like crack. I played through this for many hours and while it felt familiar due to carbon copy gameplay!

WW2 weapons are just not as fun as modern weapons. I'm very much over them.
The voice acting is so damn painful.
Artillery needs to be nerfed down to less amount of drops.
Dogs are just 3 easy kill points each.
Tanks can literally tank a ton of damage.
Maps are meh.
I actually noticed a bit of slowdown a fair number of times.

Again, if the community does a mass shift to this, I'll follow kicking and screaming but if this dies out fast and people are back on CoD4, I'll be happy.

hey eck, how's it going? Want to get some poker in one of these days?

Dude. send me a friend request.. we like the same games.. I traded in poker a LONG while back, those people running that **** were nuts. I'll play whatever else though

i just checked my connection and am running at 1.5 MbPS, so it's definately on xbox live's side.
That is only about a 200KBs data transfer rate. A file that size is gonna take awhile.
Also,everyone and their brother is downloading it.

Dogs you want to shoot are ALL BLACK, while dogs on your side are half black and half brown.
Unless you're on the other team, in which case it's the opposite - or are you saying that dogs that appear a certain color to one team look different to the other team?

i would like a code if anyone has one.... actually someone here was supposed to give me one but i never got it.

I actually really like some of the old weapons, and I like how some have more upgrade options and the tiered structure to unlock those options. The guns also seem more lethal than in COD4, except the trenchgun.

I don't like how Second Chance is described as "revive fallen allies" when it's really just Last Stand.

Artillery killcam is awesome.

Anyone know if there's Prestige and how it works, since you can go higher level than COD4? Also, how is the match scoring done, the points aren't always even - it would suck if killing a dog count towards winning the match (release the hounds, then lose when one gets shot).

With the sound, I've noticed now that some guns do sound okay, the biggest problem seems to be with the Springfield (almost all of its sound from rear/sides).

Forgot to say - not big on Keifer Sutherland's voice.

How are we suppose to report issues? Few times I've sniped a guy multiple times without a shot registering, hit detection seems mostly good though.

Game is a little more brutal. With COD4 you might have splatter on a wall from a headshot, but the bodies were intact and blood free, even from grenades. Now, I got caught in a tank's cannon blast and my body went up in the air with my leg blown off at the knee.

i agree.... definately more graphic. i was watching an artillery strike hit last night and watched the poor sucker in the middle lose all his limbs and all that was left was a bloody stump flying to the other side of the map. kinda stunned me.

agree that the hit detection is off... several times last night my head shots only served as a warning for the other person to turn around and kill ME. frustrating, but to be expected in a beta.

so far, i'm really liking it.

Unless you're on the other team, in which case it's the opposite - or are you saying that dogs that appear a certain color to one team look different to the other team?

Really a question/reply to the first gent who asked for "breed" idents on the dogs. Doesn't the "calling in" of the dogs work like the helicopter? Only one pack of dogs available at a time until they are "done". So in my thinking, you should know/hear/see that someone on your team got a 7-kill streak and the dogs out there now are going after the other team. Just like there are never two helicopters in the sky in COD4. You are not allowed to call in another if your team or the other team has one in the sky. Not playing the beta, but in COD4 I always know whether the helicopter is ours or theirs by the on screen notifications. Is this not the case with the dogs?

I've played quite a bit of it and it's very easy to determine the difference. You might throw out the 'are those our dogs' comment once in a while, but those comments are heard with the helicopter too.

if the dogs are sent against you, they are black. if they are your dogs they are white/brown.

i think that is the way it is.

So, no one has seen the huge bug in the map with all the trains?

You can go "underground" and kill everybody, they won't see you, they won't be able to shoot you...

I've seen that bug - you can see their head and gun popping out of the ground but you can't do any damage to them. And when they kill you, you see them roaming underneath the map on the killcam.

I guess there is a glitch in the Castle map too, but not sure what it is.

I am not a run & gun type of player, so I'm not sure whether I'm gonna like this one. I know that many people hate "campers", but that's the style that fits my game best. I played for a little over an hour last night and, while the visuals were good, I felt kinda naked on most parts of the maps I played. I'll give the beta a few more hours, but I'm definitley not as excited for this release as I was previously. Plus - I've preordered GoW2, so I have a feeling that is gonna be my game of choice over the next couple of months.

Yeah, sorry but this game is not for campers. First, you have the kill cam, you can see who kill you and where he was. Second, after your death you'll show really close to the place where your killer is. So, if the person who kill you doesn't move he'll be a victim.

Game is pretty fun so far. A few issues, hit detection, seems like people appear out of nowhere and kill me from behind. Dogs are okay, seem to run around a little too long. Basically seems like COD4 with new skins and a few new gimmicks. I have this preordered and paid off, I might switch it to another game.

Don't forget about the co-op single player portion....that looks to be quite a bit of fun.

for those looking for a code :
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=252851&t=959137

-J

i would like a code if anyone has one.... actually someone here was supposed to give me one but i never got it.

I swore I hit the send button. I'll PM you the code again later on today.

Played last night to 11 (like everyone else it seems). I'm not impressed. The movement of the characters seems weird, I can't figure it out though. I think the Keifer voice is stupid. Horrible choice. I don't like the maps nor do I like the weapons. Just isn't as much fun as cod4. Rental for me to see the story but that's about it.

Played last night to 11 (like everyone else it seems). I'm not impressed. The movement of the characters seems weird, I can't figure it out though. I think the Keifer voice is stupid. Horrible choice. I don't like the maps nor do I like the weapons. Just isn't as much fun as cod4. Rental for me to see the story but that's about it.

Great to hear all of your impressions for all of us no-beta losers :(

Ive given up and will just play when it comes out.

So is Mike's impression the overall consensus so far? It seems to be the vibe from the boards im reading. Last year I was in the COD4 beta and that one had me hooked day and night right away.

For those of you in the beta, is this what youre feeling at the moment also?

Those are my sentiments....COD5 just doesn't have the crack packaged with it like 4 did. Almost everything is rehashed from the previous version, even the challenges are practically identical. It really makes you wonder if Treyarch had their hands tied due to the success of COD4.

Great to hear all of your impressions for all of us no-beta losers :(

Ive given up and will just play when it comes out.

So is Mike's impression the overall consensus so far? It seems to be the vibe from the boards im reading. Last year I was in the COD4 beta and that one had me hooked day and night right away.

For those of you in the beta, is this what youre feeling at the moment also?

I haven't played COD4 for about 6 months, but I played it a ton up to that point, and my feeling is about the same as his right now. It's essentially COD4 with WW2 maps and weapons. It's a lot of fun, but hey, it's COD4 but a different flavor.

I have it pre-ordered through amazon to get the $10 gift card, but I may reconsider since GOW2 is coming the week before and I may pick it up used a few months down the road.

if the dogs are sent against you, they are black. if they are your dogs they are white/brown.

i think that is the way it is.
That's why I asked if they appear different to each team - ie, the black dog attacking me looks like a white/brown dog attacking me to the other team?

Great to hear all of your impressions for all of us no-beta losers :(

Ive given up and will just play when it comes out.

So is Mike's impression the overall consensus so far? It seems to be the vibe from the boards im reading. Last year I was in the COD4 beta and that one had me hooked day and night right away.

For those of you in the beta, is this what youre feeling at the moment also?
I should be getting another key today. I'll pass it your way when it comes in my email. If you'd like?

For those of you in the beta, is this what youre feeling at the moment also?

Well, I cancelled my pre-order if that helps. I am not sure if it is the guns.. but that has a lot to do w/ it. I just cant find myself getting into it. I went back to COD4 and played w/ the M14 and no scope/red dot, and i still enjoyed using that gun more than any gun in the w@w beta. Personally, the game has done nothing to make me switch from COD4. While i am not saying it is a bad game, it seems to run smooth and graphics are very good, it just doesnt do it for me. I unfortunatly am finding it hard to explain my reasons for not liking it, its just... blah to me.
I would like to rent it to play the single player portion though, i think i would really enjoy that.

-J

That's why I asked if they appear different to each team - ie, the black dog attacking me looks like a white/brown dog attacking me to the other team?

Yes the friendly dogs appear as German Shepards while the enemy dogs appear as Dobermans. Yes I'm sure the same dogs appear differently depending on which side you are on.

I swore I hit the send button. I'll PM you the code again later on today.

thanks

For those of you in the beta, is this what youre feeling at the moment also?

I think we are all just spoiled with COD4. If I had to choose between the two, I would go with 4, but I still think 5 has the potential to be a great game.

The beta is a tough judge due to the limited number of weapons and maps that are available. Tough going from an M16 to semi-automatic rifle to start -especially one that only has 8 shots before reloading. Weapons also don't have the accuracy of modern weapons (recoil effects).

Pros -
Open maps
Improved flow of weapon perks (and perks unique to guns)
Additional points for assists
Dogs (points for killing them & leaving you defenseless while trying to kill them)
Improved graphics
Additional post game stats

Cons -
Character models are a little off
Older weapons
Minor issues with hit detection

All in all I think a lot of people will enjoy and play it. It probably would have been better if COD5 came out before COD4, and we progressed into Modern Warfare, not the opposite way. Just my opinion.

i watched a video of someone playing the beta and it seemed like there dogs everywhere and it just seemed annoying opposed to something cool. for people playing what are your thoughts??

I think the dogs serve as a good distraction. Leaves the opposing team vulnerable. You can hear the dogs coming from distinct directions, and they leave you wide open for attack when you're trying to defend yourself. I personally like that element.

I'm one to hate the helicopter though. You get no reward for shooting it down, and it has a way of finding you while your indoors.

I think the dogs serve as a good distraction. Leaves the opposing team vulnerable. You can hear the dogs coming from distinct directions, and they leave you wide open for attack when you're trying to defend yourself. I personally like that element.

I'm one to hate the helicopter though. You get no reward for shooting it down, and it has a way of finding you while your indoors.

It is kinda nice if you happen to find a pack of dogs and follow them. They will lead you to a few easy kills usually.

I've seen that bug - you can see their head and gun popping out of the ground but you can't do any damage to them. And when they kill you, you see them roaming underneath the map on the killcam.

I guess there is a glitch in the Castle map too, but not sure what it is.

you can kill them. i was killed 2 or 3 times by this guy under the map, we had the recon plane up and there was an orange dot where no one was. i shot directly in that direction (ground) and got the kill. it was satisfying.

Those are my sentiments....COD5 just doesn't have the crack packaged with it like 4 did. Almost everything is rehashed from the previous version, even the challenges are practically identical. It really makes you wonder if Treyarch had their hands tied due to the success of COD4.

I too was hoping they would switch up the challenges, but alas, the answer is no.

And what is with the M1 Garand and M1 carbine being the last weapons to unlock...:(

I too was hoping they would switch up the challenges, but alas, the answer is no.

And what is with the M1 Garand and M1 carbine being the last weapons to unlock...:(

What do you mean those are the best two rifles of course they would be the last to unlock

wow, played 4-5 times now and people "camp" in a beta... are you serious?

wow, played 4-5 times now and people "camp" in a beta... are you serious?

Believe it. People bragging about their scores, k/d ratio and such. All that will be reset to 0 btw.

Has anyone tried to split screen/play with a guest on the beta yet? Sitting at work and wondering if I should bother inviting my friend over to play later. Thanks!

I really missed the modern guns from COD4 at first, but I am starting to get used to the WWII weaponry. I am sticking with the default semi-automatic rifle, it functions similar to the G3 from COD4. I think the dogs are much better than the chopper. You actually have a chance at not taking damage and you don't have to hide if you don't want to.

If anyone has a code I would like to check it out. I have yet to get a code from Callofduty.com and I have emailed them about it. I still haven't heard a word from them. Thanks in advance.

I haven't played COD4 for about 6 months, but I played it a ton up to that point, and my feeling is about the same as his right now. It's essentially COD4 with WW2 maps and weapons. It's a lot of fun, but hey, it's COD4 but a different flavor.


That's disappointing to hear, as someone who still plays COD3 (yup you read that right :) ) and got bored with COD 4 real quick. I enjoy WWII games in general though so hopefully that will be enough.

If anyone got a PC beta invite but wanted a 360 one, PM me.

I'm officially done with the beta. I gave it a few more hours tonight and I can't stand playing it anymore. The hit detection seems to have gotten worse since last night (if that's possible). It's not just sniping...I was emptying full clips into guys at point blank range and nothing was registering at all. This one's not even a rental for me.

Thank you for making it official.

That is exactly why it is called that. Of course there are going to be bugs. No telling how old or new it is.

I'm officially done with the beta. I gave it a few more hours tonight and I can't stand playing it anymore. The hit detection seems to have gotten worse since last night (if that's possible). It's not just sniping...I was emptying full clips into guys at point blank range and nothing was registering at all. This one's not even a rental for me.

That is exactly why it is called that. Of course there are going to be bugs. No telling how old or new it is.

Yep, and if I recall COD4 had its share as well. For months it was impossible to snipe with consistency.

FWIW, I played the beta for about 2 hours, and it felt EXACTLY like COD4. While this isn't a bad thing, I don't feel that the few minor improvements (assist points scale based on how much damage you caused the opponent, and you get points for killing a dog (never got points for downing a heli)), change of weapons, and change of arena are worth $60. Maybe you will...

thanks for the code

so last night i played a couple of matches and i have to say i wasnt impressed at all... it doesnt have the feel of COD4....

Has anyone tried to split screen/play with a guest on the beta yet? Sitting at work and wondering if I should bother inviting my friend over to play later. Thanks!

Did you try this? I didn't even know it was an option. So you can play split screen on Live? One good thing that Halo had over COD4.

You're not paying the $60 just for the multiplayer, it's a standalone game that you don't need a copy of COD4 to play, with its own storyline campaign. That campaign is also single player or co-op. By saying that it's "just" different weapons and a little graphic tweaking and not worth it, couldn't you also argue that for someone new to the series that they shouldn't have to pay to get the "old" COD4 maps and weapons?

Really, it's more of "its own game" than most any new sports game that's part of a series.

That said, to me the most important thing is the campaign needs to be fun, immersive, and of a decent length - multiplayer is just icing on the cake, and for COD4 I've had a lot of icing.

You're not paying the $60 just for the multiplayer, it's a standalone game that you don't need a copy of COD4 to play, with its own storyline campaign. That campaign is also single player or co-op. By saying that it's "just" different weapons and a little graphic tweaking and not worth it, couldn't you also argue that for someone new to the series that they shouldn't have to pay to get the "old" COD4 maps and weapons?

Really, it's more of "its own game" than most any new sports game that's part of a series.

That said, to me the most important thing is the campaign needs to be fun, immersive, and of a decent length - multiplayer is just icing on the cake, and for COD4 I've had a lot of icing.

You have good points. But you cant argue w/ the power of COD4 online. Most people i know (including myself) bought that game and played it ONLY online (i did play through single player twice and enjoyed it though). One of my friends was surprised to even know there was a Single Player portion. I plan on juding this series here on out heavily its ONLINE play. But that is me personally. I personally think i would enjoy the single player aspect of this game (as you have discussed), but the online of this game is not what i am looking for.

-J

I've owned COD4 for a year.. have pretty much played MP every week for the past year.. and have never bothered to finish the SP campaign. And probably never will.

Unless the internet dies. Then I might finish the SP campaign.

You have good points. But you cant argue w/ the power of COD4 online. Most people i know (including myself) bought that game and played it ONLY online (i did play through single player twice and enjoyed it though). One of my friends was surprised to even know there was a Single Player portion. I plan on juding this series here on out heavily its ONLINE play. But that is me personally. I personally think i would enjoy the single player aspect of this game (as you have discussed), but the online of this game is not what i am looking for.

-J

I have a friend who has COD4 on PC and I was telling him for months that he HAD to play the campaign. Finally he did and he was blown away, couldn't believe he had put it off for so long.

For WAW I will probably just rent to play through the campaign, unless the rest of the maps turn out to be amazing and persuade me to buy it. I like a lot about the multiplayer, but I do not like the structure of the maps (though they're gorgeous).

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My opinion of the ultimate multiplayer FPS would have a "rolling map" - while the immediate map might be comparable to the city area COD4 maps, as one team advances the map would shift, revealing new buildings and streets, maybe even objectives, and hopefully variable from match to match. With this model you could have huge "war" matches where over the course of hours, or even days, one side conquers a city or territory - all the while, players are joining and leaving the match.

Imagine participating in The Blitz or Operation Market Garden not as part of a campaign mode, but an online multiplayer campaign pitting dozens if not hundreds of players against each other (at least over the long term, as players leave and others join), eventually carrying over through the entire conflict area.

Have you played WWII Online?

Is that the name of a specific game? If so, then, no.

I don't PC game, I like not having spent a dime to upgrade a PC in the last 7+ years (though I'll probably buy a new laptop in the next year or two).

anyone else need a code? reply to this post... meristation is still handing them out and i have one extra.

anyone else need a code? reply to this post... meristation is still handing them out and i have one extra.

Yes please!!!

Thanks!

I'd like to get in if anyone else has a spare.

Does the game have medics?

I'd like to get in if anyone else has a spare.

Does the game have medics?

It has a medic perk, but i have not tried it yet. its says something about healing downed allies.

I'm in for a code too if someone has one available. I've tried to get one over the past couple days with no luck. TIA!

hey guys new to this forum but i have been playing cod4 for a while and just wandering if anyone has an extra code for the beta they could spare.It would be greatly appreciated.

Pre-order online from Gamestop - select pick-up at store and they won't charge your card, and then cancel it after.

Pre-order online from Gamestop - select pick-up at store and they won't charge your card, and then cancel it after.

I did that, honestly intending the buy the game (and I still might). But after playing the beta a few times, I'm not so sure. Anyway, I called GS today to cancel my pre-order and they told me I have to go to the store to cancel; guy said I'd have to show my ID, so they could be sure I was canceling an order I actually placed :rolleyes:. Is this standard practice? I don't usually purchase from GS, since my local GS is a few miles away and there's a Best Buy three blocks from my house. Whatever, I'll just go in to GS Saturday and cancel in person.

Yeah, sorry but this game is not for campers. First, you have the kill cam, you can see who kill you and where he was. Second, after your death you'll show really close to the place where your killer is. So, if the person who kill you doesn't move he'll be a victim.

I noticed the respawns are somewhat precarious. It's good that your near your death point but a good team will all be nearby and your dead again. I've cursed my spawns aloud a couple times. Campers are the bane of such games and my existence. I love nothing more than to sneak up on a camper and knife them in the back. Yesterday I caught the same camper six times. The beta is good though and last night I got a 14 kill streak for the first time ever (thank you dogs), counting COD4. It was the nighttime board and I just slowly moved along the shore under the walkways. That board ratchets up the tension because you blend so well.

Believe it. People bragging about their scores, k/d ratio and such. All that will be reset to 0 btw.

that is how i picked up my wife i said "you would not believe my kill to death ratio in online games" she was so impressed she almost married me on the spot.

that is how i picked up my wife i said "you would not believe my kill to death ratio in online games" she was so impressed she almost married me on the spot.

lol. Was it the happy meals that sealed the deal?

Yes please!!!

Thanks!
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I did that, honestly intending the buy the game (and I still might). But after playing the beta a few times, I'm not so sure. Anyway, I called GS today to cancel my pre-order and they told me I have to go to the store to cancel; guy said I'd have to show my ID, so they could be sure I was canceling an order I actually placed :rolleyes:. Is this standard practice? I don't usually purchase from GS, since my local GS is a few miles away and there's a Best Buy three blocks from my house. Whatever, I'll just go in to GS Saturday and cancel in person.

Did you try calling the store? I rarely buy games from there too, and never really preorder. Only did it this time to get into the beta. I had just read on the site that you could cancel it, so figured I would if I didn't care for the beta. I still plan on picking it up.

I have been enjoying it and I'm not a big fan of WW2 games. I will be buying this strictly for the MP. I still have to tell myself I will play COD4 until I'm a 55.

BTW- if anyone has an extra key that would be great. Please PM me. My brother did not get one and it will be cool if we could play the beta together.

Thanks,

Scott

one thing thats utterly annoying now is people going underneath the map and killing people

one thing thats utterly annoying now is people going underneath the map and killing people

I ran into that a few times last night. It's amazing how annoying that is. The tank eventually took care of that problem for me last night.

so new stuff!!!

http://www.callofduty.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=29975

Hey guys!

Just wanted to give you a heads-up, tomorrow's a big day. We have an update coming to the BETA that will introduce the following:

- Raise the level cap to 24 (new weapons, perks, and challenges)
- Introduce some Hardcore playlists
- Add a Search & Destroy playlist

As I mentioned in an earlier sticky, we have collected your feedback and are aware of some anomalies with the BETA. That feedback has been invaluable, and keep it coming. You may not see all the bug fixes tomorrow, but let it be known we're working tirelessly to make sure all the problems are fixed for release.

Also, check out GameTrailers for our new Multiplayer trailer. That trailer will be up on the front page of COD HQ later today!

Regards,
-JD

not sure if anyone posted this yet

new weapons and perks, hardcore mode and search and destroy...

I can't say that I will spend $60 on this over GOW2...I suppose I can decide where there's enough critical mass

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Great. thank you. I really wanted to try some Hardcore matches. For some reason, either its me or the game, i have to unload clips into people (and they dont have juggernot on). I only play hardcore on COD4..

-J

they you must hate people like me...

I've been rolling around with juggerboobs and extreme conditioning lately.

I can play lights out on most nights with my eyes closed in regular TDM but in any other hardcore mode, I have to be diligent because any noob that can aim can take me out. At least in regular, there can be a knife or gun fight which to me is more entertaining than be close to realism.

to each his own though

I'm not digging it much so far, but need to fire it up again since they've added hardcore and the extra level caps.

I'm pretty ****** at online death match, and with the guns in this game I suck even more than I do at CoD4 so I just haven't had much fun with it thus far. Maybe I'll find a gun in levels 12-24 that I like more.

I'm not digging it much so far, but need to fire it up again since they've added hardcore and the extra level caps.

I'm pretty ****** at online death match, and with the guns in this game I suck even more than I do at CoD4 so I just haven't had much fun with it thus far. Maybe I'll find a gun in levels 12-24 that I like more.

Same here. My internet connection isnt helping me any either.

Well cheaters are still abound in "Roundhouse" . Who the hell cheats in a beta anyway? Punk b*****s! Thats who.

Well cheaters are still abound in "Roundhouse" . Who the hell cheats in a beta anyway? Punk b*****s! Thats who.

They got me too :mad:

Who cheats in a beta.... The same a$$hats that cheat during retail games. I don't give a crap that it's a beta, I still report them for cheating. Treyarch is well aware of the glitch at this point.

You tell em Rocket!

it is strange that the roundhouse glitch still is in effect. I wonder if they wound up raising the cap as promised...

LOL I played some games the other night and all me and my team did was to guard the glitch spot, we rocked their punk asses!!!! They just kept comin, cant fix stupid I guess..

I'll take a shot in the dark here..if anyone has a BETA code they're not planning on using I'd be more than happy to put it to full use on my xbox:).

Thanks in advance

Cap was raised to 24 last night. Chance to check out some new weapons, perks and challenges.

Who cheats in a beta.... The same a$$hats that cheat during retail games. I don't give a crap that it's a beta, I still report them for cheating. Treyarch is well aware of the glitch at this point.

If it's non ranked then cheat away. You play non ranked games to practice, so dying and getting kills shouldn't matter. It's about exploring, finding hiding places, etc.

But if you cheat in a ranked game then you need help.

Played some more last evening and had a better time. Hardcore is definitely more fun than regular mode. It just takes too many bullets with these guns to kill anyone in regular mode.

The second Machine gun you unlock at level 12 or 13 is pretty decent and has became my weapon of choice. I just wish you could get the dot site on it, as you could put one on any gun in CoD4. The Bipod is pretty useless.

I doubt I'll buy it as I'm pretty sick of CoD after CoD4 and Gears 2 will likely be my online game of choice soon. But I'll play the beta some more up until then.

I also wish the series would add a skill ranking ala Halo 3 and use that for match making. They can keep the XP levels, but add a skill ranking so I'm not getting matched with people who've put a ton more time in the game and who are way better than me. That hurt CoD4 for me, as it sucked getting matched up with 10th prestiges all the time. A skill system isn't perfect, but it's better than not having anything to match people based on some calculation of their skill level.

If anyone has access to a beta code, I have a friend that is really wanting one! PM me if you have one please!

I've decided this is at best a rental for the campaign, I've become so disgusted with the maps and horrible spawns that I probably won't play the beta again.

I've decided this is at best a rental for the campaign, I've become so disgusted with the maps and horrible spawns that I probably won't play the beta again.

You and me both. I'll stick with COD4 and Gears 2 :)

I've decided this is at best a rental for the campaign, I've become so disgusted with the maps and horrible spawns that I probably won't play the beta again.

that and the beta has now turned into a "find every glitch" game.
makes it kinda boring

that and the beta has now turned into a "find every glitch" game.
makes it kinda boring

I unfortunately don't have have the beta myself, but I'd rather they find all the glitches now, rather than have them released in the retail version of the game. CoD4 still has quite a few areas you can access which I personally feel should have been fixed long ago, yet remain unpatched thus ruining (sometimes) an experience which I paid for...

That being said, if anyone has an extra code laying around feel free to send it my way; I promise I'll actually play rather than look for glitches :)

If it's non ranked then cheat away. You play non ranked games to practice, so dying and getting kills shouldn't matter. It's about exploring, finding hiding places, etc.

But if you cheat in a ranked game then you need help.

If they cheat in "practice" how will they ever learn to play without it?

for those who didnt get in the beta, fileplanet is giving keys away tomorrow... receive notification with comrade

for those who didnt get in the beta, fileplanet is giving keys away tomorrow... receive notification with comrade

Isn't that for the PC beta?

I maxed out level 24 last night. Sigh, It's that damn CoD4 MP setups that kept be playing :( I still prefer CoD4 much more to this thought. If this drops to $40 or below and most of the community from CoD4 move to this, I'll jump in but I can't justify $60 for this with all these new games coming out.

that and the beta has now turned into a "find every glitch" game.
makes it kinda boring

Thats the point of a beta......to find glitches.

Played more (showed offline so that I wouldn't get any friend bugging me) and the more I play the more I think that...

COD5 Beta is less than ok. It's something different but it's not anything worth writing home to mom about. The thing is, with COD4, my fiance was actually interested in watching me suck it up at first and then she learned to appreciate the game for what it is. Something NEW! WWI is old, played out and quite frankly a dried up well that even COD4's engine couldn't save. Sure it will always have WWII aficcionados salivating in the mount but for me, WWII is dead...

I know I will get a lot of flack for this but I'm going to come out and say it. Either keep playing COD4 or play Gears of war 2. That's money well spent either way.

Sorry Treyarch

^I agree with ya.

I agree that the ww2 theme has been raped beyond all belief =(.. It also seems my connection in the beta sucks compared to my cod4 conn.

I am not going to judge a game in its beta stage. The ww2 theme Just doesn't do it for me. The game play still may though.

I wonder if there are gonna be any nukes dropped at the end of the game? Little boy-Fat Man.

Also just because you suck in the beta does not mean that the beta or cod5 sucks.

Isn't that for the PC beta?

not sure... the EMAIL title they sent me says


"Call of Duty: World at War Xbox 360 Beta"

Yeah I feel the same way. I have no interest at even ranking up anymore to acquire anything new. It's so ho hum. I never was that pumped about it in the first place. Now that I have put a few hours into it, meh. It's boring, uninspiring and down right amateurish. It feels like more like a mod than professionally done. Like back when there were tons of mods that used the original Half-Life engine. Tons of mods, a few of them good. Counter-Strike for one. Well, this Call of Duty feels like one of the many bad ones.

I've been enjoying it. It's not the finished product, it's free, and if you can keep from taking it too seriously it's fun.

Seems more like just a WWII skin on COD4 with tanks. (shrug)

I've got a friend that's looking for a beta code (I'm already in the beta).

Anybody with a spare, could you please PM me? I gave him the info for fileplanet but he said that only paying accounts will get them, so that's a no-go.

Thanks for any replies in advance.:cool:

My biggest problems is with the maps - how it's all just tons of clutter and a dozen ways in to every place on the map. With COD4 most areas had 2-4 ways in, and some open areas with a lot less clutter than WaW. I think if you had the COD4 maps redressed to look WW2 era, and COD4's better spawns, the Beta would be pretty damn fun.

I'm liking it a lot. It's different enough to keep me interested. I never really played any of the older COD's or wolfenstein or any of that so WWII is still new to me. Hell the first MP shooter I ever played for more than a few times was COD4. At first I kinda hated it but now it's really grown on me and I'll be picking it up on day 1. I really like the new gametypes as well.