Let's play Left 4 Dead

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

There are many games better than L4D2, starting with L4D1.

myp · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:08

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Cras wrote:

It split the userbase into losers and winners, yes. Even if it wasn't a genuine sequel and was effectively just a map pack, that still has the same effect on the userbase.

The maps are worse, though. And the new mechanics (special undead, melee weapons, chainsaws with fuel, refuelling the car) are all OK in isolation but in totality they do more to clutter up the clean design of the original than they do to keep it fresh.

More isn't always better.

Yes.

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:10

To be honest L4D2 would be in my top ten of ever, if I'm being honest.

Not only because it was the first online co op game I ever played but also because of the hours I've pumped into it. The modded maps just gave you an endless supply of greatness.

I would probably say top three? oo, that's a touch one. Fallout 3 would be number one, closely followed by either Half Life 2 or Mario 64 (because it was the game that made 3D platforming work).

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14422

Bobbyaro wrote:

I am not sure I would replay CoD4 if it were released with updated graphics though.

I'd play the multiplayer for sure. The campaign is clearly the best of the entire CoD with great levels, pacing and drama. It even had a "follow the NPC" that wasn't a load of tedious bollocks (did it start this trend? Just about).

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:21

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Cras wrote:

It split the userbase into losers and winners, yes. Even if it wasn't a genuine sequel and was effectively just a map pack, that still has the same effect on the userbase.

The maps are worse, though. And the new mechanics (special undead, melee weapons, chainsaws with fuel, refuelling the car) are all OK in isolation but in totality they do more to clutter up the clean design of the original than they do to keep it fresh.

More isn't always better.

The only new special undead is the spitter, isn't it? I've not played for a long time

myp · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:25

Grim... wrote:

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Cras wrote:

It split the userbase into losers and winners, yes. Even if it wasn't a genuine sequel and was effectively just a map pack, that still has the same effect on the userbase.

The maps are worse, though. And the new mechanics (special undead, melee weapons, chainsaws with fuel, refuelling the car) are all OK in isolation but in totality they do more to clutter up the clean design of the original than they do to keep it fresh.

More isn't always better.

The only new special undead is the spitter, isn't it? I've not played for a long time

I've been playing L4D1 a bit recently and it's amazing.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:27

Both are amazing. I prefer 2, but I wouldn't shun 1 in any way.

I've got no Gold any more, but I'd happily pay £6 if we played L4D (either of them) a few times this month.

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:28

Make this happen! I'll play!

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49251

Grim... wrote:

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Cras wrote:

It split the userbase into losers and winners, yes. Even if it wasn't a genuine sequel and was effectively just a map pack, that still has the same effect on the userbase.

The maps are worse, though. And the new mechanics (special undead, melee weapons, chainsaws with fuel, refuelling the car) are all OK in isolation but in totality they do more to clutter up the clean design of the original than they do to keep it fresh.

More isn't always better.

The only new special undead is the spitter, isn't it? I've not played for a long time

Jockey and Charger too.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:29

Hmm - I may have traded L4D1 in. I'll have to look on my self. I know I kept L4D2, maybe I kept both.

myp · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:30

Let's just play on Steam instead. It's been £2 in sales before - no excuse not to own it. Plus it'll run on an Amstrad calculator.

lasermink · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1883

Future Warrior wrote:

Let's just play on Steam instead. It's been £2 in sales before - no excuse not to own it. Plus it'll run on an Amstrad calculator.

I never bought them on Steam, because I didn't think anyone here would be interested in playing together on PC. I'll buy either of them if this would actually happen, though.

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:43

What's the voice chat like on Steam? I've never used it.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Can I suggest splitting out the L4D 'play' talk into another thread

I have L4D1 & 2 on 360 and steam and will play any

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 16:50

TheVision wrote:

What's the voice chat like on Steam? I've never used it.

Not so good. I always use Skype.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 17:21

TheVision wrote:

What's the voice chat like on Steam? I've never used it.

Variable, inflexible, but usually usable.

There's a reason I spend a bit more for a teamspeak server, however.

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 17:26

I shall split the thread when I get home later on... If no one else does it first of course.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14422

I reckon I've got one or both of the Left 4 Deads on PC. Factamundo.

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 22:46

I'm done splitting.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

And it goes quiet again - okay lets see what can be done with this because i'm sure enough people would play if we can just agree when and on what platform.

If you are interested in playing Left 4 Dead reply back to this thread with :

Versions you have -(Xbox / Steam Windows / Steam OSX - question does anyone know if you can cross play with Windows and OSX ? - confirmed yes
What version you would prefer to play (may have an impact if you don't have Xbox Live)
When you would be available to play it

I'll collate the answers here and lets see what we can sort out :

Zaphod79
Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 on Steam Windows / Steam OSX / Xbox 360 - I still have Xbox Live so can play on any
I'm around most weeknights from about 21:30 till about midnight

Future Warrior
Both games on Steam (Windows/OSX)
I don't have either game on 360 or Live any longer
I am available most evenings

Grim...All versions
I'd probably prefer 360
I can do Friday night ?:

Mr Dave
If it is on PC, I could make a teamspeak server available if needed.
Might also be able to play, maybe.

TheVision
I have it on my Xbox 360 but don't mind buying it on Steam if it's cheap enough.
I'm available most evenings from 8ish (apart from Monday)

RuySan
I have both on Steam.
I can play both, even though i prefer L4D1. I don't have any voice chat though.

Cookie
I have both on Steam, and am free pretty much every evening.

lasermink
I am interested in playing on Steam. Pretty much whenever.

Mr Chris
360

myp · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:26

Both games on Steam (Windows/OSX)
I don't have either game on 360 or Live any longer
I am available most evenings

Cross-play between Win/Mac/Linux works fine (in theory).

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:11

All versions
I'd probably prefer 360
I can do Friday night ?:|

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:21

If it is on PC, I could make a teamspeak server available if needed.

Might also be able to play, maybe.

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:35

Yes you can cross play fine my step daughter joins me sometimes

TheVision · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 13:28

I have it on my Xbox 360 but don't mind buying it on Steam if it's cheap enough.

I'm available most evenings from 8ish (apart from Monday)

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

TheVision wrote:

I have it on my Xbox 360 but don't mind buying it on Steam if it's cheap enough.

It has been cheap in the past (I'm sure I got a bundle with both for maybe around a fiver) but its £15 for it on the steam store right now

http://steamcommunity.com/app/550

For cheap options you could use Kinguin - for between about £4 and £7

http://www.kinguin.net/category/290/lef ... team-gift/

I've not bought anything from Kinguin but they are linked to from Savygamer so Lewie trusts them to get you a key at least :-)

RuySan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3542

I have both on Steam. I can play both, even though i prefer L4D1. I don't have any voice chat though.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

RuySan wrote:

I have both on Steam. I can play both, even though i prefer L4D1. I don't have any voice chat though.

So I've played COD on Steam and it allows you to 'type' messages which I find are better than the voice chat at times (you hit 'T' to talk and then type a line of text e.g. "There is a sniper on the roof above A")

Does anyone know if L4D does this ?

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 15:07

Considering it started life as a Counter Strike mod, it almost certainly does.

TheCookie197 · **Joined:** 23rd Sep, 2010 **Posts:** 729

I have both on Steam, and am free pretty much every evening.
L4D2 definitely has in-game chat, as that's how Pete and I communicated when we played.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49251

The idea of having time to type anything in L4D surprises me.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 15:36

You can't be killed while you type.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49251

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 15:40

Not really.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38697

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Cras wrote:

The idea of having time to type anything in L4D surprises me.

You can type "where the f#ck have you gone Grim... - oh sh!t the alarm is going off are you triggering the end of the map already?"

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2015 17:33

"I'm on fire. Ha. Ha. Ha."

lasermink · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1883

I am interested in playing on Steam. Pretty much whenever.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Okay so the only people for Xbox are myself / Grim... and The Vision - everyone else is Steam and the only person who's suggested a Specific date is Grim... and Friday (I know TheVision cant make Monday)

So do we want to try a few games of it next Friday then (9th) on Steam ?

myp · **Posted:** Thu Oct 01, 2015 22:50

zaphod79 wrote:

Okay so the only people for Xbox are myself / Grim... and The Vision - everyone else is Steam and the only person who's suggested a Specific date is Grim... and Friday (I know TheVision cant make Monday)

So do we want to try a few games of it next Friday then (9th) on Steam ?

Unlikely I can make that.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Oct 01, 2015 23:37

Thread 4 Dead.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

If this is going to go 360 I could join in.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

If this is going to go 360 I could join in.

So with you we could make a 4some on the 360

me
Grim...
Mr Chris
TheVision

What days can you guys make it next week ?

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Future Warrior wrote:

zaphod79 wrote:

Okay so the only people for Xbox are myself / Grim... and The Vision - everyone else is Steam and the only person who's suggested a Specific date is Grim... and Friday (I know TheVision cant make Monday)

So do we want to try a few games of it next Friday then (9th) on Steam ?

Unlikely I can make that.

Okay - what days can you make it next week ?

myp · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:19

zaphod79 wrote:

Future Warrior wrote:

zaphod79 wrote:

Okay so the only people for Xbox are myself / Grim... and The Vision - everyone else is Steam and the only person who's suggested a Specific date is Grim... and Friday (I know TheVision cant make Monday)

So do we want to try a few games of it next Friday then (9th) on Steam ?

Unlikely I can make that.

Okay - what days can you make it next week ?

Mon, Wed, Thurs.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Future Warrior wrote:

zaphod79 wrote:

Okay - what days can you make it next week ?

Mon, Wed, Thurs.

Right then - Thursday next week Steam - who else can make it ?

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:27

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

If this is going to go 360 I could join in.

You cannot camp.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2015 14:01

It's unlikely I'd know for sure about next Thursday until next Thursday, but it seems pretty likely.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2015 14:02

Are we playing 1 or 2? I only have 2 on Steam, but I guess I could buy #1.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14520

Grim... wrote:

Are we playing 1 or 2? I only have 2 on Steam, but I guess I could buy #1.

Most people have said either - if you dont have 1 then lets just go with 2

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