Dirtynap
08-09-2007, 11:50 AM
IGN has a big 4 page write up on there hands experience with the Call of Duty 4 multiplayer beta.
Note: the beta is an Xbox 360 exclusive however the dev's assured them the multipler experience will be identical across all platforms.
COD4 multiplayer is split into Player and Ranked matches. To really enjoy multiplayer, you'll need to gain ranks by earning experience points (for killing opponents and winning games). And that can only be done in ranked matches. Fortunately, COD4 features a Halo-like party system where you can gather your friends and travel together through ranked play. So while you don't have the option to customize a match when it's ranked, you can still hang with your pals. I had the three previously mentioned editors in my party -- I didn't know how to shake them.
Experience points are the key and will likely drive people to play COD4 into the wee hours of the morning and beyond. In most games, killing an opponent earns 10 XP, which will only bump your XP bar a smidge. Killing someone in a Team Objective game, where there are no respawns, earns 50 points. You also get a couple points for assists and for using some of your tactical air support units. As you gain levels (each one signified by a different military rank) you unlock new features, customizations, perks, and even game modes.
Full COD4 beta hands on story (http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/811/811425p1.html)
Note: the beta is an Xbox 360 exclusive however the dev's assured them the multipler experience will be identical across all platforms.
COD4 multiplayer is split into Player and Ranked matches. To really enjoy multiplayer, you'll need to gain ranks by earning experience points (for killing opponents and winning games). And that can only be done in ranked matches. Fortunately, COD4 features a Halo-like party system where you can gather your friends and travel together through ranked play. So while you don't have the option to customize a match when it's ranked, you can still hang with your pals. I had the three previously mentioned editors in my party -- I didn't know how to shake them.
Experience points are the key and will likely drive people to play COD4 into the wee hours of the morning and beyond. In most games, killing an opponent earns 10 XP, which will only bump your XP bar a smidge. Killing someone in a Team Objective game, where there are no respawns, earns 50 points. You also get a couple points for assists and for using some of your tactical air support units. As you gain levels (each one signified by a different military rank) you unlock new features, customizations, perks, and even game modes.
Full COD4 beta hands on story (http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/811/811425p1.html)