Socom II

~~HF~~ Roket · 12-03-2003

Hey guys

Just wondering what inside info you can pass on from Socom II, we won't get it down here until March.

Anything you could pass on would be greatly appreciated. ;)

[SS]ProXimo · 12-03-2003

Don't know specifically what kind of information you would want?

The game is great. It has its faults.

Killing is much harder now than in S1. You must try to shoot people in the head or upper chest to take them down quickly.

The new maps are very good. Some are large and some are small. There are advantages and disadvantages you must learn with the maps and Seals vs. Terr.

Clan's are allot easier to keep track off with the new Clan roster. You can see who is online, what Server there playing in and what room there in.

You can create a friends list that provides the same information as the Clan list, but it's for people you like to play with that are not on the same clan.

There is a Ranking System online that will reward you for the points you gain in battles. It's not all about killing anymore. You get rewarded for completing different objectives in the maps. These objectives can vary from destroying an enemy base to rescuing a VIP. You also get points for blowing up gates, walls, communication towers, etc.

You also get more points awarded for killing higher ranked players than you would if you killed an Ensign.

I personally don't think the ranking system is all that great or accurate. We concentrate on playing as a team and don't put too much weight on the rank system.

So far, no major issues with glitches except for a couple and they’re not that bad.

So far I have not seen cheaters. If there are any, I have never seen it myself.

SOCOM 2 is compatible with the HDD Hard Drive. Don't know exactly what you can download but it sounds promising.

You are forced to play the single player game in order to unlock special characters for online play. The single player game is much better than the original but you will still see your teammates make stupid mistakes.

The weapons selection is much better than before, but you must also learn the advantages vs. disadvantages.

There is a bunch more but you will figure it out once you start to play.

[SS]CJ · 12-04-2003

Thermal scopes are an option for sniper rifles. Sometimes you can get the thermal scope with other weapons as well. Unless the map is REALLY REALLY DARK, don't bother with thermals though. The regular scope has a longer range that the thermal scope.

The .50 Desert Eagle is way less powerful.

The pump action shotgun (avail. as Seal and terrorist) is worthless, but the auto shotgun (terrorist only) is DEADLY for close combat situations, almost to the point of being ridiculous.

The M-14 is a much better weapon in S2 and I've noticed a lot more people using it.

There are less draws. Most maps have a mission and if that mission isn't completed, you lose. For example, in "The Mixer," its the terrorist mission to kill the VIP's. If they don't kill them all (or all the Seals), they lose.

That's all I feel like coming up with at the moment. There are a lot more though.

~~HF~~ Roket · 12-16-2003

Thanks guys, any chance of getting a full list of map names?

We are all looking forward to seeing the maps start to appear on your website ;)

[SS]Raiden · 12-16-2003

map names for socom II
Chain Reaction
Cross Roads
Fish Hook
Enowapi
FoxHunt
Guidance
Requiem
Sandstorm
Sujo
Shadowfalls
The Mixer
Vigiliance
plus all socom I maps with modifications

[SS]Cuervo · 12-16-2003

Sandstorm
Vigilance
Guidance
Sujo
Foxhunt
Fish Hook
Enowapi
Shadow Falls
The Mixer
Crossroads
Rechuiem
Chain Reaction

for some reason i feel like I'm missing one.. but if im not.. thats all of them

[SS]Cuervo · 12-16-2003

Sandstorm
Vigilance
Guidance
Sujo
Foxhunt
Fish Hook
Enowapi
Shadow FallsThe Mixer
Crossroads
Rechuiem
Chain Reaction

for some reason i feel like I'm missing one.. but if im not.. thats all of them

[SS]SportoFu · 12-16-2003

Ask......and ye shall receive. :D

~~HF~~ Roket · 12-17-2003

Thanks guys, rumour has it that Sony will begin Beta Testing early in the new year :D

Weeper · 12-17-2003

If you do the Beta Test will be to test the servers, not the game. Thats pretty much what they did with us. GOOD LUCK!!!

Hope its not as frustrating for you guys as it was for us.

~~HF~~ Roket · 12-19-2003

I was in the Socom Beta Testing earlier this year, so I know what to expect. Hope I get in again.

12-03-2003	#1
~~HF~~ Roket Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 104	Socom II Hey guys Just wondering what inside info you can pass on from Socom II, we won't get it down here until March. Anything you could pass on would be greatly appreciated. ;)

12-04-2003	#3
[SS]CJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,372	Thermal scopes are an option for sniper rifles. Sometimes you can get the thermal scope with other weapons as well. Unless the map is REALLY REALLY DARK, don't bother with thermals though. The regular scope has a longer range that the thermal scope. The .50 Desert Eagle is way less powerful. The pump action shotgun (avail. as Seal and terrorist) is worthless, but the auto shotgun (terrorist only) is DEADLY for close combat situations, almost to the point of being ridiculous. The M-14 is a much better weapon in S2 and I've noticed a lot more people using it. There are less draws. Most maps have a mission and if that mission isn't completed, you lose. For example, in "The Mixer," its the terrorist mission to kill the VIP's. If they don't kill them all (or all the Seals), they lose. That's all I feel like coming up with at the moment. There are a lot more though. Last edited by [SS]CJ : 12-04-2003 at 03:35 AM.

12-16-2003	#5
[SS]Raiden 2 Words for ya " SUCK IT" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: get the fuck away Posts: 1,767	map names for socom II Chain Reaction Cross Roads Fish Hook Enowapi FoxHunt Guidance Requiem Sandstorm Sujo Shadowfalls The Mixer Vigiliance plus all socom I maps with modifications --------------- LICK MY PASTE!!!!! -------------

12-16-2003	#6
[SS]Cuervo I'm an IMPACT PLAYA!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Metro Area Posts: 3,707	Sandstorm Vigilance Guidance Sujo Foxhunt Fish Hook Enowapi Shadow Falls The Mixer Crossroads Rechuiem Chain Reaction for some reason i feel like I'm missing one.. but if im not.. thats all of them "SEMPER FRATRES BITCH!"- [SS]Cuervo "I just do my job man. I do what my god given abilities allow me to do and I thank Jesus Christ for it every single day. And do I enjoy what I do? heheheheh...HELL YEA!" - Terrible Terry Tate In Memory of PEPE 12.1.94 - 6.29.04

12-16-2003	#7
[SS]Cuervo I'm an IMPACT PLAYA!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Metro Area Posts: 3,707	Sandstorm Vigilance Guidance Sujo Foxhunt Fish Hook Enowapi Shadow FallsThe Mixer Crossroads Rechuiem Chain Reaction for some reason i feel like I'm missing one.. but if im not.. thats all of them "SEMPER FRATRES BITCH!"- [SS]Cuervo "I just do my job man. I do what my god given abilities allow me to do and I thank Jesus Christ for it every single day. And do I enjoy what I do? heheheheh...HELL YEA!" - Terrible Terry Tate In Memory of PEPE 12.1.94 - 6.29.04

12-03-2003	#2
[SS]ProXimo Proximo Studios Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sachse, TX Posts: 1,996	Don't know specifically what kind of information you would want? The game is great. It has its faults. Killing is much harder now than in S1. You must try to shoot people in the head or upper chest to take them down quickly. The new maps are very good. Some are large and some are small. There are advantages and disadvantages you must learn with the maps and Seals vs. Terr. Clan's are allot easier to keep track off with the new Clan roster. You can see who is online, what Server there playing in and what room there in. You can create a friends list that provides the same information as the Clan list, but it's for people you like to play with that are not on the same clan. There is a Ranking System online that will reward you for the points you gain in battles. It's not all about killing anymore. You get rewarded for completing different objectives in the maps. These objectives can vary from destroying an enemy base to rescuing a VIP. You also get points for blowing up gates, walls, communication towers, etc. You also get more points awarded for killing higher ranked players than you would if you killed an Ensign. I personally don't think the ranking system is all that great or accurate. We concentrate on playing as a team and don't put too much weight on the rank system. So far, no major issues with glitches except for a couple and they’re not that bad. So far I have not seen cheaters. If there are any, I have never seen it myself. SOCOM 2 is compatible with the HDD Hard Drive. Don't know exactly what you can download but it sounds promising. You are forced to play the single player game in order to unlock special characters for online play. The single player game is much better than the original but you will still see your teammates make stupid mistakes. The weapons selection is much better than before, but you must also learn the advantages vs. disadvantages. There is a bunch more but you will figure it out once you start to play.

12-16-2003	#8
[SS]SportoFu Canadian Chuck Norris Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SK. Canada Posts: 4,731	Ask......and ye shall receive. :D

12-17-2003	#9
~~HF~~ Roket Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 104	Thanks guys, rumour has it that Sony will begin Beta Testing early in the new year :D

12-17-2003	#10
Weeper Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,286	If you do the Beta Test will be to test the servers, not the game. Thats pretty much what they did with us. GOOD LUCK!!! Hope its not as frustrating for you guys as it was for us.

12-19-2003	#11
~~HF~~ Roket Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 104	I was in the Socom Beta Testing earlier this year, so I know what to expect. Hope I get in again.

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