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    Wait.. 24 players for the PC version of Quake Wars? I really hope that's not right. Nothing beats getting your conquest on with 64 of your closest friends. I really hope they're not limiting it because of something to do with the console plans.
    Feb 13, 2007 10:11pm PST
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    Wait.. 24 players for the PC version of Quake Wars? I really hope that's not right. Nothing beats getti... : festivalmanThis person is cool!

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      They have always said player counts in those ranges. Too large = clusterfuck. : Johnny LawThis person is cool!
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        This is like saying the mac is cool because it doesn't play games. It's an excuse for suckage. : festivalmanThis person is cool!
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          No it isn't. Wolf ET always gets shitty with high player counts. : MansmellsThis person is cool!
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            But QW has larger maps and vehicles. That automatically demands more people. : Sgt_BoomstickThis person is cool!
            • 24 players is more than you would want in a wolf et game, so it has them also fwiw i'm fairly certain ... : MansmellsThis person is cool!
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        I've played smaller games that have had more players and it's been fine. Never had problems in similar ga... : K1Bond007This person is cool!
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          Neither BF1942 nor UT2k4 funnel the entirety of both teams to the same spot on the map like ET-style game... : Johnny LawThis person is cool!
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            exactly, I think this is the "problem". : moshmanThis person is cool!
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              I never liked the 'funnel' style of gameplay. It defeats the purpose sniper/special ops classes who are ... : festivalmanThis person is cool!
              • wow, have you considered that this game is specifically for people who WANT the funnel type gameplay afte... : CommeeThis person is cool!
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            someone hasn't played Strike at Karkand... 90% of both teams go right for the first flag almost non stop. : dedgecko
            • that's a good example of why too many players in a situation like that sucks : MansmellsThis person is cool!
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      The maps are designed for 24-32 players. This has been known since the project has been announced. It'... : zehh
      • It's not like you have the headcount hardlined at any one number for EACH match, or whatever you're doing... : royalallyThis person is cool!
    • 64 of your closest friends You are redefining 'the closest' right there. : h0mew0rldThis person is cool!
    • I'd prefer the number of players for which the game was designed. If it's 64, good. 24, good. Playing 64 ... : Sturm08