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Idiot_Slayer
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Left 4 Dead

Alright fellas, who's getting it? who is stoked? and will anybody play the demo with me and Caffran on Thursday the 6th when it comes out for pre-orders?

There is a lot of coverage on this game a huge article by 1up detailing an in depth playthrough
http://left4dead411.com/left-4-dead-preview-pg1

and the videos are on steam right now
http://store.steampowered.com/app/5141/

I can't freaking wait. I think I'm more excited about this than the election being over.
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TiberiusLazarus
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Half way though that preview and I am already beginning to get excited for it. Curses! I may just have to go ahead and spend more money and preorder it :/
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I am DEFINITELY getting this.

Hopefully it becomes an audible for nighttime gaming to TF2 every once in awhile. I think IC would have a blast playing this together in 4 man groups.

I read somewhere that L4D has already surpassed Oranje Bawks in preorders o.0

Oh yeah, and the demo. I haven't preordered, I typically buy games off store shelves on release date. Not much one for buying digital, or preordering (I have no excuse why, that's just how I am.)

Perhaps I'll change my mind and go for it. I'll let you know.
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NiGHTS
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Space reserved for possible preorder.

Game looks enticing, but I can't help but feel it's more of a mod than anything else. I'm going to look into it more, though.
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Remember, TF2 is just a mod too
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It looks great, but the pricetag is the only reason I'm not going to be getting it; not yet at any rate
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Yeah, I'll get that.
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NiGHTS
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Remember, TF2 is just a mod too
In its current state, hardly.

When I say mod, I mean it looks like they reskinned HL2 models and slapped a new name on it.
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pre-ordered!
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I am really to fight the zombie horde!!!
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Idiot_Slayer
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Demo is available for Pre-loading now.
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I am definitely getting it. I love survival horror (resident evil, silent hill). I have a feeling this is going to be WICKED
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Winfrey
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Boo! slow internet! I'll try to check it out Friday night. Check yo' steam friends list!
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I've been looking forward to this game for a year now! I'm so excited! Smashin zombies with some friends. It was so lonely playing Dead Rising, but now my friends and I can share the fun.
primesuspect
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ArsTechnica's demo impressions.

Now I REALLY want it. Hrmpgh.
UPSWeezer
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I probably won't get the game until Christmas. But what a Christmas it's going to be! Left4Dead, Fallout 3, FarCry2, Rock Band 2. Can't wait!
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I bought and played through the demo and am not disappointed! Perfect timing as I picked up a 4870 last night and now can finally fully appreciate the visuals, amazing...
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Do Want!! Damnit!! Fallout 3, Red Alert 3, now this... I am going to go broke with all these new awesome games!!
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I'll be getting L4D.
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Pre-order and you can play the demo now
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Idiot_Slayer
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God guys the demo is freaking great. It makes me want to play the full version so much. Me and Caffran were playing it today on the hardest setting possible and barely, barely, barley made it through. If we would have fought a Tank instead of a Witch we would have been screwed. An entire campaign on that setting would be damn near impossible.
primesuspect
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do want
MAGIC
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Cant wait.
Sucks it comes out around exam time....
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UPSLynx
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I've heard from those playing the demo that it's a VERY intense gameplay experience.

How's the replay though? Does it feel fresh time and time again so far?

Bill FTW.
Bobby1211
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It does seem random when the hoards come. But the music starts building just before it. They used the sound perfect to intensify everything. Very intense and more team oriented then TF2. I hopped on and went through the first "scene" with Idiot_slayer and Caff. Sorry I had to leave after that guys.

Been through the one player a few times. The one thing that comes into play a lot is friendly fire. The AI for the survivors has them stepping in front of you as you unload on a swarm of incoming zombies. Online players have a tendency to do this also. Because you can shoot your own team, it makes working together even more important.

I can't wait for the 4 on 4.

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The demo is now available on steam for those who haven't commited their finances. http://store.steampowered.com/app/530/
CB
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It's not really a demo if you have to buy it to get access... :P
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It's not really a demo if you have to buy it to get access... :P
Hence the "now available on steam for those who haven't commited their finances."
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Oh. vague phrase is vague. I thought you meant "for people who have the money available to pay for it."

I didn't know there was a plan to make it a free demo before release... I guess I'll give it a shot, then.
Harudath
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I think it was meant to be a case of preorder and you get early access to the demo instead of LOLBUYDEMONOW, although that seems to be how it turned out
NiGHTS
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Oh. vague phrase is vague.
I was able to figure it out. Maybe you should read a bit mo...oh wait, it's your job.
UPSWeezer
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I'm going to download the demo sometime around 7:30 tomorrow (when I get back from my dad's). Anyone up for playing with me tomorrow?
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Played two rounds of the demo. One with real people and the second with AI. The game is very well made. Graphics are awesome and the zombies are refreshing.

First round I somehow started a server and some people joined (am I actually hosting?). Maybe it's because we're all new but the other 3 were really gung ho. You don't just run into a room with a crap load of zombies. Played it on easy and we beat it easily.

Second round I had to play with the AI since my connection had dropped. There I played on Normal. Since the AI follows you, I was able to be a bit more tactful. Used the handgun since it has a lot of ammo (not unlimited during the first half of the demo). Got to the door way and start knocking off zombies you see in site. If you're not in the middle of the room or in the street they won't come at you in droves. Takes a bit of fun out of it without all the frantic shooting but you've got to do it to win. Playing with people you know should be easier, especially coming from a team oriented game (TF2).

One thing I do dislike is the lack of comm. A game like that I think it's needed. Other than that I like it. I'll buy it as soon as I can scrounge up some money.
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One thing I do dislike is the lack of comm.
PLease tell me you don't mean it doesn't have voice chat..... That would be nearly inexcusable for this type of game.
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the full version should! I am Dling the demo, I am looking forward to this
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PLease tell me you don't mean it doesn't have voice chat..... That would be nearly inexcusable for this type of game.
I certainly would never spend money on a team-based FPS that didn't have voice-chat, not after seeing how useful it is in TF2.
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Tried it and I am happy to report it DOES have voice chat.
primesuspect
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What are you talking about? - I had voice comms on my demo.
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Soory about DCing, I duno what happened....but I got the screenie

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primesuspect
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THIS GAME

WANT

Good times with Jimmeh, Wasson and some new dude on expert - we beat it
Rough times with Buddy J, LethalBlu, and BobbyDigi.. We got spanked a few times but got our tactics nailed down and got good at the end.

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Fo'sho a good party game. Really fun with the swarming, nice to know you are back to back with some good people instead of up against a wall. Its only fun on hardest settings other wise there aren't enough zombies. On medium in the first stage I was high kill on a pub game with 92 next was 28.......shotgun ftw.
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primesuspect
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I found the shotgun to be the better starting weapon on the lower difficulties but on expert I think the SMG is the better bet, at least until you get to the auto shotgun.
UPSWeezer
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Ill be playing at 1930 hours. Someone be ready to play.
Harudath
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WinWinWinWinWinWinWinWin.

The room was cold, the lights were out, curtains drawn, sound loud. So damn fun!
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WinWinWinWinWinWinWinWin.

The room was cold, the lights were out, curtains drawn, sound loud. So damn fun!


Diddo, was a little creepy at first but hell lots of fun!
Harudath
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The mood was completely shattered when the fat guy exploded on me though. I had to pause it as I was laughing too much
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Yah or nay on in game voice chat?
TiberiusLazarus
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Yah or nay on in game voice chat?
Yes.
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Yes, it makes it so much better. "I Think I'm going to bite the farm". When you grabbed by something or need something you can just scream until you get it or crack jokes while your friend is being pummeled by the Tank.
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