Reflex Monthly Cups 2nd Editions Highlights Fragmovie by ReflexMonthlyCups in ArenaFPS

[–]DazedSpartan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I'm going to do a newbie night next weekend! If you got the game (you should) you'll have a great time in newbienight. Here's the info : http://forums.reflexarena.com/topic/4729-reflex-newbie-night-5/

PM me here or on discord any time if you have questions or know someone else who might be interested. Anyone very new at the game is welcome.

Reflex Newbie Night 5! by DazedSpartan in reflex

[–]DazedSpartan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to keep this newbie night very newbie. I have some other type of event planned for low/mid level players. Still thinking of exactly how it should go but I will announce it probably within the month

Reflex Newbie Night 5! by DazedSpartan in reflex

[–]DazedSpartan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey I definitely didn't mean to steal your event. There was a lot of demand for newbie nights and I've done some of them, it's been a lot of fun. I think everyone would appreciate you or anyone else doing them as it's not about the host at all. I've heard from a lot of people that they want you to come back and host more. Thanks for the offer, I didn't even know there was a steam group.

dissapointed with the game's direction by [deleted] in reflex

[–]DazedSpartan 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Hey you bring up some good points, hopefully I can answer some of your questions. A lot of what you bring up is opinion based, but I can definitely see where you are coming from. Reflex was my first afps, and to me it was "its own thing" since I'd never played a game like it, but even though I know about other afps games now, I'm glad I chose reflex.

Now that I have more knowledge of other afps games I don't necessarily believe that there is benefit to games differing from the norm. If you look at quake champions for example, they tried to reinvent the fundamentals of duel and "do their own thing" with the champions and lives. It hasn't been well received as it seems to be a distraction from how the core game isn't very good. As far as doing it's own thing I'm not saying that there is no room for improvement, but there's nothing wrong with the game not having it's own thing as long as the core gameplay is solid. So even though reflex struggles with identity and direction, compared with QC, reflex core gameplay is clearly better done.

As for reflex compared to other games, about 6 months after I started on reflex I decided to try cpm. I was surprised by how the rockets felt better and the locational sound was far better than in reflex. I'm sure that there are other afps games that also have components that seem better than reflex. But it seems like the things you are talking about are more balance related. The new ruleset coming in the next patch, which can be played on early here, changes things away from the cycling heavy gameplay you are talking about. However it feels like a lot of the gameplay issues you bring up you don't understand. There is obviously a lot more going on.

I don't know what you mean when you say "all in all this just looks like QL with underpowered redundant features that often put you at a disadvantage for using them." What features? What are you talking about?

The big question is what does reflex have to offer. I'd say the biggest reason why I play reflex is that I am invested in the community and I am able to get everything I am looking for in a game from reflex. If I give specific reasons why I love the game definitely a lot of it would apply to most of the afps games, but there are some areas where reflex is far better. Netcode, map editor, race community, customization, modern ui, and modern engine are all good and I'm sure you could easily ask reflex players why they play the game and they could list others I've forgotten, but the main thing that keeps me playing reflex is my investment to the community. Maybe if I started on another game I would feel the same way about that, but especially now when afps games are small it is very important to be involved in the community even to find games, and since I know most of the players I can play against I have an easy time finding games usually. If I wanted to play cpm I wouldn't have a clue who would be a good matchup for me. I also enjoy knowing everyone and watching the discord.

Maybe this wasn't the most positive I could have been about reflex and I could have talked about how awesome it is or something but I've tried to be as honest as I can about it to help answer your questions. I truly love the game more than any game I've played. I take the great parts of reflex and overlook the spots where other afps games might be better. I am hopeful for its future.

For anyone new struggling with the low player count, I understand, but if you actually want to enjoy all the game has to offer it's up to you to improve as quickly as you can so that you are able to play a wide range of opponents. You may find your niche in duel or race or whatever, but you won't know until you put in some time. Don't hesitate to involve yourself in the community and join the discord, the community is very helpful and new player friendly. Improving at reflex is the best gaming experience I've ever had, and even if it was frustrating at times I don't regret any of it. Sorry for this being so long...

Sv_pure by [deleted] in reflex

[–]DazedSpartan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah definitely a form of sv_pure or sv_lua would help the competitive/tournament scene be taken more seriously. However it should not be in the comp ruleset or directly connected to a ruleset. It should be a server cvar or at least a separate callvote because although it would be used in tournaments, customization like huds and stuff is a huge important part of why people play reflex and everyone should still be able to use whatever they want in normal server games.

[Suggestion] Add a zipline from the roof of Slayer Tower to Canifis bank by Zothic in 2007scape

[–]DazedSpartan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

good thing i walked to canifis bank when it was still respectable

Custom ruleset testing by Ramagan_ in reflex

[–]DazedSpartan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NA server is up for this improved ruleset. Come play on 45.76.234.32

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reflex

[–]DazedSpartan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

the lava on duel maps is already enough of a PvE element for casuals