2,205 GhostSwordsman Members 6,622 posts 8,658 battles Report post #1 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Amidst all the "FIX DIS BUG NAOW WG!!!11!!11", I thought I'd be nice to list out what I thought was really cool in the new patch and what I like from it so far(the bits that are working, that is) I like the new sounds. The sound of torps slamming into a ship in the distance are epic. The sounds of my shells hitting the hull of an enemy, only to be followed by his sinking are awesome too. All the new gun sounds are good and the ambient sounds of teammates firing on the enemy are great as well. I like the new voice clip that is played if you get a first blood achievement. I love the weather effects, especially the cyclone on North. Pensacola can do some nasty things if you find targets ships while under the effects of a cyclone. I like the new lighting, and how it's removed some of the old 'fog' by default. It makes colors look better/more vibrant, and everything is clearer. Out of the 6 game's I played tonight, that's what I noticed. Feel free to add to the list yourselves. And keep up the awesome work WG, this game just keeps getting better and better! Edited April 28, 2016 by GhostSwordsman 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
516 Camping4XP Members 2,054 posts 2,359 battles Report post #2 Posted April 28, 2016 Wait, there's a new voice clip? Should've kept my ears open. Maybe I was too busy glaring at the UI bugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,513 atPrick__ Members 16,315 posts 12,285 battles Report post #3 Posted April 28, 2016 The load times, it's like night and day. Visually the shells are spectacular, won't be using a tracer mod anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,596 [-KIA-] TenguBlade Banned 9,382 posts 29,074 battles Report post #4 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) I really like the new shells, they're easier to see in terms of where they'll land too for me, which makes dodging a bit easier. They also changed Iona's voice lines for the ARP ships, or at least added new ones. Edited April 28, 2016 by TenguBlade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,513 atPrick__ Members 16,315 posts 12,285 battles Report post #5 Posted April 28, 2016 I really like the new shells, they're easier to see in terms of where they'll land too for me, which makes dodging a bit easier. They also changed Iona's voice lines for the ARP ships, or at least added new ones. ha, I forgot about the ARP stuff. Gonna go play Myoko now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,205 GhostSwordsman Members 6,622 posts 8,658 battles Report post #6 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Wait, there's a new voice clip? Should've kept my ears open. Maybe I was too busy glaring at the UI bugs Yeah, I played a game tonight and got first blood and a devastating strike at the same time. After I got the kill, and the 'announcer' said "enemy cruiser sunk", a voice clip played that said, "Off to a great start". He was right too, I got a Kraken that match as well, in Pensacola nonetheless. (this is also the same match where I obliterated two cruisers during the cyclone cycle on north, and why I said Pensacola can do nasty things under the effects of the cyclone) It was pretty cool. Edit: As far as I can tell, only the player that gets first blood will hear the voice clip. Edited April 28, 2016 by GhostSwordsman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
105 [TXGUN] OKIES_NAVY Members 252 posts 19,410 battles Report post #7 Posted April 28, 2016 I have to disagree. I find the sound and sight changes Cheesey and trite. The weather and load additions are interesting and worthwhile. Changing things that need changing (fixing or improving) is one thing. Changing things for the sake of change alone is as shallow as the Obama administration's Hope and Change nonsense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
104 Ephemeric Alpha Tester 777 posts 1,515 battles Report post #8 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Wait, there's a new voice clip? Should've kept my ears open. Maybe I was too busy glaring at the UI bugs If you're able to get a First blood, there should be a voice over that may say, "Off to a great start!". I know this because one game on the test server, i blew a Pensacola out of the water in my amagi, first salvo of the match. Devastating Strike and First Blood from one salvo/torp drop will definitely trigger that. Edited April 28, 2016 by Ephemeric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14 SHANE_DOGG Members 107 posts 1,619 battles Report post #9 Posted April 28, 2016 I like the new crew voices that call out spotted targets. It is nice addition as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10,399 [B2P] Taichunger Members 13,459 posts 44,054 battles Report post #10 Posted April 28, 2016 Some things I like -- the new towns on all the maps are really lovely. There are also some new sunken ships and other things such as that volcanic crater on Trap. These touches are really great. Weather is wonderful. More please! And more random weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 [DDZ] FFG57 Members 17 posts Report post #11 Posted April 28, 2016 Putting aside the white elephant I have to say I'm enjoying this new update immensly. that they have taken ideas from mods and put then in the game is fantastic i like the choice of sights, really like fact pensacola seems to not break in first couple of minutes. the load in times great, weather was a nice addition, havent noticed that annnoying 56k modem sound that or my ears have become immune to it. the game runs a lot smoother now, and new maps aww yep a definate overhaul very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,490 [---] Raptor_alcor Banned 6,739 posts 10,245 battles Report post #12 Posted April 28, 2016 AA looks good again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,329 Canadatron Members 5,206 posts 3,461 battles Report post #13 Posted April 28, 2016 So if I had 2 second load times before, what are they now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,043 [SALTY] Ace_04 Members 8,932 posts 18,332 battles Report post #14 Posted April 28, 2016 Apparently, the graphics and detail have been upgraded to a point where I now have to upgrade my PC's graphics card. Had no problem running previous patch versions of the game at the highest graphics settings, but 0.5.5 made it very choppy (and unplayable) at anything higher than medium quality visuals. I'll be heading out today or tomorrow to buy a new one so I can appreciate the new details like you guys already have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
777 [BARF] 1nc0mp3t3nt_1 Beta Testers 5,816 posts 5,497 battles Report post #15 Posted April 28, 2016 Apparently, the graphics and detail have been upgraded to a point where I now have to upgrade my PC's graphics card. Had no problem running previous patch versions of the game at the highest graphics settings, but 0.5.5 made it very choppy (and unplayable) at anything higher than medium quality visuals. I'll be heading out today or tomorrow to buy a new one so I can appreciate the new details like you guys already have. Funnily enough, I had to drop from maximum settings to high to maintain 50fps. Its ok though, I know my video card is so last generation(R9 290X) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
655 PelicanHazard Members 2,632 posts 10,276 battles Report post #16 Posted April 28, 2016 I love the weather effects, especially the cyclone on North. Pensacola can do some nasty things if you find targets ships while under the effects of a cyclone. The cyclone is honestly the best part for me since it forces unusual engagements. I haven't come across North on the live server, but on PT I was in a Baltimore in the cyclone in open seas and came across a broadside Amagi right off my bow. After I was done filling my pants in terror, I noticed his turrets were turned the wrong way and pumped AP into him until he died. Before the cyclone he'd have seen me and blown me away before I could close to secondaries distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
719 [UFFA] SinqueScheiDeMona Beta Testers 3,784 posts 5,102 battles Report post #17 Posted April 28, 2016 Hold out for June or July before getting a graphics card! Nvidia and AMD are finally on a node shrink so you should be able to get a good card at a smaller price point. Or at least last gen's card when everyone is trying to reduce stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7,039 Skpstr Members 34,409 posts 10,768 battles Report post #18 Posted April 28, 2016 Wait, there's a new voice clip? Should've kept my ears open. Maybe I was too busy glaring at the UI bugs It seems like they removed one. Got down to a 4 on 1 last night and didn't get the "You are the last hope" line. I got 2 of them before the game ended, but the extra dramatic emphasis that would have spurred me to Herculean efforts and enabled me to vanquish all the enemies was absent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
719 [UFFA] SinqueScheiDeMona Beta Testers 3,784 posts 5,102 battles Report post #19 Posted April 28, 2016 It seems like they removed one. Got down to a 4 on 1 last night and didn't get the "You are the last hope" line. I got 2 of them before the game ended, but the extra dramatic emphasis that would have spurred me to Herculean efforts and enabled me to vanquish all the enemies was absent. Are you confusing vodka with the voices in your head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99 killsbane67 Members 348 posts Report post #20 Posted April 28, 2016 Is there a way to turn off the on fire effects, it's really annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,205 GhostSwordsman Members 6,622 posts 8,658 battles Report post #21 Posted April 28, 2016 I'll also add that I like the new spawn placement on Trap. It really helps to not have a team go to A and inevitably lose. really like fact pensacola seems to not break in first couple of minutes. Surprisingly, I was hearing many rounds bounce last night when playing Pensacola, most notably, I was much more reliably bouncing 6" shells and smaller, making it much more comfortable to engage light cruisers in her. In one game I even heard a BB shell that struck underwater bounce off the hull! So far, it seems that the small armor buff has helped immensely so long as you maneuver a lot and use sharp angling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,544 [PSA] KaptainKaybe Members 5,118 posts 3,754 battles Report post #22 Posted April 28, 2016 Yeah, I'm loving the new patch so far. I've been fortunate not to run into any of the bugs others have reported. Yet. - The weather effects at the start of the match is nice, although I personally wish it didn't just mysteriously disappear once ships start moving. Haven't seen the cyclone effect yet. - The new death animations are awesome! I stood transfixed as my ship slowly capsized, flipped upside down, and sank. Much better than the generic boom and sink. - The new fire animation is ... interesting. I do find it a bit distracting and may disable it. Still debating this one. - LOVE the new incoming shell sounds. Really induces fear and makes you pay attention. Especially useful when you're in binocular mode as it allows you to know you're being shot at, even if they miss. - Really like both Trident and Mountain Range. Really interesting maps. Mountain Range especially forces you to rethink your strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
655 PelicanHazard Members 2,632 posts 10,276 battles Report post #23 Posted April 28, 2016 Is there a way to turn off the on fire effects, it's really annoying. Go into the graphics settings and tick the box for "Reduced Fire Effects" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99 [WPS] Neighbor_Kid Beta Testers 476 posts 12,005 battles Report post #24 Posted April 29, 2016 I'd like to fight in near hurricane conditions.. The storm was awesome! It needs to be darker, and some lighting.. Ocean could definitely use a hurricane on that to make it very interesting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
659 [SOFW] mobryan Members 1,445 posts 8,292 battles Report post #25 Posted April 29, 2016 Ocean needs a "North Atlantic" variant with fog banks. Overall, love the patch, wish they had the cosmetic weather last through the entire match, though. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
