Failure at its greatest

ikon · #1 (**permalink**) 04-11-09, 03:10

Infinity Ward

Here's what I have, they're related more to IW.net and PC play.

GeneralClean
With the new IW.net, how many players can it support at one time with each server set-up, 8 vs 8, 12 vs 12, 16 vs 16, and how much bandwidth are we talking about per player basis, Upload and Download?

Mackey-IW
The max number of players on all platforms are 1v1 through 9v9. This is the number of players we focused on when we were balancing map size, perks, classes, challenges, etc.
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pittboss
will the private multiplayer matches for the pc be run as a p2p connections or are they run via the IWnet?

Mackey-IW
IWNet matches players together based on several factors including ping and skill. After players are matched, the most suitable host is determined. That player hosts until they quit, at which time hosting responsibilities will normally migrate to another player without interrupting the match.
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xxTex
What are the types of features that IW.net offers for PC players?

Mackey-IW
The ability to quickly and easily find a good multiplayer game. We're also able to host your rank and create-a-class online so any PC you log in with will be ready for you.
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TheNinthAxis
If you charge for PC dlc will it be released at the same time as the consoles.

Vince-IW
We honestly haven't put much thought into DLC for any platform yet, we have been working on getting the game done
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zackattack300
Is iw.net laggy? Has it been tested in the sahara on dial-up while downloading 3gig files and running antivirus with less than 200 ping? Hope so, it'll need it.

Vince-IW
We did test it in the Sahara, but we were only downloading a 1GB file...
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Saucy
Will the DLC for PC version cost anything?

Vince-IW
No idea yet.
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maniac1969
How are PC gaming clans going to uphold their clan rules in the IW-net system? Are you going to give admin rights to gaming rooms so that admins can Kick or Ban players who refuse to follow clan rules? For example, {MRoA} servers prohibit racial comments from guest and/or clan members...

Mackey-IW
In response to the PC clan question: Private matches are a way for players to easily play with their friends and apply whatever House Rules they want. You can not kick players from Ranked matches. If language is a problem you can easily mute players.
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xxTex
Will IW.net require players to pay for downloadable content, updates or just to play the game?

Vince-IW
no
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The3rdNipple
Using steam (which I have been for years) if I were to reformat my computer and redownload the game will my online profile be stored with steam? For instance, if I was level 24 and had all my classes and perks set, would they be saved online and brought back once I redownloaded?
-The3rdNipple

Vince-IW
Stored on Steam!
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kaRMa
Regarding the PC version, will all games be hosted by players or just private matches? And will the host have a zero ping advantage?

Mackey-IW
We put a lot of work into making the game tolerant of latency. In my personal experience it is not obvious which player is host. The game plays well on broadband.
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Stormbringer
If a game on IW.net is hosted by a player would that player not then have an unfair advantage in terms of network latency?

Mackey-IW
We put a lot of work into making the game tolerant of latency. In my personal experience is not obvious which player is host. The game plays well on broadband.
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Josh111
For the PC.. You guys have said people will be matched by skill.. How is this skill determined? Is it by kill to death ratio or something else?

Mackey-IW
Well none of the programmers are in the chat today.. so let's just say it's crazy programmer magic. It's a lot more than just K/D though. The important thing is not that all players in a game are the exact same skill, but that the teams are balanced.
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TheNinthAxis
Is there lean in PC multiplayer.

Vince-IW
No.
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Axen
Please explain how a 9v9 match is a multiplayer experience? I'd have more fun serving lunch at a local nursing home.

Vince-IW
Sounds like are a very compassionate and giving person. I hope the people at the nursing home appreciate you.
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Trac_Vantro
Is Iw.net going to help keep clans together the way we are use to playing together as clans now.

Mackey-IW
You can use friendslists in steam to play together.
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TRU-Jennifer
Are you considering dedicated servers for the PC gamer in the near future?

Mackey-IW
Our main focus right now is on making sure the game will work well when it is released (on all platforms).
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Porschy
Will you guys ever rethink about making a possible dedicated server patch after the initial launch? BTW I LOVE U GUYS <3

Vince-IW
We feel the PC game is great in it's current form. We put a lot of work into IWnet in an effort to make the PC experience better for our users. If there is a need for somthing more in the future we will address as needed.
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rnrmusic55
you said IWnet was created to help stop piracy, what do you say about the Xbox 360 version leaked and shared on torrent sites?

Vince-IW
IWnet was designed to make the MP experience on PC easier and more balanced.
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Stringarray
Will IW ever consider developing games on the PC to support dedicated servers, be it MW2 patches or future endeavors? Just curious if dedicated servers are on the radar anymore.

Mackey-IW
Our goal is to provide the best experience for our users, so nothing is ever "off the table". We are always evaluating our options.
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IW_has_failedus
Why did you make the game soo much easier for noobs by putting in death streaks and pro marty/jugger. Now people can't be good at the game because they will always be killed by the noobs with triple jugger or w.e. You guys have to go back to your roots. I realize that all you guys are after is money, but come on. What about the true fans.

Vince-IW
Just do me a favor and play the game first, we put a LOT of work into balance. We are big gamers here at IW and want a great experience just as much as you.
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zach426
Will you create any multiplayer playlists for competitive play? ( I.E.. no perks, killstreaks, attachments etc.)

Ryan-IW
You'll be able to customize MP gametypes through Private Match.
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Freeman06
Hello, are you considering ever patching in mod tools for the pc to make custom maps and such?

Mackey-IW
Right now we're focused on launching our game.
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JunkyNL
I like many others, have friends from all over the world and like to play games against each other. So with this new system we wont be able to play lag free against each other? And is there still a (Offline) LAN function?(there is no internet at that location) (the 402 site doesn't answers this question)

Vince-IW
You can party up with your friends and you will be placed in a game that works well for everyone.
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folf
Could the migration of hosting make my ispï¿½s service agreement void since I am not supposed to host servers?

Vince-IW
No, this is not a permanent server that you are hosting.
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Futurefighter
How do you plan to appeal to professional pc gaming leagues like CAL and CEVO with IW.net?

Vince-IW
I guess we'll have to talk to them and see what they would need. We would love to work something out.
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thajuggaloz
Is there a possiblity IW will release Dedicated Servers in a future patch? I am in a large international COD clan and IWnet/9vs9 will be impossible for us as a group to play together.

Vince-IW
We can't predict the future... yet.
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h4msandwich
Has IWnet been tested in European settings? My clan plays european leagues and we got ppl from Eastern europe, UK and Sweden meeting in the same match. How is this going to play out considering siginificant differences in Bandwith and connection qualities between players. Will host player always have the ping advantage. Can a match be hosted by 'third' person, not taking part in the match?

Mackey-IW
Players do not control who hosts.
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DudezTY
Since we can not kick people in ranked matches, how will we stop hackers who get past VAC?

Mackey-IW
Our goal is to ban hackers from the game.
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GeneralClean
So how can you justify 9 vs 9 at the most on PC when we had 32 vs 32 in COD4?

Mackey-IW
The CoD4 maps were not balanced for 32vs32. In MW2 the entire experience is carefully balanced for a smaller range of players.
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Stormbringer
I can see how IW.net would be good for the individual; however, would you not agree that for clans with wide geographic dispersion this could cause severe problems in terms of ping?

Vince-IW
We have not found this to be a problem.
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zach426
What was your guy's logic behind removing the lean feature for PC, a feature that was a mainstay from all of your previous call of duty titles?

IW
No awnser
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maniac1969
Vince, there are 178,000 voices that say you need dedicated servers for the PC. COD4 is the bigest online game in history! Why in the world would you take away dedicated servers and change the whole MP experience for us? And Mackey, the PC version with dedicated servers is already the best experience the way it is!

Vince-IW
All I can say is that we changed it to make it a better and easier experience. Also, not all of the names on that list are legit.

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kaRMa
Please give me a direct answer. On the PC version. Are all games hosted by players, and is there a 5 second delay when host migration is in effect?

Vince-IW
yes.
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TRU-Jennifer
What are the current steps being taken in regard to active blocking measures that some major ISPs have taken regarding Peer 2 Peer connections, such as what Comcast does?

Mackey-IW
Only players capable of hosting will be host.
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JunkyNL
You say the Multiplayer is going to be incredible and I want to try this new IW.net system to see, but if it doesnï¿½t exceeds my expectation I lost 60 dollars cause it cannot trade PC games. Unless IW is going to offer a money back guarantied

Ryan-IW
We understand your concern for the PC version as it is a very important topic. We keep our loyalties to making good games. Fun games that people can play worldwide and on multiple platforms. We feel that most or all of your questions will be answered on November 10. We had a blast developing this game for the last two years.
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Freeman06
Is IW.net going to be available for midnight release, even tho if you orderd on steam it comes out 2 days later?

Vince-IW
yes.
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JD8
Several members of my clan are in other countries, If your new system doesn't consider them a good match to play with us they may feel like an outsider in our clan community. How are we supposed to keep our clan base if we don't get to choose who is a good match?

Vince-IW
Party up!
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GeneralClean
Have you tested IW.net with connecting with overseas players? And if so what were the results?

Vince-IW
Yes, seemed good.
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Vince-IW
No plans for a demo currently. We are still working on finishing the PC game right now (yes, I know... we need to get done!)
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gdogg
Are you aware of the petition to for dedicated servers and mods, have you taken this into acount?

Vince-IW
yes.
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frzg
Is there a /record feature? Answer yes... please. We're trying to give you a 'chance'

Vince-IW
no
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will0812
Do you honestly think you have improved the PC version with IW.Net, you cannot claim the gameplay is smoother, as dedicated servers are much more efficient.?

Mackey-IW
Yes, we believe MW2 is better than CoD4:MW. The reason iw.net exists is to improve the gameplay for our users.

ikon · #2 (**permalink**) 04-11-09, 03:11

and full chat
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French · #3 (**permalink**) 04-11-09, 07:02

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Well none of the programmers are in the chat today

Does IW listen at ALL to what the PC community wants? Use a bit of foresight guys... Not bringing a programmer to a Q&A with PC users is plain stupid, or they did it on purpose to avoid revealing how poor their system is prior to release.

Either way, poor, POOR show.