COD:WW Update

[KocK GoBlin]

Going to keep COD:WW news in here from here on in. Here's an update from XBOX.com. Looks like the 360 Beta is underway.

It is the most fun i've had playing a video game in years! I was very worried about the silencers and the dogs, but they both fit in the game very well. The dogs a a hoot! you get points for killing them (unlike 0 points for killing a chopper in cod4). The dog kill cam is the funniest thing i've ever seen. The artilery strike is very powerful, and lasts alot longer than the airstrike in cod4, The recon plane is exactly like the UAV.

BETA GUNS

* Springfield
* Arisaka
* SVT-40
* Gewehr 43
* Thompson
* MP40
* M1897 Trench Gun
* Type 99
* B.A.R
* Colt M1911
* Nambu
* Walther P38

Beta Grenades:

* Frag
* No 74 ST (sticky)
* Molotov Cocktail
* Smoke
* Tabun Gas
* Signal Flares

Gun unlock Levels:

* Mosin Nagant unlocked at level 21
* Kar98k 41
* PTRS-41 57
* M1 Garand 17
* STG-44 37
* M1A1 Carbine 65 (or 1 if you preorder)
* Type 100 25
* PPSh-41 53
* Double Barreled Shotgun 29
* DP-28 13
* MG-42 33
* FG-42 45
* Browning M1919 61

There is a level cap of 11 in the beta, but i've heard from reliable sources it will be increased very soon!

The beta contains 3 maps Makin, Castle, and Roundhouse

There are 5 gametypes in the beta War, CTF Teamdeath match, Pick up TDM ( mercenary deathmatch), and Free for All

Create a class is unlocked at level 4 you can unlock gun attachments the same way as in cod4 25 kills unlocks something and so does 75 kills

Thats all i havefor now feel free to ask any questions. Now time to go back and play some more!

I'm sure YouTube videos are either up or coming soon! :)

[KocK GoBlin]

News from Treyarch:



We've started testing our Xbox 360 Multiplayer BETA with friends and family. Things are going very well, which means your shot at playing the BETA is right around the corner! In the coming days, we'll start bringing in more players from around the world to stress test our system. Just a hint, I'd keep my eye on CallOfDuty.com over the next few days ;-). As CallOfDuty.com members, you'll be some of the first gamers we'll be contacting for your help. There'll be multiple waves of Xbox 360 Tokens being sent out, so don't lose hope if you don't get a token early on!

Just as a reminder, here's how we're selecting Xbox 360 BETA participants from the CallOfDuty.com community:

1. VIP members (former CharlieOscarDelta users / early sign-up's)
- If you are a former CharlieOscarDelta member, make sure you transfer your account!
2. Community members based on when they created their accounts

And of course, if you pre-order a copy of CoD: WW at GameStop (and are in the U.S.) you have another chance to get your spot in the Xbox 360 MP BETA, so not to worry.
PC players, your BETA is coming up! Stay tuned and keep checking CallOfDuty.com for updates coming shortly.

UPDATE: Sorry for the confusion, what we want you to know is if you've already pre-ordered CoD: WW at GameStop (and are in the U.S.), you WILL get a 360 Multiplayer Beta code (they're being sent out now). If you haven't pre-ordered yet, you still can pre-order to guarantee your Beta code through GameStop.

- JD (Treyarch Community Manager)

[KocK GoBlin]

Posted on FPSAdmin.com. (Just FYI for those that don't know, JD's the Community Manager over at Treyarch. He's basically the fourzerotwo of Treyarch)

Been a bunch of hollering and begging for info about our BETA on the official site. Got loud enough that JD finally responded.

From page 26 of that thread:
We've been focusing on this 360 BETA right now. Look, my logic is simple; there are more CoD gamers on the 360 than on the PC. That's not opinion, it's fact. As entertainers, we want to entertain as MANY people as we possibly can. So the 360 came first, you're absolutely right.

Does this mean we don't care about the PC? Hell no! I am a PC gamer, and always will be. So is our Associate Producer, Multiplayer Design Director, PC Director, and the entire team of engineers on the PC team. Now that the 360 BETA is out and in the wild, we'll have a little more time tweaking some things and ironing out the wrinkles. But you can bet that the bulk of the news coming out from now on will be about the PC BETA. Now it's your turn.

When is the PC BETA you ask?

So what was my M.O. with the 360 guys? You were all spectators, you should know what's coming already... The PC BETA will be released.... come on, all together now... SOON! =)

More info on how it will be released, when it will be released, etc will be made available next week.

Regards,
-JD



And then from page 34:
Grrr, one last thing =).

You have no idea what we've got in store for the PC folks. a month from now let's revisit this topic so I can do my round of "I told you so's" . Don't say we've shunned the PC community until you've seen what we've done for it.

I can say this, and call me a tease if you want, but when you see what we're doing in the way of mapping, modding, new PC features, servers, and general PC support, then you can go ahead and pass judgment on how we've treated the PC fans. But just because we do not have any news to tell just yet doesn't mean we hate PC gamers or put them on the back burner. It means we simply don't have anything to tell just yet.

Patience is a virtue.... Someone really wise and cool said that once, I'm sure. Obviously that's not me, but at least I can rip his sh*t off =P.

Oh, and @Diii, yes I come in tomorrow too - I won't stop until all the VIP's have their codes (except for this brief power nap between the hours of 4 and 10).

Regards,
-JD

[KocK GoBlin]

Footage of the 360 Beta:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fekZtQwcyC4&feature=related

That's the best one I've seen so far, it's got a little bit of everything in there and is in HQ. As you can see from the clip, there's a DOD-like mode of flag captures.

[Wes]

Footage of the 360 Beta:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fekZtQwcyC4&feature=related

That's the best one I've seen so far, it's got a little bit of everything in there and is in HQ. As you can see from the clip, there's a DOD-like mode of flag captures.

Looks awesome! Cannot wait! :)

[Bartok]

This was posted 2 days ago.

Hi everyone,

We're rapidly approaching the PC BETA, and as such I wanted to lay out a few key features to the PC version of CoD:WW, and what ramifications it will have on the PC BETA.

First, the entire key authentication / master server paradigm is changing for the first time in a Call of Duty PC title. In CoD:WW, you will be authenticating in-game against a more global master server. This server will keep track of and maintain unique Profile names (like a screenname) which will be tied to your CD Key. So while username / passwords will not be required to play our game, you will have globally unique profile names.

Why are we doing this? Because also for the first time ever in a Call of Duty PC title, we're bringing Friends and Invites (which are typically console staples) to the PC. So we have built-in Friends functionality. You can add friends, filter your servers by Friends (see which servers your friends are playing in), join their servers, etc. You can also invite any online friends to come join you in your current game. We didn't want the new Squad mechanics we've developed to get watered down on the PC, which is ultimately why we decided to bring you Friends & Invites, and thus globally unique profile names.

Now we understand that clan tags can change frequently, and it would be obnoxious and not very user friendly to keep changing your profile name. So we've added in clan tag prefixes, which will show up in-game. This should allow you to take full advantage of our Friends & Invites features, and still be able to make yourself more uniquely identifiable in-game.

So what does this have to do with the BETA?

You will be required to enter a CD Key for the BETA, much like you will when you get the full game this November. These PC keys will be available to all registered users of CallOfDuty.com, including any new users who sign up after the PC BETA releases. These keys aren't intended to limit the BETA to a certain number of players; they are here to allow you to create these unique profile names for our Friends and Invites features.

How will BETA servers work?

The PC BETA will pretty much be a limited MP distribution of our game. So you will be able to host your own servers, and GSP's will be able to sell BETA servers and put up as many dedicated servers as they'd like. All of this will function as if it were a regular Multiplayer game. It's important to note, that for the BETA, the dedicated server will be Windows only.

Will our XP / accounts / friends transfer over from the BETA?

No, all accounts will be deleted after the BETA, just like on the Xbox 360.

More specifics on when the BETA will be released, how it will be released, and where you'll be receiving your keys will be made available in my next update. Rest assured, we want to get you this BETA just as badly as you want to play it, so your patience is appreciated.

Regards,
-JD

[KocK GoBlin]

The Master Server change makes me very happy :)

[BigT17]

has anyone been able to sign up an account on callofduty.com? i tried to, but i get an error message on the second page...but it says that that page is all optional info.

[HSMagnet]

has anyone been able to sign up an account on callofduty.com? i tried to, but i get an error message on the second page...but it says that that page is all optional info.



tells me username already exists no matter what i put

[Bartok]

I made a random account a few minutes ago because a friend wasn't able to register. I didn't have any problems, although I haven't received the email it said it was supposed to send me.

[murder inc.]

so that basically means, no more incognito steal mode to catch these epic hax0rs :(...

edit: not too impressed by that video... seems like cod4 with an old-fashioned look - from what i have seen, i'd rather stick with the real cod4 for now

[KocK GoBlin]

Well I'm definitely not asking everyone to switch over. We plan to run COD:WW parallel to COD4 for as long as possible.

[murder inc.]

yea i figured :p

left4dead will mostlikely eat up the budget i can spend on games for a while :P

[KocK GoBlin]

More news on the COD:WW Beta:
We are pleased to announce that in anticipation of the high demand for game servers day-1 of the PC Multiplayer BETA, we’ve joined forces with GameServers to provide a fleet of dedicated servers to be standing and at the ready the day-of the PC BETA release!

GameServers will have servers all around the globe for players to enjoy. Everyone should be able to find servers with great pings with the coverage we’ll have!

For anyone else interested in hosting servers, when the BETA is made available to the world to download, you can upload the files to your datacenters and run as many dedicated servers as you’d like. Hosting a CoD:WW server will not be too dissimilar to running a Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare server. Note that for the BETA, the servers will be Windows only. Linux servers will be available for the retail game.

We want to have as smooth of a day-1 kickoff as possible, and we hope that our combined forces will provide just that!
I suspect the Beta will drop on Friday. I'll have a server up as soon as possible. I've been in touch with the game server host we're going to be using and have been keeping them up to date with the beta info so they'll hopefully be on top of getting the DS files from Treyarch.

[Picket]

Any news on admin functions? And is customizing the server going to make it unranked? If they're not talking about it, I would think it will be the same as COD4

[KocK GoBlin]

They claim to have kept the PC players in mind when creating the game and there have been confirmations of Treyarch getting in touch with some of the well known modders when creating the game so hopefully they will correct some of those shortcomings.
As far as admin functions, PB will be supported as usual so it will be no different than the COD4 server.

[Bartok]

For those of you that're interested, you can pre-load the CoD:WW Beta from here (http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/codwaw/preload.aspx).

[HSMagnet]

For those of you that're interested, you can pre-load the CoD:WW Beta from here (http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/codwaw/preload.aspx).



if you are a subscriber

[Bartok]

Ah, right, forgot about that. Don't think we even have any here. :(
I tried finding the post I made about free Fileplanet accounts if you're a Comcast user but it was recently pruned. I know we have Comcast users here.

[HSMagnet]

true i am comcast but my AHDD kicks in half way throught the process

[KocK GoBlin]

Lion has tipped me off to the Beta going live. I've contacted our new game server host and hopefully the servers will be up by the time everyone has the Beta loaded.
http://www.callofduty.com/beta

Remember to play on our servers!
216.52.143.135
216.52.143.136

[lion the tiger]

Here's instructions on how to find your beta key for the PC:

1. Go to http://www.CallofDuty.com
2. Go to the upper-right corner of the site and sign-in on the dogtags.
3. Click the Account/Profile sub-tab of your profile.
4. Notice your CD Key for the PC Beta and the download mirror for the installer.
5. Download the installer and run the application.
6. Follow the installer instructions and enter your valid CD Key.
7. Finish installation and enjoy the Multiplayer Beta!

[Bartok]

Are the servers actually live? I could be wrong but I think this is just so you can pre-load the beta so once it's live, you're ready to play.

[lion the tiger]

callofduty.com says the PC beta is live.

[Uthanak]

I fail at something here..I need help.
Under the CD key is the link to download installer insructions, after I dl and open it, it's just a bunch of symbols....wtf.

[BigT17]

umm...is it live...cuz one of the threads on callofduty.com said they weren't yet, but the homepage says it is....:(...

if it is...where can i get a download of the beta. (and not from fileplanet...i am not a subscriber)

[Uthanak]

kitten gave me this
http://files.filefront.com/Call+of+Duty+World+at+War+Beta+Client/;12186825;/fileinfo.html

[KocK GoBlin]

Your key is on your profile on the COD site.
Also the new host is still getting things together. I have a temp server up at 8.9.17.6:28960

[BigT17]

Thanks utanak downloading....now:D

[lion the tiger]

Once I get my keyboard back, I hope to get in a little bit of WW2 action.

[KocK GoBlin]

Server's full, thanks everyone ;)

[Uthanak]

so, it's fun has hell...be back on later

[-SheFFer-]

...3. Click the Account/Profile sub-tab of your profile.
4. Notice your CD Key for the PC Beta and the download mirror for the installer....

Seem no more key are being given cause iam register and still nothing

[KocK GoBlin]

It should be listed in your profile. Go to your user account CP.

[EL_Mariachi]

I just got the beta installed a couple of hours ago and have had the privilege to frag with Bartok, idgaf, craps forgot his name, I'm going to kick myself in the butt for forgetting, anywho, man I love the game. It will be my first game to go straight to MP online, never mind the campaign, lol. Torpedo Ted was there too.

[Starkiller]

When the full game comes out will there be a chance to prestige on PC or will it just be 360 and PS3 again?

[Bartok]

Prestige mode is now on PC.

[Starkiller]

Man, I installed it but it says a component was missing and I have to reinstall. I will just play it when it comes out. I can't wait to use the Mosin Nagant :icon_upyours:. I play it on 360 but its just not the same without you guys. Also is that glitch still there on roundhouse where you can get under the map?


Prestige mode is now on PC.

Woot. Ty.

[KocK GoBlin]

Yes it is. Treyarch's aware of the problem though.

[HSMagnet]

Man, I installed it but it says a component was missing and I have to reinstall. I will just play it when it comes out. I can't wait to use the Mosin Nagant :icon_upyours:. I play it on 360 but its just not the same without you guys. Also is that glitch still there on roundhouse where you can get under the map?




Woot. Ty.


enjoyed my Mosin Nagant in RL
action like butter

not feeling bolties in the beta yet

[Uthanak]

I can't wait to get the Mosin. I fell in love and started learning about that gun when I played MGS3 and got one in that.

and Mag, you had/have one? I hate you <3

[Starkiller]

enjoyed my Mosin Nagant in RL
action like butter

not feeling bolties in the beta yet




>:| Damn you Mag. I love that gun so much. I still love you for the beta key though.

I suppose only 15 more days and it shouldn't take to long to rank up to 21 or 29 whichever it was

[HSMagnet]

all game types but S&D crashing ?


btw

surplus ammo for Mosin Nagant used to be dirt cheap, just be sure to get the noncorrosive primed stuff or you have to wash, dry and reoil everything

and no i don't have it any more:(:(...

[KocK GoBlin]

Zombie survival coop video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42003.html

[Starkiller]

Zombie survival coop video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42003.html

Wtf.

That looked F*CKING AWESOME. I cannot wait to play that scary shit.



Have to finish single player campaign to unlock it.

More info on what you unlock and stuff here.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EhvJ6Wll_dw

[Theb-2]

Zombie survival coop video:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/42003.html

That video has almost bought me.

[Armstrong]

Zombies in a WW2 game?

[Starkiller]

That video has almost bought me.



Same here. The only thing that puts me off is the unlimited waves thing. Limited would have been better. Atleast you have something to aim for.

[murder inc.]

Zombies in a WW2 game?

that roundhouse map is really creepy, i think zombies would actually fit well in there :D
i wish we could try them in the beta :p

[KocK GoBlin]

Well fortunately with an official in-game co-op zombie mode, modders will probably be able to make a pretty killer zombie multiplayer mod when it's out with much better looking skins than previous zombie mods ;)

[Starkiller]

that roundhouse map is really creepy, i think zombies would actually fit well in there :D
i wish we could try them in the beta :p


I don't know much but from what i've seen its only that one map where you're in the house that you can play the zombie co-op mode.

[KocK GoBlin]

Ok WAR server is back up, with a possible fix. Try it out and see if it doesn't crash when it fills up. No guarantees. :/

[BigT17]

i think that it crashed again...i got a bad lag steak, then i was kicked off the server. i went to get back on, and it was empty...i couldn't even connect. :(

[HSMagnet]

damn how long after i left?

[WarDog]

[quote=HSMagnet;22938]enjoyed my Mosin Nagant in RL
action like butter/quote]

Cool - I've seen them advertised recently and am considering getting one. Your on the money with the non-corrosive ammo, its a bitch to clean after putting that through the barrel, I've got some stuff in 7.62x39 that I used to get it for because it was comparatively cheap. M1 Carbine is my fav in RL. Offhand, open sites it just rocks at 100 yards.

[BigT17]

i was not aware that you left before this, WAR is very intense. it crashed on castle...if that gives you any indication about the time frame.

*edit*
are the rules the same in the WAR server as in SnD, or what is going on with that. mags i saw you telling people no hopping, so i at least know that.

[HSMagnet]

i was not aware that you left before this, WAR is very intense. it crashed on castle...if that gives you any indication about the time frame.

ok a map or two?

hard to tell with only what 3 maps or two in rotation

so it stayed up for what acouple a three hours?





@WarDog
i ordered 5 sight unseen, kept the best one and sold the other 4
have seen decent ones @ shows recently ....prices vary wildly of course:icon_smirk:

[KocK GoBlin]

Don't think it's specific to a map. Thanks for the update BigT, didn't think that "fix" would work but I figured I'd give it a try.

[chem04]

I've downloaded the beta and it ROCKS!!!!

[BigT17]

is the problem that the server just gets overloaded when it gets full of people, i wonder if we dropped the limit of players (if that is possible) and see if that would stop it from crashing.

[KocK GoBlin]

Nah has nothing to do with the player count. Our 10 player server crashed when it reached 10 ppl as well. Even if you put private slots in it does the same.

[HSMagnet]

i was not aware that you left before this, WAR is very intense. it crashed on castle...if that gives you any indication about the time frame.

*edit*
are the rules the same in the WAR server as in SnD, or what is going on with that. mags i saw you telling people no hopping, so i at least know that.



no i was mistaken:icon_eek:

same rules as old Cod4 TDM

my bad

[BigT17]

oh...thank you for the clarification.

[HSMagnet]

WAR server still down?

[KocK GoBlin]

Yeah. I can restart it, but it'll just end up crashing again.

[KocK GoBlin]

If anyone's around and not using their computer for gaming can you throw a warm body or two into the WAR server til it starts filling up? Just wanted to test something. Thanks!

[KocK GoBlin]

Ok the new permanent COD:WW server is up.
216.52.143.135:28960
This will be our COD:WW S&D server when the game LAUNCHES, but for now it is a Beta WAR server. See if you can crash it, our new host thinks you can't. :icon_upyours: Sounds like a challenge to me.

[HSMagnet]

on my way to see


*edit*
kicked me and gave me an error to manually update punkbuster.wtf?

[KocK GoBlin]

I'll take care of it. Stupid Punkbuster :icon_upyours:

[chem04]

I was just in the GA war server and it was fine for me. Of course, I was in there all by myself...