24/06 - Sion Lenton update regarding Hardcore mode

[Helios]

Many thanks again to Sion for another excellent update, thanks also to the team for the community exclusive images accompanying this post.

This is Hardcore!

Hi all, I thought it might be time for another update on Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Now the dust has settled from E3 (and the jetlag) its back to business as usual, we’re all very pleased at how Operation Flashpoint was received at the show and nominations for best shooter from IGN and Gamespot gave us a tremendous sense of achievement.

Today I thought I’d take the opportunity to write a few words about the hardcore mode in our game. We have 3 levels of gameplay; Assisted, Normal and Hardcore. I like to think of Hardcore as turning the game up to 11, we’ve had to add the number 11 as a result of the feedback from you guys on our initial hardcore screenshots released back in May.

You lot are a bunch of masochists but, you’ve got it; the hardcore mode in Operation Flashpoint will contain no HUD/UI elements at all other than radio chatter subtitles. That’s right, no crosshair, no compass, no gun or ammo displays…Nothing…

There will be no objective markers, no bleed meter, no direction of fire indicator, no enemy location highlights and no damage indicators. Nothing!

To show you what we mean, here's an example for you all taken with the new hardcore settings.

All navigation will have to be done via the map; calling up your QCR (quick command radial) will show you your fireteam status only while the button is held, and pressing weapons select will bring up the weapon/ammo selection menu, again only visible whilst the button is pressed. In addition there are no checkpoints, no soft saves and no hard saves, there’s only one word for it, HARDCORE!!!

I hope that satisfies your ravenous appetite for pain and misery ive gotta say after playing it for the last few days im already loving it!

Time to sign off now, games don’t make themselves.

Thanks again for all your support, there’s been some fascinating discussions on the forum over the last few weeks and im pleased my feedback on the E3 demo allayed some of your concerns

So, until the next time, I’m look forward to popping a cap in your head online, nothing to serious, but enough to make you bleed, badly.

Sion


Full-size version of the Hardcore screenshot available here

[nomisum]

thats great. thanks!

edit: yea, 1st

edit2: did i get it right and radio subtitles are always on, no matter what? personally it doesnt bother me, but it should be an option as its no extra work.

[viiiper]

Originally Posted by Helios

re: Sion

I like to think of Hardcore as turning the game up to 11, we’ve had to add the number 11 as a result of the feedback from you guys on our initial hardcore screenshots released back in May.


You lot are a bunch of masochists but, you’ve got it; the hardcore mode in Operation Flashpoint will contain no HUD/UI elements at all other than radio chatter subtitles. That’s right, no crosshair, no compass, no gun or ammo displays…Nothing…

There will be no objective markers, no bleed meter, no direction of fire indicator, no enemy location highlights and no damage indicators. Nothing!

To show you what we mean, here's an example for you all taken with the new hardcore settings.

All navigation will have to be done via the map; calling up your QCR (quick command radial) will show you your fireteam status only while the button is held, and pressing weapons select will bring up the weapon/ammo selection menu, again only visible whilst the button is pressed. In addition there are no checkpoints, no soft saves and no hard saves, there’s only one word for it, HARDCORE!!!

Now we are talking Hardcore ! so many thanks from long time immersion fans...

[Javel1n AT4]

Long awaited thread, Hardcore mode. Thanks Helios

[Frgr]

Yeah, it's nice! Thanks for taking the time, and feel free to send me the demo/beta @ PM. haha

Off topic
BTW if anyone here play's Americas Army 3, feel free to hit me up by sending a pm... I need some companions

[Atari2600Rules]

Now THIS is what i'm talking about! cannot wait to play this co-op with a squad of friends. A fantastic addition to an already awseome looking game. Thankyou very much!!

[Srgnt Mc Muffin]

Oh wow, hardcore is going to be amazing! i like the fact that you can still see some stuff but only when you hold certain buttons. Can't wait for a downloadable Demo for the 360!!!

Is there even going to be one? and if so when? msg me the answer

[Wallace316]

Looks good. Can't wait.

[viiiper]

Originally Posted by Srgnt Mc Muffin

Oh wow, hardcore is going to be amazing! i like the fact that you can still see some stuff but only when you hold certain buttons. Can't wait for a downloadable Demo for the 360!!!

Is there even going to be one? and if so when? msg me the answer

Yes for all platforms & prior to the main game too (confirmed by Helios)

[Pritchard]

Very Sexy



HARDCORE MODE FTW!!!!!