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Gears 2's AR Sniper will not insta-down

posted by GearsChrisB

Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:17:23 PM EST

Just came across this at xbox360fanboy.com They claim that this is Cliff in the forums over at NeoGAF saying that the Sniper in Gears 2 will no longer be an instant down. This will be awesome if it is the case. Click to see the full story:

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/06/29/gears-of-war-2s-active-sniper-will-not-insta-down/

[editor's note, by Blankman] That is the "real" Cliff that posted on the NeoGAF forum if anyone is wondering about the legitimacy on the poster.

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Instant Win if true (none / 0)

Not all who wander are lost

by Zoso Fan on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:22:04 PM EST
- Oh yeah :) (none / 0)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:23:24 PM EST
  
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LOL You beat me to it, Chris! (none / 0)

I was just Skyping with Zos & linking pics to it. ;)

I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:24:14 PM EST
- LOL (none / 0)
  
  Great minds think alike :)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:25:02 PM EST
  
  [ Parent ]
- Just deleted mine (none / 0)
  
  I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
  
  by Blankman on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:27:06 PM EST
  
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I thought he wasn't going by (none / 0)

CliffyB any more...?

I'm feeling California and looking Minnesota.

by heeyoh2 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:32:23 PM EST
Dude (none / 0)

So confirmed.
Holy Epic Balls, GEARS2 ftw!

Not all who wander are lost

by Zoso Fan on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:36:54 PM EST
YES! (none / 0)

by rEDChief55 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 02:41:53 PM EST
the (none / 0)

pic made me laul

"Look, when I was a kid, I inhaled frequently. That was the point." Barack Obama

by Wangler1316 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 03:01:46 PM EST
guess (none / 0)

Cliffy does listen to the fans, and his brother (JK)

Give me a minute and I'll change your mind, Give me a bullet and I'll change your life!

by MDK2002 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 03:37:55 PM EST
- Well (none / 0)
  
  that's a good thing LOL ;)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 03:39:29 PM EST
  
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- He's been listening to me bitch about it (none / 0)
  
  for a year and a half ;-)
  
  by papi blez on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 09:22:14 PM EST
  
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Booo (none / 0)

That was my only chance at getting any kills on Tuesday.
--Initiate plan turtle shell.--
No one would dare kill a turtle...Except maybe Cliff. :) BTW, it's a hell of a lot warmer in Seattle than SF. At least the air is clear.

by X David Ellis X on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:34:15 PM EST
- LOL (none / 0)
  
  Glad you had a safe trip :)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:35:47 PM EST
  
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- Have a great time in Seattle, Dave! (none / 0)
  
  The last time that I was there was in '89 for about 3 weeks. Absolutely loved the city. Kick some ass for us & enjoy the seafood if you get the chance. :)
  
  I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
  
  by Blankman on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:57:42 PM EST
  
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Awesome! (none / 0)

You KNOW GearHeads had something to do with it...;)

Community Manager
DEMAND JUSTICE!

by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:40:29 PM EST
- Muhahahahahah. ;) (none / 0)
  
  I'd like to think so!
  
  I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
  
  by Blankman on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:55:56 PM EST
  
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- LOL (none / 0)
  
  World domination is right around the corner ;)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:59:30 PM EST
  
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Best news about Gears 2 yet! (none / 0)

The ramifications are a multitude. First, we no longer need a house rule. We can just play the game. This is great not only for our rooms, but it means now that we can play ranked and not lose our minds! Second, it means that Epic is thinking about the multiplayer gameplay decisions. That may sound a little rude, but I was SHOCKED when I saw the AR sniper in the recent videos, and I was really starting to wonder what they heck they were thinking. All the rest looked fantastic* but if they could leave AR Sniper in, what other little but gameplay-breaking-tweaks may be forgotten or added?
*Guardian? Brilliant - I never thought I would want to play Gears with respawn - but they contextualized it and it looks frickin' awesome!
RANT to follow
What I want to know is why developers are always dropping goodies over at NeoGAF? Bungie did it all the time, too. WTF? I can hardly look at those forums for all the crap one has to wade through!
HOW MANY INTELLIGENT DIARIES have we had about AR Sniper? And not one effin' bone.
"Crispy Gamer" Ever heard of it? Until I got the google ALERT, I hadn't either - and they get a frickin' interview with THE MAN!
Sorry, but what the F is that? Come on Epic! It is one thing to ignore, another to be kissing chicks in front of your girlfriend. You know what I mean? That is crap.
OK, rant finished.

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 05:59:55 PM EST
- I feel you, Suns. (none / 0)
  
  We all know that Cliff has been a consistent presence on forums ever since the UT-days although his frequency of posts has diminished drastically since Gears was birthed. I got the slight twinge of pain when I discovered that he had dropped this bombshell on the NeGAF forums rather than here. It was mixed with jubilation for no instant-down on the AR snipe & after that joy dissipated a bit, I started thinking about where Cliff chose to drop this info.
  Cliff is absolutely free to do whatever he wants to, regardless of the fact that Tyler is his brother. However, we have tons of intelligent conversations and debates about all of the facets of this game that we so love.
  This community isn't filled with haters like other forums out there which are huge. I won't name them, but you guys know which ones that I'm talking about. I'd like to think that we have some undue influence through Papi which will enhance Gears 2 for the better.
  Here's a bit of a disturbing fact, Cliff didn't even drop this news on the offical Epic Gears forum which speaks volumes.
  Their community forum is in such disarray that it's chock full of people slamming each other. There's been no civility there at all & it just seems like the animals all have the keys to the zoo.
  My suggestion for Dan "Shoe" Hsu as the community lead might have been wishful thinking, but there needs to be someone instantly credible to take this up. Come on!
  We're only six months away from the sequel's release, and from what we've seen so far; there's been no move to shore up this gapping hole. Take a page from Bungie and Infinity Ward, Epic. Community matters a great deal, in order to disseminate info, talk about the pros and cons to make the game better, and create a lasting rapport with the community.
  Talk is cheap, let's see some action. Until then, GearheadsofWar.com will be its' loudest supporter.
  
  I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
  
  by Blankman on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 07:25:46 PM EST
  
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  - Blank, thanks for the background (none / 0)
    
    and good points.
    I never spent more than a couple of minutes over at the official Gears forums, and only came here after I heard about one of the interviews papi got. I really appreciated papi's interview style and his intelligent questions, and so I hung around, lurking for a couple of months. Then, as I noticed the quality of posts and the fact that it was a small community, I decided to start posting myself.
    Actually, what I am talking about doesn't even have anything to do with any personal connections to Epic. We are not so fancy, nor are we a huge community, but there are lots of good discussions here, with regular scheduled playing of the target game. We are objectively a great community with lots going on, and connections to all sorts of people and other sites (so we can get the word around, if anyone wants the news spread).
    Chris, you make a good point about being deserving and I know exactly what you are talking about. However, more than deserving, I would say worthy. I don't feel like Epic owes me anything, nor do I owe them anything - no matter how hard they work. So, I would word it this way. As regards Gears of War, we are AT LEAST as worthy as any other site out there. So, why are they tossin' candy all around us, and none to us?
    If I were a house builder, and I had a chance to talk about the houses I built, which would be the better venue, to invite some potential customers to a dive cafeteria in some shopping center where there is pop and gum on the floor and screaming babies in the background, OR, should I take those potential customers to one of the beautiful homes that are already built, and give them a look-see in a quiet, clean, peaceful atmosphere? Which do you think would give me a better chance of selling the house?
    It vexes me. I'm vexed.
    
    Gears is my porn.
    
    by 3Suns on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 09:15:12 PM EST
    
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    - OK, I am done being vexed. (none / 0)
      
      I look forward to reading and hearing more about Gears 2, wherever and whenever that may be.
      
      Gears is my porn.
      
      by 3Suns on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 11:43:52 PM EST
      
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- Totally (none / 0)
  
  agree. Hopefully we will get some awesome exclusive info soon ;) We have all supported Gears since it shipped, I think we deserve that :) I hope Cliff is listening LOL
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 07:29:10 PM EST
  
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  - im sure (none / 0)
    
    papi can get an interview before the game releases. He did for before the first shipped.
    
    by amato18 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 07:32:54 PM EST
    
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    - he'll pin him and dish out (none / 0)
      
      wedgies if he has to
      
      by rEDChief55 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 10:32:01 PM EST
      
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awesome (none / 0)

glad that they took it out.

Im "Geared Up" are you?

by Scotty247 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 08:10:11 PM EST
SCORE (none / 0)

by MacheteMan7 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 08:31:22 PM EST
well its official... (none / 0)

God exists...

by BoxinLeprechaun on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 08:41:46 PM EST
- hahaha (none / 0)
  
  nice
  
  Community Manager
  DEMAND JUSTICE!
  
  by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 11:00:47 PM EST
  
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YES! (none / 0)

Unbelievably epic!

Chopped lunch baby! NUM NUM NUM

by B00Myourd3ad on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 08:47:58 PM EST
Looks photoshopped to me. (none / 0)

by Average on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 11:54:28 PM EST
- No way (none / 0)
  
  http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=11754771#post11754771
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 11:59:43 PM EST
  
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Check (none / 0)

these awesome Gears of War 2 desktop backgrounds
http://www.holyfragger.com/xbox_360/other_shooter/gears_of_war_2/wallpaper/

by GearsChrisB on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:03:14 AM EST
- Thanks for the heads-up, Chris (none / 0)
  
  Actually, the one Zos put together for me is still on my desktop! I love it. (My name ESuns is right down by the "Start" menu) hee hee hee
  
  Gears is my porn.
  
  by 3Suns on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:12:34 AM EST
  
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  - I forgot (none / 0)
    
    about those, he was going to make me one too LOL
    
    by GearsChrisB on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:16:10 AM EST
    
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    - will do still LOL i forgot (none / 0)
      
      Not all who wander are lost
      
      by Zoso Fan on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 02:23:04 AM EST
      
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      - No (none / 0)
        
        problem man, I forgot to until Suns mentioned his :)
        
        by GearsChrisB on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 03:03:30 AM EST
        
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  - Yeppers. I still have the one... (none / 0)
    
    that Zos made as well on my laptop.
    
    I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
    
    by Blankman on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 03:45:38 AM EST
    
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    - Sweet!! (none / 0)
      
      by GearsChrisB on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 03:53:20 AM EST
      
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oh random question (none / 0)

did anyone get a message from a guy named Alonewin or something like that, in spanish saying there was a demo for gears 2 coming out on july 16th?

by BoxinLeprechaun on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:05:48 AM EST
- Not me (none / 0)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:10:24 AM EST
  
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- ha ha ha Boxin, (none / 0)
  
  Just don't get in that panel van selling "ice cream".
  
  Gears is my porn.
  
  by 3Suns on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:11:02 AM EST
  
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  - but but... (none / 0)
    
    he said he had candy....
    
    by BoxinLeprechaun on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:11:47 AM EST
    
    [ Parent ]
    - ha ha ha ha (none / 0)
      
      Gears is my porn.
      
      by 3Suns on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:12:49 AM EST
      
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      - what can i say.... (none / 0)
        
        I'm a sucker for flashy colours and tasty snacks.
        
        by BoxinLeprechaun on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 12:24:11 AM EST
        
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this is awesome! (none / 0)

just what I like to see when I'm hungover after a grad party. This made my day :)

by RoBBins0096 on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 11:11:38 AM EST
- Dude, it was your grad party? (none / 0)
  
  You shoulda told me last night, I would've gotten on! And the text you sent me was hilarious.
  
  "See? All I know is ball, and good... and rape."
  
  by Grymm on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 11:16:55 AM EST
  
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  - Well it was one of my close friends' (none / 0)
    
    grad party. Mine was the day after I graduated.
    
    by RoBBins0096 on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 07:24:59 PM EST
    
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    - haha (none / 0)
      
      you only had fun if you dont remember how you got home.
      
      by BoxinLeprechaun on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 07:59:31 PM EST
      
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      - I stayed at my buddys (none / 0)
        
        house, but somehow I wound up sleeping on his kitchen table... dont know how that happened.
        
        by RoBBins0096 on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 08:40:03 PM EST
        
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        then you had fun (none / 0)
        
        by BoxinLeprechaun on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 08:50:57 PM EST
        
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        just check the outbox on your phone, (none / 0)
        
        and make sure you didn't confess your love to anyone.
        
        Second GT: extrateresticle
        
        by captain crunk27 on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 10:50:11 PM EST
        
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        LOL (none / 0)
        
        So thaaat's why Boxin called me talking about putting pictures of me all over his room...
        
        Community Manager
        DEMAND JUSTICE!
        
        by SweetTea023 on Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 11:32:57 PM EST
        
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        yea...about that... (none / 0)
        
        ahem ....
        
        by BoxinLeprechaun on Tue Jul 01, 2008 at 12:07:13 PM EST
        
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        yea lol (none / 0)
        
        I know I sent out a few drunken texts, but nothing too overboard ;). Let me double check...
        
        by RoBBins0096 on Tue Jul 01, 2008 at 01:37:01 AM EST
        
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        "hey _____, (none / 0)
        
        I know we dont talk too much, but i really think that we should just hook up sometime."
        anything like that? hah.
        
        Second GT: extrateresticle
        
        by captain crunk27 on Tue Jul 01, 2008 at 06:12:24 PM EST
        
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        nope (none / 0)
        
        I'm safe lol...
        
        by RoBBins0096 on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 02:49:21 AM EST
        
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