[PS3] Metal Gear Online v2

Platform: Playstation 3
Release: June 12th 2008
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What is MGO?
Metal Gear Online is the online multliplayer component of MGS4 that carries over the same backdrop and control system of the single player game to original online maps and game modes, with future downloadable expansion packs adding additional maps, characters, and other features after the game's release. Among the new components this time around are battles featuring up to 16 players, and the SOP System.

MGO is included with MGS4 as a "Starter Pack" which is a starter in name only since you'll be able to get the full MGO gameplay experience from this pack alone that will also feature 5 playable maps.

SOP System & Gameplay Elements

The SOP System allows you to visually share information among your squad by "linking-up" with your teammates. Information like your teammates' positions, status, and even who they're engaging with will all be provided to you in real-time. It also works through walls, letting you identify individuals by their digital silhouette.



MGO also has some RPG-elements to it too similiar to other shooters given you'll be able to choose from a variety skills to utilise and level up to improve these skills and learn more like CQC, aiming, hacking etc. An example with Hacking is that with experiences you'll be able to "hack" the other teams' SOP and gather all their information and location to ultimately disable them. You can also customise your character's physical appearance along with his gear and items.

Aside from the usual game modes like Team Deathmatch or Capture The Flag there will also be some new ones too such as the confirmed "Snake Vs Everyone" mode where one player assumes the role of Snake and then 2 teams get tasked in hunting him down. The more times a team finds and elminates Snake makes them the victor.
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MGO Premiere Beta
A beta for MGO kicks off soon in North America and Europe. To get into the beta in NA you need to preorder MGS4 at either EBgames/GameStop or a recognised retailer like Best Buy where you'll receive the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD. The DVD itself is unimportant but inside the case is a slip of paper that contains a unique code to get into the beta. You can also obtain the Saga DVD by purchasing it from Best Buy's website for just $5.00:
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots DVD Offer - PlayStation 3

The beta will be available for download from the relaunched Playstation Store on April 17th with service to commence on April 21st giving a 4 day window for everyone to download the beta. Service runs for 2 weeks from April 21st to May 5th with some skills available and 2 maps to play with:

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Blood Bath


EUROPE FOLKS!
No preorder or purchase is necessary to get into the beta. All you'll need to do is just download the beta from the PS Store on April 17th and you'll be all set!!!



BREAK OUT!
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So with the MGO beta looming I figured I'd try giving a thread a try since the last thread for MGO on PS2 turned out pretty well so hopefully this one turns out just as well or fail. So basically use this thread for the usual like to discuss the beta, stats, ranking and hooking up with fellow GFFers for matches or clans.

I know we've got a PSN ID thread stickied but if anyone is taking part in the beta or the final version then you can feel free to throw your ID in here and I'll add it to the OP as it'll be easier to let others know if you're playing MGO and to add. My ID is DGSimo and I've got some GFFers on my list so have at it.

GFF User - MGO ID
eprox1 - bluebomber
Gechmir - stromwelle
Greeder - greederkun
Hantei - Aux
Inhert - Inhert
Miles - kilometers
Shenlon - Anizeke
Simo - DGSimo
SouthJag - southjag
Strife - metalgearstrife

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Fuck yeah count me in. PSN ID is SouthJag, go figure.

I'm really psyched for MGS4's launch, and though I'm not particularly good at playing shooters online, I'm gonna give MGO a try.

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I'm not any good at these online games, chances are I'll die a lot but since this is mgs4 and I already have the beta code it should be tons of fun.
My PSN is AniZeke

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

PSN ID = eprox1

Just picked my beta code up. I am a huge Metal Gear fan, but never got to play MGS3: Subsistenancetesis, so the 'newer' 3rd person style might be a bit different for me.

Quick question - I remember hearing Kojima saying in that 15 minute gameplay premiere video that you can go through the entire game in any of the different view options (1st person, over the shoulder, top view, etc.), but wouldn't you be incredibly limited to some of the moves in, say, 1st person view? I ask because my roommate really enjoys CoD4, and I don't think he would like this game unless he could be just as maneuverable as the other players, who may be using the classic view...

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I thought the same thing when he said that. I'm guessing that if it is possible to play the whole game in fps then maybe you would have to to just shoot like crazy through the entire game or maybe there will be a lot of quick camera movements like when peeking through the corner or rolling on the ground kinda like in scenes cod4.
But since the mgs series is in third person there will be a lot of things which will be limited in fps mode, like the slower movement, but if for some reason the fps mode is almost perfected/enjoyable on mgs it might give other companies ideas to incorporate this in other games to give the player options.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Sorry for posting this in two threads, but it's necessary -

MGO BETA SIGNUPS ARE OPEN.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by eprox1

PSN ID = eprox1

Just picked my beta code up. I am a huge Metal Gear fan, but never got to play MGS3: Subsistenancetesis, so the 'newer' 3rd person style might be a bit different for me.

Quick question - I remember hearing Kojima saying in that 15 minute gameplay premiere video that you can go through the entire game in any of the different view options (1st person, over the shoulder, top view, etc.), but wouldn't you be incredibly limited to some of the moves in, say, 1st person view? I ask because my roommate really enjoys CoD4, and I don't think he would like this game unless he could be just as maneuverable as the other players, who may be using the classic view...

You can play through the game with First Person view on but some abilities you won't be able to do because of the restriction of the view. Given the third person view you could always have your friend try out SOCOM but then since I missed out on the MGS3 online, Socom might not be the best of examples.

I know some of this was posted in the other thread but the PS blog updated with a complete rundown of the beta including available maps, weapons and modes:
PlayStation.Blog » ALERT! “Metal Gear Mondays” Begin NOW on the PlayStation.Blog with Metal Gear Online Beta Details!

Can't wait! Plus we get to sample some form of MGS4, given the reworked controls, 2 months before the game hits!

How ya doing, buddy?

Hell yes, I'll be playing beta! Though not as obsessively as some others (damn finals). Man, MGO1 was so addicting and I imagine MGO2 is gonna be even more difficult to put the controller down. Ahh, such a shame to hear that the Master Key isn't included as an attachment, would have been sweet to have an M4 + Master Key + Scope. BTW, what's a datsight? Did they mean "red dot sight"?

PSN ID: KKL07

Thinking of changing that, since it's a pretty lame screen name. Heh, though luckily it won't be my MGO's actual character name thanks to Konami's system for the online.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Premiere Beta Available For Download!

Well it looks our PSN IDs aren't necessary anyway given you've got to register for Konami ID when first booting up the beta. Of course you can get a headstart by getting one now:
https://id.konami.net/login.do

The site is kind of screwy at the moment given it buckles under heavy traffic, like right now, but I managed to get a Konami ID earlier which is lone_wolf. So post your Konami game codes and I'll throw 'em up into the OP.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Hantei

Thinking of changing that, since it's a pretty lame screen name.

I didn't know that changing your username was even a possibility...can it be done without losing your associated downloaded content (ex. Warhawk)...?

Originally Posted by Simo

The site is kind of screwy at the moment given it buckles under heavy traffic, like right now...

Understatement of the year. I get about half way through the registration process, and then it will state 'The page has been deleted.' and make me start the process all over again. Very annoying.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by eprox1

I didn't know that changing your username was even a possibility...can it be done without losing your associated downloaded content (ex. Warhawk)...?

Haha, I actually don't know. I assume it possible though, since Live provides such a service, I don't see why the PSN can't do the same. Oh well, if not I'll just create another account. However I also noticed, when looking at profile, there's an Online ID and Online Name, perhaps it's possible to change one or the other later on.

Oh, and downloading beta now!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by eprox1

Understatement of the year. I get about half way through the registration process, and then it will state 'The page has been deleted.' and make me start the process all over again. Very annoying.

Its because the site is getting slammed and when it does it throws out all these random errors or just shuts down. Just before to read their instructions for the game ID and password carefully as you can only use lower case for your game ID otherwise it won't register.

I downloaded the beta this morning and just a word of warning its a test of patience though. Getting the actual beta isn't so bad but when you first boot it up you're prompted download a 400MB patch via P2P or http that takes forever. At least I'm all set now and its just a matter of waiting until Monday.

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I hate this konami and game ID crap, why don't they just use PSN like every other online game out there?? It's so much easier and no one has to go through this registering crap. I can't even get on the site, it keeps saying it's busy. man, i hope they ditch this konami ID thing for the full release. i'll be complaining about it on their feedback site.

updating the game took me about 4 hours, i tried getting it through HTTP but got an error so i had to download using p2p, which was slow as fuck. it's a good thing they give us a 4 day head start to download and update the game before we get a chance to play it. I'm hoping the game doesn't lag, but after what I've seen from updating and trying to register it probably will.

I was speaking idiomatically.

What a fucking joke. I STILL CAN'T EVEN GET ON THE GODDAMN WEBSITE.

After all of this bullshit, it's seriously scary to think how their servers are going to handle the actual fucking game.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I'm still having problems getting the goddamn beta downloaded. I've been playing GT5 all fucking day and I'm only at 72%. Jesus, Konami. Here in America we call it "anticipation" ya know?

How ya doing, buddy?

Christ, I'm just glad I got mine sorted when I did. I had no problems with the Konami ID site since I set up my gamer code a couple of days ago and downloading the beta and installing the patch only took an hour which at the time I thought was quite a wait given how fast the actual beta took.

I just hope when it comes to playing the actual thing it won't completely fucktard itself over and fail like the installation process has been for most.

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Bleh, same crap for me and the Konami ID site as well. I did manage to get to the Information page last night (where you selected konami and game ID with PWs), only to get the inactivity error shortly after submitting. I share everyone's fears, if this is any indication of things to come, then I'm expecting a huge server crash the first of day service. Either that or one hell of a laggy play experience. Heh, though I really hope this won't be the case.

I'm also glad that they released the download days before actual service, otherwise I'd be pissed cause I still can't create a damn ID/acct. BTW, anyone when do the servers actually open on the 21st? Eg. 12am PST or evening release? Heh, if it is 12am, then I'm totally gonna be staying up the whole night to play.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Hantei

I share everyone's fears, if this is any indication of things to come, then I'm expecting a huge server crash the first of day service. Either that or one hell of a laggy play experience. Heh, though I really hope this won't be the case.

I'm curious as to how the MGS3 online handled, personally. Were there ever any server issues, or shitty service in general? I mean, the people at Konami DO expect more than 10 times as many people to be playing online as opposed to their MGS3 reprint, right?

I just hope to god these stay online for more than 9 months...

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And what the hell - doesn't Sony enforce standards for games that want to utilize their Playstation Network? You would think that using PSN ID's would be their #1 requirement. After seeing how they ask for your 360 GamerTag when signing up for the beta, I seriously am starting to think that Konami is going to want the online to go cross platform or some shit if MGS4: Substenacious eventually moves over to the 360, and this is probably the only way they could do it. Kind of like Square with their PlayOnline service (although I know that an MMORPG is an entirely different story. You know what I mean).

How ya doing, buddy?

It took a while for the site to load up, but I finally got my Konami ID and Game ID (rabbox79). Probably a good time for everyone to give it a shot, takes a while for the pages to load, but at least they're loading. Now I wish they'd at least allow us to create our character, whom I gotta a think up a name for.

Originally Posted by eprox1

I'm curious as to how the MGS3 online handled, personally. Were there ever any server issues, or shitty service in general? I mean, the people at Konami DO expect more than 10 times as many people to be playing online as opposed to their MGS3 reprint, right?

I just hope to god these stay online for more than 9 months...

Hmm, to be honest I don't really recall any bad service with MGS3 Online. Then again, that was like 2 years ago (they closed the servers around this time if I remembered correctly), can't exactly remember.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Anyone who wants a free beta code can PM me. I've got a spare. First come, first served~

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finally made my konami ID and game ID thanks to this little tutorial:
Guide : How To Get A Konami Id In 20 Mins - GameTrailers.com Forums

if you get page has been deleted then just restart the form and all your info should be filled in, so all you gotta do is press next as fast as you can

edit: fuck u konami and this ID shit, i thought i was done with this crap but now I can't even confirm my registration

I was speaking idiomatically.

The Konami site is now MUCH more reliable (well, right now anyways). I finally completed the registration process, surprisingly with no delays between pages whatsoever. Everything was instant.

I just used my old username for the Game ID, since 'eprox1' isn't long enough.

Game ID - bluebomber

Can't wait for Monday, even though I doubt I will be able to play until late Tuesday :/.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Hantei

BTW, anyone when do the servers actually open on the 21st? Eg. 12am PST or evening release? Heh, if it is 12am, then I'm totally gonna be staying up the whole night to play.

Servers are supposed to open up 0:00am CEST April 21st which is 2+ hours head of GMT. So basically the beta should be available from 6pm EST and 11pm GMT for those in Europe.

I updated the OP with epox and Hantei's Konami IDs since they seem to be the only ones who have managed to get hooked up. Both the update server and Konami ID site seem to be in full working order so now would be the ideal time to get everything sorted and ready should the beta be here tomorrow night.

I mentioned this to Hantei but apparently a small portion of the beta was on show at the NY Comic Con this weekend and theres been a lot of positive impressions. Best bit of info to come out is that the Konami reps at the show have mentioned repeatedly that we may end up getting 3 maps to play with instead of the announced 2!

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Hey check it out, the game manual is now online. A little reading to kill the time while we all wait.

According to the controls page R3, when aiming (holding L1) is used to switch the angle/side your aiming (much like GRAW). D-pad up/down used for scope magnification in FPV, and left/right for sidestepping in FPV, otherwise its used for chat/preset messages. And the piece I've of info I've been dying to know for the longest time: L2 is used for the sub-weapon fire (eg. Master Key, Grenade Launcher) when aiming. The controls are pretty indepth.

There's also a training mode for the game as well, which I thought is really neat. I might actually jump into that right away instead of a game match.

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Also find an interesting piece of info, when checking the Information page of the beta file (in the Game XMB, highlight MGO Beta and press triangle) I noticed it said "Starts 4/16/2008 4:06 PM" and that it was "Created 4/16/2008 6:38 PM". So hey maybe the servers will actually open up early, like 4pm today.

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Finally managed to make an account. That was quite possibly the biggest pain in the ASS. The beta starts in an hour and 10 minutes so I'll be on for sure by then. I'm really excited about playing it. XD

So within the next hour I need to get as much homework out of the way as possible.

In-game name is kilometers.

EDIT:

Nevermind UK's beta started. US has to wait until midnight. Oh well. I won't have time to play during the week so on Friday I'll get my MGO game on!

Jam it back in, in the dark.