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bombshell
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(Today, 10:03 AM)
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I hadn't seen the story details of each war story before, lock if older than WW1.


Friends in High Places - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElAIKXIMRuA

The allies are losing the war in the air. Britain struggles to compete with the German aces and the average lifetime of a combat pilot is 17 days. You must face these bleak odds and take to the skies for a noble fight over the western front. Intense dogfights, unexpected encounters, and a story of friendship await you.


Nothing is Written - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCDgK2iN6yU

In the Middle East deserts, Arab tribes rebel against the oppression of the Ottoman Empire. The Empire’s devastating artillery engage rebel forces wielding rifles from horseback. As a Bedouin warrior working alongside the legendary Lawrence of Arabia, you must find a way to take on the technologically superior enemy and destroy a deadly railgun.


Through Mud and Blood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdq8UCZKvP8

In the autumn of 1918, British forces prepare for a mass assault on the town of Cambrai, France. With tank support, Allied Command believes a breakthrough is a certainty. But the Mark V tank has one major flaw: it is not reliable. Join a dysfunctional tank crew who battle their way behind enemy lines as they learn to work together.


Avanti Savoia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guq1ED5Mxa4

Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are deadlocked among the Alps. Braced by snow-capped mountains, neither side can find a way to dislodge their enemy. Meanwhile, the Italian mountaineer regiment Arditi prepares an unorthodox assault. Don your Arditi armor and head up a mountainside as Italian and Austrian forces clash over a strategic fort.


The Runner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW-lBZTpFgg

The British Empire intends to open a new front to the war with an unprecedented naval invasion of the Ottoman homeland. The ships gathered for the Gallipoli Landings — the D-Day of World War 1 — carry over half a million men. As an Anzac runner you’ll witness the heat of epic bombardments and a beach landing, as well as covert deliveries of urgent life-or-death messages across the frontline.

Source for descriptions: https://www.battlefield.com/games/ba...1/singleplayer
GinoFelino
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EDIT:

I'm wrong and everyone else is right, doop dee doo
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ctw0e
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Not expecting much from the campaign since learning that all the missions will take place on multiplayer maps. Always something with DICE singleplayer stuff.

Wow, really? That's really disappointing if true.
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Ostinatto
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I think im gonna get a new Xbox One S,
Rock Howard
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The Battle of Verdun is left out, and maybe for the better of it.

Anyway, the teasers look great and that might be the first Battlefield campaing that I´ll acutally play.
Dalibor68
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Not expecting much from the campaign since learning that all the missions will take place on multiplayer maps.

Always something with DICE singleplayer stuff.

That plus every "war story" being from an Entente (associated) perspective while they laud themselves over "representing diversity and the different, complex points of view in this war".
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by Dalibor68

That plus every "war story" being from an Entente (associated) perspective while they laud themselves over "representing diversity and the different, complex points of view in this war".

It's pretty much a glorified string of Battlefront missions.

Or so it seems. Best to keep expectations waaaay down and possibly be pleasantly surprised.
bombshell
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Not expecting much from the campaign since learning that all the missions will take place on multiplayer maps.

Always something with DICE singleplayer stuff.

The exact multiplayer maps or what?

Even if it is that, I know that people have been begging DICE for making the campaign much more open akin to the multiplayer. Now that they have done that, let's not make that a problem too, at least not until we've played it.
Eolz
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So nothing from the german side, nor, like in multiplayer, from the french or russian side?
That's really disappointing.
Gothos
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Not expecting much from the campaign since learning that all the missions will take place on multiplayer maps.

Always something with DICE singleplayer stuff.

Whaaaaaaaat? Source?
jediyoshi
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(Today, 10:14 AM)
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But GAF told me I was just playing as Americans and how dare they make WWI center around America
stilgar
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Originally Posted by Eolz

So nothing from the german side, nor, like in multiplayer, from the french or russian side?
That's really disappointing.

And still no French or Russian army?
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by bombshell

The exact multiplayer maps or what?

Even if it is that, I know that people have been begging DICE for making the campaign much more open akin to the multiplayer. Now that they have done that, let's not make that a problem too, at least not until we've played it.

From what I've read: yes, the exact multiplayer maps.

Being more open is great, but I really don't think having an engaging campaign is possible on such a small scale.

I think it's good not to be overhyped for it, but you won't see me fully dismissing the singleplayer stuff until I've actually played it. I fully agree with you there.

EDIT:

Originally Posted by Gothos

Whaaaaaaaat? Source?

Sorry, I thought it was general knowledge. I'll try to find the source.
Lakitu
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As far as I could tell the Gallipoli mission wasn't on a mp map. I saw the entire leaked mission.
Dalibor68
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Originally Posted by jediyoshi

But GAF told me I was just playing as Americans and how dare they make WWI center around America

Yea instead only other anglo countries, totally changes everything! While ignoring the two main countries still
stilgar
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(Today, 10:18 AM)
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Originally Posted by jediyoshi

But GAF told me I was just playing as Americans and how dare they make WWI center around America

Yeah, that's admirable you can also play as a british soldier.
bombshell
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(Today, 10:19 AM)
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Originally Posted by Eolz

So nothing from the german side, nor, like in multiplayer, from the french or russian side?
That's really disappointing.

There's a free French MP map coming in December, but yeah that seems it until we see the DLC plans.
eXistor
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Not expecting much from the campaign since learning that all the missions will take place on multiplayer maps.

Always something with DICE singleplayer stuff.

Ouch, I actually had some interest in playing it based on the trailer, but if this is true then fuck it, not touching it.
iRAWRasaurus
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http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...363&highlight=
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...066&highlight=

There has been a few threads, but not a single thread containing all of the War Stories teasers.
ctw0e
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Originally Posted by bombshell

The exact multiplayer maps or what?

Even if it is that, I know that people have been begging DICE for making the campaign much more open akin to the multiplayer. Now that they have done that, let's not make that a problem too, at least not until we've played it.

Those are pretty different things.

I've already played all the maps in the closed alpha. If the single player is the exact same maps it'll really feel tacked on.
bombshell
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Originally Posted by iRAWRasaurus

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...363&highlight=
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...066&highlight=

There has been a few threads, but not a single thread containing all of the War Stories teasers.

Yes, I saw those threads, but this one was more for the story descriptions that were not posted before.

Originally Posted by ctw0e

Those are pretty different things.

I've already played all the maps in the closed alpha. If the single player is the exact same maps it'll really feel tacked on.

It seems there's more to it.

Originally Posted by Lakitu

As far as I could tell the Gallipoli mission wasn't on a mp map. I saw the entire leaked mission.

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GinoFelino
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I am 100% sure that multiple people have stated the campaign fully takes place on multiplayer maps, but I can't find it anymore. I can't find any 'official' reports on it either.

Maybe whoever said it first on GAF was misinformed and the information has spread from there.

I certainly hope it's not true; that would make me way more hyped for it.

Guess we'll find out tomorrow!
IdreamofHIME
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Originally Posted by Eolz

So nothing from the german side, nor, like in multiplayer, from the french or russian side?
That's really disappointing.

A campaign from the POV of Germans? I don't see EA greenlighting that one.
ElzarTheBam
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(Today, 10:31 AM)
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Yeah

I have no idea where people got this SP on a MP map thing from.

Maybe someone got confused about shared assets?
xenorevlis
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

I am 100% sure that multiple people have stated the campaign fully takes place on multiplayer maps, but I can't find it anymore. I can't find any 'official' reports on it either.

Maybe whoever said it first on GAF was misinformed and the information has spread from there.

I certainly hope it's not true; that would make me way more hyped for it.

Guess we'll find out tomorrow!

You can literally see the single player content in each of those trailers. There is way more going on than just playing on raw multiplayer maps.

Do you not remember the gameplay trailer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pY3hlQEOc0
Laughing Banana
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Are the French still considered a non-existence in this game?
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by ElzarTheBam

Yeah

I have no idea where people got this SP on a MP map thing from.

Maybe someone got confused about shared assets?

That info spread just before the trailers dropped. I remember thinking it was suspect how much they focused on cutscenes instead of actual gameplay, almost to cover up the fact they take place on MP maps.

Also, the first gameplay footage took place on what appeared to be the alpha map.

I've not seen singleplayer gameplay since then; I really hope this turns out to be a BS rumour.
stilgar
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Originally Posted by Laughing Banana

Are the French still considered a non-existence in this game?

Yep. but don't worry, you'll be able to buy it as an add-on
KingSnake
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(Today, 10:37 AM)
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The teaser of the stories seem to imply that they're a bit more than just MP maps used for campaign. Also, this is the first time I hear about this theory.

Originally Posted by GinoFelino

That info spread just before the trailers dropped. I remember thinking it was suspect how much they focused on cutscenes instead of actual gameplay, almost to cover up the fact they take place on MP maps.

Also, the first gameplay footage took place on what appeared to be the alpha map.

I've not seen singleplayer gameplay since then; I really hope this turns out to be a BS rumour.

If you haven't found a source for your claims, why are you continuing this?
Bits N Pieces
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When does the trial for this hit EA Access?
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by xenorevlis

You can literally see the single player content in each of those trailers. There is way more going on than just playing on raw multiplayer maps.

Do you not remember the gameplay trailer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pY3hlQEOc0

All the footage from that trailer (mostly cutscenes, by the way) could easily take place on multiplayer maps. I see nothing in these trailers disputing that.

However, one of the first people to respond to this thread claimed he'd seen an entire mission and didn't think it took place on a multiplayer map.

Originally Posted by KingSnake

The teaser of the stories seem to imply that they're a bit more than just MP maps used for campaign. Also, this is the first time I hear about this theory.



If you haven't found a source for your claims, why are you continuing this?

Because people on GAF have stated it to be so? I didn't start this rumour and I thought many were aware of it.
Newlove
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I think the first reply to this thread is rather misinformed, unless there's a source to back it up.
noface
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Only British or American soldiers playable is absolute bullshit and the straw that breaks the camel's back for me. Call Of Duty Remastered it is.
KingSnake
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Originally Posted by Bits N Pieces

When does the trial for this hit EA Access?

On Origin Access it states Oct. 13.

Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Because people on GAF have stated it to be so? I didn't start this rumour and I thought many were aware of it.

What people? The point is that if you don't have a reliable source for it you should stop spreading this info.
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by Newlove

I think the first reply to this thread is rather misinformed, unless there's a source to back it up.

I'm fine with that, actually. Let's just assume I'm wrong and I'm spreading misinformation here.

We'll find out tomorrow anyway.

Originally Posted by KingSnake

On Origin Access it states Oct. 13.

What people?

I don't have the time for a thorough search. Again, I didn't pull this out of my ass and if you don't want to believe that, that's fine too. See above.
Bits N Pieces
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Originally Posted by KingSnake

On Origin Access it states Oct. 13.

Tomorrow then, excellent! I'm on the fence with BF1 so looking forward to trying it out.
OléGunner
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Those descriptions read like the campaign is pretty short...
Five bite sized campaigns like 45-60 minutes each, hopefully I'm wrong.
KingSnake
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Originally Posted by Bits N Pieces

Tomorrow then, excellent! I'm on the fence with BF1 so looking forward to trying it out.

Yeah, I wonder if there are any limitations to the campaign for the 10 hours trial.
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by KingSnake

Yeah, I wonder if there are any limitations to the campaign for the 10 hours trial.

There's a limited number of multiplayer maps and 'a couple of singleplayer missions' to try on EA Access until everything fully unlocks on the 18th.

This trial is limited and will include ten hours of game time across five maps including St. Quentin Scar, Amiens, Sinai Desert, Fao Fortress and Suez in four modes – Conquest, Rush, Operations and Domination. You also get two single player campaign missions in for the bargain.

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iRAWRasaurus
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Originally Posted by KingSnake

Yeah, I wonder if there are any limitations to the campaign for the 10 hours trial.

Only 2 missions.
sTiTcH AU
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Galipoli is the one I am most interested in. I hope they go into a little detail on how the ANZAC's exited the campaign as it was simply amazing.

It's a little sad that the average Australian has no idea wtf actually happened at Galipoli and the story behind it, with the way we celebrate it you would think we went there and totally kicked ass. Instead the opposite happened.
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Originally Posted by KingSnake

Yeah, I wonder if there are any limitations to the campaign for the 10 hours trial.

2 war stories are playable.

Also MP is only 5 of 9 maps and 4 of 6 (?) modes.
Plum
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

All the footage from that trailer (mostly cutscenes, by the way) could easily take place on multiplayer maps. I see nothing in these trailers disputing that.

However, one of the first people to respond to this thread claimed he'd seen an entire mission and didn't think it took place on a multiplayer map.

Lots of MP/SP games have MP maps that look like SP locations and vice versa. Both CoD and Battlefield have done this before. The idea that the SP takes place on the exact MP maps is just a rumour based on trailers that show as much gameplay as the trailers for every other SP portion of an MP shooter.

Originally Posted by GinoFelino

Because people on GAF have stated it? I didn't start this rumour and I thought many were aware of it.

Say its a rumour in your first post if you want people to see it as a rumour. You were posting it as if it were fact so I can see why some people saw it as such.
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Originally Posted by sTiTcH AU

It's a little sad that the average Australian has no idea wtf actually happened at Galipoli

Wouldn't that be Gallipoli?
GinoFelino
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Originally Posted by Plum

Lots of MP/SP games have MP maps that look like SP locations and vice versa. Both CoD and Battlefield have done this before. The idea that the SP takes place on the exact MP maps is just a rumour based on trailers that show as much gameplay as the trailers for every other SP portion of an MP shooter.

Say its a rumour in your first post if you want people to see it as a rumour.

I've explained shortly after that I thought I was stating factual information. If I was aware it was just a rumour, I definitely would have said so.

Again, sorry for spreading what appears to be false information.
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Ozorov
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Originally Posted by OléGunner

Those descriptions read like the campaign is pretty short...
Five bite sized campaigns like 45-60 minutes each, hopefully I'm wrong.

I don't expect them to be more TBH.
Green Yoshi
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I wish the singleplayer campaign was made by Visceral Games.
Jumeira
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Originally Posted by noface

Only British or American soldiers playable is absolute bullshit and the straw that breaks the camel's back for me. Call Of Duty Remastered it is.

Arab soldiers are playable as well as Turks. If I read correctly.
Stiler
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Originally Posted by IdreamofHIME

A campaign from the POV of Germans? I don't see EA greenlighting that one.

Why? This isn't Nazi Germany we are talking about.

There was no clear-cut "good/bad" guys.

Hell the Italians switched sides when they figured they'd get more lands by fighting for the Allies.

Then they turned around and switched sides yet again in WW2.
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Originally Posted by GinoFelino

I've explained shortly after that I thought I was stating factual information. If I was aware it was just a rumour, I definitely would have said so.

If you don't have a definite source then it's always just a rumour. Some people on GAF are not the developers of the game or representatives of EA.