@VRACinque agree Hardcore TDM is amazing, actually hardcore anything is way more challenging, plus it pulls in the best players which makes it even more difficult and fun.
I've noticed teammates work together more in Hardcore modes, plus the team damage really forces players to aim better and not just spray and pray.
And the lack of radar...didn't realize how much I 'cheat' by looking down for the red dots when players shoot in order to see where I need to fire next. You actually have to look for players versus having them magically show up in the radar box. Again, makes one a better player...
Kudos to Epic/EA for having official Hardcore modes in Portal. I'd pay for a server or subscription if it was available 24/7 as it is hard to return to non-hardcore modes and the portal modes only last a couple of days.
