Portal always had a Harcore preset toggle from what I can remember - It's a few extra clicks, sure, but it was pretty easy to also get full progression too, you just had to disable bots
Yes, I understand what you're saying, but why can't hardcore simply be included in standard matchmaking, just like it is now with normal mode? It used to be like that in the past, and I think it's fair and reasonable for both types of players — those who want to play in normal mode and those who prefer hardcore — by simply choosing before entering standard matchmaking.
The point is: why can't hardcore just be added to standard matchmaking like it used to be, instead of having to look for custom servers in Portal, which don't always grant XP progression and make finding hardcore mode more complicated, since you have to click through multiple menus. On top of that, not all the standard matchmaking maps are always available, because the person who creates the server decides which maps to include.
Those who enjoy normal mode can enter standard matchmaking — those who want hardcore can't. That’s the real issue!
I totally agree with this. Do you know if the lights on the sniper rifles is off in hard-core? Its really unrealistic to be able to spot snipers with that stupid light. I think it could be a better mechanic in place to spot them. I know it's a game and they have to make it fair.
I agree, this exaggeration of the sniper whose reflection can be seen from miles away is unrealistic. It’s like he has the sun inside his scope.
If memory serves me correctly, the glints are always on in the official hardcore servers ever since BF3, which is when I think they were introduced. I don't specifically remember them in Bad Company 2 or any previous entries. I do remember that is was a welcomed feature though for obvious reasons. But that was only until more games from other companies joined the fray.
Now, after playing Squad, which is the closest thing, in my opinion, to give you the feelings of playing BF3 and BF4 hardcore mode, there really is not need for sniper glint. I think the BF devs should look at that game and utilize some of it's features for a true hardcore mode. I mean that game was based on a mod for battlefield 2, and has been widely popular. So obviously some of it's features have to be useful.
Wasnt that was called project reality back in the days before its called squad?? I love squad only thing i hate its they exagerate a bit to much the inability to aim when moving or being suppressed other features are perfect imo
