Titanfall’s Bots Are A Problem Thanks To Insufficient Max Player Count

Crave "During the beta, my issue with these minions is that they aren't people. That is, finding actual pilots to kill is made more difficult thanks to the presence of these minions fighting it out in the wide open. Hear gunshots? That must be a cluster of pilots, right? Wrong."

[megazero12]

It really isn't. and to no ones suprise its posted by maria.

[jimbobwahey]

I've been playing the beta and the player count is definitely too low, it needs to be at least 8v8 because there's way too much time spent running around the map trying to find human opponents, it's crazy. The AI bots are obviously just added there to try and prevent the levels from being complete ghost towns.

[AnthonyJrWTF]

The problem I'd find with 8v8 is if there were 16 Titans on the field - it would be too much / awful. Last Man Standing is intense as it is.

I think it feels balanced as it is.

[georgeenoob]

Anyone who played the game knows bots aren't a problem. Only people complaining about AI are the fanboys who aren't gonna play the game, and need something to feel better (many here on N4G).

If you actually played the game, you'll realize that the main fights go down amongst players, and bots are there for the immersion of the game and behave in a way to perpetuate a story. And to feel like a badass when you're in a Titan. If one was to strictly fight bots, they would end up penalizing the team and lose.

It's as simple as that, can't wait for reviews to come out so playstation gamers can give it a break, since they choose to ignore hands-on previews.

[FlunkinMonkey]

Well then how about they adjust the way mechs are incorporated in exchange for having a healthier actual person count? Who wants to run around blowing up blind A.I. just so they can get in a mech every two minutes??

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

Nope bots are a problem. We're discussing this on the forums right now. They are way too ass. Most kills for everyone are grunts.

[Eonjay]

@georgenoob - that is a blatant lie. People who play the game or people who watch the game on twitch can see right now that you are lying for no reason.

With all the beta coverage hopeful Respawn has a chance to address people's concerns. You know, they could have an option where you adjust the AI difficulty. I don't understand why they don't move when you shoot them. Or turn around if you are shooting them in the back.

It take the bite out of the competitive feel when you can kill 5 bot in a row and they don't put up a fight.

[MysticStrummer]

Relax everyone, george says it's perfect. Move along.

[jimbobwahey]

@Georgeenoob

I have played the game, I'm in the beta you idiot. The fact that you're such a defensive fanboy whining about PlayStation owners says more about your insecurity than anything else. Personally I game on a PC, so I can have a much more objective opinion of the game rather than Xbox fanboys like yourself who have a meltdown any time somebody criticizes it.

[Gazondaily]

I don't see why people have trouble finding other enemies? There's always someone highlighted on the map.

The bots are almost complete non-instrusive unless a player quite cleverly hides among them and uses them as meat shields as he attacks you.

The A.I bots are actually a really good addition. They function more like the minions in League of Legends than I first thought. You can even get a perk to highlight them at all times. It adds a pve element in that you unlock upgrades by attacking them but also offer tactical advantages if you can manage to kill a few of them to lower the respawn timer on your Titan.

I'm having a blast playing this and I just hope the game has a variety of different maps to play on to keep things feeling fresh.

[TomShoe]

I tried the beta, and it's fun, but I'm just not feeling it.

While the bots are OK, it feels too much like Combat Training in BOII. I enjoy BOII because it allows me to test my skill against other players, instead of just slaughtering bots and the occasional pilot all the time. Also, why do people say 16 titans on the map at one time is too much? Titans aren't that durable and die very quickly. It's not like we'd be able to get 16 up at one time unless a group was messing around.

While it's still a fun game for casuals, and those new to FPS games, I'm starting to slide towards "no" when it comes to a purchase.

[Phoenix76]

@georgenoob - don't you ever ask yourself why it is that you have only 1 bubble???

[Phoenix76]

Double post

[loulou]

it should be 12 vs 12! the bots are rubbish..

but with 12 vs 12 how the f do you balance it??

i can see where they are coming from, but something needs to change imo.

f'ing awesome game! day one on the bone for me. and other devs/publishers should start using them azure servers... sheer bliss

[erathaol]

I'm going to get disagrees but I'm a 100% positive, that Mods will be released from the PC community to bump the player count.

Its running on a Source Engine, something that's very Mod friendly, for better or worse, that means familiarity with the code is rampant on the internet.

Xbox One owners will no doubt get dedicated support in terms of Respawn fixing bugs, adding new maps and features.

PC owners will enter the wild west, free reign on what will be put out there for the mass public.

[PhantomT1412]

If you spend your time running around to find humain pilots, you didn't understand the focus of the game. The game's about being a Titan or fighting one, which makes you encounter human players pretty easily if you do this unless the pilot left the AI mode too long on its Titan.

Honestly, I've never cared about bots during my time with this game and I thought the player count was alright.

[VENOMACR1227]

Would 8v8 really make that much of a difference over 6v6?

These maps are small, you can't fit more titans. Can you fit more pilots/regular soldiers, yes. But the titans are so big and take up so much space it was be too chaotic. I played a match with 8 titans walking around on Angel City and once a couple titans were fighting in the street, no other titans could get in there. So it's tough because there could be more pilots, heck you could fit 20v20 for pilots only. But having 40 titans walking around? No way. Not to mention majority of players are outside of their titan and put titan in follow mode, so the 6v6 really could turn into 12v12. Anyone that has played the game can admit that once titans start falling, the gameplay amps up. You got titans shooting at you, human players, and bots.

Not everyone is going to love the game. Same with any game.

[BallsEye]

I bet 70% of people posting here didn't even play it. Player count is just perfect. I have no problem finding players. They look different, they move differently and they are marked on the map as a huge @ss dots. This game is so intense you feel like you're on a huge battlefield, even if you pay zero attention to grunts. Bots are not meant to replace players in this game, they have completely different role. Imagine you're an officer on a huge battlefield, going through hordes of minions to find and slay other officer. It's really awesome!

Also more people = more titans, that would be way too much. Even now it's hard to hide from them.

[Kingthrash360]

it really is...bots for what? i mean if you trying to find real people to get real points then bots are just a hinderance. smh cant believe so many are defending the bots thing. pvp would make this game monumentous. dam bots are people decorations. after that vid i seen of a guy just melee kicking bots and winning the foot vs. machine gun battle i knew from then that my fears were true. if you have bots then at least have them as good or better than the perfect dark on n64 bots...it kills me to see people defend these bots.
the game is great but them bot kill it.

[ramiuk1]

imo and i have a ps4 so bitter sweet in a way .(might buy on pc)

i would rather them have 8v8 or 10/12vs10/12 and then limit the amount of titans on at once than use bots .
bots seems a way around a huge limitation of something imo.
why not have

6vs6 with bots
12vs 12 with less bots and let the players decide with gamemodes like COD does with different modes

[pandaboy]

I'm not enjoying the beta because of the bots. It's such a difficulty spike when you are in the heat of battle taking out bots v human players. Bots need removing because at the moment it feels like a bot only MP game. The titan gameplay is really lacking too, it's more fun not to be in one.

[xDHAV0K24x]

Not a single soul is surprised

[lolCHILLbro]

every match i get atleast 20 kills or deaths by real players, once your above ground AI is a non issue, when you get in a Titan AI is non issue, its mainly real players and im sick of fanboys twisting the plot, the game isnt on PS4 get over it, and the game is fantastic! try hardpoint domination if you dont like AI

[Utalkin2me]

Domination is the worst, it is so boring due to so little people.

[jessupj]

I haven't played the game so I'm not going to make a judgement, but just a casual glance at the comment section it's clear there is concern from people that actually played the game and who are actually thinking about buying the game.

It's funny logic you have that anyone criticising your titifall is automatically a sony fanboy.

I know this might come as news to you, but your precious titfall isn't perfect. No game is perfect.

[VENOMACR1227]

Domination is actually the better game mode I feel. Your fighting over objectives so theres always players to fight.

The game is a lot of fun. It's different then any other FPS shooter. I love the burn cards that you can use once during a match. All the attachments you can do to your titan. And lets not forget, this is 1 titan. 3 total titans and like 16 maps in the full game. Being a pilot against a titan, you actually have a chance. Jumping on the back of a titan is so much fun. Being able to get high on the map and fire rockets at titans.

Overall its a really fun game and its different then whats currently available. But some will like it, some won't. But either way the game is going to sell a TON.

[GotEnder]

i have 3 extra xbox1 titanfall beta codes.the first 3 PMs i get will receive the codes.

[GotEnder]

i got the 3 messages. congrats to parthelion69, bigpappy, and darkherozx. let me know if the codes worked i might have written the code wrong but i kept the emails to verify just in case.

[ssj27]

Obviously all xbox fanboys will say it's not..

The problem are not the BOTS.

The problem is calling this the next big competitive game, but it can't be competitive having this kind of BOTS.

To be honest this is a coop game mix with competitive gameplay. But is a coop game. And that is not a bad thing all if not most coop games are fun and that is why this game is fun!

The other problem is that you guys xboners are hyping it because is not on the PlayStation and threat it as if is a xbone exclusive and it's not.
the game is good but not that good, but I see that is fun to act immature and act like is the best thing since mario.

[UnHoly_One]

Can't be competitive because of AI?

So nobody plays DotA competitively, then?

Seriously you are wrong. lol

[ssj27]

Idk how BoTS are on that game, for example Killzone has BOTS which are drones and you can set them on specific places for strategic game play. That kind of BOTS are ok.

But this BOTS in titanfall are there for easy kills plus i can't think of Titanfall as a competitive game, Titanfall fall is obviously a coop game mix with some competitiveness.. but is a coop game.

I think is great to have coop game mix with competitive gameplay, I have actually Feedback GG to allow us to control the enemy and jump into other's players campaign, kind of like dark souls.

[RexLex]

Nothing wrong with the bots,.. If they had any AI,..

This must be the dumbest Ai I've seen in my life ,.. It takes them 4 seconds to react to you and they usually just stand at the spots,.. you can easily wipe 6-7 of them before they even acknowledge you,..

It is funny as hell

[iiorestesii]

If your actually helping test the beta, why don't you find something to actually say about it and shed YOUR insight. This article isn't trying to bash the game, its trying to voice a valid concern. The guy thinks the bots water the game down as it currently plays. He then explains exactly why. You can't just say no and expect people to listen to you with the smell of Monoploy$'s fart still on your breath. Are you actually in BETA or are you a high on the juice?

[hit17388]

Bots are definitely a problem. I enjoy the game altho feels like cod a little in a fresh way. But those god damn bots are annoying. Needs at least 8v8.

[scootscottskeet93]

George.. Everything u said was pretty much wrong. Too much stupid AI, not enough ppl.

[UnHoly_One]

Yeah this is nonsense.

I finish most matches with more player kills than grunt kills.

If you want to go around focusing on the grunts, have fun losing every match.

[medman]

Sure. Offer more excuses for why games on the xbone are underperforming. The xbone needs plenty of them, that's for sure.

[Sayai jin]

The player count seems to be an issue for some. I think its too late in the game t change. Respawn is asking for feedback on the beta though.

[Vegamyster]

Pilots are labeled differently on your map when they shoot, i didn't have an issue finding others.

[Volkama]

They also point out where enemy pilots can be found, if you care to listen to the chatter

[thehitman]

You are right but when the bots are mixed in with real players its hard to differentiate between real and fake. You die extremely fast so any time wasted on bots is life and death. You can't even treat them the same cus bots die fast and barely hurt and give no real points. I use the smart pistol just so I can tell ppl apart. The bots are clearly an issue and in the grand scheme of things serve no real purpose then just to fill empty map space. 2 more ppl per team would be nice with less bots.

[xDHAV0K24x]

Just read. Gamertag/class is displayed

[thehitman]

It's only displayed when your crosshairs are on them. When there are 5 bots near a real person try cycling between all targets to see who's real before your dead. Just "read" is not just played and seen. Also to add I maintain a positive k/d so I'm not just a noob complaining. Lots of ppl who play feel the same way you fight and see way too many bots compared to real people.

[Are_The_MaDNess]

also, the smart gun need 3 locks to lock on to a pilot over a normal grunt....

[hit17388]

Totally right

[Vegamyster]

Bots move quite slow and have different visual aesthetic compared to real people, so far i'm yet to confuse them.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Maybe they'll up the count to 8v8?

[Kingthrash360]

can they? i hope so...8v8 no bots for me would be great.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Krash No bots? Naww the bots are definitely stayin. Have you played it though?

[Bolts-N-Rays1109]

I have no trouble finding pilots. A lot of the time they are in there Titan. That's another reason they have bots. So the pilots who aren't in a titan have something to kill and not just shoot at the titans.

[Kingthrash360]

that a bad excuse for bots...i mean think BF. people in tanks, helis, jets and there is still some people to kill on the ground or you can use strategy to take down a tank or heli...why not the same for tf?...bots are trash...especially when they are as dumb as they currently are. why not make then smart?...why dumb? really its beyond me. how much better this game would be if they had smarted bots...that pistol that aims for you to kill stupid bots is for kids imo. this will get old fast.

[ssj27]

You ask why?
For easy kills, imagine if they are hard, all the kids and casuals will complain and be stressed hahaha.

Coop games are meant to be fun and this one is a coop nix with sone competitiveness.

[BeardedPriest]

LOL

Hopefully TitanFall 2 will be 1080P have a higher player count and be Multiplat.

[BeardedPriest]

Who down voted that? Oh well, you guys are right... The sequel should be 6 on 6 and be 792p.

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

I'm already playing in 1080p :/

1080p is nothing special, 4k at the end of the year on the other hand is something to look forward to

[Tedakin]

The good thing about games in this day and age, they can be updated and changed.....

[IIZANGETSUII]

NO, just NO

[press-start]

yes the the dumb bots ruin this game ill just leave this vid here and say no more A.I will be the fall of this game MARK MY WORDS lol

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Kingthrash360]

this^^^^^
its what i've been sayin all along.

[dirkdady]

Wow thanks for the video. Didn't realize how dumb the AI was for the bots. He kicked and killed 6 bots in a row Odd that he rarely ran into a human player, that can't be good.

All the players could be on the other side of the map while your weeding through armies of stupid bots.

[Grave]

Good video. He sums it up pretty well. The game is boring and does absolutely nothing new or "game changing". The AI is horrendous. The worst I've seen in awhile.

[IIZANGETSUII]

Then why almost all the press and gamers are prising this game to be fun now that the beta is live to thousands of players? Except haters you know, especially Sony fanboys, grow up dude if u dont like the game it doesnt mean its bad, cause most of the people are having fun with it.

[BallsEye]

@dirkdady

Do you realize bots in this game have a different role? You do not get frags killing them and they are not there to replace human players. By reading your comment I can clearly see you have no idea how this game works. BOTS DO NOT GIVE YOU FRAGS. More grunts you kill, faster you get your titan. Also bots take over and defent objectives.

[TheFallenAngel]

I got to play and no its not the next big thing. Its fun but I'm always killing more bots than humans. The bots just stand there. Why did I get to codes and I only signed up once?

[ssj27]

Every coop game is fun and Titanfall is a coop game and you got two codes because they want more people the try their game, some will love it and buy it and the more people is aware of it the better for them.

This beta is been threat as is very limited to make users feel special and attached to the game.. but I bet everyone that sing up for it got in..

[Allsystemgamer]

Wow uh. It's pretty clear who the pilots are. They're easy to find. They're the ones jumping around...

[malokevi]

exactly. I think it's cool, your in the middle of a firefight picking off grunts, and then you spot a golden goose. Gotta keep your guard up for the real threats. Adds a whole new dynamic. People complain way too much. Force of habit.

[Whiskeyjacked87]

Lol the more I hear the less interested I am.

[BattleAxe]

Same here... I signed up for the beta and haven't received a code yet, so in the mean time, I've been watching some videos, and I'm not that impressed. The problems I have with what I've watched are mainly to do with the useless AI characters and the player count.

I'm still hoping to get in on the beta though, so I'll try to save my final judgement until after I've played it.

[corvusmd]

This vote now means 1 against probably 1 mil

@whiskey I guess we all just can't wait till all you guys that "aren't interested" are so uninterested that you stop lounging around the pages dedicated to it.

[Whiskeyjacked87]

I like to read everyone's opinions! My comment must have broke your heart, jeez.

[xDHAV0K24x]

Well what else would they do?

[smoothop]

i got a few beta codes for xbox one if anyone wants one.

[inf3cted1]

Well could I have one for my friend please? Im on PC but he didnt receive an email yet.

[BabyTownFrolics]

I'll take one if you got it for the xb1, pm me

Thanks

[JaredH]

If you do have codes for Xbox One I'd love one. PM me please if you're serious. I'd love to try it out before the game releases.

[PsylentKiller]

I'll take one please. It's for my nephew.

[monkeyDzoro]

I didnt have the chance to get a code on PC, but from the MULTIPLE gameplays I'vnt e seen, people spent too much time killing bots and AI Titans than actual players. The player/bots ratio is like 1 human for 5 bots.

I dont know if in the final version you'll be able to set up modes w/o any bots, but this game CANT be competitive if it ships in this state.

It will be fun especially for those who like CoD or those who are less skilled at FPS games but it could get boring very quickly for skilled ones, since it's THAT easy.

[inf3cted1]

I kinda agree. I usually kill at least 3x more AI than actual players. Grunts only stay still and crouched and they offer no challenge, theyre too easy.

This needs to be at least 8v8. On the other hand it doesnt make less experienced players rage because they will always get a good overall KD

[Imalwaysright]

I still don't understand why people are defending the inclusion of bots and aren't asking for more real players.

[Hicken]

It's the XB1's big multiplayer exclusive for this year; they can't admit that it could be done any better.

[elm]

Of course there are loads of bots instead of real players, the game was built with the bone in mind and it just can't handle more with this game. 792p, 6vs6, bot's instead of real players,sub par gfx, all these cut backs are hard to hide.

[xDHAV0K24x]

Whats the bone?

[djplonker]

I cant wait until this releases and alot of people are ****ed because its an online only game on Ea servers its going to be simcity all over again and Ea will get blamed for everything!

They cant even handle the fifa servers EVERY year around launch the servers go on and off constantly...

[Bolts-N-Rays1109]

This game doesn't use EA servers. It uses MS's.

[elninels]

He's right. It uses dedicated servers from the cloud if I remember correctly.

[Master-H]

I think more players would have been better, from the beta videos i watched bots + smart pistol = easy sauce.
Game still looks tons of fun tho.

[LAWSON72]

After playing it I really hope if they make a sequel they pick a higher player count and design the game around it because 6v6 just feels kind of small and I think something like 8v8 or 12v12 would be awesome

[solidworm]

Lol bots in 2014...teh cloud must be to blame...joke game

[Ninjamonkey82]

I've removed my beta tbh got bored. Only so much grunts i can kill before i get pissed off. I said it all along them grunts could have easily been players and its even more apparent now I've played. I will say the structure seems to be there for a fun shooter.

But it really feels like the first game in a franchise that is crying out for more players. I'll get the disagrees every post I've made on the topic I've had them so far but its the truth tbh I've played every major fps to date and most off them at a competitive level.

Having to shoot at bots is a serious off put to a player like me. I don't know about the rest off you but i don't like kills handed to me on a plate.

[Ashby_JC]

I have a extra beta code..pm me for it.

Answer the following correct to get it.

What exact date did the og Xbox and the Xbox 360 release??

[OMGitzThatGuy]

Blah blah blah

2 beta X1 codes

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HCYDP-D3QDT-2JKYH-2J73V-YXWDZ

[Midgus]

cheers for the beta dude!

[Ashby_JC]

LOL. Guess there not special LMAO

[Midgus]

i know yeah, it's not even that good. the novelty wears off quick with the titans so im glad i played the beta i wont be buying. just holds your hand

[Wingsfan24]

Having plenty of fun with the game so far, but I do agree there could be more human players over bots. Just limit the amount of Titans that can be spawned at one time, maybe 4 per side at a time, maybe 5. I know certain things aren't being implemented right now so they can just stress test the servers, but the bots don't do a whole lot of fighting and it makes the game feel way too easy.

[Ashby_JC]

I only played one game this morning before work.

IT seemed to be full 6v6 I barely saw ANYONE...human or AI.

Hopefully over time with gamers input maybe they will adjust the counts with a update etc.

One thing that is apparent to me is the AI is just way to weak sauce. Upping them to be slighty more aggressive??

Ill judge for myself shortly. HEading home.

[iceman06]

From what I have seen, I think you are on to something. I was speculating, before this beta, that they COULD just implement some sort of cool down period (like they did with killstreaks in CoD). Now that I have watched many hours, I think that they could let you deploy the Titan in standby/turret mode if you want or save it until it can be properly deployed. This would allow more players and try to keep the balance. Just a thought.

[RDOUBLE]

Code anyone?

[RDOUBLE]

Anyone need a code?

[PsylentKiller]

Yes please for the xb1 if you have

[Grave]

This game won't survive unless they get rid of the bots and turn the current AI into playable classes. That would make it much more fun.

[DarkHeroZX]

Anyone got a beta code for PC?

[elninels]

I do not believe that Titanfall is limited in number of players per match because of the xbox one. I believe response wanted to make a casual shooter with cool looking mechs and bots to kill for poor fps-ers.

A huge draw for the game are their mechs. If the average casual is really bad at this game and take forever to access their mechs then they'd hate it.

Ps3 and 360 had higher player counts and they are now the last gen.

[DJustinUNCHAIND]

If you can't tell the difference between pilots and grunts then this game isn't for you.

[PsylentKiller]

I think people are using the bots wrong. Yes, they are easy to kill but so are the minions in a MOBA game like DOTA 2 or League of Legends. The bots in Titanfall should be used in a similar manner. Avoid killing bots when humans are around. Use the bots as a distraction. Pay attention to who is shooting at the bots. And pay attention to the names above the enemies. It will say grunt, specter, or the name of the human player.
Also, while the bots are easy to kill, they still take your bullets to kill them and they take time to kill. Enough time and bullets to distract you from targeting g a human combatant. And remember, you can hack spectres to fight for you which makes it easier to use them to your advantage.

[iceman06]

Serious question: Do the waves of bots add up like they do in a MOBA? Is it possible to overwhelm the opponent by having bots swarm (like in Hardpoint)? I have only watched the game. When I watch, people are playing more like a traditional FPS. I am wondering whether this would be a viable strategy for TitanFall?

[PsylentKiller]

The grunts come in groups of 4 or 5 sometimes with a spectre. They are really easy to kill but if a human opponent is in the mix, the bots can distract you from killing the human. It kind of reminds me of the mp in Assassins creed, the way the player blends in with the A.I.

[iceman06]

Okay. I was just wondering whether the reason for the bots was to create a MOBA styled approach to the gameplay. Thanks for your help.

[mayberry]

I forgot that this is coming out for the 360 too! Ill pick it up when it hits the bargain bin for my 360.

[Arkrite]

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[CrossingEden]

I wonder if Maria knows that Pilots are shown as bigger dots on the minimap making them extremely easy to find. But of course that would require that he plays the game first.
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[hello12]

bots just cause the game to be more casual than it needs to be. I know it helps people who aren't good at shooters, but from my side. It dumbs down the game and it likely will become boring, for the hardcore players.

[LethalButterfly]

its a fun game!!! but i would say 8v8 and make it a touch harder to drop your titan would be better

[Dynasty2021]

6v6 is bloody pathetic.

[killzone619]

"Thanks To Insufficient Max Player Count".

n4g is just full of articles written by biased PS fanboys. Bots in multiplayer are not a problem...their lack of good AI is the problem.

If the bots in titanfall had good AI then the game would be better. Respawns decision to have bots in multiplayer was a DESIGN CHOICE from the jump.

If you played the game, you would realise the bots serve other purposes besides shooting. They get into fist fights with other bots and can even be hacked.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

So.... CoD with back ground noize, for noobs... Minus the gun/gun skill set (because the fluff, is watering it down) -Hopefully they have a no-bot mode.

(what I comprehended, from reading the article)

-@Steele80 -

You don't add bots, to deter campers.. (that's to entice noobs).

You add penalty for camping. and/or marking someone<red>, if the stay still for more than 28 seconds..
+ take camping products out of the game.

[Allowen]

If you want to blame 6V6 then do it on the xbox360.
It can t handle more then 6v6 I bet, expecially with rasoable good graphics and other stuff happening on the screen.

If this Titanfall was console exclusive for the Xboxone I bet it could do better by having 8v8 or even up to 12v12.

I think it was a mistake to release this game for the 360 and get the game dumped bc it is a bad promotion of what Xboxone can do.

[Flames76]

Titanfall is at the right player count so fanboys please go elsewhere.Its nonstop action and hell i spent more time walking around in battefield 4 on 64 players not seeing anyone than in titanfall.Wow there are alot of pathetic fanboys on here anymore

[mercury228]

Its sad people dont see what the bots are. Its like Dota 2 in a way, they are creeps that are there to level up and and get your titan faster, they are not like AI bots in other games. I never have difficulty finding people or finding action. I dont know what people are talking about.

[NeoTribe]

The ai is rediculously easy. Nothing but fodder.

[Bdub2000]

I've been playing the beta too... Count is way too low for me. I'm very sad about it, I've really looked forward to this game. It is fun, very addictive, but to me it really was COD with mechs. I hate saying that out loud to myself...

[Milruka]

Every shooter is cod with mechs, or code with better aiming mechanics, or cod with realistic bullet drops, or code with vehicles..

Seriously, you people are now like the MMO crowd, every mmo is a wow clone according to them, When its not.

[Bdub2000]

You people? That's a little presumptuous. I'm entitled to my opinion and I shared it where someone might want to hear it. Your "disagree" is fine, but ive loved and played every COD, and when I say this is a COD clone, you can bet that's how it felt to me and it's an accurate statement. And maybe that's my problem with this game, it could literally have been a DLC for Ghosts (minus jet pack jumps) and it would have felt about the same.

Enjoy titanfall, I'm glad you like it. I'll pass and keep playing BF4 and Ghosts

[Milruka]

I've put about 15 hours into the beta and personally love having the bots.

Why you ask? because everyone ignore them, I drop a few of them and my titan times go way down.

If you can't figure out though who is a player and who is AI that is your fault, you just need to focus on your map and names. First thing that makes it obvious that its a player is that it jumps, And usually jumps a lot. Or it will move fast across the map in a sprint.

This game actually feels fantastic and one of the few over recent years that I think is solid as all heck.

[danthegamerfiend]

If you guys need to find human players it's simple. Use YOUR fucking MINI Map!

[mediate-this]

The bots are not a problem what so ever, I think of bit as extras in a action movie, just filler to make the scene more dramatic and crazy.

The human players as the action stars. Bots in no way get in your way.