Fortnite

muraii wrote:

It’s a voice client that bridges the platforms though. I don’t think Fortnite’s voice is cross-platform in StW, for instance, so I’m not sure if it is for BR.

I didn't realize Fortnite was cross-platform. I'm sure it isn't between X1 and PS4, even though I'm sure it could be the moment Sony okayed it.

Fedaykin98 wrote:
muraii wrote:

It’s a voice client that bridges the platforms though. I don’t think Fortnite’s voice is cross-platform in StW, for instance, so I’m not sure if it is for BR.

I didn't realize Fortnite was cross-platform. I'm sure it isn't between X1 and PS4, even though I'm sure it could be the moment Sony okayed it.

It is now!

muraii wrote:
Fedaykin98 wrote:
muraii wrote:

It’s a voice client that bridges the platforms though. I don’t think Fortnite’s voice is cross-platform in StW, for instance, so I’m not sure if it is for BR.

I didn't realize Fortnite was cross-platform. I'm sure it isn't between X1 and PS4, even though I'm sure it could be the moment Sony okayed it.

It is now!

Really? I just Googled it, read a bunch, and it sounded liek those two platforms still won't crossplay together.

Ah, poop. You’re right, as regards PS4 and Xbox. Tim Sweeney says it’s “inevitable” so there’s that.

You _can_ play PC and PS4, and PC and Xbox. I have done the former and heard of folks doing the latter. It’s just console-to-console isn’t enabled.

muraii wrote:

Ah, poop. You’re right, as regards PS4 and Xbox. Tim Sweeney says it’s “inevitable” so there’s that.

You _can_ play PC and PS4, and PC and Xbox. I have done the former and heard of folks doing the latter. It’s just console-to-console isn’t enabled.

You can also play iOS with anyone. Just can't cross the PS4/XB boundary.

Voice works fine for the cross platform you can do for BR. There's no voice chat at all in STW.

I was more checking into if we have any squad games going on, and how that's set up. No worries.

Wrt cross platform, if memory serves epic did 'accidentally' turn on cross play a few months back for fortnite.

Stengah wrote:

There's no voice chat at all in STW.

I can't speak on other platforms, but at least on PS4, there is voice chat in STW. That being said, I generally prefer PS4's built-in voice chat to that in most games.

TiggyP wrote:

Wrt cross platform, if memory serves epic did 'accidentally' turn on cross play a few months back for fortnite.

They did; a number of developers have done this. Maybe it's a kind of protest/demonstration.

What if someone on PC acted as a hub by inviting some PS4 and XB1 players into the same game?

RawkGWJ wrote:

What if someone on PC acted as a hub by inviting some PS4 and XB1 players into the same game?

I can't remember if that gets stopped at the party level, but if not and a mixed console party tries to join a match then players from one of the consoles will get kicked out of the match by the server.

So all this discussion and is Fortnite even working right now?

lunchbox12682 wrote:

So all this discussion and is Fortnite even working right now?

It's back up. There might still be a wait to log in, but I was eventually able to get into StW.

Ah cool. My recent article I saw was still complaining about and I hadn't had chance to try myself.

I am a very bad shot but if anyone is looking to carry a squad or duo hit me up. I play BR on PC.

Continuing to play late night on the west coast. RobotMarmot on PSN.

Also late night west coast for me. But I’m on XB1.

Trashie, I know that I have you on my Xbox friends list. Do you have an XB1? Because seeing how BR is free and all... I thought maybe we could do some duos.

I too play late night on the west coast, roughly 2100-2400 MST/PDT. Solely STW though.

RawkGWJ wrote:

Also late night west coast for me. But I’m on XB1.

Trashie, I know that I have you on my Xbox friends list. Do you have an XB1? Because seeing how BR is free and all... I thought maybe we could do some duos.

Let me check that out. Does your profile carry over between the two?

Trashie wrote:

Continuing to play late night on the west coast. RobotMarmot on PSN.

My wife and I play as czd_77 West Coast. Happy to friend or squad.

Trashie wrote:
RawkGWJ wrote:

Also late night west coast for me. But I’m on XB1.

Trashie, I know that I have you on my Xbox friends list. Do you have an XB1? Because seeing how BR is free and all... I thought maybe we could do some duos.

Let me check that out. Does your profile carry over between the two?

I doubt it. I probably have you in my friends list from the 360 days. Oh well.

RawkGWJ wrote:
Trashie wrote:
RawkGWJ wrote:

Also late night west coast for me. But I’m on XB1.

Trashie, I know that I have you on my Xbox friends list. Do you have an XB1? Because seeing how BR is free and all... I thought maybe we could do some duos.

Let me check that out. Does your profile carry over between the two?

I doubt it. I probably have you in my friends list from the 360 days. Oh well.

I meant does my Fortnite profile carry over. I've got an Xbox One - I'll download the game and we'll give it a go.

Fortnite progress should persist across platforms. V-bucks, though, do not. The FAQ says:

Q: Are my V-bucks bound to the platform I purchase them on?

A: Yes. V-bucks that are purchased can only be used on that specific platform.There is no ability to move V-bucks between a console and PC. That said, if you have linked your PlayStation Network account with your Epic ID, any content you buy with V-bucks on PS4 will be also available on your Fortnite account on PC.

So I've been playing a fair bit of the BR mode with some friends and it's been alot of fun.

They have been trying to talk me into getting the PvE version of the game, just wondering if you all think it's worth the price? I'm surprised at how expensive it is considering it's eventually going to be free to play. Is it co-op multiplayer only or can I also have a decent time playing it single player? Seems really loot based which could be fun but is it also purchase loot boxes I guess?

Anyone know if you still earn a free copy of the game for a friend if you purchase it?

You can have fun solo, but it really shines with a good team. I bought it as soon as it was available but (a) I got a nice discount and (b) had been playing for a couple years already in the alpha (Also the source of the discount). It goes on sale periodically so I would suggest waiting.

That said, it’s in pretty active development and while there are quite a few things that need attention there is lots to love. And now that you can play PC-PS4 and PC-Xbox One, you can switch between platforms and keep progress as well as play with people on different platforms.

There’s a Google sheet in the OP. I’m not sure how current it is but I think it’s prettu reliable.

Hope that helps.

Cool to hear there is some solo content but I guess I'll hold off till a sale thanks for the advice!

Sho sho!

Season 4 of BR starts tomorrow.

I bought the Battle Pass for season 3. For the most part I’m satisfied with that purchase. To be honest, I barely played Fortnight during season 3, and I earned back over 150% of the V-bux that it cost to buy the Battle Pass. So now I have enough to buy the season 4 Battle Pass and a little extra to boot.

In case you were on the fence about the Battle Pass, I think that it was totally worth it. I’m buying it again for season 4. The theme for season 4 is super heroes. I don’t think there are any licensed super heroes. Just fun generic super hero skins that you can unlock by playing.

Cheers!

The female hero face in the launcher is very Wonder Woman-esque to me.

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muraii wrote:

The female hero face in the launcher is very Wonder Woman-esque to me.

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They all look similar but not close enough to get sued, which after issue 153 really lost the story.