Insomniac Outlines Resistance 2’s ‘Issues And Misconceptions’
People who are currently playing Resistance 2 may have noticed some odd ends with the game here and there. There are some issues with online stats, with the split-screen’s 4:3 ratio, and there are even some people complaining about player 2’s stats in split-screen not saving. Insomniac knows of these concerns and has addressed these problems and more via the official MyResistance forums.
They’ve compiled a list of known issues and misconceptions pertaining to R2 to clarify on what’s being fixed and what’s intentionally in there. I’ve posted the list below for your convenience, and even re-organized the list for clearer understanding.
Misprints:
- The text describing the “Snake Eyes” berserk for the Spec Ops class in cooperative mode incorrectly states that you will receive two shots; it is intentional that you only get one shot. In Competitive mode, however, you will receive two shots when using the “Snake Eyes” berserk.
- The game manual says that there is a one-hit kill game mode, but there is not an option for this in the game. There is intentionally no one-hit kill option, the manual is a misprint.
Known issues that will be fixed:
- There are some instances where the rumble feature cuts out. We’re looking into this issue.
- There have been several reports of users not receiving sound while using an optical output cable ; we’re not sure why this is happening. If this is happening to you, please double check your settings. Some people have reported that simply switching the in-game sound options to stereo and then switching it back to surround will fix the issue.
- Selecting a player’s name from the Leaderboards will result in a pop up that says “Account does not exist”. We’re working on this issue currently.
- There are some issues with stats “disappearing” and “reappearing”. There is an issue with offline and online stats syncing and merging.
- Split-screen players have a lot of difficulty joining games successfully and staying in games. We’re working on this issue currently.
Misconception:
- Some people are reporting connection problems. The game is working ; we would post an update otherwise. This seems be a client side connection issue, so please try running through some of the connection guides around here to try and solve the problem. Suggestions:
- There have been reports of corrupted save data files. If you see the SRPA star logo blinking/flashing/lighting up anywhere on your screen, please try to wait for it to completely go away.
- Occasionally if you enter the XMB it will lock up and you will have to reset the PS3 manually. Be sure to use the in-game options to accept party invites, accept clan invites, and to send friend invites. This should minimize time needed on the XMB to messaging and accepting friend invites.
Intentional and will not be altered:
- In split-screen mode there are “black bars” on the side of the screen and the game appears in a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is not a bug, this is intentional and was done for various reasons. Be sure to be mindful of burn-in possibilities.
- In campaign mode, the screen tint option gets stuck on your choice and you can’t switch it back to normal mode. If you select normal and then die, the tinting will be reset.
- Currently the only way to join private games is to be a part of the host’s party.
- Player 2 stats in split-screen mode are not saved.
- There is no round balancing between rounds.
- There is no in-game reporting for abuse. Please report offending players using the following link: http://np.us.playstation.com/complaint/pc/ComplaintForm.aspx
- User’s can’t use another person’s save game file. This is not a bug, this is intentional.
- Campaign mode does not have a split-screen mode. This is intentional, the campaign was designed around single player experience. It simply would not work with two players, and there are no plans to add this in the future.
Sources : PS3fanboy & My Resistance
#1 – Scorch24 on November 30th, 2008 12:58 am
This is completely retarded me and my freind were completely looking forward to co-op mode story as it was so insomnia botched it then yall give us a new co-op mode which takes a little used to and turns out to be fun till we come across the fact that the 2nd players stats cannot be saved in spitscreen making it completely gay and pointless to have someone else build a char so the new co-op has been ruined as well
PS. RFOM was and forever will be better than ROFM2 how hard can it be for player 2 stats to be saved as well jeez
PS. PS. im player 2 jerks
#2 – Grenias on January 10th, 2009 7:18 pm
Com’n … You competition GEARS OF WAR 2 works perfectly with my internet connection.
Live 4 dead as well…. So on the PS3 I can connecto Home and when trying to connect to Resistance 2 online games I get a timeout.
I put the ps3 on a demilitarized zone, port forwarded ps3’s recommended ports and resistance I ports…. AND NOTHING…. IT IS NOT MY INTERNET CONNECTION I AM SURE
#3 – General Victory on January 12th, 2009 2:58 pm
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Thank you all and enjoy the site
#4 – Weighsone on January 21st, 2009 3:21 am
I dont understnad why player 2’s stats not being saved is under the heading of “intentional and will not be altered”. Is there an explanation to this?
#5 – blazers7 on March 27th, 2009 4:09 pm
About the problem with the stats if we play right now those stats will still count once they all sync??? Please Answer back thank u
#6 – ox_Odin_xo on June 16th, 2009 3:32 pm
On the issue of player 2 stats being wiped, creating a second playstation user account and using this for the second player does allow a second set of stats to be saved in offline co-op mode. Doesn’t explain why it’s intentional and won’t be changed, but it does solve the issue.
#7 – fred on October 3rd, 2009 11:39 pm
my allies list wont work i tried pressing triangle and nothing happens i can’t join in on my friends game what should i do and what’s wrong its not my controler either the allies list just wont work
#8 – amonkeyonfire on November 7th, 2009 4:06 am
i can connect too home, gta iv online, and im useing my ps3 internet too type this very message but i cant get resistance 2 to work so i think its you!!! *points finger*