"Why the sound of a gun had to be nerfed..."

by ohurcool • 31 Aug 2019, 16:47 • Journals
"...in Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDxiuHdR_T4

The video is a few days old, but I just noticed it today while browsing YouTube.

Chris Bratt of People Make Games reached out to Splash Damage and some ET "beta testers" to talk about the very early days of Enemy Territory, when many people were convinced that the Thompson was stronger than the MP40 - despite both weapons having the exact same stats.

Protip: You can stop watching around 8:15, unless you want to watch an advertisement and some cringy skit.

Thoughts? Did you guys think one SMG was better than the other back in the day?
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seareal 31 Aug 2019, 18:51
instructions unclear penis stuck in a microwave
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LeFrancis 31 Aug 2019, 19:48
I let a thumbs up and commented. I didn't forget to hit the subscribe button.
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Kimi 31 Aug 2019, 20:23
nice find
in the beninging i really thought they were different :D
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ipod 31 Aug 2019, 22:18
yeah thompson felt better XD
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Ronner 5 Sep 2019, 09:00
Really? I know in ET there is no difference between speed and damage of the thompson and mp40, as opposed to RTCW, but until this day I have always preferred the mp40. I always try to get an mp40 when Im playing allies. Just like the sound and feel better for some reason.
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ipod 5 Sep 2019, 15:28
Yeah idc bud, just dont knifed by me at LAN again
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caej 27 Sep 2019, 13:16
"Was hoping it was you announcing a LAN or something :(

But I completely understand where you're coming from and just want to thank you for keeping this game alive for as long you did for us. As I look back at my old comment history, it makes me truly see how much of a child I was and how I changed as the years passed. At one point, you replied to one of my idiotic comments roasting me and I was so happy cause the real TosspoT had actually replied to my comment. On a serious note, I'm sure if it's costing you only 50 euros a month, we can easily get donations to reach that every month. Thank you for everything you did. Much love and hope all is good in your rl."

several months later :(
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ipod 1 Oct 2019, 19:31
lmfaooo, ronner is the homie :)
nothing but love for him
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homiee 1 Sep 2019, 12:05
In rtcw the mp40 was better because 32 bullets and less spread. Think the damage of thompson was a bit higher to try and compensate.
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eliteIh2o 2 Sep 2019, 12:47
mp40 for long range + aim at head while thompson short range and body aim :D

but for some reason i always prefer to play mp40 as allies and thompson as axis
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homiee 2 Sep 2019, 23:00
Maybe because when playing offence you are usually allies? Playing with mp40 on attack seems easier than thompson imo
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outlAwlicious 1 Sep 2019, 17:06
Thompson better close range, mp40 better long range. Thoughts?
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BOBiKA 1 Sep 2019, 20:31
this + mp40 always seemed to fire "faster" if both did aim/hit for triple hs close range kill
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ipod 2 Sep 2019, 00:01
wow never thought of it like this
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Sebhes 2 Sep 2019, 14:05
I've always preferred the MP40 weapon over the Thompsen. It felt like it shot faster, because of the sound
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nuggan 2 Sep 2019, 16:30
MP40 feels better when playing Allies, Thompson as Axis. Some messed up mental thing.
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outlAwlicious 2 Sep 2019, 16:39
I approve this.
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Ronner 5 Sep 2019, 09:04
MP40 feels better, regardless of playing axis or allies, imho.
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_Karrde 16 Sep 2019, 22:23
paner fils best
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Vanhaomena 1 Oct 2019, 06:06
It's always best to have the enemy teams gun. For a split second the enemy will think they're being teambleeded when you shoot at them, giving you the advantage.
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caej 22 Oct 2019, 17:53
Noo. But colt > luger. Just felt more firm.
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