Post by PapaCharlie9 on Jan 15, 2019 16:11:46 GMT
I was thinking about how a social hub would be added -- well, tbh, I was arguing with a dude on Reddit about it, with him referring to Bioware SP players as "you people" in a insulting way, lol -- and it occurred to me that there are really only two options:
1. It will be in the shared world
It may look as if it is bolted to the side/top of Fort Tarsis physically, but you'd still have to use the mission selection menu or whatever to enter it, because that's the only way to instance multiple players in the software, as I understand it.
Being in the shared world means that it would be third-person in Javelins, rather than first-person out of Javelins. Not only would this satisfy the desire of those players who want to socialize, it also gives everyone a runway to strut their mtx purchases for Javelin cosmetics. And it would be optional (yay!)
2. It will be integrated into the first-person experience of Fort Tarsis
This is the problematic option. Since both lore and technology would make it hard to have third-person, Javelin-wearing players in Fort Tarsis, integrated with other players who are first-person and not in their suits, the compromise would be to retrofit a first-person experience in without suits. But now there's no way to strut your mtx stuff, since that's all tied to your Javelin.
Unless more types of mtx get added, specifically for the first-person experience.
Like, maybe you can buy a pet that follows you around in the Fort. Or you can have a reserved "club room" or booth in the bar, which you can decorate with banners and music and different furniture with different materials, etc., etc.
I mean, call it a tinfoil hat conspiracy, but I'm starting to wonder if "We hear you loud and clear" is code for "Thanks for inviting us to milk you for more mtx."
DISCLAIMER: I have a bad attitude about social hubs due to the influence of mmos like Champions Online and Neverwinter Nights, because their social hubs are clearly meant to encourage mtx spending. Players are walking advertising for mtx cosmetics and they flaunt it. I mean, how can you help but be envious as a first-level noob walking into this sprawling marketplace where everyone seems to be kitted out with fire-breathing flying unicorn mounts, glowing disco armor, and super elaborate emotes?
1. It will be in the shared world
It may look as if it is bolted to the side/top of Fort Tarsis physically, but you'd still have to use the mission selection menu or whatever to enter it, because that's the only way to instance multiple players in the software, as I understand it.
Being in the shared world means that it would be third-person in Javelins, rather than first-person out of Javelins. Not only would this satisfy the desire of those players who want to socialize, it also gives everyone a runway to strut their mtx purchases for Javelin cosmetics. And it would be optional (yay!)
2. It will be integrated into the first-person experience of Fort Tarsis
This is the problematic option. Since both lore and technology would make it hard to have third-person, Javelin-wearing players in Fort Tarsis, integrated with other players who are first-person and not in their suits, the compromise would be to retrofit a first-person experience in without suits. But now there's no way to strut your mtx stuff, since that's all tied to your Javelin.
Unless more types of mtx get added, specifically for the first-person experience.
Like, maybe you can buy a pet that follows you around in the Fort. Or you can have a reserved "club room" or booth in the bar, which you can decorate with banners and music and different furniture with different materials, etc., etc.
I mean, call it a tinfoil hat conspiracy, but I'm starting to wonder if "We hear you loud and clear" is code for "Thanks for inviting us to milk you for more mtx."
DISCLAIMER: I have a bad attitude about social hubs due to the influence of mmos like Champions Online and Neverwinter Nights, because their social hubs are clearly meant to encourage mtx spending. Players are walking advertising for mtx cosmetics and they flaunt it. I mean, how can you help but be envious as a first-level noob walking into this sprawling marketplace where everyone seems to be kitted out with fire-breathing flying unicorn mounts, glowing disco armor, and super elaborate emotes?
