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Post by N7Pathfinder on Jun 23, 2019 1:13:00 GMT
While thinking about the things BioWare could have done differently for Anthem, the top one that fits in my head may be a controversial opinion: Ditch the open world.
I mean, instead of having this large open world that ho early doesn’t have much in it, make a bunch of smaller but still challenging areas (almost the size of an average stronghold) that can still be designed to encourage flying around and strategically working together to beat. Not only would this make the handling of data for multiplayer more easier (I mean, why try to render an entire world millions of time for each server when you could just have multiple maps ready to quickly download and get your players in?), it would also allow for BioWare to keep new content coming between updates like challenges for medals or even new combat scenarios.
Plus I just think the narrative would fit better with separate maps than one large world.
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Post by SofaJockey on Jun 23, 2019 11:08:27 GMT
And right now it's voice or nothing, whereas I would like a text OPTION. Emphasis on the option part Sure, though the option appears pretty poor for console and I've never seen anyone use the facilities offered by accessibility text/speech.
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Post by Space Cowboy on Jun 23, 2019 13:12:11 GMT
A USB keyboard costs 10 dollars, you'll likely have one for your computer, you can actually plug that into your console ... Furthermore, when you're doing puzzles or setting up for mechanics, there is usually a lul in the gameplay so even if you don't have a USB keyboard (really?) you can take your time and use the on screen keyboard. Playing FFXIV and ESO and have no problem communicating mechanics with console players via text Why would I be needing to buy additional peripherals? I haven't owned a windows computer for more than a decade. I suspected this was about needy 'PC player' entitlement. And as cross-play looks more likely, anything that can't be implemented on all platforms, won't be implemented on any one platform. I think the likelihood of a more advanced text chat for PC is dead in the water. I’m not sure how buying a keyboard for use with a console is any different from buying an Xbox controller for a computer?
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Post by Gileadan on Jun 23, 2019 13:35:52 GMT
Some games let you text chat on console by allowing you to connect your phone and use that as your keyboard, so it's definitely doable.
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Post by SofaJockey on Jun 23, 2019 13:41:26 GMT
I’m not sure how buying a keyboard for use with a console is any different from buying an Xbox controller for a computer? I already have a Controller. I don't need a keyboard. If it's not default equipment, BioWare can't rely upon people having one.
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Post by river82 on Jun 23, 2019 22:38:33 GMT
I’m not sure how buying a keyboard for use with a console is any different from buying an Xbox controller for a computer? I already have a Controller. I don't need a keyboard. If it's not default equipment, BioWare can't rely upon people having one. A headset or mic for voice chat isn't default equipment that comes standard with a console either. I've bought many consoles and still have no headset and no mic.
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Post by PillarBiter on Jun 24, 2019 6:51:13 GMT
I’m not sure how buying a keyboard for use with a console is any different from buying an Xbox controller for a computer? I already have a Controller. I don't need a keyboard. If it's not default equipment, BioWare can't rely upon people having one. Not rwly on people having, but cater to people having. It’s a different mindset that currently bioware isn’t hving any of it.
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Post by tatann on Jun 24, 2019 10:55:44 GMT
I already have a Controller. I don't need a keyboard. If it's not default equipment, BioWare can't rely upon people having one. Not rwly on people having, but cater to people having. It’s a different mindset that currently bioware isn’t hving any of it. Bioware caters to 12 year-old kids, who can't write but can brilliantly hurl insults and hate speech behind a mic, so there's no need for text chat :-)
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Post by Beerfish on Jun 25, 2019 20:06:13 GMT
Just played for a wee bit after at least a month or more off. One mission and one stronghold, after match character screens bugged on both missions. Still like the terrain and the flying. Combat, enemies and missions still one big meh.
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