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#1 crazyjake56

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Posted June 03 2011 - 10:31 PM

Simply put, Mechwarrior 4 (Or was it 3) had complex controls. While I'm not entirely new to the mech genre I'm a rookie. But anyway, make sure the game has a control scheme that isn't so... old I suppose.

#2 HappyApathy1

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Posted June 04 2011 - 11:26 AM

I must agree to this, there was another online mech game that I personally enjoyed, but had a rather steep learning curve when it came to the controls which drove most people away (the game eventually folded and no longer exists so yeah it was a big deal with the controls  :shock: ).

Keeping the controls simple would, ironically, result in probably more complex play as it makes it easier for players to make their own 'advanced moves' based on a sequence of simple controls, versus having been frustrated about constantly running off cliffs. It would also promote faster paced, fluid game play.

It would also help the community grow, as people can get pass the impressionable 'newbie' stage faster and easier, this is the area where most people decide whether or not its worthwhile to become involved in a game. Even a game that is fun once you get the hang of it will die if most people will quit if its too hard to get to that point.

#3 Houndeye

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Posted June 04 2011 - 11:10 PM

It should be easy to start with but harder to master :P

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Posted June 05 2011 - 06:38 AM

The devs already stated this is gonna be more an FPS than a sim.

#5 StantonJL

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Posted June 06 2011 - 09:16 PM

Indeed I think a couple other things utility and defensive additives would be fun, but nothing more than that.  I despise games that think complex controls or hundreds of commands and spells make better combat, it just results in using the same strategy over and over again.

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Posted June 07 2011 - 04:13 AM

I don't want this to become a pure FPS, though.
That would suck. Keep a level of complexity, please, don't just try to appeal to everyone.

#7 crazyjake56

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Posted June 07 2011 - 07:33 PM

I said simplified not monkey brained.

#8 Houndeye

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Posted June 07 2011 - 07:43 PM

crazyjake56 said:

I said simplified not monkey brained.

lol how many times did i play MW only to forget the cycle weapon group key! fook it just ALPHA THEM!!!

One thing i would ask that the devs keep out is AIM ASSISTANCE! If your rubbish at twitch control go play an RPG. :P

#9 crazyjake56

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Posted June 07 2011 - 07:55 PM

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One thing i would ask that the devs keep out is AIM ASSISTANCE! If your rubbish at twitch control go play an RPG. :P


Works for me.




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