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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-29-2009 @ 3:18PM
torak said...
One issue I see with this game is this:
MMORPG's are "RPG's" hence vanity games which is why they are mostly made with 3rd person. RPGers like to oogle themselves and view around their characters.
Shooter players prefer FP and not RPG systems.
I guess my point is this - why are they sticking exclusively with FPS views rather then enabling first AND third?
It's seems like a minor thing but IMHO, it is going to make a huge impact on who it appeals to. FPS players traditionally do not play fantasy games nor RPGs and more importantly - monthly subs.
MMO players are not big fans of FPS.
It's going to be interesting to see how this game is received.
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7-29-2009 @ 3:37PM
DigitalGunfire.com said...
Because they are trying for immersion and first person view makes the most sense. This is a full loot game so you won't be ogling your epics for long.
7-29-2009 @ 3:35PM
Rhaegar said...
Because if you have an optional third person view, nobody will use first person view, because third person makes it easier to keep track of your surroundings. Nobody can sneak up behind you, etc.
7-30-2009 @ 6:07AM
Josh said...
All RPers I know prefer to play in first-person because it is more immersing.
RPG doesn't make it vanity, the "G" makes it vanity...
7-30-2009 @ 6:33AM
Jeetje said...
It's because the CEO (Henrik) likes to go round the ba-- prefers his backstabbing to go unnoticed ^^
Seriously, if you're killed from behind in a FPV game that foregoes on tags, there'll be no way to know who killed you. That's the main reason, Starvault prefers their players to be gankers instead of PVP on an even footing.