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cRPG => General Discussion => Topic started by: Arathian on December 04, 2012, 11:34:35 am

Title: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Arathian on December 04, 2012, 11:34:35 am
Before you -1 me, give me a second to explain why I want it removed.

The thing with your teamate's banners being shown as opposed to the enemy banners is that you know their position more precicely and you are able to communicate better with them...it is also very good at actually seeing who the fuck is an ally.

However, the only thing showing the enemy's banner does is remove a part of the game, namely, sneaking and strategizing. Yes, hiding and trying semi-ambushes are fun. This completely removes it. No more can people conceal themselves and wait until the main force is over so they can attack the back. No more can you hide behind a rock waiting for the enemy to pass so you can strike.

The old system for that worked fine, why change it?
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: BlueKnight on December 04, 2012, 11:36:49 am
I agree.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Vibe on December 04, 2012, 11:44:52 am
+1
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Everkistus on December 04, 2012, 11:45:49 am
Yes.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Callan on December 04, 2012, 11:47:02 am
+1
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Rhekimos on December 04, 2012, 11:47:15 am
I support this.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Tears of Destiny on December 04, 2012, 12:04:54 pm
I support this motion.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: KingBread on December 04, 2012, 12:06:20 pm
full support for this
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Araxiel on December 04, 2012, 12:45:12 pm
Since when we can see enemy banners?
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Miwiw on December 04, 2012, 12:47:57 pm
Yes, remove it!
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Kafein on December 04, 2012, 01:05:58 pm
Seeing enemy banners doesn't seem very useful (except for spotting potential ambushes) and certainly isn't realistic. I know seeing ally banners already isn't but that's no reason to show more floating images.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Adamar on December 04, 2012, 01:09:15 pm
I've never considered this. It explains a lot of failed ambushes.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Dooz on December 04, 2012, 02:20:42 pm
Concurrence maximal.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: cmp on December 04, 2012, 02:25:27 pm
It's supposed to be a server side setting, but that can't be done until we drop compatibility with old clients. Might force disable it until then.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Radament on December 04, 2012, 02:45:35 pm
i'd like a recognising system like darkfall as an option (enemy = red name when hovering on player ; ally = green name but it may needs to raise the detect distance) , but i know banners are nice to see so i'd stay with banners :)
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Tanken on December 04, 2012, 03:21:29 pm
Whoever thought this was a good idea shall be kicked in the nuts.



Looking at you devs.
Title: Re: Please remove "show enemy banner" option
Post by: Arathian on December 04, 2012, 09:38:29 pm
It's supposed to be a server side setting, but that can't be done until we drop compatibility with old clients. Might force disable it until then.
That's very good to hear indeed cmpx!