Starhawk General

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Sharp_Dagger wrote:
http://starhawkradio.com/blogs/2011/07/27/breaking-news-starhawk-how-we-will-level-up
Enjoy!
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Great they are going to put a COD style level up so higher ranked people have an advantage over smaller ranked people? 

They better not do this.......levelling up to get advantageous skill add ons, matchmaking only, and no player ranked servers.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr   The things I loved most about warhawk seem to be being neglected

Im still holding out hope that if/when i get to try the beta I find these rumors to be false.

[Sharp_Dagger]

PLYMCO_PILGRIM wrote:
Sharp_Dagger wrote:
http://starhawkradio.com/blogs/2011/07/27/breaking-news-starhawk-how-we-will-level-up
Enjoy!
New Site: http://starhawkradio.com/blogs/
Great they are going to put a COD style level up so higher ranked people have an advantage over smaller ranked people?  
They better not do this.......levelling up to get advantageous skill add ons, matchmaking only, and no player ranked servers.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr   The things I loved most about warhawk seem to be being neglected 
Im still holding out hope that if/when i get to try the beta I find these rumors to be false.
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Plymco,

1. It sounds like the skill thing will be one thing at a time.  I wouldn't worry about new people because they have added about 20 new features to help new people make the transition.  In addtition, some may see it as a sign of hope that it isn't just years of experience but that if they work hard, and put in the time, they too will unlock some of these fun skills.  Skills are in.  There is no going back.  The best thing we as a community can do is talk about the implementation of skills and what is important to us to still keep the game fun.

2. I'm with you on the PR servers.  Hopefully it won't be matchmaking only for ranked.  They keep saying we will hsave all 3 types (MM, Sony selectable, Player Made) but no word yet on if all 3 types will be ranked.

Cheers

[Sharp_Dagger]

TroubleinMind wrote:
sharpdagger,
you're doing a good work over there,  always a good read.
a lot of part one articles , lets get on the part twos 

Thanks.  We always like to hear feedback. 

Pt 2 of Flight a closer look is up.  I'm waaiting to hears some info before I proceed to Pt. 3.

Josh is busy right now but when he has some time we'll crank out Pt. 2.

I think those were the only 2 pt 1's LOL  Let me know if I'm missing anything.

I once was going to do a story on Host kick importance but I will wait until we hear if they are even having PR servers.

[jason_ac]

PLYMCO_PILGRIM wrote:
Great they are going to put a COD style level up so higher ranked people have an advantage over smaller ranked people?
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In theory, MM puts you with similar skill people, so probably not using perks against newbies. And IF they have server lists, you'll enter servers that fit your level, so again, not vets using perks against newbies.

Of course, perks suck    (j/k, they might be ok; we'll have to get used to them)

[Sharp_Dagger]

jason_ac wrote:
PLYMCO_PILGRIM wrote:
Great they are going to put a COD style level up so higher ranked people have an advantage over smaller ranked people?
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In theory, MM puts you with similar skill people, so probably not using perks against newbies. And IF they have server lists, you'll enter servers that fit your level, so again, not vets using perks against newbies.
Of course, perks suck    (j/k, they might be ok; we'll have to get used to them)
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OMG.  I'm tempted to do a Breaking News: story on Jason finally easing up on the perks.  LOL  You think I'm kidding but it crossed my mind I was so shocked.  LOL

They are here.  You still have a chance to influence their presence if you are not in denial of that fact.  LOL  I am interested in your ideas of what you think they should do to not ruin the experience for you but that discussion can only be had with acceptance.  It is also a more challenging discussion than "No to perks".  Now you will see the real challenges they are facing.

I hope everyone understands that these are long term perks and NOT in game killstreak perks...which I am very against because they promote selfish play and distract from the objective. People are not focused on their long term perks during the game so I don't have the same issues with that.

To me, the whole balance issue is a wash...pro factors and anti-factors.  We'll have to see but I love their tweaking powers.

[jason_ac]

Sharp_Dagger wrote:
You still have a chance to influence their presence if you are not in denial of that fact.  LOL  I am interested in your ideas of what you think they should do to not ruin the experience for you but that discussion can only be had with acceptance.
New Site: http://starhawkradio.com/blogs/

Like I said a while ago on a SHR comment, once we have some details about how you earn them, what they are, etc, I'll be as constructive and idea-filled as I can be.

I did like your line of thought saying that an all-arounder should be able to play around any skill/perk imbalances on the ground, the sticky issue was the air, where it is same-vehicle against same-vehicle.

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

jason_ac wrote:
PLYMCO_PILGRIM wrote:
Great they are going to put a COD style level up so higher ranked people have an advantage over smaller ranked people?
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Want to join BHD in MAG?  Just click this link or this link --> www.betterhideordie.com
In theory, MM puts you with similar skill people, so probably not using perks against newbies. And IF they have server lists, you'll enter servers that fit your level, so again, not vets using perks against newbies.
Of course, perks suck    (j/k, they might be ok; we'll have to get used to them)
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For Warhawk documentation & gameplay tips visit the Warhawk Wiki

Is Warhawk out of date? No, it's the HawkJunkie's training ground for Starhawk! Pwn Starhawk newbies from day 1! 

I know man, I know.

Im a big anti-perk guy too but I play MAG and love the game and it has the "skills and weapons based on level" thing too so I know it wont break the game on me.

However, I used to throw warhawk at MAG's developer, zipper, all the time for the "balance" thing

[Sharp_Dagger]

jason_ac wrote:
Sharp_Dagger wrote:
You still have a chance to influence their presence if you are not in denial of that fact.  LOL  I am interested in your ideas of what you think they should do to not ruin the experience for you but that discussion can only be had with acceptance.
New Site: http://starhawkradio.com/blogs/
Like I said a while ago on a SHR comment, once we have some details about how you earn them, what they are, etc, I'll be as constructive and idea-filled as I can be.
I did like your line of thought saying that an all-arounder should be able to play around any skill/perk imbalances on the ground, the sticky issue was the air, where it is same-vehicle against same-vehicle.
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For Warhawk documentation & gameplay tips visit the Warhawk Wiki

Is Warhawk out of date? No, it's the HawkJunkie's training ground for Starhawk! Pwn Starhawk newbies from day 1! 

Yeah.  You have a good point with the air.  In that case it is same vehiche vs same vehicle.  We will need some good debate to iron this out...as you said...oce we know more.  If they do the toolbox idea where you can change with each death, I think this makes it less of an issue.  If you know you will spend more time in the air for the next period of time then you can switch out to your favorite air skill.  In that case it only becoes an issue for those who never die...which isn't most of us.  LOL

[gameboy0895]

The beta is coming soon.... we'll see how the skills/perks system works out. Let's not close our minds and live in denial. Let's see how it works out then we can criticize.

[gameboy0895]

I don't mind having skills and perks in the game as long as each skill is unique and the overall balance is maintained.