[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by biteme

Launch sequence, that's one of those things that seems cool, the intent is immersion but in reality adds nothing to game play and after the 3rd time the 8 seconds seems like 5 minutes. Kinda like all the time and resources spent on movies, yep it's really cool the first and only time you watch it after that it's a wast of HD space.

I agree with you, but I'd still like one to be in-game. It adds polish to the product. I even think it would be worth having more than one in-game, adding variety and local flavor.

But yeah, I'd like to be able to turn it off after the ~5th viewing.

[Ambrosius]

Well I think it's a metter of preference. I'm an immersion junkie who flies with the Jumpgate Classic cockpit graphic on, so I think I'd continue to like it.

[Jump]

Originally Posted by biteme

Launch sequence, that's one of those things that seems cool, the intent is immersion but in reality adds nothing to game play and after the 3rd time the 8 seconds seems like 5 minutes. Kinda like all the time and resources spent on movies, yep it's really cool the first and only time you watch it after that it's a wast of HD space.

So you would rather see a blank page while the game transitions from station to space server?

If they could be different for each station that would be cool. Especially if they are not more that a few seconds.

[biteme]

It would be fine if hitting the launch button I'm instantly at the end of the launchy tubey thing and immeaditaly flung down the tubey into space. Without the unnecessary gimmicks to keep me from being where I want to be in space.

[Injustice]

It's official. Biteme=jaded

[netburnr]

What would you rather have, the truck or a one time launch sequence?

There has to be some timesink in there to keep instant relaunch from unbalancing sector battles

[biteme]

Well net I allways had to reequip my ship in station landing at a station is for panzys and cowards

IJ I'm old jadedness is a part of the aging process.

[Jump]

I think every pilot that is killed should have to should have to go into avatar mode then run the gauntlet through wonderland and all the Carebear characters. Then they should view the launch sequence and launch. Maybe in Sol it could be the Smurfs.

Space is dangerous and death should have severe penalty.

[vorlon31]

Good write up. I'm really interested in hearing more on if the weapons will be all ammo based and the more I read the more I look forward to Connect08 to see the game in action for myself.

[Lordopic]

Originally Posted by Jump

I think every pilot that is killed should have to should have to go into avatar mode then run the gauntlet through wonderland and all the Carebear characters. Then they should view the launch sequence and launch. Maybe in Sol it could be the Smurfs.

Space is dangerous and death should have severe penalty.

[Nhilist]

Great write up, thanks. I really like the mention of focus on fleshing out the beacon flip aspects in regards to pvp. Flipping beacons always led to some of my best dogfights.