06 Nov 12, 05:29PM
Just wanted to hear some of your thoughts on this subject.
I feel that the learning curve for AC is much lower than for some other shooters that are vaguely similar in some respects (Urban Terror and Counter-Strike come to mind). Before the hate train leaves the station, let me say that I love Assault Cube. Fantastic game that I am honored to be a part of.
One of the most rewarding aspects of competitive online gaming is accomplishing goals of rising up in skill through practice and dedication. This is reflected in the skill gap between newer players and veterans, which feels slightly absent in AC versus some other games that require much more skill to succeed at. I'm honestly not very good, but I would say I'm around average. Possibly. Dunno.
Not to say that AC does not require skill nor to say that I feel like it is just a dumbed-down version of CS 1.6 or Urban Terror (far from it), I was curious as to what the community, especially the veterans, think about this -- about AC's competitive nature and how it compares to other shooters. Do you feel that AC is too simplistic to warrant serious competition? Or do you feel that AC is in a good place? If you think it's gameplay is too barebones to warrant a serious pickup/league scene, what would you change to make it a harder, more intensive, and harder game to succeed at?
I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas.
I feel that the learning curve for AC is much lower than for some other shooters that are vaguely similar in some respects (Urban Terror and Counter-Strike come to mind). Before the hate train leaves the station, let me say that I love Assault Cube. Fantastic game that I am honored to be a part of.
One of the most rewarding aspects of competitive online gaming is accomplishing goals of rising up in skill through practice and dedication. This is reflected in the skill gap between newer players and veterans, which feels slightly absent in AC versus some other games that require much more skill to succeed at. I'm honestly not very good, but I would say I'm around average. Possibly. Dunno.
Not to say that AC does not require skill nor to say that I feel like it is just a dumbed-down version of CS 1.6 or Urban Terror (far from it), I was curious as to what the community, especially the veterans, think about this -- about AC's competitive nature and how it compares to other shooters. Do you feel that AC is too simplistic to warrant serious competition? Or do you feel that AC is in a good place? If you think it's gameplay is too barebones to warrant a serious pickup/league scene, what would you change to make it a harder, more intensive, and harder game to succeed at?
I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas.