FriendlyStranger on 12/5/2009 at 14:22
ahhh, too bad. overlooked that one.
I can't understand what people got against such a good idea as TMP is.
The Magpie on 12/5/2009 at 15:19
You all are aware that LGS not only had multiplayer (Theftmatch!) plans for Thief 1 AND 2, but even hinted at a multiplayer-only Thief title somewhere before or after Thief 3?
The sources escape me, but I'm sure it was mentioned by EvilSpirit or Randy Smith on the old TTLG forums.
Co-op PvE taffing is a wonderful idea. I really wish to at last see it happen out-of-the-box in Thief 4.
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Larris
Kin on 12/5/2009 at 15:34
Thief needs only an editor instead of a multiplayer.
Kircaldy on 12/5/2009 at 15:38
I guess I'm just feeding the first post troll here, but:
NO multiplayer! Concentrate on getting a great single player game done!
To all of you: Think of any of your non-multiplayer favourite games. Now imagine adding a multiplayer mode to the game, but reducing the overall quality of the rest of the game by 30% to cover up for lost development time. Would you still like the game? Even then, the multiplayer mode might turn out shitty, leaving a crippled game with a boring/bad MP mode. Yay. No MP!
The Magpie on 12/5/2009 at 15:39
OK, Kircaldy, I really, really think you don't know what you're talking about. You should try playing a sneaky game of SS2. Besides, co-op-ready campaign games are a trend, now. People are getting used to having immersive fun in company. And it's good.
Theftmatch and/or co-op would be the way to go for a Thief title. As has been discussed in 117 previous threads over the years.
It's merely a matter of designing the levels properly. Specialised multiplayer-only missions are far from unthinkable. O ye of little faith, the extent of the designer's might has yet to dawn upon you...
Isn't it time we saw a few multiplayer TMA FM demos around now, btw?
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Larris
David on 12/5/2009 at 15:40
Threads merged.
Vasquez on 12/5/2009 at 15:50
Quote Posted by The Magpie
You all are aware that LGS not only had multiplayer (Theftmatch!) plans for Thief 1 AND 2, but even hinted at a multiplayer-only Thief title somewhere before or after Thief 3?
Really? Still, that doesn't mean it's a
good idea ;)
FriendlyStranger on 12/5/2009 at 16:38
Who do you call a troll? I returned to this forums after years, cause I had some troubles getting T2 to run on vista and just wanted to provide the community with another source for the indeo codecs... then all out of the sudden T4 is announced. Stop insulting people because they have got some other ideas/wishes than yourself.
@ topic:1st person Bow and Arrow DM and CTF is something, which only one game provided (Dark Messiah) - with a regrettably bad code. I wouldn't say no to another attempt in this direction - especially not when it comes as an addendum to my favourite series.
Coop-mode would be a real addition to Thief, it would be unbeatable cool to be able to have some special missions for that - maybe externally to the storyline so it won't ruin the main plot (Garrett working alone...)
And thx for the thread merger!
Dia on 12/5/2009 at 17:10
Quote Posted by FriendlyStranger
I can't understand what people got against such a good idea as TMP is.
The quote below should answer your question.
Quote Posted by Kircaldy
NO multiplayer! Concentrate on getting a great single player game done!
To all of you: Think of any of your non-multiplayer favourite games. Now imagine adding a multiplayer mode to the game, but reducing the overall quality of the rest of the game by 30% to cover up for lost development time. Would you still like the game? Even then, the multiplayer mode might turn out shitty, leaving a crippled game with a boring/bad MP mode. Yay. No MP!
I for one would much rather see a well done T4 in single player mode, than a badly done T4 that offered an MP option. If creating an MP mode for T4 means that the overall quality of the game is going to suffer, then forget it!!! There are plenty of games already out there which offer deathmatches, etc.
FriendlyStranger on 12/5/2009 at 17:16
These anti-mp arguments are soaking with the speculative (yet maybe not ungrounded) fear that a game can only have a good SP or a good MP. System Shock 2 had the coop - and yet it is one of the best games of all time.
You have to calm down here a little - just cause someone said he is from EM and reading this forums, it does NOT MEAN he writes every idea down and immedeatly runs to the devs, which are then FORCED to implement it -as Malcolm X said- by all means necessary.
You all seem a little out of control on this boards, just because one states an idea it doesn't mean he has to be called a troll or worse. relax. none ruins the potential T4 by giving some ideas into discussion.
