jtr7 on 13/4/2013 at 15:05
I'm waiting for them to demonstrate they even know what we like at all. They are insulting us or being vague about those things. What they've decided aren't Pillars of Thief Gameplay include things that are vital and enriching to the experience!
Renault on 13/4/2013 at 18:33
Quote Posted by Too Much Coffee
While it sounds very noble of them to be "thinking" about us old-schoolers, have they nothing new to offer us? If we turn everything off, then what will we be left with? I have a feeling it will still be considerable less than what we would expect. In terms of Thief I am a traditionalist, but that is not to say that I don't want any new features. Isn't EM creative enough to think of some new features that can satisfy old-schoolers? This old dog can be taught new tricks. . . just as long I get rewarded with my favorite treats.
This is one of the most contradictory paragraphs I've ever read.
thiefessa on 13/4/2013 at 19:54
It is, strangely, hehe. :cheeky:
demagogue on 13/4/2013 at 20:08
I think it's the difference between new features for the old paradigm vs. a new paradigm with either (a) of course new features for the new paradigm, or (b) "old school" mode, which will be some weird category of turned-off features for the new paradigm, but still largely the same new paradigm.
(Edit: Conceivably it could also be a few old features for the new paradigm, but I really think it's just turning new features off, not turning old ones on. Like you could turn Focus and shadow-blink off, but not a lightgem or blackjack on. And I don't see things like wall-hug, auto-lean, swoop, QTE-KO, beam-lock, or parkour-moves as turn-off-able, so it could only go so far.)
As for my take, I'm going to just fall back on my default position now, which is new features for the old paradigm is Dark Mod, and new features with new paradigm is T4, understanding you can turn some off. So pick your poison.
jtr7 on 13/4/2013 at 21:12
Can we turn off parkour and swoop? Will Garrett's hands start to move if I walk up to a door? Will he raise his blackjack if I merely approach a guard from behind? Answers soon! Without rope ARROWS, we can no longer set multiple ropes far above us or over yonder and climb up to the first one in the series. If we only have The Claw, we will be exponentially limited, while maybe swinging can add something back.
Azaran on 13/4/2013 at 21:50
This is a great idea. Now how about putting Stephen Russell's voice in this old school mode.
jtr7 on 13/4/2013 at 21:51
:D
So oooooooooooooooooold school, man! Love it!
Too Much Coffee on 13/4/2013 at 22:24
Quote Posted by Brethren
This is one of the most contradictory paragraphs I've ever read.
That's because I am a contradictory type person. :weird:
Nuth on 13/4/2013 at 22:28
Quote Posted by Azaran
This is a great idea. Now how about putting Stephen Russell's voice in this old school mode.
I like that! That's such a natural that every taffin' one of us should have thought of it.
Dia on 13/4/2013 at 22:35
:thumb::thumb:
