Planetside User Interface

Magpie · 2012-01-13, 12:26 PM

Dont think it's been talked about yet, in planetside 1 it was more like mmorpg style. But It was pretty hard to use a Xbox controller to relax with. I would like to see a more console based interface like e.g bf3 and it still have the chat boxes for the mmo style

BUMP: beta just around the corner any updates on controller support?

Shogun · 2012-01-13, 12:45 PM

i´m all against dumbing down the game in any way for console compatibility!

and i know i´m far from alone with this opinion...

but we haven´t seen much of the new interfaces! almost every screen or video was with interface switched off.
all we know is, that we got a very talented guy working un the ui.

Magpie · 2012-01-13, 01:14 PM

Well more controller friendly

acosmo · 2012-01-13, 01:16 PM

why not use a superior keyboard and mouse?

Grognard · 2012-01-13, 01:34 PM

I just hope it is as user configurable as Rift is...

Shogun · 2012-01-13, 01:46 PM

console controllers suck for fps anyway.

mouse and keyboard for the win!
but fully customisable of course!
i bought a g13 when i got a 20% off voucher from logitech. just for ps2.

Brokinarrow · 2012-01-13, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Shogun

console controllers suck for fps anyway.

mouse and keyboard for the win!
but fully customisable of course!
i bought a g13 when i got a 20% off voucher from logitech. just for ps2.

agreed, going from mouse and keyboard to a controller... the controller is just so slow and clunky in comparison.

SgtMAD · 2012-01-13, 02:06 PM

I think Higby said there was controller device support like joysticks and pads.

someone will now go look it up to prove I am wrong,LOL either way we will know soon

acosmo · 2012-01-13, 02:09 PM

you're right. no need to look it up ;P

**CyclesMcHurtz** · 2012-01-13, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Shogun

console controllers suck for fps anyway.

Most developers don't know how to make the controller good. I used to stomp all over PC players when testing the PS3 builds on my last project.

SniperSteve · 2012-01-13, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by acosmo

why not use a superior keyboard and mouse?

Do this.

Magpie · 2012-01-14, 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by CyclesMcHurtz

Most developers don't know how to make the controller good. I used to stomp all over PC players when testing the PS3 builds on my last project.

ill look forward to it maybe =] i just think its more fun to chill on the sofa, i have my mac mini hooked up to the tv

Vancha · 2012-01-14, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by CyclesMcHurtz

Most developers don't know how to make the controller good. I used to stomp all over PC players when testing the PS3 builds on my last project.

Well yeah okay, if you make the crosshair magnetized to people's heads it could well have an advantage.

FastAndFree · 2012-01-14, 06:29 AM

Guys don't let your hatred of consoles blind you, see this feature for what it is.

You could bind functions you could previously only use by changing your UI to Cursor Mode with hotkeys. On your superior keyboard. I'm all for that, I always hated changing to Cursor Mode when I might come under attack at any given second (then again I use a weird setup so I can't reach ESC easily, might not be an issue for others who can)

Elude · 2012-01-14, 06:36 AM

I miss the interface of the original UT, I've yet to see a game mimic that yet. One could only imagine what they could do to that if they took that concept and expanded on it.