Will planetside 2 likely support something like this!

Ait'al · 2013-08-17, 01:38 PM

http://www.oculusvr.com/ Or
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/vr-...ing,23851.html

I think this kind of device would be pretty nice. Especially since it gives you a new control method. Your head. It would make sniping a lot easier. And would be pretty nice compared to and in addition to your mouse. Hypothetically that is. the concept isn't just 3d. It's 3d and an input device!

This is besides the fact that I only use linux now and the game isn't compatible yet. 8) But we can dream.

Blynd · 2013-08-17, 04:00 PM

There are many threads on this subject have a search and you will get your answer

Rolfski · 2013-08-17, 04:01 PM

Check this forum first before asking. They are experimenting with it and will probably support it at some point.

Taramafor · 2013-08-17, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rolfski

Check this forum first before asking. They are experimenting with it and will probably support it at some point.

With that price tag? Doubtful. Besides, when new tech for games comes out the first thing they do is make a game using it. Defiantly not cheap enough to be added to games already made.

I certainty can't imagine this being implemented into PS2 on the soul concept that it would give rich people an edge (and therefor pay to win). If the price tag came down to around the early doubles then maybe (but even then I doubt new hardware will be added to older games for years down the line).

Greenthy · 2013-08-17, 07:03 PM

Given the lack for joystick support, I'd say:
NEVER happening.
(I recall Higby saying something along the line of "Joystick support ? Ye i got one right here... we're definately working on it" before the tech test.)

Besides, Occulus is still only a gimmick like google glass is. It's a fancy 'new' concept that's still to take off with the masses.

Rolfski · 2013-08-17, 07:21 PM

If you don't believe me, Higby addressed this in some recent video: Not day 1 support, not highest priority but definitely on the radar.

capiqu · 2013-08-17, 08:39 PM

Wow nice . At 3 hours play time a day, that would be more than the 30 minutes my doctor wants me to walk a day. Hell yeah ill buy it . lol

Taramafor · 2013-08-17, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by capiqu

Wow nice . At 3 hours play time a day, that would be more than the 30 minutes my doctor wants me to walk a day. Hell yeah ill buy it . lol

Exactly. Never going to happen unless the price drops. A lot. Hence not everyone can get it. Hence an edge to the people that have money and the argument of pay to win (regardless of wherever it's true or not).

Unless they drop the price to early double digits and slap on a spot on the towers for it then it's not going to be in 90% of games. And since average gamers play a lot of games there's no reason to implant it for PS2 until that happens.

But more then that it's a head piece that's simply "cool" until it gets old. Then people will realize they can't see what's going on in the room which means possible accidental spills of drinks, not finding a nearby drink/snack, not looking at the keyboard (could use a controller but then it takes longer to type as you have to put it down and then type and then pick it up which leaves you exposed the entire time. Plus the removal of the headset to see the keys). Just too many flaws. Good for a game for a few hours every other day with superb graphics but not so good for a game that one plays a lot (PS2. WoW. Etc).

And then there's the other none headset stuff you put on. Are you going to be sitting on a chair with that thing on your waist? How about the shoes that you have to put on which means not being comfortable without them (I myself prefer to have freedom of movement and what to wear in my house). Of course those could be extra's but you see where I'm going with this.

Sirisian · 2013-08-17, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Taramafor

With that price tag?

What? They haven't released the price of the commercial one yet. It's been rumored to be less than 300 USD.

I'll be buying an Oculus Rift as will a few of my friends. Having support at least for the final release will be nice. That will be in like a year probably.

Originally Posted by Taramafor

Then people will realize they can't see what's going on in the room which means possible accidental spills of drinks, not finding a nearby drink/snack, not looking at the keyboard (could use a controller but then it takes longer to type as you have to put it down and then type and then pick it up which leaves you exposed the entire time. Plus the removal of the headset to see the keys).

Have you not used one yet? It's no different than looking at a screen when playing a game. If you can't type without looking at the keyboard this isn't a device for you. It's more for immersion than anything.

ShadoViper · 2013-08-18, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Taramafor

Exactly. Never going to happen unless the price drops. A lot. Hence not everyone can get it. Hence an edge to the people that have money and the argument of pay to win (regardless of wherever it's true or not).

Unless they drop the price to early double digits and slap on a spot on the towers for it then it's not going to be in 90% of games. And since average gamers play a lot of games there's no reason to implant it for PS2 until that happens.

But more then that it's a head piece that's simply "cool" until it gets old. Then people will realize they can't see what's going on in the room which means possible accidental spills of drinks, not finding a nearby drink/snack, not looking at the keyboard (could use a controller but then it takes longer to type as you have to put it down and then type and then pick it up which leaves you exposed the entire time. Plus the removal of the headset to see the keys). Just too many flaws. Good for a game for a few hours every other day with superb graphics but not so good for a game that one plays a lot (PS2. WoW. Etc).

And then there's the other none headset stuff you put on. Are you going to be sitting on a chair with that thing on your waist? How about the shoes that you have to put on which means not being comfortable without them (I myself prefer to have freedom of movement and what to wear in my house). Of course those could be extra's but you see where I'm going with this.

Sources on any of this information?

Taramafor · 2013-08-18, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by ShadoViper

Sources on any of this information?

Actually, only really had time to glance at it. Didn't realize that round thing was part of the entire machine.

That aside I'm trying to focus on the head piece being used on its own.

And Sirisian, that's still more then most people can afford. Or at least willing to pay. Also, not everyone can type without looking at the keyboard. Monitor is easy, you just move your eyes down. So it's plenty different.

It could theoretically be "done" in a few years but I imagine there will be bugs to work out and compatibility issues and all the rest of it. Unless you want a monitor version of vista, it's probably going to be 4 years down the line. At least being sold publicly with success at a price that the average gamer might be willing to pay.

In the end though I see it working out like this. Like windows 8. It looks fancy but somehow I doubt it has anything to offer other then that. Simply money blown on simple eye candy alone and how many casual gamers are willing to spend money on just that alone? Most casual gamers already get consoles to save money and sacrifice the higher graphics we get on PC's (otherwise they'd get one and plug in a gamepad). While on that topic, monitors on your eyes might make a game look worse, not better, depending on the graphics settings on that game (pixels. Eek.)

It comes down to graphics on games to begin with as well as a head piece that improves them (but really just makes it more noticeable).

I think PS2 can get away with using it without looking ugly though. But I'm sure there's plenty of games that'll use better graphics to take full advantage of it. I'm probably a little biased as it favors people with mics of which I cannot use and will only handicap keyboard uses that must type to give info. If only there was an easy way of typing without looking.

ShadoViper · 2013-08-18, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Taramafor

The big fat pictures in those links that are in the first post? Text helps too.

And Sirisian, that's still more then most people can afford. Also, not everyone can type without looking at the keyboard.

Are you fucking kidding me?

I'm redeploying, folks.

Taramafor · 2013-08-18, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by ShadoViper

Are you fucking kidding me?

I'm redeploying, folks.

Already edited. Gimmie a chance to think while typing already. Not exactly thinking clearly atm. >_>

Sirisian · 2013-08-19, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Taramafor

And Sirisian, that's still more then most people can afford. Or at least willing to pay.

Again there is no price set for the commercial one. That and it's like not allowing joysticks just because not everyone could afford one.

Originally Posted by Taramafor

Also, not everyone can type without looking at the keyboard. Monitor is easy, you just move your eyes down. So it's plenty different.

This is probably the silliest thing I've ever heard. Have you ever met anyone that plays Planetside 2 that can't type without looking or are you just guessing? I've never met a gamer (even very old ones like one of my uncles) that can't type without looking.

Granted that was just a mirror image test as far as I can tell. Using their renderer to output the the two offset textures though would not takes years. Though most people are just advocating support for the commercial release so it's not exactly a huge priority.

maradine · 2013-08-19, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Sirisian

This is probably the silliest thing I've ever heard. Have you ever met anyone that plays Planetside 2 that can't type without looking or are you just guessing? I've never met a gamer (even very old ones like one of my uncles) that can't type without looking.

I'm one of those old farts (read: PC gaming in 1981) that still has to glance down from time to time.

But for the record, I also own a Rift dev kit, and I will definitely be purchasing a launch kit. So everyone's wrong about everything.

Also, for chrissakes, search. We've been over all this like 4 times.