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[MistySun]

So just what are game companies going to do in the future? Will multiplayer really be the death of single player games like DA:O, DA2, and we hope DA3.


Quote: Ubisoft introduced multiplayer for the first time in its Assassin's Creed franchise; Valve launched co-op in Portal 2; Warner Brothers hinted at including multiplayer in future Batman games; and Sony has begun hiring programmers for what could be a multiplayer God of War game. Unquote

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[Ryllen Laerth Kriel]

I think that is much ado about nothing really. Some stories need to be told with one character in mind. Two players can ruin immersion in some roleplaying game stories. If you ever tried playing Baldur's Gate with friends, it's perfectly possible, but it sort of does spoil the plot. I'm not bashing multiplayer, it can be quite fun in other games, but some games just don't need it. If game companies stop thinking for themselves and just follow trends, someone will return to fill the niche. I'm not terribly worried.

[Mrbananagrabber]

I'll stick to my single player games, thank you very much.

[MistySun]

Mrbananagrabber wrote...

I'll stick to my single player games, thank you very much.

Yes, me too.

[0x30A88]

The mplay community today just sucks compared to just 4 years ago. You'll hear a lot of "tank is ******", "GTFO **** healer" or whatever pejorative way one can describe another player that is not born a pro, like them.

I really do prefer single player.

[GammaRayJim]

Single player for me thank you very much.

[Skilled Seeker]

Multiplayer is always a plus in my book. Bring it on!

[Apirka]

MistySun wrote...

Mrbananagrabber wrote...

I'll stick to my single player games, thank you very much.

Yes, me too.

And me too.

[Epona222]

I prefer to do my gaming in solitude. I understand that there are plenty of people who enjoy multiplayer games, and some games of course should be (and are!) designed around that. But there's no need to turn every game and every franchise into a multiplayer experience - us folks who want single player only games will just stop buying them I guess.

[jimmy_smith]

multiplayer is fine.
If they don't force you to go multiplayer to get 100% of the game. Keep it optional and I'm game.

other than that? I won't buy any of them.

[LeBurns]

I much prefer single player. Sure there are party games on the Wii and CoD type games are a lot more fun with other people (who can either make or ruin the game depending on their skill/desire), but for RPG's particularly I have to stay true to making it my own adventure.

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I really dont understand what the problem is with game developers adding some sort of multiplayer portion in their games, I mean its not like they are getting rid of the single player portion of the game or forcing you to play multiplayer, plus if the multiplayer portion of the game is done right it really can add a lot to the game and extend its life far beyond what the single player portion can offer. 

[xkg]

Mr Mxyzptlk wrote...

I really dont understand what the problem is with game developers adding some sort of multiplayer portion in their games, I mean its not like they are getting rid of the single player portion of the game or forcing you to play multiplayer, plus if the multiplayer portion of the game is done right it really can add a lot to the game and extend its life far beyond what the single player portion can offer. 

"I really dont understand what the problem is with game developers adding some sort of multiplayer portion in their games"
Problem is - resources they have are limited. I rather see them focusing on single player part.

"I  mean its not like they are getting rid of the single player portion of the game"
But they did that already with KOTOR serie. Thats why i wont even look at this new online TOR abomination.

[LeBurns]

xkg wrote...

Mr Mxyzptlk wrote...

I really dont understand what the problem is with game developers adding some sort of multiplayer portion in their games, I mean its not like they are getting rid of the single player portion of the game or forcing you to play multiplayer, plus if the multiplayer portion of the game is done right it really can add a lot to the game and extend its life far beyond what the single player portion can offer. 

"I really dont understand what the problem is with game developers adding some sort of multiplayer portion in their games"
Problem is - resources they have are limited. I rather see them focusing on single player part.

"I  mean its not like they are getting rid of the single player portion of the game"
But they did that already with KOTOR serie. Thats why i wont even look at this new online TOR abomination.

Agreed.  I LOVED KotOR but I will not touch this new game.  Also I hesitate to even get Portal 2 since I can only play half the game because half is Multi-player.  Finding another player who hasn't played it yet, or isn't stupid or a jerk, is just impossible.

[Kilshrek]

I'd like SP exclusive games to stay that way. There is simply so much more that a SP experience can offer compared to a SP+ or MP. That may be nostalgia speaking but I remember with great fondness my experiences with Dungeon Keeper, Homeworld, (Impressions Games City Builder here) and others.

This new wave of SP+ and MP only games really isn't my cup of tea.

[FellowerOfOdin]

If I want to play multiplayer, I call some friends and play some football out in the sun.

[Blooddrunk1004]

FellowerOfOdin wrote...

If I want to play multiplayer, I call some friends and play some football out in the sun.

^
This

[Altima Darkspells]

The problem with multiplayer console games, in my experience, is that eventually the servers do come down.

That means any time the developers spent on it instead of polishing the main experience of the game is essentially flushed down the drain.

So, really, multiplayer should be icing on the cake of a fantastically made game. It's not the future in any way, shape, or form other than to drive up the cost of games or to be used as an excuse for not having quite that good of a game.

For example, no amount of multiplayer was gonna save DA2.

[Sussurus]

Multiplayer is fine if designed for a series created to be co - op, muulti from the start.
Making every game series that started off single player or set primarily single player, set around an intimate story and creative experience is not.
However it does not come down to what we want, it comes down to what we are sold.

Modifié par Sussurus, 11 mai 2011 - 05:34 .

[AkiKishi]

I don't have the large chunks of time needed for MP RPGS and when I do I'd rather play an MMPORG anyway.

Co-op God of War would be juicy though.

Modifié par BobSmith101, 11 mai 2011 - 05:41 .

[Pasquale1234]

I played DA:O and DA2 on PS3, and while I'm not exactly jonesin' for multi-player, there is one way that I could see it being enjoyable - and that is if you could have other friends control your companions during combat. Whether they would want to sit around and wait for combat events is another matter...

Other than that - I prefer single player.

[bossk-office]

I’m an introvert, so after a day at the office (which is full of people!) I could never go home to raid with a guild (more people!) screaming at me over Ventrilo any more than I can go for a beer with my colleagues. That’s something I can manage like once a month. So I play only single-player games simply because I need time to myself.

I hope there are enough people like me to warrant continued production of single-player masterpieces but I’m pretty pessimistic, the money is obviously in subscription MMO”R”PGs.

[Skilled Seeker]

I eagerly anticipate the end of single player only games. Every game should have a multiplayer portion to extend it's life IMO. Don't shoot me nerds.

[Melca36]

If I want to play multiplayer, I 'll sign up for WOW, Rift, or the other countless games that have it.

When I want alone time in gaming...I will buy a single game or one that has a multiplayer where I can enable bots and don't have to deal with people.

And if people assume single games are totally going to disappear, they are wrong.

[Melca36]

Mr Mxyzptlk wrote...

I really dont understand what the problem is with game developers adding some sort of multiplayer portion in their games, I mean its not like they are getting rid of the single player portion of the game or forcing you to play multiplayer, plus if the multiplayer portion of the game is done right it really can add a lot to the game and extend its life far beyond what the single player portion can offer. 

Extending the life a game is what modders are for.

If you want a multiplayer....go find a game that's geared for it. RPGs DO NOT NEED IT