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[Derek Hollan]

Flaming Snake wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Flog61 wrote...

Weltenschlange wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

@GroverA125:  We feel the eagle is a good caster primary weapon.  There have been many discussions regarding this but we are comfortable with where it is at this point.  We never expect it to take the place of the Talon or Carnifex.

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Shouldn't it at least be better than the Carnifex considering that the Eagle is much harder to get?

This

Ok.  At the risk of beginning rumours, I will say Eric has just agreed to look at it again.  Please, please PLEASE! Do not get your hopes up on that.  But, yes.  The fact that it takes longer to level is a good arguement.

Cheers

Que lots of "OMG THE EAGLE IS GETTING BUFFED!!!" and "Will the eagle be any better if it's buffed?" threads....

Sheesh, way to give out spoilers. Also in regards to a question on that survey, and another thread at the moment, there is an App for Android called Tapatalk. Maybe if you wanted to make it more mobile friendly you could try that? Only a suggestion. 

Also, Derek, question that's been bugging me for weeks, out of curiosity, what do you guys do on your breaks at work? I browse the forums, I'm assuming you try to get as far away from a computer as possible?

I take my breaks sporadically at my desk.  Lunch, however, I usually spend in the gym.  Others pretty much have the same idea for their short breaks.  We do have a "games room" for when people feel they need a break (pool table, old-style pinball machines, etc.)  Lunches are a crapshoot for the staff.  Various things happen at lunch..usually consuming mass quantities of foodstuffs, of course.

[Derek Hollan]

Starquake wrote...

Phoenix535 wrote...

Starquake wrote...

This is the most I've seen the devs posting in a single thread. I dig it. ^___^

Me 2, I hope derek is right. I would love to see the BSN be more freindly if it meant we could get more bioware people putting in thier opions, I'd love to see what the people who made the game would post in both this and the fan cration fourms

I wouldn't mind the BSN being friendlier period. Having the devs jump in and join the discussion are the sprinkles on the cupcake. (Dang, Sniper needs food badly! D: LOL.)

When I see a thread that looks interesting and I might comment on, but as I read the posts, more and more grumpiness and anger pops up, I tend to shy away and hide in my sniper's nest...

Sprinkles on the cupcake...I see what you did there...funny

[Derek Hollan]

Phoenix535 wrote...

Do you guys play the MP often? or just want to be far away from it after working on it and revolving around it so much?

We do still play often.  The live team and the gameplay team make this a priority to stay current.  So, yes, often in a balance meeting if someone brings up a weapon or build, the folks on the team most familiar with those weapons or builds will speak up regarding the overall feel of them and will support balance change insights.

[Derek Hollan]

Emm_a wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Phoenix535 wrote...

Do you guys play the MP often? or just want to be far away from it after working on it and revolving around it so much?

We do still play often.  The live team and the gameplay team make this a priority to stay current.  So, yes, often in a balance meeting if someone brings up a weapon or build, the folks on the team most familiar with those weapons or builds will speak up regarding the overall feel of them and will support balance change insights.

Derek, what do you have to say about the great Biotic God OneTrueShot and his claims?

Haha...Sorry, I can't talk about anything of the sort.   I wish I could.

[Derek Hollan]

Starquake wrote...

OneTrueShot wrote...

Actually. Completely legitimate question here Derek - Has there been any discussion regarding changing the visual brightness/color of Hunter Mode? Players like myself can't use that ability without getting serious migraines. I don't have any other troubles with any other powers, even including Bloodlust, Devestator Mode and Marksman that use similar effects.

(Thanks for your sig, reminding me, Phoenix!)

This is an interesting thought. I often can't see the objective's arrow when I have hunter mode on. I end up looking like a dork spinning around, trying to find the waypoint, when the objective is right behind me.  Also, I tend to shoot teammates when they have either devistator mode or bloodlust on, because when I see the red outline, I think "enemy".

I enjoy employing a GPS with my GI.  Black paint pattern.  See how many players I can get to shoot at me.

[Derek Hollan]

Seifer006 wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

We do still play often.  The live team and the gameplay team make this a priority to stay current.  So, yes, often in a balance meeting if someone brings up a weapon or build, the folks on the team most familiar with those weapons or builds will speak up regarding the overall feel of them and will support balance change insights.

Suggestion for MP Gear.  Not sure if this is good idea or not. But, I was wondering if it'd be possible to get UR Gear Equipment?

For those who enjoy Platinum/Gold games. Be nice to add Lvl X Gear/Access/Mods + maybe some New (Ultra-Rare) Only Equipment

just a suggestion

That would be up to the designers.  It has merit.  I just can't promise anything.

Cheers

[Derek Hollan]

Descy_ wrote...

Derek Hollan wrote...

Haha...Sorry, I can't talk about anything of the sort.   I wish I could.

Are there any classes that you personally would like to see added to MP?

Not asking if any will be, but if you could add a (realistically optional, as in not an Elcor Infiltrator-Vanguard hybrid) class, what would you want?

This one is a big fan of Blasto.  Can't say if it would ever happen but one can hope

[Derek Hollan]

RedJohn wrote...

I really like when devs share with us, mainly when there is a nice talk like in this thread, this is what we need more here, the problem is that not everyone is capable of hold a civil conversation when they dissagree with something.

I like the civil talks, because I feel that is always possible to get into an agreement if everybody talks in the correct way.


Derek, I will be glad if you answer this, if not, I perfectly understand your position.

Do devs take in consideration the comunity ideas for new content?, I mean, we have users here with very good ideas, do bioware take those ideas in consideration or devs just work in what they think?

I do not know all the ins and outs in the gaming industry thus far.  I can say, however, that there can be legal issues if we utilize an original idea from a fan.  As much as someone would like to "give us permission" there are issues still.  I believe that is something for the legal department to answer.  Contests have been held by companies to "pick the brains of fans" and those are usually covered by mountains of legaleze paperwork.

That is usually why employees can't really say much more than, "this is a good idea but could be hard to implemement, etc."  That is not to say these ideas shouldn't be shared among fans.  Often, good ideas get validation and start with fans offering advice and or critical review of them.  When you get enough good ideas together, indie games start

I believe like-minded fans start out discussing their ideas on their favourite forums before venturing out into the game design business.

[Derek Hollan]

OneTrueShot wrote...

Derek, are you able at all to answer my question on hunter mode? Or is that something you aren't able to discuss? Just really sucks not being able to personally get the most out of a class due to a physically debilitating aspect of a skill.

Not the answer you want to hear, but there are no plans to change Hunter Mode.  I am sorry about that.  I can only recommend adjusting brightness and contrast settings.  Not the answer you were looking for, I know

Cheers

[Derek Hollan]

Well, I'm out for the night folks.  I must get home.  It's been great talking with you.

Cheers to all!