Absoliav
Tronhadar Free Guard
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.02.16 06:56:00 -
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I've piloted dozens of different ships with all sorts of different control schemes from a large assortment of games and I can easily say that dropships have one of the worst learning curves I've ever experienced, with horrid controls to match it.
There is a reason there are so few pilots, and it's not just the rail tank's fault, or AV for that matter, only seasoned pilots complain about those things, it's common for new pilots to complain about flight controls in video games, the most common form of death for them is their own fault, but with every death and every moment spent flying they get significantly better at not dying from a crash. Becoming a pilot in most games, is like learning to ride a bicycle, it's hard for most at first but with time, practice and some bruises, you'll be a pro in no time (metaphorically speaking), while the DS handles like a unicycle, except without training wheels to help or any form of instructions to give you an idea of how not to face-plant.
Many vets say the controls are fine and that it takes time getting use to it, but I find this to be a rather bias opinion since they would be the most to gain from the controls remaining the same, less pilots means fewer rivals and wouldn't have to relearn the flight controls they've grown accustom too. One of two things need to happen to deal with the unnecessary learning curve.
1.The implementation of a vehicle tutorial of some kind, preferably an interactive one that involves the player following guided instructions on how to pilot a DS, or the very least an instructional video on DS piloting.
2.A complete overhaul on the HUD, UI and controls, the current one hasn't been touched for ages, nothing has been added to the HUD after all the new content that's been added, DS has no features to support pilots, the controls intimidate any desire new or old players that show any interest in learning to be a pilot.
I believe something must be done to improve new user's experience dropships, and I feel the best people to provide proper solutions for this are DS vets with non-bias opinions about what can be done to improve the DS. |