Background: I'm 30, a programmer, and have played just about every FPS shooter.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS:
Seriously all the devs should sit down for a day and play the first version of Tribes and Battlefield 2142. As this is the exact type of genre Dust will fit into.

1. If a player buys something like a HAV and they're not skilled for it the system should give them a warning message "You are not skilled for this item, buy anyway?" as nearly all FPS allow players to pilot any vehicle from the start.

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.

3. There needs to be a quick way to see the level of skill of another player, such as ranks.

4. The run button should be X or something I can hold down easier and move, making it the movement direction button also the run button is awkward.

5. Maybe there should be some type of jump pack ala Tribes.

6. Skill points should automatically be assigned based on class but have the option to have this feature turned off into manual mode. Or maybe it should ask you when you create your character what option you want (and you can change it later).

7. It seems very complex on assigning loadouts or fittings, most of the time I didn't bother. Fro example in Battefield at the begging of the match and whenever you die you can change your loadout with ease... Dust doesn't seem to have that or I never figured it out.

Background: I'm 30, a programmer, and have played just about every FPS shooter.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS:
Seriously all the devs should sit down for a day and play the first version of Tribes and Battlefield 2142. As this is the exact type of genre Dust will fit into.

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.

i agree that this game is sad and just plain bad for something made by ccp but your complaints are realy stupid

ic no one going to ***** about anything important? this is beta this is were we fix big problems like spawning sounds grapics glitches lag balancing and other game mechinics like proning gun sights firing modes gun mods and so on but no everyone wants to ***** because there to ******** to read before buying or because they cant knife while reloading realy? thats lil crap that can be fixed in a pach anytime right noe fix the big things befor they turn away half of your already small player base

The fit says invalid because you only bought 1 of that sniper rifle, so when you died that rifle was lost. the fitting becomes invalid until you restock your supply

It is anoying though... would be better if it would either let you spawn without an item with a warning about that or let you have backup fits so that you don't have a long list of the same fit over and over with only one thing difrent

The fit says invalid because you only bought 1 of that sniper rifle, so when you died that rifle was lost. the fitting becomes invalid until you restock your supply

Background: I'm 30, a programmer, and have played just about every FPS shooter.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS:
Seriously all the devs should sit down for a day and play the first version of Tribes and Battlefield 2142. As this is the exact type of genre Dust will fit into.

1. If a player buys something like a HAV and they're not skilled for it the system should give them a warning message "You are not skilled for this item, buy anyway?" as nearly all FPS allow players to pilot any vehicle from the start.

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.

3. There needs to be a quick way to see the level of skill of another player, such as ranks.

4. The run button should be X or something I can hold down easier and move, making it the movement direction button also the run button is awkward.

5. Maybe there should be some type of jump pack ala Tribes.

6. Skill points should automatically be assigned based on class but have the option to have this feature turned off into manual mode. Or maybe it should ask you when you create your character what option you want (and you can change it later).

7. It seems very complex on assigning loadouts or fittings, most of the time I didn't bother. Fro example in Battefield at the begging of the match and whenever you die you can change your loadout with ease... Dust doesn't seem to have that or I never figured it out.

Since the forum decided to ignore everything in my post but for the quote, I'll just sum up.


Half of the information or capabilities you're looking for are already in the game (with the exception of OPTIONAL key remapping, which I wouldn't object to). Look for said information/capabilities harder.

The things that aren't in the game, like jet packs, shouldn't be.
I like Tribes as much as the next guy, but the addition of jet packs does not in fact make everything better. Despite popular opinion.


I'm all for a series of tutorials designed to introduce fresh players to the EVE universe and its mechanics. But I do not want the complexity that necessitates said tutorials to be sacrificed for the benefit of the uninitiated and lazy.

Give players the information, leave them to make their mistakes and fail or succeed based upon their use of that information. Do not "stupid proof" a single thing.

You don't want to do the legwork? Fittings and skills too hard for you to work your head around? Just can't be assed with the effort involved in planning and building your character?

I want you to end up the Mr. Bean of Dust mercs. Surviving each battle through sheer luck alone.


Failure must be a very real possibility, at all levels. From the fitting screen, to skill selection, to the battlefield and on to the meta game.

Background: I'm 30, a programmer, and have played just about every FPS shooter.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS:
Seriously all the devs should sit down for a day and play the first version of Tribes and Battlefield 2142. As this is the exact type of genre Dust will fit into.


1. If a player buys something like a HAV and they're not skilled for it the system should give them a warning message "You are not skilled for this item, buy anyway?" as nearly all FPS allow players to pilot any vehicle from the start.

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.

3. There needs to be a quick way to see the level of skill of another player, such as ranks.

4. The run button should be X or something I can hold down easier and move, making it the movement direction button also the run button is awkward.

5. Maybe there should be some type of jump pack ala Tribes.

6. Skill points should automatically be assigned based on class but have the option to have this feature turned off into manual mode. Or maybe it should ask you when you create your character what option you want (and you can change it later).

7. It seems very complex on assigning loadouts or fittings, most of the time I didn't bother. Fro example in Battefield at the begging of the match and whenever you die you can change your loadout with ease... Dust doesn't seem to have that or I never figured it out.

1. If a player buys something like a HAV and they're not skilled for it the system should give them a warning message "You are not skilled for this item, buy anyway?" as nearly all FPS allow players to pilot any vehicle from the start.

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.

7. It seems very complex on assigning loadouts or fittings, most of the time I didn't bother. Fro example in Battefield at the begging of the match and whenever you die you can change your loadout with ease... Dust doesn't seem to have that or I never figured it out.

3. There needs to be a quick way to see the level of skill of another player, such as ranks.


Not no... But **** NO!!! You don't get to see what skill level the programmer sitting next to you is at in RL, and you certainly don't get to see what skill level he is at when you are looking at his avatar in an FPS. Why would you get to see what his character's skill level is?

Another **** NO!!!. I do not play EVE to be locked into a class, and I sure as hell won't play Dust to be locked into a class. In EVE and Dust, there are no classes, instead there are skills. You choose what skills you want and how focused you want them to be. This means that my Gallente infantryman can learn to be a scout or specialize in being a combat medic... I get to choose or even not choose.


What you are really asking for is the ability to completely remap the controls and this is the only suggestion I agree with.

[quote]5. Maybe there should be some type of jump pack ala Tribes.

Background: I'm 30, a programmer, and have played just about every FPS shooter.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS:
Seriously all the devs should sit down for a day and play the first version of Tribes and Battlefield 2142. As this is the exact type of genre Dust will fit into.

1. If a player buys something like a HAV and they're not skilled for it the system should give them a warning message "You are not skilled for this item, buy anyway?" as nearly all FPS allow players to pilot any vehicle from the start.
=> What about red cross and green check ? Come on...

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.
=> You need to buy more than one copy of each weapon and module ! GO tutorial or game manual....

3. There needs to be a quick way to see the level of skill of another player, such as ranks.
=> Why not. Not a priority

4. The run button should be X or something I can hold down easier and move, making it the movement direction button also the run button is awkward.
=> What ? no way. Best thing : Have the people able to remap their controller as they want so no one end up pissed.

5. Maybe there should be some type of jump pack ala Tribes.
=> Oh my god please no....... Never.

6. Skill points should automatically be assigned based on class but have the option to have this feature turned off into manual mode. Or maybe it should ask you when you create your character what option you want (and you can change it later).
=> Definitely NO. Let's not dumb this game.... CCP should implement "certificates" that can help you orientate your character. But automatic skilling. NO freakin way.

7. It seems very complex on assigning loadouts or fittings, most of the time I didn't bother. Fro example in Battefield at the begging of the match and whenever you die you can change your loadout with ease... Dust doesn't seem to have that or I never figured it out.
=> Fitting is the heart of this game. Dont fit ? then die. And yes you can change, edit, restock your fitting while in game by pressing start on the spawn screen

And I want to be able to press a button or something for quick voice commands.
Defend our Generator!
No.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
No.
SHAZBOTn++

VGS VGS VGS VGS VGS VGS VGS VGS

Confirming we need this.

Background: I'm 30, a programmer, and have played just about every FPS shooter.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE READ THIS:
Seriously all the devs should sit down for a day and play the first version of Tribes and Battlefield 2142. As this is the exact type of genre Dust will fit into.

1. If a player buys something like a HAV and they're not skilled for it the system should give them a warning message "You are not skilled for this item, buy anyway?" as nearly all FPS allow players to pilot any vehicle from the start.

2. Confusion, I bought an upgraded Sniper Rifle off the market and managed to put it in a fit. This worked fine the first battle I played, but the next battle it said "INVALID FITTING" make whatever I did wrong stupid proof.

3. There needs to be a quick way to see the level of skill of another player, such as ranks.

4. The run button should be X or something I can hold down easier and move, making it the movement direction button also the run button is awkward.

5. Maybe there should be some type of jump pack ala Tribes.

6. Skill points should automatically be assigned based on class but have the option to have this feature turned off into manual mode. Or maybe it should ask you when you create your character what option you want (and you can change it later).

7. It seems very complex on assigning loadouts or fittings, most of the time I didn't bother. Fro example in Battefield at the begging of the match and whenever you die you can change your loadout with ease... Dust doesn't seem to have that or I never figured it out.

I do agree that changing fittings before matches (instead of during) is a different paradigm to BF3/COD etc. However I think adding the ability yo quick-restock and quick-edit on the spawn screen could alleviate this aspect.