Most people that play video games in the new Trophies and Achievements era think that those Trophies and Achievements make them a good player. Upon completion of all of the available ones, the player will believe that they have "beat" the game and move on to a different game. I could go on and on about this being due to the "everyone is special" mentality that is so pervasive nowadays, but I won't.

Dust, due to its status as an MMOFPS (or something) does not need Trophies or Achievements. There are no "I beat the game" moments. It is not something that people would play, "beat", then move on to the next game. That is why there is so many new CoD's coming out, because they can't keep the playerbase they have now. The playerbase is used to getting new games. Instead, Dust will be introducing new content, instead of new games. There won't be a need for the Trophies, because if you are good at the game, it will show on the battlefield, no on your PS profile.

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Guys, this game is related to sony, and is basically brought to you by them. Ofc their's ganna be trophies.

If there are trophies, I hope there's one for winning the game, that can only be awarded for maxing out EVERY currently-existing skill at the time, and being CEO of a maximum-size Corp, and having control of more than 50% of every single planet in the game.

Because... why not?

there are no trophies in eve, it will be unlikely there will be trophies in dust.

Stats are all that matter with CCP and having trophies would be irrelevant to where they want it to go (would probably be one on fo the least important things on their agenda).

the only kind of "trophies" I would like to see is the amount of kill streaks you get, favourite weapon etc. Stats based on awards for game by game play (5 kill streak etc) those would actually be useful in the game (recruitment etc)

There's a good chance that trophies will be included because they're mandatory in PS3 games now, even the MMOs.

I don't want trophies - I want certificates, like in EVE Online

in what way are they mandatory? are you saying sony are forcing their games developers to add trophies?

true, but you can't quite say for certain.

it seems to be a general rule on the PS3, that Free games don't allow you to obtain trophies. generally there must be some sort of subscription in order for you to get trophies. this has been the case with their other 2 Free Games, DC Universe Online and Free Realms, both of which were created by Sony. and only offer trophies for monthly subscribers.

along with the games in Playstation Home, which are completely free and do not have trophies at all.

I've yet to hear of a subscription option for Dust.

DCU and Free Realms both support trophy, both free.

in what way are they mandatory? are you saying sony are forcing their games developers to add trophies?

I don't want trophies - I want certificates, like in EVE Online

The certificates in eve don't mean jack. What they are is a basic skill planner. It's to help people new to the game avoid getting completely lost in trying to figure out the different skills and how they can work together. You used to have to ask others or figure it out yourself.

not true, some of them are, some of the elite certificates are a good thing to have. If certificates didn't mean jack to people, they wouldn't allow you to publish them public for all to see on your info

Bronze trophies for basic certs, silver for standard, gold for elite, and a platinum for earning 10+ gold. That would be a pretty fair way to entice people to at least give the game a chance and get through the learning curve before deciding if they want to keep playing.

Actually the Platinum is awarded for getting all other trophies.

I believe the Platinum in itself hold no value, like Bronze, Silver and Gold trophies do.

Only someone who is new or not the brightest publishes their certificates to the public.

That's not the only way to get platinum. And EVERY trophy in a game like dust would literally take years. I think that's a bit to far, which is why I threw out a number like 10 golds.

That's not the only way to get platinum. And EVERY trophy in a game like dust would literally take years. I think that's a bit to far, which is why I threw out a number like 10 golds.

that's a stupid statement. I could get way more useful information from kill logs

Yes it is? What other way is there?

So what if it takes years? That's only good, as the Platinum would be a sign that that person has all the trophies.

The certificates in eve don't mean jack. What they are is a basic skill planner. It's to help people new to the game avoid getting completely lost in trying to figure out the different skills and how they can work together. You used to have to ask others or figure it out yourself.