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Gasmask Poll - Vote!

Discussion in 'Metro: Last Light General Discussion' started by Von Streff, Sep 12, 2012.

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Should Metro Last Light use the old gas mask system or carry on with the new one?

  1. Old system! (Manual)

    13 vote(s)
    61.9%

  2. New system! (Automatic)

    2 vote(s)
    9.5%

  3. Don't really mind, maybe a mix of the two?

    6 vote(s)
    28.6%
  1. Von Streff

    Von Streff Well-Known Member
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    Okay, so we've all seen the new gas mask mechanic which adds time to Artyom's watch and air-supply. What are your thoughts? Should they keep the old way or go with the new one?
     
    #1 Von Streff, Sep 12, 2012
  2. Teddy Picker

    Teddy Picker Well-Known Member

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    As I've voiced in another thread, definitely the old way. I'm open to change, but having some timer is making it waaaaay too easy. Maybe "easy" isn't the best choice of words, but I don't like it.

    Yet another example of how Last Light is catering to newer players.

    And don't get me wrong, they need money and I understand. But it should be a feature for "Beginner" difficulty, or something. Like, come on guys.
     
    #2 Teddy Picker, Sep 12, 2012
  3. Aaron

    Aaron *Currently orbiting Pluto*
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    I mostly agree with Teddy. The old system worked fine though I admit I really do like the idea of having to whip clean your gas mask.
     
    #3 Aaron, Sep 12, 2012
  4. Strelok

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    Old system Definitely.
    But they could have it on the easy-normal modes or have it optional.
     
    #4 Strelok, Sep 12, 2012
  5. cerberus

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    As usual, I'm a man of options: manual as a default with the option to set it to automatic. Everybody wins.
     
    #5 cerberus, Sep 13, 2012
  6. Von Streff

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    Yep, this could work. I don't see why they couldn't do this.
     
    #6 Von Streff, Sep 13, 2012
  7. Jet Odessa

    Jet Odessa Mutant Hunter Extraordinaire

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    yep, agree with you guys. manua for default, auto as option, but only on normal and easy mode. when doing hardcore mode, just manual, definetley.
     
    #7 Jet Odessa, Sep 13, 2012
  8. cerberus

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    Hardcore should have most (if not all) the gameplay characteristics of a modern post-apocalyptic RPG/survival horror; manually take care of your character, limited item and weapon slots (the amount of universal weapon slots should depend on the difficulty setting as I once suggested in another thread), scarce ammo and other resources, etc.
     
    #8 cerberus, Sep 13, 2012
  9. Darkbringer

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    Well, as the hardcore fans we have to be conservative (I voted old system as well), but I think the developers should try to please the noobs as well. So, a perfect solution is to have it as an option to turn manual filter change on for the normal-hard modes, and have it compulsory on ranger modes.
     
    #9 Darkbringer, Sep 13, 2012
  10. VanillaToshi

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    When I asked Joe, the guy answering most of the questions on here. He said that they probably won't change the new gas mask mechanic but it's not final. Those weren't his exact words but you know what he means.

    I do like the idea of having 2 seperate systems, one for the newbies and another for the veterans. I voted for the old system anyway though since it's not like it took any more effort or effects how easy it is to survive. It just made the game more realistic and immersive and that for me is a thing I like to see in games.
     
    #10 VanillaToshi, Sep 13, 2012
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  11. Pip314

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    How cool would it be if Artyom got the new watch and it consequently broke in the next two minutes. He reaches into his pack, and puts on the old classic watch.

    On-topic: (Old System)
     
    #11 Pip314, Sep 13, 2012
  12. Vlad

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    I didnt pay much attention to the clock because in all of my playthroughs (4,5) i never went out of filters : o
     
    #12 Vlad, Sep 13, 2012
  13. majnu

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    I've been out of the Metro loop, is there a video which demonstrates this as I find the description hard to understand lol
     
    #13 majnu, Sep 15, 2012
  14. Teddy Picker

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    Remember the 2012 E3 demo? Notice how Artyom never swapped filters? It's because of a new mechanic, in which picking up filters adds time to the watch, and Artyom never needs to manually switch his filters.

    Which is bullshit, right?
     
    #14 Teddy Picker, Sep 15, 2012
  15. VanillaToshi

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    Serious bullshit :(
     
    #15 VanillaToshi, Sep 15, 2012
  16. majnu

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    Oh shit yeh, I never noticed it but after watching the video it is bad removing the changing filters mechanic.

    I just saw that it added a minute to his time when he picked up a filter here.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy9tMOuGwgg&feature=player_embedded#t=3m50s
     
    #16 majnu, Sep 15, 2012
  17. rolfwar

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    what the hell, seriously?

    Oh Crist, i had not understood that it was like this...IT SUCKS!!!

    Old Mechanic ftw!

    And about the RPG/Survival in Hardcore and normal FPS on Normal....they should really do this,it'd be awesome!
     
    #17 rolfwar, Sep 15, 2012
  18. majnu

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    #18 majnu, Oct 3, 2012
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