@boxcar-squidy said in [Mega Thread] Crossplay announcement in the recent Dev Update video.:
@enf0rcer said in [Mega Thread] Crossplay announcement in the recent Dev Update video.:
Yet another example of Rare backtracking to add to the list as the uncompromized Crossplay is now being compromised.
I mean i can understand why they would need to do this. for Arena mode as it is a competitive experiance ,but why then add it to Adventure Mode?
Also i'm fine with K/B mouse support on console i think thats great. Why not add that frist before making crossplay optional so console player can actually see what it is like to play with that control shceme to learn the pro and cons so a much more objective discussion could be had.
Current list of things Rare has Reversed on:
Uncompromised Crossplay
Competive Play
Sepreate Servers/Modes
AI Ship threats
Whats next?
Safe Zones
PvE only Servers/Story Mode
Loot boxes
Those last three are almost inevitable in my opinion, given past behaviour/backsliding, and the rate at which people demand them on social media. They did also say that the game would evolve, and that they would listen to the community.
I'm not sure I'm liking where this is going. I've always been resistant to change though. I like things as they are. I know that Rare aren't taking that away by making crossplay optional, but what they are doing is putting it in the hands of xbox users as to whether or not I will still be able to play the game that I enjoy today. At this stage I'm not sure even Rare know how this will play out. How can they?
That's why I really want to know more about the exact reasons that they have decided to make this change. I'm happy for those that this change has long been asked for. I just hope that my enjoyment of the game doesn't end up being the price that has to be paid.
I like this community, I like being able to meet xbox players and chat to them, try to spice up their adventures by showing them some of the cool stuff I've found in this game since I started playing. I hope that whatever happens with this change that something special about this game won't be lost in the process.
There are times in this world where giving people an option to opt out of unity results in the worst possible outcome for everyone. There are some very high profile examples of this happening right now. I hope that I won't have to relive that nightmare in the place that has helped me escape from it.
I've always had faith in Rare when it comes to Sea of Thieves. That they are true of heart and are committed to building this game according to their vision.
My interpretation of their vision for this game was that it's a game that allows you to sink people, plunder their loot or ally and cooperate with them without the developer forcing a preference on us. Just letting us interact with the world and its players as we choose as long as we all act like good sports.
The devs appear to be keen on the cooperating and allying part, and that's fine! Even so, I don't think they will yield to the cries for PvE servers, Safe Zones, and loot boxes. I predict the furthest they will go on this is Private Servers (not PvE servers) with disabled gold/rep. I'll admit that this crossplay move has given me a sour feeling in my stomach about that faith I have in them to do the right thing, but I'm still choosing to believe in them. They must stand strong against these cries for an easier/safer/more predictable game.
I didn't come to this game for something that caters to young children that seek watered down challenges, consolation prizes, and participation trophies. If it comes to that, then I'll leave the game because it will no longer be the game that I loved to begin with.