@nebenkuh That's exactly my point. No one choice should be at an advantage over the other. Ideally there should be no consequences but that's very hard to do - just like a racing game is better played with a wheel. Thats a different discussion anyway. I'd like to say more but don't have the time at the moment but thanks for your reply.

Happy sailing!

@LogansDadToo
As a PC player i never had an issue with 'fair' crossplay.

Wich means, no 'aimbot' or 'aim-assist' for console players.
I know this isn't really fair though. Mouse and keyboard are just better in fps-games, but giving console players any kind of aim-assist would be even more unfair, just the other way round.
Just add mouse and keyboard support for the console. I can play with a xbox controller on pc, it should work the other way round too. I mean, if i do play contoller, laying on my sofa with my feet up, im gonna be less focused, and my aim is gonna suck. I'll be an easy kill. That's console playing for me (and for most console players too).
If i sit on my desk in my gaming chair, focussed and with my mouse aim on point, xboxers gonna have a hard time if they fight me.

This shouldn't depend on the platform, but on personal preference.
You just want to chill on your sofa/ship? alright, you're likely to become a victim.
You want to focus on the game, and be the legendary one-shot-one-kill monster, taking out a galleon solo? Sit up and focus!

@logansdadtoo Things evolve. It's quite clear that's the way things are heading with MS pushing crossplay so hard. I mean it's already possible to get kb/m working on the console so they obviously aren't against it.

@logansdadtoo
"It makes things fairer all round"
So would MKB support for Xbox - without the need for segregated servers :)

@logansdadtoo said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

@legandj
That's why i own a pc as well!
I don't want to force my advantage over console users unlike some selfish pc players!
KB+M support on xbox isn't the answer, I don't want to & shouldn't have to change my control scheme on the system i choose to play on.
Consoles & controllers have gone hand in hand (excuse the pun) for the last 30yrs & will probably continue to do so for the next 30.
Yes people do want options, that's what we are campaigning for, the option!!

You have commented & argued on every crossplay thread, are you really that worried about losing your advantage?? Would it be game over for you if you could only face other m*********e know it alls ;)

I will keep arguing, as you will. If they put the game on steam I will happily play it there knowing that the plaerbase will always be large. Unfortunately im stuck with you guys and I'm not willing to risk having a dead game because you can't handle getting killed. Tell Rare to release it on Steam and I will happily have no interaction with you ever again, and you can have your safe space. Maybe you could start whining about elite controllers, XIM, 4Ktvs and xbox one X causing balance issues. Perhaps it would be best to split those into separate servers too.

You seem to have got it into your head that I play this game solely to hunt console players, like some kind of mad headhunter. I play this game to mess around, usually just me and my gf and we don't even PvP much. I have Overwatch/Fortnite for competitive play. I don't care if I fight a pc or console player, just that I have someone to fight with, because without that the game is just a sailing simulator with no element of danger.

;)

I second forcing controllers on PC players. Perhaps we need a new feedback topic for making the game controller-only :)

Unless Rare is willing to give us optional cross-play, that is.

@shackelfourd said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

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RARE and Microsoft - THANK YOU!

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I can finally game with some of my friends and family that don’t play on PC!

Sea of Thieves is the first real cross-platform game that has come out, that has truly bridged the gap between XBox and PC gamers. This has opened the door for all of our gaming circles, allowing for them to merge, and we absolutely couldn't be happier!

Some players have expressed some frustration and discontent with cross-platforming; however, we are not among them. In fact our circle of 20 Plus friends and family that are now finally able to play together are absolutely stoked with what what RARE and Microsoft have done for us.

It is such an awesome privilege and blessing to finally be able to play with friends and family regardless of what device we own or prefer to game on. We can't say enough to show our appreciation for taking the time to program the cross-platforming in and for making it all possible.

You guys rock!

The potential for our future as gamers, XBox and PC alike, is limitless! It's like the first real ceasefire between the console/pc war has been made, and a desperately desired treaty is about to finally be drafted. Hooray! Instead of arguing over which system is better, we can turn from enemies into gaming buddies!

The only suggestion I have for the Devs, and/or Microsoft techs is to update the X-Box so that it can also be allowed to use a Keyboard and Mouse for Sea of Thieves. I can use an X-Box controller on my PC, thus it is only fair that the X-Box gamers should be able to use a mouse and keyboard too if they'd like.

Either way - Thrilled at what you guys have created and we will continue to show our support as our circle of gaming friends continues to grow all because of you.

Keep up the good work Rare!

Shackelfourd - With Family and Friends
"We'll see you on the Seas!"

A privilege and blessing? Take it down a notch, dude.

@logansdadtoo The only mode I can play in gears 4 is social, the only mode with forced crossplay. Had they allowed opt out for that mode as they did with all other modes in the game, I would have an empty game. I don't think you understand, Steam is the XBL of the pc world. The MS store has an incredibly low player pool of PC gamers. Until this changes, crossplay needs to be forced.

@greaseman85 said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

I second forcing controllers on PC players. Perhaps we need a new feedback topic for making the game controller-only :)

Unless Rare is willing to give us optional cross-play, that is.

Honestly, that's fine with me. A controller only server option would be a perfectly reasonable compromise. I would at least know that I can always jump in and find a game.

@logansdadtoo Yep, lets champion for controller only servers then. Honestly, my only concern is having noone to play with. Controller only servers would be fine with me, in this and any other crossplay title. I used to be a console gamer in the 360 era, playing a lot of gears 1/2/3 and I miss those types of games. I would happily play with a controller in many games. I'm actually rockin the sea of thieves limited edition controller and I would welcome the opportunity to use it more. Sorry if I caused offence too, it's easy for things to get heated I guess.

Saw your edit, I retracted that statement after I realised you were actually open to compromise, it was rude and I apologise.

:)

@logansdadtoo @triheadedmonkey
What is it with Xbox players and "being forced" to do anything?
If you have a choice, you are not forced.
Giving MKB support to Xbox does not force anybody to do anything. It gives you the CHOICE to play with either device.
You are not forced to play this game.
You are not forced to use MKB if it comes to Xbox.

Just stop with that forced [Mod edited] already.

What is with PC players and their inability to understand why consoles exist, and that we don't want them to be turned into PC-lite?

@greaseman85
They already are. Consoles are computers with a limited operating system. That's it.
Why do you not want to have a CHOICE?

@triheadedmonkey
Why would I?

@triheadedmonkey
You have the choice to buy one, like anybody else.
You can't possibly be serious right now.

@shackelfourd This guy gets it. We beg for Cross Platform Play for decades and when we finally get it people spit in the face of Rare. Thank you Rare for being awesome.