lots of for and against in the streams, what are testies true feelings
poll is up for 3 days, let's hear what you have to say
poll is up for 3 days, let's hear what you have to say
Spectrum beneficial or waste of assets
- Thread starter GojiraSamurai
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supitza
Vault Dweller
Hey. @GojiraSamurai , saw you talking about this on Twitch chat.
I think it's beneficial to the orgs, trying to replace Discord and keep everyone in touch. It's an immersive, in-fiction Discord, if you will. Also, it's going to have a ton more functions than just Discord, like browser-to-game interface.
Also, Spectrum is worked on by Turbulent, which only do web-based stuff (they're the guys who did the Starmap), so there isn't anything else for them to do at the moment.
I think it's beneficial to the orgs, trying to replace Discord and keep everyone in touch. It's an immersive, in-fiction Discord, if you will. Also, it's going to have a ton more functions than just Discord, like browser-to-game interface.
Also, Spectrum is worked on by Turbulent, which only do web-based stuff (they're the guys who did the Starmap), so there isn't anything else for them to do at the moment.
that's why i put it up, i would like to see the over all feelings of 10,000 strong
I think itll be a one-stop-shop which is a good thing, no more having to open up multiple windows, one for discord, one for the game, one for the forums... Look at the modern day smart phone and how many things it can do.
I like the concept - makes communicating with people who aren't as commited to the game a lot easier - as well as opens up a whole host of organisational options - Need help? Drop a message into the inevitable SOS channel & someone else in game will get an in game ping, letting them know you need help. No Tabbing out, or searching around. If we utilise it properly, this is going to be bloody excellent.
I love connectivity and if I can open up my mobiglass and see someone responded to my post then it'll feel as if I'm in the digital world. No need to switch windows or have multiple monitors!
Some people were bitching about it saying in game e-warfare could take it out. I'm not entirely sure if that's a thing or if they made it up. But I'm excited to see it launch with SC integration. If they launch before it works in game then it'll be a bit of a letdown.
Some people were bitching about it saying in game e-warfare could take it out. I'm not entirely sure if that's a thing or if they made it up. But I'm excited to see it launch with SC integration. If they launch before it works in game then it'll be a bit of a letdown.
lol ..to be totally honest i use my smartphone for what it is, a phone... Galaxy s7...
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I concur with everyone else here. For all the same reasons. Also, its dinner time and I'm running out the door to the mess, so no time to elobarate when everyone else already used such pretty pretty words. ha
Phantomoftruth
Space Marshal
It will be a great thing assuming there is a local radio type channel. You know to arrange unsolicited cargo transfer.
I think in theory everything CIG has led onto about spectrum sounds amazing but, they did mention intercepting transmissions and or data shared through spectrum which has raised some questions. If they make voice communication not secured, it wouldn't be the worst thing ever. Most voice coms is BS anyway but having to use code to talk could be awesome for immersion but also a pain in the ass and easily circumvented by using discord anyway.
Beerjerker
Grand Admiral
I guess I'm in the wait and see camp. When I first heard it announced, it kind of seemed like they were making something no one was asking for. I'd expect it to be most useful to new and smaller orgs than ours, but I'd just be speculating. I'm no compooter wizerd, so I don't really know what all goes into keeping the TEST forums and Discord going (time, effort, money? you wizerds are appreciated :)!), so maybe it would benefit TEST also.
Maxgerber5250
Grand Admiral
this will work great for ship comms. comms officer can use this for fleet comms, and FTL transmissions. it will be immersive in so many ways.
Phantomoftruth
Space Marshal
seems like I'm the lone naysayer so far
'immersive' is overrated IMO
all comms outside of fleet / intra-crew comms during missions are immersion-breaking by their very nature
Discord is adquate for our needs ATM
so I see building 'immersive' comms as an exercise in futility and a distraction
I would much rather see developer resources directed toward the hard problems CR outlined at CitizenCon
a shiny comms suite can wait until the game has gone live and a few balance passes implemented
bah humbug
'immersive' is overrated IMO
all comms outside of fleet / intra-crew comms during missions are immersion-breaking by their very nature
Discord is adquate for our needs ATM
so I see building 'immersive' comms as an exercise in futility and a distraction
I would much rather see developer resources directed toward the hard problems CR outlined at CitizenCon
a shiny comms suite can wait until the game has gone live and a few balance passes implemented
bah humbug
but Discord is effectively instantaneous, galaxy-wide comms
and we will use it if it gives us an advantage
so we can kiss 'immersion' goodbye from the get-go
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Beerjerker
Grand Admiral
I definitely see your point. I would have been satisfied with just some kind of proximity voice channel, and leave the rest to the fan base to decide what they would do. I was hopeful when they were talking about how your mobiglass got damaged, it would have less and less function. But now, it does sound like you will be able to press a function key and trade rare Pepes. Bye-bye, muh immersion.
Not that there weren't all sorts of "suspension of disbelief" elements already (lasers, force fields, aliens, etc.), but every little bit that can tie it back to reality helps. That's why I still think the fan in the Cutlass's cockpit is most immersive and genius thing in game yet.
ThunderKraken
Space Marshal
I have no experience with spectrum, but discord works great with voice quality and room management. The only drawback since I use a single monitor, I can't see who is talking when I'm ingame. I always confuse knax and mromutt. Their voices are similar.
CrudeSasquatch
Space Marshal
I vote all three...
I think there are programs that exist already which fill the niche, and that CIG should be working on completing the game.
I think that it's beneficial to the ORG as it will help the ultra lazy "I already joined CIG, now you want me to join Discord and some Forum, I'm too lazy to do all that hard work..." types get into the overall community. But do we really want to get to know those other 9500 members of TEST that were too lazy/drunk to sign up for the Forums or Discord?
And Discord does work fine. Facebook works fine. Testsquadron.com work fine....
I think there are programs that exist already which fill the niche, and that CIG should be working on completing the game.
I think that it's beneficial to the ORG as it will help the ultra lazy "I already joined CIG, now you want me to join Discord and some Forum, I'm too lazy to do all that hard work..." types get into the overall community. But do we really want to get to know those other 9500 members of TEST that were too lazy/drunk to sign up for the Forums or Discord?
And Discord does work fine. Facebook works fine. Testsquadron.com work fine....