Why Do We Even Play NS2?
Alkix
Join Date: 2013-07-10 Member: 186046Members
Join Date: 2013-07-10 Member: 186046Members
There's a lot of complaining about NS2, but I would like to list statements that reflect why I play NS2, and I hope you will do the same. The motivation here is to give some insight on why people play NS2, which will hopefully help define the foundations of the groups and communities people can bring create in order to have more, enjoyable games. I'm going to list some example statements, but feel free to add your own!
Example statements:
* I like playing casually, even though I'm pretty skilled.
* I like playing casually, even though I'm not very skilled.
* I like it when I play with people who are really laid back.
* I like to play with people who are really focused on winning.
* I like to play against difficult opponents, regardless of how well my team performs.
* I like a team who tries really hard, even if they aren't very good.
* I like it when a game is close, even if I lose.
* I like it when my team is really nice.
* I like it when my team has really skilled players.
* I like it when my team wins, even if the game was easy.
* I like helping new players learn the game.
* I like it when my team members know what to do and don't make many mistakes.
* I like it when my team holds out for as long as possible, even if we're going to probably lose.
* I like it when my team considers conceding.
* I like it when I feel that I have improved in the game.
* I like playing with the same people repeatedly.
* I like playing with new people frequently.
* My preferences change based on my mood.
So there you go, use some from the list or make up your own. If I were to list several, mine would be:
* I like it when my team is really nice.
* I like it when a game is close, even if I lose.
* I like to play with people who are really focused on winning.
* I like it when I feel that I have improved in the game.
Example statements:
* I like playing casually, even though I'm pretty skilled.
* I like playing casually, even though I'm not very skilled.
* I like it when I play with people who are really laid back.
* I like to play with people who are really focused on winning.
* I like to play against difficult opponents, regardless of how well my team performs.
* I like a team who tries really hard, even if they aren't very good.
* I like it when a game is close, even if I lose.
* I like it when my team is really nice.
* I like it when my team has really skilled players.
* I like it when my team wins, even if the game was easy.
* I like helping new players learn the game.
* I like it when my team members know what to do and don't make many mistakes.
* I like it when my team holds out for as long as possible, even if we're going to probably lose.
* I like it when my team considers conceding.
* I like it when I feel that I have improved in the game.
* I like playing with the same people repeatedly.
* I like playing with new people frequently.
* My preferences change based on my mood.
So there you go, use some from the list or make up your own. If I were to list several, mine would be:
* I like it when my team is really nice.
* I like it when a game is close, even if I lose.
* I like to play with people who are really focused on winning.
* I like it when I feel that I have improved in the game.
Comments
*insert zombie face kid meme
jk I love the rts element, skulkin the hell around a map, and breakin the hell outta turtles.
I like NS2 because people working together is awesome and aliens, jetpacks, tunnels, giant mech suits with miniguns.
* I like it when my team is really nice and skilled.
Game just get's better and better and just cant stop playin
There is nothing more rewarding I've found in any video game, anywhere.
edit: Which is exactly why I love fading so much, as well
Because I still remember seeing commander mode for NS1 way back when I was in high school and being all "what the eff this is Half-Life howwww"
Because squad five.
Because bellyslide.
Because Charlie, Cory, Max, Steve, Brian(x2), Hugh, Dushan, Andi, and everyone else are awesome.
Because I can hovar without flapping over a clorf on summit.
Unique, in depth, tactical, artful, suspenseful, encouraging teamwork, and best part to me: inspired and designed around old school PC fps mechanics.. the little things most games that come to the platform forget these days.
* The feeling, when you are stuck with two other guys in a dark room. "You never know, who might... attack first."
* A dream game of mine. Always wanted something like AvP but with objectives and strategies. "Pew Pew, FREEDOM TIME!"
* Using phantom makes me the Predator. "RAAAAAWR"
* Shooting alien scum / Biting alien butts is magic!
Oh btw I love it.
Deeper than standard shoot em up.
Playing as an alien is kinda cool.
I get to yell at people and tell them what to do.
Because expectations.
On the same boat as you mate! I've never wanted a gun to shake like crazy only to please the expectations of some gun enthusiasts. Aiming down sights is also a lame mechanic that only slows the gameplay and turns it into a turret game. I'm fortunate that they are not in the game, thank God!
But that's also the reason why I play it so little, because of the low possibility of good matches I know I have to invest a whole afternoon because otherwise I will be very frustrated.
I don't mind losing, if I feel that our team put an honest effort.
I hate people without microphones, who plomp into the command chair, shuffle the buildings around for a while, then type stuff like "OMG u nubs, u suck"
I used to hate Bezukchov for his medspam that lost us several rounds, but now I know he cannot help it, so he is forgiven :-)
Oh! And the games AWESOME!
its evolved the standard capture the flag mechanics that big publshers still use.
ns is basically ctf on sterioids. each flag has inherit value that is used towards pushing end game. the game also evolves.
unlike other games that give you everything at once. you have to earn your toys.
this is partly why people enjoy the long games, because finally all the cool stuff is enabled.
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