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Killer Instinct Season 2 |OT| It's international RIPTOOOOORRRRRR day.
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BananasWithGuns
Member
Don't really like the idea of shared stages either.
I don't know, struggling to find the positive in this to be honest. Less content to improve lighting is just shit.
I don't know, struggling to find the positive in this to be honest. Less content to improve lighting is just shit.
Poker Face
Member
Shared stages isn't happening, was just confirmed...but all characters will have their own music theme?
lol what is going on
.la1n
Member
Yeah, the amount of people asking for improved lighting had to be laughably small. I would have gladly take the old lighting engine if it meant a normal season with character + stage releases. Also, shared music isn't an attractive alternative to be throwing at us three seasons in.
The PR for the game is truly the worst sometimes. How do you just dump this randomly on the forum?
^lmao, I am so confused right now, someone needs to step in and clarify this shit storm.
BananasWithGuns
Member
Yeesh, what a mess.
There's some miscommunication somewhere. That doesn't make any sense!
.la1n
Member
That's why it helps to prepare these things in advance instead of one line at the end of an article saying "and three all new stages in S3!.." like nobody is going to notice that and wonder what is up. I love Rukari but damn if he isn't making things worse / more confusing.
Poker Face
Member
Here's the quote on the music
This is such a strange rollout.
This is such a strange rollout.
Here's the quote on the music
This is such a strange rollout.
rukizzel/rukari whatever. ugh dude. come on.
.la1n
Member
Here's the quote on the music
This is such a strange rollout.
The way I read it he is saying that there must be pretty big changes to how music is working in season 3. Music fits the stage it's made for, so if every S3 character has their own music but not their own stage it's going to very thematically jarring. At this point though we always have something like this each season where no matter how smooth we are sailing there always has to be something completely bizarre they do that clashes with what we are accustom to.
I'm just waiting for the "just be happy you have more stages than other current gen fighters!" or other PR spin on it. I can see the theme for this season being "we didn't ask for this..."
BananasWithGuns
Member
I was thinking this too but honestly, the fact that they just unceremoniously dropped it at the end of an article about lighting at the end of the day on a Friday makes me think it was pretty much a way to sweep it under the rug.
And they knew this was going to happen. Rukizzel himself said they knew this would happen. Geez Louise.
RaySpencer
Member
Well that is fucked, haha.
I mean sure, I just want to play on the Thunder stage 99% of the time, cause its amazing, but damn! not having a stage for each character seems really stupid! It also seems stupid that we are only getting 3, and one of them is for the Arbiter.
Well, I wont freak out too much, and Im going to buy it anyway, because I love the game.
I mean sure, I just want to play on the Thunder stage 99% of the time, cause its amazing, but damn! not having a stage for each character seems really stupid! It also seems stupid that we are only getting 3, and one of them is for the Arbiter.
Well, I wont freak out too much, and Im going to buy it anyway, because I love the game.
Yea, this is definitely something that's bugging me. If you're going to have a very limited number of new stages, then don't give any to the bloody guest characters!
Hmmm...
I doubt the new lighting = only 3 stages is an equal trade. Maybe the stage budget just got split amongst new features?
Adding additional stage ultras to the original stages, or making stages have wall-break areas would be a decent trade off, as well.
Alt conditions / times of day for stages would also be nice. New lighting would really help with this, right? It'd make sense in story modes to have some stages in pre-destroyed conditions, and post-destroyed ones.
We know nothing about the price of this season. We know nothing about the Special Combo Breaker edition of this season. We haven't gotten a silhouette tease of the upcoming characters, or anything that directly tells us how many to expect. We've seen some incredibly front-loaded stuff (Kim, Her Stage, Arbiter and a possible stage, knowledge that Tusk is there), but are still missing season basics, weeks away from release.
I don't hate where this is going, but it does feel as if it could be better planned and spaced. I'd have loved to have just been shown a roadmap to release during Kim's reveal; it would have kept the cold turkey disconnection from feeling so strong.
I doubt the new lighting = only 3 stages is an equal trade. Maybe the stage budget just got split amongst new features?
Adding additional stage ultras to the original stages, or making stages have wall-break areas would be a decent trade off, as well.
Alt conditions / times of day for stages would also be nice. New lighting would really help with this, right? It'd make sense in story modes to have some stages in pre-destroyed conditions, and post-destroyed ones.
We know nothing about the price of this season. We know nothing about the Special Combo Breaker edition of this season. We haven't gotten a silhouette tease of the upcoming characters, or anything that directly tells us how many to expect. We've seen some incredibly front-loaded stuff (Kim, Her Stage, Arbiter and a possible stage, knowledge that Tusk is there), but are still missing season basics, weeks away from release.
I don't hate where this is going, but it does feel as if it could be better planned and spaced. I'd have loved to have just been shown a roadmap to release during Kim's reveal; it would have kept the cold turkey disconnection from feeling so strong.
.la1n
Member
I hope it's the best artist ever if your paying that much :|
If nothing else you can always convert it into a OT with jokes about how shitty the season features are, it will be good for the laughs at least. Something along the lines of the art commission cost more than the effort they put into stages.
BananasWithGuns
Member
Stage budget went toward OT art commission.
Poker Face
Member
So hypothetically, lets say we don't get ultimates for all characters. No stage ultras on old stages. What would you guys expect to take the place of 5 stages? I really can't think of anything.
Cinematics or more characters. Stages are expensive so if they are actually just reallocating the budget it has to be something big.
No he's good. He's a good friend of mine. We were able to work a basic sketch and he's got a good plan on how to move forward. He knows what he's doing.
And no, the OT was and always will be a place for newcomers and veterans to come and celebrate the excellence of this game. I don't want and will not abuse the OT as a platform for me to piss on decision that I don't agree with.
Lol
That being said I will crack wise at SFV's expense. Take Exhibit A:
2 of you have also gotten sneak peak at something else I've been working on. I might let some more of you see that as well
That being said I will crack wise at SFV's expense. Take Exhibit A:
2 of you have also gotten sneak peak at something else I've been working on. I might let some more of you see that as well
PetulantChild
Banned
Dojo for all characters, 20 colors for every character, 3 alt costumes, and new modes like Tag match or something like that.
I mean, $100 dollars isn't that much for a single art piece with as many characters as KI. Drawing a solid picture with 1 guy in color VS one with 8+ characters in color on a decent handmade background is loads more work.
I've had plenty of times where I charged money for an art piece, and afterwards, I calculate how many dollars I got per hour... and then think how poor the conversion worked for my favor, ha. The really happy clients help make up the difference, though!
However, I'm quite impressed anyone would spend that much on Art for an OT. Kudos to you for that, Flash! We have to make sure to extra-appreciate it.
I've had plenty of times where I charged money for an art piece, and afterwards, I calculate how many dollars I got per hour... and then think how poor the conversion worked for my favor, ha. The really happy clients help make up the difference, though!
However, I'm quite impressed anyone would spend that much on Art for an OT. Kudos to you for that, Flash! We have to make sure to extra-appreciate it.
.la1n
Member
Well you certainly aren't getting any art to use from MS since they won't release any media for season 3 so the commission doesn't sound so bad.
Quantum Break has had a full blow out with an April release date but here we sit at the end of Feburary with a "March" release date for season 3 KI. Combine that with the disaster news drop today and they are looking real incompetent.
Quantum Break has had a full blow out with an April release date but here we sit at the end of Feburary with a "March" release date for season 3 KI. Combine that with the disaster news drop today and they are looking real incompetent.
Yeah I told him to do Kim last because there's hardly anything to go on
Oh boy, after SFV being so frustrating at launch, I was hoping KI would get me hyped again, but was bracing for disappointment, and there it is.
Only 3 new stages as a trade off for lighting is not the trade-off I would have liked. Even for Ultimates. Each character's stage was part of what made KI so awesome. They looked good enough to me already.
Only 3 new stages as a trade off for lighting is not the trade-off I would have liked. Even for Ultimates. Each character's stage was part of what made KI so awesome. They looked good enough to me already.
Poker Face
Member
Adam responded, with vagueness
Just wish they would at least give a damn release date.
Just wish they would at least give a damn release date.
Count me among the minority but I'd rather have all of the stage relit than get more new stages. As much as I would love new stages, they do not add anything gameplay wise (just more diverse stuff to look at, which is obviously a good thing). On top of that, some of the old stages, such as orchid's, looked pretty rough in comparison to the rest of the game so relighting should make the game look more uniform.
That and I am sure they will have something new that compensates for decreased stages in the new season compared to older seasons.
That and I am sure they will have something new that compensates for decreased stages in the new season compared to older seasons.
Oh lawd what is going on in here...
Ok the new lighting system looks fucking amazing!!!
But we can never just get good news can we...
Only 3 new stages?! I refuse to believe they would try to pull this shit..if they do I fully expect
redone Season 1 retro costumes and Ultimates for all characters.
Ok the new lighting system looks fucking amazing!!!
But we can never just get good news can we...
Only 3 new stages?! I refuse to believe they would try to pull this shit..if they do I fully expect
demand
BananasWithGuns
Member
Adam posted on the forums.
Edit: I just realized Poker Face posted this already. I'm dumb.
Edit: I just realized Poker Face posted this already. I'm dumb.
PetulantChild
Banned
BananasWithGuns
Member
Next Thursday at the Microsoft event I'd guess.
It might be before that too... remember that event is mainly just a hands on thing
Considering how much it's been requested, if it's just to get Trials / Tutorial for all characters, that's really enough. Like throw in a master character like KI2, and have him reveal bits of character story and stuff as you train in moves, combos, and have character nuances explained to you.
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