OK, first off let me just say that I love UT or I wouldn't bother posting a rant like this. Having said that, here are a couple of things that *I* would like the see improved in the game:
1.)Rocket Launcher: I hate it only because it's over-used, so this post is going to seem somewhat contradictory..but..
Make the damm thing faster!! The rockets look like they are flying through molasses!
2.) Skins: Wasted effort. Let me explain.The problem is in our server admin community. Too many people are happy to just put up stock maps with NO patches much less any skins loaded to the servers. I can understand the bandwidth/dl problem, hopefully the forbid download feature of the new patch will take care of this. What we really NEED, and will not be easy, is to have a system that has maps/mods/skins on it to redirect to an http D/L site. I know they are looking into it and hope they pull it off. Until something like this is setup your not going to see a whole lot of use for skins outside of specialized servers where the admins actually take the time to put them up.
3.) Models:
First, another disclaimer. I in no way shape, way or from can make a quality skin or model. Having said that he skinning community is coming along, I've seen some real stinkers out there but it's better to try and fail then never try at all. The problem is we NEED MORE MODELS!! I truly hope that Epic releases the bonus pack as a patch, this way most users will be forced to get the new models and maps as a patch. Just makes more sense to me, but I think in strange ways.
4.)Mods and mutators: Same problem with skins. There are some truly GREAT mods and mutators out there that are just sitting around. Not enough servers bother to put them up. Example: The exploding ammo mod. LOVE it, makes a game that much more of a challenge. Haven't seen it on one server yet.
This isn't intended to be a flame, just a critical observation of some the things that I think about when I should be working...
Comments?
1.)Rocket Launcher: I hate it only because it's over-used, so this post is going to seem somewhat contradictory..but..
Make the damm thing faster!! The rockets look like they are flying through molasses!
2.) Skins: Wasted effort. Let me explain.The problem is in our server admin community. Too many people are happy to just put up stock maps with NO patches much less any skins loaded to the servers. I can understand the bandwidth/dl problem, hopefully the forbid download feature of the new patch will take care of this. What we really NEED, and will not be easy, is to have a system that has maps/mods/skins on it to redirect to an http D/L site. I know they are looking into it and hope they pull it off. Until something like this is setup your not going to see a whole lot of use for skins outside of specialized servers where the admins actually take the time to put them up.
3.) Models:
First, another disclaimer. I in no way shape, way or from can make a quality skin or model. Having said that he skinning community is coming along, I've seen some real stinkers out there but it's better to try and fail then never try at all. The problem is we NEED MORE MODELS!! I truly hope that Epic releases the bonus pack as a patch, this way most users will be forced to get the new models and maps as a patch. Just makes more sense to me, but I think in strange ways.
4.)Mods and mutators: Same problem with skins. There are some truly GREAT mods and mutators out there that are just sitting around. Not enough servers bother to put them up. Example: The exploding ammo mod. LOVE it, makes a game that much more of a challenge. Haven't seen it on one server yet.
This isn't intended to be a flame, just a critical observation of some the things that I think about when I should be working...
Comments?
