"It's all I can stand....I can't stand it no more!"
- Popeye
The Issue:
UT's lack of support for custom skins is the only flaw that currently exists in the game design imho. Players don't use custom skins because servers won't use them. Servers won't use them because they force players to download them and install them before they can be seen. This includes cracking open the unrealtorunament.ini file and making chnages. THIS IS JUST TOO D@MN HARD! This is the ONLY game design element that Q3A has over UT.
The Future:
If Epic can be convinced to address this issue in an upcoming fix here is a glimpse of what the futue could look like:
- Well known players like Troll, jenny?, Dopefish and Rooster could also be instantly visually recognizable on servers.
- Clans could use custom skins to help further create their identity
- PuFers could where the PuF skins and further the recognition of "good sportsmanship" throughout UT
- Well known llamas would (undoubtedly) also be instantly recognizable because of thier skins. I liken this change to the evolution that took place moving from radio to TV... suddenly the game becomes more visually compelling!
- A Resurgence in UT takes place as new skin websites pop up all over the place and UT players flock to sites to make sure they have "all"of the skins! (Just like we flock to Nali city now to get the best maps!)
The Fix:
- A player is allowed to download a skin from the internet. A "umod like" utility allows them to install it on their machine (no more messing with .ini. files)
- PuF (or another group... MYU...Nali..) sets up a site of "approved" team skins for team games online. Team players top in once a week to make sure they've got all of the latest and greatets team skins!
What about skin cheats? Simply put, servers could easily remove "unfair" or unusual skins from there servers. The player would then be seen in one fo the UT Default models.
The Question:
Rooster, QAPete, Yellow 5 (or anyone else who knows) how do you recommend I approach getting my voice heard at Epic? Do I need to start a crusade? Take a hostage? (hehehe jk! ... in case the CIA/FBI/ATF is monitoring this board!) Start an Email them until there are annoyed campaign?
Consider me in this fight for the long haul... it needs to happen!
MOE
- Popeye
The Issue:
UT's lack of support for custom skins is the only flaw that currently exists in the game design imho. Players don't use custom skins because servers won't use them. Servers won't use them because they force players to download them and install them before they can be seen. This includes cracking open the unrealtorunament.ini file and making chnages. THIS IS JUST TOO D@MN HARD! This is the ONLY game design element that Q3A has over UT.
The Future:
If Epic can be convinced to address this issue in an upcoming fix here is a glimpse of what the futue could look like:
- Well known players like Troll, jenny?, Dopefish and Rooster could also be instantly visually recognizable on servers.
- Clans could use custom skins to help further create their identity
- PuFers could where the PuF skins and further the recognition of "good sportsmanship" throughout UT
- Well known llamas would (undoubtedly) also be instantly recognizable because of thier skins. I liken this change to the evolution that took place moving from radio to TV... suddenly the game becomes more visually compelling!
- A Resurgence in UT takes place as new skin websites pop up all over the place and UT players flock to sites to make sure they have "all"of the skins! (Just like we flock to Nali city now to get the best maps!)
The Fix:
- A player is allowed to download a skin from the internet. A "umod like" utility allows them to install it on their machine (no more messing with .ini. files)
- PuF (or another group... MYU...Nali..) sets up a site of "approved" team skins for team games online. Team players top in once a week to make sure they've got all of the latest and greatets team skins!
What about skin cheats? Simply put, servers could easily remove "unfair" or unusual skins from there servers. The player would then be seen in one fo the UT Default models.
The Question:
Rooster, QAPete, Yellow 5 (or anyone else who knows) how do you recommend I approach getting my voice heard at Epic? Do I need to start a crusade? Take a hostage? (hehehe jk! ... in case the CIA/FBI/ATF is monitoring this board!) Start an Email them until there are annoyed campaign?
Consider me in this fight for the long haul... it needs to happen!
MOE