Looks gigantic and unwieldy, can't imagine playing a game with it.
I could see this causing problems. For example if I wanted my number to be unlisted. It also doesn't seem great for businesses for people to have to search through data bases to call you rather than dial that number they just saw on a commercial. I just don't see the need for it. Cell phones already store phone numbers so there's no need to memorize them anymore.
I still wonder what "analog triggers" mean. Some sort of buttons that function as analog sticks?
I still wonder what "analog triggers" mean. Some sort of buttons that function as analog sticks?
Basically it's not an all or nothing. Means you can partially pull the trigger to say adjust how much gas you give a vehicle in a racing game.
You have some good ideas there, but the search by email part is no good. You shouldn't require sharing that information to the public at all. Also, what is the use of the numeric ID in your example?Okay, I'll be more clear.
The Wii has
1) A system based friendcode
2) Software based friendcodes
The 3DS has
1) A system based friendcode
You are talking about the automated account creation of the 3DS/Wii. While I am talking about manual account creation like the PS3/360/Steam.
For example,
You boot up your new system.
1) Do you have an account? Y/N
2) Would you like to connect to the internet and create an account? Y/N
3) Your ID is ~random number
4)Create your Mii
5)Assign it's name (your display name)
6)Please enter the following information
E-mail address
Password
Birthday
Ect ...
7) Would you like to make this the master account? Y/N
Now you have created an account based around a numeric value. It makes the process more streamlined than on the 360/PS3
So whenever you want to log in to your account from your Wii U you would just select your Mii than type your password. When you add friends their Mii will be stored on your system too, so if they ever come over all they need to do is select their Mii and enter their password.
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Now if you get a new Wii U or use someones you aren't friends with you could search for your Mii using your email address, add it then log-in.
I still wonder what "analog triggers" mean. Some sort of buttons that function as analog sticks?
Are PS3 and 360 ones like this? How about wii? I've honestly haven't noticed. I know GCN was like this because of Smash's defense bubble.
I agree with your first example but wouldn't it be easier to remember the name of the company in the commercial than a set of numbers? Let's say I saw a amazon's commercial for the first time, wouldn't it be easier to remember the name, write it on the phone directory and just call?
Xbox 360's triggers are. Ps3's aren't if I remember correctly.
I guess I was thinking more of a chain store situation where you might find a flyer with the number for the local store as opposed to searching the yellow pages for "Dominoes" and getting a billion hits. It would be like having to call the operator every time you want to make a phone call.
But what are we even talking about. This has nothing to do with controllers anymore.
You have some good ideas there, but the search by email part is no good. You shouldn't require sharing that information to the public at all. Also, what is the use of the numeric ID in your example?
I still wonder what "analog triggers" mean. Some sort of buttons that function as analog sticks?
Oh wow, I honestly haven't seen the difference between PS3 and 360, I guess not many third party games use it?
haha I know. Back on topic! I still wish you could add someone's FC and they get a friend request
It would be private by default.
Also having a numeric ID linked to your Mii allows you to use whatever name you want as gamer tag.
Make it like the Dragon Dogma naming system, have a name you set and another that displays if you have parental controls on.
Normal name: Anything you want (tied to a universal friend code, probably)
Safe name: made from a predefined list of words that will be displayed if parental controls are on
What I mean is what is the purpose of exposing that number to the user? I am assuming that email addresses have to be unique, in which case you can use that to log in.It would be private by default.
Also having a numeric ID linked to your Mii allows you to use whatever name you want as gamer tag.
Rumor, pssht. I told you weeks ago.
Rumor, pssht. I told you weeks ago.
E3 needs to happen already.
Rumor, pssht. I told you weeks ago.
No pictures, no fame.
Your understatedness will get you nowhere with the ladies here.
Me neither. Not since 2005 (2006?) Wii debut.Yes it does. I really can't freaking wait damn it. I don't think I've been this excited about E3 in a long long time.
How would you add people online to your friend's list?
What I mean is what is the purpose of exposinge that number to the user? I am assuming that email addresses have to be unique, in which case you can use that to log in.
Let's see if this photo poster has a job next week.
There are multiple ways it could be done I guess.
1) If you know them in real lifestyle just give them your E-mail.
2)The Wii U will save Miis of people you have played online.
Each Mii would have a few stats listed.
-Encounter rate
-Games played against
-Region
-Favorite Game
From their you could add their Mii to unique communities you would be able to make, Mario Mart Community, Smash Community ect..
When you add them to you community it will give them a notice.
-Your Mii would pop up and say I've added you to my Smash Community would you like to add me?
Rumor, pssht. I told you weeks ago.
A job? I''ll be surprised if he hasn't been ninja'd by next week.Let's see if this photo poster has a job next week.
Cool, now it looks usable.
No. Think of it as a repository of Mii you have played against online.I like that idea but will they appear on my normal friend's list as well? alongside my "real" friends?
let this please be the end of motion+ zeldas.
let this please be the end of motion+ zeldas.
let this please be the end of motion+ zeldas.
oh yeslet this please be the end of motion+ zeldas.
oh yes
The next console Zelda is going to use the DS Zelda's control scheme.
Which I love, btw.
No. Think of it as a repository of Mii you have played against online.
You can go in and add a Mii to any group you have made.
So you could have multiple groups such as
-Real life community
-NeoGAF community
-Mario Kart community
-Smash Bros. community
Ect..
A Mii could be in multiple communities too.
This would allow you to send group wide messages to set up events and other stuff.
The next console Zelda is going to use the DS Zelda's control scheme.
Which I love, btw.
Ok the analog triggers on the GCN were great at the time but they've kind of made playing VC N64 games a pain in the ass. For some reason the Wii doesn't register a light press, but only a full click. not a big deal but definitely a pet-peave of mine. I mean Mario Kart Wii was programmed to recognize a light press. I would use CC Pro but I don't like it for 3D games (analog placement).
I started a thread on IGN suggesting a touch controlled sword play Zelda. Very negative reception. They claim to hate the DS system but what I suggested is much different.
let this please be the end of motion+ zeldas.
What I really like about the analog triggers that this controller seems to use is that they look like their travel distance is short. I think that gives you the best of both worlds - Easy to feather/spam like L1/R1, but feel good to hold down and use for fine adjustments like in racing games.