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Capcom completely denies that their COO says SF5 could have pay2win mechanics
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Tizoc
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I like the Simple Command option that was in the vs. games, since it'd let casuals mess around in the game and manage to have a good time. Why they don't just toss that in and just let the usual FG scene go about normally is beyond me.
Snapshot King
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Remember when StreetFighterXTekkens main online mode didn't have gems? Oh wait, every mode had gems and there was no way to avoid playing with them?
CreeperBlocks
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That Pay-for-Advantage thing sounds like something King.com(Candy Crush) would do.
Zen_Arcade
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Just put the pay for advantage people in their own mode and no one should give a shit. Pitting them up against people who want to pay for skill is dumb.
IronLich
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This begs the question of... do we really NEED Street Fighter 5?
Look how fucking packed full of content and playerbase Street Fighter IV is now with Ultra. That can go for another 10 years if you let it. A new age Super Turbo, if you will.
And there's no way in hell a SF5 can manage equal content of what SF4 became, even in 5 years. I have absolutely no problem with letting them get whatever they can out of SF4, because it's the new standard, and the most familiar to gamers, and people are continuously supporting every update. There is no equal in terms of worldwide appeal in terms of fighting games that equals SF4.
We don't NEED Street Fighter 5.
Look how fucking packed full of content and playerbase Street Fighter IV is now with Ultra. That can go for another 10 years if you let it. A new age Super Turbo, if you will.
And there's no way in hell a SF5 can manage equal content of what SF4 became, even in 5 years. I have absolutely no problem with letting them get whatever they can out of SF4, because it's the new standard, and the most familiar to gamers, and people are continuously supporting every update. There is no equal in terms of worldwide appeal in terms of fighting games that equals SF4.
We don't NEED Street Fighter 5.
If I didn't have a next-gen console, the moment SF5 dropped would be the second I bought one.
I need it.
SF5 will be the biggest fighting game ever in terms of community and appeal. The updates are great for the competitive scene, but casuals stopped caring about these small updates a long time ago. SF5 would start the cycle over again, but with a wider audience and a game built around the social aspects that have become popular since SF4's release.
I didn't pay any attention at all to that game, so you got me there. Here's hoping Capcom learned their lesson... ? I mean, as I said, at least it sounds like they're actually making a sequel and not just relegating the franchise to mobile like they've done with a few of their other franchises.
notworksafe
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Or like Capcom. Because they did it already with gems.
CountBlack
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So you're saying.. there's a chance I can pay for Deejay to be good.
Capcom want that Smash bros money.
Capcom want that Smash bros money.
So the thing they did last time that people were fine with.
It actually makes him worse.
Deckard Cain
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LOL! I'm done! Close the thread, you win lol.
Stone Ocean
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I'd say a lot of people in the FGC would shun the game on principle.
Street Fighter X Tekken was crucified by the FGC thanks to the on-disc DLC fiasco before people even gave it a chance as a serious game. Sure the game also ended up being really bad, but it was pretty much dead on arrival thanks to Capcom. Also this pretty much ensures the game does not have a decent online community, because no serious player will want to deal with this shit.
zero shift
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Looks like Third Strike will still be the best Street Fighter.
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I don't get why they have to pay though. Can't there just be a beginner mode where players can pick perks like easier combos/specials, deal more damage, and have more health? Why does anyone have to pay extra?
BronsonLee
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It came out in 2009. There's been multiple revisions and SFxT since then.
It's time.
So what do you think the pricing is going to be for this?
$0.50 per super bar charged on demand? $10.00 for one touch super activation? $10.00 for no delay attack chaining for 10 seconds?
I read the snippet given and it just makes me think that they are deliberately trying to kill off their franchises and have no idea what made them popular in the first place.
$0.50 per super bar charged on demand? $10.00 for one touch super activation? $10.00 for no delay attack chaining for 10 seconds?
I read the snippet given and it just makes me think that they are deliberately trying to kill off their franchises and have no idea what made them popular in the first place.
Whatever this system may end up being, is 100% irrelevant to the competitive community and tournaments. I don't see what's so bad about it really. If people want to pay who cares? Let them. It won't save them and they are still just at home playing online, presumably unranked online at that.
If anything I see this as a means for capcom to retain newcomers to their game, the ones who don't mind burning money to attach a rocket launcher to ryu's shoulder.
Acquiescence
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Pay for advantage?! Good lord, it's the microtransaction model taken to absurd, farcical lengths. You couldn't make this shit up.
I'm going to pay to beat Jwong.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Nothing that's not the point, it's never been about making it easier for casuals (that's a shitty excuse) it's about milking the player base dry.
Snapshot King
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This reminds me. Remember when Ono was talking about how SF4s complexity was toned slightly down from the parrying system to bring back lapsed players, and if an SF5 came about, that'd be the time to go back to Third Strike level mechanics? And now we're likely going to get the opposite.
PfantzyPantz
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All I want is a new art style/ updated models. SF4's models are just awful. My poor Ryu... why did they make you look like a baboon.
Tizoc
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Honestly this is just the usual overreaction phase, I've seen it happen multiple times. By the time SF5 is announced and we see the 'pay for advantage' system won't affect the major FGC scene and pro players we'll go back to bitching about why character A sucks and why Character J is overpowered.
No you see, that's the advantage. If you pay, the game forces your opponent to play Deejay.
Seasoned Badger
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That would be Capcom's wet dream. Fleeting casuals that are willing to pay 60 dollars for the game and are willing to move on from it after a day/week/month. Capcom can print money by making yearly sequels!!
All trolling aside, I expect that this is not currently a thing and probably just something leadership will try to pressure into the game, but ultimately Ono will present alternative ways to cover the skill gap or whatteverthefuck and monetize the game.
Let's see if Capcom is smart enough to create an efficient pipeline for new content and post-release support.
Let's see if Capcom is smart enough to create an efficient pipeline for new content and post-release support.
Yeah, and paying for gems won't even bad in the first place!
I mean paying $20 might even get me full invincibility on my attacks, and all that really does is support Capcom on making more quality (gem) DLC to help out our fellow newcomers/ supporting future titles with these features!
Capcomm what are you dooing.
Amazeballs
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This pay for advantage scheme will only act as a roadblock in a player's development. It's devious actually. Instead of encouraging players to improve their skills to win, they'll become reliant on these pay advantages.
Babymario26
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Where is my WiiU version...? ill still get it for PS4 though.
SolidSnakeUS
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Yep. I've even seen online hackers that still sucked lol.
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