Interview [Issue 16] New Physics: players share their impressions

[JL6H 1,220]

 

 

In June of this year the game designers of TO agreed to implement new physics into the game. They wanted to increase the dynamics, make it easier to knock off an opponent's aim, and add other changes, so that the game would become less "feathery", while parkouring would become more interesting. Currently, this process is near completion. Meanwhile, let's read the reviews of experienced players, who've had plenty of time to test the physics on the test servers.

 

Before the physics are brought into the game, they are being tried out and examined by players from top Clans and Teams. A series of specially set up battles took place, upon which any future alterations and corrections to the physics will rely.

 

Players with solid experience were chosen for our poll, including official testers and prized winners of the "TOF" and other tournaments. The important question presented is as easy as "ABC":

 

- What is your impression of the new Physics?

 

The opinions of the interviewees and their answers were diverse. Nevertheless we thank all the participants for sharing their views, and hope that these reviews will help the game designers to perfect their work.

 

: I played with Hornet and Rail. The speed and handling is a little wild, which makes it harder to aim. The game became more dynamic, and Railgunners will need more skill than ever. I support the new physics!

 

: The new physics are awesome! The game is more dynamic. Since the last update to the test server (horizontal swing was added to Dictator and some other hulls), shooting with Rail became much easier. I can say one thing: if everything stays the same way on the test server, and is released on the main servers in the same way - that would be cool! Wait for the second comeback of Dictator and Rail with its new speed! Everything’s great, respect to . I can hardly wait for the release.

 

@F.O.R.T.U.N.A: Since I am a Play Tester, I had more time to examine the physics of each hull in detail. My opinion - this is great! I was very impressed with Viking - I will once again be able to play with my favorite hull! In general the designers have done a great job - the hulls are faster and the dynamics have increased. I'm eagerly waiting for the new physics to arrive.

 

@xXVaiperXx: I was not impressed with the new physics for two reasons - sharp turns and a sharp respawn start. Otherwise - it's fine.

 

: Wasp... If you've gotten used to the previous physics, it will be very sharp as far as turns are concerned. Right now you are able to control it, you get used to its turns, but with the new physics everything will be weird: having just hit "Up" and "Left" the hull already makes a full rotation.

Dictator is pretty great. You've probably seen Dictators do wheelies before in Moon Silence. Well now all it needs is a ledge of some sort and it can do a wheelie anywhere, being able to ride around like that indefinitely, regardless of whether it's "Mooned" or not. Let's hope that gets fixed.

Another thing I noticed: Wasp and Rico can't climb walls anymore, but Hornet still can. Thankfully Rico doesn't flip Wasp anymore.

 

@Crimminal: The new physics are a way to add dynamics to Cybersport and the game in general. High speeds, lighter hulls, fast turns - the core of the new physics. I, as a play tester and a prized winner of a few TOF titles, am not very happy with the upcoming release. Comparing to some of the earlier versions of the new physics, the latest version toned down the handling a little. But in my opinion, handling should be left the way it is on the main servers. If we wanted to play racing games, we would be playing Need for Speed, The Crew and others. These turns and speeds are bound to give you a headache within minutes of playing. I didn't like the new physics; and this awaits Hazel:

 

 

@b_b_gone: Crazy little hulls have become even crazier, while Mammoth is sad and quiet. Everything happens much too fast - there is literally not enough time to make decisions. As is my habit, I equipped my Mammoth in preparation for a drug war. The funny thing is, Mammoth is terrible now. I'm surrounded by crazy little Wasps with Firebirds and Nitro, and I just can't keep up with them. Trying to hit one with a Smoky or Rail is near impossible - it's like they're flying around the map.

 

's answer we've left for last, since his is the fullest and most detailed.

 

: Testing of the new physics started back in August. My first impressions were rather sad, even though there were a few positive aspects, like Hornet's drift and Wasp's speed. However, all of a sudden the light hulls and Dictator lost their swing, due to the handling/acceleration/braking. I was amused by someone's comment "TO is now NFS". Now there was a new ability - that of "pushing" hulls, meaning that Wasp can't push Mammoth. Nitro's formula also changed: it used to be *1.3+2m/s, now it will just be *1.3. A mine's effect on a hull has been tripled, so now a Hornet or Wasp can be flipped by just driving over a mine.

Soon after, the top Clans were involved in the testing - this bore its own fruit. Thanks to some players' feedback, the turning speed of all turrets was increased by 5%. But as always there were complaints about the lack of hull swing.

September 16th came along, bringing with it mass open testing - but little good came of that, as everyone would just ride around on M3s with drugs. As a result, the community split into two groups - "TO just isn't the same" and "Quick, implement this already".

Around the 20th of September. Hornet, Wasp and Dictator got their swing back. Now it was almost the same as the one on the main servers. Wasp's swing is better than Hornet's - this fits well with the concept. The Dictator became even better, due to increased rebound. The long-forgotten pro combination Dictator+Rail will once again start appearing.

 

We'll just have to wait and see where Hazel's and Newton's laws end up meeting. Stay tuned for more news.

 

 

Written by the new reporter , welcome!

 

Originally written by @Sanitar-13

 

[VectorSierra 199]

Welcome new reporter! Can't wait to try out hornet's drifting :D

[hogree 4,179]

Great job Arch, very impressive, was no doubt about making you a reporter.. Welcome to the team!

[Meliora 1,652]

Nice, but could have been some more opinions.

[mastr305 0]

السلام عليكم ورحمته الله وبركاته انا كان معي7000 وبعدين اختفت ونا ماضفت احد وقبل كان معي80099 وراحت وابيه الي راحت :huh: 

[JL6H 1,220]

السلام عليكم ورحمته الله وبركاته انا كان معي7000 وبعدين اختفت ونا ماضفت احد وقبل كان معي80099 وراحت وابيه الي راحت :huh: 

اذا عندك مشاكل اخوي العزيز تقدر تحط مشكلتك هنا "المشاكل والحلول" وإن شاء الله راح يرد عليك احد الطاقم بس حاول تكتب بالأنجليزي عشان ينفهم عليك

[r_The-Player20 313]

 

 

Originally written by Sanitar-13

what does that mean

[aojsd 144]

what does that mean

Read Arch's interview, he speaks about how he wants to translate well-written russian articles, this most likely is one of those.

[Ilia.ArchangeI 6,785]

what does that mean

 

Read Arch's interview, he speaks about how he wants to translate well-written russian articles, this most likely is one of those.

Correct, quite a few of my articles will be an adaptation of existing Russian ones. I think a lot of them are great and need some publicity on our forum :)

 

And, yes, it takes more than translation skills to make it sound native to English.

[GoldRock 6,165]

Very well translated, a commendable first article.

[VectorSierra 199]

Your skills are slowly increasing my friend ;) Keep up the good work!

[UNDESIRABLE 147]

Why would you want other people's opinion of the physics? Everyone's thoughts are different, just try out the new physics and decide yourself.

[Meliora 1,652]

Why would you want other people's opinion of the physics? Everyone's thoughts are different, just try out the new physics and decide yourself.

Er... that's stupid. Isn't it nice to know what other people think? Compare your opinions to others? See different aspects on things?

 

Pff, what a grim 4444th post.

Edited October 7, 2013 by Meliora

[Psycho 586]

Propaganda to promote the new physics from noobs who get paid and say they like everything!

 

 

Why not use the real player who works hard not being paid or in any connection with staff this topic is all lies.

[tankcalm 324]

Why, among all those comments nobody made a comparison by tank/weapon other than hornet/wasp/dictator and rail? If you are going to do an enquire, cover all the points.

[Eragon 13,876]

Wait.... Why did arch ask 6B6B to post his own topic? weird right? Arch is a reporter why can't he post himself?

[hogree 4,179]

Wait.... Why did arch ask 6B6B to post his own topic? weird right? Arch is a reporter why can't he post himself?

At the release of the newspaper, we intended to keep the reporter candidates out of the usergroup and each of the reporters would post one of the candidates' entries. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding, ArchangeI was added to the usergroup before we intended him to. But the reporters still posted the candidates' entries. Dont worry, Arch will post his own articles this month ;)

[Eragon 13,876]

At the release of the newspaper, we intended to keep the reporter candidates out of the usergroup and each of the reporters would post one of the candidates' entries. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding, ArchangeI was added to the usergroup before we intended him to. But the reporters still posted the candidates' entries. Dont worry, Arch will post his own articles this month ;)

Oh ok :)

[Ilia.ArchangeI 6,785]

Why, among all those comments nobody made a comparison by tank/weapon other than hornet/wasp/dictator and rail? If you are going to do an enquire, cover all the points.

I assume because most changes are felt on those hulls and weapons. Heavy hulls hardly feel any difference.

[donut70 97]

I will have to see this for my self before I make an opinion.

[Ciara 27]

Twins + Mammoth is no more the MUST POWERFUL CLOSET COMBAT combo, it will be Titan + Smoky. :blink:

[marekino500 0]

hello who turns on test server

[marekino500 0]

hello who turns on test server

[marekino500 0]

ok :rolleyes:

Edited October 28, 2013 by marekino500

[marekino500 0]

:) :P :D :lol: :( :angry: :mellow: :huh: ^_^ :o B) :rolleyes: -_- <_< :wub: :unsure: :wacko: :blink: :ph34r: