I think OcUK need to start LAN events
Surely we were represented at Iseries?
The Gaming Community - Where it is now, and in the future
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Surely we were represented at Iseries?
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The gaimg community is what you make of it. I like the fact i can discover different games, modes and such like on my own (with the help of others) without being pushed that way by the developer.
I think there is a lot of things going on in the gaming community which, even myself, miss; just because i havn't found them yet.
The Fun is in the Chase.
I think there is a lot of things going on in the gaming community which, even myself, miss; just because i havn't found them yet.
The Fun is in the Chase.
The Esports scene for Dota and SC2 are pretty big at the moment,
But I want esports to be bigger than what it currently is.
Oh yeah, I also want a Indie Game Subforum.
Would be a fantastic addition and It would be my second home.
But I want esports to be bigger than what it currently is.
Oh yeah, I also want a Indie Game Subforum.
Would be a fantastic addition and It would be my second home.
In the past pc gaming communities seemed to be more helpful towards one another. Today it seems a little different, I suppose that is due to the size communities have grown to. Communities/forums are crawling with self proclaimed experts in everything pc or indeed everything, whether it be regards games, tech or life in general, it’s a great shame, but there again there is nothing to stop that happening.
As to whether things will get better or more exciting, no not really, forums/communities would have to be monitored better than they are now, with the right people taking the helm for a more relaxed friendly atmosphere, but as we all know, that will probably never be the case.
Don’t get me wrong, there are some really good communities/forums out there, this ones not to bad. I like forums, but they are not my world. Some people post 6 or 7 times a day everyday 7 days a week for years on the same forum, that’s a social problem, mixing with actual people is far better than using a forum to stay in contact with the world, as it can be a very distorted view of the world.
The future are groups like the one I play in, small (32 friends), like minded people who enjoy similar games, competitive to a point, but groups of friends, unlike a clan where a command structure is formed, that’s not for me, but maybe for others. Lan events, yes, they are a great way to have fun, relax and meet up.
Possibly more forums, but better run, a new style would be good, no self proclaimed experts, but real ones with tech knowledge, or knowledge on whatever the forum or community is about. Its not a problem to give your own view or advice, thats what forums are for, but if its on an important subject that may be costing someone money, be sure to say it comes with or without qualified knowledge, then don’t try to ram your advice down someone’s throat. This can be seen on many forums, usually by very high count posters who have a view on more or less everything but little knowledge, their view is ‘the view’, but they are usually easily spotted. Again knowledgable members will also have high post counts, but they don’t usually follow up each of their posts proclaiming everyone else’s advice is wrong, that’s where you can always spot the difference, real knowledge can be backed up, whereas a lack of knowledge can’t.
Its long this and sounds like a downer, but its not, forums/communities will thrive, I just really want to get back to a more friendly style, but thats probably because I'm an old fart..
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As to whether things will get better or more exciting, no not really, forums/communities would have to be monitored better than they are now, with the right people taking the helm for a more relaxed friendly atmosphere, but as we all know, that will probably never be the case.
Don’t get me wrong, there are some really good communities/forums out there, this ones not to bad. I like forums, but they are not my world. Some people post 6 or 7 times a day everyday 7 days a week for years on the same forum, that’s a social problem, mixing with actual people is far better than using a forum to stay in contact with the world, as it can be a very distorted view of the world.
The future are groups like the one I play in, small (32 friends), like minded people who enjoy similar games, competitive to a point, but groups of friends, unlike a clan where a command structure is formed, that’s not for me, but maybe for others. Lan events, yes, they are a great way to have fun, relax and meet up.
Possibly more forums, but better run, a new style would be good, no self proclaimed experts, but real ones with tech knowledge, or knowledge on whatever the forum or community is about. Its not a problem to give your own view or advice, thats what forums are for, but if its on an important subject that may be costing someone money, be sure to say it comes with or without qualified knowledge, then don’t try to ram your advice down someone’s throat. This can be seen on many forums, usually by very high count posters who have a view on more or less everything but little knowledge, their view is ‘the view’, but they are usually easily spotted. Again knowledgable members will also have high post counts, but they don’t usually follow up each of their posts proclaiming everyone else’s advice is wrong, that’s where you can always spot the difference, real knowledge can be backed up, whereas a lack of knowledge can’t.
Its long this and sounds like a downer, but its not, forums/communities will thrive, I just really want to get back to a more friendly style, but thats probably because I'm an old fart..
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There seem to be more small development companies out there than ever, which makes me think there will be lots of smaller games hitting the market.A handful of which will have major breakthoughs because of the way the gaming community communicates. Much the same way that Minecraft and now DayZ (albeit DayZ is a mod) have gone.
With the increase in internet speeds and download limits, developers can get an early build to the masses and have a world of testers and reviewers at their disposal for no cost. This will also give developers a feel as to whether a game is liekly to be successful or not. The bulk of the industry is yet to really exploit this method and I'm not sure why. Maybe someone from the industry itslef will be able to explain better.
I would also like to see more regulation in the gaming industry to ensure that severly broken games are not released and not fixed.
With the increase in internet speeds and download limits, developers can get an early build to the masses and have a world of testers and reviewers at their disposal for no cost. This will also give developers a feel as to whether a game is liekly to be successful or not. The bulk of the industry is yet to really exploit this method and I'm not sure why. Maybe someone from the industry itslef will be able to explain better.
I would also like to see more regulation in the gaming industry to ensure that severly broken games are not released and not fixed.
I think LAN "events" are on the decline (other than huge professionally organised with competitions etc.)
Gone are the days of lugging your PCs over to whichever of your mates had the biggest living room/garage for a weekend of beers takeaways and gaming, as improvements in internet connections mean this is no longer as necessary as in the days of dial-up and when 512k ADSL was "superfast"
I don't know if this is a good thing or not. Sure it's easier to have your PC there and ready - being able to sit in the comfort of your own office/bedroom/etc. but a lot of the fun with LANs was the social aspect, which can't really be duplicated sat on your own in a darkened room, even if you are using voice comms.
Gone are the days of lugging your PCs over to whichever of your mates had the biggest living room/garage for a weekend of beers takeaways and gaming, as improvements in internet connections mean this is no longer as necessary as in the days of dial-up and when 512k ADSL was "superfast"
I don't know if this is a good thing or not. Sure it's easier to have your PC there and ready - being able to sit in the comfort of your own office/bedroom/etc. but a lot of the fun with LANs was the social aspect, which can't really be duplicated sat on your own in a darkened room, even if you are using voice comms.
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I dont think the online community is anywhere near as strong as it used to be, I remember playing CS with the same people for years, and the earlier Battlefields
In the modern age though, maybe for some people living their life online is actually "their world" if that makes sense, i.e. it may be distorted compared to 'real life' but if that is where they spend their time, the fact it is distorted doesn't matter so much, as that is what their reality/world is actually like. If you spend hours a day, seven days a week doing something, that becomes a significant part of your life regardless of how 'real' others perceive it to be.
I think that clans have changed a lot from the past though, clans used to have a much more rigid command structure, "clan leader" etc etc. But nowadays a lot of clans are 'self organising', they don't have a clan leader, in many cases they are just a group of friends (often who met online), hanging out on VOIP/chat and sometimes playing some competitive gaming, basically what you are describing. The clanmates spend far more time chatting, playing random games etc than they do actually focussing on their game, without regimented practice sessions like the old days.
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