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I'm curious what people (especially main advocates of PvP) think about co-op. Would it be a satisfactory replacement in lieu of PvP, or would co-op lack something that you can only get from PvP? Also, like single-player and perhaps unlike PvP, there's a possible argument to be made that co-op would...

Yes, it's not bad - for multiplayer. Seeing rocket-jumping (in other games) and all other things of that sort can be a shock if you didn't expect it, and it changes how the gameplay feels, but it's not worse - just different. I was only talking about the AI. Interesting point about rocket jumping, ...

Korban3, It's not about limiting the combat for multiplayer, it's about having a system that is robust enough to handle it. In order for multiplayer to succeed, it can't be tacked onto the end or released in an expansion, unless the initial combat system was designed with the intention of having pvp...

Agreed. Multiplayer implementation is very complicated and a unique combat system like OG will not make it easier. IMO, the only way to get it right would be to design the combat system with multiplayer clearly in mind. Adding it in later would be a lot more work. If the combat mechanics had to be s...

The alpha updates are showing a lot of changes in the combat system, IMHO, thats the best time to figure out something that will work for multiplayer. Leaving it to an expansion pack later on may mean that the whole combat system might have to be reworked, or worse, they must squeeze multiplayer int...

I agree, and I really hope this game gets some mp treatment. It's be PERFECT for multiplayer! I imagine it's be like Jedi Academy, where everybody would have their own unique fighting styles. That would be way too cool. Yes, and weapon preferences to match etc.. If done with the same care that has ...

Korban3: I agree, its hard to imagine 8-16 players fighting in fast pace style of OG without it getting really messy. Maybe I just havent thought of a good way for that to be setup though. When I think about arena style play I think it works better on a smaller scale 1v1 2v2 3v3 seems like they woul...

That certainly is a narrow view of multiplayer korbane3! :) I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic or not, so I won't try and explain the difference between fighting AI and humans. Instead, let me put it in a way you might understand: If co-op was an option for the single player game, would you pre...

It is true, that this thread is a LOT like the other multi-page multiplayer thread. It's flooded with troll replies, having little to do with the topic. Korban3: As you said yourself, its not guaranteed: Some form of multiplayer may or may not be added to overgrowth. Based on this known fact, it was...

Untadaike: Agreed, they are sitting on a gold mine! It would be nice to see some simple tests just to get an idea of what it could be. I almost missed your post through the trolls. :lol: underthedeep: If you don't want to discuss multiplayer, why post in a thread about it? Endoperez: You say - "...

Multiplayer is a possibility, and this thread is my plea to Wolfire to give it their all.

Your hostility here is pretty silly, but not surprising. You have contributed nothing to this thread.

Agreed, it may be hard, but I hope Wolfire decides it's worth testing out, that would be an alpha game I would pre-order.

nutcracker:
I never asked if there will be multiplayer. Thanks for your valuable contribution though.

IMHO, speculation on unknown/untested technical issues should not play a major part in the discussion of multiplayer. It would be super fun and amazing to fight other people. Its SO cool looking and it is possible. Its up to Wolfire to decide if it is feasible and if they wish to pursue it. -poly Co...

Multiplayer and lag, this is an age old problem, yet twitch reaction multiplayer games are rampant. I hope that, although they have many, many constraints, Wolfire can find a feasible solution and add in some form of multiplayer. It could be SO amazing.... my plea is out there, there isn't much poin...

I think pretty much everything is hard to add into the game. What gets added and what doesn't is a choice the devs make, depending on what they want the game to be. I hope they consider adding a competitive multiplayer aspect to the game, as it seems to have a HUGE potential for greatness. Endoperez...