my shootmania review and wishes

[HYPE]

Shootmania is an unique multiplayer-only arena shooter that was focused to be competitive. It doesn't need story, it doesn't need 'iconic'(Ubisoft joke here) characters etc. People want competitions and ability to create/share creations and Nadeo should focus mainly on these 2 aspects.

That's my opinion too ^^

[Xenome77]

This is not the message I get from your review and I share many points that are said.

Just wish to clarify that it needs to be think with priorities and time, including the way we need to develop for Maniaplanet in order to reach it's goal.

Priorities and time that is the point....
Almost nothing since 2 years i remember when you talk about maniaplanet automatic cup system, mm, team mm, cryo&magma environment, and some other features. Even hotfix this is not why you lunch MP3 ? Where ? when ?

I'm playing since june 2012 and there is maybe 4/5 major updates and some you trash 1 day later... i mean one like when you add all weapon to defense in elite or example. There is no no more activity since last IPL most of good teams/ players have stop now. You made X different game modes who only split and split the comunity without making it bigger.

Anyway i hope that you going to work on SM 2 one day because imo you can't save this one it's too late. The game need to be rework completly and maniaplanet too. Weird engine weird physics not gonna talk about the netcode ... there is no perfect netcode for sure but it's surely one of the worst in terms of gameplay feeling, maniaplanet need to look nicer and get some facility in use with organization cause it's really hard for new player to understand something here...

I also hope that one day you'r gonna listen the comunity and not just saying to not be negative and keep on you position when the game is completly empty.

[quadkillgod]

I would like to say again that I'm not asking for a Team Fortress 2 costume-fest with hats & christmas-tree updates.
All I'm saying is that its a bit too much of nothing : 1 character, 1 theme, 2 weapons...
It doesnt even need to be more, but at least make it look sexy then...

About content creations : It's awesome. It can be a great addition to the game, but unfortunately I came to the conclusion that besides boxes, not a single item was ever used in an official Elite map ( after 4years!! )... And who's to blame then... us or NADEO... I dont know.

Anyways, that's why I ( me, my opinion ) would like to see some more focus on the game/gameplay/style and not on the tools.


I also said somewhere that I want more frequent updates because how it is now creates a "dead atmosphere". I prefere to have 5 small updates each year rather than 1-2big updates every 2years.
"Nothing is happening" in the meanwhile and people start to complain as in "why dont they fix this" "why is this still not working" and people become more & more stressed eventually.

[Soprah]

Quadkillgod,

You literally spoke out of my heart with your review and suggestions.

The title "Shootmania STORM" has potential for sooo many great stories which are yet to come. For a couple of months (maybe even a year) I am writing a story based on the "storm". If I am ever going to make a titlepack, then this story will be featured. Anyways... Shootmania Storm is supposed to be something unique... but why shall we insist on maintaining this "unique role" with its unique lack of success if there is a way to attract more than only hardcore eSports gamers (while still keeping the unique character of SM) ? Some people play games for its great creative tools to create awesome stuff, some people play games for its unique gameplay and great multiplayer-esports-experience and some people play games for its intriguing story! It was never a bad thing when a game offered diversity

( And I am not speaking of achievements or micro-transactions for skins.. hell no )

A few examples:
- I played Warcraft 3 just for its compelling story. I know some friends that played the RTS game "Starcraft 2" just for its story as well. Although it doesn't offer a lot.
- Some people are that fascinated of Overwatch's short movies that they are going to buy the game only to discover the great story!

[quadkillgod]

Hmm...
My native language is not english and so I had troubles understanding your post. It seems to me that you want a story for SM?

Well... That is actually not what I was asking for... Because I believe that it would take up too much time. I'd rather see a full focus on bugfixing, redesign, ladders, stats and a more 'full' game experience.

Anyways, I'm starting to repeat myself haha.