RedKnights
2012-02-07, 03:05 AM
Foreword:
Recently we've seen a lot of FPS's try to integrate social media into themselves and I think only Battlefield 3 has come close to getting to what i would consider decent, the browser-based launcher is pretty cool along with the com-center. I think however where they lack is integrating themselves into existing social media.
I've seen some things mentioned in other threads talking about how the social media will be used as a glorified marketing gimmick, but I think it can be far more than that.
I don't still play Planetside for the game-play, I play it because it is in itself a social experience. Things like Facebook, twitter, and systems like BF3's Battlelog only serve to enhance this experience. They are a part of a growing number of people's everyday lives, and will continue to be into the future.
Functions I want to Have:
Instant Sceen Capture Uploads
Mentioned Before, But rather than uploading them later or taking a ShakeyCam with your smartphone *cough*Higby*cough* you can instantly pump them to twitter or onto Facebook with the Planetside 2 FB Ap
An integrated Video-Capture Solution
Able to be bound to a hotkey to catch that awesome killstreak you just had, upload it with the click of a button.
Integrated Browser, Twitter App, FB App etc.
I don't really want to leave my MMO which I might play for hours in order to check the internet, these things would be great to have and quite convenient.
Dedicated Smartphone Applications
These might include a variety of functions like:
Live feeds of the map hex grid.
Populations of the Servers
Who in your Outfit is online
An outfit "Pager" feature that could send out 'calls to arms' or announce events.
Ability to answer in game messages
Manage your skill/cert training
Access to some kind of in game MP3 player, youtube or Grooveshark would be awesome.
Music is awesome to kill people to.
An Extraordinarily Robust Voice Client
I'm not sure what Vivox is capable of, but it would interesting if it were able to replace a dedicated Mumble, TS, or Vent Server. For instance if an outfit wanted to divide voice channels into "divisions" and designate voice moderators.
I know a lot of people are old and crusty but as one who was born at the END of the 1980's I've grown far more accustomed to having access to all my Social Media all the time, and have been addicted to retweets, FB likes and that stuff. This is stuff I would use, I don't think i'm alone, but I think there are a lot of veterans who will oppose the inclusion of any social media. And for the love of god if you're concerned with bandwidth, you might want to consider broadband.
I'm sure this is more useful than the /pizza command at least.... Though I'd be happy to see that come back.
Realistically I don't think that SOE has the muscle to pull some of things off, but maybe by saying that they'll do it to spite me.
Have ideas? Throw them below and i'll update the developer "wishlist".
Recently we've seen a lot of FPS's try to integrate social media into themselves and I think only Battlefield 3 has come close to getting to what i would consider decent, the browser-based launcher is pretty cool along with the com-center. I think however where they lack is integrating themselves into existing social media.
I've seen some things mentioned in other threads talking about how the social media will be used as a glorified marketing gimmick, but I think it can be far more than that.
I don't still play Planetside for the game-play, I play it because it is in itself a social experience. Things like Facebook, twitter, and systems like BF3's Battlelog only serve to enhance this experience. They are a part of a growing number of people's everyday lives, and will continue to be into the future.
Functions I want to Have:
Instant Sceen Capture Uploads
Mentioned Before, But rather than uploading them later or taking a ShakeyCam with your smartphone *cough*Higby*cough* you can instantly pump them to twitter or onto Facebook with the Planetside 2 FB Ap
An integrated Video-Capture Solution
Able to be bound to a hotkey to catch that awesome killstreak you just had, upload it with the click of a button.
Integrated Browser, Twitter App, FB App etc.
I don't really want to leave my MMO which I might play for hours in order to check the internet, these things would be great to have and quite convenient.
Dedicated Smartphone Applications
These might include a variety of functions like:
Live feeds of the map hex grid.
Populations of the Servers
Who in your Outfit is online
An outfit "Pager" feature that could send out 'calls to arms' or announce events.
Ability to answer in game messages
Manage your skill/cert training
Access to some kind of in game MP3 player, youtube or Grooveshark would be awesome.
Music is awesome to kill people to.
An Extraordinarily Robust Voice Client
I'm not sure what Vivox is capable of, but it would interesting if it were able to replace a dedicated Mumble, TS, or Vent Server. For instance if an outfit wanted to divide voice channels into "divisions" and designate voice moderators.
I know a lot of people are old and crusty but as one who was born at the END of the 1980's I've grown far more accustomed to having access to all my Social Media all the time, and have been addicted to retweets, FB likes and that stuff. This is stuff I would use, I don't think i'm alone, but I think there are a lot of veterans who will oppose the inclusion of any social media. And for the love of god if you're concerned with bandwidth, you might want to consider broadband.
I'm sure this is more useful than the /pizza command at least.... Though I'd be happy to see that come back.
Realistically I don't think that SOE has the muscle to pull some of things off, but maybe by saying that they'll do it to spite me.
Have ideas? Throw them below and i'll update the developer "wishlist".