Gameplay Video #1 on Gamespot

[Gryph]

Damn, I didn't know Scott Miller was no-crosshair hardcore.

I am looking forward to the Friday release. Is it going to be another exclusive?

[T-6000]

Originally Posted by Scott Miller

Re: Puzzles... Many in the game will not make as much sense as some people may like, but we still have them in the game simply because the fun-factor outweighs the context-factor. Honestly, though, I think very few puzzles and "mindf*cks" (as we call them) will be seen as too out-of-place. Lots of the puzzles in HL2 seemed arbitrary to me, but I didn't care at all. As long as they were somewhat fitting with the current situation, I'm perfectly happy to play along.

As for the blinking guns, I fought against this idea, but was over-ruled. I was trying to stay away from ALL arcade-isms in this game (including an aiming cursor), but not all of my suggestions are accepted. With the no-cursor idea, I wanted Prey to be the first game in which aiming was truly a learned skill, and I often play the game with the cursor off, and it's a lot more fun to me.

I myself do like a good mix of puzzles in FPS games as well. It makes the game more interesting and gives it more content and "brains" rather than just "shoot everything and go through the level". In fact, I'd like a boss or 2 that requires a puzzle of sorts to defeat them. Take the Hunter demons in the Doom 3 Expansion, all three bosses had a bit of a puzzle to defeat them.

And if you don't mind me asking, what are you referring to with "Blinking Guns"?

Oh, and keep in mind there is one person that can always override 'ol Scott Miller: God.

[dark_angel]

Originally Posted by Gryph

Damn, I didn't know Scott Miller was no-crosshair hardcore.

I am looking forward to the Friday release. Is it going to be another exclusive?

Exclusive or not, we will get it!

[hell-angel]

Originally Posted by Scott Miller

As for the blinking guns, I fought against this idea, but was over-ruled. I was trying to stay away from ALL arcade-isms in this game (including an aiming cursor), but not all of my suggestions are accepted. With the no-cursor idea, I wanted Prey to be the first game in which aiming was truly a learned skill, and I often play the game with the cursor off, and it's a lot more fun to me.

I disagree, They are alien bio guns so blinking is very acceptable with that IMO. Also, the lack of a crosshair will be annoying for a lot of people I think. But it will allways be good if you can turn it of.

[Kalki]

A steady, low, real-looking, bio-luminescence would have worked better, contextually, than the blinking. I agree with Scott, it is too arcadey. I was surprised to see it in single-player.

No crosshairs would have been an interesting design decision. No doubt, it would have added to the personality of the game. Removing that crutch makes me nervous but if the game had given you time to learn with it, it would have given it another unique hook.

I don't recommend no-crosshairs for every game though, only the ones that want to be real or true to context. Duke's still got his shades after all.

[Micki!]

Originally Posted by T-6000

And if you don't mind me asking, what are you referring to with "Blinking Guns"?

In that footage, the dropped weapons by the enemies were highlighted with a red blink (glowing weapons) so you'd notice them better...

[SyntaxN]

Originally Posted by Micki!

In that footage, the dropped weapons by the enemies were highlighted with a red blink (glowing weapons) so you'd notice them better...

I haven´t noticed it before, thanks.
Please someone make this gay red blinking stop, or add an option like "highlight weapons"
This..is f*cked up

[crunchy superman]

Something else I noticed - when tommy was using the scope, little mousewheel icons appeared up in the corner of the screen to indicate controls for the zoom function. Is Prey going to be another game that pops up hints to key bindings the first time a weapon or function is used, but shows only the default key, even if you've remapped it? If hints are to be used, a game should be smart enough to show the current key bindings. A few do, but most don't bother.

[Ronald McDonald]

I'm going to shoot Jenny in the face when she's screaming like a b*tch calling for Tommy hanging there helplessly. HAHA

[hell-angel]

Originally Posted by Ronald McDonald

I'm going to shoot Jenny in the face when she's screaming like a b*tch calling for Tommy hanging there helplessly. HAHA

You are probably single.

[Orochi Avlis]

Speaking of Jenny, Crystle did a good job doing her voice IMO at the end of the gameplay video.

[Tim Gerritsen]

Yes, any key hints that pop up show you the CURRENT binding, not the default binding (unless of course the current is the default).

As for features, I suggest those that like a particular feature meet up with the people who don't like them. Then have an arm wrestling match. The side that wins get's to pick whether or not that feature is kept or deleted.

[Micki!]

Originally Posted by Tim Gerritsen

As for features, I suggest those that like a particular feature meet up with the people who don't like them. Then have an arm wrestling match. The side that wins get's to pick whether or not that feature is kept or deleted.

That sounds like a reasonable solution for this matter...

Heh, made me laugh...

[Joe Siegler]

Originally Posted by Ronald McDonald

I'm going to shoot Jenny in the face when she's screaming like a b*tch calling for Tommy hanging there helplessly. HAHA

I tried that already.

[Parkar]

Originally Posted by Tim Gerritsen

As for features, I suggest those that like a particular feature meet up with the people who don't like them. Then have an arm wrestling match. The side that wins get's to pick whether or not that feature is kept or deleted.

Or you just add a ~500 page options menu where everything could be adjusted.

[crunchy superman]

Originally Posted by Tim Gerritsen

Yes, any key hints that pop up show you the CURRENT binding, not the default binding (unless of course the current is the default).

Much thanks - I appreciate the answer!

[Micki!]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

I tried that already.

So, she doesn't react does she..? Most allies in games, just get shot right through them... That's kinda funny... I've tried some times, to take this as an advantage, and have my NPC buddies make a human (or whoever they are) shield, so they block all attacks against me, while i shoot through them, and hit the enemy...

[mysteryperfecta]

Originally Posted by Scott Miller

Re: Puzzles... Many in the game will not make as much sense as some people may like, but we still have them in the game simply because the fun-factor outweighs the context-factor.

In other words, no, the planet-in-a-box has no contextual explanation. Oh well. Does the player have to enter the box to make forward progress in the game?

[Scott Miller]

Originally Posted by mysteryperfecta

In other words, no, the planet-in-a-box has no contextual explanation. Oh well. Does the player have to enter the box to make forward progress in the game?

Actually, I didn't say that that small planetoid doesn't have an explanation. After you've played the game, things will make more sense.

[crunchy superman]

Originally Posted by mysteryperfecta

Does the player have to enter the box to make forward progress in the game?

I believe that portal box that led to the miniature sphere was the only exit from the room.

[Micki!]

Well, the game has linear paths to proceed in, like so many other games...

People might as well wonder why almost every door is locked, except for those that makes you proceed...

And why the player never ends in a dead end, when doing a wrong move...

And to be honest, who the hell would want that..?!
I would hate to use 30 minutes of gameplay, just to realize that something i did half an hour ago, is reason for why i can't proceed...

I think that's a bit "too realistic"

[Damien_Azreal]

Originally Posted by crunchy superman

I believe that portal box that led to the miniature sphere was the only exit from the room.

Possibly, but when Tommy enter's the first protal box and ends up in that room Talon is there. Sitting on a control panel, trying to get your attention.

Maybe you can just use the switch and either open a door or portal somewhere else, or use the box. Who knows.

[Ronald McDonald]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

I tried that already.

And what happened?

[Joe Siegler]

Originally Posted by Ronald McDonald

And what happened?

Can't tell you that. We can't give away everything, you know.

[mysteryperfecta]

Originally Posted by Scott Miller

Actually, I didn't say that that small planetoid doesn't have an explanation. After you've played the game, things will make more sense.

You've remained carefully noncommittal, though. Either way, you've said that some game elements will make sense, and some are included because they're fun. I'll just reiterate that I appreciate the effort to make sense of things (for the sake of immersion), especially in a serious-minded game. I could think of several explanations off the top of my head to justify scale-manipulation via portals. I just couldn't think of a specific explanation for the planet-in-a-box set-up.

[Orochi Avlis]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

Can't tell you that. We can't give away everything, you know.

Not meaning to look too much into what you said, but they way you said makes me believe something unordinary will happen.

[dark_angel]

^^^
There is one way to find out!

btw Joe, Any new update about the next Prey footage?

[SyntaxN]

Originally Posted by Ronald McDonald

And what happened?

A big "you´re the winner" appears, and suddenly all the characters on screen start to dance because you found and killed the traitor who told the aliens the position of earth.

[Ronald McDonald]

Originally Posted by SyntaxN

A big "you´re the winner" appears, and suddenly all the characters on screen start to dance because you found and killed the traitor who told the aliens the position of earth.

No

Tommy will take her freakin' scalp like a mofo

[Joe Siegler]

Originally Posted by Orochi Avlis

Not meaning to look too much into what you said, but they way you said makes me believe something unordinary will happen.

Thank you. That was the desired reaction. Ever heard of the word disinformation?

The point here is that you shouldn't read into everything that hard. Not everything has some hidden meaning. You're forming expectations based on things you're reading into what we say - that can be dangerous.

Should could get blown away into a pile of goo, or nothing could happen. Or I could be completely lying. Don't look so hard for answers. All will be revealed soon.

[hell-angel]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

I tried that already.

I really hate that guy.

[Micki!]

Originally Posted by hell-angel

I really hate that guy.

I can already imagine someone bragging about a cool "new" secret in Prey, and then Joe pops up saying:

"Baah, that's old... For me at least"

[hell-angel]

Originally Posted by Micki!

I can already imagine someone bragging about a cool "new" secret in Prey, and then Joe pops up saying:

"Baah, that's old... For me at least"

hehe, I wouldn't be suprised by that.

[YicklePigeon]

Originally Posted by George Broussard

What are you guys interested in seeing in future videos? We're capturing footage now and have definite thoughts, but we may be missing something, or a good idea.

Let us know!!!

Something that just occured to me: we've seen action oriented videos and we've all (or should have by now) seen the E3 '05 11 minute video of miscellaneous footage....but Prey is supposed to be a story based game combining many elements like Max Payne correct?

So here's my thought: create a Payne-like trailer for Prey, dark, moody, not action oriented, slow cuts and about maybe 1m:30s to 2m:00s in length.

Regards,

Yickle.

[Damien_Azreal]

I like that idea Yickle, Max Payne had on of my fav trailers ever.

[Sayantan]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

I tried that already.

And please could you guys and the HH guys make it like whenever you'd point your crosshairs at NPCs, they'd seem to cover themselves and say something offensive or something on that matter.

Speaking of the video, damn, it was nearly making me puke too. Add to that that I was starving for my breakfast at that time. So it added to the effect.

I just can't wait for this game. Only if my machine supports it smooth enuf.

[hell-angel]

Originally Posted by Sayantan

And please could you guys and the HH guys make it like whenever you'd point your crosshairs at NPCs, they'd seem to cover themselves and say something offensive or something on that matter.

Nice idea, only I think that in the occasions where the NPC is tied up (like in the sequence with Jenny) it is not really possible.

[Orochi Avlis]

I just realized something. This video is taken from the 360 version. I noticed by how the person playing is moving the gun.
And how the characters "jump" into the portal, where as the PC version is seemless.
Is it just me? Am I wrong?

[Cerberus_e]

Originally Posted by Sayantan

And please could you guys and the HH guys make it like whenever you'd point your crosshairs at NPCs, they'd seem to cover themselves and say something offensive or something on that matter.

And what during "follow the NPC" sequences? You won't be able to avoid pointing at them. Swearing galore
Even in static conversations it's still a bad idea, since you automatically center the talking NPC on your screen. At least my brain does that automatically

[Damien_Azreal]

I never center a NPC if I need them and can kill them accidently.

Like in Doom 3 when you need that guy to light your way, I always stayed a few steps behind him. On one side or the other, and whenever he walked across my line of sight I either lowered my weapons to the ground and raised it above his head.

For some reason I've always done that.

But when talking to a NPC I usualy keep them off to on side of the crosshair, I never center it on them. I have a habit of tapping the mouse button sometimes.

Ask Orochi about Serious Sam 2 co-op. We would kill everything and it would get really silent. And then... coming from me is the sound of me winding up my minigun and letting it stop spinning. I would od that constantly.