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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121839] Tue, 23 November 2004 18:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
m1a1_abrams is currently offline  m1a1_abrams
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There are two obvious examples of unrealistic lasers in the Tiberian Sun universe, those being the Nod defence laser and the laser fence (since they have "laser" in the name, I would assume that they're meant to be actual lasers)... both of which feature large, clearly visible beams.

This means that firstly, Westwood used the same artistic license with their laser beams, so it's only being true to the source material... and secondly, that there must be some kind of advanced laser technology going on since they can make physical barriers from it. Who knows what futuristic lasers look like.
CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121853] Tue, 23 November 2004 18:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That's for something you can already see. Why would a non-damaging laser beam emit that much energy? It's just a dead giveaway to where you're at.
CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121861] Tue, 23 November 2004 19:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
m1a1_abrams is currently offline  m1a1_abrams
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The only reason is that it's a cool effect, or at least I think so. Sure it wouldn't be that desirable if you wanted to be stealthy, but neither would a giant walking tank. Like I said, Westwood used a fair amount of artistic license in their own art, so it doesn't really bother me since I don't have a problem with the ideas in Tiberian Sun.

Arguing about stuff like this is a good way to spend free time though, don't you think? Razz
CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121878] Tue, 23 November 2004 20:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yes, because everyone knows that fancy red light beams are cool.

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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121915] Wed, 24 November 2004 00:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Its a game...that what makes it fun, to see unrealistic things happen or could happen. Twisted Metal is so unrealistic, but it's fun to play. So why bother over the tactical crap? :rolleyes:

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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121926] Wed, 24 November 2004 04:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't know why... If they care so much, it's because they want Reborn and can't admit it. :rolleyes:
CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121927] Wed, 24 November 2004 04:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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erm wouldn't it make sence if the laser sight from the pistol point to the middle of the crosshair? :crazy:
CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121928] Wed, 24 November 2004 04:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Girls Girls Girls...
It is just a game,
no game is perfect, no game is 100% realistic!
Is GTA: SA Real? Does it have real textures? No.
Is HL2 Real? No.
What makes any C&C Game or Modification any different?

Just grow up. This is getting beyond stupid.


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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121939] Wed, 24 November 2004 06:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Long live mods for Renegade

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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121943] Wed, 24 November 2004 07:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Girls Girls Girls...
It is just a game,
no game is perfect, no game is 100% realistic!
Is GTA: SA Real? Does it have real textures? No.
Is HL2 Real? No.
What makes any C&C Game or Modification any different?

Just grow up. This is getting beyond stupid.

Now that's just going over the top. Of course, games can't be 100% realistic, but they do have to have some realism. If games were 100% life-like, your character would get tired after an hour of play and have to take break. In order to make the game playable, some realism has to be sacrificed. In cases of things that could be made realistic without changing the gameplay (or maybe even for the better) then it should be done. I.E. the laser point. There's no point in having a visible laser beam...that's just not stealthy at all, and makes no sense.

Edit: I just realized that there is no such thing as a "laster" point, so I changed it to read "laser". Very Happy


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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121944] Wed, 24 November 2004 07:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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True, but arent games supposed to give you the chance to bend the rules of reality? Although I agree about the laser sight, you dont always have to have realism to make a good game.

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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121948] Wed, 24 November 2004 08:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I know that, but when you're involving things that are realistic (humans) and you follow the basic laws of physics (gravity), then why not use common sense and make the laser beam realistic. It doesn't change the gameplay either way, but it does make a hell of a lot more sense to make it realistic. Whether or not it's the "future" or in a "new world", logic still leads you to believe that they're not going to have a laser point like that.

CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121965] Wed, 24 November 2004 11:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I know that, but when you're involving things that are realistic (humans) and you follow the basic laws of physics (gravity), then why not use common sense and make the laser beam realistic. It doesn't change the gameplay either way, but it does make a hell of a lot more sense to make it realistic. Whether or not it's the "future" or in a "new world", logic still leads you to believe that they're not going to have a laser point like that.

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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #121968] Wed, 24 November 2004 12:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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hey im not in the situation to complain, i couldnt do better...

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CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #122020] Wed, 24 November 2004 16:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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j_ball430

I know that, but when you're involving things that are realistic (humans) and you follow the basic laws of physics (gravity), then why not use common sense and make the laser beam realistic. It doesn't change the gameplay either way, but it does make a hell of a lot more sense to make it realistic. Whether or not it's the "future" or in a "new world", logic still leads you to believe that they're not going to have a laser point like that.


Well forget games just do your real life then, because control your actions with a keyboard and a mouse and see yourself on third person view is not realistic. Duh...
CNC Reborn : Various Updates [message #122027] Wed, 24 November 2004 16:24 Go to previous message
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SEAL needs to see this. Retardin, you just proved my point in another thread for me. Thanks. Also, I said you have to sacrifice realism for playability. This is one of these instances.

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