Ability tree preview idea : Othor Games

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:08 am

If anyone here was a fan of Borderlands you might have seen one of these.

http://www.borderlandsthegame.com/skilltree/mordecai/#10000000000000000000000

Its a skill tree that was released prior to the game.

I think it would be interesting for SD to do the same. The abilities above all else will customize your character and alter how you can play the game.

Would you like to see something like this

Also please note there aren't any ability trees in Brink. You can choose any of them any time you level up.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:02 am

I would definately like to see this released before the game is... well released lol. Give you an idea of the abilities for each class and if bodytypes come into play for any of them as well as a little more detail on what abilities will do.

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:12 am

The big thing is that, as you said, it isn`t a linear tree. That may make it seem like an exercise in futility.

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:06 pm

The big thing is that, as you said, it isn`t a linear tree. That may make it seem like an exercise in futility.

Hardly. We would see all the abilities and look at various build concepts before the game comes out.

We have a lot to do when starting out. Character customization and weapon customization. It would be nice to see what all the abilities are before the game is released.

» Fri May 27, 2011 11:33 pm

Hardly. We would see all the abilities and look at various build concepts before the game comes out.

We have a lot to do when starting out. Character customization and weapon customization. It would be nice to see what all the abilities are before the game is released.

Agreed there is already alot to take in and the game isnt even out when you first start up would be nice to have some idea of what you want to do because like your said you'll have character customization, weapon customization, choosing which side to play, what body type and then deciding if want to fucus on one class or make a more balanced character who has some the bells and whistles for each class.Having a tool like this could make things little easier once the game is released giving you an idea as to what you would like to do.

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:42 am

Agreed there is already alot to take in and the game isnt even out when you first start up would be nice to have some idea of what you want to do because like your said you'll have character customization, weapon customization, choosing which side to play, what body type and then deciding if want to fucus on one class or make a more balanced character who has some the bells and whistles for each class.Having a tool like this could make things little easier once the game is released giving you an idea as to what you would like to do.

Exactly.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:21 am

I'd like it, but frankly, at this point I'm not sure if they're even done putting all the skills in yet. And a part of me does still want to be pleasantly surprised when I actually play the game for the first time. :homestar:

I would rather get a character customizer, using only the options shown on the main site and a few color options, personally.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:19 am

I'd like it, but frankly, at this point I'm not sure if they're even done putting all the skills in yet. And a part of me does still want to be pleasantly surprised when I actually play the game for the first time. :homestar:

I would rather get a character customizer, using only the options shown on the main site and a few color options, personally.

I can respect that, I still character customization is something just better left to the game itself. I am already trying to think up stats and require more info. I know its kind of sad but Brink really excites me and you can't blame me for that.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:46 am

Oh no, I'm excited too, most definitely. I just want to stay excited for as long as possible is all. It wouldn't be the first time where I've waited a long time for a game and by the time it came out I already knew virtually everything there was to know about it. I like to plan ahead, and I usually do on games where it is possible to do so, but I kinda don't want to know too much too soon, since there's still many long months of waiting ahead. :violin:

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:09 am

I'd like it, but frankly, at this point I'm not sure if they're even done putting all the skills in yet. And a part of me does still want to be pleasantly surprised when I actually play the game for the first time. :homestar:

Yea, you're right. And they're still balancing everything, so ability stats can still change.

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:38 pm

Yea, you're right. And they're still balancing everything, so ability stats can still change.

Well this isn't something I want say tomorrow. I think borderlands gave theirs about a month before the game came out after they had finished it,

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:01 am

Well this isn't something I want say tomorrow. I think borderlands gave theirs about a month before the game came out after they had finished it,

Agreed It is way too far out to release something like this now but like you said within a month before release maybe even the wee bek before would be nice to see something like this.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:08 am

Agreed It is way too far out to release something like this now but like you said within a month before release maybe even the wee bek before would be nice to see something like this.

Yes, I agree.
I just hope that they'll release some basic info on the abilities somewhere within this and 2 months, to have a general idea and to keep the discussion going.

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:46 am

Yes, I agree.
I just hope that they'll release some basic info on the abilities somewhere within this and 2 months, to have a general idea and to keep the discussion going.

i'd like a skilltree about a week prior to release, gives me time to discover what abilities not to get

» Fri May 27, 2011 6:44 pm

i'd like a skilltree about a week prior to release, gives me time to discover what abilities not to get

Sooner would be better but any time prior to the game would be good.

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:12 am

Def release one!! I've been waiting for 1 to come, but no luck yet. YES YES YES, make one!

» Fri May 27, 2011 6:38 pm

It doesn't need to be anything fancy, just a table full of abilities and what they do. I don't see a reason why not to release it, but I don't really care if they do or not.

» Fri May 27, 2011 10:11 pm

Hopefully there will be a full list of abilities etc b4 launch.

a community member would certainly build the tree builder... just like with borderlands... given the resources needed.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:39 am

Bump for justice!

Cmon devs, let us have a lil peeksee

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:52 am

It would be nice to have. Me and two buddies are going to try to play together as a unit. So seeing the abilites early may give us a better idea how we can sync up in game.

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:38 am

Hopefully there will be a full list of abilities etc b4 launch.

a community member would certainly build the tree builder... just like with borderlands... given the resources needed.

I am sure someone here has the talent for that.

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:45 am

i think they should release some of it, if they release it all, then people will now exactly what they want and have the whole game planned out 3 months before release, so yes a preview, no i don't want to see the whole thing

» Fri May 27, 2011 9:43 pm

i think they should release some of it, if they release it all, then people will now exactly what they want and have the whole game planned out 3 months before release, so yes a preview, no i don't want to see the whole thing

Abilities are only one aspect of the game although a very important one. We can't plan out everything 3 months ahead of time because none of us have played the game and we don't know how effective things will be.