PS3 a real problem or not

[abzoluut]

There have been several replies (from devs) about what is considered mandatory MMO stuff not available due to console "memory limitations".

It's not a surprise. The PS3 for example launched in 2006. Would be rather ignorant to think devs can develop freely without having to think about PS3's "limitations" or in community words: outdated hardware.

[QuCont]

There have been several replies (from devs) about what is considered mandatory MMO stuff not available due to console "data limitations".

Often, when they mention data limitations, it has nothing to do with PS3 or whatever system you're using. What they're referring to is the data that has to be sent back and forth between the client and the server. Adding one extra option for one player seems like a minor thing. Multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of players that the servers are communicating with constantly, and those little bits add up.

Best example was couples nights ago when Yoshida was explaining why the enemy list doesn't have target markers. Out of all the UI items, the enemy list has the highest refresh rate, as close to real time as possible. Target markers other, not as critical items are on a lower tier, being refreshed maybe only a 3rd as often. Sure, they could have target markers set to real time refresh like the enmity lists, but to do so they'll have to look for savings as well.

You can only fit so many cars into a road that wide. Simply adding more cars without redirecting the traffic or flow just creates congestion.

[abzoluut]

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memory limitations, fixed.