FFXIV on Project morpheus?

[DracotheDragon]

http://www.levelup.com/noticias/3144...al-Fantasy-XIV
reddit thread http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen..._morpheus_and/

Oh please let this happen SE I would kill to run around Thanalan or Ishgard and see the sights though my characters eyes,

i just hope if they do they go all out and make 1st person like it was in beta where you could see your chocobo's head, head bobbing seeing your body and weapons

what do you guys think

[Kuwagami]

That I don't want to face Titan in 1v1 xD

[Havenae]

I think it's a cool idea, although I'm not sure how feasible it really is for an MMO. Theres a reason first person is usually just a side feature. Generally encounters are created with 3rd person view in mind. I think being in first person all the time in ffxiv would be more of a hindrance than allowing any sort of positive experience. Gimmicky at best.

[Saccharin]

VR is a fad and always has been, the same as 3D TV. Where did that go to...

[Gilraen]

VR was a fad, you mean to say. I was a kid when the VR arcade booths first came out... pterodactyl attack I think it was. It was pretty simplistic back then, mostly because of the lame CG. We've come a long way since then, and there's been alot of research into making VR less vomituous than it was in my ye olde days. The CG's caught up leaps and bounds making the idea of total immersion possible. I mean, look at some of the AAA titles of last year, practically movies! Sure, this stands to run afoul of the uncanny valley, but if VR can surpass that, we have gaming's next big frontier. Hell, I'm stoked for CCP's Valkyrie, just hope the gear is affordable when that becomes a thing. Though yes, we've all seen this coming if anyone's ever played/watched .hack or any of it's inspired titles.

[Kuwagami]

Though yes, we've all seen this coming if anyone's ever played/watched .hack or any of it's inspired titles.

SAO/Accel world too. Or any other anime related to VR.


As for the feasibility of a VR MMO, well, you're moving on your own. As if you're living it. It can work. the only limits from a gameplay point of view will come from the players themselves.

[silentwindfr]

errr, in a fps, racing game why not.... but a mmorpg like FF14, please no. it's a loose of time, money and energy for a gadget that will be barely usable most of the time. this sort of stuff work well in fast paced game where our reaction will be tested... but in FF14, with the lag and the slow paced fight... it will be more a pain than anything.

SAO/Accel world too. Or any other anime related to VR.


As for the feasibility of a VR MMO, well, you're moving on your own. As if you're living it. It can work. the only limits from a gameplay point of view will come from the players themselves.

they are the worst example, there we are not talking about stuff like occulus rift or morphgeus, but full dive system, where the brain is directly link to the game (in a way) then no, it's not a good example.

this two work because the player are not looking to the game, but are totally inside it. the character is the player. them movement are the one of the player. morpheus and occulus rift are far from this. they only cover the sights and sound... they are barely close of what is used in SAO and accel world.

[Craiger]

SAO/Accel world too. Or any other anime related to VR.


As for the feasibility of a VR MMO, well, you're moving on your own. As if you're living it. It can work. the only limits from a gameplay point of view will come from the players themselves.

Try playing hard content in first person... it's impossible to see what's happening. Especially if you're melee.

[Arkenne]

I leveled my Archer in first person... it is nice and fresh but SE would be forced to place a whole new set of alarms in order to make you aware of AoEs and other mechanics... since you will only see in front of you.

Its a good system for FPS or horror games, but for MMO such as this... I don't think it'll be as good as it sounds.

[Saccharin]

VR was a fad, you mean to say. I was a kid when the VR arcade booths first came out... pterodactyl attack I think it was. It was pretty simplistic back then, mostly because of the lame CG. We've come a long way since then, and there's been alot of research into making VR less vomituous than it was in my ye olde days. The CG's caught up leaps and bounds making the idea of total immersion possible. I mean, look at some of the AAA titles of last year, practically movies! Sure, this stands to run afoul of the uncanny valley, but if VR can surpass that, we have gaming's next big frontier. Hell, I'm stoked for CCP's Valkyrie, just hope the gear is affordable when that becomes a thing. Though yes, we've all seen this coming if anyone's ever played/watched .hack or any of it's inspired titles.

For everyday gaming no. Look at how popular the Nintendo Wii was, you could move to control your character but did other console manufacturers try to emulate it, yes, but it failed. Most gamers want to sit on their arse and play, not move around. What good is VR if you sit on your fat arse. It has it's uses sure but it wont be main stream.