Post: Robert Bowling- Perfect Weapon Balancing Not Possible
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02-21-2012, 12:04 AM
#1
Chaz
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In a recent interview, Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, stated
that crafting a perfectly balanced game is one of the hardest parts of making the game.
Originally posted by another user
"I think ideal balance is possible, but perfect balance is subjective to the individual player," said Bowling in a recent interview with NowGamer. "So if we nerf shotguns, the people who love shotguns are going to be angry, and if we buff shotguns, the people who love shotguns will be happy, but everyone else will be upset. But Bowling admits that finding a perfect balance is "entirely subjective, as it all depends on your preferred play style."
Bowling also answered some questions about the obviously over-powered, and possibly over-used,
Type 95. Bowling isn't oblivious to the criticism that the Type 95 receives.
Originally posted by another user
"We do, and it’s because the Type 95 is a very easy weapon to use," said Bowling, "where something like the MK14 – which is what I’ve actually been using recently – is a very powerful weapon, but in my opinion it requires more skill to use than the Type 95."
It's not just down to player skill, however, with Bowling saying that - due to Type 95's "lower barrier to entry" - there's more exposure to the weapon, "so it’s only natural that it’s the gun that gets the most comments."
In the end, Bowling states that a players ability to get kills isn't determined by individual weapon stats.
It is about skill level and a players own ability to get kills. If you wish you can read the full article You must login or register to view this content..
As much as I want to say Robert Bowling is wrong and the game is horrible, (just an opinion, don't get butthurt)
he is absolutely right. No FPS that I have played so far in my lifetime has been perfectly balanced. It inevitably
comes down to your own skill level and ability to get kills. Bowling is right on this one guys. No matter how you look at it.
Thanks for reading and stopping by!
Chaz-Angus :fa:
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02-22-2012, 07:58 AM
#31
Dylan_NGU
Little One
Originally posted by Angus
Robert Bowling States That Weapon Balancing is Subjective
Source: You must login or register to view this content. // By: Chaz-Angus // Feb 20. 2012
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In a recent interview, Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, stated
that crafting a perfectly balanced game is one of the hardest parts of making the game.
Bowling also answered some questions about the obviously over-powered, and possibly over-used,
Type 95. Bowling isn't oblivious to the criticism that the Type 95 receives.
In the end, Bowling states that a players ability to get kills isn't determined by individual weapon stats.
It is about skill level and a players own ability to get kills. If you wish you can read the full article You must login or register to view this content..
As much as I want to say Robert Bowling is wrong and the game is horrible, (just an opinion, don't get butthurt)
he is absolutely right. No FPS that I have played so far in my lifetime has been perfectly balanced. It inevitably
comes down to your own skill level and ability to get kills. Bowling is right on this one guys. No matter how you look at it.
Thanks for reading and stopping by!
Chaz-Angus :fa:
Source: You must login or register to view this content. // By: Chaz-Angus // Feb 20. 2012
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In a recent interview, Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, stated
that crafting a perfectly balanced game is one of the hardest parts of making the game.
Bowling also answered some questions about the obviously over-powered, and possibly over-used,
Type 95. Bowling isn't oblivious to the criticism that the Type 95 receives.
In the end, Bowling states that a players ability to get kills isn't determined by individual weapon stats.
It is about skill level and a players own ability to get kills. If you wish you can read the full article You must login or register to view this content..
As much as I want to say Robert Bowling is wrong and the game is horrible, (just an opinion, don't get butthurt)
he is absolutely right. No FPS that I have played so far in my lifetime has been perfectly balanced. It inevitably
comes down to your own skill level and ability to get kills. Bowling is right on this one guys. No matter how you look at it.
Thanks for reading and stopping by!
Chaz-Angus :fa:
Where you say you havent ever played a perfectly balanced fps, Resistance: Fall of man
I personally think that game was about as balanced as could possibly be.
I wish people still played it ):
02-22-2012, 01:18 PM
#32
Chaz
Tremble Underfoot
Originally posted by NGU
Where you say you havent ever played a perfectly balanced fps, Resistance: Fall of man
I personally think that game was about as balanced as could possibly be.
I wish people still played it ):
I personally think that game was about as balanced as could possibly be.
I wish people still played it ):
Now that you mention it, I honestly do remember R:FOM being extremely well-balanced.
Maybe not perfectly balanced, but pretty damn close! I remember that was the first multiplayer game I
ever played. Oh the memories :happycry:
02-22-2012, 04:18 PM
#33
cbr400rr
Do a barrel roll!
I feel the same way. Sometimes I would be running and bam I'm dead with one hit.. It's not a sniper it's the damn guy with a type 95! I don't even get a chance to react and I'm dead. On replay it shows I got shot twice two trigger pulls with a type95, and die instantly. My connection isn't slow either avg 25mps and 7 up.
02-22-2012, 04:33 PM
#34
Chaz
Tremble Underfoot
Originally posted by cbr400rr
I feel the same way. Sometimes I would be running and bam I'm dead with one hit.. It's not a sniper it's the damn guy with a type 95! I don't even get a chance to react and I'm dead. On replay it shows I got shot twice two trigger pulls with a type95, and die instantly. My connection isn't slow either avg 25mps and 7 up.
I just refuse to use it whenever I do play MW3. I usually stick with snipers or the MK14.
02-22-2012, 05:06 PM
#35
ResistTheSun
In Flames Much?
You can pretty much tell he a PR guy can't you
Also think he wrong
COD suffers from balance issues due to poor design.
Guns are too good in almost all areas and the same trying to make them the same.
Why use a shotgun with limited range when i can use a AR and kills at all ranges with no downsides ?
That where your balance issues come from.
Perks and unlocks also create balance issues.
Also think he wrong
COD suffers from balance issues due to poor design.
Guns are too good in almost all areas and the same trying to make them the same.
Why use a shotgun with limited range when i can use a AR and kills at all ranges with no downsides ?
That where your balance issues come from.
Perks and unlocks also create balance issues.
02-22-2012, 09:49 PM
#37
SuperSaiyanBiH
Error… Cat invasion!
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