Post: [Rumour] Sony Planning To Allow Users To Hide Trophies
06-21-2013, 09:09 AM #1
xLew--
Former Staff
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The seeds of this rumour come from a “You must login or register to view this content.” and a few snippets of code apparently found in the latest firmware, the pulled (and rather dodgy) 4.45.


We’ve learned from a well-placed source that Sony will introduce more extensive privacy options with the PS4, notably the ability to hide portions of your gaming activity akin to Xbox Live. This has been a requested feature for some time, and quite frankly it’s surprising it hasn’t already been added.


As our source points out, there’s already concrete evidence that points to the inclusion of these privacy features starting in PS3 firmware 4.45. If you do a little digging, API endpoints for “set_privacy_level” and “get_privacy_level” can be found under specific PSN trophy functions. Additionally, all endpoints for grabbing trophy data have been prefixed with “_privacy”.


Given the functionality already seems to be implemented at a network and firmware level, it’s possible we may see these features surface in a later PS3 firmware in the coming months, but if not, when the PS4 drops later this holiday season is a likely bet.


4.45 also offered users the option to hide Trophy notifications, something that can be particularly distracting and are something that at least one developer, You must login or register to view this content. developer Quantic Dream head David Cage, You must login or register to view this content. during a game at all.

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06-21-2013, 05:13 PM #11
Sick_aSS_FoO
Dirty Mexican
Originally posted by DarkPassenger View Post
And someone gets into your account and transfers all your trophies to his. That would be awesome right?


Well imean as i was writing that i thought about that but i mean i dont lend my account to anyone soo yeah ? That Doesnt really affect me
06-21-2013, 05:17 PM #12
DarkPassenger
Do a barrel roll!
Originally posted by FoO View Post
Well imean as i was writing that i thought about that but i mean i dont lend my account to anyone soo yeah ? That Doesnt really affect me

Yup, That would be a great feature if no one can get into your account.
06-21-2013, 05:22 PM #13
Sick_aSS_FoO
Dirty Mexican
Originally posted by DarkPassenger View Post
Yup, That would be a great feature if no one can get into your account.


Definitely !
06-21-2013, 08:10 PM #14
Originally posted by xLew
Rumour has it that Sony are planning to let users hide their Trophy counts and lists, something that probably should have been an option a long time ago. Not everyone wants everyone else to know what games they’re playing and when, and privacy options are something Microsoft have been particularly good at with the Xbox 360.




The seeds of this rumour come from a “You must login or register to view this content.” and a few snippets of code apparently found in the latest firmware, the pulled (and rather dodgy) 4.45.


We’ve learned from a well-placed source that Sony will introduce more extensive privacy options with the PS4, notably the ability to hide portions of your gaming activity akin to Xbox Live. This has been a requested feature for some time, and quite frankly it’s surprising it hasn’t already been added.


As our source points out, there’s already concrete evidence that points to the inclusion of these privacy features starting in PS3 firmware 4.45. If you do a little digging, API endpoints for “set_privacy_level” and “get_privacy_level” can be found under specific PSN trophy functions. Additionally, all endpoints for grabbing trophy data have been prefixed with “_privacy”.


Given the functionality already seems to be implemented at a network and firmware level, it’s possible we may see these features surface in a later PS3 firmware in the coming months, but if not, when the PS4 drops later this holiday season is a likely bet.


4.45 also offered users the option to hide Trophy notifications, something that can be particularly distracting and are something that at least one developer, You must login or register to view this content. developer Quantic Dream head David Cage, You must login or register to view this content. during a game at all.

You must login or register to view this content.


nice love that idea is there by any chance if your already lvl 100 trophys if they are gonna add more levels or anything like that
06-21-2013, 08:49 PM #15
Phobia
Little One
Originally posted by FoO View Post
Definitely !


But you also have to think about people getting really high in trophy's then selling one of those trophy transfers to someone else
06-21-2013, 08:53 PM #16
sithxnew
Treasure hunter
Hopefully next gen consoles will be more customization with features like this
06-21-2013, 10:34 PM #17
Sick_aSS_FoO
Dirty Mexican
Originally posted by Indestructible View Post
But you also have to think about people getting really high in trophy's then selling one of those trophy transfers to someone else


Well yeah you do got a loint there but it would just be considered as a win to whoever gets the trophies and well the seller as well? The only reason i would like is just to be able to brag to my friends that i have a higher trophy level than them im not really that competitive when it comes to trophies it just would be nice to have all my PLATS in one account , you know?
06-21-2013, 11:01 PM #18
Jakeyy
Expect the unexpected!
Originally posted by xLew
deleting trophies would be a mistake i'd say, what happens is someone manages to get onto your account and does something malicious like delete you whole trophy list. now that would be devastating wouldn't you agree? they should how ever enable us to delete games with 0% like xbox


They could do what Xbox does, if you have 0% on a game, you can delete that one game from your list!
06-21-2013, 11:09 PM #19
Immaculate.
< ^ > < ^ >
Originally posted by xLew
Rumour has it that Sony are planning to let users hide their Trophy counts and lists, something that probably should have been an option a long time ago. Not everyone wants everyone else to know what games they’re playing and when, and privacy options are something Microsoft have been particularly good at with the Xbox 360.




The seeds of this rumour come from a “You must login or register to view this content.” and a few snippets of code apparently found in the latest firmware, the pulled (and rather dodgy) 4.45.


We’ve learned from a well-placed source that Sony will introduce more extensive privacy options with the PS4, notably the ability to hide portions of your gaming activity akin to Xbox Live. This has been a requested feature for some time, and quite frankly it’s surprising it hasn’t already been added.


As our source points out, there’s already concrete evidence that points to the inclusion of these privacy features starting in PS3 firmware 4.45. If you do a little digging, API endpoints for “set_privacy_level” and “get_privacy_level” can be found under specific PSN trophy functions. Additionally, all endpoints for grabbing trophy data have been prefixed with “_privacy”.


Given the functionality already seems to be implemented at a network and firmware level, it’s possible we may see these features surface in a later PS3 firmware in the coming months, but if not, when the PS4 drops later this holiday season is a likely bet.


4.45 also offered users the option to hide Trophy notifications, something that can be particularly distracting and are something that at least one developer, You must login or register to view this content. developer Quantic Dream head David Cage, You must login or register to view this content. during a game at all.

You must login or register to view this content.


Thanks for the new insight bro! Smile

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