TOMB RAIDER General Discussion Thread

[tombstone]

most critically acclaimed games have outfit's uncharted,batman,resident evil etc.. i don't see anyone complaining about uncharted 2's skins, and saying it ruined the experience and was unrealistic

[Lukass]

Originally Posted by larafan25

Is there any problem, to put a CD on, and play the classics?

I don't know. Is there?

Why don't you try it while I'm playing TR10 multiplayer?

Are you trying to insult me or something?

[larafan25]

Originally Posted by Diablo_Rosso

Crystal Dynamics shouldn't have said that, I think they know that themselves now. If you forget everything about Tomb Raider, then what they're making isn't Tomb Raider anymore.

They said it clearly to sweep away any (inevitable) reactions such as "This isnt TUMB RAYDUR it's silen hyl fuq Cee Dee!" Which it did to some extent.

I think it should have been said, the fan base needed an exaggerated disclaimer.

Originally Posted by tombstone

most critically acclaimed games have outfit's uncharted,batman,resident evil etc.. i don't see anyone complaining about uncharted 2's skins, and saying it ruined the experience and was unrealistic

Exactly. It's just about choosing those outfits (and content in general) wisely.

[Spong]

Originally Posted by larafan25

Answer...

So...

Q: What's Crystal's latest stance on whether or not TR9 will have extra costumes?
A: No, see.

And that makes sense to you?

I'll just assume that what you actually mean is that Crystal are still saying there won't be any unlockable costumes (which gets a from me).

[larafan25]

Originally Posted by Spong

So...

Q: What's Crystal's latest stance on whether or not TR9 will have extra costumes?
A: No, see.

And that makes sense to you?

I'll just assume that what you actually mean is that Crystal are still saying there won't be any unlockable costumes

I quoted another one of your questions actually, in my last post, to show which one I was responding to, and it wasn't that one.

Crystal's latest stance on unlockables in general is that they are a "franchise staple" and that they would love to fill the game with unlockables to facilitate exploration. They just don't want to spoil the game, as Karl has said.

I don't think they are against unlockable outfits, personally. But they are going to be selective when it comes to what they chose, so that the tone of the game is not ruined by Lara running around in a bikini or clown costume. And that, was their first stance "no unlockable bikinis".

Originally Posted by Lukass

Are you trying to insult me or something?

No, but a few pages back it wouldn't be a shock for one to wonder if you were insulting me for having such crazy ideas like multiplayer.

I just think it's odd that you are telling other people to put in a CD and play the classics as if they can't get over change, yet you yourself will have nothing to do with multiplayer because TR has simply been single player in the past.

[Rai]

Originally Posted by Spong

@Anyone else
Anybody know what Crystal are currently saying about whether TR9 will have unlockable costumes? I'd appreciate an answer that's actually an answer

Hope this helps:

From the FAQ:
Will there be unlockable outfits in the game, or just Lara’s default clothing?

KS: “Of course Tomb Raider has been known throughout the years to have unlockables and ways to interact beyond just the core game. We take that to heart. All I can say is ‘watch this space.’ We love unlockables and we love items as much as you do. That isn’t a yes or a no, but it’s a “worth thinking about.’ We’re still so far out it isn’t a decision we need to make next week.” [Transcribed from Crystal Habit Podcast]

[Spong]

^Thanks

Originally Posted by larafan25

I quoted another one of your questions actually, in my last post, to show which one I was responding to, and it wasn't that one.

My apologies, I didn't see you'd bolded that last part before.

So, regarding costumes as unlockables (nothing else), Crystal is still saying there won't be (seeing as they have nothing to do with exploration). That's still a from me then. Although what Karl actually said in Rai's quote seems more like they're undecided.

[Lukass]

Thanks Rai

Hmm, must admit I'd like to see the new Lara wearing some winter clothes as there might be snowy mountain areas in the game.

[larafan25]

Originally Posted by Spong

^Thanks



My apologies, I didn't see you'd bolded that last part before.

So, regarding costumes as unlockables (nothing else), Crystal is still saying there won't be (seeing as they have nothing to do with exploration). That's still a from me then. Although what Karl actually said in Rai's quote seems more like they're undecided.

Unlockables have everything to do with exploration when you need to explore to find them, so having unlockables pushes the player to explore, if those unlockables seem valuable to them.

edit: BTW I think they spoke about unlockables elsewhere too.

[Spong]

Originally Posted by larafan25

Unlockables have everything to do with exploration when you need to explore to find them, so having unlockables pushes the player to explore, if those unlockables seem valuable to them.

You're seeing it from a different angle to me. When Karl mentioned unlockables in relation to exploration, I interpreted it as meaning unlockables that would open up more exploration, not unlockables because of exploration as you put it.

God knows I'd be furious if I took time out to uncover some kind of secret, only to be rewarded with a bloody costume