Most games have a beta item. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a beta item is simply an item you get during beta testing that is unavailable after the game surpasses beta. Some games have pretty lame items (hats, vanity, etc.) But there are also games with awesome beta items (guns, mounts, etc.) My ideal beta item would be a MASSIVE gun called "Betacus Maximus" So, what do you think a good beta item would be? Or do you think we should have one at all?
Vanity. Only vanity. Giving us a unique armor set or weapon would be unfair for those that didn't pre-order the game. Giving us a unique vanity item would be perfectly fine, as it has no stats. However, if they gave us an item that would be removed completely from the game upon release, that would also be fine.
Vanity Item for people who Pre-Ordered and were in BETA, would be nice enough! Still people could manage to get it simply with Modding.
I understand not wanting to give beta players a gun that is better than all the others, but I simply meant a gun that LOOKS awesome, but has stats similar to guns already in the game. The only problem I have with a vanity item is that, while it looks cool, it's pretty pointless.
Ironically, that is the point. Something that people will be slightly envious of, but not detrimental to gameplay. The gun thing though, that sounds viable. A weapon that has identical stats to another weapon but has a different skin/sound effect, that sounds fair enough to me.
What would happen if you accidentally trashed the item after release? I'd prefer to have a little toggle-able effect. Like a bunch of Nicolas Cage heads flying around my head. (that would be amazing please put that in somebody)
This ftw, but maybe with like Saturn with a ring around it or something? Definitely think this is the way to go though and great job with it
Beta items that grant stats are generally not the best thing unless the game is a closed beta. Technically, this is, but there are so many people here it might as well not be. I think just a really cool vanity item or a special starter pet or something would be the best thing.
I mean, what if you accidentally trash something awesome that took you hours to assemble? Playing the devil's advocate here, but it seems like one of those things that you try to take care of, like a 1st place trophy, or a going away gift from your office coworkers of 20 years that you care about. =]
Alright then. But if an item like that DOES get added, I want it to have at LEAST three warnings before it goes.
