All articles tagged with #player preferences
Sandfall Interactive's next game will prioritize what the developers find cool over fan expectations, following the success of their debut J'RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, emphasizing creative freedom in their development process.
Ohio State football players express their preference for noon games, citing the benefit of playing early and having more time to relax afterward. Despite fan desires for more night games, the team and its coaches are content with the current schedule, which aligns with the Big Ten's TV contract stipulations. While night games offer a more exciting atmosphere, players appreciate the reduced waiting time before noon games. The team focuses on adapting to the schedule, with considerations for recruiting challenges due to early game times.
In a survey of 95 NCAA Tournament players, South Carolina's Dawn Staley was chosen as the coach players would most like to play for, while LSU's Kim Mulkey was the coach they would least want to play for. Staley's back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and Final Four appearances have solidified her appeal to players, while Mulkey's controversies and intense demeanor contributed to her unpopularity among the surveyed players. UConn's Geno Auriemma and Virginia Tech's Kenny Brooks were also mentioned as preferred coaches, while Oregon's Kelly Graves and Texas' Vic Schaefer were named as coaches players would not want to play for.
Deion Sanders has publicly stated the preferred NFL cities for his son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, potentially impacting their draft prospects. By doing so, he aims to prevent teams not on the list from devaluing the players and risking a standoff. This move reflects the changing dynamics of college football and individual player choice, challenging the traditional power dynamic between teams and players in the NFL draft.
Deion Sanders, Colorado football coach, has warned that his top players, including his quarterback son Shedeur and two-way star Travis Hunter, might refuse to play for certain NFL teams in the 2025 draft, similar to Eli Manning's refusal to play for the San Diego Chargers in 2004. Sanders expressed his preference for certain cities and climates for his players, indicating that he doesn't want them to go to certain teams or cold-weather cities.
Warzone players are divided on the "best" assault rifle in the game following recent nerfs to popular options. Some players prefer the Kastov 545 or the M4, while others favor the Tempus Razorback or STB 556. The ISO Hemlock has also seen a resurgence after a buff. However, with the upcoming release of Modern Warfare 3 and future updates, the meta is expected to change again.
Diablo 4 players discuss the classes they have no interest in playing, with some expressing disinterest in the Barbarian for being too simple and boring, others finding the Necromancer sleep-inducing, and some criticizing the Rogue for being a messy combination of ranged attacks and stealth. The Druid class also received criticism for its heavy build, with players expressing a preference for more toned characters.
Developer Larian Studios has revealed the most popular multiclass builds in Baldur's Gate 3, with Rogue/Ranger being the top choice among players, followed by Barbarian/Fighter and Barbarian/Paladin. The data also shows that playing a single class all the way through the game is a popular choice, as pure Fighters and Wizards become incredibly powerful. Other interesting builds involve combinations of Paladin, Warlock, Sorcerer, and Bard, particularly for characters with high Charisma stats.
Players of Baldur's Gate 3 have expressed mixed opinions about the game's approach to romance, with some feeling that the romantic interactions with non-player characters (NPCs) feel artificial and gamified. They argue that the lack of preferences based on gender, race, or other attributes makes the NPCs feel less like real characters. While some appreciate the inclusivity of having all characters as potential romance options, others believe that having designated preferences would make the relationships feel more tailored and realistic. The debate highlights the challenges of designing romance mechanics in games and balancing player representation with narrative depth.