Raptr Q&A - Here's some questions and answers from the Defiance team.

[Taaltos]

UI improvements?

LoveZombie
Can we expect incoming UI upgrades like say, mini symbols on mods so we can more easily distinguish what its for without click throughs? or like a check for updates after play is pressed on the client load in so if you leave it open you wont get a bad patch? How about being able to add friends offline and have it queue for them when they next log in?

Myll_Erik
Our UI will keep being upgraded to make the user experience better.

[Taaltos]

Hurdles!!!

decrypt
Post got buried, sorry for re-post.

Hey, been a long time fan of your development and have been really intrigued by what you've accomplished and what you're still trying to accomplish, i applaud you for that. I participated in your beta, but have yet to try the full version, but from what I've seen, it looks to have come a long way!

One major question i had is a 2-parter:

Q:
What has been your largest hurdle that you've overcome in the development of Defiance? What kind of struggles did you overcome when you set out to incorporate a TV series with your video game?

The reason i ask is because i am a developer myself and have always been nervous about overcoming any hurdles that i may come across if i venture into the ever-growing industry.

Thanks for your time and i look forward to hearing your response!

Myll_Erik
Thanks!

1 ) Largest hurdle - trying so many new things at once on multiple platforms = super difficult.

2 ) Lots of brand new issues when we started such as "How do we get people from the show in the game" and vice versa.

[Taaltos]

Mr Dude deafens others! News at 11!

mr dude 360
another question dunno if it has been asked in the future is there any possible update to make car engines sound a bit more louder or roar a bit more might just be me but my dodge i was hoping to deafen people as i drive past them :P

Myll_Erik
We actually had an actual dodge at the studio so we could capture the real sound.

Not sure we want to deafen our players though....

[Taaltos]

Players and Actions

alfajoker
Will the actions that players do in the game influence the show?

Myll_Erik
Some of them - yes

[Taaltos]

We hope so too!

Darkestfrost
Will we be able to group with more than 3 friends in the future?

Myll_Erik
We're working on our social features still and we hope so! Nothing confirmed yet though!

[Taaltos]

Hellbug Mounts?

ObiGir
The controls for the vehicles on PC were a bit frustrating, reminded me of the Mako in Mass Effect. Any plans for live mounts? Or something easier to control? A hellbug mount would be pretty epic!

Myll_Erik
We will have more vehicles - though I'm not sure anything like mounts. Did you try adjusting any of your settings for controls?

[Blueandwhite87]

thanks for this info

[Taaltos]

So aggressive. o.O

Legnir
We know that getting Content out on the Consoles can be expansive and take some time. Even just for Patches and DLC. Will that in any way halter the progression on DLC/Patches.
And is the any public plans of what the Timeframe of DLC will be one every month or 3 months or so.
Most MMO's have the problem of being Slow with comeing out with new content.

Myll_Erik
We're aggressively planning out way ahead and working toward set dates in order to make that happen. We also have a great working relationship with Microsoft and Sony so they are helping a lot as well.

[Facade]

Picture this, you're in the development meeting for Defiance, a bunch of you around the table hashing out ideas on what to push for next:

Dev1: We could introduce more pursuits, some people on the forum love pursuits.
Group: Hmmm yeah, not a bad idea, what else we got?
Dev2: We could try creating meaningful content which keeps players hooked in to the game with challenges and decent rewards.
Group: Yeah also good, we should probably start thinking about that.
Dev3: You know, we could create an app that shows you where you are on the map on your tablet instead of pressing m.
Group: OH GOD YES, THIS IS WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO, FANTASTIC. TO THE DESIGN STUDIOS!

lol, I just choked on my drink.

[Taaltos]

Mr. Dude 360 is popular.

mr dude 360
would we ever see or be able to go back in time at anypoint maby with dlc or somthing any part of the pale wars i think that would be awesome watching the earth change maby as a co-op map ????

Myll_Erik
Seems like it could be interesting.