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I was wondering how it got to 50+ posts. /report grittle /report megapon
So at this point in the day, I don't remember who it was that said the screens are so small it would be hard to have all the information that the desktop does. While you are correct on the fact that screens are smaller, the amount of data can be scroll able. If we have an API we can pull the data, and present it to the end user in the way we see fit. So if that means scrolling to the right to seeing the price of the item in the AH instead of it all being in 1 shot on the screen so be it. We as programmers can do what we need to.
To all the people that say it can't be done, Android is Java based. Some of its libraries if I am not mistaken are in Java. This would make an easy port for the game, especially if they wanted to just do chat, AH, etc. If it's as simple as AH and etc, then any API would make it even easier, since that wouldn't have to be in Java.
As far as control issues go, we Android users have various ways to combat that. As stated in other threads, docking keyboards, PS3 controllers (as proven by other games and apps in the Android market). Yes it won't be a perfect remake of what you are used to, but to be honest there are a LOT of games out there they can take notes from and use that to make their interface.
I can pick out about 2-3 different games I have played in the last 6 months on my tab, with on screen controls (no game pads, no keyboards, etc) that I have thought "wow, great control design". I won't list them here since I am sure it's against TOS, but OOO if you want the list please let me know I would be happy to give them to you.
So please don't say impossible, there are some games out there that are multiplayer that have some of the most beautiful graphics I have seen and I am on a soon to be outdated device. If I can run games that pop, have 3d graphics, and look absolutely stunning, then there is no reason why I can't run SK because of graphics.
If you don't want to see it happen, that is one thing. If you don't like the idea, so be it. However don't say it's impossible, don't be a child and spam the thread so others can't read it. Just accept it if it comes, and have constructive reasons why you don't want to see it happen. I personally can't see anything bad happening if it does come. I would welcome it, more options, more players, etc.
Think of it like when it expanded to Steam. Most of the community hated the idea, now it's Android. Same process.
PS sorry to bring up a slightly outdated thread, this was the most recent one I could find to share my thoughts on this topic. Others were dead back in May, and I didn't want to revive something that old.
I'll say...
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EDIT: Right, there's a topic on hand. I sorta support this thing, but then I would also have to pay more to keep my bid above theirs. Their would be more crowns in circulation, though....maybe...
I'm neutral on this idea.
If you think about it, when Steam first came a long yeah CE went up in price since they had just joined etc etc, it also created more players, which created more crowns which created more products in the AH and so on.
It would be the same concept here with Android. I bet most people haven't heard of this game. I know the few I talk to about games with at work are like wtf is that? Sega still makes games? lol I have to then explain the game, and that SEGA over sees it, etc etc
The fact that this would give the game more exposure, and even make people want to look into it, even if it's not a playable thing, just an API for AH and etc, it would draw more attention, and put more things in place for us, the die harders.
It can only help, I would love to hear how people think this would hurt us/the game since I am always up for debate, and I could be missing something.
ima neutral with this :/
(why do all the spammers use the polyp avatar :/ )
This idea is bad and will never come. That's it.
That is a very logical reason for not wanting it, because "its bad".
Thanks for the insight on why!
Anyone else have thoughts? maybe something a little less vague?
No no no no no no no no no no ononoononononononononononnnonononpnpnonononno
Nononononononon it can't support all the epicness this game has to offer
This is a nice thing but…
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