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bardiaa88
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8 months ago

Why Battlefield Should Maintain Its Identity and Avoid Selling Skins

As a long-time Battlefield fan, I believe it's crucial for the franchise to stay true to its core identity and resist the temptation to follow in the footsteps of Call of Duty by selling skins. Here's why:

Preserving Authenticity

Battlefield has always been celebrated for its realistic and immersive depiction of warfare. Introducing flashy and unrealistic skins, like those seen in Call of Duty, would undermine the authenticity that Battlefield is known for. Players come to Battlefield for a genuine military experience, and maintaining this realism is essential to keeping the franchise's unique identity intact.

Maintaining Immersion

One of the standout features of Battlefield is its ability to immerse players in large-scale, tactical battles. When everyone on the battlefield is dressed in authentic military uniforms, it adds to the sense of immersion. Allowing players to use outlandish skins would break this immersion and detract from the overall experience.

Uniformity and Faction Identity

In Battlefield, each faction should have the same military uniform outfits. This not only reinforces the realism but also helps in quickly identifying friend from foe during the heat of battle. Having factions wear the same uniforms maintains a sense of order and structure, which is crucial in a game that prides itself on strategic and team-based gameplay.

Competitive Integrity

Uniform outfits ensure a level playing field. When everyone has access to the same gear and looks, it eliminates any potential advantages or distractions that could arise from varied and extravagant skins. This consistency supports fair and balanced gameplay, which is a cornerstone of the Battlefield experience.

Community Feedback

The Battlefield community has always valued the game's commitment to authenticity and realism. Introducing skins similar to those in Call of Duty could alienate long-time fans and disrupt the established player base. Listening to and respecting community feedback is vital for maintaining a loyal and engaged audience.

In conclusion, while cosmetic items can be a lucrative business model, it's important for Battlefield to prioritize its identity and core values. By avoiding the sale of unrealistic skins and maintaining uniform military outfits for factions, Battlefield can continue to deliver the immersive and authentic experience that fans have come to love. Let's preserve what makes Battlefield unique and stay true to the franchise's roots.

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  • sk1lld's avatar
    sk1lld
    Legend
    7 months ago

    I agree with the OP, skins have an apex/fortnite/CoD kind of feel that I feel doesn't belong in Battlefield. JMHO.

  • @Anobix we’ve had 2 BF games under the live service model. And in both cases it failed.

    BFV was terminated premature despite the promise of a tides of war concept that would follow the complete World War 2, and then there was BF2042 which as you mentioned got drip fed content.

    The issue is that the game needs some kind of monetization to pay off its development. The risk with premium or paid DLC is that indeed it splits the player base, and you run the risk that you don’t get delivered what you paid for. Fortunately with Battlefield the latter has never been the case, it has always been value for money, which is why I would choose premium without hesitation.
  • Anobix's avatar
    Anobix
    Seasoned Ace
    7 months ago

    @RanzigeRidder2 wrote:
    @Anobixwe’ve had 2 BF games under the live service model. And in both cases it failed.

    BFV was terminated premature despite the promise of a tides of war concept that would follow the complete World War 2, and then there was BF2042 which as you mentioned got drip fed content.

    The issue is that the game needs some kind of monetization to pay off its development. The risk with premium or paid DLC is that indeed it splits the player base, and you run the risk that you don’t get delivered what you paid for. Fortunately with Battlefield the latter has never been the case, it has always been value for money, which is why I would choose premium without hesitation.

    I wouldn't mind an option for Premium also, as I've purchased the 'Premium' pack I think in every BF that has offered one. But my fear, along with the dedicated servers wish that many/all of us have wished for to return, is when it comes down to it, a lot of dedicated servers in previous games just offer the 1st-published/free maps as their player counts drop off pretty hard if they have other maps in the rotation (if the game even lets players join if they have DLC maps in the rotation to begin with).

    I realize we're comparing apples to potatoes here, but paywalling maps has gone the way of the dodo in essentially all of the mainstream shooters [mainly CoD/Halo, but I imagine others as well] and granted, they've also all pivoted to LiveService crap. Maybe the battlepasses and skin packs that Dice offered just didn't do well enough for them to fund more? Or they just pocketed the profits, didn't reinvest any of it, and did the bare minimum. As much as I hate some of the stupid skins in the game, if it means that people will buy them and that it actually aids in the development to allow for a wider selection of maps for everyone versus someone in your group saying "Oh, I didn't buy premium/that DLC" then they get dropped from the party.

    And again, it's not something that myself or those in my regular group would likely run into (everyone is doing well enough that buying premium or whatever isn't an issue), but I can imagine it being a different situation for the overall masses. I wonder what the conversion rate of Base vs premium and at what price points they were purchased at in the previous games was.

  • @y1utaggUnfortunately you’re right. The whole concept of selling skins is to create FOMO so you need to see other people’s skins so you want to buy it too.


    This is a FIRST person shooter, so the only time you get to see your own skins is during pre-game lobby and in the post match screen.

  • JOGAGATYA's avatar
    JOGAGATYA
    Seasoned Ace
    7 months ago

    Look at the popularity of Arma Reforger. There is a huge demand for a shooter that is not selling skins and is a more authentic military game. 

  • UP_Hawxxeye's avatar
    UP_Hawxxeye
    Legend
    7 months ago

    The big corpos have tasted the sweet nectar of constant monetization.

    They see skins selling for the price of a full game each in some popular games.

    I fear this was a pandora's box that cannot be closed once opened. 

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