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c0re
11-16-2009, 09:53 AM
Hello,

Working on a "2.5D" fighting game, I'm actually asking myself some questions about animation.

In the current state and view, fighters' facial expressions are clearly not perceptible from the regular fight distance (see pic).

http://forum.unity3d.com/files/businesscenterruinsss2_144.jpg
(beta screen)



The only time when one would see faces distorting, screaming and eyes moving would be during big precalculated hit sequences (aka. Ultra in Street Fighter 4). But this would occupy only 5% of gametime.

So, I would like to know if even with such small time space, it still seems important or not to you.

Thank you for your attention.

edit : Sorry for the poll typo, I wanted to write "it doesn't matter".
drelbs
11-16-2009, 10:10 AM
If you do code in expressions, you should include a "big head mode" so we can better enjoy them! ;)
c0re
11-16-2009, 10:15 AM
SD mode ?

Could be an idea ;)
MrSpud
11-16-2009, 11:31 AM
Animations are more important, look at Borderland, almost all enemies have masks or something to cover their face. I also like games where you get a picture of your face on the character, this way you can't complain that the characters are ugly.
squarezero
11-16-2009, 12:55 PM
First off, that's looking great, cOre. Second, facial expressions only matter to me in particularly intense moments, like the hit sequences you describe. If they're going to get in the way of framerate or animation, I'd say don't do it.
c0re
11-16-2009, 02:49 PM
That's motivating, thanks Squarezero ;)

OK then, I'll see the overall opinion in a week or two, and implement spectacular animations if needed.

It is important for me to know, because such super-ultra-mega-strikes would need the overall game balance to be redesigned.

Thank you again.
gekkota
11-16-2009, 04:26 PM
edit : Sorry for the poll typo, I wanted to write "it doesn't matter".


"I don't matter?"
Are you having a low-self-esteem day? ;)
c0re
11-16-2009, 04:52 PM
"I don't matter?"
Are you having a low-self-esteem day? ;)

LoOL
I think I mixed up "I don't care" with "it doesn't matter".
Maybe should I sleep at night :P
spidey146
11-16-2009, 05:11 PM
how about a kick to the nuts having a facial expression, thjat would make up for ALL the missing expressions :p

looks great though, cant wait to try it, facial expressions MAY help though
Will090
11-16-2009, 05:30 PM
Not Really, but they are nice in dying animations