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Originally posted by sktuchifyde:
yeah..and if ConViction is a flop and the end of the series...there is always prequels(sp?)

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Originally posted by Chinese_Bookey:
Actually, if Conviction flops, the devs said they'll probably move forward with the vintage gameplay, evolving it.

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Originally posted by Zedblade:

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Originally posted by Orph3O:
Hi Everyone,

Thomas here, from the ConViction Team in Montreal.


We just wanted to give you a little heads up.

When we started thinking about ConViction two years ago (just when we finished SCCT) it was obvious for us that we needed new challenges, and that we needed to shy away from the light and shadow gameplay.
Obviously our main concern was YOU, as we knew that for the hardcore Fan, SC was defined by a gameplay, not a universe, not a character or else. Touching the gameplay was touching your very own perception of SC.

This we acknowledged, but decided to move forward… because we believe that we have something exciting to propose you, a new gameplay, that we hope will excite you as much as the Light and Shadow that we created 7 years ago.
I believe that it is all about perception. To us, Splinter Cell was about Stealth, Light and Shadow is only a mechanic to create stealth gameplay. We are working hard to keep on going with Stealth, however, we decided to expand the mechanics and to provide you more options to be stealthy. Splinter Cell was also about innovation, and we want to stay true to SC… ConViction is gameplay innovation.

All I can say is that we are the original Splinter Team, we are working towards the same standards of gameplay originality and polish, and we hope that as we will provide more info, that you will understand better our objectives and realize that we are not trying to create a subpar splinter cell, but an exciting stealth game, with Sam Fisher, in the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell universe.
We didn’t want to redo what we already did, we wanted to explore and take you with us in a new form of gameplay, a new way to play stealth. Change can be daunting to some, but we needed to move forward for our own sake, and hopefully have you onboard.
We needed to experience new things, we wanted to challenge ourselves and by doing so, are challenging you. We are not light and shadow, but we are Splinter Cell as much as we were 7 years ago, and I am convinced that once you’ll have your hand on ConViction you will have the same pleasure of discovering a truly unique experience.

So for those who are supporting us in this delicate shift of direction, thanks for your trust in us, this is what makes us work even harder, and for those disappointed, we hope we will find a way to reach you and that you will let us prove to you that you can have an exciting Splinter Cell experience without Light and Shadow.

Cheers !

PS: as I am writing this post, a screen two rows in front of me is displaying only the Ambiant Occlusion effects (nothing else) of a map… who said we didn’t have shadow



Thomas
Orph3O

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Good job alienating pretty much all SC fans. Way to ruin a franchise.

I'm not buying conviction. I didn't buy DA becuase of the numerious bugs and for the fact the MP was horrible and a insult to the vets from CT.

Release a stand alone Splinter Cell MP game that is based off of PT/CT's 2v2 Spies vs. Mercs and you will get me back as a customer.

That is if you actually have anything to do with Ubisoft and arn't just some lamer.

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Originally posted by Crosmanuil:...just because their most loyal fans(like me i guess) actually like the story as much or more than the game.

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Originally posted by AgentXVII:

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Originally posted by Crosmanuil:...just because their most loyal fans(like me i guess) actually like the story as much or more than the game.

I actually agree with this. For me the characters and storyline have always been an important part of what draws me to the franchise. I liked the way that as the games have continued, Sam's character and the whole storyline has evolved.

People are saying that this is a videogame, not a movie, but there's a reason that films have a larger following than games, and the story is a big part of that. I'm not saying that I don't want there to be another light and shadow SC game, I think it'd be cool if they could do some more with that when the tech gets better, but first I want them to finish the arc they started with DA.

What was so wrong with DA anyway? There was stealth, action, dark and shadow use, all the things from the other games. Plus it had the decision process, one of the most interesting story-lines from a character perspective and one of the most compelling endings of the entire franchise.

Are all the complaints centred around MP? I've always felt that SCs single player mode was vastly superior to the MP one. MP was a nice distraction, but it was the storyline and characters of SP that kept me coming back for more.

I don't know if they're are any more like me and Crosmanuil out there, but I will certainly be buying SC:C. I want to follow Sam as a fugitive, learn to play with a new type of stealth, can't wait to see crowds in action, the three button system if it makes it to final release. I want to sneak around an office without the aid of shadows to protect me.

For me this game is like Ubisoft saying "Ok, you've sneaked around in the shadows, had a guard walk past micrometres from your nose, but you've always known this wasn't realistic. No-one lights a corridor so there's great big shadows all around. And shadows are hardly enough to hide a man properly. Here's you chance to try it for real, you can't hide for long, got to keep moving, got to use objects to hide behind. Keep moving, keep thinking, that's the name of the game."

So, calling all freaks, any like minded individuals out there? Ready for the next SC challenge? I know I am. Bring it on.

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Originally posted by AgentXVII:

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Originally posted by Crosmanuil:...just because their most loyal fans(like me i guess) actually like the story as much or more than the game.

I actually agree with this. For me the characters and storyline have always been an important part of what draws me to the franchise. I liked the way that as the games have continued, Sam's character and the whole storyline has evolved.

People are saying that this is a videogame, not a movie, but there's a reason that films have a larger following than games, and the story is a big part of that. I'm not saying that I don't want there to be another light and shadow SC game, I think it'd be cool if they could do some more with that when the tech gets better, but first I want them to finish the arc they started with DA.

What was so wrong with DA anyway? There was stealth, action, dark and shadow use, all the things from the other games. Plus it had the decision process, one of the most interesting story-lines from a character perspective and one of the most compelling endings of the entire franchise.

Are all the complaints centred around MP? I've always felt that SCs single player mode was vastly superior to the MP one. MP was a nice distraction, but it was the storyline and characters of SP that kept me coming back for more.

I don't know if they're are any more like me and Crosmanuil out there, but I will certainly be buying SC:C. I want to follow Sam as a fugitive, learn to play with a new type of stealth, can't wait to see crowds in action, the three button system if it makes it to final release. I want to sneak around an office without the aid of shadows to protect me.

For me this game is like Ubisoft saying "Ok, you've sneaked around in the shadows, had a guard walk past micrometres from your nose, but you've always known this wasn't realistic. No-one lights a corridor so there's great big shadows all around. And shadows are hardly enough to hide a man properly. Here's you chance to try it for real, you can't hide for long, got to keep moving, got to use objects to hide behind. Keep moving, keep thinking, that's the name of the game."

So, calling all freaks, any like minded individuals out there? Ready for the next SC challenge? I know I am. Bring it on.

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Originally posted by AgentXVII:

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Originally posted by Crosmanuil:...just because their most loyal fans(like me i guess) actually like the story as much or more than the game.

I actually agree with this. For me the characters and storyline have always been an important part of what draws me to the franchise. I liked the way that as the games have continued, Sam's character and the whole storyline has evolved.

People are saying that this is a videogame, not a movie, but there's a reason that films have a larger following than games, and the story is a big part of that. I'm not saying that I don't want there to be another light and shadow SC game, I think it'd be cool if they could do some more with that when the tech gets better, but first I want them to finish the arc they started with DA.

What was so wrong with DA anyway? There was stealth, action, dark and shadow use, all the things from the other games. Plus it had the decision process, one of the most interesting story-lines from a character perspective and one of the most compelling endings of the entire franchise.

Are all the complaints centred around MP? I've always felt that SCs single player mode was vastly superior to the MP one. MP was a nice distraction, but it was the storyline and characters of SP that kept me coming back for more.

I don't know if they're are any more like me and Crosmanuil out there, but I will certainly be buying SC:C. I want to follow Sam as a fugitive, learn to play with a new type of stealth, can't wait to see crowds in action, the three button system if it makes it to final release. I want to sneak around an office without the aid of shadows to protect me.

For me this game is like Ubisoft saying "Ok, you've sneaked around in the shadows, had a guard walk past micrometres from your nose, but you've always known this wasn't realistic. No-one lights a corridor so there's great big shadows all around. And shadows are hardly enough to hide a man properly. Here's you chance to try it for real, you can't hide for long, got to keep moving, got to use objects to hide behind. Keep moving, keep thinking, that's the name of the game."

So, calling all freaks, any like minded individuals out there? Ready for the next SC challenge? I know I am. Bring it on.

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What was so wrong with DA anyway?

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Originally posted by LennardF1989:
You all forget, that even though Da had much light and less shadows (which was kinda cool), you still have the sneaking around! Which is the real apsect of Splinter Cell, even without a shadow, you are still able to sneak around, but while holding your heart hoping your not getting detected.

Take the Kinshasa mission for example, daylight, couple of shadows, a lot of small entrancesand hiding places. Even though it misses the shadows, ITS STILL A LOVELY AND WONDERFULL Splinter Cell level where you can have fun sneaking around.