FarSideOfSaturn Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I play games mostly for storylines, and trophies are usually a fun distraction for me or a way to explore the game, new ways of playing or exploring the environment I'm placed in. I wouldn't miss them that much if they were taken away. It'd maybe take away some replay value or longevity but I rarely pay full price for games anyway, so I'm certain I'd still get a decent return for my money without them, most of the time at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valyrious Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I think in some ways, trophies ruin the spirit of games. Why?Take for example one of your absolute favourite childhood games gets remastered for the PS4. You're immediately excited, and you hope to god it has a platinum. And then it doesn't. You can't help but find yourself extremely disappointed and you don't even want to play it anymore. You don't want one of your favourite games because it lacks a platinum.Or, you're afraid to start a game that might be very difficult to complete because it'll ruin your 99% completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Or, you're afraid to start a game that might be very difficult to complete because it'll ruin your 99% completion. I agree with this but... Take for example one of your absolute favourite childhood games gets remastered for the PS4. You're immediately excited, and you hope to god it has a platinum. And then it doesn't. You can't help but find yourself extremely disappointed and you don't even want to play it anymore. You don't want one of your favourite games because it lacks a platinum. Seriously? You wouldn't play a game you loved so much just because it would not have a Plat? o.O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Damn. Then that might mean a lot of shitty indies won't sell at all or crappy reviewed games in general as most probably only buy them now for easy trophies etc. I mean no more buying duplicates of the same game for ps3 ps4 vita etc too! No more trophies might also push for longer actual gameplay because some games are just f#$@*€ing plain short, if not for multiple playthrough trophy crap, "trophy" hunters probably wouldnt play a 2nd, 3rd or 4th time making a short game seem much longer. Edited July 28, 2016 by ERGOPROXY-DECAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaSoOoN-MHD Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Damn. Then that might mean a lot of shitty indies won't sell at all or crappy reviewed games in general as most probably only buy them now for easy trophies etc. I mean no more buying duplicates of the same game for ps3 ps4 vita etc too! No more trophies might also push for longer actual gameplay because some games are just f#$@*€ing plain short, if not for multiple playthrough trophy crap, "trophy" hunters probably wouldnt play a 2nd, 3rd or 4th time making a short game seem much longer. You might be exaggerating a bit here. Trophy hunters are ultimately a minority, no developer makes their game and goes ''let's make it short, trophy hunters will cover for us!'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 You might be exaggerating a bit here. Trophy hunters are ultimately a minority, no developer makes their game and goes ''let's make it short, trophy hunters will cover for us!'' Possibly not shorter but I really do see sales drop. I don't see a "casual" gamer would buy a game 3 times or even 2 times to platinum, the only ones who would do such a thing would mostly be trophy hunters/collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eorzean_Soul Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I wouldn't play as many games that's for sure. I would have my core favorites and anything outside that bubble wouldn't get touched. But at the same time it might take some the pressure off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valyrious Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I agree with this but... Seriously? You wouldn't play a game you loved so much just because it would not have a Plat? o.O I've seen many people that refuse to buy something, even something they love, because there's no Platinum. Don't put me in with their ilk. I like trophies as much as the next person, but I think my trophies prove I could care less about my completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I've seen many people that refuse to buy something, even something they love, because there's no Platinum. Wow, that's some crazy Platinum addition those people have o.O If they don't play it because it's Plat-less, I don't think they really love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDeepMexican Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 "Damn... fuck it" Life Goes On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No problem, I'd play even more games now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saionji Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) I've seen many people that refuse to buy something, even something they love, because there's no Platinum. I guess I will stop buying my favourite chocolate or potato chips from now on and many other things, cause there is no platinum in it Edited August 3, 2016 by Saionji 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsune29 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Consider the amount of time we pour into getting them and the possibility for them to vanish at one point in time - your cumulative achievement gone in an instant. Just like that. I like the thrill of the hunt and the hoarding aspect, however now that I look at it from a distance, it sometimes feels strange - rushing through a game, finishing it as quickly as possible in order to get to the next one, reading walkthroughs and watching guide videos in the process. Games should be about fun like back in the day. I changed my mindset back to the old PSX/PS2 days- stick with RPGs and play what I really like. As responsibilities increase and I find less and less time for gaming anyway, I guess the problem will sort itself out in the long run... Edited August 12, 2016 by kitsune29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumibella Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) I'm not worried about it because I have an emergency plan: I will buy an Xbox One with every Gears of War and will be the happiest person alive since it's one of my favourite franchises of all time. Edited August 12, 2016 by Merlarva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Head Cthulhu Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I would go back to playing games like before, although I wouldn't really feel as compelled to do the hardest difficulties or go for collectibles unless they added something to the story. this and this No problem, I'd play even more games now. plus this Wow, that's some crazy Platinum addition those people have o.O If they don't play it because it's Plat-less, I don't think they really love it it is sad just how true this really is though Satoshi, i have talked to many they say "no plat no buy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 it is sad just how true this really is though Satoshi, i have talked to many they say "no plat no buy" Sure, I kinda understand not playing something new because it does not have a Plat (frankly, our mindset is definitely like this 'Platinum == game is complete, we are willing to pay more' 'No Plat == some low priority indie') but not playing something one really likes just because it does not have a Plat? That definitely makes me wonder about the extent of the 'love' they speak of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDemonicDragon Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 If they took away trophies, I would be disappointed at first, but get used to playing without them. So it'd be enjoyable either way :3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDN Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I really wouldn't care one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electoblaze Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I would eat a klondike bar. Hey! Some people cope with ice cream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf3board69 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Life goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicMTD Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) I'll tell you one thing, I'd certainly enjoy playing games more.Trophies make every playthough a checklist of BS I have to do on top of beating a game. Over time it can make me depreciate a game entirely since it basically becomes filling out paperwork.For Example: Deus Ex Human Revolution I didn't mind the initial playthrough despite minor problems... By the time I got to focus on trophies I genuinely hated it. I hated collecting stuff. I hated having to change my gameplay style just to get a trophy I don't give a toss about. Edited September 1, 2016 by SonicMTD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greevesh Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Would love it and hate it. Be nice to not constantly be obsessing over unearned trophies and spending so much time playing in general because of them. Would miss them if they went though and would feel like I wouldn't be getting as much value for money when purchasing a new game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuentinCle95 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I'd be upset at first, but wouldn't be fazed in the long run. The main reason for having trophies is "proving" your achievements in games, and well, my friends believe my achievements without having to check for themselves, so they're not exactly necessary. That said, if I didn't get a good reward for it (i.e. an entire new level/ ending/ something like that), I would certainly not be such a completionist any more. It'd probably cut down on my spending too. At the moment, I buy most games on ps4 so I have a linear trophy progression. If trophies were no longer an incentive, I'd probably only get PS4 exclusives on my PS, and torrent all other games onto my PC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Radio Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I wouldn't have as many games on my list. With games like Witcher 3 you SHOULDN'T be playing just for the trophies since the purpose is to explore and solve quests on your own. To an extent, even though I love collecting trophies I still think they devalue games from being as enjoyable as they could. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuelito Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I would probably be disappointed at first. A couple of days later I would start playing like a casual gamer like I used to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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