spacer Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I love the look of the new dashboard. Everything is clean and stylish, I like it. However, I am still on the fence about the avatars. I am sure once I get used to them, I won't mind. But, they do look kind of childish. Also, I unlocked my master ninja gamerpic by beating MN on Ninja Gaiden 2, and if I am "forced" to defer to avatars, I might get angry. The only thing I do not like about the new dashboard is the vertical text menu that resides in the top-left corner. The list of channels or whatever. I don't like how the currently selected option uses so big a font, and the others are progressively smaller. It looks tacky to me. I would prefer the menu to be a static, smaller font size. I think I would look way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I thought the idea of avatars was pretty crappy, but then I thought it'd be a whole lot cooler as long as developers support it. For example, for Gears of War they could have an achievement (or just owning the game) unlock the Cog suit for your avatar. Or Halo 3 could unlock the Master Chief suit. I'd rather actually have stuff like that -- as long as developers support it -- than gamer pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSmiggins Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Ahh more worried about the ad placement, bearing in mind they haven't shown any, and haven't decided what to do about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I thought the idea of avatars was pretty crappy, but then I thought it'd be a whole lot cooler as long as developers support it.For example, for Gears of War they could have an achievement (or just owning the game) unlock the Cog suit for your avatar. Or Halo 3 could unlock the Master Chief suit. I'd rather actually have stuff like that -- as long as developers support it -- than gamer pictures. That is a pretty sweet idea. I'd prefer an exchange of my gamerpic for a Ryu suit though. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I thought the idea of avatars was pretty crappy, but then I thought it'd be a whole lot cooler as long as developers support it.For example, for Gears of War they could have an achievement (or just owning the game) unlock the Cog suit for your avatar. Or Halo 3 could unlock the Master Chief suit. I'd rather actually have stuff like that -- as long as developers support it -- than gamer pictures. I like the sound of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I love the look of the new dashboard. Everything is clean and stylish, I like it. However, I am still on the fence about the avatars. I am sure once I get used to them, I won't mind. But, they do look kind of childish. Also, I unlocked my master ninja gamerpic by beating MN on Ninja Gaiden 2, and if I am "forced" to defer to avatars, I might get angry.The only thing I do not like about the new dashboard is the vertical text menu that resides in the top-left corner. The list of channels or whatever. I don't like how the currently selected option uses so big a font, and the others are progressively smaller. It looks tacky to me. I would prefer the menu to be a static, smaller font size. I think I would look way better. Actually, you are not forced to use the Avatars. You can still use static gamerpics, that option is there. I thought the idea of avatars was pretty crappy, but then I thought it'd be a whole lot cooler as long as developers support it.For example, for Gears of War they could have an achievement (or just owning the game) unlock the Cog suit for your avatar. Or Halo 3 could unlock the Master Chief suit. I'd rather actually have stuff like that -- as long as developers support it -- than gamer pictures. Yeap, that would be pretty sweet. I actually remember reading something about how games would let you unlock certain accessories for your Avatar, so I'm sure there will be some level of support for that. We'll see how detailed it is though... Ahh more worried about the ad placement, bearing in mind they haven't shown any, and haven't decided what to do about it There is no ad-placement now. These "ads" are in the Spotlight channel IINM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJenkins Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I thought the idea of avatars was pretty crappy, but then I thought it'd be a whole lot cooler as long as developers support it.For example, for Gears of War they could have an achievement (or just owning the game) unlock the Cog suit for your avatar. Or Halo 3 could unlock the Master Chief suit. I'd rather actually have stuff like that -- as long as developers support it -- than gamer pictures. That functionality does sound cool, I just hope you get more options than just a MC suit...scrolling through my friends list an seeing nothing but green suits would annoy me. Now mixing and matching pieces of outfits would be cool, a Big Daddy helmet on a COG body would be sweet and it would allow more variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That functionality does sound cool, I just hope you get more options than just a MC suit...scrolling through my friends list an seeing nothing but green suits would annoy me. Now mixing and matching pieces of outfits would be cool, a Big Daddy helmet on a COG body would be sweet and it would allow more variety. Yup, and it looks like that functionality may very well be possible. As was recently in Major Nelson's podcast: If developers choose though, adds the mysterious co-host, they can stick some cool rewards for Avatars in their games."I was talking to Todd Howard [bethesda exec producer]," says The Major, "and he was like, 'hey, I want to talk about Avatars - do you think there's a little hazmat suit for Fallout 3 we could make?" At least they won't be charging for it... (we hope) So, now I must say, even though I thought the Avatars looked a bit childish and pointless, if this type of dev-support does come about then I'll be loving Avatars. It would be really cool to show off certain Achievements that you have attained by wearing them on your Avatar, a la Halo 3's Armor Permutations that coincide with certain Achievements. Pretty sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Actually, you are not forced to use the Avatars. You can still use static gamerpics, that option is there. Yeah, I know you're not literally forced to use avatars, that's why I put "forced" in quotes. What I meant was, if the old gamerpics look dated and out of place in the new dash then I'd feel pressured or obligated to switch to avatars. We don't really know how well the pics will mesh with the new stuff, since there has been no screenshots of it so far. So all we can do at this point is hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Ahh more worried about the ad placement, bearing in mind they haven't shown any, and haven't decided what to do about it Ads will more integrated in the system, more than likely one of the options in the 3D flip list. We saw a few games / trailers advertised in one of the channels already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleo Global Moderator Posted July 21, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2008 I just wonder how much they're going to charge for individual parts which are actually useful rather than generic/stupid ones everyone uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Im guessing they could stick in an ad or two fairly easy in the games and spotlight channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Lol, look at the reflection of the Nike advert, it's the call of duty 4 box xD EDIT: Infact, WTF IS UP WITH THAT NIKE ADVERT?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hmm... I think that's a little inappropriate. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I lol'd at that :laugh: -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hmm... I think that's a little inappropriate. :blink: Dashboard ads only shown to people over 18 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted July 21, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted July 21, 2008 Why are Nike even on the Dashboard? I thought it was limited to gaming content adds only? :/ edit: Wait, it's a mockup right? :p Serious question though, I've only ever seen game ads, am I correct in saying that Nike wouldn't ever appear anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I love how you guys seem to have thought it was real, even when it's reflection obviously shows it's photoshopped :p And no, I doubt Nike would show up, but the new dashboard would make it viable to introduce less related ad content and still have it not particularly intrusive. -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted July 21, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted July 21, 2008 I love how you guys seem to have thought it was real, even when it's reflection obviously shows it's photoshopped :pAnd no, I doubt Nike would show up, but the new dashboard would make it viable to introduce less related ad content and still have it not particularly intrusive. -Spenser Well due to the viral nature of the add (shoe mixed with a guys junk), the last thing you look at is the reflection :p Although yes, I noticed the reflection after posting. I dislike the ads altogether, but as long as it stays to gaming/XLBA related content that's fine. The minute we start getting 3rd party content on the dash I won't be happy. In the store/marketplace, okay, a movie/product ad is okay, but not on the main screen I use to navigate my 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 lol... Imagine seeing something like that on xbox, was going to add a shadow but had to rush off this evening. I've only ever seen game related ads... dont mind that at all really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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