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Multiplayer FPS: Is a lobby useful?

by Thomas Bang · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 11/02/2009 (5:49 am) · 3 replies

Is a lobby in a multiplayer FPS useful? What do you think?

My opinion is "yes" because it is a lot of fun to chat with teammates and competitors.
If you say "yes... a lobby is great" which functions would you like to have?
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killian
#1
11/30/2009 (10:07 am)
From my experiences , I would say _No_ .

Why?:
Because, if its FPS I like to jump into the action. I wouldn't want to sit there and wait untill everyone "Greens up". Like in Left 4 Dead




Torque 3D Owner Scooby Brown
#2
11/30/2009 (8:20 pm)
i think lobbies are alright depending on how the game is set..if it is a fast action game a lobby is good between matches like call of duty uses it. I personally see lobbies as a must if you have a friends system in your game..so it can be easy to connect with them and chat like xbl voice chat or so..you get the idea :)

Torque 3D Owner Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire Studios
#3
12/09/2009 (4:49 pm)
I really think it depends as well on the style of game.

If the game is designed where all players should be ready, and teamwork and balanced teams are critical, there should be a lobby. More strategic, team-oriented shooters use this. Edit: Oh and for functions, a way to see the players you are with, a chat interface, and a list of current game rules are critical in my opinion.

If it is a fast action twitch-shooter, a lobby may not really be necessary. Games that focus around deathmatch, or instant respawning should get into the action fast. People want to get in and go, and being 1 person short isn't really that bad.