2D play?

[John Comey]

Are there plans for a 2D model for in-game play? It seems like it would work, given what you've done with TPB. If not, what factors contribute to it not being able to work? It's not a gamebreaker by any means for me (I'm definitely getting this), but I thought after playing the TPB demo, I had to ask. -John

[streetballer67]

[QUOTE=John Comey]Are there plans for a 2D model for in-game play? It seems like it would work, given what you've done with TPB. If not, what factors contribute to it not being able to work? It's not a gamebreaker by any means for me (I'm definitely getting this), but I thought after playing the TPB demo, I had to ask. -John[/QUOTE] I'm no programmer but I would think having 22 players on the screen instead of 10 would cause some slowdown. If they could get past that then I could see this working. One thing about the 2D for TPB was that is wasn't smooth. The FPS was definetly lower than one and it could be described as herky-jerky. Anyways if a smooth 2D could be added to the game, all the better.

[Arlie Rahn]

There will not be 2-D play at this point.

[cody8200]

[QUOTE=Arlie Rahn]There will not be 2-D play at this point.[/QUOTE] Instead Arlie will be announcing full 3d that rivals Madden, right? :D J/K For me this isnt a very important aspect to the game but it would be nice for future versions.

[John Comey]

Works for me. I thought it'd be difficult too, but I also thought, if pulled off, it would be the coolest thing ever.

[Danny]

Besides the fact that more than twice as many players makes it a lot more difficult, remember that TPB didnt have 2-D until its second version. Id say a 2-d engine in a 1st release would be tough for anyone.