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Epic Games acknowledged making a mistake with the Overpowered Infinity Blade in Fortnite

Epic Games acknowledged making a mistake with the Overpowered Infinity Blade in Fortnite

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ProjectShadow
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05-07-2023, 07:07 AM
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The Verge notes that Epic Games acknowledged issues with the overpowered Infinity Blade in Fortnite and subsequently removed it. Their explanation suggests they intended the weapon to encourage casual players to feel capable, rather than pushing them to master skills for success. This indicates they recognized the misstep and are now trying to protect their image.
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ProjectShadow
05-07-2023, 07:07 AM #1

The Verge notes that Epic Games acknowledged issues with the overpowered Infinity Blade in Fortnite and subsequently removed it. Their explanation suggests they intended the weapon to encourage casual players to feel capable, rather than pushing them to master skills for success. This indicates they recognized the misstep and are now trying to protect their image.

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Chester09
Senior Member
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05-10-2023, 02:17 AM
#2
What will elevate our inaugural e-sports competition to truly legendary status?
When the creators appear to be unfamiliar with the game they design.
They consistently fail to adapt.
Spoiler
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Chester09
05-10-2023, 02:17 AM #2

What will elevate our inaugural e-sports competition to truly legendary status?
When the creators appear to be unfamiliar with the game they design.
They consistently fail to adapt.
Spoiler

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JohnnyPlay12
Junior Member
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05-10-2023, 10:58 AM
#3
It seems you're asking about the purpose and effectiveness of a blade. Could you clarify which blade you're referring to? I need more details to provide an accurate response.
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JohnnyPlay12
05-10-2023, 10:58 AM #3

It seems you're asking about the purpose and effectiveness of a blade. Could you clarify which blade you're referring to? I need more details to provide an accurate response.

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PaigeOfTheBook
Senior Member
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05-13-2023, 08:40 AM
#4
Apparently this:
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PaigeOfTheBook
05-13-2023, 08:40 AM #4

Apparently this:

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Mr_Wheeper_
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05-13-2023, 11:43 PM
#5
The blade was extremely powerful, causing significant damage, and it proved difficult to defeat the player due to their high health.
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Mr_Wheeper_
05-13-2023, 11:43 PM #5

The blade was extremely powerful, causing significant damage, and it proved difficult to defeat the player due to their high health.

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CrushJPO
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05-14-2023, 12:06 AM
#6
Well then, it seems they didn't foresee that it would become open. If anything, I could adjust it so the player suffers damage each time the blade is used.
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CrushJPO
05-14-2023, 12:06 AM #6

Well then, it seems they didn't foresee that it would become open. If anything, I could adjust it so the player suffers damage each time the blade is used.

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ChloeET
Senior Member
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05-19-2023, 02:54 PM
#7
The Verge suggests they understood it would generate controversy, yet Epic didn't foresee such a strong negative reaction.
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ChloeET
05-19-2023, 02:54 PM #7

The Verge suggests they understood it would generate controversy, yet Epic didn't foresee such a strong negative reaction.

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Darkeos
Senior Member
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05-19-2023, 11:14 PM
#8
Tbh the sword is only really powerful if you understand how to wield it. In regular games (not professional matches), it's often simple to defeat someone with the blade because nobody really knows how to use it properly. But in pro matches where everyone plays well, the weapon becomes too strong.
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Darkeos
05-19-2023, 11:14 PM #8

Tbh the sword is only really powerful if you understand how to wield it. In regular games (not professional matches), it's often simple to defeat someone with the blade because nobody really knows how to use it properly. But in pro matches where everyone plays well, the weapon becomes too strong.

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Capuzzi
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05-21-2023, 06:06 PM
#9
This applies to almost everything in a game. For instance, a sniper works only if the player can actually hit the target. Still, I think it's absurd that it was so powerful.
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Capuzzi
05-21-2023, 06:06 PM #9

This applies to almost everything in a game. For instance, a sniper works only if the player can actually hit the target. Still, I think it's absurd that it was so powerful.

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NyanTwertle
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05-22-2023, 02:13 AM
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The way competitive games are played differs significantly from regular matches. Players often form groups and create tunnels to advance quickly in competitive scenarios. However, the blade can easily penetrate these structures, making the game very open, whereas a sniper is much less effective in competitive settings (even for skilled shooters) because it's uncommon to get a good shot at someone.
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NyanTwertle
05-22-2023, 02:13 AM #10

The way competitive games are played differs significantly from regular matches. Players often form groups and create tunnels to advance quickly in competitive scenarios. However, the blade can easily penetrate these structures, making the game very open, whereas a sniper is much less effective in competitive settings (even for skilled shooters) because it's uncommon to get a good shot at someone.

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