Longer time to choose a Nethercube upgrade
I am a faster reader, but I never had time to actually read all 3 options for the Nethercube upgrade in the 5-6 hours I've played so far. On more than one playthrough, I missed choosing the option entirely. If you're talking to your teammates about the choice (or to a stream), it's very easy to lose your upgrade.
While more experienced players may have the descriptions memorized, I found this extremely challenging as a new player. I don't know how rerolling works because I've never had the money, but if it's the same timer, I don't see how it would be possible to choose in that time.
From an accessibility standpoint, this is going to make playing even harder for folks who need to take more time to read.
There are already so many split-second decisions within the combat itself so please don't make me panic while trying to decide between my upgrade options!
Comments: 5
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10 Feb, '23
ODS Kangaroo AdminThank you for the great suggestion. Based on this suggestion and similar feedback during beta, we decided to increase the Synaptic Enhancement selection time from 15 seconds to 45 seconds, in order to make sure new Agents have enough time to make their decision.
Our intention behind deciding on the original 15-second time limit was to ensure the gameplay isn't stalled (with the game being built around co-op) each time there is a Nethercube drop--especially considering that the game doesn't stop during Synaptic Enhancement selection. It was not to intentionally rush or force a quick decision, thus we are happy to increase the time to help agents.
For the new time limit, we considered a wide range--from 30 seconds to 60 seconds--, and felt 45 seconds would be the sweet spot. We look forward to hearing how agents find the new time limit. -
05 Apr, '23
ODS GeeK AdminThe 45-sec time limit has been implemented in CB2.
For more details, please check out the CB2 patch notes: https://oceandrive.studio/2023/04/05/blackout-protocol-cb2-patch-notes/ -
14 Apr, '23
JenFollowing up to say that I was able to read all the options in CB2. There was probably other text I ignored (I don't even remember the reroll part, ha!) but I never felt like I was going to miss my upgrade. I don't know if it's long enough for all readers but 45 felt good to me and less like a quick-time event than the 15!
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17 Apr, '23
ODS GeeK AdminThank you for the follow-up, Jen :D
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24 May, '23
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VenturousGamer
Remove the timer when you're selecting items available once from the boxes! Trust and thank me later!