[a-nikolaev]

The described way of increasing maximum velocity does not look realistic, it is not based in any kind of physics or bio-mechanics.

So, is it a suggestion to implement a broken game mechanic.. so that experienced players can transfer their skill to other FPS games? Nice..

[delusional]

> broken game mechanic

Who said games have to be realistic? is it a "broken game mechanic" that you can take a shot to the heart and continue living in counter strike?

There's a place for realism in video games, but there's a place where you have to let go of it as well.

[oblak]

Well, lots of people have said that. Used to hear that kind of argument all the time back in the day.

But I've heard even crazier things. I remember a friend's older brother complaining about tournaments NOT forcing everyone to use the same gear and same CFG files. This ~21 years ago. Still have no idea what was this guy's thought process. I guess it was just a non-gamer's expert opinion on gaming.

Dan you imagine not being able to bind keys and/or adjust mouse speed because it's not realistic and unfair?

[Ennea]

If memory serves me right, this mechanic was in fact initially unintentional. It turned out to be pretty fun, however, and raised the skill ceiling of the game quite a bit. As such, implementing it yourself really doesn't seem like such a bad idea ;)

[retsibsi]

> so that experienced players can transfer their skill

Sure that's part of the motivation, but more importantly it's a fun, satisfying mechanic that adds a great deal of skill-based dynamism to these games.

[dgb23]

There are tons of mechanics that don’t make sense from a simulation perspective but are fun and add mechanical depth to a game. A very common one is the ability to carry multiple rifles in-combat. But generally the movement in-combat is accelerated and allows for higher control, while the penalty of getting hit is much lower.

[IQunder130]

Getting to play again after being shot in the face is not realistic either, yet pretty much all FPS games implement this feature. I wonder why?

[toast0]

Ever play Rainbow 6 games? That's why most games don't have realistic damage.

[smoldesu]

A game mechanic is only broken if it isn't fun. Otherwise, the issue is with the player.