Example of why I think having a floating skateboard is lame

[Ceil]

Your problem is with the players, not the Hoverboard. Get it right.

QFT, many whine when you shoot them while chatting, it's not easy to know if they are actually typing or just aiming at something, UT isn't a chatroom so typers are fair game, it's not a skating rink either so skaters are fair game also.

Don't know about UT2, but in UT they'd put their hand to their head and actually looked like they were talking, so you could tell when the other player was typing. These people I generally just dodge away from and sought other targets (or course, I usually play with friends; on a pub, they get a rocket to the face >XD).

[KriLL3.8™]

I dunno how it looks in UT3, but in UT2 there was no distinction what so ever, a few servers had a mod that added a floating speech bubble when you typed, but that wasn't common.

[Madmanxan]

i just use the hoverboard to transport meself, which is what it was designed for...ppl who just wanna skate around should be going in instant action, or they should expect to be killed

[Sai]

calm down man. that those 2 lamers were laming around isnt a problem of this game, but a problem of those players being lamers.

[SleightOfHand]

And they were probably on the server because they were friends, so instead of playing IA, they decided to crash your party. Just kill 'em and CAP.

[h4mx0r]

So should they add a DeLorean, too, "kid?" Just 'cause it looks cool?

Down with retarded floating skateboards.

I'd love to get a ROADKILL announcement at 88 mph.

[[TT]BrundleFly]

I hate the hoverboards too. And all those stupid vehicles. I want to FIGHT other guys with weapons. Not just drive over them with a stupid vehicle. I can do that in real life if I feel like it...

[exil3]

Today I connected to a server, and these two guys were whining about how they "just wanted to skate," and that we were "ruining their fun" by actually playing the game. Please.

Lol i had the same problem i just laughed as i went on the to the upper part of the bridge with my sniper rifel and had me some target pratice

There's a time and a place for The hoverboard especially with huge maps "warefare" and limited vehicles just link on.

[GrimReaper]

iTS A BLAST I LIKE IT!!!!!

[cdstacker]

the hover board is a great idea. and don't blame it on console players, they choose a hoverboard instead of a jump pack because it looks better and because it fits UT's style: its over-the-top, crazy, and kinda silly, just like UT.

[UndeadRoadkill]

Your problem is with the players, not the Hoverboard. Get it right.

No. My problem is with the hoverboard. YOU get it right, buddy.

I guess a lot of people missed my post and don't understand what I'm trying to say, so check this out:

I'm just expressing my disapproval of Epic's choice of aesthetics/style, and illustrating that it's having an effect beyond the purely visual.

I am NOT trying to debate the functionality of the hoverboard. It's useful.

I am NOT complaining that people are trying to skate instead of play. It may be dumb, but I pop them and cap the flag until they leave.

I AM saying that I think a floating skateboard is ridiculous and looks lame to me. Like they said, "gee, the kids love mega X-treme to the max sports, let's throw a skateboard in so we can be cool!" I think it's silly. I bring up the incident on the server today merely to illustrate the kind of attitude it's attracting.

I'm just giving my opinion on an artistic design aspect of the game. After all, that's what a public forum is for, no? Now you all have every right to disagree with me, but please try to understand what I'm saying in the first place.

[exil3]

ITS NOT A SKATEBOARD!!! its a floating snowboard :P
Its here for a reason and has its purpose

[UndeadRoadkill]

Its here for a reason and has its purpose

Oh? Tell me the reason and purpose for it being a skateboard-excuse me- snowboard.

[KriLL3.8™]

ITS NOT A SKATEBOARD!!! its a floating snowboard :P
Its here for a reason and has its purpose

Hope one of the customization options are snowboarding goggles and jacket. ^_^

And yes I'm a boarder.

[woooo]

Oh wow ur first post was very clear o_O! this post and your first post is very different