The post delves into the major controversy stirring up among the Smite community concerning Smite 2 and the issue of skin portability between the games. It seems the winds of change have brought about turbulent times for Smite aficionados, and the battleground has quickly turned into a debate room.
Summary
- Upset caused over the inability to port skins across Smite versions is the main issue
- Despite measures like legacy gems and divine legacy events easing some players’ concerns, there is still significant resentment
- Different groups have different demands – some calling for all skins while a more moderate bunch asking for limited expensive/charity event ones
Community Dialogue
The conversation around this controversy gives us a glimpse into the different viewpoints held by the Smite players. To one camp, represented by skyrim-salt-pile and echoed by ILuhBlahPepuu, the whole controversy is viewed as a non-issue, largely dismissed as tantrums of the dissatisfied. KalisQinsSais feels the issue is being unnecessarily prolonged by posts such as these, suggesting giving it a rest instead.
A Different Perspective
On the flip side, there are those who express empathy and understanding over the loss of their prized possessions. NoRazzmatazz1078 remarks on missing his sky tech zeus skin while Crunchy-Leaf takes a more pragmatic approach, accepting the change as inevitable.
The Game Developers Dilemma
Outso187 laments the enormous resources that porting would consume, considering it a grand compromise on HiRez’s part. He sees the controversy as misguided, stating that gamers received value from their skins during Smite’s runtime and that they should place greater value on the game’s continued success. TheEXUnForgiv3n highlights the charitable nature of the legacy gems offer and salutes Smite 1’s continued support, casting it as a generosity unheard of in current day gaming.
While the storm of this controversy rages on, one thing is certain, the Smite community is passionate and not afraid to voice their opinions. We can only hope that HiRez navigates this controversy astutely, balancing concerns of all parties involved while continuing to focus on making Smite 2 as successful as its predecessor.
