Splatoon’s Multiplayer Rules Aren’t Customizable

[Lyn]

With a competitive Splatoon community obviously around the corner, there would obviously be private matches online or locally (if possible) to have these matches. Rulesets would normally be in place for these tournaments, but you apparently can't change Splatoon's rules at all. How is this going to affect tournaments? Does it matter at all?

This honestly bothers me, since even Smash has customizable rules! I'm starting to worry greatly about this game's competitive scene and even just casual scene if we can't even have simple things like that. Does anyone know what we are going to do about this for Splatoon's competitive scene if necessary?

[Source]

EDIT: The direct changed everything. We will be able to customize multiplayer rules! ....In August.

 

[Raethien]

Im thinking in the end, they may change it via updates, or we will have to stick with the games rules.

 

[Lyn]

Im thinking in the end, they may change it via updates, or we will have to stick with the games rules.

I'm really hoping they update it. Non-customizable rules sounds very dangerous, especially if you want a community that will keep playing your game.

 

[suavevillain]

We really need a direct to clear things up no excuses for no custom rules goldeneye 64 had this feature.

 

[Lyn]

We really need a direct to clear things up no excuses for no custom rules goldeneye 64 had this feature.

I definitely agree. This is a bit frustrating to me.

 

[Raethien]

I definitely agree. This is a bit frustrating to me.

I think in order for this game to be perfect, they need to add Parental Controls, so we can have voice chat. Customizable rules, for tournament play. And customizable controls, so everyone can be confortable.

 

[suavevillain]

I think in order for this game to be perfect, they need to add Parental Controls, so we can have voice chat. Customizable rules, for tournament play. And customizable controls, so everyone can be confortable.

I have been actively trying to get other nintendo gamers to see voice chat isn't evil and it would be great for this game. Friends only vc is a win win option for everyone imo. Fans have to speak up to get the devs to give the updates needed.

 

[Lyn]

I have been actively trying to get other nintendo gamers to see voice chat isn't evil and it would be great for this game. Friends only vc is a win win option for everyone imo. Fans have to speak up to get the devs to give the updates needed.

I agree definitely.

 

[pixelatedcody]

I loved the party system that the other consoles have. Invite who you want to chat. and never hear the annoying garbage that is spewed in game chat ever again.

I mean nintendo could at least have included some form of chat similar to this. (but then again...if we all used the Gamepad mic....We'd all sound like we are underwater...which ironically would work...because Squids.)

 

[Xeiros]

I honestly don't care. There's any rules I would ever want changed from their defaults. Oh no! I can't have three hour long Turf War endurance matches. How awful! The Clothing and weapon set thus perks as well decision making process is on you before the match starts. What exactly is so important you feel you need to modify it in order to enjoy the game? I mean be specific. We have to be able to modify X because if not then Y will surely occur!

 

[HerrAlex]

Meh, at least let us customize the time limit or amount of lives per player or something like that. :(

 

[Lyn]

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You see, the problem is this is the competitive scene we are talking about. Rules have to be specific to be fair, and there are time constraints along with other issues. It's not always that simple.

 

[Xeiros]

So the only specific detail you could come up with is Time? The same one I poked fun at? You honestly think 3 minutes is too long? That's Turf Wars. The Non-ranked mode. Splat Zones on the other hand because of the mechanics of the game mode itself works cannot have a set time limit. That's the beauty of it. In a Splat Zones match with two skilled teams, can last much longer. Only by dominating the other team can you end it quickly. You have to earn your victory through attrition. It's designed so the other team can make a comeback. That wouldn't be possible if you could simply restrict so whoever was leading at when X minutes were up was the winner.

 

[Lyn]

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I don't think you get my point, if tournaments are gonna happen then the game needs to be tangible enough to at least let us change rules.

 

[Starbound]

What rules need to be changed though? Lives don't matter due to the nature of the game, which doesn't emphasize killing the opposition.

Tournament rules can adapt to the nature of the game. What works in one shooter might not work in Splatoon. Players have adapted in the Smash Bros. scene to accommodate for the differences between the games and this is really no different.

 

[Flying_Tortoise]

With a competitive Splatoon community obviously around the corner, there would obviously be private matches online or locally (if possible) to have these matches. Rulesets would normally be in place for these tournaments, but you apparently can't change Splatoon's rules at all. How is this going to affect tournaments? Does it matter at all?

This honestly bothers me, since even Smash has customizable rules! I'm starting to worry greatly about this game's competitive scene and even just casual scene if we can't even have simple things like that. Does anyone know what we are going to do about this for Splatoon's competitive scene if necessary?

[Source]

Well if the time is too little. Then we could make sets of Bo3 of Bo5, etc. Idk, I feel like we could come up with someway to make the non-changeable rules ok.
But we'll see when it comes out
edit: basically what starbound said

I loved the party system that the other consoles have. Invite who you want to chat. and never hear the annoying garbage that is spewed in game chat ever again.

I mean nintendo could at least have included some form of chat similar to this. (but then again...if we all used the Gamepad mic....We'd all sound like we are underwater...which ironically would work...because Squids.)

WAIT?!?! You mean to tell me that there is a system where ppl get invited to voice chat, and ppl could just deny it if they didn't want to hear?! Why...wasn't...this...implemented T.T

 

[Invis]

Where is it confirmed that there will be absolutely no customizable rules? Did Nintendo say it somewhere in an article?

 

[Lyn]

Where is it confirmed that there will be absolutely no customizable rules? Did Nintendo say it somewhere in an article?

It's been confirmed, I left a Source at the bottom of OP. Unfortunately.

 

[Icedise]

Isn't there a time limit in ranked Splat Zones matches? I recall seeing 5 minute time limit. But even if we are not able to customize the ruleset of private lobbies (if we have such a wonderful thing) it shouldn't be too ground breaking as long as the rules are consistant. Like if the private matches can have the same exact ruleset as in ranked matches, teams can still practise without an issue and people should be able to learn them fairly easily. But yes, I agree that having customisable rules would still be wonderful.

 

[Raethien]

I honestly don't care. There's any rules I would ever want changed from their defaults. Oh no! I can't have three hour long Turf War endurance matches. How awful! The Clothing and weapon set thus perks as well decision making process is on you before the match starts. What exactly is so important you feel you need to modify it in order to enjoy the game? I mean be specific. We have to be able to modify X because if not then Y will surely occur!

Lets put it in the terms of smash, If we are not able to pick different game modes, all we had was time, and items on, the competitive scene would not play the game, thus leaving the game quite barren.The option to change rules and customize it to whatever we want is the best part about smash, there is many many ways to play.

This is why people are worried about Splatoon. If it forces us to play one way, every time, a lot of people will not play the game.