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PlayStation Trophies? No Thanks, I’m Happy With My Gamercard And Achievements

gamersbd | July 09, 2008 | Blog | Playstation 3 XBOX 360 
After a long time, Sony had something to contend with Microsoft’s well established Gamercard Achievements. But the latest developments have made it somewhat less appealing to many, and especially to this blogger. Find out why.
Maybe a numerical system isn’t so bad after all? Achievements aren’t just some dumb numbers, a numerical score is much easier to compare than individual trophies. It is a standard index and you can quickly gauge the reputation and skills of another player just by comparing your gamerscore with theirs. You don’t want to say something like I have 5 platinum trophies, 20 gold trophies and a bunch of other silver and bronze ones. Instead, a single gamerscore of 15,000 gets that point across much more easily and gives you a better idea of who you will be dealing with.
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    Tank | July 09, 2008 | reply
    In before shit storm lol.
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    HisServant77 | July 09, 2008 | reply
    I think I actually prefer the trophies and such over the gamerscore and achievements. Reason being, I like the different levels of trophies. Second though, is that BOTH of them have some sort of "gamerscore." Getting all the trophies currently available, boosts someone to the 2nd level "gamerscore." I prefer the smaller number for that score, instead of the six-or-more digit gamerscore. It's easier to glance at and compare. Which is easier/quicker for you to compare: 34 and 56 OR 235644 and 235562.

    I don't know how high the PS3 numbers will get, but I hope not TOO high to where it gets into the quadruple digits. Hundreds is fine, but thousands is when it begins to be ridiculous.

    But, trophies and achievements are pretty much the same, except visually. I like them both. Kinda like skill-points in games!
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    Cruxis Mana | July 09, 2008 | reply
    How many articles like this do we need ... ?
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    gamersbd | July 09, 2008 | reply
    Well, you can't have too many. ;-)
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      Raziel_326 | July 09, 2008 | reply
      Yes you can. And this is one too many.
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    PangTong_Blademaster | July 09, 2008 | reply
    So what if gamerscores are easier to read? 360 users get tossed like 200 GP for getting a 5 hit combo on Avatar, instead of that a PSN user would get a Bronze Trophy, a much more accurate and fairer way of scaling in game achievements. Get your facts right.
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      Dance Floor Killah | July 09, 2008 | reply
      Avatar's achievements were created by someone extremely lazy and considering it's more directed towards children, that's probably why it's so easy.
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    iLLmatic | July 09, 2008 | reply
    quote Dumbass
    You don�t want to say something like I have 5 platinum trophies, 20 gold trophies and a bunch of other silver and bronze ones. Instead, a single gamerscore of 15,000 gets that point across much more easily and gives you a better idea of who you will be dealing with.
    Yea, you're right. You don't want to say I have XX gold trophies and XX silver trophies. You say I'm a level 5 and you're a level 2. I think that's simple enough for anyone. That's the whole point of leveling up, instead of just adding to the same sum total.
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      Red 9 | July 09, 2008 | reply
      Trophies give ranks as well. Hasn't anyone looked? If you wanted trophies to be so like achievements, the 360 provides that just fine.
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        iLLmatic | July 09, 2008 | reply
        That was my point. I was talking about trophies. That's why I quoted dumbass. Why would you say as well? Achievements/gamer points don't rank.
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          Red 9 | July 09, 2008
          Sorry, I misinterpreted you. My bad.
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    Fishlock | July 09, 2008 | reply
    Oh my god. Please somebody make this "Trophy VS. GamerScore" crap go away. Seriously, is it really this big of a deal?
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    Gutter_Tech | July 09, 2008 | reply
    ya i dont really care. more trophies or a higher gamer score doesnt make you a good gamer. all it means is that you have more free time. i have a full time job and dont really care for sshd. i prefer mgs4 and civ rev. i dont expect to have a ton of trophies, but i still own at mgo and call of duty. its a cool feature for replay value, but nothing to get worked up about. btw i know that most games will eventually have trophies.
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    anatomyofme | July 10, 2008 | reply
    hater. go have ur gc and achievements.. ill keep my trophies .. f*g
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      Red 9 | July 10, 2008 | reply
      I'm assuming you're referring to the article author?
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    anatomyofme | July 10, 2008 | reply
    yea.. why is it that when some1 raves about ps3 hes a fanboy, but the second something good comes ps3s way every1 is a hater???? jealous maybe?? i cant wait 2 see what 360 fanboys will say whem launches..
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    Final Blade | July 10, 2008 | reply
    You know I don't mind the trophy system, I just wish Sony made all the games retroactive. If they can do that, im set.
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    BANDITO ATTACK | July 10, 2008 | reply
    this just kinda reminds me of good old timesplitters 2, and it's arcade league. platinum trophies were something to be proud of, and much cooler than seeing (achievement unlocked - 50 GP) or whatever. :\
    i only have like 2,000 gamer points anyway. im not too attached to them.

    not that i even own a ps3 @__@

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