Poll: Do you want Minecraft to implement achievements?

[cairocat]

So, some people I know are complaining that MC is getting achievements (which are, in their very nature, meaningless) before the game is even complete. I figured I'd poll the internets on this matter, and Escapist is the place to do it. So... Weigh in!

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

I think people are making a huge deal out of it all. Achievements are so common in games, why should I expect Minecraft's to be such a big fuss?

 

[Miles000]

Getting? It already has them. 1.5 came out couple of days ago.

They aren't bad though. Why not add them? Don't like them, ignore them, simple as that.

 

[L3m0n_L1m3]

I don't see how they could work in a game where you can literally destroy every block, really.

 

[Extragorey]

(which are, in their very nature, meaningless)

Explain how the achievements are meaningless.

And also, whether they come before of after the game is "finished" is irrelevant - notch has simply chosen to develop the game in an open environment.

 

[Phlakes]

Oh no! Adding things to a game that have no negative side and never affect anyone who doesn't want them! How terrible!

 

[Kakashi on crack]

Well they're fun, so why not?

Still *Shrug* Its not like they actually do anything, so why would they be a bad thing?

 

[th3xile]

Well their fun, so why not?

Still *Shrug* Its not like they actually do anything, so why would they be a bad thing?

Some people are terribly afraid of any influence from anything. They feel like since Minecraft is a completely open and free exploration game, then achievements giving you nudges in certain directions would defeat the purpose. This is, of course, completely idiotic.

 

[Eofofo]

I wish there was a way to turn them off. It bothers me, because I want my minecraft experience to be what I create, but I still want people who want them to enjoy them. So if there was a toggle option that would be great.....

 

[Eofofo]

Actually, it would be really cool if you could toggle all of the major updates in the final product....... I think that would make minecraft totally customizable and awesome.

 

[Lightning Delight]

Eh. Probably not. Most achievements would be those "You built your first pickax" achievements, which really aren't that special. The ones actually worth going for should be (and especially in a game like Minecraft) a reward in and of themselves, like building a giant doom fortress.

 

[Ilikemilkshake]

I think the point is moot seeing as there ARE already achievements... personally i think the stats part of the update is interesting. and the achievements give new players some kind of context to work with for the first <hour of play which is basically where most people are going to stop playing if they cant get into it... so its probably a good thing