Why do games have friendly fire?

[DarkDain]

Some games need it to limit the AoE attacks that could be too powerful in many situations.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

I hate it, too. More FF kills are intentional than unintentional.

 

[PrimoThePro]

Different game mode because I prefer to play with a team, and I notice that more serious players play on hardcore. (Because some love to run and gun) If there is a total douche, leave game.

 

[Klepa]

I don't find it surprising that this thread is from someone called "Shoot and Hope".

+100 internet points to you my good man.

My opinions have already been voiced. It discourages using dumbass tactics that aren't feasible in "real life" situations, and it brings an additional layer of skill to the game.

 

[ZippyDSMlee]

What is the point off friendly fire? There is so many idiots that do it on purpose and it is so annoying.But also you might do it by accident then you get shouted at for it so why have friendly fire?

So that the AI dose not rape you from behind..tho... I tend to kill off the AI when I can...and they wont let me.......stupid modern day moral code......*grumble grumble*

 

[Marter]

It's definitely because games nowadays are striving for realism. I don't really see anything wrong with it, especially if it is just another option to toggle.

 

[masher]

A faint, futile, grasp at reality? And probably an attempt to stop retarded people from spamming or spraying. An attempt to force some thought into their shooting, if you will.

 

[DividedUnity]

realism and probably to cut down on "spray and pray"

 

[Blow_Pop]

because you have evil people like me who like to try and shoot their friends?

 

[lostzombies.com]

So you can shoot that stupid person for doing something incredibly stupid, laugh and tell your friends what you just did then hilarity ensues

 

[Canid117]

because it gave us this



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[Tazz Azreal]

to kill anoying little kids/ people that are trying to break the game rules

 

[noogai18]

So that people can do something about the moron who either a) doesn't listen or b) talks too much or both.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

To add some realism to the game and to give you the chance to take your anger out on that fucking stupid NPC.
DIE YOU HORRIBLE EXCUSE FOR AN ALLY! DIE!

 

[superbatranger]

Speaking of all this, why the hell is it called friendly fire? Because it sure isn't fucking friendly when the guy next to you "accidentally" unloads a clip in your face.

 

[Outright Villainy]

Games like left 4 dead have it to stop people firing indiscriminately and spam shotgun everywhere to win. Anyone who griefs would be kicked straight away, and you need your teammates to survive anyway, so it promotes tight tactical play. In bigger team games though, the possibilities for griefing are too large, it just gets annoying...

 

[Cody211282]

Because real life has friendly fire.

 

[shoot and hope]

if you find it annoying, it must be because people are doing it to you. why are they doing that? you probably suck online and they don't like you AND when they do kill you, you flip out and it probably looks hilarious.

this is the reason anyone team kills anyone.

No I mean just genarally like when they do it to other or by accident but some good points.