Trophys...Why??? - Blu-ray Forum

goldie1970 · 03-03-2009, 12:15 AM

Okay, I'm new here, have had my ps3 since just before Christmas, and I have to ask. Why Trophys? I made it thru Dead Space, first game I've finished since the Atari 2600...it's neat when a trophy pops up, but I guess I just don't get the significance. I don't play online with others, so I can't really show off the trophys I have gotten...there is so much I have to learn about the system so far, someone tell me what the big deal is with trophys!

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 12:17 AM

Bragging rights...plain and simple

Idealsupra · 03-03-2009, 12:18 AM

Two words:

Competitive Nature

PH3AR · 03-03-2009, 12:19 AM

for me at least it shows soming of accomplishment like in Resistance 2 i got a trophy(forget whats its called) for collecting all the intel in co-op campaign...which took awhile so when i got the trophy i felt accomplished

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Idealsupra

Two words:

Competitive Nature

You are the perfect example....I dont mean this in a rude way at all...Level 12 that takes LOTS of time and dedication...

goldie1970 · 03-03-2009, 12:22 AM

that sure hasn't taken long! I figured as much, just checking. I was just glad to get thru a game, let alone collect trophys along the way!

I am competitive though, so i am sure I'll see it as more of a inner reward than an outer.

sssick · 03-03-2009, 12:24 AM

I like the feeling of completing a game to 100%. It's adds a lot of replayability IMO.

Idealsupra · 03-03-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

You are the perfect example....I dont mean this in a rude way at all...Level 12 that takes LOTS of time and dedication...

Haha. I just like the little digital pictures...thats all

EDIT: Actually thanks for reminding me. Had to update the sig lol.

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Idealsupra

Haha. I just like the little digital pictures...thats all

HAHAH i do to...I even print out the Trophy list you have on here and check them off as I get them...its fun

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Originally Posted by Idealsupra

EDIT: Actually thanks for reminding me. Had to update the sig lol.

show off

Idealsupra · 03-03-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

show off

Nah..showing off would be like "hey look at all my platinums!"

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Idealsupra

Nah..showing off would be like "hey look at all my platinums!"

I was even tempted to buy Alone in the Dark just so I could get the trophies...I need help LOL

Idealsupra · 03-03-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

I was even tempted to buy Alone in the Dark just so I could get the trophies...I need help LOL

Get Gamefly.

I can get crappy or "ok" games for trophies if I want without spending a lot of money at all. And yes AitD is on my list too

pacificvibes · 03-03-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Idealsupra

Get Gamefly.

I can get crappy or "ok" games for trophies if I want without spending a lot of money at all. And yes AitD is on my list too

Yea, if it something like that, I would buy used...

SkantDragon · 03-03-2009, 12:52 AM

Some people are big on competing with their friends as to who can get the most trophies. Bragging rights and all.

There's also an element that... well, it depends on the game. Some games have only boring trophies.. you just get them as you progress through the game normally. So they don't really add any elements to the game play. But some games have very interesting trophies which are things you wouldn't normally achieve just by accident along the way. They challenge you to play the game in a different way. And they can be a lot of fun and show off some of the depth in the game you might not have otherwise noticed.

Those kinds of elements add a lot of replay value, and give you options when playing a game. Getting a little bored of grinding along the main storyline? Go look up the trophies and take a side trip for a while.

Trophy requirements are often more difficult than just getting through the main game normally. So achieving them does feel good. I sure appreciate the notion in a world where the casual gaming craze has generally sucked out all the challenge out of most games on the shelves anymore.

Petra_Kalbrain · 03-03-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by goldie1970

Okay, I'm new here, have had my ps3 since just before Christmas, and I have to ask. Why Trophys? I made it thru Dead Space, first game I've finished since the Atari 2600...it's neat when a trophy pops up, but I guess I just don't get the significance. I don't play online with others, so I can't really show off the trophys I have gotten...there is so much I have to learn about the system so far, someone tell me what the big deal is with trophys!

For me, trophies offer a reason for replay value. Once I finish a game, I then have extra challenges to motivate me through a second and/or third run of the game. You can view a list of all trophies available for your games via the XMB. That list also gives a description of what you need to do in order to earn each trophy as well. I don't do see them as bragging rights (well, not entirely

). I see them as extra personal challenges put to us gamers by the creators of the game.

u_nick · 03-03-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

For me, trophies offer a reason for replay value. Once I finish a game, I then have extra challenges to motivate me through a second and/or third run of the game.

I don't see them as bragging rights. I see them as extra personal challenges put to us gamers by the creators of the game.

My thoughts exactly. I dont compare with others really either. Just more stuff to do in already fun games.

Beefbowl · 03-03-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by u_nick

My thoughts exactly. I dont compare with others really either. Just more stuff to do in already fun games.

+2

It also makes me try and play the game differently than I would normally play. (i.e. Mirror's Edge has a trophy for finishing the game without shooting people)

jamclaur · 03-03-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

+2

It also makes me try and play the game differently than I would normally play. (i.e. Mirror's Edge has a trophy for finishing the game without shooting people)

That's what I was going to say... There are things in games i'd never do or think of but with the trophy you try it out.

Though I do like to brag.

ADRiiAN` · 03-03-2009, 06:05 AM

Replay value!

I used to talk negative about Trophies and how we didn't need them. Boy was I wrong.

I think a great example for this would be Burnout Paradise, I used to own it when it 1st came out, and I got bored of it quick, it was repeative, but once it got that Trophy patch, it became instantly fun.

Mxr5150 · 03-04-2009, 03:06 AM

I agree that it's bragging rights, but I also like them because they push me to get the absolute most out of a game.

03-03-2009, 12:15 AM	#1
goldie1970 Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:636 Trading Score:6	Trophys...Why??? Okay, I'm new here, have had my ps3 since just before Christmas, and I have to ask. Why Trophys? I made it thru Dead Space, first game I've finished since the Atari 2600...it's neat when a trophy pops up, but I guess I just don't get the significance. I don't play online with others, so I can't really show off the trophys I have gotten...there is so much I have to learn about the system so far, someone tell me what the big deal is with trophys!

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pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Bragging rights...plain and simple

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PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	for me at least it shows soming of accomplishment like in Resistance 2 i got a trophy(forget whats its called) for collecting all the intel in co-op campaign...which took awhile so when i got the trophy i felt accomplished

03-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#6
goldie1970 Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:636 Trading Score:6	that sure hasn't taken long! I figured as much, just checking. I was just glad to get thru a game, let alone collect trophys along the way! I am competitive though, so i am sure I'll see it as more of a inner reward than an outer.

03-03-2009, 12:24 AM	#7
sssick Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008	I like the feeling of completing a game to 100%. It's adds a lot of replayability IMO.

03-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#14
SkantDragon Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Some people are big on competing with their friends as to who can get the most trophies. Bragging rights and all. There's also an element that... well, it depends on the game. Some games have only boring trophies.. you just get them as you progress through the game normally. So they don't really add any elements to the game play. But some games have very interesting trophies which are things you wouldn't normally achieve just by accident along the way. They challenge you to play the game in a different way. And they can be a lot of fun and show off some of the depth in the game you might not have otherwise noticed. Those kinds of elements add a lot of replay value, and give you options when playing a game. Getting a little bored of grinding along the main storyline? Go look up the trophies and take a side trip for a while. Trophy requirements are often more difficult than just getting through the main game normally. So achieving them does feel good. I sure appreciate the notion in a world where the casual gaming craze has generally sucked out all the challenge out of most games on the shelves anymore.

03-03-2009, 06:05 AM	#19
ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	Replay value! I used to talk negative about Trophies and how we didn't need them. Boy was I wrong. I think a great example for this would be Burnout Paradise, I used to own it when it 1st came out, and I got bored of it quick, it was repeative, but once it got that Trophy patch, it became instantly fun.

03-04-2009, 03:06 AM	#20
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	I agree that it's bragging rights, but I also like them because they push me to get the absolute most out of a game.

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