The fact that other things liter the ground makes it more believeable that the player has to check the item first to see if it's worth picking up then make the decision to pick it up or not.
#Flashlights highlight loose lootables
zinc patio
There are some broken phones that you can't pick up, but you can't tell it's a broken phone until you check it and realize it can't be picked up.
keen berry
This is a great point. I would argue this point as well - if the interact with objects was a little more precise.
old sparrow
Oh please no.
keen berry
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barren otter
This is a great point. I would argue this point as well - if the interact with o...
It doesn't need to be precise - because you get the indicator just by being close and not only when you're perfectly aligned to it.
keen berry
sure - then I also suggest highlighting items when close enough to them, indicating your PMC has 'now seen the item'
immersion =/= lack of feedback to the player
barren otter
I guess I just don't understand why you want some magical glowy aura when you're actually getting feedback (in terms of the interaction indicator) when you go and start checking out things.
keen berry
i realize you may instantly go with the worst option in your mind, as I would to. are you completely fine the way it is, and accepting you may completely miss things? Is there a middle ground you would suggest?
I appreciate your willingness to discuss it btw, not just thumbs down and run.