Transparent Blocks

[DynomicPierre]

A block, that can only be put into the map via Voxed (to avoid possible glitching and abuse) that is transparent, or even reflective!

Simple enough, and with the upcoming OpenGL this would be quite the eye candy aswell.

[DoomSplitter]

What's the point? They would just be shot at and broken. Also, AoS isn't suposed to be about eye candy, there are other games for that.

[bobbotheclown]

I dont like the eyecandy part. but i do think glass would add the ability to make better maps.

[Headshotter]

To make windows for houses? that's cute, i would love to shoot it down

AoS is not minecraft

[bobbotheclown]

man, headshotter, your kinda mean. minecraft isn't the only game that has windows.

[Headshotter]

I might be mean, but its the truth
AoS has no need for windows
If AoS takes the path of minecraft and starts adding new blocks and features just because they are cool AoS will lose its charm real quick

Its already enough that we have sprinting and autobuild

[Verstand]

I don't see a whole lot of point. A whole different kind of block is, to me, incompatible with the AoS feel.

[MoleMan]

I, for one, would like to see glass blocks that are extremely fragile (as a modicum of protection, and making a noticeable sound when they are destroyed), as they'd be useful for scouting and make trapping practical.

Deadfall type blocks (blocks which look different on the bottom than they do on the top) would be nice, too... you walk over them and they disappear, possibly dropping you into a trap.

[Paratrooper]

It's not just for eyecandy, it also gives you slight protection while also providing visibility.

I'm more concerned with the fact that AoS may not handle transparency until the OpenGL engine comes.

[Headshotter]

Transparent blocks are useless
If you need a transparent block to be able to properly spy or to take peeks, the problem is with your skill level, not with the game