Since Epic revealed its future plans for Fortnite: Battle Royale, various streamers have expressed skepticism about limited building options. Their main argument: Without building, the skill gap will be smaller. This would have various consequences.
What exactly is Epic planning? As reported by Mein MMO, the endgame in Fortnite: Battle Royale is mainly dominated by pump shotguns, rocket launchers, and the building mode according to Epic. Adjustments are to be made in the coming weeks that aim to disrupt this triumvirate.
What this will look like is, however, not known. Since the announcement, many streamers have expressed skepticism about this topic.
The discussions have not left “Doc” cold: According to Dr. Disrespect, who is actually at home in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Fortnite can only function with the building mode. It is his unique selling point:
“This game is built on building. Both used for defensive mechanisms for new players, and offensive mechanisms for good players, right. Plain and simple.
You take that away, you just have a very cartoony, RNG shooter. It’s not going to work man, I guarantee.”
Freely translated:
“Fortnite’s integral component is the building mode. It is used defensively by new players and offensively by advanced players. It’s that simple.
If you remove that component, all you have left is a random shooter in cartoon style. That’s not going to work!”
Ninja has also commented: But not only Dr. Disrespect has spoken out about Epic’s announcements. Ninja, one of the best Fortnite players in the world, also shared his perspective:
“Fortnite: Battle Royale is characterized by its large skill gap. A limited building option would reduce this skill gap or even make it disappear completely” (referring to the building mode).
Streamers fear for their viewers: The higher the skill gap, the more varied players can come to victory. Very good players perform feats that “normies” would never be able to accomplish.
If you take away a tool for impressive tactics from the streamers, it could also diminish the attractiveness of watching them play. It is therefore logical that the streamers view the announcement skeptically.
Ninja at least put forward a first suggestion: Limit the resources to 750 units (currently 999) – at least on a trial basis.
What Epic is specifically planning will likely be revealed in the coming days. What do you think about it?
