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It will go to the main game. They've already invested way too many resources not to go through with it. I've already dropped him. This is why I haven't spent any money in ages. I'm missing like 8 killers at this point lol.
I loved old freddy. I miss playing Freddy because I love the character but I find his new power so boring.
That said, his old power was problematic in a lot of ways, we shouldn't get the same power as it was, even a little bit buffed. But I think the concept is worth attempting again. A killer with long-range aura reading that can keep track of survivors across the map, and a killer who feels like they truely exist in a different dimension. It felt so cool having Freddy and a surv in the same space but unable to interact.
I could see them doing something like this with the candyman if they got his license, or with an original killer of course.
One thing that would make a long-term aura-reading a bit more understandable to new players: Put a status effect like 'Watched" on survivors that informs them when their aura is being revealed to him. Don't put it on all aura reading, just him specifically and maybe some other aura reading like wallhack plague.
Yes please, i rarely played Freddy after his change, even though he got stronger in general. He got more brain-dead as well. You only need to do the same stuff over and over again with new Freddy. Hook someone teleport to the gen thats being repaired with pop, kick it, chase the survivor/s that repaired the gen, rinse and repeat, place traps in the same spots on every loop and you are good to go.
I suspect BHVR has so much chaos in their assets/data that they probably cant manage to find and or implement old Freddy. Even though it wouldn't be that hard to bring him back. My view on their work ethic is declining day by day.
Although I never stopped playing Freddy, I know exactly how you feel. I still remember my first match with his new power, and everything just felt wrong.
I really hope this can get big enough for the devs to notice. Maybe, just maybe it doesnt have to be like this, loosing hope for my old love and only despair to follow. Maybe there is a shimmer of hope left. A small ray of light that shines in the dark.
I can agree with this. I hate that he can now teleport to generators now and the fake pallets tick me off. I found it fun and challenging to play as Freddy but now not so much. He was the reason why I bought Dead By Daylight by the way.
This entirely. I had started playing the game during the time of Legion release, and while I understood the basics of his power as a Survivor, there were a lot of things about it that were very confusing to me and didn't make much sense.
I wouldn't mind seeing old Freddy make a return, even if it is only for nostalgia- but I do think his abilities are much more streamline and easy to understand in their current state.
I never got a chance to play old Freddy but from the clips I’ve seen of him he looked super fun and interesting to play. I’d rather have a killer on the weaker side who is fun and unique than a killer who is easy to master. #bringbackoldfreddy
This would be a dream come true and not the nightmares we are used to.
But i doubt they have enough dedication to do something like this. And their marketing team (if they even have one) probably wouldn't be happy about that.
But having different versions of characters is not something unheard of, many games have multiple versions of characters with different abilities. And it would even kind of fit in the lore and the movie aesthetics.
But both characters probably would need to look different enough to discern them. Having 2 nearly identical characters would make everything a lot more confusing for newer players.
I believe that should be realizable though. Giving old Freddy some tattered clothes with different color hue, Englunds Face and his hat. I believe that would be enough to discern them.
Pill Bottle has not much to do with old Freddy. Sure you are a little more stealthy. But its still just an addon for new Freddy, while old Freddy had a completely different playstyle and power.
People could also use SC behind a pallet, fail a skill check and now they were immune for another 7 seconds.
I think he was only so popular, because he released during Halloween, during a double (or was it tripple) BP event, which also had a free steam weekend. People complained that they faced him every match for 2 weeks (unlike new killer releases we have right now).
Oh don't get me wrong, I agree that his powers are entirey overkill. Imho Freddy is currently a 'Jack of all trades, master of none' which makes him difficult to balance and a bit boring compared to other killers, who can generally fill the same niches better. (Want to teleport and place traps? Play Hag. Want to slow Survivors and shut down loops by slowing them or effecting them? Play Clown or Doctor. Want to sneak up on your targets? Play literally any stealth killer in the game. The list goes on.)
But still, I do think that Freddy's current kit is more streamline and easy to understand from both sides. I kinda just wish that they could give him a better mix of both powers, where it was something that was easy to understand the basics of, but had a lot you can learn playing with and against it. (While also being at least decently fun for both sides.)
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The one thing I would keep about current freddy is fake pallets other than that I would love old freddy back with numer tweaks
Exactly, just getting an add-on to play as Old Freddy would be fine.
I would rather keep Dream Projection, to be honest. Old Freddy with such mobility would be sweet!
I think the clock change was overkill. It wasn’t needed.
The change to snares was needed. I thought it was way too easy for him to place puddles while walking at normal speed.
I don’t understand who these developers are listening to for feedback anymore.
This coming from someone who truly despised Forever Freddy.
Same. At this point, there isn't a single balance change that I can understand.
In my opinion that'd be the ideal way to see him return. Just his old kit, but keeping the teleport from Modern Freddy.
I would like this either
Old freddy is still there in pill bottle add on. That the closest you will get to the old one.
That add-on barely scratch's the surface of Old Freddy. It kinda gives him a bit of what his stealth used to be, but that's it.
It will go to the main game. They've already invested way too many resources not to go through with it. I've already dropped him. This is why I haven't spent any money in ages. I'm missing like 8 killers at this point lol.
That the whole point of the add on. It now in pill bottle form. I main old freddy and ran a skill check build on him.
I loved old freddy. I miss playing Freddy because I love the character but I find his new power so boring.
That said, his old power was problematic in a lot of ways, we shouldn't get the same power as it was, even a little bit buffed. But I think the concept is worth attempting again. A killer with long-range aura reading that can keep track of survivors across the map, and a killer who feels like they truely exist in a different dimension. It felt so cool having Freddy and a surv in the same space but unable to interact.
I could see them doing something like this with the candyman if they got his license, or with an original killer of course.
One thing that would make a long-term aura-reading a bit more understandable to new players: Put a status effect like 'Watched" on survivors that informs them when their aura is being revealed to him. Don't put it on all aura reading, just him specifically and maybe some other aura reading like wallhack plague.
#GiveUsBackOldFreddy
Yes please, i rarely played Freddy after his change, even though he got stronger in general. He got more brain-dead as well. You only need to do the same stuff over and over again with new Freddy. Hook someone teleport to the gen thats being repaired with pop, kick it, chase the survivor/s that repaired the gen, rinse and repeat, place traps in the same spots on every loop and you are good to go.
I suspect BHVR has so much chaos in their assets/data that they probably cant manage to find and or implement old Freddy. Even though it wouldn't be that hard to bring him back. My view on their work ethic is declining day by day.
Although I never stopped playing Freddy, I know exactly how you feel. I still remember my first match with his new power, and everything just felt wrong.
Twas truly a tragic day.
I loved old Freddy, he was unique and had his own playstyle, different from anybody else. New Freddy just feels bland, like every other Killer.
I also find old Freddy to be way more fitting to A Nightmare on Elm Street. Only being able to attack sleeping survivors.
New Freddy lost his identity, in my eyes he is just like every other Killer and his flair is gone.
Same, my friend. One of the best things about Old Freddy was how unique he was, compared to the rest of the roaster.
I don't dislike his new power, but I would gladly leave it behind to play as Old Freddy again. I just want my main back.
Indeed it was. July of 2019, if I am not mistaken.
I really hope this can get big enough for the devs to notice. Maybe, just maybe it doesnt have to be like this, loosing hope for my old love and only despair to follow. Maybe there is a shimmer of hope left. A small ray of light that shines in the dark.
I can say the same, my friend. If there is a chance of us getting our old killer back, I will take it. It is worth the shot.
I can agree with this. I hate that he can now teleport to generators now and the fake pallets tick me off. I found it fun and challenging to play as Freddy but now not so much. He was the reason why I bought Dead By Daylight by the way.
This entirely. I had started playing the game during the time of Legion release, and while I understood the basics of his power as a Survivor, there were a lot of things about it that were very confusing to me and didn't make much sense.
I wouldn't mind seeing old Freddy make a return, even if it is only for nostalgia- but I do think his abilities are much more streamline and easy to understand in their current state.
I never got a chance to play old Freddy but from the clips I’ve seen of him he looked super fun and interesting to play. I’d rather have a killer on the weaker side who is fun and unique than a killer who is easy to master. #bringbackoldfreddy
This would be a dream come true and not the nightmares we are used to.
But i doubt they have enough dedication to do something like this. And their marketing team (if they even have one) probably wouldn't be happy about that.
But having different versions of characters is not something unheard of, many games have multiple versions of characters with different abilities. And it would even kind of fit in the lore and the movie aesthetics.
But both characters probably would need to look different enough to discern them. Having 2 nearly identical characters would make everything a lot more confusing for newer players.
I believe that should be realizable though. Giving old Freddy some tattered clothes with different color hue, Englunds Face and his hat. I believe that would be enough to discern them.
Pill Bottle has not much to do with old Freddy. Sure you are a little more stealthy. But its still just an addon for new Freddy, while old Freddy had a completely different playstyle and power.
People could also use SC behind a pallet, fail a skill check and now they were immune for another 7 seconds.
I think he was only so popular, because he released during Halloween, during a double (or was it tripple) BP event, which also had a free steam weekend. People complained that they faced him every match for 2 weeks (unlike new killer releases we have right now).
His powers now are overkill. Teleporting, pallets and puddles on top of sleeping. They changed so much, that they have no idea how to nerf him now.
Oh don't get me wrong, I agree that his powers are entirey overkill. Imho Freddy is currently a 'Jack of all trades, master of none' which makes him difficult to balance and a bit boring compared to other killers, who can generally fill the same niches better. (Want to teleport and place traps? Play Hag. Want to slow Survivors and shut down loops by slowing them or effecting them? Play Clown or Doctor. Want to sneak up on your targets? Play literally any stealth killer in the game. The list goes on.)
But still, I do think that Freddy's current kit is more streamline and easy to understand from both sides. I kinda just wish that they could give him a better mix of both powers, where it was something that was easy to understand the basics of, but had a lot you can learn playing with and against it. (While also being at least decently fun for both sides.)
I would only love to be able to play as old freddy if they change back his add ons to the old ones he had back then.
That way I can bring them to sleep really fast what most of the survivors never expected. 😬
#GiveUsBackOldFreddy