Project Lore

1st, sad i know, but it had to be done

this seems like it could be very complicated and hard to master to me but i still wanna try it out. i would prefer if there was a demo i could try before i spend that much cash on something i may hate

No, really it didn't! Anyhoo, i'm may be a guy but gadgets like this really don't 'do it' for me. Like any other things out there for optimising gameplay, the trade-off between what you've been used to using for x-amount of years (ie keyboard and mouse) and the time invested in learning a new way of doing things, is it worth the effort/lost time playing with what you know?

I'm still waiting for a better VR system, at least a more 3D VR glasses and touchscreen, no more mouse and keyboard, only fingers and monitors :D

I saw it at e3. One thing I can't get my head around is how to move. I use WASD keys. Maybe someone will come up with a solution, because all they were playing there was DotA.

Yeah, I don't see the replacing the kayboard or mouse anytime soon, and it's not a good additonal imput method to using the mouse and keyboard either like voice commands or OCZ Mind Mouse (or Neural Impulse Actuator - NIA as they call it..)

Also, is anyone really going to want to hold their hands in the air while trying to game with this? They keyboard and mice work because your resting your hands while using them... with this glove (do they have one for the left hand too?) will likely force you to hold your hands up to make use of all the gestures possible, and I just can't think of a comfortable way of doing that.

I'd consider implementing voice commands (especially for certain reactive abilities), but the problem with this would be late night gaming and not being able to really use the voice commands because it would keep people awake.

However, OCZ's NIA seems like a great addition to the keyboard and mouse, as it won't interfere and once you get used to it, will become second nature to activate abilities.

The problem that I can see is using it to do anything more then something a quick press and depress would activate, useful for abilities, but not so much for constant press stuff like movement. However, I would think with the NIA and a gamepad, you could effectively have enough inputs for a MMO to eliminate the keyboard and mouse, but the cost is pretty high, and would require you to relearn how to play.

I can see the glove being useful for something that might require a limited combination of inputs, and maybe graphics and 3D modeling. Or a gimick game designed around it. However, holding your hand(s) in the air for any length of time is going to take away from that new and exciting factor quickly I would think.

@Blight, if you look closely, the glove is on the left hand. So the question is whether or not they'd have one for the right hand (can't imagine why they wouldn't).

Possibly the intent is to have the glove on the left hand whiling using the mouse on the right hand?

What if you could have a pair of gloves? Imagine the possibilities! Johnny Mnemonic anyone? Combine this with something like Microsoft's "Project Natal" and you're there!

I agree though, I don't see this replacing the good ole keyboard and mouse anytime soon.

personally i think this glove will fail.
i rather just use a keyboard...

It's so baaaaad!

well i give them props on trying to be creative and what not. but there's nothing wrong with the keyboard and mouse and no reason to use this retarded device, unless you like looking like a idiot tapping your fingers together repeatedly.

The Biggest problem i see behind this is everyone ability to type, basically you have the potential to press a key down to type and then start a huge attack wiping the entire raid or such, those are the big problems i see coming with this

Well I see that it's not like the Wiimote because it actually requires contact, which is good and definitely more precise. However, given the large number of keys on a keyboard, and the limited number of fingers on your hand, I think I'll stick with a keyboard.

First obvious flaw:
It's a freakin' glove. As such, it's always on your hand. "Why did you pull the boss!!?" "Sorry, I was scratching myself..."

Second obvious flaw:
Only one contact can be made at a time. The keyboard can respond to as many keys as you can press. Stafe left AND stab? Sure, with a keyboard.

Third obvious flaw:
It's just a keyboard. One with less functionality than a regular keyboard. You want to spend money on a better keyboard? Get a Daskeyboard. (http://www.daskeyboard.com/) It's german engineering at it's finest.

That said, though, I would like a new controller... one that can replace the mouse and would incorporate camera and all movement. Give me that, and my Daskeyboard, and I will be in user interface heaven.

You will still need a keyboard to type messages and whatnot to people so unless you bind each letter to the glove. with all letters, no numbers and / (for rolls and more) plus enter to send your message you are left with not much more for skills. You will need a second glove just for numbers! a good idea but will only work for a very select few games

Well I see this gloves maby handy if youre using a projector and dont want youre keybord and mouse standing in youre way...

So...

On a similar vein, I've been checking out the "controllerless" action from E3 (I did not go there, I'm just looking on the web)

One in particular looks interesting... Microsoft's Project Natal. Not for games, mind you, the stuff in the videos is clearly vaporware that will never see the light of day. For games you need the resolution, precision, and number of simultaneous inputs an actual controller gives you.

No, where Natal will rock is home automation, starting with the entertainment system. Simple voice controls coupled with simple hand movements is sufficient to fully control your media and whatnot.

What it does NOT need is the ability to 'read' your emotions. I don't know what kind of drugs Peter Molyneux is on to think Milo will work at all, but I don't want any... I have no need to ever get that high.

As for the Natal, the stereo cameras is a start, it also needs stereo microphones as well, so it can 'place' the voice spacially in an area in front of it. Once you pare it down to it's basics (and add the second mic)... it's 2 web cams, 2 microphones, and a controller chip connecting via WiFi. What, 80 bucks tops? Linksys could probably put one out right now (sans software) for that.

You should be able to put these in several locations... The obvious, the entertainment system... the kitchen, at the alarm controller... an outdoor version at the front door, etc. You say it's name, it recognizes you, knows where you are, and listens (watches) for a command.

You come home?

You: "Jarvis, alarm off".
Jarvis: "Very good sir, alarm is off."

Someone's at the front door while you're watching a movie?

You: "Jarvis, Front Door"
Jarvis then routs the video from the front door camera to the TV while pausing the movie and opening a 2 way voice chat between the 2 sets of microphones. (Gunna need a speaker and a 'call' button on the front door one).

It's either way cool, or I've watched "Iron Man" too many times.

@Liene

that'd be awesome... and i have also watched ironman a few times too much

I, want, one, of those.

I can haz power glove plz?

man there has been so many times when i moved my hand off ma keyboard and was to lazy to move it back..but whatever im happy with my (http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/keyboards/merc/information) keyboard >^.^<

Backstab? Who uses backstab?

I juts wish they'd hurry up and bring on Thought activation

cool

according 2 my calculations..................

I would never use it!