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An Honest Rating Of SCPS Chances In DBD.

SCP_FOR_DBD
SCP_FOR_DBD Member Posts: 2,416
edited August 2020 in General Discussions

I struggled with making this post. I don't wanna beat a broken horse and make a mini FNAF situation but I also really wanted to talk about this. I figured that since this is my 1000th post here I could get away with it. Sorry for it being so long. Also, get ready to hear SCP a lot.

I'll copypaste my SCP explanation for those who don't know

What Is SCP?

I see this asked a lot so I figure I should give an explanation for those unaware. "Within the website's fictional setting, the SCP Foundation is a secret organization entrusted by governments around the globe to contain and study anomalous individuals, entities, locations, objects, and phenomena operating outside the bounds of natural law. These vary in threat level; It can be a monster capable of killing humanity (SCP-682), It can be a be a statue that kills you when not looking a it (SCP-173), or it can be a toaster that makes you think your a toaster (SCP-426)." Thats the best I can give you. If you want something more in depth I give you this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6QVvBIBZLc (Its pretty long, but explains SCP better than I ever could)

Onto The Actual Topic

Anyone whos seen a lot of my comments or even read my name knows that I really like it. But what are the chances it will find a spot in DBD? I'll split it into pros and cons.

Cons

• The Creative Commons Licence Is Weird

For those unaware, SCP uses a creative commons licence that stops one rights holder and allows the public to officially use it for free, while this can work in BHVRs favor if they do decide to put it in. Its also a complicated loop that BHVR would have to look through a lot to make work

•Making A Good Concept Is Extremely Hard

While the thousands of SCPs make for near limitless possibilities, it could also make for near limitless complaints. Games like SCP SL have shown that a short list of the most well known and iconic SCPs make a pretty damn good game. I made a concept that I think could work if anyones interested (Shameless plug) https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/177754/scp-concept-chapter#latest

•Not Enough People Know What SCP Is

This is by far the biggest problem, it doesn't matter how great something could be, because the competition is so much bigger. The most speculated licences right now are as big as F13 and IT for christ sake, meanwhile I had to precautionarily explain what SCP was at the beginning of this post.

Pros

•SCP Is Free And The Devs Would Have Complete Creative Control

While the CC SCPs uses is pretty complex, its also free and allows the team to make as many cosmetics as possible. And they can still sell it if they gave credit to the writing.

•It Doesn't Need To Be A Full Chapter

While it would be a sick chapter. The lack of any real survivor identity could mean that the team gives some OC characters D Class and scientist skins and doesn't have to spend time on perks. And if the team doesn't want to make a map they don't have to since Hawkins is so similar.

•People Like It

All of the discussions I've heard against SCP have been very tame, I have never heard a single person say something like "SCP sucks! I hope it never comes to the game!", its almost always something along the lines of "Maybe later, but theres some stuff I'd rather see first.".

Conclusion

SCP is probably the most unique option DBD has in terms of licences. It has tons of benefits that other licences don't have, but it also has a ton of hurdles other licences don't have. It seems like the best option for SCP would be to have it introduced a few years down the line, when the competition isn't so massive and SCP becomes even more well known. Thanks for reading this and may you have good luck in the fog.

Edit: Someone pointed out that the devs would have to make the chapter free and people would have to have access to all assets. I'm thoroughly disappointed. I wonder what my new name will be.

Edit: I jumped to a conclusion and got sad. It might actually be possible provided the higher ups give them permission to have it be payed and closed. Sorta like 173 but voluntary. Nevertheless its even more unlikely now, but I'll keep hope. I'm happy theres at least a chance.

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