exorcise ghosts

[Sakura :)]

I think it would be a very good idea to be able to exorcise the ghost, I think it is very monotonous to discover the type of ghost all the time, is anyone interested in my idea? It would be great if you support me please. ❤

[AllergicToBrainRot]

then go play Ghost Exorcism INC

[Sakura :)]

Originally posted by Fear:

then go play Ghost Exorcism INC

I'm just implementing the idea for the game

[datCookie]

Originally posted by 🌛★𝕶𝖆𝖍𝖔:

Originally posted by Fear:

then go play Ghost Exorcism INC

I'm just implementing the idea for the game

The devs have stated many times that Phasmophobia will never have exorcism. It's purely a ghost investigation game. If you want exorcism, I highly recommend playing other games that offer it

[Andy Mil]

that other game were too junky

[[日本軍] Moonlight]

like Cookie says there will be no Exorcism in that game.

[perfectevil]

Originally posted by 🌛★𝕶𝖆𝖍𝖔:

Originally posted by Fear:

then go play Ghost Exorcism INC

I'm just implementing the idea for the game

You are not "implementing" anything, you are trying to suggest something that is not an option by those who DO implement mechanics into a game (DEVs)

[perfectevil]

Originally posted by Whiplash:

Why exactly do people feel the need to take up a position of declaration in favor of the devs here? I'm sure that is their position, but is this to suggest that their position is 100% hard and fast and they are not even open to the discussion at all? Or that such suggestions are not even allowed?

Devs sometimes change their minds. Why are you afraid of someone proposing something that the devs have previously said they would not do? How is it your business?

You are engaging in gate keeping and efforts to censor by doing so. Let them say their opinion. It's for the devs to decide if they are moved by arguments or not. Not for you to try to shut down discussion.

I ask because I see this very often here. Also on the idea of some kind of competitive aspect to the game, or having more than 4 players. People just rush in to go "DEVS SAID NO SO SHUT UP".

If you want to speak for the devs, apply for a job there.

Originally posted by perfectevil:

You are not "implementing" anything, you are trying to suggest something that is not an option by those who DO implement mechanics into a game (DEVs)

I think you clearly missed that the OP is not a native english speaker. It was clear that they mean that they were offering it as a suggesting, not "implementing" it as they have zero means to implement it.

I will tell you a secret - Devs do not read steam forums, there was a way to suggest anything to Devs - official discord channel, but it's closed. Basically, Devs do not care about suggestions, they create content based on their vision of the game. So if you post anything here - it is an open discussion, but only between Phasmophobia players.
PS. If you want to know about their plans - Phasmophobia trello, that is all

[perfectevil]

Originally posted by Whiplash:

Originally posted by perfectevil:

You are not "implementing" anything, you are trying to suggest something that is not an option by those who DO implement mechanics into a game (DEVs)

I think you clearly missed that the OP is not a native english speaker. It was clear that they mean that they were offering it as a suggesting, not "implementing" it as they have zero means to implement it.

I didn't miss anything, I am not "native English speaker" either, but there are so many options to help you out - google translate, dictionaries (digital or paper)

[Jimmy Hunter]

Originally posted by Whiplash:

Why exactly do people feel the need to take up a position of declaration in favor of the devs here?

Why do people feel the need to repeat asking for Excorisms when the Devs have already said their stance on it?

See, I can ask rhetorical questions too!

People just rush in to go "DEVS SAID NO SO SHUT UP".

It's almost like you don't expect the Devs to do a 180 out of the blue on something they've had a firm stance on by spamming with threads about it.

[StrawHat]

I hope they don't. I enjoy the game as it is.

[Sunrie]

You completely misunderstand the point of the game and who you are in the game.

[datCookie]

Originally posted by Sonicle:

Originally posted by Whiplash:

Why exactly do people feel the need to take up a position of declaration in favor of the devs here? I'm sure that is their position, but is this to suggest that their position is 100% hard and fast and they are not even open to the discussion at all? Or that such suggestions are not even allowed?

I honestly have no answer to this, it's a murky crossbreed between Elitism, gatekeeping, fanboyism and probably a touch of WhiteKnightism thrown in.

I've called them out on it before that discussions about the game shouldn't be prohibited on the discussions board.

I disagree on this. Whilst discussion on a topic of say PvP can still be had, this is one such topic that is totally set in stone. For the devs to change course on it would alter the very core of what the game actually is and what they wanted.

It's also something they've been quite emphatic on for as long as I can remember.

[Eguzky]

Originally posted by Sonicle:

Originally posted by Jimmy Hunter:

Why do people feel the need to repeat asking for Excorisms when the Devs have already said their stance on it?

See, I can ask rhetorical questions too!

"a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer."

Originally posted by Whiplash:

Why exactly do people feel the need to take up a position of declaration in favor of the devs here? I'm sure that is their position, but is this to suggest that their position is 100% hard and fast and they are not even open to the discussion at all? Or that such suggestions are not even allowed?

I honestly have no answer to this, it's a murky crossbreed between Elitism, gatekeeping, fanboyism and probably a touch of WhiteKnightism thrown in.

I've called them out on it before that discussions about the game shouldn't be prohibited on the discussions board.

Or it's, and hear me out, because the devs have said exorcisms go against the theme and atmosphere of the game they want to make? And people are pointing this out?
Oh look; not Elitism, gatekeeping, fanboyism, WhiteKnightism, or any other dismissive title you want to give people who disagree with you.

[Shurenai]

Originally posted by datCookie:

Originally posted by Sonicle:

I honestly have no answer to this, it's a murky crossbreed between Elitism, gatekeeping, fanboyism and probably a touch of WhiteKnightism thrown in.

I've called them out on it before that discussions about the game shouldn't be prohibited on the discussions board.

I disagree on this. Whilst discussion on a topic of say PvP can still be had, this is one such topic that is totally set in stone. For the devs to change course on it would alter the very core of what the game actually is and what they wanted.

It's also something they've been quite emphatic on for as long as I can remember.

Dknighter, the original solo developer who is head of the current team has had a flatly solid 100% "No." stance on both PVP and exorcism from the start of early access. This game is not PVP. This game is not an exorcism game.

It's been suggested time and again. It's been refused time and again. Dknighter's stance hasn't budged an inch. It's not happening. The end.

People telling newcomers to the fray that "It's been suggested before, and the developers have said No" are not white knighting, they're not gate keeping, they're not being elitists, They're telling someone the factual answer the Developer has repeatedly given out numerous times. (I will grant that the attitude some of them approach stating this factual information can be ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥- But frankly, it's likely that 99% of the time it's out of pure frustration, because this is the 19,214'th thread they've seen on this topic- Doesn't anyone use the search function?).


The developer doesn't want exorcisms, it doesn't fit his vision of the game and he has stated his reasons why, and will almost definitely not change his stance because he is objectively right in his reasoning.

Being able to fight back makes the ghost less scary. Look at the way people play Ghost Hunters Corps- They barge in, kick the door in, and if the ghost dares to show it's face they blast that face with a neutrino gun or salt shotgun.

In short, In videogames, When you CAN fight back, Your first reaction is TO fight back. Any atmosphere the game creates is shattered because you know if the ghost appears you can zap it away. The less defenses you have against the entity, the better.


..And to be clear, Exorcism was in the initial builds of the game(Pre-early access versions).. But, as stated above, It didn't (and still doesn't) fit his vision of the game. It has been tried. It didn't work out. It's not coming back.

It's not happening. This is not an exorcism game- We are not the exorcism team. This is an investigation game, and we are the investigation team. As the person I quoted said, This is set in stone. No exorcisms. (And just as set in stone for no PVP.)

[Eguzky]

Originally posted by Sonicle:

Originally posted by datCookie:

I disagree on this. Whilst discussion on a topic of say PvP can still be had, this is one such topic that is totally set in stone. For the devs to change course on it would alter the very core of what the game actually is and what they wanted.

It's also something they've been quite emphatic on for as long as I can remember.

PVP much like this topic has been ruled out by the devs, Dk's logic is if you can fight the ghost, it suddenly loses all aspect of horror - Which is something that has long gone from a large portion of the core playerbase.

No discussions should be shut down because the devs said something, everytime one of these threads pop up the "devs mouthpieces" turn up to end the discussion.

Jimmy hunter is a perfect example of this. Just look at how he comments.

Originally posted by Eguzky:

Or it's, and hear me out, because the devs have said exorcisms go against the theme and atmosphere of the game they want to make? And people are pointing this out?
Oh look; not Elitism, gatekeeping, fanboyism, WhiteKnightism, or any other dismissive title you want to give people who disagree with you.

Please don't respond/quote me out of context, it's a bad habit a few of you need to stop.

I...literally quoted your entire post. How was that 'out of context'?
You also used every dismissive title possible to describe people who are just repeating what the developers have said.
Not once have ANY of those titles been used in a non-dismissive manner. I have NEVER seen someone say 'I agree with that fanboy!' or 'That white knight raised good points!'

So tell me; why did you use literally every dismissive title possible to describe people just saying 'The devs said never to PvP and exorcisms'?