"Run system"

[pcrk2]

How will the player control either if he is running or simply walking?

By a key (run/walk) or a system more like Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (scroll button) where you can set the speed you want.

[WILL THE ALMIGHTY]

I'd prefer a sprint button, really. But don't limit it like Mass Effect, and make it always work. ME only used sprint in combat (for about 3 seconds until you recharge for 30 seconds), and when you werent in combat, all the game did is change the camera angle and view angle, making you walk at the same speed.

[sayfolsom]

i don't mind a constant run idea. like, pressure based on the directional stick or something

[Cl_Flushentityhero]

I like the SC system, though it seemed kind of unnecessary when you just end up memorizing the exact speed at which you can remain "quiet" anyway. It makes more sense on consoles because it requires a certain amount of skill to push the stick the right amount.

[Tigranes]

Why would you ever move at less than maximum speed, unless you were sneaking, anyway?

[sayfolsom]

superficially speaking, sometimes i like to see what my character looks like when he's walking. and it's nice to know it's possible, especially in situations in which running would be inappropriate.

[Cl_Flushentityhero]

well, I think "social sneaking" counts as well, a la hitman games.

[WILL THE ALMIGHTY]

Calm situations look better when the character is sort of jogging instead of running.

[mkreku]

Or they could do it like it is in GTA4: when you run at full speed you lose some mobility (ie. turning fast). Preferably I'd prefer it there were three different modes: sneak (slow), jogging (normal) and sprint (high speed, short distance). I've never walked in a game that's had a walk mode.

[Hell Kitty]

In the Hitman series running would cause suspicion, but they changed this for Blood Money so you can now happily run around anywhere.

[Pop]

No, it was still the case in Blood Money, just didn't factor in as much in the lower difficulties. If you've got notoriety and people are suspicious as soon as they see you, running will tip them off.