Vest to allow WoW players to feel the pain
by Daniel Whitcomb 
Oct 5th 2008 at 12:00PM
You know, our characters take a lot of punishment on a day to day basis. We may get roasted in hellfire, sliced nearly in two, buried alive, or disemboweled in the course of a regular game day. Yet through it all, our characters just keep coming back for more. Haven't you sort of wondered how our characters must feel at the end of a long day of punishment like that? Haven't you ever wanted to feel just for a moment, what they go through?
Okay, neither have I. In fact, I'd have to say that I'm allergic to pain. But just in case we ever get the bug, here comes the next evolution of the good old rumble pack: The TN games 3rd Space Vest which uses a system of 8 pneumatic cells to deliver blows with varying levels of force based on action in game.
Sure, technically rumble force vests aren't exactly new. In fact, this one came out back in March. But as our Sister Site Massively mentions, it's WoW-compatible. Specifically, it's being demo'd with WoW at the E for All Expo.
Before you make plans to see how it feels to forget to activate your Tears of the Goddess though, be warned: It currently only sells in the UK. Of course, if they're demoing it at E3, maybe they'll get us a version out here sooner or later.
Filed under: News items, Hardware
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Barnister Oct 5th 2008 12:06PM
Anything else the sick and twisted mind can conjure up?
What a waste of brain power...
Keyra Oct 5th 2008 12:21PM
Oh, I'm sure something else will come around...like maybe small taser hits when you're the victim of chain lightning...heh...oh, the possibilities!
Cowbane Oct 5th 2008 6:11PM
...or and ingenious ploy, with a darker background than anyone can ever imagine. They know the kind of people who want this vest. Idiots and painjunkies. This vest has a secret feature. DEATH! They want to empower the human race for there own ends!
ver7 Oct 5th 2008 12:08PM
wear while pally tanking
for great justice
Tib Xero Oct 5th 2008 12:22PM
yeah wtf ever, I'm a tank, last thing in the world I want is to be able to FEEL what he goes through. I mean, my Warrior's only purpose is to get his ass kicked, and he does, better than most classes, but I'll be damned if I put myself through that lol.
Feeniks Oct 5th 2008 12:25PM
I hope the realism doesn't slide into some moves such as Mind Flay and Kidney Shot. D:
Chris Oct 5th 2008 12:50PM
E3 and E for All Expo are different expos.
Joker Oct 5th 2008 12:59PM
The idea is sort of interesting, I'm thinking some of the appeal might just be to make the game feel more immersive. That being said, I wonder what they do if you get healed, massage you?
Wither Oct 5th 2008 1:00PM
Ah the missed possibilities:
http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=43433 - a slew of sand is jettisoned into your face.
http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=3261 - the vest catches fire.
http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=11297 - you are cudgeled across the head by a robotic arm.
orla Oct 5th 2008 1:18PM
as a tank myself, i feel enough pain when i decide to stupidly pug something. As for tanks, this is a VERY bad idea. Besides, the last thing you want is this vest to simulate an attack from behind when your trying to use that last spell/shot/ability/heal to win
Wolke Oct 5th 2008 1:19PM
Cheap shot, the vest punches you in the groinal area.
Kick, you get Kicked in the stumach.
Iceblock, shockfrosts you int oblivion.
Jon Oct 5th 2008 1:19PM
FROST SHOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Arcaria Oct 5th 2008 1:21PM
Why the fuck would anyone wear a vest? That's so 80's.
Jeanluc Oct 6th 2008 8:25AM
I seem to remember a similar product for the SNES and Genesis. It was marketed towards Street Fighter. This is hardly an original product.
Amaxe Oct 5th 2008 1:21PM
What was the old adage about a "fool and his money"?
smigle Oct 5th 2008 1:31PM
glad i wasnt wearing one of these when i got hit for 72k off dragonhawk enrage lol
Ertard Oct 5th 2008 1:30PM
Hateful strike, anyone?
Casfála Oct 6th 2008 12:59AM
C'thun's Ray of Death, hitting for over 4 millions?
hoviboy Oct 5th 2008 1:34PM
what about thunderstorm? are you knocked back 20 yards ?
bobbyhc Oct 6th 2008 7:07AM
unless you're sitting at a slight incline, then its just about 1 yard.