Both of these are subjective
By gameplay mechanics I meant means of scripts acquisition and PK rules, perhaps I should've made the distinction from code-wise features more clear
From a cop's perspective:
waypoints
pings
scan
grappling
detonating locks through a command
/listcameras
breaking down doors with a fireaxe
shooting a lock to get it open
more reliable attributes
weight-based inventory system
free premium lockers with limited capacity
There is probably much more I don't remember at this point.
Nobody here's saying CW was without a flaw or anything like that, you don't need to jump to scathing it as much as possible. Roosebud asked a question, I was giving him an answer.
Putting aside half of the post doesn't make any point (there are things that still exist in Helix that were disabled, and PK rules are not gameplay mechanics, among other things). I'm not "jumping" or anything, just stating facts, don't get so hissy because someone points out that everyone's looking at CW with incredibly rose tinted glasses and if you were to return you'd like it gone in two days just like everyone did back then cause it was literally unplayable.
Roosebud asked a question, you gave an answer, and I pointed out your answer is based on people's nostalgia lenses.
Like don't get me wrong I wish things were as cool and fresh as back then but just like you pointed out it has nothing to do with the framework, meaning it was the time, the setting, the events and the people rather than being able to break doors down with a fireaxe or seeing your pals' skeletons through walls.
