Hello Stadia dev team,
Periodically, I like to chime in with things I see in game or comment on the platform but today I have recommendations I would like for you to consider. Firstly, I love the platform. It performs beautifully with almost no noticeable flaws. With that I do see room for improvement.
Stadia is advertised as 4K 60 Fps capable, I am not going to argue that but this is also a little misleading. Some games are just not brought to the platform with these capabilities. This leads me to suggestions 1,2, & 3.
1. Add a 4K symbol to the corresponding games that actual support it right on the main page or where you can select a game.
2. Add a FPS counter in the sub-menu while in-game, maybe next to the settings symbol. This absolutely cannot hurt anyone.
3. Add a resolution capability symbol (right next to my 4K symbol) on the main page. If a game can only run 1080p, 30 Fps put it out there.
These suggestions above are to directly counter the "Stadia is dead" argument and to bring an understanding to the community on Stadia performance versus what a game can actually output. Stadia can and does perform but the 4K 60 Fps advertising that has traditionally been done has landed Stadia in the crosshairs of some pretty ugly reviews, and rightfully so. Its unnecessarily misleading.
My next suggestion is to add in an optimization button for internet. This can save many people a lot of trouble by correcting / indicate to that person they may want to tone back those max graphics settings because they do not have the internet to support it. Or, max it out because your internet is magical. This would also be a good investment in the "Stadia is dead" counter argument.
This last is a wee bit more involved, Stadia should incorporate a hardware and OS page somewhere in the menu. This is to identify any build changes that occur and or model CCU a person might be using when something goes wrong. I only bring this up because the Stadia community is sometimes left to sort out their own problems and this information can be helpful in tracking an issue or if a problem is tied to a build or product.
So with that, good luck and keep the games coming!
@Rodzilla8735 I personally love the FPS counter idea. Personally for me, I prioritize performance over fidelity, so it's good to know what my game is running as. I think it's great that you posted your ideas here, but it will have more a lot more impact if you submit your ideas through the feedback option in your Stadia app, so the team is aware of your suggestions!
I posted on Twitter already!
@Rodzilla8735 That's great that you posted on Twitter! However the official way of relaying feedback and solution to the Stadia team is through the feedback option through the Stadia app. I don't really know what the process is for their Twitter account to be honest so can't say for sure.
Thanks for information, I just dropped a link into the feedback section too!
I like the idea of having a 4k capable symbol for games. It would help those looking for this information to find it very easily. Also in the game details section adding resolution and frame rate would be a nice addition for those looking for the information. I'll be honest with you though, its not going to silence any of the naysayers stating "Stadia is dead" but that's a whole different topic
Finally a trouble shooting wizard would again be a great addition for troubleshooting and also provide some resolution steps.
Overall, great ideas and suggestions @Rodzilla8735 I would also suggest submitting this in the feedback on the Stadia app. Grace said many times in the past that all of the feedback gets read, so it would be good to have it in multiple places for more visibility.