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Reicine Ceer
Rodents of Unusual Size
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Posted - 2011.08.05 14:05:00 -
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This is going to bug the boobs off some folks, so please bare with me.
Currently, loyalty points can be spend on bling and such, but really there doesn't feel like there's a direct link between a player's actions (Through missions and such, gaining LP) and the universe they inhabit.
What i'd love to see is effectively a large drone. Many other MMOs offer the chance for players to acquire (cringe!) pets. Not in the typically furry creature sense, but in the "ahhh thats kinda handy" way. The example that comes to mind is in SWG (may it rest in peace), where declared Imperial players could get an AT-ST to help them out.
Now, im not suggesting CCP offers a ridiculous 'win' button. Noooooo.
What i was thinking is something along the lines of a surprisingly low LP-cost, but very high ISK-cost 'hire/contract' of an NPC ship, with which the player can be bolstered during pvp/pve. This would effectively be one large drone, with the standard drone rules/stuff applying.
What i envisage is low to mid-level players using them perhaps in Level 4 missions, where a lil extra help would go a long way. The more experienced players would of course end up using them to bolster pvp fleets, but so what?
The ships would be nothing further than the standard T1 hulls, with standard fitting and NPC/drone/sleeper/Sansha AI (to be decided ofc) that can either independently target hostiles or provide directed support to the player.
Obviously balancing would be needed and all that kinda stuff, but the basic 'within New Eden' explanation for this is that the faction you're fighting for is offering you a reward for your services beyond bog-standard bling, that could make all the difference in pvp/pve to some players. It'd perhaps even be much cheaper for faction warfare stuff, though that may be a whole 'nother can of worms.
+positives+ ISK sink More integrated universe Support/tactically useful for new and old players alike Much of the coding exists in the form of fighters and drones
-negatives- Potential for abuse (maybe limit to one active per player?) Balancing would need finely tuned, or have active detractors in place Bittervets whining 1000s i've not considered
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There's a core of an idea here, and before you hit reply and start typing at your most aggressively righteous, remember that what i'm suggesting when it comes down to it is basically a drone that you hire, which would provide quite the isk sink - something EVE definitely needs right now.
I'd love to read your opinions or further ideas on this!
-- You're a stark example of just what is wrong with the youth of today. I wish your parents had the presence of mind to have you recycled into a nutrient soup with which to feed the elderly |
Magnus Orin
Minmatar Wildly Inappropriate Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2011.08.05 16:06:00 -
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I despise any idea that will dumb this game down in any shape or form.
Sarcasm - Because i'm too far away to strangle you. |
Reicine Ceer
Rodents of Unusual Size
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Posted - 2011.08.05 18:36:00 -
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Originally by: Magnus Orin I despise any idea that will dumb this game down in any shape or form.
Same here! I'm glad we're agreed. However, the above suggesting in the OP has absolutely nothing to do with dumbing down EVE... unless there's a particular segment you'd light to highlight to make your point, you could always try trolling elsewhere :)
-- You're a stark example of just what is wrong with the youth of today. I wish your parents had the presence of mind to have you recycled into a nutrient soup with which to feed the elderly |
Magnus Orin
Minmatar Wildly Inappropriate Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2011.08.05 18:44:00 -
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Originally by: Reicine Ceer
Originally by: Magnus Orin I despise any idea that will dumb this game down in any shape or form.
Same here! I'm glad we're agreed. However, the above suggesting in the OP has absolutely nothing to do with dumbing down EVE... unless there's a particular segment you'd light to highlight to make your point, you could always try trolling elsewhere :)
Sure:
Originally by: Reicine Ceer
What i envisage is low to mid-level players using them perhaps in Level 4 missions, where a lil extra help would go a long way. The more experienced players would of course end up using them to bolster pvp fleets, but so what?
Sarcasm - Because i'm too far away to strangle you. |
Reicine Ceer
Rodents of Unusual Size
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Posted - 2011.08.05 19:50:00 -
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Originally by: Magnus Orin
Sure:
Originally by: Reicine Ceer
What i envisage is low to mid-level players using them perhaps in Level 4 missions, where a lil extra help would go a long way. The more experienced players would of course end up using them to bolster pvp fleets, but so what?
Ok cool, sommat to work with.
I fail to see how this would dumb anything down; you could say precisely the same thing about the drones you no doubt use nowadays, though these are seen as acceptable. My proposal is effectively the same thing, that takes isk and LP to use for a limited time or until it is destroyed. The proposal is by no means a win button, and would only be able to support you in a fight, not win it for you.
-- You're a stark example of just what is wrong with the youth of today. I wish your parents had the presence of mind to have you recycled into a nutrient soup with which to feed the elderly |
Magnus Orin
Minmatar Wildly Inappropriate Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2011.08.05 20:09:00 -
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Originally by: Reicine Ceer
Originally by: Magnus Orin
Sure:
Originally by: Reicine Ceer
What i envisage is low to mid-level players using them perhaps in Level 4 missions, where a lil extra help would go a long way. The more experienced players would of course end up using them to bolster pvp fleets, but so what?
Ok cool, sommat to work with.
I fail to see how this would dumb anything down; you could say precisely the same thing about the drones you no doubt use nowadays, though these are seen as acceptable. My proposal is effectively the same thing, that takes isk and LP to use for a limited time or until it is destroyed. The proposal is by no means a win button, and would only be able to support you in a fight, not win it for you.
If it works at the same level of efficiency as drones, why not just use drones?
If it works at less efficiency than drones, why not just nerf drones?
If it works at greater efficiency than drones, is it not dumbing the game down by making it easier? Sarcasm - Because i'm too far away to strangle you. |
Jaraida
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Posted - 2011.08.08 02:36:00 -
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I thought this game needs more ISK sinks, so why don't think about it?
This personal merc drone could be restricted to Highsec and cannot be used during wardec. If you think it will dumb down your gameplay, don't use it. Perhaps it may help getting new Players too. (cause EvE is hard for new players without buddy advice)
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