Shin Dahn
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Posted - 2010.12.24 22:50:00 -
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/ Signed û great idea.
OP and others that support this idea keep this thread alive. Also, is it possible to get a CSM rep to help endorse this or similar idea?
One of the reasons I still play EVE is the hopes they implement some kind of sanctioned pvp system or game mechanic that encourages solo or small gang pvp. You know, how it was just 3 years ago.
The OPÆs idea can be easily implemented. Players go to a designated system(s) and dock at a station. At the station they can add themselves to a pvp que. You can match up, solo, against a ship type (frigate, cruiser, advanced crusier, BS, whatever even CAPS if you want) but cannot choose the specific ship type. Meaning you might go up against a t2 ship even if youÆre in your t1. This adds some risk of the unknown into the mechanic.
The mechanic should include the following:
No insurance payout for ship loss.
Fight to the death û one player will lose a ship once they enter.
Betting û this can be part of the initial set up when players decide to fight. They bet using their own ISK.
Disable bookmarks û prevent players from creating hiding spots (though an interesting aspect could be probing). Allow fights any place in the system Allow players to be able to warp off. But not hide.
Timed û once a player chooses to pvp with another, they have x amount of minutes before they forfeit bets and the fight. If you back out once you agree to a fight, you take a sec hit.
CONCORD security û any player not involved in the fight but RRÆs or anything else gets killed by CONCORD.
Lose of implants û no podding as that would go against CONCROD (though I think podding should be allowed). But at the very least, you participate and lose, you lose implants as well.
Expandable mechanic û allow the system to grow to include small gang skirmishes.
Why Sanctioned pvp? û simple, build it and they will come. There is a desire in the player base for this type of system. At this point, finding solo or small group PVP is a project. And no FW does not fill this spot as FW is filled with blobs.
Why not ccp? Poll your players. Pvping in blobs comes down to the hopes of getting on a KM. Who cares? WhereÆs the skill?
To the naysayers û enjoy the game the way you want to. DonÆt tell others how they should play. ItÆs a sandbox, you donÆt have to participate. How is this idea kiddyland park? You still lose your SHIP! By that logic, The Alliance tournament (which has more restrictions on it) is carebear.
WhatÆs the difference between being in a sanctioned pvp system or null / low sec warfare? At least with this you have a chance. The skill in Alliance warfare is getting people to join the fleet and having bigger numbers.
A Sanctioned, non-instance, solo pvp mechanic is a great idea.
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