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AFS Starbase Command Units (Housing)
miccav
Member Posts: 33
Here’s a random idea for housing in T.R. This is in effort to make housing a viable component of TR and introduces an action-oriented ownership. It's not perfect and flawed... so flame away.
AFS Starbase Command Units (AFS: SCU)
Backstory:
The AFS secretly began building a mobile starbase, hidden behind a moon near Foreas. The Bane was completely unsuspecting and naïve to AFS’s bold venture. So far it’s been a massive effort to gain a foothold in the airspace dominated by the Bane. The AFS Joint Chiefs had decided it was time to bring the orbital platform online. In conjunction with this effort, the Eloh had retrofitted a drive device to transport the base where it needed to be. Upon arrival in Foreas orbit, the station was immediately attacked as expected. However the shield defenses were nearly impenetrable to bombardment, thanks to Logos technology. However, the base was not immune to the Bane landing parties, which siphoned through the variable density shield. We knew they were coming and were ready to fight. Give me liberty or give me shotgun, Biane.
Features:
- Starbase acts the same as a Control Point.
- Personal command units (Housing) are located within the starbase (imagine the housing in the movie “The 5th Element”)
- Battle for your Starbase and home as squads of Bane systematically infiltrate through the fluctuating shields. Fight inside corridors, hangers, control rooms, bars, etc.
- If Bane gains control, you lose access to your home. You must reclaim it. Starbase is divided into several housing sectors. Not everyone will be without a home at the same time.
- The housing units have a spectacular view of Foreas. There is no need for custom furnishing as we’re not here to be interior decorators. However you get to choose from dozens of layouts, textures, and colors. You may invite others into your home. You also have shelves that display vet reward trophies, misc. badges, and kill statistics.
- The housing unit has many battle/command benefits. You maintain a spirit buff as long as your home remains under AFS control. You have access to more storage within your housing unit. You get a 2 hour XP buff when you exit home. Lastly but importantly, your home is also a command center at lvl 30. There is secure access to the main database that provides real-time detailed information for the area/enemy that your group (group leader specifically) is in or currently fighting. Such as how many mobs in the vicinity, resistances/hp of targeted mob, how many minutes/seconds till enemy reinforcements, etc. This you can relay to your group through txt or voice chat. You are also able to provide laser bombardment every 5-10 minutes, carpeting the whole area surrounded by the group leader.
EQ1 - Shaman & Cleric 1999-2003
Others Played: AC1, AC2, AO, EQ2, EVE(Beta Tester), SWG(pre-NGE/CU), Guildwars, TSO, MxO(Beta Tester), Lineage 1, Lineage 2, WOW, COV/COH, DDO, Vanguard(Beta Tester), DAOC, Tabula Rasa
Comments
Now this i can appreciate, nice topic and would really like to see something like what you have written implemented into TR
Seriously Bravo for this, I think this is probably the best Idea to come out of the community in, well ever!
This is a perfect back story, which fits in great with the lore, and also allows for something that is truely needed in this type of MMO. Something to help us relax, even if we do have to fight for it.
Again great job man, I would like to hear more ideas on the subject, and more suggestions, maybe even try sending this to the Devs.
-Jive
I agree also. Very nice idea indeed.
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A++!
Put this man on the development team immediately!
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The OP should post his idea on the http://tabularasa.gangrel.me.uk/index.php "Unofficial TR Forum" since this is the only TR forum that I've seen that is regularly read by TR devs and reps.
Subotai
No - if you really want to submit this as a suggested improvement to the game - use the feedback form on the official site.
Personally - I have never played a multiplayer game with housing - so I am not sure to would be of interest to me. I would rather be out on the front line, than standing around in a housing unit.
What I would like to see - is clan barracks - with additional storage such as an armory, crafting machines, craft store etc.
But on the flip-side - I had never played in a game with an Auction house and I thought that was a waste. Now I cant live without the surplus store
It's an interesting idea, but I'd rather see them working on the higher level content first before adding something like that - there are more important things that they should be focussing on instead.
However, that being said - it would make a good addition down the line.
Voyd
I sent the idea to DG Devs as recommended. I'm sure they've already planned something better or more grandiose in design. However, you never know, worth a shot.
EQ1 - Shaman & Cleric 1999-2003
Others Played: AC1, AC2, AO, EQ2, EVE(Beta Tester), SWG(pre-NGE/CU), Guildwars, TSO, MxO(Beta Tester), Lineage 1, Lineage 2, WOW, COV/COH, DDO, Vanguard(Beta Tester), DAOC, Tabula Rasa
Some parts of the OP posts seems to be slightly similar to the clan controllled outposts that the devs have planned.
player housing rocks.
It's a nice idea. Thanks for the post, most constructive I have seen on this forum yet. Keep it up!
Myself, I go more for the idea of "guild housing" a place to display your guilds accomplishments. Perhaps rent it as a guild, perhaps be rewarded with it, as a guild. A place in that star base, its a really good idea.
definitely the most productive post i think ive ever read!
however i think the 2 hour xp buff might be a bit to much, but i guess that depends on the buff but i just picture people warping to their house just for the buff!
man you've got some good ideas!
work it out!
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He has my vote!!
Hey! Better yet....take SWG back to Pre NGE !!!!!
I've seen things, you...people, wouldn't believe... . Attack ships on fire, off the shoulder of Orion... . I watched C-Beams, glitter in the darkness near the Tannhauser Gate... . All those...moments will be lost in time... . Like...tears...in the rain...
Time to die.....
Roy Batty
Blade Runner
I never read all the posts , but thought i would add my 2 cents . I had always thought it was be a cool idea if each clan could build a base , and tha bane would attack it. Also you your a PVP clan other clans could try to take it over . Maybe let the leader build it , like put in the defences and force feild doors and if you make enough money you can add a weapons vendor or a waypoint only your clan can use. You could make money from each mission or kill from members of your clan . I know it would be tough because of all the different sectors . Just thought it would be fun.