Fri Apr 25, 2003 2:20 pm
clan support patch-- DA please read
OK, folks, been talking with a few of the honorable 707th Silver Dragons about this, and it seems like a decent idea:
You all recognize that FL MP is lacking in some respect--it doesn't really support the notion of clans. About the best you can do is organize a clan, build yourself a server, and just play together on it. Woopie.
OK, you might be able to put two clans on the same server....again, big deal.
Here's what I think would make clan vs clan FUN:
1. Each clan has 1-5 hidden, desctructable bases in the universe.
2. Each clan is specifically aligned with certain FL groups by default.
3. Clan bases are upgradeable--think of them like big ships (hmmm...convert a battleship to a base, anyone?) Shields, weapons, missles, etc.
4. Add pager/email support (hey DragonIV, your base is under attack!). OK, that might be going too far.
5. New clan bases can be constructed (very costly).
6. chat list either only lists your clan mates, or doesn't show you system locations of non-clan players.
Some of this can be done with modding today--but DA could certainly make this easier with some time and thought. Heck, I might even pay for it (hint, hint)--yes, I like this game that much. But I'm getting bored with MP....only takes a few hours of effort to hit level 38. Yawn.
So...thoughts? What else should we add to make clan warfare more supported in FL? Hope DA is listening!
You all recognize that FL MP is lacking in some respect--it doesn't really support the notion of clans. About the best you can do is organize a clan, build yourself a server, and just play together on it. Woopie.
OK, you might be able to put two clans on the same server....again, big deal.
Here's what I think would make clan vs clan FUN:
1. Each clan has 1-5 hidden, desctructable bases in the universe.
2. Each clan is specifically aligned with certain FL groups by default.
3. Clan bases are upgradeable--think of them like big ships (hmmm...convert a battleship to a base, anyone?) Shields, weapons, missles, etc.
4. Add pager/email support (hey DragonIV, your base is under attack!). OK, that might be going too far.
5. New clan bases can be constructed (very costly).
6. chat list either only lists your clan mates, or doesn't show you system locations of non-clan players.
Some of this can be done with modding today--but DA could certainly make this easier with some time and thought. Heck, I might even pay for it (hint, hint)--yes, I like this game that much. But I'm getting bored with MP....only takes a few hours of effort to hit level 38. Yawn.
So...thoughts? What else should we add to make clan warfare more supported in FL? Hope DA is listening!