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Posted - 2014.07.19 02:43:00 -
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Premises: An arena of 12 v 12 combat on Domination sized maps. Corporations put up challenge contracts (much like the old contract system before PC) that other corporations can accept.
Necessary Features: A solidly built observation mode, with a 30-45 second time delay from the actual game. Each players also has access to a gladiator clone. These clones all have a static set SP total (15-20 million SP) that allows players to reallocate their SP whenever they are not in a match. While in the game players only have access to a specific amount of ISK in the match (roughly 10 million ISK) for the entire match.
Reasoning: The main purpose of the arena is for corporations to challenge each other on even fighting terms. both sides have even SP totals as well as ISK access. It's also the place that will draw viewers to LEGION on places like twitch and will also provide a game mode that could lend itself to LEGION becoming an eSport.
The reason for the smaller maps and condensed team size is to make dust more enjoyable for the viewer. As stated before this game mode is a place for corps to challenge each other and more importantly to be an game mode that can support an eSport community.
I want static ISK totals on both sides in order to make deaths matter on each team. If one side spams full proto their is a real chance that they will run out of ISK and be forced into basic and militia fits. I also want smaller organizations to be able to compete with the biggest and most wealthy corporation in this game mode.
I want static SP basically for the same reason as ISK. It allows new and upcoming organizations to test their skills on even footing with the oldest and largest organizations.
A also want players to be able to reallocate their SP on their gladiator to act as a form of meta game. Each player has enough SP to become proficient in one form of combat, or they could choose to become versitle and branch out into multiple roles at the cost of efficiency.
Corporations still risk isk by setting the price of their contract. The lowest contract amount should be around the same ISK cost as launching a clone pack attack.
Lore The Gladiator arena was built by the four empires in order to keep warring mercenary corporations from spreading their violence into Empire Space. Genolution provided special clones that can only be used in the arena that have the capacity to hold 15-20 million SP that the competitor can assign. The major weapon manufacturers sponsor the battles providing each competitor with 10 million isk for their war chest. Personal ISK was not allowed to be used in the matches.
Other Benefits: This game mode will also allow CCP to better balance the game. Since players are allowed to change their SP around CCP can watch the gladiator META for any weapons, suites, or equipment that is either over used or under used and balance occordingly. |
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Posted - 2014.07.19 23:47:00 -
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The problem with that is what's to stop someone from the other team from using an alt account to watch the movements of their opponents. The 30-45 second delay is to keep the integrity of the competitive environment. It's not a long wait really. |
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Tokyo Ravens
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Posted - 2014.07.23 17:59:00 -
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Any other thoughts on this? |
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Posted - 2014.07.30 02:44:00 -
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Bueller.... |
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