Regis Blackbird
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2015.01.20 18:22:00 -
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Just throwing a silly idea out there.
What if the concept of an attack window were flipped around?
So instead of the defenders selecting a +/-2 h window (in which the attackers can choose a specific time), let the attackers declare an attack 24/7, but the defenders can modify the attack time +/- Xh (for example +/-4h).
So, unless they defenders take any action to modify the time, the attack will start after 24h.
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Regis Blackbird
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2015.01.23 07:00:00 -
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The warning time is minimum 24h in PC today, right?
(honestly not sure how it works as I don't play PC..., yeah I know... I'm one of those people...)
I.e. if you declare an attack on a district @09:00 which has a timer window @15:00 the same day, do you need to wait 30h before the battle starts, or just 6h? For the sake of argument I am assuming its 30h, so please correct me if I am wrong.
What if the declaration time to battle (i.e. minimum warning time) was reduced drastically, and the warning time was based on the timer itself?
- So if a defending corporation sets a very narrow window of opportunity (1h), you can declare an attack very short time before (2-4h), giving little warning and preparation time. Basically the corporation is stating, Yes, you can only attack us at this specific time, but we will be prepared.
- If a defending corporation sets a larger window of opportunity (4h) in which the attackers can specify a specific time, the minimum time to declare an attack (warning) is increased (8-16h). "We don't know the exact time of the battle, but we will have more time to prepare"
TDLR:
Small attack window = short preparation time
Large attack window = Longer preparation time
Combine the above with:
A corporation can only select one timer window which applies to all owned districts. This means small corps can take one district and put a very narrow attack window, and defend it properly. But if they want to expand with more districts, they either need to keep the attack window small, resulting in near simultaneous attacks (requiring more people), or expand the attack window and need to be vigilant for a longer duration. The possibility of simultaneous attacks still exists with a larger attack window, but you would have more time to prepare.
It would be increasingly more difficult to hold many districts unless you have many players ready to step in and defend. It also would give corporations the option to select which option suites them better, regardless of size.
Just a thought.... |