DUST Search - Could There Be a Bounty Hunting Mechanic in FW?

Roy Ventus wrote:

I always wondered how we could implement bounty hunting in Dust and I think I came up with the solution after looking at other games like MGO3. I'm going to lay it out flat first, then explain it in detail.

In Faction Warfare, when players enter a kill streak, they gain a bounty on their head until they die, thus ending their streak. Players who kill these bounties gain ISK. The higher the level of bounty, the higher the payout. Bounties have levels to them based on the kill streak.

Simple as that.

The payout is small compared to Public matches ISK payout, however it's enough of an incentive to make players want to collect these bounties. A mechanic such as this would shake up FW both socially and tactically. Socially, players will build reputation around FWers as well known bounty hunters or big bounties. Tactically, this will cause the better slayers to watch their backs as people are more likely to target them for their bounties.

Ideally, this would be something players gain overtime in Faction Warfare that's given out systematically by the opposing faction, however this would end up a much more complex mechanic.

Another ideal function would be the use of FW rank, but again it would be a much more comlex mechanic.

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Roy Ventus Axis of Chaos 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 00:12:00 - [1] - Quote I always wondered how we could implement bounty hunting in Dust and I think I came up with the solution after looking at other games like MGO3. I'm going to lay it out flat first, then explain it in detail. In Faction Warfare, when players enter a kill streak, they gain a bounty on their head until they die, thus ending their streak. Players who kill these bounties gain ISK. The higher the level of bounty, the higher the payout. Bounties have levels to them based on the kill streak. Simple as that. The payout is small compared to Public matches ISK payout, however it's enough of an incentive to make players want to collect these bounties. A mechanic such as this would shake up FW both socially and tactically. Socially, players will build reputation around FWers as well known bounty hunters or big bounties. Tactically, this will cause the better slayers to watch their backs as people are more likely to target them for their bounties. Ideally, this would be something players gain overtime in Faction Warfare that's given out systematically by the opposing faction, however this would end up a much more complex mechanic. Another ideal function would be the use of FW rank, but again it would be a much more comlex mechanic. "There once was a time when there wasn't a Roy Ventus and it wasn't much of a time at all." http://royventus.tumblr.com
el OPERATOR Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 00:16:00 - [2] - Quote Roy Ventus wrote: I always wondered how we could implement bounty hunting in Dust and I think I came up with the solution after looking at other games like MGO3. I'm going to lay it out flat first, then explain it in detail. In Faction Warfare, when players enter a kill streak, they gain a bounty on their head until they die, thus ending their streak. Players who kill these bounties gain ISK. The higher the level of bounty, the higher the payout. Bounties have levels to them based on the kill streak. Simple as that. The payout is small compared to Public matches ISK payout, however it's enough of an incentive to make players want to collect these bounties. A mechanic such as this would shake up FW both socially and tactically. Socially, players will build reputation around FWers as well known bounty hunters or big bounties. Tactically, this will cause the better slayers to watch their backs as people are more likely to target them for their bounties. Ideally, this would be something players gain overtime in Faction Warfare that's given out systematically by the opposing faction, however this would end up a much more complex mechanic. Another ideal function would be the use of FW rank, but again it would be a much more comlex mechanic. Cool, saw the new MGO3 trailer yesterday too and was like, Something to that effect could totally work in DUST. Open-Beta Vet. CAPCRO Nomad. DUST514 is WARFARE, not WAR-FAIR
el OPERATOR Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 00:19:00 - [3] - Quote The MGO2 Deathmatch mode was similar also, the kill leader was actually illuminated after passing a kill threshold making them a focal point for everyone else. It kept them from being "cheap" tactically and just hiding to preserve their lead as well as made the traditional deathmatch an interesting "fox and the hounds" hybrid. While still being a DeathMatch XD Open-Beta Vet. CAPCRO Nomad. DUST514 is WARFARE, not WAR-FAIR
jordy mack WarRavens Imperium Eden 750	Posted - 2015.09.19 02:34:00 - [4] - Quote can u imagine if it applied to freindly kills too. :) that would be so badass, if u stomp too hard all the noobs on your team would start eyeing you off. maybe switch down from proto to bpo if ur doing well. wow this is kinda blowing my mind as a form of team balancing. Less QQ more PewPew
Void Echo Helix Evolution I.W.C 3	Posted - 2015.09.19 02:43:00 - [5] - Quote Or you could make it based on the faction rank of the player. The higher the rank of the gallente player, the higher the payout for whichever caldari guy killed him. Basically giving you more if you kill high ranking officers of your rival nation Closed Beta Vet. Founder of Helix Evolution I.W.C It's not a dick, don't take it so hard bruh- hate mail response
Espartoi Orkz Clan 344	Posted - 2015.09.19 04:01:00 - [6] - Quote But focusing the match in one player for the extra ISK could make more people leaving matches due a stress factor by the one who get the bounty in order to survive or stressing others more for reputation. In my opinion of course. SHOOT SMASH STOMP CHOP
Sgt Kirk Fatal Absolution 12	Posted - 2015.09.19 04:25:00 - [7] - Quote I proposed something like this a while ago and planned to implement this into FW when I got onboard. Sadly, this is something that I don't think we can do right now. When the chance arises in the future to do this I'll gladly jump on that the second there's a window of opportunity. Sgt Kirk's Propaganda Youtube Channel
Roy Ventus Axis of Chaos 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 10:02:00 - [8] - Quote Sgt Kirk wrote: I proposed something like this a while ago and planned to implement this into FW when I got onboard. Sadly, this is something that I don't think we can do right now. When the chance arises in the future to do this I'll gladly jump on that the second there's a window of opportunity. That's good and bad news, to be honest. Bad because we can't do it right now, but good because now I know at least someone on the board is suggesting ideas like these. Hopefully in the future we can get to a point where this can be implemented. "There once was a time when there wasn't a Roy Ventus and it wasn't much of a time at all." http://royventus.tumblr.com
Roy Ventus Axis of Chaos 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 10:05:00 - [9] - Quote jordy mack wrote: can u imagine if it applied to freindly kills too. :) that would be so badass, if u stomp too hard all the noobs on your team would start eyeing you off. maybe switch down from proto to bpo if ur doing well. wow this is kinda blowing my mind as a form of team balancing. ! Right. The older players wouldn't really take that chance because they FW seriously and don't want to ruin their faction rank. Would see a major divide in new players. >.> What would be really interesting is if we could get players who grief their on team on bounties later on. "There once was a time when there wasn't a Roy Ventus and it wasn't much of a time at all." http://royventus.tumblr.com
Grease Spillett OSG Planetary Operations 928	Posted - 2015.09.19 14:44:00 - [10] - Quote Roy where have you been? Somebody call for an exterminator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx0bJCvSFeA

Roy Ventus Axis of Chaos 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 15:31:00 - [11] - Quote Grease Spillett wrote: Roy where have you been? I've been in, out, round about lol. Because my internet connection sucks I haven't been able to really get on Dust. I've tried but even the simpliest of computers games or something mundane as streaming netflix has an effect on it. Add that in with the fact that four other people are using it and one person in particular is using it most of the day for database administration, then well yeah... I'm screwed. I'm looking into buying my own connection but a broke college student can only do so much lol. So, I stick around the forums politcking with the pushers and the pimps lol. Hopefully finishing my Dust fan-fiction and suggesting fixes and ideas that seem suitable. >.< Only person I've kept up with is Yep She's Dead and that's because I have her on Steam! Haven't talked to Max or Noein in a while. "There once was a time when there wasn't a Roy Ventus and it wasn't much of a time at all." http://royventus.tumblr.com
Grease Spillett OSG Planetary Operations 928	Posted - 2015.09.19 15:42:00 - [12] - Quote I miss them I keep up with doomtree, he joined the army and hasn't given me his isk yet :(. It's good to catch you on. I think DUST will get a port to PS4 I think it would be the best move they can make. Somebody call for an exterminator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx0bJCvSFeA
Grease Spillett OSG Planetary Operations 928	Posted - 2015.09.19 15:51:00 - [13] - Quote Oh hey check out my updated book the call in Fan Fiction when you can. Somebody call for an exterminator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx0bJCvSFeA
Roy Ventus Axis of Chaos 1	Posted - 2015.09.19 22:29:00 - [14] - Quote Grease Spillett wrote: I miss them I keep up with doomtree, he joined the army and hasn't given me his isk yet :(. It's good to catch you on. I think DUST will get a port to PS4 I think it would be the best move they can make. o_o! Is he a reserve? Is he active duty? Working in a logistics role (that would be so cool if that translated over )? I believe by the time it goes to the PS4 I'll be living in my own apartment, hopefully with my own connection. By that time, I'll probably be ready to lead another corp, if not simply just make my own independent unit/squad. I'm a much better leader than a slayer lol. I'll probably read the updated version of The Call soon. I need a bit more inspiration and I loved the story so far. "There once was a time when there wasn't a Roy Ventus and it wasn't much of a time at all." http://royventus.tumblr.com


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