An idea to "fix" repairing.

Discussion in 'Rejected' started by Falchion, Sep 3, 2009.

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  1. Falchion

    Falchion Member

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    No one likes to sit there watching bars build up.

    My idea:

    Buildings in coms radius that arent built automatically build themselves.

    If a building gets damaged, commander has to shut down building for it to repair itself.

    Engineers can repair structures still, as to help out with the process.
     
  2. -=SIP=-

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    Repairing needs a fix?
     
  3. Icely

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    Actually I do like to sit there watching the bar go up. Well not that exactly, more that I like the building aspect of the game when combined with the rest, epically when there's a battle going on around you.

    As for buildings in safe areas, such as around the com, it may not be as much fun, but having a mix of action is healthy in a game. Too much of one thing and games become fatiguing, and so a break to help build a VF or something may not be the most fun by itself but it might be helping to make the entire game more enjoyable. (This is of course mostly just speculation but it "feels" accurate to me)
     
  4. flasche

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    dont fix what isnt broken - building up is a good way to get points for nubs while getting an overall view for the game ...
     
  5. Empty

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    Building is cool. It feels good when you've erected an entire base alone.
     
  6. Falchion

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    I never said that engineers wouldn't be allowed to build buildings. They would speed up the process, and prevent the need for shutting down a building in order to repair it. They are still very valuable and it prevents a scout from fucking up all your refineries, provided you lose res flow for a couple seconds.
     
  7. Maxaxle

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    Sounds like kind of a good idea, but I think it should be slightly slower than an Engie without Repair Upgrade.
     
  8. M.C. Squish-fist|3

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    I play engie nearly exclusively and the only problem i have is the removal of the player-select build-glitch. When you hit 'b' while building, repairs would continue after you let go of the mouse, freeing up my right hand for some essential tasks. (this opening is intentional)
     
  9. ScardyBob

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    Repairing = free and quick points.

    Also, I wasn't aware that it needed fixed.
     
  10. Falchion

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    Yes it needs to be fixed. I hate Krenzo's ideology of having a fun game, because the idea of watching a fucking bar build is a direct contradiction to that philosophy.

    I made a poll on the forums about hardcore v casual, and I'm pretty damned certain that hardcore will definitely outmatch casual due to the fact that the three games needed to play this mod were purchased by a dedicated audience that would rather shoot people rather than hold a fucking mouse button to see a yellow bar go green.

    *edit
    Free points = point farming.

    The fourth skill slot should be an achievement that separates the noob from the pro. If you need to watch bars build up just so you can get a slightly better advantage over your enemies, then you are:
    1. A sad person
    2. No skills.
     
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  11. flasche

    flasche Member Staff Member Moderator

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    omg im so pro :rolleyes:

    edit:
    oh wait, actually im so contra ;)
     
  12. Beerdude26

    Beerdude26 OnThink(){ IsDownYet(); }

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    No, it shouldn't. Personal, round-based achievements should never give a "you win every fight" ticket to anyone, otherwise players who have just joined the game will get creamed every time without being able to do anything about it.
     
  13. LordDz

    LordDz Capitan Rainbow Flowers

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    Lolwut?
     
  14. -=SIP=-

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    I like watching the bar. So you can play Empires in a very relax way and nevertheless you are usefull for your team.
    If you want instant shooting action then play counter strike.

    In my opinion this is one of the things, which makes Empires great for me. Easy for new players to do some usefull things but you have to play for a long time to see all apects of the game.

    And you can play it like a standard shooter. Or just sneak arround. Or drive tanks. Or play it like a RTS with headstrong units. Or just build up stuff.
    Doesn't matter how you play it, with good teamwork everything can lead to victory.
     
  15. Falchion

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    Yes it should. AND YOU ARE A FUCKING NOOB FOR THINKING THAT YOU CANT BEAT A PERSON WITH 4 SKILL SLOTS. IF THEY CAN BLEED YOU CAN KILL THEM.
     
  16. Falchion

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    Counterstrike: You kill people, preferably with headshots.

    Half Life 2: You kill people, following an excellent story.

    Day of Defeat: You kill people and capture flags together.

    I think if a person should want to play one of these games, they might have an itchy trigger finger.

    Not one that holds a damn calculator in his hand.
     
  17. Chris0132'

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    You don't need three games, to play empires, any source game will do.
     
  18. LordDz

    LordDz Capitan Rainbow Flowers

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    You kinda missed Starcraft... I mean, you didn't include any RTS part.. :)
     
  19. SnowDrakE

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    But... but... I killed a tank with that calculator!
     
  20. PwnedYoAss

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    Don't fix what's not broken? This is just a pet peeve you have man, yeesh.
     
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