As most of us know, there are two main communities in Sins of a Solar Empire, one for multiplayer and one for modding. Bar the occasional group of friends playing a mod on ICO together however, these two communities rarely interact with each other, besides occasional discussions of game balance.
Therefore I propose a little icebreaker in the true Sins fashion, complete with the typical disintegration of metal, screams of nuked worlds, and if we're lucky even the rare space pony sighting, that we've all come to know and love, regardless of which form of Sins we get most of our entertainment from. Yes, I think its time for the first ever Pro Player vs Modders MP game!
Of course as we are meeting in the Pro player's home court, I think in the interest of a semi-interesting game the modders will need a team advantage of some sort. Any ideas on the exact number of players on each team as well as the best time to arrange this will be welcome (I'd guess sometime on Thanksgiving weekend). And of course, if you're interested do let us know.
I'd like to have one pro player sort of be in charge of the logistics of making the game who promises to be there, presumably if any of the other pros don't show we can find substitutes at the game launch. As modders don't often log on to ICO don't commit unless you're sure you can make it at whatever time we agree on. Also if possible I think it would be nice for as many different mods as possible to be represented, but obviously filling the roster comes first.
Results:
Game 1 (4v4)
Auqia versus modders youtube
Modders FFA youtube
Replays
Regarding the "Vasari Tomb" map: if you want to give the Vasari player a chance against a skilled opponent on the other end of the map, I highly recommend adding 2 or 3 Phase Jump Inhibitors to each of the pirate bases. I'm not sure if that'll solve possible exploiting but it's a start.
The non-Vasari players are meant to fight through the pirate bases one by one, killing the pirate frigates, right? (requiring a ton of firepower and durability)
I'd love to put the inhibitors there but that's one of those items Ironclad inexplicably neglected to allow placement of--just like phase gates. Bad oversight if you ask me. Personally, I think Pirate bases should have a phase inhibitor effect as a planet ability anyway.
Yes--the non-Vasari have to chew through the pirate bases to get to the resource areas--and access to the Vasari HW's.
I'm titling the next revision Wolfpack and it includes:
Hopefully, this will speed the action up quite a bit but keep the "long fight" feel alive.
Last night's FFA game, if anyone is interested.
Who was that Tinkerbell dude? He was really lame.
Post the replay please. its smaller than having to stream that large youtube file.
Eh, How about you particpate then you wont need the replay.
Now go away.
You have a custom sound track mod Goa? Around the 2:14:00 mark I really think it's appropriate.
I am not yet totally assured of complete defeat!
Hey guys,
I have this mod idea.
I just need modder, coders, and other slav....helpers!!!!
Yeah, I can't stand to play Vasari with the vanilla music. I didn't really find the track at 2:14:00 to be particularly fitting, but if you like it its from a legally free album here.
This didn't involve the pros and it was basically Zombie got the upper hand early on and the rest of us did what we could to make the game amusing. I doubt you'd find it too interesting.
Steampunk by chance?
Be nice.
In terms of raw ideas it's actually pretty decent. Though I sorta like that style of cartoon.
The idea for the Steampunk mod is actually proving to be very intriguing. '
I was not talking about any mod, in particular. I was referencing one of the many fine moments we had last night.
And...sorry all that my mic is crazy loud. I shall make sure to turn it down so I wont sound so rawr.
My mind balks at turning the perfect space game to a non-space one.
Definitely brought some laughs. Made me think of the video that was posted in one of the other threads about becoming a game developer.
Surely this isn't the only thing your mind balks at...
I didn't think your mic was that loud last night?
Giggity.
Carbon stop showing deep affection for me. Your obviously attracted to me and its pretty obvious you would be willing to bend over for me if i asked. Its common sense to use replays instead of youtube because of its many benefits. I would love to keep trolling but im sure it takes a while for you to compute what im saying to you as your brain seems to only scream troll when someone asks for a replay. In all fairness i would screw u in the bum anyday so long as you provide everyone else with a replay. I love you 2.
This gives a whole new meaning to Clash of the Titans.
Who won FFA game?
Don't you dare say carbon! It would however explain why is so big headed all of a sudden.
WTH, who gave RiddleKing a karma point!?
Yeah...
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