

Server split
#1
Posted 21 November 2011 - 08:39 AM
Would people like a server down the road that had the advanced Clan tech/Clans disabled so it's only the Inner Sphere fighting the Inner Sphere? This wouldn't be the main server, but people could go there if they'd like to fight more traditional battles or act out pre clan wars/etc.
I'm wondering the pros and cons of this idea, such as splitting the community or at least diluting it at times when we aren't all playing on the main timeline server, but figured I'd ask the question to gauge community thoughts on it and to show the developers if it's a desired addition (regardless if it's going to happen or not.)
#2
Posted 21 November 2011 - 08:44 AM
#3
Posted 21 November 2011 - 08:49 AM
#4
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:10 AM
#5
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:13 AM
#6
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:19 AM
I'd rather there be occasional world resets where the years/tech/territories dial back and everyone starts over, so people that may have missed the Inner Sphere battles can get in on them.
#7
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:33 AM
Amarus Cameron, on 21 November 2011 - 09:13 AM, said:
Is this game IS only? Then switch off post-3049 elements. (shrug)
Edited by Kay Wolf, 21 November 2011 - 09:34 AM.
#8
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:37 AM
Silent, on 21 November 2011 - 09:19 AM, said:
I'd rather there be occasional world resets where the years/tech/territories dial back and everyone starts over, so people that may have missed the Inner Sphere battles can get in on them.
#9
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:38 AM
#10
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:44 AM
Kay Wolf, on 21 November 2011 - 09:33 AM, said:
Is this game IS only? Then switch off post-3049 elements. (shrug)
But then you are arguing for a static playing environment which many people will not like. You were talking about the war of 3039, well that already happened, if you want them to go back and do that as well that takes dev time.
#11
Posted 21 November 2011 - 09:47 AM
Because BT players are a finicky bunch, it will be interesting to see what they do. Splitting the community is obviously bad, so you wouldn't want any "buy this or go play in the corner". But also I would imagine that they would allow some sort of fan league play, since thats what kept MW4 alive long after the zone shut down, and if that's true, then all possibilities are open, from Stock/Tro only leagues to NHUA gibfests.
Edited by Technoviking, 21 November 2011 - 09:49 AM.
#12
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:00 AM
Aidan, on 21 November 2011 - 08:49 AM, said:
I wasn't really talking about dedicated servers, as this game would be hosted by the developers and not us, and that's how it's going to be.
Amarus Cameron, on 21 November 2011 - 09:13 AM, said:
It's not a different game. They don't have to continuously add updates, just have a place for us to slug it out with a galaxy map to see how we'll we're doing and we'll make our own wars. It doesn't have to progress time wise like the main server does, it'd basically be a server to allow players to fight out as IS troops before the Clans started meddling in the IS affairs.
It gives the community a way to enjoy both of the main era's of the Inner Sphere's history, with clans and without them.
Now, here's another idea that helps avoid the community split but still allows for what this extra server would entail. It may not be as ideal as having a separate galaxy map devoid of the Clanners (seriously, no hate on the Clans, I love them too,) that would be fun to run around trying to conquer other IS states, would be to have an ability to run non "ranked" or valid fights that let the participants set the technology level/restrictions if they'd like to go at it as IS vs IS etc.
That's assuming we aren't allowed to still attack other Great Houses after the clans hit...dog pile on the Capellan Confederation?
Edited by Jack Gallows, 21 November 2011 - 10:04 AM.
#13
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:07 AM
It will be balance by not having even teams, it is the only logical way, it is how it got balanced in the table top, you all love table top. You have a 4 lances vs a Binary. sounds fair.
#14
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:13 AM
The main idea of this post is to put the idea forward since it was going to happen eventually, and have people share their ideas about it (which you all are doing, thanks!) and a lot less about not liking the Clans. It's merely for diversity in play type, since some may like just IS fighting, while some may prefer having the Clans around.
Much like melee combat for mechs it's something that, if there was sufficient desire for, would be implemented at a time they felt comfortable doing it, and ONLY then.
I will say that I don't want them to do anything that would detract from the main goal of MWO, and if this never comes to pass, it will not matter to me as I'll most likely be to happy playing around in whatever point of the timeline we're at down the line.
#15
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:16 AM
CoffiNail, on 21 November 2011 - 10:07 AM, said:
It will be balance by not having even teams, it is the only logical way, it is how it got balanced in the table top, you all love table top. You have a 4 lances vs a Binary. sounds fair.
Bah I'll ignore that cheapshot at us oldtimers cause I generally like yer other posts Coff

#16
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:21 AM
Kyll Long, on 21 November 2011 - 10:16 AM, said:



#17
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:23 AM
#18
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:25 AM
CoffiNail, on 21 November 2011 - 10:21 AM, said:


Haha, here's hoping that MWO becomes popular enough that you'd never notice the missing players on a side!
And we all know that even with less units, we'll still bring you silly Clanners to a halt!

#19
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:28 AM
CoffiNail, on 21 November 2011 - 10:21 AM, said:


For what it's worth Im a one server one universe proponent. I hate the idea of shards. I WANT there to be 50k players on at one time to make for a variety of opponent possibilities and to allow for MASS House organized attacks (Course we ALL know I belong to the best organized House so we'll have the advantage

#20
Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:29 AM
Kyll Long, on 21 November 2011 - 10:28 AM, said:

You know what would be really funny, even if it will never happen?
The bulk of players joins the FRR and the manage to repulse the Clan Invasion, lol
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