Darkness

496815 · #1 11-02-2008, 02:26 PM

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Some time after 2300 A.D:
Time is no longer relevant in days.
Months or years... Only seconds minutes and hours.
The world has been left devastated and almost
entirely devoid of life under the dark shroud
cast forth from the previous war.

Just an idea I recently had, how about having some sort of a "night mode" like other servers have?
Or it could also just be an event that happens once in a while.

Just imagine Iricia almost completely engulfed in darkness, with just your own sight and certain weapons that produce light to guide your way.

Shooting certain weapons could produce light, plasma shots could also generate light, not to mention flame throwers.

We could have new items, such as flares, torches, and what not.

Please post your feedback!

Zen*
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Event Development

Jesper · #2 11-02-2008, 02:30 PM

Good idea, but there are different times!

So i dont think it works good.

Soala · #3 11-02-2008, 02:32 PM

Would be hard to see bullets, but it would be cool to see lasers highlighted =D

About different times, just make an ingame clock so there's no problem o_O

RevolutionJS · #4 11-02-2008, 02:32 PM

Hmm If you are able to put it off I dont see the problem.

496815 · #5 11-02-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesper

Good idea, but there are different times!

So i dont think it works good.

Or it could also just be an event that happens once in a while.

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Originally Posted by RevolutionJS

Hmm If you are able to put it off I dont see the problem.

Why should you be able to put it off? To gain an unfair advantage?

Crono · #6 11-02-2008, 02:50 PM

Sounds restrictive.

496815 · #7 11-02-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

Sounds restrictive.

That is what it's meant to be.

pico57 · #8 11-02-2008, 02:57 PM

i love this idea about, darkness.
event or not. i find it cooL.

lol
Zone never knows the Night yet... xD
10 years old is the during of a day??... :O

Crono · #9 11-02-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

That is what it's meant to be.

Why would people want to be more restricted? I can understand darkness playing a role in certain levels such as "insides" (be it caves, abandoned bunkers, etc) but not the entire planet(s).

RevolutionJS · #10 11-02-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

Why should you be able to put it off? To gain an unfair advantage?

Because it can Be really Really annoying, If u already have a darksccreen or just dont like it.
Without the abbility to turn it off I hope to see it NEVER on Zone.

496815 · #11 11-02-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

Why would people want to be more restricted? I can understand darkness playing a role in certain levels such as "insides" (be it caves, abandoned bunkers, etc) but not the entire planet(s).

The whole point of it is just making gameplay a little more interesting, and as I said before, it could be made into an event that happens once in a while, not all the time.

Besides, I did quote the "Story" of Zone, and it does mention certain "darkness" which we have never seen.

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Originally Posted by RevolutionJS

Because it can Be really Really annoying, If u already have a darksccreen or just dont like it.
Without the abbility to turn it off I hope to see it NEVER on Zone.

Scared of the dark? Stay in the dropship.

RevolutionJS · #12 11-02-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

Scared of the dark? Stay in the dropship.

Learn to respect opninions of players.

496815 · #13 11-02-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolutionJS

Learn to respect opninions of players.

Remind me, when was I disrespectful to your opinion at all?

bahamutstevetff · #14 11-02-2008, 03:46 PM

would be a cool event, plasma sabres could produce a good amout of like imo

496815 · #15 11-02-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bahamutstevetff

would be a cool event, plasma sabres could produce a good amout of like imo

I didn't list all the weapons for a reason, the list can keep going forever.

Crono · #16 11-02-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

The whole point of it is just making gameplay a little more interesting, and as I said before, it could be made into an event that happens once in a while, not all the time.

An episodic event would be neat, to push what little of a story the server has.

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Besides, I did quote the "Story" of Zone, and it does mention certain "darkness" which we have never seen.

I think "dark shroud" was used as a metaphor. Either way Zone's story can be completely ignored.

496815 · #17 11-02-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

I think "dark shroud" was used as a metaphor. Either way Zone's story can be completely ignored.

It could be a metaphor, but it really depends on which way you look at it.

It isn't even a story, just an intro.

Huwajux · #18 11-02-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

Remind me, when was I disrespectful to your opinion at all?

Wow, maybe you should actually read his post?

The idea sounds good enough to me, but I'd go with it being just an event thing. Or perhaps a new planet altogether, although that is pushing it in terms of the amount of time a new planet takes to make.

496815 · #19 11-02-2008, 06:07 PM

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Wow, maybe you should actually read his post?

If I quote someone, I most definitely read the entire post.

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The idea sounds good enough to me, but I'd go with it being just an event thing. Or perhaps a new planet altogether, although that is pushing it in terms of the amount of time a new planet takes to make.

I agree, it should be an event, we don't need more empty planets.

Huwajux · #20 11-02-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

If I quote someone, I most definitely read the entire post.

Then why ask him something that you already know the answer to?

If you really want me to point it out, here is the quote:

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Scared of the dark? Stay in the dropship.

496815 · #21 11-02-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Huwajux

Then why ask him something that you already know the answer to?

I didn't expect him to answer.

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If you really want me to point it out, here is the quote:

What else could I say, if someone doesn't like an event, they simply don't go to it.

Huwajux · #22 11-02-2008, 06:20 PM

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I didn't expect him to answer.

Right, of course. You didn't expect him to answer to a question about your sarcastic derogatory remark.

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What else could I say, if someone doesn't like an event, they simply don't go to it.

Look, I'm only pointing out to you what you were wondering about. You were confused as to where you were disrespectful to his opinion, and I told you the answer.

496815 · #23 11-02-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Huwajux

Right, of course. You didn't expect him to answer to a question about your sarcastic derogatory remark.

Almost no one falls for those anymore.

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Look, I'm only pointing out to you what you were wondering about. You were confused as to where you were disrespectful to his opinion, and I told you the answer.

I never was disrespectful to his opinion, I am aware of it. I just pointed out a possible solution.

Huwajux · #24 11-02-2008, 06:31 PM

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Almost no one falls for those anymore.

I'm sorry, falls for what?

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I never was disrespectful to his opinion, I am aware of it. I just pointed out a possible solution.

You were. You offered a solution to him in a sarcastic tone which made him feel that you weren't taking him seriously; therefore he responded in telling you that you should respect other player's opinions. Need me to elaborate any further than I already have?

Crono · #25 11-02-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 496815

It isn't even a story, just an intro.

Yeah ok, then why did you claim it was from the "story" of Zone?

496815 · #26 11-02-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Huwajux

I'm sorry, falls for what?

Falls down to answer such questions.

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You were. You offered a solution to him in a sarcastic tone which made him feel that you weren't taking him seriously; therefore he responded in telling you that you should respect other player's opinions. Need me to elaborate any further than I already have?

What you see isn't always true. I took his opinion seriously, even if I made it seem like I didn't care at all.

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Yeah ok, then why did you claim it was from the "story" of Zone?

Well, the thing is, on Zone it is clearly titled "Story". I'm simply quoting it, even if it isn't really a story.

Huwajux · #27 11-02-2008, 06:39 PM

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Falls down to answer such questions.

Lol?

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What you see isn't always true. I took his opinion seriously, even if I made it seem like I didn't care at all.

You felt the need to delude him into thinking that you didn't take his opinion seriously when in fact you did? Yeah, makes sense when it was you who created this thread for people to judge your idea and for you to judge their judgement.

Want help? I have a shovel in the boot.

496815 · #28 11-02-2008, 06:52 PM

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Lol?

Hm?

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You felt the need to delude him into thinking that you didn't take his opinion seriously when in fact you did?

It depends on how he takes the sarcasm, which was negative this time.

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Yeah, makes sense when it was you who created this thread for people to judge your idea and for you to judge their judgement.

I am not judging anyone.

Huwajux · #29 11-02-2008, 06:58 PM

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It depends on how he takes the sarcasm, which was negative this time.

Wow, I never knew there was a way to take someone's sarcastic comment towards a suggestion in a positive way.

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I am not judging anyone.

That's not what I said. You posted this thread so that people could lend suggestions to your idea, therefore they would be judging it. You would then reply to their suggestions, therefore judging their judgement.

Anyway, enough of this. I can sense Supernanny getting closer and I daren't be here when he arrives.

pooper200000 · #30 11-02-2008, 07:00 PM

Maybe this could be an option like the GK weather effects. It could be an option you can enable.

Edit: Too late at Huwajux. Also if you want to talk about how he may or may not have insulted someone, feel free to do it in forum PM's.

Nataxo · #31 11-02-2008, 07:05 PM

this reminds me of Era wher at night the only light you have is the one from the lamposts. its awsome.

496815 · #32 11-02-2008, 07:09 PM

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Wow, I never knew there was a way to take someone's sarcastic comment towards a suggestion in a positive way.

I see what you mean, perhaps I used sarcasm in the wrong situation.

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That's not what I said. You posted this thread so that people could lend suggestions to your idea, therefore they would be judging it. You would then reply to their suggestions, therefore judging their judgement.

Yeah, I guess.

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Originally Posted by pooper200000

Maybe this could be an option like the GK weather effects. It could be an option you can enable.

Well, I was mainly thinking of it as an event that could be hosted by ETs. It is meant to be a challenge, not a feature that can be turned on and off.

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Edit: Too late at Huwajux. Also if you want to talk about how he may or may not have insulted someone, feel free to do it in forum PM's.

I apologize, I kept it going.

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Originally Posted by Nataxo

this reminds me of Era wher at night the only light you have is the one from the lamposts. its awsome.

I have never seen that.

DustyPorViva · #33 11-02-2008, 07:15 PM

If you're going to have a planet in darkness, you can't have an option to disable it as the darkness is supposed to be a handicap. If you don't like the idea of playing in darkness, why play it?

It's different when it's a cosmetic effect or such, like a little snow or rain... but this is clearly meant to be a gameplay factor, not a cosmetic thing.

496815 · #34 11-02-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

If you're going to have a planet in darkness, you can't have an option to disable it as the darkness is supposed to be a handicap. If you don't like the idea of playing in darkness, why play it?

It's different when it's a cosmetic effect or such, like a little snow or rain... but this is clearly meant to be a gameplay factor, not a cosmetic thing.

That is exactly what I have been trying to say, Thanks.

Dante55555 · #35 11-02-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

An episodic event would be neat, to push what little of a story the server has.
I think "dark shroud" was used as a metaphor. Either way Zone's story *is* be completely ignored.

Crono has spoken.

Sounds fun, at least as an Event planet..can maybe see about working it into later schedules. We're booked through January right now, though so it will be a little while.

DarkReaper0 · #36 11-02-2008, 07:56 PM

Laser weapons only while engulfed in complete darkness.

It's possible and cool

Tenchry_P2P · #37 11-03-2008, 06:24 PM

hey kiddies don't fight

, btw it's an idea so stop stiring **** about it, neways it'd be cool if it like went night on 1 planet and rotated?
i'll use 3 planets for example too lazy to do em all.
Alpha
DM
Iricia

okay say it went alpha dark switched off to DM dark then switched to iricia dark, and continuous rotation, people may add that not many planets are active so it'd be pointless well it wouldn't be if some guys like revolution don't want to play in the darkness then he'd have time to not be in it.

RevolutionJS · #38 11-03-2008, 06:31 PM

Hmm yes that would be better.

Shadow5596321 · #39 11-04-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenchry_P2P

hey kiddies don't fight

, btw it's an idea so stop stiring **** about it

Rofl, I love how you get into fights with me all the time. He wanted criticsm, It can't always be good like you damn fools want it to be all the time.

Clockwork · #40 11-04-2008, 03:56 AM

Stole my idea >:O

I posted it somewhere....sometime...