Discussion: Issue 14: Mission Architect - FAQ
By
8_Ball,
Posted on: 2009-02-26 13:02 in Developers' Corner
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Let me try again: Is the whole Mission Architect a big virtual reality?
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Oh! Oh! Since he skipped mine, I'll get this one for him.
Yes.
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Can you make av level bosses?
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Yes
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Hot. Can you have multiple av's in one encounter like in the STF or LRSF?
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I've heard both the terms "unlock" and "purchase" used for "extra" content in the MA. Is the latter term just another way of saying unlockable, or will we actually have to BUY certain maps/items?
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I meant exchanging architect tickets at the architect vendor in all cases.
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Also, if custom missions are shareable pre-publishing, there are unlocked items/maps within and the other player does not have said objects or maps unlocked, what happens? Will they be in a read-only state, able to edit but not add, or unable to do anything at all?
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They can read and edit, but will not be able to test or publish until the arc is valid for that account.
"We all lose in the end, that is the intention" --Emanuel Lasker
The architect has good potential please see to it that its not used to make farming missions by putting some sort of limit on resetting of architect missions. Because I have a feeling that its going to be misused and exploited in this fashion.
Friends don't let friends buy an ncsoft controlled project.
I think the answer to that is going to end up being 'Maybe'. Dr Aeon is behind it all and his inventions have a tendancy not to work the way he thinks they do.
Always remember, we were Heroes.
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I've heard both the terms "unlock" and "purchase" used for "extra" content in the MA. Is the latter term just another way of saying unlockable, or will we actually have to BUY certain maps/items?
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I meant exchanging architect tickets at the architect vendor in all cases.
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Also, if custom missions are shareable pre-publishing, there are unlocked items/maps within and the other player does not have said objects or maps unlocked, what happens? Will they be in a read-only state, able to edit but not add, or unable to do anything at all?
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They can read and edit, but will not be able to test or publish until the arc is valid for that account.
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Great! I think this thread has answered every single question I've had regarding the MA... for now! Thanks a bunch!
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Let me try again: Is the whole Mission Architect a big virtual reality?
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Oh well its [REDACTED] there there is [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] (^_^)b
"We all lose in the end, that is the intention" --Emanuel Lasker
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Could we get some details about what will be able to be purchased?
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Not yet.
"We all lose in the end, that is the intention" --Emanuel Lasker
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Will the MA affect Defeat badges? If I make a mission with the Cabal, can a villian earn the defeat cabal badge?
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No, No.
"We all lose in the end, that is the intention" --Emanuel Lasker
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Can failed / successful mission arc in two different directions?
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Not at release.
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Has a choice been made if temp powers will be allowed to be issued, even if it last just as long as the mission does?
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Also, Not at release.
"We all lose in the end, that is the intention" --Emanuel Lasker
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The architect has good potential please see to it that its not used to make farming missions by putting some sort of limit on resetting of architect missions. Because I have a feeling that its going to be misused and exploited in this fashion.
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People reset missions because once a normal contact mission is completed, you can never get it again. With the MA, there's no reason not to complete the missions. Farm your way through the arc and then start it all over again, if farming is what you want to do. Never worry about "don't click that glowy" again!
@Mindshadow
One quick question..I know not at release..but is there any thought into letting players GM (Game master) their missions for friends or others who play them?
"...well I have wrestled with reality for thirty-five years, Doctor and I am happy to state I finally won out over it." Elwood P Dowd (from the movie Harvey)
Can we force a boss to always spawn as a lvl 54 AV? I want to make the Slax Task force truly ridiculous.
Infinity and Victory mostly
dUmb, etc.
lolz PvP anymore, Market PvP for fun and profit
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3. What rewards are we giving to the players and creators?
1. Were granting full experience (XP) and influence rewards for defeating enemies in player made content. Were also giving players tickets in place of random drops. They can take these tickets to an Architect ticket vendor and redeem them for various in game rewards, such as enhancements, recipes and salvage. Were also allowing players to purchase unlockable content with their tickets. Theyll be able to get maps, costume pieces and different characters.
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Different characters?!?!?
Drat.
Drat.
And double drat.
No freaks in mangled business suits in my arcs? Foiled!
A few questions of my own to throw into the ring:
1. Will we be able to use Giant Monsters, as has been suggested?
2. Will we be able to create our own Giant Monsters, if #1 is a yes?
3. We can only have 3 published arcs at a time, but arcs save as a text file that we can keep on our own computer, correct? So we can have an unlimited number of arcs created, but only 3 uploaded to the server at once as "published". Am I correct in this?
4. I have seen it stated elsewhere that we can play unpublished missions in a "test" mode, and even bring teams with us to do so. Is this true?
5. If I am correct about #3 and #4, does this mean we can have an unlimited number of missions that we have saved on our computer, easily accessible for private/SG use?
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How will level scaling work? Will every mission automatically scale to your current level (+ difficulty, team size, etc.) or will it be predetermined by the "architect"?
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This is complicated. Every critter has a level range where they are valid. When you make a mission, all of the level ranges must overlap at some point. If you are outside this level range when you go to play the mission you will be brought up or down to the level rang of the mission.
Example, I use critters A (1-54), B (34-45) and C (40-48). The level range of the mission is (40-45).
If I am level 5, I will play mission at level 40.
If I am level 50, I will play mission at level 45.
If I am level 42 I will play at level 42.
If I am level 5, but have set my difficulty to max, I will play at level 38.
Note: I said mission here, not arc, each mission has an independent level range.
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Thanks very much for all the great answers 
As a follow up to this, how does critter level work with custom critters? Are they all defaulted to 1-50 range, or can we choose their level range or are their level ranges determined by the powers we assign to them?
On the custom critter front, how do the powers work? Do we just assign powersets? Or can we build their powers piecemeal? (a martial arts kick, a pistol attack and a psi blast, say).
Also, I know we will have access to give custom critters variations on the player powersets, but will we also be able to give them powers based on existing critters? (i.e. could I make a new baddie who had the same powers as one of the Kheldian PPD critters?)
Always remember, we were Heroes.
Question, these tickets are they going to have random rolls and do all of the same things as the merit system. Will they overlap pools and so on?
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Let me try again: Is the whole Mission Architect a big virtual reality?
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How about this: Crey and Dr. Aeon claim it is. [u]Crey[u] and [u]Dr. Aeon[u].
That leaves script openings big enough to drive Adamastor through.
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3. What rewards are we giving to the players and creators?
1. Were granting full experience (XP) and influence rewards for defeating enemies in player made content. Were also giving players tickets in place of random drops. They can take these tickets to an Architect ticket vendor and redeem them for various in game rewards, such as enhancements, recipes and salvage. Were also allowing players to purchase unlockable content with their tickets. Theyll be able to get maps, costume pieces and different characters.
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Different characters?!?!?
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The audio file from Massively said that you can buy different signature characters, like a Lord Recluse with different power sets.
Arc #345863 - When The Bough Breaks
"Curse you Perry the Plata...wait, is that Love Handel?" - Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, Phineas and Ferb
Pohsyb, quick question:
What about temp powers for missions, like disguises? For exampl, can I create something like the Midnight Visage but for say longbow, so villains can sneak into a longbow base?
"Well, there's going to be some light music and a short note of apology saying, 'The universe ended last week, we're really sorry, we don't know what you're doing here, didn't you get the message?'"- Steve Moffat
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Can we force a boss to always spawn as a lvl 54 AV? I want to make the Slax Task force truly ridiculous.
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I don't think you're going to have to worry about being unable to make "truly ridiculous" content. Trust me on this one.
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Epic thread and epic details.
Question: Can we use contacts that aren't humanoid npcs, such as the radio, television?
Blazara Aura LVL 50 Fire/Psi Dom (with 125% recharge)
Flameboxer Aura LVL 50 SS/Fire Brute
Ice 'Em Aura LVL 50 Ice Tank
Darq Widow Fortune LVL 50 Fortunata (200% rech/Night Widow 192.5% rech)--thanks issue 19!
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Epic thread and epic details.
Question: Can we use contacts that aren't humanoid npcs, such as the radio, television?
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I'm no Pohsyb, but in the Massively audio segment they specifically mentioned using the Radio as a contact (or using Television, or Slot Machine which to my knowledge isn't a normal contact!)
Let me try again: Is the whole Mission Architect a big virtual reality?