Mission Architect sneak peek

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any word on the ability to customise the map or if we can actually set teh spawn point for enemies instead of "front" "middle" and "back" of the map ?

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If you read the linked thread, you'd know the answer to both these questions.

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@FloatingFatMan

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

-Drools with anticipation-

So, still in the works from the sounds of it, and possibilities in the near/distant future;
-Editable maps (long term)
-Ambushes and triggers
-Cinematics (When they can make one that isnt worthy of Satan )
-Hopefully we will get to create slightly more custom enemy mobs someday, but its still good looking to me.

Now, this is an issue that really has me gunning really looking forward to it and the arcs I have planned. One question to put out, if anyone can read deeper than me;
Would it be possible to use the Robots from Bots MMs as independant enemy classes/skins? Seeing as you can already fight a Lich without an MM in one Redside mission. Or may that not be possible?

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any word on the ability to customise the map or if we can actually set teh spawn point for enemies instead of "front" "middle" and "back" of the map ?

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If you read the linked thread, you'd know the answer to both these questions.

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I would hope that eventually things like cut-scenes are able to be added

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Which just goes to show that you can't please everybody all the time. I hate those cut scenes with a passion. They just bring the entire game to a sudden halt for what feels like an age. if there was a way to avoid them in the game, I'd do it.

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Well, that's easy sorted, add a flag to the mission showing that it has cut scenes, that way people who don't like them can avoid them. Same with other things, like GMs or SG only missions, etc.

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Well, that's easy sorted, add a flag to the mission showing that it has cut scenes, that way people who don't like them can avoid them. Same with other things, like GMs or SG only missions, etc.

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Why stop such people playing the mish though? Just add a flag to disable cutscenes!

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@FloatingFatMan

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

The problem with creating mobs is that as soon as it hits live, there will be a mass cry to be able to save the enemy group you just created for future missions.
For now im going to be more than happy using the existing mobs

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@Damz Find me on the global channel Union Chat. One of the best "chat channels" ingame!

The problem with creating mobs is that as soon as it hits live, there will be a mass cry to be able to save the enemy group you just created for future missions.
For now im going to be more than happy using the existing mobs

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@Damz Find me on the global channel Union Chat. One of the best "chat channels" ingame!

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Well, that's easy sorted, add a flag to the mission showing that it has cut scenes, that way people who don't like them can avoid them. Same with other things, like GMs or SG only missions, etc.

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Why stop such people playing the mish though? Just add a flag to disable cutscenes!

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That's another possibilty, but that could cause issues if the cutscene passes on some important info about the mish, like that you need to find a glowie or save someone specific etc.

Like I say, there's options all round, really

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The problem with creating mobs is that as soon as it hits live, there will be a mass cry to be able to save the enemy group you just created for future missions.
For now im going to be more than happy using the existing mobs

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I agree with being happy with the current enemy factions Damz for other reasons too.

To be fair ill be satisfied with what we are getting so far, there is always room for updates depending on how successful it is in the first place.

(oh and your gonna upset FFM Damz, echo posting is his trademark..he'll be on you faster than a haphazard Worlds.com patent troller )

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"The box said Windows Vista or better - so I installed Linux"

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Why was it that doesnt surprise me Tsumi, I cant wait to see your arcs

1- Tsumi v the Rikti horde
2- Tsmui v the Rikti scum
3- Tsumi v the Rikti invasion
3- Tsumi v the Rikti workers union
4- Tsumi v Moment from the malta (well he looked like a rikti...kill eeeeet!!)

Well you get the picture, your obsession with those flap nosed aliens is a little ....."intense" at times my friend (but in a good way)

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I think if anyone decides to invade your planet, regardless of the proboscial profile, it's perfectly legitimate to want to beat seven shades of the proverbial out of them and then jump up and down on what's left until they've had enough.

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I would hope that eventually things like cut-scenes are able to be added to the game as I find they add immensely to a great mission, the Statesman TF being a prime example with old Dr. Aeon.

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This (and Frostfire!!!!! don't forget)

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I'm thinking of creating a couple of arcs for high level villains which give you an opportunity to pursue your own plans for world domination.

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I really should do something about this signature.

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-Cinematics (When they can make one that isnt worthy of Satan )

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It's beyond unlikely that they ever will. Neverwinter Nights (1 & 2) allowed you much greater flexibility in editing, and you could, indeed, build cutscenes. However, doing so required a degree in computing and a very thorough understanding of C coding and 3D geometry.

And, as has been said, all for something not everyone appreciates. I know I find them beyond irritating in an MMO. In a single-player game, where they are used as story continuation cinematics, yeah, but not in an MMO. (Bioware suggested that you never included them in modules designed for multiplayer mode.)

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Disclaimer: The above may be humerous, or at least may be an attempt at humour. Try reading it that way.
Posts are OOC unless noted to be IC, or in an IC thread.

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I'm thinking of creating a couple of arcs for high level villains which give you an opportunity to pursue your own plans for world domination.

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Exactly what I was thinking It is time that us villains get serious with our own doomsday devices!

So far I am happy what the MA does bring. Of course more whistles and bells will be appreciated. But it sounds like a good start.

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-Cinematics (When they can make one that isnt worthy of Satan )

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It's beyond unlikely that they ever will. Neverwinter Nights (1 & 2) allowed you much greater flexibility in editing, and you could, indeed, build cutscenes. However, doing so required a degree in computing and a very thorough understanding of C coding and 3D geometry.


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And hurrah for that! Presumably the C and 3D graphics requirements cuts down on the number of people trying to do a cutscene featuring nothing but genitalia and perverted sexual acts!

It's well known that anyone with a good knowledge of C and 3D graphics has no idea what anyone's genitals but their own look like, and is far too busy reading tech manuals to know anything about perversion!



EDIT: before any computer geeks get upset at this stereotype let me state that I am a computer geek with knowledge of C and 3D graphics - the above is firmly tongue in cheek

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my toons
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The problem with creating mobs is that as soon as it hits live, there will be a mass cry to be able to save the enemy group you just created for future missions.
For now im going to be more than happy using the existing mobs

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I agree with being happy with the current enemy factions Damz for other reasons too.

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I'll be happy with them, but think it's a mild shame as if and when I try out the MA I'd have liked to make my own faction to guarantee not stepping on any CoX canon that I wasn't aware of!

i.e. if I made my own villainous faction - even if they were just renamed/reskinned Hellions - then I know I can do pretty much anything with their background/story.

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By my mohawk shall ye know me!
my toons
Funny: Ee-Ai-Ee-Ai-Oh! #3662 * The foul-mouthed Handyman! #1076 * City of Norms #132944
Serious: To Save A Single World (#83744) * Marketing Opportunity (#83747)

You might want to look at this thread.

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I really should do something about this signature.

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You might want to look at this thread.

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Hmmmmmmm...Interesting *and* a bit humerous =P
-beard stroke-

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... Unpublished mission, select map, no enemies, simple glowie objective, use map as RP instance for Portal Corps/Uni room/Crey/et cetera?

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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But if you think about it for a moment, they really had little choice; otherwise the MA is just going to be a farmers paradise instead of what it's MEANT to be.

Plenty of people will use it, even if there weren't ANY rewards. They'll use it because of the stories.

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@FloatingFatMan

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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But if you think about it for a moment, they really had little choice; otherwise the MA is just going to be a farmers paradise instead of what it's MEANT to be.


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Makes no sense to me to be honest. If the reward for doing these missions is so much less than even street hunting, what's the point? Unless you have a plethora of high level toons and don't need to level or gain inf, I can see no point in even looking at these missions.

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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But if you think about it for a moment, they really had little choice; otherwise the MA is just going to be a farmers paradise instead of what it's MEANT to be.

Plenty of people will use it, even if there weren't ANY rewards. They'll use it because of the stories.

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True. But you must admit that it is annoying that we can't level up normally. Getting badges salvage recipes etc while we go. I need those to pay for the enhancements on my toons.

It is a shame that because some people will misuse the system we all get penalized. I understand why they do it but that doesn't have to mean that I like it.

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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But if you think about it for a moment, they really had little choice; otherwise the MA is just going to be a farmers paradise instead of what it's MEANT to be.


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Makes no sense to me to be honest. If the reward for doing these missions is so much less than even street hunting, what's the point? Unless you have a plethora of high level toons and don't need to level or gain inf, I can see no point in even looking at these missions.

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Oh I dunno......fun?

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We built this city on Rock and Roll!

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While in an Architect mission, players will NOT get: end mission bonus, salvage, recipies, or enhancements.

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I like the MA but not the above. The mission bonus and the enhancemnets I can live without but not getting the normal rate of salvage and recipies. Too bad and boring in my op.

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But if you think about it for a moment, they really had little choice; otherwise the MA is just going to be a farmers paradise instead of what it's MEANT to be.

Plenty of people will use it, even if there weren't ANY rewards. They'll use it because of the stories.

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I don't see how it could be a farmers paradise, since aside from selecting WHICH villan group you fight, you seem to have no control over what is spawned. So, for instance, if you are designing a mish to farm, say, Banished masks, since the MA decides what groups are spawned where you'll still only get the normal number of masks you would in any other Banished mission. Since we don't have control over what mobs are spawned, or where they are spawned, you can't load-up the mission with badge-granting baddies (or goodies for the villans).

G.

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