Supergroup base involvement in Mission Architect
I wouldnt mind seeing this added to the very long to-do list for the Devs.
Don't think I want it at the top of the list atm, but I wouldnt mind seeing it be added.
It does sound like one or two full issues full of work but the idea of using base-creation tools and converting them into a mission map maker for AE missions is an interesting idea.
Granted there are limits to the current base tech that make it far less flexible for detail than you'd expect on developer made maps (like offices). But you never know, you could have multiple floors, possible placements for glowies and spawns. But if we remember how AE was first used (and abused) giving full control over the map might yield some exploitative results.
And if they were thinking about being able to make our own maps with SG tech, how do you think we'd be able to do outdoor missions? That's a toughy.
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One thing i think would be an awesome addition to MA would be to create your own maps. It would bring up an edit screen like in bases and then you would make a map. Of course, i don't think it could be done and if it could it would be a lot of work.
I have an idea for Mission Architect. How about allowing a mission to occur in a SG base?
* Story creator have to be a member of a supergroup
* Objectives can be placed in room types, for instance if you choose "hospital", the biggest room of the hospital class is used.
* Objectives can also be SG items (glowies or destructibles)
* A valid supergroup base means that the base fits the mission objectives, ie have a hospital room if there's an objective involving a hospital.
* SG Order of succession rules apply if team leader isn't part of a valid supergroup : Team Leader - Player 2 - Player 3 - etc - Story creator
* SG leader can disallow members to use the base in MA arcs.
* If the story creator leave her supergroup, downgrade it so it becomes invalid, or join an invalid supergroup, the story arc is temporarily disabled.
* Players who enjoy the design of the base can send a join request to the SG leader during the base mission and at the end of the arc
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