Praetorian Invasion Zone Event!
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Posted on: 2011-05-29 15:36 in Suggestions and Ideas
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Make it so, number one. And also, there are tanks parked on the Lambda Sector, maybe they can be used as well?
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Out of curiosity, would these be random occurances or triggered by something like how finishing a LGTF triggers a rikti invasion event? If the former, how often? And if the latter, triggered by what?
I'd love it either way, but there are these little details to consider. 
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It would be nice if it was triggered by a Task Force or some other player action, though I didn't think of any ideas on what might trigger it ... but since Lady Grey's Task Force came out in the same issue as Rikti Invasion zone events, I would say it should have a trigger!
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Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
Out of curiosity, would these be random occurances or triggered by something like how finishing a LGTF triggers a rikti invasion event? If the former, how often? And if the latter, triggered by what?
I'd love it either way, but there are these little details to consider. |
Maybe trigger after a Tin Mage or an Apex TF?
My initial thought was to trigger after an Incarnate trial is completed, but then they'd never stop!
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Originally Posted by Jazra
Maybe trigger after a Tin Mage or an Apex TF?
My initial thought was to trigger after an Incarnate trial is completed, but then they'd never stop! |
Trigger after a completion of both, allowing a 2 hour window after completing one to finish the other.
Id say trigger after a completion of Tin Mage or Apex as well. Makes sense. Either in retaliation for beating up on Battle Maiden, or invading Nuetropolis.
Tieing them to BAF or Lambda... They'd be going on constantly. Even if tied to having 2 done in a certain amount of time, they'd be going off constantly.
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Belated, but I just now saw those (I've not done the Lambda Sector trial, and my flagship Praetorian just entered Neutropolis today)--yeah, I'd like to see those made enemies, too!|
Originally Posted by cursedsorcerer
Make it so, number one. And also, there are tanks parked on the Lambda Sector, maybe they can be used as well?
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Come to think of it, those military vehicles don't see a lot of action, do they? They look to be very similar to the models used in Vanguard and Shadow Shard military areas, and I think the only time I've ever seen those actually fighting is when they're stationary, and have a Turret entity as their top half.
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Could work for the, somewhat ignored, new Sutter TF as well. Granted, it's not as full-on Incarnate TF as Tin Mage or Apex but the Sutter TF has a strong connection to the invasion as well. Also, would give it a little more love, seeing as it was fairly overlooked as a lot of people were chasing the new trials.
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Originally Posted by Ice_Wall
Id say trigger after a completion of Tin Mage or Apex as well. Makes sense. Either in retaliation for beating up on Battle Maiden, or invading Nuetropolis.
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ooh... Good point, I wouldn't mind punching the occasional tank.
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Originally Posted by LittleDavid
Belated, but I just now saw those (I've not done the Lambda Sector trial, and my flagship Praetorian just entered Neutropolis today)--yeah, I'd like to see those made enemies, too!
Come to think of it, those military vehicles don't see a lot of action, do they? They look to be very similar to the models used in Vanguard and Shadow Shard military areas, and I think the only time I've ever seen those actually fighting is when they're stationary, and have a Turret entity as their top half. |
It'd be nice if the Tanks in Praetoria and the RWZ did something, along with those attack choppers. /Signed
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First off, let me say: The Pratorian Surge invason was REALLY fun. Probably the best part was being able to talk smack with the Praetors.
Though during the invasion, there was something I noticed ...
... Life as usual went on in Paragon City and Rogue Isles during the invasions. An army of Goliath War Walkers wasn't enough to convnce the street gangs and citizens to run for cover.
That got me thinking: Now that Emperor Cole is on the war path, why not introduce random Praetorian Invasion zone events, like Rikti Invasions? Use similar protocol to make citizens and enemy groups run for cover, sound the alarms. Then the portals open, like they did during the Surge, and the invasion begins!
The military vehicles I've seen in Praetorian warehouses could be used in these! Drop ships could be replaced with fighter jets that bomb and strafe targets not under cover. Instead of hunting defective bombs, attack helicopters could provide the IDF close air support. War Walkers and Goliath War Walkers could replace the Rikti Heavy Assault Suits that show up when a certain threshold of destruction is achieved.
As far as rewards, given these are Praetorians and a lot of Incarnate content involves Praetorian stuff, it could be a great way to provide alternate sources of Incarnate XP and drops. An accolade power and badge set would always be awesome, too, though I'm not sure what would be good. (I will say that, especially for my low level characters, Elusive Mind has been REALLY good at surviving psionic enemies like Madness Mages, Fortunatas, and the Lost.)
What do you guys think?