Fanmade continent creator

dyslecix · 2012-06-18, 01:38 PM

I think it would be a good idea to create some fan tools for people to create continents with. That way the global pop per server could be much higher, because I think the servers will fill up way fast when this game releases. They probably don't want to create too many continents because it takes time/money, and they don't want to put that much of an investment from the very beginning. They could submit continents to devs and the devs pick the best ones to insert into the game. Maybe the winner of contests such as this would win some station cash or something. This could save dev's time/money, and it would increase the server cap, which is also a good thing. Your guys thoughts?

fishirboy · 2012-06-18, 01:39 PM

Its a nice idea, pretty much just a thing were we could be able to show off what we made and try and get it into the game.

Geist · 2012-06-18, 01:54 PM

It's true, they're not just throwing boulders around and elevating/lowering land across a continent, they're also balancing it, making sure there's cover here, a good sniping spot, good ambush point, all kinds of options for all kinds of fights.

They're not gonna trust a fan to give a continent that level of dedication, not to mention it would probably take way too long for a single person to do it.

Winfernal · 2012-06-18, 01:59 PM

This is one of few games i don't support an idea like this...

dyslecix · 2012-06-18, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by WildVS

Not going to happen. Maps here are far far too complex. Hell a development team of 60 has taken how long and just one map finished? This ain't CoD fellas.

LMAO, comparing it to CoD, since when has cod had a MAP CREATOR?

dyslecix · 2012-06-18, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by WildVS

Don't think I have but I guess you would know, you were probably playing it with your sister earlier on you Xbox?

lol, ok. What an idiot. and you said "Don't think I have" Wow, learn your english man. Don't think you have what? You're not even reading the sentence I wrote correctly, dumbass.

CrystalViolet · 2012-06-18, 02:13 PM

Dust has a system where you can insert facilities into sockets on the map. Something like this might be possible in PS2 if things were made to be modular. If we're talking Outfit controlled facilities, balance of the terrain and capture points becomes less relevant as the metagame would be to make the base as defensible as possible.

MacXXcaM · 2012-06-18, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by dyslecix

lol, ok. What an idiot. and you said "Don't think I have" Wow, learn your english man. Don't think you have what? You're not even reading the sentence I wrote correctly, dumbass.

...have compared it to CoD (I think)

No fan made stuff in an MMO. It has to work for everybody so best would be you let SOE do it.

I SandRock · 2012-06-18, 02:24 PM

No

Mastachief · 2012-06-18, 02:34 PM

Seriously they have one dude that just makes sure the soil is flushed up just right against bases/rocks and such like.

They really have hand crafted them.

TeaLeaf · 2012-06-18, 02:37 PM

Even if they released a level editor, we probably wouldn't see a finished continent for at least 10 years.

RNFB · 2012-06-18, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by dyslecix

LMAO, comparing it to CoD, since when has cod had a MAP CREATOR?

Many CoDs have had a map maker....

kaffis · 2012-06-18, 03:05 PM

Modding tools and map creation tools make sense in a peer-hosted (or publicly hosted server) environment.

This is neither. There will be a limited number of servers to select from, and so there isn't room for servers serving up mods and community content for a niche subset of the market to either enjoy or shop around for a better offering. In addition, you only need to find 11-31 (depending on the game and map) other players who share your unique mix of preferences to have a thriving game on that server.

The key to mod/custom map content is that if I don't like what a server's running (because it's crap or catering to a fringe playstyle that may or may not be at odds with the rest of the game's design principles), I can move on and select from hundreds of other ones that choose to run something more akin to my tastes. SOE can't afford to run that many, nor fragment its userbase that far even if it could afford to, since it needs to pack thousands of players into each server-space to provide the player density to support its massive game edict.

Top Sgt · 2012-06-18, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by dyslecix

LMAO, comparing it to CoD, since when has cod had a MAP CREATOR?

he's saying this is not TINY small maps like cod and simple structures and re used vehicles all over like cod uses over and over and over

ChipMHazard · 2012-06-18, 03:07 PM

Would be far to difficult to make properly not to mention time consuming. Also SOE would have to test every nook and cranny before allowing players on the map.
So like others have written before me, not going to happen