AGN: Squad Beacon May 4th

[Roy Awesome]

Hamma, you should name this the Purple Squad Beacon with all the VS on the show

Resources reduced drastically in number (make them more scarce) but let all continents contribute to resource gain. This allows people that have been warpgated to push out of the warpgate with vehicles because their overall resource income has been cut by 1/3, not 100% (theoretically).

Spoiler: If this is talked about, i would argue for removing resources and just have cooldown timers for everything. Right now they either have absolutely no bearing on what you do, or they increase your cooldown timer on vehicles/make you spawn without a grenade. I don't think I have ever made a decision where I had to prioritize one thing over another with resources.

[Phantomdestiny]

basti don't forget to ask about sanctuaries . TBH they don't really need much time to make them. just a copy paste of VR x 3 with a couple of warpgates ,maybe some of the outpost buildings then copy paste that 3 times and done. If they want to expand on them later on they always can like they did on other continents. they could make them into space port , cities , temples what ever but later on. Just make us something quick to have a staging area

[robocpf1]

@Roy,

I like having the resources. I think if they were meaningful, they would add another much-needed layer of strategic depth.

Originally, the resources weren't divided up by "air, mechanized, infantry", there were just three types that did different things.

What if we made the supply chain much more complex? Instead of capturing territory that gives us resources that we spend individually, how about the resources are on an empire scale, and empires have to maintain a certain threshold of resource income for the ability to use certain vehicles and items.

If an empire's income for infantry resources is less than 100 (making up numbers here) then they can't spawn MAXes. Now we're going to fight really, really hard for our infantry resources.

If an empire's income for air resources is less than 100, no ESFs. If it's less than 200, no Liberators. Galaxies, as a support craft, can always be spawned (as can Sunderers).

If an empire's income for mechanized resources is less than 100, no Harasser. Less than 200, no MBT. Etc.

Now, there is no individual usage of resources, but rather a goal the entire empire has to make. Or something.

I think it would be better for the game for resources to be a global, empire-specific tool, not an individual dividend as it is now. I'm not sure even what I described above is a good system, but I think it would make people care more if it was an entire empire gaining or losing a benefit.

Now, we have this: "What do I care if you can't pull a Magrider? I can, I have the resources."

Then, we would have this: "If we don't maintain this territory, NOBODY can pull Magriders! Even me!"

We can then expand upon this for continent benefits and facility benefits. Now, that 10% discount means something, because it lowers the threshold that an empire needs. Or, just give a type of vehicle at a massive discount for owning a continent or facility. Amp Station (as long as it's linked) gives a 20% reduction in what that empire needs for pulling ESFs, for instance. Now we care.

Side Note: Infantry resources might need to be re-evaluated anyway. I never go past having 30-40 of every consumable I use. I spam Revive Grenades and C4 constantly but never run out of resources.

[DirtyBird]

There is already a 12 page thread dedicated to the roadmaps resource revamp.

Have you added your suggestions there yet?

[bpostal]

Missed the show
Guess I'll have to wait for the recording

[robocpf1]

I'll get on that, Bird. I just thought of all that today.

[DirtyBird]

Dont forget to consider the extra benefits from subscription.
I find it makes a big difference to those that have it and those that dont.

And with Infantry consumables you can "bank" your resources.

[basti]

Originally Posted by bpostal

Missed the show
Guess I'll have to wait for the recording

Err, its next week... :P

[bpostal]

Originally Posted by basti

Err, its next week... :P

WOOO! Hell yeah, I'm gonna pour myself another drink then
I dunno why I thought it was yesterday, but I'm glad it wasn't.

[Hamma]

Nope May 4th

[Roy Awesome]

How long until someone makes a 'may the 4th be with you'


We should start a squad beacon drinking game

[HiroshiChugi]

Woot woot! I just found out that I can join you all via video! Hamma, I sent you a much deserved late PM here on PSU pertaining my attendance.

[robocpf1]

Originally Posted by Roy Awesome

We should start a squad beacon drinking game

First time we get off-track: Take a drink.

Each time we forget what the topic was that we were supposed to be discussing: Take a drink.

First time a dev, especially Higby, gives us a screenshot or statement that then derails the entire broadcast: Take a drink.

First time the audio cuts out: Take a drink

When the audio is restored and everything's been fixed but people complain in the comments: Take a drink.

Any time beards are mentioned: Take a drink

First time Naval Combat is mentioned: Take a drink

PS1 suggestions or mentions: Take a drink EVERY TIME.

Usage of the word "metagame": Take a drink EVERY TIME.

Usage of the word "sanctuary": Take a drink EVERY TIME.

When Roy's roommate comes in: Chug the whole thing.

[HiroshiChugi]

It's true! D; I really do hope I can join you all. I am open to any discussion that pops up and would be happy to be H4TZ representative during this event as I have confirmation from several of the top H4TZ members. They would love it if I can come and help out in the broadcast. Any word on the roster being finalized yet?

[basti]

Gonna get a few beers for sat then.