Author Topic: Dynmaic Strat BUilding (Read 662 times)

JB22 · « **on:** March 25, 2006, 12:41:49 PM »

Create ability to build strats at bases. For example, if building supplies are brought to a VH base from an air base, allow for a plane reloading pad (hot pad) to be constructed at a VH base. Allow for creation of other bases and strat. It would be really fun to 1) build them, 2) protect them and 3) for the other country to find and destroy them as they were being built.

Probably not possible since it would required dynmic changes to the map.
But, a fun idea nonetheless.

Regards,
JB22

Gato · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2006, 03:29:36 PM »

Bases under construction? Hmmmmmmm That could really change the dynamic of the game a lot! Very interesting idea. Too bad it will never fly. The coding would be a nightmare, at least from what I understand.

I have tried to make a new map and everything HTC requires in it is a lot. So there is no way they would or even could (I think) let this idea be anything more than what it is right now.

As things are now, you capture a base by taking the town close to it. If this idea came about, either that would have to change or you would also have to construct a town along with the base. The town would have to be in place before the base. As I understand it, it is the town people who really repair and keep the base up. You wouldn't be able to use the base until the town and base were all up and running.

Still, a very interesting idea.

JB22 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2006, 04:08:23 PM »

Right now a town exists near every base. It is up , then it is knocked down. Perhaps the map could have dormant bases or towns or strats (hidden of course) that when the base is supplied with certain "construction supplies" it generates the dormant base/town/strat. Kind of like the opposite cycle for a town. You could construct these dormant bases at certain locations known to only that country. For example, the Tower board could state that this base has potential town, or ammo factory etc. Or a V base states it has a potential hot pad if supplied with construction supplies.

I understand it would be hard to code but not impossible i think. Just requires time ( =money) and resources (=money).

JB22

Gato · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2006, 04:20:41 PM »

Okay, I think I understand now. As these items, places are dormant, they could not be destroyed if found by the enemy until they became active. As they are NOT listed on the overall map, they would be unknown. What about when they become active? I guess they would still be hidden until someone finds them in an opposing country, then they would be listed on the clipboard map?

I like the idea of hot pads. That has been asked for before on V bases/ports. IF nothing else, I still think that is needed.

I hope this tread gets more people interested in this idea and HTC looks at it, in whole or part.

I also believe the rearm pads should be able to be destroyed like anything else. It would be another good target for everyone.

JB22 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2006, 04:28:28 PM »

They would stay Dormant until fully constructed. While construction is occurring, they would apear as partially built strats, pads, or towns. They could be taken down by the enemy while contructing or an y time after construction is complete. Once an enemy comes within a certain distance of it,( the same algo used to detect the town flashing for example ) it then would become "exposed" and seen on the overall map. Or something like that. Purpose fof building these would to increase ammo regen rate etc etc etc. Maybe limit amount of construction supplies so that only a few could be placed whereever the country decided it needed it ( same system to control ships in terms of who gets to decide)

JB22

Debonair · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2006, 06:41:15 PM »

AH RTS...I would destroy your base with my flame tank