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Thread: Riddle me this.... (Updated)

JediArashi
Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:24 pm
#1


What types of "information" could be used in SWG by Smugglers as a game mechanic?



I have a list currently for a game mechanic idea thatI will post below. What I am looking for is ways that we could gather information and data from sources that would interact with the environment and player base to add depth to the profession, and bring "slicing" more in line with what Star Wars definition of it is.


Can you add to the list? Can you detemrine the functionality of the mechanic? Can you post your response while eating pie?



see below (if I don't get any HTML errors)

Message Edited by JediArashi on 06-15-2005 10:27 AM



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GanymedePharuu
Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:30 pm
#2

where's the list?

first off i'd say something like factional base entry codes would be something cool to slice into.

perhaps some sort of list of current Special Forces players and their last known location could be interesting to have as well.

think about slicing into the Imperial Network and hacking out this info... then selling it to your local Rebel operative... or vice versa



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JediArashi
Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:35 pm
#3

I'm having trouble with the "style =" crap....just as I thought I would....

Message Edited by JediArashi on 06-14-2005 04:35 PM



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JediArashi
Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:45 pm
#4

Bah! I'm having problems with cut/paste from Word, so it'll have to wait...now that the thread may die....great! I'll try doing it from home and see if Ihave more tiem to play around with the issue.


That is a good idea Gany, faction information should be a good commodity.





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SwenLaransa
Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:35 pm
#5

Information you seek? I like fairly useful but interesting. Like the current number of faction bases you can find out. So we could slice to find the following...

Faction terminal:
1) Number of SF currently active for that side on that planet
2) Last time terminal was used and by whom
3) Possible wp to another faction term

BH terminal:
1) Number of BH currently holding missions
2) Number of Jedi with open missions
3) Last time terminal was used and by whom

Starport terminal:
1) Number of ships currently docked
2) List of current flight plans
3) List of pilots who recently left and ship names so we may mock the uncreative

Holonet terminal:
1) Juicy and useless gossip




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Tapoh
Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:42 pm
#6

I love juicy gossip...like leia digs wookie love..



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cpz
Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:04 pm
#7






JediArashi wrote:

I'm having trouble with the "style =" crap....just as I thought I would....

Message Edited by JediArashi on 06-14-2005 04:35 PM





Easy way around the =style annoyance - when your post is ready to go, highlightthe textas you would do when colouring it, but select that white, plainAutomatic option first, then the colour/style thetextyou want.


Works for me every time





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Nicolas_Frost
Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:05 pm
#8

Are you refering going into the visual editor instead of the HTML editor?



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cpz
Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:14 pm
#9

Me? If so, yeah, format the highlighted text using the Automatic option in the text colour box, then choose the desired colour. That Auto option obviously clears the hidden code (?) or something





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GanymedePharuu
Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:11 pm
#10

yeah cpz, that seems to work for me as well.



as for more information... how about locations of faction bases?


in the past, i've tried to scout them out manually while i was surveying, and sell that information to the opposing faction.





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Kohs V'sto
I wanted Smuggling for Christmas
but all i got was
<--- this stupid hat.

I am Jack's ignored profession.
Luke Skywalker is DEAD!
MaxSteele
Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:43 pm
#11



GanymedePharuu wrote:

yeah cpz, that seems to work for me as well.

as for more information... how about locations of faction bases?

in the past, i've tried to scout them out manually while i was surveying, and sell that information to the opposing faction.






Sounds like you don't need that ability.... You're doing a good job of finding them yourself.



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There are missions in which you "deliver an item while hostiles attack you" in every profession. I still don't consider [Smuggler's Alliance] pilots to be Smugglers, nor 'Smuggling' - at least not any more than Rebel Pilots or Imperial Pilots might sometimes "smuggle", with a lower-case s - JFreeman - 10/6/04
GanymedePharuu
Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:25 pm
#12






MaxSteele wrote:





GanymedePharuu wrote:

yeah cpz, that seems to work for me as well.



as for more information... how about locations of faction bases?


in the past, i've tried to scout them out manually while i was surveying, and sell that information to the opposing faction.









Sounds like you don't need that ability.... You're doing a good job of finding them yourself.




yes but it would seem more Smugglerish if i were able to slice into a databank network to download base locations.

anyone can drive around looking for secluded bases.



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Kohs V'sto
I wanted Smuggling for Christmas
but all i got was
<--- this stupid hat.

I am Jack's ignored profession.
Luke Skywalker is DEAD!
Raanan
Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:44 pm
#13






JediArashi wrote:

Bah! I'm having problems with cut/paste from Word, so it'll have to wait...now that the thread may die....great! I'll try doing it from home and see if Ihave more tiem to play around with the issue.


That is a good idea Gany, faction information should be a good commodity.







Your problem is you're cutting and pasting from Word. Word has associated code with it so it maintains the look you choose when you cut and past. That's why you're told not to use it for coding programs or scripting websited and the like. Use a program which doesn't have underlying formatting associated with it, like Notepad.




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