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Thread: Squad Leader planetary map activation

InfluenzaSWTA
Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:03 pm
#1

Following is an excerpt from my post in the Squad Leader Revamp thread. I thought of this idea as I was typing my response, and thought it was pretty original and clever, so I'd like some discussion from my fellow SLs .


ASquad Leader should be able to Register a location on the planetary map in the same way that entertainers and medics can. This would show up on the maps of all factional allies as a "hot spot" of combat, allowing planet-wide communication of major battle areas without resorting to /tells between friends. By using /registerBattle, the SL flags his current location on the planetary maps of all allied faction members. The flag disappears if the SL moves beyond 500m of the original area, or an amount of time expires. Additionally displays the SL's name next to the flag, so allies can contact the SL regarding the battle.


Thoughts? I felt this would be a fantastic way to alert allies to large battles, while also incorporating some "grand-view" control of battles by coordinated SLs.




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InquisitorPayne
Fri Apr 16, 2004 1:05 pm
#2




MailekEOC wrote:

But then what use would this be for non factioned SLs? I really think that the squad leader should be factioned orientated though to begin with unless they actually add a 3rd criminal faction perhaps.



I agree. That is why i said: it is most likely better suited as a factional perk (for high ranking officers, maybe major or higher)





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WolfwoodCross
Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:15 am
#3
I like the idea of getting people more aware of a Battle situation. The more people at the battle, the longer the battle lasts. Always a good thing.


However, unless people are constantly scouring the Planetary Map for Battles, you'll still have to send them a tell and let them know whats up.


Even so, it's a good ability who's inclusion would helpwith making PVP'rs aware of current battles. Ya never know too, if this ability were to go live, people might very well start scouring the map for battles.


Though this may have the unintended effect of making an undetermined planet an inadvertant "Battle Planet." Meaning all of the PVP'rs start throwing up Battle Flags all over said Planet, and eventually everyone begins to go to said planet because it would be the "best place" to find PVP, kinda like how everyone congregates to Coronet/Theed, since they are the "best places" for travel, shopping, and healing.


just my two credits on it.

InquisitorPayne
Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:33 am
#4

Sounds good to me. But could as well be a faction perk.


I am not objected to either version.


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MailekEOC
Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:56 am
#5
I do like the idea in theory but as stated above, I don't believe most ppl will be constantly checking the plantary map. Maybe it would be cool if you could /requestbackup and it would send out a type of system message to other factioned allied SLs which would then put it on the map via a wp.


But then what use would this be for non factioned SLs? I really think that the squad leader should be factioned orientated though to begin with unless they actually add a 3rd criminal faction perhaps.



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