On Hold Hard Mode - For when flood is just too easy.

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  1. jeffreythe00

    jeffreythe00 Dreamer Platinum VIP

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    Today I would like to propose a new feature which could become the basis for something new. This feature is called "Hard mode". Hard mode is for you hardcore players who want an actual challenge OR to show players just how tough you actially are! So how does hard mode work and what do you get?

    [​IMG] Hardmode will include the following features [​IMG]

    • You will do 35% less damage to other players boats. (This is half of what makes hard mode "hard")
    • You will take increased water damage (This is the other half)
    • Hard mode will only be toggle-able during build phase
    • All other functionality is normal.
    • You will have a skull and crossbones on your head, alerting other players you have hard mode enabled. (IE: [​IMG] )
    • A special icon that will show in chat and on the scoreboard when you have hard mode toggled (IE: [​IMG] )
    • You will gain access to hard mode exclusive achievements while you have it enabled
    • You will gain access to hard mode exclusive skins and accessories
    • Possibly earn tokens for hard mode achievements.

    Thats it! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
    Jeff
     
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    This is a kick-ass idea I give Fang's paw of approval!
     
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    I'd definitely be up for this. Perhaps you also get a little extra cash?
     
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    I'm reluctant to giving cash as I don't want to see anyone abusing this. If people were to get a cash bonus, I would imagine we would see LOTS more single prop boats. Cash instead of tokens, for achievement based rewards are fine by me.
     
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    What about you have to be level 100 to enter hard mode?

    Just like ranked on some game modes
     
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    Very possible I suppose but I would like to make it available to everyone.
     
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    As for a possible reward into enabling hardmode, if you win x amount of times, the omega juggernaut should be given to the player.
     
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    I believe that instead of lvl 100 it should be lvl 50, so more players could play hard mode.
     
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    The point of my idea was so that you have to strive to get into hard mode and it's for more players experienced only.
     
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    Level 100+ is like <%1 of our playerbase. I feel if there is going to be a restriction, it shouldn't be set this high. Level 50 sounds good as this takes about a days worth of playtime to achieve if you're a casual player. This would also help solve my dilemma of people making complaints that "Hard mode" is "too hard".
     
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    alright, any progress with devs?
     
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    To my knowledge, this idea has not even been given a thought about implementation. I have also not put it in the github since we are still discussing the fine details. When I feel its to the point where everyone is happy with it, I will place it there :).
     
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    Okay, it'd be nice to see this before 2.0
     
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    Unless a miracle happens, I doubt this will be implemented in 2.0. That goes with saying that it may never make it to implementation. It sucks but its the truth.
     
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    I guess, if you push it to Bayrock hard enough he might listen to you. This may be one of the best ideas in the past few weeks.
     
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    I will place this in the github as soon as we know "if" there will be a level restriction and, if so what that level restriction should be. So far a few numbers have been tossed around but nothing everyone can agree upon. What do you guys think?

    Edit: Also we will need some side content to go alongside this such as achievements and other potential rewards. Perhaps @Dawson has some ideas
     
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    Your idea, should be up to you. I'm fine compromising at 50.

    Edit: Make sure to add when an under 50 player tries to join a notification appears letting them know the requirements. This might give players a reason to strive to get to level 50.
     
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    lvl 75 should be the proper level. Is this actually possible to implement ?
     
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    I presume this is why he suggested it, but if not then that is a good question. If we are moving it up from level 50 I suggest level 60.
     
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    We suggest new ideas on here all the time but that doesn't mean it's possible. That is for someone who knows the gane's mechanics and engine to answer.
     
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