X-Verse Fleet Fest I

Deadbeat_Spinn · Post by **Deadbeat_Spinn** » Thu, 10. Jun 10, 22:01

EmperorJon wrote:Nah, Js and Ks would ruin it, because of how cheap they are everyone would just buy the maximum amount.

Which would be two. If one can field only two M1's, two M2's, or 1 M1/1 M2 from the other races then the Xenon ones would have to be under the same restrictions (but with a modified price tag so they are on par with everyone else or just say each costs 100mil for the hull).

EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Thu, 10. Jun 10, 22:04

But they aren't at all worth 100M each.

Deadbeat_Spinn · Post by **Deadbeat_Spinn** » Thu, 10. Jun 10, 22:09

EmperorJon wrote:But they aren't at all worth 100M each.

I meant that a Xenon J or K hull costs 100mil each. Price could be negotiated to something lower if it's felt that 100mil is a bit much.

EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Thu, 10. Jun 10, 22:13

I know that's what you meant.

Cpt.Jericho · Post by **Cpt.Jericho** » Thu, 10. Jun 10, 22:30

Nah, I would keep those Xenon, Khaak AND ATF out. Pirates maybe, but rather not.

Edit: Yeah, 100 pages!!

autosave22 · Post by **autosave22** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 00:39

Ban all fighters. M6 and bigger only. Same 250M credits.
Big ships are easier to see on the tube.

Besides, in my mind 22 Dragons vs Oddy and a handful of Nemesiseseses sounds awesome...

Cpt.Jericho · Post by **Cpt.Jericho** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 01:56

The Oddy + Nemesi win. At least if you mount the right weapons and use heavy Torpedos. Or you could field 2 Titans + an M7 of your choice. Dragons dead.
The Dragon has hardly enough shields to put up a real fight. Better try Katanas with M/AMLs - same price but better shields and more firepower.

I don't think banning all fighters would be any good. FA fire looks pretty neat and I like HEPT fire. To be honest, most weapons wouldn't be fielded, most missles, too.

Demotruk · Post by **Demotruk** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 02:08

I've just read most of this epic thread, really cool stuff, wish I had seen it before.

My thoughts on limiting fighters, putting bans on ships etc: The real problem is computer performance, so an upper limit on total ships (and possibly other weapons/items that impact performance a lot). It's way too early to be claiming one strategy should be banned because it's too cheesy, or whatever. When this started most were claiming the Zephyrus horde would be trounced, who knows what other strategy could come out of left field and change people's perspectives on this again.

Cpt.Jericho · Post by **Cpt.Jericho** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 13:46

The supposed ban of the Solano was born mostly from the fact that you get an M3 for the price of an M4. The same with most Xenon ships. The J and K cost as much as an M7 but you get the full benefit of an M2 or M1.
I too don't like the thought of banning ships. But let's face the facts: The game is not too well balanced (which is for playing not really important, because the player can do with any ship, if he/she wants to).

Technojerk36 · Post by **Technojerk36** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 22:18

Yay 100 pages! (Of which 70 are probably about how we should ban the Solano

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Ok people, I have a request. Could you please post an idea of what would be a good logo/icon for the XFF? Perhaps to quickly show before a video or something. Either describe it or post a link to an image of it.

Thanks

Deadbeat_Spinn · Post by **Deadbeat_Spinn** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 22:23

Size/Dimensions of image and text TJ?

Technojerk36 · Post by **Technojerk36** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 22:26

Anything's good. I'll re-size/re-draw if need be.

Deadbeat_Spinn · Post by **Deadbeat_Spinn** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 22:47

Here's a tester,
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Edit: Second tester,
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EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 23:03

[ external image ]

I went for a different approach.

@DB, how come there are ghost images of ships etc. in the picture?

Deadbeat_Spinn · Post by **Deadbeat_Spinn** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 23:07

EJ you should give the Fleet Fest part an outline or color change, white and white is kinda hard to read. But I like it more than mine.

On the subject of mine it's because it's a blended image.

EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 23:10

Well, I saved it as a jpg now. So too late.

Deadbeat_Spinn · Post by **Deadbeat_Spinn** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 23:55

Second tester made, it can be found below my first tester image.

And I think it's better than my first.

Aro · Post by **Aro** » Sat, 12. Jun 10, 01:56

Can change the hue or add texture to this:
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http://xup.rsyd.com/xff.zip

Technojerk36 · Post by **Technojerk36** » Sat, 12. Jun 10, 10:57

Wow. Those are some sweet pictures.

But they aren't really what I was looking for. Sorry for having been clear enough.

I'm looking for a logo/symbol (eg a star) that can be shown next to the XFF title.

My idea was the cross hair from the fight missions but I was just wondering if you guys have any other ideas.

EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Sat, 12. Jun 10, 11:02

Yes, I started making mine then thought... 'Hmm, not exactly a logo...'

I'll get working!

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