I kinda liked Mithrandon's idea of fractions (here). It could add a whole new factor to clans and competition.
Fraction: small group of bots, say 5
Clans: group of fractions, at least 1
And as a twist, a fraction can only have two other fractions linked to it. That way a clan consists of a pyramid of fractions;
------------- Clan X -----------
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| Fraction A |
| / \ |
| Fraction B Fraction C |
| / \ |
| Fraction D Fraction E |
| \ |
| Fraction F |
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Fractions are completely autonomous. They're basically mini-clans. The fraction-leader decides who to accept/kick from his group, and what other fraction to link to. The top fraction determines the name of the overall clan. And while the clan has a central forum, each fraction could have a private forum too.
What i like about it:
It adds much more management and strategy to the game. A fraction has a leader who's responsible for his group. Overall the clans needs to be managed as well. If fraction B is unhappy and leaves, they take fractions D, E and F with them, and all their energy - leaving Fraction A and C pretty much in tears. The balance of power in the game becomes much more unstable.
It is, however, a radical change. So I'm not sure Ed will be thrilled about it :)
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I actually have a somewhat similar idea in mind (that I believe I've discussed with you Jans) that involves an additional (in addition to clans) grouping option.
Nice ascii art btw.
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Yea we did talk a bit about that, but i dont remember it being kinda like a pyramid. Or was it?
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Nope, the pyramid is new.
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Alot of risk goes here for top fraction :)
Hm basically its clans with more risk. Well it also means theres alot of power on fractions or u could essentially xhange clan name easily through migrating to another clan tag.
Its somewht like merger kind of it they decode to leave. Restriction such as changing clan tag needs to be implemented and also some kind of punishment such as losing 20% total energy.
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And do you like that part? ^_^
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I think so, but I have to think on it some more.
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I like this idea, but was thinking about altering it a bit.
What if the "operational clan size" remain at 20. Meaning only 20 bots are allowed to gain/lose energy while they are "activated". The "activation" period can be somewhat similar to the Star Time-lock where if you activate/deactivate a bot they must remain so for a certain amount of time.
Then you could set the "Max" clan size to what ever number you wanted to in theory because the "effective" clan size would always remain 20.
This would allow those that want to go on vacation but not be kicked/hurt their clans chances of winning and would allow players who don't want to get into the energy race the ability to join in on the clan fun.
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call the goldman sachs to handle the M&A
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Now i don't know about any of you but I used to play EVE online and I really liked the idea of a corporation or something along the line of what Jans was saying. Basically a corporation would own separate clans who would harvest energy for them, for a price. The corporation would basically be be hiring clans to farm energy for them and then they would pay the clans for their work.
Further details I haven't worked out but if anyone would like to build on this idea go ahead. :)
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More like 1 head and many subordinates. See the corporations don't get energy themselves. they only get energy from the clans they are hiring.
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I wanna be untouchable boss of the corp!
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Actually this was a good idea. What's the current plans on this matter Ender?
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Probably long forgotten, buried in what we call "Development Hell"
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I always enjoy how threads related to clan rankings get bumped once someone gets upset about the clan race.
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It was benny (crab whistlers) who brought this in another thread, not me easy.
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He might have brought up the post, but you are the one who necro'd it.
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Okay okay, shoot me then :|
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Bang!
*lows smoke away from gun
Was good knowing you esv ;)
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oh god why? why god? why... wh... w... puff
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There wI'll be necro stuff happening in my town. Had to make an example of someone it just happened to be you.
*puts on old western music.
*walks off into the sunset.
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I can't reply to you I'm dead.
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Oh shit, I guess I'm not! :P
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You must have missed and I thought I was hit and did some drama scene :/
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I never miss!
Watches "the walking dead"
*begins to ponder.
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It´s his reward for necro-ing this thread.
The world finds a way to balance things out.
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Did I not suggest something like this with Alliance, to actually make them a little more useful?
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Doubtful. Quit trying to take credit for things, you useless waste of space.
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Okay I will pull it up then.
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I see a rather distinct difference in "temporary merger of sorts" and "fractions"
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Was that what my suggestion was, then yes there is a difference...i just had some recollection of what I suggest not the exact point.
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Ah well, you're not forgiven. Plan on sticking around a while?
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Undecided...I see a few ratios I want to wreck, but thats it for once.
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Long forgotten indeed, sorry folks.
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