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Alternatives to Bridge Functionality

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We want a Bridge commander style, the Dev's know this, but they want you to know: 'that it would require a HUGE amount of tech', (in Stahl's own words) I think it would be reasonable to assume that we won't be getting that, but maybe if we came up with other ideas that don't involve tearing up the current program at hand, then we could get what we want while at the same time, keeping the Dev's happy. (and we want happy Dev's!!! :) )

This Thread is for just that, coming up with some good ideas, that are alternatives to Bridge Functionality, which have yet to be covered. Maybe, you can get a picture of what this might be like from reading an idea I have. Here's my idea:

Mini Games + Bridge = Functionality

It's a simple equation that would give a form of functionality to the bridge. You basically have some mini games fill the void of nothingness that is the bridge. You make them fun and innovative, add some temp buffs if you do them correctly, and add thousands of combonations to them. Some will effect the game, others not so much, all are fun and help out the bridges.

Ships Library: It will show information on race's, planets, types of ships, and even the history of STO. Having the path to 2409 in a ships Library would give the history of STO without putting a huge work load on the Devs. And we already have a ships library on the main site, but it doesn't need to be that elaborate, but having information on each ship with a picture or two of that ship would be nice. Plus a brief description of each race and a picture of that race, and finally a list of solar systems and imporatant planets should also be added.

- Finally, make this set up to be kinda like the Ships Log, where you could ADD YOUR OWN information to the library and maybe even allow you to share it with other players. We could use an item to record our version of the library and send that item to other players.

- This idea is feasible because most of the Tech is already there. You have a ships log which could be converted, and all you need are a few ship/race pics. Transferring your Library to a friend however, might be too difficult, and if it takes too much time, maybe it could be dropped for a latter date.

EPS Power Flow Mini Game: Toying with this will give you a few bonus points (not a whole lot for a game breaker) but if done right, you could get a bonus boost to your power for a set amount of time. You could say, this is played from the engineering council on the bridge, thus giving it a reason to exist there instead of engineering, but you could have the mini game in both locations, no real reason why they can't.

The most you could get is a plus 15 power for 15 minutes, OR if you went for length, plus 5 power for 30 minutes. It all will vary but it seems like a cool rough draft idea.

Tactical Mini Game: This will allow you to boost damage to your weapons, again, it won't be a huge game breaker, but may help for PvP if done right. The game should only give a temp buff, same as the engineering mini game. The two should be identical in bonus, BUT REALLY SHOULD BE DIFFERENT IN THE MINI GAME. As in it's two different games, each with a different set of rules to play.


So come up with your own crazy alternative ideas and post them here, or comment on my idea, I'm always looking for feedback.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited July 2010
    I would be happy just being able to sit in the My captains chair, it would also be excellent if we could access the crew while on the bridge to give them orders, like in Star Trek bridge commander game, I don't see how this would need a major re-program to make it so, being able to zoom in on your ship and end up in the bridge would be cool as well, just a thought, thanks for listening :)

    p.s. I don't mind loading screens.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited July 2010
    redcap036 wrote: »
    I would be happy just being able to sit in the My captains chair, it would also be excellent if we could access the crew while on the bridge to give them orders, like in Star Trek bridge commander game, I don't see how this would need a major re-program to make it so, being able to zoom in on your ship and end up in the bridge would be cool as well, just a thought, thanks for listening :)

    p.s. I don't mind loading screens.

    Actually, you can sit in your captains chair, it's under the emote commands. I do like your idea of giving tasks to your crew though. That can actually be made into a cool mini game, maybe an assignment mini game.

    Furthermore, I came up with another functionality idea last night.

    Bridge Plaque: You go to your Bridge Plaque, press F and you can customize what it says on the plaque! Okay, I get that this isn't a HUGE change to functionality, but it's still a cool idea.
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