'Tunnel' Stations

posted on March 27th, 2012, 12:35 am

would it be possible for a station that generates a 'tunnel' (kindda like a transwarp gate) but requires another station at the opposite end (so in effect like a stargate)

posted on March 27th, 2012, 12:58 am

I would love something like this just for modding purposes. It could also be a fun way to re-implement the transwarp gate without it being as easy to abuse.

posted on March 27th, 2012, 1:16 am

Hehe, I just recently talked with Doca about this, and yes it is possible .

posted on March 27th, 2012, 1:36 am

is that its possible already or its possible 2 add in future?

posted on March 27th, 2012, 1:48 am

To add to the question could you make it so an ally could finish it so you could say portal jump to there base for extra help

posted on March 27th, 2012, 2:18 am

Is it possible to make it two linked ships that can  move around the board?

Another thought, Is it possible to limit the number of ships that can move through it at one time? (e.g. five ships move though then the tunnel collapses for a few mins).

posted on March 27th, 2012, 2:23 am

is that its possible already or its possible 2 add in future?

Possible to add . A "build for team" is currently on todo.

posted on March 27th, 2012, 2:19 pm

nice would be kool guess the only issue would be if you had more than 1 tunnel but guess obstacles can be overcame if/when it get done

posted on March 27th, 2012, 2:20 pm

Is it possible to make it two linked ships that can  move around the board?

Another thought, Is it possible to limit the number of ships that can move through it at one time? (e.g. five ships move though then the tunnel collapses for a few mins).

yes, a limit should be possible, too. sounds like an interesting idea.

posted on March 27th, 2012, 4:42 pm

Is it possible to make it two linked ships that can  move around the board?

Another thought, Is it possible to limit the number of ships that can move through it at one time? (e.g. five ships move though then the tunnel collapses for a few mins).

On the idea of this it would be great to see the ship moving thought the tunnel weaving though space at great speed i.e like warpins, and that it could become visible to another faction if they had the ability in a scout to scan subspace/transwarp space ect.

posted on March 27th, 2012, 11:34 pm

Since scouting is gonna become even more important with the next patch to see it expand even farther would be great.

posted on March 27th, 2012, 11:41 pm

What would be the benifit in this.

I really can't see a proper use for this other than transporting ships between your expansion and your base.

posted on March 28th, 2012, 4:04 am

I can see it now....  Star trek Armada 2: Portal Wars....


Or... Aperture Alliances.

Or better yet, The Fight for Cake.   

posted on March 28th, 2012, 5:00 am

@Adm. Zaxxon LOL

@eraldo there could be quite a few uses attaching two allied bases, you could be sneaky and build one behind enemy lines so when they send there stuff out you could send yours in, ect. but in a smaller map it wouldnt really be useful if thats what your getting at.

posted on March 28th, 2012, 11:36 am

a stargate analogy would be more relevant than a portal analogy here, as portals can exist without devices at each end.

speaking of random portal crossovers you guess should try out mari0

about whether this concept would be good in game, i think it would. especially if you can build one end and your ally build the other, then you can go across the map to defend an ally in less time.

or imagine the romulans sneaking a constructor behind your base and making an exit for their allies to surprise you with.