Mixed Tech and Your Ideas
posted on April 26th, 2011, 8:30 am
The next Fleet Ops patch has at last arrived, and with it a slew of new content (including a whopping 6 and 1/2 new ships!). That means that a Sigma update patch is just around the corner to make it compatible with the latest version of FO. More then that though, a load of new content will come with the next Sigma patch too.
One of the new features I've held off on is mixed tech. Started in FO, mixed tech is an important aspect of team based games, where players of two different races are able share technology and build special ships outfitted with such (if you are not on a team however, you can capture an enemy constructor in FO and extract it's goodie tech). In Sigma a similar feature will implemented as well.
Rather then building a dedicated yard however, each race will adopt their alien ally's tech differently. In the case of the Zevestivan and Ekoset, the Zevestivan can build embassies where technology is traded between the two races. The Zevestivan player can choose from a slew of Ekoset tech including their unique shields and powerful solar beams. If for instance you acquire the Solar Beam tech from the Ekoset, you can then refit certain Zevestivan ships with said beam and turn them into a laser-death-dealing machine of doom:
The Zevestivan build a dedicated center to establishing relations with the Ekoset.
After trading for solar beams, the Zevestivan upgrade one of their ships with the new terrifying weapon.
Having the right ally can make all the difference. The Zevestivan put their new toy to good use on their enemies.
Other then this though, I've purposely held off coming up with mixed tech ideas because I'd like the community to have a chance to influence this mod with their ideas. So with that said, feel free to come up with mixed tech ideas. Don't be afraid to get creative: They don't all have to be ships. Mixed Tech could include various passive upgrades, special weapons, anything the mind can come up with.
One of the new features I've held off on is mixed tech. Started in FO, mixed tech is an important aspect of team based games, where players of two different races are able share technology and build special ships outfitted with such (if you are not on a team however, you can capture an enemy constructor in FO and extract it's goodie tech). In Sigma a similar feature will implemented as well.
Rather then building a dedicated yard however, each race will adopt their alien ally's tech differently. In the case of the Zevestivan and Ekoset, the Zevestivan can build embassies where technology is traded between the two races. The Zevestivan player can choose from a slew of Ekoset tech including their unique shields and powerful solar beams. If for instance you acquire the Solar Beam tech from the Ekoset, you can then refit certain Zevestivan ships with said beam and turn them into a laser-death-dealing machine of doom:
The Zevestivan build a dedicated center to establishing relations with the Ekoset.
After trading for solar beams, the Zevestivan upgrade one of their ships with the new terrifying weapon.
Having the right ally can make all the difference. The Zevestivan put their new toy to good use on their enemies.
Other then this though, I've purposely held off coming up with mixed tech ideas because I'd like the community to have a chance to influence this mod with their ideas. So with that said, feel free to come up with mixed tech ideas. Don't be afraid to get creative: They don't all have to be ships. Mixed Tech could include various passive upgrades, special weapons, anything the mind can come up with.
posted on April 28th, 2011, 9:40 pm
No takers? I guess I just get to come up with more things myself. 
posted on April 28th, 2011, 11:01 pm
Oh, sorry I did not realize people were not posting 
I need to sleep now, but if I remember tomorrow I'll think of something up for you
I need to sleep now, but if I remember tomorrow I'll think of something up for you
posted on April 28th, 2011, 11:08 pm
I'll give you a ton of ideas someday, when I get a chance to play the mod 
posted on April 29th, 2011, 2:26 am
You've caught some of us at a busy juncture. 
One idea would be ship that builds ships. So the V.R.A. (or someone else, but this might fit them) would be able to build a "mixed tech ship" that the other race gave to them as a gesture of good will (or this ship was captured). But this ship would be able to build other ships with specific tech.
Or if someone allies with the V.R.A., you can build some modular chassies that turn into stuff.
Ok, I'm starting to think up ideas now. Allying with the sov would allow for you to build one of their money collector thingies. You would then be able to generate the sov special currency at a VERY limited rate. It would also give you access to "warp in" a much smaller selection of vessels. Basically, an alliance with the SOV would be an economic one, so you'd beneift from them economically, being able to purchase perhaps some of their tech, or buy some upgrades.
I'll come up with some more ideas later.
One idea would be ship that builds ships. So the V.R.A. (or someone else, but this might fit them) would be able to build a "mixed tech ship" that the other race gave to them as a gesture of good will (or this ship was captured). But this ship would be able to build other ships with specific tech.
Or if someone allies with the V.R.A., you can build some modular chassies that turn into stuff.
Ok, I'm starting to think up ideas now. Allying with the sov would allow for you to build one of their money collector thingies. You would then be able to generate the sov special currency at a VERY limited rate. It would also give you access to "warp in" a much smaller selection of vessels. Basically, an alliance with the SOV would be an economic one, so you'd beneift from them economically, being able to purchase perhaps some of their tech, or buy some upgrades.
I'll come up with some more ideas later.
posted on April 29th, 2011, 6:29 am
Mal wrote:You've caught some of us at a busy juncture.
Ahhh no need to rush if one is busy.
I do like the idea of improved economy... especially when allied with the resource hungry Sov. I do sense improved mining ships on the horizon.
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