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Soldat Talk => Game Improvements / Suggestions => Topic started by: Snake on November 08, 2008, 06:25:22 pm

Title: Overtime / Last Chance!
Post by: Snake on November 08, 2008, 06:25:22 pm
I had this idea for like 2 weeks and I've been thinking about. A little scenario, INF match, point limit is 100, theres 5 sec. left on the clock, the points are 90 for blue and 75 for red, and lets say that "Major" on red team captures the black flag and the clock runs out before he can reach the white flag, but the game continues until the black flag is returned to the blue base or until it reaches the white flag. Normally it would be the blue team's win but since the red team scored its their win.

Just wanted to know what did you guys thought about it

Edit: This would be optional
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: SpiltCoffee on November 08, 2008, 07:00:32 pm
Like an overtime kind of system? I like the idea, as long as it's an optional thing. F12.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: scarface09 on November 08, 2008, 07:05:35 pm
Yeah I like this idea too, it's sorta like extra time. But does this only apply if theyre losing or winning, this could waste time if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: SpiltCoffee on November 08, 2008, 07:29:59 pm
It only applies if the flag is out of the base. Could probably add an overtime timelimit, too.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: LtKillroy on November 08, 2008, 08:20:52 pm
I like this, if only because it promotes trying to the bitter end.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: KYnetiK on November 08, 2008, 09:59:05 pm
F12

Great idea. Of course, would need to be an option, and have a max overtime value.

Gotta hate those moments where you work your butt off surviving it to back to base only to be a smurf meter away from white flag at time end.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: STM1993 on November 08, 2008, 10:54:41 pm
Optional Overtime? That would be excellent. F12

A maximum overtime value? Hmm, a bit flawed in a certain sense - A flagger is bound to be slowed down by enemies and may keep passing the flag around, and somehow, if the flag is not returned, then just before he caps, the overtime limit expires and the game ends? It's kind of pointless to add another time limit to a time limit. This is particularly a problem in much bigger maps or maps that are difficult to move around in, which would either make the flagger have to travel over long distances or be hindered by the map's many obstacles. At the same time, we wouldn't want the annoying thing whereby the flagger purposely stays in one spot and either never cap or caps at the last minute. Could there be a better system?
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: Platehead on November 09, 2008, 12:25:55 am
Cool idea (F12) - as you said, until the flag is either returned or capped
Optional - yess
Include a poll please?
We'll see what majority F12
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: Gotfryd on November 09, 2008, 02:27:33 pm
Good idea, F12. And yes, it should be optional.

Snake, can you add a poll and maybe change topic's title please?
Some people don't read threads with non-descriptive titles like this one, and it would be a pity because this idea is good...
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: iDante on November 09, 2008, 05:55:24 pm
Totally supported.
I sense... epic endings.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: scarface09 on November 10, 2008, 12:23:35 am
Ok, what about Capture The Flag (ctf), say its a draw 6 - 6, and Alpha has Bravo's flag does this rule apply to it? Also, maybe add overtime or extra time if it's a draw in ctf, would make it more epic AND when it's in Overtime, when you press F1 for the scores it should show in the time left slot, OT: 2 Mins etc. Tell me if you like this idea.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: Platehead on November 10, 2008, 01:34:30 am
I'd say it applied for any would-be endgames, but with a pending flag.
But then again, you wouldn't have those epic end game shots where the dude's right next to the flag.
That's why the optional bit is good
Yes, you should know how much OT is left

From ideas to implementation... include a poll pleaseee!!
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: Crimson Goth on November 10, 2008, 11:11:10 am
good idea. f12

Should change the title of the thread though lol
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: zyxstand on November 10, 2008, 03:11:24 pm
F12.
It's not overtime - it's LAST CHANCE (that should be the name of the option)
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: echo_trail on November 10, 2008, 03:27:35 pm
That's a really good idea, me thinks. I support it.

Also, I suggest you add a poll, mate.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: Gotfryd on November 10, 2008, 05:56:52 pm
Also, I suggest you add a poll, mate.

It looks like Snake drops in only occasionally :)
Because of this and because many people asked for a poll, and it is also a guideline of this board to add polls, I think you don't have to wait for Snake and add a poll yourself, echo_trail.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: KYnetiK on November 10, 2008, 06:42:10 pm
Snake? Snake! SNAAAAAAKE!!!

I think the stats are pretty well in favour of this idea.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: echo_trail on November 10, 2008, 07:00:50 pm
It's not my thread, and generally I won't add one. however, as you pointed out, he seems to be here only occasionally(as opposed to the rest of us who have nothing better to do than sitting here at all time). Poll added.
Title: Re: An Idea
Post by: Gotfryd on November 11, 2008, 03:00:06 am
as opposed to the rest of us who have nothing better to do than sitting here at all time.
;D

Poll added.
Thank you kindly.
Title: Re: Overtime
Post by: Snake on November 12, 2008, 08:10:13 pm
It looks like Snake drops in only occasionally :)
Because of this and because many people asked for a poll, and it is also a guideline of this board to add polls, I think you don't have to wait for Snake and add a poll yourself, echo_trail.

Haha mah bad! the other day I was gona check but for some reason the web site didn't work so I guess I forgot, but normaly I check like every day or 2
Also changed the name...I didn't know what to call thats why

And thanx very much, I think its like the only idea I gave that like everyone is in favor haha
Title: Re: Overtime / Last Chance!
Post by: MetalWarrior on November 15, 2008, 11:29:24 am
Pretty good idea but this is scriptable, don't see the need for it to be integrated into Soldat.