Hey all, managed to get a few solid experiences in with the game after spending time in broke ass server purgatory. The last game I played was on a server with only 1 other guy so basically alot of building happened before disconnecting and it got me thinking.

The appeal of the game for me really is how the building aspect affects strategy and tactics for the manshoots. They're kind of mashed all up together at the moment some dudes wanna build, some dudes wanna shoot and other doods wanna grief.

So I was thinking that maybe a good game mode to get the real shit happening would be a turn based build/shoot mode. Or Create/Destroy. Lets say 5 minutes or so of build only followd by 5 minutes of shoot only.

There would probably be problems with a mode as simple as this, sure, but maybe they could be hammered out?

Waddya reckon? As an optional server side thing?

but this is a capture the flag game.

Right, but you dont just run at the flag/intel in a direct line from where you spawn. You think of a tactic then give it a try, using the environment to cover your approach, if somebody has thought of what you're going to do before you have and has positioned themselves accordingly, then you get shot. No flag.

Let me rephrase. Do you think this CTF game would be more fun, or less fun, if there were alternating build rounds and assault rounds? Why, why not? Discuss.

'Right, but you dont just run at the flag/intel in a direct line from where you spawn. '
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you do if its "building mode"

this would make this into a poor man's minecraft. sorry but no. however this could work if it was just for the first 5 minutes only.

[Edit] 5 minute starting build round at the start would be pretty cool.

This would only work in a different game mode with much much symmetrical maps.

That's true, so let's say the maps are smaller and symmetrical, would there need to be a line in the middle during build mode that blocked each team? Or would it be more amusing to let the people who want to do that thing build where they want.

sounds a bit like sourceforts. That started with a build phase and had a line down the middle. sounds awesome.

I was gonna post about a new structure for the game.

First 3-5 minutes you cannot leave your half of the map. This is for basic structure building.
After this initial period is over, you can do what you would normally do (building or attacking, etc.).
Rounds end after one team gets 3 intel captures.
Next round, the map is wiped clean and you switch sides.
The team to win 2 rounds out of a potential 3 wins the match.

That would pretty much bit it I think, what do you reckon about the map size at the moment?

Also, sourceforts ay? Are there many players?

The only thing I see this accomplishing is stopping early rushes, which I don't see as a problem.
I enjoy having to build fortifications as soon as possible in case they come early, it gives a sense of urgency to the game.

it's fun trying to build fortifications while under attack :P

Although, it can be frustrating if you don't have help.