Anyways like I was saying Transformers is it the perfect MMO match?
Its been discussed on the net before but no actions taken, Two Main Rival Factions the Autobots and the Decepticons battling it out on Cybertron.
The Transformers story has everything for a great MMO set up (think WoW but futuristic)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[NPC-Leaders]Optimus Prime
Megatron
[Races/Variant bot types]Autobots>Maximals>Junkbots etc
Decepticons>Predicons>Insecticons etc
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[Classes]Now the classes would be a lil different seeing as almost all Transformers have lazer guns of some sort so comprimise (mage/warlock style play for most)
Warrior > Like most MMOs a basic warrior all round good with a nice Energon sword axe etc
Brawler > Hand to hand combat with short range pistol attacks
Gunslinger > Like a Mage good firepower but lack of CC
Tank > Does what a tank means takes damage while dealing high power to stop enemy attacking weak armour classes like gunslinger (short range big gun high defence slow)
Medic> Basically a priest buffs and healing are this specialty
Controller> Uses Minicons and cassette spy bots while shooting from afar (think Soundwave)
This would be the controller and its WoW counterpart
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ALT MODE Now if you are to treat it as a steed
, double speed with very low lazers compared to bot mode
(maybe some kind of dodge increase say 50%)
I think it could work if thought about right my only problem is air-mode hovering to start with is good but flying vs land is a little different maybe some kind of battle rule.
Also Alt modes shouldn't come standard they should be earned a certain level like 10 so takes some getting used too (like steeds Sorry playing WoW at the moment best thing to compare it too. )
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Neutral enemies:As well as players and Drones heres a few ideas
Sharkacons> G1 one fans would love taking it to them
Malfunctioned drones> Not quite transformers but still combat able say hoverguns etc
Rebels of war> undecided warriors
Robotic wildlife> like Squids (TF cartton movie) in water and wierd alien robotic organisms
Energon fluxations> Some kinda of wierd pure energy creatures or something
Im sure the TF Univerese has enough natural dangers
Customisation is the best one lol how to make a character unique with the box like robot shape a transformer is you can get Upgrades known to you as I as armour, each piece can be a different shape with different patterns etc.
Also a Spray shop for custom paint (or custom faded
wink ) jobs, it would work alot like Armoured core where certain parts can be changed with designs so hoods etc but main colour can only be changed one or two tone colour. The the odd special paint job (say mission reward you get a spray design) that goes in unique places others don't.
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Well Marvel has been spending way to long on making sure their MMO is right. I think bots are easier to customise over heros. It all depends on what the company wants to do and who they would hire for the project (probally EA) and if they give constant updates say its on the PC and 360 it could easily fit in like some of the current MMO's (PSU FXII etc)
I admit though it would have to be put together for the MMO fans aswell as transfans.To be honest I know the project would be huge but its one that if done wouldnt be rushed by the company (unlike the rushed TF movie games) im just after ideas that would fit really so drop some in!.
