Discovery 4.86 Storyline: Tau Conquest

[Agmen of Eladesor]

One of the comments on here was about staging some of the battles that represent what's going to happen between 4.85 and 4.86.

We as admins were asked about doing this back in March by Igiss and the dev team. We feel that this is a good idea - doing something along the lines of the battles in Leeds that were set up a while back, where people could just do a /restart and get a fully equipped ship that was pre-set up for the combat.

One issue is that we would need participation and cooperation from our players. We're talking about a MASSIVE fleet battle here - 60 to 70 people participating, multiple camera ships flying around as well, and unfortunately even if the tide of the battle goes a certain way, it'll still have to have a pre-determined outcome. We don't have a problem with that from an administrative perspective - we just have to make sure that the server is actually up to it.

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Oh god... The end of days... Agmen agreed with me.

[ProwlerPC]

I for one am glad to see that the Gallic Royals were launched into the main Sirius theatre. It'll provide more depth to that house addition. I don't see it as steam rolling everything since I happen to run a faction that isn't affected by it at all (well perhaps in RP we'll continue to gain from it as demand for our commodity remains at all time highs). I will participate in an event if one happens to be made. I do have a NLH or Maquis char that may find a place in that battle. Can't wait to see more when the update is released.

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[Frey]

France never defeated England so i dont expect it will now:)

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[Pinko]

France never defeated England so i dont expect it will now:)

100 years war. Lern2history.

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I want to get off Mr. Igiss' wild ride.

[exlibrismortis]

One of the comments on here was about staging some of the battles that represent what's going to happen between 4.85 and 4.86.

We as admins were asked about doing this back in March by Igiss and the dev team. We feel that this is a good idea - doing something along the lines of the battles in Leeds that were set up a while back, where people could just do a /restart and get a fully equipped ship that was pre-set up for the combat.

One issue is that we would need participation and cooperation from our players. We're talking about a MASSIVE fleet battle here - 60 to 70 people participating, multiple camera ships flying around as well, and unfortunately even if the tide of the battle goes a certain way, it'll still have to have a pre-determined outcome. We don't have a problem with that from an administrative perspective - we just have to make sure that the server is actually up to it.

THIS WOULD BE TOTALLY LEGIT!!! EVE.... SUCK IT!!

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[Aoyagi]

One of the comments on here was about staging some of the battles that represent what's going to happen between 4.85 and 4.86.

We as admins were asked about doing this back in March by Igiss and the dev team. We feel that this is a good idea - doing something along the lines of the battles in Leeds that were set up a while back, where people could just do a /restart and get a fully equipped ship that was pre-set up for the combat.

One issue is that we would need participation and cooperation from our players. We're talking about a MASSIVE fleet battle here - 60 to 70 people participating, multiple camera ships flying around as well, and unfortunately even if the tide of the battle goes a certain way, it'll still have to have a pre-determined outcome. We don't have a problem with that from an administrative perspective - we just have to make sure that the server is actually up to it.

That would be most cool. Most cool. You could do that on another server though because if you did that on 24/7 you'd have a lot of spectators and that would cause even more lag.

[sovereign]

The Leeds event went fine. I'd prefer one of those with a full fleet engagement stacked on top of it.

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[NixOlympica]

Yay from me to Agmens idea.

but

Firtstly, we would face massive lag with 60 or 70 players

Secondly, good old problem with timezones ...

[SartriX]

As a completely new player, who's been hopping around factions, wikis, and stories and what not trying to find a place in this (to me new) world of Discovery, I am actually GLAD to read this story.

Gallia seemed far too isolated to even be considered a valid faction, aside of being able to accumalate quite undisturbed (as a player, but they did it in the story too, how fitting). My friends and me feared Gallia would be far too dull for both PvP and RP. Now with them pushing out of their isolation, as well as gaining both positive and negative relationships with the world beyond their isolation, there finally is some interest and life to Gallia. System-wise it seems horribly brutal, but to justify the change of position by its neighbouring factions (Kusari and IMG), some powerplay truely was needed. Gallia doesn't just claim new space, they also open up to trading with several factions.

On the Brittonian end, having a new enemy would be a nice from the old Kusari. With the change of Kusari government, they do not gain an enemy, they just replace one, as the agreement they have, as well as Gallia as buffer in between, effectively ends that war. The backdrop of America and England being the main boogymen in the Rhea-excuse, would certainly have them band together. But we'll see about those details as the story unfolds. That said, to a new player the Brits were the least attractive since they're just so damn ugly. (sorry, the ships I mean)


As a dev on previous servers (NWN *nodnod*) I can never cease to be amazed how well-considered plans and stories to change, fix and rebalance things always get shot down by angry players clinging to what they think is 'theirs', not wanting to care one bit about the bigger picture. For example, I once added 100 new spells and nerfed 1 over-used expansion spell in NWN... The DM-team fell apart because one person loved 'his' spell', even being the catalyst to eventually the whole server going down.

It amazes me, since the developers invest a lot of time into a product they hardly make money on, if any. A proper developer can earn 30-70 euros or dollars per hour (I do), not counting overhead in case of intermediar agencies. They also host a pretty expensive server on most likely a very hefty connection. Look up what those cost each month. And it's not without obligations or stress either. They have to keep things running and stable, both software and hosting, or people will be pissed.

Also consider that past efforts have gotten this server stable and active for so long, despite the age of the game it's built on. They have built a good product so far to make for a great framework to RP in. Why would they screw that up?

All the players are getting all that... for free. They only need to RP and be around to enjoy it with the only obligation being towards other RP'ers if they make those obligations themselves.

So to anyone who moans so loudly, please try to rationalise your efforts and investments, relative to that of the developers, and think again. No, I don't know you, nor does it matter, but atleast you'll know what you'll be complaining against.


Damn ... over 3000 characters on my 3rd ever post here.
Still, just my 2 cents. =)

Oh and PS: Very curious how the story continues!

and PPS: Massive battles O.o *drool*

[Donutman]

First: Im joining GRN

Second: Im scared, Bretonia is crushed and no longer exists, im too scared to hear what will hapen later but i think story and 4.86 RP is amazing.

FOR THE LAST TIME, BRETONIA IS NOT DESTROYED! WILL EVERYONE STOP OVERREACTING!

Edit: Well said new-guy-that-just-ninja'd-me. Well said.

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This thread is so stupid that a bird sitting on a nearby tree just EXPLODED.