On "Run around in a maze and shoot things" type games. :)

MMO factors for my game.

1) New players arriving balanced vs longer term players.
- Lower level players are shielded, and even then people are unable to attack lower level people (game characters)  Immortals can not fight directly in any case.

2) Player vanishing?  (login / logout.)
- The game continues even if the player is not logged on.  When items are done, the places go on pause automatically.   When the player is in-game as a person (game character), and gets disconnected, the person finishes combat as best they can, and then searches out an Inn or safe spot and waits.  For a while, until the person has a need and risks themselves.

3) Vanishing player's scores?
 - Kind of irrelevant because scores stay in place… unless your person dies before you can log back in.

4) Advantage to logging out?
- None,  All items, people, stay in the game without regard to player login status.  The AI will do its best to keep the player's person alive.

5)  Not a Turn Based Game.

6) Chat protection?
- Custom chat filters, ignore/blocking system.

7) Collusion?
-  Each player has a like/dislike rating system with each other player.   All of the player's people act accordingly (mostly).

TILT Answsers

What was the big invention that changed pinball into a game of skill vs chance?
Flippers
What was the main competitor to pinball in the 70s?
Arcade video games.
Why did Williams finally collapse?
1) Pinball games last long enough so not constant sales.
2) Internal politics.
3)  High cost per 2k unit (Production costs)
4) The company also made profitable slot machines.
5) License issues.
6) Lots of flash, little game play.
----------- First Pinball Review ------------

1) What is "good gameplay" when it comes to pinball game design?

Ultimately how long each ball can be in play.    If it is too quick, it is no fun.   If it is too easy it is no fun, and no profit for the pinball game's owner.

2) How do pinball playfield designers create exciting experiences?

Besides flashy special effects, music and lights?   Getting a good balance between play-ablity and challenge. 

Mille Bornes

Old classic cardgame worth your time to learn...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mille_Bornes

He never learns...

Giving ya the Bird(s)

Hero Builder Part 1

Hero Builder...

UGH, the brains of the team.
All accessories, including boots and pants usually have some influence in the game, ranging from armor and weapons bonuses, to chrisma influences on other characters.   In UGHs case, the fact that he is constantly sweating counts as a chrisma negative which allows him to handle the Mohawk of Sarcastic Wit.

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Undercut.4, The muscle of the team.

Undercut.4 is one of the best fighters around, so whatever you do, don't make any short jokes.  Only REAL men can wear pink, and Undercut.4 is the most manly-man in the world.   All his items are there to enhance his fighting skills, usually pink because lesser men are unwilling to wear pink.

2.5b7*m2*Undercut.4*Hair:Standard,flattop,ADA600,FFFFFF,100,100,23,Eyebrows:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,21,Eyes:Standard,big,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,20,Nose:Standard,ring2,F79D9C,FFFFFF,100,100,27,Mouth:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,18,Beard:Standard,shadow,696901,FFFFFF,100,100,26,Ears:Standard,big,F8B684,F8B684,100,100,19,Skin:Standard,hairy,F79D9C,F8B684,100,100,6,Mask:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,22,Headgear:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,29,Undershirt:Standard,veetank,FF00FF,E8007A,100,100,7,Overshirt:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,8,Coat:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,25,RightGlove:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,17,LeftGlove:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,16,Insignia:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,9,Neckwear:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,24,Belt:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,15,Leggings:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,10,Overleggings:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,11,Pants:Standard,briefs,E7017F,E70052,100,100,14,RightFoot:Standard,lowboot2,E7017F,F79D9C,100,100,13,LeftFoot:Standard,lowboot2,E7017F,F79D9C,100,100,12,Back:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,3,Wings:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,4,Tail:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,5,Aura:Standard,mentat,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,2,Companion:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,31,Background:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,1,RightHand:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,30,LeftHand:Standard,fraBlank,FFFFFF,FFFFFF,100,100,28,#

My Old Flame... the bad girl

The one causing the most trouble for our team.   Her naturally hot nature is enhanced by her flaming whip.   While UGH is usually impressed by her beauty,  Undercut.4 for some reason, isn't very impressed by her.  She hates UGH because he is so smart, and seems to love Undercut.4 because he doesn't seem to be interested in her in the least.

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