Should players be allowed to build anywhere?

[mrcalhou]

My issue with not being able to build anywhere is that I can't build if someone already laid claim to the area. I'm worried that eventually all the land will be taken and there will be no place left for new players. Also, it'd be really crappy if someone places their permenent tribe over the spawn point of some really rare and needed material. Hypothetically speaking of course.

[Larsa]

My issue with not being able to build anywhere is that I can't build if someone already laid claim to the area.

You can't be serious about that, you complain that you cannot build on other people's land?

I'm worried that eventually all the land will be taken and there will be no place left for new players.

That's what the mist is for, once the existing lands get claimed new lands in the current mist regions are opened up.

Also, it'd be really crappy if someone places their permenent tribe over the spawn point of some really rare and needed material. Hypothetically speaking of course.

There aren't rare spawn points in this game.

[mrcalhou]

You can't be serious about that, you complain that you cannot build on other people's land?

It's after an apocalypse. If they want it to be "their" land then they should be able to defend it. There are no police officers.

That's what the mist is for, once the existing lands get claimed new lands in the current mist regions are opened up.

Still finite.

There aren't rare spawn points in this game.

Yet.

[river111]

Why are we bothering to discuss with this person, isnt' it obvious they have zero knowledge of the game? I mean its like arguing with a 2 year old who keeps coming back with 'but why???'. We are telling you how it is, your telling us how you think it might maybe someday hypothitically be on a different planet in some magical reality. Come on, play the game, read about the game, something, anything to make yourself sound like your trying to understand the game before you keep putting this stuff out here.

[mrcalhou]

I'm sorry that you lack the ability to take current information and extrapolate that information to the future. I'm also sorry that I've been through quite a few games where some of the systems didn't make much sense. I've already acknowledged that I understand why the system is the way it is, but that I do not agree with it because of problems that could arise in the future. And, well, it seems that some of the issues that I brought up are already being a problem. Otherwise some of the players wouldn't be clamoring for a server wipe so that they can get a "fair" chance at claiming land. I'd also like to point out the the future plans for this game change constantly based on player-discussion. Sometimes I might not be up to speed with the new current direction Jooky wants to the take the game, but last I heard they were planning on making region specific nodes.

Oh, and I think you kept meaning "you're." Your is not the contraction for you are.

[river111]

I'm sorry that you lack the ability to take current information and extrapolate that information to the future. I'm also sorry that I've been through quite a few games where some of the systems didn't make much sense. I've already acknowledged that I understand why the system is the way it is, but that I do not agree with it because of problems that could arise in the future. And, well, it seems that some of the issues that I brought up are already being a problem. Otherwise some of the players wouldn't be clamoring for a server wipe so that they can get a "fair" chance at claiming land. I'd also like to point out the the future plans for this game change constantly based on player-discussion. Sometimes I might not be up to speed with the new current direction Jooky wants to the take the game, but last I heard they were planning on making region specific nodes.

Oh, and I think you kept meaning "you're." Your is not the contraction for you are.

Expected nothing less from you man, really. Oh and lets start this off with your verbal correction. I purposely use Your in every context on this particular forum persona, its part of the character for me. You may or may not be smart enough to grasp that concept but hey, too bad.

My comment of why we are even bother to tlak to you is because every post up to this point your basis for argument, every point your making, is false based on how the game already functions. You lack any knowledge of this game, and therefor your extrapolated crap is crap from the start. You have to have a common base in order to hypothosize a possible outcome. In this case, you have no clue where the current game is in order to guess where it may be headed. This is your problem. What you are doing is guessing what you think the current game system is, and then further guessing where you think it will go from your guesses. Just makes you look like a fucking idiot honestly. But hey, thats your right, please disregard my previous quesiton, and this one too. Continue on you rant about the possabilities of life on Venus.

[mgilbrtsn]

I think this is a pretty interesting discussion. In theory I am definitely on the side that you should be able to build anywhere you want, except in someone else's tribal area. However, the practical side of me says this wouldn't be a good idea for the many reasons already stated in this thread. Which side wins out. The theoretical or the practical... In this case, I think the practical wins out. IMO too many ppl would abuse the freedom and ruin the game for the majority. I might change my opinion once I know the specifics of how tribal warfare works and how/if destruction of constructions rules are.

Minor note: You're, Your, etc is a petty tactic. I believe ppl know what the meaning is when ppl post their views. In this case, lets go with the spirit of the discussion and not worry/criticize about grammatical issues.

[bruisie159]

Expected nothing less from you man, really. Oh and lets start this off with your verbal correction. I purposely use Your in every context on this particular forum persona, its part of the character for me. You may or may not be smart enough to grasp that concept but hey, too bad.
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hehe just noticed this, although i too am not a fan of people correcting grammar and spelling on gaming forums, and as a teacher mrcalhou you should be aware some people may have good reason, dyslexia for example. However! River, you actually have a "persona" that you use on forums that includes traits such as poor grammar and spelling? I think ive heard it all now!

[bruisie159]

. Also, it'd be really crappy if someone places their permenent tribe over the spawn point of some really rare and needed material. Hypothetically speaking of course.

This should be solved SWG style. There SHOULD be rare and "special" spawns but they should be dynamic. Once a set amount have been harvested its gone. Of course after a pre determined time a new spawn can appear somewhere else to be discovered again. This speads the love a bit and promotes exploration.