Grouping
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Like any MMO grouping is going to be an important part of Stargate Worlds. Initially CME said that they were modeling groups around the show and they would be four player squads. This may change, and at the moment they are using the generic name of teams.[1] Groups will be an important part of combat and teamwork will probably be the most important tactic to use when taking on enemies.[2] There may also be a 'sidekick system to allow players to group with their friends who are higher or lower level and still contribute to combat.[3] With the emphasis placed on teams CME will be providing many mechanisms to encourage grouping and make it much easier in the game.[4] These encouragements will include but are not limited to XP bonuses and squad-specific items.[5]
There will be a variety of group content possibly even including large groups, or WoW style raids, for players to engage in, although the raiding content is not likely to make up much of the end game content.[6] A team will consist of up to 6 players and raids will have a max number of 4 teams, which makes it 24 players. The teams are fluid in nature, so the composition is flexible as is the amount of players needed. Emphasis is on the player communication. The game system self-scales according to the tactics you use.[7]
Groups will almost certainly be a requirement for the instanced epic content for that particular level arc.
"One new feature we’ll be offering is the ability to register your team – you and three or four friends – as a permanent game unit, like a guild but more personal. These teams get bonuses for working together in addition to the benefit that comes from working as a team on a regular basis." Dan Elggren [8]
[edit] References
- ↑ A Press Conference Call with Joseph Ybarra, David Adams, and Sara Baker - 15 February 2006
- ↑ From a Stargate-Welten Interview with Jake Simpson - 31 August 2006
- ↑ From a Gamersinfo.net interview with David "Zeb" Cook. - 19 October 2006
- ↑ From a Ten Ton Hammer Interview with Joseph Ybarra. - 10 May 2006
- ↑ ATen Ton Hammer interview with Joseph Ybarra - 13 March 2007
- ↑ From a Ten Ton Hammer Interview with Joseph Ybarra. - 10 May 2006
- ↑ From the Ask Our Creative Director Ledaye forum thread with Chris Klug. - 6 Feb 2008
- ↑ From the interview with Dan Elggren on Stargateworlds.vault.ign.com Exclusive Q&A With Dan Elggren!-9 Jun 2008
