Imagine the implications of an In-Game Economy. The ability to exchange XP for MP (Money Points) or CP (Construction Points) could be game-changing. It could turn a "fighting game" into a true MMO and add depth to a person making appearances in their Secret IDs, building structures, constructing vehicles or just taking Lois Lane on a date. Imagine putting our characters in Secret ID mode during our offline time and returning a few days later and having a solid amount of Money Points from their daily pilgrimage to their 9 to 5 at the local steel mill. But what are Money Points good for? What else? How cool would it be the drive a nice car, live in a nice house and have countless skins to choose from when we're in our Secret Identity.
What hero doesn't want a cool character-themed supercar like the Batmobile? But give this ability to everyone and it takes away its value almost completely. Enter Construction points. WORK FOR IT. Letting players exchange XP for this precious CP would give them the ability to purchase various perks, features and create the vehicle of their choice. Want twin cannons in the headlights of the Ultimobile? Sorry...you've only got enough CP for smokescreen. get your weight up.
What about Bases and Lairs? What's this you say? A Satellite in space? Sadly, you've only got the CP to "trick out" your mom's basement right now--maybe later. What if Braniac destroys a popular Sports Arena during one of his capers. What's better than having the PeaceKeepers make the frontpage of the DailyPlanet for donating the CP necessary to rebuild it. Having more things to do in game other than "combat" can be the thing that sets DCUO apart from the cookie-cutter MMOs.
Nothing wrong with dreaming, right?
this is really goood.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine what kinda vehicles people could create. we'd make something like the Fantasticar.
ReplyDeletehaving to use CP would provide the balance it needs. can't have everyone making fortresses. I think the the perks would make it GREAT. teleporters, danger rooms and exotic locations (seafloor, floating in the upper atmosphere) this could be EPIC.
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