MCC Mockup Warmap

[KazuhLLL]

So we all have ideas brewing as we move toward the release of the Master Chief Collection, and a common topic brought up is how we'll adjust the current Warmap system to accommodate the huge amount of maps that will be available in the MCC. Balancing map variety with logistical concerns is probably the biggest challenge when considering people's ideas.

This idea I believe strikes a good balance between the two. Before I go on to explain the details here is an example of what it could look like, for reference. (I did a close-up of the central sector because I didn't want to put lots of time into a full map without knowing how it would be received.)

Basically instead of singular planets inside each sector, there will instead be planet "clusters". There will be one active planet per cluster (the one that isn't grayed out, obviously). When that cluster is successfully taken in a Primary battle, the active map will rotate clockwise to the next map in the cluster. We could have some sort of Auxiliary offensive purchase that would allow the active map to rotate in an Auxiliary but it should have a downside that's large enough to discourage frequent use.

This kind of system would allow us to have a much greater variety of maps without adding much complication. And we'd stop having those wars where Haven/Guardian/etc are fought over repeatedly for have the war. Keeping the Warmap layout the same would also allow everyone's AP experience to carry over, while (possibly) adding more strategy to the Primary attacks.

Thoughts?

[RaZ Vader]

Now that's just crazy. Lol. Idk what to think about this, but it will make the wars last longer if we keep the current system. But great thought Kaz.

[Silko]

Me likey. I already suggested to myth about the possibility of going 3D with the map. Four maps for each of the four halos on top of each other. The caps being at the poles of the map. Just an idea. I know it would be really fucking hard to do and the attack planning would go to a much higher level.

[NervyDestroyer]

This is actually a really good idea!

[Maxdoggy]

Me likey. I already suggested to myth about the possibility of going 3D with the map. Four maps for each of the four halos on top of each other. The caps being at the poles of the map. Just an idea. I know it would be really fucking hard to do and the attack planning would go to a much higher level.

Checkmate, motherfucker.



I would like this explained a bit further (Kaz's proposal). Not sure I entirely understand.

[W3z4b1]

I approve.

[Spartanbh]

I'm loving this idea. Obviously this is just a basic foundation, but it can be elaborated upon more as the game nears. But this is a really good starting point for a new and unique set up that will allow our wars to be more fun, balanced, and hopefully not too complicated to incorporate.

[KazuhLLL]

Me likey. I already suggested to myth about the possibility of going 3D with the map. Four maps for each of the four halos on top of each other. The caps being at the poles of the map. Just an idea. I know it would be really fucking hard to do and the attack planning would go to a much higher level.

Your mention of 3D chess is what led me down this train of thought! I initially tried designing some sort of actual 3D Warmap but I couldn't find a way for it to easily make sense. So I gave up on that and tried to implement some sort of 3D thinking in a 2D Warmap.

[Ominous Solace]

I like it

[Solus Exsequor]

Unique!