Freelancers

[AgentK33]

I'm not going to lie, I completely stole this idea from RVB, but I think it would be cool to have this implemented.

Basically, there would be a separate faction of Freelancers, and individual freelancers could be hired for different battle by either side. What do you guys think?

[VerbotenDonkey]

This idea has been brought up before, but has been shot down many times. While it is an honest idea, and could work, neither side really has the numbers to have an additional "Faction" added, because we need all the members to be in either side for battles nights to keep the numbers even so people don't have to wait around.

[Spartanbh]

This is one of the most frequent suggestions that we get and unfortunately it just can't happen. The whole idea of freelancers/mercenaries takes away from our war feel and adds unneeded tension and such. It's just a quick way for the people who don't feel like taking part in army practices/rules and such get a free ride into our games. Plus it would cause a bunch of "double agent" and "spying" stuff that would create unnecessary drama.

[Maxdoggy]

Listen to the chaps above.


Also, no.

No.


No.

[VerbotenDonkey]

This is one of the most frequent suggestions that we get and unfortunately it just can't happen. The whole idea of freelancers/mercenaries takes away from our war feel and adds unneeded tension and such. It's just a quick way for the people who don't feel like taking part in army practices/rules and such get a free ride into our games. Plus it would cause a bunch of "double agent" and "spying" stuff that would create unnecessary drama.

Actually, if anything, it adds to the war simulation. There would probably be private mercenaries used for hiring, much like there is today. Maybe not within the Empire, as I doubt the Emperor would allow it, but in free territory definitely. And to counter spying, just don't let them see Army forums. Maybe have them have open-to-all Factions forums, and they can't see any Faction forums besides their own, where you can use vCash or cR to buy Mercenaries for the night. Infact, Mercenaries would be a good way for people who can't be online enough for a Faction, but still want to hop into the battle when they can, the time to play. Say an individual can only show up once a month, then they just pop on and they join up with whichever Faction has less people, to balance it out. The Mercs faction wouldn't have to be organized like one of ours, like no Squads or anything, and it would have to be regulated with how many people are in it, like if they actually have the time to be in a Faction then they have to enlist in a Faction.

I actually like the idea haha. But I know it's probably more hassle than it's worth.

[Spartanbh]

In a video game world it can't work due to the hassle and complications that would immediately arise. Sure on paper and stuff it would be awesome, but it can't be done if we want to have a balanced war and fair war.

[VerbotenDonkey]

In a video game world it can't work due to the hassle and complications that would immediately arise. Sure on paper and stuff it would be awesome, but it can't be done if we want to have a balanced war and fair war.

I see no reason why not? O.o As long as the people in the Freelancer position are fairly active when they're on, communications would be easy.

[GhostHammer]

We really do need that list of "past suggestions that have been brought up 100 times."

[xXReiBearXx]

I think it's a good idea! Mainly for those who want to take part in FC but don't have time to attend practice and what not due to work/real life stuff. It wouldn't really be that hard to do. Basically Freelancers are there when available by either army as extra's.

On battle nights they can work as fill ins to even out matches. Like when BLUE army was doing their squad battle thing during peace time. A lot of the time there were squads with un even people. Getting a freelancer could have balanced it out. Now that doesn't mean that Freelancers will have access to any army sections. So "spying" wouldn't be an issue.

Doesn't hurt to try it out. Worse case, we go back to normal lol

[LyricsMode]

Would be a good idea for people who are opinionated too. (Me, Nameless People, Etc)