Blockland Default Competitive -- Is it worth it?

[phflack]

Also, the DB Shotty is a terrible weapon for deathmatches. The control scheme is so clunky it's laughable.

I've always hated that shotgun
ephi's default styled shotgun is fun though

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[Sitrus]

If there's a sniper, and only one life...
Lol.

"Alright, time to prove my ski-"
-BOOM-
"Nevermind this is dumb"

[SeventhSandwich]

The problem isn't really the OSR, it's the fact that all other weapons on Blockland use actual projectiles. There's no real reason for a player to move around from his 'sniping' spot because if the server is populated, more enemies will come through. Furthermore, if there's a reasonable distance, you could potentially shoot an enemy player and then dodge his bullets a second or two later.

I think that in most games, the risk of getting shot by someone with a mid to long-range assault rifle forces players to move around from their positions, but that's not really an issue in Blockland where if you play it smart, you cannot get hit by anyone else from a certain distance. So the only way the enemy team can manage to kill you, and vice versa, is by using the OSR. This is why most of the deathmatch servers that use the OSR end up having more than half of their players exclusively using the OSR and nothing else.

[YK]

I've always hated that shotgun
ephi's default styled shotgun is fun though

I enjoy that shotgun as well, but you can snipe people with it, believe it or not. I like it, but it's not one I'm looking for.

If there's a sniper, and only one life...
Lol.

"Alright, time to prove my ski-"
-BOOM-
"Nevermind this is dumb"

Do realize the maps are nearly all indoors, the only time a sniper will pick you off is if you're in an open hallway or facing a doorway of some type.

players exclusively using the OSR and nothing else.

The OSR will serve as a primary weapon, the DB would serve as a sidearm. You can easily drop a player around a corner with the DB if they're using an OSR. You can use either weapons and be successful. There is enough cover to move around, but enough gaps to stop anyone from doing so.

The concept of the OSR is incredibly over thought and I don't understand all the hate.

But anyways, I was thinking of weapon ranks based on your kills. Let's say John has 1000 kills and Bill has 25 kills, John would have a gold tier weapon while Bill would have an unranked tier (meaning he hasn't earned a rank yet) and would have to work his way up to 100 kills to earn his first rank. Weapons could also have small custom emitters that make your weapon unique. I think this could make people more competitive and make them fight for weapon ranks while trying to maintain a solid skill level of their own.

Tell me what y'all think!

[SeventhSandwich]

But anyways, I was thinking of weapon ranks based on your kills. Let's say John has 1000 kills and Bill has 25 kills, John would have a gold tier weapon while Bill would have an unranked tier (meaning he hasn't earned a rank yet) and would have to work his way up to 100 kills to earn his first rank. Weapons could also have small custom emitters that make your weapon unique. I think this could make people more competitive and make them fight for weapon ranks while trying to maintain a solid skill level of their own.

That's a bad idea for so many reasons. The best players get better weapons and the worse players get worse weapons. You're gonna end up with a playerbase of veterans and noobs that will be no fun for half of the server's playerbase.

[espio100]

I could host; my internet's good enough that I no longer see complaints from most players, even with a large number of players. (This was really convenient when I hosted for /v/ a little while ago)

As for the idea, it seems like a lot of fun; I can't say I have a lot by way of ideas, but I would like to help if at all possible.

Bitch please

Deal w/ it B|

[Taboo]

my upload is higher ;)
also i live in the states, where most players probably would be

[YK]

That's a bad idea for so many reasons. The best players get better weapons and the worse players get worse weapons. You're gonna end up with a playerbase of veterans and noobs that will be no fun for half of the server's playerbase.

They're only visuals, sorry for not elaborating enough. I'm completely against that type of stuff, I hate the thought of people who play more, get more. Or the players who are good, get better with better items.

[SeventhSandwich]

They're only visuals, sorry for not elaborating enough. I'm completely against that type of stuff, I hate the thought of people who play more, get more. Or the players who are good, get better with better items.

Cosmetics sound like a good idea. I still think you should probably get rid of the OSR since the whole 'turning the corner' thing you were talking about doesn't happen when people use the OSR. They sit somewhere with a good view and rack up dozens of kills.

[D3ATH LORD]

Cosmetics sound like a good idea. I still think you should probably get rid of the OSR since the whole 'turning the corner' thing you were talking about doesn't happen when people use the OSR. They sit somewhere with a good view and rack up dozens of kills.

Use Kaje's sniper rifle instead

That thing at least has a projectile bullet, so you have to somewhat lead your shots.

[YK]

Use Kaje's sniper rifle instead

That thing at least has a projectile bullet, so you have to somewhat lead your shots.

This was in consideration as well, thank you for reminding me. I'll do testing tonight if I can rack up some time.

Cosmetics sound like a good idea. I still think you should probably get rid of the OSR since the whole 'turning the corner' thing you were talking about doesn't happen when people use the OSR. They sit somewhere with a good view and rack up dozens of kills.

I'll do testing tonight and see how I feel about it, I'll also conclude the next map, known as an art museum.

[Flamecannon]

i-i just like those weapons and randomizers ;-;
yeah it's not good for tournaments but if i had my own tournament it'd probably be bad because that'd be what i'd do lol
hope your competition thingie goes well!~

[Bushido]

I think we've had enough random-bullstuff servers. The balance pisses me off and you get too dependent on hoping you'll get a decent weapon. Preferably, I think it isn't the best thing to do ... We don't even have normal deathmatch servers anymore, everyone is trying to be a hipster about creating servers when the best are right in front of you.

are you seriously telling me you read only up to 'it's pretty much the best thing you could do' and then skipped the rest of the post

[YK]

are you seriously telling me you read only up to 'it's pretty much the best thing you could do' and then skipped the rest of the post

I read all of it, I just had no response to it. I used the last part because it seemed reasonable to quote correctly without quoting the entire paragraph.

[st8terblock]

Bitch please
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Deal w/ it B|

can you not, also this would be kinda cool but it would be hard to manage. Assuming this isn't some dm server then you would need the people playing contact so they can fight or something. Nobot had a hard time idk if you will though.