- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Wiltron
I think optional power-ups in Multiplayer would be great. Any old schoolers out here know that the game can be fun and balanced with the inclusion of power-ups (Quake anyone: Quad Damage, Damage Resistance, Speed, Increasd Rate of Fire, Invincibility). The custom game opportunities would be endless. MM Playlists could be separated into with/without powerups if necessary.
Remember: Perfect balance does not ALWAYS equal perfect fun. It all depends what the purpose of your game is. In a competition, balance is crucial. But if you're just out to have a good time, seeing everyone run after the invincibilty power up, and then everyone run away from the receiver of said power up like Japanese citizens from Godzilla can be a hell of a good time.
in referance to the power-ups in quake you missed one. mega health, it adds the maximum amount of health to what you already have, so if you have 50, you get 150, and so on. Great post though. :)