Okay, so I got an idea for a new game mode. I haven't thought it through, so I'm sorry if its a bid ridiculous! Golden Man So its a bit like Gladiator mode in Timesplitters 2. However, unlike that mode, this one should emphasise on team play. Like in Crossfire, the aim of the game is to destroy your opponents moneyball. However, unlike that mode, which mainly focuses on getting bots to the moneyball, this mode focuses on assisting a player. Okay, so each team get a randomly allocated "Golden Man" at the start of each match. (Who will be identified with an icon, or crown or something?) The "Golden Man" is the only player who can damage the money ball, (though depending on balance, other players may be able to do a little damage when the shields are down). Again, depending on potential balancing issues, this player may also have his stats modified, (could be buffed or nerfed depending on how easy it is for one player to take on several others at once). If the "Golden Man" dies, a timer runs for a short time period. Once the timer has finished its countdown, a new "Golden Man" is appointed. (The player may be respawned in the base, (if that makes it fair!)) Also since the focus in this mode is on one player, the nature of the bots' role needs to change. Jackbots would likely need to be removed, but whether or not the other bots need to be removed, or re-programed for this mode,I'm unclear of. If bots are removed, maybe their spawners (possibly the ejector too), could be replaced with purchasable buffs, (ranging from a cheap, little buff, to an expensive one which gives him power near to that of a Jackbot), just to make the game a little more unpredictable. The Maps might need to be modified, or replaced completely for this mode, as I could imagine the nature of the game being very different. *Edited for clarity
Re: New Game Mode Idea hmmm sounds like a good idea. however i also like the tug of war game mode some one has posted.
I'm going to second this idea. It's a little bit of VIP, little bit of Crossfire. And I definitely think the newly appointed goldenman should have to respawn at the base.
I like the idea a lot. But I think the "Golden Man" concept, could be made to work better with the game's themes. Rather than a "Golden Man" it could be the "Coach of the team, and he gets a Coach's hat and whistle. Or maybe the mascot head or costume of the team being used. Just something to make it fit in better with the game's sports vibe. Other than that, the gameplay mode itself sounds awesome.
You might want to put the win condition in your first post. I assume it's to get the most golden man kills?
I think you may have misread. The goal of this mode is the same as crossfire, in that you have to destroy the opposing team's moneyball. But the twist in this mode, is that the focus is not on the bots, but on one of the players. ("The Golden Man") Also, I agree that the name is lame, but that can be changed pretty easily. (Could be called "Hercules", or something, (not good at naming things...))
Having played the game with bots dropping the ball and players dropping the ball I have to say overall it's far more entertaining when you need the bots. I don't think I'd want to play golden man.
