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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2012, 04:24:34 pm »
Make custom ranks a donator option?

It's just a cosmetic feature, so that wouldn't disrupt the game balance. (Like; no pay2win which is silly and stupid)
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2012, 04:34:31 pm »
This as look amazing, but how do you plan to keep people from taking the same(ish) regiment names?

For example, one Regiment is called 1st Minnesota, and another guy makes a regiment called 1st Minesota, and How much will the administrators of each regiment be able to tailor for their liking?


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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2012, 04:38:08 pm »
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2012, 04:42:07 pm »
Regiment names are not going to be forced, but the ranks quite possibly are. This is not 100% due to historical accuracy.
The discussion (there was one, and it was lengthy) was centred around the benefits of giving freedom of choice over the benefits of for instance having a global rank structure. This means that everyone can easily see and recognise what a rank means, and we can use this system coupled with our medals and clan ranking to basically put another layer on the individual player. As in, instead of getting to call his private rank spacetrooperz.. He can instead be shown to be a Private of the 103rd (Fighting Dogs) and we can also show their clan rank, with his rewards, his medals etc.

With the sole exception of the Russians*, I've yet to see a ranking system that isn't easily recognisable. Thus the issue isn't very.. prominent in the community. The one space-based regiment I've run into (The 00th, of course.) has a very simple to understand system in place. I simply see no reason to restrict what ranks one could use simply because of a fringe-group of people, who haven't, as of yet, even appeared in the community.

[* This is with historically correct ranks, as well.]

Edit; And as a further note, I really don't see why ranks would even be important. Perhaps I am alone, but when I play games, I don't play them to show off that I'm a leader, but to enjoy the game itself. (Hence my lack of identifying signature, actually.)
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2012, 04:55:22 pm »
If you can form regiments freely won't there be a lot of former clanless players with their own regiment (consisting of themselves only). There could possible be more higher ranked people than actual rankers since someone without a regiment can just form his own to increase his rank. Just wondering.
I support this idea though.

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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2012, 07:17:08 pm »
The sole concern I have with this new system is that it could have some unforeseen implications on the future of the community. To me, this system seems like a well-intended attempt to streamline the community. However, the system seems to be too streamlined, to the degree that the community is now provided a mold which appears to be inescapable.

I don't understand the medals, either. What bonuses would they provide, if any? And if they're just shiny things to brag about, why have them?

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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #21 on: November 25, 2012, 07:28:52 pm »
1. We will run out of regiments if we call the groups regiments; I prefer company or battalion.
2. More ranking freedoms along with ingame options, make compatible with steam.
3. I like the historical part but allow people to choose.
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #22 on: November 25, 2012, 07:43:04 pm »
1. We will run out of regiments if we call the groups regiments; I prefer company or battalion.

Heh.. no.
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #23 on: November 25, 2012, 08:36:31 pm »
Wow I wasn't expecting quite as in-depth a system as that! I very much look forward to seeing how well this will work out..
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #24 on: November 25, 2012, 09:38:01 pm »
Im all for it!

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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #25 on: November 25, 2012, 10:01:09 pm »
 I quite like this. This game seems more and more innovative every newsletter. Keep it up, guys! ;)

 EDIT: Quick question, how will this work for duplicate regiments? As in... if a regiment has "called dibs" on a name, will there be some sort of reservation system, so that the already existing regiments, whether they be theoretical or in NaS, can get the names they currently have/plan to have?
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #26 on: November 25, 2012, 10:01:14 pm »
Sold!

Now I'm sure I want this game :)

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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2012, 10:10:30 pm »
This would be awesome to see in NW aswel.
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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #28 on: November 25, 2012, 10:14:19 pm »
Looking good :P Getting more pumped for this by the minute :D

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Re: Developer Blog 2 - Regiment/Clan System.
« Reply #29 on: November 25, 2012, 10:27:49 pm »
Regiment names are not going to be forced, but the ranks quite possibly are. This is not 100% due to historical accuracy.
The discussion (there was one, and it was lengthy) was centred around the benefits of giving freedom of choice over the benefits of for instance having a global rank structure. This means that everyone can easily see and recognise what a rank means, and we can use this system coupled with our medals and clan ranking to basically put another layer on the individual player. As in, instead of getting to call his private rank spacetrooperz.. He can instead be shown to be a Private of the 103rd (Fighting Dogs) and we can also show their clan rank, with his rewards, his medals etc.

With the sole exception of the Russians*, I've yet to see a ranking system that isn't easily recognisable. Thus the issue isn't very.. prominent in the community. The one space-based regiment I've run into (The 00th, of course.) has a very simple to understand system in place. I simply see no reason to restrict what ranks one could use simply because of a fringe-group of people, who haven't, as of yet, even appeared in the community.

[* This is with historically correct ranks, as well.]

Edit; And as a further note, I really don't see why ranks would even be important. Perhaps I am alone, but when I play games, I don't play them to show off that I'm a leader, but to enjoy the game itself. (Hence my lack of identifying signature, actually.)
Its kind of sad to see regiments that want to bring their own regiment into this new game but still keep their own ranks. For example the 00th, Imperial Eagle Clan, imperial Japanese army, Goons with Spontoons and the reddit. I think these regiments have unique ranks and regiment names and I would hope that they would be able to keep them.  Most of these regiments have supported NW and have never ruined my "immersion" in game. I feel its unfair to give them no choice but to change their regiment name or deal with these ranks.