Gradual reclaim

Acidd_UK · Post by **Acidd_UK** » 20 Jul 2006, 20:58

Would it be possible to change the current reclaim system so that you reclaim a small % of the corpse every tick? As it is, it seems a little silly, especially when reclaiming 'big' corpses like BB, cmdr, fusion etc. I can't really see a massive gameplay issue, though obviously it would change the game a little. If not, maybe a % or similar to show the reclaim progress, as currently it annoys me a little that you have no idea how long reclaiming something (especially big things like BB, fusion, cmdr etc) will take.

AF · Post by AF » 20 Jul 2006, 21:11

It would also fix the bug concerning multiple reclaimers, allowing us to disable the hack that forces it so it only reclaims with one builder.

unpossible · Post by **unpossible** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:11

perhaps a system where you get 1/4 -> 1/2 -> 3/4 -> whole wreckage value would work. some reward for beeing able to hold the terittory

Kixxe · Post by **Kixxe** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:16

You mean like a % of complete recleamtion meter or something?

Sounds cool, prbly implented when the rest of the % meters acully work

Aun · Post by **Aun** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:36

Kixxe wrote:You mean like a % of complete recleamtion meter or something?

Sounds cool, prbly implented when the rest of the % meters acully work

AFs ETA AI tells you how long a building/unit will take to complete in seconds...

AF · Post by AF » 20 Jul 2006, 23:12

And how long till a unti reaches its destination, or a unit on an attack order gets into weapons range of the target, or when a unit doesnt have the energy to fire its primary weapon, as logn as ETA till the builder is within build range of the construction site.

Acidd_UK · Post by **Acidd_UK** » 21 Jul 2006, 00:35

I hate to say it, but the ETA AI (the common element) has caused me to crash on a few occasions - usually towards the end of a game when ordering berthas to attack atrgets that would cause them to turn significant angles...

I think it could be implemented like the little red % bars are already done for nuke/antinuke missiles within the launchers etc...

AF · Post by AF » 21 Jul 2006, 01:13

That issue is fixed in the RC22 package of NTai

KDR_11k · Post by **KDR_11k** » 21 Jul 2006, 06:11

This isn't just about progress bars, it's about gradual gain of ressources while reclaiming features. So when a eature takes 30 seconds to reclaim and you chew on it for 3 you've got 10% of its ressource value in the process.

jackalope · Post by **jackalope** » 21 Jul 2006, 06:50

+1, gradual reclaim would be nice to have.

Das Bruce · Post by **Das Bruce** » 21 Jul 2006, 07:37

Harvestable resources FTW.

Drone_Fragger · Post by **Drone_Fragger** » 21 Jul 2006, 16:50

A map where the only metal is in the form of a 999999 metal block anyone?

Erom · Post by **Erom** » 21 Jul 2006, 18:19

You HAVE to name it Steal The Bacon

Acidd_UK · Post by **Acidd_UK** » 21 Jul 2006, 18:31

Until you D-gun it.. :-/

unpossible · Post by **unpossible** » 21 Jul 2006, 18:39

heh, that'd stop porcing...though i'm sure some would still try

Min3mat · Post by **Min3mat** » 21 Jul 2006, 19:51

this would be a nice ADDITION. as long as it doesn't REPLACE the current system its fine. now wheres that 'MAKE A PATCH' JPG...

unpossible · Post by **unpossible** » 21 Jul 2006, 20:37

it's not too extreme provided it's still reclaimable only in largish % chunks

KDR_11k · Post by **KDR_11k** » 21 Jul 2006, 21:06

I'd say mod tag "reclaimsteps" which defines how many steps there are per reclaim process. Could also be set per-feature.

Acidd_UK · Post by **Acidd_UK** » 21 Jul 2006, 21:49

I would like mod authors' input please - I'm close to being able to compile sprin gon my machine and this would make a nice 'first project' for me I think. Also, input from Spring devs would be good

Das Bruce · Post by **Das Bruce** » 22 Jul 2006, 01:32

Just do it, and add a resource storage tag for units too, and some way to drop it off.

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Gradual reclaim

Gradual reclaim