Formation Suggestions, buffs, etc.

[Stavrdaf]

I strongly believe this server needs to encourage team play more and that's why i suggest a formation mechanic and formation buffs.These are just some exaples that could be implement:

Shieldwall formation:
A group of 4 or more players with shields should stand in a line 1-2 blocks from eachother. This would activate the formation and give a small defence buff (resistance etc).

Phalanx:
A group of 4 or more players with spears should stand in a square formation 1 block from eachother. This would give a small offence buff(strength)

Horse formation/charge:
(Like the above) and group of players with horses or wargs should stand in a line 1 block from eachother. This would give a speed buff

I don't know if these formations could be possible to be coded in but these where just my suggestions and things i would like to see. I just like the idea of a whole team to work together and have a alternate option to push back the enemy easier.

 

[LimeeFox]

Sounds good, though I think there should be more, because 1/3 of the current ideas are for donators, and not all of them, but those who bought the Rohan package, and restricting it even more to those who even play it.

Though I think it shouldn't happen to the team which is ultimately winning against the other. For example, let's say Gondor has been trying to capture a black gate flag for 10 minutes, and the orcs are Etting those teamwork buffs so therefore gondorians have a even bigger disadvantage.

Maybe do something with Citadel Guards as-well, and with several constructors (like if several people carried a big stick like in Helm's Deep scenes). Perhaps with dwarven engineers all around a turret allow a wider range and maybe stronger or swifter arrow shots.

 

[Stavrdaf]

I think if any team is cordinated enough to be the same class and do a formation, they deserve the buff even if they are winning. Also I just suggested some ideas one more could be for exemple a archer formation. Although it may make archers more op. It's up to you guys to suggest any more possible formations and buffs!

 

[m4rine_semperfi]

You could say this is already implemented. A line of 4 shields man is a pretty solid formation and if you have the coordination with teammates to organize a wall then your reward is you have teammates coordinated enough to make a shield wall and playing for years you don’t need an extra buff, use skill and teamwork to defend. This is a cool idea though. Maybe if the server had a lot more people on at a time.

 

[Rikumaru]

Why do people in a group need buffs? Aren't they already at a significant advantage just by being in a group? Teamplay is already a thing, it's just for some reason people don't want to coordinate with each other to perform a task. I have no idea why this is the case, there is so many insane things you can do as a group of 2-4 none of which is utilized.

 

[Stavrdaf]

Why do people in a group need buffs? Aren't they already at a significant advantage just by being in a group? Teamplay is already a thing, it's just for some reason people don't want to coordinate with each other to perform a task. I have no idea why this is the case, there is so many insane things you can do as a group of 2-4 none of which is utilized.

I wouldn't like these buffs to be op or game changing, just something to encourage the playerbase to work together, although I don't thing this would change much. I am just suggesting an idea.