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thefreshjedi
01-27-2009, 12:51 PM
Not sure if this has been brought up before, I'm sure it has, but I'm too lazy to look it up. (sorry).


Okay, maybe this is silly, but it would be nice to be able to beam over to (pick members ship: insert here), for a "poker night", inbetween missions, and a fun mini-game while in-game. You could have a few StarFleet (or Klingon) Ships (depending on your faction) parked in orbit around X planet, or Y starbase, where you could just beam over and play some poker for the evening.

Nothing special really, but it would be like a common-area where other players could hook-up for missions, or b.s. about other stuff. Maybe show-off or compare trophies or ribbons for achievements, etc.

You could also have special in-game rewards that could give you special "collectors cards" that you could use on your poker night. Once you collect a whole deck, maybe that could in turn imbue you with other special abilities. Like if you were to collect the whole "Kirk Deck", you could get the "Space Cowboy" ability which enhances your abilities during combat, or if you get thet "Picard Deck", you get additional diplomacy skills, (or special dialogue options during quests maybe?)

Just some thoughts. I think it could be used as a tool to bring the people together socially, by giving them a way to hang-out with each other online. And it would also be another great way to forge friendships, etc.

-avery

RandomRedshirt
01-27-2009, 12:58 PM
Meanwhile, the Klingons packing laser pistols call the Federation players p'Taqs and accuse them of cheating and shoot them. Then they loot the ship, clean out the bar and make a run off into the sunset on their faithful Bird of Prey.

:D

thefreshjedi
01-27-2009, 01:01 PM
Meanwhile, the Klingons packing laser pistols call the Federation players p'Taqs and accuse them of cheating and shoot them. Then they loot the ship, clean out the bar and make a run off into the sunset on their faithful Bird of Prey.

:D

lol, well, I would assume that this type of event would be limited to members of your own faction, but yeah, that would suck. It would also obviously have to take place at some sort of central hub, where you were relatively safe from outside influences. You wouldn't want to be just sitting around playing poker while BoP's were taking positions around your hub of ships. It reminds me of an old western where you circle the wagons and the Indians would run around outside shooting at you.

Nah, I'm thinking of more a peaceful (factional) type of social networking.

-avery

Rick_Fias
01-30-2009, 10:09 AM
As a mini game it would be cool, even if its meant to build up your credits!!!

ShawnCooks
05-01-2009, 09:24 PM
we must re talk about this one

Jowey
05-02-2009, 09:22 AM
I agree, very nice idea!

I'm not sure if collecting some full deck should give you an ingame skill bonus, wouldnt be fair to people who dont like cardgames.
U should be able to play for real credits or gold pressed latinum or something.
It would be nice to meet in Quark's Bar or on the ship with some friends or people from your fleet to gamble a little :)

I dont think most poker simulations u find around the net are heavy programs, i dont know how easy it would be to integrate in an MMO tho.

ransomwk
05-02-2009, 12:26 PM
This could be something found in lounges, such as Quark's in DS9. A common area where players can meet, play games, and get into fights with the local Klingon boozer.

ZeframCochrane
05-02-2009, 02:34 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Poker, Dabo, Strategema and a few other games are central to several of the Star Trek episodes and should be included in some way at some point.

Plus they would be fun.

SovWell
05-02-2009, 03:14 PM
Im All In.

Do You Have What It Takes?!

Manta2015
05-02-2009, 03:49 PM
Sorry, I'm taking you all down on the Dabo tables :D


-Manta-

Tamgros
05-02-2009, 04:47 PM
Okay, maybe this is silly, but it would be nice to be able to beam over to (pick members ship: insert here), for a "poker night", inbetween missions, and a fun mini-game while in-game. You could have a few StarFleet (or Klingon) Ships (depending on your faction) parked in orbit around X planet, or Y starbase, where you could just beam over and play some poker for the evening.


There was a thread a while back about neutral systems/planets that were non combat zones (think Switzerland) would be great places for things like this. That way you don't even have to limit it to one faction

Sorry, I'm taking you all down on the Dabo tables :D

-Manta-

I have a great Dabo face----> :eek:

Manta2015
05-02-2009, 05:02 PM
I have a great Dabo face----> :eek:

Excellent -- lol =)


-Manta-

Loekii
05-02-2009, 05:07 PM
I think it would be interesting to have a such mini-games at starbases (playing for fluff though).

Basically having it be a card game, like 'gems' in other games, but linked to starbases, etc.

However, it would be important to not be vehicle for earning in game power.