Lecture Notes: Showcase of Node War System in Vera

Introduction

• Welcome and overview of the showcase
• Exciting new features demonstrated
• Introduction of developers involved:
  • Kyle, Kenan, Zach: Engineers for the multiplayer engagement and combat systems
  • Chris Trad: Designer working on the War system
  • Nathan: Producer overseeing production aspects

Setting the Scene

• Location: Node of Mirth, where the mayor (Steven) leads
• Overview of node interactions and conflicts with neighboring node (Winstead)
• Importance of player governance and relationships in Vera

War Declaration Mechanics

• Options available to the mayor when challenged
  • War Declaration: Must show power and dominance to gain respect
  • Commission System:
    • Mayors initiate commissions for citizens to complete
    • Rewards for completing commissions affect node resources and capabilities
• Type of commissions:
  • War preparations, resource gathering, etc.
  • Commissions influence node buffs and bonuses for citizens

Gameplay Mechanics

• Overview of the Node UI:
  • Access to mayoral commissions
  • Tracking completion and cooldowns for commissions

War Preparation

• Steps for initiating war:
  • Complete necessary commissions
  • Gain War tokens for declaring war
• Different war types:
  • Territory control, test node war, etc.

Engaging in War

• Strategies for success in node wars
  • Divide teams for resource acquisition
  • Focus on PvE objectives while managing PvP encounters
  • Use of mayoral abilities to support teams

War Events and Mechanics

• Description of territory control events:
  • Objectives for both sides to gain control over points of interest (POIs)
  • Victory points earned through kills and objectives
  • Importance of strategy in managing resources and engaging the enemy

Performance and Design Considerations

• Challenges in performance for high player density events
  • Continuous testing and profiling to optimize performance
  • Ensuring smooth gameplay experience for all players

Rewards and Future Developments

• Types of war rewards:
  • Node buffs for winning teams
  • Potential for service denial and temporary mayorship
  • Exclusive content for winning nodes and players

Community Feedback

• Importance of community input on new systems and mechanics
• Encouragement for players to share experiences and suggestions

Closing Remarks

• Acknowledgments to the development team and testers
• Excitement for the upcoming Alpha 2 release and future showcases
• Invitation to community to participate in testing and provide feedback

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Key Takeaways

• The Node War system is a significant feature aimed at enhancing player engagement and competition in Vera.
• Commissions play a vital role in strategic gameplay mechanics, allowing mayors to influence their nodes.
• The design team focuses on balancing PvE and PvP interactions within the game.
• Continuous feedback from the community is essential for refining game mechanics.