Update - 7/19/19 and ongoing
Jul 19, 2019 19:43:59 GMT -5
Post by Creator on Jul 19, 2019 19:43:59 GMT -5
Good evening,
There will be some changes implemented over the next couple of days. For now, I just want you to know what will happen. These will be on a rolling schedule, so when they happen, they happen. I'm telling you this since my schedule is kinda chaotic right now, so I will have to implement these when I can. Of course, I will do so ASAP.
Honor Points and Brawler Ranks
How Honor Points Will Be Applied, Monetary Changes, and Shops
Card Classes, Support Weapon, and Evolution/Upgrade Changes
Life Gauge System vs Best 2 out of 3 System
That's all I'm going to post for now. There are some other things I'd like to say, but for now, I'll take it easy on you and let you live for tonight.
There will be some changes implemented over the next couple of days. For now, I just want you to know what will happen. These will be on a rolling schedule, so when they happen, they happen. I'm telling you this since my schedule is kinda chaotic right now, so I will have to implement these when I can. Of course, I will do so ASAP.
Honor Points and Brawler Ranks
The first change I'll tell you about will be the most major change. Brawler ranks and Honor Points will receive a revision. We don't want any more high ranking brawlers who still don't know the rules and only got where they were for playing a lot.
To fix that, we'll be eliminating any possibility of ranking up via Honor Points (more on that later). Instead, we will be introducing an Exam system.
There will be a board created titled "Exam Center". You're not going to do anything special. You'll just create a thread that says you're ready to take an exam for the next rank, and you'll be tested in that thread. I will intentionally prevent you all from looking at other people's exam threads so that it's a surprise to you. You pass the exam, you rank up. Fail the exam, you don't.
bakugan-generation.proboards.com/thread/38207/module-3
bakugan-generation.proboards.com/thread/38165/module-2
bakugan-generation.proboards.com/thread/38362/module-4
^ These are examples of how you can expect to be tested. The difficulty won't be high when you start out, but as you reach the higher ranks, they'll get more difficult.
This will be the new method in which you'll unlock Support Weapons as well. From the moment the Exam Center opens, every brawler will have access to every Support Weapon regardless of what rank you are. The only thing you will have to do is apply to learn how it works, and then you'll be tested on it.
With that being said, the restriction on the Forbidden Card Inventory in relation to you rank will be lifted. You can buy it and use it regardless of your rank assuming you can give me an arm and a leg.
To fix that, we'll be eliminating any possibility of ranking up via Honor Points (more on that later). Instead, we will be introducing an Exam system.
There will be a board created titled "Exam Center". You're not going to do anything special. You'll just create a thread that says you're ready to take an exam for the next rank, and you'll be tested in that thread. I will intentionally prevent you all from looking at other people's exam threads so that it's a surprise to you. You pass the exam, you rank up. Fail the exam, you don't.
bakugan-generation.proboards.com/thread/38207/module-3
bakugan-generation.proboards.com/thread/38165/module-2
bakugan-generation.proboards.com/thread/38362/module-4
^ These are examples of how you can expect to be tested. The difficulty won't be high when you start out, but as you reach the higher ranks, they'll get more difficult.
This will be the new method in which you'll unlock Support Weapons as well. From the moment the Exam Center opens, every brawler will have access to every Support Weapon regardless of what rank you are. The only thing you will have to do is apply to learn how it works, and then you'll be tested on it.
With that being said, the restriction on the Forbidden Card Inventory in relation to you rank will be lifted. You can buy it and use it regardless of your rank assuming you can give me an arm and a leg.
How Honor Points Will Be Applied, Monetary Changes, and Shops
We will be redesigning Honor Points to show a brawler's alignment. That is, it'll be a determiner of being good, evil, or neutral.
There will be benefits to being of a certain alignment. For example, an evil person may have access to black markets that an admin may or may not be the owner of, or they may get discounts on forbidden stuff. A good person could gain access to secret shops that will act as an equivalent to Forbidden Items (although not as strong since there's a penalty with Forbidden Items and these won't have one). Neutral people could gain access to either...COULD, not WILL.It depends on if we like you or not.
With that being the case, everyone's Honor Point amount will not count for anything anymore, but that's okay (Due to this, the effect of a Forbidden Card will have to be changed since one could give up Honor Points to activate it.) I will come up with an equation and convert it into cash. Everyone will be starting fresh so you can customize your character's belief system the way that you want to.
Additionally, I have recently installed a plugin on the site that'll allow you toget some surprise mechanics get a random cash amount when you log in. With this, you'll be rewarded for logging in.
Finally, I will be adding a miscellaneous shop where you could even purchase custom titles for your profile. So, if you wanted to be a Battle Brawler, Vexos, Dragon Defender, Resistor, or Spartan, you'll be able to do so. (This is cosmetic only, so don't get any ideas.
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There will be benefits to being of a certain alignment. For example, an evil person may have access to black markets that an admin may or may not be the owner of, or they may get discounts on forbidden stuff. A good person could gain access to secret shops that will act as an equivalent to Forbidden Items (although not as strong since there's a penalty with Forbidden Items and these won't have one). Neutral people could gain access to either...COULD, not WILL.
With that being the case, everyone's Honor Point amount will not count for anything anymore, but that's okay (Due to this, the effect of a Forbidden Card will have to be changed since one could give up Honor Points to activate it.) I will come up with an equation and convert it into cash. Everyone will be starting fresh so you can customize your character's belief system the way that you want to.
Additionally, I have recently installed a plugin on the site that'll allow you to
Finally, I will be adding a miscellaneous shop where you could even purchase custom titles for your profile. So, if you wanted to be a Battle Brawler, Vexos, Dragon Defender, Resistor, or Spartan, you'll be able to do so. (This is cosmetic only, so don't get any ideas.
)Card Classes, Support Weapon, and Evolution/Upgrade Changes
I will be looking at altering the distribution of card class amounts across the board. I think you'll all be happy with the change, but at the same time, we can maintain that level of decency in battles.
I will be taking a look at Battle Gear and BakuNano. I didn't like how people were using BakuNano as I felt that Battle Gear were made to be useless. Battle Gear are supposed to have stronger effects due to having a lower power level. BakuNano are never supposed to surpass that amount, so that will be fixed.
I will be eliminating some of the challenges associated with evolutions/upgrades and changing a couple of others. The Support Weapon challenges will be significantly easier and less demanding so that you have the freedom to use whatever you want whenever you want and don't feel forced to use a single class.
I will be taking a look at Battle Gear and BakuNano. I didn't like how people were using BakuNano as I felt that Battle Gear were made to be useless. Battle Gear are supposed to have stronger effects due to having a lower power level. BakuNano are never supposed to surpass that amount, so that will be fixed.
I will be eliminating some of the challenges associated with evolutions/upgrades and changing a couple of others. The Support Weapon challenges will be significantly easier and less demanding so that you have the freedom to use whatever you want whenever you want and don't feel forced to use a single class.
Life Gauge System vs Best 2 out of 3 System
We discussed what to do with this dilemma. I know that at the top level, if someone dropped a round, there's almost a guarantee they're not living to another. Because of this, special shots are not really relevant, and I want to change that.
My best bet would be to make a best 2 out of 3 system; however, since this is a skilled based thing, it's not very likely for someone to come back and win unless they screwed up in a prior round. At the same time, I am the one complaining about how special shots can't be used to their full potential since people are getting one-shotted.
I haven't decided on what to do just yet, but I will share with you what my proposed changes are.
One idea would be to nerf the shots across the board and lower the costs of the higher ones. In this way, they're all able to be used.
Another idea would be to increase the life gauge amounts. I'm against this since there are some members who aren't able to defeat their opponent in one round with just 500 points, but you never know. Some people might want that.
If you want to give your input on this, let me know either on here or on Discord.
My best bet would be to make a best 2 out of 3 system; however, since this is a skilled based thing, it's not very likely for someone to come back and win unless they screwed up in a prior round. At the same time, I am the one complaining about how special shots can't be used to their full potential since people are getting one-shotted.
I haven't decided on what to do just yet, but I will share with you what my proposed changes are.
One idea would be to nerf the shots across the board and lower the costs of the higher ones. In this way, they're all able to be used.
Another idea would be to increase the life gauge amounts. I'm against this since there are some members who aren't able to defeat their opponent in one round with just 500 points, but you never know. Some people might want that.
If you want to give your input on this, let me know either on here or on Discord.
That's all I'm going to post for now. There are some other things I'd like to say, but for now, I'll take it easy on you and let you live for tonight.
Vermilion Dragomir :: 1200G
Blitz Axium Striker :: 500G