Did you ever play any of the Bomberman games? Specifically Bomberman 64 for the Nintendo 64? What about Bombermad on the Graal games world?
Well guess what gamers and developers, a new server will begin production sometime in the future: The Bombermad Server!
This idea is very much in its infancy so many ideas will most likely be considered but here is the basic run down so far:- The theme of the server is a classic server with your standard QASD key set-up. Being that it is a classic server, it will have classic like quests for obtaining new items and such.
- Unlike other classic servers and much like Bomberman though, when you get hit by a bomb, you are gone in 1 hit. There are no "hitpoints" so to speak (but there may be a heart item you can hold for protection).
- In keeping with the Bomberman theme, you will be able to get power-ups for your bombs such as stronger firepower and being able to have more bombs on the ground. You also will be able to have different kinds of bombs such as the remote bomb and the super bomb. New bombs types will also be developed such as the steel bomb or the scatter bomb. All of these power-ups would be quest rewards much like fullhearts are given as rewards on other servers.
- Bombs may or may/not be your typical 4 directional fire breath type. In fact regardless of if we have those or not, many other types will also be included such as your standard circular bomb (which was the kind you would see in the N64 game) or possibly a bomb that shoots in random directions.
- Bombs aren't just about exploding the other person. You can kick them, pick them up, pump them bigger (for a bigger explosion!), throw them and punch them! Other ways to play with the bombs will come too.
- Because the server is a classic theme, players will be blowing each other up not on singular maps like you see in Bombermad but instead will be able to explore vast gmaps. Terrain obstacles might be implemented too such as stairs and ledges to give you the "drop" on the enemy.
That's the basic idea plot for the server mechanics. Here is some of the more original and thought out ideas:- Quests will give more then just bomb upgrades. Much like the N64 version, this server will have "suit pieces" that you can get as rewards for really difficult quests. Each full suit will contain a head piece, a body piece, an arms piece and a legs piece. Currently it's planned that having a full suit equipped won't give any benefit but that is not set in stone.
- Equipping any suit piece will grant you some sort of ability. One example would be the sword/shield which would allow you do to a simple slash attack against anyone that comes close to you (it would only make the target go dizzy). Remember all those cool abilities that the sub-bosses and bosses had in the N64 version? Well now you can have those!
- This server might be used as a bridge between Graal 2D and Graal 3D by using some of the Graal 3D technology to display the players, items, enemies and objects as 3D shapes. This would all be displayed on a 2D world (with possible 3D illusions) but would be made to fit it nicely. Essentially the server would become 3D but wouldn't actually be running on the Graal3D engine save for the use of 3D object files. This means there won't be any dynamic camera changes or the like: The perspective will still be kept just like a 2D server.
- The world will be divided up into various floating islands in space. Each island will have its own theme as well as it's own set of rewards in the quests that they hold.
Here is a sample list of the 4 starting islands and the suit pieces you can get from each one:- Green Island: The Grassy Plains
This land is very peaceful and calm but is also the home to some ancient ruins. What lies in the depths of these ruins? Legends speak of a fire breathing beast and the local castle seems to have taken quite an interest...
Suit Pieces:- Knight's Helmet - This helmet has a chance of protecting you from getting dizzy when being hit by a thrown bomb. The helmet has a visor and is commonly found on Dragon Slayers.
- Breast Plate - This chest armor can protect against various other attacks such as those by a sword. This is a standard issue set of armor to all new recruit knights but is sturdy none-the-less.
- Sword and Shield - The sword can be used to attack other enemies in an attempt to knock them out or at least knock them back. The shield serves as protection against other swords. Both were mysteriously discovered together in the ruins and were rewarded to one who proved his honor. Their true power is still unknown.
- Knight's Boots - Knight's boots are durable and thus allow the wearer to kick the more heavier types of bombs if he has that ability. They also seem to make you sink in water. These were owned by an old knight but why would someone wear something so heavy?
- Blue Island: The Great Sea
This island actually appears from afar as just a giant bowl of water. It is the home to many marine creatures but it seems something is polluting the water. Recently some Dragoons have appeared in attempts to purify the place once more.
Suit Pieces:- Dragon Head - This "helmet" will allow the wearer to breath fire! Such an item is usually only found among the most elite of Dragoons.
- Dragon Mail - This set of chest armor will allow you to glide when worn. Such a tactic is common by Dragoons and thus this chest mail is standard for all troops.
- Dragon Gloves - The dragon gloves will let you pump your bombs up a little faster. Such an item is usually rewarded to Dragoons that prove their ability on the battle field.
- Dragon Spikes - Boots like these are heat resistant and will protect you against really hot floors. They are usually only given to special missions in certain places but are pretty unnecessary for this island.
- Red Island: The Ravaged Lands
This island is covered in lava! Inside some of the volcanoes is a great source of power. Someone appears to have found this power and is manufacturing some special synthetic metal which is supposedly unbreakable. Can anyone stop them?
Suit Pieces:- Iron Goggles - Iron goggles are really a computerized system. They let you see things you normally could not.
- Iron Armor - This armor is equipped with a jet-pack which allows you to fly for short intervals! How fun is that?
- Iron Knuckles - With these on, you can break many things without the use of a bomb. Equip them with the Dragon Mail and you will look like a famous console game character!
- Iron Sneakers - While these appear to be a very pointless heavy set of shoes, they are in fact just the opposite. With these donned, you won't slide on slippery surfaces that much at all but at the same time won't be hindered by the illusionary weight.
- White Island: The Snowy Mountain
This large hunk of rock, ice and snow is a play ground for many small critters. Explore around a bit and you may even find a little family of cats to play with. But something seems to be troubling them.
Suit Pieces:- Cat Hood - Purr like a cat. What could these possibly be for?
- Cat Suit - With a cute little tail and a little bell too! Is this whole set just for making you look cute?
- Cat Paws (Arms) - Unlike the last two items, these specific cat paws will let you climb many surfaces. You also walk like a cat when wearing them.
- Cat Paws (Legs) - These paws also serve to be useful as they will let you dodge many projectiles automatically as if you had cat senses.
This list is completely preliminary and is totally open for change.
As for the progress:
Because this server is completely in the idea stage and because I wish to finish my current project, Atexia, first, nothing physically has been done yet nor will for a little while. The main purpose of this thread is to throw the idea out there for discussion to help me build the design document.
This idea is not up for grabs!
So don't even think about stealing it.
I also am using my server for Atexia right now so I don't even have the space to develop this yet so keep that all in mind please.
Now if anyone has any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns, you may post them now.
Hope you like it!
EDIT:
Also some names have been thrown around mainly "Bombermad Advanced" and "Bombermad Evolved". I'll start a poll in my next thread with the various names that people suggest so start suggesting!
Let me repeat: This is not a mini-games server!
Although mini-games may be possible for events.
08-07-2007, 02:13 PM
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