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Example of non-violent "wars"

It's a well known fact that many people who play Glitch are drawn to the non-violent aspect of the game. However, just because the game is non-violent doesn't me we can't have wars. Here's a random example of something I thought up:

A special area is set up for "tree wars." In this area, the only vendor available sells only tree poison and antidote. Two teams, invisible to each other to prevent following, duke it out. One team is tasked with poisoning all the trees in the area, the other has to keep all the trees alive. The poisoners would have the advantage of knowing where to strike, but since poison costs more currants they would have to designate more players to earning them (perhaps there could be a mine incorporated on one street). The people trying to save the trees would have to communicate in order to do it effectively, for example they'd have to let the team know when they were going back to restock on antidotes. Different trees could take more time to die, and be worth more points. After 5 minutes, scores are tallied and a winner is declared.

This is a stupid idea that could never be implemented practically. However, it's a good example of how team-based pvp battles or wars could be fought in addition to anything thrown at us by the rook.

Think this is the direction the devs should be taking or not? Any thoughts welcome.

Posted 21 months ago by Aldaris Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Actually a really cool idea, maybe we should replant them as well.
    Posted 21 months ago by Ani Laurel Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Paint ball fights...with fruit.
    Posted 21 months ago by Joe Blow Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I think it definitely merits some more thought...with such a wide-ranging game and no doubt creative players, surely we can jump off from here into some crazy directions:) Somehow I'm getting an image of fireflies being involved...somehow....
    Posted 21 months ago by RM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love this idea, Ald. Although I have none myself, everyone should try to come up with ideas related to this :)
    Posted 21 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I like the paintball angle. :)

    As a rule, I don't like playing a game that "requires" battle... paintball or whatever... but as an offshoot that wouldn't grant any great advantage, I think the idea is worth exploring.
    Posted 21 months ago by Pirate Apples Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Er, wouldn't these just be competitions, vice wars?! Why not just have more ideas for 1on1 and team on team competitions? This sounds like an interesting twist to a team on team competition.
    Posted 21 months ago by b3achy Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hmmm painball... I can't see how they would be able to implement that. The closest thing I can think of is tag.

    Still, suggestions like this are what I was looking for. Keep em coming!
    Posted 21 months ago by Aldaris Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @ jow blow. "Ten things I hate about you"
    Posted 21 months ago by Tog Subscriber! | Permalink