War for the Universe - planning and discussion

[Arcalane]

It should be worth keeping in mind that the closer you get to the center of our galaxy, the larger and older the stars get. Which means more and more inhospitable.

That 'dead zone' isn't just for looks.

[Doogie12]

This is what I mean. Magic, I think you should reinvent your faction (the Watch) to not be ridiculous. The Rekan Republic was actually quite a good one.
@Arc, you ninja'd me. But I actually did think of that, no one is in the absolute center area. Although I did think it was fitting for HG to be nearer to it. Besides, we've sort of abandoned absolute realism anyhow.

[Necrontyr1998]

Ah, I see. Thats actually kinda nifty.

[CryoSleep]

While we are Discussing the G Map, i think we should Add some Faction Logos to our...... ya know our Factions.
I'll have to Compensate for the Rift between Earth and Terra then.

[Necrontyr1998]

What like a symbol or a slogan?

[CryoSleep]

A Symbol necrontyr, a Symbol

[Zalausai]

I will start work on a icon to represent HG tomorrow. If anyone wants me to make them a faction flag or icon for this map, send a PM describing what you want it to look like. You don't have to use it if you don't like the finished product.

[Zalausai]

HG now has a flag for their faction. An icon is also available for the galaxy map.

Galaxy Map Icon

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HG Flag

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[Necrontyr1998]

Very nice zal, what does it signify?

[Jay2Jay]

I would like to interject! I am so excited I just straight jumped to post this! I was wondering if I could have my own faction pretty please? Right around 6S somewhere? I've already got a name Galactic Rim Republic (was going to be in my encounters anyway) They don't use deflectors, aegeis, blasters, particle guns, beamers(still deciding on that one), or anything high tec. They use BFG's with huge damage, range, and reloading times. Thick armor, and flak cannons with some missiles and machine guns, so basically they are stuck in the bronze age with fusion drives. Anyway Imma so excited (I can ajust the designs for balance!) YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA W00t W00t Whhopa whoopa WHHOOOOOOPAAAAA BAZINGA!!!!

[Doogie12]

A) glad to see a new face
B) show us what you can do before you dive straight into WFTU. The forums allow for attachments so you can put screenshots directly in your posts.
C) 6s is super far away.

[calvin1211]

Ok, calm down and chill.
Besides building ships, for WFTU you also need to make a decent writeup and concept for the faction. It doesn't have to be very long (can always expand later) but should be well thought-out and coherent. Last guy around here had an extremely silly premise for his faction, and I'm hoping you can do better.

Things to take note if you want to join WFTU:
-WFTU mostly uses the 'Shiny' style sprites, which means HM_Realistic, HM_Rocketbits (and Robobits), SS_Prosectionax and of course, Kae_Shiny.
-Ships are on the smaller end of the scale - About 150-200 size for the really big battleships, which is piddly by typical BSF standards. Consequently, there's a bigger focus on smaller details in ship design, do keep that in mind when building ships.
-Ship firepower balance is important!
-Look around at the other factions and the Laser Wars threads if you need inspiration.

Have fun.

[Zalausai]

Very nice zal, what does it signify?

HG has been called a "light bringer" faction. Even Doogie put it close to the light. It is the only faction that is stereotypically "good guys". For these reasons, I used a sun shape for the icon and incorporated a holy scifi looking cross into the flag. The colors are white to signify good and blue like their ships. Some other colors have been incorporated as well, such as yellow.

New guy, ships in the WFTU are roughly similar in power when compared to each other. BFGs are nice, but try to keep balance in mind.
The crazy faction mentioned to earlier is the Troglen, created by Isis (banned).

[Necrontyr1998]

The Novian Icon:

Ik its the mechanicus icon.

Its a bit big.
The flag would be the same.

[R0ni]

( e ..@) OOkay... Now that is pretty.. eh.. nice icon there for Novians. Somehow reminds me of Borgs.