Put Tortodrone in the Treasure Vault
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 18:32
Everyone hates rolling the Treasure Vault on Graveyard levels. At best it's a minor inconvenience between actually fighting things (you know, what we're down in the clockworks to do), and at worst it's a tiresome waste of 10 energy.
Everyone also wants to see the glorious return of Tortodrone.
I recall posting briefly about this in another thread a while back, but I thought I'd flesh it out a bit.
The lore/story aspect would be this: Basically, what sense does a treasure vault make without a guardian?
As for the nuts and bolts: The southern half of the map would be roughly the same. Coins and boxes, maybe a few more than previously, and the odd kleptolisk troll. The northern half, however, would be completely reworked.
The layout would be roughly as it is now, with an open area in the center and treasure off to either side, but the treasure would be locked behind those angryface monster gates, and ambling around in the middle would be our good friend Torty. One of those recon signs would warn noobs that Tortodrones do not part with their treasure easily, and that they had best just head down the elevator. The elevator to the next level would be just off to the side of the entrance, to emphasize that fighting Torty is completely optional.
A party button inside the arena will aggro Torty and begin the battle. This part is relatively predictable: You wail on him with your wet noodles and pea shooters, while he grinds your face into the dirt over and over.
When the battle is done, the treasure gates drop, and a large gold chest appears in the middle of the arena. The chest, when opened, drops one piece of gear for each party member; usually low star crap but rarely something nice. Basically have the payout average out to the same as you'd get on a similar depth arena or graveyard.
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 18:53
#2
Oo
WANT
May actually make me feel happy for landing a TV on the random depth.
Perhaps, instead of making it like an arena mode, just leave the TV how it is, but in the center part of the room where all those crystal blocks usually are, have the Tortodrone.
Also, at the beginning where the Recon thingy tells you about how to take a break etc, add a note to it saying: "The Tortodrone, a gentle giant among the monsters of the clockworks also resides in these peaceful gardens, but beware; He does not take kindly to those who cross his path with vicious intent."
That way, you have the whole stage to maneuver.
But in any shape or form; WANT.
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 20:31
#3
YES. +1
This is a GREAT idea, now there's actually some challenge in the treasure room, those chromalisks just won't do.
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 20:53
#4
+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1
very fitting combination!
tortodrone sleeping safe in a treasure vault!!!
Since it does not do anything unless you attack it, it will be the party's choice if they would go for the prize!
very very smart!
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 20:59
#5
+1
I really like this, actually. I was about to say "only for T2/3", but then read the "low star crap" part... I'm all for giving that out to noobs... save them some time.
Also- many materials are worth more than crap gear. Just saying for whenever OOO sees this and thinks "Gear source? On an easily available basis? NO WAY!"
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 22:34
#6
+1
Yes.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 00:12
#7
Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesye
Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 03:30
#8
I'd rather see it return
I'd rather see it return together with a revamped starlight cradle, as a new boss stratum.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 04:28
#9
I LIKE.
I LIKE.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 09:00
#10
-1 by now
Free gear? No thanks, that's why you may get it by luck in the Treasure Vault itself. Also, that's the whole purpose of the Treasure Vault, many chests so you could get something interesting. And if anyone tells me that it doesn't give anything, I will gladly show the Irontech Destroyer I got from a tier 3 Treasure Vault. Ohhh it's not Nitronome, I know, but it is a 5* bomb anyway.
I would also prefer that Tortodrone encounter as a scenario room in Clockworks, as Treasure Vault are "enjoy the sun" areas, and instead of gear, give you some coins/access to more treasure boxes.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:26
#11
OMG I WANTS IT SO BAD
OMG I WANTS IT SO BAD
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:44
#12
+9000
YES! AWSOME IDEA
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 14:29
#13
The problem is that the
The problem is that the Tortodrone is not soloable, thats why they took it off the game. I want it back tho, there should be something like a mecha turret or helping cow that doesnt require energy to help you in battle.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 14:36
#14
ME WANTS
ME WANTS
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 16:49
#15
Me supports this suggestion.
Me supports this suggestion.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 18:05
#16
+1
Oh man, amazing idea. The gear drop part is just pure awesome. Supported!
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 20:54
#17
Yes +1
This is awesome ^_^ but maybe it should only be in higher tiers it may scare all the new players away when they arrive to the happy rainbow land with nice music and get killed by a demon rocket launching turtle...
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 13:23
#18
What Flamaxe said lol
+1
What Flamaxe said lol
+1
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 13:49
#19
SURPRISE!
Your paradise was just owned. Welcome to Avalon.
+1 (Why didn't I already +1 this?)
~Sev
Sat, 01/28/2012 - 11:02
#20
+1. This is such a good idea.
+1. This is such a good idea.
Sat, 01/28/2012 - 14:06
#21
YES! YES! I wish devs and
YES! YES! I wish devs and some more important people in sk see that. Btu they won't because they don't change anything :(
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:20
#22
+1
Awesome idea. Not only does it add more of a challenge to Treasure Vaults, but it also brings back the Tortodrone, who many of us want back.
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:12
#23
+1
Torto perfectly fits TV
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 14:47
#24
+2
I LIKE
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 15:07
#25
+1
- Makes TV better
- Challenge
- Its a F---ing Tortodrone!
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 17:09
#26
+1
WANT. epic tortodrone is epic.
great idea!!!i would love this to happen!
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 17:28
#27
TORTODRONEZ
Random question: Wouldn't tortodrones be "guardians" of the treasure? Might clash with whatever OOO was trying to make as the lore for them. Just throwing that out there. Premature solving of the mystery. :p
~Sev
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 17:47
#28
+1 I like.
But how I see it the treasurer vault should be left as is, and were the lift is a new room should be added.
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 07:19
#29
Hmm... I'm not sure if the
Hmm... I'm not sure if the devs would part with their current treasure vault. But. Who says we can't have a new level subtitle/treasure vault area? When you're selected to go to a treasure vault, it would randomly pick from the stages...
"Treasure Vault: Fortune Smiles on the Greedy" (Normal)
"Treasure Vault: Fortune Smiles on the Mighty" (Tordodone!)
"Treasure Vault: Fortune Smiles on the Lucky" (Perhaps a slot machine of sorts?)
"Treasure Vault: Fortune Smiles on the Wealthy" (Has extra treasure behind energy gates, BUT these energy gates have a payout of a danger room, etc)
The last one there is certainly open to debate...
Just a random extra idea to add onto this current one, which I support.
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 08:20
#30
+1 fer OP & +1 fer Buckdida's Idea.
Can I call you Buck? No? Alright then, Buck, I like yer Idear, Buck. Oh, look, a Duck, Buck!
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 09:14
#31
+1
I'm not 100% sure about
+1
I'm not 100% sure about the chest that will always drop an item for a player, rather I'd like to see some way to get the same payout as a graveyard and a chance of getting gear but not always.
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:26
#32
+2
Great way to bring back the tortodrone! But against the drops equips idea... then someone could bring their noob friend and they get free gear.... etc etc.......................
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 17:48
#33
@Dark-Flare I believe the
@Dark-Flare I believe the party is always restricted in Treasure Vault levels, so that's not really a big problem.
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 18:17
#34
+9,000!!!
This needs to be implemented! Three rings, why you no do this?!
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 19:09
#35
i love your idea!!
i think it's pure genious and i would be excited to see a tortodrone considering i have the stone tortoise 4* shield. The only problem i have with this is that the tortofrone can drop a 4* stone tortoise shield and i believe that it was made rare and pretty much non existent for this reason.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 08:15
#36
"Can I call you Buck? No?
"Can I call you Buck? No? Alright then, Buck, I like yer Idear, Buck. Oh, look, a Duck, Buck"
*Your
*Idea
:P
Mecha Knight Kits only drop if there are less than 4 people in a party, and they have a higher frequency to drop when there are less people.
Use the same coding to determine whether or not to spawn a Tortodrone, don't have one spawn if there is 1 person in the party, and very rarely if there are 2 people in the party etc:
00% - 1 person
05% - 2 people
25% - 3 people
40% - 4 people
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:16
#37
I like Treasure vaults over
I like Treasure vaults over grave yards... :(
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 14:16
#38
+1
And @Hexzyle, IronSkullKid was doing a very bad impression of a southerner who is just a little TOO friendly.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 14:29
#39
...
"IronSkullKid was doing a very bad impression of a southerner who is just a little TOO friendly."
Wow, was I really that bad?
;-;
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 18:17
#40
@Elle-The-Neko
He also has a habit of meticulously correcting people's spelling :P so I was doing it back to him as a joke
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:01
#41
THIS will actually make TV
THIS will actually make TV fun. +1.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:34
#42
BUMP
Don't let this thread die, it's a fantastic idea!
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:45
#43
...
"He also has a habit of meticulously correcting people's spelling..."
Actually, I only did that ONCE.
._.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:25
#44
???? +1
when did he leave my friend fought him and won like a month ago :S he has the shield to prove it hes just very rare... so rare many ppl don't see him
also.... with above comments... he should only be in T3 treasure vaults
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:52
#45
@IronSkullKid
The fact of the mater is that it was not you doing the impression that was bad, It's just that impression is bad no mater who does it. And still +1.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 20:12
#46
well I tried to find a
well I tried to find a solution to this bring noobs to tresure vault thing, and maybe there could be a 50% chanc of nothing from Torto, 20% chance od 1-2*, a 10% chance for 3* and 4-5* gets 5% chance for 4-5*. then maybe a 5% chance for a five star mat.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 20:19
#47
+1
make it a chance to
+1
make it a chance to happen though not 100% of all treasure vaults, something like 2% chance for him to show up in a treasure vault and guaranteed to drop the 4* shell shield.
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 02:52
#48
A way to make gear drops
A way to make gear drops possible but not guaranteed for this would be to add a new color of treasure box to the game (gold?). If you make it so these boxes only show up in a treasure vault with tortodrone in it (and available only after he is defeated) or behind energy gates that have treasure boxes (allowing for a new ce sink) then they could be rare enough to ensure not always seeing gear drop from them. I was thinking maybe 5-10% per box chance to drop a random piece of gear and then the gear being divided up even further into * categories.
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:26
#49
It's over +9000
Sadly I joined after the tortadrones got cut from SK and I read about them on the wiki and iv'e wanted to fight one. Great idea!!!
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:36
#50
...
I would really want this implemented in the game, but I might get banned for having an opinion.
+1
does like. :)