Sonic-themed optional boss fights?
Do, 08/22/2013 - 21:19
I know this is a little far out there, seeing as how Sonic and Spiral Knights are two different games and worlds, but heck, I think it'd be fun to beat up some of Eggman's lackeys.
Maybe an undead/incomplete Metal Sonic that becomes more alive/complete as the fight goes on?
Do, 08/22/2013 - 22:15
#2
You are experiencing a PICNIC ERROR!
This would be epic if copyrights didn't kurfuddle it. +1
/e is half-hearted Sonic fan.
EDIT: Nepetatheleo, you snipe-posted me! xD
I love your idea. Especially the Chao! I would buy for sure... :>
Metal Sonic Stuff? Why not? Or atleast something...
Also, more DLC weapons or not?
Do, 08/22/2013 - 22:14
#3
Autofire, Sega works with OOO
Autofire, Sega works with OOO on SK and we already have 2 accessories that are clearly hinting towards the Sonic series. I don't think copyright issues would be that big of a deal, just the actual designing and programming of the levels. Although, if the devs would just listen and allow a workshop for the Steam community, they'd see a boom in business.
Level and boss designs could be posted on another forum here, voted on by the players, put through beta testing on the servers, and then implemented in the game however they please. I put the voting and testing in because
1: It gives the players more to interact with
2: It makes the players feel more like their opinions are actually being listened to
and 3: It cuts down having to do updates everyday, minimizing downtime.
Seerusly OOO, get on this already! (Or hire me to do it for you once I learn basic programming!)
Do, 08/22/2013 - 22:26
#4
You are experiencing a PICNIC ERROR!
Lawl...
Autofire, Sega works with OOO on SK and we already have 2 accessories that are clearly hinting towards the Sonic series. I don't think copyright issues would be that big of a deal, just the actual designing and programming of the levels.
I wasn't meaning that in exactness. However, the copyright stuff may be more or less complicated than we think. I could be outright wrong. ._.
Seerusly OOO, get on this already! (Or hire me to do it for you once I learn basic programming!)
Yay, another possible programmer! It is a hard road, as I'm guessing you know, and I'm actually still on it, yet I find it fun. Just to warn you, though, basic programming may not cut it...
Also, if this does get accepted, it may take a few months to get into OOO's work schedule. (Sorry...I feel like you might already know all this! -.-)
Other than that, I agree.
Do, 08/22/2013 - 22:45
#5
Yeah, I know how tough
Yeah, I know how tough programming can be. My dad works I.T. for his own private company and tried to teach me one or two things here and there. I'm pretty decent at math, but I struggle like crazy to just grasp it and which formulas to use, you know?
Also, as far as copyright, you're probably right. For all we know, OOO probably had to fight tooth and nail just to add those 2 accessories to the game so good point. Do you have any other things you'd like to add or change to my idea? It'd be great to hear a suggestion!
Fr, 08/23/2013 - 00:03
#6
I think the Arsenal descriptions are reference enough, they don't need to go HEY LOOK SEGA OWNS US
Fr, 08/23/2013 - 03:27
#7
I think that this would be a desparate move for more customers, more than a move for adding content. I have an undeveloped boss idea on this (biolizard, btw), but I'll keep it that way till time and place come.
Fr, 08/23/2013 - 03:43
#8
@Autofire
I'm pretty sure we'd be seeing copyright issues already if there were any.
Fr, 08/23/2013 - 21:31
#9
ples no
Please no. I really don't want what ever the hell is the story of the sonic games be canon in this one.
MAYBE a rare retroid reskin spawn that looks similar to metal sonic but no moar.
Sa, 08/24/2013 - 00:38
#10
my 2 cents
If we are going onto sonic themes...
Why not Knuckles?
We had Tails... tails... (I still find it really unoriginal to this day, sorry OOO... I have to say it) and metal sonic suit...
Or maybe Shadow... I always liked him better anyway with his attitude... XD
There is more than Sonic in the "Sonic" series... ^ ^
Sa, 08/24/2013 - 04:13
#11
there are too many side characters in the sonic series, and some could have been used waaaaa[...]aaaaayyyy[...]yyyy better. we don't need to export them.
besides, what do you want, knuckles "hair"? cause you can have shadow's hover, that would require a lot to explain why you don't use it at MSI VH.
Sa, 08/24/2013 - 08:11
#12
my 2 cents
Knuckles brass? Knuckles hairs? Eyes? NPC?
There is a lot of creative way to put it/him in...
Shadow hovers? Shadow is a black/red "evil" sonic... It does not hover until he hits all those crazy updates in *some* sonic game...
If we go that way why not golden sonic and golden shadow?
Golden color XD
There is a lot more you can think of with it...
Rouge ears... Eggman goggles... Shadow toupee...
Sa, 08/24/2013 - 10:24
#13
shadow hovers when he runs since SA2. he doesn't have his feet on the ground. if *some* sonic game you mean shadow the hedgehog, all I know about that is a video with some levels shown.
alas, we could make some eggman combo glasses + mustache. that would be cool.
Sa, 08/24/2013 - 11:56
#14
An idea for this
I think that it could probably be an expansion, and once you beat metal sonic you could get the metal sonic costume.
But I'm pretty sure this is a bad idea
So, 08/25/2013 - 09:21
#15
I have to give this +1
Sonic
I have to give this +1
Sonic fan and loved it when I was a kid. :)
I'm not going to lie, this sound really cool. It also sounds like something that would be a DLC level, like OCH. Hope you don't mind if I build upon this:
Of course the DLC would be the same price as OCH. It'd also have the 3 tiers and a special weapon (or maybe a special pet? OOO did say they may make more pets in the future, obviously to correspond with the 2 unused minerals Moonstone and Valestone.)
From the Sonic games way back when they first came out, for me, the most memorable levels were the Green Hill Zones, (obviously) the industrial zone (not sure if that was the actual name, but I hope the readers know what I'm talking about), and the Casino levels. They could make maps based on these levels, going in that order. The Casino obviously wouldn't offer its riches until you beat the end boss. Now, Eggman is okay, but for the Casino level, somehow Metal Sonic seems like a better choice for an end boss.
Here's how the enemies would plan out:
Green Hill Zone-
Beast and Construct (normal theme)
Industrial Zone-
Gremlins and constructs
Casino Zone-
Gremlins, constructs, & one random enemy type which will vary between each playthrough (just to make things interesting)
When you reach the end boss, some Sonic-themed music would definitely seem appropriate. Metal Sonic should have an attack pattern slightly similar to the Collector in the rank mission 2-2 (I think) but also maintain most of his traits from the Sonic games. I think he should be about the same size as your character, maybe a little bigger.
Anyways, once you defeat Metal Sonic, you should get
1. A ton of loot that pours out of slot machines in a room behind Metal Sonic
and 2. A Metal Sonic Set, which will be proudly displayed on a mantel behind a glass case, right before you reach the lift. It will be dark at first, but then once you hit a button, a light will illuminate it and show you your prize.
People are going to hate me for this, but for the sake of keeping this accessory's value up a little bit, the set will be bound to your character so it wont be marketable or tradeable.
As far as a unique weapon, I have no idea. Maybe a bomb that inflicts pure elemental or shadow damage that also has a high chance of inflicting poison? For a unique pet, that's obvious. You could pick up a sprite based off of Chao. The reason I say this is because we already have a Sonic and Tails accessory, and since Chao is blue, he could be the pet that winds up using the Moonstone to level up.
Any thoughts?