singard Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Okay, this is all speculation on my part, but here goes ... One of the best Battlefield 1942 maps is "Coral Sea," which is mostly a dog-fighting map where you spend your time in planes, or defending your team's aircraft carrier with a flak gun. I think it would be really cool if Pandemic/Lucasarts released an add-on pack or downloadable map that was similar -- except using the Deathstar battle from episode IV. Imagine -- Tie Fighters, Tie Bombers, X-Wings and Y Wings all battling it out over the Deathstar. This is all probably pointless hoping, but that would absolutely rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragnarr Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Well could be a bit hard to do, as in you couldn't have the whole Death Start in the map atleast. Hmmmm kind a reminds me about the Galactic Conquest mod to BF1942, It had Death Star map, but the Death star in it was just a flat platform and there weren't any capital ships, so kind a missed the action. I would be happy to see space battles though, especially if they require invading enemy capital ships with transports. But it's really hard trying to make a Death Star into a map so I guess it's better to have it on the background. Also modding things like Star Destroyer seem to be impossible tasks, well you could have only few "indoor" places in it, like the Hangar and the Bridge ....... which could be captured. In Galactic Conquest there wasn't the option to invade enemy space ships, and well the models of the ships were rather raw. Conclusion: Invadable and Destroyable Capital Ships + automated turrets + lots of players = Fun^10 000 000 PS. Sorry if I got off-topic, got a bit carried away:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italegion Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 the death star map is also my game dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Dark Jedi Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 There will be no space maps though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragnarr Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Yeah atleast not in the retail game, though I hope that either the devs or some mod team will put up a space maps aswell. There's hardly any coding since the fighter crafts have been made already, perhaps some tweaking for the space feel but I wouldn't imagine it being that hard ( though I know nothing about coding ). So basically just modelling the capital ships and add space type backgrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuosis Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I'm totally against something like that, if you want to play something with a space feel to it go play TIE fighter or X-wing, otherwise just stick to the ground battles in Battlefront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tFighterPilot Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Originally posted by Virtuosis I'm totally against something like that, if you want to play something with a space feel to it go play TIE fighter or X-wing, otherwise just stick to the ground battles in Battlefront. Cuz those games had great graphics and multiplayer, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragnarr Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Furthermore, did I mentioned boarding ships? What about a recreation of the SW Episode IV, start battle where Empire captures the rebel transport ship? Would totally rock, except the Star Destroyer might be bigger than the allowed map size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewok Homie Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Im with you all the way. Coral Sea is definatly the best map on Bf 1942 for dog fights. If they did somthing like this for SWB it would be a great hit!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tFighterPilot Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Originally posted by Dragnarr Furthermore, did I mentioned boarding ships? What about a recreation of the SW Episode IV, start battle where Empire captures the rebel transport ship? Would totally rock, except the Star Destroyer might be bigger than the allowed map size It could fit into Jedi Academy... Also, there was no space fighting in that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainforest Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 WARNING, space fight discussion starting! We had a discussion like this before, and it went on for pages, though it would only take about three sentences to write down: Some people like the idea, others think that it won't fit in the gameplay, that the game engine doesn't allow a space battle to be fun, or that we already have enough star wars space games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Air Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by singard ...I think it would be really cool if Pandemic/Lucasarts released an add-on pack or downloadable map that was similar -- except using the Deathstar battle from episode IV. Imagine -- Tie Fighters, Tie Bombers, X-Wings and Y Wings all battling it out over the Deathstar... Originally posted by italegion the death star map is also my game dream Originally posted by Dragnarr Yeah atleast not in the retail game, though I hope that either the devs or some mod team will put up a space maps aswell. There's hardly any coding since the fighter crafts have been made already, perhaps some tweaking for the space feel but I wouldn't imagine it being that hard ( though I know nothing about coding ). So basically just modelling the capital ships and add space type backgrounds. Look there isnt going to be a deathstar no deathstar expansion pak no deathstar mod or addon. There wont be a deathstar!!! no offense to anyone but its true. check out this thread: http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=132546 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tFighterPilot Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 lolz, double post I've been in this forum longer than you, and I've seen all the threads. I still think a space map is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadisticmonkey Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 The guys at Lucas Arts probably could make a new map pack and release it over the internet. They did with Jedi Academy, and they have tons of textures and all the coding they would need to do it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragnarr Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 This is a take from one preview "There’s 2 modes available, Deathmatch and Conquest. Deathmatch is pretty standard and Conquest is a more mission-based multiplayer where gamers need to capture ground from their opponents. If they get enough territory, they’ll be able to receive a bonus consisting of new bots appearing and slaughtering the remains of the opposite forces. These bots can be Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader or even the Death Star which will destroy a planet completely. This sounds pretty cool but we didn’t get to see it." Some info about the special AI, The Death Star part sounds fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tFighterPilot Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by Jaden Malip The guys at Lucas Arts probably could make a new map pack and release it over the internet. They did with Jedi Academy, and they have tons of textures and all the coding they would need to do it with. Now I gonna teach your the difference between the developer and a publisher. You see, Jedi Academy was made by Raven Software, they made the game, just like Pandemic Studios are making Battlefront. Raven Software made the map pack, not Lucas Arts, so you can't base it on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaebginn Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 a space map defeats the games purpose. Its not meant as a flying game. its meant as a ground based war game. the flying is only their as support for the soldiers (air cover and transpo) if you include a space map, it'd defeat the purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S[e]NtRy Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 yea it would be awsome for a huge arial war, hopefully they got a map where there will be some nice dog fights involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadisticmonkey Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Yeah, one thats not a complete arial combat one, but is good for flying in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITH_ShadowCat Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by yaebginn a space map defeats the games purpose. Its not meant as a flying game. its meant as a ground based war game. the flying is only their as support for the soldiers (air cover and transpo) if you include a space map, it'd defeat the purpose. Jedi Academy was supposed to be a FPS, yet they managed to squizee in a space battle map. I think if one was released for download, it would be similar in gameplay and feel as the Star Destroyer siege map released for JA. Its all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tFighterPilot Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by SITH_ShadowCat Jedi Academy was supposed to be a FPS, yet they managed to squizee in a space battle map. I think if one was released for download, it would be similar in gameplay and feel as the Star Destroyer siege map released for JA. Its all possible. Actually the ships handling looks better in Battlefront, but I can't judge until I've played it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadisticmonkey Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 IMO, the ship handling in JA was pretty bad. In this one it looks kinda like they'll handle similar to Rogue Squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuosis Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Theres going to be dog fights over the battle, just no space. What more can you ask for? Strafing runs, bombing runs, and dog fights, thtat will be great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I want me some space battle. Deathstar run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder777 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 they will most likely make a downloadable dog fight map but it probobly wont be in space it will just be a place with lots of obstacles and a hanger with TONS!!! of ships....that would be really kewl.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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