Custom Shape Test Objects.

So Here is somting I think would be interesting Custom Shape Test Objects.

Basically would Be The exact item but You Can add, remove, And move points like for a poywall.

This would give Bitfighter more variety For example you could Create Puzzle Maps. or Create Sliding Doors or Have Moving Test Obect Arenas.

What do you Think?

Amgine

Yis! The levelgen possibilities are endless!

I don't understand. Can you elaborate or rephrase?

im saying as this being a normal feature not a lev gen thing.

That explains nothing. I have no idea what feature you're describing.

[Little_Apple]

That explains nothing. I have no idea what feature you're describing.

I think he means fully customizable test items that float and bounce around just like current test items.

Interesting, that's kinda cool!

what im proposing is allowing the creation of test objects of any shape or size.

[watusimoto]

Can you describe a custom test object you'd want to create? (Or better, post a graphic?)

The more I think about this idea, the more I love it. It's basically an alternate method for creating moving walls. A script could presumably move it along a path and toggle its reaction to a user shooting at it (having it fly away vs having it unaffected by shots). But if that's too much... there are a lot of potential ideas that don't involve a script.

For example a square testitem that fits nicely into a pathway. Players could shoot it into an adjoining corridor to slow enemies. Or a thin rectangular testitem that intersects a path. Players could shoot it out of position to let teammates through, then back into position to block enemies.

Along with this I would definitely like to see the varying sizes of testitems, noted here: https://code.google.com/p/bitfighter/is ... ail?id=388

[watusimoto]

You can already create this mechanic with a TestItem. Try creating a test level and see if it is as fun as you think it would be.

Not really I tried this and it was quite fun having test items of different shapes and sizes can add variety to a match like changing the way people hide behind them.

pPtting this as a ingame feature makes it easier to do also.

It depends on the way its used if its not used well then its not good but if its used well ( Most Likely) it can be implemented well in levels.

You can already create this mechanic with a TestItem. Try creating a test level and see if it is as fun as you think it would be.

You're right, but it's definitely a lot rougher around the edges with a polygonal testitem that bounces off every nook and cranny. Amgine, can you think of some situations where a different shaped testitem could be used that has advantages over the testitem's current shape?

Something that might be interesting would be a very rounded testitem that glided along walls like a soccer ball.

I think all objects are round in Bitfighter, and resource item's clunkiness on round walls are due to it's low mass (maybe?)

you could use in in dungeons you could use it for sliding doors you could use it for a moving wall you could make a giant one and make the entire battle field on the test object you could use different shapes as sheilds.....