Rejor Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I haven't read the whole thread, so I'm not sure if this suggestion has been posted... but I would take a further step in allowing people to post bounties on other players. If a hunter finds the bounty, and is successful in killing the character, then the poster of the bounty has to pay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) I haven't read the whole thread, so I'm not sure if this suggestion has been posted... but I would take a further step in allowing people to post bounties on other players. If a hunter finds the bounty, and is successful in killing the character, then the poster of the bounty has to pay up. The issue I have with this is the bounties would then not be voluntary. No one should be forced into unwanted RP or combat. If you are out questing and someone says, "I'm here to kill you for money" you should be free to ignore his advances. Third party bounties are bound to cause bad blood and infringe on a player's right to RP his/her story line in the way that is most comfortable. The system is here only to allow for a different type of possible RP connections. It is not intended as a way to punish, harass players or settle scores. Perhaps some "hunters" can also offer themselves as body guards. Then if your RPing with your client, and someone comes to collect their bounty, you get to fight them first. If you win the bounty hunter has to try some other time or something. It'd be another way for someone to get to know someone else's RP. It'd almost be akin to the master/apprentice type deal, tho with a broader appeal. J'arka would be willing to be a protector, but the price would have to be negotiated. This might be another good feature to add. I like the idea of having a champion to fight for you, but I wouldn't want people to be like "Sorry, dude, can't fight now. You need to wait for my level 50 friend. It might have to be listed in the Bounty notes, something like... Is known to travel with a Cyborg bodyguard. Edited January 11, 2012 by Darth_Slaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 that would be just it. you wouldnt be able to wait. he'd have to be there, or in transit for it to work. Like you could RP some sort of self alarm thing (only if the guy is online) So he can't be offline or anything. If he isn't on, then too bad, you have to fight. Thats why you'd be RPing with that person a lot. they'd be paying for you to hang out, and maybe some bond will form and they become a new RP buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zin-Zin Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I like this idea. Also keep in mind that maybe someone's taken a bounty out on you to deliver a message. "Hey, Soandso wanted me to tell you they know you stole their wallet!" In such a case, it's not a stretch to have to figure out how you got away, etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuchessOfKvetch Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Spiff, I'm stealing your sig logos. They are just too damn handy. Also, I still don't know why bounties can't be for inanimate objects. Though then I suppose it just becomes outright THIEVING. Which isn't so bad either. At least Empire side, you can argue that if they couldn't hold onto said object, they don't deserve to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I could kind of see that too.. Maybe the bounty is on an object they have, and you need to "beat it out of them". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I could kind of see that too.. Maybe the bounty is on an object they have, and you need to "beat it out of them". It could probably be added either in the Reward section or maybe Reason for Bounty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Need more bounties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalthramis Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Love the idea! I'll be more than happy to put up myself. I tried to build it to be accomplishable by non-violent characters and give more of a 'mission' feel, instead of just being a 'kill quest.' Name: Captain Flict Faction: Republic Profession: Hand-for-hire Reward offered: 4,000 Reason for Bounty: This individual has stolen a crate of important goods; I am interested in them being removed from his possession. Violence is not required, but is encouraged. In addition to this crime, Flict has also committed: defacing private property, defacing public property, inability to deliver payments, stealing my daughter's innocence, assault, attempted assault, speeder theft, spice theft, wife theft, illegal trade, possession of illegal weaponry,an overall lack of manners, and a horrible taste in music. Your payment is inside the crate. Edited January 12, 2012 by Kalthramis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuchessOfKvetch Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Agreed - we DO have to be careful when working with lethal bounties, just because IC conflicts are probably the #2 cause of undesired drama on RP servers (right behind IC romance). So the more creative you can get with missions/bounties, the better. It can become awkward trying to deal with someone you were supposed to kill in a social setting later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdenBlood Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Name: DenariusFaction: Galactic RepublicProfession: VanguardReward offered: 2,000 cr.Reason for Bounty: This man has destroyed invaluable research data and has hindered the progress of several "interested parties." Recently, he stole data from a client containing critical information that must be recovered and destroyed. Wanted alive so that we may make an example of him. Edited January 12, 2012 by ColdenBlood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 well there are no real deaths.. its like "KO the person and get a bio sample" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Name: Vee'jirFaction: EmpireOccupation?: MarauderBounty: 500 creditsReason: This man broke some precious Sith Artifacts. upon confrontation he said "It was his duty". Please avenge my family heirlooms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Updated. I think I got everyone. I've also added a small section for non-violent bounties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalthramis Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Awesome! Now get hunting people. 8D Edit: Has anyone actually claimed a bounty yet, though? Edited January 14, 2012 by Kalthramis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Edit: Has anyone actually claimed a bounty yet, though? Not as far as I know but there are still only a few bounties. We need to keep spreading the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalthramis Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Had a good time going after Amilith today. Got payed off to leave her be for the time being though. It's amazing who you'll find using /who and poking your head in local cantinas. But I'm still waiting on someone, or several someones, to come after me. If you can't beat em', get friends! Split the profit! xD I don't know. Just collect some bounties, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 i have been a little apprehensive, but i've also been playing my targets, so keep an eye out for them. Though they may be easy marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejor Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 The issue I have with this is the bounties would then not be voluntary. No one should be forced into unwanted RP or combat. If you are out questing and someone says, "I'm here to kill you for money" you should be free to ignore his advances. Third party bounties are bound to cause bad blood and infringe on a player's right to RP his/her story line in the way that is most comfortable. The system is here only to allow for a different type of possible RP connections. It is not intended as a way to punish, harass players or settle scores. Well, I don't know if Ebon Hawk is an RP/PVP server or not, but if it is, then I still think that pursuing bounties in a contested area should be feasible. Yes, Empire V Empire would pose their own problems, but not if it's a bounty posted against a Republic enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcaspiff Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Outlaw's den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalthramis Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Do you mind bumping up my bounty to 15,000 credits? Maybe that'll encourage some more hunting. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Do you mind bumping up my bounty to 15,000 credits? Maybe that'll encourage some more hunting. xD Certainly. I might even go after that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) A new version of this thread exists on the official RP servers boards. I will be updating both threads while we see how the new system shakes out.***New Thread Here*** Edited January 21, 2012 by Darth_Slaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Slaine Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) One dead Smuggler for ya! http://oi42.tinypic.com/350jfk0.jpg Found this here Captain Flict in a good ol' fashioned game of Alderaan Civil War. He even put on a nice pose for the picture My god! It is the first claimed bounty!!! I was hanging out at the Imperial Fleet waiting for my group to arrive last night and they were taking forever and I was all -- DON'T YOU KNOW I HAVE A PRICE ON MY HEAD?!!!! Bounties do add a thrill to the game, I think. I will cross-post this to the other thread to let everyone know. Update! Gen'to strikes again! Another bounty down!!! Another bounty has been claimed by yours truly! http://oi41.tinypic.com/21cyzc7.jpg (claimed bounty through a peaceful RP-oriented siutation as stated in the chat box.) Come on hunters, I need some more opposition, this is too easy! Also, props to my target, Ceris. Very fun RP event that we had. Made for a good time. Edited January 22, 2012 by Darth_Slaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibonk Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hello all, We have a thread in place on this topic that this discussion can continue in. You can find that thread linked below. To help consolidate everything, and keep it all organized, we are going to close this thread now. http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=213496 While we ask that you please continue your discussion in the above linked thread, please ensure your posts are constructive, on topic, and respectful. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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