Huttball Anyone?

[tigerman4527]

A lot of us have probably played Starwars: The Old Republic a time or two. If you've ever played PVP, you know that there is a Warzone called Huttball.

For those of you who don't know what it is, it goes like this; It's a spectator sport on Nar Shadaa hosted by the Hutt Cartel. Two teams, each traditionally comprised of a different faction, compete for the Huttball. It's a ball, located in the center of the ring, you don't carry it, it floats near you, kind of like a training droid. The reason for this, is that there is no kicking or catching in Huttball. To quote Baron Deathmark 'HUTTS DON'T HAVE FEET.' So throwing it is equivalently telling it where to go.

The fun part of Huttball, is stealing the ball. Huttball is a full contact, all weapons, violent sport. You hurt people in this game, with whatever you want, Lightsabers, Explosives, Blasters, etc. When the ball handler is taken out, the ball is reset back to the middle. The Huttball courses and arenas are also filled with lovely little traps, spikes, fire, acid pools, etc.

The goal is to get the ball over your enemy's line.

I thought that perhaps, through some ironing out and a couple of extra rules, this might be a fun thing to rp out in the dueling ring!

Thoughts anyone?

 

[Just Matt Now]

Hmm very interesting. This is a great idea. Question, by take out, what do you mean exactly?

 

[tigerman4527]

Hmm very interesting. This is a great idea. Question, by take out, what do you mean exactly?

That's one of the things that needs ironing out. In the game, obviously you kill them and they just respawn.

So at some point of injury, the players need to be removed from the field somehow.

 

[Bee]

Maybe instead of having people fight it out in flesh and blood you could use something like a Holosimulator? It would allow people to get wounded/respawn/etc.

 

[tigerman4527]

Maybe instead of having people fight it out in flesh and blood you could use something like a Holosimulator? It would allow people to get wounded/respawn/etc.

I think that's a possibility.

 

[Bee]

It takes out some of the blood and fun, but maybe they have a way to make it painful for the players, too.

 

[tigerman4527]

It takes out some of the blood and fun, but maybe they have a way to make it painful for the players, too.

Perhaps a Matrix-esque thing? Just, you know, can't die in it?

 

[Bee]

Yeah, pretty much!

 

[tigerman4527]

Yeah, pretty much!

That's one problem solved :) Now, how many people should be to a team?

 

[Nor'baal]

Have a energy field that goes up around people when they are injured, they at then evacuated by probe!

And sign me up!

 

[tigerman4527]

Have a energy field that goes up around people when they are injured, they at then evacuated by probe!

And sign me up!

Your Hutt can sponsor the events, if you like :)

 

[Nor'baal]

I am not sure if that would be possible, he is just an enforcer. The FL's would need to give it their stamp of approval, and the manner by which he sponsored the event would need to be discussed as well.

Thank you for the consideration though.

 

[tigerman4527]

I am not sure if that would be possible, he is just an enforcer. The FL's would need to give it their stamp of approval, and the manner by which he sponsored the event would need to be discussed as well.

Thank you for the consideration though.

Right, sorry, I'm still new to the site :P

Anyways, it would look like people are on board with this idea.

So things I think still need to be considered:

1. Location - Somewhere on Nar Shadaa obviously. Arenas? Fields? Stadiums? How many should there be?
2. Times - How are games organized? When do they take place?
3. Rules - Obvious really, I just need to list them
4. Sponsorship - Which Hutt is going to host these games? Do different Hutts own different places of game?
5. RP - Should it be like a conventional entertainment sport, where teams are comprised of specific athletes? Or should it be more arena style, where you sign up for that night's game and get paid after winning?
Also, when and how should be schedule games forums wise? Will there be a sign up sheet somewhere? How are things going to be scheduled in real-time?

 

[Just Matt Now]

Right, sorry, I'm still new to the site :P

Anyways, it would look like people are on board with this idea.

So things I think still need to be considered:


1. Location - Somewhere on Nar Shadaa obviously. Arenas? Fields? Stadiums? How many should there be?
2. Times - How are games organized? When do they take place?
3. Rules - Obvious really, I just need to list them
4. Sponsorship - Which Hutt is going to host these games? Do different Hutts own different places of game?
5. RP - Should it be like a conventional entertainment sport, where teams are comprised of specific athletes? Or should it be more arena style, where you sign up for that night's game and get paid after winning?
Also, when and how should be schedule games forums wise? Will there be a sign up sheet somewhere? How are things going to be scheduled in real-time?

• We could use the gladiator arena that my Hutt owns on Nal Hutta as a starting point. Dress it up to fit the needs of a normal Huttball arena, much like Madison Square Garden does with basketball/Hockey games.
• Well, IC, whenever we want really. OOC as well.
• I'll sit down and try to think some up sometime today.
• My Hutt Captain could sponsor the event if we are going to use the arena mentioned.
• Well, let's first see how much interest we get. We'll come up with rules, and iron out logistics, then hold a signup sheet with an official write up so that there will be no confusion. Time wise we will incorporate into the rules. I'm thinking if we have individuals signing up to play, we can have 2v2's. Or if we have teams, then we can include some NPC's. As far as time is concerned, lets just say that if a player does not respond within two days, then their turn is skipped and making it more advantageous to the other team.

 

[tigerman4527]

• We could use the gladiator arena that my Hutt owns on Nal Hutta as a starting point. Dress it up to fit the needs of a normal Huttball arena, much like Madison Square Garden does with basketball/Hockey games.
• Well, IC, whenever we want really. OOC as well.
• I'll sit down and try to think some up sometime today.
• My Hutt Captain could sponsor the event if we are going to use the arena mentioned.
• Well, let's first see how much interest we get. We'll come up with rules, and iron out logistics, then hold a signup sheet with an official write up so that there will be no confusion. Time wise we will incorporate into the rules. I'm thinking if we have individuals signing up to play, we can have 2v2's. Or if we have teams, then we can include some NPC's. As far as time is concerned, lets just say that if a player does not respond within two days, then their turn is skipped and making it more advantageous to the other team.

This all sounds good to me.

And the rules could be something along the lines of

1. Do not throw the Huttball
2. Do not kick the Huttball
3. Don't injure members of your own team

Not a whole lot really.

Do you want to run a test of it later, to see how it goes?

 

[Manderley]

I'm interested.