#Multiple Ideas - Co-op, Personal Customization, & Retention w Challenges & Infinite Replayability

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rancid jetty
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Sorry for the long title/post, I asked a mod about what to do with all of my ideas and they suggest I put them all into one post, so here we are. I would appreciate feedback on any of these points, I really would like to generate discussion and see what the community thinks of these. Some of the are a bit pipedream/longterm goals, still want to hear what yall have to say about this.

(1) First point in regards to cooperative play, I believe having a cooperative option for something like Leviathan fights would be great for players who enjoy teamwork experiences and/or playing with friends to tackle challenges together. Maybe a system like you have to beat a bosses' minions and then survive the round to have your excess minions and your friends excess minions from the round move onto a new platform together to fight the Big Bad, and you have a limited amount of rounds to beat as the minions and maybe even boss get harder as time passes. Adding onto this, I think it would be neat to be able to zoom out further to see both you and your allies' field, or be able to switch camera between personal and allies' field

(2) The devs recently spoke about their thoughts on customization recently on a livestream on the Illuvium channel, saying that they don't plan on making the character model customization a priority. I think especially early on, that it should not be a priority whatsoever. As the game progresses, however, people will undoubtedly not only become attached to their Illuvials but the Player Character they use to catch them. I think one of the best and (I assume) easiest ways to help with customization is a RGB wheel for skin/hair/eyes. This gives the benefit of adding very specific unique identifiers and combinations for a player to have to feel more connected to their character. Having skins that we could buy for the Player Character and their weapons would also be an easy way of earning money for the company while giving players options on the cosmetics realm.

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(3) I think the challenges and scope of progression should not be entirely spoiled maybe to the players right off of the bat, but giving a rough scale clues them in on future challenges and incentivizes longterm playing.

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(4) The "infinite" survival idea is one of my favorites (and Leviathan), as it allows players to indefinitely progress. Leviathan allows players to face some of the toughest encounters while Survival allows for a numerical score to be attached to the effectiveness of their team. Catering to this idea of replayability I think is important for not only the longterm health of this game, but for players who enjoy the game wanting more content without having to spend loads of time creating new assets/stories/realms. It doesnt need to be too complex, as long as there is meaningful progression the player experiences. I will have further thoughts on this and speak of it further on a newer post in the future, but if you have any comments or criticisms of any points, please let me know

torn anvil
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Here're my thoughts about some of the topics:

  1. co-op. I think there should be a mode in which x amount of players cooperate on a bigger board. All of their illuvials are considered allies. Synergies/Affinities are shared. In order to this not get out of hand maybe only a few illuvials per person are allowed. Having this functionality will allow all kinds of modes: raids, 2v2, team survival and probably more.

  2. There is something you're missing in this point. Skins. They should be what customizes your character and adds value to both skins and appearance. Having to good customization will be in direct conflict with this.

  3. I did not understand well your point, but I think the team is doing everything they can to keep lore a mystery. And there will be much discovery in the game once it goes live.

rancid jetty
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Ned, thank you for your response.
(1) I loved this idea, a mega board with allies.
(2) Face customization wont affect skins that also show faces, otherwise very good point.
(3) For this, I mean moreso achievements/challenges/gamemodes that tell the player whats possible in the future.

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Thank you for your contribution to this discussion!!!

cerulean rose
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it would be sooo cool to have a co-op!!
i‘m sure because of a co-op functionality we get so much more players!

rancid jetty