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New game mode: DAEDRIC OLYMPICS

BelmontDrakul
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When I heard about ESO at first, I was wondering if we could join Molag Bal or Worm Cult instead of one of the three alliances and it revealed we could not. But; I wanted joinable daedric prince factions so; an idea popped up: Daedric Olympics. To be able to explain it further, let's start with my complaints about Cyrodiil.
You know, Cyrodiil is a massive PvP area which three factions compete to capture properties, steal scrolls and make their leader selected as Emperor/Empress. But; after a time, it becomes boring. There are same aesthetics everywhere, same mechanics everywhere thus; I wanted something different which is somewhat similar at the same time. I call it Daedric Olympics. It is seasonal or permanent game mode which a player can select a Daedric Prince's faction to join and compete against other factions. It will take place in a pocket realm of Oblivion called <REGION ALPHA> (not real name, just place holder). The olympics is an event which is kinda battleground. Daedric princes' use their minions (players) to defeat other daedric princes' minions so; they can make fun of and satisfy their ego against rival princes. There will be different aesthetics and mechanics for each faction. Moreover, there will be variaties of game in the olympics.
The aesthetics should be suitable to its daedric prince. For example; Molag Bal's properties should represent Coldharbour such as Blue flames, daedric chandeliers and chains. Or Mehrunes Dagon's should represent Deadlands. Uncle Sheo's would be interesting and most challenging to design, so on, so on. Plus, each minion (player) will wear a random polymorph (each Daedric Prince has four polymorphs which is designed for the game mode) which is given by their Daedric Prince until they leave the area. These polymorphs are only available in <REGION ALPHA> and they are bestowed upon randomly when a minion enters.
About mechanics, this game mode will be non-CP. Each minion will be granted with a special skill line which consist of only 3 ultimate skills without any regular skills (one for healing, one for damaging, one for defending). Max level for this skill line will be 3. In Level 1, damage skill will be unlocked, in Level 2, healing skill will be unlocked, in Level 3, defending skill will be unlocked. And ofcourse, each of them will have two polymorphs when a minion reached max for that skill. There will be different games in olympics: Path of domination, path of vengeance, path of diligence and path of luck. Path of domination is an Cyrodiil-esque campaign which takes place in <REGION ALPHA-DOMINATION> will be approximately 1⁄4 of Cyrodiil and will have similar mechanics such as, sieging capturing. Same with Cyrodiil but; in condensed area. Path of vengeance will be 4-teamed PvP arena with randomized weaponry similar to Mount & Blade: Warband's arena, it will take place in <REGION ALPHA-VENGEANCE>. Third path will be about relay racing with horses, it also includes hurdling elements, too. It will take place ins <REGION ALPHA-DILIGENCE>. Fourth path will take place in <REGION ALPHA-LUCK>. It will consist of fishing competition as a team. 4 teams will sail to the different parts of the <REGION ALPHA-LUCK>. They will anchor and start fishing there. There will be extra bonuses, rare fishes, rare bosses which rises underwater and when you beat them they will give you very rare items and also points. There will be a time limit and after this, the team which got most points will be the winner of this path.
We also should talk about the integral part of this game mode which are Daedric Princes. I have some opinion who may be the one of four daedric princes.

Primary canditates,
Hircine - According to his philosophy, hunting is sacred so; this playground is suitable place for his minions' ritual.
Malacath - According to his philosophy, evolution through hardships must be encouraged so; this playground is suitable place for his minions' training.
Molag Bal - He is the Prince of Domination, so he is natural canditate.
Mehrunes Dagon - He is the epitome of destruction, so he is natural canditate.
Boethiah - It loves to organize blood games in honor of itself, so it is natural canditate.
Secondary canditates,
Sheogorath - He is a maniac, so he is potential canditate.
Clavicus Vile - He loves messing around, so he is potential canditate.
Neutral,
Vaermina - She does not seem to care this kinda events at all.
Peryite - He does not seem to care this kinda events, either.
Not canditates,
Namira - Patron of cannibals but; she unlikely becomes part of an open war.
Mephala - Patron of assassins, she unlikely becomes part of an open war.
Nocturnal - Patron of thieves, she unlikely becomes part of an open war.
Sanguine - It seems waste of time for him.
Herma mora - He only values knowledge so; it is total waste of time for him so; exactly no.
Azura - She cares for her followers so; taking part in vengeance for fun is not her style.
Meridia - She cares for her followers so; taking part in vengeance for fun is not her style.
Ithelia - She cares for her followers so; taking part in vengeance for fun is not her style. >>> Though, including Ithelia would be good to increase her involvement to the lore and gameplay. At least, to compensate her wasted potential, partially. Because; she still is a prince.
Edited by ZOS_Hadeostry on 21 December 2024 00:01
  • TaSheen
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    Not personally interested in that, but if it was added (and it didn't replace something I was looking forward to - because it soaked up dev time/resources) it'd be okay for those who might find it fun.
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  • jle30303
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    Well, I just saw this, and thought "Clannfears do such a good job of pinning you down, they really would stand a good chance in the Greco-Roman Wrestling event..."
  • BelmontDrakul
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    jle30303 wrote: »
    Well, I just saw this, and thought "Clannfears do such a good job of pinning you down, they really would stand a good chance in the Greco-Roman Wrestling event..."
    Haha, good one.
    Edited by BelmontDrakul on 13 December 2024 11:42
  • BelmontDrakul
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    When I heard about ESO at first, I was wondering if we could join Molag Bal or Worm Cult instead of one of the three alliances and it revealed we could not. But; I wanted joinable daedric prince factions so; an idea popped up: Daedric Olympics. To be able to explain it further, let's start with my complaints about Cyrodiil.
    You know, Cyrodiil is a massive PvP area which three factions compete to capture properties, steal scrolls and make their leader selected as Emperor/Empress. But; after a time, it becomes boring. There are same aesthetics everywhere, same mechanics everywhere thus; I wanted something different which is somewhat similar at the same time. I call it Daedric Olympics. It is seasonal or permanent game mode which a player can select a Daedric Prince's faction to join and compete against other factions. It will take place in a pocket realm of Oblivion called <REGION ALPHA> (not real name, just place holder). The olympics is an event which is kinda battleground. Daedric princes' use their minions (players) to defeat other daedric princes' minions so; they can make fun of and satisfy their ego against rival princes. There will be different aesthetics and mechanics for each faction. Moreover, there will be variaties of game in the olympics.
    The aesthetics should be suitable to its daedric prince. For example; Molag Bal's properties should represent Coldharbour such as Blue flames, daedric chandeliers and chains. Or Mehrunes Dagon's should represent Deadlands. Uncle Sheo's would be interesting and most challenging to design, so on, so on. Plus, each minion (player) will wear a random polymorph (each Daedric Prince has four polymorphs which is designed for the game mode) which is given by their Daedric Prince until they leave the area. These polymorphs are only available in <REGION ALPHA> and they are bestowed upon randomly when a minion enters.
    About mechanics, this game mode will be non-CP. Each minion will be granted with a special skill line which consist of only 3 ultimate skills without any regular skills (one for healing, one for damaging, one for defending). Max level for this skill line will be 3. In Level 1, damage skill will be unlocked, in Level 2, healing skill will be unlocked, in Level 3, defending skill will be unlocked. And ofcourse, each of them will have two polymorphs when a minion reached max for that skill. There will be different games in olympics: Path of domination, path of vengeance, path of diligence and path of luck. Path of domination is an Cyrodiil-esque campaign which takes place in <REGION ALPHA-DOMINATION> will be approximately 1⁄4 of Cyrodiil and will have similar mechanics such as, sieging capturing. Same with Cyrodiil but; in condensed area. Path of vengeance will be 4-teamed PvP arena with randomized weaponry similar to Mount & Blade: Warband's arena, it will take place in <REGION ALPHA-VENGEANCE>. Third path will be about relay racing with horses, it also includes hurdling elements, too. It will take place ins <REGION ALPHA-DILIGENCE>. Fourth path will take place in <REGION ALPHA-LUCK>. It will consist of fishing competition as a team. 4 teams will sail to the different parts of the <REGION ALPHA-LUCK>. They will anchor and start fishing there. There will be extra bonuses, rare fishes, rare bosses which rises underwater and when you beat them they will give you very rare items and also points. There will be a time limit and after this, the team which got most points will be the winner of this path.
    We also should talk about the integral part of this game mode which are Daedric Princes. I have some opinion who may be the one of four daedric princes.

    Primary canditates,
    Hircine - According to his philosophy, hunting is sacred so; this playground is suitable place for his minions' ritual.
    Malacath - According to his philosophy, evolution through hardships must be encouraged so; this playground is suitable place for his minions' training.
    Molag Bal - He is the Prince of Domination, so it is natural canditate.
    Mehrunes Dagon - He is the epitome of destruction, so it is natural canditate.
    Boethiah - It loves to organize blood games in honor of itself, so it is natural canditate.
    Secondary canditates,
    Sheogorath - He is a maniac, so he is potential canditate.
    Clavicus Vile - He loves messing around, so he is potential canditate.
    Neutral,
    Vaermina - She does not seem to care this kinda events at all.
    Peryite - He does not seem to care this kinda events, either.
    Not canditates,
    Namira - Patron of cannibals but; she unlikely becomes part of an open war.
    Mephala - Patron of assassins, she unlikely becomes part of an open war.
    Nocturnal - Patron of thieves, she unlikely becomes part of an open war.
    Sanguine - It seems waste of time for him.
    Herma mora - He only values knowledge so; it is total waste of time for him so; exactly no.
    Azura - She cares for her followers so; taking part in vengeance for fun is not her style.
    Meridia - She cares for her followers so; taking part in vengeance for fun is not her style.
    Ithelia - She cares for her followers so; taking part in vengeance for fun is not her style. >>> Though, including Ithelia would be good to increase her involvement to the lore and gameplay. At least, to compensate her wasted potential, partially. Because; she still is a prince.
    Let's talk about this, shall we?

    Edited by BelmontDrakul on 13 December 2024 11:44
  • BelmontDrakul
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    I want to keep this thread popular. I am waiting all possible additions, scenarios, ideas or counter-arguments
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