I was actually thinking of doing this. I'm glad someone else caught on so I can compete instead.
I do like the idea of being able to have weapons. Why limit something that could be amazing. The way I thought it could be done is in teams (so people can still shoot without lame friendly fire disadvantages) as a tourney ladder. 3 spectators are allocated predefined check points on the map. They mark off when a competitor has passed. Otherwise track is free whichever way the competitors wish. 4th spectator can be open for a streamer. First team to have 1 ship pass the last checkpoint wins.
yes yes yes. checkpoints.
contact me in game today (monday) if you want to actually get into the canyon map and work out some ideas!
Squash, I do like that game type you are talking about and want to play it, but I DO want to work on this as a "set track" or check point based race. (checkpoints leaving room for creative routes)
If every weapon was available then the racing would be too much like a death match.
Crews should not be worried about their hull. They should be worried about there engines and ballon to keep racing.
No killing weapons: mercury, gatling, flak.
No carronades because it would be way too easy to pop the enemy's balloon.
There will be plenty of action with flamers, flares, harpoons etc.
