Event databases-Smartphones

Prologue
I remember fondly of the days where you could be in an active super group and not even know that an

event such as a raid, task force, mission arc, etc was taking place at any time of any day. It was almost like you

had to be omnicient or very tight knit to certain people to take part in a event. This might not speak for everyone in

the game, but for a new person that is just joining the game, not knowing what events are available and when they

are happening could be the determining factor of them playing and not. This is why I suggest there to be an event

data that can be implemented through the use of smartphones(in game) and a couple main hubs in social

areas(such as Phoenix Plaza).

Chapter 1

Everything from fighting minions on the street to player versus player battles(PVP) to all day task forces

can be defined as an event. To some people, each one of these events are an exclusive event, and that is perfectly

okay but it shouldn’t have to be as daunting a task as searching and getting a new job, or getting teeth pulled to get

a team doing the event that you are interested in. This is where the event database will come in.

The event database can be used for a vast majority of options. It can be posted on walls of the big

social hubs(such as the Phoenix Plaza). Once clicked, the database will open to all sorts of postings from both

new and veteran players about openings on teams, challenges to PVP battles, costume contests(CC) and when

they are happening, and requests for help with missions or just general knowledge. A character can access this

same information and upload, make memos, and save events to their calender that will alert their Smartphones

both in the game AND the real world if they so choose. This will help new players to more easily get accustomed

to what events are available and will in a roundabout sort of way keep them playing the game.

In the real world, your Android or iPhone app can have access to this same real time information as well. This

real world and in-game link would be amazingly helpful and would allow people to send out text messages while

in a mission/TF to ask for assistance or post openings to the team.

Chapter 2

Super groups could make amazing use of this feature. Having a hub in a super group base would allow the

leaders to post any on-going plans, changes, and updates for all members to see anytime of the day. The hub

can also be used to set up routine or one time meetings with certain ranks or all members. The leader of the

super group would have final control over the hub as to remove or add whatever he or she pleases. Any text

message from the app can be chosen to go out to Super Group members or coalition members for important

information or just in request of assistance.

On the game phone, you could have several apps, such as Worldwide Super Web where you would view all

general information, a “super group’s name here” app, and you could go even further and have a clothing/weapon

app where you could purchase new items. (Another app idea would be enhancements/inspirations.) Because you

would get alerted of updates through your characters smartphone you will always know what members are doing

and what you can get involved with.

Chapter 3
The event database could not only be postings, but a place where bugs that have been found can be

reported, it could also be used as a voting system where players can put up an idea that they think could better the

game. This style of polling would be a great way to get players input on how Developers ideas are being executed.

For example, A player will open a poll about how they think a statue(or anything really) in the game is offensive for

whatever reason, and it goes through the preliminary round of votes from fellow team members, and if it gets a

certain viable amount of Yay to Nay votes, it goes to the next level which could be the Dev’s themselves and it

could be looked at and possibly changed.

This would be a relatively quick process due to new technology. In this day and age there shouldn’t be radio

missions or newspapers. Not that they can’t exist, but just like in real life, we have smartphones that links every

character to every possible event that can be thought up.

Conclusion

We can take advantage of the great REAL technology that we have today and implement this advantage to

make this a great game! This database would be a great way to mix and match teams with old/new members and

different power types and create a great community relationship. I for one know that social media works, I see that

everyday. And I believe supers aren’t any different, they want to be connected to their friends, players, and they

even want to know what their arch-enemy is up to 