Faction Loyalty

[LoneStar4]

I think we should have a continuous reward system for supporting a certain faction during invasions. Similar to the Gravidus Dilemma but more permanent. DE loved the idea when they first introduced the event having people actually having a favorite faction. 

 

Maybe re-releasing the badges from that event as a reward for supporting a certain faction for 100 games again, but being able to get that reward at anytime during the game. Also, maybe some unlockable reward decor for the Dojo inspired by the faction you supported. 

 

Its a matter of loyalty right? Thoughts or suggestions?

 

Edit: How do you think this should work out during infestation invasions? Should only those players that support that faction have the responsibility to cleanse that planet?

 

 

Credits to the General for suggestion

Edited April 3, 2014 by Viryus

[azour]

I hear the "How about no?!" faction coming 

[LoneStar4]

Well this would only be in effect during invasions not regular game types and assassinations

[lukshu]

Tenno should keep the balance not favor one faction over the other :/

[Haldos]

I think we should have a continuous reward system for supporting a certain faction during invasions.

This sort of idea has been talked about in the one of the end game ideas from one of the past livestreams. I don't recall what it's called, but more or less there will be factions that the player can "Join" and do missions for. As they continue to do missions, they will be rewarded with faction exclusive rewards. I don't remember if this will replace the current invasion system or be integrated with it, but it can be said it's on DE's mind.

 

Just remembered, it's called Proxy War.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Haldos

[JustiniZHere]

My loyalty only last while they pay better. Now if I had some reason to assert Grineer dominance, sure.

[FunkDoctaSpock]

It's a matter of who got the loot I need :P  If it was up to me instead of the Lotus Tenno would just destroy both factions and get all the loot :D

[LoneStar4]

Sure it wouldn't be a requirement to do; just an added bonus to those who favor a certain faction. i have someone in my clan who refuses to fight along side the Grineer...what a drama queen.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Viryus

[Dark5eiD]

Tenno should keep the balance not favor one faction over the other :/

^this

[Generallaw]

Oh, I'm sorry Viryus I just don't want to have to work with a bunch of incest breed back water derelict morons who give me explosives as payment! Did I also forget to mention that the Grineer will attack you the second they feel like they don't need you. At least the Corpus seem like they wont attack you as long as they get their credits.

[RoboDoge]

Tenno should keep the balance not favor one faction over the other :/

I keep the balance of my bank account.

[Temfist]

so long as one of the faction options is "balanced" or something, cause Tenno aren't supposed to be loyal to anyone but keeping balance throughout the universe. It wouldn't make sense to add incentives to sticking to a faction either unless the faction itself was offering prizes to players for abandoning the Tenno Cause and becoming a loyalist to their faction.

 

That said, I'm sure there are players who would abandon the Lotus in a heart beat and be totally loyal to Corpus or Grineer if you could get exclusive faction cosmetics and gear for being loyal. So long as you can be Neutral and gain benefits equally from that, cause then it's down to preference. Lotus would give you new cosmetics for being balanced, other factions would reward you for being loyalist to them, I can see that. I would be cool with that.

 

They could even have faction boss dialogue change based on your Tenno's loyalty. That all being said, I dunno, maybe, but this idea would need to be flushed out better.

[Generallaw]

Unfortunately, this topic is a double edged sword both ideas can work but there would have to be a fine line of balance in order to keep the peace so to speak within the community. Though many people have neglected to mention the fact that this is and could very easily be added into the lore. Both factions have possibly found hundreds of dormant Tenno some of which could have been brainwashed (Viryus) or others who joined their cause willingly for various reasons, upgrades, money, power, ext. The groundwork for this idea is already in the game in terms of Lore, which really isn't the problem in the first place it is the execution I.E How do you put something this monumentally different from what players are used to into a game where the players have killed thousands from both factions under the orders of this "Lotus." This new faction system will be very different from what older players are used to and allow new players more options and customization.  I believe having a faction loyalty could add a lot of new and exciting challenges into Warframe and add much more user generated lore along with diversifying the player pool.

 

Now, the fun part trying to figure out how one would install a factional component into a game where the players (Tenno) are forced to maintain balance within the solar system. I'm sure many ideas have been bounced around but all failed because of this roadblock preventing progress on both sides of the development table, but it can be easily avoided. There are in fact Three factions, yes I said it three factions, the Grineer, the Corpus (Amazing) and the Tenno (4th for infested). Just with this the solar system is extremely unbalanced, the Tenno have all the "power" as I'm sure we all know about already while the other two factions sole purpose is to be kept in check by the Tenno forced to be slain at the hands of those who claim to be the protectors of balance and justice while they slaughter endlessly and are so corrupt dealing with both sides in order to promote themselves and their wallets! For me this is an outrage but there is still hope for the other factions, as I stated before many of the Tenno were captured, defected, and/or removed themselves from the extreme injustice that is the Tenno. Choice, Yes it still exists within the world you can choose what Warframe you want, what weapons you desire but you cannot choose you allegiance! Simplicity has taken over Warframe so you must think within the outside of the nonexistent box. Instead of having to listen to The Lotus forcing you to kill hundreds or innocent Corpus who are just trying to make a decent wage or the Grineer trying to forestall their demise! Okay that was very moving but still where would we be begin to start with such a strange concept. Give the players the choice of what faction they want to be a part of make them different unique, they have three choices (4th if you want to be infested) allow them to have the different perks of each faction and what makes them unique!

 

Now I am very moved but I still don't think this could be implemented, Tenno Scum! That is what exactly got us here in the first place not being able to come up with new ideas. Though the solution is simple I shall give an example...Me. Lets say I am a brand new player instead of me waking up to a Grineer onslaught, I wake up to a Corpus Testing Lab, This strange man Alad V begins talking to me reintroducing me in to this solar system and teaching me how to survive and telling me the horrors the Tenno commit to the Corpus for years and being forced to watch Tenno slaughter the innocent Lab Techs to "save" me. I instead raise my hand and defeat the injustice that stands before me for I am CORPUS! Or I could wake in a pod surrounded by Grineer who may have discovered the secret to unlocking their disease and rapid mutation I am their newest creation their savior, until the Tenno attack Captain Vor suggests that I flee but I so instilled with pride stand along side my Grineer brothers I may be different but I AM GRINEER! The Tenno shall now fear us.

 

Along with those ruff ideas the "plotting" I think would be very easy to shape. Instead of fighting purely the Grineer or the Corpus and Infested we also have the Tenno and new faction to fight. Where are the Tenno ground troops, where are the Tenno assassination targets, who could they be how could they be, how could we make this work? Unfortunately I do not have these answers that is for the community to decide and the Devs to act upon. The few ideas that I have are mainly based off of the existing single option, start off as Tenno, Grineer attack annoying Lotus tells you to run boom end of story you follow her aimlessly killing all who stand before you in the name of balance. Take that same build and apply it to the Corpus and Grineer simplicity itself. "Alright done now what about the missions will I who have joined the Grineer still be-able to fight Grineer?" Yes! A sub faction of deserters have broken off and it is your duty to end them. Same with the Corpus...(though I would mix it up a bit to promote a unique faction  feel)A group of machines have become "infected" with a virus and are killing everything, you must destroy them. Its a simple idea i know but its worth a shot and would give the game a lot more content options and overall enjoy-ability. Okay I picked the Corpus and I don't like playing with them. Easy, switch to another side, but be warned they will not let you go so easily same with the Tenno and Grineer. "Alright but I think this is starting to sound more like a single player experience". This could be easily matched with other players in the game who like a specific faction. "Well what if I have a friend who plays the Tenno and I play Grineer." This hasn't been heard of before! Yeah right we do it all the time with Npc mobs who work with us in times of need and crisis the Solar System is falling apart I think people can accept working together is the best alternative to being destroyed.  "Hmm I'm starting to see, though I wonder why should I join a specific faction?" Bonuses...now wait before you say Op each faction will have a specific set of "racial" bonuses these will be decided upon by the community and the Devs. Along with these bonuses there will also be weapons and cosmetic items! Thus adding more content into the game. Wow I am really starting to like this idea but other people don't want it implemented. Choice is what I value most in this world giving people the option to do something isnt bad though I will be more than happy to accept another ideas or similar ideas, I just don't want to see Warframe dead end.

 

Still even with those ideas we will have a long way to go trying to decide where to go next and the possibilities of in balance may plague us but this is the best time to act while we can still shape Warframe to be the best it can be! I know that their are a lot of flaws in my ideas but I am just one person with a passion. Warframe is that passion, we as a community have the power to make this the best game ever but we need ideas so please add more suggestions to this, please give the devs more ideas so we can see Warframe in its best and truly bring balance to the Solar System!

[LoneStar4]

Genereal, if you write a book, i will buy a copy

[Tulzscha]

Moved to the proper section.