Hello everyone,

There is some possibly useful consideration regarding implemented clubs, drinks and striptease. I’ll describe it briefly.

Basis:
• Implement non-static “Joy” character parameter.
• Decrease basic XP reward amount to 70% of current level (optional).
• Implement snacks and drinks in clubs in particular (not direct XP-boosting).
• Using the food, drinks and private dances to increase “Joy”.
• “Joy” increase XP reward (up to 130% for example). To get max. “Joy” all needs must be satisfied.
• “Joy” decreases due to time flow.
• “Joy” decreases if character dies (optional).

Possible benefits:
• More purchasable items, GB-items in particular.
• Private Dance feature will be more useful.
• “Joy Points” as additional reward for events / tourneys.
• Many players want their MMO RPG play-time to be some kind of alternate life with all possible details and features. Sometimes even if this details itself objectively may be considered rather bothering than fun.

Concerns:
• But what about real female players? Female characters should get other alternate source of Joy. Maybe purchasing GB clothes/accessories instead of Private Dances, or something else connected to outfit.
• Careful balancing needed in order do not remake 3rd person shooter and “gangsta simulator” into “The Sims 4: Gangster’s Life” or something.

I presume, something like that already was suggested or even planned since it’s nice to see all implemented features to be widely used and harmonically fit in whole game-play. Variations of same solution used sometimes in RPG. And its common opinion that joyful (not depressed) person works more productively and obtains new skills easier.

Personally I've never visited the clubs and never checked the striptease feature sinse it looks like there is no in-game point in these options. Especially in GB private dances.

So if you like my suggestion please vote it. If you have something to add or correct - post it.

 I agree there should be more rpg elements and perks for clubs and other gang area's. People have already asked for things like this before, more gb items and variety. Good job on your post something like this would be nice to see.

yeah, it would liven up the parties, wouldn't it? :D

 I'm pretty sure they're going to be doing something with the clubs and that soon, it seems a long time coming.

For female players/characters, a male stripper would be nice. We still get our kicks from skin shows, too. If the male event was forced, as in players didn't get a choice, that would be extremely amusing.

Personally, I hate shopping for clothes. You know how much anxiety there is when I do? Will I have enough money, will people laugh at me if I wear it, does it make my butt look big, etc.

Great idea, though, and well constructed suggestion.

Great ideas bud!  Arcade games and Pool Tables could also add "joy"  or say drinking games that add joy but also add intoxication. 

Last Edited on: Sep 07 2010 02:47 PM UTC (Feb 09 2012, 11:55pm GMT)

great idea also i see some other buildings like candy stores and restaurants or outlets for shops that are closed or public bars in the lobby so if one could make them accessible to buy some trinkets for to increase Joy and so when in pvp a trinket could be dropped by the players  for others to pick up to get a cash reward at the end of battles the more trinkets held the more chance a player who gets the drop could receive more  cash or even have the trinkets be used in lobby to trade goods if one doesn't have full price the trinkets could then be used as leverage depending on value of said trinkets only so them shops wont just be empty space but usable each shop could carry a different type of thing and even have a furniture store to have people get furniture and  decorations for the gang hideout - as well as maybe some places to grab some pizza or a fine lobster meal or a simple burger joint to get some burgers and fries just a suggestion for those that like to role play a bit with their characters and as i said in another topic a tattoo parlor and even a pet shop to get a gang pet for the hideouts  i have many ideas how this game can out do  any others as well the items could be bought with GB for some items and In Game $ for others just to make some things fair to the other players not able to get subscriptions or GBs but they can have the Joy system too as most of the things in the original idea was GB only things. at least got to make it fair if we have a joy system the non GB players that have it rough getting GB from offers and any other things can try to have some joy as well.

~this is coming from a poor schmo who cant even afford essentials living with relatives

Last Edited on: Sep 07 2010 05:44 PM UTC (Feb 09 2012, 11:55pm GMT)

I know a lot of people here used to play SWG, and even though the game doesn't compare to CC gameplay wise, there is room for similar pregame social interaction.  In SWG to be at your best in PvE or PvP you'd have to get "buffed" by dancers.  Now, before my post gets deleted for suggestive content, getting "buffed" only involved standing there and watching them dance.

You get a lot of people sitting there AFK, but simultaneously you'd have groups of people running around, joking, INTERACTING while waiting for their buffs to finish.  Sometimes a rival PvP group would come in and start a huge bar-fight that spilled out onto the streets, or you'd  have people 1v1 dueling right there in the lobby.

I think the OPs suggestion of providing XP bonus would work best since some people only log in for a few matches per day and don't want to sit around for 20 mins (or however long) before that, and they shouldn't have to suffer competitively from that (no heath bonuses, etc.).  But for the rest of us that like a more immersive experience, I think this style of addition would make clubs useful and way more fun.

someone plays too much sims2 XD jpjp, sounds awesome and ide love to see it incorperated somehow! ^^

what about the people who dont have a gang?

if we dont have to pay for joy, im agreeing,

but if u have to pay for a stu+id drink that idea is a no-go