Thoughts? (Up For Discussion) Minions

Discussion in 'Suggestions' started by barcode, Jun 14, 2019.

  1. barcode

    barcode Member

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    I've seen the plugin around but I think it'd be a pretty neat feature to add to the webstore.

    There's a plugin on Spigot called "Minions" and to sum it up, I'll paraphrase from the site. ( Im unsure about linking off-site here )

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    Current Minions:
    - Miner (Mines the block in-front, upgraded miner smelts ore / mines multiple blocks in front)
    - Slayer (Kills mobs within a pre-configured range)
    - Collector (Collects Items within a pre-configured range)
    - Feeder (Feeds minions with a pre-configured range)
    - Lumberjack (Chops wood & leaves within a pre-configured range)
    - Farmer (Farms farmland within a pre-configured range)
    - Fisher (Catches fish within water pools located infront of the minion)

    All Minions are upgradable, with configurable upgrade settings

    What is this plugin?
    This plugin, like others, provides a way for players to place 'Minions' (robots) that perform tasks, such as mine ores. These resources can be automatically put into a linked chest nearby. This plugin has tons of hooks that allow it to hook into other plugins, including SkyBlock, GriefPrevention, Towny, Factions, World Guard and so many more (see below)!

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    I think a fair price to sell Minions for could be $15 each on the webstore. From a personal perspective, I'd also maybe put a chance to win one or two in the donor crate.

    This would be a cool way of editing farms and maybe helping de-crease lag when it comes to things like hoppers or even automating farms!​
     
  2. Ky

    Ky Owner
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    I've actually recently been looking at implementing something like this, i think its a brilliant idea and i'd love to have this involved on PF without any advantages from donator ranks. As of right now we don't have plans for it but pls pls pls look out for the future, this type of plugin won't go unnoticed.
     
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  3. Oli_The_Pug

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    OMG i was just about to suggest this!!!! <3 <3 <3
     
  4. AshesRevamp

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    2022 and I'm still waiting :D
     
  5. Oladipo_4

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    i think having to donate for minions would make it pointless bc then some people would spend a butt ton on the server whereas others cant spend a ton of money. making them cost irl money would make it kind of seem like it’s something p2w..
     
  6. AshesRevamp

    AshesRevamp Staff Member
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    Uhhh, just to clarify, from what I understood from Ky's answer is that it would be "without any advantages from donator ranks" so I wasn't saying it should cost irl money and am againsst it ^^
     
  7. Oladipo_4

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    misunderstood then. apologies lol
     
  8. Waffle

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    maybe buy or craft something needed to purchase or craft them? worded this weirdly mb
    not buy with irl money**
     
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  9. GodOfSandwiches

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    everyone will probably hate me for saying this buuut.
    I think the minions are a bad idea.
    I feel that one of the main points of a farming server is actually farming. It gives you a nice thing to do to relax.
    Adding minions would just take away that aspect.
    Not to mention that minions could completely destroy the economy as they wouldn't be easily available for newer or less wealthy players. But would be easily accessible for "no-lifers" like bacon. this would cause huge eco gaps between players which could cause severe inflation and may even cause disputes among some players who deem it "unfair" if someone can just completely outbid for something they want.
     
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  10. Waffle

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    depends on the minion
     
  11. AshesRevamp

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    I mean minion could be a good way to fill the lack of time a lot of players face which prevent them from tryharding the server and eco but it would need to be balanced.