[Omniscient]

About a week ago I hinted about Crews. I'm going to take a few minutes to try to elaborate on what we're planning and working on right now over at Knot.

Crews are going to be a new thing on HF. They will work in similar ways to groups but we are building from scratch almost all the features and functions.

The concept of Crews will begin simply and grow in complexity. Initially these Crews will be created via a purchase by a "Boss" who will pay for the Crew with Bytes and there will be tiers of choices. Examples of tiers would be Street (basic), Syndicate, or Cartel (top tier). Tiers might have options like X max members, ability to add custom Crew image, custom stars, possibly username alterations (shadows) as examples.

Crew Tiers purchases will be time-length based. The Street Crew for example might be a 60 day Bytes payments. I will likely provide longer lengths and maybe even an unlimited time too. Options are still being worked out.

What's going to be the point of having a Crew? Well, we're building gaming into HF and the Crews are going to be a central part of it. Concepts like having friends or foes, vendettas or alliances. Crews can have a Bytes Bank. Crews will be able to attack each other and do things like temp ban their opponents or maybe force a username change. You can steal Bytes from your foes or use your alliances for better attack win percentage. It's going to be all about gaming on HF with Bytes and Crews.

We're really only just beginning to code out ideas I have and it's going to take some time to see all of it realized.

This thread is more about giving the community a heads up about what we're planning and to get some possible feedback before we get too deep.

So what do you guys think?

EDIT: So it's clear. The new gaming aspects I'm adding to HF will be OPT-IN ONLY and will not effect those who are not interested in participating nor will it effect Marketplace activity. IS THAT CLEAR ENOUGH.

[0riginalkillit]

Great
Crew vs HF avengers something like that or--->"Clash Of Crews"
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Started Recruiting alliances to fight against Forum Team crew

[Nachfolger]

Crews will be able to attack each other and do things like temp ban their opponents or maybe force a username change.

I'm quite concerned with the above bit. I sure hope these little things won't affect users who have no interest in partaking in crews.

[Riggs]

Sounds like a text-based mafia game?

[Malevolent]

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All jokes aside...
I used to play the shit out of Mafia Wars when Facebook was a thing.
This reminds me of a more interesting version with my favorite forum.

I'll be curious to see what the bytes cost is.

[Frankey]

Sounds like a text-based mafia game?

Yes, kinda has a vibe of Torn.com or MafiaWars. Either way, sound's like a great addition to HackForums.

Great to see that Bytes are going to be an important thing on HF. (Not that I've ever used the system I believe... hopefully soon I will 🤭)

[Pain]

Seems very interesting will look forward to this!

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Really liked the unique idea. I think this is going to be next addictive thing after slots and BlackJack.

[Omniscient]

Sounds like a text-based mafia game?

In essence it's going to have similarities to those types of RPG style of text-based play.

[Banter.]

dam things are heating up  😝
the concept sounds really good and fun, it will bring a hole different aspect to Bytes.
excited for this  🎉

[Frankey]

In essence it's going to have similarities to those types of RPG style of text-based play.

That's actually really cool :o
Good times to be here on HF :-)

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In essence it's going to have similarities to those types of RPG style of text-based play.

How soon is it expected to show up in market? Looking forward for it to be launched.

[bοxxy]

Great, another way for decorated HF members to bully users.

[Timo]

Wait what?
People will be able to force me to change my username or temp ban me?
I mean the whole idea sounds like fun, but these things don't sound like a lot of fun.

Anyways, keep us updated, sounds really interesting!

[Frankey]

Just bought my first award, to finally support the site. I am so happy that there are many new features coming out. Thanks Omni and the rest of the HF staff team for keeping the site up for so long! :-)

and please keep on adding cool features to the site 🤩