I have given my ideas for potential game modes a couple of times in the past and they have always been focused on the more competitive side of Dirty Bomb. However, this time I want to suggest something a little more laid back and fun. 3 Way Money Grab or as I like to call it “HUSTLE” would revolve around three teams with five people in each fighting over a money drops that will be dropped into map. There would be one active money drop on the map at any given time, either with a set purse or have it time based. Once the money or time has run out, the next drop will be placed in one of the three to five random locations.
Players take money by pressing the “use” key at the drops. They may also take money from the enemies team bank, this would reduce the enemies overall score and by using three teams you have the opportunity to team up and hinder the other teams advantage. While carrying the money players could either move it like the milk jugs or have it as a visible backpack. On death when carrying the money the money will be dropped.
A simple form of this concept is being done in the next Battlefield game. The real concept however comes from the good old days of Diddy Kong Racing: Battle Mode. (Check Video Below). The extra team adds a huge dynamic but at the same time does make it inherently more casual. It does make the mode very action based but due to the money aspect it also gives it focus. Three teams also means you have lots of enemies without having to drastically increase player numbers. Obviously this is important with the current performance issues.
YES!
There is a few problems with this idea…
These include, time setting up a new team with HUD and UI. The current light and dark skin variation is a problem (saying that I think the light and dark is a big fail anyway and not many people really pay any attention to it anyway.), The problem that its quite casual in nature and the biggest issue I sense is that it would not work in the current map pool.
Still would be pretty cool though.