I've thought of something along those lines sometime ago. I envisioned it being used in something like System Shock, with one player as SHODAN, with Camera's and other units revealing Fog Of War, and other players running through the hallways in FPS, hacking consoles and shooting enemies trying to beat him. Just another one of those things in the back of ones mind. ;D

There are a few games that allow RTS to control FPS, i think allegiance (if thats its name) is one of them, where there's 1 (or more) player(s) called "The Investor", who builds/buy's starbases and refineries and the such. He directly controls harvesters and builder units, but all the fighers are controled by FPS players which he gives waypoints and objectives to, such as defend area A, or intercept hostiles B, etc. Some MMO's higher functions involve such tactical operations as guiding fleets of people in co-ordinated assaults, but none of these pit RTS Vrs FPS directly.

I think the idea has enormous potential if implemented correctly, as RTS folk could lay traps and plan defenses against people who's pasttime is to break through defenses and traps, generally being unpredictable and ruthless. FPS's would probably also enjoy the varied and unique tactics and moves the enemies make, increasing replayability considerably.

Random players share about as much discipline as most clan members you will find. Online gamers are not professional solders, and should not be expected to behave like professional solders. They hold no value in the life of their own video game persona and hold an equally low value in the importance of winning, especially fps players.

The FPS guys will not follow through with orders given by the RTS guys, as learned in allegiance. Commanding in allegiance was one of the most pathetic displays team work imaginable.


Of course, being an optimist I am designing team work into my game ļ

Heh, forgot to mention how impossible it is to even get your teammates to defend your airbase in battle field Vietnam, or to get them to stop waiting for choppers and to start capturing flags.

If you can pull it off, I will pay to play.