Bases and Raids

[Lorddundar]

So what are peoples levels of intrest in Bases and Raids with VG/SG's?

Somethings to note about Raids:
1 ) Up to 16 people per side in the raid (I think Coalition Groups can join but I'm not sure)
2 ) No Debt
3 ) No xp gain
4 ) Items of power can help out alot (extra % damage,xp,defense,debt reduction)
5 ) If you have an item of power then you must take part in raids.
6 ) Bases cost lots, tons, a whopping Millions.
7 ) We would have to have a scheduled night for raiding (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday?)
8 ) Right now Raids take 60 mins

Chippy, Jay and myself were playing around in the bases and trying to raid each other (with no success) but we did learn some tricks to base construction and layout. Little things can make a big difference in base construction like where your control/power rooms are located. How many defenses do you have? Keep the Vault at the back of the base. Many times you will want more than one vault. You get the picture, but overall base building is fun I would suggest everyone in beta try it before live comes out so you can make mistakes in beta and just wipe the slate clean later. So again whats the level of intrest in Bases and Raids?

[OniNoJay]

I'm all about base raids.
Things I feel they need to add to bases. 
1.  Doors.  They seem to have a place to put them so hopefully they become a reality.
2.  Prisons.  We hate them but the thought of my enemy in one is funny.
3.  Council stuff.  Like the terminals and what not.  Or even the rock walls/ceilings/floors.
4.  Random Arm-Flailing Running Citizens.  Actually a minion maker for a defense device would be neat.  Like the Councils Vampire MakerTM

Also remember when building a base pay close attention to the type of plot you're getting.  Hidden plot only gives you access to one Energy and Control Generators while Secure plots give you access to two.  And you really need two if you want to have proper defenses.  Hidden seems more your socializing type of base.  It's cheaper than a Secure plot.  But you won't be able to power that much.

[Critfumble]

This may be rumor, but have they now stopped giving out free whopping prestige to every new SG made on the test server?  If so...consider this a heads up.

[Fluxfire]

I'll be interested in Raid/Bases.

Mr. Lust

[barum]

I'm certainly interested, both in having a base, and raiding others.  You're right, an Item of Power is a big deal, but we'll lose it fast to a raid if we don't stay on top of the situation once we have one.