Special Occasion Themes

Discussion in 'Theme Development' started by Beast, Nov 2, 2012.

  1. Beast

    Beast I do what I want

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    I think it would be cool if we had themes that are played just for special occasions, like Holidays. I know you all probably think this is stupid and a waste of time but I think it would be a really cool thing to do. Have a theme for each major holiday that is celebrated by many of the Users. The themes would only be enabled on the specific holiday or days if it is longer than a day. I hope I am not the only one who thinks this isn't a completely stupid idea. Following are my ideas of the sides for some of the Holidays that I celebrate.

    Thanksgiving: Pilgrims vs Indians vs Food(Turkey & Pig)

    I know there is a theme called Presents but that is a general theme to be played on any day.
    Christmas: Santa and his helpers vs Kids vs Adults vs Activities(Snowmen & Snow Angles)

    Valentines Day: Cupid vs Everyone Cupid would have a bunch of converts and convert two people to be on the same side type thing. Not really thought all the way through yet.

    Saint Patricks Day: Leprechauns vs Traps

    PO Mafia Anniversary (not sure if it exists or if anyone knows when it is): No idea for this one, I just think it would be a cool thing to celebrate and it incorporates everyone on the channel. :)


    If you have other Holidays you would like on the list or would like to add just put it down below. Also, I really want to know your honest opinion on this idea. Feel free to tell me if is the stupidest thing you have ever heard if that is how you truly.

    Thank you for taking the time to read this thread. Any and all contributions are appreciated. :)
     
  2. Trosh

    Trosh Lolarising since 2011.

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    Making themes to suit a holiday, while a good idea in theory, deprives the userbase of a couple of awesome theme ideas and is, as you stated, a large amount of input for one day. Just make all themes playable all year round, it's a system that just works!

    It's not completely stupid, don't get me wrong. I kind of like the idea of default being reskinned for the holidays/other special days, or adding a twist character to a known theme for a day (hinthintDaypixonAprilFoolsDayineverythemerockednudgenudge). Just as a reminder that people care about real life a little bit.
     
  3. IceKirby

    IceKirby A.K.A. RiceKirby

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    I once coded an April Fools theme that was full of troll roles (as in "roles that troll the players", not that troll the game). IMO, April Fools is the only one that would make sense, since all others would most likely be a mere flavour-focused theme (making an original theme just for one day doesn't seem that interesting).

    Although I could agree if we changed Default to a reskinned version for those occasions.
     
  4. GreenWater10

    GreenWater10 GreenWater10

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    Sounds like a good concept. I once thought of it, but not publicly. I would support this if it will actually work. I think we should start with Christmas, because there's not a lot of time between now and Thanksgiving to approve a theme.
     
  5. Beast

    Beast I do what I want

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    I really like the idea of re-skinning default instead of making whole new themes for each holiday. That would make it a lot faster to do and easier. I was going to code all of the special occasion themes if people thought it was a good idea, unless other people wanted to help.
     
  6. Fegelein

    Fegelein The Mechanic

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    Yeah, reskinning default would be less stressful than making a new theme all together. I'm for this idea.
    However, I think it should be playable maybe a week or 2 before the actual occasion, to build it up almost.