Multiplayer "Party" Tips

[trombonaught]

Hey boiders, I've had old friends come back to the old MP game to play around before the big MP update (so they can appreciate the changes). And we're looking for your ideas.

 

We play with 3-6 people at a time and are looking for a way to make the group cohere and work together better. Right now, there's little risk to the MP group/party-style gameplay, as, if someone dies, they just load up a new char and jog back into the group. This has people taking risks/playing individually, without much pull to work as a team to problem solve.

 

We're trying to think of a collaborative goal to encourage protecting the newer players, taking smarter risks, adding more pressure to gameplay etc. We've tried some different things in the past but nothing's gone well enough to stick. Our favourite so far is "if anyone dies, restart the game- or burn a spiffo," but the temptation to cheat (i.e. just keep playing) is too great 😅

 

Any suggestions or brainstorm fuel is appreciated!