FYI: Just picked a random name for this I thought would work well...
So, according to the story, we generally have the Infinite Forest under our control. It sees little use. So, how about using it as a place for a "Combat Simulator". It can serve a couple different functions...
[b]Firing Range[/b]
This is a mode which is highly customizable with the goal of allowing you to go test out every possible piece of gear and/or ability available in the game.
You can go in... pull up a menu... select all of the gear (weapons/armor) you want to test (including any mods). Select a map and desired "AI" you want for test subjects. Etc.
The purpose is that you get to see what "builds" work for you BEFORE you invest the resources/time/effort getting that gear.
[b]Training Room[/b]
In this mode, you obviously use it for training. Various options can be customized to suit your needs. Like, types of enemies, difficulty, etc. Use this mode to hone your skills against AI controlled opponents (even AI Guardians).
In the training room mode, you can even load up various raid encounters... would be a good way for maybe clans to practice (especially with newer players).
You can attach some weekly/daily rewards and challenges to it.
A rough idea... maybe worth pursuing.
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1 ReplyThank you all for the replies. A couple things to clarify and respond to... 1. Osiris is viewed as being the "best" guardian or at least incredibly powerful. He still lives. He may not be a vanguard commander anymore, but why not bring him back in as someone who helps your guardian hone your skills? Or, at least, wouldn't it make sense for our guardian to seek out Osiris as a mentor? Obviously our guardian has become more than just a guardian. Osiris would be our best mentor at this point. And, the fact that Osiris pretty much controls the Infinite Forest... he'd be capable of "writing" a program that allows us to train... perhaps more intensely than even the Crucible would provide? 2. I've actually thought about introducing the ability for us to revisit fighting cool things from D1... perhaps as "memories" for us to explore (as Ikora likes for us to do). Why not employ the "simulator" for this? Conjure up Crota, Oryx, etc. Maybe this could involve various daily/weekly challenges? ("This week Osiris wants you to revisit your battle[s] with Oryx. Complete this challenge for Powerful Gear.") 3. I'd like them to do something with the Farm, but I think the Infinite Forest is best for this application.