Add Radios to Cars

[Vorundor]

A radio would rock, it would add to the immersion of the world too. After all, we are in the future riding on cars and we have no radio? I mean there are radio stations, we have all helped boot them back up so why not have a broadcast?

The whole missions over the radio would rock too, it wouldn't be "Hey, show up at blah blah blah to kill such and such" but more like an actual news report and then its up to you whether you want to join or not. Have the option show up when the newscast begins that you can press start or select to have the "mission" as a way point on your map. Later news casts can reflect the outcome of said mission. Nothing too specific but for example, if the community succeeded in taking down the boss mentioned in the broadcast, then have a follow up stating the situation was handles by Ark Hunter or the contrary if we failed. It'll keep others tuned in to whats going on and you can have players wanting to join the event. The more the better cause we get better challenges.

I love this radio Idea!!

[Miles_Morales]

I like this idea. It's a great opportunity to drive up the immersion factor. Imagine hearing traditional Irathient songs or listening to a news broadcast warning you of an upcoming Arkfall.

[Miles_Morales]

A radio would rock, it would add to the immersion of the world too. After all, we are in the future riding on cars and we have no radio? I mean there are radio stations, we have all helped boot them back up so why not have a broadcast?

The whole missions over the radio would rock too, it wouldn't be "Hey, show up at blah blah blah to kill such and such" but more like an actual news report and then its up to you whether you want to join or not. Have the option show up when the newscast begins that you can press start or select to have the "mission" as a way point on your map. Later news casts can reflect the outcome of said mission. Nothing too specific but for example, if the community succeeded in taking down the boss mentioned in the broadcast, then have a follow up stating the situation was handles by Ark Hunter or the contrary if we failed. It'll keep others tuned in to whats going on and you can have players wanting to join the event. The more the better cause we get better challenges.

I love this radio Idea!!

oh wow. We practically just said the same thing. Should have read this first b4 posting... :P

[Vorundor]

oh wow. We practically just said the same thing. Should have read this first b4 posting... :P

Hehe, its better to reiterate, maybe we get this implemented soon

[Snefru]

Add it now. *clap clap* EGO, please tune to SIRIUS XM Professional ATV Racing now. I could get used to this.

[Baerrwin]

It shouldn't be too hard to include a "remote" that works for iTunes, WMP, or WinAmp. They could even pause songs for "news". Or IF they want to open another revenue stream they could partner with Spotify. There's already an "Official" radio station for Defiance on there (and at least a couple of unofficial Defiance Stations there).

[IIIJEWISHJEDIII]

This is actually one of the better ideas I've seen...could see missions where NPCs break in on the music and "pirate" the station...you have to rescue them or whatnot...wow just had an idea...players could submit origional, uncopywrited material to have played on the radio...no royalties required...would be cool.

[Slay]

I added some of your ideas and patched up the thread a bit.

It shouldn't be too hard to include a "remote" that works for iTunes, WMP, or WinAmp. They could even pause songs for "news". Or IF they want to open another revenue stream they could partner with Spotify. There's already an "Official" radio station for Defiance on there (and at least a couple of unofficial Defiance Stations there).

I don't want to see this personally, it would serve you best to just open up itunes yourself. Creating a handle would be alot of work for nothing, and wouldn't be equal to console gamers. I would like it to be more original and lore oriented.

[bleuzarro]

Admit it... It would be a nice addition though it isn't necessary.

Not sure if i'm the only one, but I really actually prefer to drive places, it's alot more fun than fast travelling. I'd like to have some nice tunes goin on. (Make it an 'Effect' Volume under the settings)

Ideas for Radio Broadcasting:

• Add a news station which broadcasts when Arkfalls come in, specified whether they are Major or Minor and which type (99ers, hellbug destruction, etc), and give warnings for upcoming ones.
  Fitting radio hosts: Jon Cooper
  
• Add a radio station for music, classic tunes before the terraforming occurred.
  Fitting radio hosts: Cass Ducar
  
• Add a radio station for merchants, what type of sales are going on and what special offers are being sold in the shops. Advertisements for vendors.
  Fitting radio hosts: Varus
  
• *Spoiler* Have Westin Marx as a Radio station host, speaking about all his conspiracies! There's alot of intel already in the game about Westin Marx, and this will add to the story and lore in the game.
  Fitting radio hosts: Westin Marx

great idea. but so is having better working cars. it takes forever to eject from the car. and the controls are still meh. and they all sound the same. terrible sound throughout the entire game really.

i hated the music so much in the game as a whole I turned it off day 1 tho.

[Slay]

great idea. but so is having better working cars. it takes forever to eject from the car. and the controls are still meh. and they all sound the same. terrible sound throughout the entire game really.

i hated the music so much in the game as a whole I turned it off day 1 tho.

These are important too, I agree. Thanks for the feedback but i'm not suggesting anything about the car mechanics. I think if you want to tell them about your car mechanics you should create a thread. Thanks.