There is a great discussion going on in freenode #hypercrypto regarding ideas for the space MMO.
Some of the best ideas so far:
- Use real star systems / planets so players can "own" real planets and systems. Perhaps add in more planets to populate the universe more but star systems can be 100% based on current star maps.
- Different technologies, planets and races can produce different resources which are then traded with other players and can also be traded for HYPER which will be the premium game currency.
- Have research like plasma thrusters which enable ships to move faster etc. Have a research and tech tree like any classic space 4X game
- Players can perhaps start in a spaceship. Perhaps their planet has been destroyed by some kind of disaster. They are seeking new worlds to explore and to rebuild civilization. Much like Homeworld the old classic PC game.
Discussion is also taking place here:
http://hypercrypto.com/forum/index.php?topic=124.0And anyone can contribute ideas in the bitcointalk thread here obviously!