Play By Web : Starfury!

[geoschmo]

So, I have this idea. It's probably not an original idea, but I can't remember anyone doing it before if it's been talked about. I could setup a multiplayer scenario on PBW where each player is in control of just a ship instead of an empire. You'd need some sort of moon base just to keep in contact, but that's no problem. We'd need some sort of non-player empire controlled by a game master. All the players would keep a military alliance with the galactic empire, which would allow them to refuel their ship at Imperial bases. Then you'd be flying around the quadrant doing stuff. We could give you cargo to transport from place to place to earn a living. The empire could give bounties for pirates killed etc. Maybe have some weak AI races for the pirates, or just other players. Over time you could upgrade your ship or buy additional ones.

I see no technical reason why this wouldn't work. Anyone have any thoughts, or see any problems I might be missing? Does it sound interesting?

Geoschmo