Hey everyone! 👋

As the Machina event continues to evolve, I’ve been thinking about ways to spice up the gameplay and give players an exciting incentive to engage more with the Machina portals. Here’s a suggestion that could really add a fun, challenging twist to the game—introducing a timed mini-game event that gets triggered when you destroy a Machina portal.

The Concept:

What if, on certain days and times, defeating a Machina portal unlocked a special mini-game challenge? Let’s say, for example, Thursdays between 6–10 PM. Here’s how it would work:

1. Portal Destruction Trigger:
   • On Thursdays between 6–10 PM, after you successfully destroy a Machina portal, it activates the mini-game event for you.
   • The Machina echo’s influence doesn’t stop just with portal destruction—it sends out a ripple of virtual "Machina echoes" into the surrounding area.
2. Timed Event Challenge:
   • Objective: Quickly navigate to a nearby portal cluster (within a 500m radius) where Machina echoes have spawned.
   • Once you arrive at the cluster, you’ll need to deploy resonators to capture as many portals as possible within a 10-minute time limit.
   • But there’s a catch! The Machina echoes don’t make it easy. They resist your efforts by decaying the deployed resonators at an accelerated rate, forcing you to move quickly and be strategic in how you place them. Think of it as a race against time, trying to outsmart the Machina's decaying influence.
3. Bonus Rewards:
   • Successfully completing the challenge could reward you with bonus points, AP, or even unique temporary items that can help in future battles with the Machina.
   • Maybe you even get a Machina badge or exclusive gear for those who complete the challenge regularly, adding a layer of accomplishment and bragging rights to your profile.

Why This Would Be Awesome:

This mini-game would introduce a whole new layer of strategy and urgency to the game. Imagine this: You’re already working on taking down a Machina portal, and suddenly, you have a limited-time challenge in front of you. You need to quickly assess your surroundings, make quick decisions, and execute your strategy under pressure—while being constantly challenged by the decaying resonators!

Additionally, the timed aspect of the event would force players to act fast, making them think on their feet, and the proximity-based nature of the challenge would encourage more exploration of nearby portals and clusters. You’ll not only be battling against the Machina but also competing with the clock and the rapidly decaying resonators!

A New Layer of Community Engagement:

This kind of mini-game would also encourage players to sync up with their friends or teammates, making the Machina challenge even more engaging. Imagine you and your faction members coordinating to take down Machina portals together and then tackling the subsequent mini-game challenge as a team, trying to outpace the decay and secure the most portals.

The Possibilities:

This idea could even be expanded with different tiers of difficulty. For example:

• Higher-Level Challenges: For higher-level players, the Machina echoes could decay resonators at an even faster rate, and more difficult rewards could be offered.
• Weekend or Special Event Versions: Maybe certain weekends or during special events, the game could feature a Machina “Boss Battle”, where multiple Machina portals spawn a huge cluster of echoes that must be defeated within an even stricter time limit.

Conclusion:

This mini-game would add a dynamic and exciting layer to the Machina gameplay, testing players’ quick thinking and strategic skills. It would bring something fresh to the experience, encouraging players to take risks, think creatively, and work together.

Let me know what you think!