Contracts Mode Discussion Thread

[xChupa]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

3. Contracts is available from the beginning of the game. Currently, all levels are unlocked but that might be changed. We're still working on the game so that really is only the current design.

I may have misinterpreted the explanation of Contracts, but I was under the impression that the levels you'd be playing through are basically the same as the story levels. Is that not so? Because otherwise couldn't you just play Contracts and totally spoil the game for yourself? lol.

Or are the levels that can be played in Contracts totally unique to the mode and not part of the main story at all?

[Nick@IO]

Originally Posted by xChupa

I may have misinterpreted the explanation of Contracts, but I was under the impression that the levels you'd be playing through are basically the same as the story levels. Is that not so? Because otherwise couldn't you just play Contracts and totally spoil the game for yourself? lol.

Or are the levels that can be played in Contracts totally unique to the mode and not part of the main story at all?

The levels for contracts are the same as in story mode and yes, there will be spoiler warnings attached to contracts mode so you're aware that playing the last level of the game in contracts mode is something that would spoil the story for you.

But we expect most people to engage with story mode first, to be honest. Still, the option is available for you.

[Trzebiat]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

Yeah, so the whole idea is that people need to take out the targets using the same method you did - shooting, stabbing, accident, whatever. If you do an up-close elimination with a knife, for instance, others will be penalized for taking out the same target with a sniper rifle. There's also the option to create ordered kills so you have to kill them in the right order to get the full bonus. Lots of fun will come from this mode, I'm sure, and I'm really looking forward to playing a lot of contracts and selecting the best ones as featured contracts.

Thanks, Nick. That sounds really great. Can't wait for some trailer or gameplay video.

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

The max number of targets in a contract is three. More than that and it kind of turns into a shooting gallery, we find.

Good point. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRC5ab5tLUY#t=64s


And if this mode will become popular, you have a good opportunity to make later some DLCs with new maps, because they won't be related to the story.

[RaulO4]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

1. The whole idea behind contracts is that you play to create, meaning you start a level as you normally would - including choosing a difficulty setting. The other players will then have to complete the level on that difficulty. They cannot boost it (upping the difficulty) or lower it.

Regarding points, as far as I remember, the higher the difficulty, the more money you earn. Let me check on that and get back to you.

2. Yes and no. If you choose to wear a disguise at any point during the creation of a contract others will be allowed to wear a disguise. If you complete it in your suit, you'll activate the 'suit only' option, meaning that if others use a disguise, they will not earn as much money.

3. Contracts is available from the beginning of the game. Currently, all levels are unlocked but that might be changed. We're still working on the game so that really is only the current design.

alright yes!, purist hell is coming

Hmm but the last one...i see why you made the choice for now,
but oh that means i cant let myself click onto i beat this game
dont want to see whats coming
.....
maybe you guys can do, "Level unlock" for every mission you beat you unlock
this may boast your "20% of people" to beat this game lol
but that choice you have now also have its plus...even if people never beat your game they can still play the hell out of your game......hard choice on the team part
ether way Its good to me

...on 1.....love it

[LittleDan]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

Yeah, so the whole idea is that people need to take out the targets using the same method you did - shooting, stabbing, accident, whatever. If you do an up-close elimination with a knife, for instance, others will be penalized for taking out the same target with a sniper rifle. There's also the option to create ordered kills so you have to kill them in the right order to get the full bonus. Lots of fun will come from this mode, I'm sure, and I'm really looking forward to playing a lot of contracts and selecting the best ones as featured contracts.

The max number of targets in a contract is three. More than that and it kind of turns into a shooting gallery, we find.

Hi Nick, you mention that if you kill a target up close and then the player who's playing the contract kills a different way he/she will get penalized. How will the player know if and when they play contract that’s what they need to do rather than an alternative way.

[Nick@IO]

Originally Posted by LittleDan

Hi Nick, you mention that if you kill a target up close and then the player who's playing the contract kills a different way he/she will get penalized. How will the player know if and when they play contract that’s what they need to do rather than an alternative way.

The mission briefing will tell you what type of kill you need to go for - conditions are specified there so that should be obvious for the player of the contract.

[RaulO4]

one thing Nick, its anyone we want?? anyone any NPC??
lol but in this mode do we have our targets plus the In game pre built targets too?
sorry this is something that HM forums wants to know

for ex: in KOCT do we have to do our Hit and kill the king to be able to finish the mission??
or we only have our targets we set up the "Default" targets does not need to be killed


also....this mode means that a DLC can happen.... i sure hope so
(Remakes of old maps, dreams)

[Nick@IO]

Originally Posted by RaulO4

one thing Nick, its anyone we want?? anyone any NPC??
lol but in this mode do we have our targets plus the In game pre built targets too?
sorry this is something that HM forums wants to know

for ex: in KOCT do we have to do our Hit and kill the king to be able to finish the mission??
or we only have our targets we set up the "Default" targets does not need to be killed


also....this mode means that a DLC can happen.... i sure hope so
(Remakes of old maps, dreams)

It's just your target. In contracts mode, the 'usual' target isn't a target unless you want him to be.

Only NPCs that cannot be targets are members of the crowd.

[sportif62]

Does beta Will be available later?

[RaulO4]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

It's just your target. In contracts mode, the 'usual' target isn't a target unless you want him to be.

Only NPCs that cannot be targets are members of the crowd.

alright, makes since from what you said as "The Crowd being Dynamic"

thx for replay

[MrAtmea]

Playing against friends while still keeping SP experience?

Brilliance if you ask me.

A few questions though.

1 Will the marker your target has be taken away in Purist mode? You probably think I'm nagging, but I'd like to know if you first have to find out who your target is through conversations you hear between NPC's.

2 Will there be some sort of multilpier involved? For example, one of my friends takes out a target with a knife, but I decide to take him out with a knife + hide his body.

[lukasz89]

When will we see some video ?

[Nick@IO]

Here's the new Contracts Trailer for you all to enjoy.

[RaulO4]

sweet Vid, Hope upgrade can be deselected....levels looks sweet

[LittleDan]

thanks for posting the vid, looks great can't wait now

[RaulO4]

how many weeks are left till November!

[branco18]

This is great!!! AAAAAAAAAh yeah!!! I want that game! I saw the trailer. Briliant.

[Bateson IS 47]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

Here's the new Contracts Trailer for you all to enjoy.

This looks pretty cool. Looking forward to this mode.

Just a small thing.

I suppose the easiest way to set a custom target apart from other similar NPCs and avoid any confusion is to pop an arrow above their head.

Is there any possible way that we can have the option to just go off the photo and user description instead if we want? Or would that be too complex to do what with there probably being at least a couple of copy pasted NPCs in a given level.

[VIPERGTSR01]

Fantastic video, I kinda didn't watch too hard cause I didn't want to take too much in as their appears to be a lot of content in that video and the game can only be so long... I don't want to know everything.

[Nogarda]

"next time we'll be looking at tools of the trade... honest" Oh how I lol'd that you included that XD. So happy. I don't think I will need to play another game ever until Hitman 6 with this included. I seriously hope this will remain to hitman what forge mode is to Halo.

[acid360]

Wow just ridiculous
What a great idea who ever though of this should get a raise

Teriffic video
Plus a great glimps of future location/levels at least there more then 7 lol

[RaulO4]

in this Trailer it shown that the hotel mission is indeed Broken up by the Check point system
first Hope, than this....

the thing that makes hotel mission so great is that Freedom to go anywhere back and forth
between the floor level of it..

,,,please say it ant so

[cvhuisdv]

Does contracts mode require some sort of connectivity or something.Is there an offline contracts mode where i can design my own custom hits for myself?

[Knu]

Nice trailer for contracts, i love the look of the new areas shown and the inception style silencer shot in the back with 47's hands covering the victim mouth.

[Shaikh]

Originally Posted by Nick@IO

Here's the new Contracts Trailer for you all to enjoy.

This one is awesome. Goosebumps. I can't wait for Absolution any longer. Come out fast The Original Assassin.