Synbot
Expert Intervention
Caldari State
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Posted - 2013.09.17 02:05:00 -
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We all know the Commando is not worth spending your SP into. It's very faulty. A good concept, but poorly executed. CCP overestimated the power of two light weapons. They gave it a very bad and unneeded disadvantage to quite a bit of stats. This could be a fun suit to play, but sadly is not.
I'd like to provide this link. It gives some good information. https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=91698
He mentions it shouldn't be called a 'Commando'. I agree. Commando is more of a leader, someone who takes charge in the battlefield. Throughout this post I'll refer to my suggestion as the 'Spec Ops Dropsuit' or simply, Spec Ops/SO. This name is much more fitting.
The key concept of my idea is to provide many fitting and stat changes to the 'Commando'. Then, duplicate the concept to the other types of dropsuits. Effectively having a Spec Ops dropsuit for a heavy, medium, and light. Each with altered stats and fittings to fit their role accordingly. Let me elaborate on these concepts.
First let's take a look at the current STD 'Commando' heavy dropsuit.
PG: 22
CPU: 112
Armor: 250
Shield: 250
Shield Recharge Rate: 10hp/s
Shield Recharge Delay: 7s
Shield Depleted Recharge Delay: 10s
Movement Speed: 4m/s
Sprint Speed: 5.5m/s
Sprint Duration: 15s
Stamina: 150
Stamina Recovery Rate: 17 /s
Scan Profile: 60
Scan Precision: 65
Scan Radius: 10m
Melee Damage: 240 hp
High: 0
Low: 0
Grenade: 0
Sidearm: 0
Light: 2
Equipment: 1
Now let's look at the STD Amarr Heavy Frame.
PG: 36
CPU: 180
Shield: 405
Armor: 405
Shield Recharge Rate: 20hp/s
Shield Recharge Delay: 7s
Shield Depleted Recharge Delay: 10s
Movement Speed: 3.6m/s
Sprint Speed: 5.1m/s
Sprint Duration: 12.5s
Stamina: 125
Stamina Recovery Rate: 15 /s
Scan Profile: 65
Scan Precision: 60
Scan Radius: 10m
Melee Damage: 150 hp
High: 1
Low: 2
Grenade: 1
Sidearm: 1
Heavy: 1
Interesting! Quite a difference. Now let's look at popular fix solutions.
-Increase PG/CPU
-Increase eHP
-Increase shield regen
-Increase number of slots
-Increase speed
-Switch Commando suit to different dropsuit type
-Reduce price
Now before I bring forth my suggestion I would like to bring up the definitions of the 'Commando' and heavy.
"The Heavy dropsuit is designed to withstand concentrated small arms fire and protect the wearer from low-grade explosives. Its power-assisted exoskeleton lets the wearer use the heaviest weapons available.
What heavy dropsuits lack in mobility they make up for with incomparable defenses. Mercenaries wearing such armor have been known to survive going toe-to-toe with enemy vehicles." -http://dust514.com/universe/dropsuits/
"The Commando dropsuit is a versatile combat unit able to react to battlefield threats as they emerge" -http://dust514.com/news/blog/2013/06/the-commando-uprising-1.2-brings-new-dropsuit-role/
Now, let me begin my suggestion. (All are STD dropsuits)
The Heavy Spec Ops Dropsuit
PG: 36
CPU: 180
Armor: 330
Shield: 330
Shield Recharge Rate: 20hp/s
Shield Recharge Delay: 7s
Shield Depleted Recharge Delay: 10s
Movement Speed: 4m/s
Sprint Speed: 5.5m/s
Sprint Duration: 15s
Stamina: 150
Stamina Recovery Rate: 17 /s
Scan Profile: 50
Scan Precision: 65
Scan Radius: 10m
Melee Damage: 150 hp
High: 1
Low: 1
Grenade: 0
Sidearm: 0
Light: 2
Equipment: 1
The Medium Spec Ops Dropsuit (Based off of Caldari)
PG: 30
CPU: 150
Shield: 190
Armor: 110
Shield Recharge Rate: 25hp/s
Shield Recharge Delay: 5s
Shield Depleted Recharge Delay: 8s
Movement Speed: 5.2m/s
Sprint Speed: 7.3m/s
Sprint Duration: 15s
Stamina: 150
Stamina Recovery Rate: 15 /s
Scan Profile: 45
Scan Precision: 55
Scan Radius: 10m
Melee Damage: 100 hp
High: 1
Low: 1
Grenade: 0
Sidearm: 0
Light: 2
Equipment: 1
The Light Spec Ops Dropsuit (Based off of Gallente)
PG: 30
CPU: 125
Shield: 60
Armor: 120
Shield Recharge Rate: 40hp/s
Shield Recharge Delay: 4s
Shield Depleted Recharge Delay: 8s
Movement Speed: 5.8m/s
Sprint Speed: 8m/s
Sprint Duration: 20s
Stamina: 200
Stamina Recovery Rate: 18 /s
Scan Profile: 40
Scan Precision: 45
Scan Radius: 10m
Melee Damage: 80 hp
High: 1
Low: 1
Grenade: 0
Sidearm: 0
Light: 2
Equipment: 1
I'm tired, I still need to add a few more things and revise. I'll do it later.
Constructive feedback is welcomed. |
John Demonsbane
Unorganized Ninja Infantry Tactics
League of Infamy
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Posted - 2013.09.17 03:01:00 -
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Easy solution. Make the stats a little inbetween the heavy and med suits you propose. Add a second equipment slot, maybe a third at proto. Give a bonus of lower CPU/PG cost for equipment. Bang. Heavy Logistics, or Commando Logi, if you prefer the original name. I just totally blew your mind. |