Jaysyn Larrisen
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2013.10.24 18:31:00 -
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Nerfing the logi suits via damge reduction or HP reduction is probably not optimal. One weapon slot is ok; taking grenades away...not ok.
I could see the option of limiting Logis to sidearm class weapons but I think that crimps the concept of developing your own style and role on the battlefield too much. Perhaps incentivizing the use of sidearms through class perks could help...you don't use the sidearm you get less optimization from the fit but it doesn't preclude you from using anything.
Better option overall is to optimize the Assault suits (or heavies, or scouts, or pilots, ect) to their role. Reduction in CPU/PG cost for weapons / grenades or damage mods might not be a bad way to go as an added perk to the Assault class. There are quite a few ways to incentives the use of other suits. I would like my proto Caldari Assault to have a 2nd equipment slot, but who wouldn't?
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Jaysyn Larrisen
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
150
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Posted - 2013.10.24 20:18:00 -
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I could see a logi with SMG skilled out and grenades still being a pretty deadly opponnet if you limited their weapon options.
That said, we are comparing the assault role and logi role and there are some other areas of the battlefield that would be effected. For example, Snipers need to be pretty self sufficient as they are normally a long way away from support. Carrying hives, uplink, and proximity remotes to give them some security is a pretty logical and practical idea.
I don't think we are anywhere near the stage of game maturity that we need to start asking for specialized suits (I'm still looking for the Caldari Heavy...) so that might negate a bit of the sidearm limitation idea that I brought up.
Basically I can see the pros/cons of the either side but I think it's more about role optimization (or really specialization) that we are talking about. Perhaps the middle ground is in the non-specialized Frame suits? No perks other than racial adds, 2 equipment slots, two weapons, and racially appropriate high/low slots...maybe even drop one of the predominate slots due to the additional equipement slot. I see a whole lot of folks rolling in Assault or Logi Proto, not many in Basic Proto. Might be a niche for that. |