DUST Search - [Equipment] Temporary Personal Shield

Ecshon Autorez wrote:

Summary
Creates a person sized energy shield in front of the user. (Ya, I know deployable shield cover is coming, this is different)

Random things about it

Two ways to use it: 1. a regular equipment slot, but used by holding square (2. Possibly replaces grenades) (I prefer 1)
Just large enough to protect the user (and anyone behind them. BODYBLOCKED!)
Will stay active for a set amount of time or until it has taken enough damage to break through
Rechargeable
Prevents sprinting but does not slow you down
Prevents you from attacking

Situations it would be useful in:

When you find yourself out in the open with cover close by, but not close enough to get to (because they'll kill you first).
When a logi revives you mid firefight but your a shield tanker
When you're a logi and revive someone mid firefight but they're a shield tanker
Gives scouts a little bit more survivability
Using yourself as bait to let a Winmatar sneak around behind the enemy firing line with a shotty
Getting enemies to focus fire on you then tanking them with this while your teammates can shoot unhindered
Get stuck in a small room with a live grenade... or several, depending on how much they hate you
Bodyblocking a door or hallway to give your team time to prepare
Pissing off snipers
Being the first person to breach a room

Reason for it to be a grenade and not equipment (I'd just like to point out, I generally don't like the whole "grenade replacement" thingy)

It's a panic device, so you won't have time to use the weapon wheel so it'll need a one button way to activate it.

Alternatively it could be brought up by holding square and staying up until you let go (hold), or until you hold square again to deactivate it (toggle) (or it will deactivate once the set time has passed or it breaks from too much damage)

Variants and stats are in post #16.


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jerrmy12 kahoalii Proficiency V. 1152	Posted - 2014.04.23 04:45:00 - [1] - Quote Ecshon Autorez wrote: Summary Creates a person sized energy shield in front of the user. (Ya, I know deployable shield cover is coming, this is different) Random things about it Two ways to use it: 1. a regular equipment slot, but used by holding square (2. Possibly replaces grenades) (I prefer 1) Just large enough to protect the user (and anyone behind them. BODYBLOCKED!) Will stay active for a set amount of time or until it has taken enough damage to break through Rechargeable Prevents sprinting but does not slow you down Prevents you from attacking Situations it would be useful in: When you find yourself out in the open with cover close by, but not close enough to get to (because they'll kill you first). When a logi revives you mid firefight but your a shield tanker When you're a logi and revive someone mid firefight but they're a shield tanker Gives scouts a little bit more survivability Using yourself as bait to let a Winmatar sneak around behind the enemy firing line with a shotty Getting enemies to focus fire on you then tanking them with this while your teammates can shoot unhindered Get stuck in a small room with a live grenade... or several, depending on how much they hate you Bodyblocking a door or hallway to give your team time to prepare Pissing off snipers Being the first person to breach a room Reason for it to be a grenade and not equipment (I'd just like to point out, I generally don't like the whole "grenade replacement" thingy) It's a panic device, so you won't have time to use the weapon wheel so it'll need a one button way to activate it. (press O to enter vehicle, hold O to recall vehicle, press O to bring up shield...) (press O to revive, press O to bring up shield) revives are already messing up if your around a hackable objective Alternatively it could be brought up by holding square and staying up until you let go (hold), or until you hold square again to deactivate it (toggle) (or it will deactivate once the set time has passed or it breaks from too much damage) Variants and stats are in post #16. Yes yes yes yes, and good a heavy can use it, all we need is a slight hmg dps nerf and mmm the taste of excellent ideas everybody would love... I <3 girl gamers Tears, sweet delicious tears
jerrmy12 kahoalii Proficiency V. 1152	Posted - 2014.04.23 04:52:00 - [2] - Quote Aseair wrote: Ecshon Autorez wrote: Stats: (stats affected by the skill will have the number for level 5 in brackets [ ]) Standard: Recharge time: 30 seconds HP: 750 Maximum Duration: 5 seconds [6.25 seconds] Advanced: Recharge time: 20 seconds HP: 975 Maximum Duration:6 seconds[7.5 seconds] Prototype: Recharge time: 15 seconds HP: 1200 Maximum Duration: 8 seconds[10 seconds] Variants (these are working names): 'Hidden' shield does not appear (as in it's invisible) Suffers from decreased HP 'Shepherd' shield extends out to the sides as well, allowing you to protect multiple teammates (note: the shield morphs around/goes through obstacles in your path, so it won't stop your movement) Suffers from increased recharge time, and slower turn speed (don't want you turning so fast they aren't in cover anymore) 'Scepter' sends out pulses of shield energy at intervals, causing damage to enemies in the path in front of you Suffers from decreased duration, and increased signature profile while active Skill effect: Increases the Maximum Duration by 5% per level Seems to be pretty good. Strong enough to survive a bit of 'nade spam, not stronger than a heavy. Not sure exactly what the purpose of 'Hidden' would be, though. To get them to fire on you and not teamates or trick them. I <3 girl gamers Tears, sweet delicious tears