Regis Blackbird
DUST University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2014.11.06 11:43:00 -
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There have already been massive rebalancing to the EWAR before, and now I think it is in a quite good place. Not perfect, but that's why we have these discussions, right? 
My 2 ISK:
- Keep all current suite and module bonuses as is (range, precision etc).
They are fairly balanced IMHO
- Make a full rebalance pass on the active scanner (only), and make them fit in to the current META.
-> Remove the directional indicators for all scanners with team share.
-> Keep Duvolle Focus as is today, squad sharing only.
-> Make each scanner have a dedicated purpose within the two fields (team vs squad)
- Make the profile of the user increase when actively scanning, like a sonar.
You see everything, but you will be more easily detected yourself.
There could also be special "Black-Ops" scanners without penelty to profile, but with other downsides.
- Introduce new modules and support to spice things up (spy uplinks, EMP OB etc)
- Introduce new skills for the new modules.
TDLR: I think we have a good foundation right now, and I would hate to do another full balance pass (on everything).
Take it slow and easy, introducing new things to spice things up instead of rebuilding what is already there.
The current scanner situation have to be addressed, but it should be the scanners that are adjusted. |
Regis Blackbird
DUST University
Ivy League
438
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Posted - 2014.11.06 16:04:00 -
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Actually, I just thought of some cool ideas:
"Spy Uplinks"
Make them as infantry proximity mines instead of permanent scanners. Instead of blowing up, the mines (when triggered) light up on radar. That way you will only get information somebody is close, but don't have any information about number and exact location. (Perfect to set as guards for flanking manoeuvres)
Multiple scanning radius
I don't know if it is feasible or not, but if you could add multiple scanning profiles on objects you can achieve a "pseudo" falloff effect. I know you added something for vehicles in 1.9 which made them more visible.
The idea is that instead of ON/OFF based on profile strength and a fixed radius, you have three (or more) separate settings. This would enable the profile to artificially drop of based on distance, still using the current system.
I.e
Profile 1: 45db - 10m radius
Profile 2: 35db - 20m radius
Profile 3: 20db - 30m radius
The same could be made for active scanners, where multiple values can reduce the accuracy based on distance.
Note: * the above is just an example and I pulled the values from the blue.
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