Victor Moody Stahl
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2014.12.14 22:53:00 -
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I'm probably going to get a lot of flak for this, but I think that this is a borderline-interesting idea.
What I mean to say is this: currently, Assault suits are in a pretty good spot. Logis are ass (and have been for probably around a year and at least 4 different client updates)... but so too are the basic medframes.
So, I would instead argue that basic medframes get a second equipment slot, and a very slight buff to their CPU/PG, to allow them to fill that second equipment slot, but not without making sacrifices elsewhere.
At which point the Assault becomes a sidegrade rather than a straight upgrade over the basic medframe, much the same way that Logis are (supposed to be).
Alternately, we do away with basic frames entirely, and instead implement an EVE-style system with the current suits as a basic "semi-specialized" variant, and additional specializations. This, incidentally, could be a good way provide diversification to the Logi role, and even the Assault role- you could have a slower dual light weapon Assault, as well as a fast-moving grenadier Assault.
Finally, the only obstacle I can really see to Assaults having two equipment slots is that this will marginalize Logis unless there is a wider variety of equipment items that are perceived as highly desirable and valuable for squad operations. Right now... not so much. Sure, a GalLogi for better scans and an AmLogi for fast spawns is good... but the former is situationally useful and the latter can actually be thrown in a vehicle as the pilot and provide all the useful benefits (IE, fast spawns) as well as be a vehicle pilot.
Obviously the MinLogi is good if you're busy shoving a reptool up a heavy's ass-end, and that's a big part of the prevailing strategy for PC these days, but I'd say it's the sort of thing that's only situationally useful, like the GalLogi bonus.
And the poor CalLogi is left in the cold wondering just what exactly is he useful for.
So, yeah. The only real issue with this idea is that there's not enough different, very useful equipment options for a Logi (and the ensuing Logi bonuses) to be judged worth more than the combined durability, mobility, and firepower of an Assault.
But I would totally love this for, say, a PLC or LR fit AmSalt. But again, equipment selection needs to be heavily diversified with some very different gizmos for it to really work out.
Buff Logis | Nerf Scouts
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