Reinhard Manderfelt
Technically Legal
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Posted - 2015.03.03 01:04:00 -
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So, let me get this straight:
We're against "Pilot suits to drive vehicles" because it removes some freedom? I don't agree. If I want to use an HMG, I am forced to spec into Heavy Suits. Whichever way you look at it, it's the same. Exact. Situation.
Would it force existing pilots to spec into Pilot suits? Yes. That shouldn't be a problem, a single afternoon of playing nets you enough SP to spec into an entirely different Suit, even factional. I did it myself today. Spec'd into Minmatar Medium and made it to Assault. So that should hardly be a cause for concern.
I personally believe that Pilot suits should be mandatory for HAV and DS (not LAV's for reasons stated before), because it just makes sense. Does a Tanker wear the same kit as a Footsoldier? Does a Jet/Helicopter pilot? No. For good reason. Cockpits and Tanks are cramped places.
Now, I understand that forcing people to spec into a specific suit to pilot vehicles would limit freedom, but right now, one of the most unbalanced things I've seen is Heavy Dropsuits driving HAV's, who just drive through whichever AV -setup you've got, get out and blast you to tiny, sad bits. Basically, you can't beat them IN their Tank, and you can't beat them OUT of their tank. Where's the balance in this?
So I vote for either A Pilot suit for DS/HAV, or Heavy's that can't Pilot anything including LAV (they can still get in the passenger seat/turret of any vehicle) . This should barely remove freedom, as it's easy to get a buddy/ squad member to drive.
Heavy's are designed as Front-line suits, and that's where they should be, not behind the wheel of LAV's, HAV's or DS'.
Also, as a side note, because AV-balance is, wether we want to or not, an intrinsic part of this discussion, I don't understand how many people complain AV is overpowered. Sure, I've taken out my fair share of tanks, but at least as many have cost me tons of ISK in AV fits. From ADS' avoiding SL in a straight line because of Afterburner gimmicks, or Gunnlogi's popping Shield Boosters & Hardeners (Also, 40% Damage resistance on a 4K+ shield is ridiculous!) ad infinitum, I can honestly say, that the weaker tanks are not a problem, and can be taken out solo by decent AV players, but the better tanks can outrun half a squad of AV-fits. In short, AV is both Over-and Underpowered.
How would I do the Pilot suits? I don't know. But I do know there's some seriously unbalanced stuff out there already, and the Pilot suit could solve some of that. I hope the idea is at least considered. I love piloting Dropships, and the idea of having a Pilot suit sounds nice, even if only to distinguish between Pilots and the rest.
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