I normalized all scan times at 5s uptime, 20s cooldown, but these numbers are negotiable.

Puts the 'Active' in Active Scanner

This has too much math for me to understand but I'm sorta getting the gist. Does this work with the current gallente logistics bonuses or do those need redesign as well?

This makes scanners predictable , I know you said this is negotiable and I believe that the times should be diverse depending on the function .

Yeah the differences in frequencies are a given but the run / charge times shouldn't be as predictable as for someone to know the " window " of the scanner , it should be diverse as to keep players guessing and on their toes .

If their getting scanned , chances are their not trying to hide , I'm not for also giving them the " window " for their movements , that's just too predictable to me .

It also takes away from the functionality some .

Bland and vanilla .

Keep the timers different depending on the function / purpose of the scanner .

First off, the spreadsheet.

First off, scanners are now actually active: they have a capacitor meter just like the cloak field. As you use it, it begins draining. When you stop using it, it begins recharging. Units only show up if they are being actively scanned. If the scanned area moves off them for any reason, their blip immediately disappears. I normalized all scan times at 5s uptime, 20s cooldown, but these numbers are negotiable. In addition, there will be no "Some Margin of Error" message if someone beats your scans. What you see is what you get. This ensures that scouts aren't disadvantaged by the new active scans mechanic.

Second, I normalized all scanners into groups: flux scanners remain the widest angle, longest range scanners, and tacticals have been nerfed to the lowest range, smallest angle precision. However, I have adjusted scan precision within the tier: now the flux scanner has the highest scan precision, meaning it is the easiest to get under. And the tactical scanner has the lowest precision, meaning it is the hardest to get under.

What this does is force the scanner to make a choice: he can either scan a very large area, but there will be many suits able to get under his scans. Or he can use a very low precision scanner in order to pick up sneaky scouts, but he will be unable to see very far with his scanner.

EDIT: Since scanners would now no longer provide scan duration after the target stops being scanned, the GalLogi would instead get a bonus to scanner uptime. This means the GalLogi can continue scanning for longer before the cooldown cycle begins.

One other issue I can think of, is that when active, can't the scanner just keep spinning round? If so, what is the benefit of a wider scan angle, as it's essentially 360 degrees? Even if this issue can't be resolved and scanning mechanics remained the same, these new numbers would be great.