DUST Search - [REQUEST] Scan Assists

Eskel Bondfree wrote:

Scheneighnay McBob wrote:

Nova Knife wrote:

I am Nova Knife and I approve this post.

However, I think points should only be awarded for using scanner modules, not as part of the passive scanning.

Good point, but then what would be the reasoning behind using a passive scanning infantry module?

Passive scanning is more of a self defense utility. Passive scan range is about 15m per default, so when you scan someone you practically stand next to him already. It's only really useful when someone is hiding behind a corner or on a roof above you.

Active scanning should award assist, because you are doing something actively to help out your team. However, automatic line of sight tagging should not award extra points, that would be silly. Scan assist would be all over the place, because everyone is permanently tagging anyone he sees. Players should only be rewarded for taking a specific, useful action, like using the active scanner. If you engage the enemy, you already get points for shooting or killing, no need to get scan assists just because you see the enemiey while you engage him.


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Lead Squall Planetary Response Organisation Test Friends Please Ignore 54	Posted - 2012.10.21 21:49:00 - [1] - Quote Eskel Bondfree wrote: Scheneighnay McBob wrote: Nova Knife wrote: I am Nova Knife and I approve this post. However, I think points should only be awarded for using scanner modules, not as part of the passive scanning. Good point, but then what would be the reasoning behind using a passive scanning infantry module? Passive scanning is more of a self defense utility. Passive scan range is about 15m per default, so when you scan someone you practically stand next to him already. It's only really useful when someone is hiding behind a corner or on a roof above you. Active scanning should award assist, because you are doing something actively to help out your team. However, automatic line of sight tagging should not award extra points, that would be silly. Scan assist would be all over the place, because everyone is permanently tagging anyone he sees. Players should only be rewarded for taking a specific, useful action, like using the active scanner. If you engage the enemy, you already get points for shooting or killing, no need to get scan assists just because you see the enemiey while you engage him. Actually, I generally have passive scanning set out to 27.5 meters and at 40.5 precision. With modules I can (and periodically do) run 41.25 meters with 36.45 precision. Granted the build is mainly for kicks (named "radar love") It has a precision level just above (worse by .45) the second rank of the active scanners with 55% of the range (not bad considering it's always on). If spotting is about to hand over sp for it, it should reward everyone who does it. Granted, this makes it extremely difficult to deal with, which is probably why it is not currently rewarded. I am all for it considering I have put some major sp into it, but some thought needs to go into how to reward spotters. Then again, right now I'd be happy with some more info on how the damn scanners work.
Lead Squall Planetary Response Organisation Test Friends Please Ignore 54	Posted - 2012.10.22 19:28:00 - [2] - Quote Eskel Bondfree wrote: Lead Squall wrote: Then again, right now I'd be happy with some more info on how the damn scanners work. For that, I'd like to point you to a post I made earlier in this thread. While quite useful, I would like to know more about the whole scanning mechanic. As I've mentioned, I've sunk quite a bit of sp into the skills associated with it and still know a minimum of what exactly they do. still, you get +1's for your research.