Hi guys,

Just thought IGÇÖd let you know that we do have plans to add some of the functionality youGÇÖre discussing here in future updates. Exactly which ones will remain shrouded in mystery for now. Some of the functionality is associated with equipment items (which are used very much like active modules) and also with some weapons.

Thanks for the cool ideas!

Cheers

CCP Wolfman

Fu=ck no, this is the bullshit that ruined Halo, I would drop this game instantly if this showed up here.

[REQUEST/IDEAS] Active dropsuit modules ("superpowers")
Update: The design team has a similar list and devs will be be responding to the thread discussing this here.

I don't think thy should be regarded as super powers but rather short bursts of an ability a passive module gets, at a higher intensity but with the drawback of activation and a cool down time.

Definitely a pursuable line of design.

CPU and PG requirements of such modules should be carefully considered, and implementing the modules could take place with a general module rebalance initiative.

One possible way to implement them would be to have them take an equipment slot (as the interface mechanic is already tied to there). In this case, the balancing should be considered from the point of view of equipment slot layout on suits.

Another possible expansion would be to tie the active modules to suits with module bonus from SP, e.g. Assault V = 37,5% more active shield hardener strenght.

Combining the two, some ideas for active module dropsuit perks:
- logistics suit could have Repairer+Injector bonus (these should be one tool!)
- assault Shield / Armor Hardener bonus (module that reduces damage taken, damage type specific)
- heavy "Stance Solidifier" bonus (module that reduces sway from hits taken, long duration active)
- scout Personal Cloaking Device duration bonus

The philosophy behind using equip slots would be to use module slots to build the frame of fitting: damage, armor, shield, radar. On that you'd put the active speciality.

Not saying it's better than EVE style trade offs on mid and lowslots, but it feels the most natural way to me after some thinking (passive slot, passive slot, important active slot).

A fitting line of thought would be "passive fit built to boost an active mod tactic, dualtank and gank variants of it". Low and mid could have equip slot boosting mods e.g. Repair augmentor...

The design of specific dropsuits is subordinate to big choices like active mod introduction, so judging them should not be done on current suits. The logi example is good though in that the suit has too big of an inherent advantage in fitting for active mod introduction.

Actually, this topic needs even more publicity NOW as CCP is designing the racial suit lines. The new suit balance needs to take active gear into account beforehand.

Boosters could well be an active module with one use per supply. "Berserk Pill"

Do you propose a new slot in fitting?

I think the easiest way to implement this would be to make these modules as an existing fitting slot. Whether that is the best solution is open for debate but my own view is one of two options:

- Option one: Boosters fit into current slots depending on what they are. "Berserk Pill" could be an equipment slot as it would require "ammo" to use. Other boosters could be some kind of injector or pack that can be used on other peopl or yourself (if you've ever played Brink you may know what I mean). Shield boosters would take up high slots and work as they do in EVE and armour reps would do the same. Access to these would be through the weapon wheel.

- Option two: Boosters as "superpowers" work as the current in-game "Augmentations". These would have a limited time use and would fit into the two categories of active and passive boosters (which are already in the game). They would work similarly to how they work in option one, being selected from the in-battle weapon wheel.