DUST Search - [Request] anti-sniper shields

Odyllic wrote:

Good idea, adding my thoughts...

Support Drones. Fills equipment slot. Different varieties to choose from depending on "Drones" Skill level or some such. Once deployed, stays in the location that it was deployed. Similar in size to a drop-uplink or nano-hive. Has pre-determined HP that is modified based off of a relevant skill.

Armor and Shield Version covers radius or plane comparable to same skill level Nano-Hive with a difference in area and HP depending whether shield or armor.

Use animation and controls that are used for remote explosives to tell the drone to move to a new location.
Temporary, weak barrier with obvious tactics.

And just another thought...

Hologram drone. place-able and not movable (maybe?) Emits 1 or more (based on skill level) images of your character in random location within the drones radius. (Final Fantasy "shadows" concept) Kinda like a shield in that it protects you because the enemy might shoot at an image instead of you. Image prolly needs to distort or disappear after some shoots it so that the shooters knows what's happening. (It is just a piece of equipment after all) If someone watches as you deploy the drone they will be able to pick out the real you....unless you can shuffle in with the images. Not so great in the middle of a fight but could help with snipers having to determine who's who. Just a thought, needs refinement.


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Jathniel G I A N T 54	Posted - 2013.03.03 21:03:00 - [1] - Quote lol, "anti sniper shields". It really won't help you against snipers at all. Especially, if it doesn't cover your head. Good snipers don't have much problem landing a headshot at 400+ meters. lol Just call it what you want it to be: a riot shield. Add some variety too. Armor Shields, Energy Shields, and Bubble Shields By it's a very function alone, it should be highly effective against all small arms fire, and should occupy the primary weapon slot. Maybe something like this: Armor Riot Shield = can only use and move while crouched. last the longest maybe indefinitely. can't see from behind it. allows for peek-out sidearm fire. Energy Riot Shield = can use and move while standing. limited duration, that will require deactivating to recharge. you can see through it. allows for peek out sidearm fire. Bubble Shield = cannot move while deployed. duration depends on amount of damage sustained. draws energy from your standard shield. since it provides full angle protection, no counter-attacking is possible.
Jathniel G I A N T 54	Posted - 2013.03.03 21:12:00 - [2] - Quote Rachoi wrote: sounds to me like a hardlight hex sheild, sounds grand, and possible, but we gotta find out if CCP is willing to do this. and Jath, that sounds interesting, but the Armored shield looks like it would take a weapon slot Yeah, I'd have the Armor and Energy riot shields take up a primary weapon slot, and have the bubble shield be a module.
Jathniel G I A N T 57	Posted - 2013.03.05 01:36:00 - [3] - Quote Odyllic wrote: Good idea, adding my thoughts... Support Drones. Fills equipment slot. Different varieties to choose from depending on "Drones" Skill level or some such. Once deployed, stays in the location that it was deployed. Similar in size to a drop-uplink or nano-hive. Has pre-determined HP that is modified based off of a relevant skill. Armor and Shield Version covers radius or plane comparable to same skill level Nano-Hive with a difference in area and HP depending whether shield or armor. Use animation and controls that are used for remote explosives to tell the drone to move to a new location. Temporary, weak barrier with obvious tactics. And just another thought... Hologram drone. place-able and not movable (maybe?) Emits 1 or more (based on skill level) images of your character in random location within the drones radius. (Final Fantasy "shadows" concept) Kinda like a shield in that it protects you because the enemy might shoot at an image instead of you. Image prolly needs to distort or disappear after some shoots it so that the shooters knows what's happening. (It is just a piece of equipment after all) If someone watches as you deploy the drone they will be able to pick out the real you....unless you can shuffle in with the images. Not so great in the middle of a fight but could help with snipers having to determine who's who. Just a thought, needs refinement. A fine idea. +1.