Right now, tanks are basically a one-man vehicle. A solo HAV driver with a prototype railgun can destroy an organized 3-man HAV crew in about 1 - 2 shots. This needs to stop. Tanks are supposed to be a squad vehicle, not a solo one.

Here's what i think CCP could do to fix this:

1. Give resistance, damage, and HP boosts to the HAV when more people are using it - This would reward tankers that utilize teamwork and penalize those that don't. These boosts would require a skill and will only work if everyone is in the same squad.

2. Give HAVs a 4th "Tactical" seat - This seat would be responsible for logistics (Scanning, Spotting). It gives you an enhanced view of the map, allowing you to view the fittings of any scanned target you select. It also allows you to request orbital strikes and installations, all from the safety of the tank.

3. Buff small turrets - Small turrets should play an important role in the firepower & survivability of a tank. This means an increase in the damage, range, and/or accuracy of small turrets.


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i changed #2 and replaced it with something better. Keep posting your ideas people, HAV gameplay needs to change.

Sure, I guess, in much the same way a mugger "incentivizes" you to give them your wallet. "Do it or you'll die" is technically an incentive. Just...not really in keeping with the way people normally use the term.

The way people are using tanks right now isn't how they're meant to be used. Why should a solo tanker be able to 2-shot kill an HAV crew that's utilizing tactics and teamwork?

Dust 514 isn't call of duty, this game is built around tactics and teamwork. Why should solo-gameplay be on equal terms with team-oriented gameplay?

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I do not want to give the job of keeping me alive to random blue dots.

il take your challenge because I can use the hav solo and kill any tank, you would need a 2nd tank just to distract me.

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Of course dropsuits can run solo, you can wear a tux without having someone else use the arms for you. Tanks on the other hand, are house sized, multiple heavy weapon toting machines of destruction, so of course you need more than one person using it. I think the OP's idea is awesome. It would encourage strategy and teamwork, instead of just piling on expensive guns and mods and mowing down hapless AV guys.

We do have plans on making HAV more tactical in the future.

Maybe the Gunners should get a separate bonus than the pilot that'll help the vehicle out.