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Zero Harpuia WarRavens League of Infamy 535	Posted - 2013.06.28 06:47:00 - [1] - Quote I've seen a TON of jetpack threads over the phases of the beta, and a few since release, but none really put any thought behind how to get them to work within the confines of the UI. So here's my idea for those that are interested: make it use the grenade slot. The UI for the heat or fuel goes where the Grenade UI elements are, the left trigger is now freed for use for precision bursts from the jet, and there is an obvious weakness to equipping them, namely loss of grenades. Anyone like it, or have anything to add?
The Black Jackal The Southern Legion RISE of LEGION 590	Posted - 2013.06.28 06:58:00 - [2] - Quote If they were introduced, why not just allow them to be used by holding down the JUMP key... That's how most FPS and MMOs that have jump packs utilise them in their UIs.. and the jet pack could then use up an Equipment Slot instead (unselectable and passive).
Zero Harpuia WarRavens League of Infamy 535	Posted - 2013.06.28 06:59:00 - [3] - Quote Dear GM who moved this: As such a device is not in the game, this is NOT FEEDBACK. As I am not asking for anything from the DEVs, GMs, etc, this is NOT A REQUEST. I simply wanted to ask the GENERAL POPULACE if they had considered such an option, ergo I went to General Discussion to discuss. You show spirit with your lightning-quick move, but please do not be so quick to do so in the future. -Zero
EXASTRA INVICTAS Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 140	Posted - 2013.06.28 07:01:00 - [4] - Quote Zero Harpuia wrote: Dear GM who moved this: As such a device is not in the game, this is NOT FEEDBACK. As I am not asking for anything from the DEVs, GMs, etc, this is NOT A REQUEST. I simply wanted to ask the GENERAL POPULACE if they had considered such an option, ergo I went to General Discussion to discuss. You show spirit with your lightning-quick move, but please do not be so quick to do so in the future. -Zero Feedback/Requests is DUST's versions of "Features and Ideas" discussion so this probably is the best place to put this.
Zero Harpuia WarRavens League of Infamy 535	Posted - 2013.06.28 07:03:00 - [5] - Quote The Black Jackal wrote: If they were introduced, why not just allow them to be used by holding down the JUMP key... That's how most FPS and MMOs that have jump packs utilise them in their UIs.. and the jet pack could then use up an Equipment Slot instead (unselectable and passive). True, but JUMP is a simple Yes/No, you are or aren't. A flappy trigger has many stages of depression for many levels of thrust. Also if it were an equipment, then it would have to be active so you could have the UI onscreen, which means no fly-and-shoot.
XV1 Ninth Legion Freelance 29	Posted - 2013.06.28 07:10:00 - [6] - Quote I agree that the trigger would give more control, but I think that selecting the Jet pack from control wheel as an equipment to activate it then it taking grenade button would be nice. Or make the jump button do it after activation.
Nocturnal Soul Immortal Retribution 8	Posted - 2013.06.28 07:15:00 - [7] - Quote all i gotta say is Tribes Ascend
EXASTRA INVICTAS Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 140	Posted - 2013.06.28 07:28:00 - [8] - Quote Nocturnal Soul wrote: all i gotta say is Tribes Ascend Was a genuinely fun game, really.
Zero Harpuia WarRavens League of Infamy 535	Posted - 2013.06.28 16:03:00 - [9] - Quote EXASTRA INVICTAS wrote: Nocturnal Soul wrote: all i gotta say is Tribes Ascend Was a genuinely fun game, really. Only wish they started you with a better spat of classes... Pathfinder was all you needed when I played.
Forlorn Destrier Bullet Cluster 1034	Posted - 2013.06.28 16:32:00 - [10] - Quote Zero Harpuia wrote: I've seen a TON of jetpack threads over the phases of the beta, and a few since release, but none really put any thought behind how to get them to work within the confines of the UI. So here's my idea for those that are interested: make it use the grenade slot. The UI for the heat or fuel goes where the Grenade UI elements are, the left trigger is now freed for use for precision bursts from the jet, and there is an obvious weakness to equipping them, namely loss of grenades. Anyone like it, or have anything to add? My opinion: they need to be like covert cloaks like in Eve - meaning you can only use them on suit specially designed for them (a medium frame that gives up equipment, grenade and sidearm slot, and where the jetpack takes the only equpment slot. There has to be penalties for something so awesome, and giving up only the grenade is not enough. Thematically, a jetpack could take up enough space so that the medium frame has no room for the other stuff. Heavies weigh to much, and lights are too fragile, so it has to be a medium.

Lightning Bolt2 DUST University Ivy League 23	Posted - 2013.06.29 06:48:00 - [11] - Quote Forlorn Destrier wrote: Zero Harpuia wrote: I've seen a TON of jetpack threads over the phases of the beta, and a few since release, but none really put any thought behind how to get them to work within the confines of the UI. So here's my idea for those that are interested: make it use the grenade slot. The UI for the heat or fuel goes where the Grenade UI elements are, the left trigger is now freed for use for precision bursts from the jet, and there is an obvious weakness to equipping them, namely loss of grenades. Anyone like it, or have anything to add? My opinion: they need to be like covert cloaks like in Eve - meaning you can only use them on suit specially designed for them (a medium frame that gives up equipment, grenade and sidearm slot, and where the jetpack takes the only equpment slot. There has to be penalties for something so awesome, and giving up only the grenade is not enough. Thematically, a jetpack could take up enough space so that the medium frame has no room for the other stuff. Heavies weigh to much, and lights are too fragile, so it has to be a medium. When I think of jetpacks In DUST I think of them being used on a light suit for the most effect and heavy for the least
Echoist Fenrir's Wolves RUST415 15	Posted - 2013.06.29 09:17:00 - [12] - Quote Lightning Bolt2 wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: Zero Harpuia wrote: I've seen a TON of jetpack threads over the phases of the beta, and a few since release, but none really put any thought behind how to get them to work within the confines of the UI. So here's my idea for those that are interested: make it use the grenade slot. The UI for the heat or fuel goes where the Grenade UI elements are, the left trigger is now freed for use for precision bursts from the jet, and there is an obvious weakness to equipping them, namely loss of grenades. Anyone like it, or have anything to add? My opinion: they need to be like covert cloaks like in Eve - meaning you can only use them on suit specially designed for them (a medium frame that gives up equipment, grenade and sidearm slot, and where the jetpack takes the only equpment slot. There has to be penalties for something so awesome, and giving up only the grenade is not enough. Thematically, a jetpack could take up enough space so that the medium frame has no room for the other stuff. Heavies weigh to much, and lights are too fragile, so it has to be a medium. When I think of jetpacks In DUST I think of them being used on a light suit for the most effect and heavy for the least Lol i can just see a heavy trying to use a jetpack and just barely being able to hover a few inches off the ground. Those mofos are really really heavy not including the minigun or forge gun they might be caring.
Zero Harpuia WarRavens League of Infamy 537	Posted - 2013.06.29 23:12:00 - [13] - Quote Echoist wrote: Lightning Bolt2 wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: Zero Harpuia wrote: I've seen a TON of jetpack threads over the phases of the beta, and a few since release, but none really put any thought behind how to get them to work within the confines of the UI. So here's my idea for those that are interested: make it use the grenade slot. The UI for the heat or fuel goes where the Grenade UI elements are, the left trigger is now freed for use for precision bursts from the jet, and there is an obvious weakness to equipping them, namely loss of grenades. Anyone like it, or have anything to add? My opinion: they need to be like covert cloaks like in Eve - meaning you can only use them on suit specially designed for them (a medium frame that gives up equipment, grenade and sidearm slot, and where the jetpack takes the only equpment slot. There has to be penalties for something so awesome, and giving up only the grenade is not enough. Thematically, a jetpack could take up enough space so that the medium frame has no room for the other stuff. Heavies weigh to much, and lights are too fragile, so it has to be a medium. When I think of jetpacks In DUST I think of them being used on a light suit for the most effect and heavy for the least Lol i can just see a heavy trying to use a jetpack and just barely being able to hover a few inches off the ground. Those mofos are really really heavy not including the minigun or forge gun they might be caring. Jetpacks for Heavies will allow them to jump over fences. They will finally be freed from their tiny useless hops and lack of shortcuts, all for the low low price of a medium equipment slot(grenade sot as we call 'em). Order now :3


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