"Tech" sets opposite Devices/Traps playstyles.
By
Cynical_Gamer,
Posted on: 2009-05-29 08:21 in Suggestions and Ideas
By
Cynical_Gamer,
Posted on: 2009-05-29 08:21 in Suggestions and Ideas
What I mean is, some more "gear" like powersets without the focus on setup, stealth, or subterfuge.
Perhaps a Manipulation and Support set using gear that would be more thematic for Robotics, and eventually Pulse Rifle if it ever comes to pass. Something more advanced perhaps, no caltrops, and more quick and dirty, straightforward, rather than relying on traps and preparation, or stealth and surprise.
I haven't taken the time to think out a whole powerset, I'm just shooting from the hip. For example, some manipulation powers for blasters could include;
- Anti-Gravity Grenade:
Location AoE, 15ft radius, Minor Damage (Smashing), Foe Knockup
Basically, just a thrown grenade at an area which would neutralize the gravity within the radius, sending the foes into the air, much like Gravity Control's Lift power, then they crash back down. A more quick and dirty, advanced, form of caltrops perhaps.
- Enhanced Optics/Targeting:
Toggle; Self +Range, +Dam
Perhaps just a small amount of +Damage, only +15-20% or so, combined with a +~40% range. Given that "Your enhanced targeting system allows you more precision with your attacks, allowing you to attack from a greater distance and to more vital parts of your enemy." Sort of the opposite of Targeting Drone's +To-Hit, +Perception.
- Sticky/Plasma Grenade:
Targeted AoE, High/Superior Damage (Energy), Foe Fear
Basically, think Halo. Just a short range grenade that would stick to anything, fear the target for 3 seconds or so, then explode for AoE damage. No setup, no stealth, no "toe-bombing" just straightforward, upfront "here ya go I made this for you."
Basically, there is bunch of more "tech" powers that could be thought up and incorporated into "tech" powersets that wouldn't focus on being sneaky bombers or trappers.