Missile/Grenade archetype...and other types of guns
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Aett_Thorn,
Posted on: 2011-09-30 06:10 in Suggestions and Ideas
May I ask why this would need to be a new archetype, instead of just a powerset? I would think that a missile/grenade set would be a blaster primary, while you could make a bunch of debuff grenades/missiles into a Defender/Corruptor/Controller/Mastermind buff/debuff set. I don't think that it would need to be a new AT.
That being said, I would kind of like this, and was toying around in my head with writing up a Missile Blast set the other week. My thought was that each attack would be a single-target attack, and the secondary effect of the whole set would be various chances of the attack becoming AoE. As such, while the powers themselves would be single target and follow normal set progression (maybe with a single cone AoE and a standardish nuke power), each attack would have a chance to cause splash damage.
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No, your right. Better as a Blaster set. And I like the AoE chance, especially if it is tied in with changing missile/grenade type, which is critical to the line IMO.|
Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn
May I ask why this would need to be a new archetype, instead of just a powerset? I would think that a missile/grenade set would be a blaster primary, while you could make a bunch of debuff grenades/missiles into a Defender/Corruptor/Controller/Mastermind buff/debuff set. I don't think that it would need to be a new AT.
That being said, I would kind of like this, and was toying around in my head with writing up a Missile Blast set the other week. My thought was that each attack would be a single-target attack, and the secondary effect of the whole set would be various chances of the attack becoming AoE. As such, while the powers themselves would be single target and follow normal set progression (maybe with a single cone AoE and a standardish nuke power), each attack would have a chance to cause splash damage. |
I also though about the idea of a very long range, very long powerup (interruptable) cruise missile type attack.
Finally, the graphic effects would have various lock-on types of animations, rolling lock cursors and the like, with a bonus to accuracy.
A Nuke-like power with knockback AND DoT would be fantastic. I would recommend it be very powerful, but damage EVERYONE, friend and foe alike...like a last ditch weapon of sorts.
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I would like to have miniguns, rocket launchers, flame throwers, and such as temp powers.
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Originally Posted by quickfire
I would like to suggest a special archetype that would fire missiles/grenades. All types...Incendiary, HE, Antipersonnel, Goop (slowdown), Flashbang (disorient), etc. The idea is to mix a direct damage ranged with an AoE ranged/support.
Would be a great one to use the cyborg costume parts for. I would also like to see some of the other weapons made available in the market, the Gatling gun and the like. Thanks for your time. |
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You can have all that just as soon as I get my epic railgun set. Or SOME big gun that is nearly as big as the character is.
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Originally Posted by Zwillinger
GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.
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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon
NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.
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Isn't there some type of large weapon either in the game or planned? I thought I had read somewhere that some giant rifle was getting added or had been added.
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Originally Posted by Techbot Alpha
You can have all that just as soon as I get my epic railgun set. Or SOME big gun that is nearly as big as the character is.
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There is currently nothing in game. If they DO add a 'big gun' set...smeg almighty there would be scorch lines on my wallet, caused by money leaving it at the speed of sound.
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Originally Posted by quickfire
Isn't there some type of large weapon either in the game or planned? I thought I had read somewhere that some giant rifle was getting added or had been added.
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Originally Posted by Zwillinger
GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.
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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon
NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.
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I would like to suggest a special archetype that would fire missiles/grenades. All types...Incendiary, HE, Antipersonnel, Goop (slowdown), Flashbang (disorient), etc. The idea is to mix a direct damage ranged with an AoE ranged/support.
Would be a great one to use the cyborg costume parts for.
I would also like to see some of the other weapons made available in the market, the Gatling gun and the like.
Thanks for your time.