1 Topic by EP Ian (edited by EP Ian 2010-11-26 04:13:51)

Topic: Add slope-climbing modules.

Example Leg Mod:

Traction Spikes:
Max Slope Increase: 15%
Movement Speed Decrease: 15%

(That's a 15% increase on your base max slope, not a 15 degree increase.  The movement speed decrease would stay the same with higher tiers while the slope increase increases)

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Re: Add slope-climbing modules.

I could see this being a nasty balance issue.  IMO if such a module were implemented it would need to be activatable, with a sizable AP cost, and sizable speed penalty when active. (say, 50% scaling down to 45% for tier gear)

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3 Reply by Steeldragonz (edited by Steeldragonz 2010-11-25 23:47:49)

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Re: Add slope-climbing modules.

think it would be a long long time before we see something like this, but can you imagine the madness of a mech+ with one of these at t4 able to use some of the shortcuts/access routes. or a lightbot/ewar using it to pretty much climb a mountain lol

Edit : lol imagine the los issue then

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Re: Add slope-climbing modules.

Thats why I think the speed penalty would be necessary, and maybe even more pronounced.  Mountain infantry type setups would be cool. 60 degree zooming around, not so much, I think.

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5 Reply by EP Ian (edited by EP Ian 2010-11-26 04:12:16)

Re: Add slope-climbing modules.

Well, keep in mind:

  • Light bots already have a ~25% slope advantage on mechs (~10% on assaults), along with their great speed, and it isn't an advantage that comes up often as far as I can tell.  This seems like a pretty heavily situational thing.

  • Standing on steeper slopes makes it easier to get LoS on you, not harder.  If you can get on top of the hills that's a different matter, but you can already do that.

But yes, numbers could use some tweaking.