Squad Leader Archive
Thread: I had an idea for Squad Leader Weapon/s..
And I know there could be Melee Squad Leaders...we'll discuss that later ^^.
The problem with this is the level of coordination and cooperation that would be involved.
irott wrote:
The problem with this is the level of coordination and cooperation that would be involved.
That is the problem with PvP/GCW PvE as we know it. There is little or no cooperation, and if you do PvP you will know why. It goes too fast and there is no time to see who needs help or whats going on in another area. Medics are the only exception but they just have to watch the group HAM bars and run over to find them.
If there was some sort of point to the GCW players would gladly give up their skills to man a team weapon. If it gave them the upper hand. So in essence, I see the Squad Leader... not just as a leader, but someone who provides an instance of cooperation.
Understandable, but in the current PvE/PvPenvironment, is there any advantage you can see to having two or three people essentially removed from action to operate a single weapon system? Particulary one that will most very likely be of afixed positionnature. That many people with zero mobility is like chum to a shark for a Commando or a Combat Medic.
I've found in some PvP cases that there is the capability to coordinate a group in a fast moving battle. You need some serious typing ability (35 wpm minimum) and/or a group of people that know your shorthand otherwise, but you can focus your efforts to some extent. That's why in a thread I started, I changed up the idea of a multiperson weapon with the ability of the Squad Leader to better control the weapons his squadmates already have. Why should our profession be one that demands sacrifices of others for a job we should be doing with the skills and abilities they already have?
Yes but the Falcon had automated defenses. An e-web versus a group of people could be deadly.
I was reading some information about infantry tactics earlier today and it occured to me that an E-web should be instituted in game as a status effect weapon. It would be an AOE attack with very low damage, but more importantly forces posture down. It could also have a lesser chance to stun. With an e-web in place you will eliminate the run and gun mentality of warfare in game and force people to the dirt.
I like the weapon cert idea also, how about the equivalent of a squad leader shotgun, Grenade Launcher, Saber, and/or pistol. With the ability of squad leader the ability the ability to wear your saber visually. I like these possibilities.
It would be an AOE attack with very low damage, but more importantly forces posture down. It could also have a lesser chance to stun. With an e-web in place you will eliminate the run and gun mentality of warfare in game and force people to the dirt.