Squad Leader Archive
Thread: A few comments from a fellow sufferer...
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BigLands
Sun Oct 10, 2004 3:48 am
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Hi folks, I'm a smuggler, another unfinished prof from launch.
I've noted a few of the threads here and I have to say they're very interesting - I have a few comments on SL specific weapons.
I think it's important every class has a singature weapon - but I think SL needs to think outside box in terms of the sort of attacks they get. Specific Pistols, Carb,Rifles, Melee are all going to limitthe options for a SL template - might I suggest a new class of weapons entirely:
Squad Support Weapons
These would progress along the lines of
SAW (Squad automatic weapon) - Basically a Light Machine gun - a cone of fire effect weapon with the ability to posture down opponents
SSW (Squad support weapon) - A Heavy Machine Gun version of the above - Cone of fire effect, posture down specials
LIFA (Light infantry support artillery) - Mortar, A light area effect weapon, special attack would be an area effect blind from smoke
HIFA (Heavy infantry support artillery) - Mortar, A heavier version of the above
I'd also add to this Aid Station & Field Hospital - An Aid Station would be acamp which has a number of terminals in it - each terminal can accept a medic or CM orDoc. Each terminal user recieves a bonus to their medical skills based on who is using the other terminals. It would also providea smallreduction in the mind cost of healing
A Field hospital would be a similar idea, with more available terminals, and might, in addition providea small number of 'free' heals for those using it, based on a timer.
All of these would only be usable while stationary - they'd be dropped like a camp currently is.
I love the airlift/airdrop idea - makes sooo much sense.
Likewise the SL being able to do many of the things a faction recruiter can, makes a lot of sense too.
Well, just thought I'd drop in a show some supprt 
Message Edited by BigLands on 10-10-2004 05:49 AM
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