Sylhiri, on February 15 2013 - 01:37 PM, said:
SilentJacket, on February 15 2013 - 01:08 PM, said:
In addition, what are the chances that you land all 4 shots_ I have trouble getting in the Sabot round by itself, because the window to snipe people in this game is incredibly narrow.
Which is why I suggested before that instead of a super one shot skill replace it with the ability that lowers cooldown for weapons for a limited time. You get more shots and possibly more damage. I can see it good for long range but better for short range. I really don't like the "If it doesn't work properly then up the damage" mentality.
This thread would just be replaced with saying that is OP instead. "Oh he just shot me and took me down by half, then he was able to shoot me again and down me after just being shot!_! WTF OP".
There are other ways to go about balancing this (if need be). For starters, knowing when the SS is using powershot and has it on CD is an important first step. Like a crosshair icon over the top of their heads. Seeing this appear means GTFO or side-dodge like a madman. And after it wears off, players can be more tempted to go chase after the SS knowing it can't burst it down as easily before it gets there, since they now have the knowledge of the CD.
Having these special abilities being shown to enemy players is a concept that was mentioned in previous threads. I'd consider attaching them to every mech.
The damage over range is another interesting balancer. But at what range should it receive what damage modifier_ This is another subjective and controversial thing to balance. That would just make maps play an even more deciding factor on how viable the SS can be. An alternate version could be:
The SS takes a slight increase in damage received when this ability is active. So at range as long as the SS is in a safe position (and not in direct combat with other enemies), it is not punished. In CQC, this proves more risky in combination with unscoped shots tending to miss.
I'd like to see the SS retain this burst, but employed at a higher risk.