I didn't get a chance to listen to the broadcast last night. We were scrimming ET. GG's btw! But here's my 2 cents about some of this stuff.
I like the concepts of Inventory Stations, deployable and turrets, packs or 'cores' for repair, energy, jammer and shield.
Inventories: I think the Inventories could easily be made such that anyone walking within a radius of it can make use of it. That would better fit the quick model of Legions.
Cores: I can do without cloak. Never liked dying instantly without ever seeing your enemy. I like the idea of a T:V style repair pack(core), that repairs anything within a certain radius of the wearer. This again is more appropriate to the faster Legions play. Shield was always a nice option for the HoF and even some MedO gen killers. For those that aren't Tribes Vets, the Energy pack was always a huge bonus for any player. Any other pack had much less manuverability(sp?). So the current 'spawn' setup for Legions might need to be nurfed abit, so that Energy cores would bring you up to what we are used to?
Turrets: I'd much rather have the option of deploying turrets either on land or on buildings (same turret for both, unlike T2 would be nice). This brings a whole level of customization to the defense. Instead of static turret placement that everyone can learn to spam. Once again, this makes more sense for Legions' more kinetic style of play.
What type of projectiles? Maybe make that an option, either chain or plasma? Another aspect of deploying turrets, I think it would be wise to have it so that when you go to inventory station and select 'Turret', you get 3 turrets, not just one. This will make it quicker and will make deploying much more enjoyable. And of course have a maximum possible of like 6? This kindof creates a position on the field that alot of players like. Deployer/Repair Dude. But, since it's quick, you won't necessarily be stuck in that role. In fact, anyone can help out.
Assets: What other assets were discussed? Generators? Sensors?
How do you feel about the direction of where Legions is headed?
Love the direction in which Legions is going, I think the planned changes are going to draw a lot more players to the game and add depth and new experiences for the current players.
How do you feel about having base assets, turrets, cores?
Been waiting on this since I first heard about Legions... great news! I agree with what Bytor said about the cloak core, if they were implemented into the game I really wouldn't mind, but I would rather not see cloaking in Legions. I also didn't like the idea of the dodge core, Isn't that kinda like what the instant overdrive for the juggernaut class does now? I do however like the idea of the repair core, shield core, and jammer core, I think all of these are great ideas.
I also have a couple of questions/concerns. I heard talks last night of an energy core. If an energy core is added, will the default energy a player has be nerfed down? I really like the way the energy level is set now on legions, it's fast paced and seems to work really well especially once you learn the maps, I would hope that wouldn't be messed with too much. Also is Overdrive going to be considerd a core? Or will all players no matter what still be able to overdrive? I don't know if you guys have thought of this but, if an energy core is too be implement could you not use the overdrive core to be considered your "energy" core? This could make it where defaults have no overdrive, which would still create a need to use an "energy core" and create a balance to where your not having juggernaunts around with shield packs and still ODing all over the place.
edit: Also, I'm not sure about the teleport core, seems a lil tribes 2 renegades to me, just my opinion.
Does it feel too Tribes-ish?
I feel like it's moving in that direction, but that's a good thing. Nothing wrong with taking something that was done well in the past and putting your on spin on it, and I feel like that's what legions has done.
Do you like the potential slow down of the game? Or do you like the hectic-ness Legions has now?
I don't think the changes will slow down the game too much at all, if anything it's going to add more balance and require more teamwork which is always a good thing!
Renegade & LT Matches end up turning into a babynuking fest(wasn't just babynukes either).
