Introducing "Dave" the NEW Merc... [Gungame]

(PixelTwitch) #1

Ignore the click bait title… You’r here now!

So I was thinking that Splash Damage should really work on a generic Merc that we can take into mini-game style modes such as the world famous GunGame… This Merc would really be the average of most of the Mercs already available with 120hp, Sawbones movespeed, Small ammo pack on Q, Small health pack on E and likely something covering his face. Only the 1 loadout, free to everyone and not useable in other game modes. Basically a Merc to allow mini game modes to work and add a little fun into the game.

GunGame would give people access to weapons they have only seen on the cards and a small amount of time with them. For me personally this would make me excited to try a weapon on a Merc meaning I am more likely to peruse a loadout card for it at higher levels. It adds a little bit of less stress gaming into the mix and it would work perfectly on all the maps you currently have available all be it by either massively increasing player numbers or limiting the play area.

I suppose this would also allow you to do deathmatch style games using the upcoming weapon cards and stuff like movement practice maps. Seriously, I would not underestimate the value of such modes when it comes to teaching a player base how to play the game.

So yea…

EDIT: Oh yea, Shoe should voice act him…

(Szakalot) #2

nothing wrong with the idea, if there is time for it.

But i’d rather see one more map on release.

(FireWorks) #3

[QUOTE=PixelTwitch;525035]

I suppose this would also allow you to do deathmatch style games using the upcoming weapon cards and stuff like movement practice maps. Seriously, I would not underestimate the value of such modes when it comes to teaching a player base how to play the game.

So yea…

EDIT: Oh yea, Shoe should voice act him…[/QUOTE]

This is a good point.

Shoe as voice talent might make it more fun :stuck_out_tongue:

(tangoliber) #4

I sort of thought Sawbonez and Skyhammer were the generic mercs. I’m honestly not really craving another generic merc. :slight_smile:

GunGame is fun, but for a Splash Damage game, I don’t even want deathmatch. Just want as many people playing Stopwatch as possible.

(PixelTwitch) #5

[QUOTE=tangoliber;525064]I sort of thought Sawbonez and Skyhammer were the generic mercs. I’m honestly not really craving another generic merc. :slight_smile:

GunGame is fun, but for a Splash Damage game, I don’t even want deathmatch. Just want as many people playing Stopwatch as possible.[/QUOTE]

I feel you misunderstand the idea of the Merc.
It is simply to give a level playing field and allow more laidback mini modes.

(tangoliber) #6

[QUOTE=PixelTwitch;525065]I feel you misunderstand the idea of the Merc.
It is simply to give a level playing field and allow more laidback mini modes.[/QUOTE]

Dirty Bomb is pretty much my dream game. Been waiting years for a game like this, and it’s exactly what I wanted. :slight_smile: Plus, I already feel laid back in Stopwatch. So, I cast my imaginary vote as not in favor. I don’t want to dillute the game with modes that it wasn’t originally designed for. I’d allocate all excess time towards the creation of new, unique mercs.

Hard to create a better deathmatch game than Quake or Mega Man 8bit Deathmatch or something, unless devs are really dedicated to it. Hard for any other dev team to create a better team based game than Dirty Bomb, Natural Selection 2, or Starsiege Tribes…unless they are really dedicated to it.

(PixelTwitch) #7

[QUOTE=tangoliber;525069]Dirty Bomb is pretty much my dream game. Been waiting years for a game like this, and it’s exactly what I wanted. :slight_smile: Plus, I already feel laid back in Stopwatch. So, I cast my imaginary vote as not in favor. I don’t want to dillute the game with modes that it wasn’t originally designed for. I’d allocate all excess time towards the creation of new, unique mercs.

Hard to create a better deathmatch game than Quake or Mega Man 8bit Deathmatch or something, unless devs are really dedicated to it. Hard for any other dev team to create a better team based game than Dirty Bomb, Natural Selection 2, or Starsiege Tribes…unless they are really dedicated to it.[/QUOTE]

Wow, you are like the first person that has ever told me this game is what they was looking for…
I am actually very envious of you :slight_smile:

Well, if that’s the case I can totally see your point.

(LiNkzr) #8

I wouldn’t mind getting “Dave” in the game, but realistically they i’d rather get all the other mercs first.

(PixelTwitch) #9

oh yea, certainly.

People I feel just looked too deep into this honestly.
I was simply trying to suggest a way to get stuff like gungame and movement modes/maps in the game :slight_smile:

(Mustang) #10

I was with you until this, now I changed my mind completely.

(PixelTwitch) #11

aww mustang you spoil sport :stuck_out_tongue: