Is Stoker recognizable enough?

(Lumi) #1

So I just started playing the new update and in every single game I mistake Stoker for Skyhammer. I believe he should have something more distinguishable or just his breathing apparatus being bright orange. What’s your opinion?

(neverplayseriou) #2

Not to sure but I believe he was quite recognizable, would have to check tomorrow though before voting ^^

(Lumi) #3

It’s that the only recognizable feature of him is his respirator and that can’t be seen from the back. Every other merc has a distinguishable feature or stature that differentiates him or her from the others. Stoker can be mistaken for Skyhammer pretty easily in my opinion.

I guess it would even be enough to change his stature a bit.

(Rosenkreuz) #4

No such thing as too much detail in my book. I think it’s mostly because Stoker’s outfit can appear like Skyhammer’s from a distance. Also, they’re both bald.

(Yoshimoto) #5

maybe make stoakers molotovs liquid shine where he has them?

(jazevec) #6

It could be much worse. Skyhammer and Stoker are the same class, they do roughly the same thing. Their weapons are similar, health is the same, and they can’t throw their ability from afar.

(sentimentalDime) #7

While more detail is always nice, i voted what i did becuase i want SD to focus on more important things.

(Lumi) #8

Yet you handle avoiding an airstrike/ marker differently than avoiding a Molotov. And if you have a Skyhammer he won’t be doing much good indoors, yet Stoker will.

(LifeupOmega) #9

I have taken to looking at his legs instead.

(KattiValk) #10

He definitely could use some more detail to the torso.

(brennanfreak) #11

I think taking the stations off his legs and put one on his back may help.

(XP_Expert) #12

I think Stoker need not yet. Because when Stark-AR’s changed, Stoker was Well balanced sufficient.

(Lumi) #13

It’s not about balance, it’s about looks…

(avidCow) #14

He’s the guy with large fuel canister looking things strapped to his legs…

(Grave_Knight) #15

He’s taller with a leaner build. Not sure how you mistaken him for Skyhammer at all.

(Samniss_Arandeen) #16

At range, I keep mistaking him for Phantom. It’s probably how his coat comes down similarly to Phantom’s armor. In retrospect, I can see how people can mistake him for Skyhammer, as it also resembles his hip ammo packs, and Stoker shares that antenna.

(HoopleDoople) #17

I’m getting better at identifying Stoker but I’ve also been confusing him with Skyhammer far too often. Makes for a nasty surprise when you get hit by the molotov.

(Amerika) #18

I voted that he was recognizable enough as I don’t have any issues mixing him and Skyhammer up at all at any distance. However, I am ALL for making Mercs stand out more. But I’d like this to be done through cosmetics :slight_smile:

(Grave_Knight) #19

Phantom I can understand. Both have a tall lean physique, have a mask, and have a coat. I think what they should do is add the molotovs on his jacket like in the CW Update promo picture.