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Quaaid
EVE Pilot Help Center
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Posted - 2012.08.17 22:47:00 -
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Webs as they currently exist are fairly inflexible and I would like to add customization via scripting much like other modules in EVE. My idea is modeled off of some current scripting patterns for other modules but with a twist that the power of the webs at certain ranges be the defining trait of the script. So, certain scripts may web great at a distance over 8km, but poorly up close. Another script may have a very powerful close range web, but trickle off as you lose distance.
Please see this image to better explain the implementation:
http://www.lifeingray.com/images/ccp/webs.png
While my values and representation may be off balance, I really like the concept. Please consider that, and not argue the merits of the Script Models I am presenting, but the core idea.
Thanks!
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Quaaid
EVE Pilot Help Center
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Posted - 2012.08.18 21:33:00 -
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I think it would be a challenge for CCP to implement this as webs seem fairly binary in how the operate now. It just adds a great deal of customization that I know I would want depending on the type of ship and weapons I had. |
Quaaid
Hephaestus LLC
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Posted - 2012.08.19 14:02:00 -
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Sheynan wrote:Looks nice, but could be terribly OP.
What about giving this only to Hyenas/Rapiers/Huginns ? That would make it easier to balance.
Adding this to range bonused ships could be pretty interesting as well, I would like they would want to run sans script for the most part unless supporting snipers. Still, I would like to see it and play around with it. |
Quaaid
Hephaestus LLC
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Posted - 2012.08.20 21:17:00 -
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Takeshi Yamato wrote:Do you realize that the disadvantages of each script mean little when you can swap to a different script that is not disavantaged at the range your target is at?
So long as it's available to everyone, and you are skilled enough to do it on the fly then what's the worry? |
Quaaid
Hephaestus LLC
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Posted - 2012.08.20 23:31:00 -
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Balor Haliquin wrote:Okay so i like the idea of changing webs around so they are more useful to PvP in general. But i don't think the scripting system you have will work well in the current implementation of eve. Right now, no item without tracking can have any kind of curve to its engagement, like a gradual increase and a glandular decrease. Instead they are absolute until they hit their max range. So instead of scripts making very strange curves and angles. Why not simply make a set of 5 scripts, much like ammo. It goes from a -50% to web range and a +50% to web effectiveness to a +50% to range and a -10% to effectiveness. This way you have a choice that you can actively change as needed. Short range super web or a very long rage general catch net. So a Tech 2 Stasis Webifier looks something like this with scripts.
Stasis Webifier II (Range and speed Bonus)
Lock Down: -50% range, 50% web effectiveness ( 5km / 90% )
Anchor: -25% range, 25% web effectiveness ( 7.5km / 75% )
Stock: 10km , 60% web
Drag Net: 25% range , -12.5% web effectiveness ( 12.5km / 52.5% )
Spear: 50% range , -25% web effectiveness ( 15km / 45% )
Harpoon: 75% range , -50% web effectiveness ( 17.5km / 30% )
I think you get my drift on several areas. Webs being binary in function would be the biggest challenge to overcome. Your solution is a good initial iteration to how things could work, and maybe even be finalized.
Good feedback. |
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