11-07-2006, 12:31 AM
On the TP, like NiX said, I'm against it. But in the event that we do allow using it, I'd suggest restrictions on its use.
Anyway, onto the actual issue... The most obvious disadvantage (if it can be called as such) of allowing TP for bladers is that the blader won't have a left arm gun. But it'll help bladers to get really close-in for the strike. One strike could change an entire battle, especially with a good right arm weapon and support back weapons. I guess this is the initial idea of allowing TP for bladers.
But with TP and the blade on, the AC's offense won't necessarily go down, but its risk during offense won't be as high (or in fact, it's offensive risk may go down to safe even in CQC) as when the AC didn't have TP on. But because of the TP, its defensive capabilities would go way up. Dodge would go up, and theoretically, life expectancy of the AC. FA heavies would now move like a midweight, mids to lights, lights to lighter lights. Also, this'll change entire playstyles of certain leg types. Heavies will be used as mids, mids as lights, and lights as hovers that can fly.
Next, the TP would greatly increase the effectiveness of the right-arm weapon of the AC. For example, it would be soooo much easier to land RL hits on the opponent because it'd be easy to get into proper positions. Though this won't necessarily apply to all weapons, some weapons will be boosted so much to the point that the pilot can just rely on the R-arm weapon, then finish off whatever is left of the opponent with the blade, or a R-hangared weapon, which is quite contrary to the idea of being a blader in the first place.
Also, I think tanks can be totallly out-maneuvered by, let's say, a LW+TP+Blade+Pixie3+no other weapons. Even if the tank would OB around a lot, and have the Anoku on, the average speed and average turning speed of the LW would still outrun the tank in the long run. This may possibly negate an entire leg type.
And NiX and Mix got the rest covered.
But if we do allow the TP, I'd suggest several things. Initially, I was thinking of certain weapon/part combinations would be banned. I'm still unsure of this, so I won't suggest it first. However, I suggest that the TP-Blader won't be allowed to hit-and-literally-run-away. For example, ultra LW AC with the starter blade and RS. Unload the RS at mid-long range, then run from your opponent till the time runs out. AP lead = Win. But, that would be complete abuse of the privilege of using the TP. In that regard, we shouldn't allow such a playing style. Also, the blader should not have a Left hangared weapon, nor should be allowed to the drop the AC's blade for any reason.
So, what do you guys think? Sorry if I'm against the idea. I'd really like to use the TP too, myself, for blading (or parry blading... in my dreams, hahaha!), but it doesn't feel right with too much boost on the performance of the AC (for me, at least).
Anyway, onto the actual issue... The most obvious disadvantage (if it can be called as such) of allowing TP for bladers is that the blader won't have a left arm gun. But it'll help bladers to get really close-in for the strike. One strike could change an entire battle, especially with a good right arm weapon and support back weapons. I guess this is the initial idea of allowing TP for bladers.
But with TP and the blade on, the AC's offense won't necessarily go down, but its risk during offense won't be as high (or in fact, it's offensive risk may go down to safe even in CQC) as when the AC didn't have TP on. But because of the TP, its defensive capabilities would go way up. Dodge would go up, and theoretically, life expectancy of the AC. FA heavies would now move like a midweight, mids to lights, lights to lighter lights. Also, this'll change entire playstyles of certain leg types. Heavies will be used as mids, mids as lights, and lights as hovers that can fly.
Next, the TP would greatly increase the effectiveness of the right-arm weapon of the AC. For example, it would be soooo much easier to land RL hits on the opponent because it'd be easy to get into proper positions. Though this won't necessarily apply to all weapons, some weapons will be boosted so much to the point that the pilot can just rely on the R-arm weapon, then finish off whatever is left of the opponent with the blade, or a R-hangared weapon, which is quite contrary to the idea of being a blader in the first place.
Also, I think tanks can be totallly out-maneuvered by, let's say, a LW+TP+Blade+Pixie3+no other weapons. Even if the tank would OB around a lot, and have the Anoku on, the average speed and average turning speed of the LW would still outrun the tank in the long run. This may possibly negate an entire leg type.
And NiX and Mix got the rest covered.
But if we do allow the TP, I'd suggest several things. Initially, I was thinking of certain weapon/part combinations would be banned. I'm still unsure of this, so I won't suggest it first. However, I suggest that the TP-Blader won't be allowed to hit-and-literally-run-away. For example, ultra LW AC with the starter blade and RS. Unload the RS at mid-long range, then run from your opponent till the time runs out. AP lead = Win. But, that would be complete abuse of the privilege of using the TP. In that regard, we shouldn't allow such a playing style. Also, the blader should not have a Left hangared weapon, nor should be allowed to the drop the AC's blade for any reason.
So, what do you guys think? Sorry if I'm against the idea. I'd really like to use the TP too, myself, for blading (or parry blading... in my dreams, hahaha!), but it doesn't feel right with too much boost on the performance of the AC (for me, at least).
Unless of course anyone else has something that'll really help the side of keeping TP...
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YM me for any questions.