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Post by biggydx on Aug 31, 2021 14:30:38 GMT
So we've largely been given two path options when it comes to how we upgrade our abilities. It's done the series fine so far, in a sense that I dont see many complaints about it. That said, do you think a new game in the franchise should see an overhaul to the system? Maybe more path options, or the ability to specialize in a particular ability? I could see the latter being a thing, where - once you've maxed it - maybe you can expend two skill points (instead of 1) to gain a more powerful benefit to said ability.
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Post by Unicephalon 40-D on Aug 31, 2021 14:35:29 GMT
Yes, the ability to specialize in a particular ability could be a good one.
The thing is the more there are paths in the tree, the more daunting the balancing becomes. I dont want another "shockwave spam can get you through the game (but will make you nauseous because the screen shakes like hell)" stuff.
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Post by Sanunes on Aug 31, 2021 16:52:33 GMT
As long as they don't go the theme route like they have with Dragon Age I am all for them trying different things. That being said if they just alter what is already there for like you said there hasn't been a lot of complaints I am fine with that as well. Just no themes.
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Post by biggydx on Aug 31, 2021 16:57:34 GMT
Yes, the ability to specialize in a particular ability could be a good one. The thing is the more there are paths in the tree, the more daunting the balancing becomes. I dont want another "shockwave spam can get you through the game (but will make you nauseous because the screen shakes like hell)" stuff. That visual effect was annoying after awhile. |
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Post by Phantom on Aug 31, 2021 19:06:50 GMT
I want meaningful skill trees and good game mechanics. In short, as long as they are good and meaningful I will be a happy phantom. Side note for the rule of funny, able to use the Iconic Phantom's sync kill anyone with any weapon including the Krogan Warhammer.
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Post by Pounce de León on Nov 11, 2021 12:03:06 GMT
You forgot: Plus a passive tree and a melee & hitpoint tree. And those were often synergisable. In all it was working quite well - not too convoluted and still allowed for a somewhat varied gameplay.
MEA had the free classes but the bullet sponge kinda railroaded the build, but that's just me. I guess keeping it simpler allows for more controlled balance and tighter gameplay.
I especially liked it in ME3MP where I could pick a class and go with it for a match then switch to another. Sticking with one way to play in campaign - I guess it depends on how long we have to stick with it. I like to have a bit more variety in campaign.
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