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Breaking items with melee - Frank_Stein - 03-14-2021
I think more improvised weapons should give reasons to not rely on them or require switching. I think combat is more entertaining when people are constantly having to change their strategy to match the changing situation and think on your toes
One thing I was thinking was more items that either outright break upon a use threshold (smashing a bottle over someones head, breaking a chair over someones back)
Other items could gain a status effect that reduces efficiency. For instance, denting a fire extinguisher when using it as a weapon. After 5 or so hits, it acquires a dented status that reduces melee damage. A screwdriver could get dulled and do less bleed.
Additional optional effects could be the extinguisher releasing contents or holding less, or the screwdriver taking longer time during non-combat uses.
Some additional benefits for forensics by being able to identify improvised weapons based on condition.
Damaged items could be recycled for materials to rebuild them as pristine
RE: Breaking items with melee - KikiMofo - 03-14-2021
Yeah Id like all weapons that arent traitor specific items to be able to break over someones head and then you have to go get a new weapon or go back to old faithful, your fists.
Would make combat more dynamic.