Goonhub
03-27-2014, 08:07 AM
So emp blasts are something that we rarely rarely get to see. Why? Because they are limited to EMP grenades, one type of traitor item.
Emp blasts damage machinery and borgs, that's about it.
On the otherhand explosives damage everything. They come in many flavors of traitor items: cigs, pipebombs, denomatrix, microbombs. But they are also (and more importantly) craftable. You can make Tank transfer valves, single tank bombs and pipebombs of varying degrees of power.
Emp's, despite being inferior damage to explosives, are not craftable at all to my knowledge. They are present somewhat in EMP blasts from drones, and the EMP attachment to guns.
So honestly, why not have them craftable? And if so, what department has the tools to craft one? Well..
Suggestion 1: Let mechanics craft an E-bomb
With all the mechanics updates going on, I think they should have a weapon to utilize, their technical brains rivaling that of the scientist. It should be difficult and take time to make, just like a tank transfer valve. It should be a large object, and cannot be put in a backpack, just like a tank transfer valve. The e-bomb, just like it's explosive counterpart should be regarded as pretty bad, and with little legit purpose (unless there's a cyborg revolution or something), carrying it around would send off alarm bells to security. It should also be regarded as bad for mechanics too, which brings me onto my second suggestion:
Suggestion 2: EMP's should damage all mechanical stuff, INCLUDING mechanic constructions
This may already be a thing. If it is, then I am silly. If it is not, then why isn't it? They are purely electronic after all. Also having this makes the construction of e-bombs even tougher, as making one could be met with hostility to your fellow mechanics. It could also be used as a hard counter to any death machines mechanics manage to build, a traitor with emp grenades could really mess up their stuff.
And finally:
Suggestion 3: Buff EMP grenades a little
EMP nades are pretty good in a fight against security as it damages their stun weaponry, but they could do with a little buff. Maybe put a bit of flash powder in there, so you get more bang for your buck.
Emp blasts damage machinery and borgs, that's about it.
On the otherhand explosives damage everything. They come in many flavors of traitor items: cigs, pipebombs, denomatrix, microbombs. But they are also (and more importantly) craftable. You can make Tank transfer valves, single tank bombs and pipebombs of varying degrees of power.
Emp's, despite being inferior damage to explosives, are not craftable at all to my knowledge. They are present somewhat in EMP blasts from drones, and the EMP attachment to guns.
So honestly, why not have them craftable? And if so, what department has the tools to craft one? Well..
Suggestion 1: Let mechanics craft an E-bomb
With all the mechanics updates going on, I think they should have a weapon to utilize, their technical brains rivaling that of the scientist. It should be difficult and take time to make, just like a tank transfer valve. It should be a large object, and cannot be put in a backpack, just like a tank transfer valve. The e-bomb, just like it's explosive counterpart should be regarded as pretty bad, and with little legit purpose (unless there's a cyborg revolution or something), carrying it around would send off alarm bells to security. It should also be regarded as bad for mechanics too, which brings me onto my second suggestion:
Suggestion 2: EMP's should damage all mechanical stuff, INCLUDING mechanic constructions
This may already be a thing. If it is, then I am silly. If it is not, then why isn't it? They are purely electronic after all. Also having this makes the construction of e-bombs even tougher, as making one could be met with hostility to your fellow mechanics. It could also be used as a hard counter to any death machines mechanics manage to build, a traitor with emp grenades could really mess up their stuff.
And finally:
Suggestion 3: Buff EMP grenades a little
EMP nades are pretty good in a fight against security as it damages their stun weaponry, but they could do with a little buff. Maybe put a bit of flash powder in there, so you get more bang for your buck.