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some ideas for improving the multi vector attack paterns
cybershadow1
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I found the multi-vector attack patterns somewhat lacking in terms of functionality and usability.
the two major flaws i see are the slow response time of the segments and the ease with which they can get distracted by other targets.
in all both flaws result from the inability of the player to give orders to the segments such as telling them what target to attack or when to fly around on their own and when to fly in a tight formation.
the current implementation relies entirely on a sluggish AI that frequently gets distracted by distant targets and is incapable of any kind of evasive maneuvering or matching speed with the main segment.
my idea to fix this issue is to integrate ground combat npc controls to the segments in space.
basically when this module is engaged i think that the automated segments should show up in the side bar just like bridge officers do during ground missions with buttons for designating targets and a toggle to change from independent attacks to a tight delta formation where the segments follow the main section mirroring all maneuvers and focusing only on the main target and or providing covering fire against heavy ordanance.
additionally the weaponry used by the segments should be type adjusted based on the equipt modules for example if your weapons are all plasma the segments would use plasma beams or if your using tetryon the segments gain tetryon beams. basically whatever type has the highest percentage of your total DPS will be the type the segments use
the two major flaws i see are the slow response time of the segments and the ease with which they can get distracted by other targets.
in all both flaws result from the inability of the player to give orders to the segments such as telling them what target to attack or when to fly around on their own and when to fly in a tight formation.
the current implementation relies entirely on a sluggish AI that frequently gets distracted by distant targets and is incapable of any kind of evasive maneuvering or matching speed with the main segment.
my idea to fix this issue is to integrate ground combat npc controls to the segments in space.
basically when this module is engaged i think that the automated segments should show up in the side bar just like bridge officers do during ground missions with buttons for designating targets and a toggle to change from independent attacks to a tight delta formation where the segments follow the main section mirroring all maneuvers and focusing only on the main target and or providing covering fire against heavy ordanance.
additionally the weaponry used by the segments should be type adjusted based on the equipt modules for example if your weapons are all plasma the segments would use plasma beams or if your using tetryon the segments gain tetryon beams. basically whatever type has the highest percentage of your total DPS will be the type the segments use
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also your idea about not separating the ship defeats the entire purpose of the module and it goes against official Star Trek Canon
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All we realy need for our pets are two mods, 'attack what ever I am currently attacking', and 'follow me and stop firing'. a 'Go kill that' command and a 'Pick a heading and fly away as fast as you can' command would be nice as well but I would settle for the first two.
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but to be honest i believe this issue is a bit more relevant than it seems as the same issues that plague the multivector pets also plague all combat pets and even fighters from carriers.
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