What if there were only 4 specializations total for both Fireteam and Predator?
FIRETEAM
PREDATOR
All classes had to choose from these 4 only.
Would that be a better system? Better balance? New META?
It would possibly make the game balance better but at the same time also make gameplay more predictable, because then you would see the exact same specializations every game, but that is what happens now. Not sure what would happen if this was added.
Expand on this. Sounds interesting.
I already find most setups and gameplay predicable.
Which specializations on which classes? I’m not sure.
I think what he means is, we’d see an overwhelming amount of Field Medics and Stalkers, compared to the rest, because those two are the “meta” specs already. If Analytic was on that list, that would be the most used for Pred.
If you see a certain class, you can already predict what specialization they are going to use. Also what @Madisyn_Skye said.
If this idea were added then you can probably predict what their play style is based on their spec, for example if you see a support overseer if they have a brain then they would try to push mission, and if you see a recon amphibious then they would stay near or in water, and with even less specs to choose from would increase this.
Maybe for predator add 5 specs, cause they are supposed to be masters on a new wide verity of skills.
I think it would tip the balance in Preds favor slightly as any pred (I’m assuming) will be able to use any specialization (FT can already do this), but also it would take away from the ability of FT or pred having a useless specialization if it was ever needed to even the odds (privates, tournament)
I understand where your coming from but giving each class a unique specialization line up adds diversity as little as it is, and in a better version of the game would be a major factor In making classes impactful and distinct.
Besides every team build would be a Field Medic circle jerk unless they nerfed it and it’s no longer an issue. Anyone confirm?
This reason is entirely flawed. It focuses on the themetics of the game rather than actual gameplay mechanics.
Plus this is extremely arbitrary and vague.
I thought that predators had a huge diversity of skills. Also I don’t know a lot about predator society other than what the movies told me.
Just let Predators pick whatever spec they want on any class. No Hunter should be bound by his physical attributes
Would it be better if Field Medic were not a choice at all? Would Dante still be best?
Yes
Yes. Dante’s HP, speed, and passives would still outshine the rest. FM only assists others, but running Fanatic or Unleashed buffs you, and coupled with everything else, still makes Dante OP.
Honestly Dante NEEDS to be nerfed, he just annoying to deal with.
They do but to use that as a basis for an entire change to a game mechanic is over the top.
The thematic reasoning needs to be more impactful to the game to warrant a change (and even then the change also needs to be good)
There is a guy we play privates with, and he always plays Dante.
One particular match he put up around 4000 damage on me, so I said he can’t do anything without pay-to-win Dante, and you know what? Next match he plays Scout Duelist once, guess how much damage he gets…
I think I seen that 4K screenshot 🤣
