Create a Commando

[Lauren]

Subject:
Create a Commando

Description:
In BfME II the create a hero thing, which was really improved with RotWK, was a nice feature so you could fully customize a unit. In my opinion it would be nice to have something like this returning. In most C&C games yet Commandos were mostly never built as they only worked when the other player isn't watching, and paying 2000 for just a gamble isn't worth it.

Positive Effect:
-More customization
-Having a unit representing your playstyle

Negative Effect:
-Maybe hard to balance
-several assets have to be done so the user has enough possibilities for customization

Media:
http://vnmedia.ign.com/screenshots/me/28511455.jpg
http://www.middleearthcenter.com/files/hero_43N.jpg

[theintruder001]

sound great

[RightHandOfNod]

I like this idea. As you say, it may be difficult to balance but if it was done correctly I think it could be an interesting feature. As well as having various aesthetic options such as different armour styles and markings and such, you could also have BFME II style faction specific abilities that are pre-selected and unlocked as the commando increases veterency levels. For example, superweapon beacons like those that are purchasable in Renegade, or jet packs/cloaking fields for GDI/Nod commandos respectively etc.

Definitely an interesting idea, at any rate.

[GeneralSGJist]

Yes a nice idea,
but one concern is people will say, if we can do this for commando, why not other units?



But definitely has lot of potential

[MILINTarctrooper]

Problematic...but good idea.

If you have played Warzone 2100 (which is available for free-play now)

You will notice a rather interesting set of problems and issues with that game. You can design your units, but level of technologies obsolete previous Tech...meaning yes you can still build that flamethrower vehicle...but its already being chewed to bits by a plasmite thrower vehicle. It just gets out of hand fast...and who ever tech rushes...will win the match. I thought about this idea for a long time since I played RA1 (at the age of 8), but this kind of system gets a little problematic. Now a Hero unit could be developed...or maybe even unit conversion system. Like you end a match with a few Heroic leveled units, and you personalize them with unique weapons and upgrades...and can deploy them in your next match...however, at an extremely high cost. But balancing issues would abound.

[Commander_McNash]

It can be on the line of DoW2 commanders, so they can actually take lots of punishment, kill most units in one to one and adapt to different battle conditions for a small investment, besides, I want my scrin Hive Tyrant

[Lauren]

Want my super sexy Nod Priestess who has an inspiring aura for my units can convert enemy units to the right cause :O
@MILIN if you looked at BfME as I'd posted it was a completely different implementation. No tech rush etc. And RotWK fixed many balance issues with it imo

[kelderon]

sounds like a great idea ;D

[StormWolf]

It would definitely be fun to be able to customize our own commando's. Being able to select their weapons or abilities. But the main problem would probably be balance.

[Kyang]

Want my super sexy Nod Priestess who has an inspiring aura for my units can convert enemy units to the right cause :O