Semi-Authentic

GoodOl'Ben

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We have a game mode that has been sitting unused for a long time.

The world of gaming has been changing as time has flown by. New game modes keep popping up and winning formulas are invented. One of these is that of the Hero Brawler. Technically you could consider that we're close to a Hero Brawler as is with our setup. We have the opportunity to create something that puts any other Hero Brawler to shame with our vast FA system and basket of features and art assets. Lately I've been thinking if we should go even harder on this.

Semi-authentic could be formatted into a weird combination of FA and Open. Take FAs per-character templates and combine it with Open mode's freedom of being who you want to be no matter the map's timeline

Core spec

Instead of picking your class/model/build, you pick a pre-made character from the entirety of the Star Wars universe.

Initially we'd start off with however many characters we can and with every subsequent patch we'd add in more characters until we cover most of the Star Wars universe.

The big benefit to this is that we could add literally anyone to the game without worrying if it feels shoe-horned to an existing class template. For example Yoda and General Grievous are somewhat weird fits for Open mode. Yoda is small, so it would be unfair to have him included in the current mode without any drawbacks. Grievous is not a force-user and wields 4 lightsabers so it's somewhat odd seeing him run around using Force Grip.

For Semi-Authentic we could do all the characters while giving them the justice they deserve.

Examples of characters that could be included in the roster:
  • Yoda
    • 50 HP
    • 200 FP
    • Cyan
    • Jump 3
    • Super Push and Pull
    • Seeing 3
    • Heal 3
    • Model scale 0.5
  • R2D2
    • 150 HP
    • Rocket boosters (Jetpack that regenerates)
    • Can't jump
    • Fast hacking
    • Flamethrower
    • Shock arm (Lightning 1)
    • Repair (Ability to heal droids)
    • Self-repair (Hero's Heal 3)
    • Model scale 0.4
  • General Grievous
    • 100 HP / 100 Armour
    • 50 FP
    • Duals (Modded with custom hilts to give him 4 sabers)
    • Jump 3
    • Hold-out blaster
    • Magnetic plating
    • Model scale 1.2
  • K2-SO
    • 200 HP
    • Blaster Pistol (Pistol 3)
    • Strength 2
    • Magnetic Plating
    • Appears on enemy radar as an ally
    • Model scale 1.1
  • B1 Battledroid
    • 40 HP / 25 Armour
    • Level 1 Blaster Rifle
    • 5 Lives
    • Model scale 0.95
  • Darth Sidious
    • 100 HP
    • 200 FP
    • Lightning 3
    • Seeing 3
    • Purple
    • Defense 2
  • Kyle Katarn
    • 100 HP / 25 Armour
    • Push 2
    • Pull 2
    • Lightning 2
    • Mindtrick 2
    • Jump 2
    • Yellow
    • Bryar Pistol (Pistol 3)
    • Defense 3
  • Pre Vizsla
    • 100 HP / 100 Armour
    • Dual Westars
    • Dark Saber
    • Defense 1
    • 30 FP
    • Jetpack
  • Kylo Ren
    • 120 HP
    • Cyan and Purple (Attack Power modifier 1.1)
    • Increased melee damage
    • Defense 2
    • Force Push 2
    • Force Pull 2
    • Force Stasis (New ability that can stop bullets or players, but requires continued channeling)
    • Rage (A lightsaber-based variant of Wookiee Fury)
The sky is the limit and we could have a lot of fun experimenting with all these different characters and how they could be made to synergize. To keep everything in balance, we can create compelling weaknesses and strengths to every character.

Obviously this mode wouldn't have a lot of customization. Perhaps we could allow some variation within characters eventually with multiple skins/hilts/weapons for a single character where possible inside the boundaries of the lore (eg. Darth Maul Ep1 with staff or Darth Maul robolegs with single red saber or dark saber)

I'd love to work on something like this. It feels like it would be a logical continuum to MB2's evolution and a lot of fun to expand upon for years to come. Before I start working, I'd love to hear if you'd love to see something like this and what kind of additional ideas people have. I don't want to work on something that people wouldn't be looking forward to :D
 
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First off, don't just add heros from the movies, add heros from EU too. Best one that comes to mind (and already exists) is a wookie jedi
 

DaloLorn

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Throwing in a suggestion of my own:

Delta Squad

Shared Attributes

100 HP, 100 AP
Personal Shield Generator - Armor regenerates
DC-17m ICWS (rifle mode) - Reskinned level 2 M5?
DC-15s Pistol - Clone Pistol 1
Stamina 3

RC-1138 (Boss)

Dexterity 1
Electrobinoculars
Gauntlet Vibroblade - purple or cyan, dunno
Large Bacta Tank
1 Flashbang Grenade
Heal 2

RC-1140 (Fixer)

Fast Hacking
Ammo Dispenser
Bacta Dispenser (heals organic allies)
1 ECD (Pulse Grenade)
Gauntlet Vibroblade (see Boss)

RC-1207 (Sev)

DC-17m ICWS (sniper mode) - Reskinned level 2 projectile rifle, possibly with reduced damage output
2 Sonic Grenades (Concussion Grenades)
Can drop a turret

RC-1262 (Scorch)

DC-17m ICWS (anti-armor mode) - Grenade Launcher, switching weapon modes changes the grenade being launched
3 Frag Grenades
2 ECDs (Pulse Grenades)
Rocket Launcher with 3 rockets
 
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This would be amazing, just a small child running around with jump3 punching everybody while spamming taunts like:
"WHAT ARE MIDICHLORIANS?"
"And they blow you up! BOOM!"
"Now this is pod racing!"
" Yippee!"
 

DaloLorn

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B2 Super Battle Droid

Heavy SBD (Republic Commando)

Hull Strength 3
Recharge 2
Laser Cannon (possibly revamped a little from its current FA incarnation)
Heavy Wrist Blaster - Firepower 1, with increased damage output
Magnetic Plating
Blast Armor(?)
Model scale 1.2

Standard SBD (movies, TCW, etc.)

Hull Strength 1
Firepower 2
Recharge 3
2-3 lives

Grapple SBD

300 HP
Vibroblades - green style, Saber Defense 2
Advanced Logic 1
Cortosis, Magnetic Plating
Moves at ET speeds, cannot use melee
 
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