Aware FS has probably zero time for this, and probably mentioned somewhat before… but it’s on my mind so I feel like mentioning it for what it’s worth XD
At “some” point, surely we’ll be considering a new class instead of skins, right? (…right?)
Anyways…
My thought was a twist (like other 40K titles do well) is to added in a playable rogue/fallen Tech Adept.
Why? I can only imagine the dry lingua-technis banter between Hadron and fellow rejects – lore fitting, and plenty of paths to take down:
Combat focus tree - Skitarii
Support focus - Tech Priest ?
Utility focus - ???
A heavy emphasis on ‘support’ seems appropriate, and while first instinct might be around summons (like Inquisitor Martyr) … which could kinda work possibly (Necromancer VT2 mechanics?), I was envisioning something more akin to Cyberpunk 2077 (quick)Hacking.
Something like “Converge with one’s machine spirit (enemy and ally alike)” and queuing up consecutive ‘quick hacks’, each with upload times/delays of sorts for things like:
Offensive/Machine Spirit Curses:
- Weapon jamming/malfunctioning
- bio implant malfunction (slow/stun/root in place)
- DOT (burning, shocking, etc.)
Defensive/Machine Spirit Blessings: (targeting allies)
- increase weapon ROF (or reduce overheat generation)
- temporarily shield/invulnerability (like VT2 priest shield)
- increase movement speed
Targeting mechanics could be very much like Psyker brainburst (easier to implement if it already exists in-game I figure) and perhaps allow to select 1-3 targets at a time (or less/more based on skill tree mods, etc.) picked sequentially based on mouse drag – priority on elites/specials & allies of course [class in general would be focused on CC, elite/special control but weak with hordes…maybe have a shockwave stun/knockback or leave that to weapons].
On top of this, I’d also love to see some inspiration brought in from Mechanicus where Tech Adepts can have several “arms” for various weapons/support gear …not sure how to play this into Darktide well without too much invention but something like:
- Grenade slot will either:
- “sting” with Mechadendrite(s) if perked, which can have various modifiers like DOT, slow, armor reduction/vulnerability or extra knockback/damage (a drill like chain weapon maybe would be fun?) [could also make melee bashes proc this instead to free up another ability?]
- “fire” a tertiary ranged weapon, such as a Phosphor Blast pistol (or other based on Perks) – sort of filling in that “niche” Witch Hunter had in VT2 with rapier+pistol ‘special’ attack to stun/interrupt enemies on the fly between attacks/regardless of wielded weapon
Gear-wise: We’d need the Omnissian Axe / Power Axe, of course … plasmaguns, bolt pistol, laspistol etc and such can all cross over I think little is needed on that front.
Summons… Meh, like maybe be able to call in a Skittarii support would be neat, but probably more work than it’s worth (the AI bots in this game are bad enough, I feel we’ll have nothign but complaints if we rely on those… “mechanics” of AI support, for now at least XD)
My vote is sort of like a “hacker”/“support/utility” class (and options, like veteran & psyker even, to go very ranged/melee focused buffing with additional tertiary gear, maybe 2x Mechadendrite and/or 2x Phosphor blasters when triggered and buff toughness regen on melee hits and such, etc etc. the usual) … filling a unique role somewhere in between Psyker Playstyle and Veteran/Preacher, but an emphasis on CC & elite manipulation (and allied buffing)
The “Skill gap” needed is in timing, as buff could/should be very short, but very powerful making timing/reaction time, key to succeeding in the role.
VT2 already does most of this between: Sister of the Thorn, Warrior Priest, Witch Hunter & Necromancer … mash all these great things that are already there into something unique and I think it’d be awesome!
Anyways, if you made it this farm feel free to comment, suggest what you like/don’t like – more chatter the more likely someone important is gunna read it XD
PS: Need clicky spider legs… yes clicky skitter steps plz
~ Glory to the Omnissiah ~
