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Disappointment and Suggestions: Vampire Update
WraithShadow13
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Overall, I'm disappointed with the update. I'm just... Underwhelmed? I dunno, it just seems to be generic, visually, but not really something I will be using much of. I'm not a fan of the bat scion ultimate either. I prefer bat swarm but it's the transformation that really just isn't something I care for.
As such, and to not be a butt, here are a few things I think would be easy to implement in time for the release. I know it will never happen, but creative or constructive criticism is better than just yelling at the devs for not liking something they work hard to make. Don't be that person...
Eviscerate: This might be better as a combo power, such as three quick strikes with the vampire's claws. Anything that heals from blood seems to fit, so the bonus is fine here.
Bloody Mess: Same visual but adds a bleed condition and turns the heal into an overtime tic.
Pounce: This would turn it into a dash, launching your character toward the target, either as a vampiric blur in the trailer, or a bat swarm like dracula untold (bad movie but guilty pleasure)
Blood Frenzy: This one, mechanically, seems okay by me but visually... Frankly, it would be nice to get something out of this like werewolves when transformed. Hunched over, claws ready, giving a light/heavy attack replacement to claw attacks. You're blood frenzied, which should look somewhat manic and frenzied. The Harrowfiend or bloodfiend is a great example of how this could/should look.
Vampiric Drain: Again, this one is more of a visual thing for me. I know I would prefer some kind of hold and physical contact, like the new feeding animation, but that just won't work for the bosses and tougher enemies. The mechanic is fine but the visual just seems a bit meh. I would be curious to see what others might come up with for this one.
Mezmerize: This one just seems... off? I dunno, I like where they're going with it but it could use something extra. I think base ability should be a cone based stun (usable for feeding).
Hypnotize: This one should be the same EXCEPT that it should be the cone attack as well. Rather than getting an AOE, this would be in front BUT allow you to Charm basic enemies to fight for you for X amount of time and or damage. Either for you, or for balance sake, attack Anything near it, regardless of allegiances.
Stupify: Works as same but has the AOE cast.
Mist Form: This is kind of the ONLY vampire ability I might end up using, if the update stays as is. As for suggestions, I might say make THIS the new Bat swarm, so we're not stuck using the Scion transformation but aside from that, I would leave this as is.
Passives, for me, seem to be pretty decent, but I would just ask that they put one or two single point skills in there for the Visual aspects alone. One for the Scion form (Formless), and one for the bloody appearance (Clean Kill), both to toggle OFF the visual appearance. As stated, I am not a fan of the Scion form visual and I would rather not be blood drenched for too long after a kill, especially if it causes issues with gameplay like not being able to use contacts and such for that time. Getting the option to spend a skill point each to remove those visuals would go a loooooong way for me, personally.
Again, these are just thoughts and suggestions to revamp the vamp line. I would love to hear any suggestions from others, on how to improve the update or just make the abilities look or feel more vampiric.
As such, and to not be a butt, here are a few things I think would be easy to implement in time for the release. I know it will never happen, but creative or constructive criticism is better than just yelling at the devs for not liking something they work hard to make. Don't be that person...
Eviscerate: This might be better as a combo power, such as three quick strikes with the vampire's claws. Anything that heals from blood seems to fit, so the bonus is fine here.
Bloody Mess: Same visual but adds a bleed condition and turns the heal into an overtime tic.
Pounce: This would turn it into a dash, launching your character toward the target, either as a vampiric blur in the trailer, or a bat swarm like dracula untold (bad movie but guilty pleasure)
Blood Frenzy: This one, mechanically, seems okay by me but visually... Frankly, it would be nice to get something out of this like werewolves when transformed. Hunched over, claws ready, giving a light/heavy attack replacement to claw attacks. You're blood frenzied, which should look somewhat manic and frenzied. The Harrowfiend or bloodfiend is a great example of how this could/should look.
Vampiric Drain: Again, this one is more of a visual thing for me. I know I would prefer some kind of hold and physical contact, like the new feeding animation, but that just won't work for the bosses and tougher enemies. The mechanic is fine but the visual just seems a bit meh. I would be curious to see what others might come up with for this one.
Mezmerize: This one just seems... off? I dunno, I like where they're going with it but it could use something extra. I think base ability should be a cone based stun (usable for feeding).
Hypnotize: This one should be the same EXCEPT that it should be the cone attack as well. Rather than getting an AOE, this would be in front BUT allow you to Charm basic enemies to fight for you for X amount of time and or damage. Either for you, or for balance sake, attack Anything near it, regardless of allegiances.
Stupify: Works as same but has the AOE cast.
Mist Form: This is kind of the ONLY vampire ability I might end up using, if the update stays as is. As for suggestions, I might say make THIS the new Bat swarm, so we're not stuck using the Scion transformation but aside from that, I would leave this as is.
Passives, for me, seem to be pretty decent, but I would just ask that they put one or two single point skills in there for the Visual aspects alone. One for the Scion form (Formless), and one for the bloody appearance (Clean Kill), both to toggle OFF the visual appearance. As stated, I am not a fan of the Scion form visual and I would rather not be blood drenched for too long after a kill, especially if it causes issues with gameplay like not being able to use contacts and such for that time. Getting the option to spend a skill point each to remove those visuals would go a loooooong way for me, personally.
Again, these are just thoughts and suggestions to revamp the vamp line. I would love to hear any suggestions from others, on how to improve the update or just make the abilities look or feel more vampiric.
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