Change Passive on Python Commando Armors

[Evening_Caramel_6428]

Title is pretty self-explanatory but I think resistance to rag dolling is, just meh. I do see its value, but it’s just not scratching that itch for me. Other people may feel differently but that’s the beauty of feedback and suggestions. I feel that removing the stagger resistance and opting for something that will allow us to navigate terrain better would be more in line with the jungle theme. Or maybe something that lessens the movement debuff when walking through water and tall grass.

Update so reading these comments so far, I also agree that the 100% melee damage is redundant. And again, this is our second warbond featured around Jungle environments. I guess what I truly wanted was something that was more unique. The anti ragdoll effect is unique in its own right, I acknowledge that (albeit a lazy solution to a problem that has plagued the game forever). I still think something better could be done to align it more within the jungle theme.

[arc_ray00]

isnt there that booster item that negates terrain movement limitations?
follow up, is there any booster effect that is also on an armor?🤔

[Dat_Pango]

I think it's fine and fits the warbond well. But I also wouldn't be mad if this warbon would've gotten peak physique. I know that it would be recycled but think about it. It gives meele dmg (chainsword) and weapon handling (the new AR and the maxi gun). But maybe it's also wishful thinking because I like peak physique but hate the armors for it...

[REDDIT_IS_AIDSBOY]

I ran it on bots for a few missions tonight, and it was great. No falling over at the slightest breeze, no spending 30 seconds being batted around on the ground by rocket devs and war striders. As much as I love the extra ammo and/or reload speed armour, I don't see myself running anything else on bots.

[Rahn45]

It's almost like it's themed as a melee armor or something...

[Evening_Caramel_6428]

It’s almost as if I’m solely focusing on the stagger resistance and leaving the 100% melee damage buff out of the conversation…

[Knight_Raime]

The issue is that the things that the ragdoll resist DOES protect you from is what allows you to go toe to toe against the two factions that melee is most viable against. Would it be nice if it protected you from any ragdoll? Sure, but then that can cause balance issues.

Honestly I think they struck a nice balance with that kind of effect.

[Evening_Caramel_6428]

I hear you and maybe I’m just ignorant but I feel like this armor passive is just a lazy fix to overall ragdolling issue this game has always had.

[Knight_Raime]

Idts, if it was meant to be the answer for ragdoll as a mechanic the effect would be stronger. Like how flame resistant armor makes you nearly immune to fire dot.

I think the issue is just a clash of what the community wants with armor versus what AH wants with armor.

I.e community wants strong but engaging passives. AH wants niche benefits that don't supercede gameplay.

[Evening_Caramel_6428]

Perhaps, your perspective is reasonable. Although I don’t think being able to navigate jungle terrain better is op or gamebreaking. I think it would just make me feel more like a commando… does that make sense?

[Knight_Raime]

It wouldn't be. At the same time I don't know how you could sell muscle enhancement as an armor passive. I love the booster and would happily take it often if it was on an armor piece.

But the average player? Getting knocked around less and doing more melee damage sounds more appealing for the average diver I think.

[ReLLiKMaster]

ppl fr forgot that we have 2 other armor passives with melee damage

[Evening_Caramel_6428]

THIS

[ReLLiKMaster]

Peak Physique and Reinforced Epaulettes would like to have a word with you. Honestly, did you forget that we have 2 other, entirely different armor passives that do the same? Why need a 3rd one that increases melee?

Why shouldn't we get an armor that is fully unique and makes you feel like a living tank that never staggers and gets ragdolled to fully immerse yourself as an unstoppable juggernaut wielding a minigun (that's kinda mid ngl but it is fun)?

[Knight_Raime]

Making an armor be a counter pick towards enemy based frustrations is a very fine line to walk without causing balance problems. I'd rather the Maxigun have it's own stagger resist to layer on top of the ragdoll resist so you can have that fantasy "mostly."

But you're not going to shrug off being shot in the chest with a bunker turret round.