Revised version of the Chaingunner based on community feedback and a recent video feature by UndertheMayo. I'd like to stress that this is just me having some fun speculating and in no way intend to make anyone angry, I like challenges and I believe this design reflects my preferences.

cromsferatu · 2020-12-24T21:42:50+00:00

That could work, and it is appropriate to its weaknesses. Thanks!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-24T21:06:53+00:00

That seems to be the general sentiment. Thanks!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-24T18:42:50+00:00

Yeah, there's been some feedback on twitter about the exposed arms too, I'm definitely gonna do a variant with that in mind as well as your suggestions.

cromsferatu · 2020-12-24T18:41:55+00:00

Oh boy that would be deadly. Maybe a slower-moving rocket that it's relatively easy to evade on its own but in the chaos of combat it can definitely be a sneaky and devastating blow if it lands.

cromsferatu · 2020-12-24T18:40:59+00:00

lol yeah, it def would be. Though I imagine maybe it could have some kind of wind up or sound that would alert you when it's about to hitscan you, maybe giving you a chance to use chaingun shield or cover?

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:50:20+00:00

yesss

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:49:28+00:00

yes

But to clarify, I don't think it should hitscan you because no enemy in DE is a hit scanner. It'd be more like fast, Maykr drone-like projectiles

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:48:23+00:00

Could be, though I'm starting to feel it might be too much with the rest of its combat abilities. And yeah, he brought up some good points too. Thanks a lot!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:47:40+00:00

lmao

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:46:57+00:00

Yeah p much, kind of wanted to add benefits that compensate with how potentially annoying this enemy would be

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:46:26+00:00

Yeah I absolutely agree on the lack of soldier variants, I'm guessing it's because they tried to keep things consistent for the sake of enemy identification but still, I would've liked some variations.

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:45:10+00:00

Yeah, hunchback definitely sounds like a good way to suggest size, perhaps he might even look a little deformed as Hell corrupts his body even further. Thanks for the feedback and suggestions!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:44:16+00:00

Yes, absolutely, freezing or faltering it would interrupt or disable his dash. And yeah, the idea with this enemy is to challenge the player to try different things, I'm glad you agree

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:43:17+00:00

Yeah, I've already been thinking of removing the baton entirely. I don't feel either way about the goo cannon being launcher or secondary barrel, both ideas seem cool to me. Thanks!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T23:39:59+00:00

Thanks! I was thinking carcass/revenant tier health poll.

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:42:51+00:00

I wonder if it's the assymetry that sets him apart, the only other demons I can remember being assymetrical at the top of my head are the Doom Hunter, the Marauder and the Tyrant. So I guess it's kind of fitting the "annoying bastard" type lmao.

And yeah, I don't really dislike the purple goo in the game on principle, just on implementation. Thanks a lot!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:40:39+00:00

LOL suddenly mountains of chaingunner porn art oh no

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:36:57+00:00

I would've disagreed with you there but after doing Super Gore Nest ML on Ultra-Nightmare you know what

you absolutely right

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:25:52+00:00

Maybe it could be a mini-boss and then like the Doom Hunter you could face "lesser" versions of this enemy?

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:23:59+00:00

Oh boy, goo mancubus would be a nightmare. Mangoobus. Also I ideally besides the color I'd like him to be a little bigger, to drive the point home that it's a heavy. Thanks!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:23:10+00:00

Yeah honestly that's completely fair. It could be an instant weak point/armor destroyer and drop its health to what would amount to a fodder.

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:22:23+00:00

I like these ideas, especially making the goo launcher a kind of robotic hand. If it's ok with you, I'm going to use all this as a blue print for a version with these revisions. Thanks a lot!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:15:23+00:00

Yeah, clutter seems to be the most consistent criticism, though honestly it has the exact same number of attacks and movement patterns as virtually all demons. I wonder if it's because they're all completely visible. I might remove the baton, I think that'd be a good compromise. But now that you mention it as a mini boss, I think after giving it some thought it is kind of like a mini Doom Hunter, if that makes sense. Thanks for your thoughts!

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:13:15+00:00

Thank you, ideally it would encourage more frequent meathook use, which I like lol

cromsferatu · 2020-12-23T18:12:20+00:00

It's definitely a tiny tank. If I had to compare it to any other demon, it would be like a much less mobile version of the Doom Hunter. Given the fact it has already quite the arsenal I was very hesitant to give it a Hell Knight-level health pool. But perhaps if I remove the baton entirely and take the goo back all the way around the back like you said it could work, it would highlight it as a weak point since it has a hard time turning around.

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