Boon Totem Rework Concept (Warped Totems)
Boons (and Hexes) need to feel powerful again, otherwise they stay high risk/low reward which defeats the purpose.
I know there are bigger issues to deal with in the game's current state, but I don't believe that negates the need for a change like this. I tried to incorporate all the constructive comments I received on my first post into the graphic.
There were also a lot of comments saying it's too complicated, and while I get that it might seem like a lot, you may just not realize how much nuance there is to the games mechanics that you've simply learned over time. And regardless, it's my perspective on game design that good ideas shouldn't be held back by the fear of being too intricate.
That being said, let me know what you think. 🙂
Comments
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How does this buff boons if the hex can't be removed?
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If im bring honest I wouldn't want this. Non of the other boons other then coh is powerful enough to warrant this effect
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Seems like a fine idea.
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So "buff" boons by making them not get rid of the hex? Why on earth would I use this mechanic? Boons are weak enough as is with all the sledgehammers to the knees Circle of Healing received (for mostly good reasons, although I think it was fine at 75% healing), they don't need a nerf.
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I think the idea was to develop a system that gives BHVR the design space to buff or nerf individual boons or hexes without affecting the other ones. This baseline changes would make booning, snuffing, blessing and destroying all tactical decisions instead of no brainers.
I think it's an interesting idea, but yeah its probably too complicated to be implemented. Sad, as it its very nuanced, indeed.
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Just to be sure, does this mean cleansed hex totems still break like usual? They do not become charred totems?
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yes
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Yes exactly! Everyone please note on of my goals in the top right is that because this would be such a significant nerf to Boons in two ways, BHVR would be able to buff Boons to crazy fun levels. I'm talking OG CoH level buffs, especially for the 3 "bad" Boons.
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Check the Goals section of the graphic, with this change I'd also want Boons heavily buffed. 🙂
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Check the Goals section of the graphic, with this change I'd also want Boons heavily buffed. 🙂
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