Throwing Bombs
Thu, 04/07/2011 - 05:19
marrcke
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It would be really nice if I could throw a bomb into the middle of a group of monsters instead of just dropping it. I don't know if they become easier to use as you get to higher levels, but in the beginning bombs are really frustrating to work with. I have to wait to charge it up, wade into the middle of the fray, drop the bomb and hope no one knocks the monsters out of range before it goes off. If I could toss it behind the monsters then the rest of my group could hit them back to keep them in range making combo fun for all.
Thu, 04/07/2011 - 06:33
#2
omnija
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Makes sense
Bombs would explode on impact if they where thrown,keeping them the way they are makes them more tactical.
Thu, 04/07/2011 - 07:23
#3
marrcke
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Exploding on contact would
Exploding on contact would definitely make them just another type of gun. But being able to better control their positioning would make them a lot easier to use. If they're focused on their elemental effects rather than just damage then they become much more strategic.
If I'm spending all my time charging this thing up, trying to get it in position and waiting for it to go off, I want it to be really effective. Maybe at higher level play they become more strategic but you're not as likely to get there if everyone tries it and immediately switches back to a gun. Make it easier to use and it becomes a lot more compelling weapon choice.
As the you get better bombs, their blast radius becomes quite a bit larger, making it easier to use them.
They've previously stated they don't want bombs to be thrown weapons, otherwise they will just become OP guns. Which is a fair call.
Personally I like them better this way because I only have to worry about where I'm dropping them and not where I'm facing, it means I can just use one hand to play the entire game.