Ballistics shields on your back

[JohnnyPsychotic]

When the ballistic shield is on your back, does it still shield you? It seems obvious that it should, but I know nothing about game development so idk if the game "sees" that the shield is there when its unequipped

[𝒞𝒶𝓈𝓊𝒶𝓁 Sinner]

Not a helpful reply, I'm just also curious about it. If certainly is 100% possible for it to be an entity on your character, but I'm not sure if it's added yet.

[king]

yes it does

[McKinstrey]

引用自 JohnnyPsychotic：

When the ballistic shield is on your back, does it still shield you? It seems obvious that it should, but I know nothing about game development so idk if the game "sees" that the shield is there when its unequipped

It does in my opinion. But the overall concept of putting that on your back in unrealistic as hell, so I am hoping they'll get rid of the idea

[TheOnlyLavaZ]

引用自 king：

yes it does

This person is correct. It protects your back if you are not holding it out in front of you.

[𝒞𝒶𝓈𝓊𝒶𝓁 Sinner]

引用自 McKinstrey：

It does in my opinion. But the overall concept of putting that on your back in unrealistic as hell, so I am hoping they'll get rid of the idea

I see what you mean, it does present a gameplay/mechanic issue. Do you get the ability to place it to use your primary or other attachments? Do you sacrifice your primary and attachments? Etc. I'd say the place one is the best option, but they'd have to edit the model to show how it'd be propped up.

Otherwise it's really just nerfing the shield, it's not a god tier item, there are plenty of suspect weapons that can break yo knees and pen the shield (apparently). I'd love to see it rebalanced as I love being the shield guy, having the glass shot really does suck though

[Undertone]

引用自 JohnnyPsychotic：

When the ballistic shield is on your back, does it still shield you? It seems obvious that it should, but I know nothing about game development so idk if the game "sees" that the shield is there when its unequipped

It does, I've had multiple shotgun rounds put into my back with the shield on. Sparks just fly everywhere and at worst you get temporarily concussed, but enemy rounds tend to favor unarmored areas, so be careful with them walking around.

[Undertone]

引用自 McKinstrey：

引用自 JohnnyPsychotic：

When the ballistic shield is on your back, does it still shield you? It seems obvious that it should, but I know nothing about game development so idk if the game "sees" that the shield is there when its unequipped

It does in my opinion. But the overall concept of putting that on your back in unrealistic as hell, so I am hoping they'll get rid of the idea

Usually the shield hangs from the front with a hip/neck brace supporting it. This keeps it at a "ready" position while allowing limited arm movement. If the shields were a little bigger then they should definitely restrict primary firearm usage so the player focus' more on aiming the shield to provide support to teammates, otherwise shields are just an easy way to push doors with minimal usage in other situations outside of back protection.