Same Character with Additional Classes

[Notawizard]

Along with new characters, I think existing characters should also get new class options released. Same character/skins, similar kit, but different class role. At first they should focus on support roles but in the end many could have at least two classes to choose from (as long as it makes sense for their character... Jeff the Duelist).

Some of the cool ones would be;

Bruce Banner
Strategist - Plays mostly as Bruce, gamma ray gun heals, and ultimate turns him into Hulk for a short time. Additional healing kit for Bruce and alternate skills while on Hulk (including healing aura).

*Possible other Strategists; Groot (walls that heal), Hela, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Namor, Scarlet Witch, Storm, Spider-man

Magik
Vanguard - Her ultimate Darkchild builds up faster and she remains transformed much longer (like a less exaggerated version of vanguard Bruce and Hulk). She would need new vanguard abilities but play like a bruiser.

*Possible other Vanguards; Black Panther, Hela (using a melee weapon), Iron Fist, Iron Man, The Punisher (turret deals less damage but more health and wide shield), Winter Soldier, Wolverine,

Many Marvel characters can't be contained in one class. This game doesn't have to follow the exact same mold as other games in the genre. People want to play their favorites, make their options flexible.

[Sonrangeri]

They shouldn't add any of current tanks duelist option then, simply to prevent people just going for DPS-version of that tank and ruin team comps more in that case. Give strategists/duelists tank role, or tanks/duelist strategist role, sure.

[Notawizard]

Originally posted by Sonrangeri:

They shouldn't add any of current tanks duelist option then, simply to prevent people just going for DPS-version of that tank and ruin team comps more in that case. Give strategists/duelists tank role, or tanks/duelist strategist role, sure.

Yeah, even though it would be cool to have duelist options for characters it would be abused. If there was a 6v6 duelist only match it could be fun but I think this should be used to add more Vanguard and Strategist options at the moment.

[Trip]

They would have to drastically change the shape of the characters if they had a different role/abilities.

It's why skins, despite what colors and special effects added, keep the same silhouette of the character for recognition.

[Bluebeard]

I hate this idea. I want to know what I'm fighting when I look at it.

[Notawizard]

Originally posted by Trip:

They would have to drastically change the shape of the characters if they had a different role/abilities.

It's why skins, despite what colors and special effects added, keep the same silhouette of the character for recognition.

No they wouldn't. I do understand what you're saying, larger character help block incoming fire and soak up damage but I don't think they have to change it. I'm sure there are other creative ways to make up for less bulky tanks.

It is something to keep in mind though so it's a good point but I think it's important to keep the models, animations, and skins else you're just making a totally new character. With this there is much less development, even their kits would be similar but with a vanguard or strategist twist.

These also may be more like off-tanks or healers. They could be better at their current role and the additional one is more of a secondary role you can switch to during a game and have little to no ult loss.

[Notawizard]

Originally posted by Bluebeard:

I hate this idea. I want to know what I'm fighting when I look at it.

HAHA, that's why I like it! It will really change things up not knowing if they are healing or tanking.

[Notawizard]

This isn't like a normal hero shooter, many Marvel characters can't easily be contained into one of 3 classes. Think of this idea something more similar to a RPG but instead of 3 talent trees, you just pick a class. Not all characters should have multiple options, just the ones that would make sense. Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Groot, Peni, and Hulk I think could have all 3 options.

It may also help even out team comps by allowing people to play their favorite heroes in different ways (similar to RPG characters). It will also give us more Vanguard and Strategists without locking favorite characters into just one role.

My top pick for much needed alternate classes are; Wolverine, Magik, Black Panther, and Punisher (adding a Vanguard selection) and Storm, Namor, Spider-man (adding a Strategist selection).

[Wobby]

Please no...

[Notawizard]

...could do a Loki Vanguard. He picks a Vanguard character to shapeshift into at spawn (that character doesn't have to be in the match, he just gets to choose from all the vanguards) and he plays as that character, with their abilities, but his ult. Other than his ult, he has to be at respawn to choose a new Vanguard to shapeshift into. If he loses all his health then he turns into Loki and scurries off like a Bruce Banner.

[Notawizard]

Originally posted by Wobby:

Please no...

Are you coming from overwatch? I could see how this idea would be terrible in that game. Many RPG games have elements like this, even other Marvel games. Again, it's not for every character but there are some who it would make sense to fill multiple roles.