Items that Upgrade Base Abilities

[theDABTAB]

I don't know whether or not this was a thing in the origianl RoR, but it would be cool if there were 4 items that could upgrade the characters base abilites to make them a bit different. The items would be the same for all characters but the effect would be character specific. Each item only affects one ability each (M1, M2, SHIFT, R (not remapped)).


All items increase the base damage (if dealing any to begin with) by a few % (which stacks). Could maybe even sligthly reduce cooldowns, but that may be a bit OP.



For an example of what I mean. Say this item upgrades your basic attack (M1), then:

- For the Huntress, it could give her basic attack a 12.5% chance (stacks) to fire an additional arrow at a different enemy. At 9 stacks, she would always fire at two targets, but now with a chance to fire a third arrow, etc.

- For the Artificer, it could increase the number of total available fireballs by 1 (stacks).

- For the Mercenary, it could increase the size and reach of each strike a little (stacks).



Another example, the item that boosts your secondary (M2) could:

- For the Huntress, increase the number of bounces by 1-2 (stacks).

- For the Mercenary, increase the range of his slashes (stacks).

- For the Engineer, the mines slowly chase nearby enemies. (Speed increases with each stack.) Or, it could increase the area of the explosion (stacks).



Final example, for the item that improves the ... don't know it's name (R), this could happen:

- For the Huntress, increase the area of effect for the arrows (stacks).

- For the Engineer, increase the number of turrets allowed at any time by 1 (stacks).

- For the Artificer, increase the flamethrowers reach by % (stacks).



This is just an idea. Doesn't mean the effect has to be this or anything similar, it is simply for demonstration. Be nice. Tell me what you think and have a good day. :)

[Brassqund]

In RoR 1, yes, there was an item to upgrade your ability.
Just the last one. (so R for this game)

Maybe this is one of the item still in developement.
We will see. :p

[Zeddy]

Ancient Scepter was really cool in the first game. There's a caveat:

1. An item like that is a lot of work, and putting it in early might delay how long it would take to see each new character.

2. What's it going to do with MUL-T?

[theDABTAB]

Originally posted by Zeddy:

2. What's it going to do with MUL-T?

The M1 item could make his nailgun either have a less of a spray or maybe a chance of piercing enemies. His railgun could be allowed to charge longer for an even more powerful shot, or have a smaller, less powerful shot fire a second after the first.

The M2 item could increase the number of frags from the grenade.

The SHIFT item could deal more damage per small enemy ran over, or deal more damage based on the distance you have traveled before you hit something (the further the stronger), or maybe even knock enemies away (eventually tossing them across the map with like 20+ of the thing xD).

The R could make the first shot of the Nailgun fire a shotgun of nails after having changed to it, and the railguns first shot be fully charged from the start after having changed to it. Or, the railgun slows or explodes on impact with the first shot.

Like before, just ideas :)