Would a shield be a good idea?

[MostWanted]

There has to be a way to block shots when you are wide in the open. Your shield has a certain durability, put can be fixed when you visit your tent. Support?


Gorman, I know you don't like this idea... /:

EDIT: Also if you run out of blocks.

[Yakkers]

When you're out in the open, you "block shots" by building cover.
We don't need anything more to lessen the importance of that.

[MostWanted]

When you're out in the open, you "block shots" by building cover.
We don't need anything more to lessen the importance of that.

When I say: "Out in the open" I mean like in water and spots you cant build in.

[Cyanyde]

The "open" is open for a reason, just as cover is there for a reason.
If someone is stupid enough to leave cover and try to advance in the open, they are going to die.

If you can use an "open" route without being spotted, great, if not, defenders shouldn't be penalized despite doing their jobs.

It's not the worst idea ever, I just don't think it fits into the game as it currently stands.

Smoke grenades on the other hand would be an interesting way to cover your squad while in the open, and it would add much to the strategy involved. imo

[Fluttershy]

see thats the thing though, water is double edged sword. you cant build on it, but its also a path not often traversed allowing for a few flanks. if you dont want to be out in the open simply dont take that path.