Opinions on a power core change

[iRobot]

0.5 sec invulnerability after touching the power core - discuss

Since people only spam flak alts at the core on the ground knowing its more effective than shooting the players

[Azarael]

Support.

[darkelf]

Along with placing grenades on core... I support as well.

[iZumo]

Don't support.

Simple way how to move the core: shield yourself in the final moments and then do a shield jump np.

[iRobot]

It would move emphasis away from spamming core to attacking the players approaching it.
It would nullify the endless "Power Core Picked Up Power Core Dropped Power Core Picked Up Power Core Dropped."
It would help move the core when it's dropped in an awkward location.

Your example Izumo could be fixed by excluding self damage from the protection.

[bOnO]

I agree with Izumo, I don't see a real problem with that.

[Azarael]

Izumo's problem is trivially solved by iRobot's second proposition. Power core maps are ruined by retarded spammers who will just drop flak shell after flak shell (and failing that, rockets) upon a static point.

If you find his proposition unsatisfactory, I propose that the shield gun primary should act to pick up the power core with a short range.

[iZumo]

Well, a bit wider thought on the matter:
- the spam only happens when there is a lot of players in the area
- the solution should not encourage shield jump / dodge jump & shielding with a shield gun
- certain players call themselves backupers, not doing the objective, and are supposed to kill those spammers, which should be easy targets for them, rite?

If I would change something, it's this: if you do NOT hold shield gun, then the dropped power core would "move" towards you and attach to you swiftly if you're in short range.

[Azarael]

- certain players call themselves backupers, not doing the objective, and are supposed to kill those spammers, which should be easy targets for them, rite?

Spammed flak on a power core has 100% accuracy.

[taries]

Well i personaly use shield gun to protect myself when picking up core, but since theres movements penalty on LDG this tactic is useless, i would then agree with invulnerability.