Is it possible to adjust/change Crypto's drone to be more of a throw? Sort of like Rainbow 6 Siege where the operator throws out their drone and can choose whether they want to take control of it immediately or afterwards? It would allow for more possibilities where instead of having to go to an area undercover first and then pulling it out. I could throw it out on the move and after getting to an area with good enough cover, I could take control of it and move out to scout/survey an area. At the moment, Crypto's drone sticking to you and immediately having you take control of it from the get go is a huge handicap to the unlimited potential that you could have.

I too have had the same thought, right now cryptos drone animation feels so clunky.I can already see this being a great tactic and make him far more viable. Heres a scenario.Youre running through the train yard tunnel where the loot vault is with your team. An enemy team start shooting at you from behind and you decide to run for cover in the tunnel. As youre sliding down the tunnel, you throw your drone behind something out of sight, and keep sliding/running. When youre a safe distance you activate EMP and boom, Reverse Uno card. Thats 150 health gone from the enemy collectively, makes for a easier clean up.

Crypto's Drone Pull-out changed to a Throw (Sort of like R6S's throw)

19 Replies

Forgotten_Frank
6 years ago
@TezukaLycon That’s a really great idea, simple and useful, hope someone will read your topic!
Forgotten_Frank
6 years ago
@TezukaLycon What if we also add that if you hold L1 he will wait to throw his drone?
TezukaLycon
6 years ago
@Forgotten_Frank1 When I said throw, I didn't mean like an actual throw since the drone catches itself in mid-air. Maybe holding L1 could increase the distance that the drone can go before catching itself? I didn't really think about the drone actually being thrown off into the distance. My idea was more of a let the drone go while you run into cover and then take control of it afterwards instead of it following you and then immediately putting u in control of it. But the general throwing idea could be nice too once implemented well.
PJBurrows1991
6 years ago
@TezukaLycon When you throw the drone you have a few seconds to move while it is activating. Also as soon as you take control of the drone quickly press your tactical button again to take control of crypto and get in to cover. However, it’s probably sometimes better to get in to cover before using your drone.
Leo_the_Lion25
6 years ago
I want to throw it in the air somewhere so I can scout ahead. I also want to throw it nearby a banner display so I see how many hostile squads are in the area.
TezukaLycon
6 years ago
@PJBurrows1991 wrote:
@TezukaLyconWhen you throw the drone you have a few seconds to move while it is activating. Also as soon as you take control of the drone quickly press your tactical button again to take control of crypto and get in to cover. However, it’s probably sometimes better to get in to cover before using your drone.
That's not quite it though. The drone is a semi-standalone entity. Yes it relies on being within a certain distance of Crypto but it shouldn't be bound to Crypto's body as its activating. Plus it shouldn't be mandatory for Crypto to immediately take control of his drone. Presently, the mechanic is restrictive and stifling at best. I'm just putting out a suggestion; whether it's taken literally or not doesn't matter to me much once its the suggestion is out there.
PJBurrows1991
6 years ago
@TezukaLycon I respect your opinion but I personally think it works great the way it is. I am now a crypto main and I love him the way he is. I really hope he doesn’t get nerfed because he is really fun the way he is.
TezukaLycon
6 years ago
@PJBurrows1991 I also like to main Crypto and I can guarantee that you would love him alot more if his pull-out was changed to a throw. Imagine throwing out ur drone past a building so that the drone spots enemies pushing towards that building without u having to do anything else.
If anything it just expands the possibilities that you can have on the battlefield. Unlimited potential.
PJBurrows1991
6 years ago
@TezukaLycon I suppose it would be more fun, but i think he is going to get a nerf. Giving him the ability to throw his drone is in a way a buff
TezukaLycon
6 years ago
@PJBurrows1991 Why do you think so? There's not much you could really do to nerf him besides take away the range that the drone spots people or decrease the damage/range of the EMP.