First circle is way to small

Thanks for the feedback. Would you prefer a similar game length overall or for it to be longer?

Enlarging/delaying ring 1 would necessitate increasing the speed of (the much more dangerous) subsequent ring collapses or lower later round times, which of these would you prefer?

Please, keep it coming. 

Thanks for the detailed update. I'm with you on jump towers, but fortunately their range is pretty modest so it would be relatively achievable to have towers that don't affect the chokepoints, but as you say there's a lot to consider when making such a change. 

Now that you mention it I totally want a giant tower that bypasses the chokepoint between Fuel Depot and Captiol City, that one can get very spicy and I'd love to just be able to bypass it. 😛

@EA_Davidyou’re welcome, I enjoy the game and enjoy watching it grow. I also want to see good solutions to the challenges the game faces.

Oh I agree, it’s a cross road for the entire map. When I’m looking for intense fights I hang out in that area. It’s a place where I either show case my ability to mow down squads or get shot in the back. Then there is the sniping that goes on, lots of areas for snipers to camp and pick you off. If I’m playing with lower skill players I definitely avoid it if possible, but every once in a while I get a random noob that does not know any better.. Those noobs always make the game interesting to say the least.

I almost wonder if during the storm the speed at which players climb the Jumper Towers would come in handy? I would only do it for the first storm and only on the towers that are in the storm. That would help them keep moving towards ring and get out of it quicker. I feel like after the first storm it’s really on you and your squad to stay ahead of it.

Another potential option would be to refine loot bins. Maybe designate some for specific loot. Some are life support bins, you’ll find syringes, med kits or phoenix kits. Players who are in need of syringes, med kits or phoenix kits would know they can find them at those specific bins/locations. Just put a medical symbol on those bins or a red cross. If you wanted to take the medical bins a step further these bins could have a small area around them that increases the speed at which syringes, medical kits and phoenix kits are used. Maybe a small 5 foot circle around them, when you're inside of that circle syringes can be used 1.2x faster. I would set a maximum speed at which those can be used. If a life line has gold armor and stands in one of those they will be able to pop off syringes at insane speed. The same would be true for gibi and his dome. The one issue I see with adding the increased heal time to a small circle around those bins.. It would infringe on Gibi and Life Lines abilities. 

One other area that can make the first storm seem worse is your back pack. If you have a level 1 it can be difficult to carry a large stack of heals and other essentials.. But if you have a level 2 it’s easier to stock pile them. I feel like all these variables are what make this game so interesting and fun.