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E9ine_AC
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3 years ago

Things that could improve the Firing Range

First off, I would like to say that what you guys did with the firing range was amazing. There is so much detail in it that helps create a realistic feel. However, there are some things I think you could add and alter to make it even better. I will list my thoughts on how it could be improved.

Advanced AI: Allow the bots to walk around circular objects in a straight path from point A to point B and change locations. Give them stronger patterns to follow. It would be great to have 2-5 bots roaming through the firing range so we can practice firing at targets while they try to get behind objects. This would require us to time our shots when they come into view.

Better Aim: The aim of the bots in the firing range currently mimics the old firing range. They have poor aiming and only shoot in bursts, lacking the real feel of a skilled opponent rapidly firing a high-powered weapon with accuracy. Even though there are a lot of bots, they still can't hit you most of the time, even when doing a minimal strafe.

Taller Buildings: It would be great if you could add the 5-stack building in Fragment. This would provide better practice for special techniques involving zip lines in those buildings. Additionally, you could place bots in front of the elevator shafts to practice zip jump shots.

(New player add-on): Please consider putting a drone ball in the air for players to practice timing their hits on the correct colors. Also, adding a Marvin to practice hitting it on the proper colors would be helpful.

Improved Death Boxes: Currently, all the items are inside crates, which creates a major obstacle for those trying to practice quick shield swaps. I suggest having different types of boxes, including a basic box that closely resembles what a normal player would have. This box would contain two guns, ammo, heals, armor, helmet, and everything else a normal player would carry. This would be especially useful when playing with friends and wanting to practice shield swaps in a live-time battle.

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  • who004820's avatar
    who004820
    2 years ago

    I would love it if they added a training circuit. Where you run through some rooms, doors, terrain, etc. and fight some robots in different scenarios along the way. It would be a great objective way to track your skills.

  • Player_8tdssoqv's avatar
    Player_8tdssoqv
    11 months ago
    @E9ine_AC Bots should be trained on real player data by collecting movements when a coding flag triggers for "being in a fight" which can piggyback off Wraiths "they're wathcing me" thing and/or trajectory analysis of bullets toward them from far off people.

    Then the data can be used to make bots of skill levels ranging from noob to pro.

  • MalinoisLuna17's avatar
    MalinoisLuna17
    10 months ago

    Absolutely great suggestions, furthermore:

    Adding a variety to practice mode:

    • Limit number of dummies: when switching the firing range to combat grounds (dummy shooting setting: full combat/ full combat hard), it would be more realistic if dummies were also in squads of 3 where you can squad wipe and they would not reappear. Hence when you are done in this mini game you can restart practice mode and go over it again (not bot royale). On the other hand, BOT royale can become more realistic by playing a larger map or more challenges.
    • Limited Time, kill as many bots in limited time and without dying. 
    • Aim training mode, the bots would have movement. they try to dodge bullets as you try and shoot. On more difficult levels they shoot back so it would be more beneficial practice.

    Bug fix: friends from the lobby cannot currently join into your firing range, it would be nice for them to be able to walk into my firing range without having to go back to the lobby to add them and que up to join.

    Furthermore, maybe remove the 3 person limit on the firing range lobby, could be interesting to try.  

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