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Biotic Force Gauntlet "Big Effin' Gauntlet"; A new alternative to firepower.
Topic Started: Aug 24 2010, 03:20 AM (439 Views)
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A simple adjustment to the typical armored gauntlet on a suit, the B.F.G. is a custom-made alternative to a gun. The goal was to create an alternative to ranged weaponry that could sufficiently break through biotic and mass effect barriers without sacrificing from actual force transference. By attaching receptors that receive biotic impulses to a reinforced platelet that runs along the knuckles of the gauntlet, the B.F.G. emits (relatively) light biotic force-waves when a forcible impact hits the glove. The biotic emissions are comparable to a condensed scatter effect, like a shotgun, that focuses extra pressure on multiple spots on the impact area, and in theory will break down a shield and still deliver a more damaging punch.
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I am picturing this in my head, and I like it. But I think that it might be a bit overpowered...

Could you write me a short combat example using it? I want to see exactly how you would use it.
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Example: Punch teh shit outta sum dat facez!
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Aug 24 2010, 02:01 PM
Example: Punch teh shit outta sum dat facez!
Try harder.
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I'll do it in RP, and then explain, just to make sure all aspects are covered. So..

Wargac flung his weapon to the ground and brought up his massive arms, starting to charge toward the small asari. If his gun was so ineffective against her barriers, then he would simply overpower her in the way he knew best: physical might. He closed in quickly, surprising her enough that she didn't react as fast as she normally might have. As soon as he closed in on her small figure he brought his fist crashing down, a bright flash of purple emitting from around her, but also from his own gauntlet. A condensed shotgun pattern dotted the asari's shield before breaking it, and his fist came crashing through to her face, rearranging her jaw with pure undiluted krogan strength. Who ever said the krogan couldn't box?



-So, example is comparable to that. Her shields were probably relatively weak to be taken out with one punch, but you get the idea. It takes biotic energy and disperses it in multiple pinpoint spots around the punch. The theory is that a field is easier to destroy when it has to apply energy to multiple points. So it makes melee combat more plausible.
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Sounds pretty boss, but some limitations would have to be made with it. I think a good way to limit it is you can only use it with the Vanguard charge or something...
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Why in the traverse would that be necessary? It's putting away a gun to fist fight someone. That within itself is balance. The "Longbow" has a 50/50 of completely BYPASSING shields. This just makes it easier to destroy shields in melee.

Edit: It's to balance melee.
Edited by Leens, Aug 25 2010, 02:40 PM.
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It also has a 50/50 chance of completely missing its target. I'll think about it.
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Missing? No, that comes down to whether the user can shoot a black powder weapon. 50/50 is completely variable when it comes to actual accuracy.
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Aug 25 2010, 02:43 PM
Missing? No, that comes down to whether the user can shoot a black powder weapon. 50/50 is completely variable when it comes to actual accuracy.
I was only relating it to black powder, but upon second thought I realized the weapons in Mass Effect are just about as accurate as black powder anyways.... seriously though, have you ever noticed how inaccurate most rifles are. Considering how far into he future it is you think they would have improved. But that is kinda off topic... i think Erick's idea is good, but it would need a little limitation (I.E. not so much god-mode when charging at people, give them a little chance to stop him)

But hilariously enough, his gauntlet reminds me of Sanosuke's futae no kiwami (lol kenshin reference). The technique in which a smaller punch hits first, breaking the surface tension of an object, followed by a normal punch.

I don't care what Kleiner says, I approve!
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Aug 25 2010, 05:47 PM
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Aug 25 2010, 02:43 PM
Missing? No, that comes down to whether the user can shoot a black powder weapon. 50/50 is completely variable when it comes to actual accuracy.
I was only relating it to black powder, but upon second thought I realized the weapons in Mass Effect are just about as accurate as black powder anyways....
If it takes out shields in one hit, I think that it should have a 50% hit chance. That seems pretty balanced to me.
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The concept of a biotically-improved melee weapon seems fine, but considering how quickly punches can be strung together, the strength should not be more than triple that of a regular punch in my opinion...and that's pushing it, imagine a Krogan using it.

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Aug 25 2010, 07:29 PM
The concept of a biotically-improved melee weapon seems fine, but considering how quickly punches can be strung together, the strength should not be more than triple that of a regular punch in my opinion...and that's pushing it, imagine a Krogan using it.

Yeah, just imagine... *rolls eyes*
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The biotic force itself isn't even that much stronger, it just displaces impact to destroy a barrier. There would be added force, but nothing greater than what biotics can already do.
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It wouldn't have to break shields in one hit. This weapon could be balanced just by the fact that the opponents shields are either really weak making it one hit to break the shield, or if the opponents shields are moderately stronger meaning multiple hits from the gauntlet to break away the shield over many hits. Also the power of the glove could be based off the amount of points put into your biotic skill.
Edited by Yakmier, Aug 26 2010, 02:21 AM.
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