I know I know, so many firebug threads. But the firebug has not been getting any love game wise, and I don't think I've seen anyone with this idea. Therefore, a separate thread for this idea only might be better for discussion if anyone likes it.
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I think making new firebug weapons is pointless as making different variations of flamethrowers is redundant. Rather than follow the other perks in purchasing new weapons, I came up with this idea.
In my opinion, I would like the firebug to be the only perk that can customize its weapon by purchasing upgrades and addons to the flamethrower.
Rather than buy weapons, a firebug can purchase these upgrades:
1) Increased gas tank ammo
2) Increased range
3) Increased pressure (chance to make ZEDS flinch)
4) Increased spread
HIGHER TIER PURCHASES, CAN ONLY PURCHASE ONE OF THESE, AND ABOVE UPGRADES STILL APPLY
5) Flame burst (a secondary fire add-on which is similar to husk's attack)
6) Inferno burst (another secondary fire add-on that shoots a high pressure burst of fire that does high damage, but uses a lot more ammo and is extremely short ranged)
Each firebug is allowed only 3 purchases from above on their flamethrower. This results in different combinations per player taste. Upgrades can only be bought once, but can be sold for a different upgrade. The Higher tier addons change the look of your flamethrower depending on which one you purchase, so all is needed is a different flamethrower model.
In my opinion, I feel this would make the firebug much more distinct and interesting perk.
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I think making new firebug weapons is pointless as making different variations of flamethrowers is redundant. Rather than follow the other perks in purchasing new weapons, I came up with this idea.
In my opinion, I would like the firebug to be the only perk that can customize its weapon by purchasing upgrades and addons to the flamethrower.
Rather than buy weapons, a firebug can purchase these upgrades:
1) Increased gas tank ammo
2) Increased range
3) Increased pressure (chance to make ZEDS flinch)
4) Increased spread
HIGHER TIER PURCHASES, CAN ONLY PURCHASE ONE OF THESE, AND ABOVE UPGRADES STILL APPLY
5) Flame burst (a secondary fire add-on which is similar to husk's attack)
6) Inferno burst (another secondary fire add-on that shoots a high pressure burst of fire that does high damage, but uses a lot more ammo and is extremely short ranged)
Each firebug is allowed only 3 purchases from above on their flamethrower. This results in different combinations per player taste. Upgrades can only be bought once, but can be sold for a different upgrade. The Higher tier addons change the look of your flamethrower depending on which one you purchase, so all is needed is a different flamethrower model.
In my opinion, I feel this would make the firebug much more distinct and interesting perk.
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