Observatory Ability - Nullify

dalleck

I thought I would re-post this idea, to give it a second chance.

*ahem.

<u><b>Observatory Ability : Nullify ( 3 res )</b></u>

The Comm can use <b>Nullify</b> on an area of the infestation. It has an area of effect similar to the <u>Scan</u> ability. Temporarily the infestation area is 'numbed' and all alien structures there <i>(excluding hives)</i> do not register damage to hive sight. Cysts and drifters in the area become temporarily blind to marine movements. However, marines will still appear on hive-sight when spotted by alien players.

<b>Nullify</b> would also visually cause all affected structures to sway simultaneously while the effect was active, allowing it to be visible to alien players in the area.

I think this would be a great tool at the marine commanders disposal.

Any thoughts on this?

TSADrone

I like it, but obs are already way too good. Maybe they could be given this and also have their detection nerfed somehow.

dalleck

Perhaps it could be a separate structure altogether.

Either that or it's an inexpensive research on the observatory which also removes its scan ability.

Tinker

I like the any concept that gives marines a chance to ninja there way to a pg in infested territory. Maybe not this exact implementation, but the concept is solid.