09-23-2009, 03:49 PM
Well, the dog, as described in the fake update, is somewhat broken. In order to balance it out a bit better, I'd probably change the following things:
1) Make it go somewhat slower than a Scout.
2) Give it lower health than a Scout. Maybe around 80-100 or something.
3) Make the dog a bit bigger. They could do this through feature exaggeration, kinda how all the people are already rather disproportionate.
Also, while Valve may listen to their fans somewhat often, they still might reject the dog for various reasons. They might already have plans for a different 10th class (though I don't think so). Also, Guard Dog would change up the gameplay. Unlike the other classes, where class rushes are often rather ineffective, Guard Dog rushes would probably win almost every time, as the class has a strong melee, a fast, pushing primary weapon, and a useful way to bring HP and ammo to the other dogs. It'd be like playing against a well-balanced team, except they're all the same class!
1) Make it go somewhat slower than a Scout.
2) Give it lower health than a Scout. Maybe around 80-100 or something.
3) Make the dog a bit bigger. They could do this through feature exaggeration, kinda how all the people are already rather disproportionate.
Also, while Valve may listen to their fans somewhat often, they still might reject the dog for various reasons. They might already have plans for a different 10th class (though I don't think so). Also, Guard Dog would change up the gameplay. Unlike the other classes, where class rushes are often rather ineffective, Guard Dog rushes would probably win almost every time, as the class has a strong melee, a fast, pushing primary weapon, and a useful way to bring HP and ammo to the other dogs. It'd be like playing against a well-balanced team, except they're all the same class!