Mark Murlock
Honorable Pirate
Hey Forums!
As I've used the Ruby and Onyx Curses post-release, I've decided they may need slight buffs to make them, well, more relevant. For example, Cicatriz has higher HP than Jimmy Legs, and Jimmy gives an (arguably) better sword - so most everyday pirates cluster at Jimmy Legs. I do not mean to blatantly question past decisions when it comes to selecting the buffs for these swords, but I do think that it's hard to see how they actually perform without them being used by real pirates. So, the time has come to share this idea.
That said, I have carefully crafted each sword's possible buff, as seen below... Let me explain:
Each sword caters towards a specific use, and each of these upgrades makes it more of what it already is.
For Ruby: Finesse Boost +4. To my knowledge, the only other item in the game with a finesse boost is Master Fencer's Sabre. It is, naturally, another sabre, seemingly for use in the quick-movements of fencing, and gets more "finesse." Finesse in TLOPO decreases cooldown time for dagger and sword skills. While not making Ruby any more powerful (by sheer strength), a considerable finesse boost could recharge Inferno Sweep and Bladestorm faster than the competition - and catch the eye of previously uninterested pirates.
For Onyx: Snare Immunity. To complement the already-existing Stun Immunity present on The Onyx Curse, Snare Immunity would allow the user to not only resist stuns, but also resist snares - making them almost impervious to being slowed down. This also complements the sword's Hurricane Slash, making this sabre a defensive weapon, and keeping with the general motif.
In my humble opinion, the best part about these buffs is that they do not change the sabre hierarchy!
So, what do you guys think? Are these appropriate boosts? Would they make each sword slightly more relevant? Is there something I'm missing that would make or break these swords? Let me know below!
(Please, if you will, keep it light-hearted!)
As I've used the Ruby and Onyx Curses post-release, I've decided they may need slight buffs to make them, well, more relevant. For example, Cicatriz has higher HP than Jimmy Legs, and Jimmy gives an (arguably) better sword - so most everyday pirates cluster at Jimmy Legs. I do not mean to blatantly question past decisions when it comes to selecting the buffs for these swords, but I do think that it's hard to see how they actually perform without them being used by real pirates. So, the time has come to share this idea.
That said, I have carefully crafted each sword's possible buff, as seen below... Let me explain:
(The cards are imperfect, yet let us visualize it)
Each sword caters towards a specific use, and each of these upgrades makes it more of what it already is.
For Ruby: Finesse Boost +4. To my knowledge, the only other item in the game with a finesse boost is Master Fencer's Sabre. It is, naturally, another sabre, seemingly for use in the quick-movements of fencing, and gets more "finesse." Finesse in TLOPO decreases cooldown time for dagger and sword skills. While not making Ruby any more powerful (by sheer strength), a considerable finesse boost could recharge Inferno Sweep and Bladestorm faster than the competition - and catch the eye of previously uninterested pirates.
For Onyx: Snare Immunity. To complement the already-existing Stun Immunity present on The Onyx Curse, Snare Immunity would allow the user to not only resist stuns, but also resist snares - making them almost impervious to being slowed down. This also complements the sword's Hurricane Slash, making this sabre a defensive weapon, and keeping with the general motif.
In my humble opinion, the best part about these buffs is that they do not change the sabre hierarchy!
So, what do you guys think? Are these appropriate boosts? Would they make each sword slightly more relevant? Is there something I'm missing that would make or break these swords? Let me know below!
(Please, if you will, keep it light-hearted!)
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