Gameplay: The MAX shield!™

[Bazilx]

I have thought of a completely original idea™ which has never been thought of before and I would like some input from you non-creative people.


Right, first I thought of having a MAX unit forgo the usual dual-wield strategy for a single larger weapon which it could weild, but halfway through thinking about it I realized something much cooler just out of the blue.

Let the MAX have a riot shield!™

A large metal shield™ or energy shield™ (I prefer metal) which would be mounted onto the MAX's arm, it would automatically shield him in the upper-left or upper-right quadrant of his view when idle, and be positioned right infront of him when active with a small slot for vision. it would allow a maxunit to grant allies temporary cover in certain situations such as when ressurecting friendlies or other logistical reasons as well as break heavily fortified positions as they would have to flank the max unit as he approached.

It would be benificial when defending as well as attacking, especially in corridors and entrances.

The downside of course would be that you have to give up 1 gun in order to have a shield and once the shield is deployed you would not be able to attack without exposing yourself.

Basically this:

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