I think it would be great if there was a second tier of units that you can unlock by putting a lot of certs into one of the base units. The reason for this is that right now I just don't feel like anyone in PS2 is really special, even if you have thousands of certs invested in a certain vehicle or infantry class, you never get anything out of them that is really extraordinary. In fact, the diminishing returns for higher end certs mean that you might only be 2-3% better than someone who has half as many certs invested.
The basic idea here is that when you invest enough certs you roll over to a second tier of that unit or vehicle. The second tier unit is stronger than the first tier unit in some regards, but shares all the same equipment, so that all your certs are still worth the while.
Second Tiers could be unlocked by having, let's say, a cumulative 5000 certs spent in one vehicle or infantry branch. The number should be set in such a way that you can only attain it if you start buying up the 1000 point top end upgrades, so you really have to dedicate yourself to that unit and can't just buy the convenient upgrades that have low cost.
Higher Tiers for things like infantry would be commando versions of the class, that move a bit faster, carry more ammo, have a bit more health, and so on. They would basically be an upgrade from the basic version, since Infantry is relatively squishy, and having a slightly stronger base unit doesn't make it horribly overpowered.
Higher tiers for vehicles would basically introduce variants that have some advantages, but still use all the same gear and have the same hitpoints, weapons etc. For example, a second tier MBT could be the 3 man version with a stronger turret but needing an extra driver. A second tier Lightning tank could have the ability to cloak while standing still. A second tier ESF could be what a regular ESF is right now.
The basic idea here is that tier 2 units are a way to really distinguish yourself on the battlefield and show that you're not just a jack of all trades, and that you do more than spend the certs where they give you the most bang for your buck, but that you are willing to really dig deep to perfect a certain unit.
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2013-04-03, 03:19 PM
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