To enhance the defensive capabilities of the blunderbuss and blunderbomb against boarders, implementing a stunning effect on those attempting to climb the ladder would make repelling boarders better. This change would address the current issue where boarders can easily regain their grip on the ladder after being knocked back, rendering the defensive use of these tools less effective.
Knockback Ladder Stun
It's already hard enough to board after the blunder changes so I don't think we need to enhance the defensive capabilities. All it takes to stop a board now is a semi-competent player with a blunder that close enough to get the knockback and even if they suck at aiming, they only need to hit you with one pellet and if you're even close to the edge your off unless you get a lucky ladder clutch. So, I definitely do not think they need more defensive capabilities. the stun would be good if it didn't send you flying off the ladder. The problem isn't that they can catch the ladder again because if you are paying attention then you can just hit them off until they either die or fall off.
@burnbacon watch the latest vid, they've said on everything but galleon the grapple gun won't allow you to grab anywhere other than ladder.
True, but mabye not underestimate the fact that the harpoon gun will take a weapon slot. Dobble gunning would be disabled on that decision. I think we are gonna see both boarding methods used in intervals, which will increase the suprise factor. Thats gonna be thrilling gameplay.
Also with that in mind they could any good anti ladder, it wont matter cause you wont be prepared for that kind of board as often anymore imo.
Edit: never mind, the harpoon gun is anti galleon only unless you can grab mast ladder.
5 out of 6
