can we get a Crouch that enables a Stealth mode? this would slow movement of player, remove their name from view, remove footstep sounds and allow players to duck into/access small areas or caves, hide behind barrels or amidst other foliage. instead of using Emotes in order to manufacture a sneak.. an actual series of stealth options would further enhance the idea of Thieves sneaking onto enemy ships in the veil of darkness in order to pull off various methods of espionage.
SNEAK option
@flintlock-avery I like it, my left analog stick is slightly jammed so when I emote it quickly cancels and start to shift me forward. Very annoying if I'm tryimg to hide.
@king-kobra-05 said in SNEAK option:
Only problem is they are trying to keep every one and everything equal and that would give you an advantage. Maybe not have the name not pop up as close make it so have to be a lot closer to see the name. I know that the name above the head does give away your position pretty easily
Everyone would have this same ability, thus it would be “equal”. Currently people simply abuse the “sleep” emote for this purpose, which I think is a bit silly, honestly. It would be nice if we had actual stealth mechanics, instead. Then sleeping could be weakened as a tactic by simply adding some soft snoring sound effects. It would make for some humorous situations, as well.
@genuine-heather When i say equal I mean everyone equal at all times. Some people in sneak and some not is not equal. Now the emote thing is something they could just fix. But they have said they don't really want people to have a real advantage.
@king-kobra-05 said in SNEAK option:
@genuine-heather When i say equal I mean everyone equal at all times. Some people in sneak and some not is not equal. Now the emote thing is something they could just fix. But they have said they don't really want people to have a real advantage.
That's not how it works. "Equal" means everyone enters the game with exactly the same stats, equipment, and potential. It does not mean people must play exactly the same way. Everyone has different play styles. The point is that if one pirate has an ability, all pirates must have that ability. It's a sandbox. The more toys we have at our disposal, the better!
Honestly, they should just remove nameplates above players heads all together. They ruin immersion, they make it way too easy to spot other players and feel like a crutch that isn't needed. Rare doesn't seem to want to get rid of them though so it is what it is. Luckily you can glitch them away when sleeping properly but I'd love to see them go all together. Just show teammates names and remove others, just like the steamer mode setting already in the game.
@bkj-seven said in SNEAK option:
Just show teammates names and remove others, just like the steamer mode setting already in the game.
I agree with this idea and the sneak idea. I think that it's way too easy to spot a player as opposed to a skeleton for instance. I think that non-allied pirates either shouldn't show anything or should just show a small indicator above their heads. We would still need a way to see names (for reporting purposes, etc) but maybe make them show up at really close range.
I already have a disadvantage at sneaking by being a fat pirate but by big white name showing up in the water doesn't help either. I think a mermaid nearby should be enough of a clue. :)
Satire:
Showing name plates is not fair to people with longer names as they take up more screen space and can be spotted easier.
Also if we leave the name plates in we should consider scaling how far away they can be seen inversely proportional to how fat the player character is. This way we balance a players size disadvantage when sneaking.
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