IraqiWalker, on 29 July 2014 - 04:17 PM, said:
I would love to use them in flanking maneuvers to keep my lance hidden, though I guess in a way, they would make any mech "ECM capable" even if it's for 30 seconds.
Honestly, I think that is how ECM should work - temporarily. Instead of the static bubble, you should have to activate it, it would last 30 seconds or so, and then have a cooldown of 30-60 seconds.
Another option would be to have ECM only give the equipped mech sensor immunity, and the bubble would just provide the lock delay to allied mechs (not immunity).
For modules, I think smoke - not just the little red puff of arty, but actual obscuring, billowing smoke - would be a great tactical addition to the game. It is one of the most fundamental tools in today's military.
Another would be the flashbang, which would be just like smoke but affect heat/night vision instead, frying those sensors for 30 seconds.