Jungle Rhino, on 18 October 2015 - 11:56 PM, said:
I believe reticle bob (and weapon recoil) would be good implemented on all mechs, with the Targeting Computer rehashed to give it more of a purpose closer to it's original form.
From Sarna:
Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help MechWarriors target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle.
Remove silly things from the Targeting Computer like increased range and velocity (how does that even work, you'd have to tweak the weapon itself) and keep improved Sensor Range/Target Info, and then put on improved missile lock/spread, decreased reticle bob and decreased recoil.
Then make it so there's only 3 Targeting Computers (not 7) that weighs around 2/3/4 tons with respective bonuses since taking one gives you a significant advantage over people who don't - you must sacrifice firepower/armour for accuracy (via tonnage). Of course, for this to work you'd need to allow IS mechs to take Targeting Computers otherwise that's just unfair.
And there it is, a decent solution to pinpoint, Time-To-Kill, Role Warfare (more snipers will take TC's at the cost of damage), the current Targeting Computer being a bit strange and abusable (who actually takes anything above TC1?). All you need is aim bobbing, recoil, and Targeting Computers.
Edited by Dak Darklighter, 19 October 2015 - 07:10 AM.