Board Thread:Suggestions/@comment-30248084-20180904040559

[NEW] - Armor Suggestion: E.O.D Suit
'''NOTICE: This is only a suggestion and is not even considered to be completely official. It is unlikely that an Armor such as this will likely even be in the game at all. TL;DR is NOW included in this discussion!'''

Hey guys, have not posted anything in the Armors category in a while - although I have a few more coming around soon enough! So for this armor you will be viewing is the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Aka, E.O.D) Suit. So without any further ado, proceed and see what I have brought up this time!

Brief Summary
A re-instated set of military-grade protective armor that protects the wearer against common damage - yet more purposefully used in defense of Explosions as it's highest priority, yet having a very minimal decreasement when radiation affects the user's body when comparing to the Bulldozer Series. This is designed to give well-deserved protection from Explosions - as well as a decent magazine count. However, the suit itself limits the user to have a slower walkspeed, not be able to run and lower jump power.

Lore - Background Story
In the past, the Bulldozer Series has made substantial success in defending the lives of many veteran Survivors. Nevertheless, it was a reliable set of armor - until recent events have changed everything.

Not only have other survivors developed new ways to kill off survivors wearing this armor, but the hordes of the Apocalypse are turning the tides with many Tickers kamikazes and even more common sightings on Brutes. It was a wake up call to the creators of the Bulldozer Series - their armors were not meeting the expectations to which they were designed to; but they figured a solution and got set to work on a improved version of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D) Suit.

Their solution? To defeat a monster, one must MAKE a monster. tracing their steps back to the old Bomb Suit design, they made many improvements in it's protective padding and cushioning - designed to resist a direct hit from a Steil Grenade, the pressure from a Ticker's Explosion and even a hit from a Brute's Club. However, mobility will be drastically affected upon wearing it.

E.O.D Suit - Abilities Information
+ [Explosive Protection] +

Explosive Protection gives a 40% Damage Reduction from Grenades, Propane Tanks, Elemental and Ticker's Explosions & Brute Club's.

+ [Ignore Trip/Stun] +

The weight of the suit - with the addition of a helmet - makes the user virtually immune to being tripped/stunned by grenades/tanks Stun-Explosions and some mobs. Results vary when encountering Brutes.

- [Hindering Mobility] -

The weight of the suit is much heavier than when you would wear the Faraday Vest or Bulldozer Armor(s). The player's walkspeed is reduced by -3 and Jump Power reduced by -10. User is unable to Run when armor is equipped. M249 & Minigun speed reduction ADDS up when equipped.

- [Disables Mount] -

To ensure the limited mobility, Mounts of any kind are unable to be summoned when you have the E.O.D Suit equipped. While some would argue this - this is to ensure the armor is balanced and fairly counter-able.

- [Removes Hats/Accessories] -

Removes your Avatar's hats and accessories. Nothing very major to be concerned over with.

Tips

 * Wearing this armor can allow you to survive from Grenades, Elemental/Tank Explosions and in some cases, a few hits from a Brute's Club
 * Do not let the Stats blind you - Mobility is your greatest weakness and having a M249 Equipped will make you a huge target and susceptible to being swarmed.
 * Due to the weight, wearing this suit will also disable your use-age on Mounts!
 * BattleStation servers may limit the use of the E.O.D Suit.
 * The user is in even more danger towards Elementals and Edgars with it's limited mobility.
 * The user wearing the suit is unable to Sprint while having a low amount of Jump Power.
 * You are still able to take damage from zombies, so don't assume you're automatically invincible with the listed stats.
 * This armor offers the least radiation protection out of the Bulldozer Armors and Faraday Vest.

Trivia

 * Named "E.O.D Suit"in-game.
 * There is a radio strapped on the back of the suit - but ironically is just for decorative propses.
 * The appearance of the E.O.D Suitis as closely replicated to the modern bomb disposal suit. However in reality; the suits can weight more than 80 pounds (36.2 kilograms), are very bulky, and can limit the user's freedom in movement & cause stress from heat when used for prolonged amounts of time.
 * In game, these kinds of things are ignored - since it is a game after all.

Questions That You May Be Concerned With
Why Is The E.O.D Suit Expensive?

(A) - This armor has a major health bonus and two beneficial abilities. To ensure the armor's rarity, the price is settled at $350 - which would be the most priciest armor in the game (if is ever added).

Why Does The Suit Have Trip/Stun Immunity?

(A) - Like I mentioned, due to the expense of the suit, this could not be used as often. And for most of the armors I can think of, it would be absurd for them to have Trip/Stun immunity for their visual looks - but it makes sense for a suit like this since, well, it weighs a lot and has the right look for it. It will also explain why the suit is more expensive and not having an extra magazine - with mobility changes as well.

Why Cannot We Use Our Mounts When We Wear This Armor?

(A) - Trust me - When you wear this, you are immune to some forms of Stun/Trips and can survive from some direct explosions, and the suit itself is MEANT to sacrifice mobility for more protection. To have mounts will completely ruin this balance for this Armor.

Why Would You Suggest This Armor?

(A) - Ever since the debate of having nerfs towards the Ticker, I had been thinking of adding an armor to counter this. I had also been thinking of adding a Trip/Stun immunity - but this suit is the only one that fits well to have it. In other words, I have always liked this suit design and had been wanting to post this for quite some time - but forgetting now and then to do it...

TL;DR
[Straight To The Point]: View Statistics & Abilities Information for a brief view on how the suit works - then post your opinions on what changes could be needed.

[Other Notes]: It is not required to read everything. If you wish to do so - do what pleases you.

[EDITS]: - N/A

Conclusion
And that concludes the Discussion.

But hey, this is only a suggestion! So if it does get accepted, do not take the stats/model listed here as fact - as they are succeptable to change by the owner's decision.

Hopefully you guys like my suggestion!

Feel free to leave a kudo - either by love or liberty - I am not forcing you to like this.

=( Lost Ratchet )= 