This suggestion is simple and straightforward.
Fact: 100% of all BB players who use a ship that can scout, should scout. While there are a number of reasons a player may choose not to carry a scout, the general consensus of the community is that this is unacceptable.
I have the personal opinion that the average skill level of the player base has been declining steadily since the release of the game. In order to combat this and keep the game as competitive and enjoyable as possible I have put together this proposal, as well as an accompanying picture to illustrate what I'm suggesting. I'm proposing that every BB have a dedicated scout slot in place of one of the support slots. Please refer to the picture below.
Continuing, I'm suggesting that only scout pilots may be placed in this slot. Here is a specific list of which sailor classes would be allowed in this slot:
- Rookie Pilot
- Recon Pilot
- ACE Recon Pilot
This slot would act similarly to the BO slot, in terms of coding and/or restrictions. Every BB which can carry a scout would have one of the support slots changed accordingly (this may be a good opportunity to add scouts to the remaining few BBs, just saying). If a player so chooses he/she may leave the slot empty, however that would be pointless.
I feel this will benefit the community in several ways. Scouting will become essentially mandatory. Inexperienced, misguided, and ignorant players will be forced to learn how to rotate their supports during the grind to L120, which is helping them in the long run. New BB users and beginners will learn right away that scouting is expected, and will get into the habit early on. If this is implemented, the arena will become both more competitive and more enjoyable for all players; players will see more of the action, be more able to contribute to the team due to an increase in the average number of scouts in the air, and there will be less whining/arguing between CVs and BBs over whose job it is to provide a field of vision.
Feedback is welcomed.
Fromage
