What does this suggestion change/add/remove:
Add hostile, breaching SCP E-999-A, inspired by SCP-914 Experiment Log Test 0196:(Would obviously closer to the size of our existing 999. I intend for it to be the same size, literally just recoloured.)
It would be an entry-level hostile SCP and may require a map change to accommodate it.
Has something similar been suggested before? If so, why is your suggestion different?:
Not this specifically I don't think - But obviously, people have suggested new SCPs before.Possible Positives of the suggestion (At least 2):
- The model for this SCP is already in the game - By which I mean you could just literally recolour the existing 999 texture and use it on that model. Minimal filesize increase, as far as this is concerned.
- Increased breach variety and SCP choice for all players - This may potentially increase retention by giving new players another SCP they can breach as. Additionally, this would be a new SCP for GOIs to capture, test on and trade between them, etc. Also has the effect of diluting the breach queue as I mention in my 860 suggestion.
- Shouldn't be that much of a headache to balance - It's only a small, simple thing intended for newer players and early on in SCP levels. This also shouldn't interfere with upcoming 22415 implementation that much, since... It's just a very simple thing? Walks around, melees... Unsure.
- While 999 is already pretty decently used, this would give its assets more use.
Possible Negatives of the suggestion:
- Dev Time - Would likely need a little mapping time, texture work. Not sure about melee SWEP stuff, etc.
- Underutilisation - Might end up not being played enough.
- SCP Bloat, Uninteresting - Adding a bunch of SCPs isn't necessarily a good thing. Additionally, even though it's simplicity would make it easier to implement, that also carries with it... The fact that it's not interesting. This probably shouldn't be a priority.
- Hitbox issues? Confusing? - I don't intend for this to be smaller than the 999 we have, but that 999 is still quite small. Although I'm pretty sure it has a standard hitbox? Unsure. Having a friendly 999 and a hostile one might end up having people confuse between them.