Establish retreat point

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 16:05 PMVipper

Major's "Establish retreat point" is a powerful ability.

At vet 3 it becomes even more powerful since it lock down sectors.

Oddly enough the ability can be used on VP sector locking down the VPs.

The ability needs to be looked at and at least the locking of VPs should be removed.

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 16:14 PMProtos Angelus

It has a long cooldown,

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 16:14 PMProtos Angelus

good luck locking down a VP point with a high RA, 3 model unit that dies easily.

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 16:14 PMProtos Angelus

You lock it down for 20 seconds before shells come raining down.

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 16:14 PMProtos Angelus

Don't know of a map where the VP point is a large enough area that you could be somewhat safe if established on the margin or the area.

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 16:14 PMProtos Angelus

What a BS post. It is a strong ability, but given how major is the only viable recon unit if one does not have paths, you shouldn't use it as a retreat point on all but the largest maps (eg. steppes). Of course, now you will say that USF has M20 for recon and you will be correct but also dumb AF so I'll leave it at this.

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 20:02 PMRosbone

Not taking sides. Just want to point out it is mostly not a problem because when a map gets reworked that is one of the first things that gets removed. The VP territory size is reduced and any sight blockers are removed where the Major could hide.

So it is a problem mechanic as pointed out, but not currently a problem thanks to map reworks. Back to arguing....

Jump back to quoted post28 Dec 2021, 17:32 PMVipper

You have also failed to post a single reason why in your opinion he should be able to lock VP sectors.