quote DragonMaster_Dyne

And Mike, I think you might be correct about different weapons presenting different opportunities when enemies are down. I really wouldn't understand the thought of removing curbstomps entirely and then only giving you ONE option (shield).

So it's probably pistol = shield, other weapon = curbstomp.

You noticed how quickly he switched to his pistol when the Locust came over the side of the vehicle? Wanted to show off the new feature.

Probably a curbstomp, like Justin suggested.

I can't imagine you taking the enemy as a hostage with a sniper, haha.

quote Jim Haslett

They'll play hard or they're not going to be here.

D'you reckon that'll be in multiplayer though? 'cos it would suck having to be dragged around by the enemy,

I was thinking it would be a campaign-specific deal.

But, in multiplayer, that could work out pretty cool. Like, if someone takes you as a hostage, but one of your teammates is able to kill the guy, they can save you before you die.

I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.

I'm pretty sure it's going be on both. Not to mention, this won't be the only execution other than the curbstomp from what I'm seeing. It's funny though, most of the ideas in this forum are actually being featured in the game.

Well in multiplayer it would be abused, so you have to make some pretty heavy penalties for taking someone hostage. Such as giving the person an ability to break out of the hold by pressing a button rapidly, dying sooner, or at very least when you die after being held hostage, your hostage taker is stunned for a while, making him a sitting duck.

I am amazed that no one has reported my signature. Friendship, understanding, caring and kindness anagrammed spells out the F word (the idea is from a Saturday Night Live sketch).

I think its a lot easier for someone to get killed while holding a hostage. Its an easy snipe to the head if you ask me. Plus, you'll move slowly.

I don't get the point of having the F word in your signature. :/

quote Sereph

I am amazed that no one has reported my signature. Friendship, understanding, caring and kindness anagrammed spells out the F word (the idea is from a Saturday Night Live sketch).

quote Darknet

quote Sereph

I am amazed that no one has reported my signature. Friendship, understanding, caring and kindness anagrammed spells out the F word (the idea is from a Saturday Night Live sketch).

Did you get that from an SNL skit?

quote Sereph

Well in multiplayer it would be abused, so you have to make some pretty heavy penalties for taking someone hostage. Such as giving the person an ability to break out of the hold by pressing a button rapidly, dying sooner, or at very least when you die after being held hostage, your hostage taker is stunned for a while, making him a sitting duck.

That makes you an easy target if a person is coming behind or the other team has a sniper; It leaves your head exposed and drastically reduces your speed.

quote Jim Haslett

They'll play hard or they're not going to be here.

Thats exactly what I said. :/
I think its only fair to only use the enemy as a shield when they're down. Otherwise, it can be abused.

quote Trojanman

Thats exactly what I said. :/
I think its only fair to only use the enemy as a shield when they're down. Otherwise, it can be abused.

Something I just noticed, guys: When he walks up to the downed locust, it says "Hit A for [hostage?]." Perhaps this is what's displayed when you're at his head and the curbstomp somewhere else?

quote Jim Haslett

They'll play hard or they're not going to be here.

I'm thinking that it would be the other way around Curtis. You don't take someone hostage from their front.