[OPINION] Rook Towers

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Rook Towers

I like the The Rook in the new beta, even though I think a *very* top tier 1200 point Hammer Slam is still appropriate, but I find something lacking in his Towers now.

It doesn`t feel right that with a finite limit on the # of Towers he can raise, that those Towers are of finite duration. I prefer the original "forever" duration - unless he raises a new one in excess of his maximum. The finite #s of Towers in existence at a time seems correct, but the timed expiry aspect does not.

These Towers, though useful, are after all quite flimsy by comparison to any other similar battlefield structure. Allowing them to linger independent of a timed duration would be a small nod in favour of The Rook.

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Reply #1 from Demigod Forums Top

I agree. With limited duration, pull of the tower is essentially just another damage over time power. With unlimited, it's a strategic option for map control, and much more interesting for it.

Reply #2 from Demigod Forums Top

I just assumed it was a bug! Why even get the upgrades to be able to raise 5 towers, if you can only have like 2 up anyway?

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Reply #3 from Demigod Forums Top

Definately needs to be addressed.  I think they should go back to the original way too.  Towers should last, it gives a great map control/defense method, and allows a slow rook to be in one area without worrying too much about another.  If not, his speed limits the distance he can move from the citadel when original towers have decreased.

Reply #4 from Demigod Forums Top

The entire prospect of the Rook having a tower on his shoulder, and raising towers to be able to connect and extend the base defense was the whole idea, I thought. Maybe that doesn't fit an assassin stereotype, who knows. It would just have been awesome and a truly unique fighting style.

Reply #5 from Demigod Forums Top

This needs to be redone so we have another BO for the Rook.......

Reply #6 from Demigod Forums Top

I definantly think they should gain power while in proximity to other towers. (Including the Rook's shoulder)
Maybe increase their LoS so they can act a little in place of a ToR if need be.

Reply #8 from Demigod Forums Top

I agree Rook's towers shouldn't go away until he dies

Reply #9 from Demigod Forums Top

Hmm. I'll mull this one over. In the meantime, you'll be happy to know that in Beta 2 the Rook's towers are more powerful and as the skill is leveled up become even stronger.

Thanks for the feedback!

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