Ninjitsu Stalker placation...

[Ultimo]

So, tonight I was playing my Stalker, Martial Arts/Ninjitsu (based on Batman).  As I was playing, I noticed something I'd forgotten.  He doesn't have Placate.  I gave him Smoke Flash instead.  The reason I dropped Placate is because of the animation, which is a Star Wars mind trick wave of the hand.  It just feels out of character for the Ninjitsu set.

 

My suggestion is to alter the animation for this to be some kind of smoke bomb, or sand in the eyes or something more in keeping with the more "natural" power set.  It could be included as an alternative, so people who like the current animation can still have it.

[Rudra]

As an alternate option? Sure. However, as an alternate option, it should also be available to all the other sets as well. (Edit: Though I disagree with a sand thrown in the eyes animation. Throwing sand in an enemy's face, while good for blinding them, is not exactly known for calming foes down.)

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by Rudra

[Ultimo]

37 minutes ago, Rudra said:

As an alternate option? Sure. However, as an alternate option, it should also be available to all the other sets as well. (Edit: Though I disagree with a sand thrown in the eyes animation. Throwing sand in an enemy's face, while good for blinding them, is not exactly known for calming foes down.)

 

True.  They might also use it as an alternative to the Hide animation.  Right now, the character kind of clenches up like he's having bathroom issues.  A smoke bomb to use the Hide power might be more appropriate for that too.