Make jeeps "survive" 1 rocket.

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The jeeps currently are overshadowed by the ATV, which is strictly superior in pretty much all regards: speed, maneuverability, size (unless you're trying to ram, which is cringe :moyai: ), and passenger placement. Perhaps it is time to buff the jeeps.

I'd like to propose the following buff, which is fun, unique, and results in enjoyable and skill-based gameplay:

• increase the jeep's health to 180%
• the jeep now takes 2 rockets to explode
• but if the jeep's health drops below 50%, its engine dies, and it can no longer accelerate. Its steering also gets locked. You can still enter and exit the jeep as you wish.

Several noteworthy factors about this change:

• while this buff technically does increase the jeep's health, players can still intercept jeeps with a single rocket reasonably well
• at the same time, the jeep's passengers are no longer instantly obliterated by a single rocket, and get a chance of fighting back
  • running into an offscreen rocket while driving vertically is no longer as frustrating
• the repair gun can repair a broken jeep naturally by restoring its health above 50%

ATVs remain insta-killable by the rocket. They will still be used by players due to the advantages i mentioned above, but the jeep now becomes a safer, more reliable solution when speed is not critical.

[Profugus1]

I still don't really see the point in having a jeep that can't drive, and since there's almost no one that uses repair gun, some players may be really confused when they can't steer a jeep.

I still think that rocket should one shot jeeps just as a way to intercept them more easily without getting run over.

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I still don't really see the point in having a jeep that can't drive

The point is that you get to survive a single rocket, but lose the jeep. Also, the jeep remains on the battlefield, able to be repaired, blocking bullets, and allowing players to jump through it.

some players may be really confused when they can't steer a jeep.

People will learn. And, to aid in learning this new mechanic, the jeep should change appearance when it goes into this new "engine broken" state.

I still think that rocket should one shot jeeps just as a way to intercept them more easily without getting run over.

The rocket still disables the jeep in a single shot, but the people inside get to exit it and fight the threat. More fighting = more fun for everybody, no?

[Your5Truly]

I'm in love with this idea, would love to see this in season 9 without doubt or maybe right now

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SCREW SEASONS :rage: GIVE US UPDATES NOW

[DisposableKatyusha]

we can make it somewhat similar in principle to an MRAP: more seats, more health (ergo more resistance to kablooey), and maybe a .50 for the passenger area for defense.

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@DisposableKatyusha that sounds to me like too big of a change. I'm not against such a vehicle in BD, but it shouldn't replace jeeps. Simple two-seater jeeps have their own charm

[NOTGregory]

Interesting idea, I support it.