Spawn Camping Feedback

[exotic solstice]

Hey everyone! I've been talking with the community about the spawn camping issue, and we’ve come up with some ideas to help improve the situation. Huge shoutout to TNnr, Azakura, Tokin Jesus, Eepy Bubbles (The good), and Forge for their input! Here’s what we’ve got:

1. Respawn Protection

• Temporary Invulnerability: Players should have about 5 seconds of invincibility after spawning to avoid instant deaths.
• Damage Boost After Respawn: Giving players a short burst of extra damage could make campers think twice.
• Temporary Shields: A protective shield that lasts until the player moves or attacks.

2. Spawn Area Adjustments

• Remove the harpoon from a pre-learned blueprint so players obtain it when registering for the third class.
• Safe Zones: Spawn areas where enemies either can’t enter or can’t deal damage.
• Defensive Turrets: Auto-turrets that take out enemies lurking too close to spawn.
• Energy Barriers: Temporary walls that block enemies from getting in.

3. Respawn System Changes

• Dynamic Spawn Points: Players respawn in different locations to prevent enemies from controlling a single spot.
• Smart Spawn System: The game should detect the safest spot before placing a player back in.
• Respawn Near Teammates: Instead of a fixed spawn point, let players respawn closer to allies.

4. Penalizing Spawn Campers

• Anti-Camping Detection: If someone hangs around the enemy spawn too long, hit them with a penalty (slow them down, reduce their damage, or even auto-kill them).
• Less Reward for Spawn Kills: Reduce XP, money, or points for killing players right as they respawn.

5. Giving Respawned Players a Fighting Chance

• Let Players Choose Their Spawn Point: Give players a few options to avoid getting farmed.
• Escape Routes or Teleports: Add tunnels, portals, or alternate exits from the spawn area.
• Temporary Buffs: A quick speed boost, shield, or even a starter weapon to help fight back.

6. Map Design Adjustments

• Better Spawn Layouts: Add obstacles, tunnels, or safe paths so players aren’t stuck in one spot.
• Higher Spawn Positions: Spawning on high ground could give respawning players an advantage.
• Moving Spawn Zones: Have spawn locations shift over time so campers can’t lock down one spot.

I believe these solutions can enhance gameplay for new players and reduce frustration caused by spawn camping. I hope this helps the devs! Let me know what you all think—open to more ideas.

[topaz perch]

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[proven surge]

Awesome stuff. We will give it some thoughts but some of it is very easy executable

Also appreciate the structured message. Designers do love bulletpoints and bold 😀

[hardy dust]

I agree with this 100%. However I would like to add this:

• The very first car you spawn in, don't allow PvP.
• Allow this area to group up and figure some of the mechanics.
• a way to call out pickpocketers and have them flagged for a duration.

[exotic solstice]

I think there should be a sound cue when a pickpocket happens maybe but it's just fun to steal from others without any kind of warning

[pliant estuary]

I only agree with adding a bunch of extra turrets to the first carriage. Making it too much of a carebear experience in the first train will just make the second train a bloodbath instead.

[azure wedge]

-a way to call out pickpocketers and have them flagged for a duration.

have you tried VOIP? 😃

[exotic solstice]

Whenever a pickpocket is announced it's chaos and everyone panics, it's not efficient but funny

[azure wedge]

if you dont want to get pick pocketed, dont stand still in public area for 5-10 seconds at a time lol. Its really not all that difficult, i dont think we need too much hand holding

[exotic solstice]

Hey don't look at me, I mastered the art of pickpocketing gimme all the sweet sweet loot... Breachers, shotguns, whatever, it's time!

[cobalt bolt]

Not been able to survive show u don't deserve to be on the train, but really yea spawn camp is annoying but u can easly get out of the carriage just run get ressource or grt to the safety zone like market and u good

[thorny pulsar]

I think maybe a small sound cue could make it more fun but it shouldn't flag the player but there should be maybe like some small rustling of metal sound, it shouldn't be too loud but enough so the player you pickpocketed hears it

In my opinion it shouldn't make a sound for when you're actively pickpocketing a player

In my experience and opinion it would be much more fun if the small sound plays after someone's been pickpocketed so it creates a bit more chaos