#Throwable Idea: Super Sonar

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frosty wolf
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this would be a throwable that is completely harmless, but instead adds to the environment, kind of like ziplines (but more useful in my opinion!)

the "sonar" would send out a circular pulse every few seconds, and anything covered by fog-of-war would have its silhouette revealed for a moment, similar to how you can always see teammate silhouettes

to keep it balanced, players can hear the device when close enough so they know if they might be within its range

the sonar would show shadows of anything normally hidden by fog-of-war:

  • players (most important!)
  • other throwables (bananas/catmines)
  • vehicles (emus/hamballs)

a few things that would have to be balanced (if pixile wants to add this then i think they could figure out what's best for these):

  • sonar range
  • time between pings
  • carry amount/deploy limit
  • whether everyone can see the silhouettes or only the player/team that uses it

tl;dr - add a throwable device that lets you see players through walls if they are close enough to it

quick sleet
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I once came up with a throwable weapon called the Super Bird Nest.

fiery copper
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Basically Heartbeat sensor

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But throwable

white kiln
quick sleet
stone coyote
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Those sonars should also be destroyable with several hits or shots, so there would be counterplay

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As in you notice a poorly placed sonar - you destroy it

white kiln
quick sleet
sonic sundial
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I feel like the finals does this really well where it lasts for 3 pings then destroys itself.
The player who has their position revealed is shown as glitchy outline with x's and +'s through the wall and they get a large banner at the top that says "DETECTED" and a vignette

grizzled plank
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If you can see both the throwable and the blip circle after you got [[D3TECT3D]];
..And you can somehow design it so it would makes sense for SAR, we got a deal imo.

Honestly still one of those promising ideas after mayb 🛡️ shield bubl in awhile. marten_sip

torpid pumice
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I see it more as a double-edged sword. the blips cam make it so you can see others, but the blips can also make it so that others see YOU... turtle_hide

frosty wolf
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