WX-78 Rework Tweaks and Small Suggestions

[-Nick-]

The WX-78 rework has been amazing. I would list this as one of the top three best reworks so far.

As much as I love this rework, there are some things that could be tweaked or changed.

 

-Charge Regen-

The charge meter is very creative and original. The problem is that the charge regeneration rate is really slow. It would be nice if it was doubled from what it is now.

The way you can get charge from lightning rods and other sources is really nice. The only thing i don't like about it is that regular lighting only gives one charge. For how rare it is to even get struck by lightning, the one charge is dissapointing. Maybe make it so it fills most, or even the full meter.

 

-Circuit Combinations-

The new circuit system is amazing. Being able to choose which upgrade you want is refreshing. Different combinations of circuits isn't as encouraging though. Removing circuits drains charge which is not as great. 

As much as i was hesitant on increasing the fuse slots to 7, I think it would actually benifit more than harm. You still cant have more than 2, three pronged circuits plugged in, having 7 allows more combinations for circuits that takes up more space. A late game fuse box capacity from Wagstaff could also work. Circuits draining charge when removed could only drain half, leaving atleast some charge left.

 

-Downsides-

I was hoping when WX-78 rework came, It would add a more meaningful water downside. It was inconsistent and easily countered. Almost making it nonexistent.

WX-78 having one charge removed every 15 seconds when above the water threshold and only taking damage when out of charges feels too safe. This downside doesn't have any real threat unlike it was in ds and even dst WX. Making this downside even more of a joke compared previously.

When above the water threshold, charges could still drain every 15 seconds, but WX loses health aswell. If there are no charges left, then WX starts taking double damage.

(Making the downside more impactful could allow upsides to be buffed.)

-Miscellaneous-

The Chorus music box circuit isn't a great or worthwhile upgrade. It taking up 3 slots is too much for an item that gives only a small sanity gain and plant tending benifit. It beinh reduced to take 1 slot would be nice and having two of them should give a larger tending radius.

The Optoelectronic circuit is too good of am item, even after the Illumination circuit got a small buff, The Optoelectronic circuit is still cheaper and much more useful.

Maybe increase the cost or add a small downside like a hunger drain or something.

 

(This post is all in my opinion and it's just what I think so far. Feel free to comment, add suggestions and feedback.)