A small suggestion about WX’s circuit changes

[rabbit1324]

One thing I really like about the skill tree is how it lets you shape your character through progression and deliberate choices. So having major changes applied by default feels a bit weird to me—it’s kind of like you’re playing a reworked version from the start.

Also, giving access to so many circuit slots without spending any skill points feels like a pretty big jump. WX was originally balanced with just 6 slots, so it changes the baseline a lot. I think it might work better if the extra slots were unlocked gradually through the skill tree, like Beta or Gamma paths(or even at once), so you still get meaningful choices while expanding your options.

I really like this update and WX's skills look super fun. Just thought I’d share my perspective—thanks for all the work on this!

[Swish3rTwist3r]

I really don't know why the additional circuit "boards" weren't unlocked on skill tree. Would make balancing a heck of a lot easier if you had to decide which paths you were taking. I guess to make room for the drones and such. If only alpha were baseline then stats still make sense, easily can get them above 100. I also feel like this leaves room for things that are pretty off the table at this point like damage modification which is too strong in current setting but could easily be a fun option if you had to choose to take some extra damage to say completely forgo your alpha or beta circuits.

Edited March 22 by Swish3rTwist3r

[rabbit1324]

Yeah, that’s basically how I see it too. If the extra boards were part of the skill tree, it would make balancing a lot cleaner because players would actually have to commit to a path instead of getting everything upfront.

I also think keeping them in progression helps preserve the whole point of the system: real trade-offs. If the slots are baseline, the tree loses some of its meaning because the strongest setup becomes the default, and future options would all have to be balanced around that higher starting point.

So even if Alpha were baseline, I think the rest of the expansion would still make more sense as a choice in the tree. That way WX keeps the extra depth, but it still feels earned instead of just being handed out for free.

14 hours ago, Swish3rTwist3r said:

I really don't know why the additional circuit "boards" weren't unlocked on skill tree. Would make balancing a heck of a lot easier if you had to decide which paths you were taking. I guess to make room for the drones and such. If only alpha were baseline then stats still make sense, easily can get them above 100. I also feel like this leaves room for things that are pretty off the table at this point like damage modification which is too strong in current setting but could easily be a fun option if you had to choose to take some extra damage to say completely forgo your alpha or beta circuits.

To expand on that a bit, the current setup could start with 6 slots that can hold both Alpha and Beta circuits. Then, through a Beta slot upgrade skill, players could unlock 6 additional Beta-specific slots, while the original 6 slots function as Alpha slots.

After that, Gamma circuit slots could be introduced through a separate Gamma slot upgrade, allowing players to access and use Gamma circuits

Edited March 23 by rabbit1324

[Kvetevk]

18 hours ago, rabbit1324 said:

Also, giving access to so many circuit slots without spending any skill points feels like a pretty big jump. WX was originally balanced with just 6 slots, so it changes the baseline a lot. I think it might work better if the extra slots were unlocked gradually through the skill tree, like Beta or Gamma paths(or even at once), so you still get meaningful choices while expanding your options.

Im not sure about the alpha and beta slots but gamma should in my opinion be unlocked with skill tree, but the 2 different slots makes wx78 feel like in the old days but also making him more enjoyable and interesting, the current slots let you have better max stats and also be fast and emit light, in DS he is basically the same but without scanning creatures, buffed max stats with gears and being fast and emitting light by being hit by lightning.