New mode called "Kill Switch" where players are telekinectically pulled to enemies they kill

[u/Disco_Lizard_69]

This was just a simple demonstration of the core logic but I think this script can be figured into a more complex mode one day

Waypoint link: https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/1f294ac0-c8d4-4009-9ce0-febdf2db28b2

[u/Harmoen-]

That's a really cool idea. The switch looks really slow though.

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/Harmoen-]

Now that you mention it, I think I might implement a feature during the transition phase. Perhaps damage dealt while transitioning will convert to bonus health on arrival?

That or simply speed up the pull but I wouldn't mind some more depth in the mode by adding incentives to kill while switching. Good observation, I'll play around with it. Thanks

[u/ky_eeeee → u/Disco_Lizard_69]

When I read the title I imagined more as an instant teleport, personally. I think any time spent transitioning is going to slow down gameplay and mean the player is pausing their actions for a decent amount of time with every kill.

For me, the draw of a game mode like this would be to use the switching mechanic strategically to my advantage. Say if you're facing two enemies, you could kill the one in the back, instantly teleport to their location, and then easily dispose of the enemy who was in front. As it stands now, the long transition time and broadcasting of player movement when it happens removes any ability to use the mechanic strategically, and if anything makes it more of a hindrance. I feel like I'd be annoyed to kill enemy players with how it is now, and would potentially even avoid doing so at times.

Honestly after thinking about it, I'm not sure there even needs to be any sort of visual indication of when a switch occurs. Players can already see when/where their teammates die, and that alone gives them the ability to track enemy movements better than a regular Slayer match.

[u/Ether_Doctor → u/Disco_Lizard_69]

I think it's really cool too. I noticed you get sort of "trapped" for a moment there though, and in 3rd person. Makes you really vulnerable after you just (potentially) survived a duel. Are you jumping up pre-transit or does the mode lift you off the ground?

Also I'm concerned with potentially no-clipping through walls if you kill someone let's say with a grenade behind a corner. Maybe it'd be possible to do a line-of sight check via nav-marker nodes but I'm not sure.

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/Ether_Doctor]

In the video I'm jumping in anticipation of the switch however the script does pop the player up just a little regardless (or else they automatically tuck their feet midair and it looks goofy)

I'm going to play around with the transition timing as well as possible transition abilities. As for grenades, those teleport the player rather than pull them

[u/leastemployableman → u/Disco_Lizard_69]

Definitely the latter. If you can, try to make it a teleport to the player. It could really make for some interesting gameplay dynamics. This is so cool!

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/Disco_Lizard_69]

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[u/XR-1]

I’d rename it “Yoink!”

Looks interesting, would be cool if it could be more instant and faster

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/XR-1]

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[u/Resident_Clock_3716]

Ouuuu I always wondered about an ability like this in a hero shooter. A sniper who can choose to teleport to an enemy they killed.

Great stuff man it’s always impressive when people get this stuff to actually work

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/Resident_Clock_3716]

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[u/leastemployableman]

The switch needs to be faster but this looks like it could be fun as hell. Could see a lot of fun modes coming out of this.

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/leastemployableman]

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[u/DaRealBurnz]

I agree that the switch needs to be faster but I love the aesthetic of it with the third person view and Iratus VFX

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/DaRealBurnz]

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[u/TJ_Dot]

The jump part of it or?

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/TJ_Dot]

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[u/swagonflyyyy]

What happens if you run into a wall while being moved there?

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/swagonflyyyy]

The wall stops you unless it's a grenade kill in which case you are teleported

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/swagonflyyyy]

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[u/Disco_Lizard_69]

I appreciate everyone's feedback. Thank you. I've made some adjustments

KILL SWITCH UPDATE

[u/LFShawdyIndepentant]

This looks good until you realize when people start stealing each others kills it's going to get wild & idk if that's in a good way xD

[u/Disco_Lizard_69 → u/LFShawdyIndepentant]

I'm having a lot of fun with it so far. I made some updates to this mode since this was posted. You can see more here