so I have spent many years thinking about this game & IP specifically. I love the universe they have created here & my only goal is to add & build on the existing gameplay & feel of the world. Here are some ideas that I think are good & would really improve & help the franchise evolve:
1a. Class MODs carry actual classes ‐ have the basic 4 traditional VH base roles: Siren, Sniper/hunter, Soldier/Commando, tech/pet user. Then have class mods add to the base 3 trees for your base class with added skill points OR add a 4th skill tree with an additional sub class that lets you (Like Zane the operative) Sacrifice your grenades for a 2nd action skill based on the class mod type. Example: A 1(or 2) turret type Commando with a fade away type or Decepti0n type timed Cloak & shot(s) bonus damage and/or melee bonus damage. Or a digi clone with up to 4x turrets when activated with turrets deployed.
1b. Give class mods slots - have up to 3 socketable bonuses(based on rarity: 0 slots for white & green, 1 blue, 2-3 purple, 3(+?) Orange) for any tree you have unlocked on the character making build flexibility more diverse & customizable. These could be in addition to the customary flavor text & 3 to four bonus effects for legendary mods.
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Faction affected gameplay - choose who if any you ally yourself with. Choose a side & get perks based on their company or factions tech or connections. Help them succeed & progress & get better perks or discounts etc. Even call for support. Or join the “Neutral” Vault hunters/crimson lance/raiders claptrap & Sanctuary III with Ellie & the familiar faces & favorites. You could even turn this into a active territory struggle you earning & maintaining planets that have vaults & other important artifacts eridian or otherwise.
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Bring back low gravity & O2 boosts - there was very little notable gravity variations in the main game sections. There is some in the DLCs & the low gravity boosts to make breathtaking white knuckle jumps would enhance some of those levels in my opinion. I love borderlands 3 very much. And what is there is fantastic so there is all respect to what has been accomplished.
I think low gravity & some strange 3d platforming would be huge for immersions sake & to make levels feel more alive and diverse. -
Give more melee options - have a rarity based loot pool for players to select from. Even make quirky melee only “strongest man” type tournament to earn them so you dont have to dilute the gun pool. Or only have certain rare versions drop from badass enemies to keep it minimal.
Just some thoughts I wanted to share & hope for a bright future with this super fun & well done franchise.