An Object of Obsession rework
OoO is probably one of the most reviled perks in the game currently, as it is extremely unfun to fight and gives a massive boost to swf and is simply just 'ok' as a solo perk.
So I had an idea that could make it a good perk, that still has some drawbacks, that is both impactful in solo play and swf, please give me your thoughts.
"Object of Obsession:
A supernatural bond links you to the Killer.
If the killer can see your aura, you can see their aura in unison. You will see their aura for an increased time of 1/2/3 seconds.
Increases the odds of being the Obsession.
The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.
"He was watching me!" — Laurie Strode"
I figured this could be used to counter perks such as BBQ, Bitter Murmur, Blood Warden, and even addons like Renjuro's bloody glove, and Plague's black incense. Thoughts?
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Sounds like a great idea I like it a lot.
That sounds pretty solid actually.
I like it, but I've always thought that's what distortion should've been.
this is a really cool idea :)
Imagine this with Distortion.
It's like the perfect "no u" combo.
So, it looks like everybody is pretty supportive of this change, thanks guys!
This way the perk would still provide the survivor a lot of information (the killers position but only when the survivors aura is shown and which aura reading perks the killer is using), but it wouldn't be insane. I don't think it would be so much stronger in the hands of SWF either as they don't get to choose when they want to see the killers aura. Obviously they would realize a lot faster which aura reading perks the killer possesess but it's not like they couldn't figure that out before.
Such a great and balanced idea in my opinion.
I like it.
Because your idea made great balance, useful for solo and doesn't make massive abuse for 4man swf free wallhack
Also counter BBQ and great combo for Distortion
Can someone tag devs or something?
I don't think you can tag devs? Even if we could, I would rather not bother them with it, lets just hope they somehow find the thread
This is a really solid idea, would love to see it implemented.
@Almo Please take a look at this idea of changing OoO,it sounds quite interesting.
I also have a idea with what to do with Object but it is not as good as yours.
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"Object of Obsession:
A supernatural bond links you to the Killer.
Your aura is always revealed to the Killer
While you are the killer's Obsession, the Killer's aura is always revealed to you.
Increases the odds of being the Obsession.
The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.
"He was watching me!" — Laurie Strode"
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I think this will allow the initial power to be kept but, it can also heavily backfire, as if you are not the Obsession. Then you see nothing but the killer sees you. But if you are the obsession then you always have tabs on him.
This will also conflict with other perks that makes other survivors become the Obsession. Like Decisive Strive for instance.
so what i understand is you can see the killer just if he looks at you? pretty much the current state just reversed? OR do you mean IF the killer has a aura perk you can see him but he cant see you? im a bit confused lol
great idea! This idea is much better than the perk in its current state. hope the devs implement it !
If the killer is running an aura reading perk (BBQ, or Bitter Murmur) you both see each other's aura
well sounds great but whats the point of distortion then?
can we not just REMOVE that perk? i mean its annoying and unbalanced. and im not even a killer main and hate this perk more then anything. just make it something different and NEW perk!!
Distortion hides your aura, as well as removing your scratch marks for a considerable amount of time, so it would still have a place.
And, you cannot 'delete' perks, especially ones from paid DLCs lol
I ######### LOVE THIS!!! Shame the devs will never do anything about it tho.
Distortion only hide your aura. Combine this new OoO you can hide aura but also see killer aura. Literally uno reverse card and very interesting to counter BBQ.
And i agree, OoO is annoying for both Solo(Too risky, especially if stealth killer) and Killer(Free wall hack & they have voice call). Unbalance for SWF.
I really REALLY wish they change it
Well, but you can't use distortion for ever. You only have a few tokens so it will be fine.
I like this way more than its current version
Sounds cool, but i don't think they'd do the "You will see their aura for an increased time of 1/2/3 seconds." thing.
Tinkerer got reworked simply because it had to be changed every Killer.
OoO would have to be changed every Killer Power/Add-on/Perk that allows Survivor Aura reading.
A set amount of seconds would probably be what they'd go with.
Distortion only gets 3 tokens, if you ran it with OoO those tokens would get used up pretty quick depending on tge killers build and its 2 perk slots. It doesnt bother me anymore than kindred or dark sense.
The main reason I included that would be so there would be a difference between tier 1-2-3. Maybe instead have it so it has a smaller cooldown per higher tier? Not sure if we need more cooldowns in the game though
If you don't wanna add a cooldown, you could just have it be a set amount, and have that amount go up each Perk level, to 5 seconds or smthn.
If the Perk triggers occassionally, 5 seconds is about as good as 1 second anyway, you're getting their location and their direction in both amounts.
Very solid suggestion. I hope it gets some traction. Upvoted.
I like this suggestion a lot. +1
Bumping this because of the announcement from today.
WE DID IT! THE EVIL IS NO MORE!
Funnily enough this rework idea isn't far off from the one BHVR did.
Did they listen to you? :O