Fighting an improved version of oneself in the arena

[Jumbo]

This would be a cool feature. Adding a small quest for it with a nice blue item reward. Improved means +10% hp & mana. It can (to the ability of an AI unit) use its abilities effectively.

 

[Ihazdialup]

Actually not a bad idea

 

[Zwiebelchen]

This is very hard to make, as it would require an AI that covers all possible spell combinations.
Also, this is basicly what the Shade encounter was about, initially.

Maybe at a later point. I can see why this is interesting, but it would be a hell to balance and code.

 

[Jumbo]

Hmm I think to make it simpler (still time consuming), add a predefined amount of spells (those who will make sense for an ai, so not taunt for instance), perhaps 5-6 will be enough. This way, a berserker "clone" would have jump attack, Heroic strike, rage, demoralising shout, etc. no matter what the specific player character has.

 

[Vinz]

This way, a berserker "clone" would have jump attack, Heroic strike, rage, demoralising shout, etc. no matter what the specific player character has.

Good idea. It would feel less like a clone then, more like a class champion or something like that.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Good idea. It would feel less like a clone then, more like a class champion or something like that.

Which is basicly exactly like the Shade encounter.

 

[Jumbo]

Yes, with the exception that here the "clone" will be the challenge itself, also only 1 player can fight his clone at a time, so no coop teaming.

 

[nmphuong91]

If 1 vs 1, isn't Bishop vs Bishop impossible?

 

[Ihazdialup]

no? the bishop clone, if this happened which more than likely won't, numbers could be adjusted and not all skills would necessarily be used. Or the opposing bishop would have more mana or MANY other variables.

But no, it would not be impossible