Alternating Dynamos

[Undr]

The concept: By alternating the Dynamo's "shake" attack, two Inklings should be able to not only create a wall of Ink the opponent cannot shoot through, but also make it hazardous for them to try as it also causes damage. Seeing as the roller weapon is going to be a very popular option, I feel it's worth looking into this.

Possible Uses:

• Creating Choke Points
• Makeshift Splash Wall
• Sniper Defense
• Slow but powerful tank-like approach
• Strong Splat Zone defense strategy

Would just like to throw this out there for discussion. Am I right? Am I missing something? And if this is possible, what other uses could it have?

EDIT: After rewatching the Nintendo Direct, I actually noticed the technique being put to the use! @14:32 we see this in action during the demonstration of the Inkstrike weapon. It even shows my theory in action as the opposing Inklings were unable to get past the technique without the use of a Super Weapon.

 

[RespawningJesus]

Interesting idea, but you also sacrifice firepower in the process. Not only that, but I am curious to see if you can just throw a grenade behind them to counter this. Not only that, if someone flanks, bye, bye. It still has it's uses though.

 

[Undr]

Interesting idea, but you also sacrifice firepower in the process. Not only that, but I am curious to see if you can just throw a grenade behind them to counter this. Not only that, if someone flanks, bye, bye. It still has it's uses though.

I agree, it's by no means a perfect defense. But as you said, it could cause opponents to flank you which could be your intent. A means of persuading your opponents to go where you want them to. Also, seeing as the game is being setup so that only certain maps are available at certain times, it may be possible to have this strategy ready when only a few maps are available. Obviously ones that benefit from it. And again, Splat Zones and that Tower gamemode might also greatly benefit.

But of course all of this is pointless if readily available subweapons are hard counters to this strat. It may also explain why in the demonstration the two Dynamo users were on higher ground.

 

[RespawningJesus]

I agree, it's by no means a perfect defense. But as you said, it could cause opponents to flank you which could be your intent. A means of persuading your opponents to go where you want them to. Also, seeing as the game is being setup so that only certain maps are available at certain times, it may be possible to have this strategy ready when only a few maps are available. Obviously ones that benefit from it. And again, Splat Zones and that Tower gamemode might also greatly benefit.

But of course all of this is pointless if readily available subweapons are hard counters to this strat. It may also explain why in the demonstration the two Dynamo users were on higher ground.

4 dynamo rollers on the tower. Each one guards one side. I want to see this happen. Sounds like a terrible idea, but but I still want to see it done.

 

[zmop]

• Sniper Defense

was the only point i see anything wrong with because regardless of how fast (or slow) you smack the ground you can still be hit from the sides or behind or front before you swing again. i feel confident saying that taking 4 of anything will definitely be map dependent and i'm not entirely sure 4 rollers is the key to the W.

 

[Undr]

• Sniper Defense

was the only point i see anything wrong with because regardless of how fast (or slow) you smack the ground you can still be hit from the sides or behind or front before you swing again. i feel confident saying that taking 4 of anything will definitely be map dependent and i'm not entirely sure 4 rollers is the key to the W.

My apologies, I meant that as a means of protecting your team's sniper. Not so much defending yourself against snipers. Poorly phrased on my part.

 

[thefro]

4 dynamo rollers on the tower. Each one guards one side. I want to see this happen. Sounds like a terrible idea, but but I still want to see it done.

That'd be funny, but very risky. If the other team rushes the tower and gets to it first, it would be very hard to counter-attack.

Also I think you could lob a grenade/several weapons in or shoot down (the tower isn't the highest thing on the map) to counter. Plus the other team would be building up their special meters while you'd have limited chances to do so on the tower.

 

[RespawningJesus]

That'd be funny, but very risky. If the other team rushes the tower and gets to it first, it would be very hard to counter-attack.

Also I think you could lob a grenade/several weapons in or shoot down (the tower isn't the highest thing on the map) to counter. Plus the other team would be building up their special meters while you'd have limited chances to do so on the tower.

lol Yeah. It isn't the best idea, but I am curious to see how effective/ineffective it will be. Will be hilarious to see if someone can win that way though.

 

[Bottlecapn]

Pretty flawed. Flanking, snipers, and bombs are huge counters, and two Rollers (especially Dynamos) on a team is a generally bad idea. It may find a niche, though.

 

[Lyn]

Very interesting, although I think there are things that could counter this fairly easily.