Tripwire

[Aspiethief]

helps the thief make a safer getaway

What do you guys think about a tripwire? A thief would have to place it between two objects (in a doorway, between two lamp posts, etc.). It would take a couple seconds to set it up. A thief can't trip over a tripwire but guards can. When a guard trips, it should take him a couple seconds to get back up ( in the meantime, the thief he was chasing escapes and hides). The tripwire should be somewhat visible, but not too visible. If a guard should find the tripwire, he can destroy it by cutting it with a swing of his sword. The sword is the only way to get rid of it.
To sum it up, the reason for the tripwire is for the thief to make a clean getaway when being chased by a guard.

What does everyone think?

[Spidey]

That's a unique idea. It all depends on the developers though. I don't know if they'd be too thrilled about programming another item that basically does the same thing as a blackjack does.

Assuming the devs went ahead and put it in, I'd be concerned most with game balance. I think the guards should have a chance to avoid it, especially is it's visible. Maybe they could jump over it, much like avoiding a re-worked mine.

I'm also curious as to how strong a wire and its anchor points would have to be to actually trip a charging guard in armor instead of snapping. Can we contact the Mythbusters? :D

[Spidey]

I did a quick search. I see a definition of a tripwire as a triggering device, which I suppose could be hooked up to a mine, but if there's already mines, why make the tripwire?

It doesn't look to me that tripwires actually trip anyone, but rather trigger a trap.

[sky-fiwa-]

Call Of Duty 2 had a mod for tripwires.

They had two grenades blow up when you go over it

But mines, you can see them more visibly. Tripwires are more concealed and hidden.

[necros]

I think its a good idea :D it wouldnt be too hard for the devs to implement? UT3 already has a proceedure for falling over, lying on the ground then getting back up (hoverboard), even a small delay like that could help a thief escape a guard (as the guard loses sight of thief also)

[sky-fiwa-]

If guards have money, they could have a circle of tripwire and they more they use, the less money.

Easy idealism.

[Spidey]

Hmm...well I'm not opposed to the idea, but if we're going to steer away from the traditional mine, I think the thief should work harder at it. They should have to buy a tripwire or two in their loadout or steal it in game. Then have to steal a mine in game and set them up as two separate items.

I'm only saying that because I wouldn't get stuck with having to write the code for it. :D