Lets leave the monetization out of it for a moment though that does need a rework. Right now you can get model swaps that do not overlap at all and well having to choose between an armored window on your hog and mud flaps yeah why can’t I have both?
Note I don’t have both but still It is a why can’t we moment.
Suggestion: MA40 and hogs having 4 slots, with new free customization earned via MP (not capstones)
Note I would also suggest the BR and commando getting the same treatment, as well as the plasma carbine for obvious reasons but just using the ma40 as an example.
MA40 slots and customization
By default the Ma40 would have 4 slots, barrel, base, sight, and rest. Each of these are pretty obvious in what they would have, except the base which is literally just the weapon model its self, right now the only thing in it would be the model that comes with the skirmisher. IT should be noted while some of these have audio effects none of them have actual gameplay effects.
Example ideas for Ma40 customization
BARREL items
note: these are cross weapon items, any barrel for the Ma40 can be put on the BR and commando.
Suppressor: a long suppressor is added to the barrel, changes the gunfire sound. works like real life suppressors in it doesn’t make the gun silent but does reduce the “echo” in the weapons firing sound.
earned: taking out X enemies in slayer matches with the Ma40
breach break: a spiked muzzle break, just looks cool
earned: weapon box in campaign
plasma barrel: gives bullets a blue tracer
earned: Win X ranked arena matches
Hard light barrel: gives bullets a hard light effect (just cosmetic)
earned: bought
Sight items
note: these do change visuals each one changing your crosshair and zoom visual. These are the most expensive addons in the shop, and the rarest to unlock. Note sights are not cross weapon.
Sangehelious m2 sight: An elite made sight for the MA40 line, this uses holograms to project a better view of the battle. Gives a light blue overlay when “scoped” changes the radical to a 3 point aim.
Iron sights: removes the ammo counter, and zoom visuals leaving only the basic crosshair, good for those that like things minimal
earned: unlocked by default
Banished scav sight: Made by the banished, this sight gives everything a red coating when aiming through ones smart link, it also turns the crosshair to the banished logo
earned: weapon crate in campaign.
ODST red dot: A smart link, hud linked red dot sight, just looks cool no actual sight changes
earned: weapon locker
Pong counter: none cannon, some one is playing pong on their ammo readout.
earned: april first.
Body and rest mods: not going to go into heavy detail on these as I Have given an idea with above two sets. These would be the body of the weapon its self like the eagle head we have currently, and a cheek rest respectively.
WARTHOG SLOTS
The hog would have the following model swap slots.
Window
Bumper
sides
rear
right now there is only stuff for the window, bumper and rear. The basic idea is to be able to customize your hog for your style with time. like with the MA40 you would have a way to earn some bits in campaign.