Welcome to the Granvir Development Update, a series showcasing new and existing features of the game. This isn't just a sneak peak, if you see something you like or have a cool idea, leave a comment behind. I want to make Granvir the best game I can, and I can't do it alone!
In this development update, we'll focus on the various leg archetypes a Granvir can use to get around the battlefield. The four archetypes, dashing, sprinting, roller and jumping all provide a Granvir with a unique mobility option. At higher component rarities, some legs even provide access to multiple movement abilities.
Dashing Legs
Dashing legs can increase Granvir heat level to move a short distance very quickly. These legs are great for dodging out from under an enemy's crosshair right before they fire. Dashes come in many varieties such as the RH03 Danteleis's rocket dash that can be redirected while active. The SPD01b Strider legs make short dashes but can dash at an extremely low heat cost.
Sprinting Legs
Sprinting legs can reach higher top speeds while sprint mode is active at the cost of heat build up. Without the ability to make quick positional changes, sprinting legs avoid enemy fire by dodging in and out of cover and maintaining higher top speed to reduce enemy accuracy. The MG01 Alchemist legs are a unique pair of high rarity sprinter legs that disregard the norm with both high top speed and movement force, allowing extremely heavy torsos to be mounted without much speed loss.
Roller Legs
Roller legs typically only appear at higher rarity levels and offer extreme speed at the cost of control. Unlike sprinter legs, roller legs can go fast without building heat, but once their wheeled mode engages, they struggle to make quick turns. The RB02 Frontrunner legs decided fast isn't fast enough and sport a massive rocket that can propel the Granvir at ludicrous speed. The RH02 Renteleis are hybrid dashing/roller legs with dash boosters to allow for sharp turns even at high speed.
Jumping Legs
Jumping legs are the final leg archetype and allow a Granvir to leap into the air or across the battlefield. These legs make it easy for a Granvir to reach tactically advantageous positions on roof tops or close large gaps with a pounce. The AX01 Predator legs specialize in long distance leaps capable of pouncing from extreme range.
Thanks for reading about all the leg archetypes in Granvir. What type are you most interested in? What other types would you like to see in the game?
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