Fizzle Trap

My base idea was brought about by complaints about the use of lightning spells to zap DE from storages. While I do not have a problem with this tactic myself it got me thinking. There is no way to defend against the use of spells. So I came up with an idea that offers the possibility of limiting that tactic.

At it's core the Fizzle Trap simply alters the behavior of whatever spell effect triggers it. It would react different depending on which spell radius triggers it. It never completely neutralizes the spell, but it does cause a little chaos. As the Fizzle Trap levels up it would be able to react to more than one spell at a time and would have a slightly longer window to react.

Lvl1 = Fizzle 1 spell. Lasts 5 seconds.
Lvl2 = Fizzle 2 up to spells. Lasts 10 seconds.
Lvl3 = Fizzle 3 up to spells. Lasts 15 seconds.

If somebody dropped 4 lightning spells at once on a lvl 1 Fizzle trap it would only fizzle one of those spells and the other three would work as normal. If they dropped 4 lightning spells at once on a lvl 3 fizzle trap it would fizzle 3 of them, and the 4th would work as normal. The effective duration of the Fizzle Trap would also go up as they were upgraded. If somebody dropped 1 lightning spell on a lvl 3 Fizzle Trap, then waited 15 seconds the trap would fade and the next 3 lightning spells would work as normal.

Lightning Spell: The Fizzle Trap deflects some of the lightning bolts at walls or attacking troops. Some bolts are unaffected.

Heal Spell: Either does not heal some of the targets in it's range for the duration of the spell, or damages them while the Fizzle Trap is active. Other troops in range get the normal heal effect.

Rage Spell: Converts into a fear spell and sends some of the troops effected by the rage spell running for the closest corner of the map at full rage speed for the duration of the fizzle. Other troops receive the normal rage effect.

Jump Spell: Works as a spring trap to some troops who can normally impacted by spring traps, larger units get a pushback effect of say 3 or 4 squares. Other troops receive normal jump spell effect.

Freeze Spell: Some troops are frozen in place. During their freeze they take double damage. Other troops are unaffected.

The Fizzle Trap would be new at TH8 with one upgrade available at TH9 and TH10 and you would only receive 1. As always opinions and ideas are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to review my ideas.

Edited to fine tune a few details. I really thought this would generate more interest, especially since there have been new threads created since I added this complaining about DE zapping. Oh well. If it is a ♥♥♥♥ idea I will let it die.

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Originally Posted by iceageg

Edited to fine tune a few details. I really thought this would generate more interest, especially since there have been new threads created since I added this complaining about DE zapping. Oh well. If it is a ♥♥♥♥ idea I will let it die.

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Could be overpowered at that last level, three spells is alot.

But, maybe a counter to this would be alright, a counter spell maybe that removes one 'fizzle' ability

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Originally Posted by EpicChris

Could be overpowered at that last level, three spells is alot.

But, maybe a counter to this would be alright, a counter spell maybe that removes one 'fizzle' ability

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mabe the jump spell counters it?cause even with the buff,they are still slightly underpowered

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Originally Posted by P12321

mabe the jump spell counters it?cause even with the buff,they are still slightly underpowered

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Exactly, thats my point. Also it would stop Zapping, the only reliable DE source at TH7

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Originally Posted by EpicChris

Could be overpowered at that last level, three spells is alot.

But, maybe a counter to this would be alright, a counter spell maybe that removes one 'fizzle' ability

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3 spells, but only if they are cast within range in the 15 seconds that the fizzle trap is active. If you drop one rage, notice the fizzle and wait 15 seconds the next 2 spells would be unaffected. Same with zapping DE. If you dropped all 3-4 spells at once it could diminish most of them. However, if you dropped one, waited a few seconds then dropped the rest you could still zap for DE with only a loss on the first spell. This would encourage people to use them more strategically instead of 100% of the time next to the DE storage. You could get a lot better return on the trap if it was placed in the path of attackers.

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Originally Posted by iceageg

3 spells, but only if they are cast within range in the 15 seconds that the fizzle trap is active. If you drop one rage, notice the fizzle and wait 15 seconds the next 2 spells would be unaffected. Same with zapping DE. If you dropped all 3-4 spells at once it could diminish most of them. However, if you dropped one, waited a few seconds then dropped the rest you could still zap for DE with only a loss on the first spell. This would encourage people to use them more strategically instead of 100% of the time next to the DE storage. You could get a lot better return on the trap if it was placed in the path of attackers.

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Make it less than 15 seconds please

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Originally Posted by EpicChris

Make it less than 15 seconds please

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5/7/10, or just two levels would also work. The basic idea here is to add a mechanism for a level of defense against what currently has no counter. Spells work exactly as they do every time with no risk or consideration needed to account for the unforeseen. This would change that if cleverly placed. Other times it would make no difference at all.

As much as the fizzle trap sounds cool, and how it is being described seems to work for limiting the impact of de grabbing, it just seems easier for SC to reduce the damage lightning spells do to resource buildings.

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Originally Posted by Hushdatnoise

As much as the fizzle trap sounds cool, and how it is being described seems to work for limiting the impact of de grabbing, it just seems easier for SC to reduce the damage lightning spells do to resource buildings.

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It would impact more than just lightning spells, and if you are willing to wait for 10 seconds to drop your second spell it would not change zapping all that much. If the spells are dropped hastily it would have much more impact on the battle.