New Defensive Structure: "The Illusion"

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Originally Posted by IVWizdumb

Perhaps instead of 1 hp which would require troops to attack The Illusion, instead, once any troop comes in range of the trap it will "mystically disappear".

The range would be around 5 spaces, (in between a tesla and a big bomb). I feel thats a good balance for the range.

The reason for it disappearing instead of 1 hp would: 1. goes better with the theme of "the Illusion". But also 2. Giants wouldnt be forced to attack a wall for 10 seconds trying to get to a fake cannon. As long as the cannon is within 5 spaces that is! (This is assuming defensive targeting troops would target fakes)

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Nice. I like this idea. Will add it to the main post.

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Originally Posted by cavanaghlegato

Nice. I like this idea. Will add it to the main post.

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Ha, glad you liked my suggestion! Great idea with this trap/tower btw! Really outta the box thinking!

Great idea in all; hopefully this is implemented. The trap/tower is fairly balanced and does not seem to op to deny. There is the issue that if used as a defensive structure such as an inferno or xbow than the attacker could freeze the wrong one that the troops are heading for therefore messing your raid up completely. I myself really like this idea but higher people trophy pushing in the top 200 might highly dislike this idea as it would make guessing which inferno to freeze really hard.

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Originally Posted by Treeb

Great idea in all; hopefully this is implemented. The trap/tower is fairly balanced and does not seem to op to deny. There is the issue that if used as a defensive structure such as an inferno or xbow than the attacker could freeze the wrong one that the troops are heading for therefore messing your raid up completely. I myself really like this idea but higher people trophy pushing in the top 200 might highly dislike this idea as it would make guessing which inferno to freeze really hard.

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A little frustration and adversity on the way to the top never stopped a champion from becoming one! :)

I like the cost- 1.5M. I like the fact that is at TH7 but is quite expensive for TH7'ers. It will really create a 'Clash' between the two different types of upgraders.
The people who upgrade their town hall when they can get enough money will probably only get this at TH8, whilst the people who like to max everything first WILL get this at TH7. It could even be a tiny bit more- (1.65M?)

I originally had it as a 50,000 trap with a re-arm cost but then changed my mind. I think $1,500,000 is fair and keeps everything neat an organized. Thanks for all the feedback!

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Originally Posted by cavanaghlegato

So I had an idea for a new defensive structure and tweeted Chief Pat about it a few days ago. He thought it was an interesting idea so I thought I would post it here to get some feedback from you guys - see if we can get some traction behind the idea. Maybe Chief Pat could even pitch it to SC one day. :)

Defensive Structure: "The Illusion"
Available at TH7
Cost: $1,500,000
Time to Build: 4 days
Hit Points: 1 (yes, 1)

Description: "The Illusion" is a special form of trap that copies another structure on the map. You can change the look of "The Illusion" any time by picking it up and putting it back down. It adds an element of strategy to the game by forcing individuals to game-plan around a structure that does not actually exist. If you choose to copy a defensive structure it does not function, it merely stands in place. If you choose to copy a storage (such as gold or DE), it will look like it is full/empty just like your other storage(s) but will have nothing in them in actuality.

For example, at TH7 you could choose for "The Illusion" to be another Air Defense for your war base. You set up your base in a perfect triangle. Individuals that scout your base now need to figure out which structure is the illusion and which ones are real.

Another example, at TH8 you can choose for "The Illusion" to be another DE Storage for your farming base. You could put the DE at opposing ends of a map but deep enough that someone would have to commit troops to get at either.

Modifications from Forum Members
1. IVWizDumb: Instead of 1 HP, "disappears" when troops enter a specified range. More in line with "illusion" theme and would balance the gameplay dynamic where giants attack a wall for 5-7 seconds only to attack a fake defensive structure.

Structures "The Illusion" Cannot Copy
- Hidden Structures (e.g., Tesla, Spring Traps, Bombs)

Interesting Synergies / New Dynamics it Brings
- Could design interesting bases like one with 2 TH's or one with 2 DE storages. How do you begin to attack the base? If you pick the wrong side do you have enough to recover?
- You could have "2" clan castles. For individuals that bring only 1-2 hogs to lure, what if they pick the wrong one?
- The lightning spell may see more play as a 2x spell in champions league (most only bring 1) because of the complexity. But which spell would get dropped to make room? How would attack strategies be forced to adjust?
- More strategy talked about during prep day (especially for TH7 / TH8 mass drag players who likely will have to deal with an "extra" AD.

I'll add more later. What do you guys think?

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I think that when it copes the form of a defence it should have that attack damage of the building. However when it takes the form of something else it should be the one attack damage. Also that guys idea of disappearance is good too...maybe it has a cool down for that range like it can make 5 troops disappear every 2 seconds, and has the range of a cannon or archer tower for the 1 hp damage?

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Originally Posted by chow13

I can see it now, all bases will have 2 DE storage's. Which one to zap.

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Idk either way you're happy lol.